Relationships Matter
National School Counselors Week Relationships Matter By Damon Stone, Freelance Writer This week is National School Counselors Week, which celebrates the effects that counselors have on the schools they are a part of. Alecia Bush, the counselor at Caverna Middle and High Schools, who holds an Educational Specialist Degree in School Counseling, believes in fostering…
Read MoreLarry Thomas Glass
GLASGOW – Larry Thomas Glass, 82, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home following recent health issues. He was born in Barren County on August 30, 1942, and was the son of the late Alonzo Thomas and Rennie Ester McCoy Glass. Larry was the proud owner and operator of…
Read MoreVirginia Louise Birge Proffitt
GLASGOW – Virginia Louise Birge Proffitt, 88, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation. Louise was born on October 2, 1936, in Monroe County, Kentucky, to Ora and Annie Pitcock Birge. She was the cherished wife of the late Oval Morris Proffitt and a passionate homemaker whose nurturing heart extended…
Read MoreTimothy Alan Dunford
GREENSBURG – Timothy Alan Dunford, 64, formerly of Glasgow, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at his residence. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Arthur Lee Dunford, Sr. and Oleta Fern Dirickson Dunford. He was a self-employed mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Sherri; three sons, Alex Smith (Julie) of Glasgow,…
Read MoreCindy Ann Lobb
GLASGOW – Cindy Ann Lobb, 54, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on April 22, 1970, to the late Ronald Jerry Riner and Maureen Meikle Riner of Center, KY who survives. She was preceded in death by a sister, Tracy…
Read MoreTommy Lane Compton
EIGHTY EIGHT – Tommy Lane Compton, 65, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was the son of the late James “Pen” Compton and Dessie Louise Compton Dile. He was a veteran and a Deputy Sheriff with the Barren County Sheriff’s Department. He is survived by his wife, Natalie…
Read MoreThe Year the Earth Moved
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News What would you do if you were suddenly awakened in the middle of the night by your whole house shaking violently? Well, that’s exactly what happened on Monday, December 16, 1811, at around 2:30 a.m. when an earthquake centered just southwest of Blytheville, Arkansas suddenly struck. Scientists now…
Read MoreJamie Elmore
GLASGOW – Jamie Elmore, age 57, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Glasgow, on May 24, 1967, to Noel D Elmore and the late Mary (Wilkinson) Elmore. He was a farmer and a member of Temple Hill Baptist Church. He is preceded in death…
Read MoreKelly Lynn Harris
GLASGOW – Kelly Lynn Harris, age 61, passed away on February 02, 2025, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. She was born January 06, 1964, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Mark Bixler and the late Peggy Jennings Bixler. She is survived by her daughter, Emily Denine; son, Robert Denine; and nieces and nephews, Cassie Hester…
Read MoreTerry Lee Blakley
GLASGOW – Terry Lee Blakley, 58, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at his residence. Terry was born March 15, 1966, to the late Willie Edward and Falling Leaf Reecer Blakley. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Joyce Heuer and Michelle Philpot. Terry was a former employee of Rondal Phelps Lumber Company, Metcalfe…
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