Obituaries

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,...

Aug 30, 2024

July 25, 1945          ~          August 30, 2024

Gregory Lee Lake, 79, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He was a son of the late Clint Lake and Louise Ping Lake Pitcock. He was a retired electronic supervisor for WKU and a U. S. Army Vietnam...

Aug 28, 2024

Lucy Porter Bunch Gray, 84, of Austin, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on August 28, 2024. Lucy was born to the late Charlie and Flossie Williams Bunch on February 9, 1940 at her childhood home in Beech Grove, Kentucky.

Lucy is survived by her husband of 66 years, Marshall Gray, her high school sweetheart, with...

Aug 27, 2024

July 30, 1954         ~          August 27, 2024

Nancy Jo Smith, 70, of Oakland, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Everet Jack Hazelwood and Clara Reno Hazelwood. She was a member of River Lake Church.

She is survived by her husband Gerald O. Smith; three...

Aug 25, 2024

Christopher Marvin Weaver 49, Horse Cave, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 25, 2024. He is the son of James Marvin Weaver and Betty Minor Weaver (John).

He is survived by three daughters: Sandra Weaver (Jesse), Chelsea Weaver, and Kalionah Weaver; two grand children Kane Turner, and Tanya Weaver; three sisters: Melisa Walden, Kimberly Robertson, Tonya Alexander...

Aug 22, 2024

Lisa Kaye Enfinger, 49, Horse Cave, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at the University of Louisville Hospital.  A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of Elizabeth Joan Byrd Cloyd Hibbs and the late Veachel Wayne Cloyd.

Lisa was a customer service representative for Humana Military Insurance who loved spending time with her family, especially...

Aug 22, 2024

Kathi lynne Pedigo, 65, Cave City, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Signature Health Care of Hart County. Kathi was born December 18, 1958 in Glasgow, Kentucky to late James R. and Shelby Huffman Pedigo. She enjoyed reading and studying the Bible.

She is survived by three sisters: Kim Pedigo, and Sondra Pedigo both of Glasgow,...

Aug 22, 2024

November 28, 1948          ~          August 22, 2024

Donny Chase 75, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at his residence. He was a son of the late Harry Chase and Gusty Katherine Goad Chase. He was a retired farmer and a member of Little Bethel Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife:...

Aug 22, 2024

Ada P. Branstetter, 94, formerly of Glasgow, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 in Lexington, South Carolina.  Born in Goodnight, KY, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Vada Estes Parker.

After graduating Hiseville High School, she worked at the Glasgow Republican and later became a sales consultant at Modern Flower Shop.   Most recently she...

Aug 18, 2024

Betty Jo Smith, 88, passed away August 18th, 2024. She was born August 9, 1936 in Glasgow, Kentucky, to parents Jodie and Alice Florene (Smith) Norman.

Betty Jo grew up in Glasgow Kentucky. There, she met the love of her life George “Smitty” Smith, also know locally as “Barjack”. On June 14th, 1958, they married. Betty Jo...

Aug 17, 2024

Wilma Rose Dillingham, 90, Glasgow, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 17, 2024 at her residence.  A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late S. B. Johnson and Rose Bailey Johnson.

Wilma was a former clerk at Folk’s Department Store followed by her employment at Handmacher Fashions.  She was a long-time member of the...