All Obituaries

Christine Thea Wilkins 1955 - 2018 Christine Thea Wilkins, 63, of Cave City, KY, departed this life on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at her residence. The Detroit, MI native was born on February 19, 1955 to the late Leonard William Wilkins and the late Beatrice Monroe Wilkins. She was married to Roger Oliver of Columbia, TN, who survives. Christine was a private contractor, genealogist, gardener and book lover. She was recognized for her civic work many times while working for the Neighbor...

Lola Lorene Whittle Renfro 1923 - 2018 Lola Lorene Whittle Renfro, age 95 of Brownsville, KY departed this life on Monday, July 16, 2018.  The Edmonson County native was born on May 19, 1923 to the late James Clarence Whittle and Daisy Moody Whittle.  She was married to Cecil E. Renfro, who preceded her in death. Lorene was a homemaker, a loving mother and grandmother.  She was a member of Chalybeate Homemakers and  Beaver Dam United Baptist Church. She leaves to...

Iva Ellen (Ila) Hudson Pickerill Raymer 1933 - 2018 Iva Ellen (Ila) Hudson Pickerill Raymer, age 85, of Louisville, KY passed from this life on Sunday, July 15, 2018 in Louisville. The Edmonson County native was born on January 20, 1933 to the late Arthur Hudson and the late Edna Harrison Hudson.  Iva was known for her sales ability, her feistiness, her wonderful cooking, her love of antiques and yard sales. She was a member of Sweeden Missionary Baptist Church and River City...

Arnold D. Graham  1940 - 2018 Arnold D. Graham, age 78 of Pine Grove, departed this life on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in Bowling Green, KY.  The Edmonson County native was born on February 23, 1940 to the late Hughie and Grace Kinser Graham.  He was married to his devoted wife of fifty-eight years, Jean Gross Graham, who survives. Arnold D. was a farmer, former magistrate and  former Chairman of the Board for the Wingfield Volunteer Fire Department.  He was also a...

Lavana Minyard Duff 1931 - 2018 Lavana Minyard Duff, age 86 of New Grove, KY departed this life on Monday, July 9, 2018 in Bowling Green, KY. The Barren County native was born on August 16, 1931 to the late Hurl and Pearl Stice Minyard.  Lavana was a seamstress for Brownsville Manufacturing, Bandy Bedding and also worked at Edmonson County High School as a library aide where she was affectionately known as “Ms. Mamaw”. She was also a member of  New Grove Missionary...

Herbert H. Bailey 1930 - 2018 Herbert H. Bailey, age 88 of Clarkson, KY departed this life on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at his residence. The Oppy, KY native was born on June 2, 1930 to the late Roscoe Bailey and Minnie Crabtree Bailey, and was married to the late Patsy Madison Bailey. Herbert was a factory worker for General Electric, a member of the Masonic Lodge for sixty years and was a member of Blue Lick United Baptist Church. He is survived by one son, Rick Bailey (Cindy) of...

Marla Jo Cooke 1962 - 2018 Marla Jo Cooke, age 56 of Smiths Grove, KY departed this life on Friday, July 6, 2018 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Glasgow native was born on April 29, 1962 to the late Joseph Clifton Cooke and Flora Whittle Cooke of Chalybeate, who survives. Marla worked for Food Lion and was a member of Beaver Dam Chapel United Baptist Church. Besides her mother, she leaves to honor her memory— a brother, Timothy Cooke of Chalybeate and a companion, Lori...

Robert Sullivan 1991 - 2018 Robert Sullivan, age 27 of Bowling Green, KY departed this life surrounded by his loving family and friends on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Louisville, KY, where he fought hard and bravely for twenty-eight days. The Warren County native was born on March 14, 1991 to Thomas and Alice Gross Sullivan of Wingfield, and was married to Whitney Tuck Sullivan. Robert worked for Halls Parking Lot Service. He loved to hunt, fish and work on cars. Besides his parents and...

Buford Thomas Smith  1933 - 2018 Buford Thomas Smith, 84, of Cave City, KY, departed this life on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at TJ Sampson Community Hospital in Glasgow. The Barren County native was born on November 10, 1933 to the late Leonard C. Smith and the late Pearlie Mae Thomas Smith. He was married to the late Genell Janes Smith.  Buford was a U S Army veteran, a farmer and was employed by Dart Container and Park Mammoth Resort. He was a member, deacon and songleader for...

Donna Smith Hyatt 1958 - 2018 Donna Smith Hyatt, age 59 of  Bowling Green, KY departed this life on Monday, June 18, 2018 at her residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on November 12, 1958 to the late Lewis Alvin Smith and Wilma Jean Davis Smith.  Donna was a registered nurse for the Medical Center at Bowling Green and was a member of  Fairview United Baptist Church. She is survived by one sister, Debbie Smith of Bowling Green; one uncle, Roy Neal Davis...