Obituaries

GLASGOW – Harold Eugene Carter, age 92, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and respected member of the Glasgow community, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Glasgow, Kentucky. He was born on February 14, 1934, in Cedar Grove. Harold led a life marked by service, both to his country and to his community.…

GLASGOW – Freddie Leon Proffitt, 85, passed away March 11, 2026, at his Glasgow residence. Born on June 9, 1940, Fred was the only child of Charles and Mary Proffitt. He married Linda Runell Pedigo, and the couple had three children, Lorie, Stephen, and Lana. Linda passed away in 2015, and Fred married Sue Roach,…

EDMONTON – Radford Edward Reed, 88, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 10, 2026. He was born on October 31, 1937, in Edmonton, Kentucky, to Radford and Jewell Garrett Reed. Edward’s life was marked by his commitment to his family and community. On June 2, 1956, he married the love of his life,…

EDMONTON – Sandra Kay Barnett, age 62, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, after a long battle with COPD. She was born August 10, 1963, to the late Lois (Gibson) and Bobby Smith. Sandra was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her family with a full heart and was beyond…

GLASGOW – Cynthia Boles Swisher, 63, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late William Thomas Boles. She was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a nurse for several years before her health declined. Her passion in life was her family, country, and…

GLASGOW – Luke Edward Taylor, 72, passed away March 8, 2026, suddenly at TJ Samson Hospital. He was the son of the late William Edward Taylor and Delicie Colbert Taylor. He was a bus (67) driver for Barren County School System for many years. He enjoyed front porch sitting and waving at whom ever would…

TOMPKINSVILLE – Kermit Dubree, 82, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, while in the company of family, at Med Center Health of Bowling Green. Kermit was born in Metcalfe County, KY, on September 28, 1943, a son of the late Ruby (Bartley) and John Barlow Dubree. Kermit married Barbara Shaw, his lifelong companion of 61…

GLASGOW – James Edward Burks, 61, passed away March 5, 2026, in Glasgow, Ky. James was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Chaffin, father, Elmo Burks, brother George Burks, and wonderful mother-in-law, Peggie Spivey. James is survived by his wife of 34 years, Connie Burks. He was the father of 2 daughters and 2…

GLASGOW – Carolyn Fay Garner, 77, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at NHC Healthcar,e surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late James Garner and Frances Garner Staples. She is survived by two children, Angela King (Todd) and Brad Sharp (Sherry); six grandchildren, Myles King (Destiny), McKinley King (Taylor), Morgan…

GLASGOW – Lee Gerard Bidwell, age 85, passed away on March 9, 2026, at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. Lee was born on August 1, 1940. He lived a life defined by faith, service, family, and laughter. Lee proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Machinist’s Mate Third Class. After his service,…