Area Obituaries

CAVE CITY – Allen “Rooster” England, age 55, peacefully departed this life at his residence on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The Barren County native was born on December 7, 1970, to Bonnie Adwell Tibbs and the late David Allen England. He was married to his loving wife, Honey, who survives. Allen was a gifted and…

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Johnny Joe Smith, 60, formerly of Glasgow, Ky passed away unexpectedly on 12/31/2025 at his residence in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was employed at F.A. Wilhelm Construction Company and was a dedicated member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, a brotherhood he deeply valued. Johnny Joe was one of…

ST. LOUIS, MO – Max Marcum, 91, passed away on Sunday, December 21. Born in Edmonton, Kentucky, on August 7, 1934, he was the son of Max and Annie K. Marcum. Known for his larger-than-life personality, quick wit, and practical jokes, Max lived each day to the fullest, had a gift of making friends wherever…

HARTSVILLE, TN – Michael Neal Jones, born on August 20, 1961, in Del Rio, Texas, passed away peacefully at his residence in Hartsville, Tennessee, on January 12, 2026. He is remembered fondly by those who knew him for his unwavering spirit, passion for life, and dedication to his family. Mike had a fruitful career as…

EDMONTON – Barry Cleo Whitlow, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his residence. He was born on December 18, 1947, to the late Ashby and Dortha Froedge Whitlow. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ashby Anderson Whitlow, and three siblings, Faye, Roger, and Patrick. Barry was the owner…

GLASGOW – Patricia “Pat” Ann Zackery Lynch, born on March 6, 1947, in Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. A beloved figure in her community, Patricia will be remembered for her warm spirit and her dedicated service as a hairdresser at Mr. Joe’s Cosmetology. Throughout her life,…

CENTER – Bonnie Lou Edwards, 72, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Metcalfe Health & Rehab. She was born July 12, 1953, in Greensburg, KY, to the late Frank and Myrtle Estes Gibson. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Timmie Edwards; her daughter, Laura White; three sisters, Ruth, Brenda,…

GLASGOW – Casey Ray Thomas, born on October 15, 1975,  passed away peacefully at his residence on January 7, 2026. He was a beloved son, brother, and father, whose legacy of love and dedication will always be remembered by those who knew him. For 30 years, Casey devoted his career to Span Tech as a…

GLASGOW – Pat Lakin (Gerald Patrick Lakin) died on September 27, 2025. His ashes will be buried in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery on January 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM. His brother, Larry Lakin, survives him. Reverend Wayne Hensley will officiate the service. All friends are invited. Pat was born and raised in Glasgow, KY. Joined…

GLASGOW – Carol Janette Renfro McGuire, born on September 18, 1936, in Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away on January 4, 2026, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, whose life was a testament to love, dedication, and faith. A devoted homemaker and caretaker, Janette took great…