OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Leitchfield and Grayson County in Kentucky

Ronald Dale Riggs

Ronald Dale Riggs

Sep 12, 2024

Ronald “Dale” Riggs, age 63 of Millwood, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center. He was born on September 28, 1960, in Leitchfield, the son of the late Howard Thomas and Mary (Etherton) Riggs.

Dale was a skilled carpenter and home builder. He enjoyed spending time with family and...

Johnie Anderson Decker

Johnie Anderson Decker

Sep 10, 2024

Johnie Anderson Decker, age 53 passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at his residence.

Johnie was a Lineman for Groves Electrical Services and an avid outdoorsman. He loved being on the lake and fishing with family and friends. He also loved hunting deer, turkeys, rabbits, squirrels, doves and quail. Johnie was known to always be a teacher...

Cheryl Marie Hooper

Cheryl Marie Hooper

Aug 27, 2024

Cheryl Marie Hooper, age 58 of Big Clifty, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at her residence. She was born on March 5, 1966, in New Hartford, New York the daughter of the late Robert Hooper and Janice Stolarczyk Hooper Jones.

Cheryl had a love for animals, especially horses and Corgi dogs. Her favorite past time was...

William G. Thompson, Jr.

William G. Thompson, Jr.

Aug 20, 2024

William G. Thompson, Jr., age 65 of Falls of Rough, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home on August 20, 2024. Born on May 12, 1959, in Louisville, Kentucky, William was the beloved son of Margaret and William G. Thompson, Sr.

William’s journey in life was marked by his deep commitment to family...

Joseph "Joe" Steven Justis

Joseph "Joe" Steven Justis

Aug 5, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Steven Justis, age 61 of Leitchfield, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at his residence. Joe left behind the woman he loved dearly, his wife, Theresa, whom had six children, Amanda (TJ) Pullen, Brittany (James) Leonard, Felisha (Kaelin) Reed, Adam Hutchinson, Mark Whitehead, II all of Leitchfield and Jessica Anderson of Tennessee. Also seven grandchildren and...

Jane Alden (Logsdon) Higdon

Jane Alden (Logsdon) Higdon

Aug 3, 2024

Jane Alden (Logsdon) Higdon, age 86 of Leitchfield, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Spring View Nursing & Rehabilitation in Leitchfield. She was born on September 10, 1937, in Blowtown, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Hunter and Geneva (Sanders) Logsdon.

Jane attended Potter’s Hope Ministries. She loved her family and enjoyed her time with her...

Gregory Leo Pierce

Gregory Leo Pierce

Jul 20, 2024

Gregory Leo Pierce, age 71 of Leitchfield, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was born on August 2, 1952, in Clarkson, the son of the late Leo and Alma Grace Clemons Pierce.

Left to honor Gregory's memory are his daughters, Vanessa Jackson and Melinda Smith; two grandchildren, Desiree...

Robert Jesse Frakes

Robert Jesse Frakes

Jul 18, 2024

Robert Jesse Frakes, age 80 of Falls of Rough, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at his residence surrounded by all of his girls. He was born on December 17, 1943, in Daviess County, the son of the late Jesse M. and Evelyn “Marscena” (Taylor) Frakes.

Robert was a member of Caneyville Baptist Church and lived his...

Betty J Ward

Betty J Ward

Jul 15, 2024

Betty J. Ward, age 85 of Leitchfield, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at her residence. She was born on February 13, 1939, in Leitchfield, the daughter of the late Charlie and Mae (Blanton) White.

Betty was a member of Leitchfield First Baptist Church, Order of the Eastern Star and a lifetime member of Girl Scouts. She...

Dale P. Cormier

Dale P. Cormier

Jul 3, 2024

Dale P. Cormier, age 65 of Leitchfield, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at his residence. He was born on October 24, 1958, in Rumford, Maine, the son of the late Ele, Sr. and Muriel (Phinney) Cormier.

Dale is survived by his daughters, Heather Cormier and Shannon Garner (Joshua), two grandchildren, and one sister, Joyce...

James Eugene Evans

James Eugene Evans

Jun 15, 2024

James Eugene Evans, age 80 of Clarkson, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at his residence. He was born on February 2, 1944, in Louisville, the son of the late James A. and Thelma (Ray) Evans.

A Vietnam Veteran, James was a great man who loved his wife and family fiercely. He always put others first and...

Mary Jane Allen

Mary Jane Allen

Jun 2, 2024

Mary Jane Allen passed away on June 2, 2024 at the age of 80 in her hometown of Leitchfield, Kentucky.

She was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 3, 1944 and is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel “Brack and Rachel (Gilles) Allen and a sister-in-law, Judy Allen.

Mary Jane is survived by her...

Curtis Thomas Hayse, Jr.

Curtis Thomas Hayse, Jr.

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.

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Nelson Randolph Galloway

Nelson Randolph Galloway

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...

Joshua Taylor Drake

Joshua Taylor Drake

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...

Sharon Roof

Sharon Roof

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...

Katherine Marie Spencer

Katherine Marie Spencer

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...

Kathy Hack

Kathy Hack

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...

Glenn Alan Jones

Glenn Alan Jones

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....

Henry Clifton Mattingly

Henry Clifton Mattingly

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...

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