Toddler Time and Story Hour Graduates
Toddler Time and Story Hour Graduates – The Metcalfe County Public Library would like to say Congratulations to these 2023 Toddler Time and Story Hour Graduates! Pictured left to right: Critt London, Charlotte Lopez, Landri Parnell, Olivia Cloyd, Dallas Clark, Damian Holmes, Mollie Reed, Branch White, and Penn Worley. Not pictured is Lily London.
Read MoreWorld War II Veterans of the Barrens
Live portrayals of Veteran stories planned for Saturday Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, May 20, the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center Museum of the Barren will honor the memory of seven veterans with volunteer re-en actors who will tell the live stories of days gone by and Sherry Wesley, Executive Director…
Read MoreBilly Travis Poteet
BEE SPRINGS – Billy Travis Poteet, age 79, was surrounded by his family when he departed this life on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at his home. The Edmonson County native was born on March 20, 1944, to the late James Floyd and Edith Hayes Poteet. He was married to his devoted wife of over sixty…
Read MoreDonations Denied
Allyson Dix Managing Editor After a fire destroyed their home, a local family was presented with a $5,000 check donation last July – a donation the family says they’ve yet to receive. When Dorothy Wood stood alongside her family surrounded by members of the community last summer, her heart was so overwhelmed that tears began…
Read MoreTop 3 Rep. Governor Candidates visit Barren Co. days before Election Day
By Chelene Nightingale, Barren County Progress Reporter Editor’s Note: Due to press deadlines, the following news story has been published only before Election Day as a part of Jobe Publishing’s ongoing governor series coverage. Coverage of the primary election will print the week following Election Day. This news story does not reflect any endorsements…
Read MoreDonnie Bruce Tomes
BIG REEDY – Donnie Bruce Tomes, age 74, departed this life with his family by his side on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at The Hospice House in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on February 28, 1949, to the late Emery Sherman and Dorothy Huff Tomes. He was married to his best friend…
Read MoreEdna Mae Allen
GLASGOW – Edna Mae Allen, 65, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, at her residence. Born January 30, 1958, in Griffin Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Daisy Starks Allen. She was a retired LPN at the T J Samson Community Hospital. Survivors include a son, Casey Page; two step-children, Julie…
Read MoreBetty Sue Rawley
GLASGOW – Betty Sue Rawley, 86, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023. She was the daughter of the late A.L. and Virginia Watkins Shirley. She is survived by her son, Dennis Bartley (Wendy); four grandchildren, Brandin Bartley (Lisa), Sara Whiteside (Will), Brennan Morgan, Shelby Lee; and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her…
Read MoreArvest Waylon Garmon
Arvest Waylon “Little R” Garmon, the 3-month-old son of Trevor and Breanna Carder Garmon, passed away suddenly Thursday, May 11, 2023, at their residence. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Noah Garmon, Carson Garmon, and Reuben Garmon; paternal grandparents, Arvest and Diane Garmon; maternal grandparents, Amanda and Daryl Gray, and…
Read MoreDebra Sue Sanders
CAVE CITY – Debra Sue Sanders, 60, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at her residence following a brief illness. A native of Jefferson County, she was the daughter of Doris Jean Clark Emberton and the late Arnold Lewis Emberton. Debbie has been employed as a secretary at T J Samson Community Hospital for more…
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