HAROLD LANHAM
Harold Davis Lanham, 85, of Harrodsburg, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026. He was born on September 23, 1940, in Gravel Switch, Kentucky, to the late Hugh and Nora Lanham. Harold dedicated his life to his family, profession, and passion for running. Along with his parents, he was…
Read MoreDELILAH “RUTH” GRIFFITH
Delilah “Ruth” Griffith died peacefully in her sleep on February 26, 2026, in Blue Springs, Missouri, at the age of 95. She was born February 17, 1931, to Ed and Flora Yeaste, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Named after her Aunt Ruth who adored her, her family called her “Ruthie.” Ruth enjoyed a happy childhood despite growing…
Read MoreJAMES STINNETT SR.
James Benjamin Stinnett Sr., 87, husband of Nettie Lou Jones Stinnett, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Danville. Born Nov. 8, 1938, in Buena Vista, Garrard County, he was the son of the late James Corbett and Mattie Mae Upton Stinnett. He was the 30 year owner of Stinnett Plumbing and Heating, worked for Lowes…
Read MoreSTEVE SHUMAN
Steve Roy Shuman, 62, husband of Jeanette Bottom Shuman, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born April 26, 1963, in Jessamine County, he was the son of the late Irvin and Dorothy Smith Shuman. He was the owner of Shuman Insulation. Survivors, in addition to his wife,…
Read MoreMITCH DOYLE
Granville Mitchell “Mitch” Doyle, 64, husband of Karen Anderson Doyle, of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at his home. Born Nov. 10, 1961, in Lexington, he was the son of the late Bradford Doyle and Pattie J. Wafford (Sanders). He was a Mercer County High School graduate, a recent employee of Kroger in Harrodsburg…
Read MoreFREDA DOUGLAS
Freda Geri Douglas, 73, wife of Stevan Paul Douglas, of Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort. Born April 10, 1952, in Lawrenceburg, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Hoskins) Drury. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Freedom Baptist Church. Survivors…
Read MoreELEANOR DUNN
Eleanor Frances White Dunn, 91, widow of Walter Dunn Sr., of Harrodsburg, died Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born on Nov. 9, 1934, in Burgin, she was the daughter of the late Alvis and Goldie White. She was choir member, VBS teacher and member of Little Zion…
Read MoreLocal Races Take Shape As Candidates File To Run
April Ellis Herald Staff With the 2026 election cycle underway, candidates in Mercer County have filed to run for local offices ahead of the May 19, 2026, primary election. The official candidate filing deadline for contests requiring primary nominating papers was Jan. 9, 2026, and the Mercer County Clerk’s office is now maintaining records of…
Read MoreCelebrate Like The Irish At Shamrock Shuffle On Saturday, March 14
April Ellis Herald Staff The annual celebration of St. Patrick’s Day spirit returns to downtown Harrodsburg on Saturday, March 14, 2026, as the 4th Annual Shamrock Shuffle takes over Main Street with a full day of fun and festivities. So don your best green and channel your inner leprechaun at this year’s event sponsored by…
Read MoreMercer County Emergency Management Changes Tornado Siren Protocol For Storm Season
April Ellis Herald Staff Last week, Mercer County Emergency Management Director Brad Cox announced a change to the tornado siren protocol. The outdoor warning system will now sound only when a tornado warning has been issued or a severe storm capable of destructive winds or a tornado is detected. Cox announced the change at the…
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