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Charles Robert "Cisco" Jenkins, 93, formerly of Monroe County, KY, passed away Monday, September 20th, at Franklin, KY. Charles was born in Tompkinsville, KY on June 25, 1928, a son of the late Sallie (Chism) and Elbert Benton Jenkins. He was a teacher at Rineyville, where he retired after 28 years. Charles was also a Park Ranger at Mammoth Cave for ten years. He was of the Methodist faith. Charles is survived by four daughters, Brenda Dolleslager, of Franklin, KY; Joyce Mayfield, of Elizabethtown, KY; Jo Ann Swearingen, of Antioch, TN; and Amy Thomas, of Bradenton, FL; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Charles is also survived by three sisters, Mary Lou Beazley, of...

Mary D. Morgan, 77, of Crestwood passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born to the now-late Daniel Boone Morgan and Mary Louise McLeod Morgan on November 30, 1943, in Tallulah, Louisiana. Mary is survived by her son, Forrest Jefferson (Valerie Howlett) Day; one granddaughter, Caitlyn (Roman Benard) Day; two step-granddaughters, Jenna and Hannah Roseman; one step-great-granddaughter, Ava Marie Bruner; two siblings, Sara Kay Morgan and Kenneth Morgan; and one niece, Maria Morgan Betts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her aunt, Mildred Bowman. The following entry was published in the 2019 edition of A Lifetime of Achievement: Our Collection of Prestigious...

Harold Wayne Smith local developer and entrepreneur who shaped the landscape of the region and the lives of many died July 19, 2021, at the age of 73. For over three years, Wayne took everything cancer could throw at him and demonstrated resiliency that left his healthcare providers and family in awe before succumbing to complications. Wayne was born to Kenneth R. and Elizabeth Cox Smith in Henry County, KY on January 25, 1948, and resided in Elizabethtown and Glasgow. He was a proud Airforce veteran and a loving husband to Eloise Sweat Smith of Glasgow, KY, formerly of Lebanon Junction, for over 34 years. He was a stepfather to Melissa Huffman (Mark) of Nancy, KY and Penny Lacy (Jim) of...

Mr. William "Bill" Olin Foster, age 81, of Franklin, KY passed away on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 at 7:57 PM at Norton Healthcare, in Louisville, Ky. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 9th, 2021 at 3:00 PM at The Franklin United Methodist Church, 107 North College Street in Franklin, KY. Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy are to be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Marie Pitts, 1006 Seng Ave., Franklin, KY. 42134. Bill was born on September 11, 1939 in Lewisville, AR to the late Olin Edwin Foster and the late Elsie Euleda Bennett Foster. He is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, James...

Winford Ray Bolyen, Born July 24,1955 departed this life on May 9, 2021 at Indian Creek nursing facility. Winford served as a proud member of the Coast Guard. His jovial personality touched the hearts of all that knew him. He was a kind soul. He always held a hymn in his heart. He loved his Mother most of all. He was Preceded in death by His Father; Estill Huff and brother; Robert Huff. He is survived by his children; Kenny Boleyn, Nancy Boleyn Youmans, Eugene Boleyn, his mother Emma Jean Huff, and siblings Jeannette Boleyn McIntosh (Cheryl), Clifford Boleyn (Joy), Benita Boleyn Doll (Terry), Samuel Boleyn (Jennifer), Nora Huff Coyle (Gene), Tammy Huff Barnes (Michael) and Patricia Huff...

Dr. Wesley (Wes) Vaughn Carter, 31, of Harrodsburg, KY, husband of Ariel Darnell Carter, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at the Haggin Memorial Hospital, Harrodsburg, KY. Born October 16, 1989, in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of Dr. Michael Vaughn and Debra Ann Wellman Carter. Wes's focus on education far exceeded many of his same generation. Coming from a home steeped in higher education, he gained five academic degrees and was nearing the completion of yet another. These honors include four from Campbellsville University, where his father was president from 1999 until 2020. Campbellsville University degrees included: Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science; Master of Business...

Charlotte Ann Earls, age 78, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away Monday, March 29th, 2021 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents; Arthur E. Gilbert and Charlotte Lottie Howard Gilbert. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her siblings; Melvin Gilbert, Patricia Smith, and Gerald Gilbert. Charlotte Ann is survived by her 4 sons; David Earls (Rhonda) of Elizabeth Town, KY, Beau Earls of Bowling Green, KY, Quince Earls (Lisa) of Bedford, IN, and Chris Earls of Glasgow, KY. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Deanne, Mason, Samuel, Nicholas and Ashley Earls. Great grandchildren; Rose and Ian Earls. Charlotte Ann was...

Edith Mary Lockaby was born in North Wales on November 12, 1931. She departed this life on February 16, 2021 reaching the age of 89. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edith Evans of Shotton Wales. She is survived by three daughters, Lisa (and Roger) New of Somerset, KY, Sharon Lockaby (and Scott Davis) of Brandenburg, KY and Dora (and Carl) Kammerer of Erlanger, KY. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James B. Lockaby Sr. and her son, James B. Lockaby Jr. She also had four brothers, Walter, Arthur, Fred and Albert Evans. One...

Major Robert Lee Tinsley, Jr., (US Army ret), 65, of Bowling Green, Ky passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Millington, TN to Betty Young Tinsley and the late Robert Lee Tinsley, Sr. (AOCS US Navy ret), Bob graduated from North Hardin High School in Radcliff, KY and then from Western Kentucky University with his BA in History and MA in Counseling. He was commissioned as a Field Artillery officer into the Army and after serving in Idar Oberstein, Germany and Fort Knox, KY, he returned to WKU as an Asst Instructor of ROTC where he reunited with his college sweetheart and married 10 years after they first dated in...

Donald Patrick "Pat" Wethington, age 70, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, at his home in Elizabethtown, KY. Born November 18, 1950, in Campbellsville, KY, he was a son of the late Philip and Gladys Ward Wethington. Pat was the retired carpentry supervisor for the Roederer Correctional Complex in LaGrange, KY. He was a member of the St. James Catholic Church. Pat loved growing roses, cooking and culinary arts, and nature. He was a former poll worker on Election Days and also a former tram supervisor at the Kentucky State Fair. He was a Kentucky Colonel and a former certified locksmith. Survivors include his dear wife whom he married on March 19, 1971, Linda Lou...

Mary Ann Rogers, age 80, of Brunswick, GA, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at St. Josephs Hospital in Savannah, GA. Mary Ann was born in Mason City, Iowa to parents Edward and Genevieve (Meritt) Nichols. She obtained a Bachelor's in Art from Loretto Heights College in Denver, Colorado before joining the US Air Force. It was at Greenville Air Force base in Mississippi where she met fellow airman, Gayle Edward Rogers. The couple were married in 1964 and later transferred to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Mary Ann received an honorable discharge at the rank of 1st Lt. in 1966. She was a gifted artist and was of the Catholic faith. In addition to her husband, she is survived by...

Barbara Swallows Bourne Forsythe age 84 of Russellville passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the Helmwood Presbyterian Nursing Home in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. She was born in Logan County, Kentucky on November 7, 1936 to the late Wilbur and Ora Lee (Gilliam) Swallows. She was a member of the Center Baptist Church and retired from the Lewisburg Bank. She is preceded in death by her first husband Rhea Bourne, second husband Willard Forsythe, two sons Dennis Bourne and Randal Bourne, two brothers Lois Glenn "Shorty" Swallows and James Allen Swallows, and three sisters Lorene Davis, Dorothy Richmond and Wanda Kessel. Barbara is survived by her: Four sons Curtis Bourne (Betty) of...

Daniel P. Simon, 75, passed away in the early afternoon of Sunday, October 18, 2020. Dan was born on May 8, 1945 to the late William Paul Simon and Frankie (York) Corbett in Louisville, Kentucky. Dan was wed to Theresa Kragel on April 22, 1972 and together, they celebrated 48 years of marriage. A lifelong Kentucky sports fan, Dan enjoyed time spent with family and friends and annual trips to the beaches of South Carolina. A lover of practical jokes, Dan consistently brought smiles to the faces of family and friends with his quick wit. In addition to his wife, Theresa, Dan is survived by his children, Carrie (Jaron) Blandford and Meredith (Kirk) Stonecipher and his grandchildren, Caroline and...

Gary Dean Ball, 62, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his residence. Born October 3, 1957, in Bedford, he was the son of W. Dean and Maryetta Ball. Gary married Linda Jenkins on October 4, 1997, and she survives. Gary was a graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School and a lifelong farmer. Surviving are his wife, Linda; brothers, Noble Ball and Vernon (Cindy) Ball; sister, Mary (Mark) Gilmore; special sister-in-law and caregiver, Betty Jones; several nieces and nephews; numerous unofficial adopted sons and daughters; his four legged buddy, Gib; and special friends, Alan Abel, Jim Miles, Brent Raines and Manfredo Quiros. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Gene Autrey Shirley, age 79, of Glasgow, died Tuesday, August 5, 2020 at his home. He was born in Tompkinsville on May 26, 1941 to the late Lester Shirley and the late Ruth (Strode) Shirley. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mable (White) Shirley. Mr. Shirley was the founder of Gene Shirley and Son Construction, Inc., and later served an integral role in the foundation of CRS Construction, Inc. as Executive Vice President, where he continued to work closely with and advise his son. He loved to garden, work on equipment, and spend time with his family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Christopher Shirley (Rexanna) of Glasgow; two daughters, Karen Sue Wyatt...

64, died Thurs. July 2, 2020. Gathering Mon. July 6th 5-8P at Clark Legacy Center, East Brannon Road Nicholasville, KY 40356. Military Graveside 1:00P Tues. July 7th at Pewee Valley Cemetery 404 Maple Road Pewee Valley,Kentucky 40056. clarklegacycenter.com

Ms. Ruby Louise Litaker Weiss, 86, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020, at her daughter's home in Kannapolis. A graveside service is scheduled for 1:30 pm Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Kannapolis. Pastor Steven Boyd will officiate. The family will receive friends from 11 to 1:00 pm Thursday at Lady's Funeral Home. Ms. Weiss was born December 17, 1933 in Mooresville, NC. She was a daughter of the late William Clyde Litaker, Sr. and Janie McClurd Litaker. She was a resident of Radcliff, KY for 56 years. She attended Elizabethtown Seventh Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed activities with her children and grandchildren. She loved theme parks, camping,...

Roberta Mae Sowers, 85, of Cecilia, KY, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at her residence. She was born on October 9, 1934 in Benham, KY to the late Phil Fannin and Ollie Mae Pedigo Roberts. Mrs. Sowers was the first female supervisor for Eaton Axle and worked there for over 20 years. She was the salutatorian of Glasgow High School, Class of 1951 and a member of the First Baptist Church of Sonora, KY, where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She is survived by, one daughter, Dianne Cottrell of Cecilia; two sons, Kerry Sowers of Glasgow, Steve Sowers (Lisa) of Scottsville; one daughter-in-law, Marilyn Gold of Merry Oaks; eight grandchildren, Chance Groves...

George William "Bill" Ransdell, II, 80, passed away in the early morning of Friday, June 05, 2020. Bill was born on August 15, 1939 to the late George William Ransdell, Sr. and Helen (Hart) Ransdell in Louisville, Kentucky. Raised in Elizabethtown, KY and a proud graduate of Elizabethtown High School, Bill was a senior member of the undefeated 1957 Mid-KY Conference Championship team, helped lead the Panthers to the Burly Bowl Championship and was selected to the 1958 East-West All Star Game. Bill excelled in athletics, lettering in Football, Basketball and Track in high school and his success landed him a scholarship to the University of Kentucky as a Running Back in football and Track...

Kentucky - Chesterine Kuchowicz, 100, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 in the Signature North Hardin Nursing Facility. Chesterine was born October 12, 1919 in South Bend to the late Anthony and Mary Ann (Winerowicz) Podemski. On October 5, 1940 Chesterine married her loving husband Stanley Kuchowicz. He preceded her in death on March 14, 1995, along with a son, Robert Kuchowicz; brother, Zygmond Podemski; and sisters, Pearl Skibinski and Millie Brink. Left to cherish the memory of Chestertine include her son, Richard (Carroll) Kuchowicz; daughter-in-law, Eleanore Kuchowicz; grandchildren, Erica Mihailov, Renata Kuchowicz, Sonya (Mark) Pruitt, Richard (Tracy) Kuchowicz; great-grandchildren,...

Carla JoAnne Gibson, 83, of Elizabethtown, KY passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 in Brandon, Mississippi. Carla was born in Lawrenceville, IL, in 1936, to Carlos and Ida (Lewis) Whipkey. After graduating from Concordia University in River Forest, IL, she took a job as a 2nd grade teacher at St. Paul Lutheran School in Evansville, IN. It was there that she met her husband, Mike Gibson, who she married on Easter Sunday, April 17, 1960. They settled in Haubstadt, IN where they raised four children. Once the children were of school age, Carla worked at the Indiana Employment Office where she stayed until the family moved to St. Joseph, MI in 1984. In 1997, the family settled in...