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Christopher John Tanner

Christopher John Tanner

Jan 21, 2025

Christopher John Tanner, age 59, of Falls of Rough, KY, passed away Tuesday, (January 21, 2025) at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY.

He was born on February 20, 1965, in Brooklyn, NY, and raised by the late Jessie and Elma Burns Blain.

A Veteran of the US Army, Christopher was the owner and...

Theresa Lynn Williams

Theresa Lynn Williams

Jan 20, 2025

Theresa Lynn Williams, age 55, of Clarkson, KY passed away Monday, (January 20, 2025) at her home.

She was born on March 4, 1969 in Grayson County, KY, the daughter of Eugene and Ineida Haycraft Logsdon.

She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed taking care of her family and was a...

Timothy Lynn Embry

Timothy Lynn Embry

Jan 20, 2025

Timothy Lynn Embry, age 62, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Monday, (January 20, 2025) at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes in Leitchfield, KY.

He was born on July 08, 1962 in Leitchfield, KY, the son of the late Leonard and Juanita Day Embry.

He enjoyed collecting old cars, and watching UK and Grayson County Cougar basketball....

Willard Phelps Downs

Willard Phelps Downs

Jan 20, 2025

Willard Phelps Downs, age 88, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Monday, (January 20, 2025) at his home.

He was born on January 22, 1936 in Grayson County, KY, the son of the late Michael and Mary Ada Lashley Downs.

He was the owner and operator of Parkland Gulf/ BP for 39 years and enjoyed playing...

Michael Wayne Pierce

Michael Wayne Pierce

Jan 19, 2025

Michael Wayne Pierce, "Froggy", 23, of Louisville, KY, left this physical earth on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

He was survived by his mother, Candiance (Adam) Schmidt, father, Nathan (Katy) Pierce, sisters, Neala Young and Maddy Pierce, brother, Kolton Pierce, step-brother, Alex Schmidt, uncle, Lane (Liz Gordon) Higdon and Brian Pierce, aunts, "Jibber" (Jennifer Beck), Mindy Wilkins, Laura...

Dj Ann Bratcher

Dj Ann Bratcher

Jan 16, 2025

DJ Ann Bratcher, five month old infant of Heath and Anna Lindsey Bratcher of Caneyville, KY, passed away Thursday, (January 16, 2025) at her home.

DJ was born on August 3, 2024 in Leitchfield, KY.

She was a very happy baby, always smiling and in a good mood. She loved to play with her feet...

Grace Mildred Mallisee

Grace Mildred Mallisee

Jan 15, 2025

Grace Mildred Mallisee, age 95, of Bowling Green, formerly of Leitchfield, KY, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, (January 15, 2025)  in Bowling Green.

She was born on November 21, 1929 in Leitchfield, KY, the daughter of the late Gus and Sarah Elizabeth Glenn McClure.

Mildred worked as an assistant secretary...

Anna Hardin Critchelow

Anna Hardin Critchelow

Jan 14, 2025

Anna Hardin Critchelow, age 94, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Tuesday, (January 14, 2025) at Grayson Manor Nursing and Rehab in Leitchfield.

She was born on March 8, 1930 in Harned, KY, the daughter of the late Hardin and Genevieve Kennedy Alexander.

She worked in sporting goods retail sales at Tom and Al's Place in...

Odelean Bradley Hill

Odelean Bradley Hill

Jan 11, 2025

Odelean Bradley Hill, age 91, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Saturday, (January 11, 2025) at Baptist Health Hardin Elizabethtown, KY.

She was born on November 6, 1933 in Grayson County, KY, the daughter of the late Roy and Elsie Clemons Bradley. Odelean was the wife of the late Alfred "Bunk" Hill.

Odelean spent her life...

Jerry Edward Hesson Sr.

Jerry Edward Hesson Sr.

Jan 9, 2025

Jerry Edward Hesson Sr., age 81, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Thursday, (January 9, 2024) at his home.

He was born on May 16, 1943 in Louisville, KY, the son of the late William Edward Hesson and Mary Wells Hamilton.

A proud veteran of the United States Marines, he was a painter and an antique...

Beckett Wayne Vanmeter

Beckett Wayne Vanmeter

Jan 5, 2025

Beckett Wayne VanMeter was born January 5, 2025 sleeping in the arms of Jesus.

He is survived by his loving parents, Jameson and Bailey Reed VanMeter of Leitchfield; big brothers, Walker James and Liam Michael VanMeter; maternal grandparents, Ann and Darrin Escue; paternal grandparents, Jason and Donna VanMeter; great-grandmother, Janice Bradley (Terry); great grandparents, Kaye Don &...

Madonna Lee Mcgrew

Madonna Lee Mcgrew

Jan 4, 2025

MaDonna Lee McGrew, age 72, of Leitchfield, passed away Saturday, (January 4, 2025) at her residence.

She was born on November 17, 1952 in Whitesburg, KY, the daughter of the late Harold Long and Patricia (Sexton) Brown.

She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at various nursing homes in Louisville as a traveling CNA, and...

Alma Dean Bratcher

Alma Dean Bratcher

Jan 3, 2025

Alma Dean Bratcher, age 69, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Friday, (January 3, 2025) at her home.

She was born on April 27, 1955 in Grayson County, KY, the daughter of the late Roy E. and Gertrude Mudd Hack.

She was a teacher's aide who enjoyed crossword puzzles, talking to friends and family on the...

Thomas "Tj" Joe Lindsey

Thomas "Tj" Joe Lindsey

Jan 3, 2025

Thomas Joe "TJ" Lindsey, age 38, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Friday, (January 3, 2025) at his residence.

He was born on May 2, 1986 in Leitchfield, KY, the son of Mark Lindsey and Sharon Hack Sandlin.

TJ enjoyed fishing, shooting his bow and arrow, mowing and doing yard work.

He is survived...

Tracey Beth Glasscock

Tracey Beth Glasscock

Jan 1, 2025

Tracey Beth Glasscock, age 64, of Leitchfield, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

She was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on Christmas Day, 1960, the daughter of Mickey and Shirley Brown Hall who preceded her in death.

Left to honor her memory is her husband of 38 years,...

Betty Jane Kappel

Betty Jane Kappel

Jan 1, 2025

Betty Jane Kappel, age 86, of Millwood, KY, passed away Wednesday, (January 01, 2025) at Grayson Manor Nursing Home in Leitchfield, KY.

She was born on September 15, 1938 in Breckinridge County, KY, the daughter of the late John and Ersie Smith Burden.

She was a line worker at General Electric until her retirement. She...

Kenneth Edward Rafferty Sr.

Kenneth Edward Rafferty Sr.

Jan 1, 2025

Kenneth Edward Rafferty Sr., age 78, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, (January 01, 2024) at Signature North Hardin in Radcliff, KY.

He was born on August 11, 1946 in Louisville, KY, the son of the late Charles Stewart Rafferty and Mabel Picking Rafferty Stolarz.

A Veteran of the US Marine Corp. he worked as...

David Ryan Clemons

David Ryan Clemons

Dec 31, 2024

David "Ryan" Clemons, age 45, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away Tuesday, (December 31, 2024) in Leitchfield, KY.

He was born on April 8, 1979 in Elizabethtown, KY, the son of David and Betty Povey Clemons.

He was a long time employee of GM. His boys, Grant and Carter, were the light of his life....

Demetrius Corey Carter

Demetrius Corey Carter

Dec 30, 2024

Demetrius Corey Carter, age 29, of Gary West Virginia, passed away Monday, (December 30, 2024) at Welch Community Hospital in West Virginia. He was born on May 11, 1995, in Leitchfield, KY, the son of the late Sherry Carter.

He enjoyed reading, playing video games, and spending time with his friends.

He is survived by...

Russell C. Kerr

Russell C. Kerr

Dec 28, 2024

Russell Clifford Kerr, age 92, of Leitchfield, KY, went to sleep Saturday, (December 28, 2024) at his residence, with all his loving family around him.

He was born on November 19, 1932 in Grayson County, KY, the son of the late Samuel and Nancy Stevenson Kerr.

Russell retired from General Electric after working 32 years,...

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