Obituaries

Sep 24, 2024

February 3, 1949          ~          September 24, 2024

Ruby Elizabeth “Libby” Johnson Winchester, 75, of Park City, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Shanti Niketan Hospice House. She was a daughter of the late Leslie Lee and Ruby Agnes Haire Johnson.

She is survived by three children: Leslie “Les” (Wendy) Winchester, Greg Winchester...

Sep 23, 2024

Wilfred Rickie “Rick” Wood, 70, of Glasgow, KY passed away on September 23, 2024. He was born February 27, 1954, in Glasgow, KY.  Rick enjoyed telling stories and jokes, always wanting to make others smile.  He was tremendously proud of being a father and then a grandfather, always lighting up when the kids were around.  His smile, sense of...

Sep 23, 2024

November 9, 1944         ~          September 23, 2024

Vivian Jane Harper 79, Glasgow, Ky passed away September 23, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. Vivian was born November 9, 1944, in Russell County, Kentucky to the late Henry and Cora Stephens Aaron.

She was survived by her husband of 60 years Wayne, two daughters...

Sep 21, 2024

March 20, 1956          ~          September 21, 2024

Richard Lee “Ricky” Martin, 68, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He was a son of the late Ottis Lee and Bessie Evelyn Nantz Martin. He was retired form SKF and owner of Martin Lawn Care. He was a...

Sep 20, 2024

Michael Jewell Gibbons, 69, Cave City, passed away suddenly Friday, September 20, 2024 from injuries sustained in a trucking accident.  A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Walter Jewell Gibbons and Lois Bowles Gibbons.  He was a 1973 graduate of Park City High School, a lifelong farmer, and a member of Shepherd’s House Church....

Sep 16, 2024

Connie Ann Hare, 74, Glasgow, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at the T J Samson Community Hospital.  A native of Logan County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Fedward Stewart and Gladys Mae Mallory Stewart.  She was a former cashier at Wal-Mart.

Survivors include two children: Kevin Hare and his wife Cassandra, and Kimberly...

Sep 15, 2024

February 19, 1930          ~          September 15, 2024

Edith Page, age 94, passed away at Barren County Nursing Facility on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Born February 19, 1930 at Slick Rock, Kentucky to her parents Raymond and Pernie Coffey Taylor. She worked at Handmacher Garment Factory for 40 years. She was a long time member of South Green...

Sep 14, 2024

March 31, 1952          ~          September 14, 2024

William Oscar Smith, 72, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the Bowling Green Medical Center. He was a son of the late Virgil and Ella May Crow Smith. He was retired from the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery and worked at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home.

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Sep 13, 2024

August 2, 1936          ~          September 13, 2024

Charles Dale Burchett died September 13, 2024 at the age of 88 after a brief illness. Dale was the elder son of Burgess and Birdie Burchett.

Dale was born and reared on a small mountain farm in Gulnare, Kentucky in Pike County.

Dale attended college at...

Sep 12, 2024

Shannon Lynn Carter passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at her home in Glasgow, KY.  She was born in Louisville, KY on June 6, 1970 to Patty and Mikel “Tony” Goodwin and was raised by Patty and her later husband Joe Hollenkamp in Louisville.  Shannon loved spending as much time as possible with her favorite aunt, Carolyn Carpenter.  In...

Sep 10, 2024

Joyce McCoy Ennis 93, Bowling Green, passed away September 10, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Owen and Mary Elizabeth Free McCoy. She was a member of the Lehman Avenue Church of Christ.

She is survived by two daughters: Amanda Hinton (Steve), and Elizabeth Ennis; two sons: Gregory...

Sep 10, 2024

George Amon “ G A” Hawkins, Glasgow, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Center, Glasgow, KY.  Born in Edmonson County, he was the son of the late Irving Hawkins and Polly Britt Renfrow and step-father, Homer Keith.

G A was an Industrial Engineer at the former Sorensen’s Manufacturing Company in Glasgow.  He...

Sep 10, 2024

David Brian Rust, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Cave City, Kentucky, on September 10, 2024.  He was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Edward and Loretta Rust. David was a devout Catholic and a man of prayer.

He is survived by five sisters, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents,...

Sep 10, 2024

Haskell “Hack” Adwell 82, Charlestown, IN passed away suddenly September 10, 2024 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, IN. He was a Barren County native and was the son of the late Veachel Adwell and Lula Mae Martin Adwell. He served in the United States Army in the 25 th Infantry with courage and dedication to his country. He...

Sep 9, 2024

Michael Anthony Wren, 63, Glasgow, died Monday, September 9, 2024 at the T J Samson Community Hospital.  A native of Marion County, he was the son of the late Johnny Putnam Wren and Nellie Mae Faulkner Wren.  He was a former employee of ACK Controls in Glasgow and a member of St. Helen’s Catholic Church.

Survivors include...

Sep 7, 2024

June 5, 1945          ~          September 7, 2024

Janice Sue Compton, 79, of Glasgow, KY, passed away Saturday morning, September 7, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. Her unwavering dedication as a wife, mother, and grandmother was clear in the abundant love that filled any room she entered. She loved fiercely and unconditionally, like something out...

Sep 6, 2024

Howard Dickson Taylor, 75, Glasgow, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville.  A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Charles Lawrence Taylor and Ruby Frances Dickson Taylor.

After graduating Glasgow High School, Howard attended Western Kentucky University before being called to duty with the U S Army...

Sep 4, 2024

Sue Gillespie, 76, Glasgow, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the Medical Center at Scottsville.  She was the daughter of the late C. Howard Peden and Eva Coe Peden.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert P. Gillespie and a brother, Charles Howard Peden.

After graduation from high school, Sue attended Lindsey Wilson...

Sep 4, 2024

Frieda Faye Lyons, 82, Glasgow, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2024, at the Barren County Health and Rehab Center. She was the daughter of the late Simon and Celesta Brown Denton.

She is survived by her husband Mitchell “Bobby” Lyons; one daughter deAnna Parrish; grand daughter in-law Celesta Bryant and two great-grand children: Ramsey and Sutton Bryant....

Aug 30, 2024

October 6, 1934          ~           August 30, 2024

Robert (Bobby) Taylor Groce, 89, of Glasgow, Ky, passed away on Friday, August 30th, 2024 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 6th, 1934 in Glasgow, Ky to the late John Robert and Zelma Dearing Groce.

Bobby owned Groce Oil in Haywood,...