OBITUARIES
Brownsville, Park City & Cave City Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Edmonson, Barren, Hart, Warren and surrounding counties in KY.
David Long, Jr.
Apr 23, 2025
David Long, Jr., age 49 of Brownsville, departed this life on Thursday, April 23, 2025 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY. The Baltimore, Maryland native was born on August 13, 1975 to the late David Lawrence Long, Sr. and Helen Gale Devine, who survives. He was married to his loving wife of thirty years, Lisa Butler Long.
David practiced his Christian...
Rollie Byron Reynolds
Apr 23, 2025
Rollie Byron Reynolds, age 91 of Cedar Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on August 9, 1933 to the late William Westerfield and Eva Gibson Reynolds. He was married to his devoted wife and help mate of seventy-three years, Ruby...
Mary Lou Cook
Apr 13, 2025
Mary Lou Cook, age 85, of Louisville, formerly of Park City, KY, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Norton’s Brownsboro hospital after a short illness. Mary Lou was born July 29, 1939, in Pikeville, KY, to Lula Bentley and Chester Hutchinson, both now deceased. She married Martin Cook on May 24,...
Linda Wilson
Apr 12, 2025
Linda Wilson, age 67 of Bee Spring, departed this life on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Edmonson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Edmonson County native was born on January 18, 1958 to the late William and Mary Goins Wilson.
Linda was a member of Jock United Baptist Church, and the Bee Spring Homemakers. With a free spirit, she embraced the...
James Leo Carrier
Apr 11, 2025
James Leo Carrier, age 83 of Pine Grove, often testified, “God put a love in my heart that will take me home.” He found that perfect love and peace on Friday, April 11, 2025 when God called him to his eternal home. The Warren County native was born on January 23, 1942 to the late Arthur and Maggie Watt Carrier....
Peggy Lou Shive Walden
Apr 6, 2025
Peggy Lou Shive Walden, age 81 of Hiseville, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at NHC HealthCare in Glasgow, KY. The Barren County native was born on February 14, 1944, to the late Otha and Ruby Sparks Shive. She was married to her beloved husband, Larry Glenn Edwards, until they were parted by his passing on September...
Wilma Sanders
Apr 3, 2025
Wilma Sanders, age 95, of Cedar Springs, departed this life on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on December 8, 1929, to the late Hobart and Flora Reynolds Houchin. She was married to her devoted husband, Deward Sanders, until they were parted by his passing on July 27, 2007.
Wilma, who enjoyed a fulfilling...
Paul E. Barger
Mar 31, 2025
Paul E. Barger, age 79 of Cub Run, departed this life on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the University of Louisville Hospital. The Meade County native was born on February 11, 1946, to the late Chester and Mabel Cart Barger.
Paul served our country in the U.S. Air Force. He operated as an Amish taxi driver, a role that allowed him...
Charles Ray Kerr
Mar 20, 2025
Charles Ray Kerr, age 51 of Edmonton, departed this life on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The Hart County native was born on August 14, 1973 to Janice Fay Clark and Junior Ray Kerr, who survive.
Charles was a genuinely kind-hearted person, who cherished his family and animals. There was a perfect, God-given part of Charles, and he found the most peace...
Janet Leigh Burton
Mar 14, 2025
Janet Leigh Burton, age 59 of Bowling Green, departed this life on Friday, March 14, 2025 at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on April 15, 1965 to the late Chasteen “Doc” and Bertie Brooks Logsdon.
Janet was a journalist, where she delighted herself in the creative process of writing. She also loved immersing herself in the vibrant universes...
Wanda Parsley
Mar 10, 2025
Wanda Parsley, age 91 of Cave City, peacefully departed this life on Monday, March 10, 2025, at The Medical Center at Caverna. The Edmonson County native was born on September 3, 1933, to the late Carl and Clora Davis Alford.
Wanda was an esteemed member of the Fairview United Baptist Church and the Rio Verde Eastern Star, where she built lasting...
Shirley Doyle
Mar 9, 2025
Shirley Doyle, age 87 of Cave City, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Glenview Health and Rehab in Glasgow, KY. The Barren County native was born on May 4, 1937 to the late Leonard and Pearlie Thomas Smith. She was married to her devoted husband, Royndal Thomas Doyle, until the Lord called him home on June...
Keith Marr
Mar 8, 2025
Keith Marr, age 52, sadly departed this life on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at his home in Smiths Grove. He was born on July 3, 1972, in Monmouth, Illinois, to the late Jr. Marr, and his loving mother, Kay Davis Marr, who survives. The family eventually moved to Rocky Hill, where Keith cherished many happy memories with his siblings, cousins...
Tommy D. Brooks
Mar 8, 2025
Tommy D. Brooks, age 80 of Mammoth Cave, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at The Hospice House in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on October 26, 1944 to the late Abe and Sarah Rich Brooks. Tommy's heart was first joined with Mary Ann Brooks, with whom he shared many beautiful years until her...
Harold Johnson
Mar 2, 2025
Harold Johnson, age 88 of Silent Grove, departed this life on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on October 8, 1936 to the late Clarence and Mary Louise Johnson. He was married to his wife of twenty-five years, Shirley Glass Newton Johnson, who survives.
Harold worked for numerous years with...
Naomi Williams
Feb 27, 2025
Naomi Williams, age 93 of Sweeden, traded her earthly tabernacle for one not made with hands on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Edmonson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Edmonson County native was born November 13, 1931, to the late Everett and Nancy “Mama Nannie” Conway Wilkins.
For many years, Naomi served as an office administrator with the Kentucky Cabinet for...
Oda Sanders
Feb 26, 2025
Oda Sanders, age 91 of the Pig community, was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on March 9, 1933 to the late Rev. Charlie and Mellie Highbaugh Sanders. He was married to his beloved wife of sixty-seven years, Rosa Lee Cook Sanders, who survives.
Oda was known for...
Beuford Richards
Feb 16, 2025
Beuford Richards, age 85 of Bowling Green, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN. The Edmonson County native was born on March 8, 1939 to the late Autrey and Donna Lindsey Richards. He was married to his loving wife of sixty-two years, Verna Lindsey Richards, until the Lord called her...
Celia Meredith Dorman
Feb 14, 2025
Celia Meredith Dorman, age 64 of Park City, departed this life on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY. The Edmonson County native was born on December 4, 1960 to the late Kenneth and Laverne Jaggers Meredith.
As a loving homemaker, she found joy in nurturing her garden, where vibrant flowers and fresh vegetables flourished under her...
Philip Jessie
Feb 8, 2025
Philip Jessie, age 86 of Bowling Green, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by family. Born on July 8, 1938, in Barren County, Kentucky, to the late Clarence and Eunice Fields Jessie, Philip's life was one marked by kindness, dedication, and a deep sense of love for his family and friends. He was married to...
