Obituaries

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…

TOMPKINSVILLE – Judy Lynn Muse Hagan, 61, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Signature of Monroe. She was born on February 21, 1964, in Tompkinsville, KY, to the late Ray Gass and Zella Muse. She was a member of Berea Church of Christ and the Oaks of Glasgow. She also enjoyed spending time with…

EDMONTON – James William “J.W.” Fudge, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, at Metcalfe County Healthcare. Born on July 18, 1931, in Adair County, KY, J.W. lived a long and fulfilling life, marked by his unwavering dedication to family and friends. J.W. proudly served in the United States Army, a testament to…

NOBOB – Charles Massey, Jr., age 65, of Barren County, KY, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at Tri-Star Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Charles was born January 2, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Charles Albert Massey, Sr. and Patricia Kerbe. Charles was a member of the FOP lodge #4 society of…

EDMONTON – Dorothy Smithson, 79, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Maple Shade, New Jersey, on October 2nd, 1946, to the late Lee and Dorothy Purkus. Dorothy loved old-time country music and had a great love for playing the guitar. Survivors include two daughters, Tracey Irwin Pope (Bobby…

GLASGOW – Gilbert Wayne Emberton, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, after a battle with dementia and lung cancer at the Shanti Niketan Hospice House. Gilbert was a 1962 graduate of Tompkinsville High School, where he played football and track.  He loved fishing and bowling.  He was a…

EDMONTON – Charlotte Mae Pruitt Gassaway, 70, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. She was born in Glasgow, KY, on November 16, 1955, to the late Bert and Margie Clemmons Pruitt. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Emily Robin Hurt, and two siblings,…