All Obituaries

Doris Jean Bennett Coats 1938 - 2019 Doris Jean Bennett Coats, age 80, of Cave City, KY, departed this life on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at her residence.  The Hardin County native was born on May 29, 1938 to the late William Henry and Mary Agnes Nichols Bennett. She was married to Noah Mitchell Coats, who preceded her in death. Doris was a housewife, and a member of Cave City Baptist Church.  She leaves to honor her memory-- one son, Noah Coats of Cave City; one granddaughter,...

Ray A. Vincent 1948 - 2019 Ray A. Vincent, age 70 of Mammoth Cave, KY, departed this life on Monday, March 11, 2019 in Leitchfield, KY. The Edmonson County native was born on April 13, 1948 to the late Rev. Bob and Gladys Hester Vincent.  Ray was a farmer, and a member of Ollie United Baptist Church. He leaves to honor his memory-- one daughter, Chasity Livingston-Cook (Don) of Mammoth Cave; one granddaughter, Marlina Livingston of Mammoth Cave; one brother, Billy Vincent of Mammoth...

Ethel Cooke 1920 - 2019 Ethel Cooke, age 98 of Brownsville, KY, departed this life on Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Brownsville. The Edmonson County native was born on May 3, 1920 to the late Fred Thomas and Lula Myrtle Tunks Webb. She was married to Elmer Cooke, who preceded her in death. Ms. Ethel received her Master’s of Education from Western Kentucky Teachers State College, and retired from Edmonson County School System after forty-two years of teaching first grade.  She was...

Terry Ray Massey 1948 - 2019 Terry Ray Massey, age 70, of Wingfield, departed this life on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on July 17, 1948 to the late Porter J. and Willodean Potter Massey.  He was married to his best friend and help mate, Kathy Massey, who survives.  Ray was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam era.  He retired as a injection molder from Saturn, and also worked as a diesel mechanic and...

Elmer Dale Huffman 1925 - 2019 Elmer Dale Huffman, age 93, of Bee Spring, KY departed this life on Monday, March 4, 2019 in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on April 19, 1925 to the late Thomas and Anise Huffman.  He was married to Helen Huffman, who survives.  Mr. Huffman was a former Kentucky state trooper, and retired from Edmonson County Schools as a teacher in 1988. He was also a member of Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church, Edmonson County Historical...

Rudy VanMeter 1956 - 2019 Rudy VanMeter, age 62 of Bee Spring, KY, departed this life on Monday, March 4, 2019 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on June 28, 1956 to the late Nathan VanMeter, Jr. and Gusteen Meredith VanMeter.  Rudy retired as manager from Bee Spring Lumber Company, and was a member of Jock United Baptist Church. He leaves to honor his memory-- one sister, Diane VanMeter of Bee Spring; three aunts, Oleta Lashley of...

Roy "Noots" Simmons  1943 - 2019 Roy “Noots” Simmons, age 75 of Wingfield, KY, departed this life on Monday, March 4, 2019 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on March 8, 1943 to the late James W. and Sallie Hawks Simmons. He was married to Redea Wilson Simmons,  who survives. Noots was a carpenter, farmer and a member of Wingfield United Baptist Church. Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— two...

Gary Adwell 1951 - 2019 Gary Adwell, age  67, of Cave City, KY, departed this life on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at his residence.  The Barren County native was born on April 11, 1951 to the late Frill and Edith Aileen Short Adwell.  He was married to Donna Rena Sturgeon Adwell, who survives.  Gary was a former employee of Hart County Creamers, Techno Trim and ACK. He was a member of  New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.  Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his...

Mary Jo Wood Johnson 1939 - 2019 Mary Jo Wood Johnson, age 79 of Bee Spring, KY, departed this life on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Cal Turner Extended Care in Scottsville, KY.  The Edmonson County native was born on March 8, 1939 to the late Walton and Eula Duvall Wood.  Mary Jo retired as a housekeeper from Western Kentucky University, and was a member of Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church.  She leaves to honor her memory-- two sons, Lee Ashley and Jeff Ashley both of...

Christi Jones Yoakem 1976 - 2019 Christi Jones Yoakem, age 43 of Big Reedy, KY, departed this life on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at her residence. The Grayson County native was born on February 7, 1976 to the late Larry Jones and Diane Woosley Jones of Big Reedy. She was married to Jason Yoakem, who survives. Christi was a member of First Baptist Church in Leitchfield and worked at Walmart. Besides her mother and husband, she leaves to honor her memory— father and mother-in-law,...