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Lucille Norris Travis, 96, Glasgow, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at Glenview Health & Rehab Center in Glasgow. A native of Daviess County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Inez Brown Norris. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Susan Travis of Glasgow; one son, David Travis of Owensboro; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Travis of Glasgow; four grandchildren: April, Heather, Amanda, and Travis; five great-grandchildren: Katie, Lauren, Morgan, Andy, and Camila. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dorman A. Travis and one son Bruce Wayne Travis. Private services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Hatcher &...

Debi D. Kirsch, 67, Glasgow, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 in Bowling Green. She was born in Pontiac Michigan to the late June Frisch Kirsch and Edwin Kirsch. After graduating from Michigan State University and the University of Michigan School of Law, Debi began practicing copyright and patent law with a later change to a specialization in international corporate tax law. Following her move to Kentucky with her daughter in 1993, she established a tax preparation service. She is survived by her daughter Colleen (Derek) and grandson Lucian of Scottsville; her sister Jean of Glasgow, and her former husband Peter (Shirley) of Michigan. A graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m....

Christopher Wayne Kinser 47, Glasgow passed away March 13, 2023 at his residence. He is the son of Charles Shockley and Eva Greene. He is preceded in death by his grand parents Howard and Imogene Kinser. Family has chosen cremation and no services are scheduled at this time. Family has request in lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hatcher & Saddler Funeral home to help cover final expenses.

Judy Belle Alexander Stokes passed away peacefully at her home in Bowling Green on Friday, August 19, 2022 following a courageous, short battle with cancer. She was comforted throughout by loving family and friends. As in the rest of her life, she was braver and stronger than she imagined while remaining thoughtful, funny, brilliant, charming, generous, kind, and beautiful throughout this chapter. Judy's unique passion for life and strong family ties kept her decades younger than her 79 years. Born in Glasgow, KY on February 3, 1943, she was the fourth child born to the late Robert Oliver Alexander and his wife, Margarett Matthews Alexander, and thus, descended from some of Barren County's...

Pauline Groce Edwards, 92, Smiths Grove, died Monday, June 6, 2022 at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Charles William Clark and Ruby Jo Smith Clark. She was a farmer and homemaker, and a member of Oak Forest Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include two grandsons: Bryan Groce and wife Julie, and Kelly Groce and his significant other Kellie; four great-grandchildren: Kayla Groce, Maddie Groce, Paul Hayden Groce, and Andrew Ezra Groce; one brother, Wally Clark and wife Jeannie of Sharpsburg, KY; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands: Ezra Kenneth Groce and Roger Raymond Edwards; one...

William B. Meyer, age 93, passed away May 17th, 2022. He was born October 7th, in 1928 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Delbert B. and Mabel Spires Meyer. William graduated from Indiana University in 1949. Upon graduation he was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company until entering the army in 1950, serving until 1952 during the Korean War. After leaving service he established the Irvington Plaza Laundromat & Cleaners which he owned and operated for 32 years. After selling the business in 1989 he moved to Glasgow Kentucky to be near his "adopted son and daughter in law" Terry and Patricia Watson. He loved his life in Kentucky. He also enjoyed building puzzles, creating...

David "Jordan" Lafollette, born September 4, 1986 of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Jordan attended Temple Hill Elementary then went on to Barren County Middle School before graduating from Glasgow High School class of 2006. After a childhood dream of becoming a truck driver he attended driving school in Wisconsin, and for the past sixteen years he's lived his dream. Jordan never met a stranger. He never hesitated to help people out. He made many friends across the US while driving his big truck and many close friends online, doing one of his favorite things, playing GTA5. He was adored by many. Jordan was a strong, independent man despite the...

Jessie Ray Tomes, 66, Park City, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at his residence. A native of Warren County, he was the son of the late Wiley Free Tomes and Clara Elizabeth Wheatley Tomes. He was a retired employee of the City of Bowling Green Public Works Department and a member of the Locust Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include five children: Freddie Cowling, Jr. (Sherry), Christie Martinez (Raudel), Tina Martin (Greg), Treshaun Burris, and Jessica LaMastus (James); one brother, Ronald E. Tomes, Sr. (Carolyn); several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Ballard Tomes; one...

Cynthia Gay (Crumpton) Stebbins, 54, died October 7, 2021 at the Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Cecil Crumpton and Loretta Littrell Crumpton who survives. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her companion Tom Payne; one son Randy Stebbins (Annie); three daughters: Tiffany Froedge, Natasha Payne, and Natalie Payne all of Smiths Grove; seven grandchildren: one sister, Karen Jo Dickerson of Shepherdsville; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Gary Crumpton and Ronnie Hawks. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Shiloh Cemetery. ...

John McKinley Tackett, Jr., 77, Smiths Grove, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Born in Selmer, TN, he was the son of the late John McKinley Tackett, Sr. and Lillie Howell Tackett. He was a retired welder at the GM Corvette Plant and a member of the Retiree Chapter # 2164 United Auto Workers. Survivors include his wife Martha Garner Tackett; two sons: Todd Garner (Penny) of Glasgow and Jeffrey Gass (Kimberly) of Lanesville, IN; five granddaughters: Nichole Walden (Dakota), Shelby McIntyre (Nic), Sydney Gass, Edina Gass, and Harlee Gass; three great-grandchildren: Hailee Walden, Gracelyn McIntyre, and Garrison McIntyre; one...

Tommie Navarra St. Charles Birge, 71, Glasgow, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Tommy and Sarah Hunt St. Charles. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Rex Douglas Harlow. Tommie was a graduate of Glasgow High School and held a Master's degree in Cosmetology. She was a Certified City Clerk for the City of Glasgow for a number of years. During her spare time, her interests included painting, playing saxophone with the Glasgow Community Band, flower gardening, and definitely spending time with her grandchildren. She was a life-long active member of St. Helen's Catholic...

William Hall Baxter (Billy Hall), 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, in his home, the one he affectionately called his "heaven on earth." Bill was born on December 17, 1933 in Barren County to the late Frank Baxter and Eula Hall Baxter. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Baxter Johnson. Bill was a member of the 1951 Glasgow High School graduating class then played basketball on scholarship at Cambellsville University and Eastern Kentucky University. At 6 feet, 6 inches, Too Tall Billy Hall was an avid baller using his skills and love of the game to coach and mentor young lady athletes for many years at the Glasgow Middle School. Bill was inducted into the...

Charlotte Joy Bowles Rigdon, 87, Glasgow, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the T J Samson Community Hospital. The Barren County native was a daughter of the late Wesley and Alma Riley Bowles. She was a retired clerk from the Barren County Conservation District after 56 years of service. She was a member of the Edmund Rogers Chapter DAR and of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Dr. Amelia Kiser and her husband Dr. Kyle Kiser; two grandchildren: Olivia Baye Kiser and Stratton Riley Kiser all of Glasgow; one brother-in-law, R. B. Stephens of Birmingham, AL; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Harold J. Strange, 86, Glasgow, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, he was a son of the late Clell and Ruby Martin Strange. He was a Disabled American Veteran having served with the United States Army and was Founder and President of Southern Kentucky Hearing Aid Specialists. Survivors include his wife Julia Crain Strange; two sons: Greg Strange, his wife Norma and their children Casey and Jessica, and Todd Strange, his wife Lori and their son Connor Strange all of Bowling Green; four brothers: Eldon Strange, David Strange, Bobby Strange, and Larry Strange; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was...

K. Michael "Mike" Steenbergen, 79, Glasgow, died Monday, September 14, 2020 at his residence. Born July 15, 1941 at Lucas, he was a son of the late Jesse and Mattye Steenbergen. Michael was a member and deacon at South Fork Baptist Church, a graduate of Austin Tracy High School, and was employed 32 years at Kroger. Survivors include his wife Charlotte Steenbergen; one son, Todd Steenbergen (Ann); one daughter, Julie Smith (Brent); four grandchildren: Ashley Elrod (Tanner), Spencer Steenbergen, Emma & Lane Smith; five nieces and nephews: Dirk, Gerrit, & Inga Steenbergen, and Sara & Trey Just; two sisters-in-law: Lorena Steenbergen & Patricia Just (Paul). Funeral will be...