David Aaron Bagshaw
BROWNSVILLE – David Aaron Bagshaw, age 61, departed this life on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Tristar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN. The Edmonson County native was born on August 31, 1961, to the late Robert Gilbert and Anna Earlene Bagshaw. He was married to Shivonnia Renee Hatcher Bagshaw and Sandy Higgs Bagshaw, both…
Read MoreLeslie Richardson
HARDYVILLE – Leslie Richardson, age 52, passed away Monday June 5, 2023, at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. She was a Hart County native and also a loving mom, daughter, and sister. Her passion for life was horses. She traveled and succesfully competed in Equestrian Competitions. She enjoyed playing tennis and basketball and was…
Read MoreReapportionment
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court met on Tuesday, May 30th for a special called meeting. Before the special meeting, the Public Hearing for the use of County Road Aid or LGEA Funds was opened. There were no comments or letters received so the public hearing was closed. Court…
Read MoreRemembering those lost
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Metcalfe County Memorial Day ceremonies were held on Sunday, May 28th at 1:30 p.m. in the historic courthouse yard. Bill Lagermann Commander of American Legion Post 65 welcomed everyone to the ceremony followed by the Metcalfe County High School band playing our country’s beautiful National Anthem. Everyone followed…
Read MoreMichael L. “Mike” Phillips
HISEVILLE – Michael L. “Mike” Phillips, 65, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 4, 2023, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Clyde Preston Phillips and Helen Craig Phillips. Mike was a graduate of the 1975 Barren County High School class and a member of…
Read MoreElizabeth Ann Coomer
CAVE CITY – Elizabeth Ann Coomer, 82, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Frances Pardue Pierce. She was saved at Big Meadow Baptist Church and then baptized at Slick Rock Creek. She was a…
Read MoreJimmy Estes
GLASGOW – Jimmy Estes, age 49, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Glasgow, KY, on January 16, 1974, to the late George Edmon Estes, Jr. and the late Marjorie Elmore. Jimmy was a big fan of cars and loved to spend time listening to all his favorite rock…
Read MoreFrances Groce
GLASGOW – Frances Groce, age 87, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at her residence surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Madison, TN, on November 10, 1935, to the late Paul R. Elmore and the late Mildred Gunnells Elmore. Frances was a member of the Glasgow Bible Church. She was…
Read MoreLois M. Sweitzer
GLASGOW – Lois M. Sweitzer, age 88, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. Lois was born on August 12, 1934, to the late Lee McCammon and the late Mearl McCammon. She is survived by her son, Scott Sweitzer (Sandy) of Morgantown, KY; her daughter, Denise Sweitzer of Smyra TN; grandsons,…
Read MoreLocals are praying for revival in Barren County
By Chelene Nightingale, JPI Reporter On a lovely and clear Sunday night in May, on the serene and beautiful Born Again Camping grounds in Barren County, a big tent was erected for the first night of worship in hopes to spark a revival in the region. Born Again property co-owner, Peggy Davidson, declared, “Like the movie…
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