Obituaries

Kinsli Grace Bowles, age 9, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Norton’s Children’s Hospital. She was born February 8, 2016, to Cory Bowles and Mindy (Smith) Bowles. Kinsli was a ray of sunshine, embodying joy and laughter in everything she did. With her bright smile and infectious giggles, she brought light into the lives…

GLASGOW – Frances Elaine Wray, age 77, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, KY. Born on May 13, 1948, in Burkesville, KY, Frances was the daughter of the late Jessie James Bow and Euldean Bessie Bow. She spent most of her life in Glasgow, where she was…

TOMPKINSVILLE – Harold Kenneth Ballard, 60, formerly from Willow Shade, KY, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Monroe County Medical Center in Tompkinsville surrounded by his family. He was born March 20, 1965, in Glasgow, KY, the son of the late Kenneth and Rachel Huff Ballard. He was a retired welder with Stephens…

August 6, 1954 – July 5, 2025 Mike was born in Hopkinsville, KY, to Hulan Killebrew and Bobbie Jean Combs. Mike loved to be outdoors. Throughout his 32 years of marriage to Cynthia Killebrew, they took many camping and horseback riding trips. Mike also enjoyed farming, gardening, playing guitar, stone masonry, watching hummingbirds, and woodworking.…

GLASGOW – J. W. Gassaway, 84, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. A native of Metcalfe County, he was the son of the late Roy Edward Gassaway and Nellie Frances Whitlow Gassaway. J. W. was a retired employee of FRECC, where he had worked as a lineman and…

CAVE CITY – Beulah Mae Minor, 82, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Colonial Center in Bowling Green. She was the daughter of the late Calvin A. Hart and Mossie Lee Glass Hart. She was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by three grandchildren, Brandi Harper (Matthew), Heather…

Dennis Bragg, a beloved husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with health challenges. He was a man of quiet strength, deep love, and unwavering resilience, a rock to those who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Joyce Bragg; a…

GLASGOW – Jane Kehrt, 86, departed this life on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow, KY. She was born in Ezel, KY, on June 15, 1939, to the late Levi Estill Ward and the late Adeline “Addy” Day Ward. She is preceded in death by her late husband of 60 years, Joseph…

GLASGOW – Wynona Young, born on October 9, 1932, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at Barren County Health and Rehab in Glasgow, Kentucky. A beloved matriarch and a source of joy for many, Wynona was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Wynona was…

HORSE CAVE – Dustin Dean Cope, 51, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at his residence. A native of Coldwater, Michigan, he was a contractor and woodworker who especially loved designing and making wood art such as forks and knives. He was a member of the Iron Coffins Motorcycle Club. Survivors include three children, Cheryl…