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Mary Alice (Jacobs)  Fulkerson

Mary Alice (Jacobs) Fulkerson

Sep 15, 2022

Mary Alice Jacobs Fulkerson, age 92, of Clarkson, passed away, Thursday, September 15, 2022, at her residence.

She was born August 1, 1930, in Louisville, to the late, Broadus "B.E." and Mary Delsie Carnes Jacobs. She accepted Christ at the age of 10 and was a faithful believer all of her life and was a member of...

Hurshel Bookmiller, Jr.

Hurshel Bookmiller, Jr.

Sep 12, 2022

Hurshel Bookmiller, Jr. age 91, of Hardin County, passed away, Monday, September 12, 2022, at Kensington Center in Elizabethtown.

He was born June 3, 1931, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late, Hurshel Bookmiller Sr. and Ruby Mitchell Bookmiller.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Smith Bookmiller;...

Betty Ann (Abell)  Drake

Betty Ann (Abell) Drake

Sep 7, 2022

Betty Ann Drake, age 78, of Elizabethtown, passed away, Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at her daughter's residence.

She was born June 23, 1944, in Taylor County, KY, to the late James Dennis and Susan Ann Benningfield Abell. She was a retired rural mail carrier. She loved traveling, square dancing and spending time with her grandchildren.

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William Colvin

William Colvin

Sep 5, 2022

William Cleatus Colvin, age 93, of Clarkson, passed away, Monday, September 5, 2022, at his residence.

He was born December 10, 1928 in Phillipsburg, Kentucky to the late Bradley and Hadgie Harmon Colvin. He was a veteran serving three years in the U.S. Army, a member of the Military Police and was retired from Henry Vogt Machine...

Gerald Lee Schlosser

Gerald Lee Schlosser

Aug 27, 2022

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Schlosser, 77, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation.  He was the son of the late Charles and Edna Schlosser.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gail Worley Schlosser; his daughter, Julie (Bob) Coy; his son, Brad (Amy) Schlosser; and his sister, Donna (Dennis) Arkenberg.

He is...

Rickey Lee Givan

Rickey Lee Givan

Aug 25, 2022

Rickey Lee Givan gained his wings Thursday August 25, 2022, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and friends.

​Rickey was born December 24, 1955, to H.L. Smith Givan and Shirley Vertrees Givan (both deceased). Also proceeded in death by one brother, David Givan.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah Givan, six children,...

Pauline (Cary)  Hampton

Pauline (Cary) Hampton

Aug 17, 2022

Pauline Mae Cary Hampton, aged 91, of Big Clifty, Kentucky, entered the gates of heaven on Wednesday, August 17th, 2022.   She was born on September 17th 1930 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Until the most recent years, Pauline lived in Kentucky residing in Hopkinsville, Lexington, and Big Clifty.  The past eight years were spent in Conway, Arkansas.  She was a Baptist,...

Noel William Mccray

Noel William Mccray

Aug 8, 2022

Noel William McCray, age 85, of Clarkson, KY, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 8th, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home.

He was born March 22nd, 1937, in Beebe, AR. He was the son of the late Hugh and Mabelle Leiting McCray. He married the love of his life, Eleanor (Jones) McCray, on May...

Elvin Risner, Jr.

Elvin Risner, Jr.

Jul 27, 2022

Elvin Risner, JR., age 88, passed away July 27, 2022. He was a retired Farmer and Well Digger.

He was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Risner, wife, Faye Petty Risner. Also, by his parents, Elvin and Nellie Risner.

Preceded also by two sisters, Zelda Havens and Cora McCarty, and five brothers, Lee, Elvin,...

Paulette Phillips

Paulette Phillips

Jul 26, 2022

Paulette Elaine Phillips, age 60, of Leitchfield, passed away, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Spring View Nursing and Rehab.

She was born November 30, 1961, in Joliet, Illinois to the late William Paul Phillips, Sr. and Aline Margie Clark Phillips. She attended Clarkson Community Church and was a retired manager for Subway.

In addition to...

James Booth

James Booth

Jul 22, 2022

James Thomas Booth, 69, of Leitchfield graduated from this life and went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 22, 2022.  Jim was born on January 9, 1953, the son of the late Henry Thomas Booth and Geneva Coffey Booth.  He was retired from the City of Leitchfield where he served for 22 years.  He loved life,...

Mary Gene (Willoughby)  Burkhead

Mary Gene (Willoughby) Burkhead

Jul 22, 2022

Mary Gene Burkhead, age 64, of Campton, KY, passed away, Friday, July 22, 2022, at her home.

She was born on June 22, 1958, in Breckinridge County, KY, the daughter of Paul and Nancy Goodman Willoughby.

She was a housewife, who constantly cleaned and enjoyed cooking and feeding her family.

She is survived...

Shirlene (Fields)  Willis

Shirlene (Fields) Willis

Jul 18, 2022

Shirlene Fields Willis, age 71, of Clarkson, passed away, Monday, July 18, 2022, at Baptist Health Hardin.

She was born May 13, 1951, in Elizabethtown to the late Clarence and Pangie Hornback Fields. She was a homemaker, farmer and a member of Stoney Point Missionary Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Joseph Grant

Joseph Grant

Jul 6, 2022

Joseph A. Grant, age 85, of Clarkson, passed away, Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at his niece's residence.

He was born February 6, 1937, in Grayson County, to the late, Joseph Elza and Mary Pauletta Clemons Grant. He was a retired truck driver; a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Peonia, the Kosair Shriners and the...

James Dennis

James Dennis

Jul 3, 2022

James W. Dennis age 89, of Leitchfield, passed away, Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

He was born March 16, 1933, in Elizabethtown, KY to the late Earl Dennis and Odelene Sadler Salings. He worked for Diecks Lumber Co. in Elizabethtown, at Danee Oil Co. and was a janitor at Cecilia Bank before...

David Howard Williams

David Howard Williams

Jul 2, 2022

David Howard Williams, age 90, of Clarkson, KY, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Grayson Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on February 26, 1932, in the Horntown community, the son of Jess T. and Bessie Williams.

He is survived by two sons, David Williams of Leitchfield, Roger Williams of Clarkson; one daughter, Melissa...

Helen Marie Clemons

Helen Marie Clemons

Jun 29, 2022

Helen Marie Clemons, age 78, of Leitchfield, KY passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at her residence. She was born April 12, 1944 daughter of the late Russell and Minnie Fulkerson Franklin. She was married to the late Jimmie Franklin Clemons.

Helen was retired from Walter T. Kelley as a Sewing Machine Operator. She was a member...

Robert Wiley Aldridge

Robert Wiley Aldridge

Jun 21, 2022

Robert Wiley Aldridge, age 56, of Hudson, passed away, Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital.

He was born January 31, 1966, to the late Bob and Edith Aldridge. Originally a Tool & Dye Maker by trade, Robert was a talented master wood craftsman, luthier, golfer, preacher, farmer, jokester and loving husband. Even through adversity, he...

Gary Meredith

Gary Meredith

Jun 21, 2022

Gary Ray Meredith, age 66, of Leitchfield, passed away, Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Owensboro Health-Twin Lakes.

He was born March 10, 1956, in Grayson County to Herbert and Adaline Davis Meredith. He was a plumber with M & M Plumbing.

He is survived by his parents, Herbert and Adaline Meredith; a brother, Ronnie Meredith;...

Martha Ann Decker

Martha Ann Decker

Jun 17, 2022

Martha Ann Decker, age 73, of Leitchfield, KY passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at her residence. She was born July 2, 1948, in Grayson County, KY, daughter of the late Tom Decker and Rosie Hayse. She was retired as a Cook from Grayson Manor Nursing Home.

Martha is survived by one son: Larry Decker (Lisa) and...

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