Local obituaries for Caneyville and Grayson County in Kentucky

Jan 9, 2024

Patricia Denton, 64, of Caneyville, Kentucky, passed away on January 9, 2024. She was born on December 24, 1959, in Hammond, Indiana, to the late Edward Douglas and Evalene Doolin Nabours. Patricia was a loving and kind individual who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Patricia is survived by her companion, Ricky...

Nov 27, 2023

Tracie Beasley, age 62, of Vine Grove and former resident of Caneyville, passed away on November 27, 2023, in Louisville, KY. Tracie was born on July 16, 1961.

She was a devoted store manager at Five Star. Tracie was a kind, caring, and loving individual who cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren....

Oct 23, 2023

Dewayne “Cap” McGuffin Sr., age 73, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. He was born on April 11, 1950, to the late Gilbert “Gib” & Ollie Florence Helm McGuffin.

Dewayne was a retired foreman of the Utility Clearing Service after about 20 years of service....

Oct 9, 2023

Mary Patricia Leonard – 97, formerly of Grayson County, passed away October 9, 2023, in Hardin County.

She was a precious mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, as well as a friend, encourager and inspiration to all that had the privilege to know her. She was a beloved school teacher for 36 years in...

Sep 9, 2023

Walter “Tookie” Farris, age 39 of Caneyville, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on September 27, 1983, in Leitchfield, the son of Walter and Judie Swift Farris.

Tookie was a huge University of Kentucky fan and enjoyed watching ballgames, tattooing, and working on his truck.

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Aug 26, 2023

Steven Ray Cross, age, 60, passed away at his residence on August 26, 2023. Born on August 1st, 1963, to the late David E. & Dorothy Lou (Whitaker) Cross.

Steven was a truck driver, worked on cars, did carpentry work, painting and loved his grandkids.

Steven leaves behind his wife of...

Jul 9, 2023

Monna Casey, 50, a compassionate soul who devoted her life to her family and the care of others, passed away on July 9th, 2023. Monna's generosity permeated every aspect of her life, from her professional work as a CNA at Springview Health & Rehab to her personal relationships. Her loving nature and thoughtful actions touched countless lives, leaving a...

Jun 24, 2023

Johnnie Weaver Brown was born July 12, 1960 to George and Barbara Brown. John married Wanda Smith in 1978. He leaves behind one son, Johnny Mack Brown and two daughters, Jennifer and Ashley Brown and two grandchildren, Ayden Brown and Issac Brown. He also leaves behind brothers Sonny, Tommy, Lester, and Charlie Brown and sisters Brenda Sallee and Mona...

Jun 7, 2023

Dale Embry, a hard working, dedicated, and loving individual, passed away on June 7, 2023. Born on August 1, 1970, in Hartford, Kentucky, Dale lived a life full of love, support, and devotion to his family, friends, and community. As the famous quote goes, "Family is not an important thing. It's everything." This sentiment rang true for Dale, who...

Apr 16, 2023

Marilyn Gaye Lee, age 79 of Caneyville, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Tristar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on September 4, 1943 in Welch's Creek, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Damon and Christal Embry Woodcock. Gaye was a school bus driver for Butler County Schools for 33 years. She thoroughly loved her...

Apr 11, 2023

Buck Fletcher, age 48 of Caneyville, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at his residence. He was born on March 9, 1975 in Harrisburg, Illinois the son of Ronnie Fletcher and Cynthia "Cindy" Woodcock Dodrill. Buck was a good guy who cared for everyone. He never met a stranger and loved spending time with his grandchildren. In his free...

Apr 5, 2023

Roy "June" Mudd, Jr., age 89 of Caneyville, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Grayson Nursing & Rehab in Leitchfield. He was born on August 3, 1933, in Caneyville, the son of the late Roy, Sr. and Mertie Elder Mudd. June was saved in 1952 during a revival at Pleasant Union United Baptist Church. He joined Pleasant View...

Apr 2, 2023

Naomi Sue Mullins, age 85 of Caneyville, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, at her residence. She was born on April 7, 1937, in Hardburly, Kentucky the daughter of the late Leonard and Phamie Ritchie Singleton. Naomi was a good mother and grandmother. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren. In her free time, she could be found working...

Apr 2, 2023

Tony Lee Craine, age 68 of Leitchfield, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Grayson Nursing & Rehab in Leitchfield. He was born on August 17, 1954, in Leitchfield, the son of the late Frank and Bertha Embry Craine. Left to honor Tony's memory are his brother, Frank Craine, Jr. of Leitchfield and several nieces and nephews. Aside from...

Feb 7, 2023

Hunter "Jordan" Bratcher, age 19 of Franklin, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in Franklin, in a car accident. He was born on June 22, 2003 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky the son of Matthew Sean and Emmylou Avila Bratcher. Jordan was saved at Small's Grove Church in Caneyville at the age of 12. He had a gift for making...

Jan 16, 2023

William Allen "Bill" Pearson, age 65 of Caneyville, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville. He was born on July 31, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Bobby and Frances Dziacko Pearson. Bill enjoyed reading the Bible and talking about God with his family and friends. In his free time, he...

Jan 13, 2023

Bonnie Jean Moser, age 78 of Morgantown, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at her residence. She was born on October 23, 1944, in Anderson, Indiana the daughter of the late Harold H. and Bessie Mae Shank Jackson. Bonnie attended Mt. Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Caneyville. She thoroughly enjoyed mowing her 40 acres and singing in the choir....

Jan 13, 2023

George Martin Freeman, age 83 of Caneyville, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at his residence. He was born on September 30, 1939, in Ishpeming, MI, the son of the late George Edwin and Elma Mackey Freeman. George was of the Lutheran faith and attended Immanuel Lutheran Church in Negaunee, MI before moving to Caneyville. He was a loving...

Oct 31, 2022

Evelyn Birch Swift, age 91 of Caneyville, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022, at Grayson Nursing & Rehab in Leitchfield. She was born on July 4, 1931, in Caneyville the daughter of the late Russell Birch, Sr. and Agnes Rae Kiper Birch. Evelyn was a member of Caneyville Church of Christ. She was a hard worker and a prominent...

Oct 29, 2022

Marlee Jo Willis, the infant daughter of Christopher and Stephanie Probus Willis, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 in Louisville. Aside from her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Greg and Mary "Cookie" Willis and Dwayne and Sheila Probus; great grandparents, Wendell and Virginia "Jenny" Embry; one aunt, Rebecca Jo Newton (Sean); three uncles, Stephen Probus (Meghan), Gregory...