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William "Coy" Lasley

William "Coy" Lasley

October 26, 2026

William Coy Lasley, age 79, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away peacefully at home at 7:37 a.m. Monday morning, (October 26, 2026).

He was born on June 30, 1947 in Anneta, KY, the son of the late Robert Samuel and Mamie Hack Lasley.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in Vietnam, and then worked at Leggett & Platt for 38 years....

Harold Lee VanMeter

Harold Lee VanMeter

October 24, 2026

Harold Lee VanMeter, age 85, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Saturday (October 24, 2026) in Leitchfield.

He was born on August 21, 1941, in Grayson County, KY, the son of the late Taylor L. and Ruby B. Hazelwood VanMeter.

Harold worked as a truck driver for Cruse Trucking. He enjoyed watching westerns on television, driving his truck, and traveling. He was a...

Mary Allison Eaton

Mary Allison Eaton

October 23, 2026

Mary Allison Eaton, age 46, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Friday, (October 23, 2026) at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY.

She was born on July 18, 1980 in Memphis, TN, the daughter of Ella Joyce Patterson Sheffield and the late Craig Thomas Sheffield.

She worked in food service and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, coloring, and playing games on...

Ernie Lee Alvey

Ernie Lee Alvey

October 22, 2026

Ernie Lee Alvey, age 72, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Thursday, (October 22, 2026) at Grayson Nursing and Rehab in Leitchfield, KY.

He was born on February 02, 1954 in Leitchfield, KY, the son of the late Oval and Elizabeth Alvey.

He was a construction worker who enjoyed playing cards, visiting with friends and going on car rides. He was a member...

Steve Stapleton

Steve Stapleton

October 22, 2026

Steve Stapleton, age 69, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Thursday, (October 22, 2026) at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes in Leitchfield, KY.

He was born on February 20, 1957 in Leitchfield, KY, the son of the late Bueford and Emma Pharris Stapleton. Steve was the most amazing husband, father and Poppy.

Steve loved and proudly served his community, starting as a lifeguard at...

Erasmo Rivas

Erasmo Rivas

October 21, 2026

Erasmo “Ed” Rivas, age 84, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, (October 21, 2026) at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY.

He was born on January 11, 1942, in Mission, TX, the son of the late Emilio Rivas and Aracelia Trevino Rivas.

He enjoyed carpentry, drawing, gardening, canning, spending time with his family and being “Papaw Ed” to his grandson, Jacob. He...

Robert William Sheffield

Robert William Sheffield

October 20, 2026

Update: Visitation and Funeral Services have been moved to Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Robert William Sheffield, age 48, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Tuesday, (October 20, 2026) at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY.

Robbie was born on March 29, 1978, in Memphis TN, the son of Ella Joyce Patterson Sheffield and the late Craig Thomas Sheffield.

Robbie enjoyed singing and playing...

Jennifer Rena Dunn

Jennifer Rena Dunn

October 20, 2026

Jennifer Rena Dunn, age 53, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Tuesday, (October 20, 2026) at Owensboro Regional Health Hospital in Owensboro, KY.

She was born on September 17, 1973 in Louisville, KY, the daughter of the late Jimmy and Carol Dean Johnson Dunn.

She was a housewife who enjoyed animals, playing cards, and canning vegetables.

She is survived by her daughter, Destiny Webb...

Virginia "Jenny" Mae Blanton

Virginia "Jenny" Mae Blanton

October 18, 2026

Virginia Mae "Jenny" Blanton, 88, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born on December 4, 1937, in Sonora, Kentucky, the daughter of late Henry Downs and Birdie Williams Downs.

Jenny was a cherished resident of Anneta, Kentucky. Jenny was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was...

Patricia Kay Thompson

Patricia Kay Thompson

October 7, 2026

Patricia Kay Thompson, age 85, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, (October 7, 2026) at her home.

She was born on November 10, 1940, in Louisville, KY, the daughter of the late Jesse Williams and Lillian Cozine Williams.

She was a generous and giving soul who loved donating to charities and helping others whenever she could. A true animal lover, she was...

Judy E. Keith

Judy E. Keith

October 6, 2026

Judy E. Keith, age 77, of Evansville, IN, (formerly of Leitchfield, KY) passed away Tuesday, (October 06, 2026) at her daughter’s home in Evansville.

She was born on January 17, 1949 in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late George L. Sr. and Elizabeth “Betty” Panghorn Bailey.

She was teacher’s aide and a CNA who enjoyed beading, word search puzzles, singing country...

Marlene Milner Joyce

Marlene Milner Joyce

October 6, 2026

Marlene Milner Joyce, age 93, passed away Tuesday, (October 06, 2026) at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY.

She was born on September 20, 1933 in Leitchfield, KY, the daughter of the late A.C. and Ruby Mae (Horn) Milner.

She was a housewife and a home maker and was a member of the Claggett United Baptist Church. She is survived by her...

Mollie Prettyontop

Mollie Prettyontop

October 5, 2026

Mollie Prettyontop, age 70, of Mammoth Cave, KY, passed away Monday, (October 5, 2026) at Hospice of Southern KY in Bowling Green, KY.

She was born on February 28, 1956, in Bullitt County, KY, the daughter of the late Lillard and Iona Hornback Riggs.

Mollie worked as a registered nurse, mostly in the field of psychiatry, for 44 years in various facilities,...

Betty Lou Kiper

Betty Lou Kiper

October 4, 2026

Betty Lou Kiper, age 87, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Sunday, (October 04, 2026) at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY.

She was born on July 29, 1939 in Breckinridge County, KY, the daughter of the late George S. and Lena Robinson Butler.

She was a seamstress and a line-worker who enjoyed gardening, flowers, sewing, quilting, decorating, listening to music and...

Elmer Wesley Sanders Jr.

Elmer Wesley Sanders Jr.

October 3, 2026

Elmer Wesley Sanders Jr., age 88, of Clarkson, KY, passed away Saturday, (October 3, 2026) at his home.

He was born on June 19, 1938, in Kyrock, KY, the son of the late Elmer Wesley Sr. and Nannie Farris Sanders.

In his younger years, he enjoyed playing softball, basketball and golf. As the years passed, he developed a passion for woodworking and...

Johnathan Dail Meredith

Johnathan Dail Meredith

September 30, 2026

Johnathan Dail Meredith, age 54, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, (September 30, 2026) at U of L Health Center - Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY.

He was born on November 20, 1971, in Bowling Green, KY.

John was a collector of knives, pocket watches, and Zippo lighters. His great interest was watching any shows pertaining to the military. He was an...

Michael Daniel VanMeter

Michael Daniel VanMeter

September 30, 2026



Michael “Mickey” Daniel VanMeter, age 67, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, (September 30, 2026) at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Mickey was born on December 28, 1958, the son of Betty Jo Akers VanMeter and the late Dudley VanMeter.

Mickey was a hard worker. He spent 35 plus years as a self-employed painter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching his favorite movies,...

Mitchell Keith Lucas

Mitchell Keith Lucas

September 29, 2026



Mitchell Keith Lucas, age 36, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

He was born on September 4, 1990, in Leitchfield, KY, the son of Keith Lucas and Joy McGrew Lucas.

To know Mitchell was to know someone who loved his family fiercely. A caregiver by nature, he was always there for those who needed him-whether it was an animal needing a home,...

Darrell Wayne Layman

Darrell Wayne Layman

September 24, 2026



Darrell Wayne Layman, age 61, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Thursday, (September 24, 2026) at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY.

He was born on February 7, 1965, in Louisville, KY, the son of Susan Hall Layman and the late Danny Edward Layman.

Darrell enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting case knives, and spending time with his beloved grandchildren, who knew...

Mary Frances Tucker

Mary Frances Tucker

September 24, 2026

Mary Frances Tucker, age 90, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Thursday, (September 24, 2026) at Grayson Nursing and Rehab in Leitchfield.

She was born on February 10, 1936 in Columbia, KY, the daughter of the late Ray and Myrtie Karnes Curry.

She was a homemaker and a cook at Ben Johnson School who enjoyed word puzzles, gardening, making coasters, being around animals...

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