​Oneil Nash, 90, of Bowling Green passed away at 6:30 PM Sept. 29, 2020 at his home.
 
The Edmonson County native was farmer, a preacher for 61 years at various churches of Christ, a teacher for 31 years at Sunfish Elementary, Caneyville Jr. High and other Edmonson and Grayson County Schools and a member of Richardsville Church of Christ. He was the son of the late Ernest G. Nash and Alma Lucille Bolton Nash. He was preceded in death by a sister, Veda Mauzy.
 
Funeral services will be private. Public visitation will be 4-8 PM Thursday and 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Friday at Gravil Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Big Reedy Cemetery.
 
Surviving are his wife, Katy Dalton Nash; three sons, Roger Dale Nash (Lavana) of Bee Spring, Paul Lesley Nash (Melody) of Bowling Green and Nathan Neil Nash (Melinda) of Shepherdsville; two sisters, Myrna Irvin of Louisville and Carolyn Webb (James Cecil) of Bowling Green; six grandchildren, Lesley Anderson (Marshall), Brittney Jones (Chris) Taylor Oneil Nash, Paul Spencer Nash, Katherine Oneil Jenkins (Joshua) and Nathaniel Wade Nash (Angela); and six great grandchildren.

​Emmogene "Mance" Coulter, 87, of  Bee Spring passed away at 1:07 AM Sept. 30, 2020 at Twin Lakes Regional Hospital in Leitchfield.

The Edmonson County native was a homemaker and a member of  New Salem General Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Harlan Carroll and Dora Saltsman Carroll and the wife of the late Thomas Edward Coulter. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lori Duvall.

Visitation will be 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Saturday at New Salem General Baptist Church. Funeral services are private. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Surviving are two sons, Steve Coulter (Phyllis) of  Millwood and David Coulter (Sandy) of Leitchfield; two daughters, Susan Coulter-Lindsey (Tommy Cook) of Leitchfield and Margi Campbell (Eric) of Hodgenville; two brothers, Billy Carroll and Denny Carroll both of  Bee Spring; four grandchildren, Johnathon Lindsey, Chad Dales, Jessica Lindsey and Joseph Barton; and three great grandchildren, Harlin Isaacs, Henry Isaacs and Reagan Lashley.

Troy Goins, age 85, of Bee Spring, departed this life on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Genesis Health Care Edmonson Center.  The Edmonson County native was born on June 7, 1935 to the late Alvin M. and Vina Hunt Goins.  He was married to his wife of sixty-five years, Joyce Duvall Goins, who survives. 

Troy retired from TVA as a heavy equipment operator, and also worked as a carpenter.  He was a  U.S. Army veteran, and was a deacon and member of Jock United Baptist Church.  

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory-- three sons, Denis Goins (Rose Mary), Dewayne Goins (Tammy) and Eric Goins (Patty) all of Bee Spring; one daughter, Lavonda Wingfield of Bee Spring; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and two brothers, Joe Goins (Marcella) and Charles Goins (Polly).  He was also preceded in death by his son, J.W. Goins. 

Interment will be in Jock Church Cemetery. 

VISITATION
3 - 9 pm, Tuesday, September 29, 2020
9 - 11 am, Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Jock United Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 am, Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Jock United Baptist Church

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​A. LaMarr Goad, age 77, of Sweeden, departed this life on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Monroe County native was born on December 20, 1942 to the late Alvis and Pauline Dossey Goad.  He was married to his wife of fifty-five years, Becky Lane Goad, who survives.

LaMarr was the owner and manager of Brownsville Manufacturing, and enjoyed working on his farm.  He served in the U.S. Army National Guard, and was a member of Pleasant Union United Baptist Church.  LaMarr was a Kentucky Colonel; a former member of the Edmonson County Lions Club and served for many years as a board member for Limestone Bank.  

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory-- two children, Krissie Booker (Neal) of Bee Spring and Greg Goad (fiancée Tonya) of Sweeden; four grandchildren, Emma and Eli Booker and Mia and Grayson Goad; two siblings, Dottie Shell of Bowling Green and Aaron Goad (Laura) of New Albany, IN and several cousins, nieces and nephews. 

Interment will be in Sweeden Church Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to:  Sweeden Cemetery Fund, c/o John Stewart, P.O. Box 122, Sweeden, KY  42285. 

VISITATION

4 - 7 pm, Tuesday, September 29, 2020
10 am - 2 pm, Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 pm, Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Barbara Teresa Massey, 65, of Brownsville passed away Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green with her family by her side.

The Edmonson County native was a sewing factory inspector, a homemaker and a member of Sweeden Missionary Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Fred Thomas Houchin and Delphia Grubbs Houchin. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Woodrow (Woody) Houchin, Garnet Houchin, James (Jim) Houchin and Freddy Houchin.

Funeral will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at Brownsville General Baptist Church, where she regularly attended. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Friday at the church and Saturday 11 AM until time of funeral. Burial will take place in Red Hill Cemetery. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

​She is survived by her husband Cecil Massey; a daughter, Lori Burnett (Jesse) of Brownsville; a granddaughter, Lexus Burnett of Brownsville; a sister, Patricia Ann Ray of Brownsville; and several nieces, nephews, great nephews and great nieces

Jackson Ellis "Jack" Abrams, 69, of Bowling Green passed away at 7:02 PM Wednesday Sept. 23, 2020 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
 
The Huntington, WV native was a retired signalman for CSX Railroad, a Vietnam Era US Air Force veteran and a member of American Legion Post 200 in Louisville. He was a son of the late Lloyd Abrams and Polly Akers Abrams. He was preceded in death by a son, Jackson Ellis Abrams Jr.; two brothers, Lloyd Abrams Jr and James Abrams; and two sisters, Deborah Parsons and Patricia Abrams.
 
There will be a public walk-through visitation from 10 AM-2 PM Sunday at Gravil Funeral Home. Funeral services are private. Burial will take place in Slate Bank Cemetery.
 
Surviving are his wife, Peggy Sue Beasley Abrams; two brothers, Robert Abrams (Patty Jacque) of Paintsville and Sam Abrams of Flatwoods; two sisters, Donna Ferris of Coal Grove, OH and Melissa Shope (William) of Pedro, OH; a granddaughter, Gabrielle Abrams of Ironton, OH; mother-in-law, Linda Beasley of Sunfish; and two brothers-in-law, James Beasley and Joey Beasley (Doiss) both of Sunfish.
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​Mildred Passmore, age 96, of Cave City, KY, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at Caverna Medical Center in Horse Cave. The Hart County native was born on July 30, 1924 to the late Andy Lee and Jane Hood Collins. She was married to the late Jim Passmore.  

Mildred was a former owner of Passmore’s Rock and Gift Shop and a member of Cave City Baptist Church.

She leaves to honor her memory; one son, Jim C. Passmore (Angela) of Kississimee, FL; one daughter, Pat Anderson (Greg) of Ooltewah, TN; ten grandchildren, Kim Towe (Blake) Chris Passmore, Kelly Anderson (Leslie), Ericah Claycomb (Jason), Shawn Michelle Poston (Seth), Jamie Passmore, Stacy T. Hill (Phillip), Carly Carey (Mike), Leticia Cline, Shannon Burke; one brother, Eugene Collins; twenty-two great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, David and Charlie Passmore and one grandson, Josh Passmore.  

Interment will be in Mammoth Cave Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Sisters of Sobriety.

VISITATION
10AM– 1PM Friday, September 25, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
1PM Friday, September 25, 2020[
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

​Owen Thomas Childress, age 88, of Cave City, began his celebration of eternal life with Christ on September 19, 2020. He was born on August 25, 1932 in Edmonson County, Kentucky to the late Lawrence and Linda Pierce Childress. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lois Kathleen Barbour Childress.

Owen's early life in Sugar Camp Hollow and the small community of Union Light was hard, but filled with love and the joy of growing up with 11 siblings. He attended school in a one-room schoolhouse, and at the age of 20, left home "to make something of himself" and traveled to a recruiting station in Louisville. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, with his wife and two daughters by his side, and retired after 20 years of dedicated service. He served in Vietnam and was awarded The Navy Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service. He returned home to his Kentucky roots in 1972 and fulfilled his dream of farming and raising cattle with the loving support of his wife, Kathy. In 2003 he completed the rebuilding of a Civil War era log cabin, where he died peacefully.

He never met a stranger and enjoyed his frequent visits to the Pig Restaurant with his grandson, Brandon. In later years, you could find him sitting at a table with friends at the Watermill Restaurant, telling stories and aggravating his good friend, Ray Gossett.

His love of his country was only outweighed by his love for Jesus. Saved at the age of 11 at a revival at Union Light Missionary Baptist Church, he found joy in his church roots upon returning to Kentucky. He was a member of Union Light Missionary Baptist Church, then Stockholm United Baptist Church, and in later years, Bon Ayr Missionary Baptist Church. He traveled to over 100 churches in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama. He sang in the Friendship Quartet and regularly shared his gift of song with residents at the Edmonson County Nursing Home. In 1996 he wrote a song, "My Lord is Watching Over Me" and was known for his singing of "I'm Gonna Die on the Battlefield." In his final days, he found comfort as friends and family visited and sang gospel hymns.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Howard, Georgie, and Wade Childress; and sisters, Rosie Harrison, Pauline Sanders, and Valaria Jeffries.

In addition to his wife, he leaves to honor his memory: two daughters, Sherry Ward and her husband Richard of Chillicothe, Ohio; and Denise Mahaney and her husband Joe of Bowling Green; grandchildren, Brandon Childress and his wife Carnessa, Jordan Mahaney, Ryan Mahaney, Ethan Mahaney, Susan Lieving and her husband Brian, Hudson Ward and his wife Judy; great-grandchildren, Charlotte White and her husband James, Nova Grey Mahaney, Laney and Lindsey Lieving; Hudson, Madison, and Elison Ward; and Dylan and Cameron Hawkins. He is also survived by his sister, Aleen James; brothers, Leland, Floyd and his wife Christine, Kenneth and his wife Nina, and Elmo and his wife Vernice Childress; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins who were all dear to his heart. A special thanks to his niece, Anna Jill Schultz, who assisted in lovingly caring for him for three years.

Owen loved his rescued furry cat companion, Millie Jane, and the family dog, Dixie, who he tried to unsuccessfully shoo away from the farm. Memorial contributions may be made to Barren River Animal Welfare Association.

A private funeral will be held. Internment will be at Camp Ground Cemetery with military honors by Barren County DAV. The family will receive friends from 4:00 - 7:00pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at the Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel.

​Thomas Leroy Steen, 82, of  Merry Oakes, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at NHC Health Care.  He was a son of the late Leroy Cecil and Martha Lou Withers Steen.  Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Sherla Frances Hester Steen.  He was a veteran of the US Navy.
 
He is survived by his sister-in-law: Arlene Skaggs and her husband Ricky; one brother: Cecil Steen and his wife Sondra; two nephews: Andy Steen and his wife Christina and Nick Skaggs and his wife Keela; one niece: Angie Hughes and her husband Jeremie; three great-nieces and two great-nephews.
 
Funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Happy Valley Memorial Gardens.  Glasgow Chapter 20 DAV will provide military honors at the cemetery.   Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
 
In keeping with the Governor’s recommendations for safety during funeral and memorial services, the number of attendees in the funeral home at any given time will be limited; no food permitted in the lounge; social distancing will be necessary; and face coverings are required.

​Gertrude "Gertie" Bratcher, 70, of Mammoth Cave passed away Saturday Sept. 19, 2020 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was a youth counselor at Great Onyx Job Corps Center and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Cub Run. She was a daughter of the late Dewey Childress and Ola Glass Childress and the wife of the late Wilford Bratcher.
 
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Monday and 10 AM-11:30 PM at Gravil Funeral Home. Funeral services will be private. Burial will take place in Pine Grove Cemetery.
 
Surviving are a son, Thomas Bratcher (Amanda) of Anaheim, CA; three brothers, Tony Childress, Merle Childress (Helen) and Joby Childress all of Louisville; two sisters, Pearl Haynes of Brownsville and Magaline Meredith (Junior) of Cave City; a grandson, Max Bratcher; and was a loving aunt to multiple nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

​Philip Lynwood Gray, age 63 of Park City, KY, departed this life on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at T.J. Sampson Hospital. The Barren County native born on November 13, 1956 to the late William Henry “Bill” Gray and Lorene Dearing Gray of Park City.

Philip was a former employee of Eaton Corporation and a farmer. He was a member of Park City Baptist Church.

Besides his mother, he leaves to honor his memory-- two sisters, Rita Berry (Larry) of Park City and Amy Walker (Joel) of Alvaton; three nephews, Doug Berry, Mike Gray (LaTonya) and Ashton Walker; two nieces, Ann Ashleigh Davis (Brandon) and Abby Walker; four great-nephews and nieces. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Monte Gray.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Walnut Hill Cemetery, c/o Doris Hurley, 1687 J. Brown Road, Park City, KY 42160.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
2 pm Sunday, September 20, 2020
Walnut Hill Church Cemetery

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​Evelyn Martin, age 95, of Park City, KY, departed this life on Monday, September 14, 2020 in Glasgow. The Barren County native was born on April 21, 1925 to the late W..L Martin, Sr. and Ora Berry Martin.

Evelyn formerly worked as an assistant at Parsley Store, Davidson Oil Co. and the Park City Library. She was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed taking care of her family and friends. Evelyn cooked for others and helped with the meals at Park City Lions Club for many years.

Although she never had children of her own, she took on the role as sister and caretaker of her brothers, Bill, Charles and Roger, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Lucy M. Richardson.

Interment will be in Walnut Hill Church Cemetery.

VISITATION
10 am - 1 pm, Friday, September 18, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
1 pm, Friday, September 18, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Billie Martin Renfro, age 84, of Bowling Green, KY departed this life on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, with his family. He was born to the late Claude and Margie Renfro on March 1, 1936. He was married to Donna Renfro, who survives.

Billie attended school at Capital Hill and went onto Brownsville to further his education.  Billie was a tile setter along with his brother, Roy.  He owned and operated his own trucking business, had a passion for horses, thoroughly enjoyed life and most of all loved his family.  Billie also enjoyed gospel music and had a beautiful voice.  He was a member of Beaver Dam Chapel Baptist Church.

Besides his wife,  he leaves to honor his memory-- one son, Billie Renfro (Stephanie) of Bowling Green; three daughters, Diana Cline (David) of Boiling Springs, Terri Stice (Shane) of Cave City and Marty Nichols of Bowling Green; fifteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Hogan and Anna Stewart along with several nieces and nephews.  Billie had a lot of friends, that he cherished like family.  He was also preceded in death by siblings, their spouses and one son, Kelly Martin Renfro. 

Interment will be in Hawkins Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Hawkins Cemetery Fund, c/o Timmy Davis, 419 R. Davis Road, Smiths Grove, KY  42171. 

VISITATION AND SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE.

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​Dorothy “Dottie” Conner, age 94, of Chalybeate, departed this life on Saturday, September 12, 2020. She was born on Joppa Ridge in Edmonson County on December 3, 1925 to the late Lonnie and Edna Bynum Hogan. She was married to James Ewing “Jimmy” Conner, who also preceded her in death.
 

One of Dorothy’s first jobs was with Kenrad, a factory that made radio tubes for the military during WWII. She later worked as a waitress at several local restaurants and retired as a clerk for WalMart. She was the longest living member of Otter Gap Missionary Baptist Church.
 

She leaves to honor her memory-- two sons, Roger Conner (Wanda) of Nolensville, TN and Russell Conner of Bowling Green; one daughter, Rebecca Conner of Chalybeate; two grandsons, Matt Conner (Caris) and Andrew Conner; three great-grandchildren, Benjamin Shepherd Conner, Mary Campbell Conner and Grady Anderson Conner; one brother, Buford Hogan (Wanda) and one sister, Thelma Blanton.
 
Interment will be in Otter Gap Church Cemetery.
 
VISITATION
4 - 7 pm, Monday, September 14, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

THE FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE PRIVATE

​Carlos Linn Miller, 52, of Burlington passed away at 1:12 AM Saturday Sept. 12, 2020 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville.
 
The Edmonson County native was a 1986 graduate of ECHS, held bachelors degrees from WKU and WGU, a masters degree from WKU and was a health care administrator. He was a son of Carlos Ray Miller and Allene Lindsey Miller of Brownsville, who survive.
 
Visitation will be 11 AM-1 PM Monday at Gravil Funeral Home. Funeral services will be private. Burial will take place in Sunny Point Cemetery.
 
Also surviving are his wife, Svitlana Bilortitskaya Miller; three brothers, Travis Miller of Brownsville, Lamar Miller (Kim) of Smiths Grove and Richard Miller (Julie) of Nashville; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

James “Milton” Christy, age 67, of Park City passed away on September 9, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 23, 1953 in Barren County to the late James “Otis” and Mary Christy. He was married to his wife of forty-seven years, Peggy Madison Christy, whom survives.  

Milton retired from Southern States after twenty-nine years of work, and has spent the last few years enjoying life with friends and family. Milton was a member of Jock United Baptist Church. He loved fishing, UK Sports and mowed more yards than you can count.

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— his daughter, Lindsay B. Christy of  Nashville, TN; son, Brandon Christy (Myrisa) of Corbin, KY; two grandsons, Asa Fox Christy and James River Christy, both of Corbin; two brothers, Roger Christy (Diane) of Bardstown, Tony Christy (Christy) of Cave City; one sister, Sue Chapman of Hiseville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.   

NO SERVICES ARE SCHEDULED
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​Ellis Wayne Souders, 42, of Bowling Green passed away Saturday September 5, 2020 in Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was an employee of General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant and a volunteer for various local civic organizations. He was a son of the late Melinda Souders.
 
Public walk-through visitation will be 11 AM-2 PM Saturday at Gravil Funeral Home. Funeral services will be private. Burial will take place in Sweeden Cemetery.
 
Surviving are two brothers, Harley Milburn of Kissimmee, FL and Branden Souders (Leslie Johnson) of Brownsville; grandfather, Paul Souders (Kathryn) of Brownsville; and four nephews, Liam Milburn, Dylan Milburn, Cody Johnson and Jordan Johnson.

​James Dwayne Kinser, 82, of Brownsville passed away at 10:00 AM Sunday Sept. 6, 2020 at his home.
 
The Edmonson county native was a retired heavy equipment operator and a member of Fairview United Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Gypsy Kinser and Zoa Prunty Kinser and the husband of the late Anna Mae Fitzgerald Kinser. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara "Bobby" Farris.
 
No public services are scheduled
 
Surviving are two daughters, Lisa Decker and Lynn Gray (Jimmy) both of Brownsville; a sister, Wanda Dillman of Georgetown, IN; five grandchildren, Julie Patton, Melissa Gegenheimer, Tiffany Hendrick, Roy D. Page and Joey Decker; and 11 great grandchildren.

​Zelda Lee Lindsey Littrell-Streeter, age 91, went home to Heaven Thursday, September 3, 2020 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. 

Zelda was a General Electric retiree. She was born to Pearl Lee Vincent-Lindsey and Marshal Duncan Lindsey in Glenmore, Ky. August 11,1929. Zelda was preceded in death by her parents, 13 of 14 siblings, John Streeter (husband),George William Littrell (her first husband), one daughter, Maria Gail Littrell and one son lost by premature birth. Bobby Lee,(grandson), Kimberly Littrell ( wife of Bobby Lee) and Shelby Littrell, (great granddaughter) also preceded her in death.

Zelda is survived by 6 children including Bobby Littrell, Carol Lord (Fiancée Jerry), Tony Littrell (Mary), Virginia Powell (Larry), David Littrell (Linda) and Sheila Sanders (Barry).. She is the grandmother of 18 grandchildren. The great-grandmother of 45 and the great-great-grandmother of 17; and a host of relatives and friends.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 pm Monday, September 7, 2020 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel, 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, Kentucky (in Middletown), A second visitation will be 10 am to 1 pm Central Time on Tuesday, September 8th at Gravil Funeral Home 537 N Main St, Brownsville, KY 42210. Burial will take place in Pine Grove United Baptist Church Cemetery in Brownsville, Kentucky.

Memorials may be made to Hosparus.

​Geneva Smith Vincent, 77, of Brownsville passed away Tuesday Sept. 1, 2020 at Norton Hospital in Louisville.
 
The Edmonson County native was a homemaker and a 1964 graduate of Edmonson County High School. She was a daughter of the late Walter Smith and Lucy Lee Smith and the wife of the late Leon Vincent. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Edgar Smith and Gerald Smith and three sisters, Willadean Goad, Madge Miller and Jonell Priddy.
 
Funeral services will be private. Visitation will be 4-7 PM Friday at Gravil Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Holly Springs Cemetery.
 
Surviving are a son, Marty Cowles (Alanna) of Pine Grove; two granddaughters, Kimberly Kerr (Adam) and Kristin Cowles; three great grandchildren, Ryder Kerr, Emma Kerr and Jackson Lay; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.