Mrs. Marilyn Loraine Carrier, age 86, formerly of Webster and Bee Springs, KY passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 in Madisonville, KY.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Mitch and Lena Hayes Meredith; and two sons, Ricky and Bobby Carrier.

Mrs. Carrier is survived by two sons, Tommy Carrier of Louisville, KY and Danny Carrier of New Albany, IN; six Grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

In honoring Marilyn’s wishes, cremation was chosen by the family, with no public services to be held.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Hager Funeral Home, Brandenburg, KY.  Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Phyllis Moss Bessette, 78 of Smiths Grove died Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Medical Center.

The Warren County native was a daughter of the late Franklin and Zelma Cherry Moss.  She was the  wife of the late Richard “Dick” Bessette and is  preceded in death by a son Darrell Richard Bessette and a brother, Joe Harper.  She was a Financial Aide Counselor for Western Kentucky University.  She was a member of the Smiths Grove Church of Christ and the Reading Divas. Phyllis enjoyed being an election officer for Warren County and getting to visit with the voters as they arrived.  

Her memories will be cherished by two daughters, Kerry Sams (Steven) and Geneva Windham (Daniel); five sons, Michael Richard Bessette , Dale Richard Bessette (Nikki), Richard Joseph Bessette, Jr. (Janie), David Gregory Ward (Christina) and Ronald Franklin Ward (Debbie); 19 grandchildren, Timmy Bessette (Jessica), Ryan Bessette (Judy), Brittany Bessette, Michael Bessette, Anna Ward, Kyle Bessette (Britni), Devin McGovern (Redina), Teejay Reinke, Tanner Reinke, Andrew Ward, Hannah Ward, Cole Bessette, Caden Bessette, Carter Bessette, Madison Sams, Meredith Bessette, Rayleigh Windham, Brayden Windham and Timothy Windham; nine great grandchildren and one to arrive soon.  There were over sixty special foster children in her care over the years including Billy Hafley, Jackie Cline, Amy Carter, Samantha Bunch, Angelia Rose and Hayley Worman.

Funeral service for Phyllis will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Smiths Grove Cemetery.  Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.  Live streaming will be available Friday at 1 p.m. on Hardy and Son Facebook Page.

The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to CASA of South Central Kentucky, 316 E. 10th Ave., Bowling Green, KY 42101.

​Steven Clark Meredith, 58, of Bowling Green passed away Friday March 26, 2021 at his home.
 
The Edmonson County native was a member of the 1980  class of Edmonson County High School, a maintenance worker at Fruit of the Loom, a member of Bee Spring Missionary baptist Church and attended Cassidy Free Methodist Church. He was the son of Gerald Meredith of Brownsville, who survives, and the late Mary Lou Harper and the husband of the late Lisa Faye Bryant Meredith.
 
A public walk-through visitation is scheduled for 12-3 PM Sunday at Gravil Funeral Home. Funeral services are private. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery.
 
Also surviving are a daughter, Amanda Williams (Nathan) of Bowling Green; step mother, Sue Meredith of Brownsville; a sister, Geri Connally (Mike) of Bowling Green; a step brother, Eric Simon of Brownsville; mother-in-law, Faye Moran of Pine Grove and sister-in-law, Sherre Long (Tim) of Bowling Green; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Raymond Kenneth Blanton, age 84 of Chalybeate, departed this life on Friday, March 26, 2021 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on July 10, 1936 to the late Joseph “Joe” and Lavinia Priddy Blanton.  He was married to Delphia Graham Blanton, who also preceded him in death. 

Raymond was a U.S. Air Force veteran.  He retired as a salesman from Wickes Lumber Company, and previously worked as a security guard for Guards Mark.  He was a member and former trustee of Otter Gap Missionary Baptist Church, and a member of Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge #355 F&AM. 

He leaves to honor his memory-- three sons, Robert Blanton, Danny Blanton, and Terry Blanton (Sherry) all of Chalybeate; four grandchildren, Sean Blanton (Nikki), Taran Blanton, Danielle Blanton and Chase Blanton and eight great- grandchildren.  Besides his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Elsie Renea Blanton; two brothers, John Henry and Otis Blanton and three sisters, Lavern Watt, Wilo Dean Rich and Marie Windham. 

Interment will be in Otter Gap Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to:  American Heart Association, 240 Whittington Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222. 

VISITATION
1—7 pm, Monday, March 29, 2021
10 am—2:30 pm, Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
3 pm, Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Otter Gap Missionary Baptist Church

Betty Joyce Buckley Houchins, 96, of Chalybeate, passed away March 25, 2021, at Medical Center Health in Bowling Green after a full and long life.

Betty was born Feb. 24, 1925, in Bakersport to Otho Jackson Buckley and Amy Vera Polk Buckley. After the tragic loss of her mother at age 6, she was raised by her Aunt Ora and Uncle Freddie Slaughter.

Betty retired after 33 years with Edmonson County Schools as the Brownville Elementary School secretary. Generations of children and staff all knew her as “Miss Betty.” She bandaged many skinned knees, loaned hundreds of pencils and offered countless kind words of encouragement. She was a member of Chalybeate United Baptist Church. Betty was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and Mamaw to her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 38 years, Earl “Hambone” A. Houchins; and a son-in-law, Dr. Frank Buono.

She is survived by her three children, Susan Buono of Bowling Green, Jeff (Sheila) Houchins of Chalybeate and Jamie (Toney) Sizemore of Elizabethtown; five grandchildren, Nick (Jamie) Rich of Broadway, Kelly Ann (Adam) Decker of Caneyville, Grayson (Cameron) Sizemore of Chalybeate, Corbin Sizemore of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Hunter Houchins of Chalybeate; one great-granddaughter, Cora Elizabeth Decker of Caneyville; one brother, James William Buckley of Simi Valley, California; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Nellie Houchins of Chalybeate, Mary Alice (Johnny) Vincent, of Brownsville; and many wonderful nieces and nephews. She was also blessed with many wonderful close friends.

The last years of her life were enriched by four very special caregivers, Carol McMullen, Susan Waldrop, Pam Cook and Carole Leach.

Interment will be in the Kinser Cemetery. The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Kinser Cemetery Fund, c/o LeeAnn Elmore, 940 Noah Bledsoe Road, Smiths Grove, Ky., 42171; and the Edmonson County Family Resource Center (ECFRC), 1058 Chalybeate School Road, Smiths Grove, Ky., 42171.

VISITATION
3—7 pm, Saturday, March 27, 2021
10 am — 1 pm, Sunday, March 28, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
1 pm, Sunday, March 28, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Donna Simmons, age 74 of Wingfield, departed this life on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on February 8, 1947 to the late Barnie R. and Bonnie Logsdon Poteet.  She was married to Bennie “Buck” Simmons, who survives.

Donna retired from Kellwood and Nyloncraft, and was a member of Wingfield United Baptist Church. 

Besides her husband, she leaves to honor her memory-- two daughters, Sheila Madison (Chris) and Tammy Pandolfi (James), all of Wingfield; ten grandchildren, Cassie Carpenter, Chelsea Childress (Daniel), Cameron Slaughter, Chloe Pandolfi, Kenslie Pandolfi, Ethan Madison, Elle Madison, Jordan Tinsley, Laura Harris (B.J.) and Josh Tinsley; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Glass; a special nephew, Shawn Glass (Shannon), along with several nieces and nephews.  She was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Andrew and Josh Basham and one nephew, Floyd Glass.

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

VISITATION
12—7 pm, Thursday, March 25, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
10 am—1 pm, Friday, March 26, 2021
Wingfield United Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
1 pm, Friday, March 26, 2021
Wingfield United Baptist Church

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Ferrell Vincent, 86, of Louisville passed away Sunday March 21, 2021 at University Hospital in Louisville.
 
The Edmonson County native was a CSX Railroad retiree, was a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox AAA Minor League affiliate, a US Army veteran of the Korean War and a lifetime member of the World Wide Church of God. He was a son of the late Albert Polk Vincent and Ethie Mae Bullock Vincent. He was preceded in death by a son, Bryan Vincent.
 
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM April 18, 2021 at Gravil Funeral Home.
 
Surviving are his wife Barbara Jean Vincent; a daughter, Patsy Gwen Black (Arnie) of Sevierville, TN; a son, Greg Vincent (Carol) of Rossville, GA; a brother, Vernon Vincent of Louisville; a daughter-in-law, Kim Vincent; seven grandchildren, Heather White, Jessica Ville, Carrie McClanahan, Missouri McClanahan, Tony Vincent, Aaron Vincent and Amber Vincent; nine great grandchildren; and a great great grandchild.
 
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the American Cancer Society.
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David Higgs, 79, of Brownsville passed away at 7:15 AM Saturday March 20, 2021 at Bowling Green Nursing & Rehab in Bowling Green.

The Edmonson County native was a dump truck driver. He was a son of the late Ezra Higgs and Lona Vincent Higgs.

Funeral services with limited capacity will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Dit Vincent Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Tuesday.
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Survivng are two brothers, Ezra "Junie" Higgs Jr. of San Antonio, TX and Albert Higgs of Brownsville; a special cousin, Natasha Crowder; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

​William Travis Mills, 69 of Smiths Grove died Sunday, March 21 at the Medical Center.

The Warren County native was a son of the late William C. Mills and Mable Marie Skaggs Mills who survives. He was Preceded in death by a grandson, Jeromy Cole Adams and his brother Terry Lee Mills.   Travis was an employee of Ed Spear Farms for 21 years, Holley Carburetor, Area Manager for Dollar General and Warren and Edmonson County Sheriff’s Department.  He was a member of Dripping Springs Baptist Church.

His survivors include his son, William E. Mills (Michelle) and daughter, Teri Marie Adams; eight grandchildren, Willie Mills, Trevor Mills, Jacob Mills, Emily Mills, Kaden Bowles, Kaleigh Bowles, Kason Bowles and TT Adams; two brothers, Steve Mills (Pam) and Gary Mills (Melissa), five sisters, Linda Collins, Angie Fox, Teresa Minton (Billy), Debbie Jones (Ricky), and Penny Huddleston (Mark); Several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Kinser Cemetery.  A walk through visitation will be 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

​Louise Ann Tillman, age 75, of Wingfield departed this life on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on April 30, 1945 to the late Freddie Joe and Elsie Lewis. 

Ann was a former employee of Cobia Boats and Walt Disney World.  She loved her animals, and was a cat and bird enthusiast. 

She leaves to honor her memory— two brothers, Larry Lewis (Freda) of Bowling Green and Mike Lewis (Amy) of Clermont, FL; one niece, Kim Wrye (Scott) of Chalybeate and two nephews, Michael Lewis, Jr. and Matthew Lewis, all of Orlando, FL. 

No services are being scheduled at this time. 

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James Edwin Skaggs, Jr., age 64, of Park City, KY, departed this life on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at The University Hospital in Louisville. The Barren County native was born on September 25, 1956 to the late James Edwin Skaggs, Sr. and Delma Turner Skaggs. 

James was a farmer and a member of the Baptist Faith.   

James is survived by three daughters, Samantha Crabtree (James) of Munfordville, Windy Skaggs of Park City and Sunshine Rigsby (Seth) of Munfordville; three sons, James E. “Cotton” Skaggs III, Charles Skaggs and Tubby Skaggs all of Park City; nine grandchildren; ex-wife, Sametta Johnson of Park City; brother, Donald Ray Myers of Woodlawn, TN; two sisters, Janice Fay Skaggs of Glasgow and Brenda Gail Word (Larry) of Park City; special nephew, Jamie Skaggs of Park City and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Louis Clayton and Doug Myers.   

Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to:   James E. Skaggs, Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o Patton Funeral Home, P.O. Box 35, Park City, KY 42160.

VISITATION
11:00 am—1:30 pm, Saturday, March 20, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
2:00 pm, Saturday, March 20, 2021
Evergreen Cemetery

Joyce M. Clark, age 80 of Mammoth Cave, departed this life on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Jefferson County native was born on January 10, 1941 to the late Charlie Westley and Flora Jane Riggs Watson.  She was married to  Bro. Riley R. Clark, who also preceded her in death.

Joyce was a former seamstress for Kellwood and Phar-Shar, and a foster grandparent at Cub Run Elementary. She was a member of Union Light Missionary Baptist Church. 

She leaves to honor her memory— four sons, Glennuale Dale Clark of Cave City, Riley Clark, Jr. (Paula) of Camner, Donald Wayne Clark (Paula) of Munfordville and Barry Clark (Christian) of Bowling Green; one daughter, Janice Faye Clark of Brownsville; two siblings, Chester Watson and Dollie Marie Taylor of Louisville along with several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Union Light Cemetery Fund, c/o Nathan Priddy, 2149 Union Light Church Rd., Mammoth Cave, KY 42259

Interment will be in Union Light Church Cemetery 

VISITATION
6—8 pm, Thursday, March 18, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
10 am—1 pm, Friday, March 19, 2021
Union Light Missionary Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
1 pm, Friday, March 19, 2021
Union Light Missionary Baptist Church

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​Roy A. Massey passed on March 15, 2021, at T. J. Samson Hospital, Glasgow, Kentucky. He was born on March 5, 1950 to Florence Cain Massey who survives and to Floyd Alvin Massey who is deceased.  He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Joyce Kemble Massey and a precious stepdaughter, Lesa Ann Booker. He is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth Anne Eaton of Bowling Green and two nieces, Carla Jayanne Eaton of Boston, MA, and Cassandra Eaton Meredith of Morgantown, KY. 

Roy graduated from North Warren High School, Smiths Grove and immediately joined the Air Force.  He was an MP in the Air Force and on more than one occasion he was “Airman of the Month.”  While stationed in Guam, he was chosen as one of the Honorary Guards for Vice President Agnew.  Also while in the Air Force, he became a certified lab technician and retired from the Air Force after seven years as a Staff Sergeant.  After returning from the Air Force at an early age, he was employed with the State of Kentucky in the Weights and Measurements Division.  After a few years in the Weights and Measurements Division, he became Deputy Agriculture Commissioner for eight years.  Later he became Chief of Staff for Lt. Governor Henry and later became a member of Governor Paul Patton’s Cabinet as Deputy Commissioner of Kentucky Natural Resources and Environmental Protection. 

After returning from State Government, Roy came home to the farm he loved.  He drove his Dad’s old truck over the farm many, many times.  He cherished the drive and the lay of the land.  He called it God’s Country.  He felt that he was home where the land the environment with its sounds of nature which made him feel at peace.

At an early age, he was baptized and became a member of Shadyland Church of Christ.  He loved the song Amazing Grace and the history of the son.  He thought the song and its history gave people hope as he thought forgiveness was what all people hoped for.

Visitation for Roy will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel.  His service will be on Saturday, March 20, at 2:00 p.m.  Burial will be in Otter Gap Cemetery. 

William Leon Lindsey, age 88 of Chalybeate, departed this life on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on September 8, 1932 to the late Henry and Ollie Blansett Lindsey.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of fifty years, Christine Davis Lindsey.

Leon was a member and deacon of Wingfield United Baptist Church.  He was a retired welder from Detrex Corporation.  Leon was saved as a young boy at Oak Grove United Baptist Church in an old time revival when the gospel, preached by the late Bro. Gordan Campbell, convicted his heart.  He was ordained alongside his late brother, Lonard, as a deacon by Oak Grove on March 23, 1969 and was a faithful member until he felt to join Wingfield Church. 

He was a strong, faithful Christian, a pillar to the way for many years and a great help to the lost and saved alike.  He believed in a begging, knee-route way to salvation and would always stand for the right way.  Many times he would stand up from the corner pew and start to testify and the Lord would give him a great blessing.  Bro. Leon would always tell his children and the church to live for the Lord, take what you can feel, pray with it and if you can’t feel it, throw it away.  Bro. Leon will be greatly missed by his church, family and friends. 

He leaves to honor his memory-- three sons, Steve Lindsey and his wife Debbi of Horse Cave, Mike Lindsey and his wife Judy of Chalybeate and Keith Lindsey and his wife Chasity of Chalybeate.  He also leaves behind four grandchildren, Beth Smith, Justin Lindsey and his wife Kalene, Rachel Lindsey and Kayden Lindsey; five great-grandchildren, Aiden, Maddox, Raylee, Emmalyn and Garrison and three siblings, Glen Lindsey and his wife Susie, James Lindsey, and Dorothy Logsdon and her husband Billy.  He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Leo, Pleas, and Lonard Lindsey. 

Interment will be in Wingfield Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Wingfield Cemetery Fund, c/o Keith Saling. 

VISITATION
3—7 pm, Wednesday, March 17, 2021
9 am—2 pm, Thursday, March 18, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 pm, Thursday, March 18, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Hazel Stewart Farris, age 81 of Brownsville departed this life on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Compassion Care in Richmond, KY.   She was born on May 5, 1939 in Edmonson County to the late Ray and  Ruby White Stewart. 

Hazel was a custodian for Edmonson County Schools, and was a member of Christian Home General Baptist Church.     

She leaves to honor her memory– one son, Lonard Farris, Jr. (Georgia) of Berea; two  daughters, Connie Sue Vincent (Ezra) of Bee Spring and Jeannie Forbes (Tony) of Park City; two brothers, Paul Stewart (Janet) of Leitchfield and Eddie Stewart (Sherry) of Shrewsbury; four sisters, Frances Meredith of  Bee Spring, Betty Jean McKenney (Edwin) of Leitchfield, Lucille Ray (Tommy) of Caneyville and Evelyn Stewart of Bowling  Green; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.   She was also preceded in death by two sons, Ricky and Harold Farris, and her grandson, Dustin Simon. 

Interment will be in  Vincent Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to:  Compassion Care, 350 Isaacs Lane, Richmond, KY  40475. 

VISITATION
12—7 pm, Tuesday, March 16, 2021
9 am—12 pm, Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
12 pm, Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Timmie Meredith, age 70 of Bee Spring, departed this life on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on November 23, 1950 in Bee Spring to the late Laymon Meredith and Edna Meredith Goff.  He was married to his devoted wife of thirty-seven years, Donna Meredith, who survives.

Timmie retired as a overhead electrical distribution foreman from Pike Electric.  He was a member of Christian Home General Baptist Church and Washington Meredith Lodge #355 F&AM.  He was also a former member of Kyrock Fire Department and an E.M.T.  Timmie loved his girls and his family beyond measure.  He most enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren hunting, fishing and shooting guns. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— five daughters, Tamara Sanders, Kandi Minton and her husband, Chad, Charlenda Carroll and her husband, Nick, Jessica Meredith and Donetta Meredith and her husband, Justin; nine grandchildren, Bret Hayes and his wife, Holly, Colt Hayes and his wife, Kennedy, Alston Skaggs and his fiancee’, Olivia, Logan Minton, Lilli Minton, Gavin Meredith, Eli Meredith, Meredith Sanders and Emma Carroll; one great-grandchild, Lincoln Arnold-Skaggs; three brothers, R.L. Meredith, Michael Meredith and his wife, Joyce and Terry Meredith and his wife, Aleta; two sisters, Vickie Marlow and Yolanda Vincent and her husband, James, along with several nieces, nephews and life-long friends.  Aside from his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Ollie Hayes. 

Interment will be in the Brite-Meredith Cemetery.  Memorial contributions can be made to:  Brite-Meredith Cemetery Fund, c/o Glendale Meredith, 1500 Cedar Grove Church Road, Bee Spring, KY  42207. 

VISITATION
2 pm, Monday, March 15, 2021 until the time of the funeral service
Christian Home General Baptist Church

MASONIC SERVICE
7 pm, Monday, March 15, 2021
Christian Home General Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 pm, Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Christian Home General Baptist Church

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Billie Joe Bowman, age 78 of Cub Run, departed this life on Monday, March 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born on May 13, 1942 in Louisville, KY to the late Clinton Hobart and Elizabeth Barnett Bowman. 

Billie Joe was a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired as a truck driver from Roadway Trucking. He was a member of the VFW and the Watterson Trail Baptist Church. BJ loved fishing, spending time on the lake, and hosting the Nolin Friday Niter Fishing Tournaments.     

He leaves to honor his memory- nephew Rob Tellman of Pelham, AL, niece Beth Leftwich (Dan) of Borden, IN, his longtime companion, Rita Walker of Louisville, KY, great nephews Kyle & Ryan, family in the Bardstown area, and many friends who loved him. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Hughes, and nephew, Lee Hughes. 

Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bloomfield, KY.

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​Edna Marie Jordan, age 88 of Glasgow, KY, departed this life on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at T.J. Sampson Hospital. The Edmonson County native born on October 24, 1932 to the late Clell and Myrtle Lindsey Childres. She was married to William Porter Jordan, who preceded her in death.

Edna was a homemaker and a member of Oak Grove Methodist Church.

She leaves to honor her memory-- one daughter, Sharon Jordan Overfelt of Glasgow; her grandchildren, Ross Overfelt (Dana) of Horse Cave and Amanda Catherine Pugh (Corey) of Glasgow; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Alton Childres (Joyce) of Bowling Green and Lannie Childres (Janice) of Rocky Hill and two sisters, Virgie Brown of California and Leoda Childres of Rocky Hill. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Wayne, Leonard and Jimmy Childres and one sister, Lillie Childres.

Interment will be in Rocky Hill Cemetery.

VISITATION
11 am—2 pm Saturday, March 13, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 pm, Saturday, March 13, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

​Ronell Alford, 86, of Chalybeate passed away Wednesday March 10, 2021 at his home.
 
The Edmonson County native was a farmer. He served eight years on the Edmonson County School Board including two years as chairman, served 27 years in the Farm Service Agency, served 12 years on the Soil & Water Conservation Board and was an NRCS Master Conservationist. He was a son of the late Raz Alford and Velma Bullock Alford and the husband of the late Wilda Cowles Alford. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Phelps; a sister, Mable Jane Tracey; and a great granddaughter, Maisie Jane
Alford.
 
A public walk-through visitation is scheduled for 10 AM-3 PM Saturday at Gravil Funeral Home. Funeral services are private. Burial will take place in Otter Gap Cemetery.
 
Surviving are two daughters, Jackie Alford and Becky Brannon (Todd) both of Bowling Green; two sisters, Carolyn Owens of Las Vegas and Norma Frances Wilson of Louisville; a sister-in-law, Jessie Graham (Ralph) of Louisville; a brother-in-law, William Cowles (Dora) of Oakland; two grandsons, Andy Alford (Jenny) and Brett Brannon; and two great grandsons, Tucker Alford and Lincoln Alford.
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Bennie Martin Wells, 63 of Bowling Green died Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Medical Center due to COVID.
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He was a Brownsville native born to the late James Elic and Helen Lorene Windham Wells and is preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Linville. Bennie was a retired employee of Houchens Industries, a member of Church of Christ and NMCA Hotrod Association. He loved attending the antique car shows with family and friends.

Leaving to cherish his memories are is his wife Sheila Minton Wells; two sons, James Nickolas Wells and Ryan Martin Wells (Mallory); his precious grandson, Grayson James Wells and soon to be Benjamin Martin Wells; two sisters, Eva Webb (Billy) and Kitty Williams (James); five brothers, Mark Wells, James Wells (Patty), Robert Wells (Linda), Timmie Wells and Teddy Wells; a beloved niece, Michelle Epley (Stephen); great nieces, Hannah and Sarah Epley; and many many more nieces and nephews; his fur babies, Chloe and Bella; and a host of friends.

Funeral service for Bennie will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Shadyland Church of Christ with burial in the church cemetery. Walk through visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel.
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The family request in lieu of flowers donation be made to Shadyland Church Cemetery , 1665 Shadyland Church Rd., Bowling Green, Ky 42101.

Buford Edmond Hogan, passed quietly away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Greenview Regional Hospital.  Buford was born in Edmonson County to the proud parents of Lonnie Hogan and Edna Bynum Hogan who preceded him in death. 

He was a member and deacon of Otter Gap Baptist Church and a retired teacher from the Edmonson County School System. He spent many years working with special needs students and found his passion when he accepted the position of Homebound Instructor.  He was a Navy veteran, enjoyed hunting and fishing when he was younger, and worked crossword puzzles daily.   

Also preceding him in death were two brothers:  Ballard & Elmer Hogan and one sister, Dorothy Conner.

Left to cherish the memories shared through the years is his wife, Wanda L. Hogan, one son, Stanley Hogan (Linda) and one daughter, Rhonda Martin (Bob).  He was also fortunate to instill many life lessons and love to David Benningfield and Jennifer Benningfield.  He has one grandchild, Tricia Wood, a special friend, Tyler Blair, and Tyler’s son, Jase Blair, and one sister, Thelma Blanton. 

Those that were fortunate to cross his path were blessed by his ability to teach and love. 
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There will be a Celebration of Life planned for a later date.    Arrangements for his cremation and other details have been entrusted to Hardy & Son Funeral Home.

​Tina L. Clemons Hall, age 57 of Brownsville, Ky departed this life on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on September 18, 1963 to Richard F. and Margaret A. Clemons.  

Ms. Hall is survived by her sons, Christopher Williams and Trenton Williams; her daughter, Jessica R. Merfeld and one brother, Rick Clemons III.

A celebration of life in Ms. Hall’s loving memory will be held at Community Church at Cedar Springs in Brownsville beginning at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 20, 2021.
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The family has entrusted Cone Funeral Home (1510 Campbell Lane) with arrangements.

​Billy G. Johnson, age 85 of Scottsville, departed this life on Monday, March 8, 2021 in Franklin. The Butler County native was born on January 1, 1936 to the late  Audley and Rene Johnson.  He was married to Mary Jo Johnson, who preceded him in death.

Billy was of the Christian faith.

He leaves to honor his memory— two step-daughters, Mary Jo Walker of Scottsville and Ida Hoskins of Brownsville; three step-sons, Thomas Miller of Brownsville, Charles “Chuckie” Miller of Bowling Green and Mike Miller of Bowling Green; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; four siblings, Telma Johnson (Ann), J.M. Johnson, Lucille Johnson and Lloyd Johnson (Cathy). 

Interment will be in Kinser Cemetery.

VISITATION
3-7 pm, Wednesday, March 10, 2021
9-11 am, Thursday, March 11, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville  Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 am, Thursday, March 11, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel