Tim Sanders, age 61, of Chalybeate, departed this life Saturday, February 26, 2022 at his residence. The Edmonson county native was the son of the late Lawrence and Willodean Logsdon Sanders.  He is survived by his loving wife, Mary “Jeanie” Sanders.

Tim was a 1978 graduate of Edmonson County High School. He was a former employee of Dent Pro and Magna. Tim was a member of Otter Gap Missionary Baptist, where he remained until his passing.

He leaves to honor his memory-- his son, Dakota Sanders of Chalybeate; brother Randy Sanders  of Chalybeate, along with several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Sanders.

Memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society, 952 Fairview Ave, STE4, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
Internment will be in the Otter Gap Missionary Baptist Church cemetery.

VISITATION
3—7 PM,  Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
9—11 AM, Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Otter Gap Missionary Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Otter Gap Missionary Baptist Church

Teresa Sanders, age 69 of Alvaton, departed this life on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at her daughter-in-law’s residence.  The Warren County native was born on November 3, 1952 to the late Carlos B. and Lorene Wilson Sanders. 

Teresa retired from Abbott Labs as a production operator, and was a member of Boiling Springs General Baptist Church. 
She leaves to honor her memory-- her companion, Tom Dencklau; her son, Richard Carl Hooten, II; daughter-in-law, Emily Torok; five grandchildren, Ellia Cohee, Aidan Hooten, Jachin Cohee, Samaria Cohee and Hannah Cohee; seven siblings, Beverly Taylor, Sue Suddarth (Jimmy), Judy Smith, Melinda Baker (Mike), Debbie Stice, Donna Sanders and Lester Sanders (Machell) and a sister-in-law, Myra Sanders.  She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Ronald and Richard Sanders. 

Interment will be in Otter Gap Church Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions can be made to:  Hosparus Health of Barren River, 101 Riverwood Ave STE B, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42103.

At the family’s request, all services will be private. 

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Loyd “Buster” Torrence, 60, of Brownsville passed away at 1:00 AM Saturday Feb. 26, 2022 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was a machine operator for NASCO, a 1979 graduate of ECHS and a member and deacon at Christian Home General Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Thurman Torrence and Loretta Cowles Torrence of Bee Spring, who survives.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday at Christian Home with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 PM Monday and after 9:00 AM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home.
 
Also surviving are his wife, Carolyn Priddy Torrence; a daughter, Sarah Decker (Scott) of Pig; Anthony Torrence (Linda) of Smiths Grove; a sister, Kathy Salleng (Eddie) of Bee Spring; a special sister-in-law, Janice Priddy; five grandchildren, Sierra Decker, Austin Decker, Lyric Torrence, Pru Torrence, and Addie Decker; a niece, Amber Shoap (Daniel); and a nephew, Chad Salleng.
 
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to help pay funeral expenses to: Gravil Funeral Home, PO Box 306, Brownsville, KY 42210.

Osa Decker, age 72 of Park City, departed this life on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on February 15, 1950 to the late Velzie and Beulah Lee Sanders Decker.  He was married to his devoted wife and best friend of fifty years, Pam Crain Decker, who survives.

Osa retired after twenty-five years as a salesman with Carney Auto Sales.  He never met a stranger, was a man of his word, and an antique car enthusiast. Osa was a member of Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory-- one son, Chris Decker (Michelle) of Park City; four grandchildren, Winter Decker, Gage Decker, Mason Cast and Raven Cast; two brothers, Willie Decker and Ronnie Decker (Julie) all of Park City; three sisters, Opal Yokley of Smiths Grove, Gayle Graves of Park City and Kaye Brooks (Cary) of Chalybeate, along with a host of friends, nieces and nephews.  He was also preceded in death by his four brothers, Ova, Dennie Lee, Charles, and James Eddie Decker and two sisters, Theresa Faye Crabtree and Brenda Chase.

Memorial contributions can be made to:  Hosparus Health of Barren River, 101 Riverwood Ave STE B, Bowling Green, KY 42103.

Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 

VISITATION
2:00 — 7:00 pm, Saturday, February 26, 2022
9:00 am — 1:00 pm, Sunday, February 27, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
1:00 pm, Sunday, February 27, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Remington Boyd Brown, 2, of Brownsville passed away at 3:22 AM Feb. 22, 2022 at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville.
 
Born July 9, 2019 to Derek Brown and Elizabeth Woodcock, he loved watching the movie “Cars”, anything that involved cars, Spiderman, and eating, and he was a Mama’s boy.
 
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Charlene Woodcock and Jimmie Phelps; and great grandmothers, Mavis Brown and Linette Cassetty.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Brownsville Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Sunday.
 
Surviving are his mother, Elizabeth Woodcock (Dustin); his father, Derek Brown (Tiffany); grandparents, Amy Phelps of Morgantown, Craig and Mavis Woodcock of Brownsville, Bud and Doniel Woodcock of Chalybeate, and Tommy Brown and Lisa Oates both of Franklin; great grandparents, Anita Blair of Morgantown, James Hunt of Bee Spring and Danny and Donna Goins of Chalybeate; siblings, Addi Brown, Aiden Brown, Easton Brown, Joseph Mitchell, Scarlett Graves, Gannon Dorris and Everlee Brown. Several aunts and uncles including a special uncle, Nathaniel “Bubba” Woodcock.
 
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to help with funeral expenses and may be sent to Gravil Funeral Home, PO Box 306, Brownsville, KY 42210.

Karen Vincent Meredith, age 66 of  Mammoth Cave, departed this life on Sunday, February 20, 2022 in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born  on August 10, 1955 to Shirley Ann Duff Vincent and the  late Romie Vincent. She was married to Cecil Meredith, who also preceded her in death.

Karen was a member of Stockholm United Baptist Church, where she remained a member until her passing. She also a former restaurant manager and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She leaves to honor her memory— her companion, Garry Davis of Mammoth Cave; two sons Greg Johnson (Candi Peterson) and Jarrod Matthew Meredith both of Mammoth Cave; daughter, Amy Polley (Jason) of Bee Spring; four grandchildren, Carlie Ann Johnson, Colton Johnson, David Johnson, and Waylon Meredith, and three brothers, Bruce Vincent (Cindy), Marty Vincent (Joy) and Danny Vincent (Melanie).  She was also predeceased by her granddaughter, Tabitha Johnson and her sister Phyllis Hardin.

VISITATION
12—7 PM, Wednesday, February 23, 2022
9—11 AM, Thursday, February 24, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Thursday, February 24, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Tyler Richards, age 23 of Bowling Green, departed this life on Friday, February 18, 2022.  The Edmonson County native was born on September 8, 1998 to Susie Thacker and Johnathan Dale “J.D.” Richards. 

Tyler was a 2016 graduate of Edmonson County High School, and was a member of the ECHS Baseball team during that time. He currently worked in a factory.  Tyler thoroughly enjoyed welding, and adored all animals-- most especially his fur baby, Stella.
 
He leaves to honor his memory-- his mom, Susie Thacker (Lance Dorman) of Bowling Green; his father, J.D. Richards (Jennifer Neal) of Bowling Green; three siblings, Jackson Richards, Kirsten Hyman (Walter) and Allyssa Richards all of Bowling Green; maternal grandparents, Debbie Brooks (Roger) of Portland, TN and David Minnicks (Debbie) of Glasgow; paternal grandparents, Katrina Neighbors of Oakland and Tommy Richards (Lola) of Bowling Green; two uncles, T.J. Richards (Londa) of Cub Run and Dillon Richards of Brownsville; an aunt, Melinda Vaughn (Terry) of Franklin; a niece, Neveah Hyman, along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. 

Memorial contributions can be made to:  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), 199 Water Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038. 

VISITATION
2 - 7 PM, Monday, February 21, 2022
9 AM - 2 PM, Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Roger Darrell Shields, age 74 of Burkesville, formerly of Brownsville, departed this life on February 10, 2022 at Cumberland County Hospital.  The Edmonson County native was born on August 21, 1947 to the late Martin Preston “Duncan” and Nelda Lee Lindsey Shields. 

Darrell retired as a Master Sgt. with the U.S. Air Force, and later retired from the Great Onyx Job Corps.  Additionally, he was a member of New Home General Baptist Church and Park City Masonic Lodge #934 F&AM. 

He leaves to honor his memory-- two children, Martin Darrell “Mark” Shields and Margaret “Trixie” Shields both of Brownsville; five grandchildren, John William Cox, Hannah Marie Shields, Martin Allen Shields, Tiffany Jordan Adams and Carlie William Spear; one great-grandchild, Jacksen Cole Adams; two siblings, Sam Shields of Mammoth Cave and Sharon Kaye Shields of High Springs, FL, along with several cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. 

VISITATION
1—2 pm, Saturday, March 5, 2022
Heritage Centre, Brownsville, KY 

MEMORIAL SERVICE WITH MILITARY HONORS BY NESBIT ALEXANDER MEMORIAL POST #6937 VFW
2 pm, Saturday, March 5, 2022
Heritage Centre, Brownsville, KY 

Donnie E. Vincent, 58, of Mt. Zion passed away Monday Feb. 14, 2022 at his home.
 
The Edmonson County native was an auto body painter/repairman and a 1982 ECHS graduate. He was the son of the late Kelsey Vincent and Jan Vincent Easterwood. He was preceded in death by his step father, Lloyd Easterwood.
 
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday at Gravil Funeral Home. Friends may visit with family after 1:00 PM Sunday.
 
Surviving are a son, Shawn Vincent of Bowling Green; two sisters, Sherree Carroll of Mt. Zion and Terri Webb (Steve) of Chalybeate; a grandson, Connor Vincent of Glasgow; a niece, Sheena Webb; two nephews, Josh Carroll (Barbara) and Shane Webb (April); a great niece, Ava Webb; and a great nephew, Dillon Webb.

Eddie Stewart, age 69 of Lexington departed this life on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital.  The Jefferson County native was born on March 31, 1952 to the late Samuel Edward Stewart, Sr. and Mildred Jeanette Stewart.  He was married to his devoted wife and best friend, Norma Jean Johnson Stewart, who survives. 

Eddie had a true servant’s heart.  He was a U.S. Army National Guard veteran, a former fire fighter for Okolona VFD, and retired as a detective from the Louisville Police Department.  Following his public service, he was an educator with the Paoli School System and Crawford County Schools.  He was of the Baptist faith,  a member of the Boaz Masonic Home Lodge #850 F&AM and the Fraternal Order of Police.

In addition to his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— his son, Steven Edward Stewart (Barbara) of Mt. Washington; two daughters, Angela Marie Shelman of Mt. Washington and Sierra Nicole Stewart of Lexington; a granddaughter, Madison Sinclair Shelman and siblings, Skip Stewart (Marilyn), Sandra Elaine Gaither (Bill) and Bonnie Sue Tindle (Larry).  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew, Jeremy Stewart and dear cousin that he loved like a brother, David Stewart. 

Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with graveside military honors by Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post #6937 VFW.

Memorial contributions can be made to:  Eddie Stewart Memorial Fund, c/o Patton Funeral Home, P.O. Box 326, Brownsville, KY  42210. 

VISITATION
2—7 pm, Saturday, February 19, 2022
10 am—2 pm, Sunday, February 20, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 pm, Sunday, February 20, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Floye “Toge” Madison, age 99, of Rocky Hill, KY passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Greenwood Nursing and Rehab. The Barren County native was born on December 30, 1922 to the late Jack and Grace Hulsey Lyons. She was married to the late Leon Madison, who also preceded her in death.

Floye worked for many years as a clerk at Newberry’s.  She was a member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church, and a former member of the Order of Eastern Star.

She leaves to honor her memory— her son, Johnny Madison (Linda) of Rocky Hill; grandchildren, Timmie Madison (Kay) of Bowling Green and Tiffany Madison Pickle (Robert) of Houston, Texas; great-grandchildren, Amber Madison, Averi and Jenna Pickle; sister-in-law, Evelyn Lyons, along with several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, James, Clyde and Perry Lyons and one sister, Alene Spillman. 

Interment will be in Rocky Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to:  Hosparus Health of Barren River, 101 Riverwood Ave STE B, Bowling Green, KY 42103.

VISITATION
1:00 —7:00 pm, Thursday, February 17, 2022
10:00 am — 2:00 pm, Friday, February 18, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2:00 pm, Friday, February 18, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Patricia Kinser Emerson, age 79 of Rocky Hill, departed this life with her family by her side on Monday, February 14, 2022 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green.  The Barren County native was born on July 25, 1942 to the late Conard and Estelyne Parker Kinser.  She was married to her devoted husband, Richard F. Emerson, until he preceded her in death on November 17, 2008.

Before retirement, Patricia worked for many years as a certified nursing assistant at Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital in Bowling Green.  She was a member of New Beginnings Church, and thoroughly enjoyed the road trips and adventures with the Sneed family. 

She leaves to honor her memory— two daughters, Sherry Johnson (William Earl) of Brownsville and Beth McDougle of Bowling Green; four grandchildren, Stephanie Priddy (Daniel), Adam McDougle (Jessica), Rachel Holton (Nathan) and Ben McDougle; five great-grandchildren, Wren, Livvy and Cam McDougle and Bear and Bodie Holton; a sister, Brenda Kinser; two nieces and a great niece.  Besides her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Kinser.   

Interment will be in Kinser Cemetery. 

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

VISITATION
11 AM - 7 PM, Thursday, February 17, 2022
9 - 11 AM, Friday, February 18, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Friday, February 18, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Tammy Jo Elmore, age 61, of Edmonson County, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at T.J. Sampson Community Hospital in Glasgow. The Jefferson County native was born on April 10, 1960 to the late John William O’Bryan and Barbara Jo Cannon Sandfer.

Tammy Jo was a former certified nursing assistant at Edmonson Health Care and was of the Catholic faith. She was also a loving and hard-working single mother of three boys.

She leaves to honor her memory— two sons, Bryan Elmore and Justin Strout (Brittany) of Park City; three grandchildren, Evan Elmore, Charli Elmore and Brylee Kendrick; a new grandson on the way, Joseph Zayn Strout; two sisters, Terri O’Bryan and Shannon Arms (Danny); a daughter-in-law, Laura Elmore, along with several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a son, John William Elmore; brother, John O’Bryan; and the father who raised her, Ralph Sandfer.

Interment will be in Campground Cemetery Bonnieville.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Tammy Jo Elmore Memorial Fund, c/o Patton Funeral Home, P.O. Box 326, Brownsville, KY 42210.

VISITATION
3:00 —7:00 pm, Tuesday, February 15, 2022
9:00 am — 2:00 pm, Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2:00 pm, Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel
 

Jerry A. Gravile, 72, of Bardstown, formerly of Bonnieville, passed away Feb. 11, 2022 at Baptist Health Hardin Hospital in Elizabethtown.
 
Jerry was an aircraft mechanic retired from the US Army having spent multiple tours of duty in Viet Nam and worked as a truck driver after his military service. He was a son of the late Paul William Gravile Sr. and June Browning Gravile. He was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Carnes.
 
Military honors will be conducted at 2:00 PM Tuesday at Doyle Cemetery. Visitation will take place 10:00 AM-1:30 PM at Gravil Funeral Home.
 
Surviving are a son, Joshua Paul Gravile (Jillian) of Louisville; a daughter, Melissa Hyde-Smith (Glenn) of Louisville; three brothers, Paul William Gravile Jr. of Pendleton and Earl Thomas Gravile (Paula) and Leland Harris Gravile (Joyce) both of Bardstown; two grandchildren, Zach Hyde (Ashley) and Ainsley Mae Gravile; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Charles “Eddie” Sanders, age 77 of Brownsville, departed this life on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on March 11, 1944 to the late Charles Owen and Bertha J. Hester Sanders.  He was married to his loving wife, Norma Lee Sanders, until her passing on October 2, 2009. 

Eddie was a self-employed carpenter, and a member of Fairview United Baptist Church. 

He leaves to honor his memory— his son, Dwayne Sanders (Sherry) of Mammoth Cave; two daughters, Bridgette Hester (Bobby) and Lisa Cox (Charles) all of Brownsville; three grandchildren, Brandon Hester, Sean Sanders (Sylvia) and Brittany Hix (Houston); three step-grandchildren, Jessica McGrew (Lannie), Maggie Cox and Charly Cox; two brothers, Kenny Sanders (Nancy) of Brownsville and Jimmy Dean Sanders (Sherry) of Bee Spring, and a host of friends and extended family members.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Sanders. 

Interment will be in the Fairview Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be to: Fairview Church Cemetery Fund c/o Kenny Sanders, 8519 Brownsville Rd, Brownsville, KY 42210. 

VISITATION
1—7 pm, Saturday, February 12, 2022
9 am—1:30 pm, Sunday, February 13, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2:00 PM, Sunday, February 13, 2022
Fairview United Baptist Church

John Morris “Jack” Lane, Jr., 86, of Brandon, FL, departed this life on February 2, 2022.  The Edmonson County native was born on March 12, 1935 to John Lane, Sr. and Chlorene Lane.  

Jack was a U.S. Army veteran.  After graduating from Western Ky. University, John began an education career teaching math in Warren County, Ky.  He went on to hold assistant principal positions at Fairdale, Durrett, and Butler High Schools in Jefferson County, KY.  John was also an athlete and coached baseball & basketball.  During retirement John loved family trips, exploring Florida, and following the activities of his grandchildren. 

He leaves to honor his memory— his daughter, Martha Diaz (Christian);  step-children, Tammy Young and Joey Young; grandchildren, Dylan and Dominic Martin; step-grandchildren, Iriana and Nicolas Diaz; his sister, Marian Lane Webb of Oldham County, KY, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless loving friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife and partner, Elizabeth Aline Davenport.

Interment will be at Brownsville Cemetery. 

VISITATION
12 —2 PM  Saturday, February 12, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM  Saturday, February 12, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel


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Roger Dale VanMeter, age 70, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, February 6, 2022 surrounded by his family. The Edmonson County native was born on July 27th, 1951 to the late Horace Greeley and Hallie Rhea Meredith VanMeter.

Roger was a U. S. Army Veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He was saved at Pleasant Union United Baptist Church and joined Brownsville General Baptist Church, where he remained a member until his passing. Roger was a former maintenance worker for the Edmonson County Road Department and previously worked as a heavy equipment operator for Jackie Lindsey.  He loved working on his farm, hunting, fishing, spending time with family and friends, helping other people, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren.

He leaves to honor his memory— his wife,  Terri Ashton VanMeter of Brownsville; his children, Jaime VanMeteren and Jessica VanMeter (Adam Stephens) of Alvaton; his grandchildren, Chandler Miller, Greyson VanMeter and Trevor Stephens all of Alvaton; two sisters, Brenda VanMeter of Brownsville and Barbara VanMeter Hogan (Mike) of Mammoth Cave; a brother, Hank VanMeter (Tresea) of Mammoth Cave; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Berreth VanMeter of Puyallup, WA and Cynthia Ashton Vincent (Bruce) of Mammoth Cave; two brothers-in-law; Neil Vincent and Wesley Gross both of Brownsville, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Bobby, Jimmy, Bill & Roy VanMeter and Betty Vincent.  

There will be a private celebration of life at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy cards can be sent to 1079 W G Talley Road, Alvaton, KY, 42122.

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Don Decker, age 66 of Brownsville, departed this life on Thursday, February 4, 2022 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born October 5, 1955 to the late Revear Decker and Dorothy Meredith Decker. He was married 46 years to Lisa Kinser Decker, who survives.
 
Don was a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed his horses, mules and wagons, camping and his family and friends. He was saved at his home and a member of Fairvew Baptist Church, where he remained a member until his passing.
 
Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory – his children, Julie Patton (Clifton) and Melissa Gegenheimer (Tracey) and Joey Decker (Destiny) all of Brownsville; seven grandchildren, JoAnna Patton, Rachel Patton, Austin Duvall (Haley), Matthew Duvall, Logan Carpenter, Hunter Decker and Emma Decker; one sister, Patty S. Decker of Kennesaw, GA; four brothers, Danny J. Decker (Marilyn) of Brownsville, Dallas Decker of Morganfield, Jimmy Decker (Gail) of Elizabethtown and Kenny Decker (Dawn) of Bee Springs, along with several nieces and nephews. 
 
VISITATION:
4:00-7:00 PM Monday, February 7, 2022 
9:00 AM-1:00 PM Tuesday, February 8, 2022
 
FUNERAL SERVICE 
1:00 PM Tuesday February 8, 2022
 
INTERMENT: Hawkins Cemetery

Wavie B. Skaggs, age 88 of Chalybeate, departed this life with his family singing around his bedside on Friday, February 4, 2022.  He was born on October 6, 1933 in the Midway Community of Edmonson County to the late Paul Skaggs, Sr. and Josie Browning Skaggs. He was married to his devoted and loving wife of sixty-eight years, Lynn Jackson Skaggs, who survives. Lynn stood by his side, was his help mate and cared for his every need. 

Wavie served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956 and graduated barber school after completing his military service. He became a barber at Dye’s Barber Shop in Bowling Green, KY and retired after forty years.

He was saved at a revival at Holly Springs (Grassland) when he was twelve years old and later moved to the Chalybeate community with his family. He joined Chalybeate United Baptist Church in 1956 and was ordained a deacon there in September of 1966. He served many roles at the church over the years, including song leader and trustee, and was a faithful member until his health no longer allowed him to attend.

He had a great love for singing and gospel music and was a part of different quartets over the years, but he enjoyed singing with his family the most and with the choir at church.  He was known for his character, his work ethic, and large vegetable gardens, in which he took great pride.  At the time of his death, including children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, there were fifty-nine members of his family, most all which still live nearby and attend the same church.

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory five children,  Debbie Doyle (Steve), Steve Alan Skaggs (Jill), Eric Skaggs (Susie), Scott Skaggs (Michelle), and Melanie Elmore (Shane); fourteen grandchildren, Darren Doyle (Debbie), Shane Doyle (Jessica), Sarah Childress (Jarrid), Elliott Skaggs, Dustin Doyle (Aubrey), Daniel Skaggs (Kori), Emily Ellis (Dustin), Tyler Skaggs (Morgan), Katie Tennison (Cody), Jackson Skaggs (Lindsey), Leah Lindsey (Justin), Nathan Elmore (Faith), Caleb Skaggs (Maddie), and Holden Skaggs, along with twenty-one great-grandchildren; three sisters,  Carlene Ray (Morton), Barbara Cowles (Donald) and Joan Blanton (Mike); two brothers, Carlton Skaggs and Kerry Skaggs (Phyllis), and  a host of nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Edna Jackson, father-in-law, Jack Jackson and six siblings, Bro. Junior Skaggs, Ella Dean Cales, Kathleen Rhea, George Chester Skaggs, James William Skaggs and Elna Mae Skaggs.

Interment will be in Kinser Cemetery with graveside military honors by Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post #6937 VFW.  Memorial contributions can be made to:  Kinser Cemetery Fund, c/o Lee Ann Elmore, 940 Noah Bledsoe Road, Smiths Grove, KY  42171. 

VISITATION
11 AM,  Sunday, February 6, 2022—until the time of the service at Chalybeate United Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE 
2 PM, Monday, February 7, 2022 at Chalybeate United Baptist Church

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Carlos Johnson, age 80 of Brownsville, departed this life on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on January 26, 1942 to the late Estil A. and Fern Blanton Johnson.   He was married to Sandy Patton Johnson, who survives.

Carlos was a retired packer for Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company.  He was saved at Jock United Baptist Church, where he remained a member until his passing.

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— two sons, Mike Cast (Doris) of Brownsville and Kevin Cast of Sunfish; five grandchildren, Michael Metcalf, Jessi Rose (Derek), Andy Cast, Mason Cast and Raven Cast; two great-grandchildren, Evan Schoenagel and Ginna Metcalf; one brother, Jack Johnson (Karen) of Mt. Washington; two sisters, June Basham of Louisville and Janice Sharpe of Sarasota, Florida, along with several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carla Ann Metcalf and three brothers, John, Ray, and Carl Johnson. 

Interment will be in Sweeden Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Sweeden Cemetery Fund, c/o John Stewart, P.O. Box 122, Sweeden, KY 42285.

VISITATION
11—7PM  Sunday, February 6, 2022
9—11AM Monday, February 7, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM  Monday, February 7, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Carson Daniel Tyler and Nathan Davis Tyler gained their angel wings on January 29, 2022 at Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women in Houston, Texas. The infant twins are the sons of Emilee Grace and Jedidiah Tyler.

Besides their parents, they leave to cherish their memory their brother, Gideon Tyler; grandparents, Brad and Laura Davis of Brownsville and Daniel and Billie Jo Tyler of Munfordville; great-grandparents, Larry Davis of Brownsville, Walter and Sue Avery of Greensburg, Belva Stevens of Munfordville and Basil Wilber, Sr. and Janice Wilber of Munfordville; aunts and uncles, Micah Davis, Rebekah Davis, Seth Davis, Josiah Davis, Isaac Davis, Isaiah Tyler and Emma Jo Tyler along with several great aunts, uncles and cousins. Carson and Nathan were also preceded in death by great-grandparents Shirley Davis, Raymond Tyler and Norman Stevens.

Interment will be in the Fairview Church Cemetery.
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Memorial contributions may be made to: Fairview Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Kenny Sanders, 8519 Brownsville Road, Brownsville, KY 42210.
or
Bridget's Cradles
PO Box 316
Kechi, KS 67067


GRAVESIDE SERVICE
2:00 PM, Saturday, February 5th 2022
Fairview Church Cemetery

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Charles A. Alexander, age 82, of the Big Reedy community of Kentucky, departed this life at his residence with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.  The Edmonson County native was born on August 12, 1939, to the late James Cecil and Helen Warnell Alexander.  He was married to his loving wife of fifty-six years, Joretta Woosley Alexander, who survives. 

Charles retired from the Edmonson County School system as an educator and influential coach.  He will be remembered for being a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, a gifted athlete, an avid fox hunter, a hard-working farmer, and a caring teacher and coach.  His list of accomplishments are long and include him being inducted into the Edmonson County Athletic Hall of Fame.  However, his greatest  achievement was working out his soul’s salvation as a young boy, at the altar at Pleasant Union United Baptist Church, where he remained a devoted member until his passing. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— four children, Brian Alexander (Lori) of Big Reedy, Jason Alexander (Bridgett) of Big Reedy, Kevin Alexander (Nadina) of Big Reedy, and Sarah Horn (RB) of Brownsville; eight grandchildren, Jared Alexander, Will Alexander, Mackenzie Miller (Nathan), Madison Wingfield (Jake), Alex-Shae Horn, Gavin Alexander, Nolan Alexander and Canon Alexander; two step-grandchildren, Blake Skaggs and Emma-Claire Skaggs, two great-grandchildren, Rowan Jayne Miller and Annie Jo Wingfield; two siblings,  Jean Davis of Sunny Point and Victor Alexander (Joyce) of Brownsville, along with several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, McKelvy and Frieda Woosley; six brothers, Earl Alexander, James Cecil Alexander, Jr., Haskell Alexander, Bro. Johnnie J. Alexander, Billy W. Alexander and Bethel Alexander and nine sisters, Thelma Luttrell, Hazel Luttrell, Virginia Mae Alexander, Rosa Geneva Alexander, Ethel Alexander, Peggy Whittinghill, Patty Sue Alexander, Jessie Edna Prunty and Mary Lou Meredith.

Interment will be in Alexander Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions can be made to one of the following:

- Charles A. Alexander Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Bank of Edmonson County, P.O. Box  99, Brownsville, KY  42210
- Alexander Cemetery Fund, c/o Victor Alexander, 394 Lock Road, Brownsville, KY  42210.

- Hosparus Health of Barren River, 101 Riverwood Ave STE B, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42103.

VISITATION
4 - 7 PM, Friday, February 4, 2022
10 AM - 7 PM, Saturday, February 5, 2022
10 AM - 1:30 PM, Sunday, February 6, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Sunday, February 6, 2022
Pleasant Union United Baptist Church

Larry Dale “Toe Joe” Davis, age 52, of Wingfield departed this life on Friday, January 28, 2022 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on October 16, 1969 to late James Carlos and Flossie Magalene Kinslow Davis. 

Toe Joe worked as a self-employed contractor.  He and his siblings, Lora Gale and Vonitta, were saved in a revival in July 1982 that Bro. Amos Crenshaw, Bro. Charles Deweese and Bro. Dave Taylor were holding at Wingfield United Baptist Church, and he remained a member there until his passing. 

Toe Joe enjoyed fishing and building things.  His life was an open book.  He wasn’t superficial, and never portrayed himself as being a perfect man, or above his upbringing. He truly loved his family, and was very loyal and true to those he loved the most.  His greatest joys in life were his children and grandchildren. 

He leaves to honor his memory-- his wife, Glenda Barger Davis; his children, Brittany Davis (Joshua) and Nick Davis (Jodi) all of Brownsville; three grandchildren, Eli Jent, Kaylee and Kassie Garrett; five siblings, Ronnie Davis (Linda) of Brownsville, Anna Ruth Bray of Chalybeate, Kennie Davis (Patricia) of Glasgow, Vonitta Brumit (Malcolm) of Bowling Green and his twin sister, Lora Gale Large (Mike) of Chalybeate, along with several nieces, nephews and extended family  members. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Lee Davis and Lonnie Wayne “Roundhead” Davis.

Interment will be in Wingfield United Baptist Church Cemetery.  Memorial contributions can be made to:  Wingfield Cemetery Fund, c/o Keith Saling, 320 Tansy Lane, Smiths Grove, KY  42171.  

VISITATION
10 AM - 2  PM, Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2  PM, Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel