GREENVILLE, KY., Mary Elizabeth Shemwell Beierlein, 78, of Greenville passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Maple Health in Greenville. She was born in Beech Creek, KY on August 10, 1945 the daughter of Clarice Shemwell. She was a nurse and worked at the Muhlenberg Community Hospital and at Sparks Nursing Home in Central City.
She was preceded in death by her husband Alvin Bud Beierlein in 2002 and her mother.
She is survived by her family Gerri McIntosh, Dan Wakeland, Greg Dietrich, and Kristy McIntosh Johnson all of Greenville, nephews Grayson, Colton, Cooper, and Grant Dietrich.
Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville with Bro. Tim Adcock officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville.
GREENVILLE, KY., Susan Denise Pauley Hale, 64, of Greenville passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at her step- father’s residence. She was born in Greenville on February 13, 1959 the daughter of Paul Pauley and Hilda Dean Wright Hale. She was a nurse at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital before her retirement.
She is preceded in death by her father and her mother.
She is survived by her daughters Jessica Blanchard (Adam Lamb) of Louisville, Kristin Katze of Chicago, IL., stepfather Jerry Hale of Greenville, brothers Alan (Jenni) Hale of Greenville, Timothy (Malinda) Hale of Central City, several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be after 12:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, KY.
Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, KY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.
GREENVILLE, KY., William Leslie Scott, 80, of Greenville passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born on October 1, 1943 the middle child of Billie and Louise Wilkins Scott. Their entire lives he was extremely close to his siblings Ann McRoy and Lloyd Scott. At age 16 on February 6th he had his first date with classmate June Wimberly. They never went with anyone else and married two years out of high school. You may have heard them remark that they “became one,” and no doubt, you witnessed it. Together they did everything, having 2 children William and Maclynn. You rarely saw one without the other whether it be taking vacations, work trips, church, social events, or a trip to the grocery or mall. They started and ran Scott Hams for over 50 years. The joy was in being together, serving and having relationships with their customers, going to flea markets, and winning national, regional, and state championships and various awards. Lesie was often heard to say how much he enjoyed working with the 4-H kids and watching them compete. Leslie enjoyed being on his tractor and working on the farm he grew up and lived on most of his life. In 1961 at the Kentucky State Fair, Leslie was awarded the top 4-H Showmanship Award over all breeds of cattle and also exhibited the champion steer at the state fair. The following year he was the Reserve Grand Champion, then the champion at Evansville 4-H competition. He had often mentioned that his family brought the first registered Angus in Muhlenberg County. Beginning again in his 50’s, he enjoyed working with his Angus cattle and selling registered Angus bulls on Scott Farms. Leslie served his church in many ways over the years, including Deacon, Song Leader, Sunday School teacher, van driver, pulpit committee, Cemetery Trustee, and establishing the Oak Grove Cemetery Trust Fund. He had a pastoral care way about him, showing up if you had a surgery, death, or need. He served his community in many ways such as the Southern States Board and UK Extension Board.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.
He is survived by his wife of 60+ years June Scott, children William (Sherri) Scott and Maclynn (Mitch) Zebrun, 3 granddaughters Jessica (Chad) Anderson, Daryan Duran, and Destiny Sikes-Zebrun, 2 great granddaughters Klara Anderson and Grace Duran, nieces, nephew, cousins, and his church family.
Special thanks to his friends with the Graham Fire Department, Owensboro Health Muhlenberg, Dr. Sparks, and our team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center who lovingly cared for him and became a part of our family.
Visitation will be on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 10:00 AM until time of funeral at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Tom Stovall officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Depoy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Oak Grove Cemetery Trust Fund---envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
GRAHAM, KY., Gene Loyd Courtney, 89, of Graham passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at his home after a prolonged battle with heart and renal issues. The Muhlenberg County native was a longtime member of Yeargins Chapel Methodist Church and had retired from Texas Gas Transmission Corporation in 1990. During his life he worked in multiple positions of increasing responsibility in various oil and gas businesses. Gene played junior and high school basketball for the Nighthawks of Graham, KY (1948-1953) and was a lifelong fan of UK basketball. Gene and his wife loved to travel extensively and were able to visit all 50 states during their life together. Regardless of their travel, Gene always proudly proclaimed Kentucky as the best place in the world to live, and in 2005 was designated a Kentucky Colonel by then Governor Ernie Fletcher for unwavering devotion to faith, family, the Kentucky Commonwealth, and to our nation.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 70 years Zula Ann (Coleman) Courtney, 2 sons LTC (Ret.) Edwin L. Courtney of Mt. Juliet, TN and Rondall L. Courtney of Princeton, 6 granddaughters and 1 “adopted in spirit” granddaughter, 6 great granddaughters, 2 great grandsons, a sister Hilda Sue Heugel of Pflugerville, TX., a niece Judy Gale Heugel and a nephew David B. Heugel both of Pflugerville, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents Paul B. Courtney and Mary E. Courtney, a great grandson Caleb Monroe, and a brother-in-law Jake Heugel
Visitation will be conducted on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Gary’s
Funeral Home in Greenville and from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Friday, January 26 at Yeargins Chapel Methodist Church in Graham, KY.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Yeargins Chapel Methodist Church with Bro. Dave Fullen and Bro. Harold Coomer (of Decatur, AL) jointly officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Yeargins Chapel Cemetery Fund or the Gideons International Organization.
GREENVILLE, KY., Harold Dean Linville, 79, of Greenville passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Baptist Health Deaconess Hospital in Madisonville. He was born in Caldwell County, KY on July 18, 1944, the son of Will Linville and Ruby Mae Moore Linville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Lula Mae Stanley Linville, his second wife Mary Faulk, 12 brothers, and 1 sister.
He is survived by his wife of 11 years Amy Johanna Lozell Barber of Greenville, a daughter Lora (Ralph) Lovell of Graham, a son Troy (Beverly) Linville of Earlington, 2 stepchildren Adrienne Abercrombie of TN and Gordon Hogg of FL., 6 grandchildren Dena (Chad) Brown, Shawn (Samantha) Linville, Kayla (Dwayne) Thomas, Felicia (Jordan) Loney, Brooklyn (Cody) Cox, Abbigayle Lovell, 11 great grandchildren, a sister Virginia Cobb of South Carolina.
Friends may call from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Gary’s Funeral Home and from 10:00 AM until time of funeral on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville with Bro. Steve Meredith officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Yeargins Chapel Cemetery in Graham.
GREENVILLE, KY., William Michael Simpkins, 74, of Greenville passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Heartford House of Owensboro. He was born in Nashville, TN on July 18, 1949 to the late William Woodrow Simpkins and Mary Lois Demonbreun. He was a retired truck driver and worked for Crestline Plastics. He loved shooting guns and riding motorcycles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Sandra Binkley, and a grandson Ken Crossland.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years Linda Simpkins of Greenville, 2 Daughters Rhonda (Kenny) Crossland of Ashland City, TN and Jenni (Larry) Shadowen of Owensboro, 3 Grandchildren Hayley Crossland, Tabor Shadowen, and Lexi Shadowen, 2 Great Grandchildren Knox Crossland and Aubriella Crossland, 3 sisters Connie (Keith) Thomas of Mount Washington, Peggy (Kemmy) Shores of Ashland City, TN., and Vicky (Gary) Williams of Ashland City, TN.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 and on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 9:00 AM until time of service at Gary’s Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Gary’s Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Shadowen and assisted by Mr. Chris Rowe. Burial will follow in White Oak Cemetery in Clay Kentucky. Gary’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GREENVILLE, KY., Ralph Edward “POP” Bryant, 101 of Greenville passed away peacefully at home on January, 6, 2024 just 20 days shy of his 102nd birthday. From Turtletown, Tennessee to Greenville with many stops along the way, Ralph Bryant marveled at the life he had lived. A husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and most recently great-great grandfather, Pop was cherished by his family. He was a friend to all who knew him, a deacon in his church, and an example of the American spirit to his community. Ralph was born January 26, 1922, the first-born of Fred and Flossie Bryant. He was followed by his brother Clay and sister Ruth. He married Mary Jane Bigham on June 15, 1946. “Pop and Mop” as they were affectionately known to so many, had a marriage that lasted until her passing in 2014. Up until the last couple of years Pop would be observed visiting her gravesite at least once a day. He delighted in his daughters Sandra, Carol, and Debbie. He was a favorite of their friends for he provided exciting jeep rides and trips to the lake for swimming, skiing, camping, and arrowhead hunting. After the daughters came 6 grandchildren who were introduced to jeep riding, four wheeling, camping, and exploring the West. As long as there were grandchildren who had not yet left for college, Pop and Mop loaded grandchildren into their van and headed on an adventure each summer. The adventures didn’t stop with grandchildren, it’s rumored Pop and Mop raced each other in Washington, D.C., while each pushed a stroller with a four-year-old great grandchild. Pop and Mop welcomed each addition to the family, whether by birth or marriage, with open arms and a lot of love. Pop even lived long enough to hold the newest addition his great-great grandson and namesake Ralph Edward Tucker. After high school, Ralph worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority until his induction into the Army in December 1942. His military service to our country during World War II was spent in Australia, New Guinea, and the Philippines. On September 2, 1945 he witnessed the signing of the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri from a nearby ship. After the war, Ralph returned to his job with TVA working in East Tennessee and Northern Alabama until transferring to the New Johnsonville (TN) Steam Plant in 1952 as an electrician. In 1962 he transferred to Paradise (KY) Steam Plant. In January 1963 the family relocated to Greenville. Ralph lived a life of service to others. He was a charter member of the New Johnsonville Lions Club as well as a long-time member of the Greenville Lions Club. He and Mary Jane were recognized for their support of the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast. Ralph loved history, the outdoors, guns, hunting, and camping. He was well-known for his knowledge of guns and the repair of guns. Ralph was a long-time member of Greenville First Baptist Church where he was ordained as a deacon at the age of 96.
Ralph Bryant was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, and his wife of 68 years.
He is survived by his daughters Sandra and husband Ray Tucker of Rome, GA., Carol and husband Frank Garabato of Bowling Green, and Debbie and husband Roger Heltsley of Greenville, grandchildren John (Kristin) Tucker, Bryan (Misty) Tucker, Mary Elizabeth (Randall) Parmley, Nick Brown, Joseph (Jessica) Renfrow, Lindsay (Will) Ward, step-grandchildren Patrick (Shannon) Heltsley and Josh (Whitney) Heltsley, great grandchildren Andrew (Erica)Tucker, Emma Tucker, Jake Tucker, Kayley Tucker, Isabel Brown, Grady Ward, and Emily Brown, step-great grandchildren Christian Heltsley, Evan Heltsley, Kyley Bryd, Christian Bryd, Hudson Heltsley, Harrison Heltsley, and Autumn Nichols, great-great grandson Ralph Tucker, step-great-great granddaughter Lilly Jones.
Visitation will be held at Gary’s Funeral Home at 10:00 AM until time of service. Gary’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Roger Heltsley on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home Greenville, KY with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery with military honors.
The family wishes to thank special caregivers Stacy Burden, Kelly Cary, Debbie Crick, Kandi Hawkins, Pam Hayward, Vickie Johnson, and Sharon Page who treated Pop with the greatest love and respect for the 18 months.
Contributions may be made to the Greenville Lion’s Club, PO Box 151, Greenville 42345.
GREENVILLE, KY., Mark Edward Buchanan, 61, of Greenville passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Gary, Indiana on March 13, 1962 the son of Franklin D. Buchanan and Ruth May Nickel Buchanan.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Delores Bastin.
He is survived by 2 daughters April (BJ) Beliles and Shannon (Kaleb) Page, stepson Mitchell Johnson, sister Lynn (Mike) Harris, nephew Michael Harris, niece Savannah (Jordan) LeGrand, 3 grandchildren Allison and Jackson Beliles and Lily Roberts, and a great niece Gracelynn LeGrand.
Visitation and funeral services will be private. Gary’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GREENVILLE, KY., Della Mae Price, 83, of Greenville passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at the Dawson Springs Health and Rehab Center in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, where she had been cared for over the past 7 years. Della was born on May 10, 1940 in Muhlenberg County to Sherman and Maude Sweeney of Greenville as the youngest of five children. She graduated from Greenville High School in 1958. She was married but divorced shortly thereafter with no children. Della was a kind and caring person and loved her family dearly. She enjoyed traveling and loved dogs.
She was preceded in death by her parents Sherman and Maude Sweeney, her sisters Verna
Newman and Margie Sweeney, her brother Mack Sweeney, her nephews Michael Sweeney,
Gary Sweeney and Anthony Newman, her niece Kimberly Sweeney Waget"s, and her great-niece
Amy Shelton.
She is survived by her sister Effie Shelton now residing in Rockvale, TN., her niece Donna Jordon,
and her nephews Terry Shelton, Dennis Newman, and Kerry Newman.
Due to the poor health of her last surviving family member, there will be no service or
visitation. Gary's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Her burial will take place at the Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville.
CENTRAL CITY, KY., Nancy Ann Brown, 76, of Central City passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024 at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville. She was born in Harvey, IL on May 28, 1947 the daughter of Ernest Fraze and Lillian Ivesta Steelman Fraze.
She is survived by her husband “Pete” Carlyle Brown, her sister Sandy (Keith Jasinski) Heeder, her brother Thomas (Debra) Fraze, her stepchildren Terri Brown and Tracy (Dawn) Brown, Tonya (Ric) Slater.
Per Nancy’s wishes there will be no visitation or service. Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of her care.
GREENVILLE, KY., Corrinna “Faye” Pendley Newman, 87, of Greenville passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. She lived independently until a change in health in July last year. “Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57 NKJV Faye was born June 15, 1936 in Greenville where she loved family, raised children, and spoiled grandkids. Known as Nannie by grandchildren and great grandchildren, she had a special place in her heart for her family. Known as Aunt Faye by nieces and nephews, and extended family, she was happy to share stories about her generation and those that preceded us. Faye was a stylish dresser and loved to wear hats to church on special occasions. Back in the day you might see her driving a boat at Lake Malone pulling water skiers or, perhaps, on the family farm helping with goats or whatever was happening that year. Most of all she loved time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Marl Thomas Newman, her parents Lester and Maggie Pendley, in-laws L.D. and Mary Newman, her brothers and sisters John Smith, Josie, Elwood, Dorothy, and Nancy, and her grandson Phillip.
Faye is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Greg and Lisa of Greenville and Jeff and Susan of Huntsville, AL., grandchildren Steven, Nathan, and wife Jessica, and Marl “Thomas” II and wife Megan, granddaughter-in-law Ana, great grandchildren Addie, Eli, “Della” Corrinna, Olivia, and Philippa “Pippa”, brothers and sisters-in-law Steve and Debbie, and Bud and Marilyn Laster, and many cherished nieces and nephews.
A time of gathering and visiting with family and friends will be held Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville from 10 AM until 1:00 PM.
A celebration of life service officiated by her grandsons Chaplain, Captain Nathan Newman and Pastor Thomas Newman will begin at 1:00 at Gary’s. Burial will be at Carter Creek Cemetery next to her beloved husband Marl immediately following the service at Gary’s.
The family knows “Mom, Nannie, Aunt Faye, Faye” is at peace. She will be dearly missed here on Earth, but we know she was warmly welcomed in Heaven. Faye is having a big family reunion now. We thank God for the gift of her life and the love she had for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Faye and Marl Newman to the Carter Creek Cemetery Fund.
GREENVILLE, KY., Hollis G. Hancock, Sr., 99, of Greenville passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Heartford House in Owensboro, KY. He was born in Powderly on June 20, 1924 the son of Gurden James Hancock and Bertha Mae Cobb. He was a business owner in Greenville, the proprietor of Greenville Pool Hall and Greenville Ice Company.
He was an Army veteran in World War II, having received two Bronze Stars, and he also served in the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Margaret Lee Vick Hancock, his second wife Mary Lou Dukes Wells Hancock, his son Hollis Hancock, Jr., a son-in-law Delbert Willis, and a grandson Ricky Gregory.
He is survived by 2 daughters Mary Ethel Willis of Jacksonville, FL. and Debbie (Kurt) Reesman of Auburn AL., 8 grandchildren Wilda (Rick) Caudle, Lori Cheanvechai, Jeff (Donna) Willis, Jacque (Mark) Fuller, Ami (Shannon) Vincent, Brian (Julie) Hancock, Emily (Micah) Brake, and Michelle Gregory, 25 great grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren, 2 step-daughters Karen (Bobby) Noffsinger of Greenville and Renita Wells of Greenville, and 1 brother Jerry (Linda) Hancock of Powderly.
There will be no visitation.
Private graveside services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville. Gary’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Muhlenberg County Humane Society or Hospice of Western Kentucky.
Greenville, KY., Larry Wayne DuRall, 75, of Greenville passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on May 4, 1948 in Harlan County, the son of Jay L. DuRall and Opal Lorene Best DuRall. He was an over-the -road truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a companion Cindy Armstrong in 2002.
He is survived by 4 sisters Diane Kay Mort of Greenville, Joyce Ann DuRall of Greenville, Anita Lorene (Darrell) McIntosh of Greenville, and Renita Faye (Carl) Reece of Kingsport, TN., 2 brothers Robert Austin DuRall of Versailles, William Jay DuRall of Greenville, 15 nieces and nephews.
Visitation and funeral will be private. Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.
GRAHAM, KY., Freddie Jewell Vincent, 80, of Graham passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at his residence under the care of HPC of Western Kentucky. He was born in Muhlenberg County on June 8, 1943 the son of William Bryant Vincent and Opal Tyson Vincent. He was a Vietnam war veteran serving in the US Navy and stationed on the USS Bennington from 1964 until 1968. He was a UMWA coal miner, he loved traveling, hiking, racing, and kayaking, and he was also an avid outdoorsman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 48 years Christa Sue Vincent, and 4 brothers Ray Vincent, Roy Vincent, Eddie Vincent, and Bill Vincent.
He is survived by his son Samuel (Michelle) Vincent of Central City, his daughter Olivia (Sean) Proctor of Fairview, TN., 2 grandsons Morgan Dukes Vincent of Greenville, Austin Shane Vincent of Central City, 3 brothers Henry Paul Vincent of Graham, John (Virginia) Vincent of Greenville, and Steve (Donna) Vincent of Graham, several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home and on Friday, December 29 from 11:00 AM until time of funeral.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, officiated by Bro. Barry Noe. Burial will follow in Yeargins Chapel Cemetery in Graham.
Greenville, KY., Robert Paul Kelly Sr., 84, of Greenville passed away Saturday morning, December 23, 2023 at his residence in Greenville.
Mr. Kelly was born on September 11, 1939 in Jersey City, New Jersey the son of John Henry Kelly and Margaret Degnan Kelly. He owned an appliance repair business before his retirement.
Burial will be in New Jersey. Gary’s Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.