Obituaries

EDMONTON – Thomas Eugene Gibson, 85, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green with his family by his side. He was born in Metcalfe County on May 20, 1941, to the late Riley and Effie Mae Walbert Gibson. Gene was a member of Casey Fork Church of…

EDMONTON – Brother Larue Junior Shirley, 86, peacefully departed this life on May 29, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 21, 1940, to the late Curt and Laura Janes Shirley. He was a member of East Fork Missionary Baptist Church. He was saved as a young boy and…

GLASGOW – Waldeen Settle, 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Highland Ridge Assisted Living. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, the late Kenneth Clifton “Jack” Settle. Born to the late Harlan Landrum and Jewell Bishop Landrum, Waldeen lived a long, vibrant life defined by her hard work and…

GLASGOW – Rhonda D. Barnett, a cherished spouse, devoted mother, doting grandmother, and beloved sister, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. Born on December 9, 1967, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Rhonda lived a life marked by kindness, determination, and deep love for her family and friends.…

TEMPLE HILL – Carole Sewell Smith, 75, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Monroe County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Dean Brown Sewell. Carole was a retired customer service representative at R R Donnelley & Sons and was the innkeeper at…

EDMONTON – Rockne Dargen Scruggs, Sr., 81, passed away on May 26, 2026, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital, after a lengthy illness.   Born in Roswell, NM, on March 7, 1945, he owned Scruggs & Sons Concrete Co. in Logansport, Indiana, for over 50 years. He never knew a stranger. He was the family’s…

GLASGOW – Pamela Sue Packard was born on October 15, 1952, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and passed away on May 25, 2026, at Skyline Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. She will be fondly remembered for her unwavering dedication to the nursing profession and the profound impact she made on all who had the privilege of knowing…

TEMPLE HILL – Carroll David “Wolf” Chapman, 78, of Temple Hill, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. David was born on January 23, 1948, the son of Obie Lee Chapman and Mamie Alice Decker Chapman. “Wolf” was well known at Temple Hill. He was one that loved to help everyone…

EDMONTON – Gary Wayne George, 55, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at his residence. He was born on January 21, 1971, to the late Phillip and Betty Robertson George. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Tammie Roy. Gary George was a man of many talents. If something was broken,…

GLASGOW – Genetta Sue (Blakely) Collins, age 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. Genetta was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on December 5, 1961, a daughter of the late Kenneth Raymond and Mary Leavene (Davis) Blakely. She loved being around kids, and her granddaughter Lily…