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William Frank Harper - Unknown - April 24, 2022

Departed: 04/24/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: William Frank Harper, 87 of Smiths Grove passed peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky.

The Edmonson County Kentucky native was a son of the late William Guy Harper and Delphia Opal Poteet Harper.  He is preceded in death by his daughter, Veronica Lynn Gregory and granddaughter, Jessica Marie Gregory.  Frank attended the Smiths Grove Methodist Church and retired from the U S Navy.

His survivors include his wife, Marion Harper. Two brothers, Mike Harper and Norman Harper; three sisters, Elizabeth Swanner, Joyce Smith and Lind Gail Harper; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 12 noon Thursday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Grove Chapel with burial in Smiths Grove Cemetery.  Visitation will be 4-6pm  Wednesday and 11am -12 pm Thursday at the funeral home.

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Diena Jones - Unknown - April 23, 2022

Departed: 04/23/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Diena Jones, 68 of Bowling Green passed peacefully surrounded by her family at the Medical Center. The Dayton, Ohio native was a daughter of the late Dallas Lewis and Estell Beaty Lewis. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Joyce Marie Lewis and Belinda Marie Lewis and one brother, Dallas Vaughn Lewis. Diena was a LPN for Signature Health Care. Leaving to cherish her memory is two daughters, Belinda Manley and Sarah Nichols; six grandchildren, Candice-Paige Sean (Anthony), Dakota Shea Campbell, Joshua Dalton Brown, Thomas Keegan Nichols, Chase Manley and Trenten Kole Nichols; five great grandchildren, Delanie Johnson, Paiton Johnson, Baby Henry, Zuri Sean and Bella Thomas; one sister, Debi Baker; one brother, Robert "Bubba" Lewis; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 12 noon Tuesday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with visitation from 10a.m.-12 noon on Tuesday.

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Kyle Nicholas Baker - Unknown - April 17, 2022

Departed: 04/17/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Kyle Nicholas Baker, 27 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Skyline Medical Center. The Warren County native was Line Technician for Comar Aviation. He had a great love for aviation and his family.He was a member of Oakland Baptist Church and served in the US Air Force. Kyle was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Richard Wingfield. Leaving to cherish his memory is his wife, Penny Furlong Baker; his son, Michael Bentley Baker; mother, Tammy Wingfield Baker; father, Wes Baker (Sheri); one brother, Joshua Baker; maternal grandmother, Ruth Wingfield; paternal grandfather, Harold Baker; father and mother-in-law, Charles Furlong (Maria); several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service will be held at 12 noon Thursday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9a.m.-12 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

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Jimmy Ray Williams - Unknown - April 16, 2022

Departed: 04/16/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: On Saturday, April 16, 2022, God called Pastor Jimmy Ray Williams home and he heard the words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” He’s home! Pastor Jimmy was married to Joan Simmons Williams for 50+ years and is the father of son, Shannon Williams (Sharon), and daughter, Tonya Bartlett (John), and papa to five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also a brother, uncle, pastor, and friend.

Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to Curtis & Lorene Williams, Jimmy was one of nine children.  He attended Tennessee Temple University and served for 39 years as a pastor in three different churches in Tennessee and Alabama and youth pastor for ten years in Kentucky. Pastor Jimmy also served and ministered in the prison ministry for 25 years. On five different trips, Jimmy & Joan had the opportunity of ministering and teaching on the mission fields in Costa Rica and Guatemala. Jimmy loved God, people, gardening, cooking, and spending time with family.

Pastor Jimmy has been an encourager, minister, mentor, and friend.  A graveside service will be held to celebrate his homegoing on Wednesday, April 20 at 1:00 PM CST at the Mount Olivet Presbyterian Church, Bowling Green, Kentucky.  Local arrangements by Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel.

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Carl Dean Miller - Unknown - April 15, 2022

Departed: 04/15/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Carl Dean Miller, 88 of Bowling Green died Friday, April 15, 2022 at his residence.

The Warren County native was a son of the late Clyde Bolton Miller and Mary Ida Naves Miller.  He was the husband of the late Emma Sue Miller and is preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Diane Hall, son-in-law, Barry Hall,  and granddaughter, Tabitha Neighbors and her husband Joseph Neighbors. Carl was a business owner. He was a member of Meadowland Baptist Church.  Carl proudly service his country in the US Army.

His survivors include three sons, Harold Miller (Vanessa), Eddie Miller (Virginia) and Timmy Miller (Nancy); eight grandchildren, Brandon Hall (Brandie), Heather Miller (Tyler), Jeremy Miller, Melinda Taylor (Mike), Kevin Whitaker, Jeff Whitaker and David Miller (Whitney) ; several great grandchildren; two sisters, Gail Rodgers and Janice Johnson (David); several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Fairview Cemetery with Military Honors.  Visitation will be 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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Haley Lynn Long - Unknown - April 15, 2022

Departed: 04/15/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Haley Lynn Long, 20 of Bowling Green died Friday, April 15, 2022 at her residence.

The Warren County native was a housewife and mother.  She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Kathy Jones and paternal grandparents, Winston & Lois Reece.

Her survivors include her daughter Stella Long; mother, Shelia Alvey (Danny); father, Dwayne Reece (Zilka Kuvac); one sister, Harley Long (Don); one brother, Darrell Long; maternal grandfather, Jackie Miller (Florence); step grandfather, Bobby Ray Miller; two aunts, Mary Cummings, Martha Cummings (Donnie); one uncle, Scottie Miller (Bonnie); maternal great grandmother, Estelle McAdoo; Great Aunts and uncle, Donna Elmore, Billy Whitaker and Sarah Whitaker.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel.  Visitation 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel.

Family request in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Hardy & Son Funeral Home to help with the funeral expense.

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Richard Smith - Unknown - April 10, 2022

Departed: 04/10/2022 (Bowling Green)

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Tammy Long - Unknown - April 10, 2022

Departed: 04/10/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Tammy Dunn Johnson Long, age 59, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky after an extended illness.  She was a longtime resident of Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Tammy was born in Louisville, Kentucky on November 16, 1962 to Eva Donald Dunn Ferriell and the late Ronald Gregory Dunn.  In addition to her father, preceding her in death are her former husband, William Leslie Johnson; her maternal and paternal grandparents; several uncles; her stepmother, Robin Dunn; her two fathers-in-law, Junior Johnson and Donald Long; and two brothers-in-law, Kevin Johnson and Raymond Johnson.

In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband, Daymond Long; her sons Darren Johnson (Lauren) and Travis Johnson (Brittany); her grandson, Jakxon; her stepfather, Robert Ferriell; her sister, Ashley Dunn and Ashley's daughter, Brielle, who was like a granddaughter to Tammy; her brothers, Ronald Gregory Dunn, Jr. (Ada), Joshua Dunn and Caleb Dunn; her mothers-in-law, Frances Johnson and Helen Johnson; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws.

Tammy was a member of Meadow Land Baptist Church in Bowling Green, where she volunteered every chance she got. Known for being a hard worker, Tammy was last a manage at Buffalo Wild Wings until her health began to fail.  Tammy absolutely loved anything to do with water, including fishing, swimming in her pool and basking in the sun on the beach.  She also enjoyed family gatherings and was know for her cooking, dancing, and decorating skills.  Tammy had a great sense of humor and was the life of any party.

Service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23 at Meadow Land Baptist Church, 1188 Detour Rd., Bowling Green.  Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church.  Pastor Adam Trent will preside.  Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel.

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Helen Marie Thomas - Unknown - April 09, 2022

Departed: 04/09/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Helen Marie Smith Thomas, 94, of Smiths Grove, died 6:13 a.m. on April 9, 2022 at her home.  She was known as “Mema” to many, was a great cook, and had a love for fashion and jewelry.  She was a kind-hearted, gentle-spirited woman with a strong faith, a joy for life, and a devoted love for her family, especially her late husband, James.

She was born on February 26, 1928 in Villa Grove, Illinois.  She grew up in Fountain Run, Kentucky and graduated from Fountain Run High School before moving to Smiths Grove. She married James L Thomas on December 11, 1947 and was married 62 years before his passing on March 26, 2010.  She loved her church family and was the oldest member of Smiths Grove Church of Christ, where she attended for over 70 years.  She was the daughter of the late Clarence Smith and the late Delilah Mae Smith.  She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Patty Watts; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Craig and Genera Thomas; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Bronvil and Alice Smith and Clarence “Buster” and Carol Smith; her sister-in-law, Dean Smith; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Okla and Jimmy Hagan, LoEva and Fay Martin, and Wanda and Jimmy Jackson; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Hansel and Eunice Thomas and Ray and Martha English.

Survivors include her son, Roger Thomas and his wife, Doris, of Smiths Grove, her daughter, Peggy Gorrell and her husband, Mickey, of Auburn, her grandchildren, Kim Thomas of Bowling Green, Kathryn Thomas of Glasgow, Dr. Roger Thomas and his wife, Deidre, of Smiths Grove, Joseph Thomas and his wife, Jessica, of Bowling Green, and Lee Michael Gorrell of Auburn; her great-grandchildren, Avrie Thomas, Olivia Thomas, Carson Thomas and Roman Thomas; her brother, Henry Smith, of Brentwood, Tennessee; her sister, Imogene Norris, and her husband, Bruce, of Portland, Tennessee;  and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

The family is especially grateful to Teresa Chism for the wonderful care and unconditional love she provided the past 14 months.

Funeral service celebrating Helen’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Hardy and Son Funeral Home, Louisville Road Chapel, in Bowling Green.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday and 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at  Smiths Grove Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Smiths Grove Church of Christ or Hospice of Southern Kentucky.

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Melvin J. Williams - Unknown - April 02, 2022

Departed: 04/02/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Melvin J. Williams, 86 passed away April 2, 2022 at the Hospice House. He is survived by is wife of 27 years, Terry Lynn Baker. He is also survived by his adopted granddaughters, Miranda Price and Myra ((Adam) Sliger. Born and raised in Chicago, after graduating from Lane Tech High School, Mel apprenticed as a Tool and Die maker and made that his career until retiring in 2003. After moving to Bowling Green, he worked part-time as an apartment complex maintenance supervisor. Mel has three adult children and four adult grandchildren by his previous wife. Arrangements provided by Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel. Cremation was chosen, with a memorial to be held at a later date.

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Carol Chaney Stewart - Unknown - March 31, 2022

Departed: 03/31/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Carol Chaney Stewart, 82 of Bowling Green passed away on March 31, 2022 at the Edmonson Center in Brownsville.

The Russellville, KY native was a retired accountant at The Medical Center of Bowling Green, a self-taught artist, and a past member of the Assembly of God Church in Louisville.  She was the daughter of the late Henry Bryan Chaney and Ella Bernice Chaney.  She was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry B. Burchett and Joseph B. Burchett, a brother Robert B. Chaney and her late husband Homer Stewart.

Surviving are her two daughters, Javonni Burchett and Jana Curtis Lee; four grandsons, Landon R. Burchett, S. Zain Curtis, Gage Lee and Jason Parker, as well as two nephews, Matthew Bryan Chaney and Brandon Chaney.

Her service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, April 23 in conjunction with her son's service who passed shortly before his mother.  The service will be held at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel.  Visitation will be Friday April 22 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10a.m.-12 p.m. Cremation was chosen with a private ceremony to follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Adairville.  It was Carol's wish in lieu of flowers that donations be made to her grandson's medical expense who was in a horrific car accident in December.

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Joyce Manning - Unknown - March 25, 2022

Departed: 03/25/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Joyce Manning, 62 of Bowling Green died Friday, March 25, 2022 at the Hospice House. The Petersburg, Florida native was a daughter of the late Jimmy and Carolyn Kloetzer. She was preceded in death by two brothers David and Jimmy Kloetzer. She was manager of the Brookwood Mobile Home Park. Her survivors include two daughters, Wendy Osburn (Wes) and Jessica Dean (Jay); one son, Dwight Wingfield; eight grandchildren, Erin Scott (Joe Allen), Ethan Osburn, Sky-Ann Osburn, Star Osburn, Jordan Dean, Journey Dean, Ranger Dean and Jackson Dean; one great grandchild, MaKenzie Scott; four sisters, Darlene Harroll (Paul), Debbie Young(Jeff), Carol Cassity (Jay) and Sharon Labree (Buzz) There will be a memorial service at 6 p.m. Monday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with visitation from 5-6 Monday at the funeral home.

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Ernest Leslie Sanford, Jr. - Unknown - March 24, 2022

Departed: 03/24/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Ernest Leslie Sanford, Jr. 72 of Bowling Green passed peacefully surrounded by his family at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky.

The Logan county native was a son of the late Ernest L. Sanford, Sr and Mary Gregory Sanford.  Ernest was owner operator of Sanford & Sons Sales & Service, a member of Fairview Memorial Missionary Baptist Church and served in the U S Army.

Leaving to cherish his memory is his wife Rebecca Sanford; three sons, Brent Sanford (Angela), Ernie Sanford (Jessica) and Wes Sanford (Rachelle); eight grandchildren, Kelsey, Gavin, Katie, Natalie, Sydnie, Ean Sanford and Drew Donoho and Sydney Gossom; five brothers, William Sanford (Betty), David Sanford (Kathy), Marion Sanford (Beverly), Ronnie Sanford (Debbie) and Jeff Sanford (Jamie); three sisters, Mary Lou Tims, Betty Jane Moran (Darrell) and Beverly Carlock (Damon; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Fairview Memorial Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Green River Union Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday 1-6 p.m. at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel and Monday 10 a.m.-2p.m. at the church. The family request donations be made to Hospice of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Rd., Bowling Green, KY   42104  or Hosparus Barren River  101 Riverwood Ave Ste B,  Bowling Green, Ky   42103

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Allan Ray Wolfe - Unknown - March 22, 2022

Departed: 03/22/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Allan Ray Wolfe of Bowling Green passed away on March 22, 2022, at Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green.  Allan was preceded in death by his parents, James and Helen Cowan Wolfe and was born in Russellville, Ky.    Allan spent his working hours as a store clerk and cashier.

Leaving to cherish his memory are three sisters:  Carolyn Cauley, Christy Patterson and Tiffany White.  He was blessed with several nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews.  His devoted friend was Catherine Kennedy.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Hardy & Son Funeral Homes, Bowling Green Chapel.  Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a service to be held at 12:00 p.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hardy & Son Funeral Homes.

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John Payne - Unknown - March 13, 2022

Departed: 03/13/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Pursuing life with passion, John Payne (85) focused on living life to its fullest, loving with a full heart and chasing his dreams wherever they might lead.

Those dreams eventually led him to Bowling Green Combining his hobby of photography with a magical property on Woodford Avenue he operated Limestone Lake Photography from 1992 until his illness interfered. He eventually succumbed to that illness on March 13, 2022 at the Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents John B. and Mayme (Gregory) Payne and his sisters Susan Dalton and Betty Bisbee Born in Berea, Ky. John grew up in the community of Disputana fishing, hunting and swimming in the creek. After graduating from Mt. Vernon High School, he briefly attended Berea College before transferring to EKU where he excelled as a member of the swim team, setting a pool record in 1958. Upon graduation with an elementary education degree, he taught fifth and sixth grade in Hamilton, Ohio. There, he also had success in the American Flat Track Motorcycle racing circuit and served as a sergeant in the Army National Guard.

Eventually, he received a master's degree in counseling at Miami of Ohio and earned school psychologist certification at Ohio State University. After 22 years as a school psychologist, he retired and returned to Kentucky to chase the dream of professional photography and to be closer to his children, Jon Payne (Jodi) and Jena Turk (Geoff) who both survive. John is also survived by two step-children, Jason Brooks (Angela) and Sheri Akins (Brad), and

10 grandchildren as well as his wife Sheryl. Together they enjoyed lake sunsets, capturing families' memories through photography, and competing as members of the Amateur Trapshooting Association. John was twice ranked as an All-American, shooting a perfect 200 at The Grand American in 2006. While he appreciated the success, he would quickly say he enjoyed the friendships made even more.

A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Arrangements by Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel.  Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the John B. Payne Scholarship Fund at Independence Bank.

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Jessie Lois Hines - Unknown - March 10, 2022

Departed: 03/10/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Everyone, at least once in a lifetime, ponders the question: How will I be remembered? Jessie Lois Hines, who died peacefully on March 10, 2022 at the age of 90, will most likely be remembered simply as someone who was always kind.  Jessie was a woman who kept her word, loved her family, and honored her Savior.

As a long-time member of the Mt. Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church, she was active in women’s groups, taught Sunday School and VBS, and enjoyed churchwide fellowships.

Jessie’s family was also at the center of her world.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Leatha (Green) Justice and three siblings (James Justice, Dorothy Bumpus and Raymond Justice) as well as her husband William Leon Hines and her son Terry Alan Hines.

She is survived by her daughter Sheryl Brooks Payne, daughter-in-law Denita Hines and three grandchildren, Jason Brooks (Angela); Sheri Akins (Brad); Stuart Hines (Amanda); and eleven great-grandchildren who could always count on Nanny to share a big hug, a sweet treat or a goofy Snapchat opp.

A 1949 honor graduate of Bowling Green High School, Jessie’s first job was as a “soda jerk” at Bartel-Williams Drugstore downtown Bowling Green.  She then worked in retail and secretarial jobs until after her children were born.  When they became school age, she re-entered the workforce as a bookkeeper at Bristow Consolidated School and later Warren East High School where she retired in 1991 after 23 years of service in the Warren County School System.

Funeral arrangements are being overseen by Hardy & Son Funeral Chapel on Louisville Road March 19. Informal visitation (1-3 p.m.) will be followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to  Hosparus of Kentucky at Hosparushealth.org or to Mt Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

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Robert Sheldon Jones - Unknown - March 07, 2022

Departed: 03/07/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Robert Sheldon Jones, 88 of Bowling Green died Monday, March 7, 2022 at Cal Turner Rehab & Specialty Care.

The Illinois native was a son of the late Chalice W. and Harriette Sweeney Jones and husband of the late Marilyn Zelle Jones.  He was preceded in death by a son Robert Jones, Jr.; two sisters, Treasure Ann Gilthorpe and Sylvia Gail Burr. He was a retired General Motors employee.  He was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Cave Man Chorus and served in the U S Army.

His survivors include three daughters, Robin Downs, Marilyn Kay Foster (Thomas) and Rhonda Jean Britt; Grandchildren, Tony, John and Mary Downs; Davis, Hanna and Logan Foster; Tyler, Ryan and Kyle Britt; one brother, Ronald Jones (Judy).

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial at Fairview Cemetery.  Visitation will be 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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Jon Aaron Boyer - Unknown - March 04, 2022

Departed: 03/04/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Jon Aaron Boyer, 40 of Bowling Green passed from this Earth on March 4, 2022 from a car accident.   The Warren County native was a son of the late Michael Jon Boyer and Diane Hall Netherton who survives.  He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Charlotte Perry Boyer.  He was a Christian and a member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church.  Aaron had an outgoing and friendly personality and could talk with anyone.  He refused to let life get him down no matter what.  He had a natural gift with technology and mechanics and worked in the satellite internet field for many years.  Aaron was very much loved and he will be dearly missed by his family and friends.  His survivors include his two daughters, Mariah and Paris Boyer; one son, Landyn Boyer; his mother and step father Diane and Danny Netherton; two sisters, Leah Boyer and Kari Barron; two brothers, Jordan and Kenny Boyer; his maternal grandparents, Minor Allison and Dorothy Miller Hall; his paternal grandfather, Ralph Boyer.  Funeral service will be held at 12 noon Tuesday March 8 at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m.-12 noon Tuesday at the funeral home. The family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to Hardy & Son Funeral Home for funeral expenses.

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Ruth Anne Hunt - Unknown - March 04, 2022

Departed: 03/04/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Ruth Anne Hunt, 64 of Smiths Grove died Friday, March 4, 2022 at her residence. The Warren County native was a daughter of the late Robert H. and Elizabeth "Bette" Thomas Hunt. She was preceded in death by a sister, Becky Dumond, her grandparents, several aunts and uncles. She was a teacher for the Warren County School System and a member of Smiths Grove Church of Christ. Her survivors include her two sisters, Barbara Smith (Jimmy), Beth Hunt ; one brother, Charles Hunt (Sherry); four nieces, Amanda Jones (Chris), Jessica Hunt, Lauren Gaspar and Brandy Tucker (Brian); two nephews, Wesley Whitaker and Christopher Dumond; great niece, Aria Gaspar; three aunts, Mary Miller, Carolyn Thomas, Jill Goostree (Jim) and one uncle Joe Hunt (Doris); several cousins. Funeral service will be 12 noon Wednesday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Smiths Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and 11-12 Wednesday at the funeral home.

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Joseph Brent Burchett - Unknown - March 03, 2022

Departed: 03/03/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Joseph Brent Burchett, 60 of Los Angeles, CA passed away on March 3, 2022 in Los Angeles where he had resided for the last ten years of his life.

The Louisville native was a son of the late Jerry M. Burchett and Carol J. Stewart.  He was preceded in death by his brother Jerry B. Burchett.  Joe attended Bowling Green High School, class of 1979 and served in the United States Army.

Surviving are his son, Landon R. Burchett of Lexington; two sisters, Javoni Burchett and Jana Curtis Lee both of Bowling Green and his first wife, Toni Rea Burchett of Richmond, KY.

His service will be held on Saturday, April 23 at 12 p.m. in conjunction with his mother’s service who passed shortly thereafter.  Both will be held at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel. Visitation will be on Friday, April 22 from 5-8 p.m. and again on Saturday, 10 a.m.-12p.m.  Cremation was chosen with a private ceremony to follow at his childhood park, George Rogers Park in Louisville.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donation’s to the 13th Street Club House or the NAMI Foundation.  Donation envelopes will be on hand at the funeral home.

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Vertie Irene Jordan - Unknown - February 28, 2022

Departed: 02/28/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Vertie Irene Jordan, 90, of Bowling Green, died Monday, February 28, 2022, at Greenview Regional Hospital.

The Edmonson County native was a daughter of the late John Wesley and Myrtle Vincent Madison and wife of the late Hurbert Frank Jordan.  She is preceded in death by a grandson, Chris Lewis; her siblings, Elzie Madison, Mae Plank, Everette Madison, Esker Madison, James Madison, Charles Madison, Raymond Madison, Rev. Wilbur Madison, Walter Madison, Oscar Madison, Elva Ridener and Annie Reeves.  She was a retired school cafeteria worker and homemaker.

Her survivors include her daughter, Roberta Sprouse (Russell); two sons, Hurbert Jordan (Janet) and Hobert Jordan; one granddaughter, April Jordan; one great granddaughter, Madison Nicole Lewis; one sister, Zella Bierod and several nieces and nephews.

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Larry Richard Basham - Unknown - February 27, 2022

Departed: 02/27/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Larry Richard Basham, 69 of Brownsville died Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the Medical Center. The Warren County native was a son of the late James Robert Basham and Clara Lorene Jenkins Graham. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William "Billy" Basham and Steve Basham and a sister Carolyn Jean Hymer. He was a farmer and a member of Richardsville Baptist Church. His survivors include his sister, Lorri Keith and a brother, Gary Basham; several nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial service at a later date under the direction of Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial at Fairview Cemetery.

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Freddie Joe Grimes - Unknown - February 23, 2022

Departed: 02/23/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Freddie Joe Grimes, 75 of Bowling Green died Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the Medical Center.

The Warren County native was a son of the late Garnet and Catherine Rich Grimes.  He is preceded in death by one sister, Greta White; four brothers, G. D., Bron, Rick, Lewie Grimes.  He was a retired employee for the Warren County Road Department. He was a member of Boiling Springs Church of Christ.

His survivors include three sons, Joey Grimes, Chaun Grimes and Cary Joe Grimes; two granddaughters, Alexis Grimes and Kynleigh Ferguson; one sister, Nancy Mae Grimes; three brothers, Greg Grimes (Beverly), Roddy Grimes (Judy) and Danny Grimes; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be at 12 noon, Monday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Boiling Springs Cemetery.  Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m.-12 noon on Monday at the funeral home. The family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to Boiling Springs Cemetery 1340 Boiling Springs Rd., Bowling Green, Ky   42101

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Virgie Grimes - Unknown - February 22, 2022

Departed: 02/22/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: Virgie Atchley Grimes, 92 of Bowling Green died Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Skyline Medical Center.

The Warren County native was a daughter of the late Franklin and Nellie Keller Atchley.  She was the wife of the late Rubel Grimes and was preceded in death by a son, Darrell Grimes; one brother, Horace Atchley; two sisters, Louise Pennington and Anna Myrle Wilson.  Virgie was a retired employee of Union Underwear, Co-owner of a quilt shop known as "The Quilting Lady".  She was a member of Eastwood Baptist Church, a long time Sunday School teacher, president of Prime Timers Senior group at the church, a Kentucky Colonial and loved to volunteer at Hope House.

Leaving to cherish her memory is her three daughters, Janice Kelly (Arnie), Anita Simpson (Bunkie) and Shelia Ricks (Michael), one son, Harold Grimes (Sue Brown); eight grandchildren; four step grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; six step great grandchildren; one sister, Clara Ruth Reiter and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Eastwood Baptist Church with burial at Mt Olivet Cemetery.  Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel and on Saturday from 10 a.m. til the time of service at the church.

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L. D. Rasdall - Unknown - February 20, 2022

Departed: 02/20/2022 (Bowling Green)

Obituary Preview: L.D. Rasdall, Jr., 83 of Smiths Grove died Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Christian Health Care.  The Charleston, West Virginia native was a son of the late Lorenzo Dow Rasdall, Sr. and Marie Ellis Rasdall.  He is the husband of the late Joyce Oliver Rasdall.  He was a member of the Smiths Grove Baptist Church and a retired machine operator of Easton Corp.  His survivors include a daughter, Beckie Stobaugh (David); a son, Dow Rasdall (Becky); five grandchildren, Ainsley and Parker Stobaugh, Zoey, Zach and Violet Rasdall; one sister, Sue Ruddell (Carl) and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Smiths Grove Cemetery.  Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  The family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to Smiths Grove Baptist Church, P O Box        Smiths Grove, KY  42171

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