Obituaries

TOMPKINSVILLE – Kermit Dubree, 82, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, while in the company of family, at Med Center Health of Bowling Green. Kermit was born in Metcalfe County, KY, on September 28, 1943, a son of the late Ruby (Bartley) and John Barlow Dubree. Kermit married Barbara Shaw, his lifelong companion of 61…

GLASGOW – James Edward Burks, 61, passed away March 5, 2026, in Glasgow, Ky. James was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Chaffin, father, Elmo Burks, brother George Burks, and wonderful mother-in-law, Peggie Spivey. James is survived by his wife of 34 years, Connie Burks. He was the father of 2 daughters and 2…

GLASGOW – Carolyn Fay Garner, 77, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at NHC Healthcar,e surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late James Garner and Frances Garner Staples. She is survived by two children, Angela King (Todd) and Brad Sharp (Sherry); six grandchildren, Myles King (Destiny), McKinley King (Taylor), Morgan…

GLASGOW – Lee Gerard Bidwell, age 85, passed away on March 9, 2026, at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. Lee was born on August 1, 1940. He lived a life defined by faith, service, family, and laughter. Lee proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Machinist’s Mate Third Class. After his service,…

EDMONTON – John Henry Thompson, 86, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, at Barren County Nursing & Rehab facility. He was born on December 22, 1939, in Edmonton to the late Alpha and Delsie Dial Thompson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy Thompson, Joe Fred Thompson, and Spencer…

EDMONTON – Margaret Powell, 77, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2026, at NHC Healthcare Facility in Glasgow, KY. She was born in Metcalfe County on January 29, 1949, to the late Scott and Florence Knight McFarland. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one son, Tommy Scott Garmon. Ms. Powell was…

LELAND, NC – George Schieler, age 83, formerly of Cave City, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. He was born in San Diego, CA, on November 30, 1942, the son of George and Alvira Schieler. The family soon moved to the Chicagoland area, where he spent his childhood and attended Prospect High School, graduating…

GLASGOW – Ruth Elaine Janovich passed away on March 1, 2026, in Glasgow, Kentucky. Born on December 22, 1928, in Vermont, Ruth was the daughter of Ralph Reynolds and Lillian Aird Reynolds. She possessed a sweet demeanor, always smiling and happy, radiating warmth and joy to everyone who crossed her path. Ruth’s compassionate nature and…

EDMONTON – Odell Bennett, age 87, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Metcalfe County Health Care. Born on December 11, 1938, Odell lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for his family and community. A lifelong farmer, Odell devoted himself to the land, embodying the true spirit…

HORSE CAVE – John Ray, age 46, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was a 1998 graduate of Caverna High School, where he played basketball. He was an avid University of Kentucky Basketball Fan, “Go Cats”. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He was a great friend to…