Bowling Green Daily News

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,...

Irene Sparks Love, 91, of Bowling Green passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Charter Senior Living. She was born in Gradyville, KY on March 28, 1933, the sixth of nine children to John Wess and Elva Hunter Sparks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several siblings. Irene was a proud and dedicated alumna of the old Breeding High School, Class of 1950 and attended WKU nontraditional. She was married to George Marshall Love, Jr. on November 1, 1952 who preceded her in death on March 23, 2018. Together they owned and operated the photographic shop for many years known as Love's Studio. Irene was an avid reader. She enjoyed doing book reviews and...

Oledia Johnson (91), of Bowling Green, KY, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 21, 2024 at Magnolia Village. Oledia was born in Cherry's Chapel, KY on January 14, 1933 to the late James William and Mamie Kathleen Miller Upton. She lived much of her life in Riverside, KY before moving to "town" in the 1970s. Oledia was a loving daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a homemaker and cared for children in her home in both Riverside and Bowling Green for many years. Those who knew her loved her kind spirit and generous heart. She had an unwavering love for her family, and they were the center of her world. She was a faithful member at Glendale Baptist...

Hilton Ray Ashby was born in Russellville, Kentucky on June 27, 1931 to Grace Hudson Ashby and the Reverend Herbert Troutman Ashby. Hilton grew up on a farm in Lewisburg where he worked hard from an early age, tasked with responsibility for milking the cows each morning from the age of six. A lifelong UK fan, Hilton was a basketball standout at Lewisburg High school. He loved to tell the story of the Rangers making it to the Regional finals only for the whole team to become sick with the Mumps - but they played on! Hilton's basketball skill stayed with him as evidenced by the many games of Horse he won against his sons and grandsons over the years. He was also usually a finalist in the...

Darrel Richard Kinser, 92, of Bowling Green, KY passed away April 20, 2024 at The Medical Center of Bowling Green. He was born at home, August 23, 1931, in Warren County, Kentucky to the late Steve Kinser and Pernie Lewis and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 71 years, Bernice Cardwell Kinser; his daughter, Edna Kinser; his sisters, Virginia Bryant and Ruth Rigsby; and his brothers: Arnold, James, Kenneth, Ewing, and Harold Kinser; a granddaughter, Angela Hazel; and a step-grandson, Timmy Young. Darrel was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle. He resided at Magnolia Village. He was of the Baptist faith and spent his life caring for others. Darrel worked...

Delphus Ray Hood, age 81, of Bowling Green, Kentucky passed away on April 18, 2024. He was born on May, 5 1942 in Monroe County to Clarence and Alyne Deckard Hood. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his precious beloved son, Todd Alan Hood; three sisters Mary Coe, Chloteel Whiteside, and Ruby Joines; and four brothers Bill Hood, Sam Strode, Ronald Hood (infant) and Douglas Hood. Del was so proud of his beloved son who had passed from this life much too soon. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Sharon Casada Hood; a daughter Ami Hood Simons (Sean) of Franklin, Tennessee; a daughter-in-law Elizabeth Nelson Hood of Jasper, Georgia; five grandchildren, Carter...

A husband, father, and Pa who undeniably loved Jesus and his family more than words could express. Hugh Cyle Runner, age 80, died unexpectedly after a recent fall on April 16, 2024, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY. Hugh is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Peggy, his daughters, Tiffanie Vaught (Thomas) of Highlands Ranch, CO, and Melissa Dyer (Bryan) of Richmond, KY, and his five grandchildren Chloe Dyer, Timothy Vaught, Camille Dyer, Bethany Vaught, and Carlie Dyer. Also surviving is his sister, Donna Palmer, a nephew, Justin Palmer (Nicole) and niece Winona Eargle (Allen) and eight great nieces and nephews all from Mt Eden, KY. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hugh...

Nell Fortney, age 88, passed away in Bowling Green, Kentucky on April 15, 2024. Visitation will be from 9 until 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 with funeral service conducted at 11 a.m. at the J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in Elm Grove Cemetery in Murray, KY. A full obituary may be seen at jckirbyandson.com.

Terry Vernon Rogers, age 73, of Bowling Green, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was born November 7, 1950 to the late Vernon Rogers and Louise Sapp of Campbellsville, Kentucky. After graduating from Bowling Green High School, class of 1968, Terry attended WKU where he obtained a bachelor's degree in history while a member of the ROTC program. After graduation, he joined the United States Army as a commissioned officer achieving the rank of Captain, and served his country for five years. Upon his return to Bowling Green, Terry joined his mother and father in-law in the restaurant business. Terry worked in the Kentucky Fried Chicken and Taco Bell business from 1977 until he...