OBITUARIES
Brownsville, Park City & Cave City Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Edmonson, Barren, Hart, Warren and surrounding counties in KY.
William "Bud" Marcum
Sep 25, 2024
William “Bud” Marcum, age 66 of Cave City, was surrounded by his family and several friends when he departed this life at his residence on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The Flint, Michigan native was born on November 14, 1957, to the late Paul Everett and Dixie Wolford Ball. He was married to Diana Tokarski Marcum, who survives.
Bud retired from General...
William Ross "Bill" Halliday, M.D.
Sep 24, 2024
William Ross "Bill" Halliday, M.D., born on the 9th of May, 1926, in Atlanta, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on September 24, 2024, in Shoreline, Washington. His remarkable journey through life was marked by a dedicated commitment to medicine, the exploration of subterranean wonders, and an impact on many through his work and writings.
Bill Halliday was a man of many...
Joey "Bird" James
Sep 24, 2024
Joey “Bird” James, age 55 of Brownsville, departed this life at his residence on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. The Edmonson County native was born on September 27, 1968, to Deloras “Dee” Vincent Wilson and the late Billy Joe James.
Joey was a 1987 graduate of Edmonson County High School and was a great athlete for the Wildcats. He was a sports...
Warren Wisdom
Sep 22, 2024
Warren Wisdom, age 59 of Park City, departed this life on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green. The St. Louis, Missouri native was born on January 2, 1965 to the late Windell and Norma Pogue Wisdom.
Warren owned and operated North South Trucking for many years. During this time, he worked closely with numerous farmers across...
Shawn Christopher Clark
Sep 21, 2024
Shawn Christopher Clark, age 46 of Cave City, departed this life on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The San Diego, California native was born on August 17, 1978 to the late Danny Lee Clark and Carol Sue Dodson.
Shawn worked as a truck driver for Swift Transportation. He was a Christian, and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, surfing and gaming.
Besides his mother, Carol,...
Lina Dean Hatcher
Sep 20, 2024
Lina Dean Hatcher, age 80 of Cave City, departed this life on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Signature Healthcare of Glasgow. The Cumberland County native was born on November 5, 1943, to the late Thelbert and Carmon Owens Sexton. Lina was the devoted wife to Johnnie Hillard Hatcher, who also preceded her in death.
Lina worked as a homemaker and lovingly...
Lester Earl "Les" Carney
Sep 18, 2024
Lester Earl “Les” Carney, age 57, of Cave City, departed this life on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, with his family by his side. The Barren County native was born on May 26, 1967 to the late Ralph Carney and Louetta Toohey Reynolds, of Cave City. He was married to his wife Karen Ann Carney, who also survives.
Les was a civil...
Michael Ray Meredith
Sep 11, 2024
Michael Ray Meredith, age 78 of Bee Spring, went to his prayer place in the barn, and the Lord called him home on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The Edmonson County native was born on November 20, 1945 to the late Edna Mae Meredith Goff and Hoy Johnson. He was married to his best friend, soul mate and loving wife of...
Christopher "Chris" William Helson
Sep 9, 2024
Christopher “Chris” William Helson, age 43 of Chalybeate, departed this life on Monday, September 9, 2024. The Edmonson County native was born on October 25, 1980 to Tammie Carrier and Bart Helson. He was married to his devoted wife, Heather Metzger Helson.
Chris was a graduate of Edmonson County High School, and worked in concrete. He was saved as a young...
Wesley "Wes" Robert Slaughter
Sep 9, 2024
Wesley “Wes” Robert Slaughter, age 55 of Big Reedy, unexpectedly departed this life on Monday, September 9, 2024. The Edmonson County native was born on August 21, 1969 to the late William Rayburn Slaughter and the late Julia Ann Luttrell. He was married to his loving, devoted wife of thirty-three years, Gloria Maxine Slaughter, who survives.
Wes was a 1988 graduate...
Dorothy Borden Doyle
Sep 4, 2024
Dorothy Borden Doyle, age 80 of Park City, departed this life on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at her residence. The Barren County native was born on May 16, 1944 to the late Elmer Woodrow and Ruby Frances Cary Borden. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of sixty-two years, Ronald David Doyle.
Dorothy was a former retail manager for...
John B. Mott
Sep 2, 2024
John B. Mott, age 80 of Park City, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at his residence. The Washington D.C. native was born on November 29, 1943 to Albert and Frances Mott.
John retired after serving 25 years in the U.S. Army, where he did two tours of duty in Vietnam. After his service with the military, he worked and...
Mary Wilson
Aug 24, 2024
Mary Lou Wilson, born on May 30, 1947, in Slick Rock, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at her home in Glasgow. She was the daughter of the late John Thomas Burris and Anner Zorader Shirley and was preceded in death by her siblings Ruby Williams, Junior Burris, and Helen Jackson. Mary was a devoted wife of...
Joy Joanne Tucker
Aug 23, 2024
Joy Joanne Tucker, age 87 of Brownsville, departed this life on Friday, August 23, 2024 at her residence. She was born October 5, 1936 in Traverse City, Michigan to the late Kenneth Pierre and Marqurite Darwin Thornton. She was married to Dan Strate, who also preceded her in death.
Joy was a seamstress, herbalist, a gifted pianist, and a member of...
Lois B. Hogan Turner
Aug 22, 2024
Lois B. Hogan Turner, age 91 of Brownsville, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, August 22, 2024 at her residence. The Jefferson County, KY native was born on August 2, 1933 to the late Elias Ward and Candis Roe Parsley Blair. She was married to the late Woodrow Hogan, and the late Elvis L. “Bud” Turner, Sr.
Lois was a homemaker...
Christine "Chris" Harp Abbott
Aug 20, 2024
Christine “Chris” Harp Abbott, age 82 of Bowling Green, KY was surrounded by her loving family when she peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. A devoted mother, sister and grandmother, Christine will be cherished for the love and laughter she brought to her children and family.
Born on December 14, 1941 in...
Gary Dockery
Aug 18, 2024
Gary Dockery, age 63 of Brownsville, departed this life on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at his residence. The Fostoria, Ohio native was born on February 16, 1961 to the late Ed and Donna Miller Dockery. He was married to his loving wife and best friend, Sherri Moore Dockery, who survives.
Gary worked for many years as an electrician. He loved playing...
Mary Louise Decker
Aug 16, 2024
Mary Louise Decker, age 79 of Chalybeate, departed this life on Friday, August 16, 2024 at her residence. The Omaha, Nebraska native was born on August 16, 1945 to the late Joseph Daniel and Dorothy Benson Siderewicz. She was married to her best friend and soulmate of fifty-five years, Dallas S. Decker, until his passing on August 28, 2022.
Mary was...
Chris Madison
Aug 16, 2024
Chris Madison, age 56 of Bowling Green, departed this life on Friday, August 16, 2024 at his home. The Bowling Green native was born on December 2, 1967 to the late Martha Burress Madison. He was married to Sheila Simmons Madison, who survives.
Chris was of the Baptist faith. He worked as a tow motor operator for KOBE Aluminum, and enjoyed...
Victor D. Smith
Aug 14, 2024
Victor D. Smith, age 66 of Cave City, departed this life on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Glenview Health and Rehab in Glasgow, KY. The Allen County native was born on November 12, 1957 to the late William Carl and Bessie Settles Smith. He was preceded in death by his loving companion of thirty-three years, Allene Rowe.
Victor loved farming, most...
