All Obituaries

    Evelyn V. Sanders 1932-2022   Evelyn V. Sanders, age 89, departed this life on Friday, June 24, 2022 at Edmonson Nursing and Rehab in Brownsville.   The Edmonson County native was born on December 2, 1932 to the late Gene and Hettie Kinser Vincent. She was a retired factory worker of AMF Voit.  She attended Red Hill General Baptist Church and Hubsfield Holiness Church at a young age.      She leaves to...

Norma Jean Bewley 1933 - 2022 Norma Jean Bewley, age 88 of Smiths Grove, departed this life on Thursday, June 23, 2022. The Edmonson County native was born on December 29, 1933 to the late William Dewey and Alma Butram Hatler. She was married to James “Tinker” Bewley, who survives.  She was a retired school teacher and taught for 50 years at the Edmonson County school system. She was a member of  Cedar Springs United Baptist Church. Besides her husband she leaves to...

Ruby Wells Wilkerson 1940 - 2022 Ruby Wells Wilkerson, age 82 of Cedar Springs, went home to be with the Lord and her beloved husband on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on April 30, 1940 to the late Abraham Lincoln and Verna Wilkerson Wells. She was married for sixty-three years to her best friend and devoted husband, Arthur Thomas “Tom” Wilkerson, until they were parted by his death, just one week ago on June...

Rev. Herbert Donald Kidd 1935-2022 Rev. Herbert Donald Kidd, age 86 of Bowling Green, departed this life on Friday, June 17, 2022. The Wayne County native was born on June 30, 1935 to the late Carl and Emma Bell Kidd. He was married to Maple Bledsoe Kidd for 66 years until she preceded him in death on December 18, 2021.  He retired from Warren County school system and was a member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church.  He leaves to honor his memory— daughter, Brenda Kay Rice...

Aubrey Grace Johnson Aubrey Grace Johnson gained her eternal angel wings on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.  She was the infant daughter of Ryan and Teylor Johnson of Brownsville.  In addition to her loving parents, she is also survived by— her siblings, Lily, Reese, Brooks and Evie Johnson; maternal grandparents, Shane Watkins (Darenda) of Scottsville and Leann Watkins of Smiths Grove; paternal grandparents, Timmy Johnson (Denise) of...

Arthur Thomas "Tom" Wilkerson 1939 - 2022 Arthur Thomas “Tom” Wilkerson, age 82 of Cedar Springs, departed this life with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Hart County native was born on September 9, 1939 to the late William Lawrence and Leona Sturgeon Wilkerson.  He was married to his devoted wife and help mate of sixty –three years, Ruby Wells Wilkerson, who survives.   Tom was a...

Larry J. Richards 1937-2022   Larry J. Richards, age 84, of Bowling Green passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on September 24, 1937 to late Autrey L.  and Donna Mayrine Lindsey Richards. He was married to Glenna Faye Richards, who survives. Larry served in the United States Navy and was a former construction worker for Stewart-Richey and Division 9 Finishes.  Later on, he opened his own company, Richards...

Billy Lee Sanders 1942 - 2022 Billy Lee Sanders, age 80, departed this life peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2022, on the farm where he was born and raised. The Edmonson County native was born on April 24, 1942 to the late Reverend Charlie and Millie Highbaugh Sanders. He was married to Barbara Torralba Sanders, who survives. Billy was a United States Air Force career veteran,  where he retired as Master Sergeant. After retirement, he went on to work for the Civil...

Tammie Lashley 1965 - 2022   Tammie Lashley, age 57, of Mammoth Cave passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on February 21, 1965 to Loretta Jean Logsdon.  She was married to her best friend, Tommy Lashley, who also survives.   Tammie was a dedicated, lifetime member of the DAV Post 32 Ladies Auxiliary.  She was a former teller for Bank of Edmonson County and Brownsville Deposit Bank. ...

Wilson "Gene" Winstead 1941-2022   Wilson “Gene” Winstead, age 81, of Leitchfield, departed this life Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Spring View Nursing and Rehab. The Louisville county native was born March 7, 1941, to the late Wilson Hayes Winstead Sr. and Elizabeth Goodman Knott.  He was married Rita Carolyn Winstead , who survives. Gene was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Coast Guard.  He was a former forklift driver for General Electric in...