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 Micheal Lee Wilson, 60, of Bowling Green passed away July 29, 2023 at his home.
The Jefferson County native was a manufacturing employee at Magna. He was the son of the late Byron Lee Wilson and Elizabeth Ann Hawkins of Wingfield, who survives. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Clarence and Edna Hawkins, as well as his paternal grandparents, Robert Wilson and Anna Lee Ryan Vincent. No public services are scheduled. Surviving are a daughter; Rachel Bradshaw (Tyler) of Morgantown; two sons, Moses Wilson (Sara) of Brownsville and Jacob Wilson of Oakland; two sisters, Deborah Foster (Glenn) of Leitchfield, and Lisa Vincent (Richard) of Chalybeate; and the mother of his children, Kimberly "Dee Dee" King Yaden.  Linda Lee Nichols, age 78 of Bee Spring departed this life on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on December 8, 1944 to the late Earl J. Vincent, Sr. and Ozie Farris Vincent. She was married to Wade Nichols, who survives.
Linda worked for years as a certified nursing assistant with Lifeline Home Health. She was a member of Christian Home General Baptist Church. Besides her husband, Wade, she leaves to honor her memory— her children, Gary Wade Nichols (Shelley) and Chrise Richards (Chris) all of Bee Spring; grandchildren, Amberly Seabolt, Brittany Solt (Brandon), Shasta Richardson (Dusty), and Wayne Green, Jr. (Amber); great-grandchildren, Makayla Richardson, Jayven Richardson, Aiden Seabolt, Tayt Seabolt, Jase York, Gracelynn Green, Everleigh Solt, Madison Green and Koah Carter and brothers, James Vincent (Yolanda), Victor Vincent (Doris) and Joe Vincent (Kathy). She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Earl J. Vincent, Jr., Vernon K. Vincent and Shirley Ann Vincent. VISITATION 10 AM—6 PM, Wednesday, August 2, 2023 Vincent Church FUNERAL SERVICE 6 PM, Wednesday, August 2, 2023 Vincent Church - ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL -  Gayle Lee Seay, 73, of Louisville passed away July 28, 2023 at Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
The Edmonson County native was an aluminum factory banding line production worker. She was a daughter of the late Charlie Russell Meek and Elene Vincent Meek Wood. She was preceded in death by three siblings, Artellia Allen, Jo Jo Jaggers and Gary Holloway. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Dit Vincent Cemetery. Visitation will take place after 11:00 AM Wednesday. Surviving are four children, Lynn Smith (Perry) and Steve Seay Jr. both of Louisville, Kim Simpson (Rick) of Mt. Washington and Jeremy Seay (Jamie) of Shepherdsville; a sister, Ronda Welsh (Chuck) of Louisville; and six grandchildren, Perry, Sara, Samantha, Brittany, Jayden and Jaykob; and seven great grandchildren.  Dovie Lee Stewart, age 83 of Brownsville, peacefully departed this life at NHC HealthCare, in Glasgow Kentucky on Sunday, July 23, 2023. The Edmonson County native was born on February 19, 1940 to the late Elijah Dehart and Lucy Sexton Dehart. She was married to Junith Stewart, who also preceded her in death.
Dovie worked as a homemaker, and cared for her family with love. She was a member of Cedar Springs United Baptist Church. She leaves to honor her memory— two daughters, Sheila Boston of Glasgow and Patty Mills of Brownsville; eight grandchildren, Lanae Burnley (Stacy), Dusty Filback (Makala), Brittany Doan (Michael Evans), Alyssa Glass (Cory), Logan Boston (Whitney Miller), Brooke Filback, Gaige Boston and Addisyn Mills; seven great–grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews; Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jim Dehart and sister, Nora Douglas. Interment will be in Lambert Cemetery. VISITATION 11AM —2PM, Thursday, July 27, 2023 Cedar Springs United Baptist Church FUNERAL SERVICE 2 PM, Thursday, July 27, 2023 Cedar Springs United Baptist Church - ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL -  Charles Edward “Eddie” Wells, Jr. age 62 of Owensboro departed this life on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on April 7, 1961 to the late Charles Edward Wells, Sr. and Shirley Woosley Wells. He was married to his best friend and soul mate, Lisa Crabtree Wells, who survives.
Eddie retired from the National Park Service after dedicating thirty-four years of service. During that time, he served over twenty-years as a law enforcement ranger, and over a decade as a volunteer coordinator for the Science and Resource Management Division at Mammoth Cave National Park. He was a member of Hillvue Heights Church, a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, as well as an alumnus of Pi Kappa Alpha at Western Kentucky University. Eddie was a recipient of the distinguished Harry Yount National Park Ranger Award. He was a music enthusiast, amazing cook, an avid reader, and competitively watched Jeopardy every afternoon from the comforts of his recliner. He loved the Lord, was a devoted Christian and enjoyed studying the Bible. Of all his accomplishments, he was most proud of being PopPop to his grandbabies, who he adored. Besides his wife, Lisa, he leaves to honor his memory— his son, Chaz Wells (fiancee’, Amber Flowers) of Nobob; his grandchild, Aurora Wells; three step-children, Riley Norris (Shawn), Harrison Spain and Marlee Spain; four step-grandchildren, Lorna Konkle, Tristan Flowers, Bronson Norris and Gunnar Norris; his sister, Christi Russo (Dennis) of Anderson, SC; niece, Marjori Russo; in-laws, Phill and Paula Crabtree, along with several cousins and dear friends. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery, Owensboro, KY. Memorial contributions can be made to: American Cancer Society. VISITATION 2—7 PM, Thursday, July 27, 2023 9—11 AM, Friday, July 28, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 11 AM, Friday, July 28, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Merthel Whittle, age 87 of Brownsville, peacefully departed this life at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, July 22, 2023. The Edmonson County native was born on April 3, 1936 to the late Lewis Coleman and Pauline Embry Ritter. She was married to her devoted husband and help mate of almost seventy years, Leon Whittle, who survives.
Merthel worked with her hands as a homemaker to care for the needs of her family. She was a faithful member of Beaver Dam Chapel United Baptist Church, until her health began to fail. She was a spiritual role model for many young women in their church, and in the community. Besides her husband, Leon, she leaves to honor her memory— two sons and their wives, Grant and Stephanie Whittle and Gregory and Kelly Whittle, all of Brownsville, along with three grandchildren, Kaitlin Sisk and her husband Brandon, Trent Whittle and Chloe Whittle. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Magdalene Meredith. Interment will be in Hawkins Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Hawkins Cemetery Fund, c/o Gale Renfro. VISITATION 3—7 PM, Sunday, July 23, 2023 10 AM—1 PM, Monday, July 24, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 1 PM, Monday, July 24, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Betty Ann Jennings, 83, of Sunfish passed away at 1:00 PM July 20, 2023 at her home.
The Edmonson County native was a seamstress, a homemaker and a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She was a daughter of the late James Ebbon Hayes and Mary Ellen Duvall Hayes and the wife of the late Jimmy Jennings. She was preceded in death by nine siblings. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM Monday at St. John’s with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place 3-8 PM Sunday and 9:00-10:30 AM Monday at Gravil Funeral Home. A Rosary service will be held at 7:00 PM Sunday. Surviving are two daughters, Penny Bond (James) of Bowling Green and Pamela Hughes (James) of Sunfish; two sons, Jeff Duvall and Greg Duvall both of Martinsville, VA; two sisters, Dorothy Fredrick of Sunfish and Susan Brown of Leitchfield; nine grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  James “Roger” Childress, 71, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023.
He was born on April 23, 1952 to Floyd Childress of Mammoth Cave, who survives and the late Christine Priddy Childress. He was raised in the Mammoth Cave area of Edmonson County. He graduated from Edmonson County High School in 1970 and moved to Louisville where he worked as a union member for the L&N and CSX Railroads for almost 40 years. He was a member of Union Light Missionary Baptist Church and loved canoeing, fishing, and more recently, working on his family farm and taking care of his father. He was preceded in death by a son, Keith Childress; and two brothers, Garry Childress & Glenn Childress. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 21st at Gravil Funeral Home in Brownsville, KY. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Childress of Mammoth Cave; a daughter, Natalee Frie (Colin Yoder) of Eau Claire, WI, his father, Floyd Childress, of Mammoth Cave; grandchildren Caroline and Carson Frie of Eau Claire; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to a charity that Roger proudly supported, Wounded Warrior Project, 223 Rosa L Parks Ave, Unit 301, Nashville, TN 37203.  Arlene Carder Minton, 63, of Smiths Grove passed away at 7:31 PM Sunday July 16, 2023 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville with her family by her side.
The Edmonson County native was a custodian at Edmonson County Middle School, a 1978 graduate of Edmonson County High School and a member of Asphalt Church of Christ. She was a daughter of the late Claude Sharpie Carder and Willie Mae Anderson Carder of Brownsville, who survives. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Brownsville Cemetery. Visitation will take place 2-7 PM Tuesday and after 9:00 AM Wednesday. Also surviving are her husband of 45 years, Tim Minton; a daughter, Ashley Minton (Brian) of Brownsville; a son, Michael Minton (Melanie) of Brownsville; a sister, Stephanie Haley (Danny) of Auburn; six grandchildren, Torre Hughes, Mason Shaw, Myla Shaw, Karsyn Minton, Keegan Minton and Brooklyn Winchester; two uncles, Hack Carder (Cindy) and Richard Carder; and a sister-in-law, Marsha Spainhoward (Jerry  Charles D. Goins, age 81 of Bee Spring departed this life on Friday, July 14, 2023 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on April 14, 1942 to the late Alvin and Vina Hunt Goins. He was married to his best friend, Polly Sanders Goins, who survives.
Charles was a faithful member of Jock United Baptist Church, until his health began to fail. He was also a 32nd degree mason with the Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge #355 F&AM and Hardin Masonic Lodge Chapter #195. Charles worked for years as a heavy equipment operator, plumber and electrician. He always enjoyed family gatherings spent laughing, singing and playing their instruments together. Besides his wife, Polly, he leaves to honor his memory— his daughters, Renee Rich (Mark) and Felicia Janes (Glenn) all of Brownsville; a son, Samuel Sanders (Debbie) of Mammoth Cave; five grandchildren, Kyle Lindsey (Kisha)Brandon Lindsey (Jessica), Kelsey Thomas (Joseph), Dathan Janes and Megan Coates (Adam): eight great-grandchildren; brother, Joe Goins of Bee Spring and special niece Connie Meredith. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Troy Goins, Mary Wilson, Elmer Goins, David Goins, Dinah Woodall and Woneta Goins. Interment will be in Hill Grove Church Cemetery. VISITATION 4 PM—7 PM, Sunday, July 16, 2023 10 AM-7 PM, Monday, July 17, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel 10 AM-12 PM, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Jock United Baptist Church MASONIC SERVICE 6 PM, Monday, July 17, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 12 PM, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Jock United Baptist Church - ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL -  Howard Douglas Gossett, age 70, of Horse Cave, KY departed this life on July 14, 2023. He was born on December 16, 1950 in Hart County to the late Alvie James Gossett and Hattie Lee Doyle Gossett. He was married for forty-five years to, Mary Frankie Craine Gossett, who also preceded him in death.
Douglas was a former mechanical engineer at DART. He served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He was a member of American Legion Post #23, and was of the Baptist faith. He leaves to honor his memory-- his son, Paul Douglas Gossett of Hardyville; brother, Junior Gossett (Ruth Ann) of Uno; sister, Hazel Smith of Bon Ayr; special cousin, Terry “Moose” Gossett, along with several nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents and wife, Douglas was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul, Joe and James Gossett; sisters, Helen Minor, Bertha Adwell, Frances Minor, Margaret Gossett and Betty Poynter. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Graveside military honors by Barren County DAV Post #20. VISITATION 2—7 PM, Sunday, July 16, 2023 9—11 AM, Monday, July 17, 2023 Patton Funeral Cave City Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 11 AM, Monday, July 17, 2023 Patton Funeral Cave City Chapel  Margie Browning, age 94 of Lindseyville, departed this life on July 12, 2023 at Genesis Edmonson Center. The Edmonson County native was born on May 2, 1929 in Lindseyville to the late Elrie Day Lindsey and Bertha Salings Lindsey. She was married to Rev. “Bill Tom” Browning, who also preceded her in death.
Margie was saved on January 10, 1945 at the old Midway School House. She worked as a homemaker to provide for her family, and stood by Bro. Bill Tom’s side as he preached God’s word in multiple churches and revivals. She was a member of New Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves to honor her memory— six children, Serena Vincent (James) of Bee Spring, Kerry Browning of Bowling Green, Bruce Browning of Brownsville, Shelia Moutardier of Lindseyville, Veronica Wells (Rex) of Chalybeate and Monica Browning of Lindseyville; ten grandchildren, Lyle Vincent, Glenn Browning (Gina), Kish Browning (Julie), Chris Browning (Tracy), Doug Moutardier (Jennie), Ross Wells (Megan), Nathan Wells, Holly Hayes (Bret), Shanna Lashley (Chad) and Justin Browning (Julie); seventeen great–grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren and a sister, Janice Chatfield (Rick). Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by four grandchildren, Terena Vincent, Tonya Hope, Josh Browning, and Alex Wells; three siblings, Joe Lindsey, Dale Lindsey, and Elaine Skaggs, and one daughter-in-law, Beverly Browning. Interment will be in Brownsville Cemetery. VISITATION 1—7 PM, Friday, July 14, 2023 9 AM —12 PM, Saturday, July 15, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 12 PM, Saturday, July 15, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Charles Quinton Madison, age 82 of Chalybeate, peacefully departed this life on Monday, July 10, 2023 at his home. The Edmonson County native was born on August 5, 1940 to the late Elmer and Hazel Johnson Madison. He was married to his wife of over sixty years, Linda Mae Booker Madison, until they were parted by her death on May 20, 2023.
Quinton worked alongside Dr. Marcus Wilkes as an x-ray and lab technician for Wilkes Clinic for many years. He and his wife also owned and operated Edmonson County Florist in Brownsville. In recent years, he worked with Dr. Pravin Avula—Graves Gilbert Clinic, at the Smiths Grove office, until his health began to fail and he retired. He took pride in his work, and offered exceptional care to all the patients. Quinton was a member of Chalybeate United Baptist Church. He leaves to honor his memory— his two daughters, Tanya Lynn Madison Ashley of Chalybeate and Charla Ann Madison of Brownsville; four grandchildren, Lucas Ashley (Ashley), Ethan Ashley (Brittany), Brianna Ashley and Chesney Madison; five great-grandchildren, Dalton, Ellie, Kayleigh, Maisie and Marlee, along with several nieces, nephews and dear friends. Besides his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Frank and Kaydonald Madison and Mildred Herald. Interment will be in Kinser Cemetery. VISITATION 10 AM—2 PM, Friday, July 14, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 2 PM, Friday, July 14, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Peggy Rose Priddy, age 74 of Bee Spring, departed this life on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on August 18, 1948 to the late Raymond and Maxine Hayes. She was married to her best friend, Steven Priddy, who also preceded her in death.
Peggy retired from Grayson County Schools after teaching for many years at Lawler Elementary. She was a member of Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves to honor her memory— her daughter, Cindy Decker Vincent (Neil) of Marion, IL; two grandchildren, Justin Vincent (Susie Abston) and her son, Eli, of Smiths Grove, and Chelsye Cook (Adam) of Marion, IL; a brother, Charles Hayes (Marilyn) of Sweeden, KY; nephews and niece, Danny Hayes (Pat), Jeff Hayes and Anna Leigh Powell, along with several great nephews and nieces. Interment will be in Bee Spring Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Christian Home General Baptist Church, c/o Missy Whobrey. VISITATION 10 AM—2 PM, Sunday, July 9, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICES 2 PM, Sunday, July 9, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  J.C. Anderson, age 75 of Brownsville, departed this life on Monday, July 3, 2023 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. The Allen County native was born on March 26, 1948 to the late Paul and Helen Stinson Anderson. He was married to Kathy Summers Anderson, who preceded him in death.
J. C. was a U.S. Army Veteran, and worked for many years as a truck driver. He was “Pa” to his grandchildren, loved to work puzzles, work on cars and loved to pick and aggravate. He leaves to honor his memory— three daughters, Angela Anderson of Dayton, OH, Christy Stith (David) of Hodgenville, KY and Angela Hartz (Jeff Basham) of Brownsville, KY; five grandchildren, Zachary Garrison, Caden Campbell, Kaley Hartz, Danielle Hartz and Easton Basham; eight siblings, Jimmy Anderson, Karen Carver, Patty Blok, Rickey Anderson, Lisa Martin, Kathy Anderson, Leslie Nichols and Mickey Anderson. Besides his wife and parents he was preceded in death by his son Brian Anderson and two siblings, Sue Sullivan and Ronnie Anderson. Military honors will be performed by Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post #6937 VFW. Memorial contributions can be made to: Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post #6937 VFW. VISITATION 10AM-12PM, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel MEMORIAL SERVICE 12 PM, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Gary Walter “Stump” Meredith, age 71 of Louisville, departed this life on July 2, 2023 at Norton Audobon Hospital. The Edmonson County native was born on December 26, 1951 to the late Walter Meredith and Norah Rea Decker Meredith. He was married to Darlene Mae Meredith, who also preceded him in death.
Gary was the owner of Murph’s Beer Depot, and was employed as a heater for American Standard. He was a member of Jock United Baptist Church. He leaves to honor his memory— Toby Meredith (fiance’ Jayme Bray) of Louisville; grandson, Axl Meredith; step-daughter, Crystal Mattingly (Tom) of Paoli, IN; sister, Carrie Meredith Ragland (Garry) of Bee Spring, along with several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Carla Eden Keith. Interment will be in Jock Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Jock Cemetery Fund, c/o Brian Ashley, 100 McGrew Church Road, Leitchfield, KY 42754. VISITATION 3—7 PM EST, Thursday, July 6, 2023 Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40216 10 AM—2 PM CST, Friday, July 7, 2023 Jock United Baptist Church FUNERAL SERVICE 2 PM, Friday, July 7, 2023 Jock United Baptist Church  Evonia Watt Stice, age 87 of Chalybeate, peacefully departed this life at her home with her family by her side on Friday, June 30, 2023. The Edmonson County native was born on June 9, 1936 to the late John W. and Nola Marie Watt. She was married to her devoted husband and best friend of sixty years, Jimmy D. Stice, until they were parted by his death on March 7, 2017.
Evonia retired from Houchens Industries as a bookkeeper. She was saved as an 11-year-old girl at Pine Grove United Baptist Church, and later joined Pleasant Union United Baptist Church, where she remained a member. Evonia was a selfless person, and cherished her family above all. She gained her greatest pleasures being “grandmom”, and thoroughly enjoyed her children and grandchildren’s activities and accomplishments. She leaves to honor her memory— her daughters and caregivers, Terri Stice of Chalybeate and Kelli Brooks (Scott) of Chalybeate; four grandchildren, Alison Lile (Stephen) of Bowling Green, Natalie Stice of Brownsville, Nicholas Stice (Michelle) of Seymour, TN and Caleb Brooks of Chalybeate; her great-grandchildren, Gracie, Jake and Sophia Lile and Stella Stice, along with many nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son, Jeff Stice, and sisters, Doris Jean Flood, Jessie Johnson and Cheyenne Hooser. Interment will be in Pleasant Union Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Hospice of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104. VISITATION 2—7 PM, Monday, July 3, 2023 9—11 AM, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICES 11 AM, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel |
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