Where is the money?
Teachers, community upset after board passes 1% pay raise Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News Herald The Hart County School District has long used the term “One Hart” to show unity across the county. But during last month’s Board of Education meeting, certified staff were given a mere 1% raise, leaving many…
Read MoreElizabeth Cary
GLASGOW – Elizabeth Cary, age 102, passed away, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow. The daughter of the late Warner Milburn Mayfield and the late Grace A. (Smith) Mayfield, she was born in Glasgow on June 2, 1921. She retired from Citizens Bank after 33 years and was a member of Browders…
Read MoreLee Ann Gillentine
GLASGOW – Lee Ann Gillentine, 76, passed away Sunday May, 12, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Wash and Maude Anderson Conatser. Survivors include her loving husband, James Gillentine; daughter, Lisa Laureigh (Tim); two sons, Jim Gillentine and David Gillentine (Teresa); three grandchildren, Ashley Barvo…
Read MoreEdwin F. Smith
GLASGOW – Edwin F. Smith, 101, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at his residence. A native of Monroe County, he was the son of the late Benjamin Cleveland Smith and Mayme Zane Fultz Smith. Ed was a realtor and auctioneer until his retirement. He had worked with his brother at Smith Realty and his…
Read MoreBarry Lance Watson
GLASGOW – Barry Lance Watson, 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones May 11, 2024, at Hospice of Southern Kentucky. He was born January 21, 1958, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Travis Watson and late Ruby (Button) Watson. Barry was a retired salesman from Gillie Hyde and was of the Methodist faith.…
Read MoreSteven “Onion” Burnett
CAVE CITY – Steven “Onion” Burnett, age 67, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at his home. He worked as a mechanic for many years. He was a loving father, grandfather, and neighbor. Onion was known for making everyone laugh, and was willing to do anything for anyone. He is preceded in death by…
Read MoreConnie Sue Paull
EDMONTON – Connie Sue Paull, 73, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Monroe County Medical Center. She was born in Metcalfe County on April 19, 1951, to the late Junious and Opal Nance Smith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Smith. Ms. Paull is…
Read MoreSection of State Highway in Eighty Eight to be named honoring Bobby Richardson
Section of State Highway in Eighty Eight to be named honoring Bobby Richardson By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor / Barren County Progress Recognizing the lifelong commitment of service of a local attorney, a state highway will be named in honor of Bobby Richardson. Richardson has served, and continues to serve, in many roles for the…
Read MoreWilliam Garfield Gibson
EDMONTON – William Garfield Gibson, 85, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at TJ Samson Community Hospital, in Glasgow, Kentucky. Garfield was born August 11, 1938, to the late Hatfield and Melissa Head Gibson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann Gibson; his brothers, Audrey Gibson, Welby…
Read MoreDeborah Srygler age 59 Passed Away
Deborah Srygler age 59 of Bonnieville passed away Sunday, May 5th in the ER at the Medical Center at Caverna. Deborah was the daughter of the late Everett & Bessie Bunch Hutcheson She is survived by her husband Donald Srygler, a daughter Amanda Srygler and two sons Roger Ray Srygler & Cody Srygler. The…
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