Terry Sparks, age 62, of Brownsville, departed this life at his residence.  The Jefferson County native was born on August 15, 1958 to the late James F. Sparks and Luella McCrady Sparks.   

Terry was  a mechanic at Best One Tire & Service.

He leaves to honor his memory-- two sons, David Kidd (Alican) and Terry Sparks (Katherine) both of Louisville; two daughters, Jennifer Porciello and Tia McNay Johnston both of Louisville; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Karen Frank (Don).  He was also preceded in death by one brother, Randell “Tiny” Sparks.

DUE TO THE RECENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS AND STATE MANDATES,  ALL SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE. 

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​Jeanetta F. Doyle, affectionately known as Nettie Faye, 68, of Danville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at her home with family by her side. 
  
She was born on Friday, November 7, 1952, to the late James Alvin (Mood) Massey and Alta Mae Cardwell Massey in Huff, Kentucky. 
  
She married her husband of 49 years, James (Jimmy) Doyle on April 21, 1971. They were blessed with two children, Clevette and Shawn.  
 
Jeanetta was the small business owner of Guys and Gals Styling Salon in her Danville home for many years. She enjoyed the opportunity to style many friends and community member’s hair while also being at home for her children. She was welcoming to all with her beautiful, bright smile. She put everyone around at ease with her positive and calm demeanor. She loved her family and devoted her life to them by always choosing family first. She loved spending time on her front porch swing, gardening, and caring for her many flowers. She was a cat lover and was known to put food out for all of the neighborhood pets. She dearly loved her grandchildren.  Her house was always a welcomed second home to them.  Jeanetta was known as an amazing cook and always had sweets available for all to share.   
 
Jeanetta is survived by her husband, Jimmy; children, Clevette Price (husband, Jon) and Shawn Doyle (wife, Danielle) and grandchildren; Sierra Hensley, Gavin Hensley, Hunter Hensley, Riley Price and Adelyn Doyle, brothers; William Darris Massey (Peggy), Jerry Massey (Brenda) of Huff, KY, and sister, Matha Jean Davis (Terry) of Bowling Green, KY. 
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mood Massey and Alta Massey, brothers; CJ, Lemuel, Denny, Edgar, Roy, and Alvin Massey, and sister, Maudie Massey. 
 
Jeanetta fought a long, hard battle with Lewy Body Dementia. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her honor to the Lewy Body Dementia Association online at https://www.lbda.org/donate/  
 
Due to current COVID concerns, a celebration of life will be held at a future date.   

Arrangements: Indiana Funeral Care

Emma G. Jackson, age 63, of Clarkson, departed this life on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.  The Grayson County native was born on March 6, 1957 to the late Clarence and Temple Logsdon Meredith.  She was married to her devoted husband of forty-five years, Wally Jackson, who survives. 

Emma retired from Clarkson Elementary.  She was saved in revival on July 11, 1989 at Broadford Missionary Baptist Church, where she remained a member.  She kept the faith.  Her heart’s desire was to help the lost find the way, and to be a true soldier and servant for the Lord. 

Besides her husband, she leaves to honor her memory-- her daughter, Bridget Smith (Craig) of Clarkson; two grandsons, Dalton Layne Smith and Cole Smith; one great-grandson, Keylin; four brothers, Jerry Meredith, Farley Meredith (Jean), Lester Meredith (Brenda) and Bruce Meredith (Cathy); four sisters, Tenny Webb (Dale), Bonnie Haycraft (Ernest), Susie Decker (Robert) and Dixie Webb (Howard); one sister-in-law, Elaine Meredith and a host of friends and family members that she loved.  She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Louie, Bill and Gordon Meredith. 

Interment will be at Broadford Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. 

DUE TO THE RECENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS AND STATE MANDATES,  ALL SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE. 

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Betty J. Byrnes Basham, 79, of Brownsville passed away at 8:38 PM Sunday Nov. 22, 2020 at Edmonson Center.
 
The Edmonson County native was a retired secretary for Bryan LeSieur Law Office and a member of Fairview United Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late John R. "Jack" Byrnes and Zona Ritter Byrnes. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Byrnes and a sister, Doris Byrnes.
 
All services are private. Burial will take place in Brownsville Cemetery. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are a daughter, Robin Prunty (Sonny) of Brownsville; a son Keith Basham (Jamie) of Chalybeate; three sisters, Sue Constant of Louisville, Bobby Vincent (Tracy) of Richmond and Karen LeSieur of Bowling Green; eight grandchildren, Morgan Prunty, Dalton Nary, Chris Nary, Kendall Prunty, Dylan Basham, Will Edwards, Gracie Basham and Megan Edwards; and a great granddaughter, Sophia Prunty.
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Dennis W. Byrd, age 78 of Glasgow, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his residence.  The Truman, Arkansas native was born on June 26, 1942 to the late Stanley Jackson and Velma Bernice Heavrin Byrd.  He was married to Deborah Jean Thompson Byrd, who survives. 

Dennis was the owner of Byrd’s Body Shop.  He was a member of Berean Baptist Church.  

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory-- five sons, Dennis Ray Byrd (Gail) of Michigan, Stanley Byrd (Kim) of Missouri, Steven Byrd of Bowling Green, Todd Ross of Sweeden, KY and Tim Ross of Bowling Green, KY.; four daughters, Anita Maxwell (Austin), Tammy Freedland (Danny) and Lisa Karnes (Craig) all of Missouri and Teresa Byrd of Edmonton; one brother, Dean Smith (Maryann); eighteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.  He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Wethington and Carol Smith. 

Interment will be in Sweeden Cemetery.

DUE TO THE RECENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS AND STATE MANDATES  ALL SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE.

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​Tommy Allen Stevenson, age 62, of Bee Spring, KY, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Medical Center at Bowling Green in Bowling Green, KY. He was a former employee of Hills and was a member of Jock United Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Noah L. Stevenson and the late Retta Brooks Stevenson. 

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Brooks Stevenson; one daughter, Jessica Parsley (Travis), Brownsville, KY; two brothers, Leo Stevenson (Michelle), Bee Spring, KY, Roger Stevenson, Brownsville, KY; three grandchildren, Noah Thomas Parsley, Lilly Grace Parsley, Annie Elizabeth Parsley; father and mother-in-law, Porter & Christine Brooks; many nieces & nephews. 

Due to recent public health concerns, all services are private and limited to immediate family. 

Graveside service will be 1:00 PM CT Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Jock Cemetery, Bee Spring, KY. 
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Arrangements are being handled by Brooks Funeral Home.

​Marion D. Esters, age 90, of Munfordville, KY, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Caverna Medical Center in Horse Cave. The Hart County native was born on December 10, 1929 to the late Dillard Esters and Mary Adwell Esters. He was married to the late Thelma Strange Esters.  

Marion was a retired produce manager for Houchens. He was a U.S.  Army Veteran and a member and deacon of Cedar Hill United Baptist Church.

He leaves to honor his memory-- three sons, Timmy Esters (Lori) of Munfordville, Tony Esters (Teresa) of Cave City, and Tracey Esters (Ann) of Bowling Green; seven grandchildren, Brentley Esters (Alissa), Derek Esters (Morgan), Kristen McDowell (Lucas), Shelby Esters, Cameron Esters, Caleigh Esters and Carson Esters; four great-grandchildren; one brother,  Kenneth Esters; two sisters, Thelma Sturgeon and Willowdean Vincent. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond D Esters.

Interment will be in Horse Cave Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Cedar Hill United Baptist Church, c/o Greg Jessie, 245 Carnes Road, Smiths Grove, KY 42171.

VISITATION
2– 5 PM Friday, November 20, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

- DUE TO RECENT HEALTH CONCERNS AND STATE MANDATES, FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE

​Wayne P. Childres, 75, of Rocky Hill passed away November 14, 2020 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. He was born on October 6, 1945 in Edmonson County to the late Clell and Myrtle Lindsey Childres. He was married to Kathleen Childres, who survives.    
 
Wayne was a retired heavy equipment operator, a member of McLure Lodge # 539 F&AM and a U. S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam era.
 
Besides his wife he leaves to honor his memory—  two sons, Warren Childres of Rocky Hill and Marc Childres of Mt. Washington; two brothers, Lannie Childres (Janice) of Rocky Hill and Alton Childres (Joyce) of Sunnyside; three sisters, Edna Jordan of Glasgow, Virgie Brown of Russellville and Leoda Childres of Rocky Hill. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmie and Leonard Childres and one sister, Lillie Curtis
 
Interment will be in Rocky Hill Cemetery.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to: Warren County Humane Society, 1925 River St., Bowling Green, KY 42101. 
 
VISITATION
11 AM– 7:00 PM,  Thursday, November 19, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel
 
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
12:00 Noon, Monday, November 23, 2020
Rocky Hill Cemetery

​Jo Ann Wingfield, 75, of Brownsville passed away at 4:42 AM Monday Nov. 16, 2020 at Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green.
 
The Jefferson County native was a cashier for Jr. Food Stores. She was a daughter of the late Estel Hayse and Myrtle Vincent Hayse and the wife of the late Gary L. Wingfield. She was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Crowder.
 
A public walk-through visitation will be held 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Thursday at Gravil Funeral Home. Funeral services will be private. Burial will take place in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Bowling Green.
 
Surviving are four daughters, Debbie Crump, Mary Nell Self (Dallas) and Diana Filback all of Brownsville and Wendy Wingfield of Wingfield; two sons, James Webb and Phillip Wingfield both of Brownsville; a sister, Geraldean Meredith (Butch) of Brownsville; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

Elene Vincent Meek Wood, 87, of Louisville passed away at 2:11 PM Wednesday Nov. 11, 2020 at Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville.
 
The Edmonson County native was a retired plant operator for Jefferson County Schools, a former maid at Mammoth Cave Hotel and a member of New Home General Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Kellie Vincent and Pearl York Vincent and the wife of the late Charlie Russell Meek.
 
Services will be private with burial to take place in Dit Vincent Cemetery. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are her husband Renick Wood; two daughters, Gayle Seay (Steve) and Ronda Welsh (Chuck) both of Louisville; a sister, Bethel Jaggers of Mammoth Cave; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and nine great great grandchildren. 
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​Mary Helen Allen, age 82 of Brownsville, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky.  The Jefferson County native was born on April 5, 1938 to the late Roy and Gertie Mae Johnson White.  She was married to Clarence Odis Allen, who also preceded her in death. 

Mary Helen retired from food services at the Medical Center in Bowling Green.  She was a member of Pleasant Union United Baptist Church. 

She leaves to honor her memory-- three sons, Odis Allen (Debbie), Richard Allen (Michelle) and Charlie Henry (Sherry) all of Brownsville; two daughters, Tina Smelser (Bob) of Pembroke Pines, FL and Melinda Livingston of Brownsville; fourteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; three great-great; one brother, Charles “Tig” White and one sister, Dorothy Cooper.  She was preceded in death by a great grandson, Leland Allen, four brothers and four sisters. 

Interment will be in Bethany Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, KY.

VISITATION
5 - 8 PM, Wednesday, November 11, 2020
9 - 10 AM, Thursday, November 12, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
10 AM, Thursday, November 12, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Myrna Sue Floyd, 78 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2020.

The Warren County native was a daughter of the late Franklin and Elsie Mae Miller Roberson and wife of 52 years to the late Richard Harold Floyd, Sr. She is preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Roberson and a brother-in-law, Bobby Floyd, Sr. Myrna was a housewife and a member of Boiling Springs Church of Christ where she was baptized along with her husband in June 2008.

 She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law to the following survivors: her daughter, Melinda Elkins (Timmy); her son, Richard “Rick” Floyd, Jr.; three grandchildren, Chad Elkins (Miranda Jo), Bradley Elkins (Amy) and Miranda Harriman(Shawn); nine great grandchildren, Chase Elkins (Kelsey), Nick Elkins (Gracie Walden), Wyatt Elkins, Alex Elkins, Clay Elkins, Bayleigh Harriman, Korben Harriman, Macey Mae Harriman and Brody Harriman; two sisters, Barbara Talley(Sonny) and Bettye Hendrick (Harold Lee); four sisters-in-law, Martha Lou Floyd, Marilyn Roberson, Sandra Duvall and Diane Dyer (Barry); two brothers-in-law, Ronnie and Gary Floyd and several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Boiling Springs Cemetery.  Walk through visitation will begin at 11 a.m. until hour of service at 2 p.m.

Family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to The Humane Society or Hosparus Barren River.
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Masks are required inside the funeral home during visitation and funeral service.  

​Mickey Moody, 63, of  Bowling Green, departed this life on November 4, 2020 in Glasgow.  The Warren County native was born on July 21, 1957 to the late Darrell Moody and the late Carroll Kelly.   

Mickey was a maintenance worker for Warren County Parks and Rec.  He was a member of Hillview Heights Baptist Church, and a friend to all who knew him.

He leaves to honor his memory—two brothers, Kelly Moody of Bowling Green and Joseph Philippart of Cottontown, TN; one nephew, Samuel Philippart; two nieces, Janie Buford and Maddie Philippart; one great nephew, Jayden Buford; two uncles, Charles Kelly and Gary Moody and several cousins.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
2:00 PM, Sunday, November 8, 2020
Brownsville Cemetery

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Bennie Leon Hayes, 64, of Bowling Green passed away at 8:02 PM Thursday Nov. 5, 2020 at his residence.
 
The Edmonson County native was an electrician. He was a son of the late William C. Hayes and Jacquelyn Vincent of Bowling Green, who survives. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Don Hayes, Bobby Hayes and Bill Hayes.
 
Public visitation is scheduled for 10:00 AM-1:30 PM Monday at Gravil Funeral Home. Funeral services will be private. Burial will take place in Sweeden Cemetery.
 
Also surviving are a son, Bobby Durant Hayes (Casey Lawson) of Glasgow; two brothers, Jason Powers of Scottsville and Jeff  Hayes (Tammy Strode) of Bowling Green; two sisters, Monica Stephens (Wayne) and April Gammons of Bowling Green; a half brother, Billy Hayes of Sweeden; and a grandson, Cason Durant Hayes.
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​Jerry Lee Hudson, 69, was born on January 8, 1951 in Bowling Green, Ky.  He was the son of Hubert and Lola Hudson.  Jerry has one older sister, Elaine Meinhardt and two younger sisters, Teresa Marie Kelian and Sheila Gail Madison.  He had two half brothers, Eldon (Porky) Hudson and Edison Hudson.

In 1966, Jerry attended a revival at the Delafield United Baptist Church in Bowling Green, Ky.  He was brought under conviction during the preaching of Brother Junior Skaggs and was saved on the mourner's bench at the front of the church.  He was baptized into the church which later moved and became Mount Zion Baptist Church in Warren County where he remained a faithful member until his death.

Jerry became the sole supporter of his mother and sisters at the age of sixteen, feeding, clothing and defending them with unconditional love and courage.  He lived with and supported his mother until her death.  He doted on his many nieces and nephews.

Jerry was a man, cheerful, honest and reliable in all weathers.  He has gone home.

Visitation will be at Mount Zion United Baptist Church on November 7, 2020 from 2:00 pm until 8:00 with burial the following day, Sunday, November 8 at 11:00 am in the church cemetery.

The family has entrusted Cone Funeral Home (1510 Campbell Lane) with arrangements.  You may offer your condolences at www.conefuneralhome.com.

Cuba Jean Ramsey, age 92, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Tuesday, (November 3, 2020) at her home.
 
She was born on March 25, 1928 in Eddyville, KY, the daughter of the late Rob Roy and Margaret Bridges Wadlington.
 
She was a housewife and retired library tech who enjoyed quilting, cooking, and studying genealogy. She was a member of the Little Clifty Baptist Church.
 
She is survived by her sons, Mike Ramsey (Patty) of Chalybeate, KY, Glen Ray Ramsey (Sharon) of Clarkson, KY; daughter, Nancy Kiper (Otis) of Leitchfield; a son-in-law, Brock Brocato of Louisville, KY; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three nieces, Maryllis, Ruth and Vicki and her friend and caregiver Cassandra Jaggers.
 
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Glen Ray Ramsey Sr.; her daughter, Glenda Brocato; a sister, Gwendolyn Cooper and a brother, Doug Wadlington.
 
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, (November 7, 2020) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Bro. Chester Shartzer will be officiating. Burial will be in Leitchfield Memory Gardens.
 
Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday and from 9:00 a.m. Saturday until time of services.
 
Due to the interest of the health and safety of the families we serve, masks must be worn throughout the visitation and funeral service. 
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