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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Mary Lee Condurso

 

Mary Lee Condurso, 62, of Edmonton, KY died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.  Born September 29, 1961, in Winchester, VA she, was the daughter of the late Allen and Eva Bryant Patton.

 Mrs. Condurso was a employee of Patriots Mfg., she loved riding horses, singing but most of all loved her children and grandchildren, she was of the Baptist faith.

 Survivors include one daughter Amy Lawrence of Georgia: one son Michael Patton of Edmonton, along with five grandchildren: one sister Sandra Lawrence of Louisiana and several nieces and nephews.

 In addition to her parents, she was preceeded in death by one brother Lawrence Allen Patton.

 Graveside service will be held 11am Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Beaumont Cemetery with burial to follow.   Visitation will be 4pm until 6pm Friday, April 19, 2024, at the McMurtrey Funeral Home in Summer Shade.  There will be no visitation on Saturday.

Monday, April 15, 2024

Charles Lee "Butch" Johnson


 

Charles Lee “Butch” Johnson, 79, of Glasgow, KY died April 14, 2024, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.  Born January 29, 1945, in Plainview, TX the son of the late Robert and Elsie Mae Ferris Johnson.

 Mr. Johnson was a retired employee of Donnelley’s in Glasgow, and veteran with the US Coast Guard, he was an avid UK Fan that always dressed in his UK Blue anytime he watched their games, he was a loving husband, adored father, and grandfather.

 

Survivors include his wife of 51 years Sherry Free Johnson, 2 daughters Dena Hagan (Chris) and Stacy Johnson both of Glasgow: 5 grandchildren Michelle Garmon, Paul Bailey, Seth Hagan, Tyler Hagan and Mason Hagan; 1 brother Richard Dale Johnson of Baker City OR and several nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by a daughter Debra Outler and a brother Larry Johnson.

 

The family of Mr. Johnson chose cremation with a private family memorial service to be held later.  McMurtrey Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Friday, April 12, 2024

Mark Sterling McCoy


 


 Mark Sterling McCoy, age, 60 of Indianapolis, IN died Tuesday, April9, 2024 at his residence. Born in Indianapolis, IN the son of the late Stanley Smith and Ina Ann Ping McCoy.

 He was a mechanic for Valley Tire Company, he was very mechanically inclined, loved to travel, loved old cars and trucks and could unlock any car in seconds.

 Survivors include his daughter Ashley Edwards (Robert) of Indianapolis: his son Christopher McCoy of Indianapolis: 3 grandchildren Tanner, Trenton and Trey Edwards: 2 brothers Steve McCoy (Annie Wilson0 of Indianapolis, Billy McCoy (Marci) of Indianapolis 1 sister Maesha Martin (Roger): along with several nieces and nephews also survive.

 Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday. April16, 2024 at the McMurtrey Funeral with burial in the Union # 2 Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Tuesday, from 10am until time for the service at 2PM at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy can be made in the form of contributions to Union # 2 Cemetery and can be left at the funeral home.

Charles Aaron Pickett


 

Charles Aaron Pickett, 77, of Edmonton, KY passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Randolph, KY on November 21, 1946, to the late William and Dillie Savage Pickett. 

He was a member of the Cane Valley Baptist Church and enjoyed driving and building race cars, horses, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include two sons Russell Aaron Pickett and James Lytle; three daughters, Delena Buenting, Colleen Ehmen and Loraine Lesa From; twenty-two grandchildren, 36 great grand-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, six brothers and a grandson Austin Pickett.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm Monday, April 15, 2024, at McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial in the Randolph Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday after 10:00am at McMurtrey Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Joseph William (Joe) Hurt

 


Joseph William (Joe) Hurt, age 90 of Center, Ky. (Formerly of Summer Shade) passed away April 9, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Beaumont, Ky on December 8, 1933, to the late Rollin Hurt and Mary Dell Wells Hurt Carey.

 

Joe was a farmer, school bus driver for 40 years for Metcalfe County School Board and a deputy sheriff of Metcalfe County for four years. He loved hunting, golfing, trail riding and playing with his grandkids. He was saved in September 1969 at his mother’s house.

 

He is survived by his wife of 58 years Martha Myatt Hurt, one daughter Shauna Jo (Marty) Pennington of Center, one son Jason William (Julie) Hurt of Bowling Green.

He is also survived by five grandchildren Austin (Kennedy) Pennington, Nick (Hannah) Pennington, Addison Hurt, Elaney Hurt and Alex Pennington, one Great grandchild James Pennington. He is also survived by one sister Marianna Irving

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by a daughter Ashley Hurt and brother Max Martin.

 

Funeral services will be Friday – April 12, 2024- 1:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Brother Sammy Norris officiating and burial to follow in the Gee Harvey Cemetery.

 

Visitation will be Thursday – April 11, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. till 7:00 P.M and again on Friday April 12 from 8:00 A.M. till time for service at1:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

 

 In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to be made to the Gee Harvey Cemetery and ca be left at the funeral home.

Monday, April 8, 2024

Teddy Lee (Ted) Frazier

 


Teddy Lee Frazier, age 69 of Tompkinsville, Ky. passed away April 6, 2024, at Indian Creek Health Care in Indiana. He was born in Tompkinsville, Ky. on February 7, 1955, to the late Ves and Nettie Pennington Frazier. He worked for the Monroe County Board of Education for 33 years and loved fishing and spending time with his grandkids.

 

He is survived by two daughters Lynn (Shannon Gass) Allen of Moss, and Christy (Kevin) Frazier Webb of Tompkinsville; one stepson Mathew (Heather) Bartley of Tompkinsville; grandchildren Lori (Tyler Poland) Hood, Britney Allen, Heather Allen, Garrett Smith, Kadden Smith, Adalyn Webb, Emree Webb and step grandchildren Nolan Barbee and Rosie Bartley and one great grandchild Ryder Poland.

 

He is also survived by one sister Mary Kingrey and one brother Harold Frazier.

 

Other than his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Melinda Frazier wife Katrina Arnett Frazier, the mother of his daughters Catherine White Frazier, sisters Margie Rich, Carolyn Lambert, Ruth Davis and Carolene Frazier and brothers Joe and Shorty Frazier.

 

Funeral services will be Tuesday April 9, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Brother Eddie Wilson officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday April 9, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. till 2:00 P.M.

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Wendall "Jay" Vibbert


 

Wendall “Jay” Vibbert age 69, of Burkesville, KY died Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Medical Center.@ Bowling Green.  Born in Monroe County, he was the son of the late Joe Lewis and Mary Mabeleline Shaw Vibbert.  Mr. Vibbert was a self-employed logger for many years.  

 

He is survived by one son Ezra Vibbert (Maggie) of Glasgow: one daughter Melody Vibbert of Celina, TN; one brother Ray Vibbert of Albany Half-Brother Roy Farlee of Marrowbone, KY one sister Sue Vibbert of Indiana a long-time close fiend Joe Pennington of Tompkinsville, KY: along with several nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers Lynn and Marshall “Dump” Vibbert.

 

The family of Mr. Vibbert honored his wishes as cremation was chosen with a private memorial service held at a later date.  McMurtrey Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Saturday, March 30, 2024

Winford Dale Poynter

 


Winford Poynter, age 73 of the Lick Branch community of Glasgow, Ky. passed away March 29. 2024 at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow. He was born in Knob Lick, Ky. on December 23, 1950, to the late Arthur Cecil and Clemteen England Poynter. He was a farmer and worked for McMurtrey Planning Mill and Roger Well, Jr. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Glasgow Faith Church in Glasgow.

 

He is survived by his wife Charlene Wells Poynter; one daughter Letha (Steven) Bray of Glasgow, one son Kelly (Angela) Poynter of Glasgow and one stepson Cody Spillman of Glasgow. He is also survived by grandchildren Brianna Miller, Charlie Miller, Paige (Gavin) Fields, Taylor Poynter, Haley Poynter, Austin Poynter, Madelyn Kelleher, Marley Kelleher, Silas Bray, and Ila Bray, great grandchildren Emryn Gentry, Bailyn Miller, Colby Poynter, and David Cooper Fields.

 

 He is also survived by one sister Linda (Donald) Appleby and brothers Von Poynter, of Columbus, In. Roger (Judy) Poynter, Terry (Linda) Poynter, Ronnie (Pricilla) Poynter all of Glasgow and Donnie (Donna) of Smiths Grove.

 

 Also surviving is son in law Shannon Berryman, mother of his children Jenny Lou Elmore and several nieces and nephews.

 

Other than his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter Sonya Gail Berryman, sister Patricia Poynter and brothers Ed, Glenn, and Louie Poynter,

 

Funeral services will be Monday April 1, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at the Glasgow Faith Church in Glasgow with Brother Joe Michael Bunch officiating with burial to follow in the Buck Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday March 31, 2024, from 4:00 till 8:00 P.M. at the Glasgow Faith Church in Glasgow and on Monday April 1, 2024 from 8:00 A.M. till funeral time of 11:00 A.M. at the church

 

Monday, March 11, 2024

Kenneth Calvin (Kenny) Scott

 



Kenneth Calvin Scott, born July 12th 1953 of Metcalfe County Ky, passed away March 7th 2024 in Glasgow Ky, at the age of 70. 

He was a Christian in faith and a proud member of the NRA and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents Delmer Lewis Scott, and Ruby Ballard Scott. Also brothers Stanley Lewis Scott, and Stevie Lee Scott. One sister Ola Mae Robertson, and a special friend Lorena Clark.

He is survived by four sons, Kendrick Chad Scott of Bowling Green (Wendi), Justin R. Scott of Glasgow (Amy), Jon Eric Scott of Glasgow (Elisabeth), and Cory Lee Scott of Little Barren (Marisa). Also surviving is one sister Elizabeth Ann Bowles of Hiseville, as well as 14 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. Kenny is also survived by the mother of his children, Evelyn Thompson Scott.

Kenny was known as Wild Man or Hawgdaddy to many. He loved life and life loved him back. He is best known for his BBQ restaurant ‘Pride of The 

South’, which made it’s beginning in Sulphur Well Ky, including other locations. Everyone knows and loves the family’s smoked shredded pork and vinegar sauce.

Ken was also an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed both fishing and hunting wild game from Kentucky to Alaska, to Canada. He also spent time living and relaxing in Hawaii. Kenny had a strong relationship with nature and the waters around him.

A memorial visitation will be held at McMurtrey Funeral Home in Summer Shade Ky. Wednesday, March 13th from 11:00am-3:00pm central time. His body was cremated, and the family will hold a graveside burial in Sulphur Well Ky immediately following. All are invited to attend. 

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Nancy Lynn Lemons

 Nancy Lynn Lemons, age 61 of Glasgow passed away February 27, 2024, at the TJ Samson Hospital. She was born September 10, 1962, to the late Melvin Lemons and Violet Nichols Lemons who survives. She worked in housekeeping at TJ Samson Hospital and was a member of the Church of Christ.

 

 Other than her mother she is survived by two sisters Anna Lemons of Cave City and Debbie Evans of Indiana: one brother Melvin C. Lemons of Indiana and several nieces and nephews.

 

Other than her father she was preceeded in death by three nephews.

 

Funeral services will be Thursday February 29, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Brother John Madrigal officiating with burial to follow in the Beaumont Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 11:00 A.M. till service time of 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

 

The family has  requested that no flowers be brought as several are allergic

Monday, February 26, 2024

Walter Wesley Jones


 

Walter Wesley Jones, age 77 passed away at his residence in Summer Shade, Ky. on February 23, 2024. Born in Alabama, May 30, 1946, he was the son of the late Ross C. and Louise Gore Jones. He was married for 55 years to the late Phyllis Jones. Walter was a Vietnam Veteran. He ran Leaning Pine Heating and Cooling Business and was a faithful member of Mill Creek Baptist Church.

 

Walter Jones is survived by his daughter, Tina (Titus) Awokuse, Michigan; son David (Theresa) Jones, Louisville; brother; Ross C. Jones Jr, sister-in-law, Paula (Larry) Blakeman, Campbellsville; seven grandchildren Daniel, Joshua and Sarah Awokuse and Zachary (Haley), Bradley, Valerie and Cameron Jones; one great-grandson Kashton Jones.

 

He was preceeded in death by his parents, wife, and son Samuel W. Jones

 

A graveside service will be held Tuesday February 27, 2024 – 1:00 P.M. at the Gee Harvey Cemetery in Summer Shade.

 

Instead of flowers the family has requested that contributions be made to the Gee Harvey Cemetery and can be left with the McMurtrey Funeral Home.

Friday, February 23, 2024

Hilda Suzanne Rutledge

 


Hilda Suzanne Rutledge, 76, of Glasgow, KY passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital.  Born in Nobob Community of Barren County she was the daughter of the late Jacob Frank and Margaret Jean Norris Rich.

 

Mrs. Rutledge was a homemaker that adored her husband of 60yrs. Lyndal Rutledge of Glasow, KY: her two sons Andrew Rutledge of Glasgow and Jeff Rutledge wife Julie of Lexington, KY; two grandchildren Jacob and Jessalyn Rutledge,

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Michael Rich.

 

Funeral service for Mrs. Rutledge will be held 11:00am Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the McMurtrey Funeral Home in Summer Shade with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:00am until time for service.

Monday, February 19, 2024

William Gene Dozard


 

William Gene Dozard, age 87 of Summer Shade passed away February 18, 2024, at the T.J. Samson Hospital. He was born February 17, 1937, to the late Edward James and Florence May Florea Dozard.  He was a retired Appliance repair technician and was a member of the Barren County Cattleman’s Association and the United States Army.

 

He is survived by his wife of sixty-six years Betty Dozard, four children, 10 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

 

No services are scheduled at this time as cremation was chosen.

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

William Odell Deckard


 

William Odell Deckard, age 91 of Glasgow passed away February 12, 2024, at Glenview Health Care in Glasgow. He was born November 16, 1932, to the late William and Leona Knight Deckard. He was a mechanic and enjoyed fishing, hunting and his friends. He was of the Church of Christ faith.

 

He is survived by two sons Danny Lee Deckard and Doug (Deborah) Lawson of Florida three daughters Audrey (Tim) Pace of Glasgow, Margie (Charley) Bunch of Glasgow and Carolyn McGlynn of Bowling Green: nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren as well as several cousins. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jean Deckard, one son Richard Deckard, grandson Michael Stilts, sister Goldie and brother Herman.

 

Funeral services will be Thursday February 15, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Morton Pritchard Cemetery. Visitation will begin Thursday February 15, 2024 after 10:00 A.M. at the Funeral home until funeral time of 1:00.

 

 

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

William Chad Brown

 


William Chad Brown, age 43 of Glasgow (formerly of Tompkinsville) passed away February 6, 2024, at the T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow. He was born December 15, 1980, to the late William Randall Brown and Tammie Hestand Brown who survives. He was loved by everyone that met him.

 

Other than his mother, he is survived by two sisters Brookie Walden (Chad) of Tompkinsville and Kara Dickerson of Glasgow; Grandfather Rayburn Hestand; grandmother Barbara Brown; niece Kennedy Walden; nephew Jeron Colello; uncles Lewis (Stephanie) Hestand, Aaron (Tammy) Brown, Barry Brown and Anthony Brown; aunts Bonnie Hestand, Lorrie (Michael) Clarkson and Debbie Vrocher. He is also survived by several cousins and friends.

 

Other than his father, he was preceded in death by grandmother Loraine Hestand grandfather Wayne Brown and Uncle Eddie Brown.

 

Funeral services will be Friday February 9, 2024, at 1:00 at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Monroe County Memorial Lawn. Visitation will be Thursday February 8 from 3:00 -8:00 at the funeral home and again on Friday from 8:00 till funeral time of 1:00.

 

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Michael J. Key


 


 

Michael J. Key, 65. Of Summer Shade, KY. passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at his residence.  Born on December 23, 1958, in Indiana to the late Jessie Key and Janet Sue Froedge Key of Summer Shade who survives.

Michael retired from maintenance with the Glasgow Water Company, he was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, he loved supporting his grandchildren and great-grandchildren in all their sporting activities and was an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan.

In addition to his mother survivors include 2 daughters, Amanda Worley (Chris) of Center, KY, Emily Key of Glasgow: 4 grandchildren, Dillon Worley (Lindsey), Lane Hodges, Daisy Worley, Emmalin Roderick: 3 great-grandchildren Emery Worley, Grayson Worley and Pa’s Boy Granger Worley:  3 sisters Pauletta Deckard (Jimmy) of Glasgow and Becky (Jerry) Newton  of Summer Shade, KY, Susan Wallis (late Wes) of Iowa, several nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Donald Joe Key.

Funeral service will be held 2:00pm Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the McMurtrey Funeral Home in Summer Shade with burial in the Summer Shade Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 10:00am Saturday until time for the service.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

William Dwight Norris

 

William Dwight Norris, age 66 of Summer Shade passed away January 23, 2024, at the Monroe County Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1957, to the late William Alton and Marilyn Estes Norris. Dwight worked at Sumitomo Wiring and was a lifetime farmer. Dwight was baptized at the Center Point Church of the Nazarene where he attended.

 

He is survived by his wife Martha Cummins Norris, one daughter Amanda Grace (Matthew) VanCamp of Summer Shade and one son Billy Lee (fiancé Brandie Gipson) Norris of Horse Cave; three grandchildren, Gracie Lynn (Josh) Fritz, Conner and Carson VanCamp all of Summer Shade and one special uncle Phillip (Lois) Norris of Summer Shade.

 

Funeral services will be Friday, January 26, 2024, at 12:00 noon at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Randolph. Visitation will be Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the McMurtrey Funeral Home from 2:00 till 8:00 P.M. and again on Friday from 8:00 A.M. till service time of 12:00 Noon.

 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Norton Childrens Hospital and can be left at the funeral home.

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Lois Evelyn Smith



 


 

Lois Evelyn Gibson Smith, 81 of Edmonton passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at TJ Samson Hospital in Glasgow. She was born April 5, 1942, to the late William Ellis and Margaret Wells Gibson. She loved writing in her journal, sending letters to her family and friends, and taking care of her grandchildren. Lois loved her family and anyone she came in contact with.

She is survived by her four children Randy (Sherry) Smith of Edmonton, Sandy Barnett of Edmonton, Terry (Marsha) Smith of Hardyville and Danny (Jennifer) Smith of Edmonton. Nineteen grandchildren, twenty- seven great grandchildren and two great -great grandchildren. Three sisters Helen (Ronald) Davis, Connie Bennett, and Sue Smith. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She is also preceded in death by her husband Bobby Smith, two brothers Wayne Gibson, William Larry Gibson, and sister Joyce Burgess.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2024,11:00 AM at McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial in White Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, January 22, 2024, from 4:00-8:00 P.M. here at the funeral home and after 8:00 AM Tuesday until time of the service.