Danville Names Peach New Football Coach
Joe Mathis Contributing Writer Danville High School has named their new football coach—and it’s a familiar face and name to central Kentucky football fans. On Friday, Danville schools announced Mark Peach as their new head football coach. Peach comes to Danville after a one year stop at Trigg County last year, where he coached the…
Read MoreGraduations Scheduled For Class Of 2021
Editor’s Note: This version includes information received after the paper version had been sent to the printer. Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] While the pandemic continues to have an impact, many local schools are holding in-person graduation ceremonies this year. Mercer County Senior High School will hold their graduation ceremony at Alvis Johnson Stadium on…
Read MoreBurgin Loses A Game To The Dark
Doug Brown Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Bulldogs (0-3) lost on a technicality against the Eminence Warriors (2-2) Monday. While the Bulldogs managed to tie the game, they were unable to complete play on the fifth inning and dropped their third game of the season, 7-4. Senior pitcher Evan May allowed no runs during the…
Read MoreDr. Pam Johnson Retires After 35 Years
Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] The matriarch of Mercer Pediatrics, Dr. Pamela Johnson, retired March 29 after 35 years in Mercer County. “I want to tell my families how much I appreciate being allowed to be their pediatrician,” Johnson said. Although she said she will miss her patients and their families, she feels retirement is…
Read MoreMarvin Royalty
Marvin Richard Royalty, 73, of Lexington, died Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Lexington. Born Feb. 23, 1948, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Morris and Mary Hullett Royalty. He was a retired employee of the Idle Hour Country Club in Lexington.
Read MoreThomas Rappleye
Thomas Duane Rappleye, 84, of Harrodsburg, husband of Betty Jo Divine Durham Rappleye, died Sunday, April 4, 2021, at his home. Born Jan. 17, 1937, in Elmira, New York, he was the son of the late Harold G. and Cecelia (Harvey) Rappleye. He was a retired Corning Glass employee, a US Navy Veteran, was also…
Read MoreAndrew Pulliam
Robert Andrew Pulliam, 30, of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, April 3, 2021, at the Ephraim McDowell/James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born May 17, 1990, he was the son of Ronnie and Donna Sallee Pulliam. He was a member of the Deep Creek Baptist Church, a devoted father, son, and brother. Survivors, in addition to his parents,…
Read MoreEthbert Norris
Ethbert “Sonny” Norris, 85, widower of Dixie Norris, died Monday, April 5, 2021, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home.
Read MoreHildred Goodlett
Hildred Pauline Goodlett, 86, of Harrodsburg, widow of Harold Truman Goodlett, died Monday, April 5, 2021, at the Harrodsburg Health and Rehab. Born Sept. 3, 1934, in Gravel Switch, she was the daughter of the late George and Martha Lee (Phillips) Lane. She was a homemaker and a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church.
Read MoreJuanita Gray
Juanita Kathryn Gray, 93, widow of Robert L. Gray, died March 29, 2021, at her home. Born on April 28, 1927, in Salvisa, she was the daughter of the late Lapsley Alan and Deanna Shuck Bunton. She was a longtime member of Buechel Park Baptist Church.
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