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Dr. Fleming Cathcart Chisholm, Jr., 80, of Bowling Green, KY passed away during the early hours of Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY. The Charleston, West Virginia native was born to the late Fleming C. Chisholm, Sr. and Elizabeth "Betty" Shonk Chisholm. He was a graduate of Scottsville High School, Western Kentucky University, the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. He was a member of Greenwood Park Church of Christ and loved serving in the food pantry, he was former President and member of Scottsville Rotary Club. He also served as a HM3 petty officer in the United States Navy prior to entering dental college. Dr. Chisholm practiced family...

Treva June Pitchford Napier, 92, of Westfield, IN, and formerly of Columbus, IN, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 at her residence. The Scottsville, KY native was a retired employee of Cumming Engine Company and member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a former Sunday School teacher and member of the church women's club. She was a daughter of the late Zurl M. Pitchford and Amanda Ruth Hudson Pitchford and wife of the late Buel Dee Napier. She is survived by 3 daughters: Teresa Lynne Napier, Westfield, IN; Karen Dee Napier-Johnson and husband, Bill, Syracuse, IN and EvaRuth Napier-Beeker and husband, Brent, Constantine, MI; her twin sister: Jimmie Hicks and...

Dorthy Jewell Pearson, 83, of Scottsville, KY passed away peacefully Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. She was born on March 9, 1942 in Allen County at the County Farm to the late Ernest Greaton Pearson and Bertha Mae Mays Pearson. Dorthy graduated from Allen County High School in 1960. In 1963, she graduated from Western Kentucky State College with a bachelor's degree in Home Economics. Dorthy also received her Elementary Education Certification in 1973 from Western Kentucky University. She received a master's degree in 1979 and a Rank I in Teachers Education in 1984. She taught for 31 years in the Allen County School System, teaching science and home...

Carol Elizabeth Stinson Dehart, 84, of Scottsville, KY passed away Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. Funeral for the Lovington, IL native is 11:00 AM, November 13, 2025 at Goad Funeral Home in Scottsville, KY. goadfh.com

Polly Moody Renick, 96, of Scottsville, KY passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at the Medical Center at Scottsville. The Scottsville, KY native was a former employee of the National Store and G.H. Productions, a member of Clifton General Baptist Church where she served as former Sunday school secretary and former member of Meador Homemakers. She was a daughter of the late Freely Virgle Moody and Ora Bell Williams Moody and wife of the late Glendal Wayne Renick. She is survived by 2 sons: Steven Renick, Pasedena, CA; Phil Renick and wife, Cheryl, Cave City, KY; 1 daughter: Kathy Fraim and husband, John, Scottsville, KY; 1 sister-in-law: Linda Haven, Scottsville, KY; 6 grandchildren:...

Paul Herman Merriam, 87, of Scottsville, KY passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. He was born in Boston, MA to the late Edward Herman Merriam and Helen Ann Kreutz Merriam. He was a U. S. Army veteran, former employee of Bremner Biscuit Company and security guard and former owner and operator of Merriam Machine Shop. He is survived by 2 sons: Paul Merriam II and Edward Merriam (Priscilla), all of Shepherdsville, KY; 1 daughter: Helen Fann (Jerry), Scottsville, KY; 3 daughters-in-law: Cheryl Trulock, Liberty, KY; Julia Merriam, Scottsville, KY and Denise Clemens, Shepherdsville, KY; 6 grandchildren: Josh Ottersbach, Amanda Ottersbach, Amy...

Linda Britt Burnley, 92, of Scottsville, KY passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Candor, NC to the late Daniel Archibald Britt and Mamie Lois Morris Britt. She was a former employee of Collins & Aikman in Norwood, NC, an EMT, CNA for Allen County War Memorial Hospital and Scotscraft. She was a member of Durham Springs Missionary Baptist Church and Scottsville Chapter #60 O.E.S. She is survived by a daughter: Beverly J. Hagan and husband, Rickey, Scottsville, KY; 3 brothers: Don A. Britt, Norwood, NC; John Britt and wife, Donna, Wilmington, NC; Michael Britt and wife, Elizabeth, Mt. Gilead, NC; 3 grandchildren: Robby Hagan, Burgis, KY; Daniel...

James Marvin "Red" Carver, 92, of Scottsville, KY passed away at 6:10 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2025, at his residence with his daughter by his side. Daddy was a hard worker and had been all of his life. As a young man, he worked in the fields for Tibis Harston. He got a job at McClellan Stone Company and later went in partnership with Jesse Pruitt to form Scottsville Trucking Company. Several years later, he sold his half of the trucking company and went to work for the Allen County Road Department. He worked there for years until he went to work for the Kentucky Highway Department where he retired. Daddy was a man who couldn't be still. So, he went to work for James Stewart on the...

Greg Tabor, age 64, of Scottsville, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the UK Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY. As a Scottsville native, Greg was a proud farmer for many years with his father on the Tabor farm, a founding member of the Halifax Volunteer Fire Department, Master Conservationist, a Kentucky Colonel and a board member of Southern States. These honors reflected his deep commitment to his community and heritage. Greg's love for mules began early in life. At just three years old, he showed his first mule at the Tennessee State Fair, beginning a lifelong passion for showing mules across seven states, which he especially enjoyed with his father and wife. ...

Stephen Harry "Steve" Lewis, 83, of Scottsville, KY passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at his residence. The Bowling Green, KY native was a former Riverboat pilot, farmer, former employee of G. E. and A. O. Smith, landscaper and co-owner/operator of Kim's Nursery. He was a member of Union Chapel Methodist Church and Russellville Chapter #17 F & A M and former member of the Coast Guard. He was a son of the late Harry Lawrence Lewis and Julia Mahala Stephenson Lewis. He is survived by his wife of 64 years: Faye Lewis, Scottsville, KY; 1 son: Jeff Lewis and wife, Debi Jo, Auburn, KY; 3 daughters: Kim Ragland and Tracy Garmon, both of Scottsville, KY and Laurie Chandler and husband,...

Bro. Kenneth Fisher, 82, of Scottsville, KY passed away July 16, 2025. He is survived by his wife: Diane Bewley Fisher; 2 daughters: Lisa Gentry (Jeff) and Joy Jones (David); 2 grandchildren: Judi Beth Wright (Josh) and Eric Gentry; 1 great grandson. Funeral service was July 19, 2025 at Goad Funeral Home and burial in Akersville Cemetery.

Ted Barton Norris, 88, of Glasgow, KY passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at his residence. The Glasgow, KY native was a former employee of FMC, Hill's Science Diet and Sears Department Store. He is survived by his wife of 66 1/2 years: Betty Lee Butler Norris, Glasgow, KY; 1 daughter: Lisa Barton Norris Milby and husband, Terrell, Glasgow, KY; 6 grandchildren: Seth Milby, Codie Ogle, Savannah Milby Piper (Adam), Ian Milby, Isaac Milby and Herson Boch; 1 great granddaughter: Rayne Lynn Ogle; 1 brother-in-law: Douglas Butler, Waterview, KY; 1 sister-in-law: Margaret Radford Norris, Lexington, KY; 1 nephew: Bill Butler, Radcliff, KY; a special cousin: Judy Norris Fredrick,...

William Ray Huntsman, 80, of Bowling Green, KY and formerly of Scottsville, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY. Will was a former employee of Scotscraft, Campbell Chevrolet, Leachman Buick and Met Life agent. He was a member of St. James United Methodist Church and former member of Union Chapel Methodist Church, former President of Warren County Little League Baseball and former member and Past President of Indian Hills Country Club and Greenwood Optimist Club. He was a son of the late Dexter Ray Huntsman and Comilla Dean Meador Huntsman and husband of the late Brenda Lois Cox Huntsman. He is survived by 1 son: Brent Allan Huntsman and wife,...

Dennis E. Divens, 75, of Scottsville, KY passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. He was formerly of Gaston, IN and retired after 32 years at New Venure Gear, U. A. W. Union Committeeman, operated The Classic Touch Auto Detailing and currently was employed at McClard's Antiques (Danny & Gayle) in Scottsville, KY. He was a son of the late William J. Divens and Mary Edna Walker Divens. He is survived by his wife of 58 years: Shirley Haste Divens, Scottsville, KY; 1 son: Dennis (Denny) Divens, Jr., Scottsville, KY; 2 daughters: Gina Divens (Jess) and Michelle Abbott (Donald), all of the Halfway Community; 1 brother: William D. Divens (Mary Ann),...

Maybell Keith Berry, 85, of Scottsville, KY passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at her residence. The Warren County, KY native was born October 22, 1939 in the Three Forks Community where she joined Martinsville Missionary Baptist Church at the age of 10. Maybell is a member of North Warren High School Class of 1958, former member of Meador Homemakers, a member of the Humane Society of the United States, and retired employee of General Electric and A.O. Smith. She was a life-long animal lover, she fed every stray that passed her door giving most of them a forever home. She was a daughter of the late Ulric Keith and Angie Lawrence Keith and wife of the late Noah "Jamup" Berry. She is...

Noah Richard "Jamup" Berry, 88, of Scottsville, KY passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at his residence. The Scottsville, KY native was a 1956 graduate of Allen County High where he played basketball under Coach Jimmy Bazzell. After high school he served in the Army National Guard. He was a retired school bus driver for the Allen County School System and a member of Martinsville Missionary Baptist Church. "Jamup" lived for 80 years in the Meador Community where he was proud to be a farmer. He enjoyed raising cattle, tobacco, hay and ear corn for feed. He loved his John Deere equipment as much as he did the Kentucky Wildcats. He was bestowed the honor of Kentucky Colonel. He loved his...

Noah Richard "Jamup" Berry, 88, of Scottsville, KY passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at his residence. The Scottsville, KY native was a 1956 graduate of Allen County High where he played basketball under Coach Jimmy Bazzell. After high school he served in the Army National Guard. He was a retired school bus driver for the Allen County School System and a member of Martinsville Missionary Baptist Church. Jamup lived for 80 years in the Meador Community where he was proud to be a farmer. He enjoyed raising cattle, hay and ear corn for feed. He loved his John Deere equipment as much as he did the Kentucky Wildcats. He was bestowed the honor of Kentucky Colonel. He loved his family and...

Freda Dianne Dyer, 72, of Scottsville, KY passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Bowling Green, KY native was a retired secretary for Dyer & Associates, former employee of G. E., Sumitomo, Country Oven Bakers, South Central Bell and bus driver for the Warren County School System. She was a faithful member of Scottsville Church of Christ and daughter of the late Luther Richard Floyd and Elizabeth Vincent Grimes Floyd. She is survived by her husband of 49 years: Barry D. Dyer, Scottsville, KY; 1 son: Brian Derick Dyer and wife, Jessica, Bowling Green, KY; 1 daughter: Brandi E. Ogren and husband, Lt. Col. Christopher, Niceville, FL; 2...

James Jefferson (Jimmy) Love, Jr., 69, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 7, 2024 surrounded by family. The Warren County native was the son of the late James Jefferson Love, Sr. and Martha Jean Veluzat Love. He was preceded in death by his brother: Frank Love (Phyllis) and 2 nephews: Robert Love (Amy) and Joshua Love. Mr. Love spent his life traveling all over the United States as an over the road truck driver. He taught at the Bowling Green Vocational School instructing students in the truck driving program for several years. After retiring from Ballard Inc. Trucking, he spent some time as a bus driver for Warren County Public Schools. He was a member of the White Stone...

Lattie B. Long, 91, of Scottsville, KY passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at the Medical Center at Scottsville. The Holland, KY native was a retired manager of Kirsch, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and attended Oak Forest No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church. He was a son of the late William Henry Long and Eula Viola Driver Long and husband of the late Sarah Edith Cooper Long. He is survived by 1 son: Ricky Long and wife, Vickie Jo, Scottsville, KY;1 daughter: Vickie Harper and husband, Bro. Michael, Scottsville, KY; 6 grandchildren: Amanda Francis (William); Melissa Clarke (Dwayne); William Long (Ashley); Kalan Long (McKenzie); Travis Durocher and Vanessa Durocher; 12 great...