Benny Lane Martin (1953 – 2026)
Benny Lane Martin, age 72, died March 3, 2026 at home in Shelbyville, Tenn. He was the son of the late Lloyd Thomas Martin and Lois Spencer Martin. Preceding him in death are his sisters; Wanda Martin, Judy Buchanon, Amanda Faye Rosado and Willena Donahue. He is survived by two sisters: JoAnn Greenup and Dorothy…
Read MoreSue House Shores (1948 – 2026)
Sue House Shores, 77, of Scottsville, Ky., passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Bowling Green, Ky., native was a daughter of the late Thomas Lovell House Sr. and Ilena Blanche Roberson House. She is survived by two daughters: Sandy Shores, Scottsville; Tammy Shores Austin, Russellville, Ky.; one…
Read MoreBilly Ray Johnson (1962 – 2026)
Billy Ray Johnson, 64, of Cookeville, Tenn., and formerly of Adolphus, Ky., passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. The Scottsville, Ky., native was a son of the late Frank Johnson Sr. and Clara Ollie Cravens Johnson. He is survived by one daughter, Kristin Claiborne, Cookeville; one sister, Lois Davis, Scottsville;…
Read MoreCalvin Daniel Scott (1968 – 2026)
Calvin Daniel Scott, 57, of the New Roe Community passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green. The Indianapolis, Ind., native was a son of Calvin Jearle Scott, who survives and the late Mable Lee Blankenship Scott. He is survived by two sons: Chris Scott, New Roe Community; Kevin Scott,…
Read MoreAC-S Bows Out in Region 4 Semifinals
By Don Meador, Sports Writer During the post-game press conference of Allen County-Scottsville’s Region 4 opening win over Cumberland County, Lady Patriot Coach Garry DeWitt was asked about Franklin-Simpson—the team AC-S would face on Friday, March 13. “Somehow Franklin got a new player at Christmas, I don’t know if Santa brought it or what,” DeWitt…
Read MoreThis Week in Citizen-Times History (March 6, 1975)
The March 6, 1975 edition of The Citizen-Times saw the announcement that on Sunday, March 23 that year, Major General Benjamin Butler was set to be a guest speaker at the VFW fairgrounds open house. Butler was there to officially dedicate the relocation of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 399th Regiment to Scottsville, with the Army…
Read MoreAllen County-Scottsville Arts Council, First Bank Announce Partnership
By Chris Cole, Staff Writer Saturday, Feb. 28 was a big night for the Allen County-Scottsville Arts Council. Not only were Van Winkle & The Spirits in the house recording their first live album (see additional article in this week’s edition) and not only was it the first time The Lyric hosted an album recording…
Read MoreRaymond Lamont Vannerson (1971 – 2026)
Raymond Lamont Vannerson, passed away February 22, 2026, at his home in Scottsville, Ky. He is survived by his wife Barbara; five children: Audreana, Caitlyn, Alyssa Marie, Ashley Stinson (step-daughter); four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sons: King William Giles and Sir Raymond Lamon. T.W. Crow & Sons Funeral Home…
Read MoreLaura M.Gingerich (2026)
Laura M.Gingerich, one day old, died Friday, February 20, 2026. Laura is survived by her parents Nathan and Kristina Mazelin Gingerich of Perrytown and siblings Sylvan, Ephraim, Dorothy, Miriam, Susan and Jonathon. Surviving grandparents are Monroe and Fannie Miller Gingerich as well as David and Eunice Zimmerman Mazelin all of Farmington, Mo. Great grand parents…
Read MoreDavid Edward Patrick (1954 – 2026)
David Edward Patrick, 71, of Scottsville, Ky., passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. The Scottsville native was a son of the late Johnie Edward Patrick and Flora Kinslow Patrick. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Judy Patrick, Scottsville; two nieces: Amy Patrick and Ashley Shelton, both of Scottsville;…
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