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Mr.    James R. Garrett

Mr. James R. Garrett

Sep 18, 2016

James R. Garrett was born in Montour Falls, New York. He was the son of Albert and Hazel Hammond Garrett. He did Robotics Maintenance at Campbell Hausfeld.

He is survived by a daughter Lyndsay Burns; parents Albert and Hazel Garrett; a granddaughter Ellie Jean Burns; two sisters: Mary L. Poteet and Deborah Ross; two nieces: Theresa Mills...

Ms.    Jetta Faye Jae

Ms. Jetta Faye Jae

Sep 18, 2016

Jetta Faye Jae, was born in Anneta, KY. She was the daughter of Rev. Russell and Anna Saltsman Haycraft.

She was a Homemaker and member of McGrew General Baptist Church.

She is survived by three sons: Doran Higdon, Douglas Higdon (Rebecca) and Joseph Jae; two daughters: Angela Higdon and Magan Higdon; thirteen Grandchildren and six...

Ms.    Mary Juanita Johnston Higdon

Ms. Mary Juanita Johnston Higdon

Sep 7, 2016

Mary Juanita "Nanny" Johnston Higdon, 87 of Big Clifty passed away at her home. She was born in Wax, KY to Ewell and Vera Bradley Johnston.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ewell and Vera Bradley Johnston; her husband, Hurley Higdon; one son, Darrel Higdon; 5 infant daughters; one granddaughter, Jenna Higdon; one grandson, Christian...

Mr.    Conroy Stanton

Mr. Conroy Stanton

Aug 21, 2016

Conroy Stanton, age 78 passed away at his home in Leitchfield, KY. He was the son of Lawrence and Eula Williams Stanton and was married to Pat Stanton.

He was a retired Carpet Layer.

He is survived by his Wife; son Mike Stanton; daughter Penney Fentress; granddaughter Misty Fentress; grandson Daron Fentress (Deana); three great-grandchildren:...

Mr.    Carl Edgar Dennis

Mr. Carl Edgar Dennis

Aug 18, 2016

Carl Edgar Dennis, age 71, of McDaniels, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at his residence.

He was born in Grayson County, KY on June 13, 1945, son of Beckham and Susie Cripps Dennis. He was a self-employed Roofer.

Mr. Dennis is survived by one son; James Dennis. Other...

Mr.    Cecil Cockerel

Mr. Cecil Cockerel

Aug 14, 2016

Cecil Cockerel, age 74 of Big Clifty, passed away on August 14, 2016 at Kensington Center in Elizabethtown KY.

He was the son of Johnny and Minta Cockerel and was married to Theresa Cockerel.

He is survived by his Wife, a daughter Doris Cockerel; a son Cecil Cockerel, JR.; two step-daughters: Vickey Smith and Tonya...

Jerry Johnson

Jerry Johnson

Aug 11, 2016

Jerry Johnson, age 75, of Clarkson, KY passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Hardin Memorial Hospital.

He was born October 20, 1943 in Jetson, KY. to Fred and Fannie Marie Elmore Johnson.

He was a Farmer and retired Truck Driver for Otis Bryant & Son and was a member of Clarkson...

Ms.    Jewell Ann Miller

Ms. Jewell Ann Miller

Aug 10, 2016

Jewell Ann Miller, 89 of Leitchfield passed away on August 10, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her parents Riley and Sudie Mae Dennis, husband James David Miller, one son Tilford Miller, six brothers, four sisters and two grandchildren.

She is survived by two sisters Geneva Raymer (Stanley) of Leitchfield, and Lyla Roof (Everette)...

Leroy C. Shaw

Leroy C. Shaw

Aug 9, 2016

Leroy C. Shaw, age 65 of Millwood, KY passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in Louisville, KY.

He was born in Monroe County, KY., son of Clyde W. and Effie Moore Shaw. He was a Loader Operator for Scotty's Paving Company.

Leroy is survived by his daughter; Amanda Hotaling, two sisters;...

Mr.    Dennis M. Durning Sr.

Mr. Dennis M. Durning Sr.

Aug 4, 2016

Dennis M. Durning, SR., of Eastview, KY passed away on Thursday.

He was born December 22, 1942, to the late William and Clara Durning.

He is preceded in death by his brother Robert.

Survivors include a sister, Joan, a daughter, Susan Campbell, son-in-law, Arnold Campbell and granddaughter Sarah Campbell.

He was...

Mr.    John Darrell Higdon

Mr. John Darrell Higdon

Jul 28, 2016

John Darrell Higdon, age 66, retired union carpenter of Eastview, passed away at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Grayson County, KY., son of Hurley John and Juanita Johnston Higdon.

He is survived by his mother: Juanita Higdon, two daughters: DeEdra Higdon Claggett (Earl) of Eastview, and Mistie Higdon Brooks...

James E. Logsdon

James E. Logsdon

Jul 27, 2016

James E. Logsdon, age 53, of Leitchfield, KY passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 27, 2016.

He was born in Grayson County, KY., son of Edward and Mabel Hayes Logsdon.

James is survived by two sons; James Logsdon, Jr. and Jeremy Logsdon and two grandsons; Leeland and Logan Logsdon....

Deirdre Powell

Deirdre Powell

Jul 26, 2016

Deirdre (Miller) Powell, age 54, of Upton, KY passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Hardin Memorial Hospital.

Deirdre was born in Grayson County, KY., daughter of James and Josephine (Kessinger) Miller and was married to Kevin Powell. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church and earned her B.A. of Science Degree...

Mr.    Rubert Dennis

Mr. Rubert Dennis

Jul 13, 2016

Rubert Dennis was born in Hardin Springs, KY. He was the son of Riley Forrest and Sudie Mae Dupin Dennis and was married to Mary Nell Miller Dennis.

He was a Farmer.

He is survived by a son Keith Dennis; a foster son Jack Stewart; a daughter Sandra Dennis; two granddaughters: Carolyn Woodcock and Laura...

Kenneth Norman Jacobs

Kenneth Norman Jacobs

Jul 4, 2016

Kenneth Norman Jacobs, age 75, of Leitchfield, KY passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield.

He was born in Grayson County on October 6, 1940, son of Broadus Eve and Mary Delsie Carnes Jacobs.

He was a Teacher for the Grayson County School System...

Ms.    Retha Carby Stanton

Ms. Retha Carby Stanton

Jul 1, 2016

Retha Carby Stanton, age 72, was born in Grayson County, KY. She was the daughter of Everett and Lorene Haycraft Carby and was married to McArthur Stanton.

She was a Housewife and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

She is survived by one son James Stanton; one daughter Marcella Henning; a Sister Reba Hart;...

Ms.    Judith Darnell

Ms. Judith Darnell

Jun 27, 2016

Judith Darnell was born in Grayson County, KY. She was the daughter of Marion Morris Payton and Mary Elizabeth Jewell Payton and was married to James Darnell.

She was a Housewife and member of God's Way Church.

She is survived by two sons: Mark and Hugh Darnell; two daughters: Jill Gibson and Terri Johnson; 15...

Ms.    Mildred H. Meredith

Ms. Mildred H. Meredith

Jun 27, 2016

Mildred H. Meredith 97,a resident of Just Like Home Personal Care, Cresson, formerly of Clarksville, TN. died on June 27, 2016 in Cresson. Born December 2, 1918 in Leitchfield, KY., daughter of the late William Joseph and Ella F. (Sims) Higdon.

Preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Edward C. Meredith on February 18, 2000, sisters:...

Mr.    Roma Stanton

Mr. Roma Stanton

Jun 14, 2016

Roma Stanton was born in Barren County, KY. He was the son of Harvey Sr. and Alberta Wooden Stanton.

He was a Tool and Die Maker; member of Broadway Baptist Church; a Mason; and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

He is survived by a son Janus Stanton; a daughter Erin Gall (Drew); two granddaughters:...

Russell C. Hackley

Russell C. Hackley

Jun 12, 2016

Russell C. Hackley of Clarkson, Kentucky passed away Sunday, June 12 one day before his 74th birthday. Russell was a patriot devoted to God, family, agriculture, and his community. With wisdom and wit, his stories, quotes, and insight often entertained, taught, and challenged those who knew him.

As a member of Clarkson Baptist Church, he...

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