Obituaries

GLASGOW – Frances A. Jolly, 89, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026, at Barren County Health and Rehab. She was a daughter of the late Joseph Walkup and Ada Maude Parker Walkup. She is survived by seven daughters, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and her special caregivers, Gayle Bowles and William E. Gardner. Besides her parents,…

GLASGOW – Donald James Francis “Hondo”, born on March 13, 1961, in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully in Glasgow, Kentucky, on July 19, 2026. A devoted father, cherished brother, and treasured friend, Donald’s life was marked by love, resilience, and steady kindness that enriched all who knew him. Among those who held a special…

GLASGOW – Erica Poynter Guffey, age 33, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. A native of Barren County, Erica was born on August 24, 1992, to her loving parents, Alicia Beckham and Eric Poynter, who survive. Erica dedicated her career to caring for others, working…

EDMONTON – Rita “Ree Ree” Kelly Brown, 67, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026. She was born on August 9, 1958, in Green County, Kentucky. Rita was the daughter of the late Leroy Harrison Kelly and Shirley Temple Posey Kelly. She was also preceded in death by her brother, David Michael Kelly. Throughout her…

CAVE CITY – Diane “Myrtle” Stewart, age 69, peacefully departed this life on Friday, July 17, 2026, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. A native of Barren County, Diane was born on April 10, 1957, to the late Jack and Mary Crabtree Jameson. She shared forty-three wonderful years of marriage with her devoted…

GLASGOW  – Pam Vladescu, age 67, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at her residence. A native of Timken, Kansas, she was born on December 10, 1958, to the late John and Angie Rein Lapka. Pam was employed in the apparel department at Walmart, where she enjoyed serving customers and building friendships…

GLASGOW – Barbara Nell Doolin, 94, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Glenview Health and Rehab Center. She was the daughter of the late Chester and Blanche Jones Coomer, and the wife of the late William Foster Doolin. She was known as “Nanny” to a great many people; she never met a stranger.…

GLASGOW – Sandra Gail Wooten Claywell, Christian, Wife, Mother, and friend, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 17, 2026, at her home after a brief illness. Sandie was born May 18, 1955, at Ft. Knox, KY. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Shirley Montgomery and Herbert Wooten. She…

HORSE CAVE – Carlos Hobert Fancher, 75, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at his residence. He was the son of the late James Edward Damon Fancher and Lucille Ordenia Poynter Fancher. Carlos was a farmer for most of his life. He had also worked as a mechanic and was one who enjoyed participating in…

GLASGOW – Jacob “Jake” Sowers Ayers, 91, died July 15, 2026, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. He was the youngest of five children born in Lexington, North Carolina, to Spurgeon and Ola Ayers. Jacob graduated from Lexington High School (North Carolina), Stetson University (Florida), and attended Southern Baptist Seminary (Kentucky). He was retired from…