Local obituaries for Leitchfield and Grayson County in Kentucky

Mar 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carl Windell Smith, age 82, on March 26, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1942, in Clarkson the son of John Thomas Smith and Dora Violet (VanMeter) Smith. Carl was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him.

Carl spent his life surrounded by the...

Mar 19, 2025

B. W. Lyons, age 94, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, formerly of Leitchfield, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 16, 1930, to the late David Murray Lyons and Grace Whitler Lyons. He lived a life rich in love, service, and community. 

A devoted husband to the late Guynd Stiff Lyons, he...

Feb 28, 2025

Linda Kay Rager, 74, passed away peacefully on February 28,2025, at Baptist Health Hardin. She was born on September 6, 1950, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Wilma and Edward Jecker, Sr. She was a proud resident of Clarkson, Kentucky. She was married to James Rager on April 9, 1982, in Louisville, Kentucky. She worked as a packer operator at...

Dec 4, 2024

James Michael Bridgman, age 75 of Leitchfield, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his residence. He was born on June 24, 1949 in Peoria, Illinois.

Left to honor James’ memory are his wife, Carole Mitchel Bridgman; three children, Joey Willams (Michelle Casper), Lori Hauser (Rob) and Craig Williams; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; one sister, Michelle Bridgman; and a dear friend,...

Oct 29, 2024

Aaron Joseph Gawarecki, age 59

Born November 7, 1964, Died October 29, 2024 at his residence in Columbus, Ohio.

Aaron served his country for six years in the U.S. Navy.

He is survived by his son, Nathan Gawarecki; his parents, James, Sr. and Helen Gawarecki; three brothers, James Gawarecki, Jr. (Pauletta), Ralph Gawarecki...

Oct 28, 2024

Paul E. Hughes, age 85

Born 01/26/1939

Passed away on October 28, 2024, in his home with family.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rebecca (Phelps) Hughes; a daughter, Pauletta Gawarecki (James); a son, Paul David Hughes (Xaviera). He has 5 grandchildren, Matthew Gawarecki, Michelle Allen (Jacob), Kristin...

Oct 26, 2024

Barry Wayne Nichols, age 79 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Louisville. He was born on May 4, 1945, in Louisville, the son of the late Cletus David and Marie Botner Nichols.

Left to honor Barry's memory, is his brother, Joey Nichols of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

He was...

Oct 11, 2024

Kathleen Whitworth, age 90 of Big Clifty, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at Grayson Nursing & Rehabilitation in Leitchfield. She was born on August 29, 1934, in Solway, Kentucky the daughter of the late John Whitworth and Mattie Smallwood Lyons.

Kathleen attended Mt. Zion Church. She was a homemaker, who worked hard raising eleven...

Sep 29, 2024

Maxwell Lewis Gibson, age 81 of Clarkson, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at his residence. He was born on February 10, 1943, in Clarkson the son of the late Lowell and Cova Spencer Gibson.

Maxwell was a hard worker as a self-employed construction worker and a farmer, as a hobby. He loved his family and his...

Sep 25, 2024

Linda Cottrell, age 76 of Caneyville, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center. She was born on September 27, 1947, in Monroe, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn (Clifford) Chambers.

Linda was a very inquisitive lady who never met a stranger. She was always friendly and loved to...

Sep 17, 2024

Anne Marie Miller Roberts, age 88 of Radcliff, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at her residence.

Left to honor Anne's memory are her granddaughter, Shelby Parsley (Brandon Butler); two great-grandchildren, Karsyn Sophia Leigh Butler and Brandon Lee Butler, II.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation has been chosen.

Sep 16, 2024

Linda Gale Cook Embry, age 71 of Leitchfield, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center in Leitchfield. She was born on August 15, 1953, in Leitchfield, the daughter of the late Irvin P. Cook and Virginia Harris Baynes.

Linda loved going to church singing and worshiping the Lord. She dedicated her...

Sep 12, 2024

Ronald “Dale” Riggs, age 63 of Millwood, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center. He was born on September 28, 1960, in Leitchfield, the son of the late Howard Thomas and Mary (Etherton) Riggs.

Dale was a skilled carpenter and home builder. He enjoyed spending time with family and...

Sep 10, 2024

Johnie Anderson Decker, age 53 passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at his residence.

Johnie was a Lineman for Groves Electrical Services and an avid outdoorsman. He loved being on the lake and fishing with family and friends. He also loved hunting deer, turkeys, rabbits, squirrels, doves and quail. Johnie was known to always be a teacher...

Aug 27, 2024

Cheryl Marie Hooper, age 58 of Big Clifty, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at her residence. She was born on March 5, 1966, in New Hartford, New York the daughter of the late Robert Hooper and Janice Stolarczyk Hooper Jones.

Cheryl had a love for animals, especially horses and Corgi dogs. Her favorite past time was...

Aug 20, 2024

William G. Thompson, Jr., age 65 of Falls of Rough, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home on August 20, 2024. Born on May 12, 1959, in Louisville, Kentucky, William was the beloved son of Margaret and William G. Thompson, Sr.

William’s journey in life was marked by his deep commitment to family...

Aug 5, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Steven Justis, age 61 of Leitchfield, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at his residence. Joe left behind the woman he loved dearly, his wife, Theresa, whom had six children, Amanda (TJ) Pullen, Brittany (James) Leonard, Felisha (Kaelin) Reed, Adam Hutchinson, Mark Whitehead, II all of Leitchfield and Jessica Anderson of Tennessee. Also seven grandchildren and...

Aug 3, 2024

Jane Alden (Logsdon) Higdon, age 86 of Leitchfield, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Spring View Nursing & Rehabilitation in Leitchfield. She was born on September 10, 1937, in Blowtown, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Hunter and Geneva (Sanders) Logsdon.

Jane attended Potter’s Hope Ministries. She loved her family and enjoyed her time with her...

Jul 20, 2024

Gregory Leo Pierce, age 71 of Leitchfield, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was born on August 2, 1952, in Clarkson, the son of the late Leo and Alma Grace Clemons Pierce.

Left to honor Gregory's memory are his daughters, Vanessa Jackson and Melinda Smith; two grandchildren, Desiree...

Jul 18, 2024

Robert Jesse Frakes, age 80 of Falls of Rough, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at his residence surrounded by all of his girls. He was born on December 17, 1943, in Daviess County, the son of the late Jesse M. and Evelyn “Marscena” (Taylor) Frakes.

Robert was a member of Caneyville Baptist Church and lived his...