Obituaries

James R. “Bubby”Wheat

James R. “Bubby”Wheat

Nov 21, 2019

May 15, 1937     ~     November 21, 2019

James Reed “Bubby” Wheat, 82, Glasgow, passed away Thursday at his residence.  Born May 15, 1937 at Tracy, KY, he was a son of the late James E. Wheat and Willa Carver Wheat.  An area businessman, he was involved in numerous endeavors; but is most noted for his owning...

Inge Rosemarie Ownsbey

Inge Rosemarie Ownsbey

Nov 19, 2019

April 27, 1940          ~          November 19, 2019

Inge Rosemarie Ownsbey, 79, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky.

She is survived by three daughters: Corrina M. Trevino and her husband Daniel, Cornelia L. Sizemore and her husband Leonard and Carmen M. Beaty and her husband Jerry; one...

David Leon Runyon

David Leon Runyon

Nov 10, 2019

November 7, 1946          ~          November 10, 2019

David Leon Runyon, 73, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was a son of the late James Edward and Dorothy Vance Runyon.

He is survived by his wife: Lillie A. Duvall Runyon; three sons:...

Mary Alice Arterburn

Mary Alice Arterburn

Nov 9, 2019

December 17, 1951     ~     November 9, 2019

Mary Alice Marsh Arterburn, 67, Old Hickory, TN, died November 9, 2019 at home following her battle with endometrial cancer. Born December 17, 1951 in Ashland, KY, daughter of the late Charles Dexter Marsh and the late Gwen Preston Marsh.

Alice was a 1974...

Donnie James

Donnie James

Nov 9, 2019

October 24, 1942     ~     November 9, 2019

Donald Elbert “Donnie” James, 77, Cave City, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital.  He was a son of the late Venus and Goldie Medley James.  He was a retired maintenance worker/electrician with General Electric; a member of IUE-CWA Local 301; and...

Virginia Walker

Virginia Walker

Nov 9, 2019

September 15, 1942          ~          November 9, 2019

Virginia Mae Lyle Walker, 77, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Barren County Nursing and Rehab. She was a daughter of the late Cova (CE) Lyle and Irene Thompson Lyle.

Virginia (Ginger) as she was known by her family and...

Margaret P. York

Margaret P. York

Nov 4, 2019

February 1, 1939     ~     November 4, 2019

Margaret P. York, 80, Glasgow, passed away suddenly Monday, November 04, 2019, at her residence. A native of Colorado, she was a daughter of the late Virgil Paul Green and Gladys Louysia Bateman Green. She was a dedicated wife and mother, and an avid artist. She was a member...

Durwood Slinker

Durwood Slinker

Nov 2, 2019

August 27, 1934          ~          November 2, 2019

Durwood Scott Slinker, 85, of Knob Lick, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital.  He was born August 27, 1934 in the log house on the family farm in Green County, a son of the late Erastus Glen and Sarah Beatrice...

Ellis Thomason

Ellis Thomason

Nov 1, 2019

June 27, 1929          ~          November 1, 2019

Ellis Hughes Akers Thomason, 90, Glasgow, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Levy Clay Akers and Willie F. Matthews Akers Martin. She was a retired medical technician at NHC Healthcare Center.

Geraldine E. Jackson

Geraldine E. Jackson

Oct 28, 2019

June 24, 1951          ~          October 28, 2019

Geraldine E. Jackson, 68, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019. She was a daughter of the late Edgar and Ora Nancy Smith Eatmon. She was a veteran of the U. S. Army and she was retired from the Glasgow State ICF.

She...

Nelda E. Albany

Nelda E. Albany

Oct 25, 2019

June 2, 1931     ~     October 25, 2019

Nelda Earlene Albany, 88, Glasgow, died Friday, October 25, 2019, at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Earl Cox and Lucille Pedigo Cox. She was a homemaker; she had worked several years in concessions at the...

Geraldine Nichols

Geraldine Nichols

Oct 23, 2019

January 6, 1933      ~     October 23, 2019

Geraldine Brown Nichols, 86, of Russellville, formerly of Glasgow, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. Born in Fountain Run, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lucy Mae Ward Brown. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse at T. J. Samson...

Silves Earl Mitchell

Silves Earl Mitchell

Oct 22, 2019

October 6, 1955     ~     October 22, 2019

Silves Earl Mitchell, 64, Glasgow, died suddenly Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Ruie Silves Mitchell and Virginia Lee Duvall Mitchell Tubbs. He was a former facilitator at WKU; a former employee...

Rose Mary Rigsby

Rose Mary Rigsby

Oct 22, 2019

May 9, 1944          ~          October 22, 2019

Rose Mary Rigsby, 75, of Glasgow, died Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Ed and Ruby Whitley Goad. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Glasgow, Kentucky. She was a retired supervisor from Kentucky Pants.

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Sharon Kay Furlong

Sharon Kay Furlong

Oct 16, 2019

June 3, 1962          ~          October 16, 2019

Sharon Kay Furlong, 57, of Summer Shade, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Perlie Copas Melton.

She is survived by her husband: Bobby Furlong; one son: Chad Franklin (Heather); two daughters: Sheena Furlong and...

Doris Ann Richardson

Doris Ann Richardson

Oct 15, 2019

August 5, 1960     ~     October 15, 2019

Doris Ann Richardson, 59, Glasgow, passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 15, 2019, due to an apparent massive heart attack. She was preceded in death by her twin sister Joyce on October 11, 2019. Doris and Joyce were the twin daughters of the late Harry R. Richardson and Eugenia Crenshaw...

Dennis Edward Emmers

Dennis Edward Emmers

Oct 14, 2019

October 23, 1966          ~          October 14, 2019

Dennis Edward Emmers, 52, of Glasgow, Kentucky, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was a son of the late Virgil McNichols and Lana Turner Emmers.

He is survived by his wife: Sharla Emmers;...

Joyce Richardson Skaggs

Joyce Richardson Skaggs

Oct 11, 2019

August 5, 1960     ~     October 11, 2019

Joyce Kay Richardson Skaggs, 59, Glasgow, passed away suddenly Friday, October 11, 2019, at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A Barren County native, she was a daughter of the late Harry R. Richardson and Eugenia Crenshaw Richardson.

Joyce was a 1979 graduate of Barren County High...

Frances A. Pierce

Frances A. Pierce

Oct 10, 2019

December 10, 1933     ~     October 10, 2019

Frances Ann Pierce Age 85 of Hiseville, Kentucky returned to her Heavenly Father Thursday October 10, 2019. Frances was born December 10, 1933 to the late Dan and Gladys Estep.  She was retired from Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company.

Among those who preceded her in death are...

Karen Lee Hellard

Karen Lee Hellard

Oct 9, 2019

July 26, 1946     ~     October 9, 2019

Karen Lee Hellard (Maw), 73 of Lucas, KY passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2019 at home surrounded by her family after battling cancer. A native of Ohio, she was a homemaker and the owner of Pitstop Market in Lucas. She loved sewing, gardening, camping, and travelling. Her greatest love...