The popular local country/gospel group, The Obed River Band, (pronounced OB River Band) is mourning the loss of its lead singer Trent McCoy. 55-year-old McCoy perished in a house fire at his home on Plateau Road in the early hours Monday morning after celebrating Christmas the day before.  It is believed McCoy’s wife, their son and his wife along with their two children also died. An official release will not be made available until the Medical Examiners report is published verifying the identities of all the deceased.

From Obed River Band web page:

Trent helped form The Obed River Band in the fall of 2018 and does most of the lead singing and rhythm guitar work with the band.  He also writes and produces some of the country and gospel songs for The Obed River Band with his brother, Mike McCoy.

Trent was born and raised in Cumberland County.

The loss of six lives in the house fire is believed to be the deadliest single multiple-casualty event in Cumberland County history. An investigation is being conducted to determine the cause of the fire.

FROM CUMBERLAND CO SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT:

Sheriff Casey Cox would like to ask everyone to please keep this family in your prayers. This is a horrific event and a tragic loss for our community.