Area Obituaries

EDMONTON – Christopher Stephen Fancher, 62, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY.  He was born in Glasgow, KY, on October 19, 1962, to the late Maxey Fancher and Shirley Ferguson Fancher. Christopher enjoyed playing checkers and watching UK basketball. He is survived by his five siblings, Kim Frye of…

CAVE CITY – Robert “Perry” Barrett, 76, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, August 2, 2025. He was born on July 14, 1949, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Elgin “Doc” Barrett and the late Nettie Steenbergen Barrett. He was a cherished member of the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church and a devoted family…

GLASGOW- James “Arthur” Hatfield, 76, a master craftsman and musician, passed away on July 31, 2025, at his residence in Glasgow, Kentucky. Born on June 11, 1949, in Glasgow, Arthur led a life rich in passion, creativity, and dedication to his craft. Arthur’s career was marked by an impressive journey of self-employment that began with…

MARROWBONE – Janice VanZant Harper Alt, 84, formerly of Glasgow, passed away Saturday, August 2, 202, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. A native of Metcalfe County, she was the daughter of the late Joe Stanley and Francis Monday VanZant. Janice was “Moma”, “Granny”, and “Nanny Bell”. She loved to cook, go to horse shows, beauty…

CAVE CITY – Carolyn Beall Sturgeon, age 72, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 2, 2025, surrounded by family. Carolyn was born on December 5, 1952, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Ninion “Dek” and Marie (Strange) Beall. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her infant son, Jason…

GLASGOW – Sallie Ruth Walker, 93, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at TJ Samson Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late James Norris and Annie White Norris. She is survived by three children, Terry Walker (Sherry), Brinda Mendoza (Eugene), and Marilyn Mitchell; over forty grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. Nieces…

HISEVILLE – Wendell Harrison Froggett, 73, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the late Wendell and Nina Froggett. Harrison was a 1971 graduate of Hiseville High School. He was a member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church, and in the last several years had attended Rolling Hills…

TOMPKINSVILLE – Duane Morris York, 59, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2025, at the Signature Healthcare of Monroe County Rehab and Wellness Center. He was born on February 10, 1966, to the late Edwin Morris and Runnell Rhoton York. He is survived by his wife, Faye York; children, Danny Joe Stinson, Andrea Stinson, Julie White,…

CAVE CITY – Samuel Morgan Bush, 68, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at Hart County Signature Health Care. He was the son of Corene Henson Richardson and the late Dewey Bush. Besides his mother he is survived by his children, Jamie Bush and Joseph Lile (April); four grandchildren, Dalton King, Aubree King, Blake Lile…

EDMONTON – Peter Charles Kafer, 81, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at his residence. He was born February 8, 1944, in White Plains, NY, to the late Charles Kafer and Anna Sue Johnson. Peter built a life that reflected his values — hard work, independence, and a love of learning. After settling on undeveloped…