Obituaries

Jul 5, 2018

Jerry B. East, 72 of Smiths Grove died Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his residence.

The Warren County native was a son of the late Wallace and Beatrice Renick East and is preceded in death by a brother, Dennis East.  He was a U S Army Veteran.

His survivors include his wife Barbara East; three...

Jul 4, 2018

Violet Simmons McNeil, 93 of Bowling Green died Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at the Medical Center

The Warren County native was a daughter of the late Granville Perry and Etta Jones Simmons and wife of the late William Caldwell II.  She was preceded in death by a grandson Glen Paul Elkins II and several brothers and sisters. ...

Jul 3, 2018

Edward D. Beckner, 69 of Smiths Grove died Tues., July 3, 2018 at his residence.

The Edmonson County native was a son of the late Murl and Lilly Belle Britt Beckner.  He was an electrician for General Motors and a farmer.  He was a member of Oakland Baptist Church and an Army veteran.

His survivors include...

Jun 29, 2018

Pearl Hensley Willis, 83 of Auburn died Friday, June 29, 2018 at her residence.

The Marion, N.C. native was a daughter of the late Otis and Ada Owensby Hensley and wife of the late Charles Willis.  She is preceded in death by a son Charles "Chuck" Willis, one grandson, Robert Willis, two brothers, Frank and Albert Hensley...

Jun 29, 2018

Lorne Charles Nickel, 69 of Bowling Green died Friday, June 29, 2018 at his residence.

The Flint, Michigan native was a son of the late Lawrence Edward and Iva Mae Beach Nickel.  He was a farmer.

His survivors include his daughter, Dana Nickel; his son, Melvin Nickel; four grandchildren and a sister, Bertha Whitehead.

Jun 27, 2018

Marvin Lee Trosper passed away peacefully in Bowling Green, Kentucky on June 27, 2018, at the age of 74. Per Marvin’s wishes, there will be no funeral services.

Marvin was born on October 11, 1943 in Bell Gardens, California. His parents E.J. (Earl Jay) Trosper and Elsie Simpson Trosper raised him in Booker, Texas. He attended West...

Jun 25, 2018

Bobby Joe Watt, 80 of Bowling Green died Monday, June 25,2018 at the Medical Center.

The Warren County native was a son of the late Wayne and Novice Lewis Watt and is preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard Watt & Robert Watt and one sister, Imogene Watt.  He was a farmer

His survivors include...

Jun 25, 2018

Mrs Ora Jean Ray, age 82 passed away Monday at The Medical Center. She was a retired school teacher. A member of the Bristow Church of Christ. Survived by her husband, Erwin D. Ray, three sons, Steven D. Ray, Timothy D. Ray, Jonathan D. Ray. A sister, Thelma Walling, a brother, Eddie Miller. two grandsons, Benjamin C. Ray and...

Jun 22, 2018

Sarah Frances Rice, 80 of Smiths Grove passed peacefully with family at her side Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Hospice House.

The Warren County native was a daughter of the late David L. and Bertha Smith Watkins and wife of the late Stanley Rice.  She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Bruce Layne and brother,...

Jun 20, 2018

Vanda Mae Davis, 82 of Bowling Green passed away peacefully at her residence. The Edmonson County native was a daughter of the late Clyde and Lois Graham Clemmons. She is preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Clemmons and two sisters, Wanda Blanton Lashley and Freda Brooks. She was a homemaker and a member of Wingfield United Baptist Church....

Jun 18, 2018

The Red Cross, KY. native, was born July 7, 1932, raised in Bowling Green, son of the late John Quincy and Thelma Lynn Richey.  He was a proud marine who served in the Korean War.  He was a welder at Modern Welding Co. before opening his own business, Service Welding.  He loved fishing, playing golf, and spending time with family and...

Jun 17, 2018

Russell Smith, 61 of Bowling Green died Sunday, June 17, 2018 The Warren County native was a son of the late Carl Smith and Betty Jo Hendrick Smith who survives. He was a grain hauler and a member of Bethel Methodist Church. His survivors include his mother Betty Jo Smith; daughter, Tracy Carver; two grandchildren, Devin Mitchell and Drayson...

Jun 14, 2018

Margie Grinstead, 87 of Bowling Green died Thursday, June 14 2018 at her residence

The Barren County native was a daughter of the late Pate and Mayme Evans Wood and wife of the late Nathan "Dankie" Grinstead.  She is preceded in death by her son, Dale Lawrence, daughter-in-law, Elaine Lawrence and great grandchild, Elijah Heard.  .  She...

Jun 11, 2018

Clyde H. Spinks, Jr. 92 of Bowling Green died Monday, June 11, 2018 at his residence surrounded by family. The Warren County native was a son of the late Clyde H.  Spinks Sr. and Gertrude Isbell Spinks and is preceded in death by a sister, Mary Spinks Thomas.  He was a dairy and grain farmer, a WWII Army Veteran,...

Jun 6, 2018

Boyd Howard, 74 of Bowling Green died Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his residence. The McCreary County native was a son of the late Elmer and Lona Young Howard and is preceded in death by two brothers, Jason Howard and Jim Howard; three sisters, Mary Lou Howard, Virginia Yancey and Judy Grounds. He was a tool and die technician...

Jun 6, 2018

Rachel Potter Lowe, 91 of Smiths Grove died Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at her residence The Warren County native was a daughter of the late Aubrey and Virginia Bunch Potter and wife of the late Henry Thomas Lowe. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bud Potter and Kenneth Potter. She was a machine operator at Holley Automotive...

Jun 4, 2018

David Edward Williams, 60 of Bowling Green died Monday, June 4, 2018

The Mount Clemons, Michigan native was a son of the late William Davis and Viola Mary Boursaw Williams and is preceded in death by his wife Debbie Ralph Williams and a sister, Judy White. He was a boiler operator for Western Kentucky University and a member...

Jun 3, 2018

Velma Starr Graven, 97 of Bowling Green died Sunday, June 3, 2018 The Barren County native was a daughter of the late John and Angie Harvey Starr and wife of the late Lawrence Garland Graven.  She is preceded in death by two sisters Addie Starr and Zelma Smith.  Velma was a district manager of Avon and a member of...

May 28, 2018

Bobby Lee Reeves, 72 of Bowling Green died Monday, May 28, 2018 at his residence.

The Warren County native was a son of the late Herman and Hester Butts Reeves and is preceded in death by two brothers, Rhea Reeves and Billy Faye Reeves; a special nephew, Larry Reeves and his father-in-law, Clifford Holder. He was a...

May 25, 2018

Roger A. Hoffman, 84, of Bowling Green died Friday, May 25, 2018 at Edmonson Health Care

The Letcher County native was a son of the late Roger and Sllie Collins Hoffman and is preceded in death by a son, Rodney Hoffman; five brothers, Wayne Anderson Hoffman, Richard Cole Hoffman, John Gatewood Hoffman, Clifton Prewitt Hoffman, Hunter Jefferson...