Jimmie (James) Payton Gipson of Bowling Green passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on January 28th, 2023, at Hospice of Southern Kentucky. He is survived by his wife, Ann Gipson; children: Allen Gipson (Kendra), Clark Gipson (Karen), Candy Peay (Steve), Joe Reeves (Charla), Eric Reeves (Heather) and Angela Reeves; grandchildren: Lauren Brown (Tyler), Ally Henning (Brandon), Payton Gipson, Katherine Gipson, Rhett Gipson, Luke Gipson, Rory Gipson, Zayne Peay, Cassidy Peay, Ally Reeves, Lainey Reeves, Maggie Reeves, Haven Reeves and Damarius Reeves; great grandchildren: Emmy Brown, Baylor Brown and Chloe Henning. He is also survived by his siblings: Judy Gipson and Steve Gipson (Kim); nieces and nephews: Shannon Lowe (Travis), Haley Garmon and Chad Stice (Kim).

Jimmie was born on April 7th, 1941, and raised in Edmonson County to the late Lawrence and Ruth Gipson. He was saved at the age of 11 and attended Chalybeate United Baptist Church. He was proud to be a country boy and grew up knowing hard work from a young age. Jimmie, aka “Gip,” was a hard worker on the basketball court too as #25 for the Brownsville Bulldogs.

Following graduation from Bowling Green Business University in 1963, he began working for Houchens Industries after answering a newspaper ad for an accounting manager in 1965. On August 18th, 1984, he married Ann Baskett Gipson, combining their households of three children each, from the ages of four years old to 20.

In 1986 he was promoted to VP of Finance and in 1988 he joined the company’s Board of Directors. Jimmie was named CEO of Houchens Industries in 1993, and served the company in that position for the following 26 years. During Jimmie’s career with Houchens, with a steady hand, he was instrumental in transforming a regional grocery company into the largest 100% employee-held company in the world.

Jimmie’s list of successes and accolades is extensive. To name a few, in his years as the CEO of Houchens, he was awarded keys to the city of Bowling Green, named Entrepreneur of the Year in 2007 for the Midwest Region by Ernst and Young and inducted to the WKU Hall of Distinguished Alumni in 2008. He orchestrated countless support for the communities the company served, and was instrumental in acquiring the naming rights to Houchens LT Smith Stadium at Western Kentucky University and the Houchens Industries Center for Business/ Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce building.

In March 2020, after 55 years of service to Houchens, Jimmie retired. His business legacy will forever remain in the success of the ESOP plan and the security of the 17,000 employee owners of Houchens Industries and their families, whom he cared so much about.

Even greater than his professional accomplishments, Jimmie was a proud father of six and “Granddaddy” to 17. He loved his wife and children and had their unwavering respect. He was a man of few words. He was calm, kind, and humble but at times he was fierce and funny. He was a member of Hillvue Heights Church and an avid WKU Hilltopper supporter.

Jimmie Gipson had many traits we all adore - a godly man, father, husband, and friend. One thing everyone can agree on is that the world could use more people like Jimmie Gipson. We thank God for his life and the impression he made on us all. Although we are grieving his loss, we rest soundly knowing he loved the Lord and is at peace with him in heaven.

All friends and family are invited to visit and celebrate his life Wednesday, February 1st, from 2 to 8 at J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel. Visitation will also be available at Hillvue Heights Church before the funeral from 10 to 12 Thursday, February 2nd, with the funeral service at 12:00, taking place at Hillvue Heights Church. Entombment will follow at Bowling Green Gardens.

We thank Hospice of Southern Kentucky for his wonderful care in his final days.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of the following organizations which were all near and dear to Jimmie and the family:

Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC) Research Fund
To make a memorial gift, visit www.VanderbiltHealth.org/giving and select the checkbox next to
“Dedicate my donation in honor or in memory of someone,” or send a check made payable to
Vanderbilt University Medical Center to Vanderbilt University Medical Center Development
P. O. Box 290369, 525 Royal Parkway, Nashville, TN 37229
Memo: In memory of James P Gipson

Bluegrass Center for Autism
To make a memorial gift, visit www.bcaky.org, or send check to
1250 Bardstown Road, Suite 15, Louisville, KY 40204
Attn: Sterling Franklin
Memo: In memory of Jimmie Gipson

Salvation Army of Bowling Green
400 W Main Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101
www.salvationarmybowlinggreen.org
Memo: In memory of Jimmie Gipson

Hospice of Southern KY
5872 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104
www.hospicesoky.org
Memo: In memory of Jimmie Gipson

Paula Walker, age 56, of Park City, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 in Glasgow. The Barren County native was born on March 13, 1966 to Paul Houchens, Sr. and Jean Pritchard Houchens. She was married to the late Keith Walker.
Paula was a former press operator for R.R. Donnelley and a member of Cedar Hill United Baptist Church.

Besides her parents, she leaves to honor her memory— her son, Tanner Walker (Courtney) of Park City and brother, Paul “Bubby” Houchens, Jr. (Lisa) of Smiths Grove.

Memorial contributions can be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1999, Memphis, TN 38101
Interment will be in Lambert Cemetery.

VISITATION
4– 7 PM, Monday January 30, 2023
9-11AM, Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Bro. James Carlos Jessie, age 86 of Louisville, passed away Monday night, January 23rd at Baptist Health Louisville. He was a member of Basil Chapel Baptist Church. Bro. Jessie was a Baptist preacher for over 55 years and pastored 15 different churches during that time. He held revivals at 28 churches besides the ones that he pastored.

He was born in Barren County on February 1, 1936 to the late James Rufus Jessie and Flara Mae Sexton Jessie.

He was preceded in death by his wife of over 65 years Judy Marie Pedigo Jessie.

Bro. James is survived by a son Al Jessie & his wife Laura of Cub Run; two grandchildren Emily Jessie and Joshua Jessie(Brittany); one great-grandson Raylon Jessie; one step-granddaughter Katy Roof(Daniel); two step great-grandchildren Nolan Roof & Sidney Roof; two brothers Delmas Jessie of Hardyville and Rondel Jessie(Kay) of Shepherdsville; Foster brother Charles James(Dorothy) of Florida; three sisters Virginia Vertress of Louisville, Ruby Newton of Shepherdsville and Barbara Ann Hodge(Al) of Cox’s Creek.

Visitation for Bro. James Carlos Jessie will be Saturday from 3-8pm CST at Sego Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Sunday after 12noon EST at Blue Lick Baptist Church with the funeral service beginning at 2pm EST at Blue Lick Baptist Church. Bro. Freddie Vertress will be officiating.  Burial will be private at Brookland Cemetery. The family request that memorial contributions be made to WHAS Crusade for Children, 520 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, KY 40202 or by calling 502-582-7706. These donations may also be left at Sego Funeral Home.

Barbara Sue Wilson Conley, 62, of Bowling Green passed away at 1:36 AM CST Jan. 23, 2023 at UK Medical Center in Lexington.
 
The Warren County native was a waitress at Teresa’s Restaurant, a 1978 graduate of Warren Central High School and a member of Meadowland Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Aven Leroy Wilson and Helen Irene Lindsey Wilson. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Sharon Wilson and Lena Wilson York; three brothers-in-law, Robert Warren, Gene Vibbert and Joe York; a niece, Tammy Cowles Cole; and a nephew, Anthony Cowles.
 
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Hawkins Cemetery. Visitation will take place 4-8 PM Wednesday and after 9:00 AM Thursday.
 
Surviving are two sons, Jared Aven Conley (Ashly) of Bowling Green and Gary Matthew Conley (Destiny) of Rockfield; two sisters, Patricia Cowles (Richard) of Chalybeate and Brenda Warren of Rhoda; two bonus daughters, Samantha Conley and Ashly Conley; three bonus sons, Jeremy Belcher, Erik Hix and Stephen Stamper; nine grandchildren, Hannah Marie Conley, Kaleb Aven Conley, Kinsley Conley, Raylen Conley, Raiden Conley, Keegen Conley, Tyler Ford and Ariyana Dalrymple; Lifetime friends, Debbie Warden, Garry Belcher and Teresa Blair Reno; six nieces; two nephews; and several great nieces and nephews.

Julie Ann Templeman Jaggers, age 48 of Hodgenville, departed this life on Monday, January 23, 2023 at The Medical Center of Caverna.  The Hart County native was born on October 26, 1974 to the late Lennie Ray Templeman and Pat Templeman, who survives.  She spent twenty-six years of her life with her husband and best friend, Shawn Jaggers, who also survives.

Julie worked as an assistant with Natural Health Center.  She was a member of the Sanctuary of the Palms.  She got the greatest enjoyment from her family-- being a wife, mother and friend. 

Besides her husband, Shawn, and mother, Pat, she leaves to honor her memory, her three children, Colton Ramos (Katie) of Crestwood, Taylor Mackenzie Jaggers (Emmanuel) of Scottsville and Kaleigh Brianne Jaggers of Hodgenville; one brother, Jeff Templeman (Bridget); nieces, Addie and Allie Templeman and her in-laws, Kelly Jaggers (Shirley) and Patricia Ayers (Dennis). 

Interment will be in Kyrock Church Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions can be made to:  American Cancer Society, 900 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40206  or Lyme Disease Association, Inc. PO Box 1438 Jackson, NJ 08527.

VISITATION
11 AM—7 PM, Thursday, January 26, 2023
9—11 AM, Friday, January 27, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Friday, January 27, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel

Elcaleen Sullivan, age 79 of Wingfield, departed this life on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Magnolia Village in Bowling Green.  The Butler County native was born on August 18, 1943 to the late Elvis and Dona Wolfe Gross.

Elcaleen worked hard to provide for her family, and retired from housekeeping at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.  She  was a member of Pleasant Grove “Miller Hill” Missionary Baptist Church. 

She leaves to honor her memory— her children, Ricky Sullivan (Karren) of Wingfield, Anne Sullivan of Bowling Green and Brad Sullivan (Bobbie) of Wingfield; five grandchildren, Jessica Pardue (Jerry), Sarah DeGeorge, Cody Sullivan (Meagan), Alex Sullivan (Casey) and Julie Blankenship (Josh); five great-grandchildren, Jerry Pardue III, Jackson Pardue, Jordan Elsaleen Pardue, Cooper Sullivan and Kimberly Sullivan and two siblings, Luther Gross and Jean Graham.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Addie Wolfe,  that raised her after her mother passed at such a young age. 

Interment will be at Wingfield Church Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions can be made to:  Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

VISITATION  
3—7 PM, Friday, January 20, 2023
9—11 AM, Saturday, January 21, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Saturday, January 21, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

John Robert “Bobby” Coates, age 65 of Park City, KY departed this life on Monday, January 16, 2023 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on June 20, 1957 to the late Robert L. and Lottie Nash Coates. 

Bobby constructed mausoleums for many years.  He was a member of Fairview General Baptist Church, and also attended Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

He leaves to honor his memory— his daughter, Brandi N. Ginter (Josh) of Spring Creek, NY; grandchildren, Layne Nichole Irene Ginter and River William James Ginter; siblings, Ronald Coates of Park City, Donald Coates (Kathy) of Park City, Frances Ashley of Horse Cave, Helen Nester (Dave) of Park City, Mary Cutliff (Robert) of Murfreesboro, TN, Linda Draper of Alabama and Patricia Toms (Stephen) of Glasgow.  He was also preceded in death by his grandchildren, Eve Anne Marie Ginter and Walker Gregory Robert Ginter, along with his brother, James R. Coates. 

A graveside service will be scheduled at a later date at Liberty Hill Church Cemetery.
  
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Benton A. Cowles, age 70 of Bowling Green, departed this life on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on May 18, 1952 to the late Ruble B. and Maggie Cassady Cowles.  He was united in marriage for forty-seven years to his best friend and helpmate, Teresa Gregory Cowles, until they were parted by his passing.

Benton served as the Edmonson County PVA for twenty-eight years.  He also owned and operated Cowles Tax Service for many years.  Benton had also worked in years past as a park ranger for Mammoth Cave National Park Service.  He enjoyed the beauty and nature of the park, and captured breath-taking photographs of the plants, animals, and God’s magnificent creations.  He was a member of Beaver Dam United Baptist Church and Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge #355 F&AM.

In addition to his wife, Teresa, he leaves to honor his memory— his children, Brandon Allan Cowles and Jamie Leigh Vincent (Branden) all of Bowling Green; his sister, Donna Wilson (Randy) of Bowling Green; his grandson that he adored, Gunner L. Vincent; mother-in-law, Mildred Read of Scottsville; brother-in-law, Robbie Gregory of Scottsville and two sisters-in-law, Lisa Carter and Vickie Burnley (Jimmy) all of Scottsville.  Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Phillip Carter. 

Interment will be in Beaver Dam Church Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions can be made to:  Hospice of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104.

VISITATION
12—7 PM, Thursday, January 19, 2023
9—11 AM, Friday, January 20, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

MASONIC SERVICE
6 PM, Thursday, January 19, 2023
Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge #355 F&AM

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Friday, January 20, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Eva Shannon Demunbrun Graham, 72, of Bowling Green, passed away January 15, 2023, at the Hospice House.  Eva was born to the proud parents of Thomas Obrey Demunbrun and Louie Beckner Demunbrun.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Graham; a daughter, Heather Renee Graham;  a sister, Mary Welch; brothers, John Demunbrun and Sampson Demunbrun. Eva was a registered nurse and a member of Otter Gap Baptist Church. 

Leaving to cherish her memory are Daughters, Shannon Maria Sanders (Tommy) and Stacie Decker (Bill); Six grandchildren, Ashley McPeak Walsh (Robert); Adam McPeak (Haley); Christian Decker (Haley); Cameron Decker Sizemore (Grayson); Lauren Cole (Austin) and Kaylee Pedigo.  Her great grandchildren are Darren, Jase, Dixie, Luke, Rhett, Audrey & Graham. 

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Otter Gap Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Tuesday  and 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel. 

Tex Browning, 79, of Brownsville passed away Jan. 12, 2023 at his home.

The Edmonson County native was a carpenter and was an employee of Cassidy’s Cherry Reproductions. He was a son of the late Ewing Browning and Ethel Meredith Browning. He was preceded in death by a son, Kelly Browning and a daughter, Valerie Ann Pierce.

No public services are scheduled. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Surviving are nine grandchildren, James Minton, Valeria Davis, Timothy Davis, Bryan Mason, Ryan Mason, Jasmyn Minton, Clinton Browning, Cody Browning, Ashley Browning and Lenetta Browning: and many great grandchildren.

Lindsay Sanders McGonigal, 38 of Smiths Grove passed away at 11:05 AM Jan. 13, 2023 at Signature Health Care in Glasgow.
 
The Edmonson County native was a 2003 graduate of ECHS and an account representative for Car Mart of Bowling Green. She was a daughter of Mack Sanders and Robin Jaggers Sanders of Mammoth Cave, who survive.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday at Nolin United Baptist Church, where she was a member, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place 2-8 PM Sunday and 9-12 Monday at Gravil Funeral Home.
 
Also surviving are her husband, James McGonigal; two sons, Jacob McGonigal of Bucksville and Tucker McGonigal of Smiths Grove; a sister, Aimee Newton (Matt) of Cub Run; and three nephews.

Nellie Durham, age 47 of Fairdale returned to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 7, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother, LaDonna Moore; son, Charles Allen Clark; daughter, Amber Sue Thaler.

She leaves to cherish her memory her father, Calvin Durham (Ramona); children, Kevin, Tyler, Savannah, Isabella, Cassandra and Gabielle; brother, Joseph Durham; life companion, Dennis Murrell and several aunts, uncles, family and friends.

Funeral service will be conducted 7pm EST on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in the chapel at Hardy-Close Funeral Home 285 S. Buckman Street in Shepherdsville with a graveside service in Oak Hill Cemetery in Brownsville, Kentucky on Wednesday, January 13, 2023 at 11am CST. Family and friends may pay their respects from 4 pm until 7 pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Hardy-Close Funeral Home. Nellie was a Kentucky Organ Donor  to help other families.

VISITATION
4-7PM EST Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Hardy-Close Funeral Home
Shepherdsville, KY

FUNERAL SERVICE
7-8PM EST, Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Hardy-Close Funeral Home
Shepherdsville, KY

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
11AM CST, Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Oak Hill Cemetery
Brownsville, KY

Michael C. Jones, 71, of Mammoth Cave passed away Jan. 9, 2023 at his home.
 
The Louisville native was a retired Bellsouth Telephone lineman and a US Army National Guard veteran. He was a son of the late Robert M. Jones Sr. and Dorothy Beck Jones. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard W. Jones.
 
No public services are scheduled. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are his wife, Pamela Jane Ranburger; two daughters, Lauren Wheatley (Robert) of Louisville and Sarah White (Bobby) of Taylorsville; a son, Jason Snawder (Christa) of Louisville; a brother, Robert M. Jones Jr. (Linda) of Louisville; a sister-in-law, Hope Jones of Louisville; three grandchildren, Cain Snawder, Kobe Snawder and Emmalin White; three great grandchildren, Skylar Snawder, Rosabella Snawder and Maxton Snawder; and several nieces and nephews.

Dennis W. Hawkins, age 75 of Park City, departed this life with his family by his side on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on December 17, 1947 to the late Junior “J.V.” and Ruth Ray Hawkins, both of whom preceded him in death.  He was married to his devoted wife and helpmate of fifty-six years, Mary Houchin Hawkins, who survives. 

Dennis retired as a manager after working forty-five years with Square Deal Lumber.  He was a faithful member of Beaver Dam Chapel United Baptist Church.   He was ordained as a deacon in 2007, and also served as church treasurer for over thirty-five years. 

Besides his wife, Mary, he leaves to honor his memory— four daughters, Tammy Atwell (Russell) of Park City, Christy Dunn (Frank) of Huntsville, AL, Laura Houchens (Chris) of Smiths Grove and Lisa Bale (Les) of Glasgow; five grandchildren, Morgan Smothers (Camron), Tyler Atwell, Jackson Houchens, Alana Houchens and Ava Bale; one great-grandson, Leighton Smothers; a brother, Larry Hawkins (Marsha) of Pig, along with a host of friends and family members that will dearly miss him.

Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 

VISITATION
2 - 7 PM, Tuesday, January 10, 2023
10 AM—12 PM, Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
12 PM, Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel

Adelheid “Heidi” Bowles, age 84, of Park City, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at her residence. The Kaiserslauten, Germany native was born on September 2, 1938 to the late Adam and Sophia Wagner Sturm. She was married for fifty-three years to Leathel W. Bowles, who survives.

Heidi retired from General Motors after twenty-eight years of service. Her greatest enjoyment in life was her family. She adored her husband, children,  and especially her grandchildren. When she wasn’t seeing after the needs of her family, she enjoyed working outside.

Besides her husband, Leathel, she leaves to honor her memory— her daughters, Linda Freund, Sandra Mundy (Steve), Donna Popp, Deborah Graves (Bobby) and Pamela Hawkins (Doug), all of Indiana; son, Leathel Wayne Bowles, Jr. of Illinois; twenty-four grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and siblings, Helmut, Adam and Werner Sturm, all of Germany and Monika Hanvey of South Carolina. She was also preceded in death by her son, Karl Lemasters. 

Memorial contributions can be made to: Riley Children’s Foundation, Meridian Street - Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

VISITATION
11 AM - 2 PM, Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Lori Anne Boyd, 51, of Smiths Grove passed away at 7:09 PM Jan. 6, 2023 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was a small business owner, a factory worker; a US Army veteran and a 1989 ECHS graduate. She was the daughter of the late Larry M. Vincent and Fonda Gale Downs Vincent of Leitchfield, who survives. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Lola and Norman Downs and Regnal and Nona Vincent; a cousin, Johnathan Downs; and an aunt, Doris Meredith.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Hubsfield Cemetery. Visitation will take place 3-8 PM Monday and after 9:00 AM Tuesday.
 
Also surviving are her companion, Chasity Daniels; a daughter, Kayla Boyd (James Roberts) of Park City; a brother, Greg Vincent (Rena) of Bee Spring; a granddaughter, Kinley Roberts; a niece, Katie Vincent; forever friends, Gwen Wilkins and Lori Estay; and several cousins.

Ronald R. Taylor, age 69 of Chalybeate, departed this life on Monday, January 2, 2023 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY.  The Tulsa, Oklahoma native was born on July 15, 1953 to the late Robert L. and Tessie Gray Taylor.  He was united in marriage to Edna Lucas Taylor, until they were parted by her death on April 17, 2021.

Ronald owned and operated Taylor’s Concrete Cutting Service.  He was a historian and enjoyed attending Renaissance fairs in Ohio, Texas, North Carolina, and surrounding areas. 

He leaves to honor his memory— one daughter, Storie Chastain (Cody) of Alvaton; grandchildren, Ariel Taylor of Bowling Green, Melody Quast of Alvaton and Bryson Chastain of Alvaton; brother, Jimmy Taylor (Patty) of Cave City and sister, Tessa Taylor-Maldonado (J.R.) of Salem, OR.  In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by two siblings, Donnie Preader and Linda Craycroft. 

Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104.
 
VISITATION
5—7 PM, Thursday, January 5, 2023
10 AM—12:30 PM, Friday, January 6, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
1 PM, Friday, January 6, 2023
Sweeden Church Cemetery

Mr. Bobby Estil Wilson, age 85, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky returned to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Bobby was born in Brownsville, Kentucky on November 19, 1937, to the late James “Doc” Wilson and Ora “Burns” Wilson.

Bobby retired from General Electric after 40 years of service with perfect attendance. He was an extremely hard worker; from age 20 till his passing, he worked in construction and building homes. He was saved at Brownsville Baptist Church at the age of 17 and was a member of the Radiant Life Church of God. He was a great man of God, loved by many, knew no strangers, and would give you the shirt off his back. He was also known for his wonderful sense of humor, his laughter, and his jokes. Bobby will be truly missed by his family and all who knew him.  

He leaves to cherish his memory,  his wife of 16 years, Mary Lee Wilson; two daughters, Belinda “Lynn” Hestla (Jamie) and Anna “Billie” Miller (Tim); two bonus sons, Terry Freeman (Gina) and Christian Freeman (Connie); grandchildren, Anthony Wilson (Michelle), B.J. Wilson (Debbie), Carmelita Knapp (Bill), Tracy Clark (Travis), Rex Toler (Alisha), Tyler Toler (Aubrey), Crystal Wilson, Amber Freeman, Deuce Freeman, Zachary Freeman, Daniel Freeman, Matt Freeman, Noah Miller (Alyssa), Timothy Miller (Morgan) and Amber Barnhart (Jesse); numerous great-grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews and a host of other dear family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Arthur Wilson, and his two brothers Aven Wilson, and Leslie Wilson.  

The interment will be in Hawkins Cemetery.

VISITATION
10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home, Shepherdsville, KY

10 AM - 1:30 PM, Thursday, January 5, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

MASONIC SERVICE
5 PM, Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home, Shepherdsville, KY

FUNERAL SERVICES
5:30 PM, Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home, Shepherdsville, KY

2 PM, Thursday, January 5, 2023
Fairview United Baptist Church

Cula M. Amos Jones, 91, of Roundhill passed away Dec. 30, 2022 at Edmonson Center in Brownsville.
 
The Butler County native was a retired quality control inspector at Kellwood in Morgantown and a member of Roundhill Church of Christ. She was the daughter of the late Claude Amos and Cora Lawrence Amos and the wife of the late Elvird Jones.
 
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Threlkel Cemetery. Visitation will take place 3-7 PM Tuesday and after 9:00 AM Wednesday.
 
Surviving are a son, Wayne Jones of Roundhill; a daughter, Belinda Bryant of La Center; a brother, Daun Amos of Corydon, IN; two grandchildren, Candace Bryant and Christopher Bryant; a great grandchild, Julian Bryant; and several nieces and nephews.
 
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Threlkel Cemetery Fund, 248 Bridgeport Rd., Roundhill, KY 42275

Larry D. Mercer, 59, of Bee Spring passed away at 9:00 PM Sunday Jan. 1, 2023 at his home.
 
The Grayson County native was a retired construction worker and a member of Lone Wolf Motorcycle Club. He was the son of the late Robert Gene Hill and Hazel Mercer. He was preceded in death by a sister and a great grandson.
 
All services will be private. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are his wife, Peggy Jane Browning; three sons, Christopher VanMeter and Richard Smith both of Leitchfield and Bill VanMeter of Morgantown; five daughters, Carrie Lynn Wooldridge (Willie) of Leitchfield, Marketta Johnson (Bobby) of Cecilia, Cassie VanMeter (Jeremy) of Caneyville, Stephanie Meredith of Bee Spring and Linda “Jo Jo” Torrence (Anthony) of Smiths Grove; three sisters; 24 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and a special niece, Pamela Law.