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Gravil Funeral Home is a recently expanded and remodeled family-owned full service mortuary establishment that has been serving the people of Edmonson County and the surrounding area since 1960. We provide all necessary services and merchandise and assist those we serve with guidance in planning funeral/death care arrangements whether it be at-need, or pre-need.

11/29/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. - Robert "Bobby" Lewis Hardin, 56, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away November 26, 2025 at his residence.

Born in Bowling Green, he was a son of the late James Robert Hardin and Mary Estelle Howell Hardin and was a member of Sunny Point General Baptist Church.

Bobby was a 1987 graduate of Edmonson County High School and attended Western Kentucky University and Middle Tennessee State University. He worked for many years as the grocery manager of Kroger, Publix, and Harris - Teeter and was currently employed with National Tire & Battery as an automotive parts salesman. "Coach Bobby", as the kids would call him, enjoyed a long volunteer career coaching local youth sports teams in baseball, basketball, and soccer. He had a great love for gospel music and kept a playlist of his favorite songs. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 3 at Sunny Point General Baptist Church with burial to follow in Sunny Point Cemetery. Visitation will take place 4:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home and 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Wednesday at Sunny Point General Baptist Church.

Surviving are his two children: a daughter, Samantha Jo Brettillo (Kile) of Fairview, TN. a son, Andrew James "A.J." Hardin of Raleigh, NC.; two grandchildren, Kile Bretillo Jr. and Luca Brettillo ; four sisters, Anita Brooks (Reuben) of Brownsville, Rita Ann Orr (Tom) and Linda Gayle Courtney, both of Columbia, SC, and Marcia Knoch of Nashville, TN.; one brother, James Howell Hardin (Freda) of Brownsville; and several nieces and nephews.

11/26/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Bobby Wayne Basham, 62, of Leitchfield passed away Nov. 24, 2025 due to injuries sustained in tragic accident.

Born in Shelbyville, Ky., he was a son of the late Orval Basham and Clara B. Duke of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, who survives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Basham; a sister, Heather Basham; and a brother, Darrell Basham.

Bobby was retired from a little bit of everything. He enjoyed fishing and digging ginseng but most of all he loved playing outside and spending time with his nieces and nephews. He never knew a stranger, no matter if he had just met them or known them his whole life. He had a heart of gold and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Family and friends will be gathering at 11:00 AM Saturday December 13, 2025 at Gravil Funeral Home and a memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM.

Surviving in addition to his mother are four sisters, Rita Burkel (Tony) of Leitchfield, Lisa Carroll and Elizabeth Embry (Ricky) both of Caneyville, and Alice Kay Olsen (Bill) of Wilkes Barre, Pa.; three brothers, Wesley Basham (Priscilla) of St. Paul, Sammy Newton (Stephanie) of Bardstown, Michael Basham of Brownsville and a stepbrother, Jamie Porter of Louisville; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces and great great nephews.

11/24/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Patricia Ellen Hunter, 83, of Morgantown passed away Nov. 13, 2025 at Morgantown Care and Rehab.

The Ferndale, MI native was a homemaker, a keypunch operator and attended Shadyland Church of Christ. She loved crocheting and anything sweet. She was a daughter of the late Earling Meserve and Hazel Rivett Meserve and the wife of the late Barry Hunter. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Denise Lindsey; two sisters, Joan Dalgleish and Susie Lindsey; and a brother, Butch Meserve.

No public services are scheduled. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Surviving are a son, Barry John Hunter (Crystal) of Morgantown; six grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Hunter, Emily Grace Hunter, Sharon Ellen Satterfield, Cheyenne Lindsey, Jessical Locke and Delana Jones; and two great grandchildren.

11/24/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Billy Mac Townsend, 80, of Brownsville passed away peacefully with family by his side at his home.

The Kinder, MO native was a son of the late Claude Wayne Townsend and Mabel Mildred Way Townsend. He was a retired assembly line worker at GM Corvette Assembly, a 40-year member of Hays Lodge #517 F & AM, a member of Local 2164 UAW, a member of Stump Bluff Militia and a Baptist. He enjoyed flintlocks and black powder shooting, watching NASCAR and deer hunting. He was also a handy man of sorts- he could fix anything and wouldn’t stop trying until he did. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Cody Cowles; a sister, Bonnie Hisaw; and two brothers, David Townsend and Terry Townsend.

No public services are scheduled. Burial will take place in Townsend Green Cemetery. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Patricia Sue Berry Townsend; two sons, Thomas Townsend (Amy) and Duane Townsend both of Brownsville; a daughter, Danilla Bailey (Meech) of Brownsville; four grandchildren, Tiffany Heath, Clay Townsend, Jake Townsend and Katie Townsend; six great grandchildren, Natalie Lashley, Brantley Lashley, Kinley Lashley, Wyatt Townsend, Piper Townsend and Samuel Townsend; and several nieces and nephews.

11/14/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Rickie Dobbs, 72, of Lakeland, FL passed away Nov. 10, 2025 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Lakeland.

The Vanduser, MO native was a former resident of Chalybeate and a retired employee of GM Corvette Assembly. He was the son of the late William Dobbs and Margaret McClain Dobbs and the husband of the late Deborah Manier Dobbs. He was preceded in death by a son, Rickie William Dobbs Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Sunday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Kinser Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Sunday.

Surviving are a son Shane Dobbs (Jessica) of Bedford, IN; a daughter, Misty Boyd of Lakeland; a bonus daughter, Penny Vincent Francis of Louisville; a sister, Brenda Noce of St. Louis; two grandchildren, Brian Boyd Jr. of Bowling Green and Nikitta Boyd of Lakeland; and a great granddaughter, Octavia.

11/12/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Charles Ray “Charlie” Hayes, 64, of Sunfish passed away peacefully with family at his side Nov. 12, 2025 at his residence.

The Edmonson County native was owner and operator of Hayes Tire for 31 years and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He was a son of the late Warren Hayes and Mildred Irene Durbin Hayes. He was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Mull.

No services are scheduled. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Surviving are a daughter, Sheri Mills (James Bowles) of Sunfish; a son Keith Joiner of Sunfish; four brothers, Paul Hayes of Bowling Green, Jimmy Hayes and Kenny Hayes both of Sunfish and Fred Hayes of Cincinnati; five sisters, Sue Kalbfleisch and Cathy Joiner both of Roundhill, Evelyn Carroll and Joan Hayes both of Bowling Green and Helen Dorgan of Windyville; six grandchildren, Caden Mills, Jackson Mills, Katlyn Joiner, Bryson Lee, Liberty Flener and Addison Joiner; four great grandchildren, Lincoln Sanders, Walker Shepherd, Mason Lee and Hallie Lee; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

11/05/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- William Walter Cook, 89, of Poplar Springs departed this life Nov. 4, 2025 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.

William was born on July 20, 1936 to the late Percy and Marie Ashley Cook. His wife of 64 years, Edna R Cook preceded him in death. He was a disabled dump truck driver and a member of Poplar Springs United Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by two granddaughters, Lexus Wilson and Elizabeth Jones; two sisters, Lorene Richards and Barbara Lashley; and two infant brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Poplar Springs Cemetery. Visitation will take place 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday and after 9:00 AM Friday.

Surviving are four children, Virginia Tipton and Teresa Cook both of Brownsville, William Jr. Cook of Poplar Springs and Eurica Alexander (Todd Lindsey) of Sweeden; seven grandchildren, Julie Hayes (Donald Raymer), Phillip Hayes, Jeffrey James, William Poteet (Nikki), Hank Cook, Cassady Wood and Cheyenne Lindsey; 15 great grandchildren; a sister, Nelsie Jones; and three brothers, Sherman Cook (Lisa), Eddie Cook and Jimmy Cook (Martha); and several nieces and nephews.

11/05/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Patricia Ann Carroll Coffman, 73, of Bee Spring passed away Nov. 1, 2025 at Glenview Health and Rehabilitation in Glasgow.

The Edmonson County native grew up surrounded by family, faith and the strong values that shaped her life of kindness and service. Patricia was a joy to be around and a devoted caregiver who touched many lives with her gentle spirit, patience and generous heart. She was a daughter of the late Charlie Ova Carroll and Nova Lee Duvall Carroll. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Norma Jean Carroll, Sharon Kaye Carroll McClure, and Arnetha Carroll Dunn; and seven brothers, Jerry Ova Carroll, Kenneth Wayne Carroll, Arvin Dale Carroll, Anthony Charles Carroll, Jeffery Damon Carroll, Terry Wade “Grasshopper” Carroll and David O’Neil Carroll.

Family will be gathering at 11:00 Saturday at Gravil Funeral Home and a memorial service will be held shortly thereafter.

Surviving are two sons, Scotty Coffman (Jessica) and Robbie Coffman (Ginny) both of Elizabethtown; a daughter, Angel Coffman of Willisburg; two sisters, Donna Carroll Graham of Goodlettsville, TN and Janet Carroll Arnold of Bowling Green; and four grandsons, Maddox, Carlos, Antonio and Greyson.

10/27/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Linda Lou Duvall Beasley, 81, of Brownsville departed this life Oct. 25, 2025 at her home surrounded by family and friends.

The Edmonson County native was a seamstress, former owner of B&B Market and was saved at an early age and became a member of Independence (Slate Bank) General Baptist Church. She loved to sew, read, work in her flower bed and can food. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy, and the time she spent with them were some of her happiest moments. She was a daughter of the late Arthur Duvall and Dollie Lindsey Blair. She was preceded in death by a brother, James Duvall; three sisters, Carmon Duvall, Anna Lee Adkins and Maggie Reddish Murray; and a son-in-law, Jack Abrams.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Slate Bank Cemetery. Visitation will take place 1:00-7:00 PM Tuesday and after 9:00 AM Wednesday.

Linda leaves to honor her memory two sons, James Beasley and Joseph “Joey” Beasley (Doiss) both of Brownsville; a daughter, Peggy Abrams of Brownsville; two granddaughters, Lacey and Nikola Beasley both of Brownsville; three special grandchildren, Brooklynn Hollingsworth, Porter Curtsinger and Connor Curtsinger all of Bardstown; four brothers, Johnny Duvall (Debbie), Carlton Duvall (Sandy), Charles Blair and Doug Duvall all of Brownsville; five sisters, Peggy Hardin of Brownsville, Thelma Alford (Ronnie) of Bowling Green, Lucille Colonna (Greg) of Centertown, Della Irby (Danny) of Prospect and Vernita Sharp (Kendall) of Louisville; and many special friends and loved ones.

10/24/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky - Jerry Wayne Napier, 63, of Brownsville passed away October 16, 2025 at Edmonson Center in Brownsville.

Born in Hazard, Ky, Jerry was a son of the late James Todd and Roberta Jo Napier Todd and the husband of the late Brenda Mae Napier.

Jerry worked for several years as a client care specialist with Life Skills, Inc., assisting those in need in anyway that he could. He was also a farmer throughout his life. He enjoyed camping, fishing and being outdoors while spending time with his family.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Gravil Funeral Home.

Surviving are two daughters, Brandy Watt (Michael Cadena) and Hope Napier both of Brownsville; a son, Jerry "Matt" Napier of Brownsville; three grandchildren, Skyler Suttle, Gracie Suttle, and Gage Cadena; a sister, Regina Todd (Curtis) of Bowling Green; two brothers, Joe Todd (Christina) and Scotty Todd (Robin) both of Bowling Green; a special friend and caregiver, Will Norton; and several nieces and nephews.

The family of Jerry Wayne Napier wishes to extended appreciation and thanks to the staff at the Edmonson Center, physical therapists, nurses, CNAs who cared for and offered support to Mr. Napier and his family.

10/11/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- William Douglas Saltsman, 61, of Sadler passed away October 10, 2025 in Glasgow. Doug was born November 30, 1963 to the late Carlos and Gladys Saltsman.

He leaves to honor his memory four children; Ronnie Saltsman of Springfield, Brandi Burris (Brian), William Macey Saltsman (Victoria) both of Bowling Green, and Olivia Marrero (Trey) of Peonia; two grandchildren; Karson Miller and Elisabeth Marrero ; a sister; Lana Saltsman of Millwood, and a host of nieces and nephews and other family members.

All services are private. Burial will be in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Leitchfield. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

10/11/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Bonnie Kay Vincent, 69, of Brownsville passed away Oct. 9, 2025 at Tristar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville.

The Warren County native was a homemaker, an artist, a housekeeper at Holiday Inn and a member of Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late George Raymond Fox and Mary Elizabeth Miller Fox. She was preceded in death by five sisters, Linda York, Louise Conners, Wanda Cherry, Connie Beckham and Sheila Fox; and four brothers, Floyd Collins, Danny Fox, Timothy Fox and Gary Fox.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Red Hill Cemetery. Visitation will take place 12:00-7:00 PM Tuesday and after 10:00 AM Wednesday.

Surviving are four sons, Jeffery Wayne Self of Brownsville, Lonnie Ray Self (Christy) of Cedar Springs, Jimmie Lee Self (Bonnie) of Chalybeate and Christopher David Self of Bowling Green; Her significant other, Bart Decker; 19 grandchildren, Tiffany Richardson, Miranda Richardson, Jarred Meredith, Taylor Hartman (Devin), Bentley Self, Addison Eastman, Cody Self (Krisa), Anthony Hayes, Ali Aviles (Corey), Caleigh Self, Bryleigh Self, Kayleigh Simmons (Tatumn), Taylor Howard, Calib Self, Christopher Self, Colton Self, Chyanne Wi******er, Connor Wi******er and Clayton Self (Bella); nine great grandchildren, Elizabeth Grace Hartman, Hadlee Hayes, Kali Aviles, Charlee Hayes, Kyson Aviles, Joeyanna Self, Rory Self, Waylon Self, Emilia Decker, and Theodore Mencer; two sisters, Dianne Vibbert of Smiths Grove and Carolyn Sue Mayhew of Bowling Green; two sisters-in law, Angie Fox of Bowling Green and Linda Collins of Rocky Hill.

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