Lynwood Montell was born February 18, 1931, the second child of Willie Guy Montell and Hazel Chapman Montell, in Rock Bridge, a small community in Monroe County, Kentucky, which he usually designated as “God’s country”. He is survived by his wife, Linda Sue Miller Montell; and his two children, Monisa (Jack) Wright and Brad (Donna)…

EDMONTON – Velma Rae (Thurman) Cawthorn Janes age 95, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the Metcalfe Health Care Center in Edmonton. Mrs. Janes was born on Monday, January 2, 1928, to Hayden and Hettie (Hurt) Thurman. Mrs. Janes was a member of Grace Union Baptist Church, being saved at the age of 16.…

CENTER – John Doy Wesley age 74, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Wesley was born on Saturday, February 12, 1949, to Albert and Viola (Byrd) Wesley. Mr. Wesley and his loving wife of 55 years, Marilyn Wesley, were foster parents for 33 years, over that time they fostered 105 children.…

GLASGOW – Paula Jean Dugard, 71, died Friday, December 15, 2023, at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Fred Lee Dugard and Mary Rose Rhoton Dugard Perkins. She was a homemaker / farmer, and a member of the Latter Day Saints. Survivors include…

GLASGOW – Wayne Vincent, 75, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Clinton County, he was the son of the late Ernest Cordell Vincent and Della Simpson. He was a farmer and truck driver, and attended the Gethsemane Baptist Church. He was a devoted husband and…

Margaret Sara Houchens Jordan, age 88, went to be with Jesus and her earthly family on Sunday, December 17, 2023. She was a strong Christian lady who told people that Jesus was her best friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Trudy Houchens; brothers, Euell, Stanley, Wilton, and Jim Tom; sisters,…

GLASGOW – Jerry Ballard, age 75, passed away, Sunday, December 17, 2023, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was born on December 30, 1947, to the late Lesco Ballard and late Kathleen (England) Ballard. Jerry loved to play the guitar and sing karaoke especially Merle Haggard. Jerry was an avid member of the Whites Chapel…

GLASGOW – Danny Lee McMurtrey, 80, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. He was born August 8, 1943, to the late Roy Lee and Mary Hoover McMurtrey. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his baby sister, Glenda. Danny was a Vietnam War veteran, local owner/operator of…