Obituaries
Gail Frances Kniffen
Jan 19, 2024
Gail Frances Kniffen, 73 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Friday, January 19 at the Medical Center.
The St Louis, Missouri native was a truck driver and a teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Hardester and Rosetta Marmon Whitlock and one son William Joel Siegel.
To cherish her memory is her husband James Kniffen; four children, Michelle Siegel,...
Janet Marie Phelps Cowles
Jan 19, 2024
Janet Marie Phelps Cowles went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2024. She was born August 14, 1960 to Homer Adam Phelps and Betty Pippin Phelps in Bowling Green. She was a cafeteria worker for Bowling Green Independent Schools. She also worked in housekeeping at the Medical Center before she became disabled in 2008. She was loved by...
Hazel Margaret "Johnnie" Bailey
Jan 16, 2024
Hazel Margaret “Johnnie” Bailey, 81 of Bowling Green died Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The Edmonson County native was a daughter of the late Clay Mills and Dorothy Wilson Mills. She was the wife of the late Jerry Bailey. Johnnie was retired from Holley Automotive and a member of Wingfield Baptist Church.
Her survivors include her three children, Phillip...
Ramona Elaine Hopkins
Jan 15, 2024
Ramona Elaine Hopkins, 62 of Smiths Grove passed peacefully at her brother's residence on Monday, January 15, 2024.The Barren County native was the daughter of the late Dalice Smith and Glenna Hoffman Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Green Meadows United Baptist Church. Leaving to cherish her memory will be her brother, Myron Lee Smith (Lisa), one nephew,...
Kenneth Watt
Jan 10, 2024
Kenneth Watt, 95 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Edmonson Health Care.
The Edmonson County native was a son of the late Clayton Watt and Iva Elizabeth Cowles Watt. He is preceded in death by his wife Bernice Cowles Watt, a sister, Mable Cherry Temples and Niece, Roxie Ann Webb. Kenneth was a farmer.
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Loretta June Spillman Schreiner
Jan 8, 2024
Loretta June Spillman Schreiner, 70, of Bowling Green, passed away on January 08, 2024, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee Spillman and Junia Jones Spillman. Also, preceding her in death were three brothers: Robert Wayne Spillman, James Eugene Spillman, and Gary Lee Spillman. In her younger years, Loretta worked most of...
Ada Doris Bowlin
Jan 4, 2024
Ada Doris Bowlin, 90 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024.
The Clinton County native was the daughter of the late Hall Ewing and Alva Duvall Ewing. She is preceded in death by her husband John E. Bowlin and a son-in-law, Billy Tarrence. Doris was a homemaker and a member of Hillvue Heights Church.
Leaving to...
Rose Earline Henderson
Dec 29, 2023
Rose E. Henderson, 89 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2023 at the Hospice House.
Rose was loved by all who had the good fortune to know her.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel
Timothy Paul Elmore
Dec 29, 2023
Timothy Paul Elmore, 62 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2023 at the Medical Center.
The Warren County native was a son of the late Paul Elmore and Betty Jean Mills Simmons who survives. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Clay and Dorothy Mills. Tim was a member of the Wingfield Baptist Church. ...
Dewey Parker Miller, Jr.
Dec 28, 2023
Dewey Parker Miller, Jr., 95, died December 28, 2023, at American House Senior Living in Hendersonville, TN. The Louisville native was born April 9, 1928. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed the love of two daughters, a wife of 58 years, five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He received his GED while in the U.S. Army....
Barrett Lee Chandler
Dec 27, 2023
Barrett Lee Chandler, 14 days old, is an angel sent for a few days to all that loved him. His parents, Bryce and Brooke Chandler, anticipated his arrival with a heart full of love and a devotion that will last a lifetime. Barrett touched many lives in his few days here on earth—even the doctors as they did their...
Stella Mae Jordan
Dec 27, 2023
In Loving Memory of Stella Mae Jordan
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stella (Anderson) Jordan of Oakland, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She peacefully departed this world at the age of 93 after a brief illness, surrounded by her family at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. Stella...
Mary Elrod Pearson
Dec 26, 2023
Mary Elrod Pearson, 100, of Oakland, KY, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. Mary was preceded in death by her father and mother, Oscar W. Gaines and Loma Britt Gaines. Also preceding Mary in death: Husbands, Wayne Hobson Elrod, Jr., and Howard Pearson; Daughter, Patricia K. Elrod; Son-in-law, Larry Ausbrooks; Daughter-in-law, Susan E....
Steve Brown
Dec 26, 2023
Steve Brown, 70, of Bowling Green, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at his residence.
Steve was born to the proud parents of Henry Warren Brown and Frances Smith Brown who preceded him in death. Steve was married to the late Penny Elizabeth Klokoc Brown. Steve worked for Waste Management as a truck driver and attended Fountain Square...
Edwin "Bobby" Orton
Dec 23, 2023
Edwin Dale “Bobby” Orton, 93 of Lexington passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 23, 2023.
The Burkesville, Kentucky, native was a son of the late David Orton and Edythe Allen Orton. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Elvira Denney Orton; a daughter, Sandra Adwell and his six siblings. After serving in...
Linda Ann Harbin
Dec 22, 2023
Linda Ann Harbin, 75 of Bowling Green passed suddenly on December 22, 2023 at the Medical Center.
The Daviess County native was the daughter of the late John W. Reed and Dimple Lee Reed Clark. She was preceded in death by her husband Leo Harbin; her brother, Jerry Wayne Reed; and her grandmother, Merle Daniel. She attended First Baptist...
Jimmy Lee Wilson
Dec 18, 2023
Jimmy Lee Wilson, 77 of Smiths Grove passed peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Hospice House surrounded by his family.
The Jefferson County native was a son of the late Dale Wilson and Helen Ragar Wilson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Woodrow Wilson. He was a Pipe Fitter for General Motors, a...
Mike Vernon
Dec 18, 2023
Mike Vernon, 60 of Smiths Grove passed peacefully on December 18, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
The Barren County native was born to Larry Vernon and Murline Johnson McCoy who survive. He was a cattle hauler and a member of Shiloh General Baptist Church.
Leaving to cherish his memory is his high school sweetheart and...
Charles "Charlie" Wayne Newton
Dec 18, 2023
Charles “Charlie” Wayne Newton, 86, passed away at his residence on December 18, 2023. Charlie was born in Bowling Green to the parents of Chester Dare Newton and Sarah Elizabeth Hearldson. He was married 33 years to Anne Sadler Newton, who survives.
Together, Charlie and Anne owned and operated Oakwood Farm Riding Academy for 20 years. He developed a...
Glenn Harrison
Dec 14, 2023
Glenn Harrison, 92, passed peacefully at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. Glenn was born in Bowling Green to his parents, Ruben Harrison and Avo Pitcock Harrison who preceded him in death. Glenn was married to Donetta Mayhugh Harrison who also preceded him in death.
Glenn’s career involved being a tool & die maker. In his early years, he...
