Obituaries

Karen McQuown made the world’s best fudge. Yes, she accomplished many other things, but the quality of her peanut butter and chocolate fudge cannot be overstated. Karen’s life began in Columbia KY, on October 6, 1949. Her parents are the late William Morgan and Anna Lois Morgan. She grew up with her two siblings, the…

CAVE CITY – Vienessa Ann Martin, age 62, departed this life on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her residence. The Barren County native was born on March 15, 1963, to the late Wendell and Mae Jewell Martin. Vienessa dedicated twenty-five years of her life as a contracting officer for the National Park Service, a career…

GLASGOW – Douglas McPherson, age 84, formerly of Monroe County, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow, Kentucky, surrounded by his family. Doug was born on April 27, 1941, in Mt. Hermon, Kentucky, a son of the late Warren Denton and Nina Ruth (Jones) McPherson. He…

Jane Owen, born on September 24, 1943, departed this world on May 6, 2025. A cherished mother and grandmother, Jane’s warmth and artistic spirit touched the lives of many who were fortunate enough to know her. Throughout her life, Jane exhibited a passion for acrylic painting, a hobby that allowed her to express her creativity…

GLASGOW – Judy “Nanna” Carol Turner, aged 66, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on November 11, 1958, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Judy led a life characterized by love, dedication, and compassionate service to others. Throughout her career, Judy worked at TJ Samson Community Hospital…

GLASGOW – Elisabeth “Nana in America” Mains, born on April 7, 1945, in the United Kingdom, passed away peacefully in Glasgow, Kentucky, on April 30, 2025. She dedicated her life to serving others as a nursing assistant in long-term care facilities in the United Kingdom. Her compassion and commitment to her work left an indelible…

Jessica Ann Durham, age 45, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. She was a devoted mother to her beloved son, Braxton Childress, who was the pride and joy of her life. Jessica cherished every moment spent watching him play baseball and enjoying every day they spent together. Jessica had a beautiful…

GLASGOW – Paula Gail Ballard, 74, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Malcolm Brown and Lillian Batey Brown. She is survived by two children, Roger Ballard and Pam Ballard; seven grandchildren, Timothy Berry (Sarah), Roger Berry (Heather), Emily Gaddie (Andy),…

EDMONTON – David Lee Gupton, Jr., 58, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at his home. David was born November 20, 1966, in Lebanon, KY, to David Lee “Pete” and Betty Carol Wise Gupton. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thornton and Annie Gupton, and Tom and Alma Wise; aunts Jewell Gupton and…

BECKTON – Daris Naomi Davis Edmunds, 95, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Magnolia Village in Bowling Green. Naomi was born December 30, 1929, in the Poplar Spring Community to Charlie Davis and Katie Lee Staples Davis. She married John Ellis Edmunds on June 6, 1953; they were married for 52 years prior to…