Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Munfordville, KY & Hart County

Arthur Howard "Bumpy" Burba

Arthur Howard "Bumpy" Burba

Nov 12, 2024

Arthur Howard “Bumpy” Burba, age 77 of Leakesville, MS; formerly of Edmonson County, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the University Hospital in Mobile, AL. He was of the Baptist faith, a US Army Veteran, a retired carpenter. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting and going on four wheeling trips. 

He is the son of the late Ralph H. Burba,...

Kenneth G. "Ken" Sweet

Kenneth G. "Ken" Sweet

Nov 13, 2024

Kenneth G. “Ken” Sweet, age 77 of Canmer, KY passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at his home. He was a Deacon at Rowletts Baptist Church, part owner of Sweet Farm Equipment. He was a retired tool and die maker. He was a member of the Rio Verde Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed building things, working with his hands, and riding...

Lance Corporal Le'Braun Hamilton

Lance Corporal Le'Braun Hamilton

Nov 2, 2024

Lance Corporal Le'Braun Hamilton, age 19 of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024. He was an active member of Wigwam Full Gospel Church where he played the drums until his deployment. He was an active duty Marine and a 2023 graduate of Caverna Independent High School. He enjoyed gaming and being outside playing basketball and football....

Phyllis Ellen Thomas

Phyllis Ellen Thomas

Nov 2, 2024

Phyllis Ellen Thomas, age 72 of Munfordville passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. She was the CFO of Hart County Realty. She was the past President of The Munfordville Woman's Club and past Vice President of Hart County Tourism. She enjoyed being Nana to her family and she could make a calculator sing. She...

Kenneth Meredith

Kenneth Meredith

Oct 31, 2024

Kenneth Meredith, age 86 of Bonnieville, KY, was surrounded by his family at the University of Louisville Hospital when he peacefully departed this life on Thursday, October 31, 2024. The Edmonson County native was born on January 3, 1938 to the late Loyd and Ruth Stice Meredith. He was married to his loving and devoted wife, Magdalene “Maggie” Meredith, until...

Clarence "Junior" Paul

Clarence "Junior" Paul

Oct 27, 2024

Clarence "Junior" Paul age 81 of Munfordville departed this life on Sunday,October 27, 2024 at his home. His journey began on September 27, 1943 to Jim and Celia Paul. Mickey professed to Christ and his journey with the Lord began in early adulthood. Mickey lived each day with a smile, a quick joke, and love for all that he considered...

Betty Childress

Betty Childress

Oct 24, 2024

Betty Childress, age 86 of Canmer passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green. She was a member of Savoyard Baptist Church and she was a long time beautician. She enjoyed quilting and spending time with her familly.

She is the daughter of the late Leo Walters and the late Mary Alice Cruse Walters.

She is preceded...

Jeffrey Leon Thomas

Jeffrey Leon Thomas

Oct 23, 2024

Jeffrey Leon "Mouse" Thomas, age 58, of Munfordville, KY, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at his home. 

He was the son of the late Louis Thomas and the late Dorothy "Moffie" Pierce Thomas.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby "Tater" Thomas; 2 nephews, Brent Humphrey and Cain Horton.

He is survived by his two sisters, Regina Humphrey of Munfordville,...

Bro. Glenn Allen Johnson

Bro. Glenn Allen Johnson

Oct 22, 2024

Bro. Glenn Allen Johnson, age 53 of Magnolia passed away,Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Baptist Health Hardin. He was a member of Three Forks Bacon Creek where he was a Deacon. He enjoyed spreading the word of Jesus Christ and spending time with his family. He was a wonderful, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and son-in-law. Words cannot express the...

Norma Louise Thompson

Norma Louise Thompson

Oct 6, 2024

Norma Louise (Smith) Thompson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister-in-christ passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 6, 2024 at the age of 82. Cancer took the physical body as she received her ticket to paradise and eternal everlasting life. A woman of grace and dignity, she is clothed in Royal Garments of...

Adam Wayne Locke

Adam Wayne Locke

Oct 14, 2024

Adam Wayne Locke, age 43 of Macon, GA passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. He was employed as a Maintenance Supervisor. 

He is the son of James Harold Locke (Cathy) Shepherdsville, KY and Joyce Smith Davis Three Springs, KY.

He is preceded death by his step father, Kenneth Davis; his maternal grandparents, Garland and Annie Kirby Smith; his...

Donald Lee Howard

Donald Lee Howard

Oct 8, 2024

Donald Lee Howard, age 84 of Munfordville passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at his home. He was a member of Woodsonville Baptist Church, was retired from Ford Motor Company, and enjoyed mowing his 13 acres.

He was the son of the late Rolo Howard and the late Mae Ford Howard.

He is preceded in death by his son, Donald Kevin Howard;...

Shelia Faye Barbour

Shelia Faye Barbour

Oct 7, 2024

Shelia Faye Barbour, age 63, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2024, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. She was a member of Harlows Chapel Baptist Church. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, and she worked in children supportive services. She worked with special needs children and was...

Arnetta Meredith Gipson

Arnetta Meredith Gipson

Oct 5, 2024

Arnetta Meredith Gipson, age 78 of Mammoth Cave passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. She was a member of Jock United Baptist Church, she loved to keep everyone informed, talking with her kids and grandkids, decorating, and cleaning. She was a good cook and passed that on to her kids (Except for Sandra)....

Wendell Lee Turner

Wendell Lee Turner

Oct 1, 2024

Wendell Lee Turner, age 83 of Munfordville passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at his home. He was a member of Munfordville Baptist Church, a former part owner in Hart County Auto Parts, owner/operator of Hart County Motors, and he ran his own milk route for Hart County Creamery. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He was the...

Rita Ann Fraze

Rita Ann Fraze

Sep 26, 2024

Rita Ann Fraze, age 72 of Munfordville passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Baptist Health Hardin. She was a member of Campground Methodist Church, she was retired from Hart County Health Department; very passionate about her children and grandchildren and enjoyed her life on the farm, and sweets.

She was the daughter of the late Alton Masterson and Dora Abell...

Wilma Meredith Purpura

Wilma Meredith Purpura

Sep 27, 2024

Wilma Meredith Purpura, age 79 of Cub Run passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was retired from Maids On Time as a general manager. She loved knitting, woodworking, gardening, and she was mother of all trades. She enjoyed time with family and helping any of them she could. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister,...

Cynthia Marie "Cindy" McDowell Walters

Cynthia Marie "Cindy" McDowell Walters

Sep 21, 2024

Cynthia Marie "Cindy" McDowell Walters, age 59 of Louisville passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the former head cook at Hardees on Fern Valley Rd after 33 years. She was a member of Cherry Springs Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, and playing cards with family especially Kanasta.

She is the daughter...

Rodney Earl Oiler

Rodney Earl Oiler

Sep 18, 2024

Rodney Earl Oiler, age 83 of Elizabethtown, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Baptist Health Hardin. He was a member of Saint James Catholic Church. He was a retired electrician for the Electrical Workers 369. 

He is preceded in death by his parents Marion Thomas and Ruby Mae Ragland Oiler; two brothers, Darrell Martin and Donald (Donnie) Louis Oiler;...

George Morgan Smith

George Morgan Smith

Sep 17, 2024

George Morgan Smith, age 81 of Horse Cave passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Signature Health Care of Glasgow. He was a welder and a former employee of Bluegrass Dairy. He enjoyed fishing, camping and being outdoors.

He is the son of the late Charles Smith and Helen Roshea Smith.

He is preceded in death by his wife. Norma Jean Smith; his...

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