Alfred Vincent, of Leitchfield, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Thursday March 21, 2024. 

He lived 95 glorious years and is survived by his Son, Alfred (Coleman) Vincent; his sister, Margaret Rose Vincent-Rigdon and her Husband, Elvin; his Grandchildren, Maggie Vincent and James Shipman; and enough Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends to fill the pages of a very large book.
 
He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Vincent; his son, Gary Dale Vincent; his parents, Ezra and Zelma Armes-Vincent; his siblings, Balus, Geneva, Oliver Wendell, Waneda Frances, Virginia Alice, Gertrude, Franklin Delano, Silas Merriel, Roma, Lester Burriel and Polly Ann.
 
Alfred served in the US Army from 1946-1948 and spent much of that time after World War II in occupied Japan. He worked for Lorillard in Louisville and after retirement bought a farm and built a house outside Leitchfield. He spent many hours in his retirement at Brownsville Karaoke Stars with Patty Forbes and all of his dear friends. The “Dancing Karaoke King” of Brownsville has left the building! The family would also like to thank his caretakers, Essence Echols and Phyllis Downs for helping us care for Alfred and allowing us to bring him home from the hospital.
 
A short visitation at 10:00 AM and funeral ceremony at 1:00 PM will take place on Saturday April 6th, 2024 at South Union General Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery located at Hwy 187 (Shrewsbury Rd) and Hwy 1075 (Sunny Point Rd). A celebration of life will take place afterward at Brownsville Karaoke Stars (210 South Main Street, Suite #104, Brownsville, KY, 42210). Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate in Alfred’s name to the Bowling Green Veterans Center of Warren Co, KY.

Emogene Madison, age 95 of Park City, passed away peacefully with her family  by her side on Monday, March 25, 2024 at The Hospice House in Bowling Green. The  Barren County native was born on July 17, 1928 to the late Owsley “O.B.” and Ellen Smith Boyd. She was married for 61 years to the late Horace “Rocky” Madison, who preceded her in death December 21, 2010.  
 
Emogene was a former beautician and owner of Emogene’s Beauty Shop. She also worked at Wondering Woods, and as a teachers' aide for Barren County Schools. She was the oldest living member of Park City United Methodist Church.
 
She leaves to honor her memory-- her children, Peggy Christy of Park City and Gary David Madison (Betsy) of Bowling Green; grandchildren, David Madison (Chrystal), Chris Madison (Sandra), Brandon Christy (Myrisa)  and Lindsay Christy; step grandchildren, Jacob Stevens (Cara) and Tyler Stevens (Shelbie); great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Madison (Austin), Fox Christy, River Christy and Hayden Evans; step great-grandchildren, Elisabeth, Joseph, Abigail, John, Jude, and Julian Stevens; great-great granddaughter, Madilyn Jones; sister-in-law, Jeanette Coates, along with several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Mildred Ramey and Sara Cawthon, and son-in-law, Milton Christy.   
 
Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
 
Memorial contributions can be made to:  Hospice of Southern Kentucky and Park City VFD. 
 
VISITATION
3 –7  PM, Thursday, March 28, 2024
9 -11 AM, Friday, March 29,  2024
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel
 
FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Friday, March 29, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Clara Bewley Napier, age 82 of Bowling Green, peacefully departed this life on Friday, March 22, 2024 at her residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on July 9, 1941 to the late Wilbert and Millie Gipson Bewley.  She was married to her devoted and loving husband, M.A. Napier, who survives.  
 
Clara worked for many years as a housewife, and in the cafeteria at Warren East High School. She was a faithful member of Chalybeate United Baptist Church, until recent months when her health began to fail.  Clara was a wonderful, Christian example for others to follow.  She loved the Lord, and her church family beyond measure.  She lived a Godly life, and was always willing to help bear her neighbors, family's, and friends' burdens. 
 
Besides her husband, M.A., she leaves to honor her memory— her children, Shelia Sullivan (Dennis) of Bowling Green and James Napier of Chalybeate; five grandchildren, Jennifer Vincent (Jeremy), David Sullivan (Angela), Amber Webb (Chris), Dustan Napier and Cassie Larson; four great-grandchildren, Colton, Lillie, and Easton Webb, and Hannah Vincent; two brothers, James “Tinker” Bewley and Ralph Bewley (Linda), along with several nieces and nephews.  She was also preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Sonja Napier and siblings, John Bewley, Zula Cowles, Hazel Wilson, Rev. Ossie Bewley, Mary Bryant, and Mae Doss.  
 
Interment will be in Kinser Cemetery.  
 
Memorial contributions can be made to:  Chalybeate Church Building Fund, c/o James Napier, 351 Renfro-Ray Road, Smiths Grove, KY  42171.
 
VISITATION
1—8 PM, Monday, March 25, 2024
9—11 AM, Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Chalybeate United Baptist Church
 
FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Chalybeate United Baptist Church
 
- ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL -

Robert S. “Bobby” Cannon, Jr., age 80 of Wingfield, was surrounded by his family when he peacefully departed this life at his home on Friday, March 15, 2024. The Edmonson County native was born on October 5, 1943 to the late Robert “Bob” Cannon, Sr. and the late Violet Lorene Elmore Cannon.  He was married to his loving and devoted wife of forty-nine years, Gloria Faye Cannon, who survives.  

Bobby was saved at the age of fourteen during a revival in Shepherdsville, KY.  He served our country as a pipefitter for the U.S. Navy.  He was aboard the U.S.S. Brooke during the Vietnam War.  Upon returning home, he took to farming and continued working as a pipefitter.  
 
Besides his wife, Gloria Faye, he leaves to honor his memory— three children, Mary Houchens (J.J.) of Roundhill, Angela D. Cannon (Walter) of Bowling Green and Kevin Cannon (Kim) of Needville, TX; nine grandchildren, Ariel Kendrick (Grant), Kelsey Appleby (Israel), Sarah Appleby, Adrian Cannon, Jada Burris (Joey), Kayla Burris, Megan Cannon, Darrin Cannon and Bianca Cannon; six great-grandchildren, Kaedyn, Elijah and Emma Kendrick, Olivia Perry, Abigail Dennis and Sean Rayne Claborn, III; two brothers, Wilmer Sherrill Cannon (Laverne) and Glen Ray Cannon (Betty); several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, along with his caregivers from Hosparus that his family truly appreciated, Tara, Maggie and Mark.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Christopher Cannon and sisters, Lanada Cannon and Judy Hawks.  
 
Interment will be in Wingfield Church Cemetery with graveside military honors by Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post #6937 VFW.
 
VISITATION
2—7 PM, Monday, March 18, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
9 AM—12 PM, Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Wingfield United Baptist Church
 
FUNERAL SERVICE
12 PM, Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Wingfield United Baptist Church
 
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Bryan T. Owen, age 54 of Bee Spring, departed this life on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.  The Belleville, Illinois native was born on August 4, 1969 to the Linda Owen and Bill Owen, whom survive.  
 
Bryan served our nation in the U.S. Army.  He worked as an insurance claims adjuster for UniGroup, and was a member of Center Pointe Church.  Bryan had a heart of gold, and gained the greatest pleasures by giving to those in need, schools and charities such as St. Jude Children’s Hospital, operation food search and the local senior food pantry.  
 
Besides his parents, Linda and Bill, he leaves to honor his memory— his siblings, Kimberlee Calvert (Ron) of Collinsville, IL and Bill Owen (Marcia) of Trenton, IL; children, Megan Simmons of Brownsville, Devin Simmons of Whitley City and Alston Skaggs (Olivia) of Bowling Green; grandchildren, Sophie Sanders, Anniston, Dreagon and Jaxon Simmons and Lincoln Skaggs; his niece and nephew, Rachael Calvert and Tyler Calvert, and caregivers that were like family to him, Jessica Meredith and Autumn Poston.  
 
Interment will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road, St. Louis, MO 63125.
 
Memorial contributions can be made to:  National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 88540, Carol Stream, IL 60188.  
 
VISITATION
3 –5 PM, Tuesday, March 19, 2024
CenterPointe Church, 1000 Roselawn Way, Bowling Green, KY  42104
 
FUNERAL SERVICE
5 PM, Tuesday, March 19, 2024
CenterPointe Church, 1000 Roselawn Way, Bowling Green, KY  42104
 
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Patty Parson, age 81 of Smiths Grove, departed this life on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at her residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on August 30, 1942 to the late Elbert and Avril Crump Madison.  She was married to her devoted husband, Mearl Dean Parson, until they were parted by his death on September 21, 2005.
 
Patty had a servant’s heart, and worked for years as a caregiver and housekeeper.  She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
 
She leaves to honor her memory— her children, Alisa Gott (Bobby) of Bowling Green, Janie Scott (Billy) of Smiths Grove and Timothy Parson of Smiths Grove; grandchildren, Chrissy Hymer (Kevin), Kevin Miller (Amy), Amy Meeks (Casey), Lindsey Wojtkielewicz (David), Drew Parson, Michael Parson (Rachael), Matthew Higgs and Jacob Parson; thirteen great-grandchildren, along with her siblings, Harold Madison, Elberta Williams and Edward Madison (Joyce).  She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Pam Miller.  
 
Interment will be in Rocky Hill Cemetery.  
 
VISITATION
3—7 PM, Friday, March 15, 2024
9—11 AM, Saturday, March 16, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel
 
FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Saturday, March 16, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

John Gary Madison, age 76 of Brownsville, departed this life at his residence on Saturday, March 9, 2024.  The Edmonson County native was born on April 10, 1947 to the late Everette and Lucille Vincent Madison.  He was married to his loving, devoted wife of fifty-eight years, Carla Johnson Madison, who survives.  
 
John Gary was a member of Poplar Spring United Baptist Church, and sang bass with his family quartet, The Madison Brothers, for countless church and funeral services.  He served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era, and through the prayers of his mother, Lucille, God permitted him to return back home to his family.  He owned and operated Madison & Associates insurance agency for many years.  John Gary was a former District Deputy Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Kentucky; a past Patron of the Order of Easter Star and past Noble Grand with the Odd Fellows Lodge.  
 
Besides his wife, Carla, he leaves to honor his memory— his children, Paula Thomas (Dan) of Bowling Green, Wes Madison (Melissa) of Brownsville and Chris Madison (Kim) of Bowling Green; grandchildren, Megan Klaine (Austin), Johnathan Rone (Anna), Alexander Madison (Rubi), Olivia Madison and Ian Madison; great-grandchildren, John “Jack” Klaine, Madeline Klaine, Taylor Rone, Virginia Klaine and Emberton Rone, along with his siblings, Gertie Emma Hill (Mike), Anthony Madison (Pam) and Martha Nell York.  He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Harrison Matthew Rone, and siblings, Gerald, Charles, Rev. Elzie, Raymond, David, Joel Madison and Sheri Madison-Henry.  
 
Interment will be in Poplar Spring Church Cemetery.  Memorial contributions can be made to:  Poplar Spring Cemetery Fund, c/o Anthony Madison, P.O. Box 390, Brownsville, KY  42210.  
 
VISITATION   
2—7 PM, Tuesday, March 12, 2024
9 AM—1 PM, Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
 
FUNERAL SERVICE
1 PM, Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Jerry Stewart, 73, of Brownsville, KY left this world for his eternal home in heaven on March 4, 2024.

Jerry was born to Veachel and Catherine Stewart and was raised in South Community in Brownsville, Ky. Jerry was the oldest of five; the brother to four sisters. His sisters remember him as fun-loving and full of energy. He graduated from Edmonson Co. High School in 1968 and began working in construction with his dad immediately thereafter. Jerry loved working with his father in construction and on their family farm. He joined the National Guard and served 1969-1975. While working in construction he was promoted to the construction superintendent. He later moved backed to South and met his wife, Brenda, in 1992. They have been married for over 30 years. He became a grandfather in 2012 and cherished time with his four grandchildren. Specifically, the grandkids loved spending weekends with their grandparents and they loved when he would get out his guitar and sing nursery songs with them and made a game of letting them pull on his mustache to prove it was real. 

Jerry was also a dedicated member of South Union General Baptist Church. His church family would describe him as devoted to God and the church. He gave his life to Christ in 1960 and was baptized in a creek near his family home.  He also served as the Song Leader at South Union General Baptist following in his father’s footsteps when his father passed away in 2009. He made it his job to get to the church early to heat it in the cold months and cool it in the summer in preparation for the congregation. Jerry was happiest when surrounded by his family and friends. 

Jerry is survived by wife, Brenda, two step-children, Rachel Steckler and Charlie McGee, grandchildren: Dylan (11), Ruby (9), David and Hunter (4). He is also survived by many loving family members: His four sisters, Brenda (Keith) Lindsey, Saundra (Alan) Davis, Teresa (Garrett) Thornton and Charlene Embry along with many nieces and nephews: Chad Woodcock, Charity Mills, Allison Embry, Shauna Tyndall, Lauren Miller, John Lindsey, Sarah Pierce, Gabrielle Thornton and many great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, (March 10, 2024) at the South Union General Baptist Church. Bro. Jonathan Hodges will be officiating. Burial will be in the South Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and at South Union General Baptist Church from 9:00 a.m. Sunday until time of services.

Connie Lorine Forbes, 62, of Park City passed away Tuesday March 5, 2024 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. 

She was a homemaker and a member of Stockholm United Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Maxie Avery and Aileen Kersey Avery.
 
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Ollie Cemetery. Visitation will take place 3:00-7:00 PM Thursday and 9:00-11:00 AM Friday at Gravil Funeral Home.
 
Surviving are her husband, Terry Ray Forbes; a daughter, Ashley Honeycutt (Cody) of Park City; a son, Derek Forbes (Ashley) of Bowling Green; two sisters, Shelia Johnson and Kathy Miller both of Brownsville; and five grandchildren, Ryan Forbes, Christina Forbes, Dakota Honeycutt, Adley Forbes, and Mahaley Honeycutt.

J. D. “Red” Rutherford, age 85 of Cave City, passed away peacefully with his family  by his side on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his residence. The Barren County native was born on October 8, 1938 to the late John Wesley “Johnny” and Lola Frances Compton Rutherford.   

Red served our country in the U.S Marines. After serving for four years, he returned home, met and married the love of his life, Dasie Nannie Rutherford.  Red owned and operated Mainline Enterprises as a general contractor for many years. He thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, bird hunting, talking politics and piddling around his shop.
 
Besides his wife of fifty-five years, Dasie, he leaves to honor his memory-- his daughter, Stacey Rutherford Wallace (Eric) of Cave City; bonus children, Lee Ann Anderson (Jason), Laycie, Lauryn and Rayce Mauk, along with several nieces and nephews.  
 
Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
 
Memorial contributions can be made to:  Kentucky Department of the Blind, 233 Ring Rd Suite 100, Elizabethtown, KY 42701. 
 
VISITATION
11 AM—2 PM, Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel
 
FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Ancil “Sonny” Hudson, 84, of Bowling Green passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at his residence. He was a native of Bloomfield, KY and born April 10, 1939. Sonny was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Hazel Hudson, four brothers Earl, Curtis, Harold and Kenny, three sisters Polly, Jean and Helen and one grandson Gentry Gray.
 
Sonny spent his younger years on a farm in Bloomfield, KY then moved to Louisville after the death of his father. He worked for International Harvester (Navistar) and later retired from the company. He has always loved hunting and especially fishing. He and his wife moved to Nolin Lake where he and Terry loved the lake life for 22 years, then moved to Bowling Green in 2003. Sonny was also an avid WKU Volleyball Fan.
 
Survivors are his wife Terry (Daniel) Hudson, six children Bryan Hudson (Brooke), Todd Hudson (Caroline), Travis Hudson (Cindy), Bruce Hudson, Tammy Bush (Bob) and Stephanie Underwood. Nine precious grandchildren Tyler, Drew, Mallory, McLaine, Megan, Jordan, Charlie, Matt and Amy.
 
Funeral services will be Monday, March 4, 2024 at 10:00 am at J. C. Kirby and Son Lovers Lane. Visitation will be Sunday, 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm and Monday, 8:00 am until time of services at the funeral home. The family chose cremation.
 
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of Southern Kentucky.