​Wayne Burnett, age 86 of Cave City, departed this life on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on February 13, 1933 to the late Halbert and Alsie Carnahan Burnett.  He was married to Velma Irine Logsdon Burnett, who survives. 

Wayne was a Korean War Army veteran, and retired from National Park Concessions as a bus driver.  He was a member and deacon of Silent Grove Missionary Baptist Church. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory-- one sister, Virginia Neville of Park City; three nieces, Leah Neville McMurtrey (Ted), Tammy Jeffries (Troy) and Debbie Kelliher (Tom); three nephews, T.G. Neville (Lynn), Keith O’banion (Connie) and Reggie Burnett (Eve) and several great nieces and nephews.  He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Hal Burnett, Jr. and Leslie Burnett, and one nephew, Gary Michael Burnett.

Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

VISITATION
1 - 8 PM, Wednesday, August 28, 2019
10 AM - 2 PM, Thursday, August 29, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Thursday, August 29, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

​- ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME PARK CITY CHAPEL -

Johnie R. Basham, age 73 of Brownsville, departed this life on Saturday, August 24, 2019  in  Leitchfield. The Edmonson County native was born on February 12, 1946  to the late John Melvin and Clency Elmore Basham. He was married to Renee Spikes Basham, who survives.

Johnie was a Vietnam Army veteran, a member of Nesbet Alexander Memorial Post # 6937 VFW and DAV.  He was a construction worker for  Daniels Construction.  

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory—two daughters, Linda Kaye Basham (Chris DeWitt)  of Brownsville and Dana Michelle Williams (Steve) of Bowling Green; three sisters, Mary Irene Coots of Hazard, Joy Anne Sullivan (Robert) of Mississippi and Wilma Susan Mahaney (Billy) of Scottsville; one brother, Timmy Basham of Scottsville; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sons-in-law, Jamie Shurett and David Tarwater and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Donnie Lee Basham and  Jerry Earl Basham; one sister, Mary Joyce Basham and two daughters, Sherry Lynn Tarwater and Tina Renee Shurett.

Interment will be in Doyle Cemetery with graveside military honors by Nesbet Alexander Memorial Post #6937 VFW.

Memorial contributions can be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.

VISITATION
4 - 8 PM,  Tuesday, August 27, 2019
10:00 AM - 1 PM, Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
1 PM, Wednesday, August  28, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL ​​

​Peggy Jean Childers Hayes, 57, of Mammoth Cave passed away at 2:29 AM Saturday Aug. 24, 2019.
 
The Jefferson County native was a landscaper for Josco Landscaping and a member of Kyrock United Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late William Wallace "Wally" Childers and Evelyn Pauline Dodson Childers. She was preceded in death by a brother, Terry Lee Childers.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Hill Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-8 PM Monday and after 9:00 AM Tuesday.
 
Surviving are two daughters, Shanuel Kara Meredith (Tommy) of Lincoln and Carrie Anne Hayes (Corey) of Mammoth Cave; two sisters, Penny Highbaugh (Ricky) of Bee Spring and Toni Kay Nelson (Kenny) of Mammoth Cave; a brother, Perry Jo Childers (Debbie) of Mammoth Cave; four grandchildren, Rebecca, Shawn, Sophie and Remington; and several nieces and nephews.

​Kathy Summers Anderson, age 65 of Sunfish, KY, departed this life on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at her residence.  The Butler County native was born on December 11, 1953 to the late Preston and Bessie Costello Garner.  She was married to J.C. Anderson, who survives.

Kathy was a  homemaker and a member of Wingfield United Baptist Church. 

Besides her husband, she leaves to honor her memory-- one son, Robert Summers, Jr. (Miranda) of Rhoda; two daughters, Angela Summers Hartz (Jeff Basham) of Sunfish and Christy Stith (David) of Elizabethtown; seven grandchildren, Zachary Garrison, Madison Summers, Kaley Hartz, Danielle Hartz, Caden Campbell, Robbie Summers and Easton Summers; and one sister, Ann Davis (Johnny) of Chalybeate.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Summers. 

Memorial contributions may be made to:  St. Jude  Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. 

Interment will be in Wingfield Church Cemetery.

VISITATION
1 - 8 PM, Monday, August 26, 2019
9 - 11 AM, Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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FUNERAL  SERVICE
11 AM, Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Jesse Leo Stice, age 89 of Chalybeate, KY, departed this life Monday, August 19, 2019 at his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on January 30, 1930 to the late Lester and Bertha Crump Stice.  He was married to his devoted help mate, Mildred Meredith Stice, who survives. 

Leo retired as a foreman from Eaton Corporation, and also worked on his farm.  He was a deacon at Beaver Dam United Baptist Church, and a member of Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge #355 F&AM. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory-- two sons, David Stice (Sandy) of Chalybeate and Jeff Stice (Susan) of Brownsville; one daughter, Stacy Raymer (Kevin) of Chalybeate; seven grandchildren, Shaun Stice (Carol), Ryan Stice (Natalie), Derek Stice (Denise), Jonathan Stice (Elizabeth), Amanda Davis (Hunter), Logan Raymer (Alexis) and Carly Staron (Casey) and twelve great-grandchildren, Evan Stice, Olivia Stice, Elliott Stice, Caleb Stice, Lola Stice, Joshua Stice, Emmerson Raymer, Jesse Davis, Jack Stice, Nora Stice, Landry Raymer and Henry Davis. 

Interment will be in Beaver Dam Church Cemetery.

VISITATION
12 PM,  Wednesday, August 21, 2019 until the time of the funeral service
Beaver Dam United Baptist Church

FUNERAL  SERVICE
1 PM, Thursday, August 22, 2019
Beaver Dam United Baptist Church

- ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL -  ​

​Loy Frances Jaggers, 72, of Bowling Green passed away Aug. 16, 2019 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was a homemaker and a member of Romans Road Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Dan Jaggers and Rebecca Poteet Jaggers. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Justin Tanksley; three brothers, Earl, Merial and Harold Jaggers; and four sisters, Millie Jaggers, Vergie Glisby, Evelyn Jaggers and Lucille Gibson.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Cove Hollow Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 PM Monday and after 9:00 AM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home.
 
Surviving are two daughters, Sharon Jones and Rhonda Manning both of Bowling Green; two sons, Kenneth Tanksley of Bowling Green and Richard Tanksley (Tobi) of Medford OR; three sisters, Margie Moon (Ernie) of Bonnieville and Irene Jaggers and Charlcie Woosley both of Mammmoth Cave; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

​Ben L. Napper, 78, of Bowling Green, formerly of Roundhill, passed away Thursday Aug. 15, 2019 at his home.
 
The Edmonson County native was a retired maintenance worker for Bowling Green City Schools and was an adept wood craftsman. He was the son of the late Lonnie Napper and Dorothy Mae Brooks Napper. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Emily Bland and Joan Summers; and a brother, Kenny Napper.
 
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday at Doyle Cemetery. No other services are scheduled. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are a daughter, Tammy Rone (Mike) of Bowling Green; two sisters, Connie Nick of Watertown, WI and Adeline Napper of Glasgow; a grandson, Jonathon Poteet of Bowling Green; and several nieces and nephews.

Greg Phillips, age 50, of Cave City, departed this life on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green.  He was born on July 25, 1969 to David Phillips of Texas and Shirley Brooks Phillips (Wayne Schultz) of Florida.  The last several years, Greg was affectionately cared for by his uncle and late aunt, Larry and Nancy Cushenberry, whom he referred to as his “Daddy-Daddy” and “Mom”.

Greg had the special ability to touch lives and bring joy to others.  He graduated in 1990 from Warren Central High School, and continued to cheer for the Dragons.   Greg volunteered with H.O.T.E.L., Inc. and was a participant in Bowling Green Special Olympics.    He was a former member of Broadway United Methodist Church in Bowling Green, and a current member of Highland United Methodist Church.   Greg could often be found at the family business, Ridgetop Lake, greeting customers and watching the fishermen.  He had a passion for corvettes and pencils, and was as avid sports fan.  He was the only UK fan in his family, and proudly wore his blue and white on a daily basis.  Greg was the happiest when his whole family was together. 

Besides his parents and caretaker, he leaves to honor his memory-- three cousins, Kim Johnson (Jeff) of Owensboro, Laura Harper (Chris) of Cave City and Mackenzie Taylor of Glasgow.  In addition to his “mom”, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Julian and Marjean Brooks. 

Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to:  Daviess County Special Olympics, P.O. Box 764, Owensboro, KY 42302 or the Park City Elementary Pencil Fund, 25 Indian Mill Road, Park City, KY  42160. 

VISITATION
2 - 8 PM, Thursday, August 15, 2019
9 - 11 AM, Friday, August 16, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Friday, August 16, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

​ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME PARK CITY CHAPEL ​

​James Dean “Jimmy” Minton, age 58 of  Brownsville, KY departed this life Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Greenview Regional  Hospital in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on May 16, 1961 to the late Ray Max and  Deanna Vincent Minton. 

Jimmy was a heavy equipment operator at Bluegrass-Rinker Materials, and a member of Pleasant Union United Baptist Church.

He leaves to honor his memory-- three sons, James Minton (Cassandra) of Brownsville, Thomas Matthew Minton (Lakesha) of Chalybeate and Dillon Minton (Victoria) of Brownsville; six grandchildren, Haley Johnson, James “Bubby” Johnson, Brandon Saez, Jasmyn Minton, Aleese Minton, Autumn Mooneyhan and Summer Mooneyhan; one brother, Tim Minton (Arlene); one sister, Marsha Spainhoward (Jerry); three nieces, Diana Lindsey (John), Marcie Hack (Brandon) and Ashley Minton (Brian) and two nephews, Jeremy Spainhoward (Maria), Michael Minton (Melanie), and his companion, Evon Bryant.

Interment will be in Pleasant Union Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to:  James Dean “Jimmy” Minton Memorial Fund, c/o Patton Funeral Home, P.O. Box 326, Brownsville, KY  42210. 

VISITATION
12 - 8 PM,  Wednesday, August 14, 2019
10 AM - 2 PM,  Thursday, August 15, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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FUNERAL  SERVICE
2 PM,  Thursday, August 15, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Patricia Ann Pruett, age 78 of Brownsville, KY departed this life Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Genesis Edmonson Center.  The Edmonson County native was born on April 3, 1941 to the late Elbert and Arzona Elmore Carroll. 

Patricia was a homemaker and a member of Kyrock United Baptist Church. 

She leaves to honor her memory-- one daughter, Dee Dee Webb (Joey) of Brownsville; two grandchildren, Ethan and Kennedy Webb of Brownsville; two brothers, Chester Carroll (Charlotte) and Truman Carroll (Theresa) all of Sweeden and one sister, Norma Wesley of Corbin.   She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Angella Marie Carroll; two brothers, Wade and Wayne Carroll and two sisters, Wilma Carroll and Danita Bell Huff.

Interment will be in Sweeden Cemetery.

VISITATION
12 -  8 PM,  Saturday,  August 10,  2019
10 AM-  2 PM,  Sunday,   August 11, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL  SERVICE
2  PM,   Sunday,  August 11, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL ​

​Elmer James Meredith, 85, of Bee Spring passed away Wednesday Aug. 7, 2019 at Skyline Hospital in Nashville.
 
The Edmonson County native was a retired press operator for Reynolds Aluminum. He was a son of the late Everett Meredith and Elva Bullock Meredith and the husband of the late Dorothy Lindsey Meredith. He was preceded in death by a brother, Warren G. Meredith (Jean).
 
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon Sunday at Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a member, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Friday and 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Saturday at Gravil Funeral Home and after 10:00 AM Sunday at the church.
 
Surviving are a son, Michael A. Meredith (Sharon) of Bee Spring; two granddaughters, April Hennion (Anthony) and Beth Harp (Ray); four great grandchildren, Meredith Hennion, Sydney Hennion, Makinley Harp, and Kyndal Harp; and several nieces and nephews.
 
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Alzheimers Association (Team Meredith), C/O April Hennion, 1923 Chaumont Rd., Park City, KY 42160.

​Stoy F. Jaggers, age 89 of Mammoth Cave, departed this life on Monday, August 5, 2019 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on April 20, 1930  to the late George and Mae Hayes Jaggers. He was married to Barbara Hillard Jaggers, who survives.

Stoy was a Korean War Army veteran,  and worked as an appliance repairman. He was a member and a deacon of Cove Hollow United Baptist Church and a member of Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge #355 F&AM. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory—two daughters, Linda Saling (Mike) of Mammoth Cave and JoAnn Cassady (Donald) of Chalybeate; three grandchildren, Jeremy Saling, Ashley Saling and Craig Cassady (Erica); five great-grandchildren, Regan Saling, Keaton Saling, Keylee Saling, Willow Cassady and Abel Cassady and two sisters, Helen Brewer and Ruth Oltman (Mark). He was preceded in death by three brothers, Elmer, Rev. Ed and Wayne Jaggers and five sisters, Pauline Vincent, Mildred Gipson, Romie Mae Vincent, Beulah VanMeter and Chloie Day.

Interment will be in Cove Hollow Cemetery with graveside military honors by Nisbet Alexander Memorial Post #6937 VFW.
Memorial contributions can be made to: Cove Hollow Cemetery, c/o Mike Saling 2980 Nolin Dam Road, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259.

VISITATION
11 AM - 8 PM,  Thursday, August 8, 2019

10:00 AM- 1:30 PM, Friday, August 9, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Friday, August 9, 2019
Cove Hollow United Baptist Church

​Hallie Mae Vincent, 80, of Sunny Point passed away Aug. 1, 2019 at her home.
 
The Ohio County native was a retired Phillip Morris supervisor and a member of Sunny Point General Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Sammy Evans and Emma Mae Burden Evans and the wife of the late Merriel Vincent. She was preceded in death by a brother, Rondel Evans; and a sister, Venetta Nelson.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Sunny Point Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Saturday and after 9:00 AM Sunday.
 
Surviving are a son, Todd Vincent (Melanie) of Sunfish; two daughters, Debra Bishop (Gordon) and Jackie Williams (Tommy) both of Greensboro, NC; seven grandchildren, Jason Bishop, Nathan Bishop, Heather McGuffey, Josh Hudson, Tommy Williams, Joseph Vincent, Jocelyn Vincent; and three great grandchildren, Bryson McGuffey, Raylan Vincent and Natalie Bishop.