Obituaries

GLASGOW – Harold V. Coomer, 81, passed away on June 19, 2026, at NHC Healthcare Center. He was born on June 11, 1945, to his late parents, Emit and Ann Lizzie Judd Coomer. He later went on to marry the love of his life, Shirley Ann Janes Coomer, on December 4th 1965. What a wonderful…

GLASGOW – Eddie R. Houchens, age 73, departed this life on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation. The Barren County native was born on March 3, 1953, to the late John Franklin and Verda Mae Houchens. Eddie dedicated many years of service as a material handler with RR Donnelley, where he…

EDMONTON – Pamela Kaye Tomblin, 52, left this world at her home surrounded by her family and friends on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Pamela was born on June 30, 1973, to the late Gary Burton and Elizabeth “Libby” Burton. Pamela was one of a kind. If you knew her, you knew exactly where you stood…

GLASGOW – Virginia Young, age 84, peacefully entered her Heavenly home on Friday, June 12, 2026, at her residence. Virginia was born on March 4, 1942, to the late Jessie Jewell and Rhoda Berry Wells. Virginia was a woman whose life was defined by hard work, kindness, and unwavering love for others. She retired after…

CENTER – Lonnie Ray Rose, age 80, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at his home. He was a native of Pike County, Kentucky. Lonnie was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He attended Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, was strong in his faith, and had a vast knowledge of the Bible. Lonnie…

EDMONTON – Owen Lemuel Luckey, Jr., a man whose presence could fill any room he walked into, passed away peacefully in Edmonton, Kentucky, after a brief but courageous battle with pneumonia, a fight made harder by the lasting effects of Agent Orange exposure from his service in Vietnam. He was 81 years old. Born and…

GLASGOW – Linda McCluskey, age 82, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at her home. She was a native of Horse Cave and attended the Cedar Cliff Baptist Church. Linda had a passion for gospel and country music and was in a gospel singing quartet with her brother. She could also play piano by…

GLASGOW – Marcella Ann Rich, 84, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. She was born in Willow Shade, KY, on July 7, 1941, to the late James T. and Louise Hope Vibbert. Marcella was of the Christian faith, and she enjoyed flower gardening and spending time with her family…

GLASGOW – Billy Burr Melton, Jr. passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at his residence. A native of Barren County, he was the son of Billy Burr Melton, Sr., and the late Gladys Louise Flowers Houchens. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Nancy Ann Melton; six children, Angela Beaty…

CAVE CITY – Rose Mary Cline, age 77, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green, surrounded by the love and memories of those she cherished. A native of Barren County, Rose Mary was born on May 29, 1949, to the late William Martin. She shared fifty-six…