Area Obituaries

KNOB LICK – James Freeman London, Jr. 80, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at NHC Healthcare. James was born November 14, 1944, to the late James Freeman London, Sr, and Willie Gertrude Scott London. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Rometta Johnson; and nephew, Greg Johnson. James was a member of…

FOUNTAIN RUN – Brenda Sue Poynter, age 62, departed this life on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Hospitality Apartments in Houston, TX. The Henderson, NC native was born on August 18, 1962, to the late Brenda Jewell and Ellis Brooks. She was married to her devoted husband, Gil Poynter, who survives. Brenda retired as a…

GLASGOW – William “Billy” Thomas, age 76, departed this life on Monday, June 16, 2025, at his residence. The Barren County native was born on July 11, 1948, to the late Kathryn Myers and Woodrow Thomas. He leaves behind a loving companion and best friend of over twenty years, Sue Thacker. Billy proudly served our…

MERRY OAKS – Sharon R Houchens, age 55, was called to heaven, Sunday, June 15th, 2025, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green after a short but courageous and impactful life. Sharon is deeply missed by her mother, Mary Houchens McPeak of Glasgow; two sons, Brandon Buckley (Tambra) of Merry Oaks, Clay Buckley of Merry…

LOUISVILLE -Edith Olene Anderson, 97, passed away peacefully at Baptist Health Louisville on June 16th, 2025. She was born September 15th, 1927, in Willow Shade, KY, and was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas and Dora E. Shaw Anderson. She was a member of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, and was baptized…

GLASGOW – Linda Morgan Coffey, 66, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Roger E. Morgan and Hettie Frances Jackson Morgan. She was a retired CNA at Glenview Health Care Center and a member of the Glasgow Faith Church. Survivors include…

BEAUMONT – Edward “Eddie” Harold Smith, age 67, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was born on October 3, 1957, in Glasgow, KY, to the late Sammy and Carol Smith. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by several aunts and uncles. Eddie was a member of the…

GLASGOW – George L. Campbell, 95, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow. He was born on September 27, 1929, in Clinton County, KY, to James Ira and Lola Rebecca Campbell. George served in the USMC and retired from the USAF after 21 years of total military service.…

GLASGOW – Larry L. York, 71, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Cleo and Alma Broaddus York. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Smith York; the sons, Tyler Chapman (Charity), Bernis Rupe (Trudy), and Mark Runyon; six grandchildren, Hunter Chapman,…

CENTER – Shirley Butler Riley, 82, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and proudly known as Grandmommy, a title she cherished deeply, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. She was born on June 19, 1942, in Green County, Kentucky, to the late Shirley Butler Lawson and…