Obituaries

GLASGOW – Bill Swafford, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 8, 2025, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. Born on May 16, 1948, in Seneca, South Carolina, Bill lived a life filled with dedication to his family and community. Bill was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and was a proud…

GLASGOW – Kathy Lorraine Holley, 57, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Jerry P. Walden and Norma Jean Wilson Walden. She was a retired Barren County School special needs teacher. She is survived by her loving husband, Herbert “Harry” Holley; two…

GLASGOW – Bonnie Lou Jackson, a cherished Mary Kay Consultant and beloved community member, passed away on December 8, 2025, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. Born on August 31, 1935, in Glasgow, Kentucky, Bonnie’s life was marked by an unwavering dedication to her family and the fulfillment of her career. For an impressive 68 years,…

GLASGOW – Pat Lakin (Gerald Patrick Lakin) died 9/27/2025. His ashes will be buried in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery on 1/10/2026 at 1:00 PM. His brother, Larry Lakin, survives him. Reverend Wayne Hensley will officiate the service. All friends are invited. Pat was born and raised in Glasgow, KY. Joined the Marines, then the Army…

GLASGOW – William Fred Shirley, 80, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at NHC Health Care. He was the son of the late Curt and Laura Janes Shirley. He was a retired jailer of Barren County and a member of East Fork Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years,…

GLASGOW – Lena Joyce Shaw, 89, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Magnolia Village Assisted Living in Bowling Green, KY. She was born in the Kino community of Barren County on December 20, 1935, to the late Corbin and Lillie Peers Ritter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Keith Shaw. Mrs.…

SUMMER SHADE – Debra Elizabeth (Burgess) Gerald, age 71, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 5, 2025, surrounded by family. Debra was born on September 12, 1954, at the War Memorial Hospital, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Elease (England) Burgess. She was a 1972 graduate of Gamaliel High School. She…

HISEVILLE – Mary Elizabeth Ross, 95, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the NHC Healthcare Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Sabina Meeks Parrish Miller and Powell Parrish and her step-mother, Eugenia Parrish. Mary Elizabeth was a dedicated homemaker and a member of the Hiseville Christian Church.…

CAVE CITY – Larry Gene Harris, Jr., 48, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He is the son of Garry Shaw and Deborah Ann Massie Harris Shaw and the late Larry Gene Harris, Sr. He was a Jesus follower. He enjoyed exploring the outdoors, wood carving, and spending time with his children. Besides his…

GLASGOW – Shrada Wandaline Cumbee, 86, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the NHC Healthcare Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late John Allen Bowles and Effie Pauline Glass Bowles. Shrada was a homemaker and mother who loved gardening, sewing, cross-stitching, and spending time with her grandchildren and…