Jan 13, 2026

James Roland Richardson, age 94, of Summit, was born December 4, 1931, in Hardin County and passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Carl M. Brashear Veterans Center in Radcliff.

Roland was a founding member of Summit Church of Christ and helped in constructing the church building. He served as a lay minister for several congregations...

Jan 8, 2026

Doris Katherine Goldsmith, age 93, of Caneyville, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Grayson Manor.

She was born September 22, 1932, in Bronx, New York to the late John Moore and Katherine Olga Haase Moore.

Doris is survived by her devoted son, David Goldsmith and loving daughter-in-law, Norma of Caneyville; her daughter, Karen Goldsmith...

Jan 1, 2026

Barbara Jean Clark , age 84, of Clarkson, passed away, Thursday, January 1, 2026, at her home surrounded by love.

She was born October 12, 1941, in Louisville, to the late, Clarence "Bud" Rough and Mary Hazel Rough.

Barbara married her soul mate, Robert "Buddy" Clark in 1978 and together they made a beautiful life....

Dec 29, 2025

Austin Scott Martinez, age 29, of Hodgenville, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at U of L Hospital in Louisville.

He was born May 23, 1996, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was a welder at HEC Manufacturing and a member of the American Legion Post 87 where he served as Vice Commander for the Sons of The...

Dec 18, 2025

John E. Mudd , age 83, of Clarkson, passed away, Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his residence.

He was born March 8, 1942, in Grayson County, to the late, Dent and Evelyn Stith Mudd. He served as a vice president of Houchens Industries and retired after 57 years of service.

In addition to his parents,...

Dec 16, 2025

Nancy Jo Jacobs, age 83, of Clarkson, lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on September 12, 1942, in Hardin County to the late Robert Paul and Hazel Marie Gatton Thurman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse, Kenneth Jacobs....

Nov 24, 2025

Sammy Lindsey, age 74, of the Tousey Community, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at his residence.

He was born November 27, 1950, in Grayson County to the late Eardie and Cora Langdon Lindsey. He was a farmer and a former employee of A. Arnold & Son Moving Company. He was saved in a tent revival and...

Nov 12, 2025

Calvin D. "Shorty" Portman, age 75, of Leitchfield, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at his residence.

He was born June 1, 1950, to the late William Paul and Georgia Self Portman. He was a lifelong member of the Mt. Hebron Gospel Mission Church and a retired home builder.

In addition to his parents, he...

Nov 4, 2025

Michael Joseph Avery, 75 of Leitchfield KY, passed away on November 4th, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin, Elizabethtown KY.

Michael was born on March 12th, 1950, in Louisville KY to Jack & Mary Avery. He grew up in Shively/Louisville and went on to receive a Business Management Degree at the University of Louisville. After graduating U of...

Nov 2, 2025

Patricia J. Young, age 92, of Leitchfield, passed away, Sunday, November 2, 2025, at her residence.

She was born November 26, 1932, in Shelbyville to the late George and Clara Tennell Williams. She was a member of the St. Augustine Catholic Church; retired from Howard Johnson Hotel where she served as a restaurant manager and worked as...

Oct 31, 2025

Philip R. Paulley, Sr., age 64 of Leitchfield, passed away, Friday, October 31, 2025, at his residence.

He was born November 30, 1960, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Oscar and Dorothy Woods Paulley. Philip retired from Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation. He loved being with his grandchildren, he enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting and spending time...

Oct 30, 2025

Joyce Lee Pile Whitfill, age 81, of the St. Paul Community, passed away, Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the U of L Hospital.

She was born April 18, 1944, in Harned to the late, Jesse T. and Pauline Harned Pile. She was a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary....

Oct 24, 2025

Mary Agnes Drury Collard, age 89, of Big Clifty, passed away, Friday, October 24, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

She was born July 11, 1936, in Big Clifty to the late Joseph Ezra and Sarah Eva Conder Drury. She had been a cook at E-town Nursing and Rehab for over 14 years and was a...

Oct 17, 2025

Nancy Mae Newton Saltsman, age 81, of Leitchfield, passed away, Friday, October 17, 2025.

She was born on August 20, 1944, in Grayson County, to the late Bill and Ada Bell Mercer Newton. She was a homemaker, farmer and a member of the Long Branch Holiness Church. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, tending to her flowers and watching...

Oct 12, 2025

Joyce Howard Alvey, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Morning Pointe Senior Living in Danville, KY.

Joyce was born and lived in Leitchfield, Ky. until 2020, when she moved to Danville to be closer to her daughter. She was a Christian and spent most of her adult life working as a licensed...

Oct 7, 2025

Michael Anthony Chambers, age 81, of Falls of Rough, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at his residence.

He was born February 3, 1944, in Maryland to the late George F. Chambers and Dorothy Gray Chambers. He was a retired truck driver and enjoyed going to auctions. He was a simple man that loved his cows, cats...

Oct 5, 2025

Robert Velasco Jr.

Robert (Bob) Velasco Jr., 75, of Clarkson, KY, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his wife and children.  Bob was born in Detroit, MI on September 18, 1950, and was the son of Robert Sr & Rosalie (Wolfe) Velasco.

Bob was a member of the Cedar Springs...

Sep 28, 2025

Ethelyn Huffman Decker was born January 23, 1940, on Conoloway Creek in Grayson County and passed away on, September 28, 2025, at Spring View Nursing and Rehab.

She was the fifth of nine children born to the late John and Sylvia Huffman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66...

Sep 25, 2025

Margaret Louise Duggins Logsdon, age 61, of Falls of Rough, passed away, Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

She was born on December 25, 1963, in Leitchfield to the late Lennie Gilbert and Frances Ree Hayse Duggins. She was a former Home Health Aide and loved coloring, crossword puzzles, Christian Leaders Schooling and...

Sep 13, 2025

Edward J. Rak, age 81, of Clarkson, passed away, Saturday, September 13, 2025, at U of L Health-Jewish Hospital.

He was born March 13, 1944, in East Chicago, Indiana, to Edward and Genevieve Bargo Rak.  Edward was a proud father and grandfather; his children and grandchildren loved him very much. He was a former security guard and...