​Mary Jo Wood Johnson, age 79 of Bee Spring, KY, departed this life on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Cal Turner Extended Care in Scottsville, KY.  The Edmonson County native was born on March 8, 1939 to the late Walton and Eula Duvall Wood. 

Mary Jo retired as a housekeeper from Western Kentucky University, and was a member of Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church. 

She leaves to honor her memory-- two sons, Lee Ashley and Jeff Ashley both of Bee Spring; one grandson, P.J. Gross; one great-grandson, Gavin Meredith and two sisters, Sue Stewart and Martha Ann Wood Kinser.  Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Jerry Ashley. 
Interment will be at Bee Spring Church Cemetery. 

VISITATION
4 - 8 PM, Thursday, February 28, 2019
9 - 11 AM, Friday, March 1, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL  SERVICE
11 AM, Friday, March 1, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

- ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL - Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.

​Christi Jones Yoakem, age 43 of Big Reedy, KY, departed this life on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at her residence. The Grayson County native was born on February 7, 1976 to the late Larry Jones and Diane Woosley Jones of Big Reedy. She was married to Jason Yoakem, who survives.

Christi was a member of First Baptist Church in Leitchfield and worked at Walmart.

Besides her mother and husband, she leaves to honor her memory— father and mother-in-law, Michael and Joan Yoakem of Pig; two aunts, Frances Jones of Clarkson and Sue Wilkerson (Thomas) of Louisville; one uncle, Dan Woosley of Elizabethtown and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Interment will be in Mount Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to: First Baptist Church Preschool and Kindergarten, 106 East Walnut St., Leitchfield, KY 42754.

VISITATION
1 PM - 8 PM, Wednesday, February 27, 2019
9 AM - 11 AM, Thursday, February 28, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Thursday, February 28, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

​Lona Mae Carroll, 102, of Brownsville passed away at 5:10 PM Wednesday Feb. 20, 2019 at Edmonson Center.
 
The Edmonson County native was a homemaker and attended Hubsfield Apostolic Church. She was the daughter of the late Willie Russell and Eura Meredith Russell and the wife of the late Sherman Carroll. She was preceded in death by three daughters, Lola Mae Downs (Norman), Shirley Davis and Tammy Lynn Carroll; and a son, Wendell Carroll.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Hubsfield Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Sunday.
 
Surviving are a son-in-law, Larry Davis of Brownsville; 8 grandchildren, Fonda Gail Vincent, John Downs (Anita), Chris Davis (Laura), Rev. Brad Davis (Laura), Tabitha "Dee Dee" Davis, Bryson Davis, Jason Duval, and Tyler Carroll (Katie); 15 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

​Georgia Viola Embry Wilson, age 84, formerly of Watershed Road in Caneyville, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the Edmonson Nursing and Rehab Center in Brownsville.
 
She was born on May 22, 1934 in Grayson County, to Elva and Elma Bozarth Embry.  She attended school in Caneyville and graduated from Caneyville High School in 1951.  In 1954, she married the love of her life Floyd David Wilson, who preceded her in death after they had been married for 59 years.  She was an employee of South Central Bell Telephone Company in Louisville, Kentucky for 17 years.
 
Many friends and family knew her as Granny or Georgie.  When she was able, she enjoyed going to church, attending singings, and traveling.  At a young age, she was saved in the old Walnut Grove School house and later became a member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church.
 
Georgia Embry Wilson is survived by one son, David Thomas Wilson (Sandy) of Sweeden; three grandchildren, Aaron Wilson (Merrialyce) of Clarkson, DeAnna Butler (Andy) of Caneyville, Faith Elmore (Nathan) of Chalybeate; three great-grandchildren, Isaac, Ethan, and Sophie Butler; three sisters-in-law, Mary T. Embry, Helen Wilson, Barbara Darst (Jimmy), and several nieces and nephews.  Other than her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Roberta Lee, a brother Atlee Embry, and a niece Patty Winn.
 
Funeral services will be Sunday, February 24th at 2:00 p.m. at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield with Bro. Joe Brooks officiating.  Burial will be in the Layman Memorial Cemetery.
 
Friends may call at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday; Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until time for services at 2:00 p.m.
 
Online condolences can be made in the guestbook on our website at www.dermittfuneralhome.com.

​Albert Lewis, age 94, of Cave City, KY, departed this life on Monday, February 18, 2019 in Bowling Green.  The Barren County native was born on April 11, 1924 to the late Joe and Lucy Morris Lewis.  He was married to Rosetta Hampton Lewis, who survives. 

Albert was a farmer and a member of Little Hope Missionary Baptist Church. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory-- one son, Johnny Lewis (Patricia) of Cave City; three daughters, Mary Ann Lashley (Freddie) of Horse Cave, Janet Vaughn of Smiths Grove and Lisa Vincent (Jeff) of Cave City; nine grandchildren, Jamie Lewis (Michelle), Joshua Lashley (Amanda), Jessica Shaw (Cory), Kenny Ray Lewis, Travis Lewis, Brooke Fribert, Tiffany Fribert, Michelle Vincent and Holly Vincent; seven great-grandchildren; one step great-grandchild and three great-great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Ray Lewis. 

Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 

VISITATION
5 - 8 PM, Wednesday,  February 20, 2019
9 - 11 AM, Thursday, February 21, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Thursday, February 21, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

 - ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME PARK CITY - Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.

​Mr. James G. “Greg” Masterson, age 59, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Norton Downtown Hospital in Louisville, KY.  Greg was a member of Buck Grove Baptist Church; and a United States Army veteran serving in Desert Storm.

Greg was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Masterson; and his mother and step father, Martha and William Bassett.  He is survived by his wife, Connie Masterson; three children, Mary Elizabeth Masterson, Hinesville, GA, SFC Pamula Carol (Christopher) Whicker, Shreveport, LA, James Gregory Masterson, Jr., Brandenburg, KY; three grandchildren, Emerald Brook Eberenz, Thomas Aaron Hunter and Saphire Rose Masterson; 13 siblings, Mary Lillian Kendall, Payneville, KY, Joe Hager, George Masterson, Martha Speaks, Geraldine Shanahan, Patty Taylor, William Masterson, Paul Edward Masterson, all of Brandenburg, KY, Bert Hager, Dallas, TX, Rose Heard, Rockfield, KY, Joann Powell, New Albany, IN, Jeannie Allen, Guston, KY and John Masterson, Flaherty, KY; three special friends, Jeramy Richardson, Maranda Shibley and Trevor Richardson, all of Brandenburg, KY; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Buck Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. David Campbell officiating.  Burial, with military honors, will follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be held at Hager Funeral Home from 12:00 Noon until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, and at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of service on Wednesday.  Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

​Verna Richards  age 79, of  Bowling Green, departed this life on Friday, February 15, 2019 in Nashville, TN.  The Jefferson County native was born on April 24, 1939 to the late Everett Lindsey and  Florence Glore Lindsey.  She was married to Beuford Richards, who survives.

Verna was a homemaker and a member of Fairview United Baptist Church. 

Beside her husband, she leaves to honor her memory--  three children, Dennis Richards (Patricia) of Bowling Green, Karen King (Tony) of Wingfield, and Glenn Richards of Bowling Green; two grandchildren, Amy Wilson (Fiance’ Kelly) and Jamie Wilson (Jenny); one step granddaughter, Amy Henson; two great –grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; two step great-great grandchildren; one brother, Robert Lindsey; two sisters, Eula Lindsey (Paul) and Betty Busch.   She was also preceded in death by one brother, Ray Lindsey and one sister, Shirley Couch.

Burial will be in Fairview Church Cemetery.

VISITATION
11am - 8 pm,  Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

10am-2pm, Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Fairview United Baptist Church
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FUNERAL  SERVICE
2 pm, Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Fairview United Baptist Church

​Velena Dee Vincent, age 86, of Gulfport, MS, formerly of Mammoth Cave, departed this life on Thursday, February 14, 2019. The Conneaut, Ohio native was born on August 9, 1932 to the late Walter Harris and Ena D. Holcomb Stundel.  She was married to Max W. Vincent, who preceded her in death. 

Dee retired as a purchasing agent from Fort Knox Commissary.  She was a member of Green River O.E.S. #577 and Ollie United Baptist Church. 

She leaves to honor her memory-- one son, Bruce G. Vincent of Gulfport, MS; two granddaughters, Sara E. Williams (Nick) of Gulfport, MS and Amanda Clemons of New Albany, IN and three great-grandchildren, Maddison Vincent, Mia Clemons and Molly Clemons.  Besides her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by two sons, David L. Vincent and James L. Petit. 

Interment will be in Vincent Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to:  Vincent Cemetery Fund, c/o Debbie Cain, P.O. Box 843, Brownsville, KY  42210. 

VISITATION
5 - 8 PM, Monday, February 18, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

10 AM - 12 PM, Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Ollie United Baptist Church
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FUNERAL SERVICE
12 PM, Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Ollie United Baptist Church

​Bobby Kerr, age 77 of Brownsville, KY, departed this life on Friday, February 15, 2019 at his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on December 10, 1941 to the late Lewis and May Wood Kerr.  He was married to Sherrilyn Kerr, who survives.

Bobby was the owner of Kerr’s Wholesale Flowers in both Brownsville and Cave City.  He was also a member of Fairview United Baptist Church.

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— three sons, Harold Kerr (Randy) of Elizabethtown, Travis Nevitt (Chaisity) of Taylorsville and Timmy Garner (Sarah) of Sweeden; three daughters, Vickie Noble (Jerry) of Vine Grove, Shera Smith of Evansville, IN and Katina Griffis (Devon) of Bowling Green; one brother, Eddie Elliott of Cub Run; sixteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; his companion and pet, Lucy; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.  He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brandy Vaughn; brother, Lewis Kerr, Jr. and six sisters, Evelyn Saling, Lois Duvall, Joy Skaggs, Elzade Meredith, Vergie Childress and Nellie Fregia.

Interment will be in Fairview Church Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to:  American Autism Association, P.O. Box 1703, New York, NY  10156.

VISITATION
11 AM - 8 PM, Sunday,  February 17, 2019
9 AM - 2 PM, Monday, February 18, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Monday, February 18, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Melvin Edward Massey, 57, of Roundhill passed away Feb. 13, 2019 at his home.
 
The Marion, IN native was a millwright, a 1979 graduate of Edmonson County High School and a member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Charles Junior "C.J." Massey and Nelda J. Armes Massey. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Lonzo Stewart.
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Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Cub Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-8 PM Saturday and after 9:00 AM Sunday.
 
Surviving are a son, Kyle Massey (Ashley Martin) of Roundhill; a brother, Charles Massey (Patty) of Big Reedy; three sisters, Cynthia Stewart and Betty Stewart (Fonzo) both of Roundhill and Kathy Mitchell (Ken) of Bowling Green; a grandson, Lucas Massey; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
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​Steven “Teven” Priddy, age 54 of Bee Spring, KY departed this life on February 14, 2019 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green.  He was born in Heidleberg, Germany on December 24, 1964 and raised in Bowling Green to Rondell Priddy (Vicki) of Leitchfield and the late Frances Harris Priddy.  He was married to Peggy Hayes Priddy, who survives. 

Steven was a cabinet builder at the Medical Center and was a member of the Baptist Faith. 

Besides his loving wife and father, he leaves to honor his memory-- two sons, Allen Priddy (Lindsey) of Richardsville and Eric Priddy (Emily) of Owensboro; one daughter, Cindy Vincent (Neil) of Marion, IL; five grandchildren, Justin Vincent, Chelsye Cook (Adam), Ben Priddy, Ryder Priddy and Charlie Priddy and two sisters, Robin Priddy of Leitchfield and Shaun Marie Mertz (Shawn Michael) of Hendersonville, TN. Besides his mother,  he was preceded in death by one son, Jason Priddy.

Interment will be at Bee Spring Church Cemetery. 

VISITATION
4 - 8 PM, Saturday, February 16, 2019
9 AM - 8 PM, Sunday, February 17, 2019
9 - 11 AM, Monday, February 18, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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FUNERAL  SERVICE
11 AM, Monday, February 18, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Troy Allen Lee, age 48 of  Chalybeate, KY, departed this life on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at his residence.. The Louisville, KY native was born on March 23, 1970 to the late  David P. Lee and Frances Wells Lee.

​Troy was of the Baptist faith.   

He leaves to honor his memory-- one daughter, Ashley Lee (fiancé Anthony) of Louisville; two grandsons, David Hill and Tyler Hill; one sister, Robin Chambers (Johnny) of Louisville; one niece, Miranda Chambers and one nephew, Nickolus Chambers.

VISITATION
4 - 7 PM, Friday, February 15, 2019
​Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

- ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL - Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.

​Mrs. Maudie (Musick) Monroe, age 79, of Louisville, KY returned to her Heavenly Father on January 7, 2019. She was born November 8, 1939 in Sweeden, KY to the late Mr. and Mrs. Blaine and Addie (Ashley) Musick. She graduated from Western KY University and retired from UPS as an International Package Auditor. She was married to the love of her life, William Isaac Monroe, for 57 years. She was a loving wife and mother of two sons, and an active member of Meadow Hill Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Jean Kerr; and brothers, James E. Musick and Dale Musick.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Bill Monroe; sons, William J. Monroe and Danny E. Monroe; grandchildren, Josh and William Grant Monroe; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Kathy Seaton (Kendall); and a host of loving family and friends.
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Cremation was chosen by the family. Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home handled the arrangement.

​Charles David Brooks, age 71, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Saturday, (February 09, 2019) at his home in Leitchfield.
 
He was born on July 08, 1947 in Edmonson County, Kentucky, the son of the late Curtis and Helen Poteet Brooks.
 
He was the owner of Brooks Masonry and a retired brick mason.
 
He is survived by his sons, Michael D. Brooks (Callie) of Leitchfield and Stephen Brooks (Tina) of Clarkson, KY; five grandchildren, Tiffany and Kiara Brooks, and Kendra Milford, all of Leitchfield, and Lauren and Haleigh Brooks of Clarkson; a sister, Agnes Brooks of Leitchfield; a brother, James Brooks, also of Leitchfield; and a niece, Pam Brooks of Louisville, KY.
 
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Shirley Duvall Brooks, and an infant brother.
 
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, (February 13, 2019) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Bro. Jeff Reneer will be officiating. Burial will be in the Smith Jack Cemetery.
 
Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday and from 9:00 a.m. Wednesday until time of services.
 
Online condolences can be made in the guestbook on our website at www.dermittfuneralhome.com.

Larry Maddock, Jr., age 73 of Bowling Green, KY, departed this life on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. The St. Louis, Missouri native was born on  July 19, 1945 to the late Lawrence Alexander Maddock, Sr. and  the late Eugenia “Jean” Mae Maddock.

Larry was U.S. Army veteran and served in Germany during Vietnam.  He retired as an electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local # 1.    

He leaves to honor his memory-- two daughters, Jessica Schick (Robert) of Salmon, ID and Rebecca Maddock of Granite City, IL; one brother, Patrick Maddock (Karen) of Bowling Green and three grandchildren, Dylan Schick, Angela and Cameron Griffing.  He was also preceded in death by one sister, Mary “Cookie” Flood. 

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

VISITATION
3 - 5 PM, Thursday, February 7, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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2 - 4 PM, Saturday, February 9, 2019
Shepard Funeral Chapel, 9255 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, Missouri

- ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL - Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com. ​

​Floyd Eugene "Monk" Lindsey, 69, of Leitchfield passed away at 10:22 PM Friday Feb. 1, 2019 at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center.
 
The Edmonson County native was roofer, farm hand and handyman and was a member of New Home General Baptist Church. He was a son of the late John Lewis Lindsey and Eura Mae Farris Lindsey.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Christian Home Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 PM Monday and after 9:00 AM Tuesday.
 
Surviving are a son, Joseph Lindsey (Jennifer Sams) of Bowling Green; four brothers, Cordie Lindsey (Lavena), Charlie Lindsey (Linda) and Willie Lindsey (Brenda) all of Bee Spring and George Lindsey (Susan) of Leitchfield; three sisters, Cubie Frames of Hillvue, Dorothy Clinton (George) of Elizabethtown and Reva Harp (Leo Pate) of Leitchfield; a grandson, Tanner Lee Lutterman; and a step grandson, Daivea Sams.

​Dorothy Faye Jaggers, age 76 of Sweeden departed this world Saturday, February 2 at her home.
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Known to her family and friends as Dot; she was born on September 23, 1942 to Earl and Mary Sanders VanMeter.

At age 21, Dot met the love of her life – James Elmer Jaggers.  The two were united in marriage on March 30, 1963.

She was a member of the Cove Hollow United Baptist Church.
 
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter-Pamela Jane Jaggers Smith;  her brothers and sisters-Cova Duncan, Ruby Cook, Elnora Wood, Dudley VanMeter, Donald VanMeter, Willie VanMeter and Willodean Cockerel.
 
Dot is survived by her loving husband-James Elmer Jaggers
One Daughter-Tracy Lynn Jaggers Burba & husband Arthur Burba of Mammoth Cave
One son-James Matthew Jaggers & wife Ashlee of Sweeden
Four grandchildren-Mindy Faye Smith Vincent & hus. John, Bailey Hunter Burba, Matthew Luke Jaggers & Emma Kay Jaggers; one great grandchild-Carson Blake Vincent
Three brothers-Virgil, Eddie & Larry VanMeter.
 
Funeral services for Dorothy Faye Jaggers will be 2pm Monday, Feb. 4 at the Cove Hollow United Baptist Church with burial in the Cove Hollow Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 6pm Sunday at the Cove Hollow United Baptist Church.

Sego Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral services.

David G. Taylor, 85 of Cub Run, passed away Thursday morning at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. 
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He was born in Cub Run on January 5, 1934 to the late Thomas & Joann Puckett Taylor.   David was a life-long farmer, a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Union Light Baptist Church.
 
He was preceded in death by a grandson Mark David Baker, four brothers Howard, Edwin, Homer & Victor Taylor and by three sisters Evelyn Gibbons, Millie Huff & Doris Taylor
 
He is survived by his loving wife – Josie Sanders Taylor
One son-Roger Taylor of Gallatin, TN
Two daughters-Janice Walters & hus. Ken of Murfreesboro, TN
  Sandra Baker & hus. John of Bowling Green
One brother-Gary Taylor & wife Omega of Mammoth Cave
Four sisters-Edna Logsdon of Cub Run
  Nannie Bell Logsdon of Cub Run
  Deloris Logsdon of Glasgow
  Barbara Lee of Hodgenville
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Six grandchildren-Valerie Potts, Brian Taylor, Jenny Thurman, Nathan Walters, Isaac Baker & Luke Baker
Five great-grandchildren-Josh Ferguson, Ben Ferguson, Quinn Thurman, Emma Walters, Arlie Thurman
 
Funeral services for David G. Taylor will be 1:30pm Sunday, Feb. 3 in the chapel of Sego Funeral Home with Bro. Malcolm Doyle officiating.  Visitation will be Saturday from 1-5pm and Sunday from 12noon until time for services at the Sego Funeral Home.   Burial will be in the Union Light Cemetery with military honors.  Memorial contributions may be given to the Union Light Cemetery fund, these can be left at the funeral home.