Obituaries

May 5, 2023

April 27, 1947          ~          May 5, 2023

Mary Edna Calhoun Ferguson, 76, of Knob Lick, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at NHC health care in Glasgow, Kentucky. She was a daughter of the late Elmer and Callie Sexton Calhoun.

She is survived by one sister: Mildred Jessie: Several nieces and nephews also survive....

May 4, 2023

October 27, 1950          ~          May 4, 2023

Danny Wayne Belcher, 72, of Madisonville, KY, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess Hospital in Madisonville.

Danny was born on Friday, October 27, 1950, on family farmland in Temple Hill, Kentucky. As a proud member of the Temple Hill Bulldogs Class of 1968, he...

May 3, 2023

Verlon Odell Kidd, 98, Glasgow, passed away Wednesday May 3, 2023 at the T J Samson Community Hospital.  A native of Metcalfe County, he was the son of the late Eural R. Kidd and Clara Edwards Kidd.

Verlon was a farmer and a retired maintenance worker at Sorensen’s in Glasgow.  He was a member of the Glasgow...

May 1, 2023

Justin Hunter 35, Glasgow passed away May 01, 2023 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He is the son of Connie Crockett Garcia and the late Richard Paul Hunter Sr.

Survivors include his significant other Pamela Graham; Step-daughter Sabrina Poynter; two brothers: Brian Lloyd and Richard Paul Hunter Jr.; two sisters: Amanda McGaha and Kristen Lakes.

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Apr 30, 2023

Margaret Kinslow Crain Jackman, 81 of Cave City, Kentucky passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 from end stage congestive heart failure.  Margaret was born in Barren County on June 11, 1941 to Lydia Mae Houchens and Thompson Botts “Tompie” Kinslow.  She attended and graduated from Park City High School after which she worked as a switchboard operator until she...

Apr 30, 2023

Rebecca (Becky) Ann Evans Taylor, age 83 of Eighty-Eight, KY passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law surrounded by family and friends.  She was born October 17, 1939, to the late Grover and Mary Warren Evans.  She was of the Methodist faith.

Becky worked in the medical office of...

Apr 28, 2023

Murlene Bradley Brewer, 82, Glasgow, passed away Friday April 28, 2023 at Glasgow Signature Healthcare.  She was the daughter of the late Burks and Lovie Dice Bradley.

Ms. Bradley was a retired factory worker and lately had been a participant in the Foster Grandparent Program.  She joined the Allen Seminary Baptist Church and was also at one...

Apr 22, 2023

Vanessa Gail Fields Howell, 68 of Glasgow went to her Heavenly home on Saturday April 22, 2023 after a short illness.  She was the daughter of the late Marvin and Ruby Wilson Fields.

Vanessa attended Glasgow Bible Church until she became too ill to attend.  While at home in 2022 she gave her life to the Lord...

Apr 21, 2023

May 5, 1967          ~          April 21, 2023

Donnie Russell Pedigo, 55, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky.  He was a son of the late James C. and Loretta Chapman Pedigo.  He was a 1986 graduate of Barren County High School where he was active in...

Apr 20, 2023

Robert “Tyler” Bryant, Age 40 of Glasgow KY, passed away on Thursday, April 20.

A native of Barren County, Tyler was the beloved son of Bob Bryant and Deanna Parrish. He was known for his Cheshire cat-like grin, his ability to fix anything, and his desire to help everyone. Tyler was an army veteran and small business...

Apr 15, 2023

Margaret Ann Estes Coomer, 71, Glasgow, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Roma and Mary Elizabeth Pedigo Estes. She was a retired case handler at Dollar General Stores and a member of the Salem Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son Chad Coomer...

Apr 14, 2023

Twila Lee Mahilani Kaopio 61, Smiths Grove passed away April 14, 2023 as a result of a tragic automobile accident. Born in Honolulu Hawaii to the  Charles and the late June Kaopio Ridgeway,  she loved her native Hawaiian heritage and her family dearly.

She is survived by her husband Joe Edwards; two children: Tiffany and Brian Edwards...

Apr 12, 2023

April Dawn Pedigo, 41, Glasgow, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the T J Samson Community Hospital.  Born February 11, 1982 in Glasgow, she attended Monroe County Schools through the 9 th grade before transferring to Barren County High School.  She was saved by her Lord at the age of 13 in 1995. After graduating BCHS in 2000,...

Apr 12, 2023

Charles Marvin Young, 94, Glasgow, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at his residence.  A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Charles Lovell Young and Bernice Gertrude Moon Young.  He was a retired welder and was founder and owner of Young & Furlong Welding. He was also a United States Navy veteran.

Apr 11, 2023

Kenneth Allan Frye, 79, of Glasgow, KY passed away on April 11, 2023.  He was born on July 4, 1943, in Falls City, NE and was the oldest of six kids.

On Feb. 26, 1966, Ken married Julie Fuller Frye in Baldwin City, KS.  Then, their adventures began!   Ken’s commitment to his family and the community was...

Apr 11, 2023

Bruce Lee White, age 73, Knob Lick, KY died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.  Born January 2, 1950 in Somerville, NJ, he was the son of the late Raymond Rene White and Regina May Kline White.  He was a U S Army Veteran serving in Vietnam and was an over the road truck driver.

Apr 10, 2023

August 4, 1934          ~          April 10, 2023

Fidel “Jack” Chapman Jr., 88, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at NHC health care center. He was a son of the late Fidel and Jessie Estes Chapman. He was a member, deacon and trustee of Dover Baptist Church in Haywood. He was a retired farmer and...

Apr 10, 2023

Joshua Adam Wilson, 44, Bon Ayr, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at this residence.  The Barren County native was an HVAC technician and farmer, and a member of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his parents, Butch and Lisa Wilson of Bon Ayr; three brothers: James A. Wilson (Betsy) of Austin, TX, Robert Tinsley of Indiana, and...

Apr 8, 2023

Norma Jean Rogers, 80, Glasgow, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at her son’s residence.  A native of Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Seldon Coomer and Georgia Black Coomer.  She was a caregiver and a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church.

Survivors include three children: Tony Hicks (Sandra), Gary Hicks (Joanne), and Susan King...

Apr 7, 2023

June 30, 1957          ~          April 7, 2023

Melvin Rollins, 65, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at the Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was a son of the late Louis Nelson and Cordie Lee Wall Rollins. He was a retired grocery manager from Walmart. He was an avid UK fan and fisherman.