Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jacob Sowers Ayers
Jul 15, 2026
Jacob “Jake” Sowers Ayers, 91, died July 15, 2026 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. He was the youngest of five children born in Lexington, North Carolina to Spurgeon and Ola Ayers.
Jacob graduated from Lexington High School (North Carolina), Stetson University (Florida) and attended Southern Baptist Seminary (Kentucky). He was retired from the Commonwealth of Kentucky Disability Determination Services but...
John Comer Hagan
Jul 14, 2026
John Comer Hagan, 63, of Fountain Run, Kentucky, was called home on July 14. Though his time on earth came to an end, he leaves behind a legacy of hard work, humor, and lifelong friendships.
As a longtime owner-operator truck driver, he spent countless hours on the open road, where fellow drivers knew him as “Top...
Lori Jane Morgan
Jul 13, 2026
Lori Jane Morgan 62, Horse cave, passed away peacefully Monday, July 13, 2026 at TJ Samson Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by two daughters: Crystal Schakel (Brandon), and Amber Loman; six grandchildren: Jeremey Loman, Nathaniel Sanford, Ariahanna Lang, James Loman, Jordan Loman, and Brantley Schakel; Brother Michael Talley; Sister in-law; Dorothy Talley, and nephew Jeffery Michael Talley.
Family...
Lenora Ann Coates Metcalfe
Jul 12, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Lenora Ann Coates Metcalfe who departed this world on July 12, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on July 11, 1939, in New York City, Lenora was liked by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
The daughter of Hazel Ekreder...
Barbara A. Harper
Jul 12, 2026
Barbara A. Harper, 80, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Jewell Botts Powell and the late Dorene Kingrey Powell. She was a retired beautician, a member of the Haywood Fire Department as an EMT and a member of Dover Missionary Baptist Church in Haywood.
She is survived by...
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