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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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