Obituaries

GLASGOW – Larry “David” Matthews, 83, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Signature Health Care in Glasgow. He was the son of the late Chester and Rena Francis Rigsby Matthews. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Karen Lewis Matthews; two sons, Timmy Matthews (Rita) and Tommy Matthews…

EDMONTON – James Radford “Red” Stephens, 87, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his residence. He was born on December 31, 1938, to the late Finis and Beaulah Froedge Stephens. James served in the United States Army; he was a mechanic. When returning home, he was a farm hand and lived his life in…

GLASGOW – Mary Collins Rutledge, born on June 29, 1947, passed away on February 7, 2026, at Norton’s Brownsboro Hospital. She was a beloved member of her community, known for her warm spirit and generous heart. Mary’s life was characterized by her rich relationships and passions. She took great joy in shopping, caring for her…

SHERMAN, IL – Eleanor Meeks James, 100, formerly of Glasgow, KY, went to be with our Lord on Friday, February 6, 2026, at her home at The Prairie Cross Ranch, 3795 Sherman Road, Sherman, Illinois. She was born on December 31, 1925, the daughter of the late Daniel Riley Meeks and Ethyl Lloyd Meeks in…

GLASGOW – Shane Roberts Walton of Three Springs, KY, departed this life on Feb 5, 2026. He now joins his parents, Stanley and Betty Roberts Walton, and is united for the first time with his sister, Robin Gordon Walton. Shane leaves behind thousands of friends, co-workers, and loved ones who will forever celebrate his wonderful…

Bonita Faith Harper, 60, formerly of Tompkinsville, KY, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Med Center Health in Bowling Green, KY. Bonita was born in Tompkinsville, KY, on April 5, 1965, a daughter of the late Luella (Rich) McMillan and Charlie McMillan. She loved making crafts, baking, cross-stitching, and crossword puzzles. She was a member…

EDMONTON – Donald Wayne Harbison, 84, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at his residence. He was born on October 30, 1941, to the late Marvin and Ollie Allbright Harbison. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Elsworth Harbison. A member of the Willow Shade Church of Christ, Donald’s faith was…

SMITHS GROVE – Barbara Jean Saylors, age 83, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at NHC HealthCare in Glasgow, KY. The Barren County native was born on August 14, 1942, to the late Romie Jewell and Nancy Mae Jones Caplinger. She was married to her loving and devoted husband of sixty-seven years,…

SUMMER SHADE – Betty S. Dozard, age 86, formerly of Russellville, Alabama, and Peoria, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 5. 2026, at Signature Healthcare in Glasgow, Kentucky, under Hospice care. She was born July 14, 1939, in Russellville, Alabama, to Otis B. and Jessie (Jones) Hawkins. She married William G. Dozard on April 20, 1957,…