Area Obituaries

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…

GLASGOW – Kevin William Kelly, born January 3, 1960, in Fort Benning, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was a God-fearing, traveling man who devoted his life to service, community, and family, and especially the joy of spoiling his grandchildren. Kevin’s roots spread far and wide…

HISEVILLE – Lowell Walton, age 79, son of the late Roger Walton and the late Eugenia Walton, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at The Medical Center at Scottsville. A native of Barren County, Lowell graduated from Hiseville High School with the Class of 1964 before earning his degree from Western Kentucky University. He…

EDMONTON – Brenda Sue Hinkson, 79, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, at Shanti Niketan Hospice in Glasgow, KY. She was born in Providence, KY, to the late Michael Elmous Pritchett and Evadene Jewell Rodgers Pritchett. She was a former over-the-road truck driver and retired medical lab technician. She is survived by one son, Neal…

GLASGOW – Jonathan Thomas Bailey, 37, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026. He was a son of Sandi Kay Garmon Kirby and the late Steven Mark Bailey, Sr. Besides his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Steven Mark Bailey, Jr. and Brandon Willie Ray Bailey; one sister, Emilly Bailey; special adopted brother, Daniel Bilbrey;…

GLASGOW – Billy Vaughn Meredith, age 69, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He loved fishing, playing the guitar, and camping. Billy was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He attended the Way Church in Horse Cave, and he loved his family. He was preceded in…

GLASGOW – Shane Blake Smith, 49, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. Shane was born in Glasgow, and most of his adult life was spent as a construction worker in the home improvement industry. Shane is survived by his parents, Randal and Wanda Smith of Glasgow; three brothers,…

ROCKBRIDGE – J.E. Kerr, age 83, of the Rockbridge community, passed away on August 2, 2026, at his home in the Rockbridge community. J.E. was born in Monroe County, KY, on February 4, 1943, a son of the late Bedford and Dovie Mae (Thompson) Kerr. He was married to the late Mildred “Millie” Kerr on…

GLASGOW – Stanley Cleveland Greer, born March 17, 1941, in Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. His life was a testament to the values of service, devotion, community, and love for family. Stanley’s roots in Glasgow ran deep, and he devoted much of his…

ELLENTON, FL – Tom Gantz, 63,  died unexpectedly Saturday, July 25, 2026. He was born March 30, 1963, in Alliance, Ohio, to Betty and Duane Gantz. He attended Glasgow and Barren County schools before moving to Ellenton, where he lived for 47 years. He spent his career with Siemens as a transformer construction foreman, rebuilding…