Teresa Jean Smith
GLASGOW – Teresa Jean Smith, 65, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle of illness. She was born on May 10, 1960, to the late Bobby Cleon Hodges and the late Francis (Keener) Hodges. She was a member of Union #2 Missionary Baptist Church.…
Read MorePhillip “Dickie” Malone
GLASGOW – Phillip “Dickie” Malone, born on June 12, 1951, in Nassau, Bahamas, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at the TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was a man who lived life to the fullest, embracing the great outdoors and cherishing every moment spent with his family and friends. An avid outdoorsman, Phillip’s love…
Read MoreKari Dodd Button
LUCAS – Kari Dodd Button, 53, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Freddie Dodd Button and Nancy Armstrong Button. She was a member of the South Green Street Church of Christ. Kari was a native of Barren County and grew up on the Button family farm,…
Read MoreRoger Earl DeWeese
SUMMER SHADE – Roger Earl DeWeese, 86, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Shanti Niketan Residential Hospice House in Glasgow, KY. He was born April 1, 1939, in Summer Shade to the late Joe Harvey and Rosie Lee Reece DeWeese. Roger was a member of the Dripping Springs United Baptist Church. He enjoyed…
Read MoreLove and Respect is Earned
By Jeff Jobe Community Publisher As I was swimming laps this week and in the quiet of my own thoughts, I began contemplating the retirement of one of our company’s loyal team members, Becky Jones. Becky is one of four corporate office managers who report directly to me. This team of professionals has formed a…
Read MoreElsie Pearl Parke
EDMONTON – Elsie Pearl Parke, 88, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, at TJ Samson Hospital. She was born on March 24, 1937, to the late Enos Henry England and Alta Shirley England. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Parke; grandson, Kevin Aidren Parke; brother, Delain England; and her…
Read MoreAlice Ferrell Glass
GLASGOW – Alice Ferrell Glass, 85, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at her residence following a brief illness. A native of Cumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Ernie R. Ferrell and Opal Garner Ferrell. Alice was a 1959 graduate of Glasgow High School, after which she had worked most of her…
Read MoreCommunity Supports Wingfield Volunteer Fire Department
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Wingfield Volunteer Fire Department held their annual Fish/Chicken Fry Dinner and Auction event on Aug 16, 2025. Large numbers of community residents turned out for some good food and fellowship. May found items they needed at the auction and there was no short supply of cakes to…
Read MorePushing Edmonson County to the Fore Front in Washington DC
Staff Report Most residents of Edmonson County know Mr. Woodcock and his family. When an issue such as the ferries in Mammoth Cave National Park are brought to the attention of citizens it should and does make residents think, “Have we been treated unfairly by Mammoth Cave National Park and more importantly…
Read MoreCommunity Leaders Unite to Promote Literacy This September
Press Release On Thursday, August 21, local leaders met at the Judge Executive’s Office to proclaim September as National Literacy Month. Literacy is crucial for personal development, economic opportunities, social equity, and active participation in society. Recognizing this, each entity has an invested interest in focusing upon the importance of literacy and…
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