All Obituaries

Dickie Gene Saltsman 1946 - 2023 Dickie Gene Saltsman, age 76 of Bee Spring, departed this life on  Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his home. The Edmonson County native was born on  June 22, 1946 to the late Bro. Willard and Ivil Meredith Saltsman.  He was preceded in death by his companion, Virginia Jewell.    Dickie Gene was a former lineman for P&E Electric, and was a member of Anneta United Baptist Church.   He loved horseback riding, fox hunting...

Luther Ray 1932 - 2023 Luther Ray, age 90 of Chalybeate, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on December 30, 1932 to the late Clyde Noah and Beulah Ellen Renfro Ray. He was married to Charlotte Ray, who survives.   Luther was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Korean War.  He was a former truck driver, factory worker, and was a member of Beaver Dam Chapel United Baptist Church.  For many years, he was known...

Linda Mae Booker Madison 1941 - 2023 Linda Mae Booker Madison, age 81 of Chalybeate, KY, departed this life on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on June 3, 1941 to the late Luther and Virgie Mae Houchins Booker. She was married to her husband of over sixty years, Quinton Madison, who survives. Linda worked for several years as a nurse at Wilkes Clinic.  She also was  the owner and floral designer of Edmonson County Flower Shop, ...

Evelyn "Ethel" Campbell 1934 - 2023 Evelyn “Ethel” Campbell, age 89 of Louisville, KY, departed this life on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at her residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on February 5, 1934 to the late Owen and Mae Johnson Campbell.  Ethel retired from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company, and was a member of Oak Grove United Baptist Church. She leaves to honor her memory— her son, Ricky Campbell of Louisville; her grandson, Micky...

Billy Travis Poteet 1944 - 2023 Billy Travis Poteet, age 79 of Bee Spring, was surrounded by his family when he departed this life on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at his home.  The Edmonson County native was born on March 20, 1944 to the late James Floyd and Edith Hayes Poteet.  He was married to his devoted wife of over sixty years, Patricia Ann Poteet, who survives.  Billy retired after owning and operating Bee Spring Lumber Company for forty-two years.  After retirement,...

Donnie Bruce Tomes 1949 - 2023 Donnie Bruce Tomes, age 74 of Big Reedy departed this life with his family by his side on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at The Hospice House in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on February 28, 1949 to the late Emery Sherman and Dorothy Huff Tomes. He was married to his best friend of fifty-two years, Gail Stice Tomes, who survives. Donnie was saved as a 10-year-old boy at Mt. Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where he became an elder in...

Larry D. Bean 1952 - 2023 Larry D. Bean, age 70 of Brownsville, KY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green from a sudden stroke, and left his family heartbroken.  The Edmonson County native was born on September 2, 1952 to Douglas and Roberta McCombs Bean. He was married to his best friend and loving wife, Debbie Bean, who survives. Larry was a force of life that will remain with us.  He had a passion for learning and continued...

Robert Perry King 1941-2023 Robert Perry King, age 81, of Cave City passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at    Signature Healthcare of  Glasgow. He was born on July 18, 1941 in Cow Creek, KY to the late Ollie Perry and Dorothy Powell King. He was married to his wife of fifty-four years, Linda Gonterman King. Robert was a member of Highland United Methodist Church, Park City Masonic Lodge #934 F&AM and a honorary member of Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge...

Betty Louise Poynter 1939 - 2023 Betty Louise Poynter, age 84, of Cave City, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at her residence. The Louisville, KY native was born on February 26, 1939 to the late Alvie James and Hattie Doyle Gossett. She was married to the late Roger Poynter and the late Benjamin Hernandez. Betty was a housewife and worked as a cook at several local restaurants and convenient stores. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church.  She leaves to honor her memory—...

Shirley Morgan 1939 - 2023 Shirley Morgan, age 84, of Glasgow, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 in Glasgow. The Todd County native was born on January 25, 1939 to the late Herman Tucker and Prudie Latham. She was married to the late Leonard Morgan. Shirley was of the Baptist faith. She leaves to honor her memory— stepdaughter, Tina Burton (David); grandsons, Quinton Burton and Ron Kirby; sister-in-laws, Shelby Bush and Jan Morgan; brother-in-laws, James Morgan, Richard Morgan...