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Miss    Betty Kerr

Miss Betty Kerr

Nov 27, 2012

Betty Kerr, age 89, of Clakson, KY., passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield, KY. She was a resident at Springview Health Care in Leitchfield.

Ms. Kerr was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Dellie Hodge Kerr. She was a member of Sulphur Wells Baptist...

Mr.    Zachary "Zac" Thomas Grant

Mr. Zachary "Zac" Thomas Grant

Nov 20, 2012

Zachary "Zac" Thomas Grant was born in Salem, IN. He was a Die Cast Tech at MTD and a member of Darkside MMA Team.

He is survived by his mother Stacy Johnson; his father Greg Grant; step-father Chris Johnson; fiance Jessica Simons; an unborn daughter Miley Grace Grant; a sister Amanda Grant; a brother Christian Johnson; grandmothers...

Mr.    Glendall R. Hatfield

Mr. Glendall R. Hatfield

Nov 19, 2012

Glendall R. Hatfield was born in Grayson Co., KY. He was the son of the late William Lester and Ruby May Manion Hatfield.

He was employed at KY. Hwy. Dept., was a member of White Mills Christian Church and enjoyed Sports.

He is survived by a brother James (Patricia) Hatfield; a sister Arlene Hatfield; two...

Mr.    Royce Elliott Wilson

Mr. Royce Elliott Wilson

Nov 11, 2012

Royce Elliott Wilson, Sr., age 88, of Fisherville, Ky., passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Thompson-Hood VA Center in Wilmore, KY.

Mr. Wilson was a WWII Army Veteran and a member of Southeast Christian Church.

He is survived by one son, Royce Wilson, Jr., of Jacksonville, FL., three daughters,...

Mrs.    Elizabeth Gilbert

Mrs. Elizabeth Gilbert

Nov 10, 2012

Elizabeth Gilbert, age 72, of Leitchfield, KY., passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Grayson Manor Nursing Home in Leitchfield.

She was a retired manager of McDonalds,a farmer and a member of Potters Hope Church.

Mrs. Gilbert is survived by her husband, Worley of Leitchfield; two sons, Barry Gilbert of Caneyville...

Mr.    James Michael Young

Mr. James Michael Young

Nov 6, 2012

James Michael Young was born in White Mills, KY. He was the son of James Hayward and Dorothy Richardson Young.

He was a retired Welder for Marley Cooling Co., in Louisville; a member of VFW in Leitchfield; involved in 4H in Bullitt and Grayson Counties and an Army Veteran serving in Vietnam.

He is survived...

William Othel Akridge

William Othel Akridge

Nov 4, 2012

William Othel Akridge was born in Detroit Michigan. He was the son of John and Valerie Akridge. He was a parts clerk at Big Clifty Service and Supply, and was a member of the Clarkson Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Brittany Akridge, two sons: Issac Baxter and Brody Othel Akridge both of Big...

Jordan Higdon

Jordan Higdon

Nov 4, 2012

Jordan Higdon, age 23, passed away on November 4, 2012 in Leitchfield, KY.

He was born on May 29, 1989 in Hardin County, KY., to Timothy L. and Darlene Cockriel Higdon.

Jordan is survived by his father, Timothy L. Higdon of Big Clifty, his mother, Darlene Miller of Leitchfield, one sister,...

Mr.    Wavie Mercer

Mr. Wavie Mercer

Nov 4, 2012

Wavie Mercer, age 68, was born in Grayson Co., KY. He was the son of the late Wallace Mercer.

He was an Assemly Worker for Ford Motor Co., a Veteran of the US Army serving in Vietnam and he attended Eveleigh Independent Church.

He is survived by two daughters Jenny Borland and Leslie Mercer; his...

Ms.    Mary Nell Stewart

Ms. Mary Nell Stewart

Oct 13, 2012

Mary Nell Stewart, 70, passed way on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Floyd Memorial Hospital. She was the former Mary Nell Puckett and she was a Catholic. She was preceded in death by her parents: Earl & Marie Puckett and two sisters: Doris Jean Clemons and Pallie Puckett.

Survivors include: 4 sons: Edward Hawkins, Jasper (Annette) Hawkins,...

Mr.    Joseph Milton Whitfill "Smurf"

Mr. Joseph Milton Whitfill "Smurf"

Oct 7, 2012

Joseph Milton Whitfill "Smurf" was born in Grayson Co., KY.

He was the son of the late Joseph Edward Whitfill and Betty Franklin Whitfill.

He is survived by a daughter Brandy(Earl)Dotson; 5 grandsons: Wesley, Trey, Aaron, Brandon and Garry; 1 granddaughter MacKenzie; and two sisters Tina Whitfill and Melissa McGrew

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Mr.    Carlie Powell

Mr. Carlie Powell

Sep 26, 2012

Carlie Powell, age 71, of Clarkson, KY departed this life on Wednesday afternoon surrounded by his family.

He was the son of the late Alfie and Della Alvey Powell and the father of two sons.

After graduation from Clarkson High School, Carlie served his country in the US Army. When he...

Mrs.    Billie Clemons

Mrs. Billie Clemons

Sep 21, 2012

Billie Clemons, with her family at her side, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday afternoon.

She was a Housewife and member of St. Anthony Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband Hubert; two sons Charlie and Chris Clemons; two daughters Tammy Embry and Zina Higdon; 12 Grandchildren; 8 Great-grandchildren; one brother...

Mr.    Larry B. Harder

Mr. Larry B. Harder

Sep 19, 2012

Larry B. Harder, age 76, of Leitchfield, KY, entered into his Eternal Home on Wednesday, September 19, 2012.

Larry was born in Ohio, County,KY to the late Albert Murville and Ruby Lanham Harder.

He grew up in Ohio County and following graduation from Fordsville High School in 1955 he entered the...

Charlotte Marie Kerr

Charlotte Marie Kerr

Sep 12, 2012

Charlotte Marie Kerr, age 67, was born in Grayson Co., KY.

She was the daughter of the late Shelby Thomas and Flossie Mae Sims Clemons.

She was a retired Laborer for an Auto Upholstry and was a member of Sulfur Wells Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sons,...

Mr.    Dennis Athel Hodge

Mr. Dennis Athel Hodge

Sep 5, 2012

Dennis Athel Hodge, age 55, of Leitchfield, KY., passed away Wednesday at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born in Grayson County, KY., to the late Athel and Mittie Opal Cannon Hodge and was married to Brenda Cook Hodge.

He is survived by his wife; Brenda, one son; Dillion...

Mr.    Larry Douthitt

Mr. Larry Douthitt

Sep 3, 2012

Larry Douthitt, age 65, of Big Clifty, KY., passed away on Monday at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield, Ky.

Larry was a Member of East Grayson County Fire Dept.,a Kentucky Colonel,Volunteer for the American Legion D.A.V in Leitchfield, Retired Bus Driver for Hardin County Schools, Member of Masonic Lodge #599 and a Retired...

Mr.    Ralph W. Fentress

Mr. Ralph W. Fentress

Aug 23, 2012

Ralph W. Fentress, age 83, was born in Grayson Co., KY. He was married to the late JoAnn Lyons Fentress and was the son of the late Wilbur and Louise Miller Fentress.

He was former Owner/Operator of Fun Aviation.

He is survived by two sons Larry E. and David Fentress; five daughters Diane Popplewell, Terri...

Mrs.    Rita Lois Cripps

Mrs. Rita Lois Cripps

Aug 15, 2012

Rita Lois Cripps, age 76, of Big Clifty, KY was born in Louisville, KY. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Estell Spalding Kierran. She was the wife of Sherman Paul Cripps, Jr.

Rita was retired from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co., and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church.

She leaves...

Mrs.    Winnie Hawkins

Mrs. Winnie Hawkins

Aug 6, 2012

Winnie Hawkins, age 95, of Upton, KY., departed this life on Monday night surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Grayson County, KY., the daughter of the late James and (Tommy) Ellen Layman Dunn.

Winnie was married to the late Rowen Hawkins and the mother two children. She was...

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