Obituaries

Gerald Patrick Lakin

Gerald Patrick Lakin

Sep 27, 2025



Pat Lakin, (Gerald Patrick Lakin), died 9/27/2025. His ashes will be buried in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery on 1/10/2026 at 1:00 PM. His brother, Larry Lakin, survives him. Reverend Wayne Hensley will officiate the service. All friends are invited.

Pat was born and raised in Glasgow, KY. Joined the Marines, then the Army to become a paratrooper, and completed his national...

Walter Roy Shipman

Walter Roy Shipman

Nov 24, 2025

Walter Roy Shipman 79, Glasgow, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. He was the son of the late Roy Shipman and Berdie Oldfield Shipman. He proudly served his country and retired from the Unites States Army.

He is survived by two sons: Timothy Shipman, and Michael Shipman; Three grand children: Michael Shipman Jr., Alisha...

Kathy Lorraine Holley

Kathy Lorraine Holley

Dec 8, 2025

Kathy Lorraine Holley, 57, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was a daughter of the late Jerry P. Walden and Norma Jean Wilson Walden. She was a retired Barren County School special needs teacher.

She is survived by her loving husband: Herbert “Harry” Holley; two daughters: Ashley Dawn Claxton and...

Hilary Ann Garrett

Hilary Ann Garrett

Dec 6, 2025

Hilary A. Garrett, 70, of Park City, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Herbert Gene Hileman and Maurita Caffrey Hileman. She was a retired LPN from Glasgow State ICF.

When you met Hilary, the first thing you noticed was that unforgettable red hair & her spirit was just as bold....

William Fred Shirley

William Fred Shirley

Dec 5, 2025

William Fred Shirley, 80, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 at NHC Health Care. He was a son of the late Curt and Laura Janes Shirley. He was a retired jailer of Barren County and a member of East Fork Missionary Baptist Church.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years: Jeaniene Hubbard Shirley; two brothers:...

Mary Elizabeth Ross

Mary Elizabeth Ross

Dec 4, 2025



Mary Elizabeth Ross, 95, Hiseville, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at the NHC Healthcare Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Sabina Meeks Parrish Miller and Powell Parrish and her step-mother Eugenia Parrish.

Mary Elizabeth was a dedicated homemaker and a member of the Hiseville Christian Church.

Survivors include two sons: Mike Ross and David...

Larry Gene Harris, Jr.

Larry Gene Harris, Jr.

Dec 3, 2025

Larry Gene Harris, Jr. 48, of Cave City, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He is a son of Garry Shaw and Deborah Ann Massie Harris Shaw and the late Larry Gene Harris, Sr. He was a Jesus follower. He enjoyed exploring the outdoors, wood carving and spending time with his children.

Besides his mother he is survived by three...

Shrada Wandaline Cumbee

Shrada Wandaline Cumbee

Dec 2, 2025



Shrada Wandaline Cumbee, 86, Glasgow, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at the NHC Healthcare Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late John Allen Bowles and Effie Pauline Glass Bowles.

Shrada was a homemaker and mother who loved gardening, sewing, cross-stitching, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She attended the Big Meadow Baptist...

Ernest A Ritter, Jr.

Ernest A Ritter, Jr.

Nov 30, 2025



Ritter, Ernest A. Jr.

Bay City, Michigan

Ernest passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Brittany Manor in Midland, Michigan, at the age 59. He was born November 16, 1966 in Glasgow, Kentucky. He retired in 2005 after a twenty-year career in Virginia Beach, Virginia from the U.S. Navy as a chief petty officer. Ernest enjoyed woodworking, camping, the outdoors, was a...

Mildred Ruth Eubank

Mildred Ruth Eubank

Nov 29, 2025

Mildred Ruth Eubank (Ruth) died Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the Barren County Healthcare Center. Born in Barren County on December 31, 1936 to the late O.H. & Lela Nichols McFarland and the wife of the late B.L. Eubank.

Mrs. Eubank was a former Employee of J J Newberry Department Store, Hills Services of Glasgow and Walmart. She was a dedicated...

Emogene R Word

Emogene R Word

Nov 29, 2025



Emogene Ramey Word, 96, Summer Shade, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late George W. Ramey and Julia Davis Ramey.

Emogene was a retired Administrative Assistant in the Banking Industry and had worked in local banks until her retirement. She loved anything that had to do with...

David Lee Polson

David Lee Polson

Nov 28, 2025

David Lee Polson, 79, of Edmonton, KY, passed away Friday, November 28 2025 in his home. He was the son of the late Albert Lee and Edna Nunn Polson.

David was a loving husband, father, and Pa. After graduating he proudly served in the United State Army. Thereafter, he was a dedicated member of VFW Post 5906 in Glasgow. David served...

Alicia Yvonne Darnell

Alicia Yvonne Darnell

Nov 26, 2025

Alicia Yvonne Darnell, 58, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Alicia was the steady hands and open heart of her family. Known for her kindness, she was always caring and giving. She was a talented crafter, quilter, and an exceptional

cook—especially known for her infamous cornbread. Her favorite and most cherished role...

Phillip Lee Martin

Phillip Lee Martin

Nov 23, 2025

Phillip Lee Martin, 84, Glasgow, passed away Sunday November 23, 2025 at NHC Healthcare. He was the son of the late Elijah Martin and Susan Lawrence Hogan.

He is survived by two daughters: Lori Tyler (Roger), Rita Billingsley (Chris); son Stacy Martin; Three grandchildren: Brittnay Tyler, Kayla Houchens (Jeremy), and Shayna Rae Branham (Michael); three great-grandchildren: Ty Houchens, Meiah Houchens, and...

Ann Elaine Harbison

Ann Elaine Harbison

Nov 20, 2025



Ann Elaine (Jewell) Harbison, 75, passed away at home on November 20, 2025. She was born on February 25, 1950 to the late John Leamon and Mary Kathleen Jewell. Elaine dedicated her life to her family and valued her role as wife and mother. She was a devoted Christian and a member of Refuge Church of Christ.

She is survived by...

Lenora "Tody" Steenbergen

Lenora "Tody" Steenbergen

Nov 11, 2025

Lenora (Tody) Steenbergen, 94, left this earth on November 11, 2025. Tody was born in Hartsville, Tennessee on May 21, 1931 to Leslie C. Brockett and Mary Elizabeth Brockett (both deceased). She is a graduate of Trousdale County High School. After graduation and a short courtship, Tody married Jewett Ralph Steenbergen in September of 1952. They lived in Wedgewood in...

Danny Jewell Young

Danny Jewell Young

Nov 10, 2025

Danny Jewell Young 71, Passed away November 10, 2025 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. He was the son of the late Levis Jewell Young and Mazie Pruitt Young. Danny with his wife was the owner of Sweet Heart Bakery. He is member of Allen Lodge #24 Masonic Lodge, Shriner and York Rite member, and a member Widow Sons. He...

Anita Jane Edmonds

Anita Jane Edmonds

Nov 10, 2025

Anita Jane Edmonds 69, Glasgow passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late William “Pete” Jessie and Goldie Isenberg Jessie.

She is survived by two daughters: Betty Martin (Tyrone) Melissa Ann Bowman (Golden); and their father Anthony Edmonds. One son Michael Bennett; step-daughter Kim Mink; two siblings: Marty...

John Thomas Dillon

John Thomas Dillon

Nov 7, 2025

John Thomas Dillon, 82, Glasgow passed away peacefully Friday, November 7, 2025 at Signature Healthcare of Monroe County surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Andrew Dillon and Lola Mae Coffman Dillon. John was an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Lillie Young Dillon, and son Jerry Wayne...

Carl Clifford Howard Gray

Carl Clifford Howard Gray

Nov 5, 2025

Carl Clifford Howard Gray, 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather, businessman, and builder of people, passed away peacefully at his home in Lexington, Kentucky, on November 5, 2025.

Howard was born on July 3, 1949, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to Lois Franklin Howard and James Norris Gray. Raised in a close-knit family surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, he often described their...