Obituaries

GREENVILLE, KY., Oliver Lee Pritchett, 63, of Greenville passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the Ridgewood Terrace in Madisonville, KY. He was born on February 21, 1958. Lee was a member of the Wesley Chapel A.M. E. Zion Church in Greenville, a truck driver, and electrician. A spiritual brother, Bishop Staccato Powell of Wake Forest, NC, has been on the battlefield with Lee during his entire health challenge. He called Lee his little brother, prayed fervently with Lee while taking his calls no matter what and was determined to be here except for a previous engagement that was unchangeable.

His parents Jethro (Jack) Pritchett and Eunice Ann Pritchett and 1 sister Jean Elaine Dukes, all preceded him in death.

Survivors include 1 daughter Fallon Shelton of Nashville, TN., 2 step daughters Biffany Womack of Louisville and LaKeisha Williams of Tullahoma, TN., 2 grandchildren Xavier Lee Pritchett of Louisville and Kelondria LeeAnn Dillard of Lebanon, TN., 3 brothers Alan Brent (Michelle) Pritchett of Greenville, Adrian Pritchett of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and Ray Carroll (Doris) Scott Greenville, 5 sisters Sally Ann Bard of Greenville, Beverly Kay Shelton of Gracey, Myrtle Irene (Lourenzo) Drake of Greenville, Tina White, Regina Tutt both of Louisville, a host of nieces, great nieces, nephews, great nephews, cousins, cousin, sister Karen (Jeff) Drake of Greenville, and friends.

Funeral services are 1 pm Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the Birch Street Power House Church of God In Christ of Greenville, KY.

Visitation 12noon – 1pm at the church on Saturday. Burial in West End Cemetery in Greenville, KY. Rev. BaTavi Combs, Presiding Elder, Officiating and Elder Charles Ray Bard, Eulogist. Bibbs 

Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.

Facemask are required for the visitation and funeral service. Online condolences for the family may be shared by visiting bibbsfuneralhome.com.      

GREENVILLE, KY., — Joyce Denise Browning, 64, of Greenville passed away Monday, January 3,2022, at the Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital. She was born July 17, 1957. The Muhlenberg County native loved singing, children, entertaining company, sitting on the porch, watching the cars go by, watching scary movies, going to church and praying.

Joyce Denise Browning was preceded in death by her parents Leroy Browning and Katherine Browning and 1 brother Donald Browning.

Survivors include 1 brother George (Elsie) Browning of Greenville, 2 sisters Sandra (James Lee) Davis of Greenville and Madelyn Bell of Radcliff, nieces Kimberea Cox and Amber Karey, nephews Eric and Cedric Browning, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation 11am – 1pm at the Bibbs Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Burial in West End Cemetery in Greenville, KY. Rev. Batavi Combs Officiant/Eulogist. Bibbs Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.

Private services for Immediate Family Only are 1 pm Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at the Bibbs Funeral Home Chapel in Greenville, KY.

Facemask are required for the visitation and private funeral service.

CENTRAL CITY, KY., Vera Jeanine Hightower-Hampton, 63, of Central City was born January 26, 1958, of Central City where she lived most of her life. Vera Jeanine Hightower-Hampton passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 27, 2021, at Baptist Health Richmond in Richmond, KY. Vera accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Central City, KY where she was a member of the Adult Choir. She was a graduate of Central City High School the Class of 1976 and a long-time nurse for Home Health Care in Central City. She grew up with a large family of 10. Vera cherished dearly the time she spent with them. Vera also loved to cook and sew.

Loved ones preceding her in death is her husband Charles Douglas (Doug) Hampton on September 24, 1988, her mother and father Martha Lee and Joseph Hightower, 2 brothers Ed Hightower and Pete Hightower, 2 sisters Clarissa Hightower and Dorinda Harvey, her best friend Marilyn Reynolds-Cain.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Ebony Hightower of Richmond, son Charlie Hampton of Central City, honorary son Reginald Bland of Richmond, 2 granddaughters JoeLee Hightower (Amelia) of Louisville and Elysia Caudle of St. Louis, MO., 4 sisters Arlene Hightower of Central City, Alfreda Hightower of Orange, CA., Martha Jean Hightower of Chicago, IL., Darlene Thompson (Chris) of Zion, IL., 1 brother George Hightower of Pittsburgh, PA., a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Private services for Immediate Family Only at 1 pm Saturday, January 1, 2022, at the Bibbs Funeral Home Chapel in Greenville, KY.

Visitation 11AM to 1PM at the Bibbs Funeral Home on Saturday. Burial in West End Cemetery in Greenville, KY. Rev. Otis Cunningham will Officiant/Eulogist. Bibbs Funeral Home in Greenville, KY is in charge of arrangements.

Facemask are required for the visitation and private funeral service.

GREENVILLE, KY., Phyllis Boyd, 75, of Greenville passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at the Maple Health and Rehab in Greenville, KY. She was born May 11, 1946, she was formerly a member of New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Depoy, KY where she served as Church Clerk for approximately 48 years and was a member of Browder Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Browder, KY serving on the Mother’s Board.

She was preceded in death by her husband Claudean Boyd, son Darren Tyrone Boyd, mother Jessie Lee Hawkins Bard, father William Emmanuel Bard, 7 brothers Warren Bard, John Bard, Russell Bard, Clarence Bard, Claude Bard, Roger Bard and Larry Bard, 2 sisters Elaine Goins and Imogene Phipps.

Survivors include 2 daughters Deana Hocker and Alisha Boyd both of Greenville, 1 grandson Derrick Talley of Owensboro, 1 sister Rita Tidwell of Depoy, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation 11am – 12noon at the church on Saturday. Burial in Old Unity Cemetery in Graham, KY. Rev. Terrence Minor Officiating and The Rev. Dr. Michael A. Powell, Eulogist. Bibbs Funeral Home in Greenville, KY is in charge of arrangements.

Services are 12noon Saturday, December 4, 2021, at First Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, KY.

Facemask are required for the visitation and funeral service.

GREENVILLE, KY., Christopher Michael Gregory, 29, of Greenville passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Deaconess Mid Town Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born August 20, 1992, in Greenville. He attended St. James A.M.E. Zion Church in Central City. Christopher loved to watch wrestling.

His father John William Dulin preceded him in death.

Survivors include his loving mother Wanda Gregory of Greenville, 1 brother John Wesley Dulin of Greenville, 1 sister Olivia Dulin of Greenville, 7 uncles Parnell Gregory of Greenville, Elder William (Kathy) Gregory of Franklin, TN., Rufus Dulin of Owensboro, Brent Lee of Central City, Minister Paul Wells of Central City, Kirk Lee of Lexington, Anthony Lee of Central City, 1 Aunt Dorothy (Keith) Parker of Central City and a host of cousins and friends.

Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in West End Cemetery in Greenville, KY. Rev. Donnie Thomas, Eulogist/ Officiating. Bibbs Funeral Home in Greenville, KY is in charge of arrangements.

Private Services will be Saturday, 1 p.m. October 16, 2021, at St. James A.M.E. Zion Church in Central City, KY.

Donations may be given to the funeral home on behalf of the family.

Facemask are required for the visitation and private funeral service.

GREENVILLE, KY., — Tonia Lou Bard, 52, of Greenville passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital. She was born July 26, 1969 in Greenville, KY. She was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church 209 Oak Street in Greenville. She served on the Kitchen Committee, Usher Board, Matrons Committee, member of the Choir, Circle No. 5 and the Community BAAM Choir. She worked in production at the Opportunity Center in Greenville and loved UK Basketball. Tonia loved being around family, people and singing in the choir. She never met a stranger and believed in the power of prayer. Tonia was the life of the party.

Her father Thomas Oneal Bard, Sr. and brother T.J. Bard both preceded her in death.

Survivors include her loving mother Sharon Bard, of Greenville, 1 daughter Jessica Nicole (Patrick) Cobb of Greenville, 1 brother Ryan Lovell (Stephanie) Bard of Louisville, twin sister Sonia Sue (Russell) Conner of Greenville, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of cousins and friends.

Visitation will be at 11AM until time of service. Burial will be in West End Cemetery, Greenville, KY. Rev. Terrence Minor, Eulogist and Rev. John Lee III, Officiating. Bibbs Funeral Home in Greenville, KY is in charge of arrangements.

Services will be Thursday, 1PM August 26, 2021, at First Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, KY.

Facemask are required for the visitation and funeral service.

Greenville, KY., — Adrian Martin Reynolds, 68, of Greenville passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the Owensboro Regional Health Hospital. He was born February 28, 1953 in Greenville, KY. He was a member of the Wesley Chapel A.M E. Zion Church, Greenville, KY. He was employed by Western State in Hopkinsville, KY, worked for TVA several years before becoming a coal miner and worked as a Youth Councilor in Beaver Dam, KY. He loved listening to music.

His parents Will Henry, Sr. and Juanita Mathis, 2 sisters Shirley Cunningham and Dorothy Quarles all preceded him in death.

Survivors include his daughter Michelle Baker of Greenville, 1 grandchild Channa Foster of Greenville, 1 brother Will Reynolds, Jr. of Paducah, 2 sisters Brenda (Strother) Logan of Madisonville and Teresa Mason of Greenville, care-giver Mary Tippett of Greenville, several nieces, nephews and a host of cousins.

Visitation will be at 3:00PM until time of service. Burial will be in West End Cemetery in Greenville, KY. Rev. Robert C. Kendrick, Eulogist/ Officiant. Bibbs Funeral Home in Greenville, KY is in charge of arrangements.

Private services will be 5:00 PM Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Bibbs Funeral Home in Greenville, KY.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate financial donations to be given to the Funeral Home. Facemask are required.

Greenville, KY., — Sylvester (Sly) Lewis Johnson, 46, of Greenville passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 15, 1975 in Greenville, KY. He was a member of the Duvall’s Chapel General Baptist Church 275 St Route 2533 Greenville, KY. He was employed by Cracker Barrel in Madisonville. He also served on the City Council of Greenville. Sylvester Lewis Johnson graduated from Muhlenberg South High School where he was best known for being the school mascot the “Soulman”. Following high school he attended Madisonville Community College. Sylvester (Sly) Johnson had a heart to serve and he loved all people. He spent his life giving in any capacity that he could. He never met a stranger. If he met you once he called you friend. He was loved by many. He wore many titles that include son, brother, uncle, coach, mentor, friend and now some are calling him a legend. As the songwriter penned “your candle burned out long before your legend ever will”. Sylvester Johnson will forever live-in the hearts of many.

Survivors include his loving mother Gladys Johnson of Central City, 2 sisters Connie (Joseph) Tyler-Givens of Augusta, GA and Pamela Johnson of Greenville, 1 aunt Elaine Reed of Chicago, IL., 1 nephew Derek Tyler of El Paso, TX., 2 nieces Whitney Tyler of Apex, NC and Alexis (Franklin) Sabo of Louisville, 2 great nieces, a host of cousins and countless friends.

Visitation will be 11:00AM until time of service. Burial will be in West End Cemetery in Greenville, KY. Rev. Gary Embry, Eulogist and Rev. Joseph Givens, Officiating. Bibbs Funeral Home in Greenville, KY is in charge of arrangements.

Services will be 1:00PM on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Duvall’s Chapel Church in Greenville, KY.

Facemask are encouraged but not required.

CENTRAL CITY, KY., Jeffery Lee Robinson, 59, of Central City passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville, KY. He was born August 30, 1961 in Crawsfordsville, Indiana. He was a member of the New Immanuel, ACOTLG Church in Central City and employed by Flynn and McDonald’s both in Central City. He loved watching movies, spending time with his family, enjoying Louisville Basketball, and having delightful, loving conversations with his daughters. Jeffery Lee Robinson was a U.S. Army Veteran/ KY National Guard. 

His parents Robert T. Gott, Sr. and Emma L. Robinson Gott preceded him in death.    

Survivors include 4 daughters Jennifer Janet Robinson of Owensboro, Amarina Jean Robinson of Island, Alisha Taylor of Owensboro, and April Brown of Guthrie, 2 sons Joey Williams of Westville, Indiana and Marco Brown of Owensboro, 2 grandchildren, 1 brother Robert T. Gott, Jr. of Central City, 2 sisters Bishop Jennifer (Minister Eni) Carney of Central City and Kimberly Diane Gott of Greenville, 1 uncle Shirley (Nette) Gott of Chattanooga, TN., 3 aunts Beverly Robinson of Crawfordville, IN., Leola Johnson of Central City, and Margie Drake of Chicago, IL., several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in West End Cemetery, Greenville, KY. Bishop Jennifer Carney, Officiating. Bibbs Funeral Home in Greenville, KY is in charge of arrangements.

Private services will be Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 1:00 P.M at New Immanuel, ACOTLG Church in Central City, KY.

Family and friends attending the visitation or funeral service shall be within current health and safety directives/guidelines/ social distancing. Those in attendance are required to wear appropriate protective masks throughout the duration of all services.

OWENSBORO, Ky., Eurla Marie Strader Fisher, 48, of Owensboro passed away peacefully April 30, 2021. She was born in Greenville, Ky and was a current resident of Owensboro. She was a member of Pentecostal Church of God in Christ in Greenville, KY. Marie loved her family dearly. They were her world. She was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved the Lord and was a true worshipper and a relentless prayer warrior. Her faith was unwavering. She let God shine through her in everything she did and was an inspiration to many. She never had an abundance but was always ready to sacrifice to help someone in need.

Marie was preceded in death by her mother Donna O’Bannon and sister Jennifer O’Bannon.

She is survived by her husband Antonio Fisher and her children Cameron (Amber) Murphy, Andrea Murphy, Phalysha Murphy JaeDon Murphy, ZaMaury Murphy, CheNoah Fisher, and MaKayla O’Bannon (niece) all of Owensboro, 3 Grandchildren Amiyah Murphy, Raziel Murphy, and MonDreon Murphy,3 brothers James Edward O’Bannon of Greenville, Daniel O’Bannon of Greenville, and Jeffrey O’Bannon of Greenville, 2 sisters Gina Bowman of Greenville and DeSha Bowles of Madisonville.

Heaven gained a jewel when she departed this life, but she left us with beautiful memories. Marie was deeply loved by family and friends and will be greatly missed.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

Services have been entrusted to Bibbs Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations made be made to Bibbs Funeral Home P.O. Box 394 Greenville, KY 42345

“Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all.”

Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,

But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.

Give her of the fruit of her hands,

And let her own works praise her in the gates.

Proverbs 31:29-31

LEXINGTON, KY., — Willie Mae Tyler, 91, formerly of Central City passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at her residence in Lexington, KY. The Muhlenberg County native was a member of Victory Temple in Central City, Kentucky. She loved her family, cooking, and was previously employed at Sparks Nursing Center & Assisted Living in Central City, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by both parents George and Victoria Nealy and her husband Willie Tyler, Jr. in 1999.

Survivors include 3 sons Clarence (Linda) Parker in Greenville, Jeffery (Gidget) Tyler of Lexington, and Roy (Brandee) Tyler of Owensboro, 2 daughters Mary James of Cleveland, Ohio and Doris Drake of Greenville, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation from 9:00AM – 10:00AM at the church on Wednesday. Burial will be in Lester Chapel Cemetery in Guthrie, KY. Rev. John Lee III, Eulogist. Bibbs Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.

Private Services are at 10:00AM Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at First Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, KY.

Family and friends attending the visitation or funeral service shall be within current health and safety directives/guidelines/ social distancing. Those in attendance are required to wear appropriate protective masks throughout the duration of all services.

CENTRAL CITY, KY., — Robert T. Gott Sr., 86, of Central City passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation in Greenville, KY. He was born March 16, 1934 in Cleaton, KY. He was baptized and became a member of the Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He worked as a Sawmill Operator at Associated Pallet in South Carrollton, KY for many years. He loved UK Basketball and liked hunting when he was younger.

His wife Emma Lee Robinson Gott, parents Eva Mae Stepps Gott and Albert Gott, Sr., 4 brothers James Gott, Herman Gott, Manuel Gott and Albert Gott, Jr., 2 sisters Helen Kennerly and Lottie Mae Davis all preceded him in death.    

Survivors include 2 sons Robert T. (Whitney) Gott, Jr. of Central City and Jeffrey Robinson of Central City, 8 daughters Bishop Jennifer (Eni) Carney of Central City, Kimberly Diane Gott of Greenville, Elizabeth (Carlos) Hampton of Central City, Linda (Phillip) Brooks of Central City, Lisa Gott of Central City, Robin Denise Gott of Central City, Ann Summers of Central City, and Martha (Vondarvin) Fuller of Chicago, IL., 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 1 brother Shirley (Nette) Gott of Chattanooga, TN., 2 sisters Leola Johnson of Central City and Margie Drake of Chicago, IL., several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation 11:00 AM until time of service. Burial will be in West End Cemetery, Greenville, KY. Bishop Jennifer Carney Officiating. Bibbs Funeral Home in Greenville, KY is in charge of arrangements.

Private services will be Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 1:00 PM at New Immanuel ACOTLG Church in Central City, KY.

Family and friends attending the visitation or funeral service shall be within current health and safety directives/guidelines/ social distancing. Those in attendance are required to wear appropriate protective masks throughout the duration of all services.

OWENSBORO, KY., Anna Morton Johnson, 82, of Owensboro passed away in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Princeton Medical Lodge. She was born December 28, 1938. The Daviess County native church membership was sustained for many years with the Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Owensboro, KY. She ministered on the Usher Board, assisted on the Pastor’s Aide Committee, and served in the Culinary Department. In her later years, she moved to Texas to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She attended Western High School and later was employed at both GE and Westinghouse before retiring at Ragu-Unilever after 15 years of service. Her hobbies included reading, baking, spending time with her grandchildren and nieces.          

Anna Laura is preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Carmen Morton, 1 daughter Marilyn, 2 brothers Ernest and Robert Lee.

She leaves to cherish her memories is her husband Donald, 1 son Whaylon (Merina), 3 daughters Judy (Glen), Cynthia, and Velita (Derrick), 8 grandchildren Ebonye, Sharla, Glenisha, Moriah (Caleb), Macey, Cynthia, Cicely and Derrick II, 3 great grandchildren Erryn, Kaysen and Canaan, 2 brothers Charles and Michael, 1 sister Gwenn (William), nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.      

Private Services will be held Friday, March 5, 2021, 12 Noon at Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Owensboro, KY.

Visitation from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Owensboro, KY on Thursday, March 4, 2021.

Burial will be in Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery, Owensboro, KY with Rev. Larry D. Lewis, Eulogist and Officiant. Bibbs Funeral Home in Greenville, KY is in charge of arrangements

Family and friends attending the visitation or funeral service shall be within current health and safety directives/guidelines/ social distancing. Those in attendance are required to wear appropriate protective masks throughout the duration of all services.