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Anne Clark

Anne Clark

Jun 14, 2025

Hazel Anne Clark, age 76, died June 14, 2025 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green.

Born in Scottsville, Kentucky on June 17, 1948, Anne was a faithful member of Scottsville Church of Christ, Allen County Historical Society and Patrick Gilmore Chapter of the DAR. She was also a master gardener.

Preceding her in death are her parents Jacques...

Juanita Moore Weiss

Juanita Moore Weiss

May 27, 2025

Juanita Joyce Moore Weiss, age 96, died Tuesday May 27, 2025 at Magnolia Village in Bowling Green, Ky.

The Allen County native was the daughter of the late Herbert Moore and Pauline Atwood Moore and the wife of the late F. J. “Cotton” Weiss.

She is survived by her cousins; Paige Tabor, Julie Shelton, Kenneth Pardue, Michael Pardue, Bill Van Winkle, Kathy...

Temple Taylor Ward

Temple Taylor Ward

May 23, 2025

Temple Taylor Ward, age 85, died Friday May 23, 2025 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

He was born in Kelso, TN on December 23, 1939 to the late William Lee Ward and Vina Lee Morehead Ward. Temple attended grade school at Kelso and then attended and graduated from Fayetteville High School. He then attended and graduated Xray and...

Thomas Lane Stuller

Thomas Lane Stuller

May 8, 2025

Thomas Lane Stuller, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2025.

Tom was born October 10, 1941 to the late Thomas Lane Stuller Sr. and Carolyn Hoover Stuller in Washington D. C. He had many great adventures from gold mining to riding horses in Scottsville, KY.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Stuller, daughter, Tina Stuller Franc...

Allison Bell

Allison Bell

Apr 10, 2025

Allison Bell, age 58, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at home.

She is survived by her father, William A Bell of Vero Beach, FL, sister, Leslie Bell Dowden and nieces Frances H. Dowden and Ella J. Dowden of Asheville, NC.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Reed Bell of Vero Beach, FL and her...

John William Napier

John William Napier

Apr 5, 2025

John William Napier, age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow, KY.

Born in the Mt. Union community of Allen County, Kentucky, on April 13, 1940, he was the son of the late Olga Wilson Napier and Mary Bessie Howell Napier. He was preceded in death by his brother, Luther Napier....

Garnie Thomas Hawks

Garnie Thomas Hawks

Mar 31, 2025

Garnie Thomas Hawks, age 82, died Monday March 31, 2025 in Scottsville, KY.

Born on January 19, 1943 to the late William Thomas Hawks and Ora Elmore Hawks, he was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Allen Hawks and siblings; Garnetta Glass, Don Hawks and Kenneth Hawks.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Hawks, Sons; James Kelly Hawks, Jason Jerome...

Mary Juanita Barriger

Mary Juanita Barriger

Mar 25, 2025

Mary Juanita Centers Barriger, age 95, of Lawrenceburg, KY, died Tuesday March 25, 2025.

Born in Allen County Kentucky on February 11, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Ellis Austin Centers and Minnie Davis Berry Centers and preceded in death by her husband, Denval Paul Barriger, brothers; Edgar Centers, Felbert Centers, and Jay Centers, sisters; Vebere Williams and Janetta...

Nelson Neal Cherry

Nelson Neal Cherry

Mar 20, 2025

Nelson Neal Cherry, age 59, died Thursday March 20, 2025 at his home.

Born September 24, 1965 in Scottsville, KY to the late Hershel Clyde Cherry and Dorothy Haley Cherry, he was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings; Sylvia, Ann and Sonny.

He is survived by his wife Rhonda Cherry, two daughters; Haley Cherry and Tammi Cherry, two grandchildren...

Frank Weedon Shook III

Frank Weedon Shook III

Mar 17, 2025

Frank Weedon Shook, III of Scottsville died on Monday, March 17th, at his home surrounded by his wife and children. Frank was born on May 25, 1936 in Louisville, Kentucky to Frank W. Shook, Jr. and Carolyn Williams Shook. He was a graduate of Shawnee High School, class of 1954 and attended the University of Louisville and graduated in the...

Dana Renee Thomason

Dana Renee Thomason

Mar 7, 2025

Dana Renee Thomason, age 53, died Friday, March 7, 2025 at Medical Center in Bowling Green, Ky.

Born in Scottsville, Ky on November 8, 1971, she has been a vital part of our community, touching the lives of many. She was a member of the East Willow Church of God and worked for Allen County School System caring for the children...

E. H. Sonny Oliphant

E. H. Sonny Oliphant

Feb 28, 2025

E. H. Sonny ‘Coach O’ Oliphant passed away at peace with God and fellowman on February 28, 2025 at Monroe Medical Center in Tompkinsville.

He was born in Scottsville, KY on February 17, 1944 to John and Virginia (Sledge) Oliphant. He is survived by his wife Annabell who was… in his words… “sent from above,” and older sister Romanza Johnson. He...

William David Rutledge

William David Rutledge

Feb 15, 2025

William David Rutledge passed away on February 15, 2025. David was born on July 6, 1965 to Billy and Linda Rutledge in Scottsville, KY. He was a fun-loving child who loved playing with his brother and cousins in their neighborhood in Colonial Manor. He graduated from Allen County High where he enjoyed playing saxophone in the band and then attended...

Martha Steinberger

Martha Steinberger

Feb 11, 2025

Martha L. Steinberger, age 89, died Tuesday February 11, 2025 at her home in Scottsville, KY.

Born in Louisville, KY on August 12, 1935 she was the daughter of the late John and Louise Losley and wife of the late George Steinberger.

She is survived by her two sons, Tracy L. Steinberger and wife Patty and Blair Steinberger all of Scottsville, five...

James Stephen Turner

James Stephen Turner

Feb 11, 2025

James Stephen Turner died on February 11, 2025. He was 77.

He is survived by his son Jay and Jay’s wife Christi, grandchildren Katherine and Stephen, brother Cal Turner, Jr., as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Cal and Laura Katherine Turner, his wife Judy Turner, his daughter Laura Anne and...

Lentis Ferrel Lee

Lentis Ferrel Lee

Jan 17, 2025

Lentis Ferrel Lee, age 81, died Friday, January 17, 2025 at Christian Health Care in Bowling Green, KY.

Lentis was born in 1943 in Bowling Green, KY and raised in Allen County, KY. He graduated from Allen County High School in 1961 in Scottsville, KY and as soon as he turned 18, he immediately went into the US Army, serving in...

Verneita Gayle Cornes

Verneita Gayle Cornes

Jan 3, 2025

Verneita Gayle Smith Cornes, age 70, died Friday, January 3, 2025 at her home.

Born in Paducah, KY on July 26, 1954 to the late Horace “Pete” Smith and Virginia O’Daniel Roberts. She is preceded in death by her parents, son; William Cornes and brother; William Smith.

A member of Scottsville First United Methodist Church, she dedicated her life to her husband...

Ruby Lois Holland

Ruby Lois Holland

Dec 16, 2024

Ruby Lois Carter Holland, age 81, died Monday December 16, 2024 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY.

Born in Scottsville, KY, on January 24, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Alqua Carter and Veatrice Meador Carter and the wife of the late Gordon Holland.

She is survived by her daughter, Pam Jones (Johnny), two granddaughters;...

Anneliese Christy Juanna Coleman

Anneliese Christy Juanna Coleman

Dec 11, 2024

Anneliese Christy Juanna Couch Coleman, age 48, died Wednesday December 11, 2024 at her home in Scottsville, Ky.

Born in Nashville, TN on September 14, 1976 to Herchel Austin Knight Coleman and Dorothy May Couch Timmons. She is preceded in death by her father, Herchel Coleman, step father, Burt Timmons, brother Burt Timmons, Jr. and best friend Robert Brady.

She is survived...

James Robert Cornwell

James Robert Cornwell

Nov 28, 2024

James Robert Cornwell, 88, beloved husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Stinson Cornwell, a father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend of many sadly left this world early on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 28th, 2024, at the Greenwood Rehabilitation Facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky. 

James lived his life on his own terms. He was a man of confidence and conviction, and his determination...