​Romie Gene Clemmons, age 79 of Brownsville, departed this life on Monday, May 25, 2020 at his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on March 30, 1941 to the late Clyde and Lois Graham Clemmons.  He was married to his devoted wife, Janis Musick Clemmons, who survives. 

Romie served in the Kentucky Army National Guard during the Vietnam War era.  He was a farmer and faithful supporter of the Future Farmers of America.  He was a member of Pine Grove United Baptist Church, Edmonson County Cattleman’s Association, a master conservationist, and a trustee of Oak Hill Cemetery. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor is memory— two daughters, Vickie Wells and Rhonda Clemmons both of Brownsville; three grandchildren, Mason Wells, Zac Mello and Megan Wells; one brother, Larry Clemmons (Danzel); one brother-in-law, Frank Davis and several nieces and nephews.  He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Freda Brooks, Wanda Blanton Lashley and Vanda Davis and one brother, Kenneth Clemmons. 

Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to:  Oak Hill Cemetery Fund, c/o A.B. Webb, P.O. Box 142, Brownsville, KY  42210.

VISITATION
4 - 7 PM, Thursday, May 28, 2020

4 - 7 PM, Friday, May 29, 2020

Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE PRIVATE

​Hayward Preston, age 91 of Louisville, departed this life on Monday, May 25, 2020 in Prospect, KY.  He was born on March 27, 1929 to the late William Richard and Ethel Stinson Preston in Millwood, KY.  Hayward and his beloved wife, Bessie, who preceded him in death, were former residents of Edmonson County.

Hayward was a retired maintenance worker from P. Lorillard Tobacco Company.  He was a member of Christian Home General Baptist Church, and a proud fifty year member of Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge #355 F&AM.  He was a  Kentucky Colonel and a devout Wildcats basketball fan.

He leaves to honor his memory— two sisters, Gladys Weedman and Ann Esto; daughter-in-law, Shelia Owens-Phelps; sister-in-law, Sara Jo Preston; two step grandchildren, Michael Drake (Della) and Melissa Drake (Chris Smith) and four step great-grandchildren, Nikka, Uriah, Isabella and Elijah.  Besides his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by his step children, Patty Phelps, Joe Phelps and Rita Drake and his brothers, O.W. Preston and Charles Preston. 

Interment will be in  Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice Foundation, 2120 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY  40205.

SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE.

​Dewey Joseph Stinnett, 46, of Louisville passed away Friday May 8, 2020 at University of Louisville Medical Center.
 
The Edmonson County native was an employee of Hardin Wholesale Flowers and was a member of Oak Grove United Baptist Church. He enjoyed action figures, comic books, playing guitar, singing and listening to music. He was a son of David Lee Stinnett of Louisville and Anita McGrew Stewart of Clarkson, who survive.
 
Visitation will be 5:00-7:30 PM Thursday at Gravil Funeral Home. Funeral services will be private.
 
also surviving are his fiance', Christi Bryson; two daughters whom he loved more than anything, Autumn Milliner (Douglas) of Leitchfield and Summer Stinnett of Louisville; and two brothers, Jack Stinnett of Leitchfield and Christopher Durbin (Quien Gibson) of Brownsville.
 
DUE TO LIABILITY, HEALTH ISSUES AND GUIDELINES, ALL VISITORS MUST WEAR A MASK.

​Mary Wenona Houchin, age 99 of Brownsville, departed this life on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Edmonson County Genesis Health Care Center. The Edmonson County native was born December 26, 1920 to the late Clevie Alexander and Goldie Smith Alexander.  She was married to Carl J. “Cathead”  Houchin, who also preceded her in death.

Wenona was a housewife and a member of Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church.

She leaves to honor her memory— one daughter, Carol Clemmons (Pete) of Chalybeate; two grandsons, Kevin Clemmons (Natalie) of Chalybeate and Kyle Clemmons (Angela) of Bowling Green; three great-grandchildren, Alex Jane Massey (T.J.), Kacy Clemmons (Raven) and Hannah Ruth Clemmons and three great-great grandchildren, Lyla Jane and Tilly Jo Massey and Nash Clemmons.  She was also preceded in death by one son, Johnny Houchin and two brothers, Carter and Reuben Alexander.

Interment will be  in Alexander Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to: Alexander Cemetery, c/o Victor Alexander, 394 Lock Rd., Brownsville, KY 42210.

A memorial service will be planned at a later date.

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​Regnal Meredith, age 88, of Brownsville, KY, departed this life on Friday, May 15, 2020 at TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital.  The Edmonson County native was born on June 28, 1931 to the late Bro. Everett J. and Effie Anderson Meredith.  He was married to Wanda Sowders Meredith, who also preceded him in death. 

Regnal was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served during the Korean War era.  He retired from Ervin H. Whitehouse as a project director, and was a member of Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church and Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge #355 F&AM. 

He leaves to honor his memory— one daughter, Lavana Nash (Roger) of Bee Spring; one son, Lowell Meredith (Amy) of Florida; five grandchildren, Lesley Anderson (Marshall), Ryan Meredith (Megan), Brittney Jones (Chris), Brandon Meredith and Katie Meredith; ten great grandchildren: three siblings, Dorothy Bullock (Woody); Dallis Meredith (Nell) and Larry Meredith, all of Brownsville. Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Eva Pearl Tomes and an infant brother, Perry Meredith.

Interment will be in  Beaver Dam Church Cemetery. 

DUE TO THE RECENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS, ALL SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE AND LIMITED TO IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY. 

- ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL - 

​Rev. Larry Gene Burba, 75, of Chalybeate passed away at 7:49 AM Saturday May 16, 2020 at his home.
 
The Edmonson County native was a carpenter, a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member of Pine Grove United Baptist Church in Cub Run. He was a son of the late Rev. Ralph Burba and Estella Brooks Burba.
 
Services will be private. Burial will take place in Pine Grove United Baptist Church Cemetery. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Linda Cundiff Burba; a daughter, Kim Taylor (Brandt) of Chalybeate; three granddaughters, Ashleigh Ashley (Lucas), Brittany Vincent (Steven) and Madelyne Taylor; and three great grandchildren, Dalton Childress, Ellie Ashley and Abram Vincent.

​Walter L. Payton, 82, of Columbia passed away at 6:00 PM Friday May 15, 2020 at his home.
 
The Grayson County native was a machine operator retired from Willamette Industries a member of New Zion General Baptist Church and also attended Red Hill General Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Russell Payton and Annie Payton and the husband of the late betty Self Payton. He was preceded in death by two brothers, R.C. Payton and Glenman Payton.
 
Services will be private with burial to take place in Red Hill Cemetery. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are two daughters, Lisa Miller of Jamestown and Tammy Payton of Columbia; a sister, Ruth Simpson of Palmyra, IN; four grandchildren, Jessica Watts, Jennifer Watts, Ashley McGuffin and James McGuffin Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.

Charles Elmer Thomson Sr., age 77, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020. 

Charles loved to hunt, loved race cars-driving & working on cars, loved to couch football, baseball and basketball. 

Survivors include sons Chuck Thompson II and wife Sandi of College Station, TX, Avery Thompson, Riley Thompson; daughters Melissa Whobrey and husband Jim of Brownsville, KY, grandchildren Callie Beliles and husband Wesley of Brownsville, KY, Shannon Whobrey of Brownsville, KY; brother George Thompson and wife Faye of Blairsville, GA; sisters Judy Gladney and husband Dan of Flowery Branch, GA, Joyce Whitworth of Estero, FL.; great grandchild Charlie Dean Beliles.

Charles is preceded in death by his wife Nancy Davis Thompson; parents John and Zadie Thompson; sister Kathy Wright. 

No services will be held at this time. 

Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

​Pearl Doyle Barbee, age 84 of Cedar Springs, departed this life on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Edmonson County Genesis Health Care Center.  The Edmonson County native was born on February 28, 1936 to the late Clarence Doyle and Evy Bellamy Doyle Beckner.  She was married to Alvin Barbee, who also preceded her in death. 

Pearl retired from Brownsville Sewing Factory to be a homemaker and care for her family.  She was a member of Cedar Springs United Baptist Church. 

She leaves to honor her memory— one daughter, Kimberly Sanders (Tony) of Cedar Springs; a granddaughter, Lillee Ashton Sanders of Cedar Springs and a sister, Joyce Jordan of Brownsville.  Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Wilma Logsdon Davis, and step-father, Bro. Barney Beckner. 

Interment will be in Lambert Cemetery.   Memorial contributions may be made to:  Lambert Cemetery Fund, c/o Malcolm Doyle, 405 Malcolm Doyle Road, Park City, KY  42160. 

DUE TO THE RECENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS, ALL SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE AND LIMITED TO IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY. 

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​Barbara Lou McDougal, age 80 of Brownsville, departed this life on Monday, May 11, 2020 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on September 12, 1939 to the late Fred Johnson and Maud Virginia Johnson.  She was married to her best friend, Roy Albert McDougal, who also preceded her in death.

Barbara Lou was a homemaker, and a member of Oak Grove United Baptist Church.

She leaves to honor her memory-- two children, Brad McDougal (Pat) of Brownsville and Kelli Meredith (Greg) of Bee Spring; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Parker (Chris), Douglas Roy Hurt and Hunter Meredith; one great-grandchild, Jack McDougal Swayne; one brother, N.E. Reed (Beverly) and several nieces and nephews.  Besides her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Jesse Johnson. 

Interment will be in Brownsville Cemetery. 

DUE TO THE RECENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS, ALL SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE AND LIMITED TO IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY. 

- ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL - 

​Billy L. Vincent, 87, of Lindseyville passed away at 8:00 PM Sunday May 10, 2020 at Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was a retired adjuster for P. Lorillard and was a member of Harvest Church of God in Louisville. He was a son of the late Edward Thomas Vincent and Zella Mae Skaggs Vincent. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Dakota Vincent and ten siblings.
 
Graveside services will be held at a later date at Midway Cemetery. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are four sons, Chester Vincent (Tina) of Reidsville, NC, Steve Vincent (Linda) of Elizabethtown, Huel Vincent (Darlene) of Hodgenville and Robert Vincent (Keisha) of Clarkson; a daughter, Josephine Fink (William) of Hodgenville; a special friend, Anna Lawson of Bowling Green; nine grandchildren, Shane Vincent, Tracy Rankin, Jennifer Longfellow, Derek Vincent, Scott Vincent, Victoria Jackson, Donald Fink, Eden Combs and Emma Vincent; many great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

​Bertha M. Skaggs, age 91, of Brownsville departed this life on Monday, May 11, 2020 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.   The Edmonson County native was born on October 11, 1928 to the late Willie Thompson and Flossie Doyle Thompson Logsdon.  She was married to Haskell Skaggs, who preceded her in death.

Ms. Bertha, as she was known to many, was a former teacher for Edmonson County School Systems.  She had a genuine love for children, and was involved with the Foster Grandparent Program.   Ms. Bertha was one of the founding members of the Brownsville Homemakers, and would spend endless hours making shuck dolls, sewing, and painting.  She was also a member of the Edmonson County Historical Society and Fairview United Baptist Church. 

She leaves to honor her memory— one son, Mike Skaggs (Beanie) of Brownsville; three grandchildren, Sam Skaggs (LaNetta), Julie Skaggs Reed (Mike) and Aaron Skaggs; four great-grandchildren, J.T. Skaggs, Samuel Skaggs, Luke Reed and Jake Reed; two brothers-in-law, Cliff Schroeder and Jerry Skaggs and two sisters-in-law, Ruby Meredith and Mary Skaggs. Besides her parents and spouse, she was also preceded in death by one daughter, Neva Forschein; one son, Phillip Skaggs; three sisters, Merle Truman, Annie Edwards and Alice Schroeder and a brother, Arthur Thompson. 

Interment will be in Midway Church Cemetery.   Memorial contributions may be made to Midway Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Charles Langdon, 102 Lindseyville Loop, Brownsville, KY  42210; Fairview Church Cemetery Fund, c/o A.B. Webb, P.O. Box 5, Brownsville, KY  42210 or to the charity of your choice. 

DUE TO THE RECENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS, ALL SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE AND LIMITED TO IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY. 

- ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL- 

​Lois Ann Bybee Poynter, age 82, of Cave City, departed this life on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at her home. The Tompkinsville, KY native was born on December 25, 1937 to the late Oscar G. Bybee and Ruby Doyle Hestand Bybee. She was married to the late Leon Poynter. 

Ann was a member of the Cave City Church of Christ. She was a former owner of Cave City Truck Stop, Cave City Produce and retired from Ken-Dec Inc.

She leaves to honor her memory-- one daughter, Kim Allen (Brad) of Glasgow; four grandchildren, Michael Simpson, Trisha Franks, Aubree Allen and Landon Allen; one great-grandchild, Hadley Franks; four sisters, Virginia Pruitt (Paul) of Decatur, GA, Linda Holcombe (Dennis) of Atlanta, GA, Betty Tyler of Hendersonville, TN and Peggy Russell (Jim) West Palm Beach, FL. She  was  also preceded in death by one son, Jeff Poynter, and two brothers, Edsel Bybee and Bobby Bybee. 

Interment will be in Cave City Cemetery.

DUE TO THE RECENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS, ALL SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE AND LIMITED TO IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY. 

- ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME PARK CITY CHAPEL -

​James Richard Browning, age 83, of Brownsville departed this life on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Edmonson Health Care Center.  The Edmonson County native was born on August 19, 1936 to the late Berthel Browning and Callie Skaggs Browning.     

He was a carpenter, roofer and of the Baptist faith.

He leaves to honor his memory— one son, Mark Browning (Audrey) of Chalybeate;  two daughters, Melissa Browning of Bowling Green and Heather Seward of Brownsville; six grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren and two sisters, Patricia Carroll and Vickie Vincent (Leslie).  He was also preceded in death by one sister, Dean Renfro, and two brothers-in-law, Fred Renfro and Elba Carroll.  

Interment will be in Midway Church Cemetery.   

DUE TO THE RECENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS, ALL SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE AND LIMITED TO IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY. 

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​Wavie M. Roof, 86, of Windyville passed away at 3:45 PM Sunday May 10, 2020 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was a carpenter and a member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Clifford Roof and Ella Miller Roof. He was preceded in death by a sister, Estelle Bray and five brothers, Hershel Roof, Athel Roof, Bobby Roof, Larry Roof and Randall Roof.
 
Services will be private. Burial will take place in Dit Vincent Cemetery. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are his wife Elianor Raymer Roof; three sons, Michael Roof (Blendia) of Red Hill, Mark Roof (Pam) of Caney Hollow and Tim Roof (Kimberly) of New Home; a brother, Ronald Roof of Huff; five grandchildren, Brian Roof (Tina), Brandy Avery (Scott), Latasha Wimsatt (Trinity), Ashley Saunders (Chad) and Joy Anna Roof; and several nieces and nephews.

​Reed Booth, 102, of Roundhill departed this life Friday May 8, 2020 at Edmonson Care and Rehab Center.
 
Born March 16, 1918, the Butler County native was a retired farmer and construction worker for Throgmorton Construction in Louisville and was a member of Bethlehem Church of Christ. Before his illness, he enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler, tending horses and mules and reading his Bible. He was a son of the late Everett Booth and Vashti Elmore Booth and the husband of the late Lillian Edgar Booth. He was preceded in death by his four brothers, Oval Booth, Ralph "Cotton" Booth, Ritholz Booth and Jothrey "Jody" Booth, and one granddaughter, Carla Jean Vincent.
 
Services will be private. Burial will take place in Big Reedy Cemetery. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Reed leaves to honor his memory a daughter,  Brenda Vincent and a devoted son-in-law, Carlton "Cotton" Vincent; two granddaughters, Lori Anne Sutton (Dwight) and Paula Kaye Monroe (Joe); two great granddaughters, Avery Grace Sutton and Riley Anne Monroe and many nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Sharon Booth.
 
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Big Reedy Cemetery Fund, 3782 Caneyville Rd., Caneyville, KY 42721

​Alfreda Moody was born July 14, 1936 in Franklin County, Alabama. She was married for 65 years to Edward Lee Moody and had two children, Aza Lee and Edward Layne.  She pursued her college education, finished master’s degrees in education and advanced counseling, and began a doctoral program with two kids in tow.  She taught elementary school for over 25 years in Park City Schools.

Upon retirement, she gathered extensive research on our family’s genealogy.  This research took her all over the US and even Europe.  She imparted a love of our heritage to her family. 

She passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 4, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleo and Alfred Posey and her granddaughter, Stefanie Catau.  She is survived by her husband, Edward Lee Moody, children, Aza Catau (Simion) and Edward Layne Moody (KC), grandchildren: Andrea Trosien (Matt), Danielle Catau (John Segal), James Catau, and Emma Moody, great grandchildren: Alayna and Jackson Trosien and Makayla Segal, and sisters, Shannon Karr (Curtis) and Deborah Thorne (Burrell).

A private family service will be held at Hawkins Cemetery under the direction of Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel.

​Steve Hardin, age 53, of Brownsville passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on November 6, 1967 to the late Edward Hardin and Nellie Gaither Hardin of Brownsville.   

Steve was a former construction worker for Scott & Ritter and  also worked in the logging industry.  He was of  the Baptist faith.

Besides his mother, he leaves to honor his memory— one son, Kyle Hardin of Sunfish; two granddaughters, Addison Doyle and Kylie Doyle both of Grayson, County; one sister, Amanda Logsdon (Michael) of Anneta, and one step son, Charlie Smith of Millerstown. 

Interment will be in Sunny Point Cemetery.   

DUE TO THE RECENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS, ALL SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE AND LIMITED TO IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY. 
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Duval Hardin, 86, of Roundhill, departed this life on May 4, 2020 at Edmonson Care & Rehab Center. He is survived by his loving wife, Judie Chambers Hardin.

The Edmonson County native was born on December 30, 1933. He was a son of the late Sylvester Hardin and Elva Vincent Hardin. Duval was a U.S. Army veteran and retired drywall hanger. He enjoyed restoring cars and working with his brother Haskell in the garage. He was a friend to all that knew him.

He leaves to honor his memory his daughters Deborah Christ (Terry) and Sharon Green (Brian), granddaughter Beverly Campbell (Kenyatta), grandson Jeremy DePrez (Corinne), great granddaughter Kayla Green, grandsons Brian Green (Felicia) and Kevin Green (Harmony), 2 great granddaughters and one great grandson, his sisters Maphajean White (Seward) and Daphene Phelps and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Haskell Hardin, Rumsey Hardin, Oval Hardin, and sister Pauline Clark.

Expressions of sympathy are welcome in the memory of Duval Hardin to: Cub Creek Cemetery Fund, c/o Roy White, 1675 J O Davis Road, Brownsville, KY 42210 or to: Edmonson County Genesis Health Care Center Activities Fund, 813 S. Main Street, Brownsville, KY, 42210.

Services will be private. Burial will take place at the Cub Creek Cemetery.

​Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

​Clevie M. James, 92, of Brownsville passed away at 11:25 AM Tuesday May 5, 2020 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was a retired Weyerhauser truck driver, a 67-year member of Washington Meredith Lodge #355 F&AM and a member of Fairview United Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Leslie James and Rhoda Newkirk James and the husband of the late Laura "June" Williams James. he was also preceded in death by a sister, a grandson, an infant brother and step father.
 
Services will be private. Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are two daughters, Janette Woodcock (Larry) of Bee Spring and Laura Singleton (Rick) of Louisville; five grandchildren, Annette Moore (Pat), Jason Woodcock (Carey), Amelia Sebastian (Sean), Hannah Singleton and Neil Singleton (Megan); and nine great grandchildren.

​William C. French, Jr., age 72, was called to his heavenly home surrounded by his wife of 53 1/2 years, Sharon Patterson French, daughter, Angela French Lawler and son-in-law, Emmanuel Lawler along with a host of family and friends on May 4th, 2020 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky. 

Bill, as he was known to most, was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War.  He proudly served his country from 1968-1969 in the Big Red One platoon. His love of his country was only surpassed by his love of family. He was a member of Nesbit Alexander DAV.

Upon his return home from Vietnam, he held several jobs, which allowed him to attend WKU where he earned an associates degree. Eventually he found a career in sales that brought him lifelong success.  This success can be attributed to his hard work ethic and natural abilities. He retired as a regional manager with Monumental Life Insurance Company, where he won many awards, trips and accolades.

Bill had many hobbies, but the one that brought him the greatest joy was cooking. He fancied himself an amateur chef, whose meals for family and friends was legendary.  He loved having his family and friends over to partake in his culinary dishes he so lovingly prepared.

He had many names and several hats and whether he was called husband, daddy, papa or Bill -Bill, he found happiness in each one. His greatest pleasure in life was his family. He loved all of them unconditionally.  Being an adored son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle was an astonishing gift bestowed on those who loved him and to those he loved.

He now rejoins his loved ones in Glory including his parents, William C. French, Sr., Virginia Hope Brooks French and his beloved mother in law, Dee Patterson.  Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory-- one daughter, Angela French Lawler (Emmanuel), two grandchildren, William Spencer Lawler (Sarah) and Deidre Kaye Lawler; two great-grandchildren whom he adored, William Braxton and Lillie Kaye Lawler all of Brownsville, KY; four sisters, Carolyn Hogan of Flager Beach, FL, Cherri Rippy (Chris) of Bowling Green, KY, Debbie Durbin and Donna French of Smiths Grove, KY, honorary brother, Roger Parsley (Jeannie) of Brownsville, KY.  Bill was a true and devoted friend to many, but he had a lifelong devoted friendship with Roger. Their friendship was rare and unbreakable.

Interment will be in Pleasant Union Church Cemetery, where he was a member.  

DUE TO THE RECENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS, ALL SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE AND LIMITED TO IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY.    - ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME PARK CITY CHAPEL -

​Douglas Dean Booth, 67, of Smiths Grove passed away at 1:57 PM Monday May 4, 2020 at UK Medical Center in Lexington.
 
The Edmonson County native was a retired crane operator at NASCO and a member of Big Reedy Church of Christ. After retiring, Doug enjoyed golf, fishing and spending time at his cabin in Metcalfe County. He was a son of the late Jothrey "Jody" Booth and Dehlia Potter Booth.
 
Services will be private. Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery in Bowling Green. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are his wife, Angela Ann Jackson Booth; a son, Broc Allen Booth of Brownsville; a daughter, Lacy Ann Booth of Bowling Green; a step son, Brad Alan Vincent (Stacy) of Richmond; three brothers, Ronnie Booth (Sharon) of Campbellsville, Barry Booth (Lisa) of Brownsville and Todd Booth of Oakland; a step granddaughter, Chloe Marie Vincent; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Betty R. Self Payton, 75, of Columbia passed away at 1:26 PM Sunday May 3, 2020 at her home.
 
The Edmonson County native was a homemaker and member of Red Hill General Baptist Church and New Zion General Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Arthur Self and Nervy Phelps Self Alford. She was preceded in death by five sisters, Ruby Clubb, Helen Kinser and Geneva Fox, Mildred Higgs and Norma Jean Self and one brother, Eugene Self.
 
Services will be private. Burial will take place in Red Hill Cemetery. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are her husband, Walter L. Payton; two daughters, Lisa Miller of Jamestown and Tammy Payton of Columbia; four grandchildren, Jessica Watts, Jennifer Watts, Ashley McGuffin and James McGuffin Jr.; 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
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