Dora Jean Butler Thornton, age 82, of Munfordville
Dora Jean Butler Thornton, age 82, of Munfordville, KY, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018, in Louisville, KY. She was a member of the Morning Star Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board, member of the Senior Choir, Missionary Society, Kitchen Committee. She was also an inspector for Louisville Bedding and played…
Read MoreBetty Jean Elmore Powell, 85
Betty Jean Elmore Powell Betty Jean Elmore Powell, 85, died Monday, December 24, 2018 at her residence. She was born January 2, 1933 at her home in Bon Ayr, KY, the daughter of the late Virgil D. and Maude Kinslow Elmore. She worked at Kentucky Pants, SKF, Mallory Corp. and Van Guard. Mrs. Powell was…
Read MoreBarren County Barn Burglars
Barren County Barn Burglars In Barren County the now popular, old barnwood is being stolen from barns The Barren County Sheriff’s Office has taken several reports of barns being vandalized, and the lumber being stolen off the sides. Latest reports have been in the Bon Ayr community of…
Read MoreSources of Strength week
Sources of Strength (SoS) is a new program at BCHS that is led by peer leaders whose focus is to spread Hope, Help, and Strength throughout our school and community. There are eight sources of strength that we as a group hope to highlight this year: mental health, family support, positive friends, mentors, healthy activities,…
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Memories for seniors
The Senior Citizens held their Christmas Party at the Edmonson County Library on Friday, December 14th. They enjoyed a ham lunch with all the extras and afterwards exchanged small gifts with each other. After the gifts were opened, Betty asked that they remember the senior citizens that were no longer with them this year and if…
Read MoreJoey Moon benefit
The community turned out in a big way for the Moon family on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Walden’s BBQ was the site of a small benefit for Joey Moon who was injured in an ATV accident on November 17, 2018 to help with his medical expenses and travel. There were T-Shirts, bracelets and tickets for a 4…
Read MoreEdward Botts Myers
Edward Botts Myers, known to all as Botts, age 92, went to his heavenly home Saturday, December 22, 2018 after a brief illness. He was at home surrounded by many of his loving family. Botts was born at home on November 17, 1926 in Bruce, KY, the only child of the late Willie and Mayme…
Read MoreMrs. Sarah Alice “Susie” Blanton, age 75, of Louisville
Mrs. Sarah Alice “Susie” Blanton, age 75, of Louisville returned to her Heavenly Father on December 20, 2018. Mrs. Blanton was born on January 8, 1943 to the late Ezra and Rosa (Vaughan) Short in Barren County, KY. Mrs. Blanton worked in loss management and trust at PNC Bank. She was a member of American…
Read MoreWilliam Goble, Jr., 72, Glasgow
William Goble, Jr., 72, Glasgow, died Saturday, December 22, 2018, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow. A native of Prestonsburg, he was a son of the late William Goble, Sr. and Josephine Kendrick Goble. He was a retired maintenance worker at ACK and a self-employed painter and construction worker. He was a U. S. Army…
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