Gary Raley
Gary Lynn Raley, 72, of Harrodsburg, husband of Elma Faye (Hartman) Raley, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at the Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital. Born Nov. 23, 1952, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late James Wesley and Evelyn Lucille (Lane) Raley. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church, he…
Read MoreAnn Shaw
Ann S. Shaw, 78, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away on Sept. 25, 2025. Ann was born on April 24, 1947, in Danville, to the late Herald J. and Ruth Prewitt Sebastian. In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Frank G. Shaw, who passed on Nov. 21, 2000. Survivors include:…
Read MoreLady Titans Leave East Behind
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Lady Titans soccer program (5-10-1) met with the East Jessamine Lady Jaguars (3-10-2) for the opening round of the 46th District Tournament, hosted in Harrodsburg, on Monday, Oct. 6. “I’ve always believed in what they can do, and I hope a performance like this helps them believe…
Read MoreLady Bulldogs Make LIGHT Work Of Eagles On Senior Night
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Bulldogs volleyball team (2-12) had a dominant 3-0 win over the LIGHT Eagles (2-4), after seniors night festivities on Thursday, Oct. 2. The Bulldogs celebrated six seniors pregame: Regan Barnes, Morgan Burke, Emma Claunch Briana Florian, Kaydance Logue and Gracie Watkins. This was Burgin’s biggest senior class since…
Read MoreJoyce 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…
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