All Obituaries

Michael A. Sanders 1953-2023  Michael A. Sanders, age 69 of Brownsville, departed this life on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in Glasgow. The Edmonson County native was born on December 11, 1953 to the late Mitch and Nora Page Sanders Massey. Mike was a welder and a member of the Pipe Fitters Union. He was saved at Pleasant Union United Baptist Church when he was twelve years old. He leaves to honor his memory— his daughters, Melissa and Michelle Sanders of Kokomo, IN; his sister,...

Paul Stake 1961-2023 Paul Stake, age 61, of Glasgow, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. The Glen Ridge, NJ native was born on May 10, 1961 to Ann Guffey Black and the late Gordon Stake, Sr. Paul graduated from Wall High School in Wall Township, NJ and moved to Glasgow in 1986. Paul was often described as one of the funniest people you'd ever know. He had a love for sports, was a huge fan of Kentucky Wildcats and always loved...

Kenneth Edward "Kenny" Stewart 1955-2023 Kenneth  Edward “Kenny” Stewart, age 67 of Brownsville, departed this life on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on February 9, 1955 to the late Charles and Mavis Stewart. He was united in marriage for 45 years to Regina Kay Wingfield Stewart. Kenny was a former school teacher and a member of Chalybeate United Baptist Church. He enjoyed pottery, painting, gun collecting and...

Lucinda Gail "Cindy" Proffitt 1961 - 2023 Lucinda Gail “Cindy” Proffitt, age 61 of Glasgow, passed away on January 31, 2023, at Kindred Hospital in Louisville. The Barren County native was born on April 11, 1961 to the late Gayle Ross Proffitt and Lucinda Frances Phillips Proffitt, who survives. Cindy was a 1981 graduate of Barren County High School and was a member of Dry Fork Church of Christ.  She thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors, listening to music, and...

Leonard Clifton Smith 1936 - 2022 Leonard Clifton Smith, age 86, of Park City, departed this life on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Tri-Star Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. He was working on his farm, doing what he loved most, took a fall from a ladder and wasn’t able to recover.  The Barren County native was born on May 15, 1936 to the late Robert Leonard and Ruby Lee Tapscott Smith. He was married for sixty-six years to Irene Phillips Smith, until they were parted by her...

Paula Walker 1966-2023 Paula Walker, age 56, of Park City, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 in Glasgow. The Barren County native was born on March 13, 1966 to Paul Houchens, Sr. and Jean Pritchard Houchens. She was married to the late Keith Walker. Paula was a former press operator for R.R. Donnelley and a member of Cedar Hill United Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she leaves to honor her memory— her son, Tanner Walker (Courtney) of Park City and brother, Paul...

Julie Jaggers 1974-2023   Julie Ann Templeman Jaggers, age 48 of Hodgenville, departed this life on Monday, January 23, 2023 at The Medical Center of Caverna.  The Hart County native was born on October 26, 1974 to the late Lennie Ray Templeman and Pat Templeman, who survives.  She spent twenty-six years of her life with her husband and best friend, Shawn Jaggers, who also survives. Julie worked as an assistant with Natural Health Center.  She was a member of the...

Elcaleen Sullivan 1943 - 2023 Elcaleen Sullivan, age 79 of Wingfield, departed this life on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Magnolia Village in Bowling Green.  The Butler County native was born on August 18, 1943 to the late Elvis and Dona Wolfe Gross. Elcaleen worked hard to provide for her family, and retired from housekeeping at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.  She  was a member of Pleasant Grove “Miller Hill” Missionary Baptist Church.  She leaves to...

John Robert "Bobby" Coates 1957 - 2023 John Robert “Bobby” Coates, age 65 of Park City, KY departed this life on Monday, January 16, 2023 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on June 20, 1957 to the late Robert L. and Lottie Nash Coates.  Bobby constructed mausoleums for many years.  He was a member of Fairview General Baptist Church, and also attended Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He leaves to honor...

Benton A. Cowles 1952 - 2023 Benton A. Cowles, age 70 of Bowling Green, departed this life on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on May 18, 1952 to the late Ruble B. and Maggie Cassady Cowles.  He was united in marriage for forty-seven years to his best friend and helpmate, Teresa Gregory Cowles, until they were parted by his passing. Benton served as the Edmonson County PVA for twenty-eight years.  He also...