Obituaries

EDMONTON – Barry Cleo Whitlow, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his residence. He was born on December 18, 1947, to the late Ashby and Dortha Froedge Whitlow. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ashby Anderson Whitlow, and three siblings, Faye, Roger, and Patrick. Barry was the owner…

GLASGOW – Patricia “Pat” Ann Zackery Lynch, born on March 6, 1947, in Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. A beloved figure in her community, Patricia will be remembered for her warm spirit and her dedicated service as a hairdresser at Mr. Joe’s Cosmetology. Throughout her life,…

CENTER – Bonnie Lou Edwards, 72, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Metcalfe Health & Rehab. She was born July 12, 1953, in Greensburg, KY, to the late Frank and Myrtle Estes Gibson. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Timmie Edwards; her daughter, Laura White; three sisters, Ruth, Brenda,…

GLASGOW – Casey Ray Thomas, born on October 15, 1975,  passed away peacefully at his residence on January 7, 2026. He was a beloved son, brother, and father, whose legacy of love and dedication will always be remembered by those who knew him. For 30 years, Casey devoted his career to Span Tech as a…

GLASGOW – Pat Lakin (Gerald Patrick Lakin) died on September 27, 2025. His ashes will be buried in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery on January 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…

GLASGOW – Carol Janette Renfro McGuire, born on September 18, 1936, in Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away on January 4, 2026, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, whose life was a testament to love, dedication, and faith. A devoted homemaker and caretaker, Janette took great…

GLASGOW – Pam Poynter, age 61, departed this life at home, with her family by her side, on Monday, January 5, 2026. A Barren County native, she was born on February 21, 1964, to the late Harold Thomas Esters, Sr., and Elizabeth Pauline Fields. She was married to her devoted husband, Doug, who survives her.…

AUSTIN – Sharon Lynn Cox, a beloved resident of the Austin community, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at Baptist Health Hospice in Louisville, Kentucky. Born on June 22, 1949, Sharon was the daughter of the late Fonis Jewell Walden and Lillian Marie Goode Walden. She dedicated her life to family, community, and her…

GLASGOW – Hiram Jefferson Herbert, Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 88. His legacy is one of integrity, tenacity, and fierce advocacy for his clients as well as unshakable love for his family. Jeff resided in Glasgow, Kentucky, and Hilton Head, South Carolina.…

GLASGOW – Cecil Edward Compton, 78, of Glasgow, KY, passed away January 5th, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. Though his passing brings deep sorrow, it is also marked by the long‑awaited and joyful reunion with his beloved wife, Janice Sue Compton, who went home to Jesus last year. Cecil had spoken often…