Willard David Parnell
“Pop” passed from this earthly world to be with his bride on 19 November 2025 at the age of 98. A fiery, freckled-faced redhead brimming with curiosity, he began his life’s journey as Willard David Parnell on April Fools’ Day, 1927—the second child of Mallie and Ransom Parnell—born on (as he often said in) Long…
Read MoreNew Guidance with BCMS Bears
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Coach Dustin Barnett took over the basketball program for Coach Calvin Dockery at the high school, which left the top coaching position at BCMS dormant as his assistant coach, Adam Stovall, went with him to BCHS. It probably did not take the administrative team a substantial…
Read MoreStars, Stripes, and Gratitude: Community Salutes Local Veterans
Story and Photos by Beverly Bonilla The Morgantown Veterans Day Parade may have taken place on a chilly day, but that didn’t stop the community of Butler County from coming out to show their support for the Veterans of our community. The streets were lined with smiling faces and waving flags as…
Read MoreVeterans Day at Edmonson County High School -The Voice of Democracy
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The Veterans Day program at the Edmonson County High School is always well attended. This year was no exception. Veterans from the county showed up and received the recognition they were due. Along with the ECHS Band performing winners of the Voice of Democracy read…
Read MoreFiscal Court Declares November 9-15 as Nurse Practitioner Week
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The Edmonson County Fiscal Court was held on November 10, 2025. All magistrates were present. Judge Executive Scott Lindsey declared November 9-15 Nurse Practitioner Week. In the Road Report, Joe Montgomery stated that the road crew has been working on ditching and preparing the snow trucks for…
Read MoreAnn Elaine Harbison
SUMMER SHADE – Ann Elaine (Jewell) Harbison, 75, passed away at home on November 20, 2025. She was born on February 25, 1950, to the late John Leamon and Mary Kathleen Jewell. Elaine dedicated her life so her family and valued her role as wife and mother. She was a devoted Christian and a member…
Read MoreConnie Sue Harlan
SUMMER SHADE – Connie Sue Harlan, 71, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at The Palace Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Red Boiling Springs, TN. She was born on July 28, 1954, in Glasgow, KY to the late Rama and Opal Murley Harlan. She was also preceded in death by a nephew, Cole Harlan. Ms.…
Read MoreShirley Lou Shaw
SCOTTSVILLE – Shirley Lou Shaw, 79, Edmonton, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, surrounded by her family at her residence. The Edmonton native was a former CNA and attended Foundation Church. She was the daughter of the late Glen Curtis Blaydes and Cora Elizabeth Hurt Jennings and the wife of the late Raymond Shaw…
Read MoreSandra Ann Lannan
GLASGOW – Sandra Ann Lannan, 73, who was a recent resident of Glasgow, KY, passed away at Shanti Niketan Hospice House on November 19, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Sandra is survived by her husband, Raymond “R J” Lannan; her son, Christian John Lannan (Cynthia); and her daughter, Carrie Lannan-Dean (Shannon Dicken). Additionally, she…
Read MoreCoy Presley Monroe
CAVE CITY – Coy Presley Monroe, age 68, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow, Kentucky. The Barren County native was a lifelong farmer. He was employed by Monroe Brothers Feed Mill for 22 years. He retired from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture in 2018. Coy was…
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