Obituaries

Oct 20, 2021

Ruby C. (Lockhart) Barnes, 84, of Bowling Green died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in Nashville with her sister by her side. Ruby was born on June 27, 1937, in Bristow, KY. She was a devoted teacher for 28 years. Her first teaching appointment was in Leitchfield, Ky. Ruby received her bachelor's and master's degrees in education from Western Kentucky...

Oct 20, 2021

Joseph Ira Perkins, Jr., 90, died peacefully at Colonial Center on October 20, 2021.  He was born in Hazard, KY,  to parents, Joseph and America Trent Perkins,  who preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Hascel, Bud & Roy Perkins.

Joseph worked at Cutler Hammer - Eaton Corporation for many years before...

Oct 19, 2021

Judith O. Milliken, 81 of Bowling Green formerly of Louisville, passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the Hospice House surrounded by her family. Judy was a daughter of the late Vernon and Marjorie Weightman Osborne and is preceded in death by her sister, Kathy Mapes. She was a teacher, a member of the Middletown Christian Church and...

Oct 15, 2021

Richard Dale Grimes, 55 of Bowling Green passed peacefully at the Medical Center of Bowling Green on October 15, 2021. The Warren County native was the son of the late Garnett Sr. and Catherine Rich Grimes and is preceded in death by his sister, Greta Grimes White, his brothers Garnett Jr. Grimes and Bronston Grimes. Also preceded in death...

Oct 14, 2021

Charles Howard Wilson, 80 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Hospice House. The Warren County native was a son of the late Carson and Edith Cowles Wilson and is preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard and James Wilson; one niece and one nephew. He was a graduate of Bristow High School.  Charles...

Oct 11, 2021

Julian L. Easton, 92 of Oakland died Monday,  October 11, 2021 at Greenwood Nursing & Rehab.

The Warren County native was a son of the late Charlie and Nell Rasdall Easton and is preceded in death by three brothers, Georgie Rasdall Easton, Elvis “Pete” Easton and Raymond Easton; two sisters, Lucille Easton King and Jessie Mae Easton...

Oct 9, 2021

Annie Lee Booker, 103 died Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Greenwood Nursing & Rehab. The Warren County native was a daughter of the late Charlie B. and Leora Hatchett Hatcher. She was the wife of the late Cecil N. Booker and is preceded in death by two sons, Bobby Joe and Gilbert Lee Booker and one great grandson, Corey...

Oct 7, 2021

Judy Carol Sikes, 67 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Thursday October 7, 2021 surrounded by family at the Hospice House.

The Warren County native was a daughter of the late Owen Allen Ives and Virginia Lee Burch Ives.  She is preceded in death by a grandson, D.J. Cull and a sister, Sue Hyde.  Judy was a...

Sep 30, 2021

Cathy Hagan Meeks, 67 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on September 30, 2021 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Jimmie W. and Okla Smith Hagan and is preceded in death by three brothers, Dale, Billy and Larry Hagan. Cathy had a caring heart and this was displayed many times through her profession as a Case...

Sep 28, 2021

Bobby Joe French, 77 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2021 at his residence.

The Warren County native was a son of the late Gordon and Lois Mayhew French and is preceded in death by a brother, Gordan French, Jr.  Bobby Joe was a former pastor of Angel Temple Church and was self employed. ...

Sep 28, 2021

Patricia "Patti" Jordan, 70 of Oakland died Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at her residence.

The Warren County native was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Lucille Morris McCoy. She was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Joe and Jesse McCoy. She was wife of the late Morrell "Sam" Jordan.  Patti was employed at the Medical...

Sep 27, 2021

Michael Richard Bessette, Sr. 58 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Medical Center.

Michael was the son of the late Richard and Phyllis Moss Bessette and is preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Bessette.  He was a registered nurse, a member of the Church of Christ, director veterans liaison for...

Sep 27, 2021

Jessica Danielle Varner, 36 of Smiths Grove passed peacefully on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital.

Jessica was preceded in death by a daughter, Olivia Varner.  She was a member of Oakland Mt Zion Baptist Church.

Her survivors include her loving parents, Jessie and Diana Walter Varner; one son, Noah Williams; three...

Sep 25, 2021

Patsy Ann Wilson, 80 of Bowling Green passed peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, September 25, 2021.

She was a daughter of the late Leonard and Laura Merideth Barnes. She was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Shewcraft and two brothers Herbert and J. T. Barnes.   Patsy was a retired state administrator and was an accounts...

Sep 24, 2021

Clarence Nelson Allen, AKA “Papa Smurf” was born on December 24, 1959 in Griffin, Georgia to the late Robert Cecil Allen and the late Daisy L. Starks Allen.  After an extended illness he departed this life on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Medical Center.

Clarence accepted Christ at an early age at the Oak Ridge Baptist...

Sep 23, 2021

Neil L. Kimbro, 89 of Bowling Green died Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his residence.

The Warren County native was a son of the late Tommy and Pauline Jenkins Kimbro.  He was the  husband of the late Peggy White Kimbro.  Neil was preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne and Kenneth Kimbro.  He was a member of...

Sep 22, 2021

Larry R. Hagan, 77 of Williamstown, KY formerly of Bowling Green died Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

The Monroe County native was a son of the late Jimmie and Okla Smith Hagan and is preceded in death by two brothers, Dale and Billy Hagan. He was retired from Bell South Telephone Company. Larry was also Air Force Vietnam...

Sep 21, 2021

Nell Perkins Burke, 89 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at her daughter's residence.

The Warren County native was a daughter of the late Charles and Eliza Page Perkins and wife of the late Glen Burke.  She was preceded in death by two brothers, Sam and Chester Perkins and a sister, Reba Perkins....

Sep 20, 2021

Frank Russell, Jr. 80 of Smiths Grove died Monday, September 20, 2021 at the Medical Center.

The Warren County native was a son of the late Frank Russell, Sr. and Arvilla Richey Russell.  He is preceded in death by three sisters, Loraine Dunn, Dorothy Barnett and Clara Earline Compton.  Frank was a farmer and a member of...

Sep 15, 2021

Russellville resident Rondall Franklin Ramsey passed away at home on Wednesday, September 15th after a battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his late wife, Georgia. A Bowling Green, KY native, Ron was born April 20th to the late Thomas and Beatrice (later Blanquart) Ramsey. In his teens, the family moved to South Pekin, IL where Ron...