Obituaries

CENTER – Larry Turner, 79, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his residence. He was born January 27, 1947, in Manchester, KY, to the late James and Anna Hacker Turner. Larry’s life was marked by his service to his country as a Sergeant in the US Army from September 29, 1969, to September 2,…

EIGHTY-EIGHT – Paula Jean Jaworski, 72, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Barren County Health and Rehabilitation in Glasgow. She was born in Shelbyville KY, on December 7, 1953, to the late Warren and Marth Pauline Burgin West. Survivors include her husband, Paul Jaworski; children, Gary Murphy and Donald Turpin; grandchildren, Michael Murphy…

GLASGOW – James Ray Borders, 71, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at University of Louisville Hospital. He was the son of the late Robert Borders and Nell Bunch Borders. James was a faithful member of First Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Phyllis Ann Borders; two…

EDMONTON – Gary Wayne Vibbert, 70, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was born on October 3, 1955, to the late James (Todd) and Louise Hope Vibbert. Gary enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, his favorite was Dale Earhart. He also enjoyed UK Basketball, the NY Yankees, tinkering with furniture, appliances,…

CAVE CITY – James Edward Dickson, age 87, peacefully departed this life on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow, KY. The Barren County native was born on September 3, 1938, to the late Gordon and Lou Ella Bragg Dickson. He was married to his loving and devoted wife of sixty-five…

GLASGOW – Shirley Jean Pruitt, 93, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at her daughter’s residence in Georgia. A native of Monroe County, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Olean Crabtree Lawson and the widow of the late Kenneth Pruitt. She was a hairdresser for many years. Survivors include two children, Nikki…

PARK CITY – James “Jim” Ruben Haynes, an esteemed self-employed logger and cherished family man, passed away on February 12, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 83. Born on March 18, 1942, in Park City, Kentucky, Jim was known for his deep love and devotion to his family, a legacy that will continue…

GLASGOW – Sheila Diana Payne, a cherished daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away on February 11, 2026, in her hometown of Glasgow, Kentucky. Born on November 15, 1960, Sheila devoted her life to her family and community. Sheila was born to William Ellis and Nora Cowan Payne, both of whom have predeceased her and forever…

CAVE CITY – John Kent Hood, 72, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow. Born on June 16, 1953, in Jackson, Mississippi, Kent was the son of the late Maxine Hays Cutliff and Ervin Luther Hood. After losing his father at a young age, Kent…

Valeria Crenshaw Peden, 95, of the Goodnight Community, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, as a result of a house fire. She was retired from SKF Industries. She was a great-great-grandmother, a member of the Coral Hill Church of Christ, and a much-loved Nannie and Granny. She was the only child of Leslie and Annie…