Area Obituaries

CAVE CITY – Bonnie Jo Ballard, 73, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, April 17, 2026, at The Medical Center Bowling Green after a lengthy illness. Bonnie was born in Knob Lick, Ky to George Wilton Ballard and Bertha Alice Ballard. She loved her family fiercely and was always ready to help whenever and…

GLASGOW – Brenda Carol (Taylor) Watson passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky, having attained the age of 79 years, 2 months, and 16 days. She was born on Saturday, February 1, 1947, in Burkesville, Kentucky, the daughter of Paul and Nellie “Nell” (Ward) Taylor. She was…

EDMONTON – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Earnest Lee Bottom, who departed this life on April 15, 2026, after a short illness at the age of 92. “Ernie” was born on November 23, 1933, to Gilbert and Madge Bottom. He was very outgoing and loved to dance and was…

EDMONTON – Tamera Marie Winters, 55, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. She was born on March 21, 1971, to the late Robert Mcnere and Sharon Van Wolput. Tamera was a cook at Metcalfe County Elementary School, a job she greatly enjoyed. She loved her family…

EDMONTON – Betty Jo Faulkner, 77, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at University of Louisville Hospital. She was born January 27, 1949, to the late Clyde and Ethelen Kessler Faulkner. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Faulkner, and nephews, Joey Curry and Nate Faulkner. Throughout her career as…

Evelyn “Sunny” Bell, 79, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, gentleness, and deep love for those closest to her. Born on January 7, 1947, Sunny lived a life marked by simple joys, quiet strength, and a heart that made everyone feel at home.True to her nickname, Sunny brought…

GLASGOW – Brodrick Dale High, born on June 29, 1953, in Durham, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at NHC Healthcare. A skilled stone mason and dedicated craftsman in carpentry and woodworking, Brodrick’s life was marked by his artistry and the tangible beauty he created with his own hands. Brodrick was known…

GLASGOW – James Elliott Carroll, age 78, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at Norton Audubon Heart and Vascular Institute, Louisville, KY, with his family at his bedside. Jim was born February 5, 1948, in Norfolk, VA, to the late Overt and Vivian Grimes Carroll. Jim was a devoted husband to his beloved wife…

EDMONTON – Betty Ann Preve, 92, formerly of New Hampshire, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow, KY. She was born in Framingham, MA, on April 30, 1933, to the late Fredrick and Dorothy Aldrich Ciceroni. Betty worked as a bookkeeper at Rinker Materials in New Hampshire. Survivors include her…