Phillip Rex Elmore
GLASGOW – Phillip Rex Elmore, affectionately known as “Daddy Elmore,” passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at NHC Healthcare of Glasgow. He was born on November 4, 1946, in Barren County, where he dedicated much of his life to farming, nurturing both the land and his beloved family. Phillip is survived by his son,…
Read MoreJerry Franklin Vowell
GLASGOW – Jerry Franklin Vowell, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on December 11, 2025, in Glasgow, Kentucky, at the age of 70. Born on December 30, 1954, in Tucson, Arizona, Jerry lived a life full of passion and dedication, marked by his deep love for family and a profound commitment…
Read MoreStevie Carrol Coulter
GLASGOW – Stevie Carrol Coulter, born on January 25, 1955, in Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence in Clarksville, Tennessee, on December 11, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of those around him. Stevie was happily married to…
Read MoreHazel Marie Robinson
GLASGOW – Hazel Marie Robinson, 86, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Fred Jackson Jolly and Lavinia Oliver Jolly. She was a retired dispatcher for the Glasgow Police Department. She is survived by one daughter, Cindy Smith; one…
Read MoreMarvette Alice Carroll
GLASGOW – Marvette Alice Carroll, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. A native of Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice Travers Fiore Jordan. Mrs. Carroll was a hairdresser for 37 years. After her retirement, she became very active in…
Read MoreRosella Elizabeth Rock
SHADY GROVE – Rosella Elizabeth Lile Rock, age 88, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at TJ Samson Hospital. She was born on October 14, 1937, to the late Samuel Spurgeon and Mary Lou Asbury Lile. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death on May 18, 2025, by her childhood sweetheart and…
Read MoreKevin Dwayne Glass
GLASGOW – Kevin Dwayne Glass, 61, died Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Delbert Lee Glass and Virginia Maxine Perkins Glass. After graduation, Kevin served three years in the National Guard, followed by several years as a volunteer firefighter…
Read MoreA Moment for Leadership at Glasgow City Hall
By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher With Freddie Norris—the longest-serving member of the Glasgow City Council—retiring, and only six candidates having filed for nine available council seats, Glasgow is facing a quiet but consequential moment. Open seats on a city council do not come along often, and when they do, they present more than a chance…
Read MoreSanta Stops by the Library for a Little Christmas Magic
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla On December 2nd, 2025, the Butler County Library had a very special visitor, Santa Claus himself! He arrived to greet all the good little boys and girls a bit early this year, making sure he knew exactly what they were wishing for and checking whether they…
Read MoreHoliday Cheer on the Move
Story and pictures by Beverly Bonilla The Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Classic Parade filled the streets of Morgantown on December 6, and what a beautiful sight it was. The parade began at 2:00 p.m., but you could feel the excitement much earlier. By noon, families had already started lining the…
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