Obituaries

EDMONTON – Timmy Wayne Perkins, 56, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Bowling Green Medical Center. He was born August 14, 1968, to the late Phillip and Wanda Judd Perkins. He was also preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Judd, and grandmother, Lera Katherine Hurt. Timmy was a member of Winfrey’s Chapel. He…

SUMMER SHADE – Richard Lee Shaw, age 50, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky. Richard was born in Tompkinsville on September 23, 1974, to Larry Shaw and Lowanda Jean (Todd) Moore. He was raised in Fountain Run, Kentucky, and was a 1993 graduate of Monroe County High School. He met…

SHADY GROVE – James Ray Rock, 86, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at NHC Healthcare. He was born June 12, 1938, to the late Rev. Lemmond and Lois Rock. He was saved at the age of 12 and became a lifelong member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church. James was a faithful member who…

SUMMER SHADE – Tina J. Schoepflin, 63, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 19, 2025, at her residence. Born in Springville, NY, on November 27, 1961, she was the daughter of Harvey and Vera Darlene Hall Parke. She is survived by her husband, Leslie Schoepflin of Summer Shade, KY; her sons, Shannon(Amy) Gould, Leif and Lyle…

GLASGOW – Charles Rickey Johnson, 70, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Glenview Health & Rehab Center. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Charles E. Johnson and Ella Lewis Culver Johnson. Rickey was the owner of Rickey Johnson Livestock in Glasgow. He was one who loved to work…

SMITHS GROVE – Pamela Marietta Landrum, 71, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Dixie and Beatrice Plumlee Littrell. She was a homemaker who loved having company as well as visiting her friends and neighbors. She was a member of the…

CAVE CITY – Billy Parker Turner, aged 95, departed this life peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his home. Born on March 17, 1930, in Cave City to the late Guy Hamilton and Freida Mae (Parker) Turner, Billy lived a rich and meaningful life. In 1957, Billy answered the call to serve his country…

EDMONTON – Rodney Allen Pruitt, 66, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, peacefully with family by his side at Bowling Green Medical Center. He was born March 7, 1959, to the late Bert and Margie Pruitt. Rodney was a member of Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church. He worked at Eatons/Dana Corporation, where he held many positions…

William Allen Taylor, 97 years old, formerly of Savoyard, Kentucky, passed away in peace on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at The Medical Center of Caverna surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 04, 1927, to the late George Wesley Taylor and Mary Mageline Taylor. William was a member of the…

Bobby Cook, 77, of Louisville, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away at his home on May 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was a beloved educator and basketball coach, having coached at Shelbyville High School, Glasgow High School, Warren Central High School, Adair County High School, and many AAU Boys’ and Girls’ teams.   He was…