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Jack Stevenson

Jack Cameron Stevenson, 80, husband of Sidney Smith Baker, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Harrodsburg.  Born May 7, 1945, in Long Beach, Calif., he was the son of the late William and Lona Turner Stevenson.  He was a US Navy Veteran, was a graduate of University of North Texas with degrees in business and…

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Donna Russell

Donna Lee Russell, 68, of Harrodsburg, wife of Donald Russell, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Harrodsburg Health & Rehab. Born July 4, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Sarah Lee (Yocum) Phillips. She was a retired transcriptionist for James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital and was a member of the Ellers Memorial…

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Mercer Marches On To Greatness

Ben Sears Contributing Writer [email protected] After an amazing beginning to the season nearly two weeks ago, the Mercer County Band set out to do it again.  The Titans travelled to Danville this past weekend for the Boyle County Rebel Showdown. This has been a long standing competition and Mercer has competed there for several years.  Each year…

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Mary Ross

Mary Veda Ross, 72, of Harrodsburg, widow of Terry Lee Ross, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at her home. Born Feb. 13, 1953, in McKinney, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Thomas and Veda Frances (Vickory) Lewis. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Christian faith. Survivors include: two daughters,…

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Hope Haack

Hope Barbara Haack, 81, of Burgin, wife of Dave Haack, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at her home. Born Jan. 27, 1944, in Derby, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Steven and Helen (Hylwa) Sokol. She was a graduate from the Derby High School and retired as a surgical technician for the Central…

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Titans Soccer Top The Rebels

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Titan soccer (6-6) ended the week with a memorable win. On Thursday, Sept. 11, the Titans put together a performance, although imperfect, that hasn’t been seen in Harrodsburg since 2020, when they last defeated the Boyle County Rebels under the late coach Garrett Stark. Head Coach Mark Dunn…

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Wes Huffman

Horace Wesley “Wes” Huffman Jr., 71, husband of Joan (Metcalfe) Huffman, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born Oct. 7, 1953, in Danville, he was the son of Horace Wesley Huffman Sr. and the late Ruth (Lay) Huffman. He was a member of St. Andrew…

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Rosetta Benge

Rosetta Benge, 80, of Harrodsburg, widow of Louis Benge, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born May 21, 1945, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Russell and the late Edna (Devine) Bradley. She was a retired seamstress for Palm Beach Clothing Company, a member…

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Blood Drive On Tuesday, Sept. 23

Donors can receive a “Stay Wild” T-shirt (while supplies last) as a thank you for their donations at the blood drive hosted by the Kentucky Blood Center on Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at Harrodsburg Christian Church Fellowship Hall (305 South Main Street). One donation with the Kentucky Blood Center could save up…

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Virtual Neighborhood Watch Meeting On Tuesday, Sept. 23, On WHBN

September has been declared Homeland Security Month and the Mercer County Sheriffs Office in cooperation with Mercer County Crime Stoppers, Mercer County Fire Chiefs, Hometown Radio and the Harrodsburg Herald is conducting a virtual Neighborhood Watch/Town Hall Meeting to benefit all citizens from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23. During this meeting, Burgin…

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