Elbert “Shorty” Rhoton

Kelly Riley, age 58 of Monticello, Kentucky passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Wayne County Hospital. Kelly was born on September 12, 1963 in Barren County, Kentucky, to the late Dallas and Betty Davidson Riley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Doug Riley and a sister, Cheryl Riley Gilbert. Kelly was employed at Smith Interior Designs in Glasgow, KY.

Brenda Lois Cox Huntsman, 75, of Bowling Green, KY passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at Greenview Regional Hospital. The Scottsville, KY native was a homemaker, retired employee of Quality Travel and former employee of Dollar General Corporation and Drs. Scott, Patton and Black. She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church where she served in the choir, U.M.W. and Greenwood Opti-Mrs. Club and a former member of Union Chapel United Methodist Church. She was a daughter of the late Jackson Edmond Cox and Valeria Dean O’Neal Cox.

Mattie Frances Bradshaw of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late William F. Bradshaw and Paulene Creason Bradshaw, was born on Thursday, September 17, 1936 in Green County and departed this life on Sunday, August 7, 2022 in Green County. She was 85 years, 10 months, and 21 days of age.

Alma Jewell Jones, 99, died at her home in Glasgow on Sunday, August 7, 2022. She was an accomplished, elegant, remarkable lady of excellence who loved the Lord, her family and her many dear friends. She had a pure, true loving heart and is and was beloved. She kept countless people in prayers daily and was devoted to her family and country. She faithfully remembered birthdays, attended important family events, and helped so many. She traveled the world. She toured Jerusalem and the Holy Land including Egypt, traveled to Mexico, Canada, England, France, China, and most states in the Continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii, to name a few.

GLASGOW — Joe Watson grew up with a firm grasp on hard work as the son of an Adair County plumber. That same white knuckling grasp provided the foundation for an engineering career and his latest promotion at the Glasgow Water Company. Watson took over leadership at the GWC...

Melvin Jerry Massey, 71, of Huff passed away at 3:19 PM August 6, 2022 at his home. The Edmonson County native was a paver operator for Scotty’s Construction, a US Army veteran of Vietnam and a Baptist. He was a son of the late Mood Massey and Alta Cardwell Massey. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Peggy E. Massey and Sarah Beth Massey; a sister, Jeanetta Doyle; and seven brothers, C.J., Lemuel, Darris, Roy, Edgar, Alvin and Denny Massey.

Jerry L. Harvey, 77, of Temple Hill, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home, Glasgow. He was the son of the late Joe and Marie Taylor Harvey. He was of the Baptist faith, having attended Temple Hill Baptist Church for several years, and Calvary Baptist Church for many years.

GLASGOW — The following marriage licenses were issued at the Barren County Clerk’s Office from Aug. 2 – Aug. 8, 2022. Kierra D. Shirley, 22, and Alex A. Elizalde-Rivera, 21, both of Glasgow. Sara A. Hargrove, 68, and James W. Hiser, 78, both of Glasgow. Cassie L....

GLASGOW — The following property transfers were recorded at the Barren County Clerk’s Office from Aug. 1 – Aug. 5, 2022. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances include foreclosures, master commissioner deeds, divorce settlements and transfers made within a family. Aug....

GLASGOW — Onward and upward is the next phase in the construction process of the new South Green Elementary School. The project had hit several snags the last few months; April rain showers caused delays in the construction of the building’s foundation and there were concrete shortages in June. This month, workers are dealing with another problem – the heat.

PARK CITY — After a showdown with police Monday evening, a Wisconsin woman was arrested, and two juveniles were taken into protective custody. State police said a vehicle was observed traveling at 98 mph along Interstate 65. It was also weaving through traffic and passing other vehicles in the middle and right lanes of travel, according to an arrest citation.

GLASGOW — Police responded to a burglary in progress along North Jackson Highway Sunday evening and later found the suspected burglar at a local convenience store. Officers were notified of the incident and responded to 2190 N. Jackson Highway at 9:53 p.m., according to police records. Dispatch notified police that the homeowner had an armed person at gunpoint. The suspect was later identified as 27-year-old Michael B. Groce.

CAVE CITY — A man was arrested early Saturday after he allegedly flashed a handgun toward another vehicle. Police said they were dispatched to Happy Valley Road in reference to a road rage incident. Officers made contact with the vehicles involved at Ace Hardware in Cave City. Sammie D....