Gary Compton
EDMONTON – It is with deep sadness that the family of Gary Compton announces his passing on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, surrounded by his loved ones. Gary fought a brave battle with cancer, diagnosed in July 2023, and spent the last two years living life to the fullest,…
Read MoreAn Americana Evening: Louisville Orchestra to perform in Glasgow July 8
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress Seven-thirty is the drop of the baton for the Louisville Orchestra’s evening concert on July 8, an annual performance on the Glasgow Public Square. Music director Teddy Abrams is returning to Glasgow to lead the orchestra in an Americana-themed lineup and the evening will feature the father-daughter musical…
Read MoreDorothy Ann Brown
GLASGOW – Dorothy Ann Brown, age 63, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow. Dorothy was of Baptist faith and was widowed to the late Jerry Brown. Her parents, Joe Henry England and Anna Ruth Blakley England, preceded her in death along with 3 brothers, Chester Wayne England, Henry Dale…
Read MoreErik Ralph Dieterich
GLASGOW – Erik Ralph Dieterich, 66, passed away in his home, surrounded by his loved ones, on Sunday, June 29th, 2025. Erik was born in Kankakee, Illinois, on February 17, 1959, to the late Violet Ruth Nichols Settles and Charles David Dieterich. Upon moving to Kentucky, he attended Glasgow High School and would go on…
Read MoreRicky J.C. Parsons
GLASGOW – Ricky J.C. Parsons, 59, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. He was born August 14, 1965, to the late J.C. Coy Parsons and the late Betty (Cross) Forrest. Ricky loved his cars, tinkering with his hands, and hanging out with his buddies. Ricky is survived by his sister, Lori Steger (Robert); brother, A.J.…
Read MoreLynda Phillips Matthews
HISEVILLE – Lynda Phillips Matthews, age 77, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow. Lynda was born August 21, 1947, in Lebanon, Kentucky, to the late Boyd Winchester Phillips and Martha Hansen Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 48…
Read MoreMichael Wayne Hart
GLASGOW – Michael Wayne Hart, 65, passed away on June 30, 2025, at his residence. Born to the late Merton Hart Sr. and Virginia Fitts Hart in Putnam, Connecticut. He retired from Dinosaur World in Cave City, KY. He is survived by his wife, Sonjia Hart; and son, Andre Hart; two nieces that where thought…
Read MoreVirginia Aline Edwards
CAVE CITY – Virginia Aline Edwards, 71, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at NHC Health Care. She was the daughter of the late Wayne Edward Bragg and Katherine Harper Kelley. She is survived by her husband, Alex Edwards; two daughters, Cora Boice (Larry) and Sarah Luckhardt; one brother, James Brummett (Angela); one sister, Minnie…
Read MoreGroundbreaking News
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News It’s been talked about for years, but in October 2022, the Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce announced the plans for a stage to be built in the courthouse yard, and a committee had been formed earlier that year. Brochures with the design concept to match the historic courthouse…
Read MoreAudit is Clean
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Ambulance Service Corporation, Inc. Board of Directors met on Wednesday, June 26th, at the Community Center at the TJ Health Pavilion. The meeting was called to order and a roll call was performed with the following individuals present: Judge/Executive Jamie Byrd, Garland Gilliam, Ervin Sorrell, Dr. Neil…
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