Obituaries
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

