Branstetter inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame
Submitted The National 4-H Council announced that long-time volunteer and Kentucky native, Linda Branstetter, was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame. The prestigious award recognizes Branstetter for five decades of service to the 4-H organization and her significant contributions to the community. “I was surprised and overwhelmed,” Branstetter said. “Many specialists, volunteers,…
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By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Barren-Metcalfe County Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors met on December 13th at the TJ Samson Community Center. Absent were Metcalfe Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, and Mrs. Karisa Peterson. New Business Executive Director Joe Middleton asked the board to consider a two-step jump increase across the board…
Read MoreMary Lynn Dickinson
GLASGOW – Mary Lynn Dickinson, 81, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Barren Health & Rehab Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late William and Lavece Carr Ganter Dickinson. Mary Lynn had many talents including being a professional baker and an accomplished musician. After learning to play the…
Read MoreLinda Faye Houchens Hill
SUMMER SHADE – Linda Faye Houchens Hill, 63, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023. She was a daughter of the late Emil Morgan Houchens and Jessie Guy Smith Houchens. She is survived by her husband, Larry Hill; three children, Kristie Ferguson (Brad) of Glasgow, Candace Hutton (Michael) of Edmonton, and Jessicka Birge of Summer Shade;…
Read MoreDolorise Jeanne Meador
GLASGOW – Dolorise Jeanne Meador, 65, formerly of Scottsville, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Daniel Glynn Harvey and Illa Belle Whitaker Harvey. She was retired from Barren County Health Care. She is survived by her husband, Rondal L. Meador; one…
Read MoreDorothy Pendergraft Lewis
Dorothy (Pendergraft) Lewis, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky having reached the age of 95. She was born on Friday, April 20, 1928, in Apex, North Carolina, the daughter of Levy Lee and Leone Beatrice (Walls) Pendergraft. She was a…
Read MoreMary Christine Jaggers
SUMMER SHADE – Mary Christine Jaggers, 73, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Hillard Hartsel Crain and Margie Louise Spencer Crain. She was retired from the McPeak Center. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Greg Jaggers; one son,…
Read MoreBetty June Kirby Satterly
Betty June Kirby Satterly entered her heavenly home on December 29, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Marion L. Davis and William Kirby and wife of Harrison D. Satterly who survives. Betty, mom, nanny as she was known by her grandchildren loved the Lord. She was one of the first members of First…
Read MoreRuth Scott Bradford
GLASGOW – Ruth Scott Bradford, age 100, passed away peacefully Friday morning, December 29, 2023, being sung home by her family. Born Beulah Ruth Scott to Lucien and Alice Scott of Center, Kentucky, Mrs. Ruth was the youngest of three children. She grew up in Center (gathering stories she would relate to her children in…
Read MoreJennie Mae Wilson
CAVE CITY -Jennie Mae Wilson, age 94, departed this life on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Signature Healthcare of Hart County. The Barren County native was born on August 24, 1929, to the late Leonard and Pearlie Smith. She was married to the late Walter E. Wilson. Jennie was a member of Basil Chapel United…
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