Area Obituaries

CAVE CITY – Billy Parker Turner, aged 95, departed this life peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his home. Born on March 17, 1930, in Cave City to the late Guy Hamilton and Freida Mae (Parker) Turner, Billy lived a rich and meaningful life. In 1957, Billy answered the call to serve his country…

EDMONTON – Rodney Allen Pruitt, 66, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, peacefully with family by his side at Bowling Green Medical Center. He was born March 7, 1959, to the late Bert and Margie Pruitt. Rodney was a member of Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church. He worked at Eatons/Dana Corporation, where he held many positions…

William Allen Taylor, 97 years old, formerly of Savoyard, Kentucky, passed away in peace on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at The Medical Center of Caverna surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 04, 1927, to the late George Wesley Taylor and Mary Mageline Taylor. William was a member of the…

Bobby Cook, 77, of Louisville, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away at his home on May 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was a beloved educator and basketball coach, having coached at Shelbyville High School, Glasgow High School, Warren Central High School, Adair County High School, and many AAU Boys’ and Girls’ teams.   He was…

GLASGOW – William R. Whittom, 63,  passed away May 13, 2025, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. The Naylor, Mo. native was a publisher for Whittom Publishing Company as well as a published author. He was also an Army National Guard veteran, an avid motorcycle rider, a member of the Patriot Patrol, and a member of…

GLASGOW – Larry Keith Carrico, 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He was born June 29, 1946, to John R. and Ethel Mae Carrico in East Texas, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; sister, Altha Jo Hamilton; brother, Norman Carrico; brother-in-law, Kenny Simpson; and sister-in-law, Barbara Escher. He…

GLASGOW – Ruby Lavawn Cross, 62, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Luther Frazier and Helen Emmitt Frazier. She was survived by two children, Dennis Cross and Tonya Dennison (Thomas); eight grandchildren, Credence Cross, Leston Cross, Emmitt Cross, J.J. Cross, Arabella Ballard, Madilyn Ballard, Brittleigh…

GLASGOW – Juanita Kirby, 76, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow, Kentucky. Born on October 19, 1948, in Glasgow, she dedicated her life to her family and her work, spending 33 years in the laundry department at NHC Healthcare. Juanita was deeply committed to her faith, being a cherished…

Christopher “Possum” Scott Walker, formerly of Tompkinsville, Ky., was born on March 12, 1977, in Monroe County to Floyd Walker Jr. and the late Zelma Anita Walker, who both loved him dearly. Christopher departed this life on May 10, 2025, at Barren County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Glasgow, KY. Chris is survived by his…

GLASGOW – Cynthia Carol Cross, 61, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of Mary Honeycutt Johnson and the late Robert Hiser. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Alton Cross. Cynthia was a homemaker who absolutely adored her children and grandchildren; they were her…