Local obituaries for Caneyville and Grayson County in Kentucky

Mar 15, 2025

Charles Rodney Alford, age 77, of Morgantown, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on March 15, 2025. Born on April 5, 1947, to the late Earl and Juanita Hack Alford. Rodney was a welder, retiring from Johnson Welding in Bowling Green, KY. 

He is survived by his two sons, Charles R. Alford Jr. (Jessica) and Steven Earl Alford; his sister Earline Nash (Sanford);...

Mar 12, 2025

Dewey Ray Bratcher, age 89, was called home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and unwavering devotion to family. He was born on July 4, 1935, in Butler County, the cherished son of Wavy Earl and Sibbie Swift Bratcher.

A proud veteran of the Air Force, Dewey returned to his...

Feb 23, 2025

Rev. Raymond Rush Duncan Sr. passed away from this life to be with the Lord Jesus at 12:30 AM on February 23, 2025 at the age of 78.

Raymond was born on January 15, 1947, one of 13 children to Henry and Nell Duncan. Raymond married Marilyn Sue McClellan on January 9, 1964. They were married 58 years. He made a...

Feb 19, 2025

Johnnie Marvin Mathis, Sr., age 78 of Horse Branch, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at his residence. He was born on July 5, 1946, in Clarkson, the son of the late John F. and Gertrude Blanton Mathis.

He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran and after his service to his country he was an over the road truck driver....

Feb 4, 2025

Larry T. Embrey, age 77 of Big Clifty, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at his residence. He was born on February 20, 1947, in Caneyville, the son of the late Owen Thomas and Gertie Wilburn Embrey.

Larry was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Leitchfield. He loved motorcycles and telling stories. Larry was a Vietnam Vet of the...

Nov 13, 2024

Donald Birch Woosley, age 86 of Caneyville, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born on February 1, 1938, in Spring Lick, Kentucky the son of the late Ovid and Dora (Sermon) Woosley.

Donald was a simple man who worked hard as a Heavy Equipment Operator for over 50 years. In his free...

Oct 5, 2024

Leah Ann Basham, age 53 of Leitchfield, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Baptist Health Hardin. She was born on November 7,1970, in Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of the late David, Sr. and Ruth Igleheart Allgood.

Leah was a member of Calvert Community Church. She absolutely adored her grandbabies and enjoyed her family time,...

Sep 29, 2024

Betty L. Wilson, 82, of Caneyville passed away Sunday at her residence.

She was the daughter of the late Elza Embry and the late Lennie Brown Embry. She was the wife of the late Tom Wilson.

Betty was a Caneyville High School graduate. She was homemaker and in her later years...

Sep 21, 2024

Lovell “Tootsie” Tarrance Bratcher, age 91, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

She was born on April 4, 1933, to Lukas and Mary Lee Mollyhorn Tarrance.

Tootsie loved to garden and can. She was an accomplished seamtress, being able to cut her own patterns out of newspaper, to make beautiful clothes...

Jul 25, 2024

Pamela Sanders,66, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at her residence in Caneyville. She was born on June 14, 1958, in Jefferson County, KY.

Pamela dedicated her life to being a dedicated housewife and found joy in the simple pleasures of playing bingo, tending to her garden, caring for her family, and loved her...

Jul 21, 2024

Sheliah Gay Flener, 64, of Clarkson, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the Heartford House in Owensboro. She was born on February 17, 1960, to the late Audley and Lillie Embry Flener.

She formerly worked as a dental assistant. Sheliah was beloved by many and known for her kind and loving nature,...

May 12, 2024

Margaret JoAnn Epner, 83, of Millwood, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2024. She was born on February 7, 1941, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Mary Epner.

She was a beautician, musician, and PTA. Margaret enjoyed gardening, watching the birds feeding from her bird feeders, television, and the company from...

May 12, 2024

Mary Jane King (Janey), 49, of Caneyville, was born on September 25, 1974, Janey passed away on May 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness to all who knew her.

Janey was a compassionate soul who cherished her pets and found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Her love for online...

Apr 11, 2024

Barbara Stevens, 81, was born on February 15, 1943, to the late William and Mable Shrout Marcom. She peacefully passed away on April 11, 2024, at the Hospice House in Bowling Green.

She was a devoted mother and a retired restaurant manager. She found joy in spending time with her grandchildren, creating endless memories filled...

Mar 28, 2024

Howard Raymond Miller Jr., who was born on July 6, 1954, in Monmouth, IL, and peacefully departed on March 28, 2024, in Owensboro, KY, at the age of 69.

Howard enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, often found fishing, spending quality time with his grandchildren, and indulging in his passion for collecting coins...

Mar 13, 2024

Barbara Pfautz of Caneyville, passed away on March 13, 2024, at the age of 77. She was born in November 4, 1946, to the late Harlan and Romaine Stover Eckman.

Barbara was a retired store manager. She was also a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend who found joy in spending time with her beloved grandchildren...

Feb 18, 2024

Frances “Fran” Gayle Litsey Brooks, 75, of Caneyville, passed away on February 18, 2024, at her home.

Fran was born on July 1, 1948, in Grayson County to the late Proctor & Ruby May Green Litsey.

She loved working in the community, Night Owl Homemakers Club and playing bunco. She retired...

Feb 5, 2024

Glendon Lee Bratcher, age 83, of Caneyville, KY, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, in Leitchfield.

He was born on May 3, 1940, in Butler County, KY, to the late Wavie and Sibbie Swift Bratcher.

After his term with the United States Army, he went to work and retired from...

Jan 31, 2024

Betty Sue Young Woosley, age 95, died peacefully in her sleep January 31, 2024, at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center in Leitchfield, KY. She was born in Caneyville, KY August 24, 1928, the daughter of William Bethel and Era Bella (Green) Young.

Betty Sue graduated from Short Creek High School in May 1946 and...

Jan 22, 2024

June Woosley, 83, of Leitchfield, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Grayson Nursing and Rehab. She was born on June 2, 1940, in Caneyville, KY, to the late Thomas Leslie Kelly and Ruby Swift Kelly Cooper. June was a loving and kind individual, known for her warm-hearted nature.

June is survived by...