All Obituaries

Leisa Riley, age 60, of  Burkesville, KY passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Cumberland County Hospital. Leisa was born on August 27, 1962 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Landy Eli Winfrey, Jr and Shirley Crawley Winfrey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Mary Harris.  Leisa was an employee of Rocore / Kelvion for over 30 years. Survivors include: Her husband - Willie Riley of Burkesville, KY     Two daughters -...

  William Earl Branham, age 79 of Burkesville, Kentucky (the Dutch Creek Community) passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Cumberland County Hospital.   He was born on June 07, 1943 in Cumberland County, KY to the late George Clifton Claudine Branham and Rosie Arms Branham. He was a member of Dry Hollow Jesus Name Church in Wayne County, KY and was  a longtime farmer and grave digger. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Wanda Joyce Guinn...

Ova Thacker, age 89 of  Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Cumberland County Hospital. Ova was born on June 05, 1933 in Cumberland County,  to the late Menzo and Lena Bullock Hardin. Ova was a member of the Branham Grove Missionary Baptist Church and a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Thacker, four brothers, Finis Hardin, James Hardin, Dillard Hardin and an infant boy, three sisters, Bulah...

  Darrell "Wormy" Riddle, age 69 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at his home. Darrell was born on July 22, 1953 in Albany, Clinton County, KY to the late Edward and Ruby Hickey Riddle. He was a longtime oil well worker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister Linda Riddle and one brother Richard Riddle. Survivors Include: One Daughter- Darby Riddle Groce and husband Steven of Burkesville, KY One Son- Darian...

Nancy Elaine Brown, age 93 of Burkesville, KY passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Cumberland County Hospital. Elaine was born on August 8, 1929 in Cumberland County, KY,  to the late Manson and Georgia Smith Thomas.  She was a business owner, having owned and operated with her son Thomas Brown, the Burger Shop in Burkesville, KY. She was a member of the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church. Survivors include: One sister - Waneta Cole of Burkesville, KY One daughter -...

  Berta Carter, age  91 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Berta was born in Germany on February 19, 1931. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband William Edsel Carter and several brothers and sisters. Survivors Include: Two Daughters- Karen King and her husband Jimmy of Burkesville, KY and Malissa Carter of Bowling Green, KY Two...

  Bradley Allen Muse, age 40 of Marrowbone, Kentucky passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022 at UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY. Bradley was born on January 17, 1982 in Cumberland County, KY to  Steve Muse and Donna Tatusch. He was a U.S. Army veteran beginning his military service assigned to the 188 Military Police Company in the Republic of Korea, serving there from 2007 until 2009. In 2009 he was assigned to the 23rd Division Military Policy Company at Fort Drum,...

Norma Lucas age 87 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, September 05, 2022 at Cumberland Valley Manor. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

  Steve Pierce, age 68 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Cumberland County Hospital. Steve was born on December 16, 1953 in Clinton County, KY to the late Johnnie Eugene and Mary Ellen Upchurch Pierce. He was a former employee of Kingsford Charcoal, Stephens Manufacturing, and Dana Corporation. Survivors include: Three sons - Jonathan Pierce (Alicia) of Burkesville, KY, Phillip Pierce (Jamie) of Henderson, KY and Stephen Pierce, Jr (Nikita) of...

  Marie Grider, age 87 of Burkesville, Kentucky(the Amandaville Community) passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Cumberland County Hospital. Marie was born on January 23, 1935 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Carmel and Birtie Firkin Grider. She was a member of Amandaville Christian Church, a former employee of Bob Evans and a lifelong farmer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother Guy Grider, three sisters Mae Shaw, Gladys Tweedy, and Ruby Shaw and...