Infant Matthew Ryan Bratcher, gained his angel wings on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Kimberley Thaxton; great-grandfather, Harold Bratcher; great-grandfather, Bobby Brown; and great-grandmother, Nelda Brown.

Survivors include his parents, Ryan and Mallory Thaxton Bratcher of Central City, KY; grandparents, Ronald and Annette Bratcher of Greenville, KY; aunts, Amanda Corbitt of Powderly, KY, Jessica Bratcher, Belton, KY, and Sara Thaxton of Owensboro, KY; great aunt and great uncle, Mike and Christy Moore; great-grandmother, Carolyn Bratcher; great-grandmother and great-grandfather, Leroy and Penny Vick; great-grandmother and great-grandfather, Louie Pointer and Anna Riley; several great aunts, great uncles, and cousins.

A memorial service open to family and friends will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at South Carrollton Missionary Baptist Church, 10713 US-431, South Carrollton, KY 42374, with Bro. Roger Heltsley officiating. Harris Funeral Home was entrusted with care.