Ema Sapp, Jr.
Feb 8, 2026
Ema Sapp, Jr. age 78, of Leitchfield, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 8, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 9th, 1947 in Grayson County to Velva Embry Woosley and Ema Sapp, Sr. His biological father, Ema Sr., passed away the day before Jr was born while umpiring a baseball game. Though they never met,...
Tyrone Scott
Feb 6, 2026
Tyrone Scott, age 54, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away Friday, (February 06, 2026) at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes in Leitchfield, KY.
He was born on April 14, 1971, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, the son of the late Joseph and Nina Bundy Scott.
He was a truck driver, who enjoyed what he did for a living, singing, and music of all kinds,...
James E Gary
Feb 3, 2026
James E. Gary, age 75, of Leitchfield, passed away Tuesday, (February 3, 2026) at his home with his wife by his side.
He was born on July 22, 1950 in Butler County, KY, the only child of the late Ezra and Eulma Taylor Gary.
James was a factory worker at Vermont America from 1976 until its closure in early 2000’s. His career...
Brandon "Skippy" Haycraft
Jan 27, 2026
Brandon “Skippy” Haycraft, age 46, of Mt. Sherman, KY, passed away Tuesday, (January 27, 2026) at his daughter’s home in Leitchfield, KY.
He was born on November 24, 1979 in Grayson County, KY, the son of the Kenny Haycraft and the late Patricia “Trish” Blankenship Haycraft.
He was the proud owner of Build Cool Stuff, and enjoyed working, fishing, camping, snowboarding, traveling...
Eleanor Jean Drake
Jan 27, 2026
Eleanor Jean Drake, age 91, of Leitchfield, passed away Tuesday, (January 27, 2026) at her residence in Leitchfield, KY.
She was born on October 13, 1934 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, one of eight children, to the late Herbert and Susan Dion Denison.
She was a homemaker, who also at one time, worked at CP Electronics in Leitchfield. She loved to farm, garden...
John Robert Noblett
Jan 26, 2026
John Robert Noblett, age 77, of Leitchfield, KY passed away Monday, (January 26, 2026) at Owensboro Twin Lakes Hospital.
He was born on November 17, 1948 in Leitchfield, KY, the son of the late Preston and Reba Lynn Noblett.
He lived a simple life and found his greatest joy in being outdoors, around people he loved and in his faith. He enjoyed...
Cuba Lee Woosley
Jan 26, 2026
Cuba Lee Woosley, age 88, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Monday, (January 26, 2026) at her home.
She was born on May 6, 1937 in Grayson Co., KY, the daughter of the late Marion and Thelon Basham Farris.
She was a housewife who enjoyed Bunco, family camping and bluegrass music and was a member of the Leitchfield First General Baptist Church and...
Dana Leann Payton
Jan 25, 2026
Dana Leann Payton, age 50, of Caneyville, passed away Sunday, (January 25, 2026) at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY.
She was born on January 2, 1976 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of the late Emural “Red” and Ethel McDorman Elmore.
Dana was a housewife and a homemaker who enjoyed art, cooking and watching criminal and mystery shows on television, especially...
William “Willie” Higdon
Jan 23, 2026
William “Willie” Thomas Higdon, 65 of Big Clifty, KY passed away peacefully at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital on Friday, January 23rd.
Born, May 8th 1960 in Leitchfield, KY. He attended Grayson County High School class of 1978. Dedicated worker at Vermont American and Leggett and Platt. Devoted husband, supportive and caring stepfather, and a loyal friend. He loved listening to music,...
Clara Lea Smithson
Jan 21, 2026
Clara Lea Smithson, age 82, of Leitchfield, passed away Wednesday, (January 21, 2026) at her home in Leitchfield, KY.
She was born on July 17, 1943, in Bakersfield, CA, the daughter of the late Arther Lee Davis and Clara Lea Beddo Davis.
She was a former cook at Head-Start, a job she had much compassion for. She enjoyed sewing, reading, cooking and...
Lois Ann Phelps
Jan 21, 2026
Lois Ann Phelps, age 84, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, (January 21, 2026) at home surrounded by family.
She was born on May 06, 1941 in High Plains, KY, the daughter of the late Charles and Eva Board Lucas.
She was a retired Walmart cashier who enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking, caretaking and spending time with her sisters. She was a member...
Charlotte Ann Dennis
Jan 19, 2026
Charlotte Ann Dennis, 82, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Monday (January, 19, 2026) at her residence in Leitchfield, KY.
She was born on, March 26, 1943, in Decker, KY, the daughter of the late Brodie and Tanzie Woodcock Embry.
She was a retired seamstress and current Homemaker who enjoyed sewing, tending to her flower and vegetable gardens, and spending quality time with...
Lola Mae Miller
Jan 18, 2026
Lola Miller, age 69 of Caneyville, KY was born on December 20, 1956, and passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.
Lola will be remembered for her love of family, her strength, and the care she showed to those around her. Her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She leaves...
James "Jim" Wilson
Jan 17, 2026
James (Jim) L. Wilson, also known as Flip, age 86 of Leitchfield, KY, passed away peacefully with his wife Donna by his side on Saturday, January 17, 2026 in Bowling Green (Warren County), KY. He was born September 2, 1939 in Grayson County, KY to Carl Wilson and Stella Constant Wilson Logsdon.
Jim was raised in Grayson County but left to...
Doris Jean Shain Green
Jan 17, 2026
Doris Jean Shain Green, age 93, of Leitchfield, passed away Saturday January 17, 2026, at the Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center in Leitchfield, KY, surrounded by her loving family.
Doris was born in Pine Knob, Kentucky, on May 30, 1932, to the late Herman Shain and Ollie Cooper Shain. Doris was very proud of her Pine Knob upbringing and the...
Lyndell Rayborn Stanton
Jan 16, 2026
Lyndell Rayborn Stanton, age 88, of Clarkson, KY, passed away Friday, (January 16, 2026) at his home.
He was born on January 31, 1937 in Millerstown, KY, the son of the late Harvey and Alberta Wooden Stanton.
Lyndell was the owner and operator of Stanton Construction. He enjoyed gardening, beekeeping, and in his younger days, snagging at Kentucky Lake. He married the...
Clyde "Randy" Kelley
Jan 13, 2026
Clyde Randall “Randy” Kelley, age 70, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Tuesday, (January 13, 2025) at his home.
He was born on May 24, 1955 in Clarkson, KY, the son of the late Thomas F. and Ruby Pearl Roof Kelley.
He was a construction worker, a truck driver, and worked for The City of Leitchfield for several years. He enjoyed racing and...
Philip Joe Taylor
Jan 11, 2026
Philip Joe Taylor, age 69, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Sunday, (January 11, 2026) at Owensboro Health in Owensboro, KY.
He was born on June 07, 1956 in Louisville, KY, the son of Joe B. and the late Hazel "Gaynell" Swift Taylor.
He worked for the family business, Caneyville Contractors Inc., and enjoyed all types of motor sports including racing go-carts, drag...
Terry Lynn Morris
Jan 8, 2026
Terry Lynn Morris, age 74, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Thursday, (January 8, 2026) at his residence.
He was born on December 12, 1951, in Paducah, KY, the son of Myra Bedwell Morris and the late Wilburn Morris.
He was a hardworking man who loved to cook and bake cookies for his family. He was a cook for many years at both...
Nancy Carol Beauchamp
Jan 4, 2026
Nancy Carol Beauchamp (Mitcham), age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Radcliff, Kentucky.
Born on November 30, 1947, in Louisville, Kentucky, Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late Howard and Charlotte Harned Mitcham. Throughout her life, she remained deeply rooted in her faith and family, embodying a spirit of devotion and kindness that touched all who...
