Local obituaries for Glasgow and Barren County in Kentucky

Dec 22, 2023

Helen C. Simpson, 92, of Glasgow, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, at NHC Healthcare. Born in Rantoul, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late William Jefferson Combest and Carrie Holmes Combest.

Survivors include her children, Jeanie Simpson, of Middleton, WI, Teresa Nunn (York), Karen Potter, Dana Decker (Dewayne), and Lisa Simpson Strange, all local,...

Dec 17, 2023

Jerry Ballard, age 75, of Glasgow, passed away, Sunday, December 17, 2023, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was born on December 30, 1947 to the late Lesco Ballard and late Kathleen (England) Ballard. Jerry loved to play the guitar and sing karaoke especially Merle Haggard. Jerry was an avid member of the Whites Chapel Community Church.

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Dec 17, 2023

Margaret Sara Houchens Jordan, age 88, went to be with Jesus and her earthly family on Sunday, December 17, 2023. She was a strong Christian lady who told people that Jesus was her best friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Trudy Houchens; brothers, Euell, Stanley, Wilton, and Jim Tom; sisters, Jewell Reeves, Ruby Jones,...

Dec 15, 2023

Atticus Zahir Stone Puleo “Mr. Sweetface”, infant son of Carli Jewell Puleo, was born September 19, 2023 and passed away December 15, 2023 at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. Atticus has touched the lives of so many people in his time on earth and was known for his contagious smile and personality.

In...

Dec 13, 2023

James Frank Cole, 75, of Munfordville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 27, 1948 in Jackson, Kentucky to the late Hargis Cole and Lizzie Baker Cole. Frank retired from Green Industries, located in Ohio. He was a collector of guns and knives, loved listening to bluegrass music, and always had time...

Dec 12, 2023

Billy Dewayne Cassady, age 46, of Glasgow, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was born in Glasgow, on July 6, 1977, to the late Billy Jackson Cassady and Carolyn Vibbert who still survives. Billy was the head cook at Shake My Burger in Glasgow.

He is survived by his...

Dec 3, 2023

Betty Ellen Sabens Harvey, 91, of Temple Hill, Kentucky passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at her grandson’s home while in hosparus care and battling Alzheimer’s. Betty was born December 27, 1931 in Barren County, Kentucky to the late George Samuel Sabens and Jennie Buckley Sabens. On December 27, 1952, Betty married the late Walter Howard Harvey. She had...

Nov 28, 2023

Ronald “Ron” Eugene Wilson, 70, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was born August 6, 1953 in Platteville, Wisconsin to the late Arnold Wilson and Joan Tindell Wilson. Ron retired as a car salesman from Gillie Hyde. In his free time, he loved playing cards, fishing, watching the Green...

Nov 28, 2023

Charlotte Elaine Elmore, 83, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the University of Louisville Hospital. She was born February 2, 1940 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Lester Jones and Mildred Cooksey Jones. Charlotte was a bookkeeper for Elmore Body Shop and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.

Survivors include...

Nov 27, 2023

David Michael Nine, age 49, of Cave City, passed away, Monday, November 27, 2023, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was the owner of Nine's Automotive and a member of St. Helen's Catholic Church. Mr. Nine was born in Fort Knox, KY, on January 25, 1974, to the late Larry Nine and the late Eleonor Vanhorn Nine.

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Nov 22, 2023

On Wednesday, the 22 of November, Brian Scott Thomas, formerly of Bowling Green, finished his fight with Parkinson's disease. He called it a formidable foe. He fought long and hard. Our grief is mixed with relief because he suffered so much this past year. If you don't know about Parkinson's, Brian LOVED Michael J Fox's book No Time Like...

Nov 22, 2023

Carey Sue Oliver Travis, 88, a cherished resident of Glasgow, Kentucky, on November 22, 2023, went home to be with the Lord and join her beloved husband of 64 years, Frederick “Freddie” Lynn Travis, and her son, Captain Todd Oliver Travis.

Born July 2, 1935, in Glasgow, to parents Rondel Raymond Oliver and Nettie Jewel...

Nov 19, 2023

Allison Marie Cloyd, age 26, of Elizabethtown, KY, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, in Bullitt County. She was born in Glasgow, KY, on April 30, 1997, to Linda (Milton) Cloyd and the late Raymond Cloyd. She was a production worker for Amazon and a salesclerk at Rose’s Department Store.

She is survived by her...

Nov 19, 2023

Carroll Richard Morris, 88 of Apex, North Carolina passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was born on February 19, 1935 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Ralph and Myrtle Morris. Carroll was raised on a self-sustaining farm in Kentucky. Carroll joined the U.S. Marine Corps and completed basic training at Camp Lejeune. He served our country honorably in...

Nov 19, 2023

James “Jimmy” Terrell Poore, 77, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born May 18, 1946 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Leon Poore and Maple Goode Poore. He married Bonnie Wells in 1969 after serving in the US Army and going to Vietnam. Jimmy retired...

Nov 18, 2023

Linda Kay Norris, age 76, of Glasgow, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at her residence. She was born January 24, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Roy Peek and the late Norma Cannon (Skaggs). She was a member of the Lighthouse Church.

She is survived by her daughters, Dawn Kelley(LB), and Kristin Mcewing;...

Nov 17, 2023

Clarence “Sweeney” Garnet Francis, 84, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at Barren County Nursing and Rehab. He was born January 29, 1939 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Lonnie Garnet "Jack" Francis and Della Waller Francis. Clarence retired from RR Donnelley as a crew leader.

Survivors include his loving wife, Connie...

Nov 15, 2023

Colleen Sue Sonnentag, 76, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Signature Healthcare of Glasgow. She was born January 2, 1947 in Rockford, Illinois to the late Lester Daubert and Britta Larson Daubert. Colleen retired from Suntech in customer service and was of the Lutheran faith. She was a huge Chicago Cubs fan so her and...

Nov 15, 2023

David Lowell Simmons, 76, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at his residence. He was born November 1, 1947 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late James E. Simmons and Beatrice Barbour Simmons. David was a proud United States Army veteran and retired from Eaton. After retirement, David spent his time doing something he loved, golfing and...

Nov 14, 2023

Robert C Goode, 73, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. He was born August 11, 1950 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Kenneth Goode and Geneva Cloyd Goode, who survives. Robert was a retired truck driver for DART. He was also a devoted member of Siloam Baptist Church.