OBITUARIES
Brownsville, Park City & Cave City Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Edmonson, Barren, Hart, Warren and surrounding counties in KY.
Pearlie Mae York
Dec 30, 2025
Pearlie Mae York was born August 26, 1932, in Kyrock, Kentucky, in a two-room home in Ridgedale, a company town owned by the Kentucky Rock Asphalt Company, where her father, Hillery Hayes, was employed. She was the youngest child of Hillery and Minnie Sowders Hayes and was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings: Oval Garner, Ezra Garner,...
Tony Higdon
Dec 29, 2025
Tony Higdon, age 61 of Cave City, departed this life on Monday, December 29, 2025 at his residence. The Barren County native was born on June 21, 1964 to Rose Ann Higdon and the late Hershel Thomas Higdon. He was married to his loving wife, Kennetha Hay Higdon, who survives.
Tony retired as a mechanic from his family business, Higdon Service...
Lester Gillman "Gil" Poynter
Dec 28, 2025
Lester Gillman “Gil” Poynter, age 65 of Fountain Run, departed this life on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Barren County native was born on August 30, 1960 to the late Talbert E. and Maxine Poynter. He was married to his loving wife, Brenda Sue Brooks Poynter, until they were parted by her passing...
Peggy M. Emberton
Dec 27, 2025
Peggy M. Emberton, age 75 of Cave City, departed this life on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. The Barren County native was born on September 4, 1950 to the late Glendon and Verda Davis Miller. She was married to her devoted husband, Robert, who survives.
Peggy retired from the Barren County School District after a deeply...
Carlton Skaggs
Dec 25, 2025
Carlton Skaggs, age 87 of Chalybeate, departed this life on Christmas day, Thursday, December 25, 2025. The Edmonson County native was born on September 7, 1938 to the late Josie Browning and Paul Skaggs, Sr. He was married to his devoted wife, Beverly Sue Skaggs, until they were parted by her passing on January 28, 2003.
Carlton devoted many years of...
James Daniel "Jim" Goodman
Dec 22, 2025
James Daniel “Jim” Goodman of the Bee Spring Community in Edmonson County, Kentucky was born January 7, 1943 and departed this life on December 22, 2025 at the age of eighty two. Jim was the son of the late Louie and Fannie McDaniel Goodman.
He and his siblings grew up in Camden, Tennessee, where he learned the value of hard work...
Peggy Claywell
Dec 22, 2025
Peggy Claywell, age 80 of Bon Ayr, departed this life with her family by her side on Monday, December 22, 2025 at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow, KY. The Cumberland County native was born on June 26, 1945 to the late Ed and Robbie Scott. She was married to her cherished husband of fifty years, Jimmy Claywell, until he preceded her...
Bobby Wendell Peters
Dec 18, 2025
Bobby Wendell Peters, age 82 of Cecilia, departed this life on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown. The Hardin County native was born on January 9, 1943 to the late Eddie and Bertha Brown Peters. He was married to his loving wife, Renate Peters, until the Lord called her home.
Bobby devoted many years of his life...
Joseph Brandon Graham
Dec 13, 2025
Joseph Brandon Graham, infant son of Brandon and Marissa Graham, arrived sheltered in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Though his time on earth was brief, his precious life was filled with love from the very first moment and forever changed the hearts of those who awaited him.
Besides his loving parents, Brandon and Marissa, he will forever...
Pat Maddock
Dec 10, 2025
Pat Maddock, age 82 of Bowling Green, departed this life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at his residence. The St. Louis, Missouri native was born on January 18, 1943 to the late Jean Duemler and Lawrence A. “Larry” Maddock, Sr. He was married to his loving wife and best friend of sixty-one years, Karen S. Maddock, who survives.
Pat proudly served...
Mary Bennett Miller
Dec 10, 2025
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Mary Bennett Miller, age 85 of Bowling Green, was surrounded by her family when she peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green. The Hart County native was born on February 19, 1940 to the late William Harv and Iva Mae Logsdon Gipson. She was married to her devoted husband, James...
Dona Lou Vincent
Dec 7, 2025
Dona Lou Vincent, age 79, of Bee Spring, departed this life on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation in Leitchfield. The Jefferson County native was born on June 23, 1946 to the late Ezra M. and Dorothy M. Vincent Garner.
Dona kept a small circle of loved ones, and her loyalty to them was strong. If she loved...
Glenn "Woody" Woodcock
Dec 3, 2025
Glenn “Woody” Woodcock, age 77, of Munfordville, departed this life on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at his daughter’s residence. The Hart County native was born on December 12, 1947 to the late Lacy and Lucy Gaskin Woodcock. He was married to his devoted wife, Elaine Woodcock, who survives.
Glenn “Woody” proudly served our country in the United States Army during the...
Terry Jo Skaggs
Nov 29, 2025
Terry Jo Skaggs, age 68, of Chalybeate, departed this life on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Edmonson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Edmonson County native was born on January 9, 1957 to the late Benton and Martha Nell Skaggs.
Terry Jo was a gentle soul whose reserved nature left a warm and lasting impression on everyone who knew her. She was...
Linda "Karen" Jaggers
Nov 27, 2025
Linda “Karen” Jaggers, age 75, departed this life on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky. The Edmonson County native was born on September 13, 1950, to Catherine Gibson McMurdo and the late Roy Truman Massey. She shared a beautiful, lifelong bond with her husband, Steve Jaggers. They were loving partners and true soul mates, and she held his memory...
Freddie Ray Logsdon
Nov 27, 2025
Freddie Ray Logsdon, age 74 of Wingfield, departed this life on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on July 14, 1951 to the late Raymond Earl and Lillie Mae Glass Logsdon. He was married to his loving wife of fifty-two years, Vickie Jo Logsdon, until they were parted...
Forest Elliott Peebles
Nov 26, 2025
Forest Elliott Peebles, infant son of Bryan and Samantha Peebles, was welcomed as one of heaven’s angels on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Though his time on earth was brief, his precious life forever changed the hearts of all who awaited for him.
Besides his loving parents, Bryan and Samantha, he leaves to honor his memory— his big brothers, Andrew and Aaron...
Adam Randell Blanton
Nov 25, 2025
Adam Randell Blanton, age 43 of Anneta, departed this life on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The Edmonson County native was born on September 18, 1982 to Arlen and Reva Carroll Blanton.
Adam worked side-by-side with his dad at Blanton’s Body Shop, where he poured great craftsmanship into every repair. In his spare time, he found peace in the stillness of the...
Donnie Meredith
Nov 21, 2025
Donnie Meredith, age 48, of Smiths Grove, departed this life on Friday, November 21, 2025 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on August 26, 1977 to Cindy Johnson and the late James Loyd Meredith.
Donnie gave his heart to the Lord as a young boy on November 11, 1988, at Snap Missionary Baptist Church—a...
Karen Marlane Lacefield
Nov 19, 2025
Karen Marlane Lacefield, age 73 of Taylorsville, formerly of Edmonson County, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 in the comfort of her daughter’s home. The Edmonson County native was born on November 20, 1951 to the late Rev. Hershell W. and Martha Vincent Salling.
Karen Marlane retired after devoting many faithful years as a customer service representative with...
