Darrell Glenn Perkins
SMITHS GROVE – Darrell Glenn Perkins, age 65, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Barren County Nursing and Rehab. Born in Louisville, KY on July 26, 1958, he was the son of the late Rondal “Red” and Dorothy Bray Perkins. A proud 1976 graduate of Metcalfe County High School, Darrell’s life was marked…
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CAVE CITY – Jean McCubbin Craighead, 95, passed away on August 19, 2023. She was born on April 16, 1928, in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Jean was a dedicated wife, mother, and teacher, known for her creative talents and love for her family. Jean was a skilled seamstress and knitter, often making clothes for her family when…
Read MoreAnna Katherine Honeycutt
GLASGOW – Anna Katherine Honeycutt, 87, passed away in the first hour of August 18, 2023, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. Ann was born in Big Meadow, KY on September 19, 1935. She was the daughter of Marshall and Magdalene Byrd. On December 1, 1951, she married Eugene Honeycutt (deceased) and they lived together…
Read MoreLinda Shaw
GLASGOW – Linda Shaw, 77, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Glenview Health & Rehab Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Rodman and Alta Jones Short. She was a homemaker and a member of the Westwood Church of Christ. Survivors include one son, Buddy Williams of Glasgow;…
Read MoreJoe Dunning
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Joe Dunning, age 66, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, at his residence. Joe was born on April 29, 1957, to the late Paul Dunning and the late Nina Faye (Holford) Dunning. He is survived by his sister, Rita Stephens; brother, Eddie Paul Dunning; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is…
Read MoreHappy Heartiversary, Tilly June!
August 18 marks the one-year post heart transplant for Tilly By Terry Borders, JPI Her parents, Amanda and Josh Best, knew that Tilly June Best was a miracle when she received a life-saving heart transplant at just 9 weeks old; however, they gained a new and even deeper appreciation a few weeks later. A few…
Read MoreRoger Harve Clinton
GLASGOW – Roger Harve Clinton, 91, passed away on August 16, 2023, at Barren County Health Care Center. Roger was born November 8, 1931, in Medford, Wisconsin to the late Harve Clinton and late Ester (Hilton) Madrick. Roger was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church in Glasgow. Mr. Clinton had a military…
Read MoreWilliam “Billy” Barrick
GLASGOW – William “Billy” Leslie Barrick, 89, passed away peacefully at his home on August 15, 2023. Billy was born on December 18, 193 to the late William Cecil Barrick and the late Vada (Renfro) Barrick. William was a faithful member and deacon of the Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Glasgow, Kentucky. Billy worked as…
Read MoreMildred Ruth Scott
GLASGOW – Mildred Ruth Scott, 91, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 22, 1932, to the late George Young and Alma Young. She was of the Baptist faith and loved to make quilts. Survivors include six children, Carol Lyle, Bonnie Wilson, Diane Martin,…
Read MoreBCP Exclusive: Judge Executive shares goals and a vision for Barren County
By Chelene Nightingale, JPI In 2007, Barren County was awarded the #1 best rural place to live from the Progressive Farmer Magazine. Unfortunately, the county did not retain this top spot for very long. Recently, the American Community Survey listed Glasgow #8 in the top 10 poorest places to live in Kentucky. Additionally, Glasgow ranks 12th in crime according…
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