All Obituaries

Loyd Stephen Smith, age 75 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Monroe County Medical Center. Loyd was born on July 05, 1946 in Cumberland County, KY  to the late Edd and Ree Philpott Smith.  He was a retired farmer and sawmill worker and member of Judio Church of Christ.  In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Brookie "Claudette" Brewington and two sisters. Survivors include: One son - Shannon Smith (Wilma)...

  Randy Lynn "Boogie" Flowers, age 51 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at his home. Randy was born on December 04, 1969 in Fort Gordon, Georgia to Randolph Flowers and the late Emma Lou Brown Flowers. He was a truck driver and a member of Centerpoint Church. Survivors Include: One Daughter- Brandi Taylor(John Ryan) of Tompkinsville, KY His Father- Randolph Flowers of Burkesville, KY One Brother- Jason Lynn Flowers of Somerset, KY Four...

  Anthony James "Tony" Riddle, age 53 of  Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY. Anthony was born on February 14, 1968 in Mooresville, IN,  to the late James and Ann Francis Riddle.  He was employed at Dale Hollow Lake State Park as a water treatment plant operator and of the Baptist faith.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Danny Riddle, sister-in-law, Cindy...

Rheda Mae Smith, age 75 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at the home of her daughter. Rheda was born on August 21, 1946 in Cumberland County, KY  to the late Charlie Edward Ballard and Lorene Bryant Ballard. She was a member of Waterview Church of Christ, a former employee of the Bank of Marrowbone and Rite Aid. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Harley Smith and two brothers, Larry Ballard and Kermit...

Anna Jewell Dicken, age 80 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Cumberland County Hospital. Jewell was born on September 07, 1941 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Jim Rush and Cassie Riddle Rush. She was a former nurse aide for Cumberland Valley Manor. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Dicken. Survivors Include: Three Sons- Ricky Dicken and his wife Teresa of New Castle, IN, Rex Dicken of New Castle, IN and...

Vicie Hardin Mers, age 86 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at University of Louisville Hospital. Vicie was born on August 14, 1935 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Menzo Wilson Hardin and Lena Bullock Hardin. She was a member of Branham Grove Baptist Church, a former employee of Bob Evans, and a homemaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Rev. W. O. Mers, three brothers Finis Hardin, James Howard Hardin, and Albert...

Charles Ray Cook, age 73 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Cumberland County Hospital. Charles was born on July 11, 1948 in Letcher County, KY  to the late James Cook and Bertha Amburgey Cook. He was a former employee of Bremner Biscuit Company, Glasgow Foods, and and was a farmer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Bell Beaty Cook, one brother, Kenneth Cook, two stepsons, Tom Beaty, and David Beaty, and one...

Wesley Douglas Scott, age 79 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, KY. Wesley was born on July 17, 1942 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Johnny F. Scott and Pearl Spears Scott.  He was a former millwright for General Motors Locomotive Division in Countryside, IL retiring after 26 years of service. He was a veteran on the U.S. Army, a member of VFW Post 5419, Cumberland Masonic Lodge #413, Kosair Shrine...

Johnny H. Sewell, age 76 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Cumberland County Hospital. Johnny was born on September 29, 1945 in Cumberland County, KY to the late James and Inis Cash Sewell. He was a former Ice Cream delivery man and a long-haul truck driver. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol York Sewell and one brother J.C. Sewell. Survivors Include: Two Daughters- Gail Garrett(Gregg) of Nashville, TN and Penny...

Dennis James Puro, Sr. age 68 of Marrowbone, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Cumberland County Hospital. Dennis was born on October 27, 1952 in Derby, Connecticut to the late Stephen Puro and Yolanda Vorrase Puro. He was a former truck driver for many years before retirement. He was a avid outdoorsman loving hunting and fly fishing. He also loved old cars including his corvette and harley davidson motorcycle. Dennis was a good friend to all who knew him. In addition to...