Joyce Sanders
Joyce Anne Sanders, 88, of Harrodsburg, widow of Cleo Sanders, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born Oct. 31, 1936, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Daniel G. and Myrtle (Parsons) Cornelius. She was a graduate of Harrodsburg High School and of Eastern Kentucky…
Read MoreTitans Thrash Briar Jumpers
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County boys soccer (8-7-2) recently wrapped up the regular season with its most impressive win this fall on Tuesday, Sept. 30, against 12th Region rival Somerset (8-9-2). The Briar Jumpers entered the game listed just above the Titans in 12th Region rankings and had just defeated North Laurel 5-1…
Read MoreKathleen Patterson
Kathleen “Memaw” McRay Patterson, 87, of Harrodsburg, widow of J.C. Patterson, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at her home. Born Feb. 28, 1938, in McAfee, she was the daughter of the late Cornell and Lillie B. McRay. She attended both McAfee and Fairview Schools, was a cosmetologist and owner of Hair Capers, working alongside her…
Read MoreMercer’s Will Armstrong Shines In Opening Round Of State Golf Tournament
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Titan golf’s season recently came to an end in terms of team play, after the 4th Region Tournament, held at Bardstown Country Club at Maywood on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The Titans performance in Bardstown didn’t live up to preseason expectations, but they have plenty to be proud of…
Read MoreJoyce Johnson
Joyce Johnson, 88, widow of Wendell Johnson, of Harrodsburg, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Willows in Harrodsburg. Born Feb. 27, 1937, in Lawrenceburg, she was the daughter of the late Edd and Ruby (Durr) Bailey. She retired from the Mercer County School Systems as a cafeteria worker, was a member of Magnolia Christian…
Read MoreRenny Cox
Renny Cox, 82, of Lexington, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Born on Nov. 22, 1942, in Hazard, he was the son of the late A.J. and Pauline Robinson Cox. He was a long-time resident of Harrodsburg, with his late wife, Nancy Driskell Hale Cox, who preceded him in death. Renny…
Read MoreJohn Borders
John Ollie Borders, 93, a longtime resident of Somerset and Salvisa, died Aug. 28, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m. at Arbor North Senior Living Facility in Jackson, Michigan. Born on Aug. 11, 1932, in Lebanon, he was the son of the late William Cleaver Borders and Mary Agnes Mattingly. Mr. Borders honorably served five years…
Read MoreBetty Bloemer
Betty Jane Bloemer, 90, formerly of Lexington, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at the Brookdale Assisted Living in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Feb. 9, 1935, in Lexington, she was the daughter of the late William and Beatrice Moore Spalding. She was a member of the Christian faith and was a retired McAlpin’s Department Store sales associate.…
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