Joey “Bird” James, age 55 of Brownsville, departed this life at his residence on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. The Edmonson County native was born on September 27, 1968, to Deloras “Dee” Vincent Wilson and the late Billy Joe James. 

Joey was a 1987 graduate of Edmonson County High School and was a great athlete for the Wildcats. He was a sports fanatic and most especially loved University of Kentucky basketball. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing travel softball for Bertie’s and Bank of Edmonson County with all of his buddies and Anthony “Slug” Duvall. Joey worked for many years at Hill’s Pet Nutrition and was a member of Pleasant Union United Baptist Church. 

Besides his mother, Dee, he leaves to honor his memory— his daughters, Michelle Haycraft (Preston) of Bee Spring and Sarah Mooneyhan (Luke) of Morgantown; four grandchildren; his brother, Cliff Simmons of Brownsville; aunts and uncle, Jane James, Barbara Vincent, Rondal Vincent, Jan Campbell (Skip), Venetta Webb (Donald) and Shelia Meredith; nieces and nephew, Alex Lasley (Kevin), Sherry Reed and Chad Moore, along with several cousins, extended family members and friends, who he loved. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Roland Simmons and Vickie Crews. 

The interment will be in Brownsville Cemetery. 

VISITATION
1—7 PM, Saturday, September 28, 2024
10 AM—2 PM, Sunday, September 29, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

 FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Sunday, September 29, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

​Warren Wisdom, age 59 of Park City, departed this life on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green. The St. Louis, Missouri native was born on January 2, 1965 to the late Windell and Norma Pogue Wisdom. 

Warren owned and operated North South Trucking for many years. During this time, he worked closely with numerous farmers across south central Kentucky. He worked most recently with his friends at Buttram Farms, who he considered part of his family.  

Warren loved traveling and farming. His business was his heart and soul. When he was younger, he was active with the FFA, and he later joined himself with the Barren County Cattleman’s Association. He was a member of Park City Baptist Church, and attended Hillvue Heights Church. 

He leaves to honor his memory— his twin sister, Wendy Wisdom of Madison, TN; brother, Wayne Wisdom (Belinda) of Chalybeate; nephew, Tanner Wisdom (Elissa) of Park City; uncle and aunts, Ted Wisdom (Geanie), Barbara Thompson (Gene) and Sue Mork (Craig); a cherished friend, Bonnie Barrett, along with several cousins and friends who will miss him.  
Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to: Barren County Cattleman’s Association, 1463 W. Main St, Glasgow, KY 42141. 

As requested by Warren, a meal will be provided for all of his family and friends following his funeral service by the Barren County Cattleman’s Association at the Park City Senior Center, 24201 Louisville Rd., Park City, Ky 42160. 

VISITATION
2—7 PM, Friday, September 27, 2024
9—11 AM, Saturday, September 28, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Saturday, September 28, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel 

James Willie Lindsey, 73, of Bee Spring passed away Sept. 23, 2024 at his home.

The Edmonson County native was a logger, roofer and a groundskeeper at Diamond Caverns Golf Course. He was a son of the late Lewis Lindsey and Eura Mae Farris Lindsey. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Lindsey Neff; a great grandson, Rucker Lane Hampton; a brother, Eugene Lindsey; and a sister, Cuba Frames.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Cove Hollow Cemetery. Visitation will take place 2-7 PM Tuesday and after 9:00 AM Wednesday.
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Surviving are his wife, Brenda Moon Lindsey; four daughters, Valina Lindsey of Leitchfield, Becky Lindsey (Tim Alexander) of South and Carla Wood (Jonathan) and Laura Dillon (Shawn) both of Bowling Green; two sisters, Reva Lindsey of Leitchfield and Dorothy Clinton (George) of Elizabethtown; two brothers, Charlie Lindsey (Linda) of Bee Spring and George Lindsey (Susan) of Leitchfield; seven grandchildren, Jeffery Duvall, Tiffany Lasley (Chad), Timmy Hampton, Violet Wood, Lillian Wood, Willow Rose Wood and Grant Dillon; eight great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Lina Dean Hatcher, age 80 of Cave City, departed this life on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Signature Healthcare of Glasgow. The Cumberland County native was born on November 5, 1943, to the late Thelbert and Carmon Owens Sexton. Lina was the devoted wife to Johnnie Hillard Hatcher, who also preceded her in death. 

Lina worked as a homemaker and lovingly took care of her family. She was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. 

She leaves to honor her memory—her sons, Johnny Hatcher of Park City and Danny Hatcher (Rita) of Cave City; grandchildren, Kevin Hatcher (Diedra), Michael Hatcher (Amanda), Evelyn Greeno (Ray), Rebecca Kauffman (Johnathan) and Elizabeth Irene Hatcher; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and a sister, Nelda Goodman. Besides her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her son, Franklin Hatcher, and siblings, Janie Blevins, Russell Sexton, Louise Hatcher and Leon Sexton. 

Interment will be in Cave City Cemetery.

VISITATION
2- 7 PM Sunday, September 22, 2024
9 AM – 12 PM Monday, September 23, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
12 PM Monday, September 23, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel

Lance Corporal Keegan Thomas Allen, 19 of Oakland, KY and recently stationed on Marine Corps Base Hawaii - Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawaii passed away September 5, 2024.

He leaves to honor his memory - his mother, Ann Wells, his sister, Kelsey Lonas and her husband Tyler Lonas, his brother, Kaleb Allen and his fiancé Matison Cardwell, and their son, Keegan's nephew, Knox; his Grandparents, Ed and Neva Whittle; his maternal aunt, uncle and cousin, Cathy, Jason and Emma Johnson; along with his father, Tim Allen and wife Nanette, step-brother and step-sister, many paternal aunts, uncles, and cousins; as well as countless friends and fellow Marines. 

Keegan was preceded in death by his paternal Grandparents, Ralph and Shirley Daugherty and Ronnie Allen. 

He was a United States Marine. He was an adventurer, very curious and inquisitive. He was a thinker. He was precocious. He was brilliant. He was loyal, strong, fearless and most of all brave. 

He was beloved by everyone who ever met him; he was a fantastic son, a great brother, a cherished grandson, nephew, cousin and uncle, and a best friend to all walks of life. No matter the circumstance, you would always leave with a story of something funny Keegan did or said while you were with him. 

He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends. We will miss his stories and sense of humor, and his one-of-a-kind, joyful and infectious laugh. He truly brought the life to the party.

To Keegan: Your presence, we will miss. Your memory, we treasure. Loving you always, forgetting you never.

Keegan's funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel. Visitation will be 11 a.m.- 7 p.m Saturday and 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Otter Gap Cemetery with Full Military Honors. 

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Otter Gap Baptist Church for upkeep of the cemetery or to The Fisher House Foundation who builds homes and facilities to house military families while their loved ones are in the hospital. 

Lester Earl “Les” Carney, age 57, of Cave City, departed this life on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, with his family by his side. The Barren County native was born on May 26, 1967 to the late Ralph Carney and Louetta Toohey Reynolds, of Cave City. He was married to his wife Karen Ann Carney, who also survives. 

Les was a civil engineer, a 1985 graduate of Caverna High School, and was the owner of Icy Heights Gun Range. He enjoyed scuba diving, woodworking and spelunking. He was a member of Highland United Methodist Church and Bear Wallow Cave City Masonic Lodge #231 F&AM.

Besides his wife and mother, Karen and Louetta, he leaves to honor his memory-- two stepsons, McCall and Sawyer Dillon both of Cincinnati, OH. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Ira and Alice Toohey, Lester and Violet Carney.
Interment will be in Cave City Cemetery.

MASONIC SERVICE
7 PM, Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

VISITATION
1-7 PM, Tuesday, September 24, 2024
9-11 AM, Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel 

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM , Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Truman Lamon Hardin, 87, of Brownsville passed away Sept. 12, 2024 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. 

The Edmonson County native was a self-employed painter and member of Red Hill General Baptist Church. He was a son of the late James Joel Hardin and Cora Ellis Vincent Hardin. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Icy Clubb and Magaline Hayes and a brother, Eugene Hardin.
 
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday at Holly Springs Cemetery. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are three children, James Hardin, Mary Ann Hardin and John Wesley Hardin; a brother, Dallas Hardin (Maudie) of Grassland; four nieces, Linda Oechsli, Wanda Vincent, Icy Norris and Jennifer Ashley; and seven nephews, James Clubb, Michael Hayes, Steve Clubb, Joel Hardin, Charles Hardin, Richard Lindsey and Leondal Hardin.

Michael Ray Meredith, age 78 of Bee Spring, went to his prayer place in the barn, and the Lord called him home on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The Edmonson County native was born on November 20, 1945 to the late Edna Mae Meredith Goff and Hoy Johnson. He was married to his best friend, soul mate and loving wife of sixty years, Joyce Davis Meredith, who survives.

Michael retired as a superintendent from Ikon Construction. He was a faithful member of Sunny Point General Baptist Church. In years passed he taught Sunday School, was the Sunday School superintendent and the church treasurer. He was also a member of Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge #355 F&AM. Of all his roles, he was most proud of his family, children and grandchildren. 

Besides his wife, Joyce, he leaves to honor his memory— his children, Michael Shane Meredith (Michelle) of Bee Spring and Dena Pettit (Reggie) of Leitchfield; grandchildren, Lance Michael Meredith (Kelly), McKenzie Duvall-Hill (Brandon), Madison Duvall, Chloe Pettit, Maddie Pettit and Summer Chaney; siblings, Bro. R.L. Meredith, Vickie Marlow, Terry Meredith and Yolanda Vincent (James); sister-in-law, Donna Meredith, along with several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Timmie Meredith.

Interment will be in Sunny Point Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Sunny Point Cemetery Fund, c/o Jeremy Hardin, 2050 Sunfish Sunny Point Road, Brownsville, KY 42210. 

VISITATION 
1—7 PM, Saturday, September 14, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

10 AM—2 PM, Sunday, September 15, 2024
Sunny Point General Baptist Church

MASONIC SERVICE BY WASHINGTON MEREDITH MASONIC LODGE
6 PM, Saturday, September 14, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Sunday, September 15, 2024
Sunny Point General Baptist Church

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Christopher “Chris” William Helson, age 43 of Chalybeate, departed this life on Monday, September 9, 2024. The Edmonson County native was born on October 25, 1980 to Tammie Carrier and Bart Helson. He was married to his devoted wife, Heather Metzger Helson. 

Chris was a graduate of Edmonson County High School, and worked in concrete. He was saved as a young boy at Fairview United Baptist Church, where he remained a member. Chris pridefully enjoyed body building, and he loved playing sports, especially basketball. He found his greatest pleasures when he was outdoors, by the creek and surrounded by his family. 

Besides his wife, Heather, and parents, Tammie and Bart (Lynn), he leaves to honor his memory— his sons, Blake Helson of Bowling Green and Owen Helson of Chalybeate; siblings, Ben Helson (Danielle) and Alex Helson, all of Nashville, and Wendy Bonds (Brad) of Scottsville; grandmothers, Judy Carnes of Bee Spring, Vontella Carrier of Bowling Green and Nancy Helson of Louisville, along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, a niece and nephews that loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ron Helson, Cleo Carrier, and Bobby Carnes; his mother-in-law, Sheryl Sowell and sister-in-law, Candice Cole. 

Interment will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to: American Cancer Society, 2425 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104 or Cumberland Heights, 8283 River Road Pike, Nashville, TN 37209.

VISITATION
12—2 PM, Saturday, September 14, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Saturday, September 14, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Wesley “Wes” Robert Slaughter, age 55 of Big Reedy, unexpectedly departed this life on Monday, September 9, 2024.  The Edmonson County native was born on August 21, 1969 to the late William Rayburn Slaughter and the late Julia Ann Luttrell.  He was married to his loving, devoted wife of thirty-three years, Gloria Maxine Slaughter, who survives. 
 
Wes was a 1988 graduate of Edmonson County High School.  He loved living in Big Reedy,  all the beauties of nature, relaxing by Big Reedy Creek, fishing, bike riding and wood working.  He worked for Dunaway Timber for over fifteen years, and traveled many years across the eastern United States as a long haul truck driver. 
 
Wes never met a stranger.  He loved people for who they were and wasn’t judgmental.  He loved to laugh and joke, and had a great appreciation for art and all genres of music.  He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and loved his family, children and grandchildren above all.  He very proudly wore the title of “Pops”!

Besides his wife, Gloria, he leaves to honor his memory— his children, Whitney Elizabeth Lewis (James) and William Riley Slaughter (Chloe), all of Bowling Green; his grandchildren that he adored, James River and Wrenn Elizabeth Lewis; siblings, Gina Renee Slaughter of Big Reedy and Ruston Shawn Slaughter (Sandy) of Louisville; step-mother, Janice Coghill Slaughter of Bowling Green; step-sister, Terry Cosby (Steve) of Bowling Green; mother-in-law, Earline Kirby (Mark) of Huntsville, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step-father, Kelly Travis Luttrell; father-in-law, Max Keith Hunt; maternal grandparents, Claudus Robert Woosley and Glida Elizabeth Woosley and paternal grandparents, William Russell Slaughter and Lucy Booker Elmore. 
 
Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
 
Memorial contributions can be made to:  National Public Radio (NPR), 1111 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002.
 
VISITATION
10 AM—2 PM, Friday, September 13, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
 
FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Friday, September 13, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Gloria Dean Lindsey Simpson, 66, of Sunny Point passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sept. 6, 2024 At Hospice House in Bowling Green. 

The Edmonson County native loved spending time with her grandchildren, enjoyed sewing, was a homemaker, a 1975 graduate of Edmonson County High School and a member of Big Reedy Church of Christ. She was a daughter of the late Iland W. Lindsey and Iva Mae Lindsey. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ravin Lindsey and a brother-in-law, J.C. Miller.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Sunny Point Cemetery. Visitation will take place 11:00 AM-7:00 PM Tuesday and after 9:00 AM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home.
 
Surviving are her husband of 43 years, Don Simpson; two sons, Derrick Simpson (Kimberly) of Georgetown, IN and Devin Simpson (Jessica) of Caneyville; a brother, Aldon Dee Lindsey (Lydia) of Martinez, GA; six sisters, Rosie Huff (Lhebanon) of Roundhill, Elva Jean Johnson (Ernest) and Allene Miller (Carlos) both of Sunny Point, Hazel Miller of Huff, Judy Ann Logsdon (Kenny) of Cub Run and Sunday Lindsey of Dry Ridge; a sister-in-law, Mae Lindsey of Brownsville; nine grandchildren, Makayla Simpson, Ireland Simpson, Adelynn Simpson, Desmond Simpson, Ruby Simpson, Daniel Simpson, Aemon Simpson, Priscilla Simpson and Quinn Simpson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins

Dorothy Borden Doyle, age 80 of Park City, departed this life on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at her residence. The Barren County native was born on May 16, 1944 to the late Elmer Woodrow and Ruby Frances Cary Borden. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of sixty-two years, Ronald David Doyle. 

Dorothy was a former retail manager for Dawahares, and enjoyed spending time on their farm. She was a member of Highland United Methodist Church. 

She leaves to honor her memory— her son, David Doyle (Cecilia) of Park City; grandchildren, Sutton Doyle of Bowling Green, Elizabeth Doyle of Park City and Stanton Doyle of Park City; her sister, Audrey McFarland (Dean) of Glasgow, special cousins, Mary Lee Wilson, Ernie Borden, Connie Jewell (Steve) and Louise Higginbotham Casper. 

 Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

 Memorial contributions can be made to: Hosparus, 1320 N Race St, Glasgow, KY 42141.

 VISITATION
10 AM– 1 PM, Saturday, September 7, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel
 FUNERAL SERVICE
1 PM, Saturday, September 7, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

John B. Mott, age 80 of Park City, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at his residence. The Washington D.C. native was born on November 29, 1943 to Albert and Frances Mott. 

John retired after serving 25 years in the U.S. Army, where he did two tours of duty in Vietnam. After his service with the military, he worked and later retired from law enforcement. John enjoyed flying remote airplanes, creating stained glass items, gunsmithing and was an avid marksman. He was a loyal friend to many, and will be greatly missed by those that knew and loved him.

 He leaves to honor his memory-- his son, Steven Mott (Marie) of Mandan, ND; six grandchildren, Leigh Barton, Shelby Mott, Zander Mott, Autumn Mott, Sebastian Mott and Abigail Ricketts; great-grandson, Anthony Barton and a sister, Judy Holt. He was preceded in death by his bother, Michael Mott. 

 No services are scheduled at this time.

Wilma Jean Farris Thomas, 68, of Brownsville passed away Aug. 25, 2024 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. 

The West Virginia native was a homemaker and a member of The Community Church at Cedar Springs. She was a daughter of the late Frank Farris and Pansy Huddleston Farris and the wife of the late Randall “Randy” Thomas.
 
No public services are scheduled at this time. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are two daughters, Christy Filback and Pam Thomas both of Brownsville; a sister, Mavis Farris; two grandsons, Tristan Filback (Heather Yates) and Matthew Holder; a nephew, Frank Cowles; and a niece, Joy Cowles.

Mary Lou Wilson, born on May 30, 1947, in Slick Rock, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at her home in Glasgow. She was the daughter of the late John Thomas Burris and Anner Zorader Shirley and was preceded in death by her siblings Ruby Williams, Junior Burris, and Helen Jackson. Mary was a devoted wife of fifty-eight years to Philip Wilson, who survives. 

Mary was a dedicated member of Penick’s Chapel Baptist Church. She and her husband co-owned and operated Clarkson Super Saver grocery store in Grayson County for many years, and she later worked at Carhartt, embodying a strong work ethic and a spirit of service. She found joy in trying new recipes and cooking for her family, and her love for them was evident in every meal she prepared. Mary leaves behind a legacy of love and warmth that will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Besides her husband, Philip, she leaves to honor her memory—her loving daughter, Lisa Owens (Joe) of Hodgenville, KY; her granddaughter, Taylor Wilson of Garland, TX; sister, Elsie Jessie of Louisville, KY; brothers, Gordon Burris of Cave City, KY, and Roger Burris of Knob Lick, KY, as well as one brother-in-law; four sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.

Interment will be in Cave City Cemetery.

VISITATION
4 – 7 PM, Tuesday, August 27, 2024
9 AM – 12 PM, Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
12 PM, Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel

Joy Joanne Tucker, age 87 of Brownsville, departed this life on Friday, August 23, 2024 at her residence. She was born October 5, 1936 in Traverse City, Michigan to the late Kenneth Pierre and Marqurite Darwin Thornton. She was married to Dan Strate, who also preceded her in death.

Joy was a seamstress, herbalist, a gifted pianist, and a member of Cedar Springs Community Church. She would often visit with the residents at Edmonson Health Care, play the piano and sing with them. Joy had a heart of gold, and also loved to volunteer at The Buddy House in Bowling Green. 

She leaves to honor her memory— her daughter, Tammy Joy Ferrell (Jeffrey) of Brownsville, formerly of Grand Rapids, MI; brother, Ray Thornton of Indiana; her best friend, Barbara Spillman; nephews and niece, Todd Riley, Kenneth Thornton and Natalie Arnold, and a dear cousin, Reanne Hyatt (Michael). Besides her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her children, Scott and Heather Marie Tucker, and siblings, Jan Thornton, Kay Connell and Jay Thornton. 

Joy requested for her body to be bequeathed to the University of Louisville Health Sciences Center with interment in New Liberty Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to: The Buddy House, 522 State Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101. 

A graveside service will be scheduled at a future date.

Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Lois B. Hogan Turner, age 91 of Brownsville, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, August 22, 2024 at her residence. The Jefferson County, KY native was born on August 2, 1933 to the late Elias Ward and Candis Roe Parsley Blair. She was married to the late Woodrow Hogan, and the late Elvis L. “Bud” Turner, Sr.

Lois was a homemaker and lovingly cared for the needs of her family. She was a member Pleasant Union United Baptist Church, Holly Hobby Homemakers and was a Rebekah in the Green River Order of the Eastern Star.

She leaves to honor her memory— her children, James Ellis Hogan (Alisa) of Owensboro, Casey Hogan of Brownsville, Charlie Turner (Shirley) of Indianapolis, Elvis Turner, Jr. of Indianapolis, Candy Grayson (Ed) of Oakland and Amy Elmore (Billy) of Brownsville; eighteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren. Besides her parents and husbands, she was also preceded in death by her children, Woodrow Billy Hogan and Lois Jean Lowe; grandchildren, Joseph Shawn Hogan, Erin Turner York, Brett Robertson and Shawn Allen Sanders; siblings, Gertrude “Trudy” Maddox and Joseph Allen Blair and nephew, DeVoe Maddox. 

Interment will be in Pleasant Union Church Cemetery. 

VISITATION
1—7 PM, Saturday, August 24, 2024
10 AM—2 PM, Sunday, August 25, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Sunday, August 25, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Christine “Chris” Harp Abbott, age 82 of Bowling Green, KY was surrounded by her loving family when she peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. A devoted mother, sister and grandmother, Christine will be cherished for the love and laughter she brought to her children and family. 

Born on December 14, 1941 in the Kyrock community of Edmonson County, Christine was the beloved daughter of the late Herbert and Clella Poteet Harp. Her family finds comfort in knowing that she was saved as young girl in a tent revival. She later became a member of Midway United Missionary Baptist Church. While her earthly journey has come to an end, she is now embraced by the Lord, reunited with her parents, and rejoicing in eternal life.

She leaves to honor her memory— her children, Greg Lindsey (Donna) of Bowling Green, Donna Young (Kelvin) of Franklin and Brent Lindsey (Mildred) of Elizabethtown; eight grandchildren, Lindsay Edwards, Jeremy Lindsey, Derek Lindsey (Casey), Ashlee Williams (J.D.), Kristopher Coles (Brittany), Colby Lindsey, Alex Lindsey and Kaitlin Lindsey; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Carlene Probus of Louisville and Joyce Vincent of Brownsville; special friends, Mike and Leah Booker and family, along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Trulie Lashley, Carlos and Truman “Bud” Harp. 

Interment will be in Bee Spring Church Cemetery. 

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

VISITATION
3—7 PM, Thursday, August 22, 2024
9—11 AM, Friday, August 23, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Friday, August 23, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Gary Dockery, age 63 of Brownsville, departed this life on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at his residence. The Fostoria, Ohio native was born on February 16, 1961 to the late Ed and Donna Miller Dockery. He was married to his loving wife and best friend, Sherri Moore Dockery, who survives.

Gary worked for many years as an electrician. He loved playing music, and working with trialing border collies. His greatest pleasure was making memories with his family.

Besides his wife, Sherri, he leaves to honor his memory— his children, Eric Dockery and Joel Dockery, both of Kokomo, IN, Kevin Payne (Shannon) of Alvaton and Brittany Kitchens (K.J.) of Brownsville; step-children, Niccole Jones (Andy) of Pathfork and Jacob Daniels (Jill) of Morgantown; grandchildren, Erica Payne, Raylan Kitchens, Kaylee Jones, Jaxon Daniels and Gracie Alexander; sister, Lenore Shoemaker; special niece, Kiya Moore, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Debbie Williams and Patti Cowley. 

Interment will be in Kinslow Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Kinslow Cemetery Fund.

VISITATION
3—7 PM, Wednesday, August 21, 2024
9—11 AM, Thursday, August 22, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Thursday, August 22, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Betty L. Davenport Young Monroe, age 84, passed away peacefully very early on Sunday morning, August 18, 2024 at her home. She was surrounded by loving family. Betty was born in Wallins Creek, Harlan County, KY on September 22, 1939, to Charles Virgil and Mary Belle (Davis) Davenport. Betty grew up in Southern Indiana and was a 1957 graduate of the old Jeffersonville High School. She lived and worked in Louisville, KY for 3 years prior to her marriage to her high school sweetheart, Monte Eugene Young on July 16, 1960. They were happily married for 37 years before his passing on November 1, 1997.

They were the loving parents of 4 children whom they leave behind including Greg Young, Chris Young, Julie Hendrix and Amy Guidry (David). She also leaves behind a cherished sister who was also her best friend, Shirley (aka “Cookie”), her youngest brother Curtis Davenport and her dear sister-in-law Pat Norman.

Betty was a free-lance secretary until 1980 when she was hired by the Main Branch of the Louisville Post Office on Gardiner Lane. During the 8 years she was employed there, she served as program manager for the local Toastmasters Club, secretary of the Upward Mobility Program for Women and also acted as editor of the Louisville District Employee Newsletter, for which she received a national award. She also was a Red Cross Volunteer with training for the Disaster Relief Chapter of Louisville, KY. She was also a member of Graceland Baptist Church and the family wishes to give special thanks to John Pearce and Bill Hinton. Their visits and prayers were such a comfort to her.

In 1988 Betty moved with her husband, Monte and youngest daughter, Amy, to Mammoth Cave (Nolin Lake), KY where Betty was appointed postmaster of Wax, KY. She also served as postmaster replacement at Canmer, KY; Summit, KY; Lindseyville, KY; and Park City, KY until she was appointed as permanent postmaster at Clarkson, KY in 1993 until 1997. She talked often about her time at Clarkson and how much she loved and missed all of the people there. She retired early, in 1997, to care for her husband, Monte, until he passed from a long battle with cancer later that year.

In 2001, she was remarried to Frank Monroe of New Albany, IN until his death on July 4, 2022.

During her lifetime, Betty enjoyed square dancing (where she met Monte through their mutual friend Dale Wesley), Folk Dancing, Ballroom Dancing, Roller Skating, Bowling on a league, Playing in Euchre tournaments at her late brother, Bobby’s house and she LOVED board games. She was a wicked opponent at Scrabble due to her lifetime history of being a voracious reader. Everyone knows she loved her books and loved to share her love of books by giving them away to family and friends whom she knew would love them as she did. Her favorite room in her home was her “library” with multiple bookcases filled to the brim with her beloved books.

Betty’s greatest joy in life besides books, was her family, whom she loved so very much. In addition to Betty and Monte’s 4 children, she leaves 11 grandchildren including Jessica Smith (Justin), Christopher (Topher) Young, Chelsea (“Pickle”) Young, Emily Young, Carla Marlin, (Alex), Lori Landgrebe, Andrew Logsdon (Kelly), Jacob Samples, Alana Guidry, Abbey Guidry, and Addison Guidry and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her oldest brother Bobby Davenport, 2 grandsons, David Young (Greg) and Jared Samples (Julie), and her brother-in-law, Stan Applegate (Shirley).

She also wanted to acknowledge her former Daughter-in- Laws Glenda Young (Chris) and Corine Landgrebe (Greg) and former son-in-law Steve Samples (Julie) who remain a cherished part of our family.

The family would also like to give a special acknowledgement to St. Croix Hospice Care and specifically to her nurses Cindy Willis and Toni Jones who were not only excellent nurses, but also became cherished friends, TC her chaplain and Elizabeth her social worker who were always so very kind, patient and caring. Thank you for all that you do. She loved you all.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN 47150). Her Funeral Service will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Jeffersonville.

If you would like to make expressions of sympathy in the form of a donation, in lieu of flowers, Betty’s favorite charities were St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Salvation Army and the Make A Wish Foundation of Kentuckiana.

To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.NewcomerKentuckiana.com.

Mary Louise Decker, age 79 of Chalybeate, departed this life on Friday, August 16, 2024 at her residence. The Omaha, Nebraska native was born on August 16, 1945 to the late Joseph Daniel and Dorothy Benson Siderewicz. She was married to her best friend and soulmate of fifty-five years, Dallas S. Decker, until his passing on August 28, 2022.

Mary was of the Catholic faith, and attended Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Bowling Green. Through the years, Mary worked at the Plant Place, Dr. Bhatt’s office, and in the after school program at South Edmonson Elementary. She played bunco with a group of ladies, and in later years enjoyed the fellowship of her sewing group. Mary and Dallas’ home was always open to their friends and neighbors. For many years, while their boys were growing up, their back yard was the gathering place for all the neighborhood kids. 

She leaves to honor her memory— her sons, Mark Decker of Hendersonville, TN and John Decker (Tammy) of Bethpage, TN; grandchildren, Lauren, Evan, Carson, Amelia and Wyatt Decker, along with several nephews, nieces and cousins who will greatly miss her. Besides her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her siblings, Michael and Gloria Siderewicz. 

Memorial contributions can be made to: South Edmonson Elementary Family Resource Center, 1058 Chalybeate School Road, Smiths Grove, KY 42171.

Interment will be in John Stevenson Family Cemetery.

 VISITATION 
2—7 PM, Tuesday, August 20, 2024
9–11 AM, Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

 FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Harry Edward Barth, 85, of Port Orange, FL passed away August 12, 2024 at Advent Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach. 

The Jefferson County native was a retired butcher for Publix Super Markets, was owner and operator of Edmonson County Custom Kill from 1975-1985, was a former Brownsville City Councilman and was a member of Parkland Masonic Lodge in Louisville. He was the son of the late Charles Ben Barth and Ruby Freudenberger Barth and the husband of the late Phyllis Jean Heath Barth.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday at New Home General Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place 11:00 AM-7:00 PM Monday and Tuesday and 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home.
 
Surviving are two sons, Rocky Barth (Frances) of Louisville and Ed Barth (Melissa) of Port Orange; two sisters, Betty Potts and Pam Barth both of Louisville; six grandchildren, Olivia Hamilton (Devon), Brian Barth (Whitney), Sarah Justice (Chase), Heath Barth (Jennifer), Brittany Shields (Scott) and Megan Barth; and several great grandchildren.

Caroline “Carol” Cardwell Eilers, 82, of McDonough, GA passed away Aug. 13, 2024 at Edmonson Center. 

The Edmonson County native was born in the then-booming community of Kyrock on June 10, 1942. She was a daughter of the late Julius and Lonis Basham Cardwell and the wife of the late George “Pop” Eilers. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Neal Cardwell and Charles “Jimmy” Cardwell and a sister, Madge Raymer.
 
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM (EDT) Friday at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery in Louisville. No other services are scheduled. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are two daughters, Vanessa Norton (James) of McDonough and Sandra K. Carroll of Louisville; two sisters, Peggy Johnson of Sweeden and Regina Billings of Murfreesboro, TN; three grandchildren, Jacob Norton (Jordan), Tiffany Wilson (Brad) and Gabe Moore (Jason); five great grandchildren, Beau Norton, Emi Wilson, Brooke Wilson, Zachary Moore and Sawyer Moore; and several nieces and nephews.