ROBERT GILLILAND
Robert Earl Gilliland, widower of Juanita Claunch Gilliland, of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital. Born Sept. 18, 1928, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late John Earl and Hazel Mary (Trusley) Gilliland. He was a car dealer, truck driver and owner of Nevada…
Read MoreBILLY RAWLINGS
Billy Lewis Rawlings, 79, husband of Garnetta (Lake) Rawlings, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at Baptist Health in Lexington. Born Nov. 8, 1946, in Woodford County, he was the son of the late Paul J. and Elizabeth Ann (Roberts) Rawlings. He retired from Mercer County Schools Transportation Department as a bus driver, was…
Read MoreBradley Dunn
Bradley Shea Dunn, 42, of Lexington, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at his home. Born Sept. 22, 1983, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of Dorothy (Dot) Lee (Dunn) Hart of White Hall, Arkansas. He attended Henry Clay High School, was a 2001 graduate of Burgin High School, received his bachelor of arts from Kentucky…
Read MoreLOUIS SHOWALTER
Louis Warren Showalter, 69, of Lancaster, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born Oct. 14, 1956, in Lexington, he was the son of the late Nimrod and Mary Elizabeth (Wheat) Showalter. He was a retired painter and a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include: three sisters, Patsy (John) Jasper…
Read MorePLEAS TRAVILLIAN JR.
Pleas Travillian Jr., 76, widower of Robin Taylor Travillian, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. Born Nov. 15, 1949, he was the son of the late Pleas and Jesse (Creek) Travillian. He was a retired General Electric employee and a member of the Worldstown Church of God of Junction City. Survivors include: two daughters, Samantha (Jeff)…
Read More‘Aladdin Jr.,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ Fort Harrod Christmas Tree Forest And So Much More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Annual Holiday Open House and Lighting of the Christmas Tree Forest at Old Fort Harrod State Park happens Saturday, Nov. 22. It’s your chance to tour the fort by candle and lantern light and enjoy the colonial-themed decorations. In addition, cee Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy free cookies, coffee,…
Read MoreWrestling Program Enters Year Two Focused On Technique, Growth And State Berth
April Ellis Herald Staff Mercer County’s wrestling program is gearing up for its second season, and Coaches Brandon Sellers and Craig Hampton says the team returns wiser, tougher and more technically sound after a hard-earned inaugural year. “Last year our guys and girls learned that this sport is a marathon, not a sprint,” Hampton said.…
Read MoreTitans Archery Aims High As New Season Begins
April Ellis Herald Staff The Mercer County archery team enters the new season with confidence, experience and a strong group of seniors ready to lead the way. Head Coach Ryan Ward, who took over a program built by longtime coach Eric Miller, says he feels energized by what he’s seen so far. “The teams are…
Read MoreMercer County bass fishing team casts into new season with new coach, growing roster
April Ellis Herald Staff The Mercer County bass fishing team is launching into a new season with fresh leadership, renewed energy and a growing roster of young anglers eager to compete on the water. After longtime coach Peri Ann Blair stepped down, Logan Steele stepped in to guide the program. Steele, whose three sons all…
Read MoreGet Into The Holiday Spirit With The Harrodsburg Herald’s 2025 Holiday Preview
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Let’s take a look at some of the holiday events being planned in Mercer County, including the long-awaited return of Harrodsburg’s Christmas Parade. Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) is hosting the Fifth Annual Winter Encampment from 10 a.m.…
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