Jason Gedda, age 48 Passed Away
Jason Gedda, age 48, of Horse Cave, KY, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was the owner of Wingate by Wyndham in Bowling Green, KY and the Horse Cave KOA Campground. He coached football at both Hart County and Caverna for over 15 years.…
Read MoreMargie Lee Jaggers Moon, 86 Passed Away
Margie Lee Jaggers Moon, 86, of Bonnieville passed away June 17, 2024 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. She was a daughter of the late Dan Jaggers and Rebecca Poteet. She was proceeded in death by her son, Earnest Moon Jr. as well as ten brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at…
Read MoreWilliam “Bill” Goebel Phillips, Jr., age 77 Passed Away
William “Bill” Goebel Phillips, Jr., age 77, of Morantown, Ky. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Bill was born September 25, 1946, to the late Mary W. and William G. Phillips in St. Charles, KY. He loved fishing, hunting, gardening and building things, and was very proud of his service…
Read MoreBetty “Betty Bette” Lou Wallace
GLASGOW – Betty “Betty Bette” Lou (Horton) Wallace, age 88, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. She was born March July 2, 1935, in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Charlie A. Horton and the late Edna (Bowles) Horton. Betty was a lifetime entrepreneur who wore so many hats in her…
Read MoreJeffery T. Gillientine
GLASGOW – Jeffery T. Gillentine, 57, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at T.J. Samson Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Kenneth Gillentine and Violet Kerney Gillentine. He was a construction worker by trade. He survived by his wife, Amy Thrasher-Gillentine; one son, Blake Thompson; brother, Danny Gillentine (Michelle);…
Read MoreMemories await at the 70th annual county fair
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor / Barren County Progress The last days of June are upon us, and this time of year is a tradition for county fairs. The Barren County Fair is set and preparing for patrons from near and far. The Temple Hill Lions Club is once again tasked with planning and executing…
Read MoreJoyce Juanita McCoy
EDMONTON – Joyce Juanita McCoy, 82, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. Joyce was born October 26, 1941, to the late Dewell and Delphia Garrett Harper. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marshall McCoy; son, Timothy McCoy; two great- grandchildren, Silas Speck and Addison McCoy; and…
Read MoreSchool Overbilled $154K
Staff Report A change of accounting firms identified local charity Bridge KY collected overpayments totaling $154,666.80 from Barren County Schools going unnoticed for three years. This was revealed when Taylor, Polson & Company CPAs, PSC became Bridge’s new choice in their payroll processing role for the county afterschool program, Barren Beyond the Bell (BBB). Barren…
Read MoreHunt recipient of Community Service Award
By Cherie Vaughan, Freelance Reporter The Edmund Rogers Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution held their annual luncheon at the Lera B. Mitchell Clubhouse on Saturday, June 1 where Linda Hunt was recipient of the 2024 Community Service Award. This month marks a set-aside time to recognize citizens for their achievements. June Jackson, past Regent of…
Read MoreDonald Ray Holmes
EDMONTON – Donald Ray Holmes, 69, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. Don was born September 25, 1954, in Oak Lawn, Illinois to the late Herbert Ray and Janice Gail Boden Holmes. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Kayleb Holmes; and brother, Dennis Holmes. Don worked 30…
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