Obituaries

James E. Couch

James E. Couch

Jul 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of James E. Couch, May 18, 1942/July 2, 2025 in Glasgow, Kentucky.

James E. Couch, passed away peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. 

He has proceeded in death by his parents Luther and Edith (Stone) Couch, of Lexington, KY., two brothers, Will & Ken Couch, both of Lexington, KY. 

James was born during...

Billy Ray Minton

Billy Ray Minton

Jun 28, 2025

Billy Ray Minton, age 68, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, at his home in Bowling Green, Kentucky, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 31, 1956, to the late Billy Boyd Minton and Shirley Ann Minton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Vicky Helmick.

Billy was a proud veteran of the...

Earl Thomas Glenn, Sr.

Earl Thomas Glenn, Sr.

Jun 27, 2025

Earl Thomas Glenn, Sr., 96, of Bowling Green died on Friday, June 27, 2025 at the Hopkins Center.

The Warren County native was a son of the late Gil and Mary Opal Scruggs Glenn. He was the husband of the late Ruby Louise Whitaker Glenn. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Anese Spears, son, Lonnie Glenn, one grandson, Travis...

Lynda Lee Yarborough

Lynda Lee Yarborough

Jun 24, 2025

Lynda Lee Yarborough, 77, of Auburn, Kentucky, passed peacefully at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, on Tuesday, June 24. Born to the late Phil R. Dill and Francis Vaughn Dill, Lynda was born in New Castle, Delaware. She was preceded in death by her husband and father of their children, Robert Stephens, Sr., and her second husband, Robert Yarborough.

Lynda...

Barbara Thomas Whitaker

Barbara Thomas Whitaker

Jun 19, 2025

Barbara Thomas Whitaker, 80 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at the Medical Center.

The Warren County native was the daughter of the late James H. Thomas and Effie Mae Kerley Thomas. She was preceded in death by a brother, Woodrow Thomas and two sisters, Dorothy Dunning and Mary Jo Thomas, and her daughter-in-law, Jennifer Williams. She...

Charles "Junebug" Saxton

Charles "Junebug" Saxton

Jun 16, 2025

Charles Pierson Saxton, Jr. “June Bug”, 73, passed peacefully surrounded by his family at The Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. He passed from this life on June 16, 2025. He was the son of the late Charles Pierson Saxton, Sr. and Hadie Wilson Saxton. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, Charlie was a member of Pine Grove Presbyterian Church. He loved the...

Dale Edward Barbiea

Dale Edward Barbiea

Jun 14, 2025

Master Police Officer Dale Barbiea, Badge Number 211, passed peacefully at his residence.

Dale was a Bowling Green City Police Officer who served with distinction from January, 2008, to the morning of June 14th, 2025, after a battle with cancer. He served as a Patrol Officer, K9 Officer and was the longest tenured Crisis Negotiator. MPO Barbiea had a passion for...

Martin Daniel Vowell

Martin Daniel Vowell

Jun 9, 2025

Martin Daniel Vowell, 66 of Bowling Green passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at his residence.

The Kennett, Missouri native was a son of the late Harold Ray and Mary Joann Morris Vowell. He was a retired steel worker. Martin loved fishing and spending time with his family.

His survivors are his son, Cody Vowell (Heather), two stepdaughters, Shannon Moyer (Mark) and...

Gary M Vincent

Gary M Vincent

Jun 3, 2025

Gary M. Vincent, 82 of Smiths Grove passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 3 at the Medical Center. 

The Warren County native was a son of the late Noel and Willena Williams Vincent. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Nathan, Tommy and David Vincent. Gary was an Agriculture teacher for 27 years at North Warren and Warren East. He was...

Bailey Jack Fulgham

Bailey Jack Fulgham

Jun 2, 2025

Bailey Jack Fulgham, 83, went to be with Jesus on June 2, 2025, from the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. He was surrounded by his family and friends as he entered Heaven’s gates wearing his boots and spurs with bridle and saddle in hand. Jack found his niche as a Rancher and Cattle Broker and served folks across the U.S....

Craig William Smith

Craig William Smith

Jun 2, 2025

Craig William Smith, 66, of Smiths Grove passed peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Tristar Centennial Hospital.

Craig was born in Bowling Green, Ohio, to the late William “Bill” and Lois Hasseler Smith. He is preceded in death by a brother, Krist Smith. He was a self-employed mechanic.

His survivors include his wife Paula Welch Smith, his daughter, Ashley Shirley (Chris),...

Dwight Ross Bobbett

Dwight Ross Bobbett

May 31, 2025

Dwight R. Bobbett, 81 of Bowling Green died Saturday, May 31, 2025 at his residence.

The Warren County native was a son of the late Veachel and Mary Lorene Sharer Bobbett. He was the husband of the late Dorris Jean Glenn Bobbett. He was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Bobbett. Dwight retired from the Warren County Water Purification Plant....

William Ashby Vincent

William Ashby Vincent

May 30, 2025

William Ashby Vincent, 89, of Louisville, Kentucky departed this life peacefully on May 30, 2025.

He was born October 11, 1935 in Edmonson County to the late Roscoe and Flossie Vincent. He was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters. Ashby lived a full and vibrant life centered around God, family, hard work and kindness. He worked over 40...

Stephanie Ann Poteet

Stephanie Ann Poteet

May 29, 2025

Stephanie Ann Poteet, 50, of Bowling Green passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

She was born to the late Bobby Joe “Pedro” Davis and Kathy Cherry on May 8, 1975. She is preceded in death by her brother B.J.Davis.

She is survived by her mother, Kathy Cherry, her partner, Nick Balford, her children Christy Faulkner (Brian), Brittany Hunter, Casey Poteet,...

Robert Lee Coffman

Robert Lee Coffman

May 29, 2025

Robert Lee Coffman, 76 of Bowling Green died Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Vanderbilt Medical Center.

He was born in Medina, Ohio to the late Donald and Sue Bays Coffman. He was the husband of the late Lilla Akers Coffman. He was preceded in death by his son Tommy Coffman. Robert was employed at General Motors in the Tool & Die...

Mary Sowders Hennion

Mary Sowders Hennion

May 29, 2025

Mary Evelyn Sowders Hennion, 90 of Bowling Green died Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Magnolia Village.

The Edmonson County native was a daughter of the late Luther and Celia Elizabeth Slaughter Sowders. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles William Hennion, her son-in-law, Doug Davis and one sister, Chlorine Furlong. Mary was a housewife and a member of Beaver...

Don Laws

Don Laws

May 26, 2025

Don Laws, 76 of Smiths Grove passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the Medical Center.

The Berea, Kentucky native was a son of the late Eugene Laws, Sr. and Verna Mae Bagwell Laws. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, David Laws. Don was a field representative at Warren Rural Electric for 47...

Charles Kenneth "Fritz" Brewer

Charles Kenneth "Fritz" Brewer

May 25, 2025

Charles Kenneth “Fritz” Brewer, 94 of Smiths Grove died Sunday, May 25, 2025 at his residence.

He was born in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Dewey and Edna George Brewer. He was the husband to the late Loretta Martin Brewer and is preceded in death by his son, Kenneth “Kenny” Brewer. Charles was a machinist for Detrex and a member of...

Margie Cowles Wilson

Margie Cowles Wilson

May 22, 2025

Margie Cowles Wilson, 93 of Bowling Green passed peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at her residence.

The Edmonson County native was a daughter of the late Joseph P. and Minerva J. Cassiday Cowles. She was preceded in death by her son, Jimmie Wilson and sister, Dorothy Herrington. Margie was employed at the City of Bowling Green as...

Judy Marie Hughes

Judy Marie Hughes

May 19, 2025

Judy Marie Hughes, 83 of Bowling Green died Monday, May 19, 2025 at Signature Health Care.

Judy was the daughter of the late Rodney and Virginia Keeling Clark. She was preceded in death by a son, Brian Tabor, and siblings, Gene Cammack, Bernice, Lucille, Bob and Freddy Janes and Alice Clark and Jerry Clark. She was a Surgical  Technician at Greenview...

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