Gravil Funeral Home

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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.

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

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

BROWNSVILLE, KY.- Myra Geraldine Ashley Madison, 97, of Lindseyville passed away peacefully with family by her side at S...
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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BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Senate Joseph Duvall, 87, of Sunfish passed away Sept. 4, 2025 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green....
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.

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – Richard Owen Lindsey, 67, of Millwood passed away August 29, 2025 at his residence.Richard was born i...
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.

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

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Lucille W. Keown, 86, of Cedar Springs passed away peacefully with family by her side Aug. 3, 2025 at ...
08/04/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Lucille W. Keown, 86, of Cedar Springs passed away peacefully with family by her side Aug. 3, 2025 at Hospice House in Bowling Green.

The Bullitt County native was a retired Mammoth Cave Concessions employee, a homemaker and a member of Faith Assembly in Smiths Grove. She was a daughter of the late Ester Lee Walls and Ruth Branham Walls and the wife of the late Sherman Keown Sr. She was preceded in death by all of her seven sisters and eight brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Lambert Cemetery. Visitation will take place 3:00-7:00 PM Thursday and after 9:00 AM Friday.

Surviving are two children, Sherman Keown Jr. (Angie) of Bowling Green and Shirley Ledford of Cedar Springs; three grandchildren, Sherman Lee Keown (Megan) of Cub Run, Seth Lee Keown (Ashley) and McKenzie Keown both of Bowling Green; and five great grandchildren, Hunter, Lyla, Finn, Jonah and Noah.

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Betty Ann Davis Woosley, 79, of Roundhill passed away peacefully July 24, 2025 at her home with her fa...
07/25/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Betty Ann Davis Woosley, 79, of Roundhill passed away peacefully July 24, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.

The Edmonson County native was a 1963 graduate of Edmonson County High School, a homemaker, a faithful member of Holly Springs Missionary Baptist Church and, as a preacher’s wife for over 61 years, she attended many other congregations. Betty had a love for talking to people and being a good neighbor. She was a daughter of the late William Elbert Davis and Earline Basham Davis. She was preceded in death by a son, Craig Woosley and a grandson, Trent Woosley.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday at Holly Springs Missionary Baptist Church with burial to follow in Threlkel Cemetery. Visitation will take place 11:00 AM-7:00 PM Saturday at Gravil Funeral Home and after 10:00 AM Sunday at the church.

Surviving are her husband, David Woosley; two daughters, Kim Bullock (Stephen) of Roundhill and Donna Taylor (Tim) of West Point; a son, Jeff Woosley (Trena) of Roundhill; a daughter-in-law, Melissa Woosley of Shrewsbury; two brothers, Terry Davis (Matha) and Christy Joe Davis both of Bowling Green; a sister, Debbie Jones of Bowling Green; 11 grandchildren, Brittany Tomes (Jeremy), Bridget Romines (A.T.), Matthew Bullock (Katie), Brianna Logsdon (Brent), Jon Vincent (Mindy), Cody Vincent (Emily), Devon Woosley (Dana), Ethan Woosley, Shalane Hale (Austin), Tristan Woosley (Kelsey) and Trey Woosley; 18 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Earl Raymond Borchardt, 83, of Mammoth Cave passed away July 16, 2025 at Signature Healthcare in Horse...
07/21/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Earl Raymond Borchardt, 83, of Mammoth Cave passed away July 16, 2025 at Signature Healthcare in Horse Cave.

The Ohio native was a copper and gold miner for Duval Corporation and Freeport McMoRan and was a US Air Force Veteran. He was a son of the late Frank Borchardt and Lillian Elizabeth Morris Brochardt and the husband of the late Theresa Bajbek Borchardt. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Borchardt and a sister, Lillian Grace Borchardt.

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

Surviving are a daughter, Danielle Conner of Park City; a son, Kenny Borchardt of Mammoth Cave; and a grandson, Shaune Thomas Conner II of Fairview Heights, IL.

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Carol Sue Houchin Durbin, 82, of Cedar Springs passed away peacefully with family by her side at her d...
07/13/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Carol Sue Houchin Durbin, 82, of Cedar Springs passed away peacefully with family by her side at her daughter’s home in Richmond.

The Edmonson County native was a homemaker, a member of the first graduating class of Edmonson County High School and a member of Cedar Springs United Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late James Franklin “Buster” Houchin and Cova Corene Elmore and the wife of the late Raymond Ervin Durbin. She was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Ann Cunningham and a brother-in-law, Dennis Hawkins.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday at Cedar Springs United Baptist Church with burial to follow in Lambert Cemetery. Visitation will take place 3:00-7:00 PM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home and after 11:00 AM Wednesday at the church.

Surviving are four children, Amelia Ruth Durbin of Bowling Green, Raymond Allen Durbin (Glyn) of Cave City, Cynthia Carol Durbin of Richmond and Darren Robert Durbin (Tonya) of Edmonton; two sisters, Mary Francis Hawkins of Park City and Theresa Higgs of Buffalo, NY; three brothers, James Steven Houchin of Goose Creek, SC, Jesse Ellis Higgs of Elizabethtown and Holland Dale Higgs of Cadiz; six grandchildren, Holli Nicole Durbin, Hunter Chase Durbin (Mary Grace), Dylan Wade Durbin, Miranda Carol Woodcock, Nathan Allen Woodcock and Kelsea Raylynn Durbin; four great grandchildren, Hensleigh Nicole Durbin, Karter Arrington Corbin, Parker Ray Durbin and Lincoln Oliver Durbin; two bonus great grandchildren, Olivia Everly Corbin and Benton Wayne Corbin; a special nephew, Ray Cunningham.

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Sharon Ann Sanders, 66, of Bee Spring peacefully departed this life July 8, 2025 surrounded by her lov...
07/09/2025

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Sharon Ann Sanders, 66, of Bee Spring peacefully departed this life July 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at University of Louisville Jewish Hospital.

The Edmonson County native was born Feb. 26, 1959 to the late Ira Wayne “I.W” and Willie Mae Hampton Meredith. Sharon was saved during a revival at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church July 26, 1970, and was later baptized in Rhoda Creek. She was a 1977 graduate of Edmonson County High School and was known for her strong work ethic compassion and deep care for others. After graduating, she worked as a waitress at Hilltop Restaurant where she met her husband-to-be, Johnnie Lee Sanders. They were married Nov. 21, 1979. She later became assistant manager at Jr. Foods in Sweeden, where she worked for over 20 years and formed many cherished friendships.

Known as “Sis” or “Sissy” during her younger years, Sharon had many affectionate nicknames given to her by family over the years, but the title she cherished most was simply, “Mom”. She had a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature- especially flowers. She found joy in tending to her flower beds which brought beauty and peace to her home.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Oma and Carlie Meredith and Cordes and Anna Odell Hampton; two brothers-in-law, Isaac “Pete” Sanders and Kenneth Decker; two sisters-in-law, Rita Sanders and Coreene Sanders; a niece, Betsy Morris; and a dear friend, Rudy VanMeter.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday at Jock United Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place 3:00-8:00 PM Thursday at Gravil Funeral Home. Visitation at the church will begin at 11:00 AM Friday and continue until the funeral begins.

In addition to her husband, she leaves to honor her memory two beloved children, Alison LeeAnn Sanders of Bee Spring and John Cody Sanders (Brooklyn) of Louisville; two sisters, Lisa Stanton (Ronnie) and Sandy Alford (Bobby); four brothers-in-law, Jerry Sanders (Sharon), Harry Sanders (Debbie), Paul Sanders (Marlon) and Larry Sanders (Veronica); four sisters-in-law, Lillie Mae Sanders (James), Velma Decker, Mickey Decker (Randall) and Nancy Torrence (Mike); An aunt, Shirley “Dot” Hampton; and many nieces nephews, cousins and friends.

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