​Charles Delbert Carnes, 91, of Sweeden passed away at 1:05 PM Dec. 29, 2021 at Hospice House in Bowling Green.
 
The Hart County native was a boilermaker, a member of Local 40 and a US Army veteran. He was a son of the late William Edward Carnes and Ethel Mudd Carnes; the husband of the late Evelyn Jane Elmore Carnes; and the loving companion of the late Margie Craddock. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, James Carnes and Alan Carnes.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Bee Spring Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Sunday.
 
Surviving are two daughters, Lisa Duvall (John) of Sweeden and Tabatha Vincent (Brad) of Covington; two sons, Keith Carnes (Don Smith) of Bowling Green and Robbie Carnes (Amy Jo) of Chalybeate; a step daughter, Melissa Whitman (Jason) of Greenville; a brother, Bobby Carnes (Judy) of Bee Spring; three sisters, Betty Skaggs, Joan Burkhead and Joyce Nibblen; 11 grandchildren, D.J. Duvall (Tressa), Lindsey Bolton (Andrew), Chuck Carnes, Emily Dyer (Braxton), Jacob Vincent (Elizabeth), Adam Vincent, Skyler Vincent, Chloe Vincent, Mary Kate Vincent, Henry Vincent and Piper Vincent; five great grandchildren, Evy Bolton, Lola Bolton, Daphne Bolton, Easton Dyer and Joseph Vincent; and several nieces and nephews.

​Leila Adwell, age 95, of Horse Cave, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the Bowling Green Medical Center surrounded by her family. The Hart County native was born on November 28, 1926 to the late Claude and Genia May Dennison. She was married to the late George Anthony Adwell.

Leila loved the Lord and taught Sunday school at Little Hope Missionary Baptist Church for several years. Along with being a devout Christian, she was a devoted mother and grandmother. 
 
Leila is survived by her children Becky Gregory (Dwaine) of Indiana and Johnny Adwell of Horse Cave; granddaughters, Dana Chapman (Mark) and Samantha Gregory; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Andrew, Aubriana and Acer; sister, Ruenell Konsler and sister-in-law, Eddie Bell Dennison. Besides her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her brothers, Cortland and Eldon Dennison and sister, Avanell Briggs.  

Interment will be in Cave City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Little Hope Missionary Baptist Church.

VISITATION
11:00am —2:00 pm, Saturday, January 1, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2:00 pm, Saturday, January 1, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Cody Harlan, age 26 of Brownsville, departed this life on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at his residence.  The Warren County native was born on August 27, 1995 to Denise Davis Johnson and the late Robert Casey Harlan. 

Cody was a 2014 graduate of Edmonson County High School, and worked as a fork lift operator.  He was of the Baptist faith.
He leaves to honor his memory-- his daughter, Kennedy Voyles of Smiths Grove; his mother and step-father, Denise and Timmy Johnson of Brownsville; three step-brothers, Ryan Johnson (Teylor) of Brownsville, Kevin Johnson (Trisha) of Leitchfield and Michael Johnson (Hannah) of Smiths Grove and his paternal grandfather, Otis Yokley of Bowling Green. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Lorenza and Jeanice Davis and Jane Yokley.

Interment will be in Fairview Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to:  Pulmonary Hypertension Association, 8401 Colesville Road - Suite 200, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

VISITATION
2– 7 PM, Saturday, January 1, 2022
10 AM—2 PM, Sunday, January 2, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Sunday, January 2, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

​Norman L. Hawks, age 89, of Wingfield, departed this life on Saturday, December 25, 2021 in Bowling Green, KY. The Edmonson County native was born on June 26, 1932 to the late Larmie and Pernia Elizabeth Wolfe Hawks. He was married to the Loreda Elmore Hawks, who preceded him in death.

Norman served in the U.S. Army, and was a Korean War veteran. He was a former electrician for Louisville Gas and Electric, was a farmer and a member of Shively Masonic Lodge #951 F&AM. Norman was a faithful member and deacon of Wingfield United Baptist Church.    

He leaves to honor his memory-- one son, Steve Hawks of Wingfield; two daughters, Katrena Cline (Larry) and Karen Briley (Bruce) all of Wingfield; honorary son, Bradley Butler of Indiana; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; four brothers, Elwood Hawks (Caroline) of Illinois, Ronell Hawks (Virginia) of Pine Grove, Percy Hawks of Pine Grove and Floyd Hawks of Wingfield, and three sisters, Versie Dean Miller of Richardsville, Imogene Davis of Pig and Ida Mae Sullivan of Wingfield. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Leonard, Tony and Walton Hawks. 

Interment will be in Wingfield Church Cemetery with military honors by Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post #6937 VFW.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Hospice of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104  

VISITATION
11 AM– 7 PM, Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
10 AM –2 PM, Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Wingfield United Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Wingfield United Baptist Church

Doris Haven, age 91, of Leitchfield, departed this life on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center.  The Jefferson County native was born on June 18, 1930 to the late Earlis Monroe and Courtney Enid Albin.  She was married to Leonard Charles Haven, who preceded her in death. 

Doris worked for many years as an office administrator, and was of the Baptist faith. 

She leaves to honor her memory-- four daughters, Donna Bartley (William) of Leitchfield, Cheryl Crawford (Richard) of Leitchfield, Angel Burden (Zachary) of Leitchfield and Barbara Payne (Kenneth) of Jasper, TN; two sons, James Haven (Judy) of Tacoma, WA and William Haven (Linda) of Springfield, TN; twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.  She was also predeceased in death by her children, Robert Haven and Linda Haven and her siblings, Earl Albin and Ruth Edfords. 
Interment will be in Tom Cook Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions can be made to:  St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place,  Memphis, TN 38105  or March of Dimes, 1043 Pedigo Way, Bowling Green, KY 42103.

VISITATION
3 - 7 PM, Thursday, December 23, 2021
10 AM - 12 PM, Friday, December 24, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
12 PM, Friday, December 24, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Johnny Allen Lashley, 64, of Grassland passed away Tuesday Dec. 21, 2021 at his home.
 
The Edmonson County native enjoyed fishing, riding his moped, yard sales and drawing and coloring pictures to give to others. He was a son of the late Ewing Stoy Lashley and Lucy Helen Lindsey Moore of Grassland, who survives. He was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Lashley; a sister, Holly Raymer; and two nieces, Amy Lashley and Carla Davis.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Holly Springs Cemetery. Visitation will take place 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Thursday.
 
Also surviving are two brothers, Freddie Lashley (Mary) of Horse Cave and Sidney Lashley (Glenda) of Brownsville; two sisters, Rita Wortham and Vickie Ashley both of Grassland; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Zachary Dale Cottongim, 29, passed away suddenly on December 18, 2021, while selflessly performing his duties as a Louisville Metro Police Officer.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Patsy and Johnny Shillito, and Betty and Wayne Maggard; and mother-in-law, Kellie McKenzie.

Zach graduated from Edmonson County High School, and went on to receive his degree in Criminal Justice from Daymar College.  He was a seven year veteran of the Louisville Metro Police Department, and was assigned to the 1st Division.  His dad, Dale, is also an LMPD officer, and Zach was so proud to have followed in his dad's footsteps in becoming an officer, fulfilling his dream.  Zach also proudly served as a PTO (Probationary Training Officer), and aspired to someday work as an LMPD traffic officer.  He loved the teamwork within 1st Division, its command staff, and his patrols with his best friend, Shaun Sargent.  He was a “tech nerd”, enjoyed fishing, and loved playing with his sons.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Jamie; sons, Riley and Alexander; father, Dale Cottongim; mother, Pamela Perkins; step-mother, Natalie; step-father, Laymon Hodges; father-in-law, Timmy Decker; brothers, Kase Cottongim and Kyton Smith; sisters, Erica Ellis (Jordan), Jessica Jones (Chad), and Ashley McFelia; nephews, Oaklee Ellis and Carson McFelia; and nieces, Remi Ellis and Arieal McFelia.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Southeast Christian Church – Blankenbaker Campus, 920 Blankenbaker Pkwy, followed by interment in Cave Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be 12-8pm on Tuesday, December 21, also at the church.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Louisville Metro Police Foundation at www.saferlouisville.org.

Maple Bledsoe Kidd, age 84 of Bowling Green, departed this life on Wednesday, December 18, 2021 at her residence. She was born on February 25, 1937 in Edmonson County to the late Hughie and Ethel Cowles Bledsoe. She was married for 66 years to Rev. Herbert Donald Kidd, who survives. 

Maple retired from the Warren County School System and was a member of  Rocky Hill Baptist Church. 

Besides her husband she leaves to honor her memory-- daughter, Brenda Kay Rice (Todd) of Bowling Green; son, Don Kidd of Lafayette, IN, two grandchildren, Caleb Fife (Mikayla) of Smiths Grove and Ginger McOwen (Joshua) of Guthrie; and two great-grandchildren, London McOwen and Luke McOwen. 

Interment will be in Kinser Cemetery. 

VISITATION
11 AM—1 PM, Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
1 PM, Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

The family requests that masks be worn during services.

Pearl (Hogan) Cherry, 85, was born in Edmonson, Kentucky on October 12, 1936 and entered Heaven's gates on December 18, 2021.  She was a member of Sweeden Missionary Baptist Church in Sweeden, Kentucky. 
 
She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandma and great-nana.  Pearl retired from Floyd Memorial Hospital after over 17 years of dedicated service.  She enjoyed making quilts, searching yard sales or thrift stores for that perfect buy, Kentucky basketball and above all else, spending time with her family and friends.  Pearl's entire world revolved around her great-grandchildren.  Her smile would light up a room when she saw one of her precious angels.   

She was preceded in death by her husband, William James Cherry; parents, Johnnie and Corda Hogan; brothers, James, Leonard, Elmer, Otha, Oliver Hogan; and sisters, Oren Sowders and Oma White.  

Pearl is survived by her children, Ronnie Cherry (Liz) of Charlestown, Indiana, Johnie Cherry (Sheri), Donnie Cherry (Carla), Kim Schmidt (Tom), Anita Philpot (Terry), all of Greenville, Indiana; brothers, Roma Hogan (Shirley) of Louisville, Kentucky, Roy Hogan of Roundhill, Kentucky; sisters, Jane Frost (Bill) of Indianapolis, Indiana, Jean Lindsey (Stanley) of Taylorsville, Kentucky; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.   

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions(3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) and on Thursday after 9:00 a.m.  Her funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Greenville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Pearl's memory may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org).  To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.NewcomerKentuckiana.com.  

Gary Wallace Parmellee, age 66 of Mammoth Cave, departed this life on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his residence.  The Middletown, CT native was born on November 8, 1955 to the late Harry Parmellee and Dora Perham Klueke. He was married to Emelita Hubilla Parmellee, who survives. 

Gary spent over twenty years in the U.S. Airforce as a mechanic and served in Operation Desert Storm. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— daughter, Dakkota Parmellee; several grandchildren; brothers, Danny, Wayne and Raymond Parmellee, Paulie Bazzon and Forest Silver; sister, Diane Landry. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Parmelle Miller and  a sister, Linda Parmelle.

No services are scheduled at this time.

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Gene Autry Haynes, 82, of Caneyville passed away Dec. 15, 2021 at Norton Hospital in Louisville.
 
The Edmonson County native was a truck driver and a member of Community House of Prayer. He was a son of the late Lum Haynes and Zena Bell Haynes and the husband of the late Edna Mae Lindsey Haynes. He was preceded in death by a son, Buck Haynes; a daughter, Lynn Haynes; two grandchildren, Melinda Haynes and Aaron Parks; and a great grandchild, Hunter Payton.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Threlkel Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Sunday.
 
Surviving are four daughters, Willodean Cross (Steve) Mary Haynes and Debbie Haynes all of Caneyville and Donna Riggs (Fineous) of Leitchfield; two sons, Charles Haynes (Leona) of Austin, IN and Darrell Glenn (Missy) of Huff; a brother, Tommy Haynes of Cave City; three sisters, Judy Logsdon of Clarkson and Joyce Ann Williams (Bob) and Janie Mae Gross both of Big Clifty; 30 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; and 12 great great grandchildren.

John Bratcher, age 83 of Brownsville, departed this life on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehab.  He was born on January 31, 1938 in Edmonson County to the late Millard Bratcher and Della Sue Vincent Jones. He was married to the late Jolane Beasley Bratcher. 

John was a heavy equipment operator, farmer and a member of the baptist faith. 

He leaves to honor his memory-- a daughter, Angela Pendleton (Jeff) of Elizabethtown; three grandchildren, Robert Allen, Tony Allen and Charles Jacob Pendleton; several great grandchildren; two sons-in-law, Mike Scott and H.B. Walker. He was preceded in death by three daughters, Vicki Scott, Lesia Walker, and Sandra Bratcher. 

Memorial contributions can be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601
Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. 

VISITATION
11 AM—1 PM, Saturday, December 18, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
1 PM, Saturday, December 18, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Kenny Ray, age 37 of Bowling Green, departed this life on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at his residence. The Barren County native was born on May 17, 1984 to Kenneth Wayne and Melody Ray of Park City. He was married to his devoted wife, Lois Copeland Ray, who survives.

Kenny was a forklift operator for Bluegrass Supply Chain. He was a 2003 graduate of Barren County High School, an avid video game player and attended Life Fellowship Church. Kenny loved animals, Deadpool, The Flash and spending time with his family.   

Besides his wife and parents, he leaves to honor his memory— son, Kenneth Ray of Bowling Green; brother, Dennis Ray (Jennifer) of Eighty Eight; sister, Beverly Ray (Mike) of Horse Cave and several uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Ruby Ray, Vauriece and Trudy Maddox; cousin, Michael Ray.  

Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society, 1925 River Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101.

VISITATION
11:00am —7:00 pm, Thursday, December 16, 2021
9:00  — 11:00 am, Friday, December 17, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11:00 am, Friday, December 17, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Julia Ann Luttrell, 80, of Big Reedy passed away at 2:38 PM Sunday Dec. 12, 2021 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was a retired seamstress, as well as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and caregiver. She was a daughter of the late Claudius Robert Woosley and Glida Elizabeth Tomes Woosley and the wife of the late Kelly Luttrell. She was preceded in death by a sister, June Dwyer and another infant sister.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday at Mt. Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where she was a member and custodian, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place 4-8 PM Wednesday and 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Thursday at Gravil Funeral Home.
 
Surviving are a daughter, Renee Slaughter of Big Reedy; two sons, Wes Slaughter (Gloria) and Ruston Slaughter both of Big Reedy; a step daughter, Terry Cosby (Steve) of Bowling Green; three grandchildren, Whitney Lewis (James), Riley Slaughter and Sophia Slaughter; a great grandchild, River Lewis; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Robert Earl Gipson, age 73 of LaGrange, departed this life on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Baptist Health Hospital in LaGrange.  The Edmonson County native was born on December 17, 1947 to the late Walter and Lillie Elmore Gipson.  He was married to Charlotte Marie Fields Gipson, who preceded him in death. 

Robert was a truck driver with Teamsters Union Local #89, and was of the Baptist faith.

He leaves to honor his memory— his children, Loria Lay (Jason) of Benson, NC, Robert Earl Gipson, Jr. (Kelly) of Good Hope, IL, Bryan Gipson (Leslie) of LaGrange; four grandchildren; one step-grandchild; several great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lester Gipson and Albert Gipson (Katherine) and one sister, Joyce Weber.  He was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. 

Interment will be in Jaggers Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions can be made to:  Robert Earl Gipson Memorial Fund, c/o Patton Funeral Home, P.O. Box 326, Brownsville, KY  42210.

VISITATION
12—2 pm, Monday, December 13, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 pm, Monday, December 13, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Jimmy Wayne Hogan, 63 of Smiths Grove passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Medical Center.

He was a son of the late Harold Wayne Hogan and Georgia Strode Carter.  He was an employee of Hill Motley Lumber Company.   Jimmy enjoyed all kind of sports and music.  He enjoyed playing his guitar. 

His survivors include his wife Laura Hogan; two children, Stephen Hogan (Sherry) and Jessica Hogan (Craig Childress), Brantley Wetherington (Amanda) and Bryan Wetherington (Morgan); five grandchildren, Hannah Hogan, Alexander Hogan, Colin Hogan, Brooklynn Wilson and Cayleb Childress; one sister, Penny Harper (Robert); one brother, Steven Tolle and several nieces and nephews.

There will be a memorial service held at 2 p.m.  on Sunday, December 19 at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with visitation from 12-2 p.m.

The family request donations be made in his honor to the Warren County Humane Society, 1925 River St., Bowling Green, Ky  42101.

Ronald L. Page, age 70 of Bowling Green, departed this life on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on November 28, 1951 to the late Mitchell and Mary Phyllis Graves Page.  

Ronald retired from Kendall, and was a member of Fairview United Baptist Church.

He leaves to honor his memory— two sons, Scott Page (Nelda) and Robert Page of Bowling Green; and one granddaughter, Michelle Dawn Page of Bowling Green. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Russell Page. 

Interment will be in Fairview Church Cemetery.

VISITATION
12 - 2 pm, Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 pm, Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

James Franklin “Rooster Man” Martin, age 79 of Brownsville, departed this life on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on April 30, 1942 in Nelson County to the late James Richard and Mary Frances Martin.  He was married to Martha Ellen Martin, who survives.

James worked in farming and carpentry for many years.  He had a true servant’s heart, and contributed to countless charities and those in need, without gaining any personal gain or recognition.  He knew the Lord, and was affiliated with Community Church at Cedar Springs where he generously donated to their playground. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory-- one son, Frank Martin (Lee Ann Doyle) of Bowling Green; two daughters, Sherry Ballard of Bardstown and Stacy Martin (Bryan Morris) of Brownsville; eighteen grandchildren, Crystal, Casey (P.J.), Shantel, Brooke (Brandon), Heather (Jacob), Monica (Daniel), Buddy (Meadow), Taylor, Christian (Nealie), Megan, Zachary, Nolan, J-Lee, Kailey, Logan, Floyd, Railey and Landan; sixteen great-grandchildren and four brothers, Jimmy Martin (Barbara Ann), Johnny Martin (Lisa), Todd Martin (Mary) and Paul Martin (Beth).  He was also preceded in death by one son, Ricky Earl Martin; one grandson, Blake Martin; six brothers and one sister. 

Memorial contributions can be made to:  American Cancer Society, 952 Fairview Ave. # 4, Bowling Green, KY 42101 or Hosparus Health of Barren River, 101 Riverwood Ave. Ste. B, Bowling Green, KY 42103. 

Interment will be in Raymer Cemetery. 

VISITATION
2 —7 PM, Friday, December 10, 2021
10 AM—1 PM, Saturday, December 11, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
1 PM, Saturday, December 11, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Frances T. Webb, 86, of Brownsville passed away at 5:09 AM Monday Dec. 6, 2021 at Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was a retired WKU Housekeeping employee and a member of Sweeden Missionary Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Guy Tunks and Mary Lillian Stice Tunks and the wife of the late Charles L. Webb. She was preceded in death by two sister, Genice Muller and Marie Lamastus; and two brothers, Leon Tunks and Wallace Tunks.
 
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Sweeden Cemetery. Visitation will take place 4-7 PM Wednesday.
 
Surviving are two daughters, Sharon Luttrell (Jimmy) of Segal and Diana Jo Stewart (Wayne) of Sweeden; two sons, Charles Leon “Butch” Webb (Pam) of Alvaton and Guy Walter “George” Webb (Regina) of Sweeden; six grandchildren, Dustin Luttrell (Krista), Tara Luttrell, Anessia Ogilvie (Nick), Brent Austin Webb, Jeremy Charles Webb (Amanda) and Autumn Dennison (Derrick); and four great grandchildren.

LeRoy Gonterman, age 74, of Cave City, KY passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 15, 1947 in Barren County to the late Caudis Gonterman and Jessal Buster Mills. He was married to his devoted wife, Mary Jo Richardson Gonterman, who survives.

LeRoy retired from B and W Metals. He enjoyed spending time fishing and gardening, and was a member of Cave City United Methodist Church.

Besides his wife he is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Nunn (Billy) of Park City; grandchildren, Andrea McCandless (Tyler) and Seth Nunn of Park City; great-grandchildren, Abel and Jaxon McCandless of Park City and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a half brother, Cecil Voorhees.

Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

VISITATION
3:00 —7:00 pm, Wednesday, December 8, 2021
10:00 am — 2:00 pm, Thursday, December 9, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2:00 pm, Thursday, December 9, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Johnnie Hillard Hatcher, age 77 of Cave City, departed this life on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Signature HealthCare at Glasgow.  The Hart County native was born on February 2, 1944 to the late William Cecil and Irene Laird Hatcher.  He was married to his devoted wife, Lina Sexton Hatcher, who survives.

Johnnie worked in maintenance for many years at the Cave City Rest Area.  He was also a farmer and a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— two sons, Johnny Hatcher of Park City and Danny Hatcher (Rita) of Cave City; five grandchildren, Kevin Hatcher (Diedra), Michael Hatcher (Amanda), Evelyn Greeno (Ray), Rebecca Hatcher (Johnathan) and Elizabeth Irene Hatcher; eleven great-grandchildren and one brother, Raymond Hatcher.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Franklin Hatcher; two brothers, Robert Ike and Clifton Hatcher and one sister, Edith Hogan.  
Interment will be in Cave City Cemetery.

VISITATION
2:00 —7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 7, 2021
9:00  — 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11:00 am, Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Charles F. Crowder, 82, of Brownsville passed away at 2:08 AM Thursday at his residence.
 
The Jefferson County native was a truck driver. He was the son of the late Willard Thomas Crowder and Zelma Meredith Crowder and the husband of the late Carol Hayes Crowder. He was preceded in death by a son, Harold Crowder; a daughter, Lisa Crowder; and a granddaughter, Krista Vincent.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday at Vincent Church, where he was a member, with burial to follow in Vincent Cemetery. Visitation will take place after 6:00 PM Friday at the church. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are two sons, Lee Crowder (Linda) of Rocky Hill and Darren Crowder (Ashlie) of Brownsville; a daughter, Betty Jo Davis (Steve) of Brownsville; two sisters, Joyce Fields of Dahlonega, GA and Mary Vincent (Edgar) of Brownsville; seven grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.