Obituaries

CAVE CITY – Bobby Pedigo, age 79, peacefully departed this life on Friday, July 24, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love and presence of his family. The Barren County native was born on July 2, 1947, to the late Orbin Thomas and Dora Riley Pedigo. He shared a loving marriage with his devoted…

GLASGOW – David Lee Dearing, 68, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Born July 23, 1958, in Glasgow, he was the son of Eva Jones Dearing Renick and the late Royce Dearing. David was a graduate of Barren County High School and later became a welder and truck driver for a trucking firm until…

BOWLING GREEN – Barbara Jean Bailey, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. Born on February 22, 1943, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Ralph Bailey and the late L.D. Stone Bailey. Barbara was a devoted homemaker who took great pride in caring for her home…

Carl Roman Sparks, age 84, was born on November 20, 1941, in Mayking, Kentucky, to William and Susie Sparks. He passed away on July 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, kindness, and compassion. Carl shared a devoted marriage of 64 years with his beloved wife, Edith…

CAVE CITY – Wesley Carter Hogan, age 89, peacefully departed this life on Friday, July 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Hart County on December 29, 1936, he was the son of the late Robert and Ruby Poynter Hogan. Wesley shared sixty-four wonderful years of marriage with the love of…

GLASGOW – Mary Jane Oakes, 64, was born and raised in Nokesville, Virginia, and stepped into Heaven on July 24, 2026. She was born January 19, 1962, to the late Veachel H. Emberton and the late Mary F. Hurst of Nokesville, Virginia. She was best known for her talent with gardening, quilting, and crocheting the…

GLASGOW – Gary Smith, 79, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at his residence. He was a son of the late Sidney Richard Smith and Ester Mae Dinkelstiel Smith. He is survived by his loving partner and best friend of 26 years, Karen Nunn of Glasgow; his daughter, Kimberly Rosini…

GLASGOW – Stevie Joe Collins, age 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Glenview Health and Rehab in Glasgow, Kentucky. Stevie was born in Georgetown, Kentucky, on September 29, 1960, a son of the late Steven H. and Patsy (Gregory) Collins. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved his children and thought…

GLASGOW – Sindy Sue Devasher, 66, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026. Born on August 3, 1959, in Glasgow, Sindy’s life was a testament to kindness, laughter, and unwavering devotion to family. She graduated from Lindsey Wilson with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and art. Sindy applied her talents and dedication in her…

SMITHS GROVE – Bobby Wayne Saylors, age 85, peacefully fell asleep in this life on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, with the blessed assurance that he would awaken with the Lord in heaven. A native of Allen County, Bobby was born on May 8, 1941, to the late Thurman and Nellie Saylors. On Valentine’s Day, February…