Richard Lee “Ricky” Martin
GLASGOW – Richard Lee “Ricky” Martin, 68, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He was a son of the late Ottis Lee and Bessie Evelyn Nantz Martin. He was retired form SKF and owner of Martin Lawn Care. He was a member of the Restoration Church in…
Read MoreLina Dean Hatcher
CAVE CITY – Lina Dean Hatcher, age 80, departed this life on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Signature Healthcare of Glasgow. The Cumberland County native was born on November 5, 1943, to the late Thelbert and Carmon Owens Sexton. Lina was the devoted wife to Johnnie Hillard Hatcher, who also preceded her in death. Lina…
Read MoreMichael Jewell Gibbons
CAVE CITY – Michael Jewell Gibbons, 69, passed away suddenly Friday, September 20, 2024, from injuries sustained in a trucking accident. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Walter Jewell Gibbons and Lois Bowles Gibbons. He was a lifelong farmer and a member of Shepherd’s House Church. Survivors include one…
Read MoreJames Wilson Bailey
GLASGOW – James Wilson Bailey, age 82, passed away, Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Shanti Niketan Hospice home in Glasgow, Kentucky. He was born in Etoile, Kentucky on January 3, 1942, to the late James Howard Bailey and the late Lois Steenbergen Bailey. James was a 1960 graduate of Temple Hill High School. He then…
Read MoreLester Earl “Les” Carney
CAVE CITY – Lester Earl “Les” Carney, age 57, departed this life on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, with his family by his side. The Barren County native was born on May 26, 1967, to the late Ralph Carney and Louetta Toohey Reynolds, of Cave City. He was married to his wife Karen Ann Carney, who…
Read MoreJV Bears beat Edmonson County With No Time on the Clock
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor The Edmonson County Wildcats came to Morgantown on Monday, September 9th to square off with the Butler County Bears in a junior varsity contest at BCHS. In what started out as a defensive battle—neither team scored in the first half—turned into an exciting finish for the Bears. With one…
Read MoreDavid Brian Rust
CAVE CITY – David Brian Rust, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Cave City, Kentucky, on September 10, 2024. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Edward and Loretta Rust. David was a devout Catholic and a man of prayer. He is survived by five sisters, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.…
Read MoreButler County 4-H Shooting Sports represented with State Champions
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Butler County has been participating in 4-H shooting sports at the state level since 1987. In previous years they have brought home state champion titles in pistol and air pistol. As far as the trap team goes, in 2021 the group finished 3rd in the 15-18 age group at…
Read MoreLance Corporal Keegan Thomas Allen, 19 of Oakland passed away
Lance Corporal Keegan Thomas Allen July 19, 2005 — September 5, 2024 Oakland, Kentucky Lance Corporal Keegan Thomas Allen, 19 of Oakland, KY and recently stationed on Marine Corps Base Hawaii – Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawaii passed away September 5, 2024 He leaves to honor his memory – his mother, Ann Wells, his sister, Kelsey…
Read MoreTommie Catherine Foster
GLASGOW – Tommie Catherine Foster, 97, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at NHC. She was born June 20, 1927, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Thomas Mayfield and Catherine (Cox) Mayfield. Tommie was a homemaker and loved her family. She is survived by three sons, Terry Foster (Sheryl), David Foster (Shelia), and Philip Foster…
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