Area Obituaries
Christopher S. Pardue (1958 – 2025)
Christopher S. Pardue, 67, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and dedicated coach, passed away on August 5, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 9, 1958, to Carlston (Mutt) and Suzanne Pardue in Scottsville, where he grew up. Christopher was a distinguished graduate of Allen County-Scottsville High School, class of 1977,…
Read MoreJanice Hurt Pennington (1940 – 2025)
Janice Hurt Pennington, 84, of Scottsville, Ky., passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Lakeland Regional Hospital in Lakeland, Fla. The Edmonton, Ky., native was a retired employee of Sumitomo and member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Russell Raymond Hurt and Mae Pauline Tabor Hurt and wife of…
Read MoreJames Darrell Jackson (1963 – 2025)
James Darrell Jackson, 62, of Tompkinsville, Ky., passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, at his home. Darrell was a son of the late Freida Carol (Walker) and James Jackson. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sherrye Jackson, Tompkinsville; four daughters: Lesley Jackson, Tompkinsville; Lisa Jackson, Tompkinsville; Hannah Foust, Scottsville, Ky.; Mary Jackson, Tompkinsville; …
Read MoreJames “Jim” Snyder Jr. (1961 – 2025)
James “Jim” Snyder Jr. 63, of Adolphus, Ky., passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 at his residence. The Rochelle, Ill., native was a son of the late James “Sam” Phillip Snyder Sr. and Norma Jean Vanstone Snyder. He is survived by one daughter, Jasmyn Ortiz, Minnesota; three step children: Alyssa Pilgrim, Scottsville, Ky.; Abbigayle Ethridge,…
Read MoreWendell Keith (1962 – 2025)
Wendell Keith, 63, of Scottsville, Ky., passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 at his residence. The Scottsville native was a farmer, former employee of Gerald Printing, Volunteer State Community College and Camp Courageous. He attended East Willow Church of God for over 33 years where he was a former Sunday School teacher and bass guitar…
Read MoreJoe Ned Brooks (1940 – 2025)
Joe Ned Brooks, 84, of Lakeland, Fla., and formerly of Scottsville, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at his daughter’s residence in Scottsville. The Hays, Ky., native was a son of the late Carl Thomas Brooks and Jewell Pardue Williams and husband of the late Wanda Lorena Martin Brooks. He is survived by his wife, …
Read MoreOrel Frank Meador (1935 – 2025)
Orel Frank Meador, 89 age, died Friday Aug. 1, 2025 with his loving wife by his side. A native of Allen County, Frank was the son of the late Orel Lee Meador and Bernice Clark Meador and was preceded in death by his brothers Larry Meador and Ronald Meador. He was a leader in the…
Read MoreKelly Veach (1943 – 2025)
Kelly Veach, 81, of Fountain Run, Ky., passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, at his home. Kelly was a son of the late Margaret (Lewis) and Elbert “Hoss” Veach. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judy Veach, Fountain Run; two daughters: Vanessa Veach, Lafayette, Tenn. and Chasity Lowery, Glasgow, Ky.; two grandchildren, a…
Read MoreLuella (Rich) McMillan (1934 – 2025)
Luella (Rich) McMillan, 90, of Bowling Green, Ky., formerly of Monroe County, Ky., passed away Saturday, July 19, at Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Luella was a daughter of the late Edna (England) and Carlos Rich. Her husband Charlie preceded her in death on June 19, 1978. Luella is survived by two daughters: Wanda Jones,…
Read MoreStephen Harry “Steve” Lewis (1942 – 2025)
Stephen Harry “Steve” Lewis, 83, of Scottsville, Ky., passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at his residence. The Bowling Green, Ky., native was a former riverboat pilot, farmer, former employee of G.E. and A.O. Smith, landscaper and co-owner/operator of Kim’s Nursery. He was a member of Union Chapel Methodist Church and Russellville Chapter no. 17…
Read More