All Obituaries

Carolyn Smith Florence 1935-2021 Carolyn Smith Florence, 86, of Louisville, KY, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a former secretary for American Builders. Her greatest title was mother and grandmother. She was a member of Beechmont Woman's Club and also Tops#KY27. She treasured the many friends she made as she worked organizing events with these groups. She was also a lifelong faithful member of Hazelwood Baptist Church. While she...

Stella Richards 1934 - 2021 Stella Richards, age 87, of Cave City, departed this life on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Signature Healthcare of Hart County. The Cumberland County, KY native was born May 18, 1934 to the late Paul Young and Roxie Goodhue Young. She was married to Howard Richards, who also preceded her in death. Stella was the owner of Stel’s Diner and a member of Fairview United Baptist Church.  She leaves to honor her memory— son, Earl Crews (Kim) of Glasgow;...

Vernon Dwyer 1926 - 2021 Vernon Dwyer, age 94 of Big Reedy, departed this life on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green. The Warren County native was born on September 16, 1926 to the late Dewey and Veva Willis Dwyer. He was married for seventy years to the late June E. Woosley Dwyer, who preceded him on death on December 12, 2020. Vernon was a U.S. Army veteran, and served during World War II. He retired as a school teacher and principal at Sunfish,...

Paul Harmon 1940-2021   Paul H. Harmon, age 81 of Smiths Grove, departed this life on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Barren County Nursing and Rehab. The Lancaster, OH native was born on April 7, 1940 to the late Paul Edward and Martha Martin Harmon. Paul retired from the U. S. Navy, where he served in the Vietnam era. He worked as a security guard for Pinkerton security, and was a member of Fairview General Baptist Church.  He leaves to honor his memory— one brother, Chuck...

Fay Brooks Decker 1942 - 2021 Fay Brooks Decker, age 78, of Mammoth Cave, departed this life on Friday, June 4, 2021 at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on October 25, 1942 to the late Abraham and Sarah Elizabeth Rich Brooks.  She was married to Miner Decker, who preceded her in death.  Fay was a former seamstress at Brownsville Manufacturing and a former employee at Josco.  She was a member of Nolin United Baptist Church.     She...

Andrew Denham 1948 - 2021 Andrew Denham, age 72 of Brownsville, departed this life on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.  The Edmonson County native was born on November 1, 1948 to the late Conard and Edna Campbell Denham.  He was married to Teresa Cook Denham, who survives. Andrew was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War era.  He retired from DESA, after working for forty years.  He was a member of the Nesbit Alexander...

Gloria Dean Smith 1936 - 2021 Gloria Dean Smith, age 82 of Bee Spring, departed this life on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on May 28, 1938 to the late Claud and Norine Vincent.  She was married to Wendell Smith, who preceded her in death. Gloria was a homemaker, and cared for the needs of her family.  She was a member of  First Love General Baptist Church.  She leaves to honor her...

Maggie Vincent Bird Meredith 1927 - 2021 Maggie Vincent Bird Meredith, age 94 of Brownsville, departed this life on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in Corydon, IN. The Edmonson County native was born on April 12, 1927 to the late Andrew “Jack” and Lillie M. Lashley Vincent. She was married to the late Raymond Bird and Bradley Meredith, Jr. Maggie was former employee of Enrose Shirt Factory and Lake Buena Vista Palace Hotel. She was a member of Ollie United Baptist Church. She leaves to...

Carolyn Johnson Priddy 1943 - 2021 Carolyn Johnson Priddy, age 77 of Mammoth Cave, departed this life with her family by her side on Monday, May 17, 2021 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY.  She was born in Pascal, KY on December 5, 1943 to the late Thurman and Margaret Bennett Johnson.  Carolyn was married for fifty-eight years to her best friend and help mate, Nathan Priddy, who survives. Carolyn fulfilled many roles for her family.  She was a homemaker, seamstress...

Daejanay Sowders-Sharer 2000 - 2021 Daejanay Sowders-Sharer, age 21 of Bowling Green, departed this life on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in Chicago, IL.  The Jefferson County native was born on April 20, 2000 to Amber Sowders and Jameel Bibbs.  She was married to Joseph Sharer, who survives. Daejanay had a beautiful voice, and enjoyed singing all genres of music.  She was a member of Faith Covenant Ministries. Besides her husband and her parents, she leaves to honor her...