Area Obituaries

GLASGOW – James Carroll Ballard, MSgt, USAF, (Ret.) 67, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Centennial Hospital in Nashville. A native of Hart County, he was the son of the late Carroll Redford Ballard and Hettie Christine Dodson Ballard. James proudly served his country as a member of the U S Air Force. He…

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. Matthew 22:37. GLASGOW – Betty Jane Isenberg Hobart passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on November 2, 2025. Betty was born on April 21, 1944, in Glasgow, KY. After growing up in Glasgow, she met the…

GLASGOW – Barbara J. Claywell, age 74, departed this life on Monday, November 3, 2025, at her residence. The Cumberland County native was born on June 27, 195,1 to the late Jim and Bonnie Booher Claywell. After many dedicated years working on the assembly line at 3A Composite, Barbara finally embraced her well-earned retirement. Known…

GLASGOW – Betty Ann Pitcock, a cherished member of the Glasgow community, passed away on November 3, 2025, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on November 7, 1940, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Woodrow and Catherine Thomason Forbis. Betty’s professional journey began at the Census Bureau in Glasgow, where she dedicated…

SUMMER SHADE – Richard Farris Sneed, age 82, passed away at home in the company of his family on October 31, 2025. Richard is preceded in death by his dear departed wife, Linda Sneed. He was preceded by his parents, Paul and Mary Sneed, his granddaughter, Kaitland Sneed, and his brother-in-law, Robert (Bobby) Bradley. Richard…

GLASGOW – Anna Faye Williams, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Signature Healthcare of Glasgow. Mrs. Williams was a Barren County native and was a retired cook at Hardee’s. She is the daughter of the late Clarence and Nova Poindexter Thompson and the wife of the late Henry Louis Williams.…

SUMMER SHADE – Billy Evans Hurt, 97, the son of the late W.P. and Lou Emma Shives Hurt, departed this life into the next on Monday, November 3, 2025. He was born on May 31, 1928, on the farm where he grew up. He also lived there for the last five years with his wife…

SUMMER SHADE – Christopher Lee Gordon, 54, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Glasgow, KY, to the late Terry Gordon and Tena Bunch Barnidge, who survives. Christopher was in the United States Navy. He was very outgoing and loved being outdoors and doing activities with his grandchildren. He…

GLASGOW – Tommy Ray Pennington, age 76, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning, November 1, 2025, at his home, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on February 23, 1949, in Metcalfe County to the late Thomas and Maxine Firkins Pennington. Tommy retired from Farmers RECC as a lineman…

CARROLLTON, GA – Jane Ann Smith Britt, 88, passed away peacefully in Carrollton, GA, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was born on March 7, 1937, the daughter of the late Jerry Smith and the late Nannie Belle Stevens. Jane lived a life that was rich in love. She had a remarkable gift for cooking…