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Lena V. Butler

Lena V. Butler

January 17, 2012

Lena V. Butler, age 92, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Tuesday, (January 17, 2012) at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield with her family by her side. She was a housewife and the mother of ten children. She loved caring for her home, gardening, homemaking, sewing and spending time with her family. She was born on November 30, 1919,...

Geneva E. Smith

Geneva E. Smith

January 7, 2012

Geneva E. Jackson Smith, age 94, of Big Reedy, KY, passed away Saturday, (January 7, 2012) at the Morgantown Care & Rehab. She was born on January 14, 1917, in Caneyville, KY, the daughter of the late John Riley and Mary Ellen Layman Jackson. She was a retired Librarian and attended the New Harvest Baptist Church here in Caneyville. She...

Robert Lee Beasley

Robert Lee Beasley

January 7, 2012

Robert Lee Beasley, age 85, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Saturday, (January 7, 2012) at the Western Kentucky Veteran's Center in Hanson, Kentucky. He was born on June 27, 1926, in Butler Co., Kentucky, the son of the late Wayne and Nola Lindsey Beasley. He was a retired boilermaker and maintenance supervisor for the TVA, a member of Boilermaker Local...

John Lee (J. L.) Cravens

John Lee (J. L.) Cravens

January 6, 2012

John Lee (J.L.) Cravens, age 86, of Lenoir City, TN, formerly of Williamsville, Illinois and Leitchfield, KY, passed away Friday, (January 6, 2012) at his home after a long illness. He was born on March 7, 1925, in Leitchfield, Kentucky, the son of the late Marvin A. and Ida "Granny" Young Cravens. He married Mary Agnes Kiper on April 20,...

Albert Lee Roof

Albert Lee Roof

January 5, 2012

Albert Lee Roof, age 72, of Millwood, KY, passed away Thursday, (January 5, 2012) at his residence. He was born on April 22, 1939, in Millwood, Kentucky, the son of Alva and Nora Willis Roof. He was a retired mechanic. He is survived by a daughter, Wilma Duncan of Louisville; three sons, Alvin and Stoney (Debbie) of Millwood and Gary...

Rev. Edward T. Dermitt

Rev. Edward T. Dermitt

December 31, 2011

Rev. Edward T. Dermitt, age 85, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011, at Kensington Manor in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He was born January 27, 1926, in Grayson Co., Kentucky, the son of the late Homer and Marion Green Dermitt. Along with his sons, he started the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield in 1969 and at the Caneyville location...

Charles William "Jiggs" Nash

Charles William "Jiggs" Nash

December 28, 2011

Charles William "Jiggs" Nash, age 75, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, (December 28, 2011) at Norton's Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on September 6, 1936, in Grayson Co., Kentucky, the son of Albert and Stella Farris Nash. He was a retired painter at Fort Knox, and helped his son and grandson run the family business, Nashcar. He...

Gladys Lindsey

Gladys Lindsey

December 28, 2011

Gladys Lindsey, age 83 of Millwood, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Wednesday Dec. 28th. She was the beloved sister of E. Otto Lindsey and precious friend of Mildred V. Lindsey. She is also survived and treasured by 6 nieces and nephews: Mary Helen Wilson, E. Eugene Lindsey (Tona Lindsey), Lucy (Arnold) Lucas, J. Dennis (Lisa) Dooley, Julianna...

Rev. Alton "Mac" Brooks

Rev. Alton "Mac" Brooks

December 27, 2011

Rev. Alton "Mac" Brooks, age 74, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Tuesday, (December 27, 2011) at Kentuckiana Medical Center in Clarksville, IN. He was born on May 19, 1937 in Edmonson Co., KY, the son of the late Esel and Pernie Bell Gipson Brooks. He was a Missionary Baptist Minister and a retired Plumber. He is survived by his wife...

Susan Elizabeth Cline

Susan Elizabeth Cline

December 22, 2011

Susan Elizabeth Cline, age 76, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Thursday, (December 22, 2011) at the Grayson Manor Nursing Home in Leitchfield Kentucky. She was born on January 29, 1935, in Grayson Co., Kentucky, the daughter of the late Henry Hayden and Birdie Williams Downs. She was a homemaker and a member of Anneta United Baptist Church. She is survived...

Erett Nash

Erett Nash

December 22, 2011

Erett Nash age 96 of Shrewsbury, KY passed away Thursday (December 22, 2011) at the Owensboro Mercy Health Care. He was born January 6, 1915 in Sadler, KY the son of the late Rigdon and Lillie Sadler Nash; he was a member of the Shrewsbury General Baptist Church and was a World War II Veteran. He was survived by two...

Normagene Franzell

Normagene Franzell

December 22, 2011

Normagene Woodcock Franzell, age 78, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Thursday, (December 22, 2011) at her residence. She was born on February 10, 1933, in Butler Co., KY, the daughter of the late Luke and Caldonia Brooks Woodcock. She was retired from Vermont American. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Roger Dale and Judy Franzell of Caneyville, three...

Barbara Clark

Barbara Clark

December 21, 2011

Barbara Clark, age 71, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, (December 21, 2011) at the Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was born on May 14, 1940, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth Blair Vincent. She was an upholstery seamstress and a member of the Church of God. She is survived by...

Leon D. Embry

Leon D. Embry

December 20, 2011

Leon D. Embry age 70 of Leitchfield, KY passed away at his home Tuesday (December 20, 2011). He was born on April 27, 1941 the son of the late Josh and Essie Coats Embry of Butler County, KY. He was a member of the Chapel Union Church, and attended the Potter's Hope Church in Leitchfield. He was retired from the...

Brenda G. Mudd

Brenda G. Mudd

December 20, 2011

Brenda G. Mudd, age 54 of Caneyville, KY passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at her home. She was a housewife & a member of the Caney Creek United Baptist Church. She was born on June 18,1957 in Grayson County, KY the daughter of the late Kenneth and Myrtle Virginia Carmichael Frank. She is survived by her husband Charles, 2...

Frances Lowery Templeman

Frances Lowery Templeman

December 15, 2011

Frances Lowery Templeman, age 89, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Thursday, (December 15, 2011) at Springview Health and Rehab in Leitchfield. She was born on March 10, 1922, in Grayson Co., Kentucky, the daughter of the late Gordon and Betty Jackson Lowery. She was a retired co-owner of Templeman's Motors, a member of the Kosair Greeterettes, Leitchfield Women's Club and...

Clara Elizabeth Mccord

Clara Elizabeth Mccord

December 14, 2011

Clara Elizabeth McCord, age 87, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, (December 14, 2011) at the Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield, KY. She was born on April 7, 1924, in Tell City, IN, the daughter of the late Eugene and Sudie Stevenson Lee. She was a former restaurant owner. She is survived by one daughter, Elenor Smith of...

Harrison White Jr.

Harrison White Jr.

December 11, 2011

Harrison White Jr., age 73 of Caneyville, Ky. passed away Sunday December 11, 2011 at the Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center. He was a retired Carpenter & a member of the Caneyville Masonic Lodge. He was born on April 30, 1938 in Butler Co. the son of Harrison & Marie Dockery White Sr. He is survived by 3 daughters Wanda...

Joseph (Joe) Andrew Bowman Jr.

Joseph (Joe) Andrew Bowman Jr.

December 10, 2011

Joseph (Joe) Andrew Bowman Jr, age 81, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Saturday, (December 10, 2011) at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was born on April 22, 1930, in Raywick, KY, the son of the late Joseph Andrew and Catherine Cheshire Bowman. He was a farmer and a member of the Clearview Baptist Church and also attended the Liberty...

Walter Hayden Wilson

Walter Hayden Wilson

December 8, 2011

Walter Hayden Wilson , age 78 of Murfreesboro, TN. passed away Thursday December 8, 2011 at his residence. He was born on August 17, 1933, the son of Kirby & Ida Hurt Wilson. He was a retired US Veteran with the USAF. He is survived by 2 sons Donald B. (Lisa) Wilson & Walter Ray Wilson both of Murfreesboro, 1...

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