Drexel Gibson
KNOB LICK – Drexel Gibson, 89, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at NHC Healthcare. Drexel was born May 8, 1935, to the late William and Ollie Miller Gibson. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Doris Lessenberry; brother, Donald Gibson; and nephew, Lawerence Lessenberry. Drexel was a member of Wisdom Cumberland Presbyterian…
Read MoreCommunity Action celebrates 60 years
By Beverly Bonilla Jobe Publishing, Inc. This year, Community Action is celebrating 60 years of helping seniors in 13 locations in 10 counties. Last Wednesday, many of the employees and volunteers gathered from the various counties to celebrate and take part in the annual Employee and Volunteer Appreciation Day. The event was held at…
Read More2025 Budget
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton/Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDEA) held its regular June meeting on Monday, June 17th with all in attendance except Donna Caffee. The first order of business was to approve the minutes from the May 20th meeting. The monthly financial report was presented by Secretary/Treasurer Alley Bragg for…
Read MoreBobby Lynn Houchens
GLASGOW – Bobby Lynn Houchens, 66, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at the Shanti Nikaton Hospice House in Glasgow. He was a son of the late Herman Ray Houchens and Mildred Juanita Glass Houchens. He is survived by five children, Michelle Young (Tyler), Michael Houchens (Ariel), Chris Houchens, Melinda Houchens, and Charles Houchens; ten…
Read MoreShirley York Oliver
GLASGOW – Shirley York Oliver, 81, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, at her residence. She was born December 22, 1942, in Burkesville, Kentucky to the late Buford Garmon and late Hatus (Hurt) Garmon. Shirley retired from Mallory’s and was a member of Poplar Spring Church. She loved to travel and explore new places. Shirley…
Read MoreEva Mae Walker Geron Emmitt
GLASGOW – Eva Mae Walker Geron Emmitt, 86, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 21, 2024, at Barren County Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by her family. She was born August 15, 1937, in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Jimmy Franklin Walker and late Bessie Fishburn Walker. Eva was a homemaker for many years while raising six…
Read MoreJoseph Shadrach Pierce
BOWLING GREEN – Joseph Shadrach Pierce, 84, went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 21, 2024, at Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green. He was born in Cazenovia, NY on October 5, 1939, to the late Reverend, Doctor Ellis E. Pierce and the late Alma (Blogett) Pierce. He was the youngest of three…
Read MoreRuth Ann Romines
EDMONTON – Ruth Ann Romines, 52, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, at her home. Ruth was born October 5, 1971, to the late Albert and Sarah Young. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Rhonda Caffee; and brother, John Young. Ruth loved her animals as they were considered her babies. She was…
Read MoreBuc-ee’s Travel Center Open in Smiths Grove
Staff Report The Texas-based travel center Buc-ee’s, known for brisket sandwiches and its beaver mascot, opened in Smiths Grove today, Monday, June 24 at 6 a.m. The new store is located at 4001 Smiths Grove-Scottsville Road, Smiths Grove, Ky., next to the intersection onto Interstate 65. “We are so excited to celebrate the grand…
Read MoreGeorgia Belle Childress ,age 87 Passed Away
Georgia Belle Childress age 87 passed away Friday morning at her home in Cub Run. She was born in Edmonson County on September 12, 1936. Georgia Belle was a member of the Hill Grove Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Everett & Cardelia Brooks Sanders. Georgia Belle was preceded in death…
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