Obituaries

 

 

Howard Lee Hughes, 12:00 p.m. Friday

Howard Lee Hughes, 71, passed away Sunday at T. J. Samson Community Hospital.

He was born May 14th, 1955, in Hart County to the late Leland and Lillie Mae Hayes Hughes and worked as a forklift operator at Dart Container.

Survivors include his children, Steve Hughes of Bardstown, Jason Hughes of Albany and Sandra Crump of Glasgow; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Melvin Hughes and Lester Hughes.

A funeral service is scheduled for Noon Friday at Sego Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Northtown Cemetery.

Visitation is 4-8pm Thursday and from 8am until service time Friday at the funeral home.

 

Robert VanArsdale, 12:00 p.m. Friday

Robert VanArsdale, 90, of Greensburg, passed Sunday at Baptist Health Hardin.

Survivors include a son, Jeff VanArsdale of Greensburg; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; a sister, Rhonda Wright of Greensburg.

A funeral service is scheduled for Noon Friday at Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Greasy Creek Cemetery.

Visitation is from 9am until service time Friday at the funeral home.

 

Leroy Thomas Deckard, 1:00 p.m. Friday

Leroy Thomas Deckard, of Glasgow, Kentucky, went home to be with Jesus, on Sunday, October 4th, at T J Samson Community Hospital. Leroy was born on April 10, 1939, in Barren County, to the late Sammie and Grace Deckard. Leroy had reached the age of 87 years young. He was a faithful member of the Cannanland Baptist Church. Leroy worked as a commercial and residential plumber since he was 20 years old, until his retirement.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Hibbett Deckard, blessed with 67 years of marriage; three children, Roy Deckard (Shirley), Sandy Kise (Tom), and Jonathan Deckard (Jodi); six grandchildren, Adam Lester (Scarlett), Derek White (Colleen), Hillary Sexton (Nick), Amanda Hurt (Josh), Krista Gray (Jeremy), and Daniel Strombeck; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Jean Knowlden; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at A. F. Crow & Son Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Thursday and after 8:00 AM Friday until time for the service at the funeral home.

 

Shirley Ann Huffman Bow, 11:00 a.m. Saturday

Shirley Ann Huffman Bow, 87, passed away Wednesday at NHC Health Care in Glasgow.

She was a member of Beech Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include two children, Kevin Bow and Kathy Spillman; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

A graveside service is scheduled for 11am Saturday in Refuge Cemetery.

Visitation is from 9am-10:30am Saturday at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home.

 

Ronnie Paul Middleton, 2:00 p.m. Saturday

Ronnie Paul Middleton, 61, Cave City, passed away Monday, October 5th, at his residence. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Richard and Diane Lane Middleton.

Ronnie had been a stocker at grocery stores and had previously worked at Mammoth Cave National Park. He enjoyed fishing and collecting die cast models.

Ronnie is survived by two brothers: Mark Middleton and Robert Middleton (Monica) all of Glasgow; two aunts: Dorothy Barton and Janice Simpkins both of Indiana; along with several cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one aunt, Jenny, along with four uncles, Earl, Eck, George, and Rodney.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 10th, at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home

 

Darrell Jason Riggs, 6:00 p.m. Saturday

Darrell Jason Riggs, 53, passed away Tuesday at the Medical Center in Bowling Green.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Riggs.

Survivors include his wife, Rickeya Matthews Riggs; his children, Brandon Riggs, Tiffany Durbin, Christopher Riggs, Autumn Thompson; his parents, Daryl and Lois Mabe Riggs; 10 grandchildren; his sister, Tisa Colston.

A funeral service is scheduled for is scheduled for 6pm Saturday at Sego Funeral Home.

Cremation will follow.

Visitation begins at 11am Saturday at the funeral home.

 

Christine Louise Woodward, 2:00 p.m. Friday (Oct. 16th)

Christine Louise Woodward, 62, Bowling Green, passed away Sunday, October 4th, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Carl Henry Tebbe and Joyce Ann DeNoyer Tebbe.

Christine passed after a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer. She loved to crochet and made many people happy with her creations. She would be the first to reach out and make a new friend; and she had many. She was an awesome care-giver and as selfless as they come. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her brother Carl Henry Tebbe, Jr.

She is survived by her husband James L. Woodward; two sons: Timothy Woodward and Joshua Woodward; a sister, Diann Ockwell (Chris); and several nieces and nephews.

The family requests that you do not send flowers, rather that you make a donation to Cancer research or Alzheimer’s research to help end these terrible diseases.

A celebration of life will be held 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, October 16th, at UAW 2164 Hall, 712 Plum Springs Loop, Bowling Green, KY 42101. Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home is assisting the family.