Local obituaries for Leitchfield and Grayson County in Kentucky

Lisa Ann Meredith

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...

Alan A. Coler-Dark

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....

Charles A. "Sonny" Coats

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.

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Charles David "Charlie" Pierce

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...

Vicki Carol Davis

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...

Myrtle Petty Roof

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...

Alma Stinson

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...

Jimmy Stinson

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...

Marjorie Higdon

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...

Justin Salsman

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...

Melanie Burks

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...

Jacob Anderson

Jun 2, 2023

Jacob Ervin Anderson, born on August 15, 2005, in Leitchfield, Kentucky, passed away on June 2, 2023. A humble and loving young man, Jacob touched the lives of all who knew him with his thoughtful nature and resilient spirit. As Helen Keller once said, "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of...

Mary Stevenson

Jun 1, 2023

Mary Lena Stevenson, a loving, loyal, inspiring, and generous woman, passed away on June 1, 2023. Born on October 22, 1944, in Leitchfield, KY, Mary lived a life devoted to her family, friends, and faith. Mary spent her professional life as a machine operator at PharShar before retiring. She was a proud member of Pleasant Valley United Baptist Church...

Emilia Bojorquez-Whipple

May 30, 2023

Emilia Don Bojorquez-Whipple, infant daughter of Jamal Bojorquez, Andrue, and Casey Bojorquez-Whipple, passed away May 30, 2023, at Twin Lakes Medical Center in Leitchfield, KY. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sibilings, Madisyn, Joshua, Colton, Kinley, Augustus, and Harlie; maternal grandparents, Sherie Curry and Robert Curry; paternal grandparents, Ralpha Whipple and Dorothy Truax. She was...

Irvin Dales

May 24, 2023

Irvin Dwayne Dales, age 48 of Leitchfield, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Leitchfield. He was born on October 7, 1974, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky the son of the late Silas Leroy Kinser and Francis Fayetta Wells Dales. Irvin was a self-employed construction worker who always had a joke or a prank for everyone. He enjoyed playing the guitar...

Lester Leonard

May 17, 2023

Lester Earl Leonard, age 55 of Leitchfield, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at his residence. He was born on October 5, 1967, in Louisville, Kentucky the son of the late Nellie Hall Leonard. Lester enjoyed camping, singing and playing his guitar. But his favorite part of life was spending time with his family. Left to honor Lester's memory...

Alexander Probus

May 5, 2023

Alexander Thurman Probus, age 73 of Leitchfield, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Harrodsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on June 3, 1949, in Leitchfield, the son of the late Ovel G. and Pansy Stone Probus. He was a member of Hanging Rock Baptist Church and the Sons of the American...

Everett Decker

Apr 11, 2023

Everett M. Decker, age 84 of Leitchfield, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center. He was born on July 12, 1938 in Anneta, Kentucky, the son of the late Raymond and Rosa Lee Mercer Decker. He was a dump truck driver for many years. Everett enjoyed talking to people, he loved sitting on...

George Busch

Apr 10, 2023

George Martin Busch, Jr., age 81 of Clarkson, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at his residence. He was born on January 14, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of the late George Martin, Sr. and Katherine Lucille Patterson Busch. He was married to Alice Juanita Mattingly Busch for 57 years. George was a member of American Legion Post...

Jerome Duvall

Apr 4, 2023

Jerome "Roell" Duvall, age 91 of Anneta, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Hospice House in Bowling Green. He was born on February 21, 1932, in Anneta the son of the late Jessie and Hattie VanMeter Duvall. Jerome was a member of Anneta United Baptist Church, Anneta Volunteer Fire Department, Masonic Lodge #236 and the Order of the...