SUE BLAYDES
EDMONTON – Sue Blaydes, age 75, departed this life on Sunday, August 19, 2018, at the NHC Healthcare in Glasgow. She was the daughter of the late Romey Trulock and Daisy Smith Trulock. She was a former custodian in the Metcalfe County school system and was a member of the Sulphur Well United Methodist Church.…
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CENTER – George Robert “Bobby” Thompson, age 88, passed from this life on August 15, 2018, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green after a brief illness. Bobby was born on May 20th, 1930, in Center, Kentucky to the late Caily and Mable Thompson. He was retired from SKF having worked there for 27 years…
Read MoreRUBY INEZ FORD SHIVE
GLASGOW – Ruby Inez Ford Shive, age 73, died Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at her residence. Born December 2, 1944, in Tompkinsville, KY she was a daughter of the late Will and Chloe Ford. She was the widow of the late Don Roger Shive. She retired from SKF and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors…
Read MoreRONALD JOSEPH KRAMER
GLASGOW – Ronald Joseph Kramer, age 82, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018, at the NHC Healthcare. Born in Chicago, he was a retired machinist and of the Lutheran faith. He is survived by his wife, Carol Simmons Kramer of Glasgow; one daughter, Rita (Thomas) Boss of Glasgow; seven grandchildren: Tommy Boss, Brandy Boss,…
Read MoreMallory Wins Again
Richard Robards, Guest Reporter for the Herald-News Metcalfe County teen Mallory Russell competed at her second big event of the summer recently at the American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA) World Championship and brought home a fifth-place finish in the Stake Race to claim her fourth top-five finish in the last two years. She also…
Read MoreCabin Creek plans 3rd Annual Festival
Jordan Rowe and his grandfather at Cabin Creek. For the first time, Jordan will be participating in the cast-iron cooking, as the tradition passes to a new generation. Special to the Herald-News – Once again Cabin Creek in Sulphur Well is planning a day of historic fun, held in conjunction with the Sunday portion…
Read MoreBack to school, back in the day
Anne Pyburn Craig Thanks to good stewardship and a caring community, Monroe County students return this week to comfortable buildings with plenty of space, equipment, and technology But it wasn’t all that long ago that back to school looked very different indeed. “You got your good basics from a rural country school,” recalls Iris…
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Monroe County students went back to school on Friday, August 1o.
Read MoreSHIRLEY FANCHER ERWIN
GLASGOW – Shirley Fancher Erwin, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at the TJ Samson Community Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Sanford Ferguson and Katie Cawthorn Ferguson. She was a homemaker, retired from Metcalfe Health Care, and of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by five sons: Dennis (Mary)…
Read MorePreserving local history for a digital world
Ward, Meador, and Chaney in the record room selecting books to be transported for preservation. By PJ Martin, The Herald-News “We aren’t moving yet,” is what Metcalfe County Clerk Carol Chaney said Thursday morning, as people strolling by noticed record books being carted to a waiting van on the square in…
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