All Obituaries

Farrell James 1934-2019   Farrell James, age 84 of Brownsville, KY, departed this life on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at  his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on October 31, 1934 to the late Carl G. and  Letty Bird James.  He was married to Aleen Childress James, who survives. Farrell taught school, then enlisted in the Army.  After the Army, he resumed teaching until a postmaster job at Mammoth Cave became available.  In addition to...

Jerry Stephen Ray 1964-2019 Jerry Stephen Ray, age 55, of Horse Cave, departed this life on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at his residence. The Barren County native was born on February 6, 1964 to the late James Luther Ray and Ruby Moore Ray. He was married to Lisa Norman Ray. Steve worked in maintenance for D.A.R.T Container and was a member of the Baptist Faith. Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory, one daughter, Shelby Ray of Mount Pleasant, SC; one brother, Kenneth Wayne Ray...

Mary Reeder Keith 1929-2019 Mary Reeder Keith, age 90 of Cedar Springs, KY, departed this life on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at  Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green. The Warren County native was born on June 11, 1929 to the late Hubert Reeder and Vina Bush Reeder. She was married to Ruben Keith, who preceded her in death. Mary was a housewife, loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of New Liberty Methodist Church.    She leaves to...

Frances Gossett Minor 1941 - 2019 Frances Gossett Minor, age 77, of Cave City, departed this life on Monday, September 2, 2019 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Hart County native was born on September 20, 1941 to the late Alvie James and Hattie Lee Doyle Gossett.  She was married to the late George Woodford Minor. She was a housekeeper, and a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves to honor her memory-- one daughter, Nancy A. Robertson of Cave City;...

Eldon Eugene Grey 1934 - 2019 Eldon Eugene Grey, age 85 of Brownsville, KY, departed this life on Monday, September 2, 2019 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Jefferson County native was born on February 2, 1934 to the late Benjamin Franklin and Bessie Hirth Grey.  He was married to Genevieve Vincent Grey, who preceded him in death. Eldon was a U.S. Army veteran, and retired as a factory worker from General Electric.  He was also a member of Pleasant Union United...

Wayne Burnett 1933 - 2019 Wayne Burnett, age 86 of Cave City, departed this life on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on February 13, 1933 to the late Halbert and Alsie Carnahan Burnett.  He was married to Velma Irine Logsdon Burnett, who survives.  Wayne was a Korean War Army veteran, and retired from National Park Concessions as a bus driver.  He was a member and deacon of Silent Grove Missionary...

Johnie R. Basham 1946 - 2019 Johnie R. Basham, age 73 of Brownsville, departed this life on Saturday, August 24, 2019  in  Leitchfield. The Edmonson County native was born on February 12, 1946  to the late John Melvin and Clency Elmore Basham. He was married to Renee Spikes Basham, who survives. Johnie was a Vietnam Army veteran, a member of Nesbet Alexander Memorial Post # 6937 VFW and DAV.  He was a construction worker for  Daniels Construction.   Besides...

Kathy Summers Anderson 1953 - 2019 Kathy Summers Anderson, age 65 of Sunfish, KY, departed this life on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at her residence.  The Butler County native was born on December 11, 1953 to the late Preston and Bessie Costello Garner.  She was married to J.C. Anderson, who survives. Kathy was a  homemaker and a member of Wingfield United Baptist Church.  Besides her husband, she leaves to honor her memory-- one son, Robert Summers, Jr. (Miranda) of...

Jesse Leo Stice 1930 - 2019 Jesse Leo Stice, age 89 of Chalybeate, KY, departed this life Monday, August 19, 2019 at his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on January 30, 1930 to the late Lester and Bertha Crump Stice.  He was married to his devoted help mate, Mildred Meredith Stice, who survives.  Leo retired as a foreman from Eaton Corporation, and also worked on his farm.  He was a deacon at Beaver Dam United Baptist Church, and a member of Washington...

Greg Phillips 1969 - 2019 Greg Phillips, age 50, of Cave City, departed this life on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green.  He was born on July 25, 1969 to David Phillips of Texas and Shirley Brooks Phillips (Wayne Schultz) of Florida.  The last several years, Greg was affectionately cared for by his uncle and late aunt, Larry and Nancy Cushenberry, whom he referred to as his “Daddy-Daddy” and “Mom”. Greg had the special ability...