Local obituaries for Glasgow and Barren County in Kentucky

Apr 2, 2024

Donald Edward Hawks, 96, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow, Kentucky. He was born June 10, 1927 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late W. P. Hawks and Katie Lee Haynes Hawks. Donald was a lifelong farmer, skilled carpenter, and a proud United States Army veteran. In his later years, he was...

Mar 29, 2024

Carolyn Inez Lyons, age 79, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at her residence. She was born July 12 ,1944, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Alonzo Thomas Glass and the late Renie Ester (McCoy) Glass.

Survivors include her partner in life, Rick Williams; four grandchildren, Mallie Boston, Daniel Lyons, Matthew Boston,...

Mar 27, 2024

Emma Laura Childress, age 94, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at NHC Health Care. She was born February 19 ,1930, in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Paul Herbert Powell and the late Fannie Mae (Williams). Emma was a member of Caney Fork Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include, two daughters, Linda Rodgers (Barry), Sherrilyn...

Mar 22, 2024

Adolphus Rapp “A.R.” Taylor, Jr., 78, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at his residence. He was born February 4, 1946 in Barren County, Kentucky to the late Adolphus Rapp Taylor, Sr. and Clara Lucille Roberts, who survives. A.R. was an Orderly for many hospitals in the surrounding counties and was a Taxi Driver in his...

Mar 22, 2024

James “Shorty” Clayborn Geron, of Smiths Grove, Kentucky passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at his residence. He was born October 20,1954, in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Ed Clayborn Geron and Eva (Walker) Emmitt. Shorty was the owner and operator of “Shorty’s Pay Lake” for twenty-four years.

Shorty is survived by his mother, Eva...

Mar 21, 2024

Joseph John Coleman, 68, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, Florida. He was born February 11, 1956 in Glasgow, Scotland to the late Patrick Coleman and May Slater Coleman. Joseph served in the British Army, was a retired truck driver, and a devoted member of St. Helen Catholic Church. He...

Mar 20, 2024

Roger Dale Bewley, age 80, passed away, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, surrounded by his family at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. He was born in Glasgow, on December 24, 1943, to the late Tevie Bewley and the late Kittye (Hunt) Bewley. Dale was a farmer and a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.

Dale...

Mar 17, 2024

Sadie Blondell McCoy Gibbons age 94, of Cave City passed Sunday March 17, 2024 at NHC in Glasgow KY. She was born June 20, 1929 to the late Christopher C. McCoy and the late Emma Morgan McCoy. She was a graduate of Hiseville High School and was the wife of the late Waldo E. Gibbons for 63 years. She...

Mar 17, 2024

Nellie P. McKinney, 85, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home March 17, 2024. She was born on November 16, 1938, to the late Andrew Ferguson “Jellyco” and late Blanch Ferguson. She spent her life as a babysitter caring for children in her home for over thirty years.

She is survived...

Mar 15, 2024

Sheila Green Franklin “Aunt She”, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. She was born in Louisville, KY on March 9, 1966, to Walt and Beanie Green. She was employed at Akebono in Glasgow.

Shelia was always a light in the world that was often dark. She loved her dog Ethel...

Mar 14, 2024

Sharon Lee Kasson, age 83, of Austin, KY, passed away at her residence, Thursday, March 14, 2024.  She was born in St. Louis, IL, on October 6, 1940, to the late Fred Kasson and the late Mary (Rhine) Kasson.  Sharon held many jobs in her life that she loved.  She was most recently employed by Glasgow Rehabilitation and Nursing...

Mar 13, 2024

Barry Lee Edwards, born November 30, 1947, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on March 13, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, loyalty, and love that will be cherished by all who knew him.

Barry was the beloved husband of Frances Branstetter Edwards for 57 years, a union marked by...

Mar 12, 2024

Bobby Lane Druen, 86, of Glasgow, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Bobby was born December 17, 1937, in Dawagiac (Pike View), Kentucky, to the late Willard Druen and late Alma Genrose (Chaudoin) Druen. Bobby married his wife Barbara Shelton Druen on August 10, 1958. Bobby was of the Baptist faith and was a member...

Mar 7, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Johnson, age 71, of Lucas, KY, passed away, Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice House in Glasgow. She was born in Virginia on March 8, 1952, to the late J.C. Johnson and the late Elizabeth (Albertine) Holden. Elizabeth was retired from General Motors and was the founder and pastor of Faith, Hope, and Love...

Mar 4, 2024

Beverly Stinnett-Hatfield, 63, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at her residence. She was born April 12, 1960 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late O’Dell Bennett and Emma Dean Moore. Beverly was a homemaker and loved caring for her grandbabies. She also loved collecting butterflies and traveling with her sisters.

Survivors include...

Mar 3, 2024

Joyce Glady Burke, 83, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at her residence. She was born August 5, 1940 in Saint Joseph, Tennessee to the late Spencer Gladney and late Evelyn Williams Gladney. Joyce spent her youth split between Florence, Alabama and the Detroit, Michigan area. Joyce married Bill Burke in 1958 and they raised four...

Mar 1, 2024

Huxen Wren Shoffner was born asleep in his mother's arms on March 01, 2024, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. The infant son of Michael and Ashley Shoffner was loved deeply and will live on in their hearts forever.

Huxen is survived by his loving mother, Ashley Shoffner; father, Michael Shoffner; sister, Elly Shoffner; brothers, Beau Shoffner and...

Feb 26, 2024

Christine Bruton, 90, of Cave City, Kentucky passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Signature Healthcare of Glasgow. She was born October 18, 1933 in Barren County, Kentucky to the late Jerry Christmas Bruton and Jenny Bunch Bruton. Christine was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her two children, Sharon Holley...

Feb 26, 2024

John Robert “Johnny” Nelson, 77, of Glasgow passed away Monday, February 26, 2024. Johnny was born November 6, 1946, in Glasgow to the late Ruth Rush Nelson and John Uri Nelson.

After graduating from Glasgow High School in 1966, Johnny served in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Shreveport, Louisiana until 1970. He then began...

Feb 25, 2024

Margaret Joyce (Scott) Huffman 68, of Horse Cave, Kentucky passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Norton Hospital in Louisville. She was born July 31,1955, in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Thomas Wood Scott and the late Iva May (Sherfey) Scott. Margaret loved to listen to George Jones and Elvis, watching True Crime, and enjoyed spending time with her...