Area Obituaries

EDMONTON – Charles Starrett Perkins, 79, of Edmonton, KY, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, August 9, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1947, in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, and throughout his seventy-nine years, Charles was a pillar of strength and warmth to all who knew him. Charles dedicated many years of his…

GLASGOW – Johnny Derk Belcher was born May 18, 1955, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to Levy Belcher and Bonnie Clodean Hale Belcher. Johnny passed away Friday, August 7, 2026. He graduated from Glasgow High School in 1973 before attending Middle Tennessee State University, where he earned his master’s degree in 1976. He began his career at…

GLASGOW – Joyce Capps, age 88, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at NHC Healthcare, Glasgow. She was born on June 30, 1938, in Cumberland County, KY, to the late Paul and Rosie Garrett Claywell. She retired from SKF Industries after 30 years of service. Before her health prevented her from attending, she was…

GLASGOW – Mary Catherine Gilley, a vibrant and happy spirit, peacefully departed this world on August 5, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on August 25, 1933, in Glasgow, Kentucky, Mary was the cherished daughter of Ewell and Zula Pedigo. As a seamstress, Mary’s gift for fine detail extended well beyond her professional world and into…

EDMONTON – Justin Porter Hamlett, 38, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026, at UK Chandler Hospital in Lexington. He was born February 6, 1988, in Glasgow to the late Richard Hamlett and Cynthia Lynn Goodman. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rev. William and Armedia Hamlett, and Eugene Lynn and…

GLASGOW – Ruth Ann Davis Spann went home to be with Jesus on August 6, 2026, at the age of 85. Born April 9, 1941, in Glasgow, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Warren W. Davis and Phoebe Coleman Davis. She was attending Highland Hills Community Church. She is survived by two sons,…

GLASGOW –  Thomas Horner, 81, formerly of Henderson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Born on May 11, 1945, in Hillsborough, North Carolina, Thomas was the son of the late Robert Horner and Ann Smith Horner. Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1965…

GLASGOW – Tommy Franklin Greever, 72, passed away peacefully at his home on August 5, 2026. Born to the late William and Sarah Greever, Tommy lived a life defined by hard work, deep love for his family, and a heart that found joy in life’s simple moments. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.…

HORSE CAVE – Sharon Louise Wilson, 59, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at her residence. She was born August 6, 1966, to the late Lucy Davis Reece. Besides her mother, she is preceded in death by her son, James Howard Wilson, and her brothers, Billy Gene Wilson and Randy Wilson. Sharon enjoyed the simple…

GLASGOW – Cora Beth Neill, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on August 3, 2026, at UK Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 44. Born on July 17, 1982, in Gallatin, Tennessee, Cora’s life was filled with warmth, devotion, and an enduring spirit that touched everyone fortunate enough to know…