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Karla Jane Ground Lowe, 61, of Barren County, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Smiths Grove, Kentucky. She was born September 9, 1960 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to the late Clifton Ground and Madine Moody Ground. Karla was a graduate of Bowling Green High School Class of 1978, a member of Park City Chapter 128, O.E.S. Charter Member of Mt. Ebal Missionary Baptist Church, and an Employee of 3A Composites in Glasgow, Kentucky. Survivors include her two sons, Benjamin "Wes" Lowe (Chanavi) and Jayson Lowe (Christina); five grandchildren, Zoey Miller (Zach) of Summer Shade, Alexander, James, Summer, Jackson, all of Smiths Grove; two great grandchildren, Nova Grace and Daniel...

Rhonda Ellen Jent Pedigo, age 62, of Glasgow, died Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. She was born in Bowling Green on June 25, 1959, to Ronald Morris Jent and Millie (Madison) Jent. She was a retired case worker for State Family Health & Services. She worked at McDonald's for over 20 years and managed stores in Edmonton, Bowling Green and Glasgow. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Glasgow. She was a graduate of Franklin Simpson and attended WKU. She was a graduate of Hamburger University in Oakbrook, IL and was also a Dale Carnegie graduate. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Ed Jent (Patricia) and Robert Jent...

Olene Bunch Hume Follis, passed away March 29, 2022, at the age of 93. Funeral service will be 2:00pm Friday, April 1st at the A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday 4:00pm until 8:00pm and on Friday morning until time for the service at the funeral home.

Rebecca Kaye Whittaker, 78, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the Shanti Niketon Hospice House. She was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on March 10, 1943 to the late Harrison N. Howard and Juanita H. Howard. The family moved to Bowling Green in 1958. She graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1961. She received a BS in Elementary Education at Western Kentucky University in 1966 and an MA in Early Childhood Education at Murray State University in 1982. She was an elementary school teacher for four years, Preschool Director at International Baptist Church in Manila, Philippines (1984-86), and Director of Irene Peterson Child Development Center at Clear Creek Baptist Bible College...

Evelyn Bussell, 94, of Glasgow, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Glenview Healthcare Facility. She was born January 3, 1927, in Cookeville, Tennessee to the late Joe Fred Cronk and Effie Lou Pulliam Cronk. A long-time member of Glasgow Baptist Church, Evelyn was a full-time homemaker, mother, and the devoted wife of Fred D. Bussell for 65 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred D. Bussell; a daughter, Jennifer Bussell Wells; a great grandson, Cameron Wells; and her twelve brothers and sisters. Survivors include one daughter, Judy LeForge (Ron) of Glasgow; three grandchildren, William B. Wells (Amy) of Hiseville; Emily...

Patricia Ann Patterson Ferrell, 69, of Glasgow, KY, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 26, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born to the late James E. and Madilyn Patterson on April 28, 1952 in Huntington, WV. Patty was a graduate of Marshall University and a member of Phi Mu sorority. She was a teacher for many years in Huntington, WV, Puyallup, WA, and Seymour, IN. Pre-school children were her first love and she particularly enjoyed working with special needs children. Patty also very much enjoyed her many Golden Retrievers over the years, and along with her husband, rescued that breed, fostering or adopting all but their very first Golden, Chloe. In the 70's,...

Patricia Ann Patterson Ferrell, 69, of Glasgow, KY, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 26, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born to the late James E. and Madilyn Patterson on April 28, 1952 in Huntington, WV. Patty was a graduate of Marshall University and a member of Phi Mu sorority. She was a teacher for many years in Huntington, WV, Puyallup, WA, and Seymour, IN. Pre-school children were her first love and she particularly enjoyed working with special needs children. Patty also very much enjoyed her many Golden Retrievers over the years, and along with her husband, rescued that breed, fostering or adopting all but their very first Golden, Chloe. In the 70's,...

Dennis Dale Harris, 68, of Glasgow, passed away Thursday December 2, 2021, at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital. He was born in Jeffersonville, IN on August 27, 1953, to the late Cyral Harris and Karene Wade Harris. Dennis had many passions, to include gun collecting, diving, rock climbing or driving in his beloved Jeep, Dennis loved being outdoors and he enjoyed life to its fullest. But his biggest passion in life was serving his Lord and Savior through preaching. He was a minister for over 40 years, 31 of those years he served as the Preacher at the Plum Springs Baptist Church in Bowling Green, KY. Dennis received his bachelor's degree from Liberty Baptist College and is a member of the...

Sheila Gaye King, 72 of Glasgow, KY, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. She was born in Tupelo, MS the daughter of the late Bill Harris and Linteen Cox Harris. Sheila work as a traveling nurse most of her life and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a nephew, Jay Robertson (Hope) of Brentwood, TN; special friends, Carlisa Taylor, Teresa Harrison, and Kathy Buchanan. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Otis King, and her son, Lee King. Mrs. King's wishes were to be cremated and then be laid to rest on her family property. A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the...

Rondal Steven Lowe, age 65, of Smiths Grove, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, James M Lowe and Aline Payne Lowe; one sister, Dorothy Holman Madison; one brother, Wallace "Wes" Lowe. He was saved in May of 1988 and joined Cedar Cross Missionary Baptist Church. He was a charter member of Mt. Ebel Missionary Baptist Church at Rocky Hill until his death. He graduated Barren County High School in 1975 and served in the United States Army. He was the owner-operator of 31-E Marine at Lucas until his retirement in November 2015. He was a member of Hays Masonic Lodge #517, Allen Masonic Lodge #24, and Marlin White Lodge of Research...

William "Bill" Frank Humphrey, 3/20/1948 - 7/23/2021. Born in Glasgow, Kentucky, Mr. Humphrey was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Peggie. He is survived by his wife, Wanda "Butch" Groce Humphrey and enjoyed 51 wonderful years together. Also surviving are his siblings, Larry (Betsy) McDaniel of Peoria, Illinois, Suzzane (Bruce) Jolly of Glasgow, Kentucky, Debbie Livingston of Glasgow, Kentucky; his children, Will (Varsey) Humphrey of Glasgow, Kentucky, Joey (April) Humphrey of Glasgow, Kentucky, Thom Humphrey of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Mary (Tim) Osborne of Bowling Green, Kentucky. Poppys also survived by his granddaughters, McKayla Humphrey, Rhealey Humphrey, Leah Humphrey,...

Harold Wayne Smith local developer and entrepreneur who shaped the landscape of the region and the lives of many died July 19, 2021, at the age of 73. For over three years, Wayne took everything cancer could throw at him and demonstrated resiliency that left his healthcare providers and family in awe before succumbing to complications. Wayne was born to Kenneth R. and Elizabeth Cox Smith in Henry County, KY on January 25, 1948, and resided in Elizabethtown and Glasgow. He was a proud Airforce veteran and a loving husband to Eloise Sweat Smith of Glasgow, KY, formerly of Lebanon Junction, for over 34 years. He was a stepfather to Melissa Huffman (Mark) of Nancy, KY and Penny Lacy (Jim) of...

Harold Wayne Smith local developer and entrepreneur who shaped the landscape of the region and the lives of many died July 19, 2021, at the age of 73. For over three years, Wayne took everything cancer could throw at him and demonstrated resiliency that left his healthcare providers and family in awe before succumbing to complications. Wayne was born to Kenneth R. and Elizabeth Cox Smith in Henry County, KY on January 25, 1948, and resided in Elizabethtown and Glasgow. He was a proud Airforce veteran and a loving husband to Eloise Sweat Smith of Glasgow, KY, formerly of Lebanon Junction, for over 34 years. He was a stepfather to Melissa Huffman (Mark) of Nancy, KY and Penny Lacy (Jim) of...

Maureen Geralds Ross, 91, of Bowling Green and formerly of Glasgow, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 at her son's residence in Bowling Green. Maureen was born March 3, 1930, in Monroe County the daughter of the late Bryan Geralds and Kate Milam Geralds. She is survived by her husband, whom she married December 23, 1946, Ray Eugene "Gene" Ross; three sons, Michael Ross (Debbie) of Bowling Green, Tommy Ross (Stephanie) of Bowling Green, and Marty Ross (Tonya) of Glasgow; grandchildren, Michael Ross (Reba), Chris Ross (Tracy), Jonathan Ross (Krista), Dr. Anne Marie Ellis (Trey), Dr. Laura Ross, and Zac Ross (Emily), and Zoie Ross; great grandchildren, Dr. Katie Weakly (James), Gabe Ross,...

Michael (Mike) Lynn White, 67, of Munfordville, formerly of Glasgow, died Thursday following a brief illness. Mike and his wife of 47 years, Beverley, lived most of their lives in Glasgow. Two years ago, following retirement, they built their dream home and moved to "Redneck Ridge" in rural Hart County. The only son of Juanita and George White, formerly of Paragould, AR, Mike was born at Camp Chaffee in Arkansas while his father was on active duty in the U.S. Army. The family lived in Arkansas and Georgia prior to moving to Glasgow, where Mike grew up and attended school. A 1972 graduate of Glasgow High School, Mike met his high school sweetheart, Beverley, also a GHS grad, the two married,...

Ashlie Nan Hood, 41, passed away March 20, 2021 in Key West, Florida. She was born on September 15th, 1979 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Ashlie was a devoted and loving mother; her children were the joys of her life. Ashlie was a passionate teacher at the Horace O'Bryant School in Key West, Florida where she taught art and fourth grade. She had an adventurous spirit that took her on many travels. She loved opportunities to dine, cook, and share experiences involving food with friends and family. She especially loved the water and fishing; the ocean was her happy place. Ashlie was an artist who loved to design and create through a variety of mediums. She was beautiful, talented, and creative...

Lisa Ann Woodward, 60, of Glasgow, KY formerly of Bourbon, IN, entered into rest February 23, 2021, after losing her battle to COVID-19. Born January 29, 1961 in Bourbon, IN, she is the daughter of Sharon Cumberland and the late James Cumberland. She retired four years ago from Glasgow Independent Schools and was an accomplished educator who taught elementary reading and music over the years. Lisa and her husband Todd have been the music ministers at The First United Methodist Church in Glasgow since 1979. She maintained a piano studio from the time she was sophomore in high school and taught hundreds of students over the years. She was a Glasgow High School graduate and a 1984 WKU...

Shirley DeVasher, age 85, of Bowling Green, died Monday, February 8, 2021 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green. She was born in Lucas, KY on September 11, 1935 to the late Garner Miles Jewell and the late Ruth Byrd (Carver) Jewell. She was a secretary for L.L. Morris Supply and a member of Living Hope Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Angela Bailey (Steven) of Bowling Green; three grandchildren, John and Lilly Buchanan, and Ava Bailey all of Bowling Green; one sister, Follis Jewell of Glasgow; two sisters-in-law, Mira Jewell and Loujean Jewell; several nieces and nephews, all from Glasgow, also survive. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Frances Story Read, 92, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at her home. Frances was born in Barren County on November 23, 1928 to the late Robert and Myrtle Witty Story. She was married to the late Edwin Read. Ms. Read retired as office manager of JC Penny and was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church. Survivors include, three sons, Robert Read, Wallace Nunnally (Dixie), both of Glasgow, Kentucky, Shannon Read of Cincinnati, Ohio; one daughter-in-law, Cindy Read; six grandchildren, Michael Lee Nunnally (Trisha), James Rice Read, Schuyler Matthew Read, Robert Matthew Read, Nicholas Edwin Read, Tammy Alford; three great grandchildren, Raelyn Nunnally, Owen...