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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.

10/01/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Matthew Wayne Duvall, 59, of Sunfish passed away Sept. 30, 2025 at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center in Leitchfield.

The Edmonson County native was a retired tractor trailer driver. He was a son of the late James Duvall and Goldie Durbin Hardin of Brownsville, who survives. He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Duvall; three step brothers, Doug Hardin, Dewayne Hardin and Timmy Hardin; and a step sister, Cindy Mount.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in New Salem Cemetery. Visitation will take place 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday, 10:00 AM-7:00 PM Friday and after 10:00 AM Saturday.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Kristian Carroll Duvall; two children, Morgan Shalee Duvall and Blake Wayne Ray Duvall both of Sunfish; two brothers, Mark Duvall of Bardstown and Troy Hardin (Sharon) of Brownsville; six sisters, Lori Hudson (James) of Brownsville, Debbie Masden (Tommy) of Bloomfield, Tonya Doan (David) of Sunfish, Crystal Hogan (Ronnie) of Big Sandy, TN, Crystal Hellard of Indiana and Regina Bartley (Jason) of Bardstown; step mother, Carolyn Lucas (Marshall) of Bardstown; and a step brother, Roger Hardin of Sunfish.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to help with funeral expenses.

09/21/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Paula Ann Claycomb, 69, of Mammoth Cave passed away Sept. 20, 2025 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.

The Edmonson County native was a Licensed Practical Nurse at Rivendell Behavioral Hospital, a former member of Chapter 574 Order of Eastern Star, a 1973 graduate of Edmonson County High School and a member of Cove Hollow United Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late James Lewis Claycomb and Helen Elizabeth Jaggers Brewer of Brownsville, who survives. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Samson Pardue.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Cove Hollow United Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM Tuesday at the church and will continue until the start of the funeral service.

Surviving in addition to her mother are two sons, Clifton Pardue (Anita) and Clayton Pardue (Erika) both of Mammoth Cave; two brothers, Jason Claycomb (Terry) of Auburn and Scott Claycomb (Sabina) of Cynthiana; and six grandchildren, Makenzi Pardue, Maci Pardue, Mason Pardue, Maggie Pardue, Max Pardue and Mariah Pardue.

09/10/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Flossie June White Mercer, 92, of Rockfield passed away Sept. 8, 2025 at her home.

The Edmonson County native was a homemaker, a Fruit of the Loom employee, co-owner of Fashion Cleaners in Bowling Green and a member of United Calvary Baptist Church in Bowling Green. She was a daughter of the late Luster “Lus” White and Verda Alice Miller White and the wife of the late James Richard Mercer. She was preceded in death by a son, Harry Alan Mercer; a daughter, Melissa Susan Mercer; two brothers, Avery White and Jack White; and a sister, Genevieve Ausbrooks.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Brownsville Cemetery. Visitation will take place 2:00-7:00 PM Friday and after 9:00 AM Saturday.

Surviving are two sons, Michael Lynn Crowe and Billy Joe Mercer (Linda) both of Richardsville; two daughters, Roverda Kay White (David) of Norwood, OH and Cecilia Darlene Reynolds (John) of Rockfield; a sister, Sue Fields (Nyle) of Bowling Green; 17 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.

09/09/2025

BROWNSVILLE, KY.- Myra Geraldine Ashley Madison, 97, of Lindseyville passed away peacefully with family by her side at Shanti Niketan Hospice House in Glasgow.

The Edmonson County native was a 1943 graduate of Kyrock High School where she was a cheerleader and basketball player, a homemaker, a former member of the Edmonson Co. Public Library Board; a former member of the Edmonson Center Board; a former homemakers club member and a member of Midway United Missionary Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Ewing G. Ashley and Ruth Ellen Lindsey Ashley and the wife of the late Holman T. Madison. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Granville Ashley, David Ashley and Mark Ashley and two sisters, Evelyn Knox and Isabelle Vincent.

A life lived so fully is hard to put into a few sentences, but here are a few other noteworthy facts about Geraldine. Besides her faith, her family was always her No. 1 priority. She lived all but 3 years of her life in Lindseyville, and while away, she longed to be back home with family. As a high school student during World War II, she worked with some of her classmates who rode a bus to Bowling Green to make radio tubes to help with the war effort.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at Midway United Missionary Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place 4:00-7:00 PM Thursday at Gravil Funeral Home and after 9:00 AM Friday at the church.

Surviving are a daughter, Sharon Ganci of Glasgow; two sons, Tom Madison (Christi) of Signal Mtn, TN and Keith Madison (Sharon) of Wilmore; six grandchildren, Ryan Ganci (Lindy), Chad Madison (Cindy), Sara Beth Madison, Jordan Madison (Taylor), Austin Madison (Stacey) and Tyler Madison; six great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

09/08/2025

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09/04/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Senate Joseph Duvall, 87, of Sunfish passed away Sept. 4, 2025 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.

The Edmonson County native was a farmer and a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He was a son of the late Elisha Thomas “Lishe” Duvall and Maggie Lashley Duvall and the husband of the late Linda Rose Grant Duvall. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Ben Owens; four sisters, Liz, Nannie, Gertie and Alma; and three brothers, Dallas, Paul and Sherman.

Funeral mass will be held at 5:00 PM Sunday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Visitation will take place 1:00-7:00 PM Saturday at Gravil Funeral Home. Rosary service will be held at 6:00 PM Saturday.

Surviving are a daughter, Jill Duvall (Ronnie) of Glasgow; two sons, Jack Duvall (Joy) and Senate Duvall Jr. (Kim) both of Sunfish; six grandchildren, Brandon Ashley (Callie), Brittany Sowders (Derek), Savannah Mahaney (Corey), Chase Duvall (Kelcy), Tyler Duvall (Hollie) and Emalee Duvall; 17 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

08/29/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – Richard Owen Lindsey, 67, of Millwood passed away August 29, 2025 at his residence.
Richard was born in Louisville, Ky. and attended Sunny Point General Baptist Church in earlier years. He began working as a roofer at the young age of seven and this became his occupation. He was self employed with Richard Lindsey Roofing for many years. An avid collector of antiques and artifacts, Richard enjoyed classic cars, especially his “loud” truck and spending time with his family while hunting and fishing. He was the son of the late Walter Lindsey and Grace Irene Higgs Lindsey. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Grace Lindsey and Michelle Lindsey Neff; a sister, Mary Gayle Johnson; and a brother, James Allen Lindsey.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Sunny Point Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Wednesday.
Surviving are a son, Daimien Basham (Crystal) of Bowling Green; four grandchildren, Daimien Basham Jr., Regina Basham, Daniel Basham, and Saddie Basham; one great grandchild, Princeton Basham; two sisters, LaGretta Sanchez (Pedro) and Ruby Beckwith (Samuel); six nieces, Vanessa Sanchez, Selina Kingg, Sonya Slinkard, Krystle Alicea, Jennifer Richardson, and Michelle Brito; three nephews, Pedro Sanchez Jr., Walter Redmon, and Samuel Beckwith III; his best friend, Christopher Key; and his beloved dogs, Lilly and Baby Girl and several extended family members.

08/28/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – Sharon Elaine Halsell, 62, of Mammoth Cave passed away peacefully with her family by her side August 27, 2025, at her residence.

The Edmonson County native was a 1980 graduate of Edmonson County High School, a homemaker, and a faithful member of the Nolin United Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Nelson Smith and Zula Brooks Smith. She was preceded in death by a son, Shane Halsell.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, August 30 at Nolin United Baptist Church with burial to follow in Cove Hollow Cemetery. Visitation will take place at 12:00 PM Friday, August 29, at Nolin United Baptist Church until the time of the service. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Surviving are her husband of 38 years, Danny Halsell; two daughters, Toni Danielle Brown of Mammoth Cave and Amanda King (Tony) of Chalybeate; two sons, Troy Halsell and Colton Halsell ( Holly) both of Mammoth Cave; one sister, Mary Meredith (Dwight) of Mammoth Cave; four brothers, Charles Smith (Martha), Jimmy Smith (Marcia), Ernie Smith (Karen) all of Mammoth Cave and Keith Smith (Melanie) of Horse Cave; 14 grandchildren, Sabbie, Alexis, Carter, Greyson, Bentley, Victoria, Gracie, Sara, Thea, Tucker, Tinsley, Adison, Bennett, and Chloe; 3 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.