Obituaries

GLASGOW – Brenda Garmon Stephens, 75, passed away on August 22, 2025, surrounded by her family. Brenda was born on March 11, 1950, in Monticello, KY, to Charles William Gann and Jessie Madalean Gann. She grew up in Monticello with her parents and with her siblings, Barbara, Charles “Bubby”, Mary, Eben, Karen, and David. Brenda’s…

GLASGOW – Shirley Jean Coffey, beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, at the Barren County Nursing and Rehab. Born on April 1, 1943, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, Shirley led a life defined by her Christianity and dedication to her family. She was a faithful member of South Green Church of…

GLASGOW – Wanda June Hawks, 81, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2025, at NHC Health Care. She was the daughter of the late Barton Plemmons and Anita Malone Plemmons. She was retired from American Airlines. She is survived by one daughter, Terri Lyn Adams (Roy); one son, Terrelton Young; seven grandchildren, Dustin McClinton (Ronnie), Coby…

CAVE CITY – Danny Keith Tibbs, age 75, departed this life on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at his residence. The Barren County native was born on December 18, 1949, to the late Virginia Nell Perkins and Denny and Runell Tibbs. He was married to his devoted wife and best friend, Bonnie Adwell Tibbs. Danny retired…

GLASGOW – Stephen “Steve” Guy Strickland, age 76, passed away on August 20th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a dedicated Soldier, Daddy, Pawpaw, Brother, and “Uncle Steve” to all. He was born May 12, 1949, in Mason, Michigan, the son of the late Don and Agnes ( Jamieson) Strickland. Steve graduated from…

SUMMER SHADE – Norma Jean Humes Coomer, 80, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Signature Health of Monroe County. She was born on February 13, 1945, in Edmonton, KY, to the late Leslie Humes and Lovie Syra Judd. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jessie White. Mrs. Coomer was of the…

GLASGOW – Louie Jeffrey Williams, a dedicated heavy equipment operator and superintendent for Dirt Works, passed away on August 20, 2025, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was born on February 7, 1963, in Glasgow, Kentucky. Louie lived a life rich with passion and a commitment to both his profession and personal interests. Outside of…

GLASGOW – Bobby Eugene Burgess, 73, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. He was the son of the late Haskel Burgess and Vic C. Agers Burgess. He was retired from the Barren County Board of Education. He was a dedicated bus driver for over 40 years. Bobby loved working…

EDMONTON – Wilma Dean Rhinehart, 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at her home. She was born on December 11, 1954, in Tompkinsville, to the late Benton and Ester Strode Vibbert. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry “Bud” Rhinehart, and her siblings, Ruby, Sylvia, and Bobby.…

Harold David Huffaker of Glasgow, KY, went home to be with Jesus on July 11, 2025. Harold was born in Louisville on April 27, 1963, but called the family farm in Monticello, KY, home for much of his life. Harold was married for 34 years, after eloping the day after Christmas in 1990. Melanie (Burks)…