Obituaries
Mary Jane Oakes
Jul 24, 2026
Mary Jane Oakes, 64, of Glasgow, Kentucky. She was born and raised in Nokesville, Virgina stepped into Heaven on July 24th 2026. She was born January 19th, 1962 to the late Veachel H. Emberton and the late Mary F. Hurst of Nokesville, Virginia.
She was best known for her talent with gardening, quilting and crocheting the many gifts she made. She...
Gary Smith
Jul 23, 2026
Gary Smith 79, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at his residence. He was a son of the late Sidney Richard Smith and Ester Mae Dinkelstiel Smith.
He is survived by his loving partner and best friend of 26 years: Karen Nunn of Glasgow; his daughter Kimberly Rosini (Mark) of Stanley, New York;...
Marty Huffman
Jul 23, 2026
Dale Martin “Marty” Huffman, 73, of Glasgow, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 23, 2026, following a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 19, 1953, to the late Wrenneth L. Huffman and Chloe S. Martin Huffman, Marty lived a life defined by hard work, kindness, and an infectious sense of humor. Quick with a joke,...
Frances A. Jolly
Jul 20, 2026
Frances A. Jolly, 89, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 at Barren County Health and Rehab. She was a daughter of the late Joseph Walkup and Ada Maude Parker Walkup.
She is survived by seven daughter, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her special care givers: Gayle Bowles and William E. Gardner.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death...
Barbara Nell Doolin
Jul 18, 2026
Barbara Nell Doolin, 94, Glasgow, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Glenview Health and Rehab Center. She was the daughter of the late Chester and Blanche Jones Coomer, and the wife of the late William Foster Doolin. She was known as “Nanny” to a great many people; she never met a stranger.
Nanny had formerly worked as a seamstress...
Sandra Wooten Claywell
Jul 17, 2026
Sandra Gail Wooten Claywell, Christian, Wife, Mother, and Friend went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday July 17, 2026, at her home after a brief illness. Sandie was born May 18, 1955, at Ft. Knox, KY. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Shirley Montgomery and Herbert Wooten. She married Marvin Claywell on July 22, 1989,...
Carlos Hobert Fancher
Jul 17, 2026
Carlos Hobert Fancher, 75, Horse Cave, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026 at his residence. He was the son of the late James Edward Damon Fancher and Lucille Ordenia Poynter Fancher. Carlos was a farmer for most of his life. He had also worked as a mechanic and was one who enjoyed participating in Karaoke. He had previously served as...
Jacob Sowers Ayers
Jul 15, 2026
Jacob “Jake” Sowers Ayers, 91, died July 15, 2026 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. He was the youngest of five children born in Lexington, North Carolina to Spurgeon and Ola Ayers.
Jacob graduated from Lexington High School (North Carolina), Stetson University (Florida) and attended Southern Baptist Seminary (Kentucky). He was retired from the Commonwealth of Kentucky Disability Determination Services but...
John Comer Hagan
Jul 14, 2026
John Comer Hagan, 63, of Fountain Run, Kentucky, was called home on July 14. Though his time on earth came to an end, he leaves behind a legacy of hard work, humor, and lifelong friendships.
As a longtime owner-operator truck driver, he spent countless hours on the open road, where fellow drivers knew him as “Top...
Lori Jane Morgan
Jul 13, 2026
Lori Jane Morgan 62, Horse cave, passed away peacefully Monday, July 13, 2026 at TJ Samson Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by two daughters: Crystal Schakel (Brandon), and Amber Loman; six grandchildren: Jeremey Loman, Nathaniel Sanford, Ariahanna Lang, James Loman, Jordan Loman, and Brantley Schakel; Brother Michael Talley; Sister in-law; Dorothy Talley, and nephew Jeffery Michael Talley.
Family...
Lenora Ann Coates Metcalfe
Jul 12, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Lenora Ann Coates Metcalfe who departed this world on July 12, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on July 11, 1939, in New York City, Lenora was liked by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
The daughter of Hazel Ekreder...
Barbara A. Harper
Jul 12, 2026
Barbara A. Harper, 80, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Jewell Botts Powell and the late Dorene Kingrey Powell. She was a retired beautician, a member of the Haywood Fire Department as an EMT and a member of Dover Missionary Baptist Church in Haywood.
She is survived by...
Mason Anthony Williams
Jul 12, 2026
Mason Anthony Williams, 45, Knob Lick, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born in Mobile, Alabama, he was the son of Mason A. Williams and the late Carol Elizabeth Cobb Williams.
Anthony was a machine operator at Dart Container and very much an outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, and spending quality time with his cousins and friends.
Survivors include his...
Julia Ann Coomer
Jul 11, 2026
Julia Ann “Judy” Coomer, 81, Hiseville, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late George Willis London and Ruby Mae Jeffries London. Judy was a 1963 graduate of Hiseville High School and a homemaker who adored the time she got to spend with...
Michael George Reardon, Sr.
Jul 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of Michael Reardon Sr.
Mike Reardon passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family and friends.Mike is survived by his devoted wife, Vicki Reardon; his seven children, Missy (KC) Knight, Eric (Cody) Reardon, Christine Jett, Joseph (Emily) Reardon, Stephanie (John) Robinson, Michael (Kelly) Reardon Jr and Steffen Jett. He also leaves behind his grandkids, Sara, Megan,...
Davis Gene Hurt
Jul 11, 2026
Davis Gene Hurt, age 77, of the Kino community in Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Saturday July 11, 2026. He was born in Santa Ana, California, on December 3, 1948, to the late Fred and Helen Hurt. Davis served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1970. He retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a Maintenance Mechanic and...
Marcella Faye Frazier
Jul 8, 2026
Marcella Faye Frazier, 59, of Glasgow, passed away Wednesday July 8, 2026 at NHC Healthcare. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin (Bennie) Patrick and Christine Wright Patrick.
She is survived by her son William Frazier; two brothers; Bill Patrick and Daryl Patrick (Marla); two sisters Janie McCorkle (David) and Frances Houchens (Billy); several nieces and nephews survive also.
She will...
Cheryl Berry Ambach
Jul 7, 2026
Cheryl Berry Ambach, born August 15, 1948 to the late Harry Wallace Berry and Mabel Gabhart Berry, left her earthly family on July 7, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. A loving mother, grandmother, and wife, a devoted Christian, public servant, and brilliant mind, Cheryl began her law practice in Glasgow, KY in 1974 as the first female attorney...
Demetria K Gosnell
Jul 3, 2026
Demetria K. Gosnell, 60, Glasgow, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026 at Glenview Health & Rehab Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Maxwell and Phyllis Brandon Gosnell. She was formerly a server at Bolton’s Landing Restaurant and one who loved having fun with her family and friends.
Survivors include her boyfriend, Ed Wilson; one...
Dorothy Jane Mosier
Jul 1, 2026
Dorothy Jane Scott Mosier, 90, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at the Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was retired from Sorenson’s. She was a daughter of the late Richard and Pearl McIntyre Scott.
She is survived by one son: Larry Fields (Demetris); three grandchildren: Shelly Smith (Steven), Michael Fields (Meaghan) and Allie Anderson; one step-daughter: Melody...

