OBITUARIES
Brownsville, Park City & Cave City Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Edmonson, Barren, Hart, Warren and surrounding counties in KY.
Janet Emerson
Jan 20, 2025
Janet Emerson, age 60 of Park City, departed this life at her residence on Monday, January 20, 2025. The Barren County native was born on July 24, 1964 to the late Donald Emerson and Shirley Emerson, who survives.
Janet retired after dedicating many years to working on the assembly line at Akebono. She was a 1982 graduate of Barren County High...
Noel Carroll
Jan 18, 2025
Noel Carroll, age 92 of Mammoth Cave, peacefully departed this life Saturday, January 18, 2025 at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Born on November 12, 1932, in Edmonson County, to the late Claude and Janie Hester Carroll, Noel's life was a testament to his kindness, service and unwavering faith. He was married to his loving wife of almost...
Kenneth Martin
Jan 13, 2025
Kenneth Martin, age 67 of Cave City, departed this life after a lengthy illness on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Greenwood Nursing and Rehab in Bowling Green. The Barren County native was born on October 22, 1957, to the late William Ray Martin and Beatrice Sturgeon Martin.
Kenneth devoted his days to working on his cherished farm, his hands worn from...
Wynona Rose Jones
Jan 12, 2025
Wynona Rose Jones, age 91 of Brownsville, KY departed this life peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on June 9, 1933 to the late Garland and Dana Elizabeth Skaggs. She was married to her husband, Rev. Charles Thomas Jones, until the Lord said, “Well done, thou good...
Mark Mease
Jan 7, 2025
Mark Mease, age 61 of Cave City, departed this life on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at his home. The Canton, North Carolina native was born on November 3, 1963 to the late Carroll Mease and Doris Steele. He was married to his loving wife, Linda Johnson Mease.
Mark was a former loader at Harvest Garden in Cave City, and was of...
Aleeta Deckard
Jan 6, 2025
Aleeta Deckard, age 78 of Louisville, departed this life on January 6, 2025 at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on September 8, 1946 to the late Virgil McGrew and Nannie Lucille Deweese.
Aleeta dedicated more than 36 years of her life to General Electric, where she excelled as a line worker and took on the crucial role of...
Estelleen Smith Webb
Jan 3, 2025
Estelleen Smith Webb, age 81 of Mammoth Cave, departed this life peacefully at her home on Friday, January 3, 2025. The Edmonson County native was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1943, to the late Ernest and Mary Edna Rich Smith. She was married to her husband who adored her, Lonard H. Webb, until he was called to his eternal...
Jean Ford
Jan 3, 2025
Jean Ford, age 75 of Brownsville, departed this life peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green. The Fisk, Missouri native was born on January 6, 1949 to the late James Edward and Ruby Katherine Morgan Haislip. She was married to her devoted husband, Willard Ford, who also preceded her in death.
Jean...
C.R. "Bob" Kleier
Jan 2, 2025
C.R. "Bob" Kleier, a cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. He was born on March 25, 1935, in Lexington, KY to the late Martha and Clarence Robert Kleier, Sr. He was married to his best friend and devoted wife of almost sixty years, Charlotte Webb Kleier, who...
Larry "Coach" Cushenberry
Jan 2, 2025
Larry "Coach" Cushenberry, age 81 of Cave City, departed this life with his family at his side on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow. He was born on December 7, 1943, in Jefferson County, Kentucky to the late John and Anna Graham Cushenberry. He was married to his loving wife, Nancy Lee Cushenberry, until they...
Dorthene "Dot" Vincent
Jan 2, 2025
Mrs. Dorthene Janice Vincent, age 82, of Brownsville, Kentucky, left her earthly home to be with her Savior on January 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Dorthene, affectionately known as “Dot”, "Shug", “Mom” or “Grandma”, was born on December 21, 1942, to the late Homer and Gertie Johnson in Brownsville, Kentucky. Dot cherished her role as a wife, mother, and...
Phyllis Ann Cummings
Jan 1, 2025
Phyllis Ann Cummings, age 77 of Brownsville, peacefully departed this life at her home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The Edmonson County native was born on September 20, 1947 to the late Max and Wanda Vincent Hogan.
Phyllis had a true servant’s heart! She dedicated her life to helping others, working as a certified nursing assistant for Lifeline Home Health Care...
Geneva Blanton Lane
Dec 29, 2024
Geneva Blanton Lane, age 89 of Daytona Beach, Florida, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at The Gardens Health and Rehab Center in Daytona Beach. The Edmonson County native was born in the Grassland Community to the late Desmond and Nannie Harrell Blanton. She was preceded in death by her first husband of seven years, Leon Wood,...
Robert Loyd "Bob" King
Dec 29, 2024
Robert Loyd "Bob" King, a beloved figure in the community of Park City, departed this life on December 29, 2024, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. Born on January 22, 1934, in Murray, Kentucky, to the late Virgil Bruce and Monico King, Bob dedicated his life to serving others through his career, community involvement, and unwavering spirit. He was married to...
Lona Frances Stewart Lindsey
Dec 28, 2024
Lona Frances Stewart Lindsey, age 84 of Sweeden, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. She was born on November 25, 1940, to the late Laymon and Marie Stewart.
The Edmonson County native was a housewife and a member of Pleasant Union United Baptist Church. Lona also served many years as a...
Ronnie Cox
Dec 28, 2024
Ronnie Cox, age 78 of Cave City, departed this life peacefully at his home on December 28, 2024. The Hastings, Nebraska native was born on November 25, 1946 to the late Everett and Wyvon Trautmann Cox. He was married to his loving wife of fifty-two years, Barbara Esters Cox, until the Lord called her home on May 2, 2018.
Ronnie lived...
Vivian "Granny" Smith
Dec 27, 2024
Vivian “Granny” Smith, age 90 of Mammoth Cave, departed this life on Friday, December 27, 2024 at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN. The Normal, Illinois native was born on July 9, 1934 to the late Lucy and Clarence Victor Sylvester, Sr. She was married to the late Edgar Lewis Smith.
Vivian was of the Baptist faith. She dedicated a...
Frances "Fran" Beckner
Dec 24, 2024
Frances "Fran" Beckner, age 88 of Rocky Hill, KY, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, at Cardinal Landing in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on May 21, 1936 to the late Terry and Annie Payne. She was married to her devoted husband, Albert Beckner, until they were parted by his passing on March 7,...
Angelia Faye "Angie" Johnson
Dec 21, 2024
Angelia Faye "Angie" Johnson, a beloved soul known for her warmth and joy, departed this life on December 21, 2024, at the age of 57. The Indianapolis, IN native was born on September 11, 1967 to Sherry Higginbotham Johnson and the late Morris “Jim” Johnson. Angie brought light into the lives of all who knew her.
From a young age, Angie...
Ronnie Vincent
Dec 9, 2024
Ronnie Vincent, age 76 of Smiths Grove, departed this life on Monday, December 9, 2024 at his residence. The Jefferson County native was born on August 12, 1948 to the late Charles M. and Mary Jaggers Vincent.
Ronnie dedicated many years of his professional life to serving as a transportation manager for Penske, where he skillfully coordinated logistics and ensured the...
