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Talana Faye Blair

Talana Faye Blair

Jun 12, 2021

Talana Faye Blair, age 68, of Clarkson, KY, passed away Saturday, (June 12, 2021) at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes in Leitchfield, KY.

She was born on March 29, 1953 in Grayson County, KY, the daughter of the late Willie and Mary Quiggins Sarver.

She was a homemaker and full-time mother who enjoyed gambling,...

Daniel Roger Wooldridge

Daniel Roger Wooldridge

Jun 10, 2021

Daniel Roger Wooldridge, 74 of Leitchfield died Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his residence.

He was a retired general contractor.

He was preceded in death by his wife; Dorothy Marie Wooldridge, and several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his son; Gregory L. Wooldridge (Cheryl); Brothers, Tommy, Robbie, and Joseph...

Charles Edward Steff

Charles Edward Steff

Jun 8, 2021

Charles Edward Steff, age 79, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Tuesday, (June 08, 2021) at his home.

He was born on May 07, 1942 in Spring Lick, KY, the son of the late Rodney and Floy Embry Steff.

He was a heavy equipment operator for Local 181. He had a passion for drag...

Parker Rhyan Embry

Parker Rhyan Embry

Jun 4, 2021

Parker Rhyan Embry, age 10, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Friday, (June 4, 2021) in Leitchfield.

He was born on June 21, 2010 in Leitchfield, the son of Shane Embry and Amanda Grace Heaverin.

He attended Lawler Elementary School, graduating from fifth grade.  Parker ran Cross Country, played Jr. Pro Basketball and played...

Janice Ann Rusher

Janice Ann Rusher

Jun 1, 2021

Janice Ann Rusher, age 60, of Constantine, KY, passed away Tuesday, (June 01, 2021) at her home.

She was born on March 03, 1961 in Breckinridge County, KY, the daughter of the late Dual Ray and Dorthie Aubrey Whitworth.

She was homemaker who loved to sew, fish and bake cookies for her grandchildren...

John Dale Alvey

John Dale Alvey

May 30, 2021

John Dale Alvey, age 73, of, Leitchfield KY, passed away Sunday, (May 30, 2021) at his residence.

He was born on December 30, 1947 in Clarkson, KY, the son of the late Arnold Vincent Alvey and Mary Eunice Higdon Alvey.

He was an athlete and grew up playing baseball as a catcher. He...

Rodger Lee Hayes

Rodger Lee Hayes

May 29, 2021

Rodger Lee Hayes, age 37, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Saturday, (May 29, 2021) in Leitchfield.

He was born on April 10, 1984 in Glasgow, KY, to his mother, Betty Ann Wayne and Ralph Jones.

He formed Radio Control Brothers, a remote control car club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding his motorcycle....

Arvil Louis Swift

Arvil Louis Swift

May 28, 2021

Arvil Louis Swift, age 76, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Friday, (May 28, 2021) at Owensboro Twin Lakes Medical Center in Leitchfield.

He was born on August 16, 1944 in Caneyville, KY, the son of the late Wilbie and Iritta Ailine Wilkins Swift.

He was a retired KY State Highway Department employee. He...

Donald Terry Phelps, Jr.

Donald Terry Phelps, Jr.

May 26, 2021

Donald Terry "Donnie" Phelps Jr., age 48, of Hardin Springs, KY, passed away Wednesday, (May 26, 2021) at his home.

He was born on August 6, 1972 in Elizabethtown, KY, the son of Stella Drane Phelps and the late Donald Terry Phelps Sr.

He was a welder who enjoyed old cars, trying new...

Kyle Douglas Gulley

Kyle Douglas Gulley

May 24, 2021

Kyle Douglas Gulley, age 27, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his children and family on Monday, (May 24, 2021).

He was born in Leitchfield on March 22, 1994 to Amelia Scott Davis and Ray Toby Davis.

He was an avid Honda man who enjoyed being outdoors and...

Sharon Lee Ray

Sharon Lee Ray

May 21, 2021

Sharon Lee Ray, age 70, of Elizabethtown, KY, passed away Friday, (May 21, 2021) at her home.

She was born on July 1, 1950 in Streator, Illinois, the daughter of the late Walt and Ann Crumshac Hallam.

She was a housewife and former cook who enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting, watching the hummingbirds and,...

Eulma Taylor Gary

Eulma Taylor Gary

May 19, 2021

Eulma Gary (Taylor), age 92, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, (May 19, 2021) at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

She was born on July 15, 1928 in Welches Creek, KY, the daughter of the late Eugene and Lillie Taylor.

She was a housewife, mother, and was a retired machine operator...

Minta Alice Kelley

Minta Alice Kelley

May 19, 2021

Mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Minta Alice Kelley, age 88, died on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her home in Leitchfield, Kentucky.

She was born on March 24, 1933 in Grayson County, KY, the daughter of the late Ona Dee and Robert William Fulkerson.  Minta Alice loved flower gardening and often said it was her therapy.  She...

Dena Ruth Webb

Dena Ruth Webb

May 18, 2021

Dena Ruth Webb, age 79, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Tuesday, (May 18, 2021) at Springview Health and Rehab in Leitchfield, KY.

She was born on March 6, 1942 in Yeaman, KY, the daughter of the late Wavie and Sylvia Smith Willoughby.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and spent most of...

Grace A. Yaden

Grace A. Yaden

May 18, 2021

Grace A. Yaden, age 64, of Falls of Rough, KY, passed away Tuesday, (May 18, 2021) at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes in Leitchfield, KY.

She was born on July 12, 1956 in Bloomington, Indiana, daughter of the late Max L. and Delores Weddle Sparks.

She was registered nurse and had worked in home...

Travis Gordon Farris

Travis Gordon Farris

May 17, 2021

Travis Gordon Farris, age 49, of Caneyville, KY, went to be with his father on Monday, (May 17, 2021) at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY.

He was born on February 19, 1972 in Grayson County, KY, the son of Linda Norton Farris and the late Raymond Farris.

A loyal "Ford man", Travis...

Ocie Mae Duvall

Ocie Mae Duvall

May 16, 2021

Ocie Mae Duvall, age 60, of Falls of Rough, KY, passed away Sunday, (May 16, 2021) at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro.

She was born on March 22, 1961 in Sadler, KY the daughter of the late Elmer and Goldie Mae Davis Dewesse.

She was a housewife who enjoyed singing and reading...

Dr. Robert Rusmiselle

Dr. Robert Rusmiselle

May 14, 2021

Dr. Robert Rusmiselle, age 87, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Friday, (May 14, 2021) at his home in Leitchfield.

He was born on October 22, 1933 in Huntington, West Virginia, the son of the late Samuel and Myrtle Hall Rusmiselle.

He was an OBGYN and then worked as an OBGYN Anesthesiologist for 15...

Bessie Hogan

Bessie Hogan

May 14, 2021

Bessie Hogan, age 88, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Friday, (May 14, 2021) at Owensboro Twin Lakes Hospital in Leitchfield.

She was born on July 17, 1932 in Butler County, KY, the daughter of the late Guffie and Martha Leora Bryant Lacefield.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed fishing, growing flowers, gardening and...

Charles L Embry

Charles L Embry

May 8, 2021

Charles L. Embry, age 93, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Saturday, (May 8, 2021) at the Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Hospital in Leitchfield, KY.

He was born on June 26, 1927 in Caneyville, KY, the son of the late Harrison and Una Higgs Embry.

He was a veteran of the Korean War and...

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