Obituaries

HAYWOOD – Shirley Delores Bacon, 83, died peacefully in her home on February 17, 2026, from complications of a stroke. She was born on September 17, 1942, in Mount Hermon, Kentucky, and continued to be a lifelong resident of Barren County. She was the daughter of the late Archie and Annie Pearl Garrett. She was…

CAVE CITY – Charles Edward Hanking, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2026. Born on October 15th, 1936, he was known to many as a master carpenter, builder, and designer. He served as a pastor and teacher, faithfully guiding others to Christ with wisdom, conviction, and strength from God’s…

HISEVILLE – James H. Wilson, 81, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at his daughter’s residence. He was the son of the late Charlie and Pearl Mae Harrison Wilson. James was a Barren County native. He worked as a roofer for many years. Also done yard work all around Glasgow and other odd jobs. He…

GLASGOW – Billie Dickinson passed away on February 17, 2026, in Louisville, KY. Billie was born in Glasgow, KY, on December 20, 1936, and was predeceased in death by parents, William E. Howard and Jane Elizabeth Miller Howard. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Brents Dickinson III, and brother-in-law, Henry Holman Dickinson. She…

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…