Mr. James Ronald “Ronnie” Snawder, age 81, of Merry Oaks passed away
Mr. James Ronald “Ronnie” Snawder, age 81, of Merry Oaks, Kentucky passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023, at his home. Ronnie was born in Louisville, Kentucky on July 6, 1941, a son of the late Fielden and Maudie Price Snawder. He was a body man for Coop’s Automotive in Cave City for 36…
Read MoreRoger Dale Gentry, 69, Glasgow, passed away Friday
Roger Dale Gentry, 69, Glasgow, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Garland “Junior” Gentry and Nelda Earlene Geralds Gentry. Roger served many years as the manager of Richardson’s Hardware and did extensive independent electrical work. He…
Read MoreRaymond “Barlow” Glen Edwards, 79, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away
Raymond “Barlow” Glen Edwards, 79, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was a son of the late Walter and Elsie May Spivey Edwards. He is survived by one son: Ricky Wayne Edwards; one daughter Vickey Lynn Edwards; special friends: Dexter and Rita Bryant; grandchildren…
Read MoreTerry Wayne Smith, 65, passed away
Terry Wayne Smith, 65, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was born December 3, 1957 in Barren County, Kentucky to the late Arthur E. Smith and Shirley Brown Smith, who survives. Terry loved riding horses, fishing, and collecting knives. He was a member at Cave City Church of…
Read MoreRobert Paul Clapp, 49, of Glasgow passed away Monday
Robert Paul Clapp, 49, of Glasgow passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at his residence in Glasgow. Robert was born at Fort Eustis, Newport News, VA on May 31, 1973, to the late Richard Scott Clapp and Mary Sue Reynolds Clapp who survives. Robert had worked as a Trucker Driver for most of his life…
Read MoreLeonard Clifton Smith, age 86, of Park City, departed this life
Leonard Clifton Smith, age 86, of Park City, departed this life on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Tri-Star Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. He was working on his farm, doing what he loved most, took a fall from a ladder and wasn’t able to recover. The Barren County native was born on May 15, 1936…
Read MoreCounty handles business with student observers
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Students from the Talented and Gifted (TAG) observed the Metcalfe County Fiscal Court in the Jan. 24 meeting as they pushed through many items of business. TAG Instructor Autumn Shirley told The Edmonton Herald-News that the class has been learning about local government and attended the court meeting for…
Read MoreMetcalfe County High School Graduates Nine
Photos courtesy of MCS On Friday, MCHS held a graduation ceremony for nine students who had worked hard and were eligible to graduate mid-year. Superintendent Josh Hurt presented each with his/her diploma. Congratulations 2023 MCHS Graduates! …
Read MoreState Beta Convention Winners
Photos /MCHS Facebook The Metcalfe County High School chapter of the National Beta Club had an amazing showing at the Kentucky State Beta Convention held in Lexington, Kentucky January 15th-17th. Competing against 50+ schools across the Commonwealth, the following students were awarded for their achievements. Additional club members in attendance were Laura Linkous, Riley Froedge,…
Read MoreMetcalfe County Schools Band Program
Thirteen students representing the Metcalfe County Schools band program performed at the Lake County Music Education Association (LCMEA) Honor Band Clinic on January 19. The middle and high school bands also participated in a concert at the Somerset High School auditorium the following evening. Pictured L-R: Skylar Haley, Blake Thurman, Daniel Robertson, Shayla Garmon, Mary…
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