​Linda Minton Elmore, age 76, of Greenwood, IN,formerly of Sweeden, KY  departed this life on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Aspen Trace Assisted Living in Greenwood, IN.  The Edmonson County native was born on November 17, 1942  to the late  Lacy and Marie Minton.  She was married to John W. Elmore  on January 6, 1979,  who survives. 

Linda lived in Greenwood, Indiana for ten years before retiring to Florida.  Residing there until returning to Indiana in 2014.  She was a member of Sweeden Missionary Baptist Church. 

Besides her husband, she leaves to honor her memory— one step daughter, Anna Sneed; one nephew, Robert J. Minton and one niece, Tammy Minton.  She was preceded in death by three brothers, James, David and John Elmore and one sister, Mildred Loretta.

Interment will be in  Sweeden Church Cemetery. 

VISITATION
11:00 am EST  - 1:00 pm EST,  Monday, December 31, 2018
G.H. Herrmann Funeral Home , Greenwood, IN

FUNERAL  SERVICE
1:00 pm EST,  Monday, December 31, 2018
G.H. Herrmann Funeral Home, Greenwood, IN

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
10:00 am CST, Thursday, January 3, 2019
Sweeden Church Cemetery, Sweeden, KY

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.
ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL

​Wanda Sowders Meredith, age 82, of  Brownsville, KY, departed this life on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Edmonson Health Care Center in Brownsville.  The Edmonson County native was born on April 20, 1936  to the late Walter and Ida Mae Ray Sowders.  She was married to Regnal Meredith, who survives. 

Wanda was a  homemaker, former co-chairman of the Edmonson County Republican Committee, member of Capital Hill Homemakers and served as local campaign chairman for Mitch McConnell, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush.  She was a member of  Beaver Dam United Baptist Church. 

Besides her husband, she leaves to honor her memory— one daughter, Lavana Nash (Roger) of Bee Spring; one son, Lowell Meredith (Amy)  of Chalybeate; five grandchildren, Lesley Anderson (Marshall), Ryan Meredith (Megan), Brittney Jones (Chris), Brandon Meredith and Katie Bell (Matt) and one brother, George Henry Sowders (Sara) of Glasgow.  She was preceded in death by two sisters, Irene Slaughter and Thelma Blanton.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Kentucky Chapter, 6100 Dutchman’s Lane,  Ste. 401, Louisville, KY 40205.

Interment will be in  Beaver Dam Church Cemetery. 

VISITATION
12 - 8:00 pm,  Saturday, December 22, 2018
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10:00 am– 2:00 pm, Sunday, December 23, 2018
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL  SERVICE
2:00 pm,  Sunday, December 23, 2018
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

​Kevin Lasley, 53, of Cave City, KY, departed this life on Wednesday, December 18, 2018 at his residence. The Hart County native was born on January 8, 1965 to the late Earnest Laymon and Margie Josephine Puckett Lasley. 
 
Kevin was a former surgical technician for Western Kentucky Orthopedics.  He was a member of the Pleasant Union United Baptist Church. 

He leaves to honor his memory-- one son, Chase Lasley of Bowling Green; three brothers, Ken Lasley (Linda Curtis) of Bristol, TN, Kendall Lasley of Nashville, TN and Kirk Lasley of Munfordville and several nieces and nephews. 

Interment will be in Munfordville Cemetery.

VISITATION
4 - 8 pm,  Friday December 21, 2018
9 - 11 am, Saturday, December 22, 2018
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel
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FUNERAL SERVICE
11 am, Saturday, December 22, 2018
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

​Mary Elizabeth Hampton, 67, of Wingfield passed away Tuesday Dec. 18, 2018 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was a homemaker and member of Pleasant Grove (Miller Hill) Missionary Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Jessie Cleveland Logsdon and Naydean Coates Logsdon.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Wingfield Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Friday.
 
Surviving are four sons, Roger Wisdom and Randy Wisdom both of Wingfield, Richard Wisdom of Bowling Green and Jonathan Glass (Heather) of Rockfield; five daughters, Sheila Hardin (Michael) of Wingfield, Lisa Wisdom and Sandra Hardin (Andrew) both of Bowling Green, Cindy Pellet (David) of Crossville, TN and Jessica Glass (John Mitchell) of Roanoke, VA; three brothers, Paul William Logsdon (Diane) of Wingfield, Junior Hagan (Mary Lou) of Fountain Run and Laymond Hagan (Judy) of Mud Lick; two sisters, Wilma Pedigo (Jeff) of Tompkinsville and Laverne Logsdon of Wingfield; 18 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and her beloved King Charles Spaniel, Chilly.

Avis Jaggers Brooks, age 91, of Louisville, KY, departed this life on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Baptist Health Care.  The Edmonson County native was born on January 24, 1927 to the late Roscoe and Donna Minton Jaggers.  She was married to Dewey Tilford Brooks, who preceded her in death. 

Avis worked as a nurses’ aide prior to retiring.  She was a member of Cove Hollow United Baptist Church. 

She leaves to honor her memory, three daughters, Thelma Wilkerson (Gary) of Apopka, FL, Doris Booth of Louisville and Wendy Fowler of Brooks; seven grandchildren, Jason Wilkerson (Dawn), Rachel Witten (Chad), Joshua Booth, Nicole Amburgey, Noah Booth, Sarah Seger (Brad) and Ashley Fowler and thirteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Gary William Brooks,  as well as several brothers and sisters.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Hosparus Health of Louisville, 3532 Ephraim McDowell Drive, Louisville, KY 40205.

Interment will be in Cove Hollow Cemetery. 

VISITATION
11 am - 1:30 pm, Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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FUNERAL  SERVICE
2 pm, Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Cove Hollow United Baptist Church
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​Randy Vincent, age 58, of Kingston Springs, TN, departed this life on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on November 18, 1960 to the late Rev. Jake Vincent and Melba Vincent, who survives.

Randy was the owner of Nature’s Way.  He was a graduate of Western Kentucky University and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.  Randy was also a member of Poplar Springs United Baptist Church.

Besides his mother, he leaves to honor his memory-- four sisters, Norma Jean Phillips (Gary) of Edmonton, Kathy Sue Spinks of Bowling Green, KY, Beverly Murley of Brownsville,  and Melissa Vincent (Johnny) of Chalybeate, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the: Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Kentucky Chapter, 6100 Dutchmans Ln # 401, Louisville, KY 40205.

VISITATION
4 - 8 pm, Sunday, December 16, 2018
10 am - 12 pm, Monday, December 17, 2018
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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MEMORIAL  SERVICE
12 pm, Monday, December 17, 2018
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

​Myrtle Thompson age 96 of Mammoth Cave passed away Friday morning, December 14 at Genesis Health Care Edmonson Center in Brownsville.  She was born in Edmonson County to the late Dock & Mary Eliza Childress Williams.

Mrs. Thompson was a homemaker, a sales representative with Avon and she enjoyed gardening.

She was a faithful member of the Union Light Baptist Church.
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She was preceded in death by her husband Woodrow Thompson, by a son-in-law Paul Waddle and by ten siblings Nelson, Thelma Jean, Thurman, Ollie, Loren, R.A., Eldon, Alvin, Earleen & Arthur.
 
Mrs. Thompson is survived by:
Three sons-Weldon Thompson of Mammoth Cave
  Danny Thompson & wife Debbie of Louisville
  Billy Thompson & wife Diana of Cub Run
Five daughters-Barb Waddle of Louisville
  Loretta Stith & hus. Steve of Cub Run
  Mary Ellen Thompson & hus. Daryl of Elizabethtown
  Jannell Pedigo & hus. Dean of Glasgow
  Renee Childress & hus. Davey of Mammoth Cave
One sister-Betty Newton of Bardstown
 
Funeral services for Myrtle Thompson will be 12noon Monday, December 17 at the Union Light Baptist Church with Bro. Steve Stith officiating.  Visitation will be Sunday from 9am-8pm at the Sego Funeral Home and after 9am Monday at the Union Light Baptist Church.   Burial will be in the Union Light Cemetery. 
 
Memorial contributions may be given to Union Light Cemetery Fund, c/o Mike Sanders, 6275 Hwy 259 N., Sweeden, KY 42285, to Retinis Pigmentosa Foundation 7168 Columbia Gateway Dr., Ste. 100, Columbia, MD 21046, to T.J.Community Mission Foundation, c/o Kim Lambert,635 Fox Hollow, Glasgow, KY 42141 or to Community Medical Care, 204 N. Race St., Glasgow, KY 42141.

​Joshua Allen Basham, age 29, of Leitchfield, departed this life on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on February 1, 1989 to Allen Basham, Beth Guess and Tammy Pandolfi. 

Joshua worked as a contractor.  Both he and his brother, Andrew, were saved on April 15, 2000 at Pleasant Grove “Miller Hill” Missionary Baptist Church.  He joined the church and was baptized the following day, and remained a member until his death. 

Besides his parents, he is survived by-- his wife, Angela Parsley Basham of Bowling Green; five children, Brooklyn Basham, Dylan Brown, Jacob Parsley, Austin McCombs and Torrie Brown; an unborn daughter, Lainey Basham; two brothers, Noah Basham and Michael Smith; five sisters, Niccole Jones (Andy), Jeana Bratcher, Cameron Hester, Chloe Pandolfi and Kenslie Pandolfi and grandparents, Hayward and Brenda Basham, Joanna Doyel, Jean Ford and Bennie and Donna Simmons.  He was preceded in death by an infant son, Mason Joshua Parsley-Basham; his brother, Andrew Scott Basham and two grandparents, Willard Ford and Larry Doyel. 

Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Joshua Allen Basham Memorial Fund, c/o Patton Funeral Home, P.O. Box 326, Brownsville, KY 42210.

VISITATION
2 - 8 pm, Friday, December 14, 2018
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

10 am - 2 pm, Saturday, December 15, 2018
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church
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FUNERAL  SERVICE
2 pm, Saturday, December 15, 2018
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church

​Benjamin “Ben” Jaggers, age 75 of Bowling Green, KY, passed from the loving arms of his wife and daughter into eternal care of our Lord on December 9, 2018 at the UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY.   Ben was born in Edmonson County, KY on July 1, 1943 to the late Irvin VanBuren and Virginia Frances Sturdivant Jaggers. He was married to the love of his life, his best friend and soulmate MaryAnne Neville Jaggers, who survives. They were inseparable—truly one flesh. 

Ben was a Christian, a member of Lehman Avenue Church of Christ where he proudly served on the building committee. He was a professional real estate developer,the president of Music Village, USA, Vice-president of Tourism for Hendersonville, TN Chamber of Commerce, owned various businesses and served on many boards. For many years, he sang baritone in the southern Kentucky gospel quartet, The Kinsmen. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to cherish and honor his memory, one daughter,  his beloved Karyn Leigh Jaggers Gifford of Nashville; two grandchildren, Brittain Gifford and Hope Anne Gifford Davidson (Brandon); one great granddaughter, Ayvah Faith Davidson; very special niece, Kimberly Anne Danna (Larry); three brothers, Dean Jaggers (Hazel), Dale Jaggers (Deborah) and Corlett Jaggers (Wandalene) and two sisters, Lavetta Wolfe (Gary) and Glenda Jaggers; uncle, R.W. Sturdivant (Gloria); aunt, Mady Cline and many cousins.    He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Wetzel and Wilma Wilson, and a brother-in-law, Jerry Wetzel; father-in-law, Charles Blakeman Neville; mother-in-law, Emily Neville; brother-in-law, Charles Blakeman “Blake” Neville, Jr. and sister-in-law, Ina Ruth Neville DeFrees.

Ben was truly an amazing man, a very happy man. When you think of  him, be happy.

VISITATION
11 am - 3 pm, Saturday, December 15, 2018
Lehman Avenue Church of Christ

CELEBRATION OF LIFE
3 pm, Saturday, December 15, 2018
Lehman Avenue Church of Christ

​Randall L. Hardin, 84, of Roundhill passed away Wednesday Dec. 5, 2018 at his home.
 
The Edmonson County native was a farmer and a member of Slate Bank General Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Hannable Hardin and Glenna Mae Sanders Hardin. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Carol Jean Hardin, Macy Denham and Novella Seabolt; and six brothers, Virgil, Rinzo, H.M., Harold, Jerry and David Hardin.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Cub Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Friday, 9 AM-8 PM Saturday and after 9 AM Sunday.
 
Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Gertrude Basham Hardin; three daughters, Reneva Tarter (Harlin) of Brownsville, Levetta Runyon of Louisville and Regina Daugherty (Eddie) of Bowling Green; a son, Randy Hardin of Caneyville; two Sisters, Irene Hamblin and Ida Clark both of Louisville; two brothers, Charles Hardin (Marthie) and Larry Joe Hardin (Elaine) both of Bowling Green; eight grandchildren, Bradley Tarter (Lisa), Brandon Tarter, Jamie Melton (Jeff), David Bryant (Crystal), Brent Fields (Rebecca), Clint Fields (Amy), Jason Hardin and Miranda Phillips (Cole); 14 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

​Harold Dean Crowder, 59, of Bowling Green passed away Nov. 21, 2018 in Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County was disabled HVAC technician. He was a son of Charles F. Crowder of Brownsville, who survives, and the late Gladys Carol "Carolyn" Hayse Crowder. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lisa Gaye Crowder.
 
Memorial services will be held at 5:00 PM Wednesday at Vincent Church. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Wednesday at the church. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are his wife, Agnes A. "Aggie" Wilson Crowder; two daughters, Annie Snow Crowder of Smiths Grove and Krista Vincent of Rocky Hill; a sister, Betty Jo Davis (Steve) of Lindseyville; two brothers, Lee Crowder (Lynda) of Rocky Hill and Darren Crowder (Ashley) of Brownsville; and four grandchildren, Jaylee Vincent, Jocelyn Vincent, Jace McPhearson and Andrew McPhearson.

​​James Albert Shelton, born on August 17, 1934, went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his father and mother: Hugh and Ottie McKinney Shelton and his brother and wife: Otas and Janeida Shelton. He is survived by a sister: Helena Winkler (Kenneth) and a brother: Dale Shelton (Gail).

Mattie Sue Shelton, born on July 21, 1933, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 26, 2018, at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by her husband; James; her father and mother: Robert and Christine Whitaker Marshall; her sister and husband: Dorothy and Paul Parsons, and brother and wife: Carl and Opal Marshall. She is survived by a sister: Linda Marshall Smith.

James and Sue together, go to be with their daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Charles Miracle; son-in-law: Oscar “Dudy” New and longtime friend: Larry Norrid all who preceded them in death.

James retired from General Electric in Louisville. He was an avid fisherman, loved to play cards and was a 50+ year member of the Swigert-Middletown Lodge No. 218, F.& A.M. in Louisville, KY. Mattie Sue was a housewife who loved to garden and sew. Formerly of Taylorsville, Kentucky, following his retirement, they moved to Edmonson County, Kentucky where they resided at Nolin Lake. They were members of The Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church in Brownsville, Kentucky.

Left to cherish their memories are their children: James Robert Shelton (Carlotta), Rejenia Sue Dreesen (Jim) and Karen Lee Shelton; their grandchildren: Chris Miracle (Becky), Steven Shelton (Amie), Priscilla Davis (LaMar) and Mark “Gabe” New (Jessica); their great-grandchildren: Haley New, Breona Shelton, J.C. Miracle, Abbie Miracle, Kendryck Davis, Autumn New, Alex New, Allee Miracle, Keilee Davis and Jacob New; their longtime friend: Pat Norrid as well as several nieces and nephews. 

A joint funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 8, 2018 at The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home 328 West Main Street, Richmond, KY with Rev. James Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in The Richmond Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 1:30 PM Saturday at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, Richmond, KY. Masonic Rites for James Shelton will be observed at 1:30 PM prior to the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Blue Grass Hospice Care, 643 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601.

The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home of Richmond, Kentucky is in charge of the arrangements. 
www.cpcfh.com