J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Chapel - Lovers Lane

Jennie Puryear Hagans, 94, of Bowling Green passed away Thursday May 19, 2022. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday, May 23, 2022 at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY. Arrangements have been entrusted to J.C. Kirby & Son Lover Lane Chapel.

"On Saturday May 14, 2022, an angel went to heaven with the passing of Ms. Shirley Ann Lyons, age 83, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. She spent her entire life in Bowling Green and committed 42 years to her passion as a floral designer at Betty's Flower Shop. She made the world a better place with her unconditional love, generosity, and sacrifice. The strength of her faith was at the core of her life in all she did as a mother, friend, and dedicated member of Greenhill United Methodist Church. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She is the daughter of the late Lawrence Miller and Juanita Wilmore Miller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two...

Charles Edward Anderson, age 69, died on May 11th, 2022 at his home in Bowling Green, KY. He is survived by his wife of almost 45 years, Cheryl (Depperman) Anderson; his daughters, Laura (Anderson) Shonk (Scott) of Bowling Green, and Leigh (Anderson) Peter (Mike) of Geist, IN; also survived by granddaughters Lynleigh and Hayden Shonk; and his siblings Elaine Azerolo, Jane Busch (Lowell), Bill Anderson (Ann), and Donna Oglesby. He is preceded in death by his parents, Drue and Edna Anderson of Owensville, Missouri. He was a member of Richpond Baptist Church for more than 40 years. Charles was born on January 24th, 1953 in Rolla, MO. He received degrees from the University of Missouri, Texas...

Mrs. Covella Houchens Biggers 100 years young passed away peacefully at her home May 9, 2022 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She has been a long-time civic leader in Southern Kentucky. She has dedicated much of her life toward enhancing Southern Kentucky's quality of life by supporting higher education, the arts and programs for the region's young people. The daughter of Ervin G. and Eloise Bradshaw Houchens, Mrs. Biggers is a graduate of the Glasgow High School and attended Sullins College. She was married to Dr. Gilbert M. Biggers. The couple had two children, Lynne Biggers Martin (Cecil) and the late Gilbert Ervin Biggers (Erin). Also survived by three grandchildren, Tara Biggers Parker...

Betty Gayle Summers, age 82, passed away Monday May 9, 2022 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. The Tompkinsville, KY native was the daughter of the late Ray and Arlie Page. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green, an avid Western Kentucky University Basketball fan, loved spending time with her family and working on genealogy. Betty Gayle is survived by three children, Bret Summers (Joyce), Cindy Summers and Lisa Moody (Clay), three grandchildren, Cassandra Groce (David), Sarah Moody and Will Moody, two great-grandchildren, Rachel Groce and Madison Groce. Visitation will be Wednesday May 11, 2022 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Thursday May 12, 2022 from 1:00 PM - 2:00...

Carol H. Law, 85, of Bowling Green passed away on May 5th, 2022. Her parents were Mae Holman Hatcher and Robert Marion Hatcher. Carol received BA, MA and Rank 1 degrees from Western Kentucky University. After teaching in Butler and Logan counties, she served as Media Specialist at Bowling Green Junior High School from 1970 to 1995. Carol was an active member of Eastwood Baptist Church, member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Warren County Retired Teachers and several professional organizations. Preceding her in death were her parents and siblings Loy Delton Hatcher, Lowell Dwight Hatcher, Jimmy Douglas Hatcher, Melita Lynn Givens White and Bonita Redell Cardwell. Survivors include her husband,...

Dirk D. Miller, age 86, of Bowling Green passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at The Medical Center of Bowling Green. He was born Friday, June 28, 1935, in Boise, Idaho, to the late Jack Miller and Nellie (Vanderwilt) Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers; Harvey Miller, John Miller, and Ted Miller. He was a proud veteran who served his country in The United States Marine Corp. during the Korean War. Dirk had a passion for making life an adventure. He traveled the world and enjoyed finding authentic places off the beaten path. Dirk occupied his time at home by lovingly tending to his flower and vegetable gardens, and by building colorful bird houses in...

William Clayton Whitlow, 87, of Bowling Green, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2022 at his residence. He was a retired truck driver for Yellow Freight, member of the Teamsters Union Local 89, and a member of Forest Park Church. Bill was born October 8, 1934 in Greensburg, Kentucky to the late Willie Ernest and Clevie Dell Parker Whitlow, where he was affectionately known as Dick. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Lillie Henderson Whitlow, brothers Boyce, Charles, Bernard & Ernest, and sisters Linda Hodges & Nora Whitlow. He leaves behind to cherish his memory three sons, William (Linda), Kevin (Mari), and Shawn (Rachel), two grandsons,...

Virginia Belle (Black) Page was born December 19, 1934 at Kansas City, Missouri to John S. Black and Nelle Scott Black. She was a graduate of Christian College for Women in Colombia, Missouri and received her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Education at Western KY University. She graduated from Slater, Mo. High School in 1953 and was very active 4-H work with a Beef Cattle Showing Project. She was an accomplished Horse Woman and won many awards while on the Christian College Riding Team in the Gaited Classes. She was a long time member of the Smallhouse Road Christian Church. Mrs. Page taught school for 26 years at Smiths Grove Elementary School before retiring in 1999. She married her...

Martha Jane Murray, age 80, of Bowling Green, departed peacefully on her journey to Heaven Sunday, May 1st, 2022. She was born to the late Lawrence and Juanita Miller on August 12, 1941, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Martha was preceded in death by her sister Francis Street and survived by her loving and devoted husband, Gene Murray, three remaining sisters, Elizabeth Byrnes, Rita Pruett, and Shirley Lyons, two children, Lesia Carrubba, Stachia Murray, two stepchildren, Cindy and Kelly, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and a number of other loving relatives and close friends. Martha was an amazing woman. Martha was also an amazing wife, mother, and sister who loved her family and...

Victor Billhartz, Jr. passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at his residence. He was the son of the late Victor & Loretta "Schoendienst" Billhartz. Vic was born on March 10, 1944 in Breese, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Loretta Billhartz; parents-in-law, Edward and Regina Richter; brother Arnold "Roscoe" Billhartz, brothers in law Bob Foppe, Mike Bair, Tom Oyen, Paul Richter, Frank Richter, Joe Richter, Kenny Revermann, Henry Detmer, Bill Holtgrave, sisters in law Nancy Billhartz, Jean "Richter" Bujnak, and godson Kevin Billhartz. Vic is survived by his wife of 53 years Marti Billhartz, his children; Nikki (Mike) Koger, Eric (Janie) Billhartz, Carrie (David)...

Yong Son "Kim" Drake, age 87, of Bowling Green passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at her residence. The Cheonan, Korea native was born to the late Yong Sok Kim and Cha Suk Chong. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Billy F. Drake; a baby brother; a daughter-in-law, Kathleen C. Drake; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Drake of San Antonio, TX. Prior to moving to Bowling Green in 1973, she owned a clothing store for women in Cheonan, Korea. She and Billy were introduced through a military friend of Billy's and they fell in love right away. They lived in Korea for five years.She was a dedicated homemaker and taking care of her family brought her...

Martha Ann Cissell Watters, age 89, passed away Saturday April 30, 2022 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. The Paducah, KY native was the daughter of the late William Clarence Cissell and Agnes Ophilia Vessell Cissell and wife of the late William Jack Watters. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Watters and Jennifer Hidenrite (John) and one son, William Watters (Lorrie) and one brother, Joseph Birtard Cissell. Cremation was Chosen. J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel have been entrusted with arrangements.

Brenda Smith Martin, age 82, died on April 29, 2022, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Brenda S. Martin is survived by her husband, Tommy R. Martin, and her daughter, Lanna Martin Kilgore (Dr. Scott F. Kilgore), of Bowling Green; three grandchildren, Meredith A. Kilgore of Nashville, TN, and Cate E. Kilgore and William "Clay" Kilgore; and her great granddaughter, Vivian Q. Kilgore, of Bowling Green. She was also survived by her brother-in-law, Dr. Wendell Lovan of Pensacola, FL, and her sister Judy Goff of Bowling Green, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mayme Estelle Pedigo Smith and Ernest L. Smith, and by her sisters, Sue Eicher and Virginia Lovan. ...

Harold Robert Brown, 97, died April 27, at Charter Senior Living in Bowling Green. He is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Patricia A. Brown. Hal was a member of the BG First Nazarene Church and served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He earned his B.A. from the University of Minnesota and retired from sales. His friendly smile and loving heart will be missed by all who knew him. Hal is survived by four children, Valerie C. Brown (Kenneth Kuehn) of Bowling Green, Vicki S. Wright (John Culverhouse) of Denver, Co, Deborah J. Ventress (Jim) of Portland, Tn, and Timothy H. Brown (Lisa) of Morrison, Tn. as well as fourteen grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. A private...

Thelma Jean Rice Evans, age 88, passed away Wednesday April 27, 2022 at the Christian Health Care in Bowling Green, KY. The Warren County native was the wife of the late Harold Herbert Evans and daughter of the late James Thurston Rice and Clara Mae Brooks Rice. She was also preceded in death by one stepson, Craig Evans, one brother, Billy Joe Rice and one nephew, Kevin Rice. She was a member of the Burton Memorial Baptist Church, a 1952 graduate of Alvaton High School and worked for 18 years as a receptionist at Holley Carburetor. She is survived by one stepson, Marc Evans, one sister-in-law Glaydelle Rice, six step grandchildren, twelve step great grandchildren, three step great-great...

Susan "Sue" Ann Jones, 50, of Bowling Green passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Signature Healthcare. The Dayton, Ohio native was born to the late Raymond C. Field and Celia (Wallace) Field, who survives. Sue was a secretary for Diamond Equipment and also a member of Dayton Baptist Temple Church. She loved Dachshunds, and enjoyed cooking for all and travel. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 26+ years, William "Bill" Jones; a daughter, Hanna Jones; uncles, Edward Field (Beverly) and Manny Wallace; aunt Shawn (Wallace) Foley (John); several cousins, and many friends. A celebration of Susan's life will be held as a come and go visitation Sunday, May 1, 2022...

Karen J. Smith, 78, of Bowling Green passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Karen was born May 25, 1943 in Louisville, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband James Allen Smith, Sr., parents Wallace D. Johnson, Sr. and Merle (Bowles) Johnson, a daughter Teri DeMunbrun and a brother Wallace D. Johnson, Jr. Karen was a retired real estate agent and former co-owner of RE/MAX Real Estate Executives with her late husband James Allen Smith, Sr. She remained very active in real estate until her retirement, and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Karen enjoyed family time, cooking, reading and sewing. Karen will be deeply missed by her surviving...