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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…

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Ann 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:…

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Lady 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…

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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…

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Titans 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…

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Kathleen 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…

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Joyce 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…

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Renny 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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