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Rickey Glenn Houchens

GLASGOW – Rickey Glenn Houchens, age 62, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, August 16, 2024. He was born in Glasgow, on September 14, 1961, to the late Hugh Doris Houchens and Jimmie Correne Houchens, who still survives. Rickey was a master mechanic at South Fork Garage. He is survived…

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Wilma Rose Dillingham

GLASGOW – Wilma Rose Dillingham, 90, Glasgow, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 17, 2024 at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late S. B. Johnson and Rose Bailey Johnson. Wilma was a former clerk at Folk’s Department Store followed by her employment at Handmacher Fashions. She was a…

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Jillian Reece Flowers

EDMONTON – Jillian Reece Flowers, 19, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, KY. She was born on March 8, 2005, in Glasgow, KY. Jillian was a member of the Emory Chapel United Methodist Church and a 2023 graduate of Metcalfe County High School where she was member…

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Judy Ann Copas Irvin

MT. HERMAN – Judy Ann (Copas) Irvin, age 74,passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, surrounded by her family at Signature Health Care of Monroe County, KY. Judy was born on August 26, 1949 in Barren County, KY, a daughter of the late Hershel and Nellie Bell (Birge) Copas. Judy worked at KY Apparel for 20…

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Erroll Lee Duren

GLASGOW – Erroll Lee Duren, 84, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at T. J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow, KY. He was born on November 12, 1939, in Warwick, GA to the late Robert Lee and Thelma Aultman Duren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Hampton Duren;…

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Joyce Christine Post

GLASGOW – Joyce Christine Post, 89, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at NHC Healthcare. She was born March 31, 1935, in Barren County, Kentucky to the late Andrew Jackson Kinslow and Amy Carver Kinslow. Joyce married the love of her life, Seth Thomas Post, on March 28, 1952, and together they had two children.…

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Victor D. Smith

CAVE CITY – Victor D. Smith, age 66, departed this life on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Glenview Health and Rehab in Glasgow, KY. The Allen County native was born on November 12, 1957, to the late William Carl and Bessie Settles Smith. He was preceded in death by his loving companion of thirty-three years,…

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Allene Stanley Rowe, age 91 of Cave City passed away

  Allene Stanley Rowe, age 91 of Cave City, was surrounded by her family at her home when she peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.  Allene was born on March 18, 1933 in Clintwood, Virginia to the late Crit and Goldie Senter Stanley, and was the oldest of three children.  On August…

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Gospel Messengers Celebrating 50 Years

By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress The Gospel Messengers have been singing the praises of the Gospel for over fifty years, and the gospel group will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary. The 50th Anniversary and Reunion will start at 5 p.m. CST on August 25 at Owens Chapel Baptist Church at 303 South Dixie Highway in…

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Waylonn Noah Reid Bell

Waylonn Noah Reid Bell, son of James Bell and Malayka Russell, was born November 29, 2022, and passed away August 11, 2024. Waylonn was loved by so many and will be remembered by his loving personality that lit up every room he was in. Waylonn loved Mickey Mouse, Bluey, tractors, guitars, motorcycles, and hanging out…

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