Local obituaries for Leitchfield and Grayson County in Kentucky
Bob Michael Korb
Aug 10, 2025
Bob Michael Korb, age 65, of Clarkson, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. A devoted family man, Bob's generous spirit and unwavering kindness touched the lives of all who knew him.In life, Bob served honorably in the United States Army, embodying the values of service and sacrifice. He was the kind of...
Karl Reed
Aug 8, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Karl Reed, age 70, of Leitchfield, who departed this life on August 8, 2025, at his beloved home. Karl was a devoted husband, a cherished father and grandfather, and a dedicated professional. He spent 35 years as a heating and air service technician, followed by a decade as a...
James Willard Ray
Aug 6, 2025
James Willard Ray, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, at the age of 84 in Leitchfield, KY. Born on July 25, 1941, in the small town of Shrewsbury, KY, he was a son of James Washington Ray and Myrtle Priddy Ray. James dedicated his life to hard work and devoted over 58...
Alvin Elmore, Sr.
Jul 30, 2025
Alvin D. Elmore Sr., age 81, of Clarkson, Kentucky, peacefully departed this world on July 30, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born on October 29, 1943, he was the cherished son of the late Albert Elmore and Winnie Pearl Langley.
Alvin shared a profound love with his wife, Zita Frank Elmore, for over 62 years, a bond that stood the...
Lila Jean Coots
Jul 18, 2025
Lila Jean Coots, age 68, of Irvington, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on July 18, 2025, at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg. Born on July 9, 1957, in Morrow, Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of the late Lloyd Prewitt and Mary Truitt Swift.
Lila was a devoted homemaker who poured her love into her family and her beautiful garden. Her greatest...
Peggy Louise Harris
Jul 6, 2025
Peggy Louise Harris, aged 93, of Clarkson, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, due to natural causes. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on August 6, 1931, she was a mother and a social worker whose life was dedicated to the betterment of others.
Peggy earned her Bachelor's Degree and devoted her career to serving her community as a social worker....
James Elbert Anderson
Jul 4, 2025
James "Jimmy" Elbert Anderson, 77, a beloved resident of Clarkson, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, at his home. Born on September 27, 1947, in Jefferson County, he was the beloved son of the late Harold Ervin Anderson and Edna Rea Cannon Anderson. A proud Army veteran, Jimmy dedicated his career to serving his country through his work...
Forrest Edward Rich
Jul 3, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Forrest Edward Rich, aged 80, who left us peacefully on July 3, 2025, at his beloved home in Leitchfield, Kentucky. Born on July 26, 1944, in Waynesville, North Carolina, Forrest's spirit was as bold as the mountains of his birthplace, and he will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.Forrest served...
Carrie Letha Saltsman
Jun 4, 2025
Carrie Letha Saltsman, age 72, of Leitchfield, Kentucky, gently departed from this world on June 4, 2025, in Owensboro. Born on October 30, 1952, Carrie was the beloved daughter of the late George Washington Williams Jr. and the late Sara Elizabeth "Lizzy" Shartzer Williams. She is now united with her siblings, Herman Williams, James Henry Williams, Gladys Cornelius, and Charlotte...
Lela Mae McGuffin
May 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lela Mae McGuffin, who left us peacefully at the age of 95 on May 18, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown. Born on January 26, 1930, in Big Clifty, Lela was a beloved daughter of the late Clyde Henry and Thelma Mae Aubrey Hay.
Lela was a vibrant spirit...
Joyce Sue White
May 6, 2025
Joyce Sue White, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, departed this life at the age of 57 on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Nashville. A native of Leitchfield, Joyce was born to the late Horace and Gracie Meredith Decker. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Charles White, and her brothers, Troy, Roy, and Kenneth Decker, as...
Paulean Newton
Apr 28, 2025
Paulean Newton, a beloved matriarch of Leitchfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on April 29, 1929, in Grayson County to the late John Saltsman and Della Mae Harp Saltsman, Paulean's life was a testament to love, resilience, and deep-rooted family values.
Married to her devoted husband Charlie Newton, Paulean's legacy lives on...
Carl Windell Smith
Mar 26, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carl Windell Smith, age 82, on March 26, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1942, in Clarkson the son of John Thomas Smith and Dora Violet (VanMeter) Smith. Carl was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him.
Carl spent his life surrounded by the...
B.W. Lyons
Mar 19, 2025
B. W. Lyons, age 94, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, formerly of Leitchfield, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 16, 1930, to the late David Murray Lyons and Grace Whitler Lyons. He lived a life rich in love, service, and community.
A devoted husband to the late Guynd Stiff Lyons, he...
Linda Kay Rager
Feb 28, 2025
Linda Kay Rager, 74, passed away peacefully on February 28,2025, at Baptist Health Hardin. She was born on September 6, 1950, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Wilma and Edward Jecker, Sr. She was a proud resident of Clarkson, Kentucky. She was married to James Rager on April 9, 1982, in Louisville, Kentucky. She worked as a packer operator at...
James Michael Bridgman
Dec 4, 2024
James Michael Bridgman, age 75 of Leitchfield, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his residence. He was born on June 24, 1949 in Peoria, Illinois.
Left to honor James’ memory are his wife, Carole Mitchel Bridgman; three children, Joey Willams (Michelle Casper), Lori Hauser (Rob) and Craig Williams; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; one sister, Michelle Bridgman; and a dear friend,...
Aaron Joseph Gawarecki
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...
Paul Edward Hughes
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...
Barry Wayne Nichols
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...
Kathleen Whitworth
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...
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