Lucinda Sue Polen

 

Lucinda Sue Polen, 63, of Tompkinsville KY, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Signature Healthcare of Monroe. She was born on September 7, 1962, to the late Elmer and Shirley Schurr Muse.

Lucinda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and always putting a smile on people’s faces.

Survivors include her children, Raymond Pierce (Rocky) of Glasgow, Amanda Polen of IN; granddaughter, Jaylen Polen of IN; sisters, Cathy Pruitt (Chris) of Tompkinsville, Barbara Craft of Glasgow; brother, Terry Muse (Nikki) of IN; stepsister, Pam Ready (Bill); and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by sisters, Stephanie Thompson, Letha Ridge; brother, Steven Warren; great nephews, Philip Stout, Bryson Pickerell, Evan Warren; and brother-in-law, Jerry Craft.

Funeral services will be 11:00AM Friday, February 27, 2026, at McMurtrey Funeral Home, with burial in the Basil-Wilson Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Friday morning at 9:00AM and go until time for service at 11:00AM at the funeral home.

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

McMurtrey Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Gary Wayne Vibbert

 

Gary Wayne Vibbert, 70, of Edmonton KY, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was born on October 3, 1955, to the late James (Todd) and Louise Hope Vibbert.

Gary enjoyed watching Nascar racing, his favorite was Dale Earhart. He also enjoyed UK Basketball, NY Yankees, tinkering with furniture, appliances, and anything that was in front of him. He was a very logical thinker, technology inclined. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Tabitha Hunt Vibbert; children, Alex Vibbert (Heather) of Bowling Green, Zack Sturgeon (Melissa) of Glasgow, Sabrina Rowlett (Nathan) of Edmonton, and Krystal Sturgeon of Edmonton; grandchildren, Kaylee Rowlett, Kayden Rowlett, and Hailey Vibbert; siblings, Bobby Vibbert of Summer Shade, Marcella Rich of Glasgow, Elaine Mattingly of Lexington, and Ellen Jacobson of Bernina Beach FL; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Jimmy and John Vibbert.

Visitation will begin at 10:00AM and go until 12:00PM at McMurtrey Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. There will be a private graveside held at a later time.

McMurtrey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  

Paula Jean Jaworski

 

Paula Jean Jaworski, 72, of Eighty-Eight KY, passed away, Sunday February 15, 2026, at Barren County Health and Rehabilitation in Glasgow. She was born in Shelbyville KY, on December 7, 1953, to the late Warren and Marth Pauline Burgin West.

Survivors include, her husband, Paul Jaworski; children, Gary Murphy and Donald Turpin; grandchildren, Michael Murphy and Misty Murphy; great grandchildren, Aslynn Higdon and Ainzlie Stewart; siblings, Brenice Wayne, Dorothy Strange, and Cheryl Smith.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one brother, Ray West.

The family has chosen cremation and there are no services scheduled at this time.

McMurtrey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gregory Edward Wood

 

Gregory Edward Wood, 52, of Summer Shade, KY, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Glasgow KY on May 25, 1973, to the late Dianne Smith Wood.

Mr. Wood enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding horses.

Survivors include his brothers, Tim Strode and David Gibbons (Terri); niece, Macie Strode; nephews, Trae, and Kyle (Amber); great nieces & nephews, Kloe, Xander, and Lenaya; aunts, Bobby Smith and Jean Franks; good friend, Don Gordon; and several cousins.

In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by several aunts and uncles.

In honoring Gregory’s wishes, the family has chosen cremation and there are no services scheduled at this time.

McMurtrey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangments.

Gary Allan Cole

 

Gary Allan Cole, 76, of Summer Shade KY, passed away, Monday, February 9, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 4, 1949, to the late George Ralph and Rozelle Montgomery Cole.

Mr. Cole enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, friends, and his beloved dog, May.

Survivors include his daughter, Leslie Johnson (Seth) of Mount Juliet, TN; siblings, Sue Gibbons (Philip) of Cookeville, TN, Dale Cole (Gail) of Cookeville, TN; stepchildren, Amy Wilk of KY, Cheyanna Stevenson of FL, Peter Ruiz of CA, Josh Ruiz of CA; grandchildren, Gabriel Wilson, Ciera Heath of KY, Sean Wilk of KY; great granddaughter, Olivia Heath; 8 grand and great grandchildren; step grandchildren, Sarah Johnson and Paige Johnson.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Candy Walton Cole.

In honoring Gary’s wishes, the family has chosen cremation and there are no services scheduled at this time.

McMurtrey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Betty S. Dozard

 Betty S. Dozard, age 86 of Summer Shade, Kentucky, formerly of Russellville, Alabama and Peoria, Illinois, passed away Thursday February 5. 2026 at Signature Healthcare in Glasgow, Kentucky under Hospice care.

 She was born July 14, 1939, in Russellville, Alabama to Otis B. and Jessie (Jones) Hawkins. She married William G. Dozard on April 20, 1957 in Peoria, Illinois. He passed away on February 18, 2024. She was also Preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Harold and Otis Hawkins, and two sisters: Dorothy Casey and Mary Ford.

 Survivors include two daughters and two sons: Kathi (Tim) Steele and Vicky (Ed) Winter, both of Summer Shade, Kentucky and Ron (Crystal) Dozard of Cuba, Illinois and Steven Dozard of Peoria, Illinois; eleven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

 Betty was an avid quilter and a member of Piecemakers Quilt Guild of Edmonton, Kentucky, Quilting Friends and Stitching Friends, both of Glasgow, Kentucky. She was active in the Barren County Extension Homemaker Association.

 She had a great love of animals. Memorials may be made to Barren River Animal Welfare Association (BRAWA).

 The family has chosen cremation and there are no services scheduled at this time. McMurtrey Funeral Home in Summer Shade, Kentucky is in charge of arrangements

Bobby Junior Crews

 

Bobby Junior Crews, 81, of Tompkinsville KY, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. He was born in Tompkinsville KY on August 15, 1944, to the late Troy and Edith Speakman Crews. Mr. Crews enjoyed fishing, spending time with friends and family, and UK basketball.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Crews of Tompkinsville, KY; children, Bobby Crews (Glenda), of Summer Shade, KY, Vicki Maggard (Tony Grant) of Columbia, KY,  James Crews (Brandy) of Bowling Green, KY, Bobby Dale Crews of Russell Springs, KY, Cynthia McCarter of Adolphus, KY, Robbie Gentry of Summer Shade, KY; siblings, Parker Crews of Cave City, KY, Tommy Crews of Austin Tracey, KY, Mary Emberton of Tompkinsville, KY, Katherine Dubree of Tompkinsville, KY; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a very special friend, Franklin Tooley.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Steve Crews and his grandson, Jacob Allen Crews.

Funeral services will be 2:00PM Saturday, February 7, 2026, at McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial in the Brown Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, February 6, 2026, at the funeral home from 4:00M until 8:00PM and again on Saturday morning starting at 8:00AM until time for the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the American Lung Association.