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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...

David Green Hatfield

David Green Hatfield

Jul 17, 2026

David Green Hatfield, age 76, of Leitchfield, KY and Piney Flats, TN passed away July 17th, 2026.

He was born on March 1, 1950 in Louisville, KY, the son of the late Edwin Reece and Ruelma Mae Green Hatfield. He graduated in 1968 from Leitchfield High School and from Milligan College near Johnson City, TN in the first Bachelor of Science...

Betty Jo Lazausky

Betty Jo Lazausky

Jul 12, 2026

Betty Jo Johnson Lazausky, age 83, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Sunday, (July 12, 2026) at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes in Leitchfield, KY.

She was born on March 24, 1943 in Leitchfield, KY, the daughter of the late Zelbie Gordon and Mabel Smith Johnson.

She was a caretaker and a seamstress who enjoyed cooking, housekeeping and flower gardening.

She is survived by her...

Edith Marie Langdon

Edith Marie Langdon

Jul 11, 2026

Edith Marie Clubb Langdon, age 94, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, (July 11, 2026).

She was born on July 2, 1932, in Grayson County, KY, the daughter of the late William and Fannie Howard Clubb.

She married the love of her life, Rev. Murrell Robert Langdon, on August 2, 1956. A devoted preacher’s wife, she faithfully served alongside her husband from the...

Roger Douglas Hayse

Roger Douglas Hayse

Jul 9, 2026

Roger Douglas Hayse, age 52, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Thursday, (July 09, 2026) in Caneyville.

He was born on October 18, 1973 in Grayson County, KY, the son of the late Arthur and Mary Hayes Hayse.

He was a brick mason who enjoyed fishing, tinkering on cars and lawn mowers, and spending time with his children.

He is survived by his wife,...

Ricky Lane Decker

Ricky Lane Decker

Jul 8, 2026

Ricky Lane Decker, age 64, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, (July 8, 2026) at his residence.

He was born on September 14, 1961 in Grayson County, KY, the son of the late Woodford and Jeanette Mattingly Decker.

He worked for the Grayson County Road Department for 8 years. His great joy was spending time with his family. He loved putting together...

Gregory "Greg" Miller

Gregory "Greg" Miller

Jul 5, 2026

Gregory “Greg” Miller, age 69, of Leitchfield, KY passed away Sunday, (July 5th, 2026) at his residence in Leitchfield, KY.

He was born on July 10, 1956 in Louisville, KY, the son of the late Mary Frediah Collins Wade.

He was a former laborer for Escue Wood Preserving, a proud veteran of the United States Army, honorably serving his country during peacetime...

Billy Dewayne Clopton

Billy Dewayne Clopton

Jul 4, 2026

Billy Dewayne “Wayne” Clopton, age 54, passed away peacefully at his home on July 04, 2026; a day he always considered his favorite holiday.

Billy was born on July 13, 1971, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Billy and Margaret Clopton. He was raised by his grandparents, Leonard and Mollie Davis, who played a profound role in shaping the man he became. They...

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