Obituaries

William Cleo “W. C.” Shirley passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Hart County Healthcare. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Bertha Lee Shirley; parents, James Cleo Shirley and Louise Marie Hayes Shirley; and siblings, Gladys Smith, Dorothy Bunton, and Ann Grider. Mr. Shirley formerly attended the Randolph Baptist…

GLASGOW – Oren Douglas Walker, 83, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at Signature Healthcare of Glasgow. He was born on February 18, 1942, in Barren County to the late Samuel J. and Iola Bernice Wilborn Walker. He was also preceded in death by his former wife and mother of his children, Mary Walker, and…

GLASGOW – John Raymond Owens, 79, passed away on April 20, 2025, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. John was born on August 05, 1945, in Buckner, Illinois, to the late Cecil Owens and the late Permelia Bennett Owens. He dedicated 30 years of his life to working as a pipefitter at the…

GLASGOW – Delores Jean White Decker, “Jean,” affectionately known as “Aunt Binky” or simply “Binky,” was born on January 1, 1951, in Glasgow, Kentucky. She passed away peacefully at her home early on Easter Sunday morning, April 20, 2025, at the age of 74. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy White…

GLASGOW – Donald Richard Payne, born on March 27, 1934, left this world on April 17, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow, Kentucky. He was a cherished individual who made a significant impact on the lives of those around him and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. A member of the Old…

GLASGOW – Judy Carol Morris, 77, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow, Kentucky. Judy was born in Columbia, Kentucky, on October 29, 1947, to the late Joe Combest and the late Sarah Bryant Combest. After over 10 years of working as an operator/traffic clerk at General Telephone, she…

GLASGOW – Norma Kristine Davis, 57, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was a homemaker and loved watching the hummingbirds. Survivors include her mother, Sandy Walker; three children, Jeremiah Chapman, Jessica Chapman, and Bryan Chapman (Jasmine); four grandchildren, Hunter Chapman, Braydon Basham, Keegan Chapman, and Karson…

GLASGOW – Robert Lee Jolly, age 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. A native of Barren County, He was born on April 29, 1947, to the late Fred Jackson and Luvinnia Oliver Jolly. He was saved as a young man and was a member of Union #2 Baptist…

TOMPKINSVILLE – Charles Ann Beck, 74, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Monroe County Medical Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Birdie Matthews Wisdom. She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, sewing, and cooking. She was a member of the Indian Creek Baptist Church. Survivors…

EDMONTON – Rev. Junior Huff, 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Summer Shade, KY, to the late Sylvester and Hallie Harper Huff. Rev. Huff was a minister and bus driver for Metcalfe County School District. He loved to farm, hunt, fish, and watch westerns. He was…