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William David Rutledge passed away on February 15, 2025. David was born on July 6, 1965 to Billy and Linda Rutledge in Scottsville, KY. He was a fun-loving child who loved playing with his brother and cousins in their neighborhood in Colonial Manor. He graduated from Allen County High where he enjoyed playing saxophone in the band and then attended Western Kentucky University. Among several jobs that he enjoyed over the years, his favorite was his time in business with Billy and Stephen at D&S Wholesale and later at Office Solutions. David loved Jesus, and Jesus saved David's soul as a teenage boy. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. David and Amy fell in love and were...

James Stephen Turner February 26, 1947 - February 11, 2025 James Stephen Turner died on February 11, 2025. He was 77. He is survived by his son Jay and Jay's wife Christi, grandchildren Katherine and Stephen, brother Cal Turner, Jr., as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Cal and Laura Katherine Turner, his wife Judy Turner, his daughter Laura Anne and by his sisters Laura Jo Dugas and Betty Turner Campbell. Steve grew up in Scottsville, Kentucky, the youngest member of the founding family of Dollar General. He always appreciated the innocent nature of his small-town upbringing, marveling at how neighbors and friends looked after one...

NOTICE OF CHANGE Services for James Stephen Turner have been postponed due to illness in the family. A full obituary will be published when final arrangements have been made. For current updated information go to www.twcrowfuneralhome.com

James Stephen Turner February 26, 1947 - February 11, 2025 James Stephen Turner died on February 11, 2025. He was 77 years old. He is survived by his son Jay and Jay's wife Christi, grandchildren Katherine and Stephen, brother Cal Turner, Jr., as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Cal and Laura Katherine Turner, his wife Judy Turner, his daughter Laura Anne and by his sisters Laura Jo Dugas and Betty Turner Campbell. Steve grew up in Scottsville, Kentucky, the youngest member of the founding family of Dollar General. He always appreciated the innocent nature of his small-town upbringing, marveling at how neighbors and friends looked...

Lentis Ferrel Lee, age 81, died Friday, January 17, 2025 at Christian Health Care in Bowling Green, KY. Lentis was born in 1943 in Bowling Green, KY and raised in Allen County, KY. He graduated from Allen County High School in 1961 in Scottsville, KY and as soon as he turned 18, he immediately went into the US Army, serving in Korea in the 1st Cavalry Unit as a tank operator. After being honorably discharged, he graduated from Western Kentucky University and later earned his MBA from Middle Tennessee State University. He met his wife, Patricia Louise Bow when he was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia. They were happily married for over 50 years until she passed away in July of 2020. They...

Van Robert Arvin peacefully passed away the morning of Thursday, February 15, 2024, at his home in Scottsville, Kentucky. Van was born August 8, 1949, in York, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Charles and Jean Arvin. On September 4, 1988, Van married his best friend, business partner and loving wife Dana Neil, who survives. Additionally he is survived by his only child, son Cole Neil Arvin and his wife, Stacy Arvin of Scottsville, KY, his sister Vickie Arvin Pensinger and her husband, Bob, niece Christy & her family, all of Chambersburg, PA. He is also survived by Dana's family, other relatives and dear friends. Van is a 1967 graduate of York Central High School in York, PA. He's a...

Ruth Mary (Jackson) Stafford was ushered to her heavenly home September 13, 2023. She was born April 16, 1937, in Corning, Arkansas to her father, Robert Earl Jackson, and mother, Effie May (Crafton) Jackson. She lived her teenage years in Detroit, MI, before moving back South. She is preceded in this life by her very patient husband of 49 years, Agabus Carl Stafford; son, Daniel Robert Stafford; daughter, Patricia Faye Stafford; and grandson, Benjamin Chad Hampson. As well as two sisters, Joan Davis and Jerry Lawson who gave us all, especially Ruth, a sense of loyal support. Her surviving family includes her daughter, Deborah Stafford Rice, (Scott) and son, David Carlton Stafford,...

Jeanne Albright Hurt, 90, was born in Seattle WA on Feb. 2, 1933 and later moved with her newlywed husband, Billie, to his hometown of Scottsville, KY where they raised three children. She died in Charlotte on June 12, 2023. She is survived by two daughters, Jana Hurt Harston and husband Dr. Phil Harston, of Charlotte, NC and Julie Hurt of Waxhaw, NC, a grandson, Dr. Drew Harston and wife Rev. Dr. Carol, of Louisville and their sons, James, Collier and Walter and a brother Bill in Virginia Beach, VA along with five nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Billie and their son Todd. A funeral service will be held at T. W. Crow & Son Funeral Home in Scottsville on Saturday...

In Memory of Judith Payne Turner December 28, 1948 - June 8, 2023 Judith Payne Turner died on June 8, 2023. She was 74. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Steve Turner, son Jay and his wife Christi, grandchildren Katherine and Stephen, as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Ezra Earl and Georgia V. Payne, her two brothers Jerry and Martin, and her daughter Laura Anne Turner. Judy grew up in Allen County Kentucky. As a petite, attractive teenager, with an infectious spirit, Judy was named Miss Allen County in 1966. During high school she met the love of her life, her husband Steve. Steve's wit and charm quickly attracted Judy's...

Billy Joe Thacker, age 78, died Sunday May 14, 2023 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. He was born in Scottsville, KY to Forest Thacker and Mary Elizabeth Parrish Thacker on December 31, 1944 and was preceded in death by his daughter Kelli Jo Thacker Ryan, his sister, Betty Thacker Spears and his sister in law, Sue Carol Napier. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Bonnie King Thacker, his son Kevin Witt, his granddaughter, Ashley Witt Long and her husband William and great grandchildren, Greyson William Long and Edie Reese Long. He was a diesel mechanic for 37 years starting at Dollar General and ending with Warner Shop. Visitation will be Tuesday May 16, 2023 from 2:00 PM to...

Jenner Lee Blankenship, age 90, died Tuesday April 4, 2023 at his home in Adolphus, KY. The Allen County native was the son of the late Charlie Garnett Blankenship and Lassie Jewell Mitchell Blankenship. He is preceded in death by his wife Janice Marie Blankenship. He is survived by his five sons; Terry Blankenship (Rhonda), Michael Blankenship (Linda), Jimmy Blankenship (Terry Elaine), Barry Blankenship (Lee Ann), and Chris Blankenship (Ruthane), his daughter Beverly Calvert (Alan), 22 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, three brothers; Melvin Blankenship (Zoe), Billy Blankenship (Nelda), and Charles Blankenship and three sisters; Beva Ahlfinger, Avis Bell (Bob), and Sandra...

Joyce Nell Moody Weaver, age 91, of Scottville, Kentucky, died March 3, 2023 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. Joyce was born on June 24, 1931 to Nellie Blanche Minix and Waldo Lemuel Moody in Scottsville. She graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1947. Joyce worked as a bookkeeper for Claypool and Weaver Implement Co., as a secretary for Gardner Insurance Co. and Allen County Elementary School, and as a reporter for the Allen County News. She then took a job as bookkeeper for Gerald Printing Service where she worked for thirty years until her retirement in 1996. She married Lealon Arles Weaver in 1947, and they enjoyed sixty-three years together until his death. The couple lived in...

James William Brown Jr. (Bill/Billy) died Monday January 16, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Fredericksburg, VA on January 1, 1940 and the first New Years Baby, he was the son of the late James William Brown and Sophia Conway Harding Brown. He worked as a plumber, loved the outdoors, was an avid woodworker, but most of all enjoyed spending time with his family. He never met a stranger and had a smile that could light up a room. To know him was to love him, he will be greatly missed. Preceding him in death, his soulmate, the love of his life and wife of 62 years, Geraldine Brown and two beloved sons, Matt and Timmy Brown. Surviving is his two sons, Greg Brown...

Laura Anne Turner July 21, 1968 - January 16, 2023 Laura Anne Turner died on Monday, January 16th, 2023. She was 54 years old. She is survived by her parents, Steve Turner and Judy Turner, brother Jay Turner and his wife Christi Turner, niece Katherine Turner and nephew, Stephen Turner, as well as a multitude of other nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Cal Turner, Sr. and Laura Goad Turner, Ezra Earl Payne and Georgia V. Payne. Laura served as board co-chair of the Laura Goad Turner Charitable Foundation. This foundation is the principal source of philanthropy in Scottsville, Kentucky. She also served on the board of the Nashville-based James Stephen...

Rodger Ted Willoughby, age 78, died Saturday December 3, 2022 at the Medical Center in Scottsville, KY. Born in Scottsville, KY to the late William Andrew Willoughby and Cleon Lolita Lambert Willoughby, he was preceded in death by his wife Jeanie Williams Willoughby. Ted retired from TVA as a nuclear inspector after many years of service. He is survived by his daughter Teddi Moore (Tim), son Todd Willoughby, two grandsons Brandon Moore (Emily) and Logan Moore and great granddaughter Evelyn Moore. Visitation will be 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Tuesday December 6, 2022 at the T. W. Crow & Son Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Tuesday December 6, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the T. W. Crow & Son...

Billy Wayne Thomas, age 84, died Tuesday November 15, 2022 at his home with family and friends in Woodburn, KY. The Allen County native was born February 18, 1938 to the late Jewell Adron Thomas and Sarah Myrtle Elizabeth Taylor Thomas and was preceded in death by his siblings; Katie Towe, Lucy Daugherty and John Thomas. He is survived by his daughter, Suanna Leslie (Jon), two grandchildren; Andrew Thomas Leslie and Alayna Sue Leslie, and sister Linda Crowe (Eddy). Visitation will be Friday November 18, 2022 from 2:00 to 7:00 PM at the T. W. Crow & Son Funeral Home and Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Funeral Services will be November 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the T. W. Crow & Son...

Billy Wayne Thomas, age 84, died Tuesday November 15, 2022 at his home with family and friends in Woodburn, KY. The Allen County native was born February 18, 1938 to the late Jewell Adron Thomas and Sarah Myrtle Elizabeth Taylor Thomas and was preceded in death by his siblings; Katie Towe, Lucy Daugherty and John Thomas.He is survived by his daughter, Suanna Leslie (Jon), two grandchildren; Andrew Thomas Leslie and Alayna Sue Leslie, and sister Linda Crowe (Eddy). Visitation will be Friday November 18, 2022 from 2:00 to 7:00 PM at the T. W. Crow & Son Funeral Home and Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Funeral Services will be November 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the T. W. Crow & Son...

Chanda Renee Whitlow Sutton, age 48, died at her home in Scottsville on October 27, 2022. She was born on February 28, 1974 and was a member of the Scottsville Baptist Church. Preceding her in death is her mother, DeLois Whitlow-Henderson, Step-Father, Albert Henderson, Grandparents, Joseph Whitlow and Anna Ferguson-Whitlow, Aunt, JoAnn Huffman and Uncle Jerry Whitlow. She is survived by her children Gracie and Xzavier Whitlow, aunts; Diane Whitlow Lewis, Bowling Green, KY and Alma Dickerson, Evansville, IN, uncle Donnie Whitlow, Bowling Green, KY and many relatives and friends. Her memories will be cherished. Visitation will be Saturday November 5, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the...

Hubert Vernon Craddock, age 97, died Monday July 11, 2022 at his home in Scottsville, KY. Born in Hart County KY on October 9, 1924 to the late Carlos Buell Craddock and Frances Lizzie Puckett Craddock he was preceded in death by his wife of 69 and a half years, Alene Humphrey Craddock, son R. Don Craddock, parents and siblings. He was a World War II veteran in the U. S. Navy, member of Scottsville First United Methodist Church, past board member of the Laura Goad Turner Charitable Foundation, a farmer, teacher in both Dawson Springs KY and Bunnell FL, owner of several Dollar General Stores and retired from Dollar General Corporation as Secretary/Treasurer. He is survived by four...

William Henry Motley Jr., age 80, died Saturday June 18, 2022 at the Greenview Hospital in Bowling Green, KY. Born March 8, 1942 to the late William Henry Motley Sr. and Lucille Weaver Motley, he is preceded in death by his son Benjamin James Motley, two brothers Kenneth Motley and Billy Southerland and his parents. William H. Motley Jr. served our country in the U S Air Force for 26 years including time during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church and often worshiped at the Scottsville First United Methodist Church. Other memberships include the Halfrey Dalton Post 5712 VFW and Military order of the Cooties. He is survived by his wife Betty J. Motley of...

Larry Richard Richey, Scottsville, KY, died unexpectedly June 14, 2022, after successful surgery at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. Larry, the oldest of four children, was born in Bowling Green, KY on March 22, 1947 to Dora Mae Beckham and Milton Boone Richey. He was a graduate of North Warren High School, class of 1965, and received a Bachelor's degree from Western Kentucky University. His livelihood was as an insurance agent, co-owner of Morehead Insurance Inc, and later as an office and furniture supply representative. Larry was a Christian, worshiping with the fellowship of Scottsville Baptist Church. He loved playing golf and was an avid fan of professional, college and high...