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Ronald Earl Florence, age 78, of Bowling Green, KY passed away on Thursday December 22nd 2022 at the Medical Center. Mr. Florence was born in Elizabethtown, KY to the late Albert Lee and Hollie Mae Florence. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Lee Florence. Mr. Florence was a graduate of Elizabethtown High School. He served in the Army National Guard. His unit was activated, and he served during the Vietnam War. After his military service he worked as a tow motor driver for Sun Products. Mr. Florence was a member of Burton Memorial Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Linda Lowe Florence; daughter, Kamie Jourden (Alan); son, Kevin Florence;...

A funeral ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 2, 2022 at McCorkle Funeral Home - Rockton Chapel. A visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m., until time of service, Friday. To view additional details about James's Services, including any available live streams: https://my.gather.app/remember/james-gardner-nov-2022

Patricia "Pat" Anne Baker, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2022 from complications due to Alzheimer's at Cornerstone at Hampton, NH. Services: Visitation will be held at J. Verne Wood Funeral Home - Buckminster Chapel, 84 Broad Street, Portsmouth, NH on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Church of Corpus Christi Parish (98 Summer Street, Portsmouth NH) on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 10 a.m. followed by a burial ceremony at Oceanside Cemetery in Great Island Common Park in New Castle. All are welcome to join us for a lunch celebration of life where we can share laughter and stories of Pat beginning at...

Funeral service for Mr. Dusty Lee Day, age 56, of Flintville, TN; will be conducted at 1 pm on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Robertson officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 3pm until 7 pm on Saturday, September 10 at Higgins. Dusty was born October 18, 1965, in Fairfax Virginia, to the late Joe and Linda Clawson Day. He lived most of his life in Elizabethtown Ky and was transferred to Fayetteville in 2004 as a truck driver for Frito Lay Company. He was a proud member of the Safety Team of truck drivers. Mr. Day had a 26-year career with Frito Lay. Dusty loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his...

Dr. William Andrew Sadler, Sr., at 95 years old, he thought he had chores to do, had tennis matches to play, and stories to write. However, he was called home on July 13, 2022. Dr. Sadler was joyously reunited with his parents, John Newt and Serena Ferrell Sadler, and siblings; Edith Terry, and Donald and Jesse Sadler. Dr. Sadler's life story is the quintessential American dream. He began life as a member of a farming family of meager means. He served his country in the Pacific Arena during WWII. On his G.I. bill he continued his education, which put him on his lifetime path of education and teaching others. He attended MTSU and U of TN. He was known as "coach" by both boys and girls'...

Mary "Hobbie" Crafton (nee Hubley) passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022 at 91 years old. Hobbie was born on October 5, 1930 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky and later worked at Fort Knox nearby before welcoming her two children Mike and Diana. Hobbie seamlessly blended families throughout her life as she married Larry Chandler and became a mom to Alan, Lisa, and Keith. They retired to their hometown of Campbellsville, Kentucky just down the road from the Chandler homestead and frequently brought their family together there as their grandchildren grew. Later in life, Hobbie married Ray Crafton and was overjoyed to count Bob, Raymond, and Sarah Margaret as children too. Hobbie loved their home...

Master Sergeant Burtis W. Bell, 88, of Collinsville, IL. passed away peacefully in his home, Saturday, June 4, 2022, with his family at his bedside. Burtis was born April 22, 1934, to Harry Edgar and Mabel May Bell, in Evansville, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Marjorie Elmona Overbey on June 8, 1953, at St. Paul's Evangelical Church in Evansville, IN. He and his wife have spent the last eight years living in Collinsville after moving from Radcliff-Ft. Knox, KY. Burtis retired as a Master Sergeant in the United States Army after serving his country during the Vietnam War and the Korean recovery. During his time in the military Burtis was stationed all over the United States,...

Jane Ryan, longtime Naples resident, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, surrounded by her family. She was born in Morganfield, KY on March 21, 1941 and moved to Naples in 1960. She was married to William Ryan, a pioneer in the field of broadcasting, for 31 years until he passed away in 2001. She was a loving mother to her two children, Ashley and Joe, and a doting grandparent to her four grandkids. She was a leader in the community, and was involved in Youth Haven, The Naples Wine Auction, The Des Moines Ballet, The Des Moines Symphony and other philanthropic organizations; she was especially dedicated to charities that helped children. She is survived by her two children Ashley...

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...

Dorothy Jewel Carter, lovingly known as "Aunt Dot," entered the gates of her heavenly home Saturday, November 27, at the Veterans' Administration Medical Center on Cooper Drive in Lexington, Ky. Born May 25, 1928, in Louisville, Ky., she was the daughter of Cyrus M. & Ida B. (nee Roberts) Carter; she was the youngest of eight children. A resident of Hardin County, Dot received her primary education in Vine Grove. After her graduation from high school, she attended Western Kentucky State Teachers' College (now Western Kentucky University) in Bowling Green. Her lifelong sense of patriotic duty and love for her country, prompted her to enlist in the United States Navy in January 1950....

Ronald D. Pennington, 82, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born on June 22, 1939 in Chavies, Kentucky, the son of the late Russell Pennington and Edna Mae (Napier) Pennington. Ronald graduated from Scottsburg High School in 1957, he went on to graduate from Devry Technical Institute in Chicago, Illinois in 1960, and then graduated from Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio in 1971. He was retired from the Department of Defense for the U.S. Army, working in finance for over 30 years. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Dorris Jean (Chancey) Pennington; and two brothers, Stephen Gary Pennington of Ankeny, Iowa, and Donald R....

Richard Dale "Ricky" Mather, of Castroville, passed away on October 31, 2021 at the age of 65. He was born July 20, 1956 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky to Carl Mather and Clara Despain Mather. On October 17, 1975, he married Mary Elizabeth Foley in Gallatin, Tennessee. They just celebrated their forty-sixth wedding anniversary. He proudly served in the Air Force for four years at the end of the Vietnam War. He obtained the rank of senior airman. Ricky was a long-haul trucker, delivering automobiles from the plant to dealerships all over the United States. When he wasn't working, he was either fishing or riding his motorcycle. Survivors include his wife, Mary Mather;...

June 6, 1953 - October 30, 2021 James Goodrich of Custer, Kentucky and formerly Radcliff and Vine Grove, died at Frankfort Regional Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. Jim was born in Fort Riley, Kansas to Durward Valentine and Marjorie Arlene Barnes Goodrich, the fifth of seven children. Jim was a 1971 graduate of North Hardin High School where he was an outstanding flute player and on the golf team. He was a top Jr. PGA player and state medalist. Jim loved his family, friends, and farm. Jim was predeceased by his parents and brothers Joseph Goodrich and John Goodrich. He is survived by brother Jeffrey Goodrich and sisters Judy Catlett (William), Jean Javidi, and Jane Card,...

C. Peter Mahurin , age 83 of Bowling Green, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Grayson County native was born on September 21, 1938 to the late Clarence and Lora-Nell Mahurin. He was married for over fifty years to his adoring wife, Dixie Cann Mahurin. Pete grew up on a rural farm in Short Creek. He was a selfless, simple man that never wanted recognition. He often referred to his childhood, life lessons that awarded him great successes throughout his career. He graduated from Western Kentucky University in 1961 with a Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry degree. He taught high school math and physics, took a risk and wrote a...

Charles Robert "Cisco" Jenkins, 93, formerly of Monroe County, KY, passed away Monday, September 20th, at Franklin, KY. Charles was born in Tompkinsville, KY on June 25, 1928, a son of the late Sallie (Chism) and Elbert Benton Jenkins. He was a teacher at Rineyville, where he retired after 28 years. Charles was also a Park Ranger at Mammoth Cave for ten years. He was of the Methodist faith. Charles is survived by four daughters, Brenda Dolleslager, of Franklin, KY; Joyce Mayfield, of Elizabethtown, KY; Jo Ann Swearingen, of Antioch, TN; and Amy Thomas, of Bradenton, FL; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Charles is also survived by three sisters, Mary Lou Beazley, of...

Mary D. Morgan, 77, of Crestwood passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born to the now-late Daniel Boone Morgan and Mary Louise McLeod Morgan on November 30, 1943, in Tallulah, Louisiana. Mary is survived by her son, Forrest Jefferson (Valerie Howlett) Day; one granddaughter, Caitlyn (Roman Benard) Day; two step-granddaughters, Jenna and Hannah Roseman; one step-great-granddaughter, Ava Marie Bruner; two siblings, Sara Kay Morgan and Kenneth Morgan; and one niece, Maria Morgan Betts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her aunt, Mildred Bowman. The following entry was published in the 2019 edition of A Lifetime of Achievement: Our Collection of Prestigious...

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...

Mr. William "Bill" Olin Foster, age 81, of Franklin, KY passed away on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 at 7:57 PM at Norton Healthcare, in Louisville, Ky. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 9th, 2021 at 3:00 PM at The Franklin United Methodist Church, 107 North College Street in Franklin, KY. Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy are to be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Marie Pitts, 1006 Seng Ave., Franklin, KY. 42134. Bill was born on September 11, 1939 in Lewisville, AR to the late Olin Edwin Foster and the late Elsie Euleda Bennett Foster. He is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, James...

Winford Ray Bolyen, Born July 24,1955 departed this life on May 9, 2021 at Indian Creek nursing facility. Winford served as a proud member of the Coast Guard. His jovial personality touched the hearts of all that knew him. He was a kind soul. He always held a hymn in his heart. He loved his Mother most of all. He was Preceded in death by His Father; Estill Huff and brother; Robert Huff. He is survived by his children; Kenny Boleyn, Nancy Boleyn Youmans, Eugene Boleyn, his mother Emma Jean Huff, and siblings Jeannette Boleyn McIntosh (Cheryl), Clifford Boleyn (Joy), Benita Boleyn Doll (Terry), Samuel Boleyn (Jennifer), Nora Huff Coyle (Gene), Tammy Huff Barnes (Michael) and Patricia Huff...

Dr. Wesley (Wes) Vaughn Carter, 31, of Harrodsburg, KY, husband of Ariel Darnell Carter, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at the Haggin Memorial Hospital, Harrodsburg, KY. Born October 16, 1989, in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of Dr. Michael Vaughn and Debra Ann Wellman Carter. Wes's focus on education far exceeded many of his same generation. Coming from a home steeped in higher education, he gained five academic degrees and was nearing the completion of yet another. These honors include four from Campbellsville University, where his father was president from 1999 until 2020. Campbellsville University degrees included: Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science; Master of Business...

Charlotte Ann Earls, age 78, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away Monday, March 29th, 2021 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents; Arthur E. Gilbert and Charlotte Lottie Howard Gilbert. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her siblings; Melvin Gilbert, Patricia Smith, and Gerald Gilbert. Charlotte Ann is survived by her 4 sons; David Earls (Rhonda) of Elizabeth Town, KY, Beau Earls of Bowling Green, KY, Quince Earls (Lisa) of Bedford, IN, and Chris Earls of Glasgow, KY. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Deanne, Mason, Samuel, Nicholas and Ashley Earls. Great grandchildren; Rose and Ian Earls. Charlotte Ann was...