Obituaries

Mar 5, 2025

Betsy Lee Waddell, 76, of Cave City, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Albro Blair and Veda Barnes Blair. She was retired from Mammoth Cave Garment. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sons: Timmy Waddell and Larry Shannon Waddell; one granddaughter: Holley Scott...

Mar 3, 2025

Angela Dawn Smith, 57, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at her residence. She is a daughter of Delores Carroll Galloway (Thomas) and the late Lewis Shubert. 

Besides her mother she is survived by two sons: Griffin Smith and Hunter Smith (Adrienne); two grandchildren: Ada Smith and Aubry Smith; one brother: Greg Shubert (Tina).; one step-daughter: Tiffany Bourne...

Mar 3, 2025

 

 

 Sandra Jean Byrd, 63, of Glasgow passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville surrounded by family. She was born in Louisville to Doris Jean Emberton and the late Arnold Lewis Emberton. 

 Mrs. Byrd was a member of St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Glasgow. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her...

Mar 3, 2025

Teresa Ann Hill Lackey, 57, of Park City, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. She was a daughter of the late William Alfred Hill and Beatrice Vaughn Hill. 

She is survived by her husband David Willis Lackey, three children: Melissa Rodriguez, Brian Wooten (Alyssa) and Amber Bryant (Jonathan); six siblings: Callie Jackson (Joe),...

Mar 2, 2025

 

 

 Ruby Gwendolyn “Gwen” Edwards passed away on March 2, 2025 in her sleep after a brief illness. She was born January 28, 1931 to the late Wallace Andrew Cole and Nellye Dossey Cole. 

 Gwen and her late husband, Candor Edwards, were married 45 years. They loved to travel and were members of Browders Chapel Baptist Church. 

 Gwen owned and operated the Sewing...

Feb 28, 2025

Andrew Nathan Holcomb Jr., 54, Glasgow, KY, passed away on February 28, 2025, in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was a Mid-Continent University graduate, an ordained minister of the American Marriage Ministries, and an avid Atlanta Falcons fan. He was a family man who prioritized his family above all else. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather,...

Feb 28, 2025

Joseph Earl Hatchett of Glasgow passed to his heavenly home on Friday, February 28, 2025. He was the son of Earl R and Ora Ellis Hatchett, born in Glasgow on July 31, 1939. 

Joseph proudly served in the US Air Force from 1960 to 1964. He loved his Lord and savior and his church. He served as deacon and Sunday School...

Feb 23, 2025

 

 Larry Mitchell Todd, 73, Glasgow, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the University of Louisville Hospital. A native of Monroe County, he was the son of the late Richard Earl Todd and Willie Agnes Wheat Todd. He was a carpenter, a member of the Combs Lane Baptist Church, and a person who was dedicated to his family. 

 Survivors include two...

Feb 22, 2025

Jamie Sue Davidson, 59 of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025. She was born on December 30, 1965. She was a daughter of the late Thomas and Nancy Franklin. 

She is survived by two sons: Frank Henry Ballard (Wife Shawnda) and Amos Moses Ballard (wife Amanda); six grandchildren: Blake, Kahlen, Lexi, Kelsey, Ava and Andi; two brothers: Johnny Mayes...

Feb 21, 2025

MaKayla Joy Turner, 16, of Glasgow Kentucky, passed away on the morning of February 21st 2025, at T.J. Sampson Community Hospital. She was born December 19, 2008 at the University of Kentucky hospital in Lexington Kentucky to the parents Daniel and Monica Turner of Glasgow Kentucky; she has two older sisters, Hannah Brooke Turner of Edmonton, and Sydney RyAnne Turner...

Feb 21, 2025

Margaret Louise Perkins, 81, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Shives and Katie Lacy and the stepdaughter of the late Johnny Lacy. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and a friend to everyone. 

She is survived by her daughter, Paula...

Feb 21, 2025

 

 Gary L. Oaks, 84, New Albany, Indiana, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at Sellersburg Health & Rehab Center. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Hubert and Nona Chaplin Oaks. He was a retired type setter for printing companies who enjoyed all kinds of sports but was especially a fan of the University of...

Feb 21, 2025

Geneva Flora Bennett, 85, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at NHC Health Care Center. She was a daughter of the late Chester Edward Garrett and Leether Edith Parrigan Garrett. She was a devoted member of East Fork Missionary Baptist Church until her health declined. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and a friend to everyone; she...

Feb 20, 2025

Stanley Harold Houchens, 76, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at his residence. He was a son of the late Harry Hunter and Lillian Rose McCluskey Houchens. He was a retired truck driver. 

He is survived by three children: Stanley Harold Houchens, Jr., Jerry Douglas Houchens and Jennifer Houchens; four grandchildren: Christopher Tharpe, Dylan Houchens (Courtney), Autumn Pierce...

Feb 19, 2025

 

 

 Rondal Allen Bailey “DROOPY”, 78, Glasgow, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025 in Plainwell, Michigan. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Edgar Lee Bailey and Nora Lee Boles Bailey. Rondal was a “BULL HAULER”, a moniker for truck drivers that haul cattle. Rondal had 66 years on the road and over 16 million miles traveled....

Feb 19, 2025

Paul Stanley Norton Jr., 48 passed away on February 19, 2025 at Hospice House in Glasgow Kentucky.  He went at peace knowing he had so many loved ones who cherish every moment they all had together.

Born August 28, 1976, in Osceola Arkansas. He was the son of Paul Norton and Lucille Norton who loved him very much.

He is survived by...

Feb 17, 2025

Tony Wayne Chapman, 50, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at Tristar Skyline in Nashville, TN. He was a son of the late Danny Wayne Chapman and Emma Jean Kettles Keown. He was a retired truck driver for TMC.

He is survived by two sons: Nathaniel Edward DeFrees and Christopher David Deckard (Leah); two grandsons: Seth Alexander Deckard...

Feb 16, 2025

Donna Sue Garcia, 54, Glasgow, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the T J Samson Community Hospital.  Born in Hicksville, Ohio, she was the daughter of Beverly Shoemaker and the late Calvin Weber.  She was formerly a server of fast food.

Survivors include two sons: Robert Greenwalt (Gena) and Deon Roberts (Katie); six grandchildren: Ailee Greenwalt,...

Feb 14, 2025

Wayne retired from Houchens Industries and later from Richie Pharma. He enjoyed restoring classic cars, attending car shows and showing his 1955 Chevy Bel Air. During his life, he developed the most special, long lasting friendships. He carried his love for life through his grandchildren and great grandchildren in which he often spoke of with great pride.

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Feb 12, 2025

April 5, 1933 ~ February 12, 2025

Howard Polson, 91, of Scottsville, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at his son’s residence.  He was a son of the late Glan and Annie Broady Polson.  He was retired from BASF and an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.  He will be remembered for his love of...