Obituaries
Agnes Louise "Duck" Simmons
May 7, 2025
Agnes Louise “Duck” Simmons, 72, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at the Barren County Nursing & Rehab Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Cecil “Ed” Simmons and Annie Lee “Sis” James Simmons. She was a retired line worker at ACK Controls in Glasgow.
Survivors include one son Scott Bryant; one sister, Geneva...
Jessica Ann Durham
May 6, 2025
Jessica Ann Durham, age 45, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, and laughter. She was the daughter of Tim and Kim Durham. Their first born daughter and was all they could ask for. She was beautiful, well behaved, loving and the list could go and in. She was a devoted mother to her beloved son, Braxton Childress, who...
Paula Gail Ballard
May 6, 2025
Paula Gail Ballard 74, Glasgow passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Malcolm Brown and Lillian Batey Brown.
She is survived by two children: Roger Ballard and Pam Ballard; seven grandchildren: Timothy Berry (Sarah), Roger Berry (Heather), Emily Gaddie (Andy), Noah Ragland, Adam Ragland (Lanie) Abigail Sullivan...
Karen Jean McQuown
May 5, 2025
Karen McQuown made the world’s best fudge.
Yes, she accomplished many other things, but the quality of her peanut butter and chocolate fudge cannot be overstated.
Karen’s life began in Columbia Ky, October 6, 1949. Her parents are the late William Morgan and Anna Lois Morgan.
She grew up with her two siblings, the late Deana Coffey and Joe Coffey. "Having siblings is...
Hillous R Knight
May 4, 2025
Hillous R. Knight, 90, of Venice, Florida passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Tidewell Care Center at Village on the Isle in Venice, Florida. He was a son of the late Arthur Hopkins and Georgie Lue Knight.
He is survived by his wife: Ruth Earlene Dugard Knight; three children: Tim Birge, Alan Knight (Jonie) and Kathie Weaver (Karen Lindley); three...
Daris Naomi Edmunds
May 4, 2025
Daris Naomi Davis Edmunds, 95, Beckton, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Magnolia Village in Bowling Green. Naomi was born December 30, 1929 in the Poplar Spring Community to Charlie Davis and Katie Lee Staples Davis. She married John Ellis Edmunds June 6, 1953; they were married for 52 years prior to his passing. They lived most of that...
Morton James Smith, Jr.
May 3, 2025
Morton James Smith, Jr. 93, of Glasgow, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 at his residence. Born in Milwaukee, he was the son of the lateMorton James Smith, Sr. and Regina Sieman Smith.
Morton moved to Florida in 1965 and stated a Building Business and was very successful. He bought an orange grove in 1972, he really enjoyed agriculture and raised...
Sarah Wilson Barrick
Apr 29, 2025
Sarah Wilson Barrick 92 passed away April 29, 2025 at her home in Glasgow surrounded by family. She was born March 26, 1933 in Glasgow. Her parents who preceded her in death were Horace Wilson and Lillie Pearl (Riddle) Wilson, lifelong Glasgow residents.
Sarah married Johnny Barrick December 31, 1949 after knowing each other for only six months! Their wonderful relationship...
Peggy Joan Lawson
Apr 28, 2025
Peggy Joan Lawson, 69, Glasgow, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at the NHC Healthcare Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Brown Tracy and Mary Ann Jackson Tracy. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two children: Amelia Gentry (Michael) of Mt. Hermon and Jared Lawson of Bowling Green; three grandchildren: Dale Gentry, Tracy...
Mary Lois Robertson
Apr 26, 2025
Mary Lois Robertson, 63, Glasgow, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of Ruby Laverne Hatcher Robertson and the late William (Slim) Raymond Robertson. She resided much of her life in Indiana and California before moving back to Glasgow to be near her family.
Survivors include her mother, Ruby Laverne...
Charles Bertram Shirley
Apr 26, 2025
Bro. Charles Bertram Shirley, 76 of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Saturday, April 26, 2025 at NHC Health Care. He was a son of the late Curt and Laura Janes Shirley. He was a member of East Fork Missionary Baptist Church and was saved as a young boy at Rock Springs Baptist Church.
He is survived by...
Karen Teresa Clark
Apr 23, 2025
Karen Teresa Clark, 64, Glasgow, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Betty Fargason Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband Richard Clark.
Karen was a graduate of Glasgow High School and a retired employee of the Barren County Board...
Mary Elaine Wood
Apr 22, 2025
Mary Elaine Wood, 70, of Glasgow, KY passed away on April 22, 2025. She was born November 19, 1954, in Bowling Green, KY.
Elaine loved helping others which guided her to become a nurse, and in her spare time she enjoyed gardening and birdwatching. Her greatest enjoyments were found spending time with her husband, her dog, and...
James William Greenfield, Sr.
Apr 21, 2025
With heavy hearts we share James William Greenfield Sr., age 72 of Edmonton, Kentucky passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born on July 16, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late George W. Greenfield, Jr. and Anita L. Greenfield Owsley, he lived a passionate life where he touched the hearts...
Brenda Lou Simmons
Apr 21, 2025
Brenda Lou Keeton Simmons, 77, of Glasgow, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at her home surrounded by family, loved ones, and her furbabies. She was the daughter of the late Roy Brown Keeton and Dossie Wix Houchens. She worked several restaurant and manufacturing jobs including Sorenson and Vanguard Labs. She was a member of the Glasgow Kingdom Hall of...
Donna Lynn Daniel
Apr 21, 2025
Donna Lynn Daniel 76, Lebanon, KY passed away Monday April 21, 2025 at Glenview Healthcare in Glasgow, KY. She was born in Evansville, IN to the late George Hargrave and Misha Warrick Hargrave.
Survivors include three children: James Daniel (Baerette), Michael Daniel (AnnDee), and Mishalle Daniel; five grandchildren: Matthew Haney, Noah Daniel, Braxton Daniel, Ryan Daniel, and Elijah Daniel; two siblings:...
Delores Jean Decker
Apr 20, 2025
Delores Jean White Decker, “Jean,” affectionately known as “Aunt Binky” or simply “Binky,” was born on January 1, 1951, in Glasgow, Kentucky. She passed away peacefully at her home early on Easter Sunday morning, April 20, 2025, at the age of 74.
She was the daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy White and grew up in Glasgow. Jean attended Glasgow...
Norma Kristine Davis
Apr 19, 2025
Norma Kristine Davis, 57, Glasgow, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was a homemaker and loved watching the hummingbirds.
Survivors include her mother Sandy Walker; three children: Jeremiah Chapman, Jessica Chapman, and Bryan Chapman (Jasmine); four grandchildren: Hunter Chapman, Braydon Basham, Keegan Chapman, and Karson Chapman; one brother, James Davis (Michelle) of...
Robert Lee Jolly
Apr 19, 2025
Robert Lee Jolly, age 77, of Glasgow, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 19, 2025 surrounded by his family. A native of Barren County, He was born on April 29, 1947, to the late Fred Jackson and Luvinnia Oliver Jolly.
He was saved as a young man and was a member at Union #2 Baptist Church. After school, he worked at the...
Charles Ann Beck
Apr 16, 2025
Charles Ann Beck, 74, Tompkinsville, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Monroe County Medical Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Birdie Matthews Wisdom. She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, sewing, and cooking. She was a member of the Indian Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband Sam; six children: Tony...
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