​J.C. Higgs, 65, of Chalybeate passed away at 10:43 PM Wednesday Jan. 29, 2020 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was a 1972 graduate of ECHS, a retired P. Lorillard employee and a member of New Home General Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Pink Higgs and Mary Poteet Higgs. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Denham and a nephew, Wes Denham.
 
J.C. requested private services for family and the family is honoring that request. Burial will be in New Home Cemetery. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are a sister, Linda Alexander (Stan) of Brownsville; a brother-in-law, Jon Denham of Chalybeate; a niece, Renee Alexander (Robert Vincent); three nephews, Shawn Alexander (Xan), Seth Alexander (Mindy) and Ryan Alexander (Amberly); eight great nieces; four great nephews; two uncles, Geourman Raymer and Edd Poteet (Jackie); and two aunts, Mildred Meredith and Patricia Pennington (Gary).

​Richard G. "Ricky" Hogan, 65, of Roundhill passed away 10:30 PM Saturday at Colonial Center in Bowling Green.
 
The Jefferson County native was an auto mechanic and a member of Mt. Zion United Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Elmer G. Hogan and Erma Dean Johnson Hogan of Brownsville, who survives.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-8 PM Tuesday and after 9:00 AM Wednesday.
 
Surviving in addition to his mother are a son, Steven Chase Hogan (Stephanie) of Chalybeate; a daughter, Fallon Willoughby (Sean) of Chalybeate; a sister, Jannie Campbell of Brownsville; two brothers, Bennie Hogan (Jeannine) of Mammoth Cave and Keith Hogan (Martha) of Brownsville; and three grandchildren, Xander Willoughby, Sia Hogan and Shaylee Hogan.

Garry Floyd Childress, 63, of Mammoth Cave passed away Wednesday Jan. 22, 2020 at his home.
 
The Edmonson County native was a plumber, a member of the National Rifle Association and a member of Union Light Missionary Baptist Church. He was a son of James Floyd Childress and Christine Priddy Childress of Mammoth Cave, who survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Childress.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Union Light Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 AM-8 PM Friday and after 9:00 AM Saturday.
 
Surviving in addition to his parents are a daughter, Amanda Lang (Landon) of Brownsville; a son, Jason Childress of Glasgow; a brother, Roger Childress (Cathy) of Louisville; four grandchildren, Kaitlyn Green, Connor Green, Kinley Green and Oliver Childress; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
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​Dorothy Hogan Vincent, age 90 of Louisville, departed this life on Monday, January 20, 2020 at her residence. The Barren County native was born on August 7, 1929 to the late Allen L. Hogan and Mary Elizabeth Martin Hogan.  She was married to the late Wavey F. Vincent.

Dorothy was a retired nursing aide for Mt. Holly and Brownsboro Hills Nursing Homes, and was a member of Clifton Baptist Church.

She leaves to honor her memory—  two daughters whom were her caregivers, Vickie Hoover (Paul) and Gail Harris both of Louisville; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great grandchildren; eleven great-great grandchildren and two sisters, Violet Lewis of Glasgow and Hazel Gibson of Park City. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Bruce; one son, Danny Vincent; five brothers and one sister. 

Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Park City, KY.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 952 Fairview Ave. # 4, Bowling Green, KY 42101. 

VISITATION
11 AM - 2 PM, Friday, January 24, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Friday, January 24, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

​Oscar Joe Miller, 75, of Auburn passed away at 5:53 PM Saturday Jan. 18, 2020 at Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green.
 
The Warren County native was a retired truck driver for Southern States in Bowling Green, was of the Presbyterian faith and loved work and spending time with his precious granddaughter. He was a son of the late James Alfred Miller Sr. and Daisy Keen Miller Gale and was the husband of the late Shirley McGrew Miller. He was predceded in death by a son, Roger Miller; two brothers, Roger Miller and David Miller; and three sisters, Pat Bentley, Lola Mae Kitchens and Ethel Faye England.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Brownsville Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Wednesday.
 
Surviving are a daughter, Sonya Hood of Franklin; four brothers, James Miller Jr. (Mary), Jerry Miller (Bonnie) and Paul Miller all of Bowling Green and Arthur Gale of Indianapolis, IN; four sisters, Nila Spears (Don) of Indianapolis and Mary Sneed (Ernie), Judy Howard (Freeman) and Loretta Glenn all of Bowling Green; a granddaughter, McKenna Hood of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews.

​Mildred "Mig" Herald, 90, of Sweeden passed away Saturday Jan. 18, 2020 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green
 
The Edmonson County native was a homemaker and former employee at Joywells Retirement Home. She was the daughter of the late Elmer Madison and Hazel Johnson Madison and the wife of the late James "Cy" Herald. She was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Aaron Herald and two brothers, Franklin "Frosty" Madison and Kay Donald Madison.
 
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday at Sweeden Cemetery. No other services are scheduled. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are a daughter, Kim Herald of Bowling Green; a brother, Quinton Madison (Linda) of Chalybeate; and several nieces and nephews.

​Ayreana Leah Mooneyhan, 6, of Brownsville passed away along with her mother Tiffany Beth Roof Mooneyhan, Thursday Jan. 16, 2020 at their home.
 
The Edmonson County native was a kindergarten student at Kyrock Elementary School. She was also a daughter of Sherman Lee Mooneyhan (Karen) of Bowling Green, who survives. She was preceded in death by a grandmother, Ann Cardwell; and great grandparents, Denny Massey, Barbara & Sherman Green and Athel and Betty Roof.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday at Brownsville General Baptist Church with burial to follow in Dit Vincent Cemetery. Visitation will be 12-9 PM Monday and 9 AM-1 PM Tuesday at the church.
 
Also surviving are grandparents, Bobby Mooneyhan, Juanita Green and Albert Wolfe all of Bowling Green, Leslie Roof of Brownsville and Leeann Morgan of Roundhill; great grandparents, Mable Wheat of Richpond, Dianne Massey (Lee Jenkins) of Morgantown; two brothers, Trent White and Blake White both of Brownsville; and five sisters, Autumn Mooneyhan, Summer Mooneyhan, Kelci Gatewood, Maleigh Gatewood and Millee Mooneyhan all of Bowling Green.

​James “Leon” Vincent, age 83 of Louisville, departed this life on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at U of L Health Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. The Edmonson County native was born on March 25, 1936 to the late Wilmer and Hazel Stewart Vincent. He was married to Betty Jean Vincent, who also preceded him in death.

Leon retired as a mechanic at Lorillard Tobacco Company, and was a member of Holly Springs Missionary Baptist Church.

​He leaves to honor his memory-- two sons, Tommy Vincent of Smiths Grove and Derek Vincent of Durham, NC; one grandson, Kyle Vincent (Jennifer) of Lindseyville; two great-grandchildren, Jenna and Jolee Vincent; one brother, Barry Vincent (Pauletta) of Louisville and one sister, Joyce Woosley (Charles) of Chalybeate. Besides his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandson, Nathan Vincent, and four brothers, Jerry, Lonnie, Harold and Darrell Vincent.

Interment will be in Kyrock Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, 6100 Dutchmans Ln # 401, Louisville, KY 40205.

VISITATION
11 AM - 8 PM, Sunday, January 19, 2020
10 AM - 2 PM, Monday, January 20, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Monday, January 20, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

​Jimmy Claywell, age 75, of Bon Ayr passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at his home. He was born on November 1, 1944 in Cumberland County to the late Jim Claywell and Bonnie Booher Claywell. He was married to Peggy Claywell, who survives.

Jimmy attended Calvary Baptist Church. He worked at LORD Corporation as a press operator, and was a Vietnam Army veteran. He loved attending car shows, camping and adored his grandchildren.

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory-- three sons, Mark Chapman (Beth) of Russellville, Timothy Chapman of Cave City and Brian Claywell of Bowling Green; one daughter, Heather Mattox (Markus) of Glasgow; two brothers, Larry Claywell (Debbie) of Indianapolis and Billy Claywell (Sharon) of Cave City; three sisters, Wanda Elmore of Jacksonville, NC, Robbie Ernst (William) of Cave City and Barbara Claywell of Glasgow and four grandchildren, Savannah Claywell, Tanner Chapman, Kinsley Mattox and Kayson Mattox. Jimmy was preceded in death by two brothers, David and L.C. Claywell, and two sisters, Lola Pierce and Jane Campbell.

Internment will be in Evergreen Cemetery with military honors by Barren County D.A.V..

VISITATION
3—8 pm, Saturday, January 18, 2020
9 am– 1 pm, Sunday, January 19, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel
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FUNERAL SERVICE
1 pm Sunday, January 19, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

T​abatha Foerster Wilson, age 39, of Bowling Green, departed this life on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Horse Cave. The Barren County native was born on September 12, 1980 to Mark Wilson (Donita) of Bowling Green and Darlene Sexton (Jerry) of Cave City. She was married to Jodi Foerster, who survives.

Tabatha was a inspector packer for Dart Container, and a member of Servant Valley United Baptist Church.

Besides her spouse and parents, she leaves to honor her memory-- one son, Jacob Lee Pippin of Greensburg; one daughter, Nealie Ann Marie Pippin of Bowling Green; three half brothers, Derick Wilson (Ashley) of Hiseville, Tyler Wilson (Bobbie) of Cave City and Matthew Sexton (Deanna) of Cave City; three stepsons, David Hughes (Erin), Steven Hughes (Cait) and Michael Hughes and three step-grandchildren, Gage Hughes, Jameson Hughes and William Hughes.

Interment will be in Cave City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Warren County Humane Society, 1925 River Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101.

VISITATION
4—8 pm, Thursday, January 16, 2020
9 am—8 pm, Friday, January 17, 2020
9—11 am, Saturday, January 18, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel
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FUNERAL SERVICE
11 am, Saturday, January 18, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

​Sunshine Deborah Brewer, 61, originally from Middletown, Ohio, more recently resided in Brownsville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday January 5th 2020.

Sunshine was born on January 21st 1958. She was known by many for her knowledge, love for the outdoors, and great storytelling.

She was preceded in death by her parents James and Jill Burgess, her brother, Todd Burgess, as well as grandchildren Leo Beneke and Hannah Shinkle.

She leaves behind her husband, Jon Durall, as well as her six children: Theodore Repper, Jeff and Megan Repper, Amanda and Adam Beneke, Kristine and Brad Shinkle, Matthew and Amanda Brewer, Cheyenne and Andrew Milby; and grandchildren Henry Repper, Joslynn and Jace Beneke, Greyson, Killian, and Declan Brewer.

​A Celebration of Life will be held on February 1st at Wildwood Golf Club in Middletown, Ohio from 3:00pm to 6:00pm in Middletown, Ohio. All family and friends are invited to share in remembering Sunshine.

​Carolyn Sue McCauley, 67, of Clarkson passed away at 8:43 AM Jan. 6, 2020 at Edmonson Center.
 
The Jefferson County native was an MR Program Instructor for Cumberland Comprehensive Care. She was the daughter of the late Earl Wilbur Wright and Lela Mae Best Wright. She was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis "Butch" Wright.
 
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 PM Thursday at Gravil Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 4:00 PM Thursday.
 
Surviving are her husband, Michael W. McCauley; two sons, David McCauley of London, and Thomas McCauley (Melody) of Pikeville; a daughter, Tracey Sanchez (Wayne) of Georgetown; five grandchildren, Michael McCauley, Carrie Beth McCauley, Taylor McCauley, Zac Sanchez and Eli Sanchez; and a great grandson, Elijah.

​Mollie Belle Clark Meredith, age 94 of Louisville, departed this life on Monday, January 6, 2020 at her residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on September 6, 1925 to the late Claude and Laura Stinson Clark.  She was married to Leonard Meredith, who also preceded her in death. 

Mollie was a homemaker and a member of Liberty Baptist Church.

She leaves to honor her memory-- one son, Vernon “Butch” Meredith (Geraldean) of Brownsville; two daughters, Beatrice “Bea” Meredith and Gerry Stooksbury both of Louisville; three brothers, Everett Clark of Mammoth Cave, Riley Clark of Mammoth Cave and Edmond Clark of Cave City; two sisters, Clorine Logsdon and Lorine Spencer both of Horse Cave; four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Besides her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ollie Logsdon and Ethel Sallee.

Interment will be in Union Light Church Cemetery.

VISITATION
5 — 8 PM , Thursday, January 9, 2020
10 AM - 2 PM, Friday, January 10, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Friday, January 10, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

​Michelle Lynn Rich, age 64 of Bowling Green, departed this life on Sunday, January 5, 2020 in Owensboro.  The Warren County native was born on December 18, 1955 to the late David and Mildred Wingfield Kinser.  She was married to Jerry Wayne Rich, who preceded her in death. 

Michelle worked in the office of Union Underwear and a member of Rockfield Methodist Church.
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She leaves to honor her memory—  two daughters, Mary Beth Wilcoxson (Brian) and Jennifer Stevens both of Louisville; seven grandchildren; one brother, David Kinser of Bowling Green and one sister, Pam Cook of Chalybeate.  Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Lauren Rich.

Interment will be in Kinser Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to:   Kinser Cemetery Fund, c/o LeeAnn Elmore, 940 Noah Bledsoe Road, Smiths Grove, KY 42171.

VISITATION
9 - 11 AM, Friday, January 10, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Friday, January 10, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

​Lucille Childress, age 77, of Cave City, departed this life on Sunday, January 5, 2020. The Edmonson County native was born on August 12, 1942 to the late Vernon “Horton” Childress and Rebecca Dugger Childress.

Lucille was a former employee at several area sewing factories, and was a clerk at Mammoth Cave National Park. She was a member of Stockholm United Baptist Church.

She leaves to honor her memory— one brother, Lawrence Childress (LaDonna) of Mammoth Cave; two sisters, Diane Gibson (David) of Cave City and Stella Newton of Cub Run; nephews, Adam Logsdon and Matthew Newton (Aimee); nieces, Karen Nunn (Kirk), Sherry Logsdon and Rebecca Childress; great nephews, Travis Coats (Ashley) and Chandler Huff; great nieces, Adli Logsdon and Amelia Logsdon; great-great nephew, Blake Coats and great-great nieces, Aliyah Coats and Cassie Fancher. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Julie Childress and sister, Betty Logsdon.

​Interment will be in Stockholm Church Cemetery.

VISITATION
11 AM – 8 PM, Wednesday, January 8, 2020
9 – 11 AM, Thursday, January 9, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Thursday, January 9, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

​Menka Speroff, age 89, of Smiths Grove, departed this life on Sunday, January 5, 2020. The Macedonian native was born on February 2, 1930 to the late Petar and Mita Roteff. She was married to Steve Sotir Speroff, who preceded her in death.

Menka was a homemaker and  a member of Smiths Grove Baptist Church.

​She leaves to honor her memory—  one son, Jeff Speroff (Jill Nelson) of Chicago, IL; three daughters, Violet Keen (Louis) of Soddy Daisy, TN, Marlene Marr (Gary) of Smiths Grove and Beverly Speroff (Paul Murphy) of Cary, NC; five grandchildren, Gary Marr, Jr., Alicia Laster (John), Cody Speroff, Chad Nelson (Michelle DiMeo) and Ashling Murphy and five great-grandchildren, Aleah Faith Laster, Caitlin Hope Laster, John Michael Laster, Jonathan Garrett Laster and Theo Nelson.

Interment will be in Smiths Grove Cemetery.

VISITATION
1 - 8 PM,  Friday, January 10, 2020
9 - 11 AM, Saturday, January 11, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

​FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Saturday, January 11, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

​Richard Irvin Thompson, a three-year resident of Farmington Hills and former resident of Fraser for over 48 years, was received into the loving arms of Jesus on January 3, 2020 at the age of 79 years.

Dick was born in Park City, Kentucky on December 13, 1940, the son of Irvin and Mary Edith (Philpott) Thompson. Dick was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Rita E. Thompson, on March 25, 1967 in Grosse Pointe Presbyterian Church. The couple made their home in St. Claire Shores before moving to Fraser. He loved the games of golf, tennis, and all sports that had anything to do with a ball. He held a Master’s Degree in Physical Education and was a Phys. Ed. teacher and coach at South Lake High School, retiring in 2000 after 38 years. He was also very active with the Boy Scouts of America. He loved woodworking and making things around the house and for his family. A very caring man, he would bring a smile to everyone's face and never met a stranger. Dick will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Richard is survived by his loving wife Rita; his devoted children Beth (Tony) Nagle, Michael (Jessie), Gregory (Cassandra), Mary (Kel Lewis) Thompson, and Heather (Fred) Melnyk; his eight loving grandchildren Allie, Charlotte, Ross, Maddie, Violet, Levi, Jill, and Caleb; and his sister Lou Ira (Clyde) Salley.

Visitation will be held at the Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd. Fraser on Monday from 2:00 pm till 8:00 pm, and on Tuesday evening at First Baptist Church of Farmington Hills, 33400 Shiawassee Rd. from 5pm until time of service at 6:30pm with desserts to follow. The funeral service will be Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 3:00 pm at Park City United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. 

​Memorial contributions in his honor in lieu of flowers to Dorothy & Peter Brown Adult Day Program, 6720 W. Maple , West Bloomfield Michigan 48322 or to First Baptist Church of Farmington Hills appreciated.

​FUNERAL SERVICE
Thursday
January 9, 2020
3:00 PM
Park City United Methodist Church
67 Mammoth Cave St.
Park City, KY 42160

ARRANGEMENTS BY FAULMANN & WALSH GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME AND PATTON FUNERAL HOME PARK CITY CHAPEL

​Ovalene Duvall Decker, 84, of Bee Spring passed away at 4:04 AM Jan. 4, 2020 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was a homemaker, a cook at Bee Spring Restaurant, a member of Edmonson County Homemakers and a member of Old time Holiness House of God. She was a daughter of the late Gabe Duvall and Elva Ashley Duvall and the wife of the late Leon Decker. She was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Decker; a daughter Becky Blair; a granddaughter, Vanessa Klineline; two brothers, Aubrey Duvall and Rex Duvall; and two sisters, Corene Miller and Ruby Carroll.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in John Stevenson Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Monday, 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Tuesday and after 9:00 AM Wednesday.
 
Surviving are a daughter, Revona VanHaverbeke (David) of Shepherdsville; three sons, Robert "Hoppy" Decker (Pam) of Pig, Richard Decker (Carla) of Chalybeate and Eric Decker (Kim) of Owensboro; an honarary daughter, Charlotte Duvall (Danny) of Bee Spring; two brothers, Gabe Duvall Jr. (Doris) of Louisville and Jimmy Duvall (Brenda) of Chalybeate; a sister, Emma Jean Bullock (James Mitchell) of Sellersburg, IN; 14 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; an honarary grandchild, Logan Duvall; and several nieces and nephews.

John Oscar Florence, age 86, of Louisville, KY, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Essex Nursing & Rehab in Louisville, KY. He was a 37 year employee Celanese, where he retired, and a member of Hazelwood Baptist Church, where he served in many capacities including Sunday School teacher and deacon.. He also served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.

He was the son of the late Albert Lee Florence and the late Pearl Thurman Florence.

He is survived by his wife of over 66 years, Carolyn Smith Florence; three sons, Dr. John M. Florence (Vickie), Corydon, IN, Ted A. Florence (Betina), Brownsville, KY and Lee D. Florence (Tracey), Louisville, KY; one sister, Doris McMasters (Jimmy), Hermitage, TN; one brother , Donald Florence (Mary), Louisville, KY; 6 granddaughters, 1 grandson, 14 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST, Wednesday, January 8, 2020  at Nunnelley Funeral Home and from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon, Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Hazelwood Baptist Church.  Funeral service will be at Hazelwood Baptist Church at 12:00 noon EST, Thursday, January 9, 2020. Interment will be at Louisville Memorial Gardens West.

Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimers Association,  6100 Dutchman's Lane #401, Louisville, KY 40215

Barry Rowe, age 70 of Park City, KY, departed this life on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Clintwood, Virginia native was born on May 24, 1949 to the late Avery Rowe and Allene Stanley Rowe, who survives.  He was married to Kay Shockley-Rowe, who preceded him in death. 

Barry was a laborer. 

Besides his mother, he leaves to honor his memory—three sons, Barry Christopher Rowe of Nevada,  Jeff Rowe of Park City and Kenny Rowe (Michelle) of Park City; one daughter, Amanda Rowe of Park City; four grandchildren, Maddison Whittle, Charles Rowe, Dewey Rowe and Denise Rowe; three brothers, Larry Rowe (Toni), Roger Rowe (Lyvonne) and James Rowe (Pam) and five sisters, Lovella Pedigo (Guy), Melissa Axsom, Rhonda Hounshell, Sandy Lopez (Juan) and Candy Coha (Jeff). 

MEMORIAL SERVICE
2 PM, Saturday, January 11, 2020
Park City Senior Facility

ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME PARK CITY CHAPEL

​Warren Kessinger, 66, of Bowling Green passed away Jan. 1, 2020 at his home.
 
The Jefferson County native was a self-employed drywaller. He was a son of the late Oren Kessinger and Flossie Burns Kessinger of Bowling Green, who survives. He was preceded in death by a brother, Owen Kessinger and a step son, Brian Williams.
 
A memorial service will be held at 3:30 PM Saturday at Iva Baptist Church, 124 William Simmons Rd. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Saturday at the church.
 
Also surviving are his former wife, Darlene Kessinger of Bowling Green; a son, Warren Craig Kessinger of Bowling Green; three sisters, Shirley Deweese (Joseph) of Jetson and Barbara Dennison and Frances Embry (Lloyd) both of Bowling Green; two grandchildren, Ryan Williams and Aaron Williams; and three great grandchildren.

​​Jonell Renfro Martin, age 74 of Chalybeate, departed this life on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on April 22, 1945 to the late Claude and Margie Ray Renfro.  She was married to her devoted husband and help mate, Leon Martin, who survives. 

Jonell retired as a hairdresser, and was a faithful member of Beaver Dam Chapel United Baptist Church.

Besides her husband, she leaves to honor her memory-- two sisters, Lois Hogan of Bowling Green and Anna Stewart of Brownsville; one brother, Billie Renfro (Donna) of Bowling Green and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses, Roy and Sarah Renfro,  Joyce and Billy Sullivan and Wanda and Howard Haynes and two brothers-in-law, Victor Hogan and Gerald Stewart.

Interment will be in Smiths Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Smiths Grove Cemetery Fund, 146 S. Main St., Smiths Grove, KY 42171.

VISITATION
3 - 8 PM, Saturday, January 4, 2019
10 AM - 2 PM, Sunday, January 5, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Sunday, January 5, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

​Lonnie Shane Hardin, 58, of Brownsville passed away at 2:00 AM Thursday Jan. 2, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.
 
The Edmonson County native was a disabled construction worker and salesman for Hardin Wholesale Flowers. He was a son of the late Lonnie Damon Hardin and Nancey Nada Herald Hardin.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Dit Vincent Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday.
 
Surviving are a brother, Lewis Hardin (Joey) of LaFayette, TN; a sister, Martha Daniel (David) of Cerulian; several nieces and nephews; and several cousins, including caregivers, Wendell and Carol Vincent.