Obituaries

HORSE CAVE – Carlos Hobert Fancher, 75, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at his residence. He was the son of the late James Edward Damon Fancher and Lucille Ordenia Poynter Fancher. Carlos was a farmer for most of his life. He had also worked as a mechanic and was one who enjoyed participating in…

GLASGOW – Jacob “Jake” Sowers Ayers, 91, died July 15, 2026, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. He was the youngest of five children born in Lexington, North Carolina, to Spurgeon and Ola Ayers. Jacob graduated from Lexington High School (North Carolina), Stetson University (Florida), and attended Southern Baptist Seminary (Kentucky). He was retired from…

EDMONTON – Randal Wardle, 70, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Henderson Manor Assisted Living Facility in Henderson, KY. He was born on May 14, 1956, in Little Rock, AK, to the late Robert Lee and Marcille Schwerin Wardle. He was an X-Ray Technician. Randal is survived by one sister, Marcy Wilson (Raymond)…

EDMONTON – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gregory Charles Rossi, who died on July 16, 2026, in Edmonton, Kentucky, at the age of 67. Born on September 11, 1958, Greg lived a life defined by family, faith, friendship, craftsmanship, and a deep love of nature. Greg was born and…

EDMONTON – Margie Brown Reed, 88, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at NHC Healthcare. She was born May 31, 1938, to the late Roy and Leava Fields Brown. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, one brother, Payne Brown, and her sisters, Patsy Harper and Murriel Wilson. Margie was a…

EDMONTON – Frances Jeanette “Pat” Poynter, 84, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Signature Healthcare of Glasgow. She was born on March 30, 1942, to the late James “Ted” and Myrtle Young Brown. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Edward Poynter, and her great-granddaughter, Summer Harper. Pat was…

CAVE CITY – Jeffrey Hogue, age 81, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was a 1962 graduate of Hart Memorial High School. Jeffrey started his career as a pipefitter/welder with the Pipefitters Local 522 with his dad, Bill Hogue. He was then hired at the General Motors Corvette…

It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Lenora Ann Coates Metcalfe, who departed this world on July 12, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on July 11, 1939, in New York City, Lenora was liked by all who had the privilege of knowing her. The daughter of…

EDMONTON – Julieann June Reed, 71, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at Metcalfe Nursing & Rehab. She was born June 7, 1955, in Kendallville, IN, to the late Ardith Henline. Besides her mother, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Donald Herrick. She is survived by her children, Bethany Ann Reed of Indiana,…

GLASGOW – Barbara A. Harper, 80, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Jewell Botts Powell and the late Dorene Kingrey Powell. She was a retired beautician, a member of the Haywood Fire Department as an EMT, and a member of Dover Missionary Baptist Church in…