Deborah “Debbie” Kay Shirley
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY – Deborah “Debbie” Kay Shirley, age 71, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The Bowling Green native was the daughter of the late Harold Pearson and Dorothy Glasscock Pearson and the wife of the late George Wallace Shirley. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Joe David Pearson; and two sisters,…
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GLASGOW – Phyllis Jean Witty, age 71, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at her residence. She was born March 28, 1953, to the late James R. Witty and the late Clarine (Duvall) Witty. Phyllis was retired from Dart Container. She had a love for life, her family, and enjoyed playing and coaching softball. Phyllis…
Read MoreTommy Darrell Elmore
GLASGOW – Tommy Darrell Elmore, 68, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was the son of the late Murrell Wilson Elmore and Magaline Pearl James Elmore. He was a farmer and did lawn care. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Bridges Elmore; one daughter, Lindy Elmore; one…
Read MoreSteve Harwood
GLASGOW – Steve Harwood, 67, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at Norton’s Hospital in Louisville. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Marion Junior Harwood and Edith Steenbergen Harwood. Steve was a truck driver for FedEx. He had a special interest in trucks and his antique tractors, but his…
Read MorePamela Jean Scott
PARK CITY – Pamela Jean Scott, 57, passed November 1, 2024, at the University of Louisville Hospital. She is the daughter of Thomas and Jane Polston Boatman. She is survived by her companion, Jimmie Hoff; two children, Megan Green (Yancy) and Cody Scott; ten grandchildren, Kayley Green, Esmae Green, Novaley Green, Hunter Scott, Holdin Scott,…
Read MoreLena Elizabeth Birge Crabtree
GLASGOW – Lena Elizabeth Birge Crabtree, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024. A native of Monroe County, she was the daughter of the late Ora and Annie Pitcock Birge. In her early years, Lena attended and was saved at the Oak Grove Baptist Church and later attended Friendship Baptist Church. She was…
Read MoreJames “Jim” Harris
EDMONTON – James “Jim” Harris, 77, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY. Jim was born November 4, 1947, to the late Ben and Virgie Spalding Harris. Jim never met a stranger; he enjoyed talking to everyone. He loved going fishing, making wood crafts, and spending time with his…
Read MoreGerald Darwin Bailey
RUSSELL SPRINGS – Gerald Darwin Bailey, 74, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at his residence. He enjoyed farming and family. He was the son of the late Guy Thomas and Goldie Muriel Eudy Bailey. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Brown Bailey; five children, Wendy Waddle (Terry), Contessa Johnson, Brandey Morgan (Larry), Jason…
Read MoreSteven Clyde Paronto
EDMONTON – Steven Clyde Paronto, 67, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home. Steven was born September 8, 1957, to the late Fayette and Kathy Paronto. He was also preceded in death by his son, Eric Toth, and mother-in-law, Ruby Froedge. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Brenda Paronto of…
Read MoreParamedic Shortage
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Barren-Metcalfe County Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors met on October 23rd at the TJ Samson Community Hospital board room. A quorum was present with five of six members in attendance. Finance Report The August and September financial reports were presented by Executive Treasurer/Secretary Shawn Estes.…
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