Obituaries

Greenville, KY., Bernadean Thomas, 77, of Greenville passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital. She was born in Todd County KY on September 10, 1945 the daughter of Bernard Allison and Ora Lee Sullivan Allison. She was a member of Jernigan’s Chapel Church and she was a beautician for many years at Town and Country Beauty Shop in Greenville.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 sisters Regina Locke, Alictine Lee, and Wilma Freels.

She is survived by her husband Larry Thomas of Greenville, 3 sisters Margaret (Paul) Johnson of Greenville, Wanda (Bill) Armstrong of Henderson, and Brona Hendrix of Lexington, several nieces and nephews. 

Visitation will be private.

Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements. 

GREENVILLE, KY., Linda Faye Lile, 80, of Greenville passed away on November 17, 2022 at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital. She was born on July 14, 1942 and was a life-long resident of Greenville, her forever home. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Burke Fox and Reva Crick Fox. She was an educator, teaching English and grammar in the Muhlenberg County School System for 31 years and retiring in 1996. She was a graduate of Greenville High School and completed a bachelor’s and master’s degree and Rank 1 accreditation from Western Kentucky University. Faye was a licensed realtor and worked for Eaves Realty for many years, listed as top salesperson numerous times. She along with her parents and sister was a developer of the Foxboro area a great addition to the community. Her interests included playing Duplicate Bridge, needlework, and the care of her pets, always assisting stray animals and wildlife. She was a member of Greenville First Baptist Church.

She is survived by 2 sons Joseph Brett Lile and John Fox Lile, a devoted companion of 17 years Mike Young, a granddaughter Sara (Jason) Young, a great-granddaughter Xoie Young, a sister Sue Fox Walters, a nephew Wade Walters, and a niece Alexandra Walters Ebling.

There will be no visitation.

Graveside services will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 2:00 PM in Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville, conducted by Rev. John Galyen. Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Muhlenberg Humane Society.

GREENVILLE, KY., Howard Lee Williams, 90, of Greenville passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Muhlenberg County, KY on June 20, 1932 the son of Eura Glenn Williams and Katie Elkins Williams. Mr. Williams served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked for 20 years for Lester Motors in tractor parts sales, and he was a member of Greens Chapel General Baptist Church.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 57 years Fonnie Lou Williams, and a son Keith Allen Williams.

He is survived by 2 sons Rickie (Beverly) Williams of Greenville and Timmy (Debbye) Williams of Greenville, 1 daughter Lisa (Terry) Stewart of Bremen, 7 grandchildren Jarred (Kelly) Williams of Greenville, Christopher Scott Williams of Owensboro, Mindy (Shane) Hardison of Greenville, Amanda (Thomas) Shanks of Central City, Daniel (Jessica) Williams of Owensboro, Amy (Mark Spain) Stewart of Owensboro, and Ryan Williams of Greenville, 10 great-grandchildren Ean Hardison, Stetson Williams, Jesse Williams, Greyson Williams, Gabrielle Williams, Eleanor Williams, Carver Williams, Maisie Hardison, Luka Hardison, and Brooklyn Williams, 1 sister Marjorie Clay of Central City, many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 beginning at 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Gary’s 

Funeral Home in Greenville.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, KY, conducted by Rev. Jeremy Teague. Burial with military honors will follow in Greens Chapel Cemetery in Greenville, KY. 

BROWDER, KY., Michael K. Hill, 61, of Browder went home to be with his Lord and Savior November 14, 2022. He was born on March 22, 1961 in Greenville. He was a member of Riverside Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a pianist. He also sang in the church band. Michael had a love of Southern Gospel Music. He played piano and sang baritone for the Barry Clardy Singers for several years during the 1980’s. Michael was a teacher for Muhlenberg County School District where he taught special education and driver education. Before teaching Michael worked in travel and tourism for several years as a tour manager/escort. He led tours in 55 countries on six continents. In 1991 and 1992 he took a hiatus from travel and worked for the Marriott Corporation in airline catering in Moscow, Russia. Michael had an adventurous spirit, and he had many great stories of those adventures. Michael’s first career was a barber. He went to barber school right after high school. He worked in shops in Greenville, Bowling Green, Lewisburg, Sarasota, Florida, and Las Vegas, Nevada. He owned shops in Lewisburg and Las Vegas. He was also a private pilot. Michael will be missed by all who knew him. He had a generous, kind nature. He loved his family, his church family, his friends, and his students.

He is survived by a son Daniel Bashin of Nevada City, CA., his parents Benny and June Knight Hill of Browder, a sister Teresa (Scott) Gardner of Browder, a brother John Paul Hill of Gainesville, GA., a nephew Tyler (Holly) Gardner of Owensboro, and a great niece Charlotte Gardner of Owensboro.

Visitation will be Saturday November 19, 2022 starting at 10:00 at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church followed by the funeral at 12:00 conducted by Brother Greg Brooks. Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.

DRAKESBORO, KY., Tempis Faye Fulcher, 86, of Drakesboro passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022. She was born in Muhlenberg County and was a member of the Greenville United Methodist Church. She and her husband the late Noble Fulcher, Jr. were married for 56 years. Together, they had 3 loving children and operated Fulcher’s Food Store for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents Burton and Alma Danner, son Jonathan Fulcher, brother Lynn Danner, and sister Sue Draper.

Survivors include her daughters Angela (Billy) Mefford and Elizabeth (Terry) Long, grandchildren Leah (Ben) Wright, Adam (Ashleigh) Mefford, Ryan (Heather) Driskill, Hunter (Hannah) Fulcher, Lauren (Collin) Rose, daughter-in-law Kecia Fulcher, great-grandchildren Meredith Wright, Wesley Mefford, Lily Mefford, Paul Driskill, sisters Wanda Knight and Sandi Danner, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were private. Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville was in charge of arrangements.

GREENVILLE, KY., Billy Gene Johnston, 85, of Greenville passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at his residence. He was born on in Muhlenberg County on March 21, 1937 the son of Lonnie Mendle Johnston and Ophelia Wells Hardison. He was a member of Greenville Church of Christ and was a UMWA coal miner and a farmer. He was a devoted and amazing husband, father, and grandfather. He called anyone he knew “Buddy”. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 53 years Verna Faye Johnson Johnston, and 2 stepbrothers Ronnie Hardison and Curtis Hardison.

He is survived by 2 daughters Kim (Terry) Vincent of Greenville and Karen Rice of Beechmont, 5 grandchildren Ashley Hilburn, Brooke Nokes, Chase Hilburn, Kaitlin (Hunter) Ray, and Candace (Austin) Stewart, 4 great grandchildren Madison, Abbie, Paisley, and Parker, a stepbrother Rev. Bobby (Violet) Hardison of Sebree.

Visitation will be on Friday, November 11, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville and from 9:00 AM until time of funeral on Saturday, November 12, 2022.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, KY with Rev. Bobby Hardison officiating. Burial will follow in Cherry Grove Cemetery in Greenville.

Bremen, KY., Judy Gail Piper, 67, of Bremen passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Greenville on April 21, 1955 the daughter of Judge Franklin Jenkins and Yvonda Groves Jenkins. She was a Certified Nurse Assistant and had worked for over 30 years at Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville. She was a member of Orange Grove General Baptist Church in White Plains, KY.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her 1st husband Donald Robertson, her 2nd husband Bobby Piper, brother Douglas Jenkins, and half brother David Jenkins.  

She is survived by a nephew Curtis Jenkins of Cunningham, a niece Jennifer Stanley of Bremen, 3 great nieces, 2 great nephews, and 4 great-great nieces.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 from 10:00 AM until time of funeral at 1:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, KY.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. J.W, Haire officiating. Burial will follow in Yeargins Chapel Cemetery.

GREENVILLE, KY., Donald Ray Winn, Sr., 88, of Greenville passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Ridgewood Terrace in Madisonville. He was born in Big Spring, Texas on September 17, 1934 the son of Owen Winn and Edith Moore Winn. He was an independent truck driver in Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ella Joyce Winn in 2019, and brother Thomas Winn.

He was survived by 1 daughter Lorie Perez of Greenville, 1 son Donald Ray Winn, Jr. of Kankakee, IL., 4 grandchildren Donavin (Megan) Winn of Greenville, DeWayne Scott Stanley of Greenville, David (Kristina) Winn of Chicago, IL., and Ashley Winn of Chicago, IL., 9 great grandchildren Brayden Stanley, Alicia Stanley, Gavin Stanley, John Luke Stanley, Hunter Glenn Stanley, Jordan Stanley, Bradley Winn, Landon Winn, and Elliana Winn, 2 brothers Marion (Sherial) Winn of Sanger, CA., and Ronnie (Kay) Winn of OK., 1 sister Charlotte Winn of Sisco, TX.

There will be no visitation.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, October 31, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Yeargins Chapel Cemetery in Greenville with Rev. Tom Stovall officiating. Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.

GREENVILLE, KY., Lawrence “Larry” Gordon, 80, of Greenville passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at his daughter’s home. He was born in Honolulu, HI on February 7, 1942 the son of Lawrence W. Gordon and Edna Mae Andre Gordon. He was a self-employed carpenter and is a Vietnam War veteran serving in the Navy. He was a long-standing member and past state president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was also a member of the American Legion, the Am-Vets, the VFW, and was a Mason.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 46 years Linda Joyce Gordon, and son Larry Benton Gordon, Jr.

He is survived by his daughter Laura (Buddy) Day of Greenville, 5 grandchildren Westyn Armour, Elizabeth Pope, Cody Day, Deward Lee “Trip” Day III, and Lawrence Benton “L.B.” Day, sister Leilani Dockery of Oxnard, CA., several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Sunday, October 23, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Monday, October 24, 2022 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville.

A Presidential Tribute Service by the Fraternal Order of Eagles will be held Sunday, October 23 at 6:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, KY. Burial will follow in Woodland Church Cemetery in Greenville, KY with military honors. 

Greenville, KY., Patricia Ann Brewer, 69, of Greenville passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at the Bowling Green Medical Center. She was born in Greenville on October 22, 1952 the daughter of Melvin Dunn and Mary Catherine Brooks Dunn. She was a member of Greens Chapel General Baptist Church and was a stocker at Walmart. She loved to work in flowers and to take care of her dog Consuella.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers Donald Dunn and Austin Dunn.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years James Earl “Whiskers” Brewer of Greenville, 1 son Kevin (Christine) Brewer of Midlothian, IL., 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 3 brothers Danny Dunn of Greenville, Tindell Dunn of Greenville, Timmy (Elaine) Dunn of Pilot Rock.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 10:00 AM until time of funeral at 1:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, KY officiated by Bro. J.C. Lynch. Burial will follow in Greens Chapel Cemetery in Greenville, KY.

GREENVILLE, KY., Doris Jane Kelly, 82, of Greenville passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Maple Health and Rehabilitation in Greenville. She was born in Greenville on November 1, 1939 the daughter of Owen Laster and Texie Wells Laster. She was a member of Carter Creek Baptist Church, a seamstress working for Cowden and Flynn Industries, and also worked at General Electric at Madisonville. She sang in the church choir, loved the old-time western movies, and she was a great fan of the University of Kentucky Wildcats.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Brenda Garrett.

She is survived by 1 son Bruce Laster of Madisonville, 3 grandchildren Kayla (Chris) Chambers of Greenville, Collins Laster of Greenville, and Bryson (Kaleigh) Mercer  of Louisville, 1 great granddaughter Halen Mercer , 1 sister Patsy Hopper of Greenville, 1 brother Donous (Marsha) Laster of Shelbyville, IN.

Visitation will be on Monday, October 17, 2022 from 10:00 AM until time of funeral at Carter Creek Baptist Church in Greenville.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Carter Creek Baptist Church in Greenville with Rev. Tommy Wilhite officiating. Burial will follow in Carter Creek Cemetery. Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.

MORTON’S GAP, KY., Bro. Grover Cleveland Gibson, 99, of Morton’s Gap passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing Home in Madisonville, KY. Mr. Gibson was born on August 15, 1923 in Hopkins County the son of Luther Powell Gibson and Blanche Mae Burden Gibson. He was a Pentecostal pastor and was a coal miner.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Clara Sneed Gibson, his second wife Rachel Pearl Gibson, 5 brothers and sisters Luther Powell Gibson, Jr., John Gibson, Freda Gibson, Wanda Gibson Williams, and Frances Guanella. 

He is survived by his wife Flora Bell Majors Gibson of Morton’s Gap, a son Bobby Cleveland Gibson of Madisonville, a daughter Peggy Haggard Vanover of Sacramento, a stepson Gilbert Brown of Dawson Springs, 1 granddaughter Kim (Robbie) Albin of Sacramento, 2 step granddaughters Lisa Brown and Kimberlee Johnson1 great granddaughter Payton Hargrove, 5 step great grandchildren, 9 step great-great grandchildren, 2 brothers Fred (Sue) Gibson of Owensboro and Doug (Velma) Gibson of Henderson, 2 sisters Barbara Holeman of Henderson and Ruthie (William) Burden of Augusta, GA.

Friends may call after 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, KY with Rev. Jerry Brewer officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville, KY.

GREENVILLE, KY., Margaret Ann Davis, 90, of Greenville passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Signature Healthcare in Bowling Green, KY. She was born in Graham, KY on June 24, 1932 the daughter of Orvil Lindel Briles and Gladys Christine Vinson Briles. She was a housewife and a homemaker and was a member of Corley Chapel General Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 64 years Paul Edward Davis in 2012,

her son Larry Wayne Davis in 2017, her daughter Paula Diane Christie in 2021 and her grandson Trent Christie in 2012 

Ms. Davis is survived by a son Eddie Davis, a daughter Krista (Orval) McLaughlin, 5 grandchildren Jennifer (Ross) Jones, Josh (Ruth Ann) Davis, Cameron Davis, Braden McLaughlin, and Carissa McLaughlin, 5 great grandchildren Justin Jones, Jack Jones, Cooper Davis, Maggie Davis, and Blaze Davis.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville, KY with Rev. Barry Noe officiating. Gary’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

GREENVILLE, KY., Timothy Owen Rice, 62 of Greenville passed away on October 12, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Greenville, KY on January 14, 1960, the son of William Donald Rice and Carole Sue Coombs Rice. He was a factory worker and had worked at Carhart. He was a member of Bard’s Hill General Baptist Church. He was a loving father and he liked to ride motorcycles.

He is survived by his parents William Donald and Carole Sue Rice of Greenville, 2 sons Michael Owen Rice in Evansville, IN and Nathaniel Lee Rice of Murray, a brother Dwight Alan (Robin) Rice of Greenville, 1 nephew and 3 nieces.

Visitation will be on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville from 10:00 AM until time of funeral at 1:00 PM.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Keith Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Greens Chapel Cemetery in Greenville.

GREENVILLE, KY., Margie Nell Hancock, 79, of Greenville passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Muhlenberg County on July 24, 1943 the daughter of the late Jack Bivins and Mable Bivins. Margie attended Landmark Assembly of God. Margie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved to shop and go to the boat.

In addition to her parents, Margie was preceded in death by her first husband Estil Daugherty, her sons Michael Daugherty and Jamie Hancock, a grandson Estil Daugherty, a brother Virgil Bivins, and a sister Myrtle Skalicky.

Margie is survived by her husband Pastor Larry Hancock of Greenville, 2 sons Cary Daugherty of Greenville, and Tommy (Annie) Daugherty of Bowling Green, 1 stepson Terry Culaper of Shelbyville, IN., 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 from 10:00 AM until time of funeral at 1:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, KY.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, KY with Pastor Shane Garrett officiating. Burial will follow in Landmark Cemetery in Greenville.   

GREENVILLE, KY., Donald Leon Gibbons, 93, of Greenville formerly of Ashland passed away peacefully from this life on Monday, September 26, 2022 at home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born August 29, 1929 in Vandalia, IL the son of the late Donald and Letha Bledsoe Gibbons. He was a pipefitter for 39 years with Ashland Oil Refining Company. He was faithful member of the choir and the Fellowship Sunday School Class of Greenville United Methodist Church. He loved woodworking, caning, and was fondly known simply as Grampa who could fix anything. He never met a stranger. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years Mary Jane Dufford Gibbons, sister and husband Doris and Bob Wallace, brother-in-law Charles “Skip” Carroll, grandson in law Richard Bingham, and great grandson Leon Paul Searcy.

Survivors include children Michael (Margaret) Gibbons, Mark (Cheryl) Gibbons, and Melinda (Eddie) Prunty, grandchildren Shannon (Michael) Caswell, Holly Gibbons, Kaci Prunty, Amanda (Ashley) Ethington, Lindsay (Marc) Searcy, Meghan Bingham, and Hillary (Kyle) Martin, great grandchildren Anna (Oz) Perez, Nathan Marion, Caleb and Emelyn West, Sierra, and Nola Ethington, Will, Evie, Annie and Elizabeth Searcy, Brysen Stucker, Max and Merryn Bingham, Cam, Jude, Louis, Gus, and Stella Martin, and great-great grandchildren Ez and Elenora Perez, sister Margaret Carroll, many beloved nieces and nephews.

Visitation will take place from 10AM until the time of the funeral service at 1PM on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Greenville United Methodist Church with Pastor Barry Robinson officiating. Leon will be buried at the Rochester Cemetery in Butler County.

Memorial gifts are encouraged to Greenville United Methodist Church, Hospice of Western Kentucky, Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes, and Pathway of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center. Gary’s Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 

GREENVILLE, KY., Jesse Cecil Busick, 75, of Greenville passed away on November 22, 2022 at his residence. He was born on December 26, 1946 in Baxter Springs, Kansas the son of William Busick and Wilma Ruth Sills Busick. He was a Vietnam War veteran serving in the Air Force. He was a UMWA coal miner retiring in 2012 having worked at several strip mines in the area. 

He was preceded in death by his father and his brother Billy Wayne Busick in 2001.

He is survived by his wife Brenda Kay Busick of Greenville, a son Douglas (Lisa) Busick of Central City, his mother Wilma Ruth Busick of Greenville, a sister Helen Ruth (Gaynam) Rackstraw of Clewiston, FL., several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Sunday, November 27, 2022 from 12:00 until 2:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Tom Stovall officiating. Burial will follow with military honors in Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville. 

GREENVILLE, KY., Angelin Sweeney, 78, of Greenville received her final call on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 10:30 PM that her work here on earth was finished. She would want everyone to know that she wore many hats throughout the years of her life, but that of “Granny” was her most prized. A testament of her faith in Christ and love for her family was exemplified after the life-changing diagnosis of metastatic ovarian cancer in 2018. In those dark days of chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, and multiple lab draws, she always wanted to know “how are you?” What a legacy she leaves behind as a family member left a note for her in her last days saying, “I aspire to be like you and the legacy of kindness and graciousness you have shown.” Leon took her as his wife 60 years ago on a cold February day.  

She was the mother of Bobby (Debra) Sweeney and Michele (Randy) Coleman. She was blessed with 5 grandchildren Ashley (Matthew) Painter, Lauren Pendley, Caleb Sweeney, Makayla Sweeney, and Jenny Beth Gray, 8 great grandchildren Mattox, Asher, Ava, Owen, Ryann, Ashtynn, Kailey, and Madden.

The celebration of her life will be at Gary’s Funeral Home on Sunday, September 25, 2022 with visitation between 2PM and 5PM with funeral services to begin at 5PM. Ronnie Sadler will officiate with Rev. Tommy Wilhite assisting. Burial will follow at Joines Chapel Church Cemetery.

A special thank you to Baptist Health/Deaconess Hospital who ensured she was comfortable until she drew her last breath.