Local obituaries for Leitchfield and Grayson County in Kentucky

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...

Dec 7, 2023

Nancy Rae Carpenter, age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. She was born in Hardinsburg to the late Ormand Boyd and Mary Jane Adkins. Nancy worked at Prudential Insurance and later in life as a Housewife and Mother working full time as the General Manager at Captain D’s. She...

Nov 30, 2023

Billy Wayne Kelley, age 73 of Leitchfield, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Baptist Health Hardin. He was born on June 30, 1950, in Leitchfield, the son of Earl William and Clara Dutschke Kelley.

Billy was his son’s hero and he loved his family. He was proud to be a decorated Vietnam Marine Corp...

Nov 25, 2023

Katherine Lucille Decker, age 68 of Anneta, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Norton Hospital in Louisville. She was born on December 8, 1954, the daughter of the late Ira and Wanda Mae Alvey Meredith.

Katherine was a member of Anneta United Baptist Church. Her favorite past times were spending time with her grandchildren...

Nov 14, 2023

Betty Sims Bryson, age 75 of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at her residence. She was born on May 2, 1948 in Grayson County, the daughter of the late Alvie Leo and Effie L. Gibson Sims.

Betty enjoyed going to yard sales and collecting things. But most of all, she enjoyed spending time...

Oct 29, 2023

Willie A. Coats, age 76 of Cub Run, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was born on September 7, 1947, in Caneyville, the son of the late Roy and Gladys Carroll Coats.

Left to honor Willie’s memory, are his children, Roy "Billy" Coats...

Oct 23, 2023

Lisa Ann Meredith, age 56 of Clarkson, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 in Clarkson. She was born on June 1, 1967, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Vernal “Billy” and Susie Helen Evans Meredith.

Lisa was an outspoken and passionate person. She had a passion for helping those around her and for...

Sep 25, 2023

Alan A. Coler-Dark, age 61 of Leitchfield, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at his residence. He was born on May 19, 1962, in Monrovia, California, the son of Leslie Albert Coler-Dark and Genevieve Kathlene Coates.

Alan was a kind soul who always had a smile and was always willing to help someone in need....

Sep 14, 2023

Charles A. “Sonny” Coats, age 81 of Millwood, passed away Thursday, September14, 2023, at Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was born on November 27, 1941, in Louisville, the son of Roy T. and Gladys Coats.

Sonny enjoyed spending time with his family and in his free time he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Sep 5, 2023

Charles David Pierce age 79 of Leitchfield passed away at his home Tuesday, September 5th, 2023. He was born May 21st, 1944 in Peonia to the late General LEO Pierce and Alma Grace (Clemons) Pierce.

He retired from General Electric. Charlie loved yard selling, antiquing, dancing at the American Legion, riding around town and was...

Aug 31, 2023

Vicki Carol Davis, age 70 of Big Clifty, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at her residence. She was born on October 4, 1952, in Neosho, Missouri the daughter of Arlis Raymond Sellers and Patricia Severs Cobb.

Left to honor Vicki's memory are her daughter, Caroline Carter (Larry Warren); and two brothers, Christopher and Richard...

Aug 30, 2023

Myrtle Petty Roof, age 80 of Big Clifty, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at her residence. She was born on January 23, 1943, in Big Clifty, the daughter of Oliver and Ressie Horn Petty.

Myrtle or "Turtle" as she was known was a true Woman of Faith, her love of God was shown in...

Aug 27, 2023

Alma Powell Stinson, age 82 of Bonnieville, formerly of Leitchfield, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at her residence. She was born on July 11, 1941, in Clarkson, the daughter of the late James and Joan Clemons Powell.

Alma was a member of Hanging Rock Baptist Church and a former member of Holly Baptist Church where she...

Aug 7, 2023

Jimmy Stinson, age 57 of Leitchfield, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. He was born on October 2, 1965, in Leitchfield, the son of Alma Powell Stinson and the late James Stinson. Jimmy was a 28-year member of Mercy Missionary Baptist Church in Big Clifty. He enjoyed scuba diving, in fact, he...

Aug 7, 2023

Marjorie Fern Higdon, age 87 of Louisville, passed away Monday August 7th, 2023, at Springview Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born August 10th, 1935, in Hudson, Kentucky the daughter of the late Sam Clark and Mary Olive Edwards Clark. Marjorie and her late Husband Kenneth enjoyed singing Gospel, Christian and Country Music. Marjorie also enjoyed Facebook, Crocheting, Flea...

Jul 30, 2023

Justin Wayne Salsman, age 39 of Caneyville, passed away Sunday July 30, 2023 at Owensboro Regional Hospital. He was born on March 18, 1984 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky the son of Jeffery Wayne Salsman and Deborah Ann (Fultz) Salsman. Justin enjoyed working on cars his favorite Vechile was the Chev S10, being around family and friends, being outdoors and helping...

Jun 8, 2023

Melanie Ann Vincent Burks, a compassionate, creative, loving, and talented woman was born on August 23, 1968, in Leitchfield, Kentucky. She passed away on June 8, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. As American poet Maya Angelou beautifully said, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people...