​Helen Duvall, 78, of Bee Spring passed away May 30, 2018 at her home.

The Edmonson County native was a homemaker and a Seventh Day Adventist. She was a daughter of the late Martin Duvall and Dorothy Hayes Duvall. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Hook; and a grandson, Abram Hook.

No public services are scheduled. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Surviving are a son, Kevin Flaherty of Somerset; three brothers, Kenny Duvall of Louisville, Henry Allen Duvall (Kim) of Winder, GA and Jimmy Risen of Bee Spring; four sisters, Debbie Kendrick of Louisville, Vickie Huffman of Mt. Washington, Renea Hunt of Bee Spring and Mandy Day (Darrell) of Atlanta; a granddaughter, Angela Hook Kamber; and a great grandchild, Coen Kamber.

Charles Wells, age 88 of Rhoda, KY departed this life on Saturday, May 26, 2018 in Bowling Green, KY. The Edmonson County native was born on April 26, 1930 to the late Roy and Oma Houchin Wells. He was married for fifty-five years to Shirley Woosley Wells, who preceded him in death. 

Charles was a farmer, and a member of Beaver Dam United Baptist Church.  He was also a faithful member and treasurer of the Edmonson County Lions Club.

Charles is survived by one son, Eddie Wells of Brownsville. KY; one daughter, Christi Russo (Dennis) of O’Fallon, MO; two grandchildren, Chaz Wells and Marjori Russo; one brother, Leo Wells of Bowling Green, KY; one aunt, Violet Wells of Bowling Green, KY and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Jimmie Wells. 

Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Edmonson County Lions Club, c/o Jimmie Duvall,  1608 Beaver Dam Chapel Road, Smiths Grove, KY  42171.

VISITATION
4 - 8 pm, Wednesday, May 30, 2018
9 - 11 am, Thursday, May 31, 2018
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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FUNERAL SERVICE
11 am, Thursday, May 31, 2018
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel ​

Jill Dawn Broaddus, age 53 of Bowling Green, KY passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 24, 2018.  She was a native of Kingsport, TN and attended high school at Sullivan North.  She continued her education at East Tennessee State University, and received her master's degree in clinical psychology.  After graduating, she moved to Knoxville, TN to start her career as a psychologist. She then moved to Bowling Green, KY to continue her career, and has resided there for the past ten years. 

Jill was more than just a drug and alcohol counselor.  She always had a strong passion for helping people and horses, which led her to becoming a Certified EAGALA Practitioner. Jill helped to start the Outside In Equine Assisted Activities Organization, where she has worked for the past two years, alongside her clinical counseling career. 

She is survived by her parents, Donna Stacey and Henry Stacey.  She was also the devoted wife to, James M. Broaddus, II, and a loving mother to,  Matthew Richesin, Daniel Blankenship, Leah Blankenship,  CJ Keller, Trey Broaddus, and Jack Broaddus. 

No services have been scheduled at this time.  ​

​Bradley Joe Davis, age 48 of Buford, GA departed this life on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on September 12, 1969 to Roy Neal and Doris Jane Sanders Davis, who survive. 

He was a self employed design drafter, and a member of Union Light Missionary Baptist Church.

Besides his parents, he leaves to honor his memory-- his fiancée, Natalie Taylor of Murfreesboro, TN; seven cousins, Sue Nissen, Donna Hyatt, Debbie Smith, Donald Davis (Robin), Dale Davis (Karen), Dianna Peyton and Denise Davis and a host of friends and family members. 

Interment will be in Union Light Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Union Light Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Mike Sanders, 6275 Highway 259 N, Sweeden, KY 42285.

VISITATION
4 - 8 pm, Thursday, May 24, 2018
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
9:30 am - 1 pm, Friday, May 25, 2018
Union Light Missionary Baptist Church
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FUNERAL SERVICE
1 pm, Friday, May 25, 2018
Union Light Missionary Baptist Church

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Rodney H. Bear, 70, of Bowling Green passed away at 5:25 PM Saturday May 12, 2018 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
 
The Madison, IN native was a truck driver. He was a son of the late Cecil L. Bear and Martha F. Isaacs Bear. He was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Jones and a brother-in-law, James "Bubby" Phelps.
 
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Slate Bank Cemetery. Visitation will be11 AM-3 PM Thursday.
 
Surviving are his wife, Anita Phelps Bear; two sons, Kevin Bear (Melissa) and Gary Bear both of Indianapolis; a daughter, Angela Nunez (Jairo) of Bowling Green; a brother, Roger Bear of Indianapolis; a sister, Regina "Cookie" Block of Madison; two sisters-in-law, Sandra Rone (Joe) and Valerie Phelps (Andy Reeder); and six grandchildren, Kevin "Scooter" Bear, Kailen Brown, Zeke Jones, Reina Gomez, Elijah Jones and Wesley Page.

Murrell Blair, 64, of Cave City, KY, departed this life on Monday, May 14, 2018 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Barren County native was born on July 9, 1953 to the late Alvie and Frances Sanders Blair. He was married to Carolyn Hampton Blair, who survives. 

Murrell was employed by Cemex as an electrician for over thirty-five years.  He was United States Army veteran and of the Baptist faith. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— two sons, Bobby Blair and Joseph Blair (April); two granddaughters, Lily Blair and Maddy Blair all of Cave City; two brothers, Bobby Ray Blair of Cave City and David Blair (Irene) of Owensboro, along with several nieces and nephews.
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VISITATION
4 - 8 pm, Friday, May 18, 2018 
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel ​

​Freeman Duvall, age 86 of Smiths Grove, KY departed this life on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on August 29, 1932 to the late Joseph Moon Duvall and Sarah Dean Decker Duvall.  He was married to Christine Carroll Duvall, who preceded him in death.

Freeman was retired from the United States Navy having served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and was of the Baptist faith.

He leaves to honor his memory— one brother-in-law, Billy Carroll of Louisville; three sisters-in-law, Patricia Duvall of Clarkson, Lorene C. Vincent of Bee Spring and Clara Jean Elmore (Bud) of Louisville; eight nephews, Raymond Duvall (Margie), Monty Duvall (Ann), David Duvall, Joey Duvall (Pat), Jeffrey Noel Vincent, Gregory Charles Carroll (Kim), Lee Carroll (Jena) and Ken Hunt; ten nieces, Linda Prentice, Kay Eldridge, Rosalee Carlisle, Rosemary Belcher, Julie Hicks, Joanna Broske, Sherry Reichle, Pam Bossey, Diane Jones Eakles (Charles) and Lori Elmore Cox.

Interment will be in Jock Church Cemetery with military honors.

VISITATION
10 am - 2 pm, Monday, May 14, 2018
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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FUNERAL SERVICE
2 pm, Monday, May 14, 2018
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

​Tommy Priddy, age 69, of Chalybeate, KY departed this life on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Warren County native was born on March 25, 1949 to the late Earl Thomas Priddy and Lena Mae Hendrick Priddy.  He was married to his devoted wife of fifty-one years,  Ellen Sanders Priddy, who survives. 

Tommy worked in maintenance at Kellwood Manufacturing and Brownsville Manufacturing for twenty-five years.  He later retired as Maintenance Team Leader from JCI in Glasgow.   Tommy was a charter member of Chalybeate Volunteer Fire Department where he once served as Assistant Fire Chief.  He was also a faithful member of the Edmonson County Lions Club, and served as a volunteer deputy under Sheriff Eddie Railey. Most importantly, Tommy was a member of Chalybeate United Baptist Church where he served as Assistant Sunday School teacher and Assistant Sunday School Superintendent. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory-- three sons, Greg Priddy, Joey Priddy (Cindi) and Kevin Priddy (Melinda) all of Chalybeate; three brothers, Danny Priddy (Louise) of Brownsville, Henry Priddy (Vivian) of Brownsville and Dennis Priddy (Larissa) of Smiths Grove; five sisters, Linda Wooden (Ray) of Arizona, Patricia Cundiff (Marvin) of Glasgow, Brenda Fay Jenkins (Frank) of Cookeville, TN, Mildred Lindsey (Brent) of Elizabethtown and Mary Evelyn White (Bill) of Smiths Grove; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one uncle, Rondell Priddy (Vickie) of Leitchfield; one aunt, Wanda Layne (Joe) of Springfield, OH and a special cousin, Artie Downs (Betty) of Florida.

Interment will be in Kinser Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Kinser Cemetery, c/o LeeAnn Elmore, 940 Bledsoe Road, Smiths Grove, KY  42171.

VISITATION
4 – 9 pm,  Tuesday, May 8, 2018
10 am - 9 pm, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 (no prayer meeting at the church)
9 –11 am, Thursday, May 10, 2018
Chalybeate United Baptist Church
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FUNERAL SERVICE
11 am, Thursday, May 10, 2018
Chalybeate United Baptist Church