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Josephine Blanch McCrady Kendrick

Josephine Blanch McCrady Kendrick

Feb 8, 2026

Josephine Blanch McCrady Kendrick, age 89, passed away Sunday , (February 8, 2026) in Florida.

She was born on September 16, 1936, in Edmonson County, KY. to the late Rev. J.C. McCrady and Maude Smith McCrady. She was one of 12 children.

Josephine attended Caneyville High School. She and her husband were devoted Boy Scout leaders for more than 40 years. In...

William Milo Kerr

William Milo Kerr

Feb 11, 2026

William Milo “Milo” Kerr, age 89, of Leitchfield, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in his hometown of Leitchfield.

Milo was born on December 17, 1936, to the late Guy and Fronie Stevenson Kerr. He was preceded in death by his brother, Vernon Kerr, and his four sisters, Elaine Tarrence, Maxine Poteet, Winnie Daniel, and Edna Saltsman.

He was married...

Joe Blair Taylor

Joe Blair Taylor

Feb 8, 2026

Joe Blair Taylor, 90, of Caneyville, KY, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on February 8, 2026, at Grayson Manor. He was born in Butler County, KY on January 18, 1936, the son of Ernest and Eloda Cook Taylor.

Joe always worked hard to provide for his family. He was the proud founder of Caneyville Contractors, Inc., and was a...

Michael Lynne Boggs

Michael Lynne Boggs

Feb 8, 2026

Michael Lynne Boggs, age 72, of Falls of Rough, Kentucky, passed away Sunday (February 08, 2026) at Little Dave's. He was enjoying having breakfast with his friends, when he was struck by a massive heart attack.

He was born June 11, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio the son of the late Brutus and Marcia Grigsby Boggs.

Mike liked to tease and kid around...

Ema Sapp, Jr.

Ema Sapp, Jr.

Feb 8, 2026



Ema Sapp, Jr. age 78, of Leitchfield, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 8, 2026, surrounded by his family.

He was born on October 9th, 1947 in Grayson County to Velva Embry Woosley and Ema Sapp, Sr. His biological father, Ema Sr., passed away the day before Jr was born while umpiring a baseball game. Though they never met,...

Tyrone Scott

Tyrone Scott

Feb 6, 2026

Tyrone Scott, age 54, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away Friday, (February 06, 2026) at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes in Leitchfield, KY.

He was born on April 14, 1971, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, the son of the late Joseph and Nina Bundy Scott.

He was a truck driver, who enjoyed what he did for a living, singing, and music of all kinds,...

James E Gary

James E Gary

Feb 3, 2026

James E. Gary, age 75, of Leitchfield, passed away Tuesday, (February 3, 2026) at his home with his wife by his side.

He was born on July 22, 1950 in Butler County, KY, the only child of the late Ezra and Eulma Taylor Gary.

James was a factory worker at Vermont America from 1976 until its closure in early 2000’s. His career...

Brandon "Skippy" Haycraft

Brandon "Skippy" Haycraft

Jan 27, 2026

Brandon “Skippy” Haycraft, age 46, of Mt. Sherman, KY, passed away Tuesday, (January 27, 2026) at his daughter’s home in Leitchfield, KY.

He was born on November 24, 1979 in Grayson County, KY, the son of the Kenny Haycraft and the late Patricia “Trish” Blankenship Haycraft.

He was the proud owner of Build Cool Stuff, and enjoyed working, fishing, camping, snowboarding, traveling...

Eleanor Jean Drake

Eleanor Jean Drake

Jan 27, 2026

Eleanor Jean Drake, age 91, of Leitchfield, passed away Tuesday, (January 27, 2026) at her residence in Leitchfield, KY.

She was born on October 13, 1934 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, one of eight children, to the late Herbert and Susan Dion Denison.

She was a homemaker, who also at one time, worked at CP Electronics in Leitchfield. She loved to farm, garden...

John Robert Noblett

John Robert Noblett

Jan 26, 2026

John Robert Noblett, age 77, of Leitchfield, KY passed away Monday, (January 26, 2026) at Owensboro Twin Lakes Hospital.

He was born on November 17, 1948 in Leitchfield, KY, the son of the late Preston and Reba Lynn Noblett.

He lived a simple life and found his greatest joy in being outdoors, around people he loved and in his faith. He enjoyed...

Cuba Lee Woosley

Cuba Lee Woosley

Jan 26, 2026

Cuba Lee Woosley, age 88, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Monday, (January 26, 2026) at her home.

She was born on May 6, 1937 in Grayson Co., KY, the daughter of the late Marion and Thelon Basham Farris.

She was a housewife who enjoyed Bunco, family camping and bluegrass music and was a member of the Leitchfield First General Baptist Church and...

Dana Leann Payton

Dana Leann Payton

Jan 25, 2026

Dana Leann Payton, age 50, of Caneyville, passed away Sunday, (January 25, 2026) at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY.

She was born on January 2, 1976 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of the late Emural “Red” and Ethel McDorman Elmore.

Dana was a housewife and a homemaker who enjoyed art, cooking and watching criminal and mystery shows on television, especially...

William “Willie” Higdon

William “Willie” Higdon

Jan 23, 2026

William “Willie” Thomas Higdon, 65 of Big Clifty, KY passed away peacefully at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital on Friday, January 23rd.

Born, May 8th 1960 in Leitchfield, KY. He attended Grayson County High School class of 1978. Dedicated worker at Vermont American and Leggett and Platt. Devoted husband, supportive and caring stepfather, and a loyal friend. He loved listening to music,...

Clara Lea Smithson

Clara Lea Smithson

Jan 21, 2026

Clara Lea Smithson, age 82, of Leitchfield, passed away Wednesday, (January 21, 2026) at her home in Leitchfield, KY.

She was born on July 17, 1943, in Bakersfield, CA, the daughter of the late Arther Lee Davis and Clara Lea Beddo Davis.

She was a former cook at Head-Start, a job she had much compassion for. She enjoyed sewing, reading, cooking and...

Lois Ann Phelps

Lois Ann Phelps

Jan 21, 2026

Lois Ann Phelps, age 84, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, (January 21, 2026) at home surrounded by family.

She was born on May 06, 1941 in High Plains, KY, the daughter of the late Charles and Eva Board Lucas.

She was a retired Walmart cashier who enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking, caretaking and spending time with her sisters. She was a member...

Charlotte Ann Dennis

Charlotte Ann Dennis

Jan 19, 2026

Charlotte Ann Dennis, 82, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Monday (January, 19, 2026) at her residence in Leitchfield, KY.

She was born on, March 26, 1943, in Decker, KY, the daughter of the late Brodie and Tanzie Woodcock Embry.

She was a retired seamstress and current Homemaker who enjoyed sewing, tending to her flower and vegetable gardens, and spending quality time with...

Lola Mae Miller

Lola Mae Miller

Jan 18, 2026

Lola Miller, age 69 of Caneyville, KY was born on December 20, 1956, and passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.

Lola will be remembered for her love of family, her strength, and the care she showed to those around her. Her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She leaves...

James "Jim" Wilson

James "Jim" Wilson

Jan 17, 2026

James (Jim) L. Wilson, also known as Flip, age 86 of Leitchfield, KY, passed away peacefully with his wife Donna by his side on Saturday, January 17, 2026 in Bowling Green (Warren County), KY. He was born September 2, 1939 in Grayson County, KY to Carl Wilson and Stella Constant Wilson Logsdon.

Jim was raised in Grayson County but left to...

Doris Jean Shain Green

Doris Jean Shain Green

Jan 17, 2026

Doris Jean Shain Green, age 93, of Leitchfield, passed away Saturday January 17, 2026, at the Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center in Leitchfield, KY, surrounded by her loving family.

Doris was born in Pine Knob, Kentucky, on May 30, 1932, to the late Herman Shain and Ollie Cooper Shain. Doris was very proud of her Pine Knob upbringing and the...

Lyndell Rayborn Stanton

Lyndell Rayborn Stanton

Jan 16, 2026

Lyndell Rayborn Stanton, age 88, of Clarkson, KY, passed away Friday, (January 16, 2026) at his home.

He was born on January 31, 1937 in Millerstown, KY, the son of the late Harvey and Alberta Wooden Stanton.

Lyndell was the owner and operator of Stanton Construction. He enjoyed gardening, beekeeping, and in his younger days, snagging at Kentucky Lake. He married the...

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