OBITUARIES
Brownsville, Park City & Cave City Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Edmonson, Barren, Hart, Warren and surrounding counties in KY.
Joseph "Bobby" Carnes, Sr.
Feb 16, 2024
Joseph “Bobby” Carnes, Sr., age 86 of Bee Spring, was surrounded by his loving family at his home when he departed this life on Friday, February 16, 2024. The Hart County native was born on December 30, 1937 to the late William Edward and Ethel Carnes. He was married to his best friend and help mate of fifty-three years, Judy...
Wayne Thompson
Feb 13, 2024
Wayne Thompson, age 75 of Pig, departed this life on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Barren County native was born on February 24, 1948 to the late Buford Woody Thompson and Louise Wright Whitaker. He was married to his devoted wife and best friend, Cheryl Lynn Thompson, until they were parted by her...
James Bolton "Jimmy" Shaw
Feb 11, 2024
James Bolton “Jimmy” Shaw, age 88 of Cave City, KY, departed this life on Sunday, February11, 2024 at The Medical Center at Caverna. The Barren County native was born on June 29, 1935 to the late James Clifton Shaw and Leora Bolton Shaw Locke.
Jimmy served our nation as a captain in the United States Marines. He obtained his bachelor’s...
Noah Johnson
Feb 11, 2024
Noah Johnson, age 66 of Brownsville, departed this life on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on April 3, 1957 to the late Blaine and Tishie Stice Johnson.
Noah retired after working for many years as a welder for Campbell Hausfeld. He was saved as a young man at...
James "Jim" Agee
Jan 30, 2024
James “Jim” Agee, age 69 of Brownsville, departed this life on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. He was born in Nashville, TN on April 6. 1954 to the late James Hubert and Dorothy McCale Agee. He was married to his best friend, Karen Taylor Agee, who survives.
Jim obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in forestry and nursing,...
Johnny L. Russell
Jan 27, 2024
Johnny L. Russell, age 74, a lifelong resident of the Salem community in Edmonson County, departed this life on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. Johnny was born on October 1, 1949 to the late Arlie Virgil and Mona Saltsman Russell. He was married to his devoted, loving wife of fifty-one years, Judy Childress Russell,...
Rev. Lawrence Bratcher
Jan 18, 2024
Rev. Lawrence Bratcher, age 85 of Mammoth Cave, departed this life on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Hart County native was born on June 15, 1938 to the late Chasteen and Dorothy Wood Bratcher. He was married to his devoted, loving wife of sixty-one years, Madge Newton Bratcher, who survives.
Rev. Lawrence worked...
Karen W. Briggs
Jan 16, 2024
Karen W. Briggs, age 65 of Cave City, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She was born on May 5, 1958 in Louisville, KY to the late James Howard and Ruth Laverne Ross Wright. Karen was married for 47 years to William Briggs, who survives.
Karen worked for many years as a customer service representative...
Grady V. Vincent
Jan 15, 2024
Grady V. Vincent, age 89 of Pine Grove, departed this life on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on December 10, 1934 to the late Rubin and Sybil Wolfe Vincent. He was married to his devoted wife and help mate of sixty-seven years, Barbara Watt Vincent, who survives.
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Troy Hogan
Jan 11, 2024
Troy Hogan, age 51 of Horse Cave, departed this life on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at his residence. The Jefferson County native was born on August 3, 1972 to the late Rev. Dan and Glenda Gail Hogan.
Troy was a member of Providence United Baptist Church, and had worked in years past at Country Oven Bakery. He was...
Raymond Lee Hedges, Sr.
Jan 10, 2024
Raymond Lee Hedges, Sr., age 61 of Rocky Hill, departed this life on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Jefferson County native was born on January 26, 1962 to the late James Cooley and Margaret Burton Hedges. He was married to the love of his life, Trennia Goldsmith Hedges, who survives.
Raymond was a...
Imogene Klaber
Jan 9, 2024
Imogene Klaber, age 87 of Glasgow, departed this life on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home, with her family by her side. The Clinton County, IN native was born on July 10, 1936, to the late Hobert James and Bessie Elizabeth Satterfield Hankins. She was married to the late William Klaber, and they spent many years together...
Willie Henry Emerson
Jan 9, 2024
Willie Henry Emerson, age 87 of Smiths Grove, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Barren County to the late Omer and Louise Fisher Emerson on November 20, 1936. Willie was married to the late Mary Ann Emerson.
Willie was a carpenter, farmer, bus driver for Barren County Schools and worked at...
Nanette "Nan" Doyle Raymer
Jan 5, 2024
Nanette “Nan” Doyle Raymer, age 50 of Cave City, peacefully departed this life on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. The Barren County native was born on September 3, 1973 to the late Royndal Thomas Doyle and Shirley Smith Doyle, who survives.
Nan was a member of Basil Chapel United Baptist Church. She was a...
Billy Joe Poynter
Jan 4, 2024
Billy Joe Poynter, age 62 of Hardyville, departed this life on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at his residence. The Barren County native was born on October 5, 1961, to the late Billy Thomas and Martha Smith Poynter.
Billy Joe worked for Hollinder Manufacturing and was a member of Providence United Baptist Church. He had a great passion for...
Bill Holsinger
Jan 1, 2024
Bill Holsinger, age 86 of Cave City, departed this life on January 1, 2024 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Pike County native was born on September 23, 1937 to the late Garland and Mary Ridenour Holsinger. He was married for sixty-one years to the love of his life, Daisy Smith Holsinger, who survives.
Bill served in...
Vernetia Slaughter Parsley
Dec 31, 2023
Vernetia Slaughter Parsley, age 94 of Rhoda, peacefully departed this life at her residence, with her loved ones by her side on Sunday, December 31, 2023. The Edmonson County native was born on June 23, 1929 to the late Herbert P. and Delphia L. Wolfe Slaughter. She was married for seventy-years to her devoted husband and help mate, Junior Parsley,...
Jennie Mae Wilson
Dec 29, 2023
Jennie Mae Wilson, age 94, of Cave City, departed this life on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Signature Healthcare of Hart County. The Barren County native was born on August 24, 1929 to the late Leonard and Pearlie Smith. She was married to the late Walter E. Wilson.
Jennie was a member of Basil Chapel United Baptist Church, and...
Jannie Lou Campbell
Dec 25, 2023
Jannie Lou Campbell, age 72 of Brownsville, departed this life on Christmas day, Monday, December 25, 2023 at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN. The Edmonson County native was born on November 12, 1951 to the late Elmer and Erma Dean Hogan. She was married to her husband and best friend, Owen Wayne Campbell, until they were parted by...
