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William "Turkey" Thomason
Mar 11, 2026
William Harold “Turkey” Thomason, age 84, of Leitchfield, KY passed away Wednesday, (March 11, 2026) at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes in Leitchfield.
He was born on October 22, 1941 in Duff, KY, the son of the late Albert H. and Emily Louise Burnett Thomason.
A proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Turkey accomplished many things in his life. He worked...
Rita Gayle Mayes
Mar 10, 2026
Rita Gayle Jones Mayes, age 70, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Tuesday, (March 10, 2026) at Helmwood Healthcare in Elizabethtown, KY.
She was born on January 2, 1956, in Jefferson County, KY, the daughter of the late Cornelius David “Pete” Jones and Christine Jane Tinsley Jones.
Rita was an avid traveler who enjoyed exploring new places and experiences. She had a love...
Korbyn Joseph Thurner
Mar 9, 2026
Korbyn Joseph Thurner, age 13, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Monday, (March 9, 2026) at Norton’s Children’s Hospital after a hard fight against PTLD.
He was born on April 27, 2012 in Leitchfield, the son of Matthew Thurner (Molly) and Phyllis Sandlin Cassady (Alex).
A strong and happy soul, who loved beach trips, school, enjoyed hunting and fishing, video games, going for...
Norma Jean Decker
Mar 6, 2026
Norma Jean Decker, age 87, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Friday, (March 6, 2026) at her residence in Leitchfield.
She was born on March 12, 1938 in Grayson County, KY, the daughter of the late Harvey and Gracie Woosley Frank.
She worked in retail sales at various stores throughout her life. She loved to go shopping and she was always impeccably dressed...
Everett Clayton Evans
Mar 5, 2026
Everett Clayton Evans, age 90, of New Albany, IN, (formerly of Leitchfield, KY) passed away Thursday, (March 05, 2026) at Villages at Silver Crest in New Albany.
He was born on March 25, 1935, in Butler County, KY, the son of the late Hushel and Pansy Swift Evans.
A former Mason, Clayton worked at Kitchen Kompact for 30 years until his retirement....
Freeman C. "Skeeter" Jaggers
Mar 3, 2026
Freeman C. “Skeeter” Jaggers, age 82, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Tuesday, (March 3, 2026) at his residence.
He was born on May 4th, 1943, in Bulter County, the son of the late Eudy and Lona Cardwell Jaggers. At the age of six weeks old his father passed, and at that time his mother, with seven children to raise went to...
Alma "Jean" Mollyhorn
Mar 3, 2026
Alma “Jean” Mollyhorn, age 90, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Tuesday, (March 3, 2026) at Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation in Leitchfield, KY.
She was born on June 28, 1935, in Grayson County, KY, the daughter of the late Ellis Kelly and Lottie Muffet Kelly.
Jean especially enjoyed mowing her yard, often tending to it a little each day, taking great pride in...
Joyce Marie Hayes
Feb 27, 2026
Joyce Marie Lucas Hayes, age 90, of Brownsville, KY, passed away Friday, (February 27, 2026) at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.
She was born on April 11, 1935, in Grayson County, KY, the daughter of the late Carl and Retha Drane Lucas.
She was a loving mother, mamaw, granny, aunt, cousin, and a loving friend to so many. She was...
Charlene Buster
Feb 25, 2026
Charlene Buster, age 70, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, (February 25, 2026) at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY.
She was born on July 14, 1955 in Clarkson, KY, the daughter of the late Charles Newman Buster and Margaret Henrietta Poteet.
Sometimes known as “Persistence”, she was a caregiver who enjoyed quilting, collecting and selling vintage items at flea markets and...
Ben "Bimbo" Sanders
Feb 24, 2026
Ben “Bimbo” Sanders, 67, of Anneta, Kentucky, passed away at his home on (February 24, 2026.)
He was born on June 12th, 1958 to the late Willie Sanders and Lou (Saltsman) Sanders.
He was known for speaking his mind plainly and honestly, never one to sugarcoat his thoughts. You always knew where you stood with him, and that kind of authenticity is...
Ralph Edward Allen
Feb 23, 2026
Ralph Edward Allen, age 82, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Monday, (February 23, 2026) at his residence.
He was born on March 1, 1943 in Breckinridge County, KY, the son of the late Wavie and Mildred Dodson Allen.
Ralph retired from Houchens Industries after 40 + years working as a stock handler and bagger. He was a farmer who also enjoyed gardening,...
Alma Louise Beville
Feb 19, 2026
Alma Louise Beville, age 88, of Big Clifty, KY, passed away Thursday, (February 19, 2026) at Signature Health Care in Elizabethtown, KY.
She was born on February 2, 1938 in Jefferson County, KY, the daughter of the late Harry Elliott and Evelyn Curry Brown.
She worked as a waitress for most of her career and enjoyed reading the bible, going to church...
Marvin Leslie Patterson
Feb 18, 2026
Marvin Leslie Patterson, age 70, of Caneyville, KY, passed on February 18, 2026. He was born on November 16, 1955 in Leitchfield, Kentucky to Marvin Stanley Patterson and Alice May Patterson.
Marvin is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years; Alice Marie Patterson, children, Holly (Scott) Milliner and Adam (Matilda) Patterson, grandchildren; Josh and Luke Milliner, Parker and Paisley Patterson,...
Carol Jean Jewell
Feb 18, 2026
Carol Jean Jewell, age 69, of Leitchfield, KY passed away Wednesday, (February 18, 2026) at her home.
She was born on November 1, 1956 in Louisville, KY, the oldest daughter of the late Charles Witten and Estellene Bess, and the granddaughter of the late Eunice Witten and Charles Alvie Witten, who raised her.
She was the Valedictorian of the first graduating class...
James Murrell Blessitt
Feb 16, 2026
Better known as "Jimmy" or "Jim", James Murrell Blessitt, 64, gained his wings, (February 16th, 2026), at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville.
James was born January 19th, 1962, in Louisville Kentucky to the late Murrell Blessitt and Linda Lindsey-Salls.
James was a Jack of All Trades and Master of None. He had a big heart, an even bigger laugh and never failed...
Albert Christopher Price
Feb 11, 2026
Albert Christopher Price, age 60, of Caneyville, KY passed away Wednesday, (February 11, 2026).
He was born on January 12, 1966, in Louisville, KY, the son of Nancy Terrill Hannon and the late Albert Price.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, where he earned his Parachutist Badge as a paratrooper and worked on Black Hawks in Kuwait. He...
William Milo Kerr
Feb 11, 2026
William Milo “Milo” Kerr, age 89, of Leitchfield, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in his hometown of Leitchfield.
Milo was born on December 17, 1936, to the late Guy and Fronie Stevenson Kerr. He was preceded in death by his brother, Vernon Kerr, and his four sisters, Elaine Tarrence, Maxine Poteet, Winnie Daniel, and Edna Saltsman.
He was married...
Joe Blair Taylor
Feb 8, 2026
Joe Blair Taylor, 90, of Caneyville, KY, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on February 8, 2026, at Grayson Manor. He was born in Butler County, KY on January 18, 1936, the son of Ernest and Eloda Cook Taylor.
Joe always worked hard to provide for his family. He was the proud founder of Caneyville Contractors, Inc., and was a...
Josephine Blanch McCrady Kendrick
Feb 8, 2026
Josephine Blanch McCrady Kendrick, age 89, passed away Sunday , (February 8, 2026) in Florida.
She was born on September 16, 1936, in Edmonson County, KY. to the late Rev. J.C. McCrady and Maude Smith McCrady. She was one of 12 children.
Josephine attended Caneyville High School. She and her husband were devoted Boy Scout leaders for more than 40 years. In...
Michael Lynne Boggs
Feb 8, 2026
Michael Lynne Boggs, age 72, of Falls of Rough, Kentucky, passed away Sunday (February 08, 2026) at Little Dave's. He was enjoying having breakfast with his friends, when he was struck by a massive heart attack.
He was born June 11, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio the son of the late Brutus and Marcia Grigsby Boggs.
Mike liked to tease and kid around...
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