Linda Joyce Turner Bray
GLASGOW – Linda Joyce Turner Bray, 75, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Centennial Hospital in Nashville. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Lee Turner and Pauline Short Turner. After graduating Glasgow High School, Linda became a switchboard operator for General Telephone and Electronics. In her free…
Read MorePauline Elmore
EDMONTON – Pauline Elmore, 95, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at NHC Healthcare. Pauline was born June 29, 1929, to the late Clarence and Mattie Ervin Morgan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Robert Carl Elmore; granddaughter, Kim Jolly and Wes Jolly who survives; and her son-in-law, Wayne Smith. Pauline…
Read MoreBCHS 2024 Homecoming Court
Representing the freshman class we have Miss Jenna Tomes and Mr. Brock Henderson. Jenna is the daughter of Brandon & Deana Jo Tomes of Morgantown. Brock is the son of Kirk & Becky Henderson, also of Morgantown. Also representing the freshman class we have Miss Kennedy Tucker and Mr. Jay Peralta. Kennedy is the daughter…
Read MoreFrances “Faye” Hoover
MORGANTOWN – Frances “Faye” Hoover, 74, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at Medical Center Hospital in Bowling Green, Kentucky surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 18, 1949, in Slick Rock, Kentucky to the late George William Burris and Annie Lee Sexton Burris. Frances spent countless years serving her community as…
Read MoreChristine Johnson
GLASGOW – Christine Johnson, 87, passed away September 25, 2024, at Signature Healthcare of Glasgow. She was the daughter to the late Oscar Warren and Velma Owen Warren. She was retired social worker for the state of Indiana. Survivors include one daughter, Cindy Pennycuff; three grandchildren, Stephanie Burris (Chris), Amanda Urbancic (Louis), and Danny Richard…
Read MoreWesley Dale Jessie
GLASGOW – Wesley Dale Jessie, 64, passed away Friday, September 20,2024 at TJ Samson Hospital. Wesley was born February 19, 1960, to the late Phillip and Tina Vance Jessie. He was a mechanic and enjoyed farming. He is survived by two brothers, Danny Jessie and Jim Lee Baldock; one sister, Susan Jessie; and his nephew,…
Read MoreBears travel to Franklin after Raiders spoil homecoming
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Although the Butler County Bears were mirror image, record wise, with the Hart County Raiders, some sports enthusiasts wanted to believe that the 0-4 Bears could challenge the visitors following the homecoming festivities this past Friday evening. However, after Maggie Childers and Lawson Rice were selected queen and king,…
Read MoreSecond Annual Spirit Fest
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress In anticipation of last Friday night’s Crosstown Rivalry game, the second annual Spirit Fest was held last Wednesday evening filling Glasgow’s downtown square with blue, white, maroon, and gold, representing both the Glasgow Scotties and Barren County Trojans. Both Barren County Judge Jamie Byrd, who hosted the event,…
Read MoreAG Coleman Supports Openness; Gaunce’s Charities are in Violation
By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher/JPI The Office of Kentucky Attorney General (OAG) has responded to opinion requests by the legal counsel for Glasgow City Councilman Patrick Gaunce. Gaunce believes since his local charities are no longer in partnership with the Barren County School’s afterschool program, Beyond the Bell, that Bridge KY shouldn’t have to disclose where they spent…
Read MoreBrenda Kay Bartley
GLASGOW – Brenda Kay Bartley, 65, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at her residence. She was born on March 28, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Willis Shaw and Maxine Mosby Shaw. She was a retired teacher with the Glasgow Independent schools and enjoyed cashiering as a…
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