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Barbara Lee Johnson, 81, of Lexington, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023. She was born in Hardin County and graduated from Lynnvale High School in 1960. In 1961 she moved to Lexington where she volunteered with the Dame's Club at Cardinal Hill Childrens Hospital. She worked at the Lansdowne Company as the office manager and bookkeeper for 50 plus years. She Retired after 50 years, and during her time there she was admired and respected by many of Lexington professionals, as well as friends and coworkers. Barbara and her husband Jerry were owners of One Hour Photo in Lexington and Elizabethtown for 20 years. Together they managed Heaven Sent Arabians, for over 30 years. They were...

Jean Schultz Houston, 81 of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Baptist Health Hardin. She was a native of Bedford, IN and was the owner of Houston's Builders. She was an avid U of L fan, loved building jigsaw puzzles and playing cards. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Shelby Houston; a great-granddaughter, Avery Rae Harned; her parents, Matthew August and Vestal Blackwell Schultz; a brother, Joseph Schultz; a sister, Judith Vetter and brothers-in-law, David Williams and Phil Stafford. Survivors include two daughters, Shelby (Nathan) Bilbrey of Elizabethtown and Teresa (Barry) Shumate of Upton; one son, William Matt Houston of Louisville; two sisters,...

Carolyn Bewley Meals, 75 of Rineyville, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at her home. She was a native of Elizabethtown and was involved in Jaycees in Bowling Green and Southern Kentucky Fair. Carolyn retired from State Farm Insurance Company where she was an agent for 30 years. She loved being with her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy Burton Bewley and Maggie Peake Bewley; a grandson, Will Yates and one brother, Rick Bewley. Survivors include her husband of 55 1/2 years, Roy Meals; two daughters, Rebecca Yates of Bardstown and Joanna (Chris) Shelton of Hodgenville; one son, Tim "T.J." (Danielle) Meals of Elizabethtown; one brother, Michael Bewley of...

Kevin "Craig" Etherton, 59, passed away on January 24, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lueretta and William Etherton Sr.; siblings, Stevie Etherton and Sandra Hoskins; and a nephew, Willie Etherton. He leaves behind his daughters, Kayla, Ashley, and Jalee Etherton; his siblings, Jimmy Tucker, Bill Etherton Jr., Vanessa Grady, and Jeramey Etherton; and many nieces and nephews. His first grandchild is to be born next month. Craig loved fiercely and was always looking to lend a helping hand any way he could. His big heart and big presence will be missed. A graveside service was held January 30th at Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens. A memorial will be held in the summer. If...

Verniece D. McGuffin, 84 of Whitesville, KY, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Heartford House in Owensboro. She was a native of Hardin County, a 53-year member of Smith Chapel United Methodist Church and retired after 28 years from Etown Sportswear. She was an excellent seamstress and loved UK basketball, quilting and crocheting afghans. She was an avid gardener and loved her flowers and her church family. Vernice was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Elva Cundiff Dupin and her siblings, Charles Dupin, Elizabeth Logsdon, Pauline Coogle, Paul Dupin, McKinley Dupin, Mary Coogle, Ronald Dupin and Ray Dupin. Survivors include her husband of almost 67 years, June McGuffin; two...

Robert Randolph Bivens, 55 of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at his parent's home. He was born on October 27, 1966 in Jacksonville, FL, and was a 1984 graduate of Elizabethtown High School. He loved to fish and loved his dogs. He played baseball from t-ball through high school and was a good pitcher until he injured his shoulder. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Jacob Tilton Bivens. Randy is survived by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Bob Bivens; his twin sister, Beth A. Throop; two nephews, Collin and Parker Throop; and his faithful companion, Pretzel. A private graveside service will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery in...

Ruby M. Nichols, 92 of Elizabethtown, died Friday, May 6, 2022 at Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehab. She was a native of Glasgow and was the former manager at Taylorsville Elememtary cafeteria in Taylorsville, IN. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Thomas Nichols; her parents, William S. and Ella Jennings White; a granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Metz; 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Survivors include her two daughters, Linda Metz (Kevin) of Columbus, IN, and Donetta Pierce (Roger) of Elizabethtown; one granddaughter, Stephanie Akers (Bill) and two great-grandchildren, Evan Akers and Elise Akers. A graveside service will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Bowles Cemetery in Glasgow. Expressions...

Aaron Andrew Reding, 48, of Hodgenville, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Ashley Carr Reding, formerly of Paducah, and three children, Kathryn, Andrew, and Adam Reding; his parents, Mark and Barb Reding; four brothers and five sisters; and his in-laws, Michael and Debbie (Shemwell) Stone of Paducah and Rick and Janell (Foshee) Carr of Kevil. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com

Greg B. Findling, 61, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at his home after a short, wicked fight with cancer. Greg lived a full, happy life and was especially immersed in the past four years with helping others. He was a regional manager for Walmart and a firefighter in the Stanford area and later in Elizabethtown, he was vice president of St. Vincent DePaul Outreach (St. James Church) where he volunteered more than 3,000 hours in support of those in need. Greg also served as an usher for St. James Catholic Church in Elizabethtown. He was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen; sister, Carol; and his parents, Frank and Harriet. He is survived by three children, Stephen, Becky and...

Veronica Mae Auflick Brewer, 78 of Elizabethtown, died Monday, November 1, 2021 at Signature Health Care. She was a native of Swickley, PA and served in the U.S. Army. She was preceded in death by two children, Melissa Bowling and Walter E. Brewer, Jr.; parents, Robert and Stella Siewnga Auflick; a sister, Patsy Auflick and a grandson, Jonathon Calderon. Survivors include two children, Michele Blair and Robert Brewer both of Elizabethtown; a son-in-law, Bill Bowling of Rineyville; daughter-in-law, Rhonda Brewer of Elizabethtown; one brother, James Auflick of FL; two sisters, Victoria McNamee and Marie Auflick both of Logan, OH and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. A...

Barbara Cox Grey, 81 of Cecilia, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at her residence. She was a native of Harlan, Kentucky, and retired from Bowmans as a printing operator. She was a member of Verda Baptist Church and attended Eastview Baptist Church. Barbara loved her family and they adored her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald D. Grey; her parents, Clarence Cox, Sr. and Polly Middleton Cox; a son, Arnold Bentley Grey; a daughter, Myra Darlene Hicks; and a grandson, Michael Joseph. She is survived by her two daughters, Monica (Robert) Hayes of Munfordville, and Melissa (Larry) Pittman of Cecilia; a sister, Judy (Richard) Grey of Cecilia; six grandchildren; four...

Peggy Sue Harshman Hall, 50 of Elizabethtown, died Friday, October 1, 2021 at Baptist Health Hardin. She was a native of Warren, OH and moved to Winchester, KY at the age of 6. She graduated from George Rogers Clark High School in 1988 and attended Eastern Kentucky University. On November 23, 1988, she married Dudley Scott Hall while he was on leave before going to Desert Storm. They moved to Fort Riley, KS where she worked as an Administrator for Junction City Water Department; moved to Fort Stewart, GA where they had their daughter, Brennan and she worked for the Coastal Courier Newspaper in Hinesville, GA. She worked for the Prosecuting Judge in Hinesville, GA, the DODEA, Department...

Frances "Tiny" Smith, 86 of Elizabethtown, died Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Helmwood Healthcare. She was a native of Hardin County. She was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Smith and her parents, Hugh and Alma Priddy Simpson. Survivors include her five children, Jim (Tammy) Smith of Bowling Green, Hugh (Gina) Smith of Sonora, Tim (Debby) Smith, Teresa (Danny) Powell and Ramona (Dale) Payton all of Elizabethtown; one sister, Margie Dillendar of Louisville; eight grandchildren, Devon (Houston) Logsdon, Klint (Amanda) Powell, Casey (Kelly) Payton, Billy (Bethany) Smith, Jordanna (Craig) Pike, Graham Smith, Nathan Smith and Jamie Smith and great grandchildren, Shelby Logsdon,...

Ren? Joseph Emond, (December 29, 1937 - September 24, 2021), was born and raised in the northeastern Wisconsin town of Two Rivers. He earned a BS degree in Business Administration from St. Norbert College in DePere, WI, and was commissioned in the US Army through Army ROTC. He began his Army career at Ft. Knox, KY in 1959 and retired from active duty at Ft. Knox in 1985 after 26 years of service. He served in various command and staff assignments including two tours of duty in the Republic of Vietnam and two tours in West Germany. At Ft. Knox, his many assignments were at the Armor School both as a student and member of the staff and faculty. In 1991 he returned to Kentucky and became the...

Millard R. Boggs, It is with profound sadness that the proud daughters of Millard R. Boggs announce his passing on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the age of 84 years. Born in Harlan, Kentucky in November 1936, our dad was a Vietnam veteran and a retiree from the United States Army. After his military service, he continued to serve his country as a civilian with the Department of the Army Civil Service in law enforcement as a counter-terrorism specialist. He spent time traveling and doing volunteer work with the American Legion Post 121, My Old Kentucky Home Lodge #39, Fraternal Order of Police, and Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Bardstown, Kentucky. He was also a member of the Free and...

Vivian Rose Smith, 90, of Elizabethtown, died Friday, March 26, 2021 at her home. She was a native of Daviess County, IN, and was a founding member of Elizabethtown Baptist Church. She was known as the "cake lady" and provided cakes for many community celebrations for 15 years prior to becoming a registered nurse. She retired from Hardin Memorial Hospital after 21 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Edgar Smith; a son, Steven L. Nall; a daughter, Nancy Miller Haycraft; her parents, Walter and Marian Jordan McCullough; a sister and an infant brother. She is survived by three sons, Tom (Denise) Miller of Elizabethtown, Mike (Donna) Miller of Vine Grove, and...

Larry Gilbert Bolls, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky passed into his Heavenly home on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. He was born May 29, 1938 in Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky to Mattielee Barrow Bolls and Henry Gilbert Bolls. Larry was a civilian employee of the United States Department of Defense for 48.5 years. His assignments included various organizations at Fort Knox, Kentucky: Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Logistics, Headquarters, Department of the Army, The Pentagon, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense, The Pentagon. His last assignment was as the Director of Resource Management and Logistics, United States Army Armor Center and School, Fort Knox, Kentucky. He...

Elizabeth Anne Parrish, 49, of Elizabethtown, went to be with the Lord, Monday, September 7, 2020, at her home surrounded by her husband and children. She was a devout Christian and loving wife, who devoted her career to staying home with her children. She was known for her loving, kind spirit. She was a graduate of Georgetown College with a marketing and finance degree. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Houston Parrish of Elizabethtown; her parents, Malcolm Dills Royse III and Brenda Royse of Winchester, KY; two wonderful children, Melanie Parrish and Nathan Parrish both of Elizabethtown; and one brother, David (Beth) Royse of Columbus, OH. A private family service will be...

Raymond E. Turpin, 69, of Hodgenville, KY, died Monday, June 29, 2020 at his home. He was a native of Lawrence County, IN, and worked in construction. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Edward and Della Cable Turpin; and his brother, Clinton Duncan. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia Turpin; son, Raymond (Daphne) Turpin of Glendale; two daughters, Amanda Turpin Hay of Hodgenville and Trisha Helm of Boston, KY; a sister, Delphenia Carron of Bedford, IN; seven grandchildren, Tristan Turpin, Ethan Turpin, Shawn Turpin, Waylon Wiseman, Lilly Helm, Graclyn Hay, and Kailyn Hay; a bonus grandchild, Mackenzie; and a great grandchild, Gunner Turpin. Cremation was chosen by...

Kathy Asher, 56 of Elizabethtown, died Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Hardin Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Bowling Green and a member of St. James Catholic Church. Kathy was employed as a clerk at the Radcliff Police Department and formerly employed by the Hardin County Attorney's office, Congressman Natcher's local office and various other physicians and attorneys. Her hobbies were working out, running, reading and later in life, she was an avid kayaker. She loved spending time at home with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Kitchens Meredith. She is survived by her husband, Tim Asher; four daughters, Meredith McCoy (A.J.), Madison Asher,...

Virginia Soyars Marcum Gray, 94, formerly of Elizabethtown, died Thursday, April 9, 2020, at Magnolia Village in Bowling Green. She was a native of Jefferson County and a former member of Franklin Crossroads Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Henry Marcum and Auldon Junior Gray and her son, James H. Marcum. She is survived by a son, Steven (Sheila) Marcum of Bowling Green; a daughter-in-law, Sandy Marcum of Indianapolis; 6 granddaughters and 9 great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Hardin Memorial Park in Elizabethtown, KY. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com.