Obituaries
Danny Welch
Mar 21, 2023
Danny Welch, 32 of Lucas, KY died Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his residence.
He was a son of the late Charles Welch and Nancy Welch who survives; he is preceded in death by a twin sister, Jenny Mae Welch. Danny enjoyed fishing, woodworking and target practicing.
His survivors include his significant other, Sonya Lane; daughter, Leslie...
Virginia "Ginny" Katherine VanCleve
Mar 19, 2023
Virginia "Ginny" K. VanCleve, 49, of Bowling Green, died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Vanderbilt Medical Center.
The Warren County native was a daughter of John Henry VanCleve and Ann Igleheart VanCleve. She was a Commercial Lines Client Advisor for Houchens Insurance Group and a member of Smiths Grove Presbyterian Church.
Ginny was a loving sister, aunt, and friend. ...
Brooke Vincent Bryant
Mar 10, 2023
Brooke Vincent Bryant, 32 of Brownsville died Friday, March 10, 2023.The Edmonson County native was a daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend to all, and most importantly a mother of two. She loved spending time with her family, music, animals and being in nature. Leaving to cherish her memory is her two children, Lila Millay and Jude Bryant; her parents, Billy...
Clarence "Eddie" Greer
Mar 9, 2023
Clarence “Eddie” Greer, 72 of Bowling Green died Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Medical Center.
He was a son of the late Burt “Shorty” Greer and Zelma Ann Murphy Greer. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Halcomb. Eddie was employed for Alpest Chemical for many years and was a member of Dripping Springs Baptist Church. ...
Bernard Mitchell "Mitch" Plumlee, III
Mar 3, 2023
Bernard Mitchell “Mitch” Plumlee, III, 41, of Bowling Green, died Friday, March 3, 2023, in Warren County. He was born March 24, 1981, in Bowling Green, Ky.
He worked as a Clinical Therapist at Addiction Recovery Care’s Crown Recovery Center, Springfield, Ky. He previously worked as a therapist at Rivendell Behavioral Health Services and at Lifeskills Park Place Recovery...
Dakota LeeKayde Davis
Mar 3, 2023
Dakota LeeKayde Davis, 23 of Smiths Grove died Friday, March 3, 2023 at his residence due to inclement weather.
The Warren County native was preceded in death by his paternal great grandfather, Bill Mills; paternal great grandparents Doc and Wilma Davis; maternal great grandmother, Linda Phelps; one uncle, Jeff Carpenter. Dakota was a member of Smiths Grove Baptist Church.
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Kenneth Wayne Herrington
Mar 2, 2023
Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Herrington, 60 of Bowling Green died Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the Medical Center.The Warren County native was a son of David Herrington who survives and the late Shirley Hendrick Herrington. Kenny was a grain truck driver. His survivors include his father David Herrington; son, Brandon Herrington (Heather), Grandson, Carter Herrington; Daughter, Taylor Gentry; sister, Sheila...
Mac Jones
Mar 2, 2023
Mac Jones, 94 of Bowling Green passed peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 2, 2023.The Warren County native was born on March 2, 1929 to the late Elbert Porter "E.P." Jones and Bessie Manco Jones. He was preceded in death by a grandchild, Joey; four brothers, Marvin, Junior, Raymond and Archie and one sister, Pansey....
Elizabeth Rebecca Ried
Feb 27, 2023
Elizabeth Rebecca Ried, 88 of Smiths Grove passed peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2023 at T J Samson Community Hospital surrounded by her two loving daughters.
Elizabeth was born in Sutton, West Virginia to the late Wade and Octavia Hyer Gillespie. She was preceded in death by her husband Malcolm Ried; her son, James Thorne; one brother, Ernest...
Brenda Jean Lawrence
Feb 25, 2023
Brenda Jean Lawrence, 77, of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at her residence.
She was a daughter of the late Noah and Myrtle Beckham Holman. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Gaye Fishcer; a sister, Juanita Ausbrooks; six brothers, Donald “Sam” , Wendell “Pete”, Kenneth, Lowell, Richard and Veachel “Mossey” Holman. Brenda was...
Dale J Simmons
Feb 25, 2023
Dale J Simmons, 80 of Greenville, Kentucky formerly of Bowling Green, Kentucky passed peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Greenville Nursing and Rehab.
The Warren County native was a son of the late Alvin and Christine Nugent Simmons and husband of the late Betty Jean Donoho. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Ford. Dale...
Bruce Allen Updegraff, Sr.
Feb 23, 2023
Bruce Allen Updegraff, Sr.82 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his residence.
He was the son of the late Bruce William Updegraff and Ellen Hasko Updegraff. Bruce was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church and the Cattlesmans Association. He was field engineer for National Cash Register and a farmer.
Leaving to cherish his...
Dr. William "Bill" J Kernohan
Feb 21, 2023
Dr. William J. Kernohan (“Bill”) passed away peacefully, with family by his side, at Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY, on February 21, 2023. He was born on September 28, 1926, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to the late Ellen “Nellie” Ramsey Kernohan and James McNabney Kernohan. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by four brothers,...
Charles William Cook
Feb 19, 2023
Charles William Cook, 79, of Bowling Green, passed on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at his residence.
The Warren County native was a son of the late Arthur and Mary Elizabeth Pearson Cook. He was preceded in death by a sister, Eva Jean Golliday and a brother, Bobby Joe Cook. He was a member and deacon of Pleasant View Baptist...
Alta Marie Dunn
Feb 17, 2023
Alta Houchin Dunn, 91, of Smiths Grove passed away peacefully with family at her side on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Greenwood Nursing and Rehab.
The Edmonson County native was born February 24, 1931 to Estele and Bertha Jaggers Houchin. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carla Dunn Walla; sisters, Cleva Cole, Mildred Watt, Grace Watt, Allie...
Eugenia Allen Hadley
Feb 15, 2023
Eugenia Allen Hadley, 89 of Smiths Grove passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the Hospice House.
The Warren County native was a daughter of the late Frank Mitchell Allen and Nella V Tucker Allen. She was the wife of the late James Hadley and is preceded in death by a daughter, Dorenda Jean Hadley; two sons, Rodney...
Anna Jo Spencer
Feb 13, 2023
On February 13, 2023, Anna Jo Taulbee Spencer left this world peacefully with her daughter at her side. She was born on September 30, 1937 to Bishop Brooks Taulbee and Ida Rakes in Mary, Kentucky (aka. Antioch). She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Kenneth Ray Spencer, her daughter Janarae Conway (Chris), her grandson Spencer Conway, all...
Maverick Tyler Pierce
Feb 12, 2023
Little Mr. Maverick Tyler Pierce was needed at Heaven's Gate much sooner than expected. He was born July 31, 2019, to the parents of Derek Pierce & Chelsea Embry Pierce. He had a big heart, was a fighter, and loved deeply. He made lots of friends while he was sick and won the hearts of so many along the...
Kathy Sue Campbell
Feb 9, 2023
Kathy Sue Campbell, 58 of Bowling Green passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Jiles Harry Lynch and Betty Peek Lynch who survives. She is also survived by her daughter and best friend Nina Campbell; She will be missed dearly by her closest friends, Angel Lance, Jessica Dickens...
Leon Tarter
Feb 9, 2023
Mr. Leon Tarter, left this world to join his Savior on February 9, 2023, at his residence with his family around him. Leon was born on September 19, 1924, to his beloved parents Sam and Mirtie Keith Tarter who preceded him in death. He lived a long life doing what he loved—auctioneering. He was also preceded in death by...
