OBITUARIES
Brownsville, Park City & Cave City Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Edmonson, Barren, Hart, Warren and surrounding counties in KY.
Donald Ray Meredith
Oct 21, 2024
Donald Ray Meredith, a cherished member of the Bee Spring community, departed this life peacefully in his sleep on October 21, 2024, at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on May 30, 1937 to the late Jim Brite and Cora Vincent Meredith. He was married to his beloved wife, Martha Bullock Meredith, until they were parted by her...
Kevin Dale Cast
Oct 19, 2024
Kevin Dale Cast, born on March 12, 1971, in Lawton, Oklahoma, tragically departed this life on October 19, 2024, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He spent his formative years in Edmonson County, where he developed deep connections with his family and friends.
Kevin worked in maintenance at Kobe Aluminum, where he was known for his diligence and commitment....
Opal Marie Yokley
Oct 18, 2024
Opal Marie Yokley, age 86 of Smiths Grove, departed this life on Friday, October 18, 2024 at The Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY. The Edmonson County native was born on February 28, 1938 to the late Velzie and Beulah Lee Sanders Decker. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty-seven years, James Lewis Yokley.
Opal found immense...
Kay Hurt
Oct 17, 2024
Kay Hurt, age 68 of Smiths Grove, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, October 17, 2024, at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. The Jefferson County, KY native was born on August 30, 1956 to the late Harold Newby Jordan and Thelma Joyce Doyle Jordan. She was married to her loving husband and help mate of forty-four years, Mark Hurt,...
Dennis Oran Priddy
Oct 16, 2024
Dennis Oran Priddy, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, Christian and respected educator, departed this life on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at TriStar Centennial Hospital in Nashville, TN. The Edmonson County native was born on July 24, 1957 to the late Rev. Oran “Preacher” and June Houchins Priddy. He was married to his best friend and devoted wife of forty-three years,...
Ray Douglas "Jim Buck" Neal
Oct 16, 2024
Ray Douglas Neal, affectionately known to his friends and family as “Jim Buck” left this world on October 16, 2024, at the Edmonson Health Care Center in Brownsville, KY, at the age of 93. The Monroe County native was born on July 11, 1931 to the late Buck and Ada Stone Neal.
Jim Buck was a man who embraced life and...
Johnny Cummings, Jr.
Oct 13, 2024
Johnny Cummings, Jr., age 90 of Brownsville, was surrounded by his loving family when the Lord called him to his eternal home on Sunday, October 13, 2024. The Grayson County native was born on October 2, 1934 to the late Ulva and Johnny Cummings, Sr. He was united in marriage for sixty-two years to his best friend and the love...
Texie Sue Lashley
Oct 13, 2024
Texie Sue Lashley, age 77 of Wingfield, was surrounded by her loving family when she peacefully departed this life at her home on Sunday, October 13, 2024. The Edmonson County native was born on August 15, 1947 to the late Lewis and Annie Farris Torrence. Texie was married to the late Billy Wilson. She then united herself with Charles A....
Chloie Watt Potter
Oct 9, 2024
Chloie Watt Potter, age 90 of Pine Grove, passed away peacefully with her beloved family by her side on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The Edmonson County native was born on July 1, 1934 to the late Everett and Irene Lay Watt. She was married to James Edward “Ed” Potter, who also preceded her in death.
Chloie was not just a homemaker....
Jean Houchens
Oct 6, 2024
Jean Houchens, age 77 of Park City, KY, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Barren County native was born on January 12, 1947 to the late Thomas Henry and Anna Maude Taylor Pritchard. She was married to her devoted husband of sixty-two years, Paul Houchens, Sr., and together their lives were...
Linda Kay Saling
Oct 1, 2024
Linda Kay Saling, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, departed this life peacefully on October 1, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her cherished family. She was born on May 4, 1956, in Louisville, Kentucky to Stoy and Barbara Jaggers, and she lived a life that radiated kindness, love, and unwavering faith. She was married to her...
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...
