Obituaries

EDMONTON – Ralph L. Norman, age 82, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Metcalfe Health Care Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Lucille Norman; two brothers, Johnny Norman Jr. and Billy Norman; one nephew, Kenny Norman. He is survived by his brother, Tommy Norman, and his wife, Reba…

GLASGOW – Florine Rena Brooks, 77, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at Greenwood Rehab and Healthcare Center in Bowling Green. She was born on November 15, 1948, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late May Katherine Clayton and Burford Brown. Rena was known for her radiant smile and personality that could brighten any room.…

GLASGOW – Linda Delk Smith passed away on December 24, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Glasgow, Ky., to the late Amel and Mabel Delk. She held various positions throughout her career and was happily retired. Her hobbies included quilting and crocheting. She enjoyed a Coca-Cola and a good movie. Her favorite…

BROWNSVILLE – Dianne Parker-Kane, 61, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025. Dianne was born in Red Bud, IL, on October 10, 1964, to the late James and Alberta Parker. Dianne was of the Pentecostal faith and belonged to the Pentecostals of Sparta Church in Sparta, IL. She loved church, gospel music, her family, and animals.…

GLASGOW – Louise Spradlin Garrett, 84, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at her residence. She was born September 3, 1941, to the late Gorie and Dorothy Jeffries Spradlin. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers James Howard Spradlin and Homer Spradlin. Louise was an avid gardener who enjoyed nurturing her…

GLASGOW – Bonnie Sue Ragle, 61, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Alvis York and Wanda Sue Likens York. After graduating from Glasgow High School and then receiving her degree in Early Childhood Development…

GLASGOW – Patsy Ann Scott, 82, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Maxie Scott and Katherine Marie Gassaway Scott. A 1961 graduate of Suda E. Butler High School, a secretary to several law firms, and an administrative executive secretary for…

EDMONTON – Spencer Lee Thompson, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. Spencer was born on June 25, 1937, to the late Raymond and Delcie Dile Thompson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Lonnie Thompson, and his brothers, Jimmy Thompson and Joe…

GLASGOW – Shirley Jean Ball, a beloved figure whose legacy is woven into the very fabric of her family and community, passed away on December 22, 2025. Born on February 14, 1949, in Oneida, Arkansas, she brought warmth and joy to the lives of everyone she met. Shirley dedicated her life to caring for her…

BON AYR – Peggy Claywell, age 80, departed this life with her family by her side on Monday, December 22, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow, KY. The Cumberland County native was born on June 26, 1945, to the late Ed and Robbie Scott. She was married to her cherished husband of fifty years, Jimmy…