A Vietnam veteran’s story
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News It takes all types of soldiers in war from front-line combat, radio operators, medics, supply sergeants, helicopter pilots, and doctors. One of those medics was Henry Sullivan, who was born in Metcalfe County, the son of the late Henry Sullivan and Marguerite Reece Sullivan. Henry attended Edmonton Elementary…
Read MoreA soldier’s memory
PJ Martin The Herald-News Veterans Day is upon us and I can’t help but think of my late father-in-law, Ray Martin. I realize Veteran’s Day is a time to remember those who are now or have served and are still with us, but Ray taught me more about WWII and the military than any…
Read MoreRibbon cutting at the Auction Barn
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for The Auction Barn on Wednesday, November 2nd. Although the Auction Barn has been open and operating a thriving business with online live auctions for quite some time, the business has just recently opened its doors to more than…
Read MoreWelcome to the Winter Market
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Farmers Market kicked off the winter market season on Friday, October 14th in the new enclosed market building which is the original farmer’s market location next door to the newer larger pavilion at 422 East Street in Edmonton. The older market building has been remodeled as Phase…
Read MoreDANIEL T. “WAYNE” KINSLOW
Daniel T. “Wayne” Kinslow, age 85, passed away on November 6, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by family and friends. The Metcalfe County native was born on October 12, 1937, to the late Mike and Ruby England Kinslow. He was married to his wife of 53 years, Ruth Jane Kinslow, who survives. Wayne was a…
Read MoreCURTIS DUVALL
BEE SPRINGS – Curtis Duvall, age 96, peacefully departed this life with his family by his side on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on April 8, 1926, to the late Jessie and Hattie VanMeter Duvall. He was married to his devoted wife of fifty-eight years, Cleo Decker…
Read MorePATRICIA ANN FLICKNER
GLASGOW – Patricia Ann Flickner, 77, passed away, Friday, November 4, 2022, at Glenview Health Care. She was the daughter of the late Broda Flener and Mabel Powell Flener. She is survived by one son, Willard Flickner; two daughters, Rebecca Brown and Billie Jo Evans; several grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. The family has chosen cremation…
Read MoreCHARLIE RUSSELL RAMEY
GLASGOW – Charlie Russell Ramey, 75, died Tuesday, November 1, 2022. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Harry and Susie Francis Abner Ramey. Russell was a retired employee of the T J Samson Community Hospital and a U S Army veteran of Vietnam and recipient of a Purple Heart.…
Read MoreLENA MARGARET RUSH DICKERSON
GLASGOW – Lena Margaret Rush Dickerson, 92, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022. A native of Metcalfe County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Kenton Rush and Maymie Brooks Rush. She was a proud and dedicated mother and homemaker and a member of the Bethel Methodist Church. Survivors include three children, David Allen…
Read MoreREBECCA LOU (PEDIGO) McGINNIS
HORSE CAVE – Rebecca Lou (Pedigo) McGinnis, age 83, Kentucky passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at her daughter’s home. Becky was born on April 28, 1939, a daughter of the late London Lee and Lucy Ann (Bradley) Pedigo. She worked several years at Mammoth Cave Garment Factory and attended Caveland Baptist Church.…
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