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Ellery Sylvester Powell
Dec 17, 2016
Ellery Sylvester Powell, age 76, of Clarkson, KY. passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Grayson Manor Nursing Home in Leitchfield, KY.
He was born in Grayson County, KY. on October 27, 1940, son of Ernest and Deltha (Caswell) Powell and was married to Lillie Sharon (Meredith) Powell.
He was...
Ms. Wilma Dean Sims
Dec 14, 2016
Wilma Dean Sims was born in Grayson County, KY, She was the daughter of Marshall Kerr and Mary Ailene Alvey Kerr and was married to Robert Patrick Sims.
She was a Housewife.
She is survived by four daughters: Sharon Lindsey (Roy Williams), Patricia Noe (Hugh), Terina Sims (Patrick Elliott, and Anita Haycraft (Jawanna Haycraft); ten...
Mr. Joe Alexander
Dec 13, 2016
Joe Alexander was born in Grayson County, KY. the son of Woodrow and Rowena Snyder Alexander and was married to Brenda Alexander.
He was a retired Truck driver for Liquid Transportation, a member of First Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge #235.
He is survived by two daughters: Pam Langdon and Patti Whitmore; two sons: Perry...
Ms. Florence J. Witten
Dec 12, 2016
Florence J. Nugent Witten was born in Henderson Co., KY. She was the daughter of Henry and Mayme Westbrooks Nugent and was married to Vernal Witten.
She was retired from Civil Service at Fort Knox and a member of Easter Star.
She is survived by one sister Vanda Gambrell, 16 Nieces and Nephews.
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Wanda Mae Jones
Dec 6, 2016
Wanda Mae Jones was born in Jefferson County, KY. She was the daughter of James and Oleta Mobley Dougan, Sr. She was a retired nursing Assistant for Alliant Health Systems and a member of Hope Life and Family Worship Center.
She is survived by two sons: Darel Keith and Roger Dale Jones; two daughters: Sharon Rose Durr...
Mr. Gregory Keith Hodge
Nov 27, 2016
Gregory Keith Hodge was born in Kentucky; he was the son of Berlin and Cleoma Sturgeon Hodge and was married to Kellie Hazelwood Hodge.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Tonya Phelps, a son, Gregory Hodge, five Grandsons; his father Berlin and a sister, Arlene Lay.
He was preceded in death by his...
Mr. Dwight Lee Elmore
Nov 27, 2016
Dwight Lee Elmore was born in Grayson County, KY. He was the son of James Thomas and Cecil Marie Higgs Elmore and was married to Debbie Gibson Elmore.
He was retired from City of Leitchfield and a member of Mulberry Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie; two sons: Shannon and Thomas Elmore;...
Brenda Studer
Nov 19, 2016
Brenda Studer, age 79, of Big Clifty, KY passed away at her residence on Saturday, November 19, 2016.
She was born in Butler County Ky. on November 19, 1937 daughter of the late Thurston and Lizzie Phelps Lee and was married to the late James Studer.
Brenda was the retired owner of Brenda's...
Mr. William Perry Mccall Ii
Nov 13, 2016
William Perry McCall II, was born in Leitchfield, KY, he was the son of Matilda Hahn and William Winstead McCall. "Sarge" or "Doc" as many knew him was married to his wife of 56 years Dorothy "Dot" Basham McCall.
He is survived by his wife Dot; a son William Perry McCall III; two grandsons: William Perry McCall...
Ms. Terry Renae Hart
Nov 10, 2016
Terry Renae Embry Hart was the daughter of Odell and Nelda Woosley Embry. She was married to Eddy Dean Hart.
She was employed at E-town Sportswear for 32 years and was a member of Big Clifty Church of Christ.
She is survived by two daughters: Sherry and Robin Hart; one son, Scott Hart; an aunt,...
Ms. Cassie Marie Whitely
Oct 29, 2016
Cassie Marie Drane Whitely, age 97 of Leitchfield passed away at her residence on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Cassie was born in Grayson County, KY. She was the daughter of Willie and Viola Richardson Drane, and was married to Preston Whitely.
She was a retired seamstress at Kane Mfg. Co. She was a Faithful member of Coyle...
Charles Ray Lampton
Oct 16, 2016
Charles Ray Lampton, age 59, of Leitchfield, KY passed away on Monday, October 16, 2016 at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield. He was born in Grayson County, KY son of the late Lester and Mildred Casey Lampton.
Charles is survived by one daughter; Jessica McKinney and her husband; Brad.
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Ricky Haycraft
Oct 6, 2016
When I'm Gone
When I come to the end of my journey
and I travel my last weary mile.
Just forget if you can that I ever frowned
and remember only the smile.
Forget unkind words I have spoken;
remember some good I have done....
Mr. Larry E. Portman Sr.
Sep 30, 2016
Larry E. Portman, Sr. was born in Grayson County, KY. He was the son of Ervin and Margie Dennis Portman and was married to Kathleen Parsley Portman.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; mother, Margie; four sons: Larry Portman, Jr., Billy Portman, Corey Portman and Dustin Portman; one daughter Misty Embrey; ten Grandchildren; four brothers: Dale...
Mr. Floyd Clark
Sep 28, 2016
Floyd Clark, age 82 of Leitchfield, KY passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center. He was born in Grayson County, KY on March 16, 1934, son of Charles and Cove Cripps Clark. He was never married.
Mr. Clark is survived by one sister; Linda Cripps and one brother; Edward...
Mr. Bobby Logsdon
Sep 25, 2016
Bobby Logsdon was born in Grayson County, KY. He was the son of Russell and Love Logsdon and was married to Dorothy Logsdon.
He was a retired Laborer for Wittenburg Construction; a member and deacon at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy; a daughter Rita Hodges (Bryan); a son Marty...
Mr. Charles T. Lasley
Sep 25, 2016
Charles T. Lasley was born in Grayson County, KY. He was the son of Alvin and Elsie E. Watson Lasley and was married to Vernon Lasley.
He was a retired Laborer for American Standard; a Korean War Veteran and a member of American Legion Post.
He is survived by a daughter: Betty Dean Harris; a...
Mr. Elisha B. Ferry
Sep 25, 2016
Elisha B. Ferry, was born in Grayson County, KY. the son of Wayne and Ora White Ferry and was married to Edna (Beauchamp) Ferry.
He was a farmer; a long-time member, deacon and song leader of Little Clifty Baptist Church. In recent years he faithfully attended, and lead singing at Short Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
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Charles Joseph Fraze
Sep 24, 2016
Charles Joseph Fraze, age 68 of Leitchfield, KY., passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 at V.A. Hospital in Lexington, KY.
He was born in Grayson County, KY on November 27, 1947, son of James Clarence and Audrey Frances Ferguson Fraze.
He was a Roofer in the Construction Industry and attended St. Paul Catholic...
Mr. James Gregory Downs
Sep 22, 2016
James Gregory Downs, age 61 of Clarkson passed away on September 22, 2016 at his home. He was born in Grayson County, KY. He was the son of James A. and Carolyn Whitaker Downs.
He was a Self-employed Auto Mechanic.
He is survived by his mother Carolyn Downs; three brothers: Bryan Downs (Elois), David Downs...

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