Obituaries

Jacob & Jackson Huff

Jacob & Jackson Huff

May 21, 2026

     Jacob Allen Huff and Jackson Allen Huff infant sons of Randell Huff and Brittany Grimsley passed away prematurely. Jacob passed away May 19, 2026 at TJ Samson Hospital and Jackson passed away May 21, 2026 at Norton Woman and Children Hospital in Louisville.

      In addition to their parents they are survived by eight siblings: Macie Huff,...

Billy Burr Melton, Jr.

Billy Burr Melton, Jr.

Jun 8, 2026



Billy Burr Melton, Jr. passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 at his residence. A native of Barren County, he was the son of Billy Burr Melton, Sr. and the late Gladys Louise Flowers Houchens. He was a retired farmer.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years Nancy Ann Melton; six children: Angela Beaty (Stevie), Bubby Smith (Misty), Wes Smith (Tonya), Scottie...

Larry Winford Glass

Larry Winford Glass

Jun 5, 2026

     Larry Winford Glass 58, Hardyville, passed Friday, June 5, 2026 at TJ Samson Hospital. He is the son of Geneva Glass Jewell (William Kinslow). He was raised by his loving grandparents late Cora and Sandford Glass, and Gladys Sandidge. He was a farmer by trade.

     In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife Rhonda...

Christy Rita Mason

Christy Rita Mason

May 31, 2026



Christy Rita Mason, 50, Smiths Grove, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the University of Louisville Hospital. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Linda Combs.

Christy was a homemaker who loved being a mother and grandmother. She was a very outgoing person who never met a stranger; if she did, she would...

Kimberly Frances Tomes

Kimberly Frances Tomes

May 30, 2026

Kimberly Tomes, 54, Glasgow, KY passed away May 30, 2026 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. Kim was a native of Allen County, KY.

She was a homemaker, and known as the sewing lady around Glasgow, KY. Kim was a very sweet lady and always had that listening ear to anyone that needed it.

First and foremost Kim was a nana. She loved...

Larue Junior Shirley

Larue Junior Shirley

May 29, 2026

Brother Larue Junior Shirley, 86, of Edmonton, Kentucky peacefully departed this life on May 29, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born April 21,1940 to the late Curt and Laura Janes Shirley. He was a member of East Fork Missionary Baptist Church.

Junior was saved as a young boy and was called to preach as a young man....

Carole Sewell Smith

Carole Sewell Smith

May 28, 2026



Carole Sewell Smith, 75, Temple Hill, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Monroe County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Dean Brown Sewell.

Carole was a retired customer service representative at R R Donnelley & Sons and was the innkeeper at Four Seasons Inn until 2017.

Survivors include her...

David "Wolf" Chapman

David "Wolf" Chapman

May 27, 2026

Carroll David “Wolf” Chapman, 78, of Temple Hill, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, May 27, 2026. David was born on January 23, 1948 the son of Obie Lee Chapman and Mamie Alice Decker Chapman. “Wolf” was well known at Temple Hill. He was one that loved to help everyone he could.

He is survived by two sisters: Betty Lou...

Tommy R Davidson

Tommy R Davidson

May 25, 2026

Thomas Ray Davidson, born May 4, 1932, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026 at the Shanti Niketan Hospice House in Glasgow. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley F. Davidson and Anna Belle Davidson, and the following siblings: Ada Jewell Goad, Shirley Ann Harlow, Robert Davidson, Willie Davidson, Edwin Davidson, and Wallace Davidson.

Tommy opened and ran Automotive...

Betty Lucille Dragoo

Betty Lucille Dragoo

May 24, 2026

Betty Lucille Dragoo 89 passed away peacefully Sunday May 24, 2026, at her home with her daughter Susan Dragoo.

Betty was born May 13, 1937 in Waukegan, IL. Daughter of Frank and Ethel Derreberry. Betty met David Dragoo, who was serving in the U.S. Navy, Great Lakes Navel Base and married on July 30, 1955, Waukegan, IL.

Married 57 years and one...

Herbert Harold Morgan

Herbert Harold Morgan

May 24, 2026



Herbert Harold Morgan, 73, Smiths Grove, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026 at his residence. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Raymond Cecil Morgan and Myrtle Jane Vibbert Morgan. He was a retired truck driver.

Survivors include one son, Terry Morgan (Mavis); three grandchildren: Christopher Morgan, Zachary Morgan, and Noah Morgan; two sisters: Linda Morgan...

Sylvia Carol Hatfield

Sylvia Carol Hatfield

May 23, 2026

      Sylvia Hatfield 49, Glasgow, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family. She is the daughter of the late Roger and Hetti Jackson Morgan.

     She is survived by two daughters: Olivia Matthews (Mason), and Holly Hatfield; four brothers: Bernice Jackson, Raymond Morgan, Charles Morgan (Rita), and Richard Morgan; three sisters: Arlene...

Rebecca Lynn Johnson

Rebecca Lynn Johnson

May 23, 2026



Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Johnson left this world on May 23, 2026 at TJ Samson Hospital. Born to her parents Lawerence and Velma (Doby) Glass on March 8, 1953, she leaves behind a host of family and friends.

Becky retired in 2007 from TJ Samson where she worked as an LPN, and has since spent her time with her family and fur...

Ada Ellen Carver

Ada Ellen Carver

May 23, 2026



Ada Ellen Carver, 69, Glasgow, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 23, 2026 at her residence, surrounded by loving family members. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Gus and Wilkie Louis Wright Allen.

Survivors include two daughters: Stacey Shirley (Tommy) with their children, Zachary Carver, Jakob Shirley (McKenna), and Joshua Shirley (Meghan); and Dana Coats (Scott)...

Brenda Emmert Tarry

Brenda Emmert Tarry

May 23, 2026



Brenda Jane Emmert Tarry, 82, Glasgow, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 23, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born at Church Hill, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John William Emmert, Sr. and Marvin Belle Yates Emmert.

Brenda was a retired supervisor at Techno-Trim and a member of the Morrison Park Church which she loved to...

Geraldine Sherfey

Geraldine Sherfey

May 20, 2026

     Geraldine Sherfey, 70, of Glasgow Kentucky passed away May 20, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. Geraldine was born on May 11, 1956 to Eugene and Ann Honeycutt. Geraldine was a 1974 graduate of Hiseville High School. She was the Office Manager at the local Kmart store from June 1976 - July 2015. She was also the...

Judy C Page

Judy C Page

May 17, 2026



Judy C. Page, 76, Hiseville, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Willie F. Peden and Valeria N. Crenshaw Peden. Judy was a 1968 graduate of Hiseville High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cross-stitching and acrylic painting. She dearly loved...

Joseph Michael McGuire

Joseph Michael McGuire

May 15, 2026



Joseph Michael McGuire passed from this life on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Glenview Health & Rehab Center after an extended illness. Michael was born in Glasgow, KY to Joseph McGuire and Euleta Sharp McGuire on August 24, 1949. Michael was their only child. He is preceded in death by both parents.

Survivors include his daughter, Michelle (Steve) Eklund of California;...

Deborah Lee Pruitt

Deborah Lee Pruitt

May 14, 2026



Deborah Lee (Ryan) Pruitt, age 63, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loved ones. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished daughter, sister, grandmother, and loyal friend.

She was known for her fierce love, protective nature, and unwavering dedication to her family and to the community and students she served. After...

Dan Allen Ashford

Dan Allen Ashford

May 8, 2026

     Dan Allen Ashford, 72, of Glasgow, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, at TJ Samson Hospital surrounded by the love of his family. He was the son of the late Bobby Ashford and Kimmel Parrish Owens.

     Dan a God-fearing man who accepted the Lord at an early age, and spent much of his life faithfully serving...