
Obituaries
Carlos Hobert Fancher, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday
Carlos Hobert Fancher, 75, Horse Cave, died Friday, July 17th, at his residence. Carlos was a farmer and had previously served as Constable and a Deputy Sheriff in Metcalfe County. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Reece Fancher; his children: Angela Fancher, of Indianapolis, IN, Jason Fancher, of Richmond, IN, Anthony Parker, of Indianapolis, Lucy Fancher, of Rushville, IN, and Tammy Hymer, of Connersville, IN; three sisters: Susan Cross (Arnold), of Knob Lick, Jennifer McKinney, of Horse Cave, and Rometta “Rosie” (Larry) Davenport, of Glasgow; three step-children: Veronica Webb, Kristy Ford, and James Raymond Logsdon; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial to follow at the Houk Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the funeral home to help offset expenses.
Diane "Myrtle" Stewart, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday
Diane “Myrtle” Stewart, 69, of Cave City, died Friday, July 17th, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. She was a member of Park City United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Barry Stewart; her children, Crystal Jackson and Tyler Stewart, both of Glasgow; four grandchildren. A funeral service is scheduled for 11am Wednesday at Patton's Park City Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation is 3-7pm Tuesday and from 9am until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.
Jacob "Jake" Sowers Ayers, 12:00 p.m. Wednesday
Jacob “Jake” Sowers Ayers, 91, of Highland Ridge, died Wednesday, July 15th, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. Survivors include his brothers, Spurgeon Jr., Joseph and Don; his sister, Dulcie Epley. A funeral service is scheduled for Noon Wednesday at Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home. A graveside service will take place Saturday at Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville.
Rita "Ree Ree" Kelly Brown, 11:00 a.m. Thursday
Rita “Ree Ree” Kelly Brown, 67, of Edmonton, died Monday, July 20th. She was a member of Maple Hill Church. Survivors include her husband, Billy Brown. A funeral service is scheduled for 11am Thursday at Jessie-Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8pm Wednesday and from 8am until service time Thursday at the funeral home.
Erica Poynter Guffey, 11:00 a.m. Friday
Erica Poynter Guffey, 33, of Glasgow, died Sunday, July 19th, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. She was a member of Living Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include her parents, Alicia Beckham and Eric Poynter; her children, Bryer Brown and Parker Brown of Smiths Grove, and Kollyns Guffey of Alvaton; her grandparents, Jo Poynter of Glasgow, Janice Rich of Cave City and Don Rich of Bowling Green; her siblings, Samantha Clemmons of Clarkson, Dylan Beckham of Lebanon, Sadie Miller and Alex Poynter both of Glasgow; A funeral service is scheduled for 11am Friday at Patton's Park City Chapel. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 3-7pm Thursday and from 9am until service time Friday at the funeral home.
Darla Gail Jeffries, 1:00 p.m. Friday
Darla Gail Jeffries, 67, of Greensburg, died Friday, July 17th, at her home. Survivors include a son, Shane Poynter of Greensburg; one daughter, Jennifer Poynter of Louisville; siblings, Kathy Miller, Tony Jeffries and Marlene Matheis all of Greensburg, Tonya Jeffries of Springfield and Michael Jeffries of Louisville; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, Kaizlyn Poynter, Ava Lydick, Huxley Wilson, Lincoln Sears, Ellie Sears and Bryson Sears. A funeral service is scheduled for 1pm Friday at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Little Barren Separate Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 10am until service time Friday at the funeral home.
Cynthia Lee Messick, 2:00 p.m. Sunday
Cynthia Lee Messick, 66, of Munfordville, died Wednesday, July 15th, at Cooper Trail Senior Living Center in Bardstown. She was a member of Cox’s Creek Baptist Church and retired from Hart County Board of Education. Survivors include three daughters, Amy Johnson of Taylorsville, Emily Messick of Munfordville and Rachel Smith of Bardstown; three grandchildren; two brothers, Richard Howard Easley and Johaan Heinz Fernand Roberts; two sisters, Kathi Desouter and Christina Riggleman. A memorial service is scheduled for 2pm Sunday at Brooks Funeral Home. Cremation was chosen. Visitation if from 1pm until service time Sunday at the funeral home.