Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central

03/31/2026

🇺🇸 This Past Saturday - Fort Knox Scouts Made a Lasting Impact at KVCC 🇺🇸

The staff at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central would like to extend a special thank you to Scouting America Troop 155 for their outstanding work on the Sustainable Water Stewardship Initiative – Operation Rainwater Remembrance.

This youth-led project brought together environmental education, community service, and hands-on problem-solving to support both our cemetery and the families we serve.

💧 Troop 155 designed and installed a rainwater collection system that allows visitors to water flowers placed at their loved ones’ headstones.
💧 In addition, six rainwater barrels were strategically placed throughout the cemetery, providing convenient access to water in nearly every section.

Troop 155’s efforts are a powerful example of how youth leadership and environmental stewardship can come together to make a meaningful and lasting difference in our community.

👏 Thank you, Troop 155, for your dedication, service, and support of our veteran community.

12/15/2025

A Call for Attendance – December 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM

Veteran Elwood H. Davis Jr. born on August 22, 1952, in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, and passed away on November 14, 2025. Mr. Davis proudly served in the United States Navy serving two years before receiving an honorable discharge in July 10, 1973.

Regrettably, Mr. Davis will not have any family members in attendance at his committal service. Therefore, we invite members of the community to attend, so that we may provide Mr. Davis with the dignified and honorable farewell he rightfully deserves.

📍Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central – Radcliff, KY
🕜 Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 10:30 AM

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A Call for Attendance – December 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Veteran Joseph J. Simmerman born on January 11, 1956, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and passed away on November 30, 2025.
Mr. Simmerman proudly served in the United States Army serving six years before receiving an honorable discharge in March 19, 1986.

Regrettably, Mr. Simmerman will not have any family members in attendance at his committal service. Therefore, we invite members of the community to attend, so that we may provide Mr. Simmerman with the dignified and honorable farewell he rightfully deserves.

📍Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central – Radcliff, KY
🕜 Wednesday , December 17, 2025, at 12:30 PM

Your presence would be a meaningful tribute to these two Veterans service and sacrifice. Thank you for your continued support of our Veterans.

12/08/2025

The staff here at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central – Radcliff is seeking a few volunteers with pick-up trucks and trailers to help distribute wreaths to the cemetery sections before the start of the event. If you are available and have a pick-up truck and trailer, we welcome your assistance.
We will meet at the KVCC Administration Building at 8:15 a.m.

If you want to help out or have questions, feel free to call us at 502-782-9405.

Thank you for your continued support.
KVCC Staff

12/05/2025

A Call for Attendance – December 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Veteran Larry G. Knight of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on November 2, 2025. He was born on November 17, 1947, in Louisville, Kentucky, and proudly served in the United States Navy.
Regrettably, Mr. Knight will not have any family members in attendance at his committal service. Therefore, we are inviting the community to attend so that we may provide Mr. Knight with the dignified farewell he rightfully deserves.

📍Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central – Radcliff, KY
🕜 Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 12:30 PM

Your presence would be a meaningful tribute to his service and sacrifice. Thank you for your continued support of our Veterans.

12/03/2025

On behalf of KVCC, we want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Donna Betson, along with all the individuals, organizations, and businesses who donated to purchase wreaths this year. Because of your generosity, every grave and headstone at KVCC will receive a wreath for Wreaths Across America 2025.

We truly appreciate everything you do to support our veterans and our cemetery.

We look forward to seeing everyone on December 13, 2025.
Opening remarks will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the committal shelter.

We kindly ask that wreath placement not begin until Donna Betson gives the green light.
Thank you again for your incredible support! 🇺🇸

12/03/2025

I would like to extend a big thank-you to DAV Chapter #3, VFW Post 10281, and Willow Creek Assisted Living for providing shuttle service during our Wreaths Across America 2025 event on December 13, 2025. On behalf of KVCC, we thank you and truly appreciate the continued support from our community.

Please see the flyer below.

11/19/2025

11/08/2025

11/08/2025

Seeing so many volunteers come together at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central to place flags on our heroes’ graves was deeply moving. Every flag represents a life of service and sacrifice, and your willingness to honor them keeps their memory alive. Thank you all for your compassion, your time, and your respect for those who served our nation.