Obituaries

HORSE CAVE – Jamie Craig Waddell, 63, passed away on August 6, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Craig was born on December 21, 1961, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to JC “Bub” and Ruth (Nunn) Waddell. He graduated from Metcalfe County High School in 1979. In 1981, he married the love of his life,…

NEWPORT, KY – Rick Nifong, 69, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at UC Hospital in Cincinnati. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Jack Ernest Nifong and Jo Ann Clark Nifong. Rick was a professional chef. Much of his spare time throughout the years was spent repairing and refurbishing…

GLASGOW – Dickie Thomas, a devoted father and grandfather, passed away on August 5, 2025, in his hometown of Glasgow, Kentucky, where he was born on July 10, 1950. He worked as a supervisor and co-leader for Mallory Industries. Dickie leaves behind his beloved daughter, Tracie York, and her husband, Roger; his son, Trevor Thomas,…

GLASGOW – Marie Price Bale, 98, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at NHC Healthcare Center. A native of Green County, she was the daughter of the late Tommy and Edith Beams Price and widow of the late Glenn M. Bale. Marie was a homemaker who enjoyed life. She loved to laugh and have a…

GLASGOW – William Wheeler, 68, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was the son of the late William Joseph Wheeler and Bertha Maxine Wyatt Wheeler. He is survived by his wife, Linda Wheeler; one daughter, Sharon Poynter (Curtis); five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one sister, Rebecca Barnett; several nieces…

EDMONTON – Christopher Stephen Fancher, 62, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY.  He was born in Glasgow, KY, on October 19, 1962, to the late Maxey Fancher and Shirley Ferguson Fancher. Christopher enjoyed playing checkers and watching UK basketball. He is survived by his five siblings, Kim Frye of…

CAVE CITY – Robert “Perry” Barrett, 76, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, August 2, 2025. He was born on July 14, 1949, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Elgin “Doc” Barrett and the late Nettie Steenbergen Barrett. He was a cherished member of the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church and a devoted family…

GLASGOW- James “Arthur” Hatfield, 76, a master craftsman and musician, passed away on July 31, 2025, at his residence in Glasgow, Kentucky. Born on June 11, 1949, in Glasgow, Arthur led a life rich in passion, creativity, and dedication to his craft. Arthur’s career was marked by an impressive journey of self-employment that began with…

MARROWBONE – Janice VanZant Harper Alt, 84, formerly of Glasgow, passed away Saturday, August 2, 202, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. A native of Metcalfe County, she was the daughter of the late Joe Stanley and Francis Monday VanZant. Janice was “Moma”, “Granny”, and “Nanny Bell”. She loved to cook, go to horse shows, beauty…

CAVE CITY – Carolyn Beall Sturgeon, age 72, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 2, 2025, surrounded by family. Carolyn was born on December 5, 1952, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Ninion “Dek” and Marie (Strange) Beall. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her infant son, Jason…