August 26, 1935     ~     March 8, 2010

Edward Jewell Gass, Sr., 74, Glasgow, died Monday, March 08, 2010, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, he was a son of the late Frank and Lissia Dugard Gass. He was the owner and operator of Glasgow Trim and Upholstery for 50 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of the VFW Post 5906 in Glasgow, a charter member of the Barren River Rod and Gun Club and an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include his wife, Elsie Gass; three children, Edward J. “Pete” Gass, Jr., Jacqueline Sue Jones and John Miller Gass; three grandchildren, Michael Nichols, Brandon Williams and Derek Wayne Jones; one great-grandchild, Somara Jones, all of Glasgow; five sisters, Edna Breitenfeld and husband, Duane, Lee Ann Kirn and husband, Joe, Barbara Dugard and Carolyn Anderson and husband, Talbert, all of Glasgow, and Brenda Judd of Louisville; two brothers-in-law, Haskal Ray Stephens of Bowling Green, and Mitchell (Billie) Stephens of Alvaton; one sister-in-law, Aline (Jack) Mattingly of Cave City; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, William Gass, Paul “P.G.” Gass, Sr., and Jerry Wayne Gass.

Mr. Gass chose cremation. A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the VFW Post 5906. Military honors will be provided by Glasgow Chapter 20 DAV.  Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to VFW Post 5906. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home.

December 18, 1923     ~     March 5, 2010

Lena Lovell, 86, Glasgow, died Friday, March 05, 2010, at the Barren County Health Care Center. A native of Barren County, she was a daughter of the late Edward Lee and Alene Houchens Eatmon. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include two daughters, Betty Meek of Glasgow and Carolyn Gaddie of Louisville; four sons, Billy Joe Lovell, Rickey Lovell, Sr., Johnny Lovell and Charles Lovell and his wife, Angie, all of Glasgow; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Allen Lovell; one son, Homer Allen Lovell, Jr.; twin daughters, Earlene and Geraldine Lovell; and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

October 4, 1925     ~     February 27, 2010

Virginia Marie Church, 84, Cave City, died Saturday, February 27, 2010, at the Caverna Memorial Hospital. A daughter of the late James Bosley and Zilfie Estes Pedigo, she was a homemaker, a member of the Cave City Baptist Church, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Survivors include three daughters, Jean Broady and Jo Clay (Glenn) Benton all of Glasgow, and Jill (Johnny) Gray of Cave City; six grandchildren, Marsha Broady and Donna Jewell of Glasgow, Tammy Jo Eskridge of Horse Cave, Donnie Hulsey of Nashville, Randy and Russell Hulsey of Bowling Green; one brother, Richard Pedigo of Cave City; one sister, Sue Lenoir of Munfordville; 12 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Clay Church and one son, David Clay Church.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

January 31, 1919     ~     February 17, 2010

Ida Belle Simpson, 91, Glasgow, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. A native of Willow Grove, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late Charles Tracy Cyphers and Vestie Colson Cyphers. She was a homemaker and a member of the Faith United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her children, Robert G. Simpson and wife, Judy, of Lexington, Sharon Denham and husband, Harold, of Glasgow, and Tony Simpson and wife, Lynn, of College Grove, TN; two sisters, Ruby Smith of Orlando, FL, and Jewell Adams of Summer Shade; one half-brother, Kelly Cyphers of Illinois; 7 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Robert G. Simpson, Sr.; one sister, Magdaline Wright; two brothers, Willie “Bill” Cyphers and George Barlow Cyphers.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Dutch Creek Cemetery. Visitation from 3 to 8 Thursday at the funeral home. Alternate expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Faith United Methodist Church.

January 21, 1935     ~     February 7, 2010

Stanley Ramsey, 75, Glasgow, died Sunday, February 7, 2010, at his residence. A native of Barren County, he was a son of the late Herman S. and Mary Erlene Smith Ramsey. He was a self employed entrepreneur, a member of the Glasgow Separate Baptist Church, a member of the Rio Verde Masonic Lodge at Canmer, and a U.S. Army veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Joan; two sons, Joe Altman and wife, Terri, of Lexington, and Tearle Ramsey and wife, Kay, of Glasgow; one daughter, Tamara Spence and husband, Jim, of Glasgow; eight grandchildren, Mark Allen Jones and fiancée, Melissa Pardue, Rebecca Stearns and husband, Bobby, Sarah Cook and husband, Dave, Brianna Ramsey, Caitlin Ramsey, Marichen Lehman, Brent Alan Altman and wife, Becky, and Matthew Jacob Altman; five great-grandchildren, Morgan Rae Jones, Gavin Jones, Spencer Jones, Katlin Newby and Jackson Stearns; one brother, Yandell Ramsey and wife, Mary Lou, of Park City; one sister, Rachel Baise and husband, Joe, of Glasgow; two nieces, Lisa Polson Scott and husband, Mike, and Carmen Gentile and husband, Jesse; one nephew, Dean Allen Baise.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Timothy Altman; one brother, Roy Ramsey; one sister, Anna Grace Polson.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Michael Lee Busey, 42, of Lexington, KY formerly of Glasgow, died Wednesday, February 3, 2010 in Lexington.

He is survived by one daughter: Amber Busey; one grandson: Hunter Russell; his mother: Brenda Sue Houk and her husband Steve: two brothers: Charles Busey and his wife Gracie and Freddy Busey; two sisters: Geneva Colston and Shirley Huff.

Funeral will be 3:00 P.M. Sunday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with cremation to follow. Visitation will be after 10:00 A.M. Sunday at the funeral home.

Bernice Alline Christie Oakes, 84, Glasgow, died Sunday, January 24, 2010, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. A daughter of the late Willie and Myrtie Williams Morgan, she was a homemaker and a member of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.

Survivors include her four children, Jack Christie and wife, Rose, Rollin Christie and wife, Nancy, and Teddy Christie and wife, Jenny, all of Glasgow; Freddie Christie of Tampa, FL.; one step-daughter, Joyce Christie Cox of Tampa; seven grandchildren, Jeff Christie, Jennifer Christie Thurman, Sarah Christie, Micajah Christie, Morgan Christie, Greg Christie and Jennifer; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two husbands, Lester Christie and Lester Oaks; four brothers, Cova Morgan, Raymond Morgan, Damon Morgan and Thurman Morgan; three sisters, Gladys Morgan Christie, Lucille Morgan White and Christine Morgan Ford.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Hiseville Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Betty G. Kingrey, 78, Glasgow, died Friday, January 22, 2010, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Pearl Jackson Underwood. She was a retired bookkeeper and was co-owner with her son of the Record Rack in Glasgow. She was a member of TPA, a former member of the Glasgow B & PW Club, and a member of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her husband, Eugene Kingrey; one son, Kevin Kingrey and his wife, Marsha, of Bowling Green; one sister, Jo Pedigo of Cave City; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby J. Smith of Nashville and one brother, Tony Underwood and his wife, Agnes.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery under the direction of the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

February 9, 1931     ~     January 19, 2010

Charles Joseph Baldwin, 78, Glasgow, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at his residence. A native of Indiana, he was a son of the late William and Ruby Baldwin.  He was a graduate of Monrovia High School in Indiana and was a retired insurance salesman and minister. He was a veteran with the United States Marine Corps.

Survivors include his wife, Clara; three sons, Timmy Earl Bryant of Glasgow, Danny Joe Baldwin and Mike Baldwin both of Indiana; one daughter, Vickie Jean Vanvlymen of Indiana; two sisters, Shirley May Williams of Texas and Grace “Dee” Carnahan of Indiana; several grandchildren, nieces and nephew.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Chuckie Baldwin and 5 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Lighthouse Full Gospel Church in Horse Cave with burial in the Lighthouse Church Community Cemetery. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home.

Betty S. Miller, 72, Knob Lick, died Sunday, January 17, 2010, at the University of Louisville Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Arthur and Hallie Compton Rupe and was a homemaker.

Survivors include two sons, Donnie (Marie) Payton of Hiseville and Elmer Seng, Jr. of Knob Lick; one daughter, Debra (Darrell) Sanders of Cub Run; two sisters, Betty Moody and Helen Browning both of Glasgow; one brother, Billy Joe (Thelma) Minkes of Indiana; six grandchildren, Bobbie Jo Jeffries, Rocky Seng, Sam Gossett, Tim Childers, Stephen Starrett and Stephanie Markham; seven great-grandchildren, Christian, Triston, Noah, Layke, Nissa, Dylan and Berek; one great-great grandchild, Ty; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her companion of 29 years, Ronnie Joe Love; one daughter, Jean Seng; seven brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Lighthouse Church in Horse Cave with burial in the Asbury Cemetery at Center. Visitation will be after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home.