OBITUARIES
Brownsville, Park City & Cave City Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Edmonson, Barren, Hart, Warren and surrounding counties in KY.
Geneva Blanton Lane
Dec 29, 2024
Geneva Blanton Lane, age 89 of Daytona Beach, Florida, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at The Gardens Health and Rehab Center in Daytona Beach. The Edmonson County native was born in the Grassland Community to the late Desmond and Nannie Harrell Blanton. She was preceded in death by her first husband of seven years, Leon Wood,...
Robert Loyd "Bob" King
Dec 29, 2024
Robert Loyd "Bob" King, a beloved figure in the community of Park City, departed this life on December 29, 2024, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. Born on January 22, 1934, in Murray, Kentucky, to the late Virgil Bruce and Monico King, Bob dedicated his life to serving others through his career, community involvement, and unwavering spirit. He was married to...
Lona Frances Stewart Lindsey
Dec 28, 2024
Lona Frances Stewart Lindsey, age 84 of Sweeden, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. She was born on November 25, 1940, to the late Laymon and Marie Stewart.
The Edmonson County native was a housewife and a member of Pleasant Union United Baptist Church. Lona also served many years as a...
Ronnie Cox
Dec 28, 2024
Ronnie Cox, age 78 of Cave City, departed this life peacefully at his home on December 28, 2024. The Hastings, Nebraska native was born on November 25, 1946 to the late Everett and Wyvon Trautmann Cox. He was married to his loving wife of fifty-two years, Barbara Esters Cox, until the Lord called her home on May 2, 2018.
Ronnie lived...
Vivian "Granny" Smith
Dec 27, 2024
Vivian “Granny” Smith, age 90 of Mammoth Cave, departed this life on Friday, December 27, 2024 at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN. The Normal, Illinois native was born on July 9, 1934 to the late Lucy and Clarence Victor Sylvester, Sr. She was married to the late Edgar Lewis Smith.
Vivian was of the Baptist faith. She dedicated a...
Frances "Fran" Beckner
Dec 24, 2024
Frances "Fran" Beckner, age 88 of Rocky Hill, KY, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, at Cardinal Landing in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on May 21, 1936 to the late Terry and Annie Payne. She was married to her devoted husband, Albert Beckner, until they were parted by his passing on March 7,...
Angelia Faye "Angie" Johnson
Dec 21, 2024
Angelia Faye "Angie" Johnson, a beloved soul known for her warmth and joy, departed this life on December 21, 2024, at the age of 57. The Indianapolis, IN native was born on September 11, 1967 to Sherry Higginbotham Johnson and the late Morris “Jim” Johnson. Angie brought light into the lives of all who knew her.
From a young age, Angie...
Ronnie Vincent
Dec 9, 2024
Ronnie Vincent, age 76 of Smiths Grove, departed this life on Monday, December 9, 2024 at his residence. The Jefferson County native was born on August 12, 1948 to the late Charles M. and Mary Jaggers Vincent.
Ronnie dedicated many years of his professional life to serving as a transportation manager for Penske, where he skillfully coordinated logistics and ensured the...
Mike Tarter
Dec 8, 2024
Mike Tarter, age 66 of Bowling Green, departed this life on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Greenwood Nursing and Rehab in Bowling Green. The Heidelberg, Germany native was born on May 21, 1958 to the late Bobby Lee Tarter and Maxine Roof Walters.
Mike dedicated over twenty-three years of his life to working in shipping and receiving at Sears, a commitment...
Donald Turner
Dec 8, 2024
Donald Turner, age 84 of Cave City, departed this life on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at NHC HealthCare in Glasgow. The Barren County native was born on January 28, 1940, to the late Cleon and Laura Estes Turner, where he learned the values of hard work and dedication. Donald was married to his best friend and devoted wife of sixty-two...
Irene H. Potter
Dec 6, 2024
Irene H. Potter, age 81 of Wingfield, was surrounded by her loving family when she was called to her eternal home on Friday, December 6, 2024. The Edmonson County native was born on August 17, 1943 to the late Homer B. “Tom” and Hallie Poteet Hawks. She was married to her husband of fifty-five years, Ralph J. “Bug” Potter, until...
Chris Richards
Dec 3, 2024
Chris Richards, age 58 of Bee Spring, departed this life surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on June 25, 1966 to the late Bennie Earl and Ruby Lavonne Richards. He was married to his best friend and soul mate, Chrise Nichols Richards, who...
Glenn Richards
Dec 3, 2024
Glenn Richards, age 61 of Wingfield, departed this life at his residence on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. The Jefferson County native was born on September 12, 1963 to the late Verna Lindsey Richards, and Beuford Richards, who survives.
As a professional in the woodworking field, Glenn spent many years contributing his skills to Building Systems, where he gained the respect and...
Beatrice Irene Penner
Dec 3, 2024
Beatrice Penner, age 96 of Chalybeate, departed this earthly realm on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Edmonson Nursing and Rehab Center, surrounded by her cherished family. The Edmonson County native was born on February 20, 1928, to the late Frank and Harriet Skaggs Lindsey. She was married to her devoted husband, James Floyd Penner, until they were parted by...
Jean Audra Ramsey Belcher
Nov 30, 2024
Jean Audra Ramsey Belcher, age 85 of Salem, IN, departed this life on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the family homestead, where she was born. Her loving siblings unselfishly cared for her needs, and surrounded her bedside as the Lord called her home. The Edmonson County native was born on May 17, 1939 to the late Jesse Frank and Lillie...
Rhonda Sue Kugler
Nov 21, 2024
Rhonda Sue Kugler, age 67 of Bee Spring, departed this life on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at her residence. The Ft. Wayne, Indiana native was born on December 15, 1956 to the late Elmer L. Strouse and Ida Rena Strouse, who survives. Rhonda lived a vibrant life dedicated to artistry and education, nurturing the minds and spirits of many.
A retired...
William R. "Butch" Phipps
Nov 19, 2024
William R. “Butch” Phipps, age 79 of Beckton, KY peacefully departed this life in his sleep on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The Lexington, TN native was born on August 1, 1945, to the late Alonzo and Narcie-Frances Phipps. He was married to the love of his life for fifty-three years, Martha Rogers Phipps, who survives.
Butch proudly served his country as...
Jack Harrison Pearce
Nov 18, 2024
Jack Harrison Pearce, 34, of Midland, Texas was born on July 26, 1990 in Norman, Oklahoma. He is the son of Charles Edward and Celinda Lue (Langley) Pearce. He went to walk beside his Heavenly Father on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas.
Jack married his best friend and soul mate, Rhonda Lee Garmon on November...
Terry Joe Sanders
Nov 15, 2024
Terry Joe Sanders, age 71 of Mammoth Cave, departed this life on Friday, November 15, 2024, at his residence. The Jefferson County native was born on July 6, 1953, to the late Daphna Kidwell Sanders Pack and Japath Sanders. He was married to his beloved wife of 50 years, Kathleene Duvall Sanders, who survives.
Terry Joe dedicated many years of his...
Nancy Ann Poynter
Nov 12, 2024
Nancy Ann Poynter, age 62 of Mammoth Cave, departed this life on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. The Edmonson County native was born on Christmas day in 1961 to the late Billy Gene and Beulah Ann Jaggers VanMeter.
For many years, she shared her vibrant spirit and nurturing nature as the activities director for...
