Eldon Elloyd Thomas
COOKTOWN – Eldon Elloyd Thomas, 96, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, at NHC Healthcare. He was the son of the late Willie Burr Thomas and Emma Mae Devasher Thomas. Eldon was saved as a young boy in a cedar thicket on the family farm in Cooktown. He joined Pleasant Point Missionary Baptist Church after…
Read MoreBobby Joe Deckard
HORSE CAVE – Bobby Joe Deckard, age 84, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. He was a native of Monroe County and of the Baptist Faith. He worked for Marta Bus Lines out of Atlanta and was a Barber for many years. He is preceded in death by…
Read MoreEric Lee Devore age, 57 Passed Away
Eric Lee Devore age 57 of Bonnieville passed away Friday morning, Feb. 9th at his home. He was a sawmill operator. He was preceded in death by his father Donald Devore. Eric is survived by his mother Marcella Crump Devore; his children Brandon Devore, Jessica Bostic & Simone Perez; one sister Amber Sceeters; an…
Read MoreLuther Edward Fields
MAGNOLIA – Luther Edward Fields, 65, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. Luther was born August 16, 1958, to the late Donald and Brenda Bragg Fields. He enjoyed working on cars and loved his dogs. Luther is survived by two children, Luther Fields Jr. and Joshua Fields both…
Read MoreChristine Joyce Russell
BOWLING GREEN – Christine Joyce Russell, 88, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Magnolia Village in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was a daughter of the late Clarence Bush and Quincy Lois Wakefield Bush. She is survived by her children, Debbie Clauson (Rick), Mark Russell (Amy), Donna Russell Link (Todd); daughter-in-law, Pamela Shouse Russell; and…
Read MoreEdward “Ed” Hayes Keiley II, 81 Passed Away
Edward “Ed” Hayes Keiley II, age 81, of Munfordville, KY, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at Kindred Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was a Pharmacist for Rite Aide when it opened in Munfordville. He also worked at K-Mart and Wallgreens before he retired. He was a graduate of U of L and Butler…
Read MoreJonell Greathouse, 72 Passed Away
Jonell Greathouse, age 72 of Morgantown, KY passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at Morgantown Care & Rehab. Jonell was born on Sunday, September 16, 1951 in Bowling Green, KY to the union of the late Clemmit and Levi Booth Woosley and wife of the late Glendon Wayne Greathouse. She was a member of Richland…
Read MoreJerry Randall Jaggers, 74 Passed Away
Jerry Randall Jaggers, 74, of Brownsville passed away Feb. 6, 2024 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was a production worker for Eaton Corp. in Bowling Green. He was a son of the late Marvin Thomas Jaggers and Sylvia E. Poteet Jaggers and the husband of the late Sue Ellen…
Read MoreMatthews announces his retirement after 33 years with Barren County Schools
By Allyson Dix, Barren County Progress Managing Editor For 33 years, Superintendent Bo Matthews has served in various roles in the Barren County Schools. On Thursday, Feb. 8, Matthews announced his upcoming retirement at the regular school board meeting. He has served as the Barren County Superintendent for the last 13 years. His retirement will…
Read MoreNorris Wayne Wilson
GLASGOW – Norris Wayne Wilson, passed away on his 77th birthday Monday, February 5, 2024, at his residence while surrounded by his daughters. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Henry Davis Wilson and Ruth Dean Wilson. Norris was a graduate of Hiseville High School, a devoted follower of Jesus…
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