Obituaries

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)…

We announce Vonda Elise Cooper of Glasgow, KY, went to her eternal home to be with her Heavenly Father. Vonda left us at the age of 95 years on Sunday, August 17, 2025, peacefully, knowing she was greatly loved. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her Lord and family greatly. Serving her…

GLASGOW – Barbara Jean Bryant, age 84, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. She was a native of Hart County. She enjoyed spending time with her family above all things. She liked to take drives through the countryside. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is preceded…

BOWLING GREEN – Glenda Gail Byrd Elam, 69, formerly of Glasgow, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Bowling Green. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Mary Ruth Anderson and Marshall Eugene “Bud” Byrd. The widow of the late Jack Alan Elam, she was a retired cashier at retail…

GLASGOW – Travis Paul Wayne Pike, 33, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, he was the son of Tammy Jo Steenbergen and the late Paul Edward Pike, Jr. He was a handyman by trade. Survivors include his wife, Anna; four children, Rebecca, Memphis,…