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Patricia Morrison

CAVE CITY – Patricia Morrison, age 67, peacefully departed this life at her residence on Friday, May 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of those who cherished her most. Born in Canton, North Carolina, on April 19, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Carroll Mease and Doris Smith Steele. She shared twenty-six wonderful…

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Herbert Harold Morgan

SMITHS GROVE – Herbert Harold Morgan, 73, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his residence. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Raymond Cecil Morgan and Myrtle Jane Vibbert Morgan. He was a retired truck driver. Survivors include one son, Terry Morgan (Mavis); three grandchildren, Christopher Morgan, Zachary Morgan,…

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Rebecca Lynn Johnson

GLASGOW – Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Johnson left this world on May 23, 2026, at TJ Samson Hospital. Born to her parents, Lawrence and Velma (Doby) Glass, on March 8, 1953, she leaves behind a host of family and friends. Becky retired in 2007 from TJ Samson, where she worked as an LPN, and has since…

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Ada Ellen Carver

GLASGOW- Ada Ellen Carver, 69, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by loving family members. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Gus and Wilkie Louis Wright Allen. Survivors include two daughters, Stacey Shirley (Tommy) with their children, Zachary Carver, Jakob Shirley (McKenna), and Joshua…

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Brenda Emmert Tarry

GLASGOW – Brenda Jane Emmert Tarry, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born at Church Hill, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John William Emmert, Sr. and Marvin Belle Yates Emmert. Brenda was a retired supervisor at Techno-Trim and a member of the…

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Geraldine Sherfey

GLASGOW – Geraldine Sherfey, 70, passed away May 20, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Geraldine was born on May 11, 1956, to Eugene and Ann Honeycutt. Geraldine was a 1974 graduate of Hiseville High School. She was the Office Manager at the local Kmart store from June 1976 to July 2015. She was…

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Carol Ann Bowman

TOMPKINSVILLE – Carol Ann Stevens Bowman passed away on May 21, 2026, at Signature Healthcare of Monroe County. She was born on August 25, 1943, to the late Perry and Edna Stevens in Elgin, Illinois. She married Colonel Benton Bowman, who survives, in December 1961. To this union, three daughters were born, Barbie Pace (William),…

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Wandalene Hawkins

SULPHUR WELL – Wandalene Hawkins, 83, of the Sulphur Well Community in Metcalfe County, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Barren County Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Sulphur Well, KY, on February 2, 1943, to the late Maxie and Ruth Robertson Durrett. Wandalene was a member…

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Bears Anglers Ready for Next Season

    By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor   The BCHS Bass Fishing program has made some serious growth in numbers over the years. Most recently, they made some noise at the KHSAA State Tournament held May 8th/9th on Lake Barkley. Three teams (two student-athletes and captain consists of a team) represented Butler County out…

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Murf Adams to Perform Free Concert in Morgantown

    Staff Report   The Butler County Arts Guild will present a free concert featuring musician Murf Adams on May 30, from 7-9 p.m. at Butler County Arts Guild, located at 115 W. Ohio St. in Morgantown. Adams, a lifelong musician rooted in the Bowling Green music scene, began playing trumpet before later picking…

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