Make Hay While the Sun Shines
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Hay season is upon us. You may not know what that means for a farmer, but it means they will be on the road more often with tractors, and trucks pulling large wagons full of hay or equipment. A farmer has to work when the weather is…
Read MoreProposed Trail from Bowling Green to Mammoth Cave Can Effect Edmonson Residents
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Recently BRADD, Barren River Area District Development, received a grant to explore the feasibility of a 25-mile bike trail connecting Bowling Green to Mammoth Cave National Park. The Federal Lands Access fund grant awarded to BRADD allows for the exploration of a paved multi model path. This…
Read MoreMargaret Thompson Cowan
EDMONTON – Margaret Thompson Cowan, 88, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at TJ Samson Hospital. Margaret was born August 30, 1936, to the late John and Nell Thompson. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, George Cowan, and grandson, Caleb Cowan. After graduating from Western Kentucky University in 1958,…
Read MoreJimmie Corrine Houchens
GLASGOW – Jimmie Corrine Houchens, 84, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Slick Rock, Kentucky, on May 20, 1941, to the late James Hunley, Sr. and the late Thelma Bowles Hunley Shirley. She was a graduate of Hiseville High School and attended Lindsey Wilson College, where she…
Read MoreJames Freeman London, Jr.
KNOB LICK – James Freeman London, Jr. 80, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at NHC Healthcare. James was born November 14, 1944, to the late James Freeman London, Sr, and Willie Gertrude Scott London. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Rometta Johnson; and nephew, Greg Johnson. James was a member of…
Read MoreBrenda Sue Poynter
FOUNTAIN RUN – Brenda Sue Poynter, age 62, departed this life on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Hospitality Apartments in Houston, TX. The Henderson, NC native was born on August 18, 1962, to the late Brenda Jewell and Ellis Brooks. She was married to her devoted husband, Gil Poynter, who survives. Brenda retired as a…
Read MoreWilliam “Billy” Thomas
GLASGOW – William “Billy” Thomas, age 76, departed this life on Monday, June 16, 2025, at his residence. The Barren County native was born on July 11, 1948, to the late Kathryn Myers and Woodrow Thomas. He leaves behind a loving companion and best friend of over twenty years, Sue Thacker. Billy proudly served our…
Read MoreSharon R. Houchens
MERRY OAKS – Sharon R Houchens, age 55, was called to heaven, Sunday, June 15th, 2025, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green after a short but courageous and impactful life. Sharon is deeply missed by her mother, Mary Houchens McPeak of Glasgow; two sons, Brandon Buckley (Tambra) of Merry Oaks, Clay Buckley of Merry…
Read MoreEdith Olene Anderson
LOUISVILLE -Edith Olene Anderson, 97, passed away peacefully at Baptist Health Louisville on June 16th, 2025. She was born September 15th, 1927, in Willow Shade, KY, and was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas and Dora E. Shaw Anderson. She was a member of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, and was baptized…
Read MoreLinda Morgan Coffey
GLASGOW – Linda Morgan Coffey, 66, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Roger E. Morgan and Hettie Frances Jackson Morgan. She was a retired CNA at Glenview Health Care Center and a member of the Glasgow Faith Church. Survivors include…
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