Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Munfordville, KY & Hart County

Wilma J. Wilson

Wilma J. Wilson

Jan 20, 2024

Wilma J. (Ward) Wilson, age 73 of Munfordville, KY, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at TJ Samson in Glasgow, KY. She was a member of Cave City Church Of God. Before her illness she was a dedicated employee of Clark Drugs for over 20 years. She was a loving wife, mother, Mamaw, she greatly enjoyed spending time with her...

Jill Lawler Smith

Jill Lawler Smith

Jan 19, 2024

Jill Smith, age 44, of Munfordville, KY, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky on Friday, January 19, 2024 surrounded by her family and friends. She was a member of Munfordville Baptist Church, and she was a nurse at Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and friend to everyone.

She was...

Gloria Jean Webb

Gloria Jean Webb

Jan 17, 2024

Gloria Jean Webb, age 74 of Horse Cave, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. She was of the Baptist faith. 

She was the daughter of the late Robert Morehead and the late Catherine Cane Morehead.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Webb; one son, Earl Humphrey, Jr.

She is survived by one daughter,...

Mary Belle Pruitt

Mary Belle Pruitt

Jan 3, 2024

Mary Belle Pruitt, age 83 of Hardyville, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2023 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. She was retired from Shaperios Delicatesant and Resteraunt. 

She is the daughter of the late Harlan Dale Pruitt and the late Daisey Bradley Pruitt.

She is preceded in death by five brothers.

She is survived by her daughter, Kellie Beck and her husband...

David Wayne Howard

David Wayne Howard

Jan 3, 2024

David Wayne Howard, age 63, of Munfordville, KY, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at the University of Louisville Hospital. David was employed by Hart County Schools as a custodian at Munfordville and Memorial Elementary Schools until his illness forced his retirement. David was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, Horse Cave, KY and a big “jokester” who loved life...

Antonio Allen Bradley

Antonio Allen Bradley

Jan 2, 2024

Antonio Allen Bradley, age 40 of Munfordville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at the Medical Center of Caverna. He was a 2002 graduate of Caverna High School and worked for Martin Lawn Care for 20 years.

He is the son of Lynn Bradley and Arletta Maxey Bradley.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Author...

Charles Leonard Stinson

Charles Leonard Stinson

Dec 30, 2023

Charles Stinson, age 85, of Horse Cave, KY, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, December 30, 2023 surrounded by his family and friends. He was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Horse Cave Christian Church. He was on the Horse Cave Fire Department for 60 years and was a constable for 18 years. He worked for Austin...

Marie Yvonne Fittery Lightner

Marie Yvonne Fittery Lightner

Dec 30, 2023

Marie Yvonne Fittery Lightner, age 86, of Magnolia, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at The Medical Center of Bowling Green. She enjoyed finding natural remedies for all things, and she was an amazing cook. She liked watching television and loved to spend time with her family and her dog, Toby. She was a big instigator and would take...

Terry A. Melvin

Terry A. Melvin

Dec 26, 2023

Terry A. Melvin, age 77, of Hardyville, KY, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at The Med Center at Caverna. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of Joyners Chapel Church. He was a lifelong farmer, and he retired from JL French. He enjoyed quail hunting, and he loved his jersey and hereford cows.

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Betty J. Childress

Betty J. Childress

Dec 23, 2023

Betty Childress, age 84, passed away on December 23, 2023 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. Betty was born in Hart County, KY on February 25, 1939. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Gail Childress, her son, William Rex Childress, her parents, Curtis and Della Scott, and by 7 brothers and sisters: James L. Scott, Victor...

Dr. Clem E. Nichols, Jr., M.D.

Dr. Clem E. Nichols, Jr., M.D.

Dec 21, 2023

Dr. Clem E. Nichols Jr., M.D, age 82, of Munfordville, KY, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at his home. Dr. Nichols was a physician for 33 years at his office in Munfordville.  

He is the son of the late Clem Everett Nichols, Sr. and the late Pearl McCalvin Nichols.

He is preceded in death by his wife Jane...

Eva Marie Dyton-Glover

Eva Marie Dyton-Glover

Dec 15, 2023

Eva Marie Bradley Dyton-Glover was born to Will and Lula Bradley on April 16, 1928.  Early in life, she joined Woodsonville Baptist Church in Munfordville, Kentucky where she grew up. She departed from this life on December 15, 2023, in Hartford, CT.

Eva graduated from Horse Cave High School and went on to study at Kentucky State College (now Kentucky...

Winter Rose Green

Winter Rose Green

Dec 8, 2023

Winter Rose Green, infant daughter of Michael Anthony and Lisa Meredith Green of Smiths Grove, KY, passed away Friday, Decemeber 8, 2023 at Nortons Childrens Hospital in Louisville. 

She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Roger and Beverly Meredith.

Along with her parents she is survived by her sister, Summer Rae Green; paternal grandparents, Darius and Rebakah Green;...

Dorothy Catherine "Cathy" Goldsmith

Dorothy Catherine "Cathy" Goldsmith

Dec 3, 2023

Dorothy Catherine "Cathy" Goldsmith, age 72 of Munfordville, KY passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at her home. She was a founding member of Pleasant View United Baptist Church. Cathy was saved on July 15, 1966 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Cub Run. The faith Cathy had was unwavering till she took her last breath. She had a heart...

James Walton Lawson

James Walton Lawson

Dec 2, 2023

James Walton Lawson, age 79, of Munfordville, KY, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at his home. He was a retired Command Master Chief serving 20 years in the US Navy, a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of Wesconett Lodge #297 in Jacksonville, FL, a member of Valley of Boston Scottish Rite Bodies, Fleet Reserve Association Branch 91, the American...

Jack R. Custer

Jack R. Custer

Nov 26, 2023

Jack R. Custer, age 87, of Munfordville, KY,  passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Deaconess-Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was member of Munfordville Baptist Church. He was a graduate of  Miami Edison High School and University of Florida in Gainsville. He was a Florida National Guard veteran.  He moved to Kentucky in September 1966, a dairy farmer, he...

Mary Ann Ford

Mary Ann Ford

Nov 25, 2023

Mary Ann Ford, 74 of Horse Cave was born on September 5, 1949 to Hollis Jack Ford and Carrie Mae Bell Franklin. She went home on November 25, 2023. Mary joined Friendship Baptist Church and later mover her membership to First Baptist where she was a faithful member. She loved to quote Bible scripture, her favorite was, “I’ve learned to...

Gracie Jane West

Gracie Jane West

Nov 19, 2023

Gracie Jane West, age 76, of Munfordville, KY, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Tristar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, TN.She was the daughter of the late George Davidson and the late Mary Davidson.She was preceded in death by her husband, Talmage West; her sons, Mardy Jones and Ronald West; her grandson, Rodger Hayes; step-daughter, Marquita West; and four...

Felecia D. Green

Felecia D. Green

Nov 18, 2023

Felecia D. Green, age 63 , Canal Winchester, OH  passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at her home.

She was the daughter of the late Sarah (Bradley) Green and Ewing L.C. Green.

Along with her father she is survived by four sisters, Sherrie Bethea (Alvin), Celina Green, Cassandra Allen, and Carolyn Carter; one brother, Ewing L.C. Green, Jr; a host...

Randall Henry Jones

Randall Henry Jones

Nov 18, 2023

Randall Henry Jones, age 77, of Hardyville, KY, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, KY. He was an employee of  Chunk White On the Farm Tire Repair. Randall attended many churches and supplied gum for all the kids; he was an avid U of L fan and loved womens softball. Randall was...

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