Cordell Truman Stephens
CAVE CITY – Cordell Truman Stephens, age 77, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Signature Healthcare of Barren County. He was born in Fentress County, Tennessee on October 19, 1945, a son of the late Wheeler D. Stephens, and Willie Vannie (Nation) Stephens. He was a farmer and of the Baptist Faith. He…
Read MoreApril Dawn Pedigo
GLASGOW – April Dawn Pedigo, 41, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the T J Samson Community Hospital. Born February 11, 1982, in Glasgow, she attended Monroe County Schools through the 9th grade before transferring to Barren County High School. She was saved by her Lord at the age of 13 in 1995. After…
Read MoreMonday is the deadline to register to vote for May primary election
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor, Barren County Progress Monday, April 17, is the deadline to register to vote in the May primaries. Registration must be completed by 4:00 P.M. on Monday. To view your registration status, to register, and other information, visit https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/govoteky You can also visit the Barren County Clerk’s Office at 117…
Read MoreSheila Unglesbee Blasky
TOMPKINSVILLE – Sheila Ellen Unglesbee Blasky, age 87, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the Monroe County Medical Center. She was born in Bartlett, North Dakota on October 23, 1935, a daughter of the late Florence Schroeder Unglesbee and Clyde Unglesbee. Sheila was a dedicated CNA, who dedicated many years to helping others in…
Read MoreRoy Douglas Stewart
GLASGOW – Roy Douglas Stewart, 77, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at his residence. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Robert Stewart and Francis Houchens Stewart. He was a retired regional manager with Seelbach and Company working for Tri-County Electric. He was a United States Army veteran.…
Read MoreDr. Bill Whittaker: A Life of Ministry Service
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor, Barren County Progress Local Glasgow Kiwanis held a small recognition ceremony for Dr. Bill Whittaker in March and presented him with an award for his 50 years of service with the Kiwanis organization. Members and guest pastors associated with Whittaker were present and shared accounts of how he impacted their…
Read MoreSip, Shop & Stroll slated for Saturday
By Sherry Williams DGBA member and Jobe Publishing Contributor The sixth annual Sip, Shop & Stroll event is slated for this Saturday, April 15. Hosted by the Glasgow Downtown Business Association, a variety of options are available to fill the day for both kids and adults beginning at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event will…
Read MoreDeputies cleared in shooting death; Wife reveals suicide by cop plans
By Allyson Dix Managing Editor Two Barren County Deputies will not face prosecution following the deadly force used in the shooting death of Dillon E. Walker. The conclusion made by Commonwealth Attorney John Gardener, according to documents obtained from Kentucky State Police (KSP), is that Deputies Jason Morgan and (former) Trey Wyatt are statutorily justified…
Read MoreCharles Marvin Young
GLASGOW – Charles Marvin Young, 94, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at his residence. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Charles Lovell Young and Bernice Gertrude Moon Young. He was a retired welder and was the founder and owner of Young & Furlong Welding. He was also…
Read MoreMargaret Elizabeth Berryman
GLASGOW – Margaret Elizabeth Burgess Berryman, 90, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. She was born October 29, 1932, in Barren County, Kentucky to the late Oliver Austin Burgess and Jennie Thomas Burgess. Margaret was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She loved tending to her flowers and…
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