OBITUARIES
Brownsville, Park City & Cave City Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Edmonson, Barren, Hart, Warren and surrounding counties in KY.
Cecelia Furlong Arterburn
Mar 5, 2026
After a century of life well lived, Cecelia Furlong Arterburn, of Park City, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the age of 100, surrounded by the love and memories of family and friends whose lives she enriched. She was born on May 22, 1925, in what is now known as Mammoth Cave National Park, to the late Arthur...
Shannon G. Deweese
Feb 27, 2026
Shannon G. Deweese, age 79 of Cecilia, peacefully departed this life on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Baptist Health Hardin. The Edmonson County native was born on December 29, 1946 to the late Cleo and Pauline Prewitt Deweese. He was married to his loving and devoted wife of sixty-one years, Faye Cox Deweese, who survives.
Shannon was raised in a loving,...
Brenda Kinser
Feb 26, 2026
Brenda Kinser, age 79, of Louisville, departed this life on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital. The Edmonson County native was born on May 13, 1946 to the late Conrad and Estelyne Parker Kinser.
Brenda had a special gift to care for others, a calling she fulfilled with compassion and dedication throughout her career as a registered...
Clara Elmore
Feb 24, 2026
Clara Elmore, age 84 of Bee Spring, departed this life on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at University of Louisville Hospital. The Edmonson County native was born on October 2, 1941, to the late Noel and Ellis Carroll. Clara shared sixty-five years of marriage with her husband, H.B. “Bud” Elmore, who survives her. Their many years together reflect a lifetime of...
Onwell V. "Sam" Strange
Feb 24, 2026
Onwell V. “Sam” Strange, of Shepherdsville, KY, departed this life on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 91 years of age. He was born on January 25, 1935, to Elvin and Thelma Strange. Sam grew up on a farm near Mammoth Cave National Park where hard work and worshipping God were instilled in him. He had many wonderful days, but none...
James Edward Dickson
Feb 13, 2026
James Edward Dickson, age 87 of Cave City, peacefully departed this life on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow, KY. The Barren County native was born on September 3, 1938 to the late Gordon and Lou Ella Bragg Dickson. He was married to his loving and devoted wife of sixty-five years, Wanda Mae White Dickson,...
John Kent Hood
Feb 10, 2026
John Kent Hood, 72, of Cave City, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow. Born on June 16, 1953, in Jackson, Mississippi, Kent was the son of the late Maxine Hays Cutliff and Ervin Luther Hood. After losing his father at a young age, Kent was blessed when his mother...
Beverly Jean Ward
Feb 6, 2026
Beverly Jean Ward, age 87, of Cave City, peacefully departed this life on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Signature HealthCare of Hart County. The Sodus, Michigan native was born on May 13, 1938 to the late John A. and Eleanor Montgomery Stump. She was married to her devoted husband, the late Clarence Ward.
Beverly worked diligently as a homemaker, lovingly caring...
Jake Keith
Feb 5, 2026
Jake Keith, age 65 of Rocky Hill, departed this life at his residence on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The Edmonson County native was born on October 30, 1960, to the late Estil and Lena “Bea” Keith. He was married to his wife and best friend, Lorri Graham Keith, who survives.
Jake retired after many dedicated years as the owner of The...
Barbara Jean Saylors
Feb 3, 2026
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Barbara Jean Saylors, age 83 of Smiths Grove, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at NHC HealthCare in Glasgow, KY. The Barren County native was born on August 14, 1942 to the late Romie Jewell and Nancy Mae Jones Caplinger. She was married to her loving and devoted husband of sixty-seven years, Bobby Wayne Saylors, who...
Joyce Richards Cureton
Feb 3, 2026
Joyce Richards Cureton, age 76 of Smiths Grove, departed this life on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on July 5, 1949 to the late Rev. Ernest and Grace Webb Richards. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ronnie Hudson, and later, Jack L. Cureton, each of whom she shared meaningful chapters...
Richard T. "R.C." Craine
Feb 2, 2026
Richard T. “R.C.” Craine, age 83, of Cave City, departed this life on Tuesday, February 2, 2026 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. The Barren County native was born on August 6, 1942 to the late Samuel and Audrey Sturgeon Craine. He was married to his loving wife of sixty-three years, Patsy Ann Craine, who survives.
Richard devoted his life...
Glen Rogers Wilson
Jan 31, 2026
Glen Rogers Wilson, age 84, of Park City, passed away on January 31, 2026, at Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green. Glen was born on August 21, 1941, in Ohio County, Kentucky, to Ida Bell White Wilson and Cash Green Wilson.
He is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-four years, Bonita Carol Floyd Wilson, whom he married on...
Nancy A. Hogan
Jan 30, 2026
Nancy A. Hogan, age 87, of Mt. Washington, returned to her Heavenly Father on January 30, 2026. She was born on July 31, 1938, in the Lindseyville community of Edmonson County, in a log cabin, to the late Rev. Willie E. and Audie Browning Hogan, and was one of ten children.
Nancy was brought up in a home where she was...
Steve Patton
Jan 29, 2026
Steve Patton, a beloved husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, January 29, at the Hospice House in Bowling Green. Born on November 13, 1948—fittingly on his Aunt Naomi’s birthday— Steve was a proud Edmonson County native and the cherished son of the late Nola Wilkins Patton and John Bruce Patton. Steve shared a...
Barbara Joyce Carrier
Jan 28, 2026
Barbara Joyce Carrier, age 79 of Pine Grove, departed this life on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on February 4, 1946 to the late Raymond Earl and Christine Kinslow Simmons. She was married to the love of her life for over sixty-three years, James Leo Carrier, until they were parted by his...
Shirley Goodhue Constant
Jan 25, 2026
Shirley Goodhue Constant, age 82, of Cave City, departed this life on January 25, 2026 at her residence. The Barren County native was born on April 15, 1943 to the late John W. “Willie” and Clora Sturgeon Goodhue. She was the devoted wife of Larry A. Constant for over 58 years, until his passing July 12, 2022.
Shirley devoted her life...
Thelma Lucille Priddy
Jan 25, 2026
Thelma Lucille Priddy, age 94 of Park City, peacefully departed this life Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Hospice of Southern KY in Bowling Green. She was born on April 12, 1931 in Edmonson County to the late Vauldon and Christine Demunbrun. Lucille’s life was one of kindness, loyalty, and unwavering faith. She was married to her loving husband, Rev. Orel...
Olga Jean Kaiser
Jan 25, 2026
Olga Jean Kaiser, age 94, of Bowling Green, went home to be with her loving father on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital. The Corydon, Indiana native was born on August 30, 1931 to the late Charles and Rosie Bailey King. She was married to James Blalock and then Bill Kaiser, both who preceded her in death.
Jean...
Donald Franklin Doyel
Jan 24, 2026
Donald Franklin Doyel, age 85 of Park City, departed this life on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Signature Healthcare in Glasgow, KY. The Edmonson County native was born on June 9, 1940 to the late Rev. Willie and Leona Doyel. He was married to Sandra Lindsey Doyel, who also preceded him in death.
Donald dedicated much of his life to serving...
