Area Obituaries

HISEVILLE – Kathy Coomer Pollak, 72, of Vacaville, California, and formerly of Hiseville, Kentucky, passed away April 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Kathy was born the seventh of ten children to Lawrence and Bernice Atwell Coomer on December 20, 1953. Kathy was a 1971 graduate of Hiseville High School and was…

GLASGOW – Deborah Lee (Ryan) Pruitt, age 63, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loved ones. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished daughter, sister, grandmother, and loyal friend. She was known for her fierce love, protective nature, and unwavering dedication to her family and…

Stephen came into this world on November 21, 1973, and after an intense struggle with life, gave up the ghost and passed into the mystic on May 10, 2026. Leaving in his wake, his loving daughter, Autumn Reign Cleveland; grandchildren, Zoey, Cash, and Karter; mother, Dianna Cleveland; brothers, Paul Cleveland, and Jeff Cleveland (Brittanie); and…

GLASGOW – Buddy Elane Lyle, 88, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on December 12, 1937, in Green County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Cova Lyle and Nanny Irene Thompson Lyle. Buddy was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose happiest…

EDMONTON – Billy Eugene Dugger Jr., 61, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at his residence. He was born May 24, 1964, to the late Billy and Grace Smith Dugger. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Donita Blackburn. He was a devoted individual whose life was marked by a…

GLASGOW – Dan Allen Ashford, 72, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, at TJ Samson Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the son of the late Bobby Ashford and Kimmel Parrish Owens. Dan, a God-fearing man who accepted the Lord at an early age, spent much of his life faithfully…

CAVE CITY – Paul Raymond Barron, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family. Paul was born in Monmouth, Illinois, on June 25, 1941, a son of the late Kenneth Wayne and Bessie Edith (Cline) Barron. He married Patricia Ann Dennison on September 8, 1966, at the…

EDMONTON – Cynthia Lou Smith Hicks, 68, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Metcalfe Health Care Center. She was born in Cherry Tree, PA, on October 1, 1957, to the late Calvin and Delores Stiffler Smith. Cynthia enjoyed collecting antiques and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include…

GLASGOW – Eva Lois Spencer, 88, passed away peacefully in her favorite place, her home, surrounded by her loved ones, on May 5, 2026. She was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, on June 4, 1937, to the late S.B. Johnson and the late Rose Bailey Johnson. Eva worked at the pants factory for several years and…

GLASGOW – Joyce Chapman, born on April 21, 1952, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, passed away on May 5, 2026, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky, surrounded by her loved ones. Joyce’s life was a testament to devotion, creativity, and love, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose presence brightened the lives of…