Obituaries

Feb 25, 2011

December 20, 1977          ~          February 25, 2011

Brian Kevin England, 33, of Glasgow died Friday, February 25, 2011.  He is the son of Kenneth W. England and Lena Sue Norris England.  He was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He was of the Baptist Faith.

Besides his parents he is survived by two daughters: Shelby...

Feb 11, 2011

December 7, 1940          ~          February 11, 2011

Donuel Lee Houchens, 70, died Friday, February 11, 2011 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was born December 7, 1940 in Lucas, Kentucky to the late John Murray and Ethel Frances Ritter Houchens. He moved to Indiana when he was 4 years old. He joined the...

Feb 8, 2011

September 1, 1948          ~          February 8, 2011

Jack A. Brown Sr., 62, died Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at his residence. He was a Vietnam Veteran and a member of the Glasgow Chapter 20 DAV.

He is survived by his wife Lillian A. Runyon Brown; two sons: Jack A Brown, Jr. and his...

Feb 6, 2011

November 16, 1977     ~     February 6, 2011

Derek Adam Byrd, 33, died suddenly Sunday, February 6, 2011, in Bristol, CT. He was the son of Ann Stilts and the late Fred Stilts and Bobby and Lorri Byrd all of Glasgow. Derek was a 1996 graduate of Glasgow High School and graduated February 9, 2001, from...

Feb 6, 2011

January 23, 1939          ~          February 6, 2011

George D. Abney, 72, of Knob Lick, died Sunday, February 06, 2011 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was the son of the late William Frank Abney and Vera Rachael Trammell Abney. He was the pastor of God’s House Church in Knob Lick.

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Feb 5, 2011

August 25, 1948          ~          February 5, 2011

Kathleen Mary Avila, 62, of Cave City, died Saturday, February 5, 2011 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Loren and Virginia Keely.

She is survived by one son: Matthew Holzerland; one daughter: Renee Keely; three grandchildren: Shyla Connally, Anna Holzerland and...

Feb 2, 2011

March 23, 1929          ~          February 2, 2011

Mary Elizabeth Byrd, 81, of Glasgow, died Wednesday, February 02, 2011 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. She was born in Glasgow, Kentucky March 23, 1929 to the late John and Janie Ellis Dean. She was a member of the Glasgow Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

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Feb 1, 2011

October 16, 1948          ~          February 1, 2011

Barbara J. Thomas, 79, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at Woodcrest Retirement Community’s Nursing Center in Decatur.  She was born on March 18, 1931, in Barren County, Kentucky, to Sanford and Ethel (Mansfield) Gravens. She married George R. Thomas on October 16, 1948; he...

Jan 29, 2011

January 25, 1935     ~     January 29, 2011

Lelia Virginia Alexander, 76, Glasgow, died Saturday, January 29, 2011, at the Barren County Health Care Center. A native of Barren County, she was a daughter of the late Georgie Leonard and Mollie Bell Gatewood Nuckols. She was a retired nurses aide and cook and the Glasgow State Nursing...

Jan 26, 2011

September 6, 1943     ~     January 26, 2011

Wayne “Bull” Branham, 67, former homicide detective with the Jefferson County Police Department (JCPD), current Barren County Deputy Sheriff, died Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at University of Louisville Hospital. A native of Barren County, he was a son of the late Herbert and Thelma Bush Branham.

Survivors...

Jan 23, 2011

October 11, 1943     ~     January 23, 2011

Douglas C. Steen, 67, Glasgow, died Sunday, January 23, 2011, at his residence. A native of Barren County, he was a son of the late J. P. “Pat” Steen and Vera Christine Crawford Steen. He was a farmer, retired employee of SKF with 35 years service, and a member...

Jan 22, 2011

May 19, 1927          ~          January 22, 2011

James Henry Hodges, 83, of Glasgow, died Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was the son of the late John Ora and Lola May Birge Hodges. He was a retired Staff Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force where he served as military...

Jan 20, 2011

May 2, 1948     ~     January 20, 2011

Reba Cathy Delk, 62, Austin, died Thursday, January 20, 2011, at her residence. She was an employee of SCRTC in Glasgow.

Survivors include her husband, Larry Delk; one step-daughter, Kim Delk of Glasgow; her parents, Cleve and Jewell Wood Austin of Fountain Run; one sister, June Lemons...

Jan 19, 2011

April 14, 1921          ~          January 19, 2011

Gladys Thomas Garrett, 89, of Glasgow, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the NHC Health Care Facility. She was the daughter of the late Joe M. and Gracie Harvey Thomas. She was a member of the Dover Baptist Church, where she served 42 years as Secretary and Treasurer...

Jan 19, 2011

April 6, 1915     ~     January 19, 2011

Reva Ruth Flowers, 95, formerly of Glasgow, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011, in Gamaliel. A native of Monroe County, she was a daughter of the late Clay and Lula Mae Turner Burks. She was a retired clerk at Newberry’s in Glasgow and was a member of the Calvary Baptist...

Jan 17, 2011

July 1, 1940     ~     January 17, 2011

Jerry Lee Kerney, 70, Austin, died Monday, January 17, 2011, at his residence. A native of Barren County, he was a son of the late Willie Lee and Delcie Wilcox Kerney. He was a retired floral designer, having worked 32 years at Greer’s Florist, and a member of the...

Jan 14, 2011

June 3, 1913     ~     January 14, 2011

Rutha Flarence Rich, 97, of Big Meadow passed away at her home.  Born June 3, 1913 in Muhlenberg County, she was the daughter of coalminer Tom and Martha Croft.  She moved to Big Meadow Jan 1st 1936.

She is survived by 1 daughter Dean Rich Hurt of...

Jan 13, 2011

April 13, 1943     ~     January 13, 2011

Mary Rose McClure, 67, Glasgow, died Thursday, January 13, 2011, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. A daughter of the late Clarence and Rachel Wilson Avery, she was a retired employee of ACK Controls in Glasgow and was a Baptist by faith.

Survivors include her husband,...

Jan 10, 2011

June 2, 1938          ~          January 10, 2011

Charles Herbert Reece, 72, of Knob Lick, died Monday, January 10, 2011. He is the son of Margaret Ennis Reece and the late Herbert Reece. He was a member of the Wisdom Faith Community Church.

Besides his mother he is survived by his wife: Joyce...

Jan 9, 2011

March 29, 1922     ~     January 9, 2011

Oberia “Bittie” Sherfey, 88, Glasgow, died Sunday, January 09, 2011, at her daughter’s residence. A native of Barren County, she was a daughter of the late Everett and Lillian Emmitt Wood. She was a former employee of Sorensen’s, a homemaker, and a member of the Poplar Springs Baptist Church....