Obituaries

GLASGOW – Carl Anthony “Tony” Oliver, 69, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at his residence. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Carl Neeley Oliver and Gene Troxall Oliver. Tony was formerly employed at Glasgow Daily Times, after which he was employed as a truck driver for Houchens Industries,…

GLASGOW – Tracie Lynn Butler, 58, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Kenton County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jani Coates. Tracie was a homemaker and the owner of TM Online Sales. She had formerly been a case worker with Community…

EDMONTON – William “Bill” Ralph Bartley, 71, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at TJ Samson Hospital. He was born on October 24, 1953, to the late Ralph Bartley and Emogene Whitlow Bartley Johnston. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Becky Nunnally, and nephew, Brent Nunnally. Bill enjoyed hunting,…

CAVE CITY – William Ernest Finn, age 74, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. He was a native of Barren County and loved being outdoors and working in a garden. William never met a stranger and enjoyed talking to anyone he crossed paths with. He proudly served…

EDMONTON – Margaret Thompson Cowan, 88, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at TJ Samson Hospital. Margaret was born August 30, 1936, to the late John and Nell Thompson. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, George Cowan, and grandson, Caleb Cowan. After graduating from Western Kentucky University in 1958,…

GLASGOW – Jimmie Corrine Houchens, 84, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Slick Rock, Kentucky, on May 20, 1941, to the late James Hunley, Sr. and the late Thelma Bowles Hunley Shirley. She was a graduate of Hiseville High School and attended Lindsey Wilson College, where she…

KNOB LICK – James Freeman London, Jr. 80, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at NHC Healthcare. James was born November 14, 1944, to the late James Freeman London, Sr, and Willie Gertrude Scott London. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Rometta Johnson; and nephew, Greg Johnson. James was a member of…

FOUNTAIN RUN – Brenda Sue Poynter, age 62, departed this life on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Hospitality Apartments in Houston, TX. The Henderson, NC native was born on August 18, 1962, to the late Brenda Jewell and Ellis Brooks. She was married to her devoted husband, Gil Poynter, who survives. Brenda retired as a…

GLASGOW – William “Billy” Thomas, age 76, departed this life on Monday, June 16, 2025, at his residence. The Barren County native was born on July 11, 1948, to the late Kathryn Myers and Woodrow Thomas. He leaves behind a loving companion and best friend of over twenty years, Sue Thacker. Billy proudly served our…

MERRY OAKS – Sharon R Houchens, age 55, was called to heaven, Sunday, June 15th, 2025, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green after a short but courageous and impactful life. Sharon is deeply missed by her mother, Mary Houchens McPeak of Glasgow; two sons, Brandon Buckley (Tambra) of Merry Oaks, Clay Buckley of Merry…