Riley Washington Bellamy, 90, of Park City passed away December 29, 2020 at his home. He was born on  February 15, 1930 in Barren County to the late G.W. and Emma Simpson Bellamy. He was married to the late Josephine “Josie” Cannon Bellamy.   

Riley was a Farmer and  a member of  Woodland Baptist Church.  He was a US Marine veteran. 

He leaves to honor his memory—  two sons,  Mike Bellamy (Mary Ann) and Jonathan Bellamy (Lisa) both of Park City; five grandchildren, Tracy Bellamy (Amy), Brandon Bellamy, Ashley Frieberg (Mike), Kameron Bellamy (Katie) and Kallie Bellamy (Trace) ; three great grandchildren, Annabelle Kate Bellamy, Thomas Bellamy and Caroline Freiberg; a niece and nephew, Jeff and Kim.  He was also preceded in death by one son, Larry Wayne Bellamy; one grandson, Christopher Bellamy and one brother, Paul Bellamy.

Interment will be in Walnut Hill  Church Cemetery.

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

​ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME PARK CITY CHAPEL.

​Cora Elizabeth Luttrell, age 100 of Brownsville, departed this life on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Genesis Edmonson Center.  The Edmonson County native was born on March 10, 1920 to the late William Moudy and Minnie Miller Higgs.  She was married to Ralph Harrold Luttrell, who preceded her in death.

Cora was a housewife, and thoroughly enjoyed caring for her family.  She was a member of Penile Missionary Baptist Church. 

She leaves to honor her memory-- her daughter, Rochella Dennison (Darwin) of Brownsville; two grandchildren, Dawn Renee Young (Jimmy) of Wake Forest, NC and Darren H. Dennison (Angela) of Chalybeate; four great-grandchildren, Chandra Warwick (Brent) of Cape Cod, MA,  Amanda Muoio (Brian) of Seattle, WA, Breanna Dennison and Karina Dennison both of Chalybeate and four great-great grandchildren, Amelia and Austin Warwick, Samuel and Sienna James Muoio  She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph, Jakie and Shelby Higgs.

Interment will be in Dit Vincent Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Dit Vincent Cemetery Fund, c/o Lloyd Blanton, 655 Mammoth Cave Road, Brownsville, KY  42210. 

THE VISITATION AND FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE PRIVATE. 

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​Grace Luzon Basham Forbes, 92, of Clarkson passed away at 3:40 PM Sunday Dec. 27, 2020 at her home.
 
The Edmonson County native was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with grandchildren and was a member of Red Hill General Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Wiley Basham and Pearl Miller Basham and the wife of the late Willis Forbes. She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Forbes; three sisters, Laverne Basham, Leon Spinks and Inez Elmore; and two brothers, Phillip Basham and Nathaniel (Joe) Basham.
 
There will be a public walk-through visitation 3-6 PM Friday at Gravil Funeral Home. Funeral services will be private due to COVID-19 restrictions. Burial will take place in Cub Creek Cemetery.
 
Surviving are four daughters, Janice Alford of Park City, Deana Raymer (Bobby) and Blendia Roof (Michael) both of Brownsville and Carmella Clemons (Bobby) of Clarkson; four sons, Tony Forbes (Jean) and Terry Forbes (Connie) both of Park City, Ted Forbes (Joanna) of Lindseyville and Tim Forbes (Anthony London) of Cave City; two sisters, Gertrude Hardin of Roundhill and Frankie Anderson of New Albany, IN; 17 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and seven great great grandchildren.

Gloria Kinser Miller, 86, passed away December 22, 2020 at Baptist Health LaGrange with family by her side. 

Gloria was one of eight children born to the late Riley and Maggie Ashley Kinser in the Segal community of Edmonson County. She was a devoted Christian, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother and loved caring for and spending time with her family. Gloria was a realtor and a member of Portland Avenue Church of Christ and worshipped and served her Lord there for over 60 years. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Kinser, James Lavon Kinser and Ronnie Kinser; and three sisters, Shirley Callender, Gaudis McGrew and Irene Skaggs. 

Visitation will be held 12pm - 2pm and a Memorial Service immediately following at 2pm, Stoess Funeral Home in Crestwood on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Gloria will be laid to rest Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 12pm at New Liberty Cemetery in Brownsville. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Randall Miller; Her two children, Brenda Miller Cagle (Michael) of Louisville and Mark Miller (Phyllis) of Brownsville; Three grandchildren, Randy Cagle (Emily), Katherine Cagle Gosselin (Jeff) and Johnathan Miller; Two great-grandchildren, Isaac Gosselin and Kai Gosselin, Margot Cagle (birth any day); and a sister, Betty Deckard of Bloomington, Indiana.

 Donations in her honor may be made to Portland Christian School in Louisville.

​Ruby Lavonne Richards, age 87 of Brownsville, departed this life on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at her residence.  The Metcalfe County native was born on March 14, 1933 to the late Garnett Vernon and Gladys Bernice Trowbridge.  She was married to her best friend, Bennie Earl Richards, who preceded her in death. 

Lavonne was a former employee of Holley Carburetor, and most recently worked as a cashier at Family Dollar.   She was a loyal friend, and thoroughly enjoyed visiting at the Hill Top Restaurant and Brownsville Karaoke. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family, children and grandchildren.  Lavonne was a member of Fairview United Baptist Church.

She leaves to honor her memory-- two sons, Brad Richards (Julie) of Rockfield and Chris Richards (Chrise) of Bee Spring; one daughter, Pam Renfro of Brownsville; seven grandchildren, Aimee Carey (Brian), Rhiannon Carver, Brandie Lindsey (David), Nikki Culbreath (Kyle), Aaron Renfro (Missy), Blake Renfro and Hannah Davenport (Chris); eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bob Trowbridge, Murel Trowbridge (Linda) and Larry Trowbridge (Debbie) and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.  She was preceded in death by one son, Timothy Earl Richards; one grandson, Chase Richards; one sister, Darlene Brading and one brother, Paul Wayne Trowbridge. 

Interment will be in Hawkins Cemetery. 

VISITATION
1 - 7 PM, Monday, December 28, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

THE FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE PRIVATE

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​H.B. Arnold Lobb, age 86, of  Brownsville, departed this life on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Baptist Health of Hardin County.  The Barren County native was born on August 8, 1934 to the late Hiram Boyd and Addie Lois Lawrence Lobb.  He was married to his best friend, Dorothy Lobb, who survives. 

In the early 1950’s, Mr. Lobb was a U.S. Navy electronics technician first class aboard the destroyer escort USS Daniel A. Joy.  He returned home to Park City and opened his own business in electronics and television repair.  He later moved his business to Brownsville, where he also became co-owner in the first cable t.v. system, until he sold out and retired in 1998.  He was also a founding member and captain of the Rescue Squad in Park City.  Mr. Lobb was saved at the age of 16, and was of the Baptist faith. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory--   three sons, Dwayne Lobb (Laura), Boyd Lobb (Carrie) and Thomas Willoughby; five daughters, Connie Masterson, Emily Hendricksen (Nathan), Donna Vincent (Ronnie), Mary St. Onge (Roger) and Rosa Stewart (Tommy); thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and a host of friends. 

Interment will be in Brownsville Cemetery. 

THE VISITATION AND FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE PRIVATE.

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Reggie Jaggers, 69, of Chalybeate passed away at 5:12 AM Saturday Dec. 19, 2020 at his home.

The Edmonson County native was a professional musician, a member of ASCAP, a member of Tri-Five Association and a member of Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Lester Lee Jaggers and Ruelmer Hayes Jaggers. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Jaggers; and a sister-in-law, Peggy Jo Jaggers.

A public walk-through visitation will take place 5-7 PM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home. Funeral services will be private. Burial will take place in Bee Spring Cemetery.
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Surviving are his wife, Alicia "Lisa" Jenkins Jaggers; two sons, David Jaggers (Allison) of Tullahoma, TN and Michael Jaggers of Sunfish; two step sons, Will Hale of Mobile, AL and Logan Graham of Auburn, AL; a brother, Stanley Jaggers of Brownsville; four sisters, Sheila Johnston (Tim) of Smiths Grove, Donna Lindsey (Greg) of Bowling Green, Tammy Tennison (Timmy) of Sweeden and Christy Cannon (Joey) of Mammoth Cave; three grandchildren, Emilee Jaggers, Ellie Mayhew and James Jaggers; and several nieces and nephews.

Dannie Lee Sanders, 77, of Mammoth Cave passed away at 8:33 PM Dec. 15, 2020 at the Hospice of Southern Kentucky House in Bowling Green.

The Edmonson County native was a furniture and classic car restorer, owner and operator of Sanders Upholstery, a director of Exceptional Industries and a member of Pleasant Union United Baptist Church. He was a son of the late James Leroy Sanders and Eula Mae Vincent Sanders. He was preceded in death by a brother, Haskell Sanders.

Public visitation will be 6-8 PM Friday at Gravil Funeral Home. Funeral services will be private. Burial will take place in Union Light Cemetery.
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Surviving are his wife, Judy Sanders; two daughters, Jamie Sanders of Grassland and Penny Sanders-Murray (Leo "Lucky") of New Jersey; a son, Rowdy McMackin of Tennessee; a step son, Craig Meredith of Cub Run; a step daughter, Candice Thurrott of Connecticut; a sister, Judith Dean Vincent of Paoli, IN; five grandchildren, Kylie Murray, Marissa Meredith, Lyndi Meredith, Christian Kelly and Brett Murray; and three step grandchildren, Shahaley Decker, Cadance Meyers and Makayla Foreman.

Aubrey M. Harman, 93, of Smiths Grove passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 15 at his residence.

The Barren County native was a son of the late Jim and Lois Beckham Harman and husband of the late Jean Beckham Harman. He is preceded in death by his son, Danny Harman; a granddaughter, Kelly Jean Littrell; one brother, James Harman; two sisters, Hazel Magers and Dorothy Woods. He was a retired employee of Holley Carburetor and farmer, a member of Shiloh General Baptist Church and WWII Army Veteran.

Leaving to cherish his memories are his daughter Kathy Littrell (Kenny); two granddaughters, Christy Corbin (Jonathan) and Amy Poynter (Benji); four great grandchildren, Tyler Taylor (Kristin), Mason Taylor, Ava Taylor and Bentley Poynter, three great great grandchildren, Laikyn, Kyler and Ember Taylor; two sisters, Odell Grinstead and Fannie Woods, and several nieces and nephews.
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Funeral service will be held at 11 am Saturday, December 19th at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Walk through visitation will be Friday 4:30 -6:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 - 11 am. The funeral service will be live streamed at 11 a.m. Saturday on Hardy & Son Funeral Home Facebook page.

June E. Dwyer, 89, of the Big Reedy community in Edmonson County, departed this life at her home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 12, 2020. The Edmonson County native was born on May 23, 1931 to the late C.R. and Glida Tomes Woosley.  She was married to her husband of seventy years, Vernon Dwyer, who survives.

June was a retired school teacher, having taught one-room schools in Butler County.  She went on to teach 3rd grade at Sunfish and Brownsville Elementary Schools until her retirement.  She was a member of  Mt. Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Besides her husband, she leaves to honor her memory-- one daughter, Jenny L. Porter of Beaver Dam; two sons, Mike Dwyer (Gloria) and Andy Dwyer both of Big Reedy; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Ann Luttrell of Big Reedy; several nieces and nephews.  She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Doug Porter. 

Interment will be in Big Reedy Church of Christ Cemetery. 

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
3:00 pm, Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Big Reedy Church of Christ Cemetery

- ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL -

Jimmy Cole, 58 of Bowling Green died Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the Medical Center.

He was a son of the Robert Earl and Genny Alford Cole and is preceded in death by a grandson, Brett Robertson and two brothers, Timmy and Bobby Cole. He was owner of Cole's Grocery.

His survivors include his wife Aletha Bryant Cole; his daughters, Stacy Robertson (Brent) and Christy Ragland; a nephew, Austin Cole.

There will be a walk through visitation Monday from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with funeral service being at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Boiling Springs Cemetery.

​All those who wish to honor and remember Jimmy in person must wear a mask or other appropriate facial covering and practice physical distancing for the safety of those in attendance.

Doris Mae Spencer Vertrees, 79, of Glendale, died Thursday, December 10, 2020 at her home. She was a native of Hardin County, a member of Hardin County First United Baptist Church and Upton Eastern Star.

She loved camping, singing and listening to gospel music. She loved to make the Holidays special for her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Albert Russell Spencer and Bessie Jane Sanders; and two half brothers, Kenneth Butler and Leon Butler and a half sister, Frances Nix.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Rev. Freddie Vertrees; three children, Theresa (Craig) Smith of Glendale, Russell Dale (Karen) Vertrees of Bowling Green and Gary Lee Vertrees of Gulf Shores, AL; a half brother, Eugene Butler; five grandchilden and 11 great grandchildren.
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Visitation:
Monday, December 14, 2020 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Brown Funeral Home
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Hardin County First United Baptist Church

Service:
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 starting at 2:00 PM Hardin County First United Baptist Church

The address of the church is 134 First Union Church Road, Elizabethtown. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hosparus. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com.

Mark Kevin Basham, 59, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on December 4, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his father, Billy J. Basham; a brother, Barry K. Basham; and a grandson, Payton X. Smith.

He is survived by his daughters, Amanda Smith and Crystal Basham; his mother, Dortha June Basham; a brother, Gregory Kent Basham; and four granddaughters.

Arrangements were private and entrusted to Legacy Funeral Center in Jeffersonville.  
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To leave a special message for the family, please visit: www.legacyindiana.com

​Chris Morrison, 55, of Glasgow passed away December 7, 2020 at Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was born on May 31, 1965 in Barren County to the late Carlos E. Morrison and Jacqueline Barlow Morrison of Park City. He was married to Jane Beth Harper Morrison, who survives.   

Chris was a retired machine operator for L.S.C. Communications and a member of Park City Baptist Church.

Besides his wife and mother,  he leaves to honor his memory—  one son, Carlos Morrison (Megan) of Park City; three stepsons, John Tooley of Scottsville, Jason Tooley of Summer Shade and David Botts (Bianca) of Bowling Green; two grandchildren, Addison and Silas Morrison; one step grandchild, Harper Botts and three brothers, David Morrison (Sandra), Jon Morrison (Lorie) and Brian Morrison (Angie).

Interment will be in Morrison Family Cemetery.

DUE TO THE RECENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS AND STATE MANDATES,  ALL SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE. 
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Debra Harmon, 68, of Chalybeate, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the Greenview Hospital in Bowling Green. The Glasgow native was born on June 24, 1952 to the late  Orbin Pedigo, Jr. and the late Rose “Penny”  Coats .  She was married to Chuck Harmon, who survives. 

Debra was a cashier for Big Mike’s Gift Shop and was a member of Cedar Springs Community Church. 

Besides her husband, she leaves to honor her memory-- two daughters, Melinda Harmon of Park City and Penny Jo Garmon (Eddie) of Center; three brothers, David Coats of Tennessee, Joey Coats of Park City and Buddy Pedigo of Illinois; four sisters, Patsy Moore (Danny) of Cave City, Wilma Osborne of Park City, Vicki Holcomb (David) of Florida and Anita Hornbeck (Joe) of Illinois; five grandchildren, Brandon Harmon, Josh Harmon, Aleshia Bryant, Samantha Garmon and Preston Garmon; three great grandchildren, Natalie Pennington, Jacob Garmon and Waylon Garmon.  She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Coats and Arleigh Pedigo.

Interment will be in Cave City Cemetery.

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

- ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL -

Michael R. Tipton, 70, of Brownsville passed away at 3:06 PM Friday Dec. 4, 2020 at Edmonson Center in Brownsville.
 
The Edmonson County native was a preacher, a US Army veteran of the Viet Nam War and a member of Shadyland Church of Christ. He was the son of the late Virgil Tipton and Nancy York Tipton.
 
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are his wife, Virginia Cook Tipton; four sons, Michael Tipton Jr. and Jeremy Tipton both of Bowling Green and Phillip Hayes and William Poteet both of Brownsville; three daughters, Julie Hayes (Donald Raymer) of Brownsville and Katrina Tipton and Elizabeth Stinnett (Adam) both of Bowling Green and; 11 grandchildren; and one great granddaughter.
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​Renee Spikes Basham, age 71, of Brownsville, departed this life at her residence on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.  The Jacksonville, FL, native was born on February 7, 1949 to the late Roy Reid Spikes and the late Nancy Elizabeth Laney Spikes.  She was the wife of Johnie R. Basham, who preceded her in death.

Renee was a housewife and a member of Brownsville General Baptist Church.   

She leaves to honor her memory-- two daughters, Linday Kaye Basham of Brownsville and Dana Michelle Williams (Steve) of Richmond; seven grandchildren, Anthony Tarwater, Amie Tarwater, Steven Basham, John Shurett, Braedyn Preston, Tina-Marie Tarwater and Kaylee DeWitt; six great-grandchildren and two sons-in-law, Jamie Shurett and David Tarwater.  She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Sherry Lynn Tarwater and Tina Renee Shurett.

Interment will be in Doyle Cemetery.

 Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL  60601.

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

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Barry Bullock, age 74, of Brownsville, departed this life on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on September 8, 1946 to the late Charles W. and Jeanetta Ruth Johnson Bullock.  He was married to his devoted wife and help mate, Betty Ann Johnson Bullock, who survives. 

Barry was a former welder, and previously worked for Hill’s Pet Nutrition, FMC and the Edmonson County Water District.  He was a faithful member of Oak Grove United Baptist Church.

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory-- two children, Brian Bullock of Louisville and Kim Wagoner (Travis) of Scottsville; three grandchildren, Chayse Gladden, Bradley Wagoner and Annslee Wagoner;  one brother, James Bullock (Wendy) and several nieces and nephews. 

Interment will be in Oak Grove Church Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be to:  Oak Grove Cemetery Fund, c/o Harry Girard, 1168 Mohawk Road, Brownsville, KY  42210. 

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

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Linda Kay Spainhoward, 76, of  Sweeden, peacefully departed this life on Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on June 20, 1944 to the late Ben L. and Geneva Lily Vincent Decker.  She was married to Robert Franklin “Frank” Spainhoward, who preceded her in death. 

Linda was a homemaker, and enjoyed caring for her family. In her later years, she worked as a greeter at Walmart.  Linda was a member of New Salem General Baptist Church. 

She leaves to honor her memory-- two sons, Eric Spainhoward (Lesley) and Brad Spainhoward (Ashley) all of Chalybeate; five daughters, Sheila Pike (Tim) of Lindseyville, Aimee Luis (Rodrigo) of Bowling Green, Ailson Fillingham (Jon) of Brownsville, Jenny Spainhoward of Anneta and Bridget Basham (Michael) of Sweeden; eleven grandchildren, Josh Webb (Jessica), Jonathan Webb, Sawyer Spainhoward, Griffin Spainhoward, Layke Sanders, Ethan Luis, Owen Still, Ava Luis, Ellie Claire Spainhoward, Charly Beville and Kansas Basham; two great-grandchildren, Ty Webb and Stella Webb; one brother, Benny Decker (Karen) of Brownsville along with several nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Donna Sue Prunty.

Interment will be in Brownsville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be to:  Santa’s Helping Hands, 664 Key Cemetery Road, Bee Spring, KY  42207. 

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