Obituaries

Jun 10, 2021

Hannah T. Farris, 74 of Smiths Grove passed on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Medical Center.

Hannah was a daughter of the late Forrest and Hannah Howard Kientz.  She was a teacher and attended Smiths Grove Baptist Church

Her survivors are her husband Roy Farris; her daughter, Lenae Kidd and four grandchildren and one...

Jun 9, 2021

Geneva Beckham Richey, 96 of Smiths Grove departed this earth and entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

The Warren County native was a daughter of the late Whit and Lois Scruggs Beckham.  She was the wife of the late Roland Richey of 72 years.  She was preceded in death...

Jun 7, 2021

Carol D. Smith, 90 of Oakland passed peacefully surrounded by family at her residence.

The Warren County native was a daughter of the late Jim and Linda Stringfield Stratton and preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Stratton.  She was the wife of the late Clarence "Buster" Smith. Carol was a member of Martinsville Baptist Church and...

Jun 6, 2021

Peggy J. Kimbro, 90 of Bowling Green died Sunday, June 6, 2021 at her residence. The Simpson County native was a daughter of the late Herman White and Rebecca Davidson White Hadden. She was preceded in death by her step dad J. E. Hadden. Peggy was an office employee for Fruit of the Loom and a member of Oakland...

Jun 4, 2021

Martha Frances Simmons, 75 of Bowling Green died Friday, June 4, 2021 at Signature Health Care. The Warren County native was a daughter of the late Will and Hallie Herald Kimbro.  She was an accountant and member of the Sandhill Seventh Day Adventist Church. Her survivors include her husband of 58 years, Johnny Simmons; one daughter Sue Bruce; one...

May 29, 2021

Howard "Scott" Magers, died at age 18 while serving in the U.S. Navy on the USS Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.  He will be buried in Merry Oaks with full military honors, interred at age 97. Scott was born November 3, 1923 in the Merry Oaks/Railton Community in Barren County, Kentucky to the late Carl (1885-1939)...

May 29, 2021

Krist Allen Smith, 66 of Smiths Grove died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Medical Center of Caverna.

He was a son of William "Bill" Smith who survives and the late Lois Hassler Smith.  He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Walter and Mildred Hassler and paternal grandparents, George and Elizabeth Smith.  Krist was employed at...

May 25, 2021

Coy O'Neal Houchin 82 of Bowling Green passed away Tuesday, May 25 at the Medical Center He was born April 2, 1939 to the late Estel and Bertha Jaggers Houchins. He was preceded in death by his daughter Sandra Houchin Norris, six sisters and two brothers. Coy was a retired saleman from Wickes and MidSouth Lumber. He also worked...

May 24, 2021

Carroll Spencer "Doc" Bevarly transitioned to his spiritual home on May 24, 2021. He was 92 years old and the cause of death was Congestive Heart Failure. He was at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Bevarly was a resident of Smiths Grove for most of his life and moved to Bowling Green only after his health...

May 24, 2021

Edward “ Buckshot” Williams, 99 of Oakland died Monday, May 24, 2021 at his residence.

The Warren County native was a son of the late James and Elizabeth Murray Williams and is preceded in death by his wife Camilla Reynolds.  Ed was a farmer, a member of Oakland Baptist Church, Oakland Masonic Lodge #563 F&AM and served...

May 22, 2021

Larry Thomas Manley, 75 of Oakland died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Medical Center.

The Warren County native was a son of the late Silas and Nellie Lawrence Manley and is preceded in death by two brothers, Ruble and Spencer Manley.  Larry was a self employed painter and lawn care service.

His survivors include...

May 21, 2021

Terry “Woody”  Woods, 77 of Bowling Green died Friday May 21, 2021 surrounded by family at his residence.

He was born in Scottsville, KY to the late Fielding and Louisa Woods.  He is also preceded in death by four brothers, Bobby, Don, Richard and Frank and a son-in-law, Carl Cline.  He was employed in hardwood flooring.  Terry...

May 17, 2021

Bobby Joe Akins, 69, passed peacefully surrounded by his family, on May 17, 2021, at Medical Center of Bowling Green.  Bobby was born in Butler County, Kentucky, to the proud parents, Wendell Akin and Mary Christmas Downey, who preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by one son, Scott Akins; one grandchild, Savannah Akins; one daughter-in-law,...

May 13, 2021

Kathryn Irene Banter, 73 of Jetson, KY died Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Skyline Medical Center.

The Oklahoma native was a daughter of the late Walter and Latha Ballard Jenkins.  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Phaith Bates.  Kathryn was a nurse, a past worthy matron of Eastern Star, daughters of the Nile, attended Bethel...

May 11, 2021

Brenda Lynn Ballance passed away on May 11, 2021, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green.  Brenda resided in Collinsville, IL.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hardy & Son Funeral Homes, Smiths Grove Chapel.

May 10, 2021

Mila Moore Willis, 91 of Oakland died Monday, May 10, 2021 at her residence.

The Barren County native was a daughter of the late William Edmond and Brauner Hawks Moore.  She was the wife of the late James Wesley “Jake” Willis and is preceded in death by three daughters, Vickie, Connie and Judy Willis; three brothers and...

May 9, 2021

Martha-Moss Hackney Cassady, daughter of the late Annie Grimes Hackney and William Wells Hackney died at the age of 97 on Sunday, May 9, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Cassady and her son, Lloyd Wells Cassady.  She was co-owner of Cassady Furniture Company, proprietress of Carriage House Antiques and a member of Oakland Baptist...

May 4, 2021

Josephine Rozman passed peacefully on May 4, 2021, at the Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital.  Arrangements were entrusted to Hardy & Son Funeral Homes, Bowling Green, KY.

May 4, 2021

Josephine Rozman passed away peacefully on May 4, 2021, at the Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Hardy & Son Funeral Homes.

May 4, 2021

Elizabeth Joyce Massey, 80 of Smiths Grove died Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Glenview Health Care.

The Warren County native was daughter of the late Grider and Rena West Kemble and wife of the late Roy Massey.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Mitchell Kemble.  Joyce was a member of Oak Forest Baptist Church, a...