Obituaries

GLASGOW – Dorothy “Dot” Locke, 89, died peacefully at NHC HealthCare on Friday, January 30, 2026. Born in Park, Kentucky, on February 6, 1936, Dorothy, often referred to as “Dot”, graduated from Hiseville School in Hiseville, Kentucky, where she spent much of her life. Dorothy found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved…

AUSTIN TRACY – James Carroll Key, 78, entered into eternal rest on February 1, 2026, at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow after a sudden illness. He was born at home in Dry Fork, KY, on July 25th to Carl and Myrtie Key and remained a lifelong member of the Austin, Tracy, and Fountain Run…

Dempsey D. Perkins, 79, born in Metcalfe County, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at Countryside Meadows in Avon, IN, just shy of his 80th birthday. Dempsey served as a Jeep driver in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He later moved to Columbus, Indiana, with his wife, Gail, to work for Cummins Engine…

CAVE CITY – Richard T. “R.C.” Craine, age 83, departed this life on Tuesday, February 2, 2026, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. The Barren County native was born on August 6, 1942, to the late Samuel and Audrey Sturgeon Craine. He was married to his loving wife of sixty-three years, Patsy Ann Craine,…

TOMPKINSVILLE – Bobby Junior Crews, 81, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. He was born in Tompkinsville KY on August 15, 1944, to the late Troy and Edith Speakman Crews. Mr. Crews enjoyed fishing, spending time with friends and family, and UK basketball. Survivors include his wife,…

GLAGSOW – Martha Lee Wilson Temples, 50, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Keith Temples; her parents, Ricky and Vickie Wilson; one son, Cody Holley (Courtney Emmitt); and one granddaughter, Lillian Holley. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Frankie and Shirley…

EDMONTON – Edsel Brown Wallace, 98, formerly of Hoopeston, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 3, 2026, at his residence. He was born June 17, 1927, in Barren County to the late Woodrow and Grace Wallace. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maedell Wallace, and his siblings, Golda, Barbara, Betty Lou,…

CAVE CITY – Kenny Richardson, age 64, passed away on Sunday, February 01, 2026, at Barren County Nursing and Rehab in Glasgow. He loved dogs, bowling, and spending time with his family. Kenny was a former member and deacon of the Cave City Baptist Church and worked for many years as an HVAC repairman. He…

THREE SPRINGS – Ruby Susan Thompson, born on December 27, 1928, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, at the Medical Center at Scottsville. She lived a life filled with love, creativity, and dedication, cherished by all who knew her. Susan was a devoted homemaker who poured her heart into every aspect of her family…

GLASGOW – Herbert Earl Boston, 88, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, at NHC Healthcare. He was the son of the late John Boston and Mallie Foster Boston. He was a member and deacon of Grider Memorial Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Sarah Strange Boston; daughter, Sue…