Ruth Bledsoe Wingfield, 92 of Bowling Green passed peacefully with family at her side at Edmonson Care & Rehab.

The Edmonson County native was a daughter of the late Noah and Lydia Hunt Bledsoe, wife of 52 years to the late Marvin Wingfield; preceded in death by a son Richard Wingfield, two great grandchildren and nine brothers and sisters. She was a retired machine operator for Union Underwear and a member of Shadyland Church of Christ. Ruth enjoyed her flowers and gardening, singing, and yard sales. 

Her survivors include her children, Mitchell Wingfield; Earline Shepherd (Richard); Daryl Wingfield (Jodie); a daughter-in-law, Ruthie Wingfield; seven grandchildren, Tammy Baker, Kevin Wingfield, Julie Wingfield Pearson, Kimberly Gilpin, Jason Hunt, Dana Wingfield Meyer, Scott Wingfield; 13 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; one brother, Larry Ray Bledsoe (Helen); two sisters, Elizabeth Jean Cook (Jimmy), Betty Rea (Henry) , two sisters-in-law, Jesse Hinton (Huey), Charlene Hall; several nieces & nephews.
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Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Shadyland Cemetery.  Visitation 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

​Edward Meredith, age 92 of  Bee Spring, departed this life on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The Edmonson County native was born on January 25, 1925 to the late  Hillary Meredith and  Della May Blanton Meredith.  He was married to Dorothy Duvall Meredith, who preceded him in death. 
 
Edward was a  WWII Army veteran, a bus driver for Ft. Knox and a member of  Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge # 355 F&AM.  He was also a member and trustee of Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church.
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He leaves to honor his memory— one grandson, Jefty Edward “Jay” Meredith  of Brownsville; one granddaughter, Latasha Meredith (Robert) of Clarksville, IN and three great grandchildren, Andrew Meredith, Stephen Oller and Jasmen Meredith.  He was preceded in death by two sons, Jefty and Nicky Meredith.

Interment will be in Bee Spring Cemetery with Military rites by Nesbit Alexander VFW# 6937.

VISITATION
3 – 8 pm, Monday, October  30,  2017
9 am - 1 pm, Tuesday,  October 31, 2017
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

MASONIC SERVICE
7 pm, Monday, October 30, 2017
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
By-  Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge # 355 F&AM
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FUNERAL SERVICE
1 pm, Tuesday,  October 31 , 2017
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

​Eleanor Below Mitchell, 95, of Chalybeate Springs died peacefully at her home on October 25, surrounded by family and friends.

Born in Union County Kentucky on November 1, 1921, she was the daughter of Clayton and Willie Below. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, A. B. Mitchell and her son Brooks Mitchell. Her siblings Elsie, Charles and Bill, and all of her Mitchell in-laws preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter Jane Mitchell Weston (Harold) of Atlanta, Georgia; granddaughters Rachel Mitchell Ferguson (Burr) of San Diego, California, and Caroline Mitchell Lusk (Andy) of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee; and great grandchildren Eli and Everly Lusk and Lillian Brooks and Liza Jane Ferguson.

Also surviving are siblings Dorothy Hohmann of Groves, Texas, Russell Below and Agnes Thompson of Bowling Green, Judy Hannum of Putney, Vermont, Helen Mills of Lexington, Virginia Below of Oro Valley, Arizona, and John Below of Temecula, California. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and dear friends.

Eleanor was a 1943 graduate of Western Kentucky Teachers College and a dedicated and proud home economist. She taught home economics in school systems in northern, eastern, western and southern Kentucky. She retired as a teacher in the Edmonson County School District after 25 years of service. She also served as a home economist for Warren Rural Electric Cooperative, and was the first Home Economics Extension Agent in Edmonson County. She organized the first Homemaker Clubs in Edmonson County, which are still in existence over 50 years later.

Eleanor was known for her hospitality, generosity and kindness within her family, her schools, and in her community. She was a member of Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be at Patton Funeral Home in Brownsville on Sunday, October 29 between 3 and 6 p.m. and on Monday, October 30 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Her funeral will be on Monday, October 30 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Steven J. Pankey presiding. Burial will be at the Fairview Church Cemetery in Brownsville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Murray State University for the “A. B. Mitchell and Brooks Mitchell Scholarship” and mailed to the MSU Office of Development, 200 Heritage Hall, Murray Kentucky 42071.
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Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.

Floyd E. Gibson, 79, of Bee Spring passed away at 7:26 AM Oct. 23, 2017 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. 

The Edmonson County native was a carpenter and was a son of the late Virtis T. Gipson and Candis Decker Gipson. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Duncan; a brother, Dennie Gipson; and a half brother, David Johnson.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday at Jock United Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will begin at12:00 PM Wednesday at the church. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Surviving are his wife, Cosetta Decker Gibson; a daughter, Rose Elmore (Mike) of Mammoth Cave; four sons, Floyd Wayne Gibson (Crystal), Tommy Gibson, Ronnie Gibson (Georgia) and Roy Gibson (Emily) all of Bee Spring; two half sisters, Mary White (Ronnie) of Louisville and Laura Claycomb of Bowling Green; 13 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

​Mary Edna "Susie" Lindsay, 69, of Mount Dora, FL passed away Sept. 20, 2017 at Florida Hospital Waterman.

The Edmonson County native taught science for 1 year at ECHS and for 35 years at Pleasure Ridge Park High School and was a member of KEA. She was the daughter of George W. Lindsay Sr. and Gustava "Gussie" Westerfield Lindsay. Mary was a voracious reader and believed in lifelong learning. As a teacher, it was important to her that students not only gained knowledge but were able to apply it throughout their lives. She retired to The Lakes at Mount Dora, Florida close to family. There she made many good friends and was very active in the community. She was a devoted and loving daughter, sister and aunt. Her loss will be felt by many.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday Oct. 28th at Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member. Family will receive friends at 1:00 PM. 

​Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Surviving are brothers, George W. Lindsay Jr. (Patrice) of Salt Lake City, UT and John Lindsay (Polly) of Mount Dora; nephews, Chris Lindsay and Nathan Lindsay; niece, Angela Hunter; and extended family and friends.

​James Calvin Neely, 66, of Bowling Green passed away at 2:13 PM Oct. 19, 2017 at Fountain Circle in Winchester.
 
The Nashville, TN native was an automated control specialist, a minister, and a member of Greenwood Park Church of Christ. He was the son of the late Johnny William Neely and Pearl Mae Cannon Neely.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday at Gravil Funeral home with burial to follow in Big Reedy Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Saturday and after 9:00 AM Sunday at the funeral home.
 
Surviving are his wife, Donetta Embry Neely; a son, Chris Neely of Tennessee; two daughters, Jamie Johnston and Katherine Murrie both of Tennessee; two step sons, Anthony Hazlewood (Ashley) of Morgantown and Thomas Bivins of Bowling Green; two step daughters, Sarah Bivins and Hannah Bivins both of Bowling Green; a sister, Brenda Clampitt of Tennessee; and five grandchildren, Blake Johnston, Chase Johnston, Nora Murrie, Julian Hazlewood and Jayce Lacefield.

​Paul C. Whitaker, 75 of Bowling Green died peacefully with family at his side at Greenwood Nursing & Rehab on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017.

He was a son of the late Clarence H. and Sylvia Logsdon Whitaker and is preceded in death by a brother Bob Whitaker and two sisters, Louise Glenn and Lucille Hazel. Paul was a retired State Highway Department employee, a member of Jackson Grove Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, loved camping and UK Basketball and his grandbabies. 

His survivors include his wife of 54 years Barbara Thomas Whitaker; two daughters, Rita Smith (Jay) and Kaye Montgomery (Brad); ten grandchildren, Brian Cole, Wesley Cole (Jocelyn), Heather Alford, Hannah Alvey (Alex), Kristen Smith, Matt Montgomery (April), Brian Montgomery (Nan), Chad Montgomery (Elaine), Staci Bell (Michael), Jake Smith (Tristen); 12 great grandchildren; two brothers, Kenneth Whitaker (Shirley) and MItchell Whitaker (Mary), one brother-in-law, Earl Glenn; sister-in-law, Dorothy Dunning; several nieces and nephews.
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Funeral service 1 p.m. Saturday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Bethel Cemetery. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Fridayand 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Eddie Alan Brooks, 64, of Glasgow passed away at 3:18 PM Oct. 17, 2017 at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.

The Edmonson County native was a member of Kyrock United Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Anson Brooks and Alda Williams Brooks. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Douglas Brooks, Larry Brooks, Richard Brooks and Randall Brooks; and a sister, Mary Clark.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Cove Hollow Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Thursday, 9 AM-8 PM Friday and after 9 AM Saturday.
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Surviving are six sisters, Barbara Sneed, Paulette Glass and Pam Mills (Steve) all of Glasgow, Velma Hornsby of Leitchfield, Wilma Evans (Mike) of Sweeden and Kathy Carroll (Keith) of Bee Spring; two brothers, Bobby Brooks of Leitchfield and Haskell Brooks (Ruby) of Warrenton, MO; and several nieces and nephews.

Carrie Lawrence, 98, of Sunfish passed away at 9:45 AM Oct. 15, 2017 at Edmonson Care and Rehab Center.

The Butler County native was a homemaker and member of Mt. Lebanon Church of Christ. She was a daughter of the late James Ole Meredith and Mary Alice Booth Meredith and the wife of the late Arey Lawrence. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanetta Seabolt; four sisters, Helen Willis, Eula Johnson, Eurah Cummings and Velerean Meredith; a granddaughter, Portia Seabolt; and a great granddaughter, Portia Boone.

Funeral will be at 1:00 PM Thursday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Threlkel Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-9 PMWednesday and after 9 AM Thursday.
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Surviving are a daughter, Geneva Lashley of Sunfish; six grandchildren, Mitzie Pruitt, Sandy Shaw, Jeannine Carroll, Pam Demling, Penny Fabian and Eddie Seabolt; seven great grandchildren, Jason Durbin, Amber Pruitt, Carrie Jo "CJ" Pruitt, Josh Carroll, Michael Fabian, Heather Fabian and Joshua Boone; seven great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

​Dallis Campbell, age 69 of Brownsville, departed this life on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on August 26, 1948 to the late Owen Campbell and Mae Johnson Campbell.  He was married to Kathy Ann Denham Campbell, who preceded him in death. 
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Dallis served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He was a farmer, and also retired from DESA International.  He was a member of Oak Grove United Baptist Church. 

He leaves to honor his memory— two daughters, Mechelle Rose (Jason) of Chalybeate and Angela Campbell of Morganfield; two grandchildren, Macy Carrigan and Gavin Rose; two brothers, Wayne Campbell (Janie) and Danny Campbell (Margie) both of Brownsville and three sisters, Edna Denham of Brownsville, Evelyn “Ethel” Campbell of Louisville and Jeanetta Cowles (Bobby) of Louisville. 

Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Oak Grove Church Cemetery, c/o Harry Girard, 1168 Mohawk Road, Brownsville, KY  42210.

VISITATION
12 - 8 pm,  Friday, October 20, 2017
9 - 10:30 am, Saturday, October 21, 2017
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 am, Saturday, October 21, 2017
Oak Grove United Baptist Church

​Bobby Allen Coleman, age 79 of Lindseyville, departed this life on Monday, October 16, 2017 at TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on December 17, 1937 to the late William Allen Coleman and Mayphus Kinkade Coleman.

Bobby was a retired boilermaker with Local Union #40. He also worked as a supervisor with Anaconda Aluminum. Bobby was a member of Ninth and O Baptist Church.

He leaves to honor his memory— one son, Mark Coleman (Teresa) of Bowling Green; two daughters, Penny Boone (Larry) and Christy Pohn (Saul) both of Louisville; five grandchildren, Andrea Crowder, Kelsey Boone, Adam Boone, Luke Pohn and Georgia Pohn and one great granddaughter, Ava Crowder.

Interment will be in Sweeden Cemetery.

VISITATION
5 - 7 pm, Wednesday, October 18, 2017
9 - 11 am, Thursday, October 19, 2017
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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FUNERAL SERVICE
11 am, Thursday, October 19, 2017
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

​Rodger Dale Vincent, age 61 of Chalybeate, departed this life with his family at his side on Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Bowling Green. The Glasgow, KY native was born on February 1, 1956 to the late Hiram Henry and Lillian Mae Taylor Vincent. He was married to his devoted wife, Robin Vincent, who survives.

Rodger was Army veteran and a retired Q.A. manager for Valspar. He was a faithful member, song leader and deacon of Kyrock United Baptist Church.

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— two daughters, Renee Porter (Jeremy) of Chalybeate and Rae Childress (Travis) of Mammoth Cave; one son, Robert Dale Vincent (Misty) of Chalybeate; four sisters, Joyce Sanders (Jim), Janette Brooks (Coy) of Payneville, Mary Alvey (Walter) of Clarkson and Rosie Hayes of Horse Cave and seven grandchildren, Gary Dale Porter, Savanah Porter, Preston Childress, Greyson Childress, Charles Braxton Childress, Conner Dale Vincent and Brystol Renae Childress.

Interment will be in Kyrock Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Norton’s Childrens Hospital, 231 E. Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202.

VISITATION
11 am – 8 pm Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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10 am – 2 pm, Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Kyrock United Baptist Church
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FUNERAL SERVICE
2 pm, Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Kyrock United Baptist Church

​Michael Moran "Mickey" Meredith, 80, of Bee Spring passed away at 10:21 PM Oct. 13, 2017 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was a retired teacher at Kyrock School, a member of Edmonson County Retired Teachers Association and a member of Midway United Missionary Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Claude Meredith and Nola Musick Meredith. He was preceded in death by a brother, Claude Lawrence Meredith.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Midway Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-9 PM Sunday and after 9 AM Monday.
 
Surviving are his wife, Carnell Kinser Meredith; a daughter, Laurie Meredith of Bee Spring; a granddaughter, Ashton Anderson of Russellville; and several nieces and nephews.

​David Allen Keith, age 68 of Louisville, departed this life on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in  Louisville.  The Warren County native was born on January 7, 1949 to the late Ruben Keith  and  Mary Reeder Keith of Cedar Springs.

David was a carpenter and  a member of Carpenters Local Union 175 in Louisville, KY and a member of New Liberty United Methodist Church.

Besides his mother, he leaves to honor his memory two daughters, Sandra Kenner of Cedar Springs and Jeannie Padgett (Mark) of Warrington, VA; one son, Chris Keith (Brandy) of Cedar Springs three grandchildren, Amber Kenner, Mary-Elizabeth Keith and Robert Allen Keith and one great grandchild, Isaiah Sharp. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Brenda Dunning and Becky Fields. 

Interment will be in Lambert Cemetery.

VISITATION
5 - 8 pm,  Friday, October  13,  2017
9 - 10:30 am, Saturday,  October 14, 2017
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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FUNERAL SERVICE
11 am, Saturday, October 14, 2017
Cedar Springs United Baptist Church

Lonnie D. Gibson, age 74, of Horse Cave, KY, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Metcalfe County native was the youngest of ten children born to the late Willie K. and the late Eula Garmon Gibson on April 4, 1943.

Lonnie served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He was a member, deacon and Sunday School superintendent of Little Hope Missionary Baptist Church. He considered his church family his own. Lonnie retired in September 2007 after a lifetime of trucking, hauling freight and U.S. Mail.

He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Doris Coats Gibson; one daughter, Jennie Phelps and husband Davy of Glasgow; two brothers, Albert Gibson (Edna) and Leon Gibson (Pam) both of Edmonton; two sisters, Kathlene Savage of Glasgow and Ruth Shives of Edmonton; a brother-in-law, George Coats (Brenda) of Glasgow and a host of nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lonzo Gibson and Lenice Gibson; three sisters, Magdalene Phelps, Christine Phelps and Irene Fields; his father-in-law, Homer Coats and mother-in-law, Lucille Coats.

Interment will be in Horse Cave Cemetery.

VISITATION
2 - 8 pm, Wednesday, October 11, 2017
9-11 am, Thursday, October 12, 2017
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel
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FUNERAL SERVICE
11 am, Thursday, October 12, 2017
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

​Charles Edward Vincent, age 77 of Lindseyville, departed this life on Friday, October 6, 2017 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on August 9, 1940 to the late Owen Edward and Bonnie Jerlene Vincent.  He was married to his devoted wife of soon to be sixty years, Nelda Luttrell Vincent, who survives.

Charles was a farmer and worked for years with Cassidy Cherry Furniture. He was a faithful member and deacon of Pleasant Union United Baptist Church.  Charles blessed countless friends and family members by helping them find the Lord. 
Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— one daughter, Vonnie Priddy (Jeff) of Lindseyville; two sons, Donnie Vincent (Beth) of Sweeden and Ronnie Vincent (Reva) of Brownsville; ten grandchildren, Nicole Arredondo (Gary), Brandon Vincent, Katlyn Watt (Justin), Austin Vincent (Courtney), Cody Wilson (Heather), Danielle Pearson (Daniel), Gabriel Priddy, Justice Priddy, Caden Priddy and Joshua Jones and sixteen great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Jeremy Priddy, and two sisters, Lucy Wright and Bonnie Maurer.   

Interment will be in Pleasant Union Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Pleasant Union Building Fund, c/o Jimmie Duvall, 1608 Beaver Dam Chapel Road, Smiths Grove, KY  42171

VISITATION
5 – 8 pm Sunday, October 8, 2017
9 am– 8 pm Monday, October 9, 2017
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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9 -11 am, Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Pleasant Union United Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 am, Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Pleasant Union United Baptist Church

James Kenneth “Kenny” Madison, Jr., age 53 of Brownsville, departed this life on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 in Bowling Green. The Missouri native was born on April 11, 1964 to the late James K. “Jimmy” Madison, Sr. and Louise Priddy (Danny) of Summer Shade.

Kenny was an office manager at Building Systems and an associate at Warden Company. He was a member of Silent Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Besides his mother, he leaves to honor his memory one sister, Paula Hayes (Jeff) of Brownsville; one niece, Lauren Black (Josh) of Portland, TN; dogs, Maddie and Potter; several uncles, aunts and cousins.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Team Madison.

VISITATION
1 - 6 pm, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.

​William A. "Bill Tom" Duvall, 86, of Lindseyville passed away at 12:27 PM Oct. 3, 2017 at Edmonson Care and Rehab Center.
 
The Edmonson County native was owner and operator of Bill's Barber Shop for 45 years, a U.S. Marine veteran, and a member of Washington Meredith Lodge #355 F & AM. He was a son of the late Tom Duvall and Mary McClure Duvall. He was preceded in death by a son, Brent Duvall; two brothers, Lester Duvall and Edmon Duvall; and five sisters, Naomi VanMeter, Estella Vincent, Irene Carroll, Nola Meredith and Dorothy Meredith.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Midway Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 PM Thursday, 9 AM-8PM Friday and after 9 AM Saturday.
 
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Stewart Duvall; a son, Benny Duvall (Stephanie) of Brownsville; two granddaughters, Shayna Tyree (Jason) of Sweeden and Kailee Duvall of Brownsville; a step grandson, Austin Hogan; and several nieces and nephews.

Walter Meredith, age 85 of Bee Spring, departed this life on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Genesis Health Care Edmonson Center. The Edmonson County native was born on March 22, 1932 to the late Mitch and Lena Hayes Meredith, and was married to Norah Rea Decker.

He was a construction worker, a farmer and was a member of Jock United Baptist Church. 

He leaves to honor his memory— one daughter, Carrie Ragland (Garry) of Bee Spring; four sons, Gary Meredith (Darlene) and Tommy Hodge both of Louisville, Jerry Hodge of Bee Spring and Thomas Hodge (Carmen) of Bowling Green; eight grandchildren, Brittany Mabrey (Richard), Corey Keith (Brookee Payton), Toby Meredith (Kelsey Mendell), Colton Ragland, Brianna Geralds-Hodge, Logan Hodge, Jasmine Hodge and Carson Hodge; three great grandchildren, Alivia Mabrey, Mason Mabrey and Kayden Keith and a son-in-law, Rick Keith (Janet). He was preceded in death by one daughter, Carla Keith. 

Interment will be in Bee Spring Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Bee Spring Cemetery, c/o Elmer James Meredith, 9373 Hwy 259 N, Bee Spring, KY 42207. 

VISITATION
11 am, Thursday, October 5, 2017 - until the time of the service
Jock United Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
1 pm, Friday, October 6, 2017
Jock United Baptist Church