​Martha Jean Farmer, 97, passed peacefully on June 23, 2021, at Hosparus Inpatient Care at Norton Pavilion in Louisville.  She was born in Louisville to Evelyn Marie Woods and Charles Edward Hancock. She attended Midway High School and graduated from Deaconess School of Nursing in Louisville. In 1948 she married Sidney Eugene Farmer of Pittsburg, PA. They moved to Brownsville in the late 40’s and moved to Bowling Green in 1986.

Martha Jean was a charter member of the Brownsville Homemakers. She loved to work at the Edmonson County Fair. She loved to paint, sew, cook, and do crafts. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Bowling Green.

Martha Jean was predeceased by Sidney and her son Jack Farmer (Amy). She is survived by children, Karen Frances Miller (Ralph), Debbie Bates (John) and Harry Farmer, grandchildren, Rachel Wilson (Bill), Shelly Boyer (Jason), Jennifer Gonzales (Albert), Ralph Miller (Carey), Mark Miller (Jenn), Jillian Lukose (Steve), Kelly Farmer and Brandy Wilson (Brandon). There are 17 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Her body was donated to the University of Louisville Medical School. On Saturday, July 31, 2021, there will be a gathering at noon, followed by a Memorial Mass at 1pm at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 4754 Smallhouse Road, Bowling Green, Kentucky.
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In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Buddy House, South Central Down's Syndrome, or to the St. Vincent DePaul Society at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

​Helen Louise Huffman, age 94 of Bee Spring, departed this life on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at her residence.  The Simpson County native was born on September 2, 1926 to the late Henry and Ida Weidemann.  She was married to Elmer Dale Huffman, who preceded her in death.

Ms. Huffman retired from Edmonson County Schools as an educator in 1988.  She was a member of Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church, Edmonson County Historical Society and the Green River Order of Eastern Star. 

She leaves to honor her memory— one son, Clyde Huffman (Deb) of Santa Rosa Beach, FL; three grandchildren, Chad Huffman (Alison), Christina Mills and Shannon Daniel (Paul); eight great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; caretakers, Stella Newton and Michelle Miller Casey and her special friends, Cathy Rigdon and Becky Saltsman. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Mildred Perry. 

Memorial contributions may be made to: Edmonson County Historical Society, c/o Tommy Houchin, 488 Bailey Road, Smiths Grove, KY 42171.

Interment will be in Brownsville Cemetery. 

VISITATION
3 — 7 pm, Saturday, July 31, 2021
12 – 2 pm, Sunday, August 1, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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FUNERAL SERVICE
2 pm, Sunday, August 1, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Randy Miller, 76, of Sweeden passed away Tuesday July 27, 2021 at his home.
 
The Edmonson County native was a retired heavy equipment operator. He was a son of the late Orville Miller and Bertha Hogan Miller. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Kane Miller.
 
Visitation will take place 5-8 PM Friday at Gravil Funeral Home. No other services are scheduled.
 
Surviving are a daughter, Peggy Elaine Miller of Munfordville; two sons, John Eric Miller (Candace) of Radcliff and Jeffrey A. Miller (April) of Smiths Grove; a brother, Robert Miller (Myrna) of Danville; three sisters, Barbara Lindsey and Mary Puckett both of Sweeden and Linda Montell (Lynwood) of Bowling Green; seven grandchildren, Matthew Chenault (Kim), Beth Chenault (Derrick Lancaster), Brittany Evans, Emily Evans, Nathaniel Miller (Haley), Katelyn Miller (Tommy Houchin) and Danielle Miller; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

​Michael Dewayne Thompson, 52, of Brownsville passed away July 24, 2021 in Oldham County.

The Jefferson County native enjoyed singing and playing tennis and was a Southern Glazers sales consultant, a supporter of Goodwill Industries and a 1987 graduate of ECHS. He was a son of Sharon Wilkinson Woodcock of Brownsville and Paul Joseph Thompson of Louisville, who survive.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church. No other services are scheduled. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Also surviving are a brother, Bryan Thompson (Kim) of Brownsville; three sisters, Tiffany Pickle (Robert) of Texas, Sheila Painter (Jimmy) of Louisville and Meredith York West (Bo) of Morgantown; step father, Danny York of Brownsville; nieces, Keaton Thompson, Courtney Beckley, Jessica Painter, Jenna Pickle and Averi Pickle; nephews, Tyler Thompson, Tristan Thompson, James Painter and Joshua Painter; family members, Leah Harvey Conklin and Keirsten Harvey Jaggers; godmother, Nancy Harvey; goddaughter, Vivian Conklin; and special friends, Rachelle Wafer and David White.

​Bro. Lelan A. Childress, age 95 of Cub Run, KY entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 23, 2021 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on November 2, 1925 to the late Lawrence and Linda Pierce Childress. He was married to his devoted wife of sixty-eight years, Thelma Jean Williams Childress, until they were parted by her death. 

Bro. Lelan served our county in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Stockholm United Baptist Church, and ordained into God’s ministry on March 25, 1962.  Through the years, Bro. Lelan pastored eleven churches throughout Edmonson, Hart, and Grayson Counties, and helped in over one hundred revivals throughout Kentucky and Tennessee.  

He leaves to honor his memory—one daughter, Pauletta Sanders (Nelson) of Mammoth Cave; two sons, Ronnie Childress (Sally) and Mark Childress all of Cub Run; daughter-in-law, Joni Childress of Louisville; three brothers, Floyd Childress, Kennith Childress (Nina), and Elmo Childress (Vernice), all of Mammoth Cave; one sister, Aleen James of Brownsville; eleven grandchildren;  nineteen great-grandchildren and  six great-great grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Randy Childress, and his siblings, Pauline Sanders, Valeria Jefferies, Rosie Harrison, and Georgie, Wade, Howard, and Owen Childress. 
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Interment will be in Stockholm Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Stockholm United Baptist Church, c/o James Kennedy, 220 Ray Ashley Road, Sweeden, KY 42285. 

VISITATION
4 pm, Monday, July 26, 2021 until the time of the funeral service
Stockholm United Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 am, Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Stockholm United Baptist Church

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​Bro. William Edward “Ed” Harp, 82, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Colonial Center Nursing Home in Bowling Green. He was the son of the late Theodore “Jack” Harp and Effie Johnson Harp. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Harp; one daughter Teresa Harp Dennison and one brother, Gene Harp; brothers-in-law, Walter Webb and Lonnie Vincent.

Ed retired after working as a heavy equipment operator in both coal and rock quarries.  He was a true definition of a handyman; he could fix or build anything. He enjoyed reading his bible, attending church, gardening and fishing. Ed cherished a lot of things, but nothing could compare to the love he had for his grandchildren.

He is survived by-- two daughters, Christy Harp Stice and Renee Fogle; two sons, Will Harp (Alecia) and Timmy Harp; two sisters, Marilyn “Gray” Vincent and Mildred Webb; one brother, Gary Harp; son-in-law, Elbert Dennison; grandchildren, Kristin Nicole Stice Swinton (Jonathan), Abby Breanne Stice Graham (Zack), Adri Harp, Kalob Harp, Misty Bryant (Chris), Amber Avery (Tom), Brandy Flucker (Brandon), Daniel Dennison and great-grandchildren, Rilee Nicole Swinton, Easton Michael Graham, Colby Moutardier, Sydney Moutardier, Jada Decker, Meadow Decker, Garrett Lee Dennison, Logan Connor Phillips and Keyton Dennison. He is also survived by the staff at  Colonial Center, who took such exceptional care of him.

Interment to follow at Anneta United Baptist Church Cemetery.

VISITATION
4 - 7 pm, Monday, July 26, 2021
9 -11 am, Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 am, Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Pearl Smith Elmore, age 96 of Mammoth Cave, KY departed this life on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Genesis Healthcare Edmonson Center in Brownsville.  The Edmonson County native was born on November 11, 1924 to the late Ernest and Mary Edna Rich Smith.  She was married to the late Stanford Chester Elmore, who preceded her in death.

Pearl was a housewife and a member of Union Light Missionary Baptist Church and the Green River Order of Eastern Star. 

She leaves to honor her memory—one son, Harold W. Elmore (Judy) of Bradenton, FL; two grandchildren, Erin Pittman (Cary) and Ethan Elmore (Megan); one great- grandchild; two sisters, Anna Lou Rigdon (Arvil) of Louisville and Estelene Webb (Lonard) of Mammoth Cave; one brother, Harlon Smith (Betty) of Mammoth Cave, along with several nieces and nephews.  She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Arthur, Nelson, and Billy Frank Smith, and one sister, Willowdean Childress. 

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

VISITATION
2 - 4  pm, Saturday, July 24, 2021
Union Light Missionary Baptist Church

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
4  pm, Saturday, July 24, 2021
Union Light Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery

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Bill Jaggers, age 95 of Sweeden, departed this life on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. The Edmonson County native was born on February 13, 1926 to the late Johnny B. and Dellie Young Jaggers. He was married to Chestine Meredith Jaggers, who also preceded him in death.

Bill worked in construction and retired from Scotty’s Contracting. He was a member of Kyrock United Baptist Church.

He leaves to honor his memory-- one son, Bennie Jaggers (Katie) of Sweeden; four grandchildren, Joey Saling (Patsy), Jimmy Saling, Eric Jaggers (Gena) and Julie Harp (Wayne); three great-grandchildren, Derrick Jaggers, Tera Bryant (Travis) and Bryan Saling and three great-great grandchildren, Joey Bryant, Haylli Saling and Bailey Saling. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Marilyn Jaggers and five brothers, Wendell, John Dale, Lloyd, Willie Floyd and Claude Dale Jaggers.

Interment will be in Kyrock Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Kyrock Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Kelly Jaggers, 1419 Dan Dunn Road, Hodgenville, KY 42748.

VISITATION
3:00 – 7:00 pm, Saturday, July 24, 2021
10:00 am –2:00 pm, Sunday, July 25, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2:00 pm, Sunday, July 25, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Dallis L. Meredith, age 87 of Brownsville, KY departed this life on July 19, 2021 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.  The Edmonson County native was born on July 31, 1933 to the late Bro. Everett J. and Effie Anderson Meredith.  He was married to his devoted wife and help mate of sixty-eight years, Nell Luttrell Meredith, who survives.

Dallis was a United States Army veteran and served during the Korean War.  He retired as a heavy equipment operator after working for years with Glass Paving and Coleman Brothers Construction.  He was a member of Pleasant Union United Baptist Church, Wand B. Doyle DAV Chapter #32 and Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post #6937 VFW. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— two daughters, Machell Martin (Roger) and Theresa Lamar (Don) all of Lindseyville; four grandchildren, Meredith Stewart (Chris), Sean Martin (Jessica), Jourdian Lamar (Amanda) and Nathaniel Lamar; six great-grandchildren, Sarah and J.T. Stewart, Jonah Couch, Dallis and Emmy Lamar and Olivia Martin; one brother, Larry Meredith of Lindseyville along with several nieces and nephews.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Perry Meredith, Eva Pearl Tomes, Dorothy Bullock and Regnal Meredith.  

Interment will be in Pleasant Union Church Cemetery with graveside military honors by Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post #6937 VFW. 

VISITATION
2 - 7 pm, Friday, July 23, 2021
9 - 11 am, Saturday, July 24, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 am, Saturday, July 24, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Rumsey Woodcock, age 71, peacefully departed this life with his family by his side on Monday, July 19, 2021 at his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on January 7, 1950 to the late Rex and Lucille Farris Woodcock.  He was married to his devoted wife of forty-eight years, Peggy Woodcock, who survives.

Rumsey  worked in construction, and was a member of Mt. Zion United Baptist Church. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— two children, Diana Wilson (Eric) of Cub Run and Buddy Woodcock (Trisha) of Bee Spring; five grandchildren, Colton Wilson (Dylan), Sierra Wilson, Janna Blair (Colton), Kaelynn Woodcock and Emma Woodcock; two great-grandchildren, Baleigh Hawks and Connor Blair; three brothers, Larry Woodcock (Teresa), Dennis Woodcock (Loretta), Allen Woodcock (Debra) and two sisters, Tammy Miller (Doug) and Joan Childress (Joe).  He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Ronnie Woodcock and one sister, Porsha Woodcock.
 
Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions can be made to:  Hospice of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104.

VISITATION
12 - 7 pm, Wednesday, July 21, 2021

9 am - 1 pm, Thursday, July 22, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
1 pm, Thursday, July 22, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Eddie “Catfish” Lindsey, age 70 of  the Pine Grove community, departed this life on Saturday, July  17, 2021 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on May 25, 1951 to the late Roger R. Lindsey and Florine Miller Lindsey, who survives. 

Eddie was a former die caster for J.L. French. He enjoyed farming and fishing, and was a member of  Mt. Zion United Baptist Church.

Besides his mother, he leaves to honor his memory--  his siblings, Robert Lindsey of Pine Grove and Diane Key of Wingfield; a niece, Betty Hawks (Chris); four nephews, Keith Lindsey (Andrea), Ray Key (Alisha), Lee Key (Tonya) and Kevin Lindsey (Susie), along with several great nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Lindsey and sister, Betty Jean Lindsey.   
 
Interment will be in  Pine Grove United Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.

VISITATION
4:00 – 7:00 pm, Monday, July 19, 2021
10:00 am –7:00 pm, Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

9:00 — 11:00 am, Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Pine Grove United Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
11:00 am, Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Pine Grove United Baptist Church

Ronnie Len Houchin, age 63 of Brownsville, KY departed this life with his family by his side on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on November 7, 1957 to the late Edward D. and Betty L. Houchin.  He was married to his loving and devoted wife of thirty-one years, Teresa Culbreth Houchin, who survives.

Ronnie retired after thirty-eight years from Country Oven Bakery.  He was member of Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge #355 F&AM, and Pleasant Union United Baptist Church.  Ronnie was an outdoorsman, and thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also an avid UK fan.  However, his greatest pleasures were found being “Pappy” to his grandchildren, and spending time with his family and friends. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory-- his twin daughters, Shelly Tunks (K.B.) and Shannon Houchin all of Bowling Green; four grandsons, Braxton and Brodie Highbaugh, Noah York and Blaine Tunks; three brothers, Tommy Houchin (Lottie) of Chalybeate, David “Dink” Houchin of Brownsville and Ricky Houchin (LaDonna) of Bowling Green; his mother-in-law, Shirley Culbreth of Sweeden, along with several nieces and nephews.  He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Erin Heath Turner York and two brothers, Terry and Allen Houchin.

Memorial contributions can be made to:  Santa’s Helping Hands, Inc., c/o Mark Wardlow, 664 Key Cemetery Road, Bee Spring, KY  42207.

Interment will be in Sweeden Church Cemetery. 

VISITATION
4 - 8 pm, Saturday, July 17, 2021
10 am - 8 pm, Sunday, July 18, 2021

9 - 11 am, Monday, July 19, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

MASONIC SERVICE
6 pm, Sunday, July 18, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 am, Monday, July 19, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Carole Ray Sanders, age 90, departed this life on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY. The Edmonson County native was born on July 30, 1930 to the late Clyde Noah and Beulah Renfro Ray. She was married to Henry “Tommy” Sanders, Jr., who preceded her in death.

Carole was a homemaker, and previously worked as a seamstress at the local sewing factory. She was a member of Beaver Dam Chapel United Baptist Church.

She leaves to honor her memory-- her children, Cindy Sanders of Bowling Green and Tony Sanders (Tammy) of Brownsville; a grandson, Daniel Sanders; a brother, Luther Ray (Charlotte) of Chalybeate; sisters-in-law, Janelle Ray, Sue Sanders and Carolyn Sanders, along with several nieces and nephews.

Interment will be in Hawkins Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Hawkins Cemetery Fund, c/o Gale Renfro, 1040 Beaver Dam Chapel Road, Smiths Grove, KY 42171 or Hospice of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104.

VISITATION
2 - 8 pm, Saturday, July 17, 2021
10 am - 2 pm, Sunday, July 18, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 pm, Sunday, July 18, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Kayla Wynne Ritter Cassady, age 71, passed away Friday July 9, 2021 in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

The Barren County native was the daughter of the late Parker and Ollie Ritter, she was preceded in death by one brother, Greg Ritter.

Kayla was a graduate of Lindsey Wilson and Western Kentucky University, she worked 27 years for Brite’s furniture, she was a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, she loved monograming and loved to sew. Kayla loved her family and spending time with her friends.

Kayla is survived by her husband, Dale Cassady, two sisters in laws, Karen Clines (Johnie) and Joan “Jo” Davis (Billy Neal), two nieces, Emily Gibson (Roy) and Stephanie Elder (Eric), six great nieces and nephews, Ryan, Rance, Emma, Ethan, Rachel and Madeline and two special friends, Tina Milliner and Vickie Wood.

Visitation will be Sunday, July 11, 2021 from 1:00 PM- 7:00 PM and Monday, July 12, 2021 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM with Funeral Service at 1:30 PM at the J. C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel with burial to follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

Sarah Decker Duvall, age 84 of Bowling Green, KY departed this life on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Grayson County native was born on August 10, 1936 to the late Simon and Rhoda Cook Decker. 

Sarah was a former seamstress at Brownsville Manufacturing, and was a cook at Mariah’s.  She was a member of Anneta United Baptist Church. 

She leaves to honor her memory-- two sons, Rodney Duvall of Anneta and Roger Duvall (Marsha) of Leitchfield; one daughter, Sara Ann Cummings (Scott) of Smiths Grove; five grandchildren, Brandy Bratcher (Josh), Ryan Duvall (Kim), Darrell Thrasher, LeAnn Cline (Jeremy) and Tristan Duvall (Cheyenne); one great-grandson, Sawyer Cline and one sister, Elva Sanders.  She was also preceded in death by two sons, Lannie and Danny Duvall; one granddaughter, Clarissa Jo Duvall; four brothers, Calvin, Stroud, Vean and Eugene Decker; two sisters, Nancy and Hannah Sanders and her companion, Wayne Keown. 

Memorial contributions can be made to:  Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society, 1925 River Street, Bowling Green, KY  42101. 

Interment will be in Anneta Church Cemetery.
 
VISITATION
4 - 7 pm, Wednesday, July 14, 2021
9 - 11 am, Thursday, July 15, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 am, Thursday, July 15, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Travis Cole Seabolt, 35, of Smiths Grove passed away Thursday July 8, 2021 at his home.
 
The Edmonson County native was a 2003 graduate of ECHS, a USPS letter carrier, a US Army disabled veteran of the Iraq War and a member of Fairview United Baptist Church. He was a son of Mark Seabolt (Carla) of Leitchfield and Brenda Duvall Johnson (Roger) of Bowling Green, who survive.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Cub Creek Cemetery. Public visitations will take place 5-8 PM Sunday, 11 AM-8 PM Monday and after 11:00 AM Tuesday.
 
Also surviving are his wife, Amberly Nichols Seabolt; two sons, Aiden Seabolt and Tayton Seabolt both of Smiths Grove; a brother, Chris Seabolt (Tabby) of Bowling Green; a sister, Bethany Gipson of Elizabethtown; mother-in-law, Brenda Sue Jaggers of Mammoth Cave; father-in-law, Gary Nichols (Shelly) of Bee Spring; brother-in-law, Kyle Carnes (Tiffany) of Smiths Grove; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to a yet-to-be established trust fund for his children.

David Murl “Butch” Higginbotham, age 68, of Park City, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Signature Health Care of Glasgow.  He was born in Glasgow, KY on June 14, 1953 to the late Leslie and Margoline Lyons Higginbotham.   

Butch worked as a farmer, and also at Park Mammoth Resorts Stables as a trail guide. He was an avid rider and lover of horses. Butch served on the Rocky Hill Volunteer Fire Department for several years.

He leaves to honor his memory-- one brother, Phillip Higginbotham (Shirley) of Rocky Hill; three sisters, Delora Craine of Cave City, Sherry Johnson of Chalybeate and Juanita Pedigo of Glasgow; one sister-in-law, Mary Ann Higginbotham of Alvaton; several nieces, nephews and very dear friends, Ronnie Decker and family and Barry Stewart and family. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim and Doug Higginbotham; one infant sister, Theola Carol Higginbotham and one nephew, Steve Craine.

Interment will be in Rocky Hill Cemetery.

VISITATION
3 - 7 pm , Sunday, July 11, 2021
10 am - 2 pm, Monday, July 12, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 pm , Monday, July 12, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Tony Joe Spinks, age 61 of Louisville, KY departed this life on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Norton’s Healthcare Pavilion.  The Jefferson County native was born on December 11, 1960 to the late Joe L. and Margaret Opal Lindsey Spinks. 

Tony was a former employee of T.J. Maxx, an eagle scout and volunteered at the science center.  He was also a member of Southwest Christian Church. 

He leaves to honor his memory— his foster mother, Maggie Whayne (Jim) of Louisville; sister, Rebecca Boyk (Frank) of Sweeden; step-mother, Mamie Spinks of Sweeden and step-brother, Tim Lindsey (Sherry) of Chalybeate,  along with several nieces and nephews.  Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Neal Spinks.

Memorial contributions can be made to:  March of Dimes, Donation Processing Center, P.O. Box 18819, Atlanta, GA 31126.

Interment will be in Wingfield Church Cemetery. 

VISITATION
1—2 pm, Friday, July 9, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 pm, Friday, July 9, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Michael J.  Page, 60 of Smiths Grove died at his residence on Friday, July 2, 2021.

He was a son of the late Arlie and Rebecca Susan Bradley Page.  Mike was a retired production worker for Georgia Pacific, a member of the American Legion and Rock Castle Gun Club.  He served in the U S Marine Corp.

His survivors are his three sisters, Sharon Burns (Roger), Janet Riley (Jasper) and Lisa Page and his two brothers, Larry Page (Judy) and Gary Page (Renita); several loving nieces and nephews and his furbabies, Hobo, Munky and Holly Piper.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with a graveside service at 1 p.m. at Archie Newman Wilson Cemetery.   

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be make to the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society, 1925 River St., Bowling Green, KY   42101   

On July 5, 2021, Jacqueline Wayne Prunty Douglas entered into her heavenly rest at her home surrounded by her family and her loved ones. Jackie was born to the late Haskell Wayne and Jessie Edna Alexander Prunty on October 2nd, 1945.

At the age of nine, she was saved at Zion Church in Louisville. She joined Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church, where she remained a member. 

When she was sixteen, she married the love of her life, Mac Douglas. Mac was a devoted husband and Jackie adored him. Their fifty-nine year marriage was blessed with two children and two grandchildren. They were also blessed with one great-grandson and have another great-grandchild on the way.

Along with her husband, Mac, Jackie leaves behind to carry on her legacy, her two loving children, Barry Douglas of Bowling Green and Shelia Perry (Dennis) of Oakland. She will also be missed by her grandsons, Kyle Upton and Tyler Upton (MecKenzie) all of Bowling Green. Her great-grandson, Jake Upton of Oakland will also miss her dearly. She is also survived by her siblings, Phyllis Parsley (Steve) of Brownsville, Steve Prunty (Tina) of Bowling Green, and Susie Skaggs (Eric) of Chalybeate. Jackie is also leaving behind many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles who will carry on her memory. 

What a happy day it must have been in heaven when they all could see each other again.

The family would like to say a sincere thank you to Arnetta Alcorn for many years of loving dedication and friendship to the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to: Alexander Cemetery, c/o Victor Alexander, 394 Lock Road, Brownsville, KY  42210 or Hospice of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY  42104.

VISITATION
2 — 7 pm, Wednesday, July 7, 2021
10 am —12 pm, Thursday, July 8, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
12 pm, Thursday, July 8, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Judy Jane VanMeter, age 76 of Clarkson, departed this life on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. The Edmonson County native was born on July 6, 1944 to the late Matthew York and Norene Vincent York.

Judy was a homemaker and a member of Vincent Church.

She leaves to honor her memory-- two granddaughters, Candice Jordan Sanders and Kaitlyn Sullivan; one great-grandson, Caden; dear friends, Doris Brown and J.R. Childress, along with several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her children, Thomas VanMeter and Denise Sullivan Coy; her grandson, Brayden Sanders and two sisters, Cova Vincent and Gloria Dean Smith.

Interment will be in Vincent Cemetery.

VISITATION
11 am - 2 pm, Friday, July 2, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 pm, Friday, July 2, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel