Local obituaries for Leitchfield and Grayson County in Kentucky

Jun 2, 2024

Curtis Thomas Hayse, Jr., age 37 of Leitchfield, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024 at his residence. He was born on December 30, 1986, in Leitchfield the son of Julie Kinkade and the late Curtis Thomas Hayse, Sr.

Curtis loved playing with his children and in his free time he enjoyed restoring old bicycles.

May 19, 2024

Nelson Randolph Galloway, age 85 of Leitchfield, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Leitchfield. He was born on April 17, 1939, in Leitchfield, the son of the late Paul and Eva Mae Probus Galloway.

On January 16, 1956, at the age of 16, Nelson purchased property and established G & G Oil and kept...

Apr 29, 2024

Joshua Taylor Drake, age 24 of Leitchfield, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at University of Louisville Hospital. He was born on December 14, 1999, in Elizabethtown the son of Michael “Shane” Drake, Sr.

Joshua was, first and foremost, a dad. He always put his sons first in everything he did. He was a hard worker and...

Apr 28, 2024

Sharon Roof, age 59 of Leitchfield, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Leitchfield. She was born on May 25, 1964, in Leitchfield, the daughter of the late Dennie and Alice Decker Roof.

Sharon loved her family and enjoyed the outdoors. She was Nana to her grandbabies and was very proud of that title. She enjoyed spending...

Apr 23, 2024

Katherine Marie Spencer, age 87 of Big Clifty, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at her residence. She was born on March 1, 1937, in Sonora, Kentucky the son of the late William Homer and Lucille Hays Kinkade.

Katherine was a member of Mt. Zion Christian Church. She was very kind hearted and...

Apr 21, 2024

Kathy Hack, age 67 of Leitchfield, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her residence. She was born on October 10, 1956, in Louisville the daughter of Hazel Nash Hack and the late Willie Hack.

Kathy loved yard sales and was always there for her children.

Aside from her mother, she is survived by her...

Apr 16, 2024

Glenn Alan Jones, age 62 of Leitchfield, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Springview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Leitchfield. He was born on December 23, 1961, in Louisville, the son of the late John Paul and Lucille Johnson Jones.

Glenn was a veteran of the US Army and was very proud of his military service....

Apr 12, 2024

Henry Clifton Mattingly, age 66 of Owensboro, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at his residence. He was born on August 6, 1957 in Hardinsburg, Kentucky the son of the late Charles and Mary Gray Mattingly.

Left to honor Henry's memory are his step-children, Jessica Gasaway and Melissa Allgood (Herbie); one sister, Dorann Mattingly; three...

Apr 10, 2024

Ruby Haycraft Hodge, age 80 of Leitchfield, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at her residence. She was born on January 22, 1944 in Snap, KY the daughter of John and Marcella Sims Haycraft.

Ruby was a member of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church. She loved her dog, Bandy, who preceded her in death. She also loved...

Mar 27, 2024

Mary Nell Richardson Graham, age 99, of Elizabethtown, entered Heaven’s gates on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Helmwood Medical Center in Elizabethtown, KY. Beginning her career teaching at a one room school, she retired from Grayson County Schools after 37 years as a teacher in Alabama and at H. W. Wilkey Elementary School together. She worked in the ministry...

Mar 5, 2024

Randy VanMeter, age 83 of Leitchfield, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at his residence. He was born on November 11, 1940, in Anneta the son of the late Nathan and Angie Decker VanMeter.

Randy was a member of McGrew Memorial General Baptist Church. He joined the Leitchfield Fire Department on September 1, 1961. He was dedicated...

Feb 23, 2024

Helen Marie Lynott, age 88, formerly of Deland, FL ascended into the arms of her heavenly Father at her son’s home in Clarkson, KY on February 23, 2024.

She was born November 2, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Charles and Nellie Bartenbach.

She retired from the city of Parkland, FL where...

Feb 13, 2024

Roger Huston Blanton, age 83 of Leitchfield, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born on August 15, 1940, in Leitchfield the son of Edward and Lillian Fulkerson Blanton.

Roger was a member of Bloomington Baptist Church. A carpenter and farmer by trade but he was a Jack of all Trades....

Feb 12, 2024

Charlotte Williams, age 74 of Leitchfield, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center in Leitchfield. She was born on January 20, 1950, in Snap, Kentucky, the daughter of the late George Washington Williams, Jr. and Sarah Elizabeth “Lizzy” Shartzer Williams.

Charlotte was a member of Clarkson Baptist Church. Her...

Feb 10, 2024

Mary Loretta Smith, age 69, passed away at her son’s home in Leitchfield on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Loretta, as most knew her, was born on March 25, 1954 in Clarkson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert A. Smith, Jr. “Buddy,” whom she married on April 27, 1973 and they were the proud parents...

Feb 8, 2024

Paul D. Jeffries, age 67 of Leitchfield, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at his residence. He was born on October 27, 1956, in Louisville, Kentucky the son of the late Roy Lee and Wanda Lee Wallace Jeffries.

Paul had a heart full of love and was very caring and giving. He was also always...

Jan 5, 2024

Beulah Kessinger was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. She was the heart and soul of the large, tight-knit family she created. Beulah exuded love and warmth; she shared her talents for quilting and puzzling generously with her friends and family. She was extraordinarily funny, kind, and tough.

Beulah built an incredible...

Jan 1, 2024

Kenny Dale Gibson, age 64 of Clarkson, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at his residence. He was born on March 29, 1959, in Clarkson, Kentucky the son of the late Lebert and Mary Francis Haycraft Gibson.

Kenny was a member of Sulphur Wells Missionary Baptist Church. He was a hard worker who was helpful and kind...

Dec 19, 2023

Bonnie Jean Beill, age 74 of Leitchfield, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center in Leitchfield. She was born on April 12, 1949, in Marshall, Michigan, the daughter of the late Charles and Frances (Doty) Butcher.

Bonnie is survived by one daughter, Lindsay Kennedy; and three siblings, Connie Davidson,...

Dec 8, 2023

Deborah J. “Debbie” (Williams) Aebersold, age 61 of Mt. Washington, formerly of Leitchfield, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at Norton Audobon Hospital in Louisville. She was born on June 21, 1962 in Louisville, the daughter of the late Loran Lee Williams, Sr. and Barbara Jean Miller Meredith.

Debbie lived a life of servitude. She...