Obituaries
Sandra Kaye Douglas
Oct 20, 2026
Sandra Kaye Douglas, 74, passed from this world on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. She was born to W. E. Utley and Estelle Utley, in Russellville, KY, on November 24, 1951. She was the wife of Joe Douglas for the past 50 years and together they had a family built around love.
She retired from...
Cecil Anthony "Tony" Holland
Oct 19, 2026
Cecil Anthony “Tony” Holland, 82 of Bowling Green passed away Monday, October 19, 2026 at the Hospice House.
Tony was the son of the late Cecil Holland and Bonnie Bratcher Holland McCoy. He is preceded in death by his brother, Gary Holland. He was a retired employee of Desa International and a lifetime member of sheet metal workers Local 110. Tony...
Sharon Renee Eckert
Oct 17, 2026
Sharon Eckert, 65, of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Hospice House.
The Warren County native was a manager of White Castle. She loved gardening and collecting gnomes
Her survivors include her husband, Robert Eckert; her sister, Babbette Keen; her brother, Paul David Allen (Debbie); one great niece, Maddy Bryant and one great nephew, P.J. Ward;...
Ronald David Bixler
Oct 17, 2026
Ronald D. Bixler, 80, of Bowling Green passed away on October 17, 2026.
He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1946 to Carl Edward and Violet Bixler, coming to Bowling Green to attend WKU in 1964. He received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 1968 and a master’s degree in Counseling in 1993 from WKU where he was a member of...
Dana Suzanne Priddy Earheart
Oct 16, 2026
Dana Suzanne Priddy Earheart, 52 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026 at the Hospice House.
The Warren County native was the daughter of the late Bobby Joe Pirddy and Linda Jones Priddy who survives. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Eldon and Mable Jones and her paternal grandparents, Pleas and Laura Priddy. Dana was...
Lillard Lewis Martin
Oct 15, 2026
Lillard Lewis Martin, 83 of Bowling Green died on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at his residence.
He was the son of the late James and Elizabeth Shaw Martin. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Martin and son, James Hays Martin. He was a retired employee of Houchins Industries. Lillard was a member of the Oakland #563 Masonic Lodge....
Angela D. Saxton
Oct 13, 2026
Angela D. Saxton, 65, of Scottsville, passed peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Her proud parents, Johnnie Martin and Barbara Faye Butterworth Martin, preceded her in death. Angela was born in Nashville, TN, on May 23, 1961. She was married to Gil Saxton and loved her family dearly. Angela loved to bake and cook. She looked forward...
Dewayne O'Neal Thompson
Oct 8, 2026
Dewayne Thompson, age 76, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2026, following complications from heart disease. Though his passing leaves a deep sorrow in the hearts of those who loved him, his family finds comfort in God's promises and the hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Dewayne Thompson was born on December...
Connie Harbin Niccum
Oct 6, 2026
Connie Harbin Niccum, 75 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at the Medical Center.
She was the daughter of the late James Leland and Lillian Fern Crowder Harbin. She was preceded in death by her fur baby, Poppy whom she loved dearly. Connie was a retired employee of General Motors. She was a member of the Smiths...
Larry Dean Gibson
Sep 29, 2026
Larry Dean Gibson, 68 of Smiths Grove died on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Horse Cave due to a vehicle accident.
The Warren County native was the son of the late Guy and Ruby Jewell Oaks Gibson. He was the husband of the late Donna Kay Welch Gibson. Larry was a truck driver. He loved riding his motorcycle and helping others...
Heather Leigh Nicole Tabor
Sep 25, 2026
Heather Leigh Nicole Tabor, 36, of Bowling Green, passed away on September 25, 2026, at her residence. She was the daughter of Jason Tabor and Beverly and Donald Miller. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Weldon and Zella Shepherd, one uncle, Dallas Shepherd and a cousin Jeffrey Shepherd, also her paternal grandparents, Duvall W. and Patty Jean...
Larry Nolan Woods
Sep 20, 2026
Larry N. Woods, 64 of Smiths Grove passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at the Medical Center.
The Warren County native was the son of the late Noel M and Juanita Ground Woods. Larry was an electrician, a member of Northside Baptist Church and a big Nascar fan and UK fan. He also loved golf.
His survivors...
Gary "OZ" Ausbrooks
Sep 19, 2026
Gary Wayne Ausbrooks, 59, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2026, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
Gary was a proud 23-year Army veteran who took tremendous pride in his military service. His years in the Army were an important part of his life and reflected the dedication, loyalty, and strength that he carried with him throughout the years.
Gary was...
Flossie Sturdivant Elkins
Sep 18, 2026
Flossie Sturdivant Elkins, 94, of Park City, KY passed peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026.
The Barren County native was the daughter of the late Harry and Willie Ann Brown Sturdivant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fount H. “Sonny” Elkins, also two daughters, Deborah Stiles and Betty L. Kirby and two sisters, Francis Sturdivant and Faye Crawhorn, two...
Lewis H. "Bunkie" Simpson
Sep 16, 2026
Lewis H. “Bunkie” Simpson, Jr., 78 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at the Hospice House surrounded by his family.
He was the son of the late L.H. Simpson, Sr and Margaret Martin Simpson. He is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Maxey Bryson. Bunkie served in the U.S. Marine Corp. and was a member of White...
Barbara Ann Bray
Sep 11, 2026
Barbara Ann Bray, 79, of Plum Springs KY died on September 11, 2026. She was born on May 17, 1947 in St. Louis MO to the late Edwin Theodore and Alice Catherine (Dailey) Klix. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Mike Klix. She is survived by her loving husband 56 years, Jerry Bray, her sister...
Teresa Ann Barrick
Sep 5, 2026
Teresa Ann Barrick, 75 of Smiths Grove passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
The Warren County native was the daughter of the late Morrell “Sam” Jordan and Carol Simpson Jordan who survives. Teresa was a homemaker and farmer. She loved God, her church, her family, music, animals (especially feeding baby calves), nature and truly had a...
Glen Edward Akers
Sep 2, 2026
Glen Edward Akers, 76 of Bowling Green died on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at his residence.
He was the son of the late Charles and Beulah Britton Akers. He was preceded in death by a sister, LaDonna Akers and a brother, Charles Dean Akers. Glen was retired from General Motors Assembly, a member of Belgrade Baptist Church. He liked metal detecting.
His...
Wanda Joyce Wells Bledsoe
Sep 2, 2026
Wanda Joyce Wells Bledsoe, 81 of Smiths Grove passed peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
The Barren County native was the daughter of the late Howard and Elizabeth Reece Wells. She was preceded in death by a sister, Glenda Hankins and a sister-in-law, Beverly Wells. Wanda was a member of Bon-Ayr Missionary Baptist Church. She was a housewife,...
Martha Louise Russell
Aug 29, 2026
Martha Louise Russell, 89 of New Albany, Indiana passed peacefully on August 29, 2026.
The Warren County native was the daughter of the late Harold and Ludy Estal Logston Wilson. She was preceded in death by eight siblings and a grandson, Bradley Flora. She was the wife of the late Murray Fred Russell for 50 years. Martha was employed at Greenview...
