GREENVILLE, KY., It is with much sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother and “Mamaw”, Marianna Oates McGehee, 89 of Greenville on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Marianna was born January 15, 1935 in Muhlenberg County to the late Elgin McAfee and Flora Belle Bethel Oates. She was raised in the small community of Depoy with 2 sisters and lots of close relatives. She began work at a young age at the local dime store and met the love of her life Lois Ray McGehee. They wed September 20, 1954 shortly after his return from the Korean War and started a family in Greenville. They later purchased a farm just south of Greenville and established the homestead for their entire family today. They enjoyed life together for 46 years until his passing in 2000. She was a member of Carter Creek Missionary Baptist Church where she had many dear friends. Marianna loved to cook large meals for her entire family and taught her children and grandchildren how to cook. She always had a variety of home cooked country food and enjoyed having anyone sitting at her table to eat and watch her “shows”. She had an incredible work ethic and was seen serving the public with a smile for 30 years at Countzler’s Drug Store. She worked endlessly even after retirement to take care of her family on the farm and could often be seen in her garden or mowing her yard up until last fall. She proudly helped to raise all of her grandchildren and instilled a love for animals and the importance of family values in each of them.
Marianna was preceded in death by her husband Lois Ray McGehee, sister Dorothy Nell Dukes and grandson Jeremy Ray McGehee.
She is survived by 2 sons Gary Ray McGehee (Judy) and Judge Executive Mack McGehee (Vanessa), 3 proud grandchildren Matthew McGehee (Sara), Samantha McGehee Martin (Cody), and Morgan McGehee, 2 great grandchildren Hannah McGehee Schnadinger (Nate) and Tucker McGehee-Sherrod, 1 sister Bernice Wagoner, several nieces and nephews, and her canine companion Scarlet.
Visitation will be held at Gary’s Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, July 22, 2024 and on Tuesday the 23, 2024 from 10:00 AM to time of funeral at Carter Creek Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Carter Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville KY with Bro. John Day III officiating. Burial will follow in Carter Creek Cemetery in Greenville KY.
The family would like to thank the wonderful Long Term Care staff at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital for taking such great care of her the past few months. She loved each of you like family.
GREENVILLE, KY., Donald Lawrence Randolph, 87, of Greenville passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at The Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital. He was born in Chicago, IL on June 17, 1937 the son of the late Melvin Lawrence Randolph and Dorothy Mae Lee. He was a boiler operator for Kentucky Utilities at the Greenriver facility as well as a member of Roland Memorial General Baptist Church. In his free time, he loved to read and he was an avid fisherman.
After 21 years of service, he retired from the Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 57 years Sadie Diane Randolph, a daughter Karen Page, a sister Sue Beasley, and a brother Ronald (Parkie) Randolph.
He is survived by 1 son Lynn (Roxanne) Randolph of Greenville, 2 daughters Bonita Randolph of Greenville and Kayla (Doug) Wandoff of Bowling Green, grandchildren Darin (Addie) Randolph, Jennifer Randolph, Madison (Bradley) Martin, Atlas Wandoff, Sadie Wandoff, and Logan Wandoff, great-grandchildren Kyler Gunterman, Emma Gunterman, Lydia Randolph, and Parker Randolph, several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be after 10:00 AM on Monday, July 15, 2024 until time of funeral at 1:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Tony Shanks officiating.
Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery with military honors in Greenville KY.
GREENVILLE, KY., Raymond “Ray" "Rapid Ray" "Ray-Ray” Michael Rheaume, 63, of Greenville passed on June 27, 2024 at Maple Manor Health Care Center in Greenville from complications of heart disease & diabetes. Ray was born in Newton MA to the late Francis C. Rheaume & the late Carol A (Brader) Stepson of Annette C. Rheaume. Ray graduated from Keefe Technical High School in Framingham, MA class of 1979, where he studied Graphic Arts. He was a great drummer playing in the band “Stash” with high school friends. Ray was a very talented artist creating custom signs, comics, artwork, and logos for businesses. His favorite art was painting race cars for local drivers in New Hampshire. To quote Ray: "If it stops moving long enough, I'll sling some paint on it". His lifelong passions were gaming and comic books. Comic book art is what inspired him to become an artist. His favorite being Wolverine.
He was predeceased by his wife Celeste (Martel) Rheaume.
He is survived by his children Michelle & husband Sam, James & wife Sydney, Sarah & husband Gage, siblings Cynthia Baker & husband Brian, Joanne Creedon, James Washington, and Renee Olson & husband James, nieces, nephews and the caring staff at Maple Manor.
Private services will be held.
Gary’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GREENVILLE, KY., Patrick Harry Wiltsie, 72, of Greenville passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital. He was born on October 18, 1951 in La Crosse, Wisconsin the son of the late Delbert Wiltsie and Ardelle Indahl Wiltsie.
He retired from the United States Postal Service after over 30 years of service. He served in the Navy from 1983 to 1986.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson Jacob Meronek.
He is survived by his daughter Michelle Wiltsie of Greenville, a son Wayne Wiltsie of Waukesha, WI., 2 sisters Holly (Roger) Swenson of Poplar Bluff, MI. and Peggy (Don) Wales of Hartford, WI., a brother Micheal Wiltsie of Wisconsin, a Grandson Joseph Meronek of Kiel, WI.
There will be no visitation.
There will be no services.
Gary’s Funeral Home is entrusted with Mr. Wiltsie’s care.
GREENVILLE, KY., Patrick Harry Wiltsie, 72, of Greenville passed away on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital. He was born on October 18th, 1951 in Wisconsin the son of the late Delbert Wiltsie and Ardelle Indahl Wiltsie. He retired from the United States Postal Service after over 30 years of service. He served in the Navy from 1980 to 1983.
He is survived by his daughter Michelle Wiltsie of Greenville, a son Wayne Wiltsie of Waukesha, WI., 2 sister Holly (Roger) Swenson of Poplar Bluff and MI, Peggy (Don) Wales of Hartford, WI., a brother Micheal Wiltsie of Wisconsin, a grandson Joesph Meronek of Kiel, WI.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson Jacob Meronek.
There will be no visitation
There will be no services.
Gary’s Funeral Home is entrusted with Mr. Wiltsie’s care.