Obituaries

Charlie Herbert Boston

Charlie Herbert Boston

Dec 20, 2025

Charlie Boston 74, Glasgow passed away Saturday December 20, 2025 at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington surrounded by his family. Charlie was the son of the late Corbert O’Shea Boston and Winona Mcguire Polson. Charlie retired from RR Donnelly & Son located in Danville after 36 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Beranetta Bunch Boston;...

David Alan Bull

David Alan Bull

Dec 19, 2025

David Bull 71, Glasgow, passed away December 19, 2025 at the University of Louisville Hospital. He is the son of the late Howard Bulle and Edna Francis Stephens Bull. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Teresa Howard Bull; two sons: Ben Bull (Marsha), and Eric Bull (Heather); five grandchildren:...

James Edward Howard

James Edward Howard

Dec 18, 2025



James E. Howard, 71, Glasgow, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Hardin and Cassie Franklin Howard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Ollie Franklin.

James was a loving and sweet man that never met a...

Deborah Lynn Morgan

Deborah Lynn Morgan

Dec 18, 2025



Deborah Lynn Morgan, 66, Glasgow, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025. A native of Jefferson County, she was the daughter of the late George Franklin Morgan and Katherine Louise Franklin Morgan.

Deborah, a long-time resident of Glasgow, was a realtor associated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Partners Realty. She was one who loved being around water and the beach. She...

Betty Carol Neal

Betty Carol Neal

Dec 17, 2025



Betty Carol Polson Neal, 86, Edmonton, departed this life on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Metcalfe County, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Blanche Ball Polson.

Betty was the widow of the late William Clayton Neal and a person who loved her family. She was a former employee of...

Hiram Jefferson Herbert, Jr.

Hiram Jefferson Herbert, Jr.

Dec 15, 2025



Hiram Jefferson Herbert, Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 88. His legacy is one of integrity, tenacity, and fierce advocacy for his clients as well as unshakable love for his family. Jeff resided in Glasgow, Kentucky, and Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Born in Tampa, Florida, Jeff was the sole...

Hazel Marie Robinson

Hazel Marie Robinson

Dec 14, 2025

Hazel Marie Robinson, 86, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at T. J. Samson Community Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was a daughter of the late Fred Jackson Jolly and Lavinia Oliver Jolly. She was a retired dispatcher for the Glasgow Police Department.

She is survived by one daughter: Cindy Smith; one son: John Davis; six grandchildren:...

Candy Walton Cole

Candy Walton Cole

Dec 13, 2025

     Candy Walton Cole passed away early morning December 13, 2025. Her beautiful soul whose gift for bringing people together shaped her loving community in profound ways. A native of Mount Vernon, OH, she came to Metcalfe County, KY with her young family in 1978, and made a loving home. She was a real estate agent first with Estes...

Marvette Alice Carroll

Marvette Alice Carroll

Dec 12, 2025



Marvette Alice Carroll, 90, Glasgow, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. A native of Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice Travers Fiore Jordan.

Mrs. Carroll was a hairdresser for 37 years. After her retirement, she became very active in volunteering at various endeavors. She was a...

Kevin Dwayne Glass

Kevin Dwayne Glass

Dec 11, 2025



Kevin Dwayne Glass, 61, Glasgow, died Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Delbert Lee Glass and Virginia Maxine Perkins Glass.

After graduation, Kevin served three years with the National Guard followed by a number of years as a volunteer fireman with the French Lick,...

Kathy Lorraine Holley

Kathy Lorraine Holley

Dec 8, 2025

Kathy Lorraine Holley, 57, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was a daughter of the late Jerry P. Walden and Norma Jean Wilson Walden. She was a retired Barren County School special needs teacher.

She is survived by her loving husband: Herbert “Harry” Holley; two daughters: Ashley Dawn Claxton and...

Hilary Ann Garrett

Hilary Ann Garrett

Dec 6, 2025

Hilary A. Garrett, 70, of Park City, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Herbert Gene Hileman and Maurita Caffrey Hileman. She was a retired LPN from Glasgow State ICF.

When you met Hilary, the first thing you noticed was that unforgettable red hair & her spirit was just as bold....

William Fred Shirley

William Fred Shirley

Dec 5, 2025

William Fred Shirley, 80, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 at NHC Health Care. He was a son of the late Curt and Laura Janes Shirley. He was a retired jailer of Barren County and a member of East Fork Missionary Baptist Church.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years: Jeaniene Hubbard Shirley; two brothers:...

Mary Elizabeth Ross

Mary Elizabeth Ross

Dec 4, 2025



Mary Elizabeth Ross, 95, Hiseville, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at the NHC Healthcare Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Sabina Meeks Parrish Miller and Powell Parrish and her step-mother Eugenia Parrish.

Mary Elizabeth was a dedicated homemaker and a member of the Hiseville Christian Church.

Survivors include two sons: Mike Ross and David...

Larry Gene Harris, Jr.

Larry Gene Harris, Jr.

Dec 3, 2025

Larry Gene Harris, Jr. 48, of Cave City, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He is a son of Garry Shaw and Deborah Ann Massie Harris Shaw and the late Larry Gene Harris, Sr. He was a Jesus follower. He enjoyed exploring the outdoors, wood carving and spending time with his children.

Besides his mother he is survived by three...

Shrada Wandaline Cumbee

Shrada Wandaline Cumbee

Dec 2, 2025



Shrada Wandaline Cumbee, 86, Glasgow, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at the NHC Healthcare Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late John Allen Bowles and Effie Pauline Glass Bowles.

Shrada was a homemaker and mother who loved gardening, sewing, cross-stitching, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She attended the Big Meadow Baptist...

Ernest A Ritter, Jr.

Ernest A Ritter, Jr.

Nov 30, 2025



Ritter, Ernest A. Jr.

Bay City, Michigan

Ernest passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Brittany Manor in Midland, Michigan, at the age 59. He was born November 16, 1966 in Glasgow, Kentucky. He retired in 2005 after a twenty-year career in Virginia Beach, Virginia from the U.S. Navy as a chief petty officer. Ernest enjoyed woodworking, camping, the outdoors, was a...

Mildred Ruth Eubank

Mildred Ruth Eubank

Nov 29, 2025

Mildred Ruth Eubank (Ruth) died Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the Barren County Healthcare Center. Born in Barren County on December 31, 1936 to the late O.H. & Lela Nichols McFarland and the wife of the late B.L. Eubank.

Mrs. Eubank was a former Employee of J J Newberry Department Store, Hills Services of Glasgow and Walmart. She was a dedicated...

Emogene R Word

Emogene R Word

Nov 29, 2025



Emogene Ramey Word, 96, Summer Shade, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late George W. Ramey and Julia Davis Ramey.

Emogene was a retired Administrative Assistant in the Banking Industry and had worked in local banks until her retirement. She loved anything that had to do with...

David Lee Polson

David Lee Polson

Nov 28, 2025

David Lee Polson, 79, of Edmonton, KY, passed away Friday, November 28 2025 in his home. He was the son of the late Albert Lee and Edna Nunn Polson.

David was a loving husband, father, and Pa. After graduating he proudly served in the United State Army. Thereafter, he was a dedicated member of VFW Post 5906 in Glasgow. David served...