Ruth Evelyn Payne
GLASGOW – Ruth Evelyn Payne, age 89, peacefully passed from natural causes at Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, and departed for her heavenly home. Ruth was the oldest of five children of the late Raymond G. Arterburn and the late Ermine Evelyn Arterburn of Flippin, Kentucky, where she grew…
Read MoreEmma Bolles
GLASGOW – Emma Bolles, age 93, passed away at her residence, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was born in Rittman, OH, on April 2, 1931, to the late Charles Edward Burger and the late Catherine Elizabeth (Plough) Burger. Emma is survived by her husband, Donald Jess Bolles; her son, Stanley Jones (Esther); two daughters, Catherine…
Read MoreCarolyn L. Garmmon Shirley
GLASGOW – Carolyn L. Gammon Shirley, 77, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late James Henry Skaggs and Mamie Basham Miller. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Shirley; three sons, Billy Jerome Gammon, Richard H. Gammon, and Robert Earl Gammon; two step-children, Ben Shirley (Melinda)…
Read MoreWallace Edward Boyett
Wallace Edward Boyett, 86, of Bowling Green Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at his residence. Wallace was born March 21, 1938, to the late Carl and Dovie Boyett. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Sherry Mills; his son, Brian Mills; grandchildren, Michael Mills and Justin…
Read MoreLloyd “Bucket” Gray
EDMONTON – Lloyd “Bucket” Gray, 79, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Gary, IN on March 9, 1945, to the late John and Lettie Mae Gregory Gray. He was married to Jana Kaye Austin Gray on April 26, 1969, and they would have celebrated…
Read MoreMetcalfe Judicial Center to be named in honor of Judge Emberton
‘He would indeed be humbled by such an honor’ Tessa R. Howard, Communications Specialist Administrative Office of the Courts “The naming of the Metcalfe County Judicial Center for Judge Tom Emberton is especially meaningful to me since I served with him on the Kentucky Court of Appeals,” Chief Justice of the Commonwealth Laurance B. VanMeter…
Read MoreGrants and Bids
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News On Monday, April 8th the Edmonton City Council met for the April meeting. Held prior to the council meeting was a public meeting for discussion of the proposed Edmonton Memorial Park Improvement Project and the Mosby Ridge Bridge and Walking Trail. The proposed grant funds center on improvement…
Read MoreGroundbreaking at Last
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Back on October 3, 2022, Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman traveled to Edmonton to announce funding for major Metcalfe County projects. One of those projects was a larger food pantry at Bowling Park. The Lt. Gov. Coleman awarded $986,000 in a Community Block Development Grant Coronavirus Response (CDBG-CV) to…
Read MoreInsurance Issues
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court met in regular session last Thursday, April 11th with all magistrates in attendance. The agenda was amended to include the Center sidewalks and approved. The minutes from the March 28th meeting were also approved with no changes. The approval was given for Emergency…
Read MoreTerry Baxter Simmons
Terry Baxter Simmons, 84, of Lexington, Kentucky, went to be with his Lord on April 12, 2024. Terry was born to Victor and Polly Simmons on November 3, 1939, on a tenant farm in Edmonton, Kentucky, with nothing in the way of modern comforts. He had loving parents, a bountiful garden, and a duty to…
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