Obituaries

GLASGOW – Tommy Ray Pennington, age 76, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning, November 1, 2025, at his home, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on February 23, 1949, in Metcalfe County to the late Thomas and Maxine Firkins Pennington. Tommy retired from Farmers RECC as a lineman…

CARROLLTON, GA – Jane Ann Smith Britt, 88, passed away peacefully in Carrollton, GA, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was born on March 7, 1937, the daughter of the late Jerry Smith and the late Nannie Belle Stevens. Jane lived a life that was rich in love. She had a remarkable gift for cooking…

CENTER – Timothy Lynn Stovall, 60, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at his residence. He was born on January 10, 1965, to Barry Kaye and Patricia Crain Stovall. He is preceded in death by his brother, Kerry Dean Stovall. Besides his parents, he is survived by his two daughters, Tonya Horton (Chris) and Trina…

EDMONTON – Earl Franklin “Buddy” Jessie, 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 16, 1947, in Beechville, KY, to the late Hubert Earl and Laura England Jessie. Mr. Jessie was a member of the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding 4-wheelers, mowing, being…

GLASGOW – Mary Margaret Lee (Harlow), age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025, at her residence in Glasgow, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 3, 1935, in Glasgow, Margaret was the daughter of the late Paul and Pauline (Smith) Harlow. Margaret dedicated much of her life to hard work…

HORSE CAVE – Alice Roberta Lane, age 86, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at Signature Health Care of Hart County with her loving family by her side. She was a native of Metcalfe County and a member of Joyners Chapel Church. She enjoyed cooking, working in her yard, and being with her family. She…

GLASGOW – Jimmie Lynn Freeman, age 80, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was born on November 30, 1944, at The People’s Hospital in Jasper, Alabama, to Marvin Freeman and Reba Mae Hollaway Freeman. A 1962 graduate of Hanceville High School, Jimmie proudly represented his school as a member…

SAVOYARD – Tammy Denean Poynter, 60, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at TJ Samson Hospital. She was born on November 23, 1964, to the late William and Nina Mae “Louise” Poynter. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, William “Cowboy” Poynter, Darrell Steve Poynter, Richard Poynter, and Patricia Ann Atwell.…

GLASGOW – Suzanna Carl Fraser Hood, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. Sue was born on November 27, 1931, in Metcalfe County to the late Carl B. and Mary Orlena Fraser of the Red Lick Community in Metcalfe County. Sue will always be known for her flair…

AUSTIN – Avery Shirley, 69, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at NHC Healthcare. He was the son of the late Russell Earl Shirley and Wanda Laverne Williams. Avery proudly served in the United States Navy. He is survived by one brother, Jeff Shirley; three sisters, Judy Rasdell (Jeff), Brenda Crain, and Connie Sturgeon (Danny;…