Hardy & Son Funeral Home-Bowling Green

Carolyn June Saltsman, 76, of Smiths Grove, went to be with her Lord on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. Carolyn was born in Louisville, KY, to Delmar Day and Clara Wood Day who preceded her in death. Also, preceding her in death was her brother, Dr. Charles Day. Carolyn had served in various locations as a Postmaster. She was highly respected in her line of work. In addition, Carolyn was a member of Smiths Grove Baptist Church and taught The Ruth Class in Sunday School. She was a true Christian in her work and her deeds. Leaving to cherish her memory is her husband, Roscoe Saltsman; a daughter, Andrea Ransdell (Troy); a cherished granddaughter,...

Rebecca Smith Keen, 74 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Medical Center. The Cardwell, Missouri native was a daughter of the late Harmon and Rebecca Smith. She was the wife of the late Haskel L. Keen, Sr. Rebecca was a retired production operator at Country Oven Bakery. Her survivors are her son, Lee Keen (Karen), Grandsons, Justin Keen (Krystina) and Waylon Keen, two great granddaughters, Kaylen and Piper Keen. There will be no service at this time as cremation was chosen. Arrangements under the direction of Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel.

Kenneth Ray Spencer of Smiths Grove left this world on April 5, 2024. He was born August 26, 1940 to Shelby Spencer and Margret Honchul in Rogers, Ky by a midwife. He is survived by his daughter, Janarae (Chris) Conway of Smiths Grove, a grandson, Spencer Conway of Smiths Grove, a brother, James (Becky) Spencer of Middletown, Oh, two sisters, Susan (Bruce) Davis of Beaver Creek, Ohio, Joyce Willadean Keating of Clay City, KY and several nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents, his wife of 57 years, Anna Jo Taulbee, a sister, Jean Smith and a brother Daymon Spencer. He grow up helping his father on the farm and in the timber industry of Eastern Kentucky using mules and...

Gloria Pearl Hunt, 99, of Bowling Green passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Gloria was born in Queensland, Australia on March 4, 1925 to the late Cecil John Shelley and Clara Elizabeth Dun Shelley. She was preceded by her husband William H. Hunt and her son, Gary John Pace and two brothers, Loftus Dun and Keith Shelley. Gloria was of the Baptist Faith and a member of the Senior Citizens Bowling Club. She was a cafeteria cook at Bristow School for many years. Leaving to cherish her memories are her daughter, Cherie Hunt Scott (John), three grandchildren, Jason Pace (Mandy), Summer Pace and Shelley Metz (Jim), three great grandchildren, Nathan Metz, Isiah...

William David "Billy" Payne, 37 of Bowling Green died on Tuesday April 2, 2024. He was the son of the late Mike Payne and was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and his mother-in-law, Judy Underhill. Billy was a welder for R&R Fabrications. His survivors include his wife, Charly Danielle Payne; two children, Michael Edward and Juliet Faye Payne; his mother, Jennifer Finn (Dan); one brother, Seth Payne; two nieces, Molly and Penelope Payne; several aunts, uncles and cousins. His funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home. There will be a private...

Harold Keith Hendrick, 56, of Oakland died on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The Warren County native was a self employed farmer, a member of Bethel Methodist Church and attended Hillvue Heights. His survivors include his parents, Harold Lee Hendrick and Bettye Roberson Hendrick; two sons, Drew Hendrick and Ryder Hendrick; one brother, Tony Hendrick (Jennifer); one sister, DaRhonda Hawthorne (Kelly); several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be a private memorial service held at a later date as cremation was his choice. Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Gary Lee Lockhart, 66 of Smiths Grove passed peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Morgantown Nursing and Rehab. Gary was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to his father Wallace Lockhart who has preceded him in death and his mother Clarine Richey Lockhart who survives. Gary was a farmer and he attended Shiloh General Baptist Church. He was also a caregiver for his parents. Gary was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Margaret Lockhart; one niece, Raven Durbin; three great nephews, Zackary, Dylan and Jaxon Payne; on great niece, Cheyanne Payne; His survivors include his mother, Clarine Lockhart; two brothers, Dale Lockhart and Scotty Lockhart (Ginny); one niece, Pam Lockhart; five...

Georgiann Duncan Nickerson, 83 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the Hospice House surrounded by her family. The Warren County native was a daughter of the late Carl Duncan and Francis Morris Duncan. She is preceded in death by her son, Brad Nickerson; a brother, Ray Duncan and her former spouse, Ned Nickerson. She was a retired employee of Combined Communication Answering Service. Her survivors include two daughters, Wendy Nickerson York and Paige Runner (Mike); four grandchildren, Kirk Nickerson (Ashley), James Nickerson (Sara), Jacob York (Taylor) and Ike Snodgrass; seven great grandchildren, Isabella and Easton Nickerson, Grayson , Max, Demi, Grant...

Brittany Shea Monroe, 30 of Bowling Green passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at her residence. The Warren County native was a General Manager of Cookout. Brittany was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Tressa Parrish; her paternal grandfather, William Keith Monroe; and two uncles, Brian Monroe and Nicholas Parrish Her survivors include her fianc? DeAnfrini Georon Sexton; mother, Delanah Ritchie (Kenneth); Father, Jason Monroe (ALicia); Son Julian Jerron "J J" Sexton; maternal grandfather, Greg Parrish (Becky); paternal grandmother, Vicki Hamilton (Tony); six sisters, Kayleigh Stanley, Maggie Grace Monroe, Lily Ritchie, Holly Drake (Alex), Daisy Ritchie and Layla Heron;...

Diane Forbes, 65, of Bowling Green, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Diane was born to the proud parents of Gene Forbes and Neomia Carrier Forbes, both of which survive. Diane loved old cars, music?especially Elvis's songs, and loved her family and friends. She especially loved the memories she made with her loved ones. Leaving to cherish her memory is: One sister, Karen Forbes; one brother, Brian Forbes; Nieces & Nephews, Kalen Tyler, Kenzie Tyler, Ashley Forbes Barclay, Misty Forbes, Asher Long; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Diane was preceded in death by her sister, Shelia Forbes Tyler. A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, March 24, at 2:00 p.m. at...

Donald L. Keys, 67 of Lakeland, Florida formerly of Bowling Green passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green Donald was a son of the late Dancle Keys and Phyllis Holcomb Keys Richardson who survives. He was a superintendent at Packaging Corp. of America, an avid UK fan and fisherman. His survivors include his wife Debbie East Keys; one brother, Kenneth Keys (Debra); two Sisters-in-law, Becky East Carroll and Judy Gaul (Brian), and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Donald will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of...

Sean Patrick Finch, 58, of Bowling Green, KY passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at his home. Sean was born in Danbury CT to the late Berry Newman Finch and Rosemary "Mokie" (Keifer) Finch. He spent his professional career as an Accountant for Direct Systems, as well his own private practice. Sean was also a founding member of the Bowling Green Church. There he played an active role in shepherding young members and sharing his gift of music. Sean was loving known as "magic fingers." Sean is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Barbara (Bale) Finch; two sons, Sean Rogers Finch and Patrick Finch; one sister, Heather Finch; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held...

Dana Alan Estes, 60, of Bowling Green, passed from this world on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was the son of the Albert Estes and Betty Jo Jolly, who preceded him in death. He was born in Glasgow, Kentucky. Dana was a woodworker and had worked for Rector's Cherry Reproductions for 20+ years and Kentucky Cabinet Company. Dana was a very talented man in his trade. Leaving to cherish his memory are two sisters: Rene' Bell (Daniel) and Anita Coletta and one brother: A. Joe Estes (Rita Welch). He also was blessed to have several nieces and nephews. A visitation for Dana will be held on Friday, March 15, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Hardy & Son Funeral Homes, Bowling Green Chapel. His...

A. Wayne Holder, 80, of Bowling Green passed away peacefully Feb. 27, 2024, in Bowling Green surrounded by his family. He was born in Louisville on July 13, 1943, to the late Elmore Holder and Wanda Lindsey, and raised by his grandparents Morgan and Hallie Holder. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Delilah Elizabeth Dalton Holder. Wayne retired from Textron Aviation as a machinist and tool and die maker after decades of service. He was a devout Christian who adored his family and three dogs. He loved working on old cars, frequenting the local flea market and watching Westerns. He could take anything apart and put it back together. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by...

Mary Louise Jones, 94 of Bowling Green passed peacefully at her daughter's residence on Friday, February 23, 2024 surrounded by her family. Louise was born on October 29, 1929 in Bowling Green, KY to the late Rudolph Franklin and Mary Iva Wimpee Franklin. She was the loving wife of 75 years to the late Mac Jones. Also preceded in death by a son, Johnnie Jones; grandson, Joey Jones; granddaughter, Shannon Jones Stafford; three sisters, Lucille Green, Joyce Faye Massey, Barbara Ann Johnson. She was employed at Fruit of the Loom where she retired and a life time homemaker. Louise was a member of Penns Chapel Church of Christ. Surviving to cherish her memory are her three loving...

Mary Louise Franklin Jones, 94 of Bowling Green passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel are in charge of the funeral arrangements. Complete obituary will be available later date.