​Jocie Anderson Kidwell, 93 of Bowling Green passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Greenwood Nursing and Rehab.

The Cumberland County native was a daughter of the late Richard and Hattie Hopper Anderson and is preceded in death by her husband Raymond Kidwell and two great grandchildren.  She was a seamstress for 32 years at Fruit of the Loom and a member of Martinsville Baptist Church.

Her survivors include her son Larry Kidwell (Linda); two daughters, Donna Kidwell and Dana Hunt (Ken); four grandchildren, Cory Wells, Matt Kidwell (Trenda), Ashley Smith and Jennifer Kidwell Sheffield (Neil); seven great grandchildren; one brother, Hall Anderson (Joyce); two sisters, Stella Jordan and Willa Hayes; several nieces and nephews.
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Funeral service 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Smiths Grove Cemetery.  Visitation 4-8 p.m. Monday and 11 am til hour of service at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. 

​Rev. Willie  Webb, age 84, of  Brownsville, KY departed this life on Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County  native was born on September 16, 1931 to the late Ditt and Maude Rutherford Webb.  He was married to the late Beulah Ann Carder Webb. 

He was a retired traffic recorder for Kentucky State Highway Dept. and a Army veteran.  He was also a member of Fairview United Baptist Church.

He is survived by one son, A.B. Webb of Brownsville, KY; two grandsons, Ben Webb of Brownsville, KY, James Webb of Brownsville, KY; one granddaughter, Sarah Webb of Brownsville, KY; and one great grandson David Albert Webb of Brownsville, KY.

Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

VISITATION
11 am — 8 pm,  Sunday,  May 2, 2016
 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
 9 am—12 pm, Monday, May 3, 2016
Fairview United Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
12 pm, Monday, May  3, 2016
 Fairview United Baptist Church

Memorial contributions can be made to Oak Hill Cemetery; c/o Johnny Lindsey 1440 Mohawk Rd. Brownsville, KY 42210.

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.

Ralph J. “Bug” Potter, age 83 of Edmonson County, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on January 15, 1933 to the late Wesley Andrew Potter and the late Ella Mae Cowles Potter. He was the husband of Irene Potter, who survives.

He was a Army Veteran and a member of Pleasant Grove “Miller Hill” Missionary Baptist Church.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Richard Potter (Charla) of Edmonson Co.; one daughter Glenda Crowder (David) of Shepherdsville, KY; one brother, Billy Potter of Edmonson Co.; one sister, Brenda Elmore of Shepherdsville, KY; five grandchildren, Matthew Crowder (Bethany), Cody Deering (Karen), Hannah Potter, John Potter, Callie Sue Potter.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ed and Tom Potter; five sisters, Louise Wilson, Chloie Weglowski, Dean Massey, Zelma Holder, Margie Brennunstuh.

Burial will be in Wingfield Church Cemetery.

VISITATION
1 pm - 8 pm, Saturday, April 30, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
9 am – 2 pm, Sunday, May 1, 2016
Wingfield United Baptist Church
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FUNERAL SERVICE
2 pm, Sunday, May, 2016
Wingfield United Baptist Church
Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.

James Edward Mudd, age 69, of Wingfield, KY departed this life on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Hospice House of Southern KY. The Missouri native was born on December 20, 1946 to the late Sylvester Mudd and the late Bonnie Dayton Mudd. He was married to Margaret Dement Mudd, who survives.

He was an assembly line worker for General Motors , a member of United Auto Workers and a Vietnam Army veteran.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Edward Mudd of Louisville, KY and Matthew Mudd (Michelle) of Bowling Green, KY; two daughters, Tonya Watson of Festus, MO and Billie Jo Holman (Scott) of Bowling Green, KY; three brothers, Joe Mudd (Diane) of White house, TN, Mike Mudd (Tina) of Festus, MO and Stan Mudd (Trish) of Seven Springs, NC; one sister, Teresa Heyboer of Glasgow, KY; nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by one brother, Dennis Mudd and one nephew, Adam Mudd.

The family chose cremation.

VISITATION
10 am — 2 pm, Saturday, April 30, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

SERVICE
2 pm, Saturday, April 30, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.

​Amanda Kay Vanmeter, age 38, of Brownsville, KY, departed this  life on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 in Brownsville at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on April 15, 1978 to William Dennis Vanmeter and Catherine York Minton.
   
She was an Assembly Line worker for Dart container and was a member of the Baptist Church . 

Besides her parents she is survived by her step-father, William Howard Minton of Brownsville, KY; two sisters, Nichole Bratcher (Randall) of Brownsville, KY, Ashley Wilson (Albert) of Burkesville, KY; one niece, Kayleigh Ann Bratcher; one nephew, William Kole Bratcher; boyfriend, Kevin Logsdon of Cave City, KY; grandmother, Beatrice Johnson; several uncles and aunts.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Gerald York and her paternal grandparents Bobby and Nelma Crump Vanmeter.

VISITATION
3:00 PM—8:00 PM, Thursday, April 28, 2016
9:00 AM—2:00 PM, Friday, April 29, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2:00 PM, Friday, April 29, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Interment will be in Hawkins Cemetery with Bro. Richard Minton officiating.

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com  

​Billy Sullivan, age 74, of Brownsville, KY departed this life on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Hospice House of Southern KY. The Warren County native was born on August 24, 1941 to the late Clarence Jackson Sullivan and the late Virgie Irene Wingfield Sullivan. He was married to the late Joyce Renfro Sullivan.

He was a retired teacher for Edmonson Co. Schools and a member of Brownsville General Baptist Church.

He is survived by one brother-in-law, Billie Renfro (Donna) of Bowling Green and three sisters-in-law, Lois Hogan (Victor) of Bowling Green, Anna Stewart (Gerald) of Brownsville and Jonell Martin (Leon) of Chalybeate; several nieces and nephews.

Interment will be in Hawkins Cemetery.

VISITATION
2 pm — 8 pm, Tuesday, April 26, 2016
9 am —1 pm, Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

SERVICE
1 pm, Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.

Harold Lindsey, age 79, of Brownsville, KY departed this life on Monday, April 18, 2016 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on February 13, 1937 to the late Homer and Maggie Jane Johnson Lindsey. He was married to Mary Lynn Lindsey, who survives.

He was a retired farmer and a member of Oak Grove United Baptist Church.

Besides his devoted wife, he is survived by five daughters, Vhonda Oliver (Mike) of Bowling Green, Belinda Sue (Randy Crumpton) of Summer Shade, Sandra Kay Doyel (Donald) of Cave City, Vickie Lynn Lindsey of Cave City and Marieia Lindsey Johnson (Henry) of Marietta, GA; one son, Shawn Lindsey of Brownsville; two brothers, William J. Lindsey (Linda) and C.D. Lindsey (Sheila) both of Brownsville; five sisters, Bonnie Lindsey of Brownsville, Betty Watt of Pine Grove, Schirlene Young of Brownsville, Martha Poteet of Brownsville and Virginia Burns (Albert) of Georgia; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Mark Allen Lindsey, one sister, Margaret Jackson and one brother, Jimmie Andrew Lindsey.

Interment will be in Johnson Cemetery with Bro. Vernon Johnson officiating.

VISITATION
2— 8 pm, Thursday, April 21, 2016
9 am —1 pm, Friday, April 22, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
SERVICE
1 pm, Friday, April 22, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.

Bill Helson, age 85, of Louisville, KY departed this life on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Norton Audobon Hospital. The Edmonson County native was born on March 15, 1931 to the late Robert and Ethel Graves Helson. He was married to Carlene Madison Helson, who survives.

He was a retired material handler for General Electric, a Korean War Air Force Veteran, a member of the Masonic Lodge and of Baptist faith.

Besides his devoted wife, he is survived by one daughter, Gina Knowland (Dennis) of Louisville; two brothers, John Helson (Anna) of Sweeden and LaDon Helson (Nancy) of Crestwood; one sister, Bess Meador of New Castle, IN; two grandchildren, Holly Shively (Brett) of Tallahassee, FL and Kelly Shane (Lillie) of Jeffersonville, IN and four great grandchildren, Eryn Shively, Shane Shively, Wyatt Shively and Keagan Shane. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister, Cleve and James Helson and Beatrice Meador.

Interment will be in Poplar Springs Cemetery with Bro. Billy Vincent officating.
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VISITATION
1— 8 pm, Wednesday, April 20, 2016
9—11 am, Thursday, April 21, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
SERVICE
11 am, Thursday, April 21, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Bonnie Johnson Case, age 69 of  Glasgow, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Brownsville, KY. The Clinton County native was born on December 21, 1946 to the late Willie Arthur Stinson and the late Ethel May Stinson.  She was the wife of Bill Case, who survives.

She was a homemaker and a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church.

Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Andy Johnson (Jennifer) of Park City, Paul “Buck” Johnson (Karen) of Smiths Grove and Adam Johnson (Jennifer) of Cave City; one daughter, Connie Eatmon (Richard) of  Smiths Grove; two sisters, Betty Fitzgeralds ( Delmer) of Byrdstown, TN and Georgia Crabtree of Smiths Grove and five grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by six sisters,  two brothers and husband, James “Jimmy” Johnson.

Burial will be in  Rocky Hill  Cemetery.

VISITATION
1 pm - 8 pm,  Tuesday, April 19, 2016
9 am – 2 pm,  Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel
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FUNERAL SERVICE
2 pm, Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Deborah White Hunt, age 55, of Brownsville, KY, departed this life on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on January 13, 1961 to the late Eldon and Tessie Marie Vincent White and was married to George Hunt who survives.

She was a former nursing assistant at the Medical Center at Bowling Green and was a member of Boiling Springs Church of Christ.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Natosha Hunt (D.J.Tomes) of Brownsville and Beth Ann Hunt (Anthony Gibbons) of Cave City; one grandson, Rylon Tomes of Brownsville; one brother, Howard White (Charlene) of Brownsville; two honorary daughters, Jessica Poteet and Kandi Knupp.
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MEMORIAL SERVICE
1:00 PM, Saturday, April 16, 2016
Boiling Springs Church of Christ

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com

Bro. Eddie Newton, age 66, of Cub Run, KY, departed this life on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on November 14, 1949 to the late Percy and Avis Brooks Newton. He was married to his devoted wife, Stella Childress Newton, who survives.

He was a factory worker for Campbell Hausfield and was a member of Stockholm United Baptist Church.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Matthew Newton of Cub Run and three sisters, Clorene Bratcher (Ray) and Madge Bratcher (Lawrence) both of Mammoth Cave and Gayle Meredith (Bill) of Cub Run.
Interment will be in Stockholm Church Cemetery.

VISITATION
11AM - 8 PM, Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
10AM - 12 PM, Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Stockholm United Baptist Church
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FUNERAL SERVICE
12 PM, Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Stockholm United Baptist Church

Raymond D. Caldwell, age 42 of Glasgow, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 in Bowling Green. He was born August 8, 1973 in Brantford, Ontario and is the son of the late David Caldwell and Else Almert Raymond of Canada.

​He is the husband of Jennifer L. Caldwell, who survives.

He was a former truck driver for Contract Express.

Besides his wife and mother he is survived by four sons, Jace Caldwell, Darran, Chris and Brandon Schlatter; one daughter, Aubrey Schlatter; two granddaughters, Kenyah and Kendall Schlatter; stepfather, Darren Raymond; grandmother, Elisabeth Almert; two brothers, Ernest Caldwell and Larry Caldwell (Christine); two sisters, Elizabeth Caldwell (Darryl) and Diane Bardsley (Aaron); close friend, Tammy Magyar (Joe); several nieces and nephews.

No visitation or services are scheduled.

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.

James Eddie Decker, age 63 of Park City, KY, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2016 in Bowling Green, KY. He was born on July 26, 1952 in Brownsville, KY, to the late Velzie Decker and the late Beulah Lee Sanders Decker.

He was a car detailer, farmer and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.

He is also survived by three brothers, Willie Decker of Park City, Osa Decker (Pam) of Park City, Ronnie (Julie) of Park City; three sisters, Opal Yokley (James) of Smiths Grove, Gayle Graves (Danny) of Park City, Kaye Brooks (Cary) of Chalybeate and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Ova, Dennie Lee and Charles Decker and two sisters, Theresa Fay Crabtree and Brenda Chase.

Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

VISITATION
12 pm - 8 pm, Thursday, April 7, 2016
9 am- 1 pm, Friday, April 8, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
1 pm, Friday, April 8, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel
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Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.

Dottie Stevenson, age 67, of Morgantown, KY, departed this life on Monday, April 4, 2016 at her residence in Morgantown, KY. The Jefferson County native was born on October 22, 1948 to the late Frank and Goldie Newton Shea and was married 47 years to Richard Stevenson who survives.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and her house plants and was an avid collector of Shirley Temple dolls. She was a member of Temple Hill General Baptist Church where she enjoyed worshiping with friends and family.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Chad Stevenson (Wanda) of Louisville and Jayden Stevenson of Morgantown; three daughters, Tammy Deweese (Jonathan), Jennifer McCombs (Todd) and Renea Stevenson all of Morgantown; three sisters, Bonnie Haycraft and Paulette Logsdon both of Louisville and Deanna Watts (Jeff) of New Albany, IN; thirteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Donnie Shepherd, Buster Shea, and Frank Shea, Jr. and one son, Anthony Wayne Stevenson.
Interment will be in New Salem Church Cemetery .

VISITATION
5 PM - 8 PM, Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
10 AM - 2 PM, Thursday, April 7, 2016
McGrew General Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Thursday, April 7, 2016
McGrew General Baptist Church
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Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.

Mikel L. Smith, age 66 of Park City, KY, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 in Louisville, KY. He was born on December 26, 1949 in Cave City, KY., to the late Robert Leonard Smith and Ruby Lee Tapscott Smith. He was married to Hazel Gossett Smith of Park City.

He was in Korea on the DMZ during the Vietnam Era as an Army veteran. While in the Army he served 8 years in the Infantry and 12 years in the Air Defense afterwards he retired from Houchens Industries. He was a member Rowletts Baptist Church.

He was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling, fishing and anything he could do to spend time with family and friends.

He is also survived by one son, Tracy Smith of Glasgow; three brothers, James Smith of Park City, Charles Smith (Dorothy) of Payneville and Leonard Smith (Irene) of Park City; four sisters, Leattia Huff of Park City, Joyce Hester of Park City, Martha Poynter of Cave City and Derenda Jones (Paul) of Park City; Special Nephew, Chris Jones (Leslie) of Park City; three step brothers; three step sisters; several nephews, nieces and host of friends.

He was also preceded in death by one sister, Ada Elizabeth Smith; stepfather, Paul Owen; two stepsisters; one stepbrother; father and mother-in-law, Alvie and Hattie Gossett.

Burial will be in Evergreen with graveside military honors by Barren County DAV Chapter 20.

VISITATION
1 pm - 8 pm, Monday, April 4, 2016
9 am - 1 pm, Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
1 pm, Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel
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Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.