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Charles "Randy" Randall Lee

Charles "Randy" Randall Lee

Aug 14, 2026

Charles Randall Lee “Randy”, 74, Of Leitchfield, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026. He was born on May I l, 1952, in Short Creek, KY, to the late Elmer and Annie Corinne Burden Lee.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Annie Corinne Burden Lee; and his brothers, Billy G. Lee and Phillip William Lee.

He is...

Mary Frances Norris

Mary Frances Norris

Aug 13, 2026

Mary Frances Ballard Norris, age 83, of Clarkson, passed away Thursday, (August 13, 2026) at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY.

She was born on April 25, 1943, in Burkesville, KY, the daughter of the late Charlie Edward Ballard and Lorene Bryant Ballard.

She lived a simple life and was a devoted wife, mother and Memaw. She was a homemaker who enjoyed...

Dennis Ponder

Dennis Ponder

Aug 10, 2026

Dennis M. Ponder, age 78, of Leitchfield, KY passed away Monday, (August 10, 2026) at his home.

He was born on October 26, 1947, in Hardinsburg, IN, the son of the late Leonard Ponder and Gayle Jones Ponder .

Dennis retired from Bel Cheese after a distinguished career as the Foreign Purchasing Manager. He was a proud veteran of the United States...

Eleanor Louise Beasley

Eleanor Louise Beasley

Aug 9, 2026

Eleanor Beasley, 79, of Horse Branch KY went to be with Jesus, Sunday, (August 9, 2026) , at her home.

She was born March 22, 1947, in Spring Lick, KY, to the late Clinton Bratcher & Lillie Hayse Casey.

She loved working with the public except for her time at Sumitomo. Her last job was working at Doolin’s Grocery in Horse Branch,...

Veeda B. Embry

Veeda B. Embry

Aug 9, 2026

Veeda B. Embry, age 89, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Sunday, (August 09, 2026) at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY.

She was born on June 29, 1937 in Tilford, KY, the daughter of the late Ben and Artie Embry. Veeda was the kindest and sweetest Momma, Mammaw/Mammie and friend. She was always there for everyone that needed her. She was,...

Jeffrey Thomas Sanders

Jeffrey Thomas Sanders

Aug 6, 2026

Jeffrey Thomas Sanders, age 51, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Thursday, (August 6, 2026) in Leitchfield, KY.

He was born on February 11, 1975, in Elizabethtown, KY, the son of Ronella Logsdon Sanders and the late Aubrey Irvin Sanders.

He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, foraging for mushrooms, arrowhead collecting and spending time with his family. He was a member...

James Russell Willoughby

James Russell Willoughby

Aug 6, 2026

James Russell Willoughby, age 55, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away Thursday, (August 6, 2026) at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

He was born on June 29, 1971, in Grayson County, KY, the son of the late Gayle Willoughby.

He was a devout Christian who enjoyed fishing, doing all outside activities, and loved all animals, especially dogs. His greatest joy...

June Boone Purcell

June Boone Purcell

Aug 1, 2026

June Boone Purcell, age 81, of the Sinks Community departed this life on August 1, 2026, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville, KY.

She was born November 25, 1944, to the late H.H. (Bud) and Ruby Byers Boone in Clarkson, Kentucky. She was a retired para-professional educator who worked in excess of twenty years for the Grayson County School System at...

David Albert Carnahan

David Albert Carnahan

Jul 30, 2026

David Albert Carnahan, age 54, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Thursday, (July 30, 2026) in Leitchfield.

He was born on January 20, 1972 in Frankfort, KY, the son of the late Bob and Carolyn Sue Baker Carnahan.

He was a biomedical technician who enjoyed playing video games, fishing, and spending time with family.

He is survived by his son, Zackery Carnahan (Cassidy); and...

Patricia "Patty" Henderson

Patricia "Patty" Henderson

Jul 29, 2026

Patricia “Patty” Henderson, age 85, of Clarkson, KY, passed away Wednesday, (July 29, 2026) at Grayson Nursing and Rehab in Leitchfield, KY.

She was born on January 07, 1941, in Jefferson County, KY the daughter of the late Alton and Neoma Chapman Blakley.

She was a housewife and a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, sewing, boating, skiing, fishing and making her famous cookies.

She...

Luby Laverne Kerr

Luby Laverne Kerr

Jul 26, 2026

Luby Laverne Kerr, age 85, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Sunday, (July 26, 2026) at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on September 25, 1940, in Grayson County, KY, the daughter of the late Ernest Ruth and Edna Vincent Ruth.

She was formerly employed at Hobby House Restaurant and later worked as a line worker at MTD. She enjoyed reading,...

Frances Tomes Decker

Frances Tomes Decker

Jul 25, 2026

Frances Tomes Decker, age 84, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Saturday, (July 25, 2026) at Springview Nursing and Rehab in Leitchfield.

She was born on December 21, 1941 in Ready, KY, the daughter of the late John and Dora Gary Tomes.

She was a seamstress who enjoyed fishing, bowling and working in her flowers, and was a long time member of the...

Velva "Jerri" Jerdene Cockrel

Velva "Jerri" Jerdene Cockrel

Jul 23, 2026



With profound sadness, yet with the confident hope found in Jesus Christ, we announce that Velva Jerdene Cockrel, affectionately known as "Jerri," entered the presence of her Lord on July 23, 2026.

Jerri was born on September 20, 1940, to Carl "Shorty" Cockrel and Freda (Jackson) Cockrel at home in Caneyville, Kentucky. From an early age, those who knew Jerri recognized...

Curtis Ray Parks Sr.

Curtis Ray Parks Sr.

Jul 22, 2026

Curtis Ray Parks , age 66, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Wednesday, (July 22, 2026).

He was born on October 15, 1959 in Louisville, KY, the son of the late Hayward Parks and Doris Lee Shain Parks.

He was a logger and worked for several years at Grayson County Road Department until retirement. He was a simple man who enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Cynthia Geneva Beardmore

Cynthia Geneva Beardmore

Jul 21, 2026

Cynthia Geneva Beardmore, age 69, of Clarkson, KY, passed away Tuesday, (July 21, 2026) at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes in Leitchfield, KY.

She was born on September 28, 1956 in Louisville, KY, the daughter of the late Eugene and Geneva Birdsong Williams.

She was a housewife and a homemaker who enjoyed reading, singing, listening to music and babysitting her nieces, nephews, and...

Floyd Eugene Childress

Floyd Eugene Childress

Jul 21, 2026

Floyd Childress, age 77, of Big Clifty, KY, was called home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on July 21, 2026.

He was born on March 23, 1949 in Grayson County, the son of the late Thoms Bryant Childress and Luella Brooks Childress.

He was a member of Claggett United Baptist Church where he was saved in a revival...

Lisa Ann Lacefield

Lisa Ann Lacefield

Jul 20, 2026

Lisa Ann Lacefield, age 62, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Monday, (July 20, 2026) at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes in Leitchfield, KY.

She was born on June 17, 1964, in Louisville, KY, the daughter of the late Earl and Mary Jo Embry Corley.

She has worked at Plasticon Industries, now known as ABC Technologies Holding Inc. She received her associate’s degree in...

Walter Smith

Walter Smith

Jul 19, 2026

Walter Smith, age 69, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Sunday, (July 19, 2026) at his residence.

He was born on October 27, 1956, in Caneyville, KY, the son of the late Elsie Mae Burden Hayse.

He worked for Middle Ground Golf for 17 years, where he helped manufacture golf clubs. He later worked for OFS as a forklift operator. In his spare...

Joseph Junior McCoy

Joseph Junior McCoy

Jul 18, 2026

Joseph “Joe” Junior McCoy, age 88, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Saturday, (July 18, 2026) at his home.

A retired auto mechanic, Joe was born on October 14, 1937 in Vine Grove, KY, the son of the late Marshall and Agnes Laverne Spalding McCoy.

He is survived by his brothers, Ronnie McCoy (Donna) of Elizabethtown, KY & Wayne McCoy (Linda) of Vine...

Lola Maxine Frank

Lola Maxine Frank

Jul 17, 2026

Lola Maxine Edwards Frank, age 83, of Caneyville Kentucky passed away on Friday, (July 17, 2026) at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 4th,1943, in Grayson County Kentucky, the daughter of the late Marvin Dow & Verble Maxine Renfrow Edwards.

She married the love of her life, Elmer Jackson “Bud” Frank on July 13th, 1957 in Leitchfield...

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