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12/28/2025

Carlie Faye Moore

Carlie Faye Moore, age 73, of Gamaliel, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his home. Carlie was born in Monroe County on June 10, 1952, a son of the late Jonnie Denton and Hilas “Lelo” (White) Moore. Carlie grew up in Center Point, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and arrowhead hunting. He married Janice “Susie” Keith on August 17, 1970, she preceded him in death on February 2, 2023. He was quite the outdoorsman and loved to garden and attend get-togethers with his family. Carlie retired from the City of Gamaliel and served as a Deputy Sheriff for several years.

He is survived by three daughters, Jennifer Buck and husband Dan, of Vienna, Illinois, Tonya Emmert and Ashley Turner, both of Gamaliel. His siblings, Denver Moore, Danny Moore, Eloise England, Della Palmore, Pauline Hoffman, Carol Sue Reynolds, and Alisa Billingsley, thirteen grandchildren, Brittany, Wesley, Keaton and Sable Emmert, Makayla Phillips, Heather, Travis and Ryan Buck, Jake and Maddie Turner, Kyson Dulworth, and Chelsey and Dakota White, along with several great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family also survive.

In addition to his parents and wife, Janice, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Carla Moore, one sister, Janell Arnett, and one brother, Norman Moore.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Bartley & Sons Funeral Home in Tompkinsville, with burial to follow in Neal Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and again on Wednesday morning after 8:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Neal Cemetery in memory of Carlie.

Pallbearers: Tristin Silva, Wesley Emmert, Dan Buck, Jason Phillips, Lincoln Keith, Logan Keith, and Keaton Emmert

Honorary Pallbearers: Jim Lucas, and Kenneth Bentley

Bartley & Sons Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Moore and his family at this time.

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12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Chris, Lindsay, and staff at Bartley & Sons Funeral Home. We wish everyone a safe and blessed holiday season.

12/22/2025

Stevie Joe Collins, Jr.

Mr. Stevie Joe Collins, Jr. 46 of Glasgow, Kentucky and formerly of Tompkinsville, passed away on Sunday morning at Commonwealth Regional Hospital in Bowling Green. Stevie was born in Lexington, Kentucky on November 6, 1979, a son of Stevie Joe and Genetta Sue (Blakely) Collins. Stevie was a 1999 graduate of Monroe County High School and was a longtime employee of Henkel Corporation in Bowling Green. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and storytelling, he was an avid pool player and CB Radio collector, and H.A.M. Radio Operator.

He is survived by his parents, Stevie Joe Collins, Sr. and Genetta Sue Blakely Collins, one sister, Beth Collins, and niece, Lily Mae Collins Frost, and her Fiancé, Spencer Owsley, all of Glasgow. Special friends, Tara Furlough, Josh Mayhew, Lucy Mayhew, Adam Crabtree, and Deborah Lambert, and his cat, Charlie also survive.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth and Mary Blakely, and Steven “Bucky” Collins and Patsy Ethridge, and Brother-in-law, Michael Frost.

Memorial Services will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Bartley & Sons Funeral Home in Tompkinsville, and his remains will be scattered at his favorite fishing spots at a later date.

Visitation with the family will be after 1:00 p.m. on Monday at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lily Collins Frost or Lucy Mayhew Education Funds.

Bartley & Sons Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Collins and his family at this time.

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12/21/2025

Mary Faye Harris

Mrs. Mary Faye (Whitehead) Harris, age 67, of the Mount Hermon Community, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Tristar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Mary was born in Garden City, Michigan on March 3, 1958, a daughter of the late Johnny Mack and Sally Margaret (Boyd) Whitehead. Mary was of the Christian Faith and enjoyed spending time with her family and had a special love for her dogs. She was a long-time employee of Washington Inventory and had travelled all over with her work.

She is survived by her husband, Dustin Ray Harris, of Mount Hermon, four children; John Whitehead and wife Leah, of Tompkinsville, Margaret Whitehead, Shaun Jones and wife Annie, all of Mount Hermon, and Jenny Watson and husband Jamie of Lafayette, Tennessee; Fifteen grandchildren, Trent, Matthew, and Luke Whitehead, Dustin, Shell, Tyler, Dakota, and Devin Woodard, Brittney, Kelsy, Dalton, and Chloe Jones, Nyoka and Ravy Watson, and Rachel Combs Jessie; twenty-three great grandchildren, along with one brother, Buddy Whitehead, of Franklin, and Connie Pedigo and husband Danny of Cave City, and her dog Sassy also survive.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by twin daughters, Misty and Christy Whitehead, granddaughter, Angel Jones, sister, Linda Jackson, and Brothers, David and Ronnie Whitehead, son-in-law, Sean Woodard, and her fur baby Tot.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. from the Bartley & Sons Gamaliel Chapel, with cremation to follow. Bro. Tony Stratton will officiate the service.

Visitation will be held at the Gamaliel Chapel from 5:00 until the service time at 7:00 p.m.

Bartley & Sons is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Harris and her family at this time.

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12/20/2025

Joyce Ann Emberton

Mrs. Joyce Ann (Geralds) Emberton, age 77, of Tompkinsville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, December 20, 2025, at her home. Joyce was born in the Elbow Community of Monroe County on December 3, 1948, a daughter of the late Johnie Haden and Nellie Elizabeth (Moore) Geralds. She was a 1967 graduate of the Tompkinsville High School and was united in marriage to Jimmy Darrell Emberton on July 15, 1973, at the Tompkinsville Church of Christ. Joyce worked as the High School Secretary for twelve years, and served as Deputy County Clerk for six years, before being elected as Monroe County Circuit Clerk and serving for thirty years before her retirement in 2018. Joyce enjoyed “Girl’s days out” with her daughters and granddaughters, travelling, and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Mt. Gilead Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband of fifty-two years, Jimmy Darrell Emberton, their two daughters, Jill Ford and husband James, Jan Bartley and husband Jarad; four grandchildren, Paisley and Porter Ford, Jaylee and Jessa Bartley. Three brothers, Bobby Dale Geralds and wife Charlene, Donald Geralds and wife Jill, and Leroy Geralds and wife Nancy, all of Tompkinsville; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family also survive.

In addition to her parents, Johnie Haden and Nellie Elizabeth (Moore) Geralds, she was preceded in death by a niece, Skylar Elizabeth Geralds.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, from Bartley & Sons Funeral Home in Tompkinsville, with burial to follow in the Monroe County Memorial Lawn. Tim McHenry will be officiating the services.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday after 7:30 a.m. until the service time of 12:00 Noon.

Pallbearers: Jarad Bartley, James Ford, Porter Ford, Bobby Dale Geralds, Donald Geralds, and Leroy Geralds

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hosparus Health of Barren River in memory of Joyce.

The family wishes to extend the sincerest “Thank You” to her special caregivers, Kate, Shannon, Ann, Dorothy, Darlene, and Danetta, and to Hosparus Health for all of their care in her final days.

Bartley & Sons Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Joyce and her family at this time.

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12/13/2025

Debra Fox Emberton

Mrs. Debra Fox Emberton, age 68, of Tompkinsville, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. Debra was born on January 11, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of the late Rex Clyde and Delphia Ree (Webb) Fox. She owned and operated Deb’s Quilt Shop for several years, and was a member of the Sand Lick Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Ted Emberton, one daughter, Sara Birdwell and companion Patrick Goad, three step-children, Roger Emberton and wife Angie, Chris Emberton, and Tammy Emberton. Two grandchildren, Zander Birdwell and Mason Birdwell also survive.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her three sisters, Dannetta Emberton and husband Albert, Denise Walden and husband Rex, and Dorothy Curtis.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Bartley & Sons Funeral Home with burial to follow in Monroe County Memorial Lawn. Bro. Terry Ford will officiate the service.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again Wednesday morning after 8:00 a.m. until the service time at 1:00 p.m. at Bartley & Sons Funeral Home.

Pallbearers: Lynn Emberton, Michael Emberton, Zander Birdwell, Mason Birdwell, Patrick Goad, and Troy Emberton.

Honorary Pallbearers: Chris Emberton, Josh Birge, and Roger Emberton.

Bartley & Sons Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Debra and her family at this time.

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12/13/2025

Odis C. Proffitt, Jr.

Odis C Proffitt, Jr was born April 4, 1932, at his family’s home on Freetown Emberton Rd in Gamaliel. He was the youngest son of Odis Proffitt, Sr and Roxie (England) Proffitt. Mr. Proffitt, 93, passed away on December 12, 2025, at his home surrounded by family that loved him. Odis leaves behind a son and daughter-in-law Tim and Dorothy Proffitt of Gamaliel; and two daughters and son-in-laws, Treva and Ed Brockman of Lebanon Junction, Kentucky and Renea and Martin Brown of Gamaliel. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Brittney Baker, Spencer Proffitt, Reagan Proffitt and McKinley Brown; as well as Wesley Anderson and Brittany Netherton. In addition to his grandchildren, he leaves behind several great-grandchildren and nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews that love and cherished him.

Mr. Proffitt leaves behind a long legacy of service work in every community he has lived in. As a boy, he attended Gamaliel School, where to hear him say it, he walked three miles one way each day to attend. When he was in the 6th grade, his father pulled him from school to work their farm, against his will. Mr. Proffitt always loved learning new things. As a young adult, he lived in Louisville and worked as a laborer at Co Hart and later at Senn’s Body Shop. It was at Senn’s that he found his love for fixing and creating art with automobiles. He moved back to Gamaliel in 1976 to found Proffitt’s Body Shop, which is still being ran and operated today by his son Tim. Mr. Proffitt could be found most days admiring his son’s work in the body shop as he was so proud that Tim had continued to run the body shop even after he had retired. Mr. Proffitt had been employed by the Monroe County Board of Education as a custodian of the Old High School for several years in the late 1990’s. While under their employment, he went back to school and obtained his High School GED while in his late 60’s thru the Adult Education Program.

When Mr. Proffitt was not in the shop, he was usually watching sports. Mr. Proffitt discovered his love for sports after his oldest daughter Treva came home asking to be a cheerleader for Pleasure Ridge Park High School in Louisville. After watching her cheer in the first football game, he never missed another. He volunteered at the Optimist Club in Louisville coaching his son Tim in basketball. It was there where he met a young Denny Crumm and became a die-hard Louisville Cardinal fan. Later he would become the director of Monroe County Girls Little League Program from the early 1990’s to 2000. He never missed a game his daughter Renea played in; he was even wheeled into Barren County High School in a wheelchair following surgery to watch her play. When she played for St Catherine’s college he continued to attend their games after she was forced to red shirt her freshman year following a knee injury jury. One thing could never be questioned; he loved his children and loved watching them doing the things that brought them joy.

Mr. Proffitt served as the President of Gamaliel Lions Club for several years and help build the Gamliel Lions Club building on Fountain Run Rd in Gamaliel. He helped organize and run truck pulls and softball tournaments over years as a Lion’s Club Member. He was also a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. He helped begin the church van ministry and volunteered as the church bus driver for several years. Mr. Proffitt did not hesitate to try and share God’s love with anyone he met. He gave his testimony of faith in front of several congregations over his years.

Mr. Proffitt was not only preceded in death by his parents Odis Proffitt, Sr. and Roxie, his sisters, Moanie Proffitt, Alma (John) Dickerson, Belvia (Garnett) Pare, Marna (Arlie) Goad and Willadean (Buddy) Higgason, and his brothers Elster (Inez) Proffitt and George (Agnes) Proffitt.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. Noon on Monday, December 15, 2025, from Bartley & Sons Gamaliel Chapel, with burial to follow in the Gamaliel Cemetery. Bro. Darrell Bartley will officiate the service.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and again Monday morning after 9:00 a.m. until the service time at Noon at Bartley & Sons Gamaliel Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gamaliel Cemetery or The Monroe County Backpack Program in memory of Mr. Proffitt.

Pallbearers: Darrell Miller, Jamie Tooley, Lewis Darrell Carter, Geoff Pare, Travis Proffitt, and Tony Harlan.

Honorary Pallbearers: Garon Pare, Garner Pare, Ray Cecil Lyon, Charles Davis, B.J. Stanley, Louis Lee Carter, Randy Williams, Dewayne Murray, Duaine Barnett, Kerry Proffitt, Jerry Goad, Gordon Goad, Bob Greer, Dr. Crabtree, Dr. Bean, Alana Foster, Wesley Anderson, Spencer Proffitt, Rodney Dickerson, Charlie Senn, and Martin Brown

Bartley & Sons Gamaliel Chapel is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Proffitt and his family at this time.

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12/06/2025

Debra Elizabeth Gerald

Mrs. Debra Elizabeth (Burgess) Gerald, age 71, of Summer Shade, Kentucky passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 5, 2025, surrounded by family. Debra was born on September 12, 1954, at the War Memorial Hospital, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Elease (England) Burgess. She was a 1972 graduate of Gamaliel High School, and worked in several sewing factories, and alongside her husband on the farm and in the logwoods, until becoming a CNA and working at Monroe Health & Rehab, and TJ Samson Community Hospital. Debra was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church, and enjoyed working, and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

She is survived by two daughters; Brookie Ross and husband Joe, of Alvaton, Jacqueline Gerald and Josh Minton, of Summer Shade, four grandchildren, Dylan Ross, of Barbourville, Abby Lombardi and husband Will of Lexington, Justin and Jaxon Minton of Glasgow, four sisters, Helen Gerald, of Summer Shade, Thelma Smith and husband Ricky of Sand Lick, Peggy Rhoten and husband Mikey of Tompkinsville, Sandra Burgess and Punkin Turner, of Mount Hermon. One aunt, Ella Westbrook, of Mississippi, sister-in-law, Nell Gerald, brother-in-law, Danny Gerald and wife Karen, along with several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and a host of cousins and extended family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Morris Gerald, her parents-in-law, Charles and Inez Gerald, two brothers-in-law, Alvis and Jimmy Ray Gerald, and one sister-in-law, Janice Spence.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from Bartley & Sons Funeral Home in Tompkinsville, with burial to follow in the Monroe County Memorial Lawn. Mickell Smith will officiate the services.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home, and again on Sunday morning after 8:00 a.m. until the service time at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church or to the Gamaliel Volunteer Fire Department.

Pallbearers: Joseph Burks, Gary Gerald, Mickell Smith, Kyle Rhoten, Daniel Rhoten, Greg Gerald

Honorary Pallbearers: Ronnie Gearlds, Danny, Dwayne, Donnie, and Brock Billingsley, William Gibson, Ray Shaw and her Skilled Nursing Unit Family.

Bartley & Sons Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Debra and her family.

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12/03/2025

Betty Lou Duggan

Ms. Betty Lou (Jones) Duggan, age 68, of Gamaliel, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at her home by her loving son's side. Betty was born in Monroe County on January 6, 1957, a daughter of the late Virginia Nell Walker and Martin C. Jones. She worked in garment factories throughout her life, and was a member of the Milltown Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Pearce of Nashville, Tennessee, one son, Brian "Slick" Duggan of Gamaliel, and one adopted daughter, Alicia Wilhide. Six grandchildren, Michael Taylor Pearce, Kristopher Andrew Pearce, Tyler Austin Duggan, Tate Martin Duggan, Tatum Grace Duggan, and Shelby Faye Duggan. Four great-grandchildren, Braden Pearce, Kenzleigh Pearce, Tayden Austin Duggan, Elaya Annette Duggan, and one on the way, two brothers, Comer Jones (Jean) of Flippin and Ray Martin Jones (Dawn) of Thornton, Indiana, along with a host of nieces, nephews and extended family also survive.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Tyler Wayne Pearce, three brothers, Wendell, Jimmy, & Ronnie Jones, one sister, Karen Williams. Grandparents, Ottis and Obie Long Walker and Ruel and Glennie Jones, and several aunts and uncles.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025 from the Bartley & Sons Gamaliel Chapel, with burial to follow in the Brown Cemetery. Bro. Larry Graves and Bro. Mike Turner will officiate the service.

Visitation will be held on Thursday morning after 10:00 a.m. until the service time at 1:00 p.m. at Bartley & Sons Gamaliel Chapel.

Pallbearers: Brian Duggan, Allen Jones Grider, Jeremy West, Shawn Jones, Tyler Duggan, Zack Williams, Montana Williams, and Dalton Williams

Bartley & Sons Gamaliel Chapel is honored to be entrusted with the care of Ms. Duggan and her family at this time.

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11/28/2025

Tonya Michelle Hassell

Mrs. Tonya Michelle (Spear) Hassell, age 59, of Edmonton, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family. Tonya was born in Tompkinsville, Kentucky on June 30, 1966, a daughter of the late J.E. Spear, Jr. and Glaydelle (Keys) Spear. She was a 1984 graduate of Gamaliel High School, and earned an associate’s degree in science, and her Medical Lab Technician Degree from Cumberland School of Technology. Tonya was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many. She always had a smile on her face, especially when spending time with her family or enjoying her music while quilting. She owned and operated Tompkinsville Florist for a few years, and Lazy Daizy Quilt Shop.

She is survived by her mother, Glaydelle (Keys) Spear, her husband Gary Wayne Hassell, her three daughters, Cheyenne Garmon (Tyler), Ashtyn Williams (Brandon), Olivia Gentry (Jon), five step-children, Ashley Meza (Victor), Janie McCalman (Michael), Trevor, Jacob, and Joshua Hassell; two sisters, Tamara Walden and husband Randy, and Teresa Sheffield and husband Jonathan. Fourteen grandchildren, Raylee and Maelyn Garmon, Jayden, Ryan, and Addison Williams, Letty Gearlds, Re*****on Allen, Cutter and Ellory Mae Hodges, Isaiah and Lilliana Hassle, Nalonia and Atom Meza, and Micah McCalman. One great-grandchild, Aliah Williams, along with a host of nieces, nephews and extended family also survives.

She was preceded in death by her father, J.E. Spear, Jr. and one son, Elijah Alexander Gentry.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, from Bartley & Sons Funeral Home in Tompkinsville, with burial to follow in Monroe County Memorial Lawn. Stewart Tarter will be officiating the service.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. and again on Sunday morning after 8:00 a.m. until the service time at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hosparus Health of Barren River. Those may be made at the Funeral Home.

Pallbearers: Hayden Froedge, Tucker England, Tate Sheffield, Tyler Crowe, Jon London, and Brandon Williams

Bartley & Sons Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Hassell and her family at this time.

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11/27/2025

We are thankful to serve and to be a part of such an amazing community. Today along with everyday, we thank God for his blessings that he bestows upon us. May this Thanksgiving be a special reminder that we should be Thankful daily.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Chris, Lindsay Bartley
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