Area Obituaries

Harold David Huffaker of Glasgow, KY, went home to be with Jesus on July 11, 2025. Harold was born in Louisville on April 27, 1963, but called the family farm in Monticello, KY, home for much of his life. Harold was married for 34 years, after eloping the day after Christmas in 1990. Melanie (Burks)…

We announce Vonda Elise Cooper of Glasgow, KY, went to her eternal home to be with her Heavenly Father. Vonda left us at the age of 95 years on Sunday, August 17, 2025, peacefully, knowing she was greatly loved. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her Lord and family greatly. Serving her…

GLASGOW – Barbara Jean Bryant, age 84, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. She was a native of Hart County. She enjoyed spending time with her family above all things. She liked to take drives through the countryside. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is preceded…

BOWLING GREEN – Glenda Gail Byrd Elam, 69, formerly of Glasgow, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Bowling Green. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Mary Ruth Anderson and Marshall Eugene “Bud” Byrd. The widow of the late Jack Alan Elam, she was a retired cashier at retail…

GLASGOW – Travis Paul Wayne Pike, 33, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, he was the son of Tammy Jo Steenbergen and the late Paul Edward Pike, Jr. He was a handyman by trade. Survivors include his wife, Anna; four children, Rebecca, Memphis,…

GLASGOW – Melody Elizabeth Creech, 73, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital. A native of Cincinnati, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Marva Reiman Rees. She was the widow of the late Alvin Creech. Mrs. Creech was a retired deaf interpreter in the Ohio public school…

GLASGOW – Reitha Mae Esabelle Hibbs Peterson, 66, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Charles Minor Hibbs and Edith Henkins Hibbs. She is survived by three sons, Michael Peterson (Carla), Jason Alan Peterson, and Justin Peterson; two grandchildren, Andrew Scott and Wyatt Rutledge; and two…

September 19, 1940 — August 8, 2025 EDMONTON – Susan Sandidge Shirley Chambers, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, teacher, and friend, passed away surrounded by love. Born and raised in Edmonton, Kentucky, Susan was the daughter of Ruth and Jack Shirley and sister to Morris Lane and Bob Shirley. She was the devoted wife…

SUMMER SHADE – Michael “Mike” David Lawson, 74, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the late Elzie Lee Lawson and Alline C. Miller Lawson. He was a retired truck driver and a U. S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rebecca “Becky”…

EDMONTON – James “Jim” Orlan Dunbar, 80, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Bowling Green Medical Center. He was born in Dawson Springs, KY, to the late Garland and Elizabeth Webb Dunbar. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Adline Dunbar, and brother-in-law, Keith Riley. James leaves behind a…