Obituaries

SUMMER SHADE – Lillian Mae Taylor, 71, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at TJ Samson Hospital. She was born on January 26, 1955, to the late Leslie Herbert and Virginia Marshall Taylor. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her caregiver, Karen Cooksey. Lillian found happiness in the simple things that made…

BON AYR – Douglas Lee Furlong passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, at his home in Bon Ayr, Kentucky, at the age of 75. Born on December 17, 1950, Douglas spent his entire life rooted in the community he loved, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, hard work, and devotion to family that…

CAVE CITY – Patricia Lewis, age 74, departed this life on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at her residence. A native of Barren County, Patricia was born on July 21, 1951, to the late Johnnie and Flora Mae Laird. She shared fifty-four wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband and best friend, Johnny Lewis, who…

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…