Gary Walter “Stump” Meredith, age 71 of Louisville, departed this life on July 2, 2023 at Norton Audobon Hospital. The Edmonson County native was born on December 26, 1951 to the late Walter Meredith and Norah Rea Decker Meredith. He was married to Darlene Mae Meredith, who also preceded him in death.
Gary was the owner of Murph’s Beer Depot, and was employed as a heater for American Standard. He was a member of Jock United Baptist Church. He leaves to honor his memory— Toby Meredith (fiance’ Jayme Bray) of Louisville; grandson, Axl Meredith; step-daughter, Crystal Mattingly (Tom) of Paoli, IN; sister, Carrie Meredith Ragland (Garry) of Bee Spring, along with several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Carla Eden Keith. Interment will be in Jock Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Jock Cemetery Fund, c/o Brian Ashley, 100 McGrew Church Road, Leitchfield, KY 42754. VISITATION 3—7 PM EST, Thursday, July 6, 2023 Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40216 10 AM—2 PM CST, Friday, July 7, 2023 Jock United Baptist Church FUNERAL SERVICE 2 PM, Friday, July 7, 2023 Jock United Baptist Church Evonia Watt Stice, age 87 of Chalybeate, peacefully departed this life at her home with her family by her side on Friday, June 30, 2023. The Edmonson County native was born on June 9, 1936 to the late John W. and Nola Marie Watt. She was married to her devoted husband and best friend of sixty years, Jimmy D. Stice, until they were parted by his death on March 7, 2017.
Evonia retired from Houchens Industries as a bookkeeper. She was saved as an 11-year-old girl at Pine Grove United Baptist Church, and later joined Pleasant Union United Baptist Church, where she remained a member. Evonia was a selfless person, and cherished her family above all. She gained her greatest pleasures being “grandmom”, and thoroughly enjoyed her children and grandchildren’s activities and accomplishments. She leaves to honor her memory— her daughters and caregivers, Terri Stice of Chalybeate and Kelli Brooks (Scott) of Chalybeate; four grandchildren, Alison Lile (Stephen) of Bowling Green, Natalie Stice of Brownsville, Nicholas Stice (Michelle) of Seymour, TN and Caleb Brooks of Chalybeate; her great-grandchildren, Gracie, Jake and Sophia Lile and Stella Stice, along with many nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son, Jeff Stice, and sisters, Doris Jean Flood, Jessie Johnson and Cheyenne Hooser. Interment will be in Pleasant Union Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Hospice of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104. VISITATION 2—7 PM, Monday, July 3, 2023 9—11 AM, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICES 11 AM, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel Sandra A. Hayes, 74, of Brownsville passed away Saturday June 24, 2023 at her home.
The Edmonson County native was a 30-year employee of AT&T as a long distance operator and she was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Louisville. She was a daughter of the late James Otis Hayes and Marie Agnes Lashley Hayes. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Pete Hayes and Kenneth Hayes; a sister, Dean “Willy” Hayes; and three beloved dogs Jacques, Prissy, and Princess. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 AM Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on with burial to follow in St. John Cemetery. Visitation will take place 5-8 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home. Surviving are two sisters; Mary Lee Hayes of Louisville, and Peggy Marie Hayes of Sunfish. A brother; Kevin Dale Hayes of Leitchfield; several nieces and nephews. She also fed all the squirrels in the neighborhood. Wanda Mae White Dickson, age 84 of Cave City, was surrounded by her family as she passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home.
The Green County native was born on October 5, 1938 to the late Rommie “Pete” and Roxie Leontine Neagle White. She was married for sixty-five years to James E. Dickson, who survives. Wanda was a member of Basil Chapel United Baptist Church in Cave City. She was employed for many years by Firestone Textiles Company in Bowling Green, and also Carhartt Manufacturing in Glasgow until March of 2012. Besides her husband, James, she leaves to honor her memory— son, Mike Dickson (Brenda) of Bowling Green; grandson, Craig Dickson of Boston, MA; one brother, Don White (Elma) of Louisville; one sister, Fay Wright (J.W.) of Greensburg, and a host of other relatives and friends. Interment will be in Cave City Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Basil Chapel Baptist Church Building Fund or Shanti Niketan Hospice House of Glasgow. VISITATION 3—7 PM, Thursday, June 29, 2023 9—11 AM, Friday, June 30, 2023 Patton Funeral Cave City Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 11 AM, Friday, June 30, 2023 Patton Funeral Cave City Chapel Helen Joye Martin, age 92, of Cave City, KY departed this life on June 24, 2023. Helen was born on April 27, 1931 in Lawson Bottom, Cumberland County, KY, to the late William G. Morgan and the late Crystal M. Hawes.
For most of her life, Helen was a dedicated member of the Park City Methodist Church. She enjoyed being on the go and staying busy. In her younger years, she was employed by Neville’s Restaurant, Lerman’s, Riherd’s Sport Shop, Watson’s Department Store, and Park Mammoth Resort. She also enjoyed being out in nature. She was always dressed fashionably and enjoyed wearing bright, cheerful colors. She leaves to honor her memory, her children, Roger Martin (Machell), Danny Martin (Martha), Patricia Cook, and Ronnie Martin; a sister Patsy Toms; nine beloved grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Malcolm Martin; a brother, Denny; sisters, Shirley, Faye, and Renee’, and an infant great grandson. A memorial service will be held at a later date. ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME CAVE CITY CHAPEL Justin Thomas Lobb, 37, of Bowling Green passed away Friday June 23, 2023 at his new home.
The Edmonson County native was a 2004 graduate of Warren Central high School, an EMT/paramedic for Plano fire Dept., Logan County Ambulance Service and Franklin-Simpson Ambulance Service and a member of Franklin Community Church. He was the son of Dwayne Lobb and Laura Williams Lobb of Bowling Green, who survive. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray and Betty Williams, Lorraine Stone and Arnold Lobb. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in New Home Cemetery. Visitation will take place 12-7 PM Tuesday and after 11:00 AM Wednesday. Also surviving are his wife, Beth Taylor; a daughter, Hadleigh Lobb; two step sons, Zackare and Gunner Taylor; grandmother, Dorothy Lobb; a special cousin, Wanda Berry; his in-laws, Becca and Rickie Shadburn and Amanda, Marcus, Izzy and Lane Hancock; and several other friends and family. Roberta McCombs Bean, age 92 of Pig, departed this life on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. The Edmonson County native was born on January 13, 1931 to the late Elic McCombs and Lena Spillman McCombs. She was married to her husband of seventy-two years, Douglas Bean, until they were parted by death.
Roberta was an accountant for Sears, and a member of Lehman Avenue Church of Christ. Roberta loved to read, enjoy her pets, and watching nature. She leaves to honor her memory-- one son, Gary Bean (Theresa); grandchildren, Chris Bean (Selena), Michael Bean (Monica), Jason Bean (Lauren), Steven Bean (Ashley); daughter in law, Debbie Bean; sister in law, Pat McCombs; and six great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Larry Bean; grandson, Kevin Bean; and brother Jackie McCombs. Memorial contributions can be made to: Hospice of Southern Kentucky, American Cancer Society, or to the American Diabetes Associations. SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE. - ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL - Douglas Bean, 92: Douglas Bean, age 92 of Pig, departed this life on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at The Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. The Edmonson County native was born on October 19, 1930 to the late Lewis Bean and Marie Bean. He was married to his wife of seventy-two years, Roberta McCombs Bean, until they were parted by her death just hours before his passing. Douglas was a U.S. Navy Veteran as a M.A.R.S Member. He worked as a x-ray technician for Graves Gilbert Clinic, and was a member of Lehman Avenue Church of Christ. He leaves to honor his memory— his son, Gary Bean (Theresa), grandchildren, Chris Bean (Selena), Michael Bean (Monica), Jason Bean (Lauren), Steven Bean (Ashley), brother, Bob Bean (Nella Faye), daughter-in-law Debbie Bean, and six great-grandchildren. Besides his wife and parents he was preceded in death by his son, Larry Bean; grandson, Kevin Bean; sisters; Verneil Rush, Virginia Walters; and brother, Charles Bean. Memorial contributions can be made to: Hospice of Southern Kentucky, American Cancer Society, or to the American Diabetes Associations. SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE. - ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL - Dale Wayne Kessinger, 56, of Pine Grove passed away Monday June 19, 2023 at his home.
The Warren County native was an employee of Country Oven Bakery. He was saved in a revival at Miller Hill Missionary Baptist Church after marrying the love of his life and was always willing to help others in need, despite his disabilities. He was a son of the late Erdist Kessinger and Margie Lucille Cox Kessinger. He was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Kessinger and a sister, Judy Cardwell. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday at Fairview United Baptist Church, where he was a member, with burial to follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will take place 2-7 PM Friday at Gravil Funeral Home and after 10:00 AM Saturday at the church. Surviving are his wife, Jennifer Yvone Graham Kessinger; a son Corey Kessinger of Bowling Green; five sisters, Mary Lancaster (Ricky) and Kaye Likens (Steve) both of Scottsville, Marilyn Saunders (Billy) of San Jose, CA, Fredia Adams (Brant) of Greenbrier, TN and Sandra Huff (Tommy White) of Bowling Green; six brothers, Bruce Kessinger (Linda), Erdist Kessinger Jr, Timmy Kessinger, Chris Kessinger (Lisa), Noah Kessinger and William Kessinger all of Bowling Green; and many nieces and nephews. Tresia Ann Brooks, 66, of Brownsville passed away with family by her side Sunday June 18, 2023 at her home.
The Edmonson County native was a homemaker, a class member of the ECHS Class of 1975 and a member of Asphalt Church of Christ. She was the daughter of the late Eunell Raymer and Betty Ann Minton Raymer. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Gary Eunell Raymer. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will take place 1-7 PM Tuesday and after 10:00 AM Wednesday. Surviving are her husband, Rickey Lee Brooks; a daughter, Meredith Leann Brooks Warthan (Shawn) of Brownsville; three grandchildren, Callie Abagail Willis-Warthan, Cadence Warthan and Raelynn Cassady-Warthan all of Brownsville; and two sisters-in-law, Wendy Bullock (James) and Marie Raymer both of Brownsville. Edward Keown, 79, of Smiths Grove passed away Wednesday June 14, 2023 in Edmonton.
The Edmonson County native was a life-long farmer. He was a son of the late Robert Keown and Maude Hampton Keown. He was preceded in death by his life partner, Phyllis Liwoch; three brothers, Jewel Keown, Randall Keown and Urel Thomas Keown; two sisters, Evangeline Boyd and Lavonne Molden; two brothers-in-law, Thomas Molden and Wilbur Gibbons; and a sister-in-law, Emma Keown. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Hawkins Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Saturday. Surviving are a brother, Robert Keown; a sister, Mildred Gibbons; a sister-in-law, Mary Keown; a brother-in-law, James Boyd; and many nieces and nephews. Myra Renee (Woodcock) Dwyer, 67, of Bowling Green passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2023 at her residence.
She was born June 29, 1955 to the late Shelby Woodcock and Geneva (Wilson) Woodcock. Myra was retired from Service One Credit Union as a Marketing Executive. In addition, she was a talented artist that was heavily involved in the local arts in the area. She showcased her works at Pushin’ Building Studio in Downtown Bowling Green. She was a dedicated member of The Presbyterian Church. Above all of this she was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, Nana and friend that will be missed by all who knew her. Her memories will be lovingly cherished by her daughters, Megan Vincent (Jason) and Miranda Knapp (Brian); her sister, Nona Logsdon (Gary); her brother, Barry Woodcock (Donna); her adored grandchildren, Alexandria Vincent, Devin Vincent, Bradley Knapp, and Ruby Knapp; her best friend, Kendra Turner; in addition, she is survived by a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at The Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 14 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel. Visitation will resume Thursday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral hour. A graveside service will be held at Woodcock Cemetery, Butler County at 2:00 p.m. Thursday following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in Myra’s memory to Art Works Young Artist Grant Program to support local youth artists. Envelopes will be at the funeral home. Micheal Clayton Lowe, age 48 of Smiths Grove, departed this life on Friday, June 9, 2023 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. The Barren County native was born on December 20, 1974 to Clayton and Becky Lowe, also of Smiths Grove.
Micheal worked for Ragle’s Concrete as a mason. He was also a member of Cedar Springs United Baptist Church. Besides his parents, Clayton and Becky, he leaves to honor his memory— his children, Coty Sims (Charlie) of Glasgow, Kendra Lowe of Cave City and Ellie Ann Lile of Glasgow; grandchildren, Gracie Sims and Hayden Micheal Sims of Glasgow and former wife, Kelly Lowe of Cave City. Interment will be in Shiloh Church Cemetery. A graveside service will be scheduled at a future date. VISITATION 12—7 PM, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel Beverly Moody Potter, age 65 of Brownsville, KY, departed this life on Wednesday June 7, 2023 in her home surrounded by her family. The Edmonson County native was born April 10th, 1958 to Jr Moody and Inez Stice Moody who survive. She was saved at Bee Springs Missionary Baptist Church. She was married to James Potter, who also survives. She was proceeded in death by her great granddaughter, Jordan Thomas.
Beverly was a devoted wife, caring daughter and mother, amazing mamaw, and a wonderful friend. Her joy in life came from her family and any time spent with her husband. She loved the simple life, everything in nature, her plants, animals, and especially butterflies and sunflowers. She is also survived by four daughters Jennifer Tarter, Cecily Potter (Kevin Brown), Gabby Proctor, and Tiffany Hughes (Mikey), two sons Vic Moody and Chris Potter, 14 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. There will be no public service. The family will hold a private memorial. Nola Higgs, 71, of Segal passed away peacefully with family by her side at 8:23 P.M June 8th, 2023, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green.
The Edmonson County native was a homemaker and a professional cook at Laura’s Stockyard Café and the Chalybeate Food Mart. She was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Mildred Vincent. She was preceded in death by her first husband Teddy Higgs; her second husband Gerald Higgs; a sister, Hilda Higgs; a brother, Bobby Vincent; a son-in-law, Rick Russell; a brother-in-law, Eddie Higgs; two sisters-in-law, Judy Alford and Eirlene Dexter; a mother and father-in-law, Cova and Phlemon Higgs; a great niece, Alicia Vincent; a great nephew, Baby Higgs. Visitation services will take place from 1:00 P.M Sunday until the funeral service at 2:00 P.M Monday. All services will be held at Red Hill General Baptist Church. The burial will take place at Doyle Cemetery. Surviving are her two daughters, Sharon Elmore (Joe) and Amanda Crow (Scott); three sons, Terry Higgs, Kevin Higgs (Mary), and Lavon Higgs; her best friend, Francis Woodcock; a sister, Rita Vincent; eleven grandchildren, Richard Russell, Maranda Petrovic (Dragen), Teddy Higgs, Alex Perkins (Cahari), Brett Higgs, Zakary Haycraft, Emily Haycraft, Colby Higgs (Morgan), Cheyenne Higgs, and Amber Brown; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Goretta Ramey VanMeter, 72, of Bee Spring, Ky passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 3:48 PM on June 5, 2023, at her home. The Pike County native has called Edmonson County home since 1987. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a caring friend. She spent her life for those around her and did all things in her life with love, faith, and kindness.
Her joy was her husband of 37 years, Steve, and her daughter, Keegan. She loved traveling the world and making memories, flowers, and being a pet lover. She was passionate about education and was a retired Health and Physical Education teacher. She worked for several years at Kyrock Elementary School and previously at Phelps High School in Pike County. Throughout her teaching tenure she also taught many sports. Goretta was the daughter of the late Ermol and Imal Ramey. She was preceded in death by her beloved sister Rita Barnes and her Mother-in-law and Father-in-law Margaret and Arnold VanMeter. Visitation services will take place 2-7 PM Thursday & 2-7 PM Friday at Gravil Funeral Home and starting at 9:30AM Saturday at Bee Spring Church. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 AM Saturday at Bee Spring Church with burial to follow at Casey-Ramey Cemetery, at her sister’s farm, in Sweeden, Ky. Surviving are her Husband, Steve VanMeter, her Daughter, Keegan Whitney Smith, PT, DPT of Lexington, a Sister, Baretta Casey, M.D. (Charles Michael) of Sweeden; a Brother, Freeman Ramey (Susan) of Sweeden; a Brother-in-law Todd VanMeter (Jennifer) of Bee Spring; seven nieces Shea Lynn VanMeter, Camala Ferguson (Phil), Shana Bentley (Ronnie), Nicola Oaks (Rob), Jessica Casey, Natasha Murphey (Jim), and Melissa Adams (Gene); two nephews, Aaron Bevins, and Joshua Casey (Lauren); three step nieces and nephews, Melissa Andrews, Matt Ryan, and Trey Ryan; and several beloved great nieces and nephews. For those that wish, in lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Vanderbilt Cancer Center in Goretta’s name. Information on this to follow. David Aaron Bagshaw, age 61 of Brownsville, departed this life on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Tristar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN. The Edmonson County native was born on August 31, 1961 to the late Robert Gilbert and Anna Earlene Bagshaw. He was married to Shivonnia Renee Hatcher Bagshaw and Sandy Higgs Bagshaw, both whom preceded him in death.
David worked for Greenwood Tree Service, and was a member of Stockholm United Baptist Church. He leaves to honor his memory— his companion, Christy Filback of Brownsville; his children, Andrew Bagshaw of Cave City, Erin Milton (Gary Joe) of Brownsville and Felicia Dalton (Tommy Shepherd) of Roundhill; grandchildren, Seaira Vincent, Kacey Dalton and Joseph Milton; great-grandchildren, Zayden, Zechariah and Anna Grace and his brothers, Bobby Bagshaw (Cindy) of Anneta and Gary Bagshaw (Donna) of Mammoth Cave. Besides his parents and spouses, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, James Lee Jewell. Interment will be in Union Light Church Cemetery. VISITATION 3—7 PM, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 9 AM—2 PM, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 2 PM, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel Margaret Ann Hatcher, age 82, of Cave City, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Horse Cave native was born on November 26, 1940 to the late Edward and Margaret Hamilton Sanders. She was married to Maxie Hatcher, who survives.
Margaret Ann had many talents in life. She worked as a licensed practical nurse in her younger years. She was a professional seamstress and made many things including costumes for the Louisville Ballet and the Actors Theatre of Louisville. You may have been lucky enough to receive banjo lessons from her also. Her most recent enjoyment came from volunteering with the Pathfinders Food Pantry. Though she was involved in many things throughout her life her most cherished title was being wife, mother and grandma to her family. She attended Highland United Methodist Church. Besides her husband, Maxie, she leaves to honor her memory— her children, Bill Thomas (Rachel) of Louisville and Gina LaVon (Gary) of Liberty Township, Ohio; grandchildren, Jacob LaVon, Caitlin Ballow (Kyle), Alyssa Hilvers (Andrew), Morgan Thomas, Liz Thomas and Nolan Johnson; step children, Eric Shawn Hatcher (Tina) and Candice Sue Joines (Randy) and step-grandchildren, Brandi Langdon (Jimmy), Jessie, Jackie and Jamie Hatcher, and Tanna Gary. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Sanders. Memorial contributions can be made to Pathfinders Food Pantry, 406 N. Dixie Hwy, Cave City, KY 42127 VISITATION 10:30AM—12PM Saturday, July 1, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel CELEBRATION OF LIFE 12PM Saturday, July 1, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel Vivian Audrey Age, age 98 of Cave City, departed this life on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at NHC HealthCare in Glasgow. The Edmonson County native was born on July 22, 1924 to the late Veachel and Alice Martin Logsdon. She was married to the late Leslie Age.
Vivian retired after working for many years at Seimens, and was a member at Rolling Hills United Baptist Church. She always had such a loving nature, and would greet those she loved with a friendly smile and warm hug. She leaves to honor her memory— her children, Gloria Oldham of Ocala, FL, Bonnie Franklin (Bill) of Phoenix, AZ and Betty Ralph of Conroe, TX; ten grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; her sister, Jeanne Carman (Mike) of Chalybeate, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins that she adored. Besides her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her children, Billy Ralph, Patty Greggs, Janice Stevenson and Diana Cowart; grandchildren, Randy Oldham and Shelley Cowart, and siblings, Louise Clines, Naomi, Ruth, Jr., Franklin and Joe Logsdon. Interment will be in Lambert Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Lambert Cemetery Fund. VISITATION 3—7 PM, Monday, June 5, 2023 9—11 AM, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Patton Funeral Cave City Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 11 AM, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Patton Funeral Cave City Chapel Rev. Dan Hogan, age 71 of Horse Cave, departed this life on Monday, May 29, 2023 at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville. The Jefferson County native was born on June 27, 1951 to the late Rev. Roy Hogan, Sr. and Jenell White Hogan. He was married to his devoted wife Glenda Gail Hogan, until they were parted by her death on January 24, 2017.
Rev. Dan was a member of Nolin United Baptist Church. He worked for twenty-eight years as a custodian and over twenty-four years as a bus driver for Hart County Board of Education. Through the years, Rev. Dan pastored ten churches in Grayson, Edmonson, Warren, Hart and Jefferson counties. He dedicated his life to serving the Lord, and helping others to get saved and get established in church. He leaves to honor his memory— two children, Troy Hogan of Bowling Green and Crystal Elmore (Chris) of Munfordville; grandchildren, Megan Hogan of Hendersonville, TN, Addison Groce and Levi Groce both of Horse Cave, and brothers, Ricky Hogan (Gail) of Brownsville and Rod Hogan of Russellville. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandson, Tyler Hogan. Interment will be in Nolin Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Nolin Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Kevin Jordan, 45 Newkirk Road, Brownsville, KY 42210. VISITATION 11 AM, Thursday, June 1, 2023—until the time of the funeral service Nolin United Baptist Church FUNERAL SERVICE 11 AM, Saturday, June 3, 2023 Nolin United Baptist Church - ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL - Pamela Brooks, age 72 of Mammoth Cave, departed this life on Monday, May 29, 2023 at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on December 5, 1950 to the late Walter and Ruth Reed. She was married to Clyde Brooks, who preceded her in death.
Pam worked hard as a housewife and took care of the needs of her family. She was a member of New Home General Baptist Church. She leaves to honor her memory— three sons, Randy Brooks (Mandy) of Mammoth Cave, Charlie Brooks (Margaret) and Jerry Brooks (Robin) all of Cub Run; eleven grandchildren, Shauna, Cody, Taylor, Lane, Devin, Ruth, Gaige, Bryer, Slade, Austin and Gavin; four great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Jodi Sue, Nova Leigh, and Joseph, and a sister, Judy Elmore (Wayne) of Ft. Myers, FL. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Martha Ann Webb. Interment will be in Hill Grove Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Hill Grove Cemetery Fund, c/o Terry Sanders, 1471 Dickies Mills Rd., Mammoth Cave, KY 42259. VISITATION 4 PM, Wednesday, May 31, 2023—until the time of the funeral service Hill Grove Missionary Baptist Church FUNERAL SERVICE 2 PM, Friday, June 2, 2023 Hill Grove Missionary Baptist Church Dickie Gene Saltsman, age 76 of Bee Spring, departed this life on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his home. The Edmonson County native was born on June 22, 1946 to the late Bro. Willard and Ivil Meredith Saltsman. He was preceded in death by his companion, Virginia Jewell.
Dickie Gene was a former lineman for P&E Electric, and was a member of Anneta United Baptist Church. He loved horseback riding, fox hunting and barrel racing. Dickie Gene wasn’t superficial, and was a very loyal family member, friend and neighbor to those he loved most. He leaves to honor his memory-- his children, Allen Rich, Elena Kay Saltsman, Robert Saltsman, Douglas Saltsman, Shane Saltsman (Jamie) all of Bee Spring and Amanda Jewell Lindsey of Bowling Green; eighteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; siblings, Mickey Saltsman (Linda) of South, Doris Ann Harrison (Scotty) of Lindseyville, Dula Van Stewart (William Earl) of South, Margie Marie Decker (Lambert) of Leitchfield, Willetta Mattingly (Kendall) of Leitchfield and Kimberli McGuffey (Rob) of Bee Spring, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his wife and parents, he was also predeceased by his daughter, Jeannie Renee Vincent. Interment will be in Key Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Patton Funeral Home, Dickie Gene Saltsman Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 326, Brownsville, KY 42210. VISITATION 3 PM Thursday, June 1, 2023—until the time of the funeral service Anneta United Baptist Church FUNERAL SERVICE 11 AM, Friday, June 2, 2023 Anneta United Baptist Church - ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL - Luther Ray, age 90 of Chalybeate, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on December 30, 1932 to the late Clyde Noah and Beulah Ellen Renfro Ray. He was married to Charlotte Ray, who survives.
Luther was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Korean War. He was a former truck driver, factory worker, and was a member of Beaver Dam Chapel United Baptist Church. For many years, he was known for his handle, “Wishbone” and talked to friends all over the U.S. on his c.b. radio. Luther was the family mechanic, and could repair anything. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and playing with his dogs. Besides his wife, Charlotte, he leaves to honor his memory— his children, Sheila Durbin (Dennis) of Sunfish, Annette Ray of Auburn, Allen Vincent (Wendi) of Columbia, Mississippi, Allen Ray (Terri) of Rockfield and Robin Harrison (Shannon) of Cedar Springs; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren that he adored, and his sister-in-law, Janelle Ray of Chalybeate. He was also preceded in death by his infant daughter, Anita Ruth Ray and siblings, Clydene Ray, Ruth Hawkins, Carole Sanders, Betty Beckner and Danny Ray. Interment will be in Hawkins Cemetery with graveside military honors by Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post #6937 VFW. Memorial contributions may be made to Hawkins Cemetery Fund, c/o Timmy Davis, 419 Roy Davis Road, Smiths Grove, KY 42171. VISITATION 2 - 7 PM, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 9 - 11 AM, Thursday, June 1, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 11 AM, Thursday, June 1, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel Harold “Wayne” Foulks, 61, of Brownsville passed away at 5:28 AM May 22, 2023 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
The Kenton County native was a mechanic and maintenance worker for Metalsa in Elizabethtown and was a 1981 graduate of Warren East High School. He was the son of the late Robert Harold Foulks and Ruth Vera Thornton Foulks. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday at Gravil Funeral Home. Visitation will start at 11:00 AM Saturday. Surviving are his wife, Lori Wright Foulks; a daughter, Megan Hatfield (Zack) of Versailles; two sons, Aaron Foulks (Samantha) of Leitchfield and Adam Foulks (Chloe) of Brownsville; two sisters, Leisa Grey (David) of Park City and Connie Foulks (Ritchie) of Russellville; and three grandchildren, Laynee Brook Meredith, Cassidy Grey and Charlotte Lane. Linda Mae Booker Madison, age 81 of Chalybeate, KY, departed this life on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on June 3, 1941 to the late Luther and Virgie Mae Houchins Booker. She was married to her husband of over sixty years, Quinton Madison, who survives
Linda worked for several years as a nurse at Wilkes Clinic. She also was the owner and floral designer of Edmonson County Flower Shop, before she retired. She was a member of Chalybeate United Baptist Church. Besides her husband, Quinton, she leaves to honor her memory— her daughters, Tanya Lynn Ashley of Chalybeate and Charla Ann Madison of Brownsville; grandchildren, Lucas Ashley (Ashleigh), Ethan Ashley (Brittany), Brianna Ashley and Chesney Madison; great-grandchildren, Dalton Childress, Ellie Ashley, Kayleigh Ashley, Maisie Ashley and Marlee Ashley; sister, Freda Basham; brother, Ronnie Booker (Debbie), along with several nieces and nephews. GRAVESIDE SERVICES 12 PM, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Kinser Cemetery - ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL - Rondell Priddy, 80, of Lindseyville, formerly of Leitchfield, passed away peacefully with family by his side at 7:36 PM May 20, 2023 at his home.
The Edmonson County native was an electrician for GM Corvette Assembly and a U.S Army veteran. He was a son of the late Myrl Priddy and Mavis Elmore Priddy and the husband of the late Frances Elizabeth Priddy. He was preceded in death by three children, Steven Priddy, Robin Priddy and Stephanie Roy; and a grandson, Jason Priddy. Visitation services will take place 2-7 PM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday at Otter Gap Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Vicki Neal Priddy; three daughters, Shaun Mertz (Shawn) of Hendersonville, TN, Patricia Duncan of California and Megan Vincent (Brandon) of Brownsville; a son, Chris Rutledge (Donnita) of Leitchfield; a sister, Wanda Layne of Springfield, OH; 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. |