All Obituaries

Minnie Reece Newby, age 92 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at her home. Minnie was born on April 20, 1930 in the Bakerton community of Cumberland County, KY to the late Hershel and Mattie Rowe Newby. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one daughter Sabrina Newby, three brothers Kent Newby, Raymond Newby, and Bedford Newby and three sisters Lee Ann Frink, Jewell Huffman and Pearl King. Survivors Include: One Daughter- Arlene West of...

Sadie Marie Groce, age 81 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at her home. Sadie was born on June 01, 1941 in Glasgow, Barren County, KY to the late W.B. Dyer and Jewell Anderson Dyer. Sadie was a member of Mud Camp Church of Christ and a former employee of Bob Evans and Cumberland Valley Manor. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John Ewing Groce.  Survivors Include: One Son- Michael Groce of Burkesville, KY One Daughter-...

  Margie Dean Severe, age 76 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Cumberland County Hospital. Margie was born on January 16, 1947 in Clay County, TN to the late Dewey and Maggie Webb Thompson. Margie was retired from Osh Kosh B'Gosh in Celina, TN and a member of Rock Springs Church of Christ.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by six siblings, James Donald Thompson, G. B. Thompson, J.C. Thompson, Joe Thompson, Jerry Thompson and...

Paul Riley, age 78 of Corydon, Indiana formerly of Burkesville, KY passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Paul was born on January 22, 1945 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Stanley Benton Riley and Dorothy Branham Riley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Russell Riley and C.W. Riley and one sister Shirley Riley. Survivors Include: Three Brothers- Norman Riley(Joyce) of Genoa City, WI, James Riley(Dolly) of Columbia, KY,...

  Donnie Pruitt, age 66 of  Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Donnie was born on June 4, 1956 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Richard "Doc" and Robbie Lee Pruitt.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Patty Sherrell and a nephew, Patrick Pruitt. Survivors include: One son - Jason "Birdy" Pruitt (Tabitha) of Strawberry Plains, TN One brother - James...

  Bro. Phillip Leak, age 67 of Burkesville, Kentucky went to be with Jesus in his Heavenly Home in the early morning of February 27, 2023.  He was born on June 05, 1955 in Flora, Illinois to the late Carroll and Bonnie Forsman Leak. Phillip was known as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. In addition to fostering those loving relationships, he also pastored for over 30 years as well as being a bus driver and substitute school teacher. He was a...

Steve Russell, age 72 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Cumberland County Hospital . Steven was born on April 01, 1950 in Troy, Ohio to the late Charles Russell and Betty Lou (Rong) Russell. He was a former employee of Hobart Manufacturing and a member of Sons of Amvets. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister Susan Russell and one infant brother. Survivors Include: One Brother- Gary Russell of Burkesville, KY One Sister- Connie...

Betty Jewell Garmon, age 78 of  Marrowbone, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at her home. Jewell was born on January 19, 1945 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Creed Franklin and Addie Davidson Arms. Jewell was a homemaker and member of the Burkesville Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Howard Garmon and a sister, Louise Hodges. Survivors Include: One Son - Timmie Howard Garmon (Jackie) of Freetown, IN One...

  Alma Edna Jessup, age 94 of Glasgow, Kentucky formerly of Burkesville, KY passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at her home. Alma was born on July 23, 1928 in the Depoy Community of Muhlenburg County, KY to the late Edwin Carroll Short and Lillie Scott Short. Alma and her husband owned and operated the Alpine Resort and Restaurant in Burkesville for thirteen years and was a member of Burkesville Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Wanda Vibbert, age 73 of  Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Cumberland County Hospital. Wanda was born on October 14, 1949 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Ed and Gertie Fields Scott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Vibbert, three sisters, Hazel Janie Hewitt, Nettie Mae Bradshaw and Mildred Frances Gearlds and four brothers, Jackie Paine Scott, William John Scott, Rondal Wayne Scott and Ricky Neal...