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Betty Cook Smith
Oct 14, 2026
Betty Cook Smith passed away peacefully with family on October 14, 2026, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was born on March 10, 1940, in Holland, Kentucky, and lived a long life centered on family, love, and enduring connections with those closest to her.
Betty will be remembered with deep affection by her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Patricia...
Anita Brooks
Oct 4, 2026
Lois Anita Brooks, age 74, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Cal Turner Rehab and Specialty Care.
The Scottsville native was born September 29, 1952 to the late Floyd B. Miller and Cleona (Gardner) Miller.
Anita was a proud Allen County- Scottsville High School graduate. After high school, she graduated Lois- Glyn School of Beauty Culture and started her career...
Jennifer Carter Emery
Sep 24, 2026
Jennifer Carter Emery, of Scottsville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at Greenview Hospital on September 24, 2026. She was born on October 31, 1947, in Scottsville, and throughout her life remained closely connected to the community that shaped her and that she, in turn, served with devotion.
Jennifer built a life marked by work, faith, and service. She was co-owner of Scottsville...
Donald Lee Ward
Sep 18, 2026
Donald Lee Ward, age 71, passed away peacefully Friday, September 18, 2026 at The Medical Center of Scottsville following a courageous battle with a long-term illness.
He was born Thursday, October 28, 1954 in Maine to the late Ike Ward and Lorraine (Theiault) Marks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Jack Jay Marks and...
Bette Marie Epstein
Sep 7, 2026
Bette Marie (Smith) Epstein of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Scottsville, Kentucky passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026.
Bette Marie was a great storyteller, though not always the most reliable narrator. She would tell you that's just how good story telling works.
Bette was headstrong and passionate. She believed in keeping secrets, making mischief, and wearing sexy shoes. She didn't suffer racists...
Nancy Marie Jenkins Law
Aug 24, 2026
Nancy Marie Jenkins Law, age 84, died Monday, August 24, 2026 surrounded by family at her home in Scottsville, Kentucky.
She was born on May 24, 1942 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Hollis Elgen Jenkins and Hazel Lee Huffines Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Law; siblings, Helen Andrews, Joann Ford,...
Truman Juliard Oliver
Aug 23, 2026
Truman Juliard “Hoss” Oliver, age 77, died Sunday August 23, 2026 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family.
An Allen County native, Hoss was born April 28, 1949 to the late Hershell and Mary Lee Oliver and was preceded in death by his son, Tommy Oliver, grandsons, T J Oliver and King and Sir Vannerson, great grandson, Liam Clark and...
Phil Wimpee
Aug 20, 2026
Jerry Phillip Wimpee, age 67, died Thursday August 20, 2026 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
Born in Scottsville, KY on October 1, 1958 to the late Donald Joe Wimpee and Ruby Iola York Wimpee, he was preceded in death by his daughter Brooke Wimpee and granddaughter Zoe Brown.
He is survived by his daughter Paige LaGrange (John), three sons,...
Orlis Wade "O.W" Howell
Aug 13, 2026
Orlis Wade “O.W.” Howell, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully with family by his side on August 13, 2026 after a long and meaningful life. He was born July 11, 1931, in Allen County, Kentucky, as the youngest of 9 children to William J. Howell and Mary Elizabeth McGuire Howell.
From an early age, O.W....
David Christopher Cross
Jul 21, 2026
David Christopher Cross, 86, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, hard work, and unwavering devotion to his family.
David was born on October 12, 1939, in Magog, Quebec, Canada, to David Robert Cross and Flora Cross. In 1952, his family moved to the United States, where he graduated from high school in Nashua, New Hampshire, in 1957.
Following graduation,...
Judy Merrow
Jul 17, 2026
Judy Turner Merrow, age 73, passed on July 17, 2026.
Born on May 7, 1953, Judy was the beloved daughter of Ray and Angie Kitner and the devoted wife of Elery Merrow Sr. She was a loving mother, cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, and a source of strength, comfort, and unconditional love to her family and friends.
Judy had a servant’s heart and truly...
Alonzo Franklin Berry
Jul 14, 2026
Alonzo Franklin Berry, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 14, 2026, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Born on June 29, 1944, Franklin was the only child of Alonzo Franklin Berry and Ruby (Gum) Berry. He was raised in Bowling Green, KY, and attended University of Miami for his undergraduate studies. He attained a JD from...
Ruby D. Hendrix
Jul 11, 2026
Ruby D. Hendrix, age 103, of Scottsville passed away peacefully Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Cal Turner Specialty & Rehab Center.
The Allen County native was born on Saturday, July 7, 1923 the daughter of the late Joel Albert Hendrix and Bertha Lee (Divine) Hendrix. She was preceded in death by her brothers Chester Hendrix and Alben Hendrix.
She is survived by...
Rick Alan Bagwell
Jun 26, 2026
Rick Alan Bagwell, 69, of Scottsville, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, at his home in Tennessee, surrounded by the family he loved above all else.
Born on January 8, 1957, in Rockford, Illinois, Rick built a life defined by his love for his family, hard work, deep faith, genuine generosity, and an almost alarming devotion to largemouth...
Calvin Daran Carter
Jun 21, 2026
Calvin Daran Carter, age 62, passed away peacefully at his residence Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Scottsville, Kentucky.
Calvin, known to his brothers and sisters as Randy, was born Monday, January 20, 1964 to the late Calvin Jasper Carter and Beulah Jean (Taylor) Carter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Dwight Carter and...
Barbara Kay Smith
Jun 19, 2026
Barbara Kay Spears Smith, age 86, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026 in Bowling Green, KY.
Born in Scottsville, Ky on October 11, 1939, Barbara was the daughter of the late Roy Wesley Spears and Verlice McCabe Hargett Spears. She was the youngest of six children and is preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses, Gene Spears (Marjorie),...
Tena Kay Reed
Jun 10, 2026
Tena Kay Reed, born December 16, 1963, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on June 10, 2026, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a cherished soul whose warmth, determination, and nurturing spirit left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
Tena was a devoted sales associate at Walmart, a position in which she...
Leslie Brian Simmons
Jun 4, 2026
Leslie Brian Simmons, 53, of Scottsville, Kentucky passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on December 1, 1972, Leslie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He spent much of his life doing what he loved most – driving semi trucks and working on them as a diesel...
Tony Glenn Hockaday
Jun 3, 2026
Tony Glenn Hockaday, age 64, died Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at the Medical Center at Scottsville, Kentucky.
He was born January 27, 1962 to James Hockaday and Elizabeth Herring Hockaday in Bunnlevel, North Carolina. Tony was preceded in death by his father, James; and a step-son, Josh Pierce.
Tony is survived by his wife, Joy Marie Heverin Hockaday; a step-son William Pierce...
Jerry Neal Whitney Sr.
Jun 2, 2026
Jerry Neal Whitney, Sr., a man whose life was a tapestry woven from entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and boundless compassion, passed away on June 2, 2026, at his home in Scottsville, Kentucky. Born on December 1, 1962, Jerry’s journey was marked by an insatiable creativity and a heart that embraced all those around him.
Jerry was a lifetime entrepreneur, donning many hats and...
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