Obituaries
Alice Ferrell Glass
Aug 28, 2025
Alice Ferrell Glass, 85, Glasgow, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at her residence following a brief illness. A native of Cumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Ernie R. Ferrell and Opal Garner Ferrell.
Alice was a 1959 graduate of Glasgow High School after which she had worked most of her adult life in retail sales. She is...
Kari Dodd Button
Aug 27, 2025
Kari Dodd Button 53, Lucas, peacefully passed away Wednesday August 27, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Freddie Dodd Button and Nancy Armstrong Button. She was a member of the South Green Street Church of Christ.
Kari was native of Barren County and grew up on the Button family farm working hand in hand with her Dad. Kari was...
Donald Lee Eversole Jr.
Aug 26, 2025
Donald Lee Eversole Jr., 60, Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the late Donald Lee Eversole Sr., and Helen “Kay” Massey Eversole. Lee was a mechanic by trade.
He is survived by two siblings: Bob Eversole (Sherri) and Lisa Mencer (Curt). Two nieces: Katie Eversole Sandlin (Nathan), and Beth Eversole...
Connie Gail Poindexter
Aug 22, 2025
Connie Gail Poindexter, 71, Glasgow, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Ewing and Nina Shaw. Connie was a homemaker whose goal in life was to help others who were less fortunate.
Survivors include one son John Poindexter (Robin) of Wisdom; four grandchildren: Kirstin Mathews, Brooklynne Mathews,...
Brenda Garmon Stephens
Aug 22, 2025
Brenda Garmon Stephens 75 of Glasgow, KY passed away on August 22, 2025 surrounded by her family. Brenda was born on March 11, 1950 in Monticello, KY to Charles William Gann and Jessie Madalean Gann. She grew up in Monticello with her parents and with her siblings: Barbara, Charles “Bubby”, Mary, Eben, Karen, and David.
Brenda’s proudest role in life was...
Wanda June Hawks
Aug 21, 2025
The world became a little less glamorous, and Heaven gained a whole lot more sparkle, on Thursday, August 21, 2025, when Wanda June Hawks, 81, of Glasgow, Kentucky, traded in her earthly shoes for something even more dazzling.
Born to the late Barton and Anita Malone Plemmons, Wanda lived boldly, and loved deeply. With her hair styled just right, her lipstick...
Stephen Guy Strickland
Aug 20, 2025
Stephen "Steve" Guy Strickland age 76 of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away on August 20th 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a dedicated Soldier, Daddy, Pawpaw, Brother and "Uncle Steve" to all.
He was born May 12, 1949 in Mason, Michigan, the son of the late Don and Agnes ( Jamieson) Strickland. Steve graduated from Mason High School in 1967....
Bobby Eugene Burgess
Aug 19, 2025
Bobby Eugene Burgess 73, Glasgow, passed away Tuesday August 19, 2025, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. He was the son of the late Haskel Burgess and Vic C. Agers Burgess. He was retired from Barren County Board of Education. He was a dedicated bus driver for over 40 years. Bobby loved working on the farm and tinkering with his...
Glenda Gail Byrd Elam
Aug 16, 2025
Glenda Gail Byrd Elam, 69, formerly of Glasgow, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 in Bowling Green. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Mary Ruth Anderson and Marshall Eugene “Bud” Byrd. The widow of the late Jack Alan Elam, she was a retired cashier at retail establishments and a member of the South Green...
Melody Elizabeth Creech
Aug 14, 2025
Melody Elizabeth Creech, 73, Glasgow, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Cincinnati, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Marva Reiman Rees. She was the widow of the late Alvin Creech.
Mrs. Creech was a retired deaf interpreter in the Ohio public school systems. She enjoyed travelling; attending stage...
Travis Paul Wayne Pike
Aug 13, 2025
Travis Paul Wayne Pike, 33, Glasgow, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, he was the son of Tammy Jo Steenbergen and the late Paul Edward Pike, Jr. He was a handyman by trade.
Survivors include his wife Anna; four children: Rebecca, Memphis, Noah, and Charlotte (due August 29); his...
Reitha May Esabelle Peterson
Aug 12, 2025
Reitha Mae Esabelle Hibbs Peterson 66, Glasgow, Passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025. at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Charles Minor Hibbs, and Edith Henkins Hibbs.
She is survived by three sons: Michael Peterson (Carla), Jason Alan Peterson and Justin Peterson; two grandchildren: Andrew Scott and Wyatt Rutledge; two brothers; George Hibbs and...
Michael "Mike" David Lawson
Aug 9, 2025
Michael “Mike” David Lawson, 74 of Summer Shade, Kentucky passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at his residence. He was a son of the late Elzie Mitchell Lawson and Alline C. Miller Lawson. He was a retired truck driver and a U. S. Army Veteran.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years: Rebecca “Becky” Lawson and his little buddy...
Pamela Gayle Hamilton
Aug 9, 2025
Pamela Gayle Hamilton, 78, Glasgow, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025. A native of Loma Linda, California, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Elizabeth Fye Martin.
Pamela was a homemaker who was extremely devoted to her family; but she was a people person as well. She was continually doing things for others to make them happy. She loved...
Marie Price Bale
Aug 5, 2025
Marie Price Bale, 98, Glasgow, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at NHC Healthcare Center. A native of Green County, she was the daughter of the late Tommy and Edith Beams Price; and widow of the late Glenn M. Bale.
Marie was a homemaker who enjoyed life. She loved to laugh and have a good time. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting,...
Ricky D Nifong
Aug 4, 2025
Rick Nifong, 69, Newport, Kentucky, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at UC Hospital in Cincinnati. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Jack Ernest Nifong and Jo Ann Clark Nifong.
Rick was a professional chef. Much of his spare time throughout the years was spent repairing and refurbishing computers that he then donated to the...
William Calvin Wheeler
Aug 4, 2025
William Wheeler, 68, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was a son of the late William Joseph Wheeler and Bertha Maxine Wyatt Wheeler.
He is survived by his wife: Linda Wheeler; one daughter: Sharon Poynter (Curtis); five grand children; eleven great-grandchildren; one sister Rebecca Barnett; several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents...
Janice VanZant Alt
Aug 2, 2025
Janice VanZant Harper Alt, 84, of Marrowbone and formerly of Glasgow, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. A native of Metcalfe County, she was the daughter of the late Joe Stanley and Francis Monday VanZant.
Janice was “Moma”, “Granny”, and “Nanny Bell”. She loved to cook; go to horse shows, beauty pageants, dance recitals, and antique...
Sallie Walker
Jul 29, 2025
Sallie Ruth Walker, 93, Glasgow, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at TJ Samson Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late James Norris and Annie White Norris.
She is survived by three children: Terry Walker (Sherry), Brinda Mendoza (Eugene), and Marilyn Mitchell; over forty grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. Nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition...
Wendell Harrison Froggett
Jul 29, 2025
Wendell Harrison Froggett, 73, of Hiseville, KY passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the late Wendell and Nina Froggett.
Harrison was a 1971 graduate of Hiseville High School. He was a member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church and for the last several years had attended Rolling Hills United Church. Harrison had a...

