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Virginia May Kiper

Virginia May Kiper

Mar 27, 2026

Virginia May Stewart Kiper, age 81, of Leitchfield, KY passed away (Friday, March 27, 2026) at her son’s home.

She was born on January 6, 1945 in Edmonson County, KY the daughter of the late Chester and Clara Baker Stewart. She was married to the late William Doren Kiper of Leitchfield, KY for 30 years.

Virginia was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother,...

James Harlen Clemons

James Harlen Clemons

Mar 24, 2026

James Harlen Clemons, age 68, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Tuesday, (March 24, 2026) at his residence.

Jim was born on December 3, 1957, in Louisville, KY, the son of the late Charles Thomas Clemons and Anna Jane Criswell Holden.

He had worked painting water towers for Chicago Bridge and Iron and later retired after over 20 years of employment with Salmon...

Charles Carmon

Charles Carmon

Mar 23, 2026

Charles Carmon, age 70, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Monday, (March 23, 2026) at the VA Medical Center in Louisville, KY.

He was born on October 03, 1955 in Grayson County, KY, the son of the late Christopher “CC” and Edith Quiggins Carmon.

A veteran of the US Army, he worked as an Emergency Room Technician for both Twin Lakes Regional Medical...

Thomas E. Higdon Jr.

Thomas E. Higdon Jr.

Mar 22, 2026

Thomas E. Higdon Jr, age 64, of Clarkson, KY, passed away Sunday, (March 22, 2026) at his home.

He was born on August 27, 1961 in Shelbyville, IN, the son of Thomas E. Higdon Sr. and the late Frances Caine Conner.

He was a hardworking carpenter for his whole life who enjoyed horses, camping, and tending to his sheep. He was was...

W. Glen Lindsey

W. Glen Lindsey

Mar 19, 2026

W. Glen Lindsey, age 66, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Thursday, (March 19, 2026) at Grayson Nursing and Rehab in Leitchfield.

He was born on December 27, 1959 in Leitchfield, KY, the son of the late Walter and Daisy Duggins Lindsey.

He was a special project manager for Vermont American. In his high school days, Glen was highly involved in the school’s...

Rev. James Norman Kerr

Rev. James Norman Kerr

Mar 18, 2026

Rev. James Norman Kerr, age 89, of Brownsville, KY, passed away Wednesday, (March 18, 2026) at Grayson Nursing and Rehab in Leitchfield, KY.

He was born on August 22, 1936 in Sunfish, KY, the son of the late Edmond Chandos and Dexie Bell Davis Kerr.

He was a farmer and a devoted man of God who ministered for over 60 years. He...

Delores Ann Alvey

Delores Ann Alvey

Mar 17, 2026

Delores Ann Hughes Alvey, age 85, of Leitchfield, passed away Tuesday, (March 17, 2026) at Baptist East in Louisville, KY. She was born on September 17, 1940, in Clarkson, KY, the daughter of the late Robert Leon Hughes and Mary Louise Skees Hughes.

Delores was a beloved mother, nurse, and lifelong resident of Grayson County. She spent her life proving that...

Eugene Royalty Harrel

Eugene Royalty Harrel

Mar 15, 2026

Eugene R. Harrel, age 96, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Sunday, (March 15, 2026) at the Western Kentucky Veteran Center in Hanson, KY.

He was born on July 15, 1929 in Leitchfield, KY, the son of the late Carson and Lula Royalty Harrel.

He retired after 35 years of employment at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company, working as a security guard. He...

Donald "Donnie" Ray Arnold Sr.

Donald "Donnie" Ray Arnold Sr.

Mar 14, 2026

Donald “Donnie” Ray Arnold Sr., age 78, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Saturday, (March 14, 2026) at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes in Leitchfield, KY.

He was born on March 15, 1947, in Louisville, KY, the son of the late Leon and Bessie Burkhead Arnold.

Having worked at Louisville Ladder for several years, Donnie was a true outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing....

Anthony Edward Rishkofski, Sr.

Anthony Edward Rishkofski, Sr.

Mar 13, 2026

Anthony “Tony” Edward Rishkofski Sr., age 78, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Friday, (March 13, 2026) at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY.

He was born on October 18, 1947 in Manville, NJ, the son of the late Edward Anthony and Helen Marsicano Rishkofski.

Tony joined the U.S. Army straight out of high school and served overseas in both Vietnam and Korea....

DePresto Gary

DePresto Gary

Mar 12, 2026

DePresto Gary, universally known as Presto, age 79, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Thursday, (March 12, 2026).

He was born on January 12, 1947, in Welchs Creek, KY, the son of the late Amos and Margaret Embry Gary.

Presto was a longtime Caneyville resident who cared deeply for his community and its people. He served 16 years as the 2nd district magistrate...

William "Turkey" Thomason

William "Turkey" Thomason

Mar 11, 2026

William Harold “Turkey” Thomason, age 84, of Leitchfield, KY passed away Wednesday, (March 11, 2026) at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes in Leitchfield.

He was born on October 22, 1941 in Duff, KY, the son of the late Albert H. and Emily Louise Burnett Thomason.

A proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Turkey accomplished many things in his life. He worked...

Rita Gayle Mayes

Rita Gayle Mayes

Mar 10, 2026

Rita Gayle Jones Mayes, age 70, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Tuesday, (March 10, 2026) at Helmwood Healthcare in Elizabethtown, KY.

She was born on January 2, 1956, in Jefferson County, KY, the daughter of the late Cornelius David “Pete” Jones and Christine Jane Tinsley Jones.

Rita was an avid traveler who enjoyed exploring new places and experiences. She had a love...

Korbyn Joseph Thurner

Korbyn Joseph Thurner

Mar 9, 2026

Korbyn Joseph Thurner, age 13, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Monday, (March 9, 2026) at Norton’s Children’s Hospital after a hard fight against PTLD.

He was born on April 27, 2012 in Leitchfield, the son of Matthew Thurner (Molly) and Phyllis Sandlin Cassady (Alex).

A strong and happy soul, who loved beach trips, school, enjoyed hunting and fishing, video games, going for...

Norma Jean Decker

Norma Jean Decker

Mar 6, 2026

Norma Jean Decker, age 87, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Friday, (March 6, 2026) at her residence in Leitchfield.

She was born on March 12, 1938 in Grayson County, KY, the daughter of the late Harvey and Gracie Woosley Frank.

She worked in retail sales at various stores throughout her life. She loved to go shopping and she was always impeccably dressed...

Everett Clayton Evans

Everett Clayton Evans

Mar 5, 2026

Everett Clayton Evans, age 90, of New Albany, IN, (formerly of Leitchfield, KY) passed away Thursday, (March 05, 2026) at Villages at Silver Crest in New Albany.

He was born on March 25, 1935, in Butler County, KY, the son of the late Hushel and Pansy Swift Evans.

A former Mason, Clayton worked at Kitchen Kompact for 30 years until his retirement....

Freeman C. "Skeeter" Jaggers

Freeman C. "Skeeter" Jaggers

Mar 3, 2026

Freeman C. “Skeeter” Jaggers, age 82, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Tuesday, (March 3, 2026) at his residence.

He was born on May 4th, 1943, in Bulter County, the son of the late Eudy and Lona Cardwell Jaggers. At the age of six weeks old his father passed, and at that time his mother, with seven children to raise went to...

Alma "Jean" Mollyhorn

Alma "Jean" Mollyhorn

Mar 3, 2026

Alma “Jean” Mollyhorn, age 90, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Tuesday, (March 3, 2026) at Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation in Leitchfield, KY.

She was born on June 28, 1935, in Grayson County, KY, the daughter of the late Ellis Kelly and Lottie Muffet Kelly.

Jean especially enjoyed mowing her yard, often tending to it a little each day, taking great pride in...

Joyce Marie Hayes

Joyce Marie Hayes

Feb 27, 2026

Joyce Marie Lucas Hayes, age 90, of Brownsville, KY, passed away Friday, (February 27, 2026) at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

She was born on April 11, 1935, in Grayson County, KY, the daughter of the late Carl and Retha Drane Lucas.

She was a loving mother, mamaw, granny, aunt, cousin, and a loving friend to so many. She was...

Charlene Buster

Charlene Buster

Feb 25, 2026

Charlene Buster, age 70, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, (February 25, 2026) at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY.

She was born on July 14, 1955 in Clarkson, KY, the daughter of the late Charles Newman Buster and Margaret Henrietta Poteet.

Sometimes known as “Persistence”, she was a caregiver who enjoyed quilting, collecting and selling vintage items at flea markets and...

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