Paul Wayne Martin, age 65, of Bowling Green passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 in Bowling Green.  He was born June 23, 1951 in Hart Co., KY to the late Ray Martin and the late Beatrice Sturgeon Martin.  

He worked in construction for The Zielke Construction Company, was a member of the Baptist faith and served in the Army during the Vietnam War.  

He is survivied by his ex-wife, Cathy Shaw Martin of Bowling Green; one stepson, James Shaw of Bowling Green; three brothers, Kenneth Martin of Cave City, Jimmy Martin (Teresa) and Craig Martin (Debbie) of Park City; two sisters, Debra Coffey (Ronnie) and Lori Jandt of Cave City; one aunt, Dorothy Martin of Cave City and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby and Doug Martin and a stepmother, Jessie Martin.  

The family request memorial contributions be made to Paul Wayne Martin Memorial Fund, c/o Patton Funeral Home, P.O. Box 35, Park City, KY  42160.

VISITATION
3 - 8 pm, Wednesday, August 26, 2015
10 am - 8 pm, Thursday, August 27, 2015
9 am - 12 pm, Friday, August 28, 2015
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

SERVICE
12 pm, Friday, August 28, 2015

Mary Lou Minnix, 78, of Brownsville passed away at 8:36 Aug. 13, 2015 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.
     
The Butler County native was a homemaker and member of Fairview United Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Oscar Cardwell and Elizabeth Cardwell and the wife of the late William Ted Minnix.

Funeral will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation is after 11 AM Wednesday.

Surviving are two daughters, Fredia Blair of Indian Mound, TN and Lou Ann Burden of Cromwell; two sons, Ronnie Blair of Cromwell and William Minnix; and four grandchildren, Lisa Hood, Haley Hood, Allison Schneider and Megan Shaffer.

Clarence Stuart Slaughter, 78, of Bee Spring passed away at 4:00 AM Monday at Grayson Manor in Leitchfield.

The Edmonson county native was a retired farmer and mechanic and was a baptist. He was a son of the late Buford Slaughter and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Keown Slaughter Prunty and the husband of the late Clorine Jaggers Slaughter. He was preceded in death by a son, Clarence Slaughter; two brothers, Willie Slaughter and Lee Roy Slaughter; and a sister, Shirley Mudd.

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

Surviving are a son, Chris Slaughter of Bowling Green; three daughters, Theresa Overly of Peoria, IL, Rebecca Slaughter of Bloomington, IL and Kim Slaughter of Louisville; a step daughter, Faye Johnson of Brownsville; two sisters, Jessie Miller and Mary Johnson both of Chalybeate; two brothers, Carl Slaughter of Louisville and Roger Slaughter of Chalybeate; and four grandchildren, Chelsea Kay Slaughter, Anthony D. Slaughter, Brandon Slaughter and Billy Slaughter.

Mary Lou Jaggers Meredith, 61 of Bowling Green,  was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 16, 2015.  The Louisville, KY native was born on October 8, 1953 to the late Reverend Edward Elza and Emma Lou Jaggers.  She was married to her beloved husband, Anthony Tyree Meredith on July 11, 1969.  Their 46 years of marriage was full of love and devotion.

She was a faithful member of Kyrock United Baptist Church and was a certified medical assistant at Medco Center in Franklin, KY.   She loved her family, her church and was a friend to all who knew her. 

Besides her husband, she leaves to honor her memory, one son, Michael Meredith (Jennifer) of Bowling Green, KY; one sister, Alice Carter (Robert) of Brownsville, KY; one brother, Kelly H. Jaggers (Shirley) of Hodgenville, KY and four grandchildren, Jessica Meredith, Allison Meredith, Madison Meredith and Michael Allen Meredith, Jr.  She was also preceded in death by her son, Tony Edward Meredith and brother, Steve Harold Jaggers. 

Interment will be at Kyrock Cemetery with Bro. Robert Carter officiating the services.  Memorial contributions can be made to the Mary Lou Meredith Memorial Fund. 

VISITATION
11am - 8 pm  Tuesday, August 18, 2015
9am - 12:30 pm, Wednesday,  August 19, 2015
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

SERVICE
1 PM Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Kyrock United Baptist Church

Barbara Loya Woodcock Donahue, 91, passed away peacefully at her home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 2, 2015. Barbara was born to parents George Washington Woodcock and Melittia Van Meter in Sweeden, Kentucky on August 4, 1923.

Barbara was blessed throughout her life. She spent her childhood within a beautiful family of brothers and sisters; Ed, Helen, Alma, George and Scottie. Together they were raised in the church, attended school, played sports and assisted with their father's general store. Barbara graduated from Brownsville Kentucky High School in 1942 and moved to Nashville, TN where she spent time in secretarial school. Barbara later joined the United States Navy in December 1944, achieving the rank of Seaman First Class and was awarded American Theatre and World War II Victory Medals.

While in the service, Barbara met her beloved husband, Richard. They married on Veterans Day, November 11, 1947 in Chicago, IL. They had three children Rick, Randy and Tracy. After Richard's retirement from the military, the Donahue Family settled in Williamston, Michigan in 1972.  Barbara was an active member of the West Locke Wesleyan Church. Her volunteer commitments include: founder of the Williamston Depot Museum; 40 year service to Sparrow Hospital Service Auxiliary; longtime member of the Williamston Red Cedar Garden Club; and The Questers. She was also a proud member of the Mount Carmel Chapter, Mount Carmel, IL National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Barbara lived throughout the United States and abroad. She traveled to many countries and enjoyed road trip adventures every summer with her sisters, from Alaska to Florida, Arizona to Maine, Mexico to Canada. Barbara was a competitive and spirited athlete, enjoying many sports. She played high school basketball and in later years was an avid bowler and golfer. She delighted in cheering on the Williamston Hornets, Michigan State University Spartans, and her Kentucky Wildcats -- rarely turning down an extra ticket. From swim meets to soccer fields, basketball courts to hockey rinks, she was the number one fan to all her kids.

Barbara was a devout Christian and enjoyed bible study and attending church. Her weekly agenda included bridge group, swim aerobics, visits to the farmers market, a night at the theatre and volunteering at the hospital gift shop or depot. She delighted in entertaining and gardening. She enjoyed sitting quietly reading and was especially fond of historical biographies about her country's strong leaders and the women by their side.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Col. Richard E. Donahue; parents George and Melittia Woodcock; brother, Edward and Mildred Woodcock; nephews, Jeff Woodcock and Jubal Woodcock.

She is survived by her children Richard Edward Donahue, Jr. and Beverly (Cullers) Donahue of Arlington, VA; Randolph Edmund and Daniela (Burroni) Donahue of Leeds, UK; Tracy Leigh Donahue of Williamston, MI; grandchildren Jason Scott Donahue, Sean Patrick Donahue, James Martin Donahue and Cailen William McLea. Siblings: Helen Woodcock Edwards, of Chicago Heights, IL; Alma Woodcock Chapman of Columbus, GA; George and Marcia Woodcock of Mount Carmel, IL; Scottie and Ethel Woodcock of Brownsville, Kentucky. Many adored nephews and nieces; Barry, Ron, Georgiana, Susan, Jo, Vicki, Bruce, Marty, Marilynn, George III, Pam, Phyllis, Lydia and their families.

Barbara was a joy to be around. She loved dearly and was dearly loved by her cherished family and friends. She will be forever celebrated, forever missed. 

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
11 am, Friday, August 14, 2015
Military Honors at Brownsville Cemetery

Bro. Jerry Patton and Pastor John Chidester will be officiating the services.

Julia “Judy” Wood, age 53, of Brownsville passed away on August 10, 2015 at her residence. The Brownsville native was born on March 22, 1962 to the late Levy G. Wood and late Havanah Carlene Ashley Wood. She was a member of Pleasant Union United Baptist Church and a registered nurse.

Judy is survived by two brothers, Steve Wood (Vicki) of Chalybeate, Barry Wood (Suzy) of Brownsville; two sisters, Sherry Carol Embry (Ron) of Trenton, KY, Theresa Borchelt (Kevin) of Evansville, IN: and several nephews and nieces.

Interment will be in the Pleasant Union Church Cemetery. Bro. Jerry Patton and Bro. Richard Minton will be officiating the services. 

The family requests memorial contributions to be made to Julia “Judy” Wood memorial fund c/o Patton Funeral Home, PO Box 326, Brownsville, KY, 42210.

VISITATION
2pm - 8 pm  Friday, August 14, 2015
9am - 11am, Saturday,  August 15, 2015
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

SERVICE
11 AM Saturday August 15, 2015
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.

James Hoyt Minton, 69, of Bee Spring passed away at 11:02 PM Aug. 9, 2015 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was a retired truck driver, video store owner, boiler operator, mechanic and was a member of Holly Springs Missionary Baptist Church. He was the son of the late James Edward Minton and Lorene Lashley Minton.
 
Funeral will be at 2 PM Thursday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-8 PM Wednesday and after 9AM Thursday.
 
Surviving are his wife, Karen VanMeter Minton; three daughters, Julie Moore (Kurt) of Brownsville, Dawn Decker (Kenny) of Bee Spring and Larissa Moore (Jason) of Glasgow; a son, Ben Minton (Lara "Tootie") of Big Reedy; a sister, Barbara Minton of Brownsville; and six grandchildren, Jake Moore, Ethan Decker, Aaron Decker, Cain Moore, Lexi Moore and Jeremy Minton.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospitality House, 501 High St., Bowling Green, KY 42101.

Carol Elmore, age 73, of Pine Grove, KY, departed this life on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at her residence. The Louisville native was born on August 7, 1942 to the late James Wilton Denham and Mary Thomas Ray. She was married to Buel Elmore, who survives.

She was an assembly line worker at Holley Carburetors and was a member of Beaver Dam Chapel United Baptist Church.

Besides her husband she is survived by, one son, Marty Elmore (Danita) of Chalybeate, KY; three daughters, Leveda Sego (Barry) of Shepherdsville, KY, Lerica Highbaugh (Terry) of Mammoth Cave, KY, Carmon Brooks-Daugherty (Jeff) of Glasgow, KY; two brothers, Walton Denham (Wanda) of Plano, KY, Wade Denham (Debbie) of Pig, KY; brother-in-law, Deward Clark; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; she is preceded in death by one sister Catherine Clark.

The family requests memorial contributions to be made to the Carol Elmore memorial fund; c/o Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel, P.O. Box 326 Brownsville, KY 42210.

VISITATION

4 PM — 8 PM Monday, August 10, 2015
9 AM—2 PM Tuesday, August 11,2015
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

SERVICE
2 PM Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Interment will be in Kinslow Cemetery with Bro. Danny Wayne Sexton officiating.

Thomas Guy Harper, 37 of Bowling Green died Friday, August 7, 2015 at University of Louisville Hospital.

The Warren County native was a son of the late Edward Thomas Harper and Gail Driver Harper who survives. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Guy and Delphia Harper and maternal grandparents, Louie and Lera Driver. He was a construction worker and a graduate of Warren East High School. He loved to hunt, fish and ride his four wheelers and spending time in the outdoors with his many friends.

His survivors include his mother, Gail Driver Harper; his finance' Tiffany Hammonds; his sister, Sandy Harper Guillot (Kevin) two nieces, Brandi Basham and Jordan Moore Huddleston (Justin), several great nieces and nephews and many aunts and uncles, also his beloved dog, Roxie Rhea Harper.

Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Monday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitaiton 12-8 Sunday at the funeral home. 

John S. “Jack”  McMurdo, Jr., 84, of Bowling Green, KY, departed this life on Friday, August 7, 2015 in Bowling Green. The Evans City, Pennsylvania native was born on June 3, 1931 to the late John S. McMurdo, Sr. and Anna L.Peterson McMurdo and was married to Catherine J. Gibson McMurdo, who survives.

He was a Korean and Vietnam Army veteran,  retired Master Sargent with the US Army and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Moose Lodge and Concorde General Baptist Church. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— one son, John McMurdo (Lynn) of Roundhill; five daughters, Vickie Joyner (John) of Florida, Karen Jaggers of Louisville, Tisha Sloan (Joe) of Horse Cave, Jackie York of Bowling Green and Billie Smith (Rickey) of Smiths Grove; one sister, Annabelle Eichler of Pennsylvania; ten grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. 

Interment will be in the Pleasant Union Church Cemetery with full military honors. Bro. Malcolm Doyle will be officiating the services. 

VISITATION
5pm - 8 pm  Sunday, August 9, 2015
9am - 1pm, Monday,  August 10, 2015
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

SERVICE
1pm, Monday, August 10, 2015
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.