Obituaries

 

 


 

 

Sandra Parsley, 11:00 a.m. Saturday

Sandra Parsley, 67, of Cave City, died Wednesday, April 22nd, at her home. She was a member of Rock Springs Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, David Parsley; one daughter, Andrea Matthews (CJ); four grandchildren, Audrey Matthews, Chase Matthews, Charlie Matthews, and Chester Matthews; one sister, Julie Taylor. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday at Winn Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at the Evergreen Cemetery in Park City. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00PM to 8:00PM, and will continue after 8:00AM Saturday until the time of the service at 11:00AM.

 

Laura Moyer Rowe, 1:30 p.m. Saturday

Laura Moyer Rowe, 67, of Cave City, died Wednesday, April 22nd, at Barren County Nursing and Rehab. She was a California native. She is survived by her children, Jeff Rowe, Kenny Rowe and Amanda Rowe, all of Cave City and Barry Christopher Rowe of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Maddison, Charles, Dewey and Denise; great-grandchild, Kingston; siblings, Audrey, Cherie and Wes, along with several nieces and nephews. A graveside service for Laura Rowe will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel.

 

Sheldon Tomes, 1:00 p.m. Sunday

Sheldon Tomes, 87, died Tuesday, April 21st. He was saved at Slate Bank Church in Reedy, Ky. He was a Machinist Tradesman with the Philip Morris Company in Louisville. He is survived by his children: Preshias Harris (Mike) of Goodlettsville, TN; Sheldon [Ken] Tomes (Kaye) of Morgantown; Tishia Hatfield (James) of Leitchfield; and four grandchildren: Jeremy (Brittany), Jake (Kaleb), Kayla (Kyle) and Collin; and six great grandchildren: Allie, Ryland, Nolan, Cullen, Adalyn and Eveleigh. Funeral services led by Rev. Don Lamar will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Poplar Springs Cemetery. Visitation will take place 4:00-7:00 PM Friday, 10:00 AM-7:00 PM Saturday and after 10:00 AM Sunday.

 

Patricia "Pat" Turner Taylor, 2:00 p.m. Sunday

Patricia “Pat” Turner Taylor, age 80, of Glasgow, died Wednesday, April 22, at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow. Pat retired after devoting over twenty-five years of service as a secretary at Pier 19, she also previously worked with Dr. Ray Houchin at Park City Chiropractic Center and South Central Bank. She was a member of Refuge Church of Christ. Besides her husband, Ronnie, she is survived by her children, Shea Dunn Yoakum (Robby) of Middlesboro, and Chris Taylor (Holly) of Union; grandchildren, Madison Current (David), Jacob Taylor (Jamie), Kelci Hawks, Ellie Taylor, Jack Yoakum and Kennedy Yoakum; great-grandchild, Presley Taylor and siblings, Ernie Turner and Lou Vernia Duvall (Joe). Funeral service for Pat Taylor will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel with burial in Cave City Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel Memorial contributions may be made to: Shriners Children’s Lexington, 110 Conn Terrace, Lexington, KY 40508.

 

James Christopher "Chris" Smith, 11:00 a.m. Monday

James Christopher Smith, known as Chris, age 60, died Thursday, April 23rd, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow. He attended Union #2 Church.

He is survived by his mother; Ruth Ragle Smith; his brothers, Mike Thomerson (Kathy Walker), Tommy Thomerson (Karen Ramsey), and Kevin Smith (Kristie); and his devoted nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday at A. F. Crow & Son Funeral Home,

with burial in Lick Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday and Monday morning until time for the service at the funeral home.
 

James Henry Gardner, 2:00 p.m. Monday

James Henry Gardner, 88, of Horse Cave, died April 6th at Signature Health Care of Hart County. He was a member of Horse Cave Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Mary Hazel Gardner of Greensburg; one daughter, Paula Rogers of Ledbetter; a granddaughter; a great-granddaughter. Cremation was chosen. A graveside service is scheduled for 2pm Monday in Horse Cave Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Home.

 

Genia Whitlow Shearer, Cremation

Genia Whitlow Shearer, 67, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Greensburg, died Wednesday, April 22nd, at Baptist Health Hardin. She is survived by her daughter: Tessa Curry and her fiancé, Garry of Campbellsville. Five grandchildren: Micah Curry of Irvine, Savanna Taylor of Campbellsville, Brooklyn Taylor, of Bowling Green, Quentin Curry, Cooper Curry both of Hopkinsville. One great-grandchild: Memphis Taylor of Campbellsville.

Three sisters and brothers-in-law: Glenda Wells and Mark of Alabama, Reba and Wayne Harris, of Illinois, Carola Whitlow of California.

One brother and his spouse: Eric Winters and Russell of Covington. A special friend: David Corbin of Greensburg. Honoring her wishes, cremation was chosen. There will be a private family-only memorial service held in her memory. Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

 

Phillip Williams, Cremation

Phillip Williams, 43, of East Columbia Avenue, Greensburg, died Saturday, April 18th, at his home. He is survived by one son, Nicholas Williams, one brother: Sam Gude, of Nebraska, sisters: Phyllis McKenna, of New York, and Paulette Louise Bright, of Louisville; cousins and friends. The family chose cremation. There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.