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Robert "Shawn" Newman

Robert "Shawn" Newman

Sep 11, 2025

Robert "Shawn" Newman, age 46, of Caneyville entered into his eternal slumber on Thursday, September 11, 2025.  Shawn was the son of the late Debra Newman of Louisville and Robert & Tina Goldsmith of Leitchfield.

He was preceded in death by his mother; a cousin, Amanda; and his grandparents.

Shawn left behind his beloved wife,...

Joyce (Coffman)  Whalin

Joyce (Coffman) Whalin

Sep 11, 2025

Joyce Elizabeth Coffman Whalin was born September 19, 1946, in Elizabethtown and passed away September 11, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family.

Joyce moved to Louisville, where she raised her family. Eventually, she retired to Edmonson County. She loved singing and dancing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Denzil Carroll Whalin;...

Jack Chambers

Jack Chambers

Sep 8, 2025

Jack Dewayn Chambers, age 89, of Clarkson, passed away, Monday, September 8, 2025, at Baptist Health in Louisville.

He was born April 10, 1936, in Edmonson County, to the late Hazel Chambers and Albert Prunty. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 36 years of service and was a member of the band "Country Outlaws." He enjoyed...

David Allen Grant

David Allen Grant

Sep 6, 2025

David Allen Grant, age 77, of Clarkson, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Spring View Nursing and Rehab in Leitchfield.

He was born December 7, 1947, in Grayson County to the late Lee and Pearl Lush Grant. He was an Army Veteran, a member of the American Legion, St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and the Knights of...

Rachel Jill (Logsdon)  Webb

Rachel Jill (Logsdon) Webb

Aug 8, 2025

Rachel Jill Webb, age 72, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Friday, August 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Jill was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and dedicated homemaker, not just maintaining a home, but creating a place where love lived, laughter echoed, and memories were made. She never asked...

Timothy Donahue

Timothy Donahue

Aug 7, 2025

Timothy G. Donahue, age 61, of Leitchfield, passed away, Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his residence.

He was born February 27, 1964, in Owensboro to the late Donita Donahue Griffin and Billy Griffin. He was a former truck driver.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Shannon Griffin.

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Bonnie (Mccombs)  Higdon

Bonnie (Mccombs) Higdon

Jul 31, 2025

Bonnie Lou Higdon, age 69, of Leitchfield, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025.

She was born December 9, 1955, in Leitchfield to the late Hurley and Lucy Kennison McCombs. Bonnie loved being outdoors, working in her garden and flowerbeds. She found peace watching her hummingbirds. She lived for her children and grandchildren. She was a former employee...

Arthur Geary

Arthur Geary

Jul 28, 2025

Arthur C. "R.C." Geary, age 85, of Leitchfield, passed away, Monday, July 28, 2025, at his residence.

He was born September 10, 1939, in Grayson County to the late Roscoe and Lois Forbes Geary. He was a lifelong farmer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Allen Geary;...

Joann Hodge

Joann Hodge

Jul 27, 2025

Jo Ann Hodge, age 84, of Clarkson, passed away, Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Owensboro Health-Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center.

She was born February 20, 1941, in Grayson County, to the late Clay and Mary Miller Hodge. She was retired from Phar Shar Sewing Factory. She loved her flower beds and animals and never met a stranger....

James Goodwin

James Goodwin

Jul 26, 2025

James Gilbert Goodwin, Jr. age 77, of Clarkson, passed away, Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He was born December 12, 1947, in Washington D.C. to the late James and Marlyn Goodwin. He enjoyed golfing, motorcycle riding, yardwork and caring for his family. He was a veteran having served in the...

Donna (Mcwhorter)  Regester

Donna (Mcwhorter) Regester

Jul 25, 2025

Donna Ilene McWhorter Regester, 81, of Leitchfield, passed away, Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Heartford House in Owensboro.

She was born April 26, 1944, in McKeesport, PA to the late William and Dorothy Campbell McWhorter. She was a former secretary for the Waste Management Company. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and going to the library and flea...

Jeffrey Thomas Hill

Jeffrey Thomas Hill

Jul 19, 2025

Jeffrey Thomas Hill, age 59, of Clarkson, passed away, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at his residence.

He was born March 22, 1966, in Louisville. He was a former employee of Bowling Green Metal Forming. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and turtle hunting. He was a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church and the Knights of...

John Edward Penny, Sr.

John Edward Penny, Sr.

Jul 9, 2025

John Edward Penny, Sr. age 79, of Big Clifty, passed away, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

He was born March 29, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late John and Edith Quale Penny. He enjoyed working as an auto body repairman and fishing.

In addition to his parents, he...

Patrick Heffley

Patrick Heffley

Jun 29, 2025

Patrick Ray "Pat" Heffley passed from this world surrounded by his family, on June 29, 2025.

He always felt like he had a destiny of loving others to fulfill. On July 8, 1936, he was born premature at only 3.5 lbs in Red Bluff, CA to Harold and Irene Heffley. At 2 years old he survived illness,...

Elsie Mae (Bunch)  Brown

Elsie Mae (Bunch) Brown

Jun 11, 2025

Elsie Mae Brown, age 93, passed away Wednesday June 11, 2025, in Leitchfield. She was born on November 5, 1931, in Glasgow, Kentucky to Joe Bunch and Bettie Wilcurt Bunch.

In her younger years, she was a member of a Glasgow quartet that played in several churches and entertained shut-ins and elderly people in their homes. She...

Rickey Dale Hodges

Rickey Dale Hodges

May 26, 2025

Rickey Dale Hodges, age 63, of Owensboro, passed away, Monday, May 26, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.

He was born June 16, 1961, to the late Verl and Edith Pharis Hodges. He was baptized February 6, 2019, and was a member of Pleasant Memorial Baptist Church. He loved reading his Bible and his favorite song was...

Terry Allen Kerr

Terry Allen Kerr

May 12, 2025

Terry Allen Kerr, age 34, of Leitchfield, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at his residence.

He was born March 5, 1991, in Elizabethtown to Doris Oller Kerr and the late Robert Kerr. He loved to cook and was so proud of his little garden.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death...

David Allen Butler

David Allen Butler

May 3, 2025

David Allen Butler, age 67, of Leitchfield, Kentucky passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on October 18, 1957, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Marvin O'Neal and Nelda Jean Butler. He was a member of the Leitchfield United Methodist Church and also attended the Leitchfield First Baptist Church and the Millwood...

Charles Duane Stone, Sr.

Charles Duane Stone, Sr.

Apr 28, 2025

Charles Duane Stone, Sr. age 73, of Leitchfield, passed away, Monday, April 28, 2025, at Owensboro Health-Twin Lakes Regional Medical.

He was born July 16, 1951, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to the late Charles Stone and Lois Adams Parker.  He found joy in golfing and fishing, embracing the simple pleasures of life.  He committed 17 years of service...

Wanda (Browning)  Turner

Wanda (Browning) Turner

Apr 12, 2025

Wanda L. Turner, age 79, of Big Clifty, passed away, Saturday, April 12, 2025, at her residence.

She was born March 15, 1946, in Grayson County to the late Wesley and Rebecca Hart Browning.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Clarkson Church of Christ for over 60 years.

She is...

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