Obituaries

Apr 8, 2019

Elizabeth B. Butler, 82, passed away on Tuesday at Skyline Medical Center.  She was the daughter of the late Charles M. Brownfield and Alpha Moore Brownfield.  Elizabeth was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Brownfield and a sister, Kathy Mae Brownfield.

Elizabeth was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was a retired Administrative Secretary....

Apr 8, 2019

Charles E. Hittson, Jr., 86 of Bowling Green passed peacefully with family at his side on April 8, 2019

The Warren County native was a son of the late Charles Hittson, Sr. and Pearl Joiner Hittson.  He is preceded in death by a son, Steve Hittson; a daughter-in-law, Karen Hittson; one granddaughter, Anita Gail Hittson; one granddaughter,...

Apr 6, 2019

Ira L. Duckett, 83, of Kingwood, Texas, passed away on April 6, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Lee and Ruth Beckwith Duckett; a son, Billy Duckett and two brothers Robert Bolt and Gerald Duckett.    Ira was a self-employed contractor and a press room operator.

Mr. Duckett is survived by...

Apr 2, 2019

Clara “Earline” Compton, 93, died peacefully at Magnolia Village on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.  Earline was the daughter of the late Frank Russell, Sr. and Arvilla Richey.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Compton, and a sister, Dorothy Barnett.

She was employed by the Eaton Corporation as a machine operator.  She was a...

Mar 29, 2019

Anthony "Tony" George, 68 of Bowling Green died Friday, March 29, 2019

He was a son of the late Michael George and Barbara Jean Hunt and is preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Davis George.  He was a supply clerk for Cutler Hammer and a member of Boiling Springs General Baptist Church.

His survivors...

Mar 28, 2019

Henry “Hank” Bormann, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Hank was born in Maquoketa, IA to Edward August Bormann and Edna Laffey Bormann who preceded him in death. Hank spent his career serving many friends and patrons as a Regional Sales Manager for Ford New Holland and Kubota. Hank never stopped teaching and...

Mar 26, 2019

Betty Sue White, 85, of Oakland, KY, passed away on the night of March 26, 2019, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville, KY.  Betty was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to the late Thomas Whitaker and Earline Tibbs Whitaker.  She worked as a waitress and hostess at College Street Inn and  was a member of the Faith Assembly of God....

Mar 23, 2019

James G. McAdoo, 71 of Bowling Green died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at his residence. The Warren County native was a son of the late James and Sara Odell York McAdoo.  He was employed at Firestone Car Center and a member of Iva Baptist Church. His survivors include his daughter, Terri Cooper; his son, Barry Lane McAdoo; seven grandchildren...

Mar 17, 2019

Smith Mitchell, 83, of Versailles, KY, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 with family at his side.

The Smiths Grove native was a son of the late Joseph Smith and Irene Wilkinson Mitchell and is preceded in death by a brother Billy Joe Mitchell.  He was a farmer, owner/manager of Peoples Farm Supply, Deputy Commissioner of the...

Mar 15, 2019

Kenneth C. Cline, 69 of Bowling Green died peacefully at his residence with family at his side The Warren County native was a son of the late Horace and Mildred Doolin Cline and husband of the late Julie Bell Miller Cline. He was a construction worker and a member of Penns Chapel Church of Christ. His survivors include his...

Mar 10, 2019

Arthur A. Rekewitsch, 70, of Oakland KY died peacefully with family at his side on March 10, 2019

The Neustadt Germany native was a son of the late Gustav and Herthe Behnke Rekewitsch and preceded in death by a brother, Rudy Rekewitsch.  He was a retired employee of General Motors and a U S Air Force veteran....

Mar 10, 2019

Joe Wells, 70 of Smiths Grove died Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the Medical Center The Warren County native was a son of the late William P. and Hallie Mae Doyle Wells and is preceded in death by two brothers, Larry and Dale Wells. He was employed by Tarter Realty. His survivors include his brother Leroy Doyle; three sisters,...

Mar 9, 2019

Martina Campbell Davis, 86, formerly of Bowling Green and Morehead, KY, died peacefully in her son’s home in Henderson, TN, on March 9, 2019, after a battle with dementia and resulting complications.  She is survived by her three children; Laura Davis Bagg and her husband, Howard, Mariana Davis Eddy and her husband, Nelson, and Joseph Stark Davis and his...

Mar 6, 2019

Sandra Kaye Hurt, 71 of Bowling Green passed away peacefully at the Medical Center The Barren County native was a daughter of the late Jack and Louannie Davis Jones. She was a child care provider and a member of Greenhill United Methodist Church. Her survivors include her two sons, Mike Hurt and Kevin Hurt; eight grandchildren, Jacob Hurt, Christian...

Mar 5, 2019

Louise Todd Manco, 87 of Bowling Green passed peacefully at the Medical Center on Tuesday.

Louise was the daughter of the late William and Frankie Lee Todd and wife of the late Dewey Manco.   She was a member of Penns Chapel Church of Christ  and was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom.  She was...

Feb 25, 2019

Ella Clarine Miller died peacefully Monday, February 25, 2019, at her home in Richardsville. Ella was the daughter of the late John Quincy Richey and Thelma Lynn Richey and a member of the Richardsville United Methodist Church. Ella was preceded in death by three brothers: Charlie, Johnny, and Wallace Richey; and two sisters: Pearline Richey and Judell Farmer. Ella...

Feb 24, 2019

Billy Lee Long, 89 of Bowling Green died Monday, February 24, 2019 at Greenview Regional Hospital.

The Warren County native was a son of the late Lee and Bessie Bracken Long and husband of the late Betty Sue Beckham Long.  He is preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Rone; son, Mark Long; step daughter, Shirley Bunch...

Feb 24, 2019

Mr. Richard Lee “Rick” Settle, age 54, of Davisboro GA., formerly of Jacksonville Fl., died Sunday, February 24, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness.  A graveside memorial service will be held on Friday, March 1st at 2:00 p.m. at Amerson Family Cemetery on South Sparta-Davisboro Road in Washington County with Military Honors.  Chaplain Emory Lussi will officiate.

Feb 20, 2019

Ruth Hughes, 86, of Smiths Grove, KY, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at The Hospice House.  Ruth was a very kind, compassionate, loving,  and humble lady.  She was loved throughout the Smiths Grove and Three Forks Communities.  Ruth was the daughter of Arthur Jackson and Mildred Steenbergen Jackson who preceded...

Feb 14, 2019

Wayne Guy, 91 of Bowling Green died Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Christian Health Care with family at his side The Warren County native was a son of the late Ishmeal and Hester Carter Guy and is preceded in death by his wife Yvonne Guy and his brother, Elmo Guy. He was Parts Manager for the local Ford Auto...