Obituaries

CAVE CITY – Wanda Jean Cowles, 64, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Elvie Frank and Betty Coomer Taylor. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Marty Cowles; one son, Kevin Cowles; three grandchildren, Veah Cowles (Jessie), Chloe White (AJ), and Damien Cowles;…

GLASGOW – Joseph Sherrell Calvin Leech, aged 77, passed away on September 13, 2025, at Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Born on January 29, 1948, in Glasgow, he lived a life full of purpose, warmth, and a sense of community that touched the hearts of all who knew him. Calvin was a faithful member…

GLASGOW – Carroll “Steve” Steven Miller, born on October 25, 1957, in Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his residence in Glasgow on September 14, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, and deep family values that will be cherished by all who knew him. Steve dedicated many years to serving his…

GLASGOW – Katherine Lucille Ousley, 52, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at her mother’s residence, surrounded by her family. She was born in Allen County, on February 24, 1973, to the late Roger Dale Cockrill and Mary (Huffine) Conroy. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughters, Mary Ousley (Kelsea…

HARDYVILLE – Maggie Leona Edwards, age 96, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, at NHC Healthcare. She enjoyed shopping, cooking, and spending time with family. She and Coywood loved having fish fry’s at their house for everyone to enjoy. She is preceded in death by her husband, Coywood Edwards; her parents, Watt and Dora Houtchins;…

MERRY OAKS – Willie Nichols, age 84, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at his home. He was an avid outdoorsman and had a love for hunting and fishing. Willie never met a stranger and loved talking to everyone, and he enjoyed spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his…

GLASGOW – Earl Anthony “Arch” Prokupek, Jr., 74, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Hosparus Inpatient Unit in Louisville. A native of La Grange, Illinois, he was the son of Cynthia Pearl Wilson Prokupek and the late Earl Anthony Prokupek, Sr. Anthony was a carpenter by trade who had previously worked with his…

GLASGOW – John Clinton Poteet, III, 60, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was the son of the late John Clinton Poteet, Jr. and Barbara Jewell Franklin Poteet. He is survived by three children, John Clinton Poteet, IV (Misty), Chastity Wallace (Joshua), and Ellis “Bo” Carnhan; eight grandchildren, Alex Poteet, Katie Poteet, Mya Wallace,…

GLASGOW – Wendell Reece, 79, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Metcalfe County on June 30, 1946, to the late Leslie Taylor Reece and Bertha Reen Pedigo Reece. He was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Wendell loved to tell people about his beloved Echo, where…

BONNIEVILLE – Margie Chapman, 76, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Will and Olene Taylor Wooten. Survivors include two sons, Calvin Wayne Chapman (Amanda), and Robert “Buck” Chapman (April); eight grandchildren, Bethany Chapman, Vanessa Garrett, Coriane Chapman, Lila Nicole McDowell,…