Nathaniel James Ross

Nathaniel James Ross

Jan 8, 2021

Obituary Nathaniel James Ross Ford, age 20, of Tompkinsville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, in Killeen, Texas. He was born on August 20, 2000, the son of Scottie Ford and Kimberly (Graves) Ford. Nathaniel was a 2018 graduate of Monroe County High School. He enlisted in the United States Army on May 6, 2019. Nathaniel received an...

Inell "Mammie Nell" Hammer

Inell "Mammie Nell" Hammer

Jan 8, 2021

Obituary Mrs. Inell “Mammie Nell” Hammer, age 89 of The Rock Bridge Community, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021, at The Medical Center of Bowling Green.  She was born in Monroe County on May 2, 1931, a daughter of the late Jack and Debbie (Strode) Bartley.  She was united in marriage to Herman Reed Hammer who preceded her...

Peggy Ann (Crum) Holbrook

Peggy Ann (Crum) Holbrook

Jan 8, 2021

Obituary Mrs. Peggy Ann Crum Holbrook, age 73, of Gamaliel, passed away peacefully, on Friday, January 8, 2021, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.  She was born on May 28, 1947, a daughter of the late Rex William and Mamie (Chaffin) Crum. She was united in marriage to Kenneth E. Holbrook on August 26, 1967.  Mrs. Peggy received her...

Kerry Newport

Kerry Newport

Jan 7, 2021

Obituary Kerry Newport, age 60, of Adolphus, Kentucky passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, at his home. He was born on September 29, 1960, the son of the late Charles Mitchell Newport and  Barbara Ann (Ritter) Newport. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Ann (Ritter) Newport; his wife, Sherry (Clowers) Newport; two sons, Michael Newport (Jessica) of Bowling Green, Kentucky...

Joyce (Holland) Nixon

Joyce (Holland) Nixon

Dec 31, 2020

Obituary Mrs. Joyce Nixon, age 81 of Tompkinsville, Kentucky passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020, at The Monroe County Medical Center.  Joyce was born March 18, 1939, a daughter of the late Owen Belle, and Olene Halcomb Holland. Joyce was a graduate of the Gamaliel High School, Class of 1956, she attended Western Kentucky University, earning her teaching certificate,...

Blanche Harvey Grider

Blanche Harvey Grider

Dec 30, 2020

Obituary Blanche Harvey Grider, age 77, of Mt. Hermon passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at her home. She was born in Allen County on March 21, 1943, to the late Ish Wilkerson and Sally (Woods) Wilkerson. Blanche retired from the US Postal Service and served as the postmaster at the Mt. Hermon Post Office until 2014.  She loved working...

Ruby (Jones) Tooley

Ruby (Jones) Tooley

Dec 28, 2020

Obituary Ruby Smith Tooley, age 92, of Tompkinsville, Kentucky passed away Monday, December 28, 2020, at The Palace Health and Rehabilitation in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee. She was born on October 1, 1928, the daughter of the late Sam Jones and Annie (Skelton) Jones. She is survived by three daughters, Betty (Proffitt) and husband Virgil Copas of Tompkinsville, Rachel Cupp...

Fabian McElroy

Fabian McElroy

Dec 20, 2020

Obituary   Fabian “Standale” McElroy, age 48, of Lebanon, Tennessee, and formerly of Tompkinsville passed away on December 20, 2020, at Vanderbilt Medical Center of Lebanon, Tennessee. He was born on October 25, 1972, the son of Fabian Standale McElroy and the late Catherine Tooley. He was a member of The Kingdom Hill Church of Christ. He is survived by his...

Betty Frances (Rich) McIntyre

Betty Frances (Rich) McIntyre

Dec 18, 2020

Obituary Mrs. Betty Frances (Rich) McIntyre, 72, of Tompkinsville, Kentucky passed away peacefully, Friday morning December 18, 2020, surrounded by loved ones.  She was born on May 16, 1948, the daughter of the late Elzie Duncan and Dollie Ree (Crowe) Rich.  Betty was raised by her “Mammie” Ova Mae Grace Rich.   Betty worked in sewing factories, and retail stores throughout...

Euline Francis (Johnson) Dyer

Euline Francis (Johnson) Dyer

Dec 11, 2020

Obituary  Euline Francis (Johnson) Dyer, age 73, of Louisville passed into God's merciful and loving care on December 11, 2020, at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on April 5, 1947, the daughter of the late Henry and Lydia Johnson of Burkesville, KY.  Euline retired from General Electric Appliance Park in Louisville and attended Evangel World Prayer...

Eugene Miller Combs

Eugene Miller Combs

Dec 11, 2020

Obituary Eugene Miller Combs, age 71, of Tompkinsville passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020, at the Monroe County Medical Center. He was born on May 29, 1949, the son of the late Floyd Miller Combs and Clara Bell (Dyer) Combs. He was retired from Investors Heritage Life Insurance Company and Mid-South Auto. Eugene was an usher for the UK...

Terry Thompson

Terry Thompson

Dec 10, 2020

Obituary Murrell Terry Thompson, age 75 of The Hestand Community of Monroe County, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green.  He was born in Hestand, Kentucky on October 6, 1945, a son of the late Walter B. and Zora Mae (Jackson) Thompson.  Terry was united in marriage to Sandra Ann Burks...

Dorothy Ellen Sachse

Dorothy Ellen Sachse

Dec 8, 2020

Obituary Dorothy Ellen Sachse, age 74, of Tompkinsville passed away on December 8, 2020, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was born on February 21, 1946, the daughter of the late Salvador and Hazel (Christensen) Fiorenza. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Weldon Wayne Sachse; three sons, Joseph Sachse and wife Kanoko of Atlanta,...

Nancy Kathryn (Parsley) Proffitt

Nancy Kathryn (Parsley) Proffitt

Dec 3, 2020

Obituary Nancy Kathryn (Parsley) Proffitt, age 93, of Gamaliel, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Signature Healthcare of Monroe. She was born on February 6, 1927, a daughter of the late Homer and Lucinda (Crawford) Parsley. On January 4, 1942, Nancy was united in marriage to Bavil Proffitt, who preceded her in death on July 1, 1996....

Vanda Pauletta McCreary

Vanda Pauletta McCreary

Nov 26, 2020

Obituary Vanda Pauletta McCreary, age 77, of Tompkinsville passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. She was born on February 27, 1943, the daughter of the late John and Ruby (Dyer) McCreary. She was a member of the Tompkinsville Church of Christ. She worked for RCA in Indianapolis and later opened her own...

Roy Edward Strong

Roy Edward Strong

Nov 24, 2020

Obituary Roy Strong, age 64, of Tompkinsville passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He was born on June 25, 1956, the son of the late Elmer Ray and Nova Marie (Russell) Strong. He was ordained in January 2012 and was a deacon of Athens Missionary Baptist Church. Roy loved rabbit hunting,...

David Neal Keith

David Neal Keith

Nov 22, 2020

Obituary David Neal Keith, age 59, of Tompkinsville passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at the Monroe County Medical Center in Tompkinsville. He was born on September 15, 1961, to the late Robert Edward and Lizzie Helen (Copas) Keith. He is survived by one daughter, Nina Wood and husband Jaret of Tompkinsville; five sisters, Kathey Smith, and Jo Ann Baskett,...

Herman Harris

Herman Harris

Nov 19, 2020

Obituary Herman Harris,76, of Monroe County passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at his home. He was born on September 6, 1944, the son of Charlie Clay and Lillie May (Stacy) Harris. He was retired from logging and as a sawmill worker. Herman loved to fish and hunt. He is survived by five sisters, Bessie Loyd of Tompkinsville, Wanda...

Polly Margie (Copas) Hurd

Polly Margie (Copas) Hurd

Nov 18, 2020

Obituary Polly Margie Hurd, age 98, of Tompkinsville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at Signature Healthcare of Monroe. She was born on November 5, 1922, the daughter of the late Oscar and Minnie Nancy (Short) Copas.  Polly was a member of the Tompkinsville Church of Christ. She retired from Key Industries and Osh Kosh and loved to volunteer...

Sally Gurganus

Sally Gurganus

Nov 17, 2020

Obituary Sally Gurganus,88, of Hestand, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Signature Healthcare of Monroe. She was born on May 26, 1932, the daughter of the late Thomas and Ova Della (Thompson) Kerr. She was a member of the Freewill Church of Christ. She is survived by one daughter, Anita Baldridge of Tompkinsville; two sons, Perry Taylor...