​Mendell O. Parker, 93, of Roundhill passed away Oct. 29, 2022 at his granddaughter’s home in Green County.
 
The Edmonson County native was a retired shipping and receiving clerk for Reynolds Aluminum, an ordained minister, and a US Army Korean War veteran. He was a son of the late Dio Balaam Parker and nannie Bell Slaughter Parker and the husband of the late Versie Seabolt Parker. He was preceded in death by a son, Todd Parker; a granddaughter, Felicia Parker; five brothers, Delbert, Auldon, Vollie, Rayburn, and Dio Balaam Parker Jr.; and four sisters, Cleo Priddy, Estelyne Kinser, Willodean Xanthopoulos, and Carmeleda Wingfield.
 
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Mount Zion United Baptist Church, where he was a member, with burial to follow in Hawkins Cemetery. Visitation will take place 3-7 PM Monday and 10:00 AM-7:00 PM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home and after 10:00 AM Wednesday at the church.
 
Surviving are two sons, Mickey Parker of Roundhill and Terry Parker (Gerri) of Clarkson; a daughter, Veronica Parker of Campbellsville; a daughter-in-law, Ruth Parker of Brownsville; nine grandchildren, Mickey J. Parker, Jillian Riker, Timmy Parker, Melissa G. Logsdon, Jason Grimes, Chasity Penick, David Parker, Chris Parker and Versie Parker; 21 great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren.

Norma Wilson, 83, of Louisville passed away at 3:14 PM Oct. 27, 2022 at Essex Nursing & Rehab in Louisville.
 
The Edmonson County native was a retired beautician and a member of Wingfield United Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Raz Alford and Velma Bullock Alford and the wife of the late Donald Wilson. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mable Jane Tracy and two brothers, Ronell Alford and Lynn Joseph Phelps.
 
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 PM Sunday at Fairview Cemetery. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are a daughter, Jennie Lynn Cheesman (Cecil) of Titusville, FL; a step son, Danny Wilson of Rome, GA; a sister, Caroline Owens of Las Vegas; three grandchildren, Stephanie McCoy (Sean), Cecil Cheesman Jr. (Donna) and Andrew Cheesman; three step grandchildren, Josh Wilson, Mark Wilson and Noe Carillo; and several nieces and nephews.

Pearl Jean Haynes, 78, of Brownsville passed away Oct. 22, 2022 in Leitchfield.
 
The Edmonson County native was a homemaker and a former employee of Plastikon. She was a daughter of the late Dewey Childress and Ola Glass Childress and the wife of the late Robert Haynes. She was preceded in death by a sister, Gertrude Avery and a brother, Tony Childress.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Cherry Springs Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM Wednesday.
 
Surviving are a son, Robert Haynes (Chelsea) of Brownsville; two brothers, Merle Childress (Helen) and Joby Childress both of Louisville; a sister, Magaline Meredith (Junior) of Cave City; a granddaughter, Emma Haynes; and several nieces and nephews, including Erin Bagshaw Milton.

Richard D. Jones, age 75 of Brownsville, KY departed this life on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Allen County native was born on April 7, 1947 to the late Lured Denton Jones and Mary Virginia  Richey Jones.   He was married to his wife of 52 years, Delores Jones, who survives.

Richard served our nation in the U.S. Army and fought in the Vietnam War.  When he was discharged, he started working at Firestone, where he met his wife. He later worked as a supervisor for Commercial Carriers, transporting corvettes for General Motors. Afterwards, he became a clerk for the United States Postal Service, and served there for 16 years.

He was a member of  the Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge #355 F&AM, Wand B. Doyle DAV, Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post #6937 VFW, Order of Eastern Star #577 and a member of Woodmen Life 296.  He was also a member and a deacon of Hill Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Besides his wife, Delores, he leaves to honor his memory— a son, Richie D. Jones (Becky) of Pig; a grandson, which was his pride and joy, Gauge Denton Jones; and two brothers, Paul Atwood, Jr. (Debbie) of Scottsville and Buddy D. Jones (Paula) of Midlothian, TX. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Paul Atwood, Sr.; and his step-mother, Shirley Jones.

Interment will be in Hill Grove Church Cemetery.

VISITATION  
4—7 PM, Friday, October 21, 2022 and 10 AM—7 PM, Saturday, October 22, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

10 AM—2 PM, Sunday, October 23, 2022
Hill Grove Missionary Baptist Church

ORDER OF EASTERN STAR SERVICE
6 PM, Saturday, October 22, 2022

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Sunday, October 23, 2022
Hill Grove Missionary Baptist Church


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James E. Mills, 80, of Scottsville, KY passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green.  The Smiths Grove, KY native was a retired employee of Keystop in Smiths Grove,  a member of Freedom Hill Church, former member of Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church where he served as deacon and past master of the Odd Fellows Lodge #51 in Bowling Green.  He was a son of the late Grover Cleveland Mills and Nettie Marie Slaughter Mills. 

He is survived by his wife of 60 years:  Carolyn Bratton Mills, Scottsville, KY; 2 sons:  Bro. Russell Mills and wife, Sandy, Scottsville, KY and Alan Mills and wife, Danielle, Auburn, KY; 1 daughter:  Kim Riddle and husband, Jimmy, Smiths Grove, KY; 7 grandchildren:  Andrew Riddle (Ashley), Brian Riddle (Elizabeth), Jenifer Stinson; Luke Eaton (Stevie), Caden Mills, Jackson Mills and Tristin James Mills; 4 great grandchildren:  Benjamin Riddle, Victoria Riddle, Hanah Dyer and Colson Eaton and 1 unborn great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by a son:  James Phillip Mills; 4 sisters and 8 brothers. 

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at Freedom Hill Church with Bro. Russell Mills and Bro. Elvis Farley officiating and burial in the Kinser Cemetery with Bro. Smokey Smith officiating. 

Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and after 7:00 a.m. Friday until funeral time at Freedom Hill Church. 

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Freedom Hill Church.   Donations may be made at Goad Funeral Home or mailed to 198 Borden Lane, Scottsville, KY   42164. 

Gwen Puckett Jaggers, 89, of Mammoth Cave passed away Oct. 16, 2022 at Edmonson Center.
 
The Hart County native was a seamstress and a member of Cove Hollow United Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Ruth Puckett Smith and the wife of the late Claydean Jaggers. She was preceded in death by a brother, Laddie Puckett.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Cove Hollow Cemetery. Visitation will take place 4-8 PM Tuesday and after 9:00 AM Wednesday.
 
Surviving are two daughters, Robin Sanders (Mack) and Karen “Sissy” Temples both of Mammoth Cave; two sons, Phil Jaggers (Corinna) of Bowling Green and Jeff jaggers (Terri) of Smiths Grove; eight grandchildren;12 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Sammie Shields, 72, of Mammoth Cave passed away Oct. 6, 2022 at his home.
 
The Edmonson County native was born Jan. 11, 1950 and was a heavy equipment operator and a member of Local 181 International Union of Operating Engineers. He was a son of the late Martin Preston “Duncan” Shields and Nelda Lee Lindsey Shields. He was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Darrell Shields.
 
No public services are scheduled. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are a daughter, Julie Smith (Terry) of Bowling Green; his beloved grandson, Andrew Smith of Bowling Green; a sister, Sharon Shields of High Springs, FL; a special friend, Kay Duvall; a niece, Trixie Shields; and a nephew, Mark Shields.

James L. “Jimmy” Meredith, age 91 departed this life on Friday, October 7, 2022 at his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on November 12, 1930 to the late Jim Brite and Cora Vincent Meredith. He was married for over 70 years to Ruby Meredith, who also preceded him in death. 

 Jimmy was an insurance agent with Mutual of Omaha and received multiple awards honoring him for being the top national salesman in the United States.  He was the President of the Mutual of Omaha National President’s Club, and was a member of the Mutual of Omaha Honors and Builders Clubs.  He was the founder of the Optimist Club in Edmonson County, and a proud former Kyrock Blackhawk basketball and baseball player.
 He served our nation in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War era.  Jimmy enjoyed singing and was known for his beautiful tenor voice with the Lindseyville Quartet. He was a member, deacon and former treasurer of Midway United Missionary Baptist Church,  which was his greatest joy. 
 He leaves to honor his memory— three children, Regina Webb (Brent) of Bowling Green, Stephen Meredith and Cliff Meredith both of Lindseyville; three grandchildren, Brian Webb (Angie), Meredith Thornton (Ben), and Jordan Renick (David) all of Bowling Green; eight great-grandchildren, Broderick Farley, Ben and Blake Webb, Cade and Ainsley Thornton, Nash, Beau and Harper Renick, and one brother, Donald Ray Meredith.  Besides his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by, two brothers, Eddie and Warner Meredith; and four sisters, Avil Vincent, Ivil Saltsman, Lillian Lowe and Oneta Ashley.
 Interment will be in Midway Church Cemetery. 
 VISITATION
2—7 PM, Monday, October 10, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
10 AM— 2 PM, Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Midway United Missionary Baptist Church

 FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Midway United Missionary Baptist Church

Verlon “Scotty” Harder, age 57 of Mammoth Cave, KY  departed this life on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at his residence.  The Jefferson County native was born on February 12, 1965 to the late Murl Dale and Roxie Maxine Oaks Harder.

Verlon was a carpenter who enjoyed fishing, was very mechanically inclined and  had a fascination with astronomy and outer space.  He was of the Christian faith.

He leaves to honor his memory— his three children, Malena Catherine Ward of Brownsville, Verlon Harder (Julie) of Bee Spring, and Paul Scott Harder of Brownsville; seven grandchildren, Garrett and Hadley Sowders, Bane and Electra Ward, Patriot Harder, Samuel Beau and Ava Scout Harder; a brother, Eugene Harder of Indianapolis, Indiana; and also a niece and nephew, Brittany and Eric Harder.

There are no services scheduled at this time.  

Clovonna Prewitt Lindsey, 72, of Brownsville passed away at 10:24 AM Oct. 4, 2022 at her home.
 
The Edmonson County native was a certified nursing assistant, a homemaker and a member of New Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Everett Prewitt and Petunia Lee Bullock Prewitt. She was preceded in death by a brother, Monty Prewitt and a granddaughter, Lexus Massey Wilson.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will take place 2-8 PM Thursday and after 10:00 AM Friday.
 
Surviving are her husband, Oval Lindsey; two daughters, Vonna Jaggers (Brent) of Mammoth Cave and Tina Williams (Greg) of Chalybeate; three sons, Walter Lindsey of Brownsville, John Lindsey (Melinda) of Bowling Green and Todd Lindsey (Eurica) of Sweeden; four sisters, Patana Case and Johnesse Chism both of Indiana, Vetrena Judd of Eminence and Delilah Crow of Louisville; two brothers, Rommie Prewitt of Garfield and Tommy Prewitt (Peggy) of Louisville;17 grandchildren, Brittany Davis, Raymond Jaggers, Lindsay Durbin, Katlyn Pate, Courtney Graham, Thomas Lindsey, Nathan Lindsey, Jacob Thien, Jordan Thien, Carrie Grogan, Makayla Lindsey, Heather Hickman, Jenna Lindsey, Dalana Jones, Jessica Locke, Cassady Cook and Cheyenne Lindsey; and 21 great grandchildren.