Obituaries

Sarah Boston

Sarah Boston

Aug 8, 2026

Sarah Frances Strange Boston, 87, of Glasgow, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, at NHC Healthcare. The family would like to thank the outstanding nurses and staff at NHC and T.J. Samson Hospice. She was the daughter of the late Holland Strange, Sr. and Aline Martin Strange. She was a member of Grider Memorial Baptist Church.

Sarah was a proud...

Johnny Derk Belcher

Johnny Derk Belcher

Aug 7, 2026



Johnny Derk Belcher was born May 18, 1955, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to Levy Belcher and Bonnie Clodean Hale Belcher. Johnny passed away Friday, August 7, 2026.  He graduated from Glasgow High School in 1973 before attending Middle Tennessee State University, where he earned his master’s degree in 1976.

He began his career at Caverna High School as a teacher and head...

Joyce Capps

Joyce Capps

Aug 6, 2026

Joyce Capps, age 88, passed away on Thursday August 6, 2026 at NHC Healthcare, Glasgow. She was born June 30, 1938 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Paul and Rosie Garrett Claywell. She retired from SKF Industries after 30 years of service. Before her health prevented her from attending, she was a faithful member of Glasgow Wesleyan Church. Her...

Ruth Ann Spann

Ruth Ann Spann

Aug 6, 2026

Ruth Ann Davis Spann went home to be with Jesus on August 6, 2026 at the age of 85. Born April 9, 1941 in Glasgow Kentucky she was a daughter of the late Warren W. Davis and Phoebe Coleman Davis. She was attending Highland Hills Community Church.

She is survived by two sons: Ricky (Melissa) Spann and Terry (Shiena) Spann; seven...

Thomas Horner

Thomas Horner

Aug 6, 2026

     Thomas Horner, 81, of Glasgow, Kentucky, formerly of Henderson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 6, 2026.Born on May 11, 1945, in Hillsborough, North Carolina, Thomas was the son of the late Robert Horner and Ann Smith Horner.

     Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967....

Carlie Dale Kirk

Carlie Dale Kirk

Aug 5, 2026

Carlie Dale Kirk “Dirty Red” or “Kirk” was born April 16, 1958 in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, to the late Hattie Irene Murrell and the late Carson Edward Kirk. After a rapid illness Cardale deported this earth on August 05, 2026 at his home.

Cardale attended public schools in Monroe County. Cardale was very funny, a dancer, and a Golden Glove boxer. Most...

Tommy Franklin Greever

Tommy Franklin Greever

Aug 5, 2026



Tommy Greever, 72, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home on August 5, 2026. Born to the late William and Sarah Greever, Tommy lived a life defined by hard work, deep love for his family, and a heart that found joy in life's simple moments. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Tommy dedicated much of his working...

James Edward Smith

James Edward Smith

Aug 4, 2026

James Edward Smith, 79 of Horse Cave, KY. passed away August 4, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Smith was born in Indianapolis, IN. to the late James and Evelyn Doris Gross Smith. he was retired from Sumitomo Electric having been a machine operator.

 Survivors include two sons Wesley Smith-(Debra) and Donnie Smith, sisters Judy Wilson-(Barry) and Janet Smith along with 7...

Lowell W Walton

Lowell W Walton

Aug 3, 2026



Lowell Walton, age 79, son of the late Roger Walton and the late Eugenia Walton, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at The Medical Center at Scottsville.

A native of Barren County, Lowell graduated from Hiseville High School with the Class of 1964 before earning his degree from Western Kentucky University. He devoted his career to serving others, first as...

Jonathan Thomas Bailey

Jonathan Thomas Bailey

Aug 1, 2026

Jonathan Thomas Bailey, 37, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Saturday August 1, 2026. He was a son of Sandi Kay Garmon Kirby and the late Steven Mark Bailey, Sr.

Besides his mother he is survived by two brothers: Steven Mark Bailey, Jr. and Brandon Willie Ray Bailey; one sister: Emilly Bailey; special adopted brother: Daniel Bilbrey; several nieces and nephews.

Besides his...

Shane Blake Smith

Shane Blake Smith

Jul 31, 2026



Shane Blake Smith, 49, Glasgow, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. Shane was born in Glasgow and most of his adult life was spent as a construction worker in the home improvement industry.

Shane is survived by his parents Randal and Wanda Smith of Glasgow; three brothers: his twin Steven Smith of Edmonton; Timothy...

David Lee Dearing

David Lee Dearing

Jul 26, 2026



David Lee Dearing, 68, Glasgow, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Born July 23, 1958 in Glasgow, he was the son of Eva Jones Dearing Renick and the late Royce Dearing.

David was a graduate of Barren County High School and later became a welder and truck driver for a trucking firm until an accident caused his disability. He was...

Tom Gantz

Tom Gantz

Jul 25, 2026

Tom Gantz, 63, of Ellenton, Florida, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 25, 2026.

He was born March 30, 1963, in Alliance, Ohio, to Betty and Duane Gantz. He attended Glasgow and Barren County schools before moving to Ellenton, where he lived for 47 years. He spent his career with Siemens as a transformer construction foreman, rebuilding transformers on job sites all over...

Mary Jane Oakes

Mary Jane Oakes

Jul 24, 2026

Mary Jane Oakes, 64, of Glasgow, Kentucky. She was born and raised in Nokesville, Virgina stepped into Heaven on July 24th 2026. She was born January 19th, 1962 to the late Veachel H. Emberton and the late Mary F. Hurst of Nokesville, Virginia.

She was best known for her talent with gardening, quilting and crocheting the many gifts she made. She...

Gary Smith

Gary Smith

Jul 23, 2026

Gary Smith 79, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 23, 2026. He was a son of the late Sidney Richard Smith and Esther Mae Dinkelspiel Smith.

He is survived by his loving partner and best friend of 26 years: Karen Nunn of Glasgow; his daughter Kimberly Rosini (Mark) of Stanley, New York; two grandchildren: Jacob...

Marty Huffman

Marty Huffman

Jul 23, 2026



Dale Martin “Marty” Huffman, 73, of Glasgow, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 23, 2026, following a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 19, 1953, to the late Wrenneth L. Huffman and Chloe S. Martin Huffman, Marty lived a life defined by hard work, kindness, and an infectious sense of humor. Quick with a joke,...

Frances A. Jolly

Frances A. Jolly

Jul 20, 2026

Frances A. Jolly, 89, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 at Barren County Health and Rehab. She was a daughter of the late Joseph Walkup and Ada Maude Parker Walkup.

She is survived by seven daughter, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her special care givers: Gayle Bowles and William E. Gardner.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death...

Barbara Nell Doolin

Barbara Nell Doolin

Jul 18, 2026



Barbara Nell Doolin, 94, Glasgow, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Glenview Health and Rehab Center. She was the daughter of the late Chester and Blanche Jones Coomer, and the wife of the late William Foster Doolin. She was known as “Nanny” to a great many people; she never met a stranger.

Nanny had formerly worked as a seamstress...

Sandra Wooten Claywell

Sandra Wooten Claywell

Jul 17, 2026



Sandra Gail Wooten Claywell, Christian, Wife, Mother, and Friend went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday July 17, 2026, at her home after a brief illness. Sandie was born May 18, 1955, at Ft. Knox, KY. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Shirley Montgomery and Herbert Wooten. She married Marvin Claywell on July 22, 1989,...

Carlos Hobert Fancher

Carlos Hobert Fancher

Jul 17, 2026



Carlos Hobert Fancher, 75, Horse Cave, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026 at his residence. He was the son of the late James Edward Damon Fancher and Lucille Ordenia Poynter Fancher. Carlos was a farmer for most of his life. He had also worked as a mechanic and was one who enjoyed participating in Karaoke. He had previously served as...