Grace Vincent Wood, age 90, of Bee Spring, departed this life Sunday, August 28, 2022 at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born February 13, 1932, to the late Jake and Nannie Bunn Meredith Vincent.  She was married to Larry Oneal Wood, who preceded her in death.

Grace worked as a homemaker, and tried her best to care for the natural and spiritual needs of her family.  She was a member of Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church.

She leaves to honor her memory--  her daughter and caretaker, Donna Rich (Tim) of Bee Spring; seven grandchildren, Ashlee Jaggers (Matthew), Heather House (Nathan), Jonathan Wood (Carla), Brooke Cole (Bradley), Bridgett Rich, Ryan Rich (Rachel) and Adam Rich; twelve great-grandchildren; one brother, Johnny Pete Vincent (Mary Alice) of Brownsville; two sisters, Avis Stevenson of Bee Spring and Darlene Kerr (Rudd) of Leitchfield, along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.  She was preceded in death by her two children,  Ronald Bruce Wood and Debra Kay Minton.

Memorial contributions can be made to:  Bee Spring Cemetery Fund, c/o Barry Rich, P.O. Box 397, Bee Spring, KY 42207.

VISITATION
11—7 PM, Friday, September 2, 2022 at Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
10 AM—2PM Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM Saturday, September 3, 2022
Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church

James Harold Cooke, 88, of Chalybeate, passed away on August 28, 2022 at the Edmonson Center in Brownsville. He was married to his devoted wife of 66 years, Jean Bledsoe Cooke, who survives. He was born on June 24, 1934 to the late Oval Cooke and Lillian Ferguson Cooke. 

The Edmonson County native was a retired director of pupil personnel of the Edmonson County School District, where he served for 33 years.  He enjoyed traveling and had many hobbies, which included being a gunsmith, photographer, and a woodworker.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army 100th Training Division, and a member of Beaver Dam United Baptist Church.

Besides his wife, Jean,  he leaves to honor his memory -- three sons Ron Cooke (Lissa), Gary Cooke, and Greg Cooke (Lesa); six grandchildren, Alisha Thompson (Windsor), Paige Cundiff, Zachary Cooke, Lydia Cooke, Christopher Snyder (Kourtney), Tristan Snyder; five great-grandchildren,  Noah Witty, Aaron Witty, Hunter Cooke, Ivy Snyder, Ravin Snyder; one sister, Betty Shelton and several nephews and nieces.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Beaver Dam United Baptist Church. c/o Shaun Stice, Clerk, 4686 Brownsville Road, Brownsville, KY  42210.
 
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
12 PM, Thursday, September 1, 2022
Beaver Dam United Baptist Church Cemetery
4220 Brownsville Road, Brownsville, KY
 
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Dallas S. Decker, Jr., age 78 of Chalybeate, departed this life on August 28, 2022 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. The Edmonson County native was born on April 21, 1944 in Morris, IL to the late Dallas Seward Decker, Sr. and Jewel Thompson Decker. He was married to his best friend and soulmate, Mary L. Siderewicz Decker, who survives.

Dallas was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and served during the Vietnam era.    He worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator for Pyramid Coal and Stewart and Richey. He was very talented and could draw the most beautiful, realistic portraits.  Most importantly, Dallas was a devout family man, true friend and neighbor, and was of the Christian faith. 

Besides his wife, Mary, he leaves to honor his memory— his sons, Mark Decker (Beth Bowie) of Hendersonville, TN and John Decker (Tammy) of Bethpage, TN; five grandchildren, Lauren, Evan, Carson, Amelia and Wyatt Decker, along with several nephews, nieces and cousins.  He was also preceded in death by three siblings, Steve Decker, Marlene Decker Vincent and Ann Decker. 

Interment will be at John Stevenson Family Cemetery with graveside military honors by Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post #6937 VFW. 

VISITATION
2—7 PM, Friday, September 2, 2022
9—11AM, Saturday, September 3, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11AM, Saturday, September 3, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Levi Elliott Willis, age 14 of Windyville, departed this life on Saturday, August 27, 2022. The Edmonson County native was born on June 4, 2008 to Rickey Lee and Felicia Dawn Willis of Windyville. 

Levi was a student at Edmonson County Middle School, and would have been in 8th grade this year.  He was a country boy through and through.  He  often helped his dad with pets and chickens, and together they’d work with them on a daily basis. As Levi got older, he became more interested in the ATV riding and then dirt bikes, along with other hobbies that boys enjoy. He could shoot trap with a shotgun that would put you to shame.  He thoroughly enjoyed his life. 

His greatest accomplishment was on May 3, 2022, when he found the Lord at Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church, and became a member upon baptism. Levi and his dad were both baptized on the same day, June 12, 2022.

Besides his parents,  Rickey and Felicia, he leaves to honor his memory— his siblings, Chris Holt (Sabrina) of Big Reedy and Brittany Turney (Steven) of Franklin, KY; grandmothers, Mary Willis and Shirley Hampton, along with several uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Virgil Dallas Willis, Sr.

Interment will be in New Home Church Cemetery.

VISITATION
3—7 PM, Wednesday, August 31, 2022

10 AM– 7PM. Thursday, September 1, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

9-11AM, Friday, September 2, 2022
Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
11AM, Friday, September 2, 2022
Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church

Allen Taylor, age 64 of Mammoth Cave, departed this life on August 15, 2022 at his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on February 20, 1958 to the late Bro. Dave and Nelsie Brooks Taylor.  He was married to Veronica Taylor, who survives.

Allen was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He worked for many years for the Corps of Engineers and Kentucky Highway Department as a maintenance worker.  He was a member of Union Light Missionary Baptist Church and the Cub Run Masonic Lodge #910 F&AM.

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— his son, Ryan Taylor of Mammoth Cave; two brothers, Brandt Taylor (Kim) of Chalybeate and Reed Taylor (Judy) of Mammoth Cave and a sister, Karen Agee (Jim) of Brownsville. 

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
3 PM, Saturday, August 19, 2022
Union Light Church Cemetery

Beatrice Gravil Morris, 82, of Brownsville passed away at 10:09 AM August 19, 2022 at Hospice House in Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was a homemaker and a member of Asphalt Church of Christ. She was a daughter of the late Lum Gravil and Mae Whobrey Gravil. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Bert Gravil, Trenton Gravil and Herbert Gravil and two sisters, Oleta Seaton Woodward and Olene Miles.
 
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Brownsville Cemetery. Visitation will take place 3-8 PM Sunday and after 9:00 AM Monday.
 
Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Ruben Morris; a son, Neil Morris (Tish) of Maryville, TN; a daughter, Melanie Kay Wright (Terry) of Chalybeate; three brothers, Troy Gravil (Sandra) of Lakeland, FL, Ron Gravil (Shelia) of Smiths Grove and Chris Gravil (Melody) of Alvaton; a sister, Jeanetta Alford (Jim) of Somerset; four grandchildren, Aaron Morris (Kayla), Melanie Kate Morris, Mabry Morris and Braden Wright; a great granddaughter, Annie Shea Morris; and she was “Aunt Bea” to many nieces and nephews.

Kandis T. Jaggers, age 86 of Louisville, formerly Bee Spring, departed this life on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Norton Audubon Hospital.  The Edmonson County native was born on May 30, 1936 to the late Mitch and Ruby Minton Vincent.  She was married to Wendell Jaggers, who preceded her in death. 

Kandis retired after working thirty years for Philip Morris Tobacco Company.  She was a member of Midway United Missionary Baptist Church. 

She leaves to honor her memory— her daughter, Debbie L. Jaggers of Louisville; brother, Allen Vincent (Kathy) of Mt. Washington and sisters, Anell Vincent (Billy), Mary Beaven (Buddy) and June Henderson all of Louisville.  She was also preceded in death by her son, Daniel Jaggers; brothers, Joe and Horace Vincent and sister, Chinetha Blair. 

Interment will be in Kyrock Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to:  Alzheimer’s Association, 6100 Dutchmans Lane # 401, Louisville, KY 40205.

VISITATION
10 AM—2 PM, Friday, August 19, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Friday, August 19, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Gordon Rountree, age 74 of Brownsville, departed this life on Monday, August 15, 2022 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on February 21, 1948 to the late Thomas Morton and Lula Mae Rasdall Rountree.  He was married to his wife, Kay Ingram Rountree, who survives. 

Gordon was an electrical inspector for Warren Rural Electric Co-Op Corporation for 25 years. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing.  He was a member of Beaver Dam Chapel United Baptist Church.

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory-- several nephews and nieces.

Memorial contributions can be made to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741
Interment will be in Smiths Grove Cemetery. 

VISITATION
3—7 PM, Wednesday, August 17, 2022
9—11 AM, Thursday, August 18, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11AM, Thursday, August 18, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Vickie Jo Logsdon, age 68 of Wingfield, departed this life on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on May 22, 1954 to the late Lawrence and Eunice Elmore Davis.  She was married to her devoted husband of fifty-two years, Freddie Logsdon, who survives.

Vickie worked as a housewife, and was the best wife, mother and mamaw, as she cared for her families’ every need.  She was a member of Pleasant Grove “Miller Hill” Missionary Baptist Church.

Besides her husband, Freddie, she leaves to honor her memory— two sons, David Logsdon (Misti) and Russell Logsdon, all of Wingfield; the five grandchildren, Matthew Logsdon, Kiann White, Emily Logsdon, Tanner Logsdon and Lexi Logsdon; a great-grandson, Walker Hamilton; two brothers, Ronnie Davis (Betty) and Tony Davis, and two honorary daughters, Jeanne Bullock (Brad) and Debbie Doyle (Darren). She was also preceded in death by her brother, Glenn Davis, and her sister, Shelia, and brother-in-law, Avery.

At her request, no services have been scheduled. 

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BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Brenda Gaye Alexander Steele, 67, of Brownsville passed away at 3:23 PM August 14, 2022 at Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green.

The Edmonson County native was a bookkeeper at Bank of Edmonson County and an Edmonson County Circuit Court deputy clerk. She was the daughter of the late Johnny Alexander and Wanda Kinser Alexander.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at Red Hill General Baptist Church, where she was a member, with burial to follow in Alexander Cemetery. Visitation will take place 5-7 PM Wednesday, 10:00 AM-7:00 PM Thursday and Friday and after 10:00 AM Saturday at the church. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Surviving are her husband, Tony Steele; a daughter, Toni Marie Hogan of Brownsville; three grandchildren, Austin Hogan (Amber), John Hogan and Kathleen Hogan; and two great grandchildren, Hannah Hogan and Samuel Hogan.

Edgar Vincent, age 71 of Brownsville, departed this life on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Signature Health in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on February 6, 1951 to the late Vernon A. Vincent and Mary Margaret Webb.  He was married to his wife and best friend, Mary Jo Vincent, who survives.  

Edgar worked as a laborer for many years.  He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, fishing by the pond, and spending time visiting with his close family and friends.  

Besides his wife, Mary Jo, he leaves to honor his memory--his sister, Sheila Leanhart (Kim) of Louisville and his close friend, Shelby Duvall of Brownsville.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Ivan Park.   

Memorial contributions to assist with funeral expenses can be made to:  Patton Funeral Home, P.O. Box 326, Brownsville, KY  42210. 

VISITATION
10 AM - 12 PM, Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Patton  Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

GRAVESIDE  SERVICE
12:30 PM, Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Brownsville Cemetery 

Melvin Jerry Massey, 71, of Huff passed away at 3:19 PM August 6, 2022 at his home.
 
The Edmonson County native was a paver operator for Scotty’s Construction, a US Army veteran of Vietnam and a Baptist. He was a son of the late Mood Massey and Alta Cardwell Massey. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Peggy E. Massey and Sarah Beth Massey; a sister, Jeanetta Doyle; and seven brothers, C.J., Lemuel, Darris, Roy, Edgar, Alvin and Denny Massey.
 
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Doyle Cemetery. Visitation will take place 4-8 PM Wednesday and 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Thursday.
 
Surviving are his wife, Brenda Raymer Massey; three sons, Troy Lashley (Cherie) of Bowling Green and Jerry L. Massey and Bradley Massey both of Roundhill; a sister, Matha Jean Davis (Terry) of Bowling Green; and four grandchildren, Brandon Massey, Kay Massey, Christina Massey and Zoe Shores.

​Jody Lee Wilson, 73 of Bowling Green passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 5, 2022 at the Hospice House.

Jody was born in Tazewell, Virginia on August 9, 1948 to the late Leon Wilson and Dorothy Lambert Wilson.  He is preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry and Jimmy Wilson.  He was a member of Oakland Baptist Church.  Jody loved to hunt and fish with his grandchildren and watch them play ball.  He was a hard- working farmer that took great pride in his tobacco crops.  He loved helping others in need.  

He was a loving husband of 55 years  to Nancy Wilson; loved his sons, Erick Wilson (Michelle) and Patrick Wilson (Melanie); was a devoted grandfather to Erica Vincent (Dex), Chaz Wilson and Bentley Wilson; and his great granddaughter, Aria Vincent. 

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Smiths Grove Cemetery.  Visitation will be 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Tuesday  at the funeral home.
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The family request donations be made to Hospice of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Rd., Bowling Green, KY  42104.

Evelyn R. Bailey, age 93, of Park City, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Green Hill Rehabilitation and Care in Greensburg. The Edmonson County native  was born on March 31, 1929 to the late Sterling Reynolds and Annie England Reynolds. She was married to the late Louie Travis Bailey.

Evelyn retired from Park City State Bank/South Central Bank after 40 years of service. She was a member of Smiths Grove Baptist Church, Rocky Hill Eastern Star and Barren County Homemakers.

She leaves to honor her memory— her son, Joseph C. Bailey (Sheryl) of Park City; two grandsons, Benjamin C. Bailey (Michelle) of Houston, TX and Nathan Tyler Bailey (Lauren) of Glasgow; one brother, Ernest Reynolds (Mary Etta) of Richmond, VA; sister-in-law, Barbara Jean Bailey of Bowling Green; three nieces, Janet Madison (Tim), Kim Couch (Joe) and Myra Harrison and one great-niece, Megan Bailey Komar. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Joyce Ann Bailey; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Leroy and Sandra Bailey and a nephew, Brad Bailey.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Smiths Grove Baptist Church, 434 N Main St, Smiths Grove, KY 42171.


VISITATION
2 - 7 PM, Monday, August 8, 2022
9 - 10:30AM, Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
11 AM, Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Evergreen Cemetery, Park City, KY

​Benny Troy Wheeler, age 84 of Park City, departed this life on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 in Glasgow. The Barren County native was born on April 16, 1938 to the late Ernest and Florence Whittle Wheeler. 

Benny retired as a master chief petty officer, after serving in the U.S. Navy for over 22 years. While in the navy, he was a nuclear submarine propulsion plant supervisor. He received many honors including six good conduct medals and the national defense service medal. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Church of Christ. 

He leaves to honor his memory— several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by one brother, C.L  Wheeler and five sisters, Sylvester Toms, Pauline Toms, Naomi Bishop, Opal Luttrell and Joan Martin. 

Interment will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Walnut Hill Cemetery, c/o Jimmy Stephens, 6744 Dripping Springs Rd., Smiths Grove, KY 42171.

VISITATION
3 — 7 PM, Saturday, August 6, 2022
10 AM—2 PM Sunday, August 7, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel
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FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Sunday, August 7, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Ann Martha Durbin, 85, of Sunfish passed away at 4:40 AM July 31, 2022 at her home.

The Bullitt County native was a retired postmaster at Bee Spring Post Office and a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She was a daughter of the late J.T. Duvall and Bennie Woosley Duvall and the wife of the late John A. Durbin. She was preceded in death by 10 siblings.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Aug. 9th at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place 2-7 PM Aug. 8th at Gravil Funeral Home.

Surviving are four children, Lou Logsdon (Glenn), Ralph French and Steve French all of Sunfish and Lisa Smith of Bee Spring; four siblings, Lawrence Duvall of Louisville, Catherine Duvall and Bill Duvall both of Sunfish and Mary Davis of Elizabethtown. Three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

Joseph Nathan “Joe” Lonsbery, age 58 of Smiths Grove, departed this life on Monday, August 1, 2022 at his residence. The Seattle, Washington native was born on January 29, 1964 to the late Franklin Neil and Katherine Zurfluh Lonsbery. He was married to Charlene Highsmith Lonsbery, who survives.

Joe was a truck driver for 22 years and transported for the McCollisters Transportation Group, alongside his wife. He was a member of St. Johns the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Besides his wife he leaves to honor his memory--  brother, James Franklin Lonsbery (Diane) of Auburn, WA; niece, Alyssa E. Lonsbery of Black Diamond, WA; and his mother-in-law, Barbara Fitzhugh of Sunfish. 

Interment will be in St. Johns the Evangelist Church Cemetery. 

VISITATION
9—10 AM, Wednesday, August 3, 2022
St. Johns the Evangelist Catholic Church

FUNERAL MASS
10 AM, Wednesday, August 3, 2022
St. Johns the Evangelist Catholic Church

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Gregory Michael Robinette, 61, of Brownsville passed away at 3:15 PM July 30, 2022 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
 
The Pike County native was a carpenter and a member of Nolan Freewill Baptist Church in Nolan, WV. He was a son of the late Billy Robinette and Sadie Maynard Robinette. He was preceded in death by a brother, Zach Walters and a great granddaughter, Mila Weddington.
 
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Brownsville Cemetery. Visitation will take place after 1:00 PM Saturday.
 
Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Virgie Burnett Robinette; four children, Nathaniel Robinette of Louisville, Samantha Hurley of Rockfield, Shyla Robinette of Glasgow and Joshua Robinettte of Brownsville; six siblings, Timira Leonard (Hugh) of Sunfish, Sena Burnett, Gaynell Maynard and Bruce Robinette (Pamela) all of Mammoth Cave, Wanda McCrady of Brownsville and Gladys Walters of Bardstown; eleven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Molten A. (M.A) Wallace, 87, passed on July 27, 2022. 

He married Brenda in 1956 and they lived in Chalybeate until 2016 when they moved together to be closer to their family in Louisville, Kentucky.  He is survived by his wife Brenda, daughter Pamela Wallace; two grandchildren, Justin W. Howell (Mallory), Andrew Howell, and sister Darlene Wallace.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Lela Wallace and his brothers, Earnest Wallace, and Billy Joe Wallace. 

Molten worked as a custom cabinetmaker and carpenter. He volunteered as an EMT in Edmonson County's Rescue Squad and was active within the Masonic Lodge.

His last moments were serene and was surrounded by those he loved most. 

The family chose cremation and will hold their own private ceremony. It is requested that in lieu of well wishes, a moment of reflection is observed as a celebration of his life.

Joel “Joe” Montgomery, 81, of Brownsville passed away at 12:45 PM July 30, 2022 at Edmonson Center.

The Adair County native was a farmer, a US Army veteran and a member of Poplar Springs United Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Rollin Hurt Montgomery and Mary Marie Dile Montgomery. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Dianna Montgomery and Vera Lee Montgomery and two sisters, Novella Sparks and Betty Dee Lowder.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Thursday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Midway Cemetery. Visitation will take place 4-8 PM Wednesday and after 9:00 AM Thursday.

Surviving are a son, Joe Joe Montgomery of Grassland; five daughters, Lisa Skaggs (Dewayne) and Sharon Collins (Ray) both of Wingfield, Rosemary Montgomery of Lexington, Debbie Brooks (Jake) of Mammoth Cave and Linda Singletary (Bert) of Clarksville, TN; a sister, Mary Verma Bishop of Indiana; two grandchildren, Jessica Lyle (James) of Bowling Green and Eli Cooper Montgomery of Grassland; three great grandchildren, Lily Lyle, Jase Lyle and John Carter York; and several nieces, nephews and other family and friends.