Sarah Joyce Hume
GLASGOW – Sarah Joyce Hume, 72, passed peacefully from this life on April 29, 2026, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. She was surrounded by her family and friends when she took the hand of her Jesus to live eternally in Heaven. She was born on February 21, 1954, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Carter…
Read MoreTerry Reid Gray
GLASGOW – Terry Reid Gray, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devoted Christian, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, at Gallatin Rehab and Nursing in Gallatin, Tennessee. Born on October 26, 1948, in Edmonton, Kentucky, Terry lived a life marked by dedication to his country, his faith, and his family. Terry honorably served in…
Read MoreMae Firkins Edwards
EDMONTON – Mae Firkins Edwards, 88, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Edmonton, KY, on September 6, 1937, to the late Maggie Lee Gibson Firkins and Andy Lucian “Gump” Firkins. Mae loved tending her flower and vegetable garden and spending time outdoors. She also loved looking back at…
Read MoreBonita Gail Bober
WALLBURG, NC – Bonita Gail Bober, 61, of Wallburg, North Carolina, passed away at home on April 12, 2026. She was born on July 20, 1964, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to Betty and Wilson Hurt Jr. Some of her fondest childhood memories were being on the family farm in Kentucky. She worked at Volvo for the…
Read MoreSterling Gilbert
GLASGOW – Sterling Gilbert, 85, Knob Lick, for 56 years and presently of Glasgow, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born in Jackson County, KY, on May 10, 1940, to the late Benjamin Harrison Gilbert and Cora Lee May Gilbert. He was also preceded in death by one son,…
Read MoreEdward “Eddie” Jones
CAVE CITY – Edward “Eddie” Jones, age 73, peacefully passed away at his home on Monday, April 27, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Born on September 12, 1952, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, he was the beloved son of the late Andrew Murel and Rachel Curry Jones. Eddie shared a beautiful life…
Read MoreLindsey Allen Deckard
GLASGOW – Lindsey Allen Deckard, 63, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at his residence. Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, he was the son of Barbara Herzog Deckard and the late Gerald Allen Deckard. Lindsey was a construction worker and a United States Marine. Survivors include his mother, Barbara Woodward; two daughters, Heather Deckard of Florida and…
Read MoreEducator Idol is Kaye Hope
By Kim Harwood Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Kaye Janes Hope was named 2026 Educator Idol at the 29th Annual Senior Celebrity Banquet. Kaye is a lifelong resident of Metcalfe County. Her parents were Tom B. and Virginia Janes. Mrs. Virginia Janes, Kaye’s mom, was an Educator in the Metcalfe County School System…
Read MoreMCHS Names New Girl’s Basketball Coach
Torrie Osbon Communications Director Metcalfe County High School introduced its new girls’ basketball coach last Wednesday. Matt Turner brings 12 years of coaching experience to the Lady Hornets, most recently at Taylor County High School. He led the 2024-2025 Lady Cardinals to a 5th Region Championship and finished in the Elite Eight of the…
Read MoreFunds and Fencing
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton – Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 20th. The following members were present: Chairperson Lisa Boswell, Terry Garrett, Matt Gallagher, Luke Wilson, Secretary/Treasurer Alley Bragg, Mayor Doug Smith, Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, and PJ Martin from The Herald-News. Those absent…
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