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 Dorothy Ann Meredith, 82, of Bee Spring passed away at 4:55 AM Feb. 28, 2016 at her home.
The Edmonson County native was a homemaker. She was a daughter of the late Jack Lindsey and Annie Luttrell Lindsey. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Allen Lindsey and Walker Lindsey; and three sisters, Helen Bullock, Ruth Gero and Aline Vincent. Funeral will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Monday and 9 AM-8 PM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home and after 9:30 AM Wednesday at the church. Surviving are her husband, Elmer James Meredith; a son Michael Meredith (Sharon) of Bee Spring; a brother Loyd Lindsey of Franklin; two grandchildren, April Hennion and Beth Harp; four great grandchildren, Meredith Hennion, Sydney Hennion, Makinley Harp and Kyndal Harp.  Lowayne Sanders, 80, of Lincoln passed away Feb. 27, 2016 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
The Edmonson County native was a retired track repairman for CSX Railroad and Edmonson County Road Dept. employee. He was a son of the late Ernie Estill Sanders and Nealie Mae Ritter Sanders. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Damon Sanders and Ralph Sanders. Funeral will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Union Light Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a member, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Monday and 9 AM-8 PM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home and after 10 AM Wednesday at the church. Surviving are three sons, Larry Sanders (Kim) of Lincoln, Bill Sanders (Lynne) of Bowling Green and Mike Sanders (Teresa) of Glasgow; a sister, Ruby Madison of Brownsville; eight grandchildren, Jamie Lynn Poteet, Chris Sanders, Derrick Sanders, Stephanie Hartz, Doug Sanders, Courtney Thomason, Megan Klaine and Emily Hawthorne; and seven great grandchildren. Bobby Joe Priddy, 64 of Rockfield died Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 at the Hospice House.
The Edmonson County native was a son of the late Pleas, Sr. and Anna Laura "Helen" Gilliam Priddy and is preceded in death by seven brothers, Vernal, Thomas, Henry, James, Pleas, Jr., Roger and Michael Priddy and his brother-in-law, C.W. Lewis. He was a factory worker and of the Church of Christ faith. His survivors include his wife of 43 years, Linda Jones Priddy; his son, Brian Priddy (Tia) his daughter, Dana Earheart (Greg); one grandson, Bryce Priddy; one brother, Robert Priddy (Helen), four sisters, Genova Vincent (Norris), Vasta Lewis, Deneise Vicic (Joe), Debbie Oliver (Donnie); several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Kinser Cemetery. Visitation 3-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Ky, 5872 Scottsville Rd., Bowling Green, Ky 42104 or St Jude, 9041 Executive Park Dr., Knoxville, TN 37923 James "Pos" Houchins, 77 of Smiths Grove died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016 at Greenview Regional Hospital.
The Edmonson County native was a son of the late Carlos "Bubb" and Imogene Messemore Houchins and is preceded in death by three brothers, Doug, Bobby and Gary Houchins. He was a farmer and owner of Pos Houchins Trucking. He was a member and elder of Pine Grove Presbyterian Church. His survivors include his children, Phillip "Sput" Houchins, Debbie Houchins, and Larry Houchins; three grandchildren, Misty Casey-Cox (Steven), Gavin Houchins, Erin Houchins; one great grandson, Ryder Casey; three brothers, Tony Houchins (Pat), Dicky Houchins (Denise) and Howard Welchel (Shirley); two sisters, Sue Coles (Paul) and Judy Thomas (Jimmy), several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Kinser Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Pine Grove Presbyterian Church.  Willa Dean Whobrey, 69, of Bee Spring passed away at 9:10 PM Feb. 25, 2016 at her home.
The Edmonson County native was a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late Theodore York and Ellis Vincent York and the wife of the late Carl Leon Whobrey. Funeral will be at 2:00 PM Sunday at Christian Home General Baptist Church, where she was a member, with burial to follow in Vincent Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM Saturday at the church. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Surviving are two sons, Carlon Whobrey (Michelle) and Johnathan Whobrey (Missy) both of Bee Spring; a sister, Joyce Willis of Sweeden; and four grandchildren, Colton Whobrey, Colby Whobrey, Andrew Whobrey and Emily Whobrey.  Judy Ann Poteet, age 63, of Chalybeate, KY, departed this life on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born June 8, 1952 to the late Rev. Grover Pierce and Chloie Ray Pierce of Chalybeate, KY, who survives.
She was a barber at Judy’s Barber Shop and was also a member of Chalybeate United Baptist Church and Edmonson County Saddle Club. She is also survived by one son, Jarred Poteet (Mary Kate) of Oakland, KY; one daughter, Jessica Poteet (Cody Morris) of Chalybeate, KY and two grandsons, Kanyon Poteet and Landon Morris; three honorary sons, Josh Roof, Tyler McCombs and Paul Blanton; two honorary daughters, Beth Hunt and Amber Adkins and one honorary granddaughter, Addison Bratcher. Interment will be in Kinser Cemetery with Bro. Steve Doyle and Bro. Richard Minton officiating. VISITATION 5:00pm-8:00pm, Thursday, February 25, 2016 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel After 10:00am , Friday, February 26, 2016 Chalybeate United Baptist Church FUNERAL SERVICE 11:00am, Saturday, February 27, 2016 Chalybeate United Baptist Church  Hobie Meredith, 93, of Cub Run passed away at 8:05 PM Feb. 20, 2016 at Signature Care in Horse Cave.
The Edmonson county native was a retired farmer, construction worker and an army veteran of World War II. He was a son of the late Green Brad Meredith and Nancy Kidwell Meredith and the husband of the late Virginia M. Priddy Meredith. Funeral will be at 11:00 AM Thursday at Union Light Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a member and deacon, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 PM Tuesday and 9 AM-9 PMWednesday at Gravil Funeral Home and after 10 AM Thursday at the church. Surviving are two sons, William Meredith (Gayle) and Thomas Meredith (Janice) both of Cub Run; a daughter, Marilyn Dawes of Mammoth Cave; seven grandchildren, Darrell Sanders, Randy Sanders, Phillip Meredith, Sandy Embry, Adam Meredith, Justin Meredith and Jesse Meredith; and eight great grandchildren.  Christine Meredith, age 79, of Clarkson, KY, departed this life on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Grayson Manor in Leitchfield, KY. The Hart County native was born on May 13, 1936 to the late Mart and Nettie Gardner Webb. She was married to the late Robert Meredith.
She was a retired cook from Aid Acres and a loyal housewife. She was also a member of Broadford Missionary Baptist Church. Christine got saved when she was 13 years old in a little house on Nolin River down by an old iron bed. She is survived by three sons, Robert “Hank” Meredith (Rita) of Clarkson, KY, Colman Meredith (Lottie) of Clarkson, KY, and Ottie Meredith (Jan) of Cub Run, KY; three daughters, Wilma Oldham (Eddie) of Clarkson, KY, Karen Roof (RT) of Clarkson, KY, and Charlotte Clark (Kevin) of Elizabethtown, KY; two brothers, Roland Webb of Clarkson, KY, and Melvin Webb (Helen) of Shepherdsville, KY; one sister, Virginia Logsdon of Clarkson, KY; thirteen grandchildren and twent- nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother Warren Webb. Interment will be in Broadford Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Broadford Church; c/o Lester Meredith VISITATION 3:00 pm Sunday, February 21, 2016, until time of service on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Broadford Missionary Baptist Church FUNERAL SERVICE 11 am Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Broadford Missionary Baptist Church  Melvin Meredith, age 78, of Mammoth Cave, departed this life on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on January 17, 1938 to the late James Monroe and Dora Stinson Merideth. He was married to the late Cova Meredith and Joyce Meredith, who survives.
Melvin was a retired truck driver for Williamette Industries. Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Deborah Garrett (Johnny) of Shepherdsville, Tammy McCain (Bill) and Felishia Reavis (Steven) of Louisville; one son, Quinn Meredith (Donna) of Mt. Washington; one brother, Arthur Merideth of Elizabethtown; two stepsons, Michael Rutter and Carl Rutter of Floyd Knobs, IN; eight grandchildren, four step grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Interment will be in Hill Grove Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Leukemia Foundation, 301 East Main St. Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40202. VISITATION 11:00 am - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, February 16, 2016 9:00 am -1:00 pm, Wednesday, Wednesday 17, 2016 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel SERVICE 1:00 pm, Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Doris Avaline Steele, age 82 of Cave City, KY, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016, at the Signature Healthcare of Hart County. She was born on October 28, 1933 in Ashville, NC to the late Dennis Lee Smith and the late Evelyn Lowe Smith. She was married to Jerry Lee Steele who survives.
She was a retired Greeter from Kmart and Wal-Mart, and attended Caveland Baptist Church. Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Patricia Morrison (James) of Cave City, KY, Sonya Perkins (Troy) of Charleston, SC; one son, Mark Mease (Linda) of Cave City, KY; three sisters, Marie Ray (Braskey) of Weaverville, NC, Barbara Redmond of Arden, NC, Joyce Whitwell of Charleston, SC; five grandchildren, Shonta Chapman, Yoshiko Mease, Jessica Mease, Jessie Merideth, and Adam Merideth; two great grandchildren, Saniyah Chapman, and Saliyah Chapman. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Carolyn Hyatt, one son, Roger Mease, three brothers, Richard Smith, Bill Smith, and Clarence Smith, and two sisters, Judy Smith, Jeanett Brockmeir. The family has chosen cremation. VISITATION 11 am - 12 pm, Monday, February 15, 2016 Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel MEMORIAL SERVICE 12 pm, Monday, February 15, 2016 Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel  Genice Tunks Muller, age 79, of Louisville, KY, departed this life on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on October 19, 1936 to the late Guy Tunks and the late Mary Lillian Stice Tunks. She was a housekeeper for North Health Care in Louisville.
She is survived by two sons, David Wayne Muller of Louisville, KY and Ronald Muller (Ruby) of Allen, TX and one sister, Frances T. Webb of Brownsville, KY. She was preceded in death by one sister, Marie Rice and two brothers, Wallace Tunks and Leon Tunks. The family has chosen cremation. VISITATION 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Thursday, February 11, 2016 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Marjorie Lee Merideth, age 85 of Park City, KY, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. She was born on February 21, 1930 in Jeffersonville, IN to the late Charles B. Hogan and the late Janie Hogan Martin. She was married to the late Robert Merideth.
She was a retired food service manager for Park Mammoth Resort, a member of Park City United Methodist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Cave City #232. She is survived by one daughter, Treva Nell Childress (Eric) of Park City; two sons, Robert Wayne Merideth (Carrol) of Jamestown, KY, Donald Dane Merideth (Janis) of Charleston, MO; two brothers, Charles M. Hogan of Park City, Clyde Martin (Ramona) of Glasgow; two sisters, Maxine Brooks (Rondal) of Park City, Shelby Esters (Leo) of Cave City; three grandchildren, Dana Suitor (Virgil) , Christopher Merideth (Laura), Jody Merideth (Jennifer); three great granddaughters, Annabel, Macy, and Meghan Merideth; several step grand and great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one great grandson, Matthew Merideth;a brother, Joe B. Hogan and a sister, Louise Gentry Holt. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. VISITATION 12 pm - 8 pm, Sunday, February 7, 2016 10 am- 1 pm, Monday, February 8, 2016 Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel SERVICE 1 pm, Monday, February 8, 2016 Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel  Boyce Dale Flener II, 53, of Morgantown died on February 2, 2016, at Hospice of Southern Kentucky, in Bowling Green, KY. He was born in Warren County on Sunday, April 8, 1962 to Boyce Dale and Linda Coots Flener.
The Morgantown native was a retired teacher, having served as high school band director and music teacher in Crittenden County, Ohio County, and Butler County in Kentucky. He was also a licensed real estate agent and Level II Land Steward in Kentucky with Whitetail Properties Real Estate, based in Pittsfield, Ill. He had been a member of his family group, the southern gospel quartet, The Travelers. In addition he was the co-founder and lead singer and of the southern gospel quartet, the Crossmen Quartet for 23 years. He performed with his group on the Grand Ole Opry stage many times, the National Quartet Convention, and in churches and concert halls all over the nation. He was honored with both Best Male Vocalist and Best Lead Vocalist two years in a row by the Kentucky Gospel Music Association. The Crossmen Quartet was nominated for the Horizon Group of the year in 1995 by the Singing News Fan awards. His Ohio County High School marching band was State Finalist in 1993 and band after band of his, scored distinguished ratings in both marching band competitions and concert band festivals. He received the Excellence In Teaching award by his faculty and staff at Ohio County Middle School in 2011, and was presented with the award at Campbellsville University. Flener was a 1980 graduate of Butler County High School, and earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Music Education from Western Kentucky University. He was a charter member and board member of the Butler County Arts Guild. He was a member of the Quality Deer Management Association and the National Turkey Federation and a former member of the Southern Gospel Music Guild. Flener was an avid deer hunter and turkey hunter, and also had a passion for bass fishing. He cherished time spent with family and friends. He leaves behind a legacy of thousands of students, quartet fans, and co-workers whose lives were enhanced by his presence. He was revered for his tremendous singing ability and musical talent, and also for his integrity, his honesty, his gentle spirit, and in the way in lived his life. Flener was a member of Aberdeen Baptist Church where he served as deacon and music director. When asked in his last days what his greatest accomplishment was, other than his family, he said, “My salvation, no greater accomplishment.” Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 7, 2016, at Aberdeen Baptist Church in Morgantown, with burial in Aberdeen Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2016, and from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Aberdeen Baptist Church. Survivors include his beloved wife and sweetheart of 31 years, Kimberly Scott Flener; one son, Joshua Scott Hampton and his wife, Jennifer, of Morgantown, and one daughter, Amanda Lane Flener of Morgantown; two granddaughters, Laney Bell Hampton, of Morgantown and Sophia Lane Johnson, of Morgantown; his parents, Dale and Linda Coots Flener; one brother, Scott Flener, and his wife, Kara, of Morgantown; one sister-in-law, Angela Scott Keathley and husband Bryan, of Union City, TN; one brother-in-law, Jason Keith Scott, and wife Carissa, of Brandenburg, KY; several nieces and nephews: Katherine Flener and Delaina Flener of Morgantown, Andrew Keathley and Matthew Keathley of Memphis, TN, and Ameia Scott, Cade Scott, and Canon Scott, of Brandenburg; several aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers, our family requests you please make contributions to the “Boyce Flener Arts & Humanities Memorial Fund” at Morgantown Bank & Trust P.O. Box 68 Morgantown, Ky. 42261 Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Chapel. Please share any photos, condolences, memories or light a candle in memory of Boyce at www.jonesfuneralchapel.com  Jeffery Lynn Whitaker, 55 of Morgantown, Ky. passed away Wednesday February 3, 2016 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Ky. Jeffery was born on Sunday July 24, 1960 in Ohio County Kentucky to James and Edith Daugherty Whitaker. He was a member of Oak Ridge General Baptist Church and former owner of Whitakers Pallet Co. until 2004. He was a devoted man of God, loved his family and a avid UK Wildcat fan.
Jeffery Lynn Whitaker is survived by his loving wife of 33 years Corkie Tarrance Whitaker of Morgantown, Ky.; two sons Kyle Whitaker wife Sherry of Morgantown, Ky. and Cody Whitaker wife Cortney of Horse Branch, Ky.; three grandsons Hayden Whitaker of Morgantown, Ky., Zach Peach fiancé Katelynn Hunt of Morgantown, Ky. and Layton Whitaker arrival June 2016; three granddaughters Emma Whitaker of Morgantown, Ky., Hannah Peach of Bowling Green, Ky. and Haley Peach of Morgantown, Ky.; one great grandchild Cohyn Peach of Morgantown, Ky.; parents James and Edith Whitaker of Morgantown, Ky.; one brother Barry Whitaker and wife Kathy of Morgantown, Ky.; one sister Beth Whitaker Wilson of Hartford, Ky. and several very special aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Oak Ridge General Baptist Church Saturday February 6, 2016 at 1:00pm with Bro. Jewel Martin Jr. and Bro. Joe Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Mt Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday February 5, 2016 from 3:00pm - 8:00pmand Saturday 9:00am until funeral time at 1:00pm at the Oak Ridge General Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jones Funeral Chapel P.O. Box 414 Morgantown, Ky. 42261. Arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Chapel.  Danita Bell Huff, age 79, of Morgantown, departed this life on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in Hartford, KY. The Edmonson County native was born on January 26, 1937 to the late Elbert and Arzona Elmore Carroll. She was a homemaker and a member of Jock United Baptist Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Diana McCrady of Morgantown, KY, Carleen Lucas (Kristopher) of Jeffersonville, IN and Jennifer Johnson (Kevin) of Morgantown, KY; two brothers, Chester Carroll (Charlotte) and Truman Carroll (Theresa) both of Sweeden, KY; two sisters, Patricia Pruitt of Brownsville, KY and Norma Wesley (James) of Campbellsville, KY; eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Russell Johnson; two brothers, Wade and Wayne Carroll and one sister, Wilma Carroll. The family has chosen cremation. Memorial contributions may be made to Danita Huff Memorial Fund, C/O Patton Funeral Home, P.O. Box 326, Brownsville, KY 42210. VISITATION 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Saturday, February 6, 2016 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel SERVICE 3:00 pm, Saturday, February 6, 2016 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  James Michael Embry, 64, of Brownsville passed away Feb. 2, 2016 at Norton Hospital in Louisville.
The Jefferson County native was a retired custodian at Edmonson County High School, a compassionate caregiver and a member of Red Hill General Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Bernie Embry and Ivol Hardin Embry. He was preceded in death by a brother, David Hardin; and three sisters, Margaret Barnes, Brenda Caldwell and Beverly Gayle Woosley. Funeral will be at 1:00 PM Friday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Dit Vincent Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-9 PM Thursday and after 9 AM Friday. Surviving are a son, James B. "Bernie" Embry (Melanie) of Broadway, NC; a brother, Tom Embry (Charlene) of Brownsville; a sister, Martha Spicer of Hudson; four grandchildren, Nikki Embry, Kaitlyn Poe, Hayden Embry and Logan Embry; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. |
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