Local obituaries for Glasgow and Barren County in Kentucky

Nov 20, 2024

Richard Lee Harlow, age 89, of Glasgow, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at his daughter's residence.  He was born in Glasgow, on November 7, 1935, to the late Willard C Harlow and the late Pauline (McGlocklin) Harlow. He was retired from Eaton Axle and a veteran of the Army National Guard. 

He is survived by his son, Rick Harlow; daughter,...

Nov 19, 2024

Johnny Michelle Turner, age 46, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville. She was born in Glasgow on September 10, 1978, to John and Rita Glass. Michelle was a self-employed mechanic but was well known for her ability to repair or install anything related to electrical or plumbing. She also loved music,...

Nov 19, 2024

Jimmy Kay Harper, age 75, went home to be with Jesus, Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 at his residence. He was born on October 14th, 1949, in Horse Cave, Kentucky to the late William Howard Harper and late Nellie (Meredith) Harper. 

Jimmy was a deeply spiritual man who never forgot to share God’s love with others. He was an inspiration to all...

Nov 18, 2024

Harold Thomas Matthews, 90, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away at his home on November 18, 2024. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Anne Downing Matthews, his parents, Bernice Thomas and Vickie Lee Elliott Matthews, and brother-in-law John Calloway Downing and his wife Virginia Akers Downing.

 Mr. Matthews graduated from Glasgow High School, Western Kentucky University, and the University...

Nov 13, 2024

Hope Gibbs Young Williams, of Glasgow, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. Born July 22, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Meredith and Annie Morrow Gibbs. She attended Temple Baptist Church until her health failed. She was 95 years young and beautiful to the end.

Hope...

Nov 13, 2024

Nancy Sue Trowbridge, age 85, of Cave City, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. She was born on January 12, 1939, to her late parents, Orville Scroggin and Louella Mae Denning Scroggin. She was married to her husband of 62 years, Samuel “Wayne” Trowbridge.

Nancy was a homemaker who loved spending time with and cooking...

Nov 11, 2024

Ester Elaine Clark, Age 92, of Glasgow, passed away, Monday, November 11,2024, at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow. She was born in Green County, Kentucky on December 20, 1931, to the late Terry Forest Asbury and the late Lena Mae (Bale) Asbury. Esther retired from Dispensers Optical after 30 years of service. She was a member of the...

Nov 11, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Clifton, Morrison, 80, of Edmonton, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, in Edmonton. He was born in Glasgow, Kentucky on May 9, 1944, to the late Robert and Velma Morrison.

Bobby was a prankster his whole life. He always had a smile followed by a big tall tale (all true). He worked...

Nov 10, 2024

Mollie Oliver Thompson,85, of Glasgow, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. Mollie Sue was born in Hestand, Kentucky on November 9, 1939, to the late James M. Oliver and the late Grace Baxter Oliver at the home of her maternal grandparents, Wolford and Elsie Bushong Baxter. She graduated...

Nov 8, 2024

Alice “Maylene” Likens, age 82, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away, Thursday, November 8, 2024, at TriStar Skyline Medical center in Nashville, Tennessee surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Burkesville, Kentucky on October 14, 1942, to the late Willie Vincent and the late Velma Oolen Vincent. Alice was a faithful member of the Siloam Baptist Church and...

Nov 6, 2024

Peggy Maxine Hall Pritchard, 91, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on November 6, 2024. Peggy was born on August 24, 1933, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Jordan and Jewel Edmonson Hall.

Peggy is survived by her husband of 72 years, William “Billy” Pritchard, whom she met...

Nov 5, 2024

Phyllis Jean Witty, age 71, of Glasgow, passed away, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at her residence. She was born March 28, 1953, to the late James R. Witty and the late Clarine (Duvall) Witty. Phyllis was retired from Dart Container. She had a love for life, her family, and enjoyed playing and coaching softball.

Nov 2, 2024

Paul Chad Nuckols, 52, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away November 2, 2024, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He was born in Glasgow, Kentucky on April 26, 1972, to the late Paul Lee Nuckols and Mary Paulette Nuckols (Houchens) who survives. Paul was known to most as Chad. A man of many talents, Chad was passionate about...

Oct 30, 2024

Orville Vibbert, “Jr.”, 91, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at his residence. He was born May 18, 1933 in Monroe County, Kentucky to the late Orville Vibbert and Laura Sprawls Vibbert. Jr. was a lifelong farmer and loved driving his tractor. He was also a mechanic, tree trimmer, and a jack of all trades. He...

Oct 30, 2024

Marsha Gaye DeTalente, age 59, of Cave City, Kentucky, passed away, Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at TriStar Skyline Medical center in Nashville, Tennessee surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Glasgow, Kentucky on December 17, 1964, to the late Marshall Logan Smith and JoAnn Logsdon Henderson who still survives. Marsha enjoyed canning with her mom and sister,...

Oct 29, 2024

Melvin Eugene Wilson, age 89, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Born in Barren County on December 11, 1934, he was the son of his late parents, Robert and Pauline Wilson.  He was a farmer growing up and an avid hunter.  He was a veteran of the United States Army,...

Oct 29, 2024

Juanita Williams Smith, age 85, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away, Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Glenview Health and Rehab. She was born in Austin, Kentucky on September 3, 1939, to the late Joe Williams and the late Nora Thomas Williams. Juanita worked as a seamstress at KY Pants until she retired and enjoyed retirement spending time with her family...

Oct 29, 2024

Myrtie Jewell Shaw, age 79, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away, Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Barren County Healthcare Facility. She was born in Cumberland County, Kentucky on September 21, 1945, to the late Terry Humble Scott and the late Cinda Rella Crawford. Myrtie retired from Sumitomo after several years of employment.

She is survived by...

Oct 25, 2024

Anthony “Tony” Lee Simmons, 69, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 1, 1955 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late James E. Simmons and Emma Beatrice Barbour Simmons. Tony was a Temple Hill Class of 1973 graduate and retired from Lyons Mechanical Services as a welder. In his free time,...

Oct 25, 2024

Steven Dale Malone, age 64, of Glasgow, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on August 29, 1960, to his late parents, William Wayne and Juanita (Tolle) Malone. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, a self-employed master electrician, and a member of St. Helen’s Catholic Church.