Obituaries

Thelma Jean Byrd

Thelma Jean Byrd

Feb 13, 2023

Thelma Jean Neal Byrd, 88, of Hiseville, KY, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Monday, February 13, 2023; at Glenview Health & Rehab Center.  A native of Barren County, she was a daughter of the late Roscoe Neal and Annie Mae Abney. She was an avid gardener, lover of animals, and possessed a witty sense of humor....

James Terry Sowers

James Terry Sowers

Feb 11, 2023

James Terry Sowers, 80, Indianapolis, passed away on February 11, 2023.  James was born on April 28, 1942 in Glasgow to the late Myrtie and Leslie Sowers.  He was retired from Burnett Bindford Lumber Company.  He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years Wilma “Billie”...

R J Howard

R J Howard

Feb 11, 2023

Roy Jackson “R J” Howard, 84, Glasgow, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the NHC Healthcare Center.  A native of Monroe County, he was the son of the late Andrew Jackson Howard and Ruth Tyree Howard.

R J was a retired service manager with 36 years of service for the Clark Beverage Group, a distributor of...

Gary W. Witcher

Gary W. Witcher

Feb 11, 2023

Gary W. Witcher, 72, Glasgow, passed away February 11, 2023 at his residence.  A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late William Grayson Witcher and Kathryn Kinslow Witcher.  He was a retired machine operator at Dana in Glasgow and also a custodian for Barren County Schools.  He was an avid UK Basketball fan; a member...

Billy Compton

Billy Compton

Feb 10, 2023

John William “Billy” Compton, Jr., 71, Glasgow died Friday, February 10, 2023 at his residence.  A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late John William Compton, Sr. and Amanda Ruth Smith Compton.  He was a retired truck driver for Houchens Industries and a lover of the guitar and playing music.

Survivors include two...

Connie Byrd

Connie Byrd

Feb 7, 2023

May 5, 1968          ~          February 7, 2023

Connie Renea Byrd, 54, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. She is a daughter of Johnny W. Byrd and the late Letha E. Vincent Byrd.

Besides her father she is survived by one sister: Vanessa Lynn Combs; one half brother: Doug...

Joanne Jaggers

Joanne Jaggers

Feb 6, 2023

July 25, 1947         ~          February 6, 2023

JoAnne Glass Jaggers, 75, Cave City, passed away, Monday, February 6, 2023. She was a daughter of the late Henry Depp Glass and Lois Oliver Glass Riley. She was a member of the Light House Church

Survivors include seven children: Janice Johnson (Mickey) of Horse Cave, Dennis Jaggers...

Jerry Mccoy

Jerry Mccoy

Feb 4, 2023

Jerry Michael McCoy II, 57, of Glasgow, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at home following a short illness.  Jerry was a graduate of Glasgow High School and had attended the University of Kentucky.  He was a retired press operator at R R Donnelley & Sons and presently was employed at Lowe’s of Glasgow.

Jerry had a...

Roger Dale Gentry

Roger Dale Gentry

Feb 3, 2023

Roger Dale Gentry, 69, Glasgow, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at the T J Samson Community Hospital.  A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Garland “Junior” Gentry and Nelda Earlene Geralds Gentry.

Roger served many years as the manager of Richardson’s Hardware and did extensive independent electrical work.  He was an...

Myrna Harbison

Myrna Harbison

Feb 3, 2023

Myrna Elaine Williams Harbison, 86, Glasgow, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023.  She was born on April 11, 1936 in Barren County, KY to the late George Buford Williams and Anna Susan Pedigo Williams.  She was the last remaining sibling out of 12.

Myrna retired from Happy Valley School where she was head lunch lady for 29...

Arthur Henry Dixon, Iii

Arthur Henry Dixon, Iii

Feb 1, 2023

March 1, 1943          ~          February 1, 2023

Arthur Henry Dixon, III, 79, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away, Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Barren Health Care. He was the son of the late Arthur Henry Dixon, Jr. and Emilee Jane Michels Dixon. He was a retired security officer from K-Mart.

He is survived by his wife:...

Raymond “Barlow” Edwards

Raymond “Barlow” Edwards

Jan 31, 2023

September 20, 1943          ~          January 31, 2023

Raymond “Barlow” Glen Edwards, 79, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was a son of the late Walter and Elsie May Spivey Edwards.

He is survived by one son: Ricky Wayne Edwards; one daughter Vickey Lynn Edwards;...

Dr. Lewis Dickinson

Dr. Lewis Dickinson

Jan 28, 2023

Dr. Lewis Dickinson

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Dr. Lewis Dickinson, 87, died peacefully on Friday, January 28 in Glasgow, Kentucky.  A graduate of Glasgow High School, he received a degree from Transylvania University and then attended the University of Louisville School of Medicine.  He received his MD degree in...

Samuel R. Basile, Jr.

Samuel R. Basile, Jr.

Jan 26, 2023

June 3, 1957          ~          January 26, 2023

Samuel Ralph Basile, Jr., 65,  of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.  He was a son of the late Sabatino “Sam” Basile, Sr. and Mary Lapari Basile.  He was a member of Saint Helen’s Catholic Church.  He cooked for Barren County...

Sally Kay Copass

Sally Kay Copass

Jan 26, 2023

Sally Kay Copass, 80, Glasgow, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at her residence.  A native of Chicago, she was the daughter of the late George and Gertrude Nelson Brandherm.

Sally was liked by everyone who knew her.  She loved puzzles and was a collector of coffee mugs, having more than 200 in her collection.  She enjoyed...

Lonnie P. Winchester

Lonnie P. Winchester

Jan 25, 2023

Lonnie P. Winchester, 72, of Cave City, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at U of L Jewish Hospital in Louisville.  He was a son of the late Leslie and Ines “Love” Winchester.  He was the significant other of the late Debbie Poynter.  He was a farmer for many years and loved going fishing and spending time with his...

Ozella Mills

Ozella Mills

Jan 22, 2023

On Sunday, January 22, 2023, Ozella Sexton Mills went home to her Lord.  She was preceded in her heavenly flight by her husband of 56 years, Billy Joe Mills; her son, Donnie Wayne Mills; her parents Henry and Annie Burris Sexton; and three brothers: Emburs (infant), Riley Sexton, and Amburs Sexton.  She was a homemaker and a member of...

Cheyenne Shrader – Buckley

Cheyenne Shrader – Buckley

Jan 22, 2023

June 21, 1993          ~          January 22, 2023

Cheyenne Blu Shrader – Buckley, 29 of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital.  She was a daughter of the late Jeffery Shrader and Amy Simmons Shrader.

She is survived by her husband: Wesley Clay Buckley; two sisters: Beshka Moore...

Sherry Honeycutt

Sherry Honeycutt

Jan 20, 2023

Sherry Lynn Honeycutt, 61, Hiseville, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green.  Born October 11, 1961 in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Coy and Winnie Rowe Coomer.

Sherry was owner/operator of Sherry’s Restaurant in Hiseville.  She was a lover of children and a member of the Temple Baptist...

Mavis Maylene Sneed

Mavis Maylene Sneed

Jan 20, 2023

Mavis Maylene Sneed, born February 1, 1930, departed this life January 20, 2023.  She was the third child born to the late Welby and Bessie Gibson Fields.  On December 20, 1945, she married James Austin Sneed and to this union was born two daughters, Glenda Sue and Tammy Annette.

In July 1950, she was saved at an...