Robin Lynn Priddy, age 55, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, (April 14, 2021) at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro.
 
She was born on November 26, 1965 in Heidelberg Germany, the daughter of Rondell Priddy and the late Frances Elizabeth Harris Priddy.
 
She reviewed books for different authors. She also had worked as a manager for Minit Mart in Smith Grove. Robin enjoyed reading, baby sitting for her nieces, nephews and other children in the family and was a care-giver for her mother. She was a member of the Baptist Church in Bowling Green.
 
She is survived by her father and step-mother, Rondell and Vicki Priddy of Leitchfield; sister, Shawn Mertz (Shaun) of Hendersonville, Tennessee and their children, Hannah and Grace; brothers, Allan Priddy (Lindsey) of Bowling Green and their children, Lincoln, Laura and Miles, and Eric Priddy (Emily) of Owensboro and their children, Charlie and Abigail.
 
Other than her mother, Frances Elizabeth Priddy, she was preceded in death by her brother, Steve Priddy and nephew, Jason Priddy.
 
Cremation was chosen at Robin’s request. There will be a Memorial Graveside Service Saturday, June 19th, 2021 at Otter Gap Cemetery at 1PM.
 

Garland Kenneth Childress, 88, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort KY.  Garland was born August 25, 1932 to the late Walter “Pete” Childress and Alice Jones Childress in Cub Run, KY.
 
Garland served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  He was an avid storyteller and loved to talk about old cars and combustion engines.  He and his beloved wife spent 61 years doing genealogical research traveling all over the country meticulously searching through old paper documents and microfilm.  He recently donated their research to the Hart County Historical Society in Munfordville, KY.
 
Other than his parents, Garland was preceded in death by his wife, Leda Childress whom he married August 17, 1953 and his son Timothy Keith Childress  October 3, 1957.  He is survived by his sister, Dana Childress Rorer of Lawrenceburg, Ky and several nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.
 
Visitation will be at Thursday, May 27th from 11am-1pm with the funeral service beginning at 1pm at the Sego Funeral Home.  Burial will in the Cub Run Cemetery.
 
In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions may be made to the Cub Run Cemetery fund, P.O. Box 637, Munfordville, KY 42765

Andrew Denham, age 72 of Brownsville, departed this life on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.  The Edmonson County native was born on November 1, 1948 to the late Conard and Edna Campbell Denham.  He was married to Teresa Cook Denham, who survives.

Andrew was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War era.  He retired from DESA, after working for forty years.  He was a member of the Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post # 6937 VFW and Oak Grove United Baptist Church. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— two sons, Jason Denham (Jackie) of Louisville and Joey Denham (Amanda) of Brownsville; one daughter, Jennifer Brizendine (Matt) of Crestwood; two step-sons, Timmy Hymer and Jason Bostick (Jennifer); thirteen grandchildren, Cody Hymer, Katie Bostick, Courtney Lewis (Ryan), Jacob, Addison, Harper, Jude, Josie, Jesse, Julian, Jordyn, Dawson and Brocton; two great-grandchildren, Lyla Grace and Everleigh Mae and one nephew, Chris Johnson (Tonya).  Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Johnson. 

Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with graveside military honors by the Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post # 6937 VFW.  Memorial contributions can be made to:  Oak Hill Cemetery Fund, c/o A.B. Webb, P.O. Box 142, Brownsville, KY  42210.

VISITATION
10 am—1:30 pm, Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 pm, Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Oak Grove United Baptist Church

Gloria Dean Smith, age 82 of Bee Spring, departed this life on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on May 28, 1938 to the late Claud and Norine Vincent.  She was married to Wendell Smith, who preceded her in death.

Gloria was a homemaker, and cared for the needs of her family.  She was a member of  First Love General Baptist Church. 

She leaves to honor her memory— one daughter, Robbin Smith of Bee Spring; four sons, Ted Smith (Sandy Vincent) of Brownsville, Timmy Smith (Lisa) of Bee Spring, Dave Smith (Marie Carroll) of Brownsville and Daniel Smith (Miranda) of Scottsville; five grandchildren, Jason Smith, Heather Nunn (Kevin), Jennifer Cook, Rosalyn Smith and Katie Smith; six great-grandchildren and one sister, Judy VanMeter.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Cova Vincent, and her step-father, Matthew York. 

Interment will be in Vincent Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions can be made to:  American Cancer Society, 952 Fairview Ave # 4, Bowling Green, KY 42101. 

VISITATION
3—7 pm, Saturday, May 22, 2021
10 am—2 pm, Sunday, May 23, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 pm, Sunday, May 23, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Lena I. York, 73, of Brownsville passed away peacefully at 1:40 AM Wednesday May 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.
 
The Edmonson County native was a sewing machine operator for Kentucky Pants Factory in Glasgow and a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Glasgow. She was a daughter of the late Aven Leroy Wilson and Helen Irene Lindsey Wilson and the wife of the late Gene Vibbert. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Wilson and three brothers-in-law, Robert Warren, J.R. York and Gary Conley.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday at Fairview United Baptist Church. Visitation will take place 2-7 PM Friday at Gravil Funeral Home and after 10:00 AM Saturday at the church.
 
Surviving are her husband, Gary L. York; two daughters, Lisa York (William) of Rhoda and Jeanne Vibbert (Sonny Doan) of Mammoth Cave; three sisters, Patricia Cowles (Richard) of Chalybeate, Brenda Warren of Rhoda and Barbara Conley of Bowling Green; three grandchildren, Jessica Lindsey (Brandon), Jamie Whiteside, and Morgan Meredith (Jacob Dukes); three great grandchildren, Shane Lindsey, Parker Lindsey and Ayvan Lindsey; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Maggie Vincent Bird Meredith, age 94 of Brownsville, departed this life on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in Corydon, IN. The Edmonson County native was born on April 12, 1927 to the late Andrew “Jack” and Lillie M. Lashley Vincent. She was married to the late Raymond Bird and Bradley Meredith, Jr.

Maggie was former employee of Enrose Shirt Factory and Lake Buena Vista Palace Hotel. She was a member of Ollie United Baptist Church.

She leaves to honor her memory—-one son, Thomas Bird of Palmyra, IN; five daughters, Mary Jo McGlasson (Robert) of Fern Creek, Eva Jerome (Bill) of Brandenburg, Latricia Ewen (Kevin) of Apoka, FL, Vickie Janicki (Don) of Ocala, FL and Genive Atkinson (Sam) of Belize, South America; fifteen grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. She was also preceded by her granddaughter, Latricia Janicki and her daughter-in-law, Sharon Bird.

Interment will be in Kyrock Church Cemetery.

VISITATION
2 - 7 pm, Friday, May 21, 2021
9 - 11 am , Saturday, May 22, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 am, Saturday, May 22, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Carolyn Johnson Priddy, age 77 of Mammoth Cave, departed this life with her family by her side on Monday, May 17, 2021 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY.  She was born in Pascal, KY on December 5, 1943 to the late Thurman and Margaret Bennett Johnson.  Carolyn was married for fifty-eight years to her best friend and help mate, Nathan Priddy, who survives.

Carolyn fulfilled many roles for her family.  She was a homemaker, seamstress, and farmer, but her most fulfilling job was caring for her family and being their wife, mother, and Mamaw.  She was a faithful member of Union Light Missionary Baptist Church. 

Besides her husband, Nathan, she leaves to honor her memory— two daughters, Sherry Sanders (Dwayne) and Lisa Sanders (Rickey) all of Mammoth Cave; two grandchildren, Sean Sanders (Sylvia) and Heather Deweese (Clay) all of Mammoth Cave; three great-grandchildren, Harper and Georgia Deweese and Rafe Sanders; two brothers, Harold Johnson (Mabel) of Cave City and Steve Johnson (Beverly) of Hiseville; two sisters, Linda Morrison (James) of Hiseville and Mary Harper (Richard) of Glasgow.  She was also preceded in death by one brother, Courtney Johnson. 

Interment will be in Union Light Church Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Union Light Cemetery Fund, c/o Mike Sanders, 6275 KY Hwy 259 N., Sweeden, KY 42285. 

VISITATION
11 am—7 pm, Thursday, May 20, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

10 am—12 pm, Friday, May 21, 2021
Union Light Missionary Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
12 pm, Friday, May 21, 2021
Union Light Missionary Baptist Church

Daejanay Sowders-Sharer, age 21 of Bowling Green, departed this life on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in Chicago, IL.  The Jefferson County native was born on April 20, 2000 to Amber Sowders and Jameel Bibbs.  She was married to Joseph Sharer, who survives.

Daejanay had a beautiful voice, and enjoyed singing all genres of music.  She was a member of Faith Covenant Ministries.

Besides her husband and her parents, she leaves to honor her memory— five brothers, Ethan Sowders, Antonio Sowders, Silethel Sowders, Jataj Lewis and Augustine Sowders; five sisters, Esperanza Sowders, Jamia Bibbs, Journee Bibbs, Zari Bibbs and Alondra Sowders; maternal grandmother, Judy Sowders of Bowling Green; her nana,  Tracy Bibbs-Butler (Floyd) of Chicago; fraternal grandfather, John Williams of Louisville and fraternal great-grandmother, Laverne Bibbs of Louisville.

Interment will be in Threlkel Cemetery.

VISITATION
11 am—12 pm, Saturday, May 15, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
12 pm, Saturday, May 15, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Lola Mae Clark, 92, of Louisville, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 6, 2021. She was born in Edmonson County, Kentucky on August 24, 1928 to the late Hannibal and Lena Hardin.

Lola loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Valley View Baptist Church. She enjoyed working at Baer Fabrics for over thirty years.

She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-two years William E. Clark, daughter; Portia Goodyear, grandson; Joshua Goodyear, sisters; Irene Hamblen, Macie Denham, Novella Seabolt, Carol Jean Hardin, brothers, Virgil, Randall, Rinzo, H.M, Harold, David and Jerry Hardin.

Left to cherish her memory are her children; Steve Clark(Carol), Gayle Albro, Bridgett Quinlan(Patrick), eight grandchildren; Michael Clark, Chris Albro(Heather), Karen Swift, John Albro, Sarah McKay(John), Daniel Quinlan and Katie Quinlan, brothers; Charles Edward Hardin(Marthe) and Larry Joe Hardin(Elaine), eighteen great grandchildren and many special nieces and nephews. Lola was loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

A funeral service will be held, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 11am in the chapel of Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home, 8519 Preston Hwy. Louisville, Kentucky 40219 with burial to follow at Cub Creek Cemetery in Brownsville, Kentucky.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 3pm-8pm at the funeral home.
 

Lucinda Wolfe Davis, age 98, of Cub Run, departed this life on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her home. The Blanchard, OK native was born on January 28, 1923 to the late George Washington Wolfe and Zella Delmar Coffelt Wolfe. She was married to Ervin Davis, who also preceded her in death.

Lucinda was a Seamstress for Mammoth Cave Garment and a member of Union Light Missionary Baptist Church.  

She leaves to honor her memory-- daughter, Doris Davis of Cub Run; son, Rondald Davis (Sherrian) of Mammoth Cave; granddaughter, Selina Kerr of Mammoth Cave; great grandson, Zachary Druen of Mammoth Cave and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Contributions can be made to: Union Light Cemetery Fund, c/o Nathan Priddy, 2149 Union Light Church Road, Mammoth Cave, Ky 42259.

Interment will be in Union Light Church Cemetery.
  
VISITATION
3-7 pm, Tuesday, May 11, 2021
9-11 am, Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 am, Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Dudley W. Sanders Jr., 82, of Smiths Grove passed away at 1:39 AM Wednesday May 5, 2021 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.

The Edmonson County native was a Sunfish High School graduate, a retired Philip Morris Mechanic and a US Army veteran. He was a son of the late Dudley W. Sanders Sr. and Ann Vorkapich Sanders. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Stacy Sanders; two brothers, William "Sonny" Sanders and Charles Lee "Chick" Sanders; and a sister, Linda Theobold.

No services are scheduled at this time. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Surviving are his wife, Geretta Torrence Sanders; two sons, Shanon Sanders (Phil Johnson) of Clarkston, MI and Dudley Sanders III (Brenda) of Louisville; two grandchildren, Leslie Sanders and Michele Spears; and five great grandchildren.

Phyllis Jean Barth, 83, of Port Orange, FL passed away Monday May 3, 2021 at her home.

The Edmonson County native was an owner of Edmonson County Custom Kill Meat Processing. She was the daughter of the late Ava Heath and Lorene Higgs Heath.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Monday at New Home General Baptist Church, where she was a member, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2-7 PM Saturday and 12-7 PM Sunday at Gravil Funeral Home.

Surviving are her husband, Harry Barth; two sons, Rocky Barth (Frances) of Louisville and Ed Barth (Melissa) of Port Orange; five grandchildren, Olivia Barth, Brian Barth (Whitney), Sarah Justis (Chase), Heath Barth (Jennifer), and Brittany Shields (Scott); and eight great grandchildren.

Cora S. Turner, age 99 of Smiths Grove, departed this life on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Genesis Edmonson Center. The Edmonson County native was born on April 20, 1922 to the late Rev. Charlie and Millie Highbaugh Sanders.  She was married to Carl Turner, who preceded her in death.

Cora was a housewife and former seamstress at Fruit of the Loom.  She was an active member of Fairview United Baptist Church and Capitol Hill Homemakers until her health failed her and she wasn’t able to participate. 

She leaves to honor her memory—five sisters, Daphna Sanders of Rhoda, Barbara Watt (Billy) of Oakland, Betty Childress (Michael) of Munfordville and Cleo Brown (Bill) of Mammoth Cave; two brothers, Oda Sanders (Rosalee) of Pig and Billy Sanders (Barbara) of Mammoth Cave, along with several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Christine Gipson, Delta Sanders and Josie Taylor and three brothers, Clarence, Japath and Duel Sanders.

Interment will be in Hawkins Cemetery.

VISITATION
3:00 - 7:00 pm, Monday, May 10, 2021
9:00 -  11:00 am , Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11:00 am, Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Anna June Sanders, age 78 of Mammoth Cave, departed this life on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at her residence.  The Ft. Knox native was born on July 4, 1942 to the late Robert Earl and Dorothy Burba White.  She was married to Clifton Sanders, who survives.

Anna was an assistant for Mammoth Cave Post Office and a  cashier for Sanders Reality & Auction.  She was a member of Ollie United Baptist Church.

Besides her husband, she leaves to honor her memory—-one son, Donnie Sanders of Mammoth Cave; two grandchildren, Scott Sanders of Mammoth Cave and Darren Sanders (T.J.) of Cub Run; three great-great grandchildren, Hannah Sanders, Emma Sanders and Ellie Sanders; one brother, Robert Earl White, Jr. (Marcella) of Park City and one sister, Brenda Ulmer of Louisville.

Interment will be in Ollie Cemetery.

VISITATION
11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Sunday, May 9, 2021
9:00 am - 11:00 am , Monday, May 10, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11:00 am, Monday, May 10, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Virginia Barbee Houchin, age 88 of Cedar Springs, departed this life on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at her residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on May 18, 1932 to the late Omer and Lillie Parker Barbee.  She was married to George Albert “ Tubby” Houchin, who survives.

Virginia was a housewife, and also worked in retail at a women’s clothing store.  She was a member of Capitol Hill Homemakers, and Cedar Springs United Baptist Church. 

Besides her husband, she leaves to honor her memory— two children, Royce Houchin of Smiths Grove and Marilyn Willis (Dallas) of Whitehouse, TN; two grandchildren, Robin Coots (Dale) and Tyra Palmer (Justin); three great-grandchildren, Austin Coots (Tiffany), Knox and Beau Palmer and three great-great grandchildren, Lincoln and Aspen Coots and Chase Coots.  She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter and her husband, Christy Lindsey Lucas and  her husband Grover and three siblings, Alvin and Bro. Belvy Barbee and Patsy Demunbrun.

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

VISITATION
11 am— 2:30 pm, Saturday, May 8, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
3 pm, Saturday, May 8, 2021
Lambert Cemetery

Thomas Cassady, age 91 of Brownsville, departed this life on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on October 12, 1929 to the late James Willie and Mary Campbell Cassady.  He was married to Chloie Emogene Key Cassady, who preceded him in death. 

Thomas was a United States Army veteran and served during the Korean War.  He worked in construction and for Key Oil Company.  He was a member of Beaver Dam United Baptist Church. 

He leaves to honor his memory— one son, Dale Cassady (Kayla) of Bowling Green; one daughter, Karen Cline (Johnie) of Brownsville; one grandson, Nicholas Lashley of Bowling Green; one granddaughter, Emily Gibson (Roy) of Bee Spring; four great-grandchildren, Ryan, Rance, Ethan and Emma Gibson; one sister, Eva Huffman of Brownsville and a special friend, Martha Resch of Bowling Green.  He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Donita Lashley, one brother, Benny Cassady and three sisters, Maggie Cowles, Ella Mae Madison and Mary Sturdivant. 

Memorial contributions can be made to:  Great Teddy Bear Run—Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center, 103 East 12th Avenue, Bowling Green, KY  42101.

VISITATION
1 - 7 pm, Friday, May 7, 2021
9 - 11 am, Saturday, May 8, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 am, Saturday, May 8, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Elizabeth Joyce Massey, 80 of Smiths Grove died Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Glenview Health Care.

The Warren County native was daughter of the late Grider and Rena West Kemble and wife of the late Roy Massey.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Mitchell Kemble.  Joyce was a member of Oak Forest Baptist Church, a sales representative for Modern Woodman and owner of the Smiths Grove Flavor Isle.  Joyce did a lot for her community from the students at North Warren Elementary to the customers she met at the Flavor Isle. 

Left to cherish her memory is her son, Joey Booker (Vickie) and daughter, Lesa Booker; four grandchildren, Bradley Booker, Ashley Booker, Natalie Booker and Wesley Booker; several great grandchildren; three sisters, Phyllis Carter, Shelby Simpson and Norman Neagle; two brothers, Roland Kemble (Marilyn) and Robert Kemble (Linda); several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

There will be a walk through visitation from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Otter Gap Cemetery.  Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Gary Wayne Simmons, age 69 of Ankeny, Iowa, departed this life on April 28, 2021 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born on August 12, 1951 in Louisville, KY to James Simmons and the late Marsetta Simmons. Gary was married to his soul-mate, Melissa Simmons, on June 26, 2015.

Gary loved his country and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a manager at Fresh Thyme Market. Gary was saved at Campbell’s Chapel United Baptist Church on March 28, 1967, and remained a member until his passing.

He is survived by his family, whom he adored— his wife, Melissa Simmons; three children, Marsetta Nicolocchia, Deborah Reyes (John) and Gary Simmons, Jr.; two step-children, Ben Phillips and Jessica Phillips; five grandsons; one great-granddaughter; his father, James Simmons (Jean); two brothers, Ricky Simmons (Della) and Tony Simmons and one sister, Gina Miller (Paul). Besides his mother, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Fitzwater.

VISITATION
11 am — 2 pm, Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 pm, Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel