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Evelyn Francis Gassaway

EDMONTON – Evelyn Francis Gassaway, 86, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at NHC Healthcare. Evelyn was born August 16, 1938, to the late Clayton and Vera Neighbors England. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Gassaway; and one son, Jeffery Scott Gassaway. Evelyn was a member of the Edmonton Worship Center.…

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Lugene Barton Jessee

EDMONTON – Lugene Barton Jessee, 94, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice House in Glasgow. She was born November 11, 1929, in Metcalfe County to the late Raymond and Ruth Anderson Barton. She was also preceded in death by her son, Jammie Stephens; a sister, Naomi Burris; and her brothers,…

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James David Sharp

GLASGOW – James David Sharp, age 95, passed away, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at NHC in Glasgow. He was born in Glasgow on April 14, 1929, to the late Oscar Lee Sharp and the late Mona Alice (Stout) Sharp. James was a veteran of the United States Air Force and of the Baptist faith. Survivors…

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Bonnie Lee Debaik

GLASGOW – Bonnie Lee Debiak, age 76, passed away Wednesday October 2, 2024, at her residence. Bonnie was born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania on October 23, 1947, to the late Thomas and Alice Redfern Tucker. Bonnie enjoyed spending her time going to church, traveling with her church group, spending time with her children and grandchildren, crafting,…

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Brian Thomas Woodson

GLASGOW – Brian Thomas Woodson, 55, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, September 30, 2024. He was born March 28, 1969, in Glasgow, Kentucky to George and Rita Woodson, who survive. Brian obtained a bachelor’s degree from Murray State University and drove for the Amish. He loved shooting long range guns and very much…

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Janice Jackson Short

GLASGOW – Janice Jackson Short, 83, entered her eternal rest on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, after a brief stay at Barren County Health Care & Rehab. She was born in Glasgow, Kentucky on February 17, 1941, to the late Porter & Alma (Houchens) Jackson. Janice graduated from Park City High School in 1959. Janice went…

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Families Reunite as 623rd Returns Home

By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress *** More photos are at the end of the article. There were no shortages of hugs, smiles, or tears upon the arrival home of the 1-623rd Field Artillery Regiment on Saturday evening. Many local and state law enforcement officers escorted the charter buses to the armory in Glasgow…

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$75K Awarded to Former Police Chief

By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress *** Editor’s Note: This story has been updated since the printed publication following the return of an open records request. The updates are at the end of the article The former chief of police has been awarded a settlement of $75,000 following a lawsuit filed against the City…

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Vicki Furlong Pennycuff

MERRY OAKS – Vicki Furlong Pennycuff, 71, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas “Bill” Furlong and Nettie Pearl Bunch Furlong. Vicki’s career was spent in the banking business in Barren County; she had served…

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Brenda Turner Self

CAVE CITY – Brenda Turner Self, age 70, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. She was the daughter of the late Edmond Lee Turner and the late Doris Alene Kidd Turner. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 14, 1954. She was a 1973 graduate of Caverna…

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