Obituaries

Teresa Leigh Barrett

Teresa Leigh Barrett

Sep 26, 2026

     Born May 13, 1963, Teresa Leigh (Hudson) Barrett dreamed of being nothing more than a stay-at-home mother to her two children, Scarlett and Daniel, whom she shared with her husband and longtime partner, Steve.

     Perhaps the name she cherished most of all was Mammaw, or Mowmow, names lovingly gifted to her by her greatest treasures, her grandchildren,...

Lillian Lucille Doyel

Lillian Lucille Doyel

Sep 25, 2026

     Lillian Lucille Doyel 95, Glasgow, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026 at Glenview Health and Rehab. She was the daughter of the late Mark Burch Pursley and Tippie Stout Pursley. She was member of Combs Lane United Baptist Church.

      She is survived by her son Gary Doyel (Ann); three grandchildren: Wendy Hamilton (Bo), Amy Kerney (Brandon)...

Willie Joe Adwell

Willie Joe Adwell

Sep 25, 2026

     Willie Adwell 83, Glasgow, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026 suddenly at TJ Samson Hospital. He was the son of the late Veachel Adwell and Lula Mae Martin Adwell.

     He is survived by his loving Wife of 64 years, Peggy Denton Adwell. His little dog Snowball.  Special Friend Cindy Smith; Seven brothers: Howard Adwell (Linda), Larry Adwell...

William Nathan Bartley

William Nathan Bartley

Sep 21, 2026



William Nathan Bartley, 46, Glasgow, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026 at the UK-Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. A native of Barren County, he was the son of Abbie Miller Bartley Jennings and the late William Ralph Bartley.

During his working career, Nathan was an insurance agent with Monumental Life Insurance Company. He was one who loved the outdoors, especially hunting...

Welby Ray Knifley

Welby Ray Knifley

Sep 21, 2026

Welby “Ray” “W.R.” Knifley, 83, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. He was a son of the late Walter Ray Knifley and Edna Grey Campbell Knifley.

Above all else, Ray’s greatest joy was his family. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy, and nothing meant more to him...

Brian Keith Sadler

Brian Keith Sadler

Sep 21, 2026



Brian Sadler 52, Glasgow, passed away suddenly at his residence on Monday September 21, 2026. He was the son of the late Bob Cook and Ramona Taylor Sadler.

Born on July 5, 1974, Brian lived life filled with joys and triumphs. His memory will remain with those who knew him and loved him. He was a man who in his own...

Mitchell Miller

Mitchell Miller

Sep 20, 2026

James Mitchell “Duke” Miller, born October 13, 1957, of Brownsville, Kentucky, passed away on September 20, 2026, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.

He loved farming throughout his life and was devoted to his dogs, including his beloved Chica, and in memory of his two dogs that preceded him in death, Hot Shot and Lil Boy. 

He is survived by his...

Claudette Margaret Smith

Claudette Margaret Smith

Sep 19, 2026



Claudette Margaret Smith, better known as “Det”, age 84, of Warsaw Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Det was born March 17th, 1942, in Freeport Illinois to Claude and Violet (Cole) Smith who preceded her in death.

Det was a true free spirit at heart and spent her life giving to others. Her mission was...

Linda Faye Appleby

Linda Faye Appleby

Sep 17, 2026



Linda Faye Appleby, 78, Glasgow, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 17, 2026 at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. A native of Metcalfe County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Cecil Poynter and Clemteen England Poynter.

After retiring from the Dana Corporation, Linda became a caregiver and was a “Mother” figure to many. She truly enjoyed the sunshine as evidenced...

Tommy Mesker

Tommy Mesker

Sep 17, 2026



Earl “Tommy” Thomas Mesker, 65, passed away on September 17, 2026.

 Tommy was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. To know him was to love him. He was one of the most giving people you could ever meet and would literally give you the shirt off his back or his last penny if someone needed it.

Tommy loved the outdoors...

Mary Elizabeth Nunn

Mary Elizabeth Nunn

Sep 13, 2026



Mary Elizabeth Nunn died Sunday, September 13, 2026. She was born September 17, 1931 to Dr. Paul S. York, Sr. and Jennie Elizabeth Depp York. She lived a long and full life, doing what she loved (yard work, flower gardening, sewing, walking to town, playing bridge, spending time with her granddaughters) with relish. She gave her best effort to any...

Wayne Wheeler

Wayne Wheeler

Sep 13, 2026

Louie Wayne Wheeler, 77, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Tristar Skyline Hospital. He was a son of the late Hubert Carter Wheeler and Hazel Pearl Ford Wheeler.

He was a man of God. A son, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Avid hunter and fisherman loved the outdoors, one of his greatest joys cooking and hosting large meals...

David Dee Thomas

David Dee Thomas

Sep 10, 2026



David Dee Thomas, 70, Glasgow, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026. A native of Louisville, he was the son of the late Henry D. Thomas and Pauline Kerney Thomas. He was an outdoorsy type of person. He was an avid motorcyclist and loved hunting and fishing. He was a member of the NRA. He also cherished the time he got...

Carolyn Manis

Carolyn Manis

Sep 9, 2026



Carolyn Jane McCoy Manis entered her eternal rest on September 9, 2026, at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. Carolyn was born on November 14, 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Virgil B. McCoy and Jane Wagoner McCoy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Wayne and Mike McCoy.

She is survived by her...

Wendell D. Harris

Wendell D. Harris

Sep 9, 2026

Wendell D. Harris “Windy”, 91, born September 13, 1934 in Park City, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. Wendell was a son of Thurston and Alean Harris.

Wendell was in the Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict/War. During his time of service he lost his left thumb while working on an...

Jessie E Jennings

Jessie E Jennings

Sep 6, 2026

Jessie Jennings, 79, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away peacefully with his family Sunday, September 6, 2026 at his residence. He was retired for the US Army Corps of Engineers and a Vietnam veteran. He was a son of the late Edd and Minnie Pearl Oliver Jennings.

He is survived by his wife: Barbara Neal Jennings; one son: Christopher E. Jennings (Laura);...

Gladys Gaye Wampler

Gladys Gaye Wampler

Sep 5, 2026

Gladys Gaye Wampler 66, Glasgow passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth Runyon and Fannie Ellan Neal Runyon. She was a member of Grider Memorial Baptist Church.

She is survived by her loving husband Thomas Wampler; Son Franklin Wampler; three grandchildren: Jacob Matthews,...

Christopher Lee Caldwell

Christopher Lee Caldwell

Sep 4, 2026



Christopher Lee Caldwell, 50, Cave City, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026 at his residence. Christopher was a factory maintenance worker who loved to play golf. He was a huge fan of the UK Wildcats and the Tennessee Titans.

Survivors include one son, Hunter Caldwell and his mother Julie Caldwell of Cave City; his parents, Terry Caldwell and Mary Jean McQuown...

Charles Wayne Simmons

Charles Wayne Simmons

Sep 3, 2026



Charles Wayne Simmons, 90, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, in Glasgow.

Charles Wayne was born February 10, 1936, in the Temple Hill community of Kentucky, to the late Charles Frank Simmons and Mary Bittie Simmons. He was a longtime devoted member of Glasgow Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where he and his wife, Charlotte, became members on June...

Tressie Elmore Young

Tressie Elmore Young

Sep 3, 2026

Tressie Elmore Young, 86, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home in Rocky Hill.

Tressie was born September 17, 1939, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late James Turner Elmore and Daisy Mae Mills Elmore. She was a longtime member of Hanging Fork Baptist Church. Tressie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and to her family she was...