Our Staff

Kenneth and Jan Cone are the owners of Cone Funeral Home and have been residents of the Bowling Green, Warren Co. area for over 40 years. Kenneth is a United States Air Force Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 23 of Bowling Green. Jan is a retired teacher of the Warren Co. School District. They have a son, Klay, (married to Shannon) a daughter, Lindsey, (married to James), four grandchildren, and one dog, Tilly, that serves as a comfort dog at Cone Funeral Home.

Prior to moving to Kentucky, Kenneth graduated from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science and received a B.A. degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. While in Irving, Texas, he and Jan were co-owners of a funeral home. Jan earned an education degree from the University of Louisiana at Ruston and later a Masters degree in counseling and Rank 1 from Western Kentucky University.

Kenneth has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer for close to 50 years, and what he enjoys the most is talking with people and helping in any way he can. He is positive minded, very compassionate, and easy to talk with. Jan’s educational background, counseling degree, and work at the funeral home give her insight and empathy for serving the needs of people. At Cone Funeral Home, she does interior and exterior designing, floral arranging, and the planting and caring for the pink petunias for all to enjoy.

Together, Kenneth and Jan feel that their mission in life is to serve others and help where they can. They feel blessed to have Cone Funeral Home to achieve that mission.

Betty Farmer Pennington is a lifelong resident of Warren County and is the financial manager of Cone Funeral Home. Betty’s position at the funeral home is critical to keeping the business side of the funeral home running smoothly. She and her husband, Roger, live in Bowling Green and attend Meadowland Baptist Church. She has 3 sons and 10 grandchildren.

Betty and Roger enjoy spending time with their family and especially enjoy trips in their Corvette.

Tilly is our service and emotional support dog.  She is a goldendoodle and comes to work every day. She brings comfort to those that are hurting and our families adore her.

Cassandra Gann Holton became part of the Cone Funeral Home and Crematory team in May 2024. Drawn by the opportunity to work for Ken and Jan Cone—leaders she deeply admires for their Christian values and servant leadership—Cassandra has found her calling in helping families through times of loss. Her passion for this work even inspired her family to join her in making Cone Funeral Home and Crematory, a true family affair.

 Prior to entering the funeral industry, Cassandra built a strong professional background in the mortgage and banking sectors. She now uses her skills and compassion to serve the Bowling Green, Warren County, and surrounding communities with care, grace, and dedication, to help families make decisions involving their loved ones.

 When Cassandra is not at the funeral home, you can probably find her with a cup of coffee in hand while watching true crime documentaries with a lap full of love – her dogs.

Kelley Hargrove has long felt a calling to the funeral profession. Though she first dreamed of becoming a mortician after graduating high school in 1999, life took her in a different direction. Then in May of 2024, she officially began pursuing her passion and enrolled at John A. Gupton College.

Kelley’s journey has been shaped by deep personal loss, having experienced the passing of both parents, a stepfather, and all four grandparents. These experiences instilled in her a profound empathy and desire to walk alongside others during their most difficult moments. Her heart for helping shines through in everything she does.

 Before joining the funeral profession, Kelley dedicated 12 years to the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society, working as a veterinary technician. Outside of work, she enjoys attending church weekly with her family, sipping iced coffee, catching up on her favorite podcasts, and loving on animals of all kinds.

 In addition to assisting with funeral services, Kelley is an active member of the Cone Funeral Home and Crematory Care Team. She helps with transports and removals, ensuring loved ones are treated with dignity and respect every step of the way.

 Kelley values the close-knit, family-like atmosphere at Cone Funeral Home and Crematory and loves that no two days are ever the same. Every experience is a chance to learn, to grow, and to serve with kindness.

Jamie Holton joined Cone Funeral Home and Crematory in January 2025 as a Funeral Director and Embalmer Apprentice. With a background in public service as a dispatcher and dispatch supervisor for the Bowling Green Police Department, Jamie brings a deep commitment to supporting her community during life’s most difficult moments.

 Her interest in the funeral profession began years ago, and when a rare opportunity arose to step into the field, she embraced it wholeheartedly. Jamie is passionate about guiding families through the funeral process with care, empathy, and respect, as she helps families find peace while honoring their loved one’s wishes.

 In addition to serving families during arrangements and services, Jamie is a key member of the Cone Funeral Home and Crematory Care Team. She assists with transports and removals, ensuring that each loved one is treated with dignity from the moment they are placed in our care.

 When she’s not serving families, Jamie loves to travel and seeks out new places to explore whenever her schedule allows. She’s especially proud to be part of the only veteran-owned funeral home in Bowling Green, that is led by Mr. Cone himself.

Jonathan Holton serves as the Manager at Cone Monuments and Crematory. He joined the team in January 2025 after retiring from a 32-year career as a commercial truck driver. With a heart for service and a desire to spend more time with his family, Jon embraced a new opportunity to continue giving back to his community in a deeply meaningful way through the funeral profession.

 Jon is known for his approachable nature, calming presence, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Whether he’s supporting families during services or managing behind-the-scenes operations, his goal is to offer guidance, comfort, and reliability during life’s most challenging moments. Jon’s role is multifaceted. He oversees daily operations, runs the on-site crematory, assists with transport and removals, and helps families design and purchase monuments.

 Jon is dedicated to serving Bowling Green, Warren County, and the surrounding areas with integrity and care and he is proud to be part of the compassionate, veteran-owned team at Cone Funeral Home and Crematory.