Obituaries

GLASGOW – Mildred Irene “Mitchie” Brooks, 72, passed away at home surrounded by her family Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Orville and Clara Mae Decker Smith. She was a loving wife, mother, and Nana. She is survived by her husband, Garry R. Brooks; one daughter, Lori and Terry Gray;…

GLASGOW – Rufus Wayne Graham, 77, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at NHC Health Care in Glasgow. He was the son of the late Andrew and Kate Huff Graham. He is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins including Flava Paul Poor, William Ralph Graham, and Steven Graham. Besides his parents, he was preceded…

LOUISVILLE – Jonell Ward Berry died Thursday, May 2025. Jonell is survived by three sisters-in-law, Ruby Davis, Barbara Ward, and Zelma Ward, all of Louisville; and many nieces and nephews. Jonell was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Wayne Berry; her parents, Henry and Roxie Ward; brothers, Donald Ward, Claudie Ward, Lewis…

GLASGOW – Wilton Lucille Stewart, 88, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Mexico City. Born in Barren County on November 28, 1936, she was the eldest daughter of the late Roger Paul and Vivian Thomas Williams. Wilton Stewart was a Purchasing Agent of automotive parts and…

GLASGOW – Corinia Jean Gearlds, 87, formerly of Tompkinsville, KY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. Corinia was born in Tompkinsville, KY, on April 7, 1938, a daughter of the late Martha (Abney) and Bedford Pruitt. On May 26, 1956, she married Eurie Edward Gearlds in Louisville, KY.…

EDMONTON – Larry Allen Morgan, 53, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 8, 1972, to Ronnie Ray and Ronnetta Morgan. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Joshua Alexander Bennett. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Burton Morgan of Edmonton; three children, Christopher Burton, Tiffany…

EDMONTON – James Franklin “Frankie” England, 71, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at TJ Samson Hospital. He was born April 25, 1954, to the late Alfred England and Ruby Romines England Jessee, who survives. He was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Ann Stephens; brothers, Danny Ray England and Timothy Lee England; stepfather,…

COLUMBIA – Janice “Susie” Richard, 59, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at her residence after a brief illness while surrounded by her family.  Born in Glasgow, KY, she was the daughter of Wayne and the late Elsie Louise Dickson Wilson.  She was an employee for 29 years at Carhart Industries in Edmonton. She loved…

BURKESVILLE – Roy M. Farlee, 74, passed away Tuesday evening, May 27, 2025, at the Cumberland County Hospital. He was born in Tompkinsville, KY, on February 15, 1951, to the late Joe and Mary Shaw Farlee. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Malinda Kay Hurt Farlee; two grandchildren, Justin Simpson…

GLASGOW – George Leslie “Buddy” Wilson, 88, died Monday, May 26, 2025, at Signature Healthcare in Glasgow. Born in Barren County, he was the son of the late Leonard Russell and Ella Welch Wilson. Buddy was a 1954 graduate of Glasgow High School, where he was also a member of the basketball team. After graduation,…