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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.…

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Margie 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…

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William “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…

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Betty “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…

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Jeffery 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);…

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Memories 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…

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Joyce 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…

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School 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…

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Hunt 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…

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Donald 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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