Local obituaries for Leitchfield and Grayson County in Kentucky

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...

Jul 15, 2024

Betty J. Ward, age 85 of Leitchfield, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at her residence. She was born on February 13, 1939, in Leitchfield, the daughter of the late Charlie and Mae (Blanton) White.

Betty was a member of Leitchfield First Baptist Church, Order of the Eastern Star and a lifetime member of Girl Scouts. She...

Jul 3, 2024

Dale P. Cormier, age 65 of Leitchfield, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at his residence. He was born on October 24, 1958, in Rumford, Maine, the son of the late Ele, Sr. and Muriel (Phinney) Cormier.

Dale is survived by his daughters, Heather Cormier and Shannon Garner (Joshua), two grandchildren, and one sister, Joyce...

Jun 15, 2024

James Eugene Evans, age 80 of Clarkson, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at his residence. He was born on February 2, 1944, in Louisville, the son of the late James A. and Thelma (Ray) Evans.

A Vietnam Veteran, James was a great man who loved his wife and family fiercely. He always put others first and...

Jun 2, 2024

Mary Jane Allen passed away on June 2, 2024 at the age of 80 in her hometown of Leitchfield, Kentucky.

She was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 3, 1944 and is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel “Brack and Rachel (Gilles) Allen and a sister-in-law, Judy Allen.

Mary Jane is survived by her...