Area Obituaries

EDMONTON – James Franklin “Frankie” England, 71, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at TJ Samson Hospital. He was born April 25, 1954, to the late Alfred England and Ruby Romines England Jessee, who survives. He was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Ann Stephens; brothers, Danny Ray England and Timothy Lee England; stepfather,…

COLUMBIA – Janice “Susie” Richard, 59, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at her residence after a brief illness while surrounded by her family.  Born in Glasgow, KY, she was the daughter of Wayne and the late Elsie Louise Dickson Wilson.  She was an employee for 29 years at Carhart Industries in Edmonton. She loved…

BURKESVILLE – Roy M. Farlee, 74, passed away Tuesday evening, May 27, 2025, at the Cumberland County Hospital. He was born in Tompkinsville, KY, on February 15, 1951, to the late Joe and Mary Shaw Farlee. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Malinda Kay Hurt Farlee; two grandchildren, Justin Simpson…

GLASGOW – George Leslie “Buddy” Wilson, 88, died Monday, May 26, 2025, at Signature Healthcare in Glasgow. Born in Barren County, he was the son of the late Leonard Russell and Ella Welch Wilson. Buddy was a 1954 graduate of Glasgow High School, where he was also a member of the basketball team. After graduation,…

GLASGOW – Betty Jean Chappell Zenor, 88, passed away, Saturday, May 24, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Barney Dee Chappell and Olive Iva Simpson Chappell. She was a retired manager for Hallmark. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband,…

GLASGOW – Thomas Royal (Tommy) Wells, 78, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. He was born June 20, 1946, to Glatys R. and June Morrison Wells. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. Tommy graduated from Temple Hill High School and Western Kentucky University with a…

ETILE – Lera Maye Kingrey, 89, passed away on May 24, 2025, at the TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. She was born on March 26, 1936, in Freedom, Kentucky, to the late Hollis Perkins and the late Katie Matthews Perkins. She lived a life rich in companionship and dedicated service, most notably through…

GLASGOW – Terry Leigh Forbis, 69, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. A native of Jefferson County, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Margaret James Brock. Terry was technically classified as a homemaker, but she was more. She was the definition of Mom and Grandmother.…

GLASGOW – Ashley Nicole Huff, 41, passed away suddenly Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of Andrew Earl Kilbourne IV and the late Melissa Dawn Walden Kilbourne. She had been a housekeeping supervisor at the YMCA who loved spending time with…

Margie Ballard, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at the age of 69. Margie was born July 24, 1955, to the late Robert and Alberta Trulock. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and the comforting scent of home-cooked meals. She was a member and was saved at East…