All Obituaries

Todd Parsley 1963 - 2020 Todd Parsley, age 56, of Greensburg, KY, departed this life on Saturday, May 30, 2020 in Horse Cave. The Barren County native was born on December 12, 1963 to the late Roma “Albert” and Anna Parker Parsley. Todd was a farmer and a member of Fairview United Baptist Church. He leaves to honor his memory— five brothers, Michael Bennett (Beth) of Gatlinburg, TN, Mark Bennett of Horse Cave, Clifton Parsley (Joyce) of Cave City, Roma Edward Parsley...

Romie Gene Clemmons 1941 - 2020 Romie Gene Clemmons, age 79 of Brownsville, departed this life on Monday, May 25, 2020 at his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on March 30, 1941 to the late Clyde and Lois Graham Clemmons.  He was married to his devoted wife, Janis Musick Clemmons, who survives.  Romie served in the Kentucky Army National Guard during the Vietnam War era.  He was a farmer and faithful supporter of the Future Farmers of America.  He...

Hayward Preston 1929-2020 Hayward Preston, age 91 of Louisville, departed this life on Monday, May 25, 2020 in Prospect, KY.  He was born on March 27, 1929 to the late William Richard and Ethel Stinson Preston in Millwood, KY.  Hayward and his beloved wife, Bessie, who preceded him in death, were former residents of Edmonson County. Hayward was a retired maintenance worker from P. Lorillard Tobacco Company.  He was a member of Christian Home General Baptist Church, and a...

Mary Wenona Houchin  1920 - 2020 Mary Wenona Houchin, age 99 of Brownsville, departed this life on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Edmonson County Genesis Health Care Center. The Edmonson County native was born December 26, 1920 to the late Clevie Alexander and Goldie Smith Alexander.  She was married to Carl J. “Cathead”  Houchin, who also preceded her in death. Wenona was a housewife and a member of Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves to honor her...

Regnal Meredith 1931 - 2020 Regnal Meredith, age 88, of Brownsville, KY, departed this life on Friday, May 15, 2020 at TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital.  The Edmonson County native was born on June 28, 1931 to the late Bro. Everett J. and Effie Anderson Meredith.  He was married to Wanda Sowders Meredith, who also preceded him in death.  Regnal was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served during the Korean War era.  He retired from Ervin H. Whitehouse as a project...

Pearl Doyle Barbee 1936 - 2020 Pearl Doyle Barbee, age 84 of Cedar Springs, departed this life on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Edmonson County Genesis Health Care Center.  The Edmonson County native was born on February 28, 1936 to the late Clarence Doyle and Evy Bellamy Doyle Beckner.  She was married to Alvin Barbee, who also preceded her in death.  Pearl retired from Brownsville Sewing Factory to be a homemaker and care for her family.  She was a member of Cedar...

Bertha M. Skaggs 1928 - 2020 Bertha M. Skaggs, age  91, of Brownsville departed this life on Monday, May 11, 2020 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.   The Edmonson County native was born on  October 11, 1928 to the late Willie Thompson and Flossie Doyle Thompson Logsdon.  She was married to Haskell Skaggs, who preceded her in death. Ms. Bertha, as she was known to many, was a former teacher for Edmonson County School Systems.  She had a genuine love for...

Barbara Lou McDougal 1939 - 2020 Barbara Lou McDougal, age 80 of Brownsville, departed this life on Monday, May 11, 2020 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on September 12, 1939 to the late Fred Johnson and Maud Virginia Johnson.  She was married to her best friend, Roy Albert McDougal, who also preceded her in death. Barbara Lou was a homemaker, and a member of Oak Grove United Baptist Church. She leaves to honor her memory-- two...

James Richard Browning 1936 - 2020 James Richard Browning, age 83, of Brownsville departed this life on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Edmonson Health Care Center.  The Edmonson County native was born on August 19, 1936 to the late Berthel Browning and Callie Skaggs Browning.      He was a carpenter, roofer and of the Baptist faith. He leaves to honor his memory— one son, Mark Browning (Audrey) of Chalybeate;  two daughters, Melissa...

Lois Ann Bybee Poynter 1937 - 2020 Lois Ann Bybee Poynter, age 82, of Cave City, departed this life on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at her home. The Tompkinsville, KY native was born on December 25, 1937 to the late Oscar G. Bybee and Ruby Doyle Hestand Bybee. She was married to the late Leon Poynter.  Ann was a member of the Cave City Church of Christ. She was a former owner of Cave City Truck Stop, Cave City Produce and retired from Ken-Dec Inc. She leaves to honor her memory-- one...