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

Mamie Lee (Gormley) Faussett, age 95, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky. She was born in Sequim, Washington to Lee and Edith Gormley on September 21, 1925. She was a graduate of Port Angeles High School, Washington. She was a telephone operator and administrator for a living, but she loved the outdoors; fishing and camping. Some of her favorite pass-times were bowling, reading, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family, especially her 8 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great grandchildren.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerold I. Faussett; a daughter, Sharon Kamprud; a sister, Donna...

Charles Edward LaMastus, age 74, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky. The Bowling Green native was born March 6, 1947 to the late George LaMastus and Louise LaMastus. He was a proud Army Vietnam Veteran, loved to fish, play golf and woodworking. His memories will be cherished by his fianc?, Sue Thurman; children, James LaMastus (Jessica), Dana LaMastus, Jessica Ebel, and Kevin Thompson; a sister, Dorothy French (Buster); grandchildren, niece, Debbie Coles (Jeff); and nephew, Randy French. Visitation will be Sunday, August 1 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. and resume Monday, August 2 from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral hour. Mr. LaMastus' funeral service will be held...

Zachary "Zack" Rush Payne, age 25, passed away Tuesday July 27, 2021 at the Owensboro Regional Hospital. The Bowling Green native was born on August 4, 1995. Zack is survived by his parents, William Earl Payne and Kathryn Marie Burke, two daughters, Kynslee Raine and Rhylee Louise, two sisters, Leeann Tunks (Kenny) and Katelyn Blaha (Jack), three brothers, Kevin Moore (Kelley), Nick Slaughter (Marlana) and Preston Payne, several nieces and nephews also survive. Visitation will be Friday July 30, 2021 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Saturday July 31, 2021 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM with the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at J.C. Kirby & Son Broadway Chapel, with burial to follow in the Bowling Green...

Bobby Joe Belcher, 82, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at his residence in Woodburn, Kentucky and is now with the love his life, Drucilla "Drue" Belcher. He was born September 11, 1938 to the late Charles Bester Belcher and Dora "Mabel" (Baggett) Belcher. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife; three sisters Mary Sams (Willard), Juanita Douglas (Sidney), Betty Mooneyhan (Virgil "Happy"); and infant brother William Eugene Belcher. Bobby was a star athlete and graduate of Bowling Green High School, Veteran of the United States Army, Master Electrician who was self-employed, and also worked for BGMU for many years. He was also a member of American Legion Post #23. ...

Lillie Mae Parsley Wheat, age 100, passed away Monday July 26, 2021 in Bowling Green, Ky. The Edmonson County native was the daughter of the late Noah Parsley and Janie Mae Parsley, she was preceded in death by her husband Georgie Wilson Wheat, one son Dallas Wheat and two grandsons, Greg Wheat and Jeff Wheat. Mrs. Wheat was a member of Fairview Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Anna Lavon Wheat Lindsey (Clinton), one daughter -in- law, Nelda Wheat one sister, Noris Vandgrift, two grandchildren, Dallisa Haas (Ryan) and Mike Wheat (Kathy), eight great- grandchildren, Madeline Haas, Caroline Haas, Noah Haas, Kay Hardin (J.T.) Ashley Talbott (Philip), Matthew...

Stop what you are doing and put your lipstick on today! Our beloved mother: "Mama Margie," "Meme," "Aunt Margie," "Ms. Margie," Margie Gay Smith Buchanan has passed away. She left this world in the early morning on Saturday, July 25, 2021 at the age of 83. Mama Margie battled health issues with spunk and good humor the last few years, and while it is heartbreaking to let her go, we hope she is in the arms of our father, Bobby Harrison Buchanan, who left us in 1994. As a true lady of the 1950s, she knew you weren't properly ready for the world, unless you were wearing your lipstick. Mama was ready to see her heavenly father and so we will help her with her lipstick and celebrate Mama's life...

Linda Lou McCoy, 78, of Bowling Green, KY passed away on July, 23, 2021. Linda was born in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois on July 15, 1943 to the late Roy Neal Barnett and Ina Mae Walters Barnett. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Shirley Jean Eads and Vivian Lee Barnett. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Jack Lee McCoy, her son Chad McCoy (Keena), daughter, Darbi Hill (David Hayes), 8 grandchildren, Austin Smart, Matthew Lyons, Daulton McCoy, Christian Hill, Braxton Hill, Gabriel McCoy, Jaymi Smart and Devin Hill, sisters, Kaye Hale (James), Cindy Hartman and brother-in-law, Dean Eads. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Linda retired...

David Ellis Beals, age 82, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky. The Warren County native was born December 21, 1938 to the late Ellis and Eloise (Smith) Beals. He was a member of Riverside Christian Church, an avid Western Kentucky Hilltopper fan and loved his family dearly. David retired from 3M Outdoor Advertising in Nashville, Tennessee after 37 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Scott Beals; a sister, Edwina Beals Hix; a brother-in-law, O.N. Elkin; and mother and father-in-law, Wayne and Virginia Pearson. His memories will be cherished by his loving wife, Glenda (Pearson) Beals; a daughter, Sandra Beals Parman;...

Dalton B. White, age 87, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at his residence. The Bowling Green native was born January 1, 1934 to the late Latna B. White and Anna Ruth (Eadens) White. He was a member of Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Cartis White and Charles White. His survivors include his wife, Betty (Massey) White; sons, Buddy White (Rhonda), Dusty White (Jessica); daughter, Bambi Basham (Bruce); grandchildren, Janie Basham, Ryne White, Katelyn White, Macy White and Shelby White; great-grandchildren, Juleyanna Huckelby, Allie Basham, Macon White, and Morgan White; several nieces and nephews also survive. Visitation...

Judith Ann Powell, age 73, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her residence. The Indianapolis, IN native was the daughter of the late Hartley C Dellinger and Margaret Lou Shigley Dellinger. She is preceded in death by her husband Shorty Powell. She is survived by two sons, Jerry Powell and Jimmy Powell (Kelley), two grandchildren, Amber Powell & Dustin Powell and three brothers. Visitation will be 4:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday, July 24, 2021 and Sunday, July 25, 10:00 AM until service time at J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Sunday with burial to follow in Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery.

Robert Crawford, a retired professor from Western Kentucky University passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Greenview Regional Hospital. Professor Crawford received his Ph. D. in Mathematics from Indiana University, and his Bachelor's from the University of Chicago. He was a talented good man, a loving husband, and father. He loves reading, nature and woodworking besides mathematics and science. He is a member of the Nature Conservancy. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruth Crawford. He is survived by his wife, Rong Yang; three children; Chris, Kyle and Zan Crawford; and cousin, Warren Thornbird. A Celebration of Robert's life will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at...

Dr. Gary Lee Shaffer, 78, died July 11, 2021 at his home in Bowling Green, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Lyman Shaffer and Stella Katherine (Swink) Shaffer, his wife, Margaret "Peggy" Shaffer and his brother, Robert G. "Bob" Shaffer. He is survived by his two daughters, Cheryl Gregory (Charles) and Leslie Pfingston (Robert) of Bowling Green, KY, his two grandchildren, Emma Pfingston and Joel Pfingston, two nephews, two nieces, and a number of grand-nephews and grand-nieces. Born in Dayton, Ohio on October 24, 1942, he was a graduate of Monroe Township High School and Murray State College. After teaching high school history, he obtained his master's degree followed by his...

Fred Kenneth Painter, age 87, passed away July 11, 2021 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Fred was born October 19, 1933 to Lee and Ethel Painter in a small town in Tennessee. He attended Tompkinsville High where he played football for the Tompkinsville Bears. Fred owned Universal Mechanical which later became Universal Equipment. He was a member of Lehman Avenue Church of Christ. Prior to attending Lehman, he attended Delafield Church of Christ where he served as an Elder for two years. Fred was an avid Ham Radio operator (KA4CFW) who loved gardening, fishing, hunting, and working on antique clocks along with many other hobbies. Fred married Janis Harper on October 11, 1953. Together, they had...

Hubert "Nick" Venable James Jr. 80, passed away at his home in Bowling Green KY on Saturday, July 10. He was born September 5, 1940 to Hubert Venable and Margaret Snider James in Franklin KY. A natural athlete, he remained an avid sportsman throughout his life. Graduating from Franklin-Simpson High in 1958 and WKU in 1963, he was proud to be in ROTC, an SAE and later a Kentucky Colonel. Nick married Sue Flener on April 11, 1964, they had three children. He served in the Army at Ft. Benning, completing jump school and Ft. Gordon where he was a company commander. After his discharge, he built a successful 37-year career with a petro-chemical company. He enjoyed exploring historic sites and...

Kayla Wynne Ritter Cassady, age 71, passed away Friday July 9, 2021 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Barren County native was the daughter of the late Parker and Ollie Ritter, she was preceded in death by one brother, Greg Ritter. Kayla was a graduate of Lindsey Wilson and Western Kentucky University, she worked 27 years for Brite's furniture, she was a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, she loved monograming and loved to sew. Kayla loved her family and spending time with her friends. Kayla is survived by her husband, Dale Cassady, two sisters in laws, Karen Clines (Johnie) and Joan "Jo" Davis (Billy Neal), two nieces, Emily Gibson (Roy) and Stephanie Elder (Eric), six great nieces and nephews, Ryan,...

Carroll Eugene Boswell, 83, of Bowling Green entered into rest Wednesday, July 7, 2021. The Bragg City, MO. native was born June 17, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents George Eldon and Bonnie Lee Hunter Boswell. Carroll was retired supervisor from General Motors. His greatest joy in life was being called "Pappy". Survivors include the love of his life, having been married 62 years Deanna Sinclair Boswell. Three sons John M. Boswell (Jana), Carroll Jeffrey Boswell (Donna), Joseph D. Boswell (Kelly). One sister Connie Pixley, two brothers Eldon Boswell (Suzzane) and Thomas Boswell (Shirley). Six wonderful grandchildren Alex Boswell (Kayla), Hunter Boswell (Jessica), Taylor Boswell...

Carolyn Frances Stice, 81, of Alvaton entered into rest Monday, July 5, 2021 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky. Carolyn was a Warren Co. native and born December 12, 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles L. Stice and parents Carl and Nellie Moulder Holman, sister Ruth Ann Watt and brother-in-law Hillary Willoughby. Carolyn was a retired factory worker at Cutler Hammer/Eaton Corp. She was a member of Plano Baptist Church and Rocky Springs Homemakers. Survivors include her two sons Roger Stice (Vicki) and Tessie Wayne Stice and her sister Brenda Willoughby. Three grandchildren Sabrina Stice, Brandon Stice (Jenny) and Jordan Stice (Jeanna). Four great-grandchildren Mason,...

Dr. Wilburn Clay Jones, 93, of Bowling Green, died July 3, 2021 in Chattanooga, TN. Wilburn, a native of Union County, was a graduate of Sturgis High School, Western Kentucky University, (A.B. and M.A.) and George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University (Ph.D.). He also completed graduate work at Rolla School of Mines, Auburn University, Oberlin College, and the University of Kentucky. After five years teaching at Bardstown High School, Wilburn taught at Western Kentucky University for 37 years. He was a Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Western Kentucky University, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps Air Transport Command, Member of State Street United Methodist Church, a...