Obituaries

Mar 2, 2023

Ruth Ellen Woodcock Bertram, 65, Park City, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the T J Samson Community Hospital.  A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Jack Woodcock and Christine Jesse Woodcock.  She was a homemaker.

Survivors include four children: Charlie Bertram, Alton Bruce Lewis, William Bertram, and Sandra...

Feb 28, 2023

Nancy S. Gibson, 83, of Glasgow went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.  She was born on September 23, 1939 in Knoxville, TN to the late Charles Clifford Bailey and Ellen Catherine Roach Bailey.

After graduating form Rule High School in Knoxville, Nancy attended Baptist Hospital School of Nursing and received her RN degree...

Feb 28, 2023

October 23, 1948          ~          February 28, 2023

Jimmy James Chester “Bobo” Smith, 74, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at his residence.  He was a son of the late William Carl Smith and Bessie Marie Settles Smith.  He was a member of the Locust Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

He is survived by...

Feb 28, 2023

March 9, 1944          ~          February 28, 2023

Russell Edward Spradlin, 78, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at his residence. He was a son of the late Charlie Leo Spradlin and Nannie Gertrude Thompson Spradlin. He was a retired tobacco farmer.

He is survived by one daughter: Thresea D. Wilkerson and her...

Feb 20, 2023

Grace Watkins, 94, Glasgow, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at the Glenview Health & Rehab Center.  A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late George and Clara Bradford Lohden.  She spent many years as the manager of St. Charles Kitchen and was a member of the New Salem Methodist Church.

Survivors include...

Feb 19, 2023

Tommy Charles Simpson, Jr. 58, Smyrna, TN passed away accidentally Sunday, February 19, 2023.  Born June 12, 1964 in Glasgow, he was the son of Tommy Charles Simpson, Sr. and Diane Branstetter Simpson.

Charles was a graduate of Glasgow High School and Western Kentucky University.  He was a trainer of adjusters for State Farm Insurance Company.

Feb 19, 2023

Willowdean Hogue Evans Fonner, 78, formerly of Glasgow, died Sunday, February 19, 2023 at her residence in Gamaliel.  A native of Allen County, she was the daughter of the late Orville Hogue and Alline Smith Hogue Dillard.

Willowdean was a devout Christian who also loved bowling; going to any kind of ball game; and running the roads....

Feb 17, 2023

Rita G. Barone, 57, Glasgow, died Friday, February 17, 2023 at her residence.  A native of Jefferson County, she was the daughter of the late Glendon and Mildred Jessie Houk.  She was formerly a warehouse worker at VanGard Labs in Glasgow.

Survivors include four children: Jesse Keeton (Jessica), Felicia Hunter, Linda Mann (Charles), and James Keeton all...

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....

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”...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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;...