Harry Strickland
Harry E. Strickland, 91, of Harrodsburg, husband of Maryann Jackson Strickland, died Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Baptist Health of Lexington. Born Sept. 24, 1933, in Freehold, New Jersey, to the late Elvin B. and Buhuna (Miller) Strickland. He was a retired farmer, former co-owner of the Words of Life Christian Bookstore, and was a…
Read MorePeavler Sets Sights On Patriots Track And Field
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Burgin Independent Schools class of 2025 graduate Kelsie Peavler recently wrapped up the end of her storied high school athletic career at the KHSAA Class-A state track and field meet on Thursday, May 29, but her time competing in the throwing pits is just getting started. Peavler fell in love…
Read MoreDemple Potts
Demple Geraldine Potts, widow of Henry Stanley Potts, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at her home. Born June 14, 1941, in Casey County, she was the daughter of Fred and Gertrude Peyton. Survivors include: one daughter, Teresa Ann (James Ray) Potts Griffieth; one sister, Mossie Marshall; two brothers, Pete Peyton and Tony Peyton; three grandchildren;…
Read MoreSilver Swimmers Class Starts Monday, June 9, At Anderson-Dean Pool
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Anderson-Dean Community Park (1501 Louisville Road) is offering a Silver Swimmers program. Starting Monday, June 9, Catherine Cornish from Image Fitness will lead low-impact classes for seniors 55 and up from 10 a.m. to noon on Mondays and Wednesdays. That will be followed by a free hour for seniors from…
Read MoreLocal Schools Compete At State Track Meet
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Several Burgin Independent and Mercer County students showcased their abilities at the KHSAA state track and field championships hosted at Shively Track and Field Center on Sports Center Drive in Lexington. The KHSAA kicked off its postseason championship schedule with the Class-A finals held on Thursday, May 29. Five Burgin…
Read MoreAnna Hooker
Anna Hooker, 90, of Danville, widow of Foster Hooker, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Henson Park Health and Rehabilitation in Danville. Born March 16, 1935, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Frank Woodson and Clara (Routt) Langford. She was a former cashier for Super Key Market and was a member of…
Read MoreMarshall Herring
Marshel B. Herring, 71, husband of Dana Darland Herring, of Harrisburg, North Carolina, died Monday, May 26, 2025. Born Sept. 14, 1953, in Garrard County, he was the son of Ernest J. Herring (Big Apple) and Edith Neal Herring. He was a 1971 graduate of Mercer County High School, worked for a manufacturing company in…
Read MoreMarilyn Hamann
Marilyn Dee Hamann, “Artist Extraordinaire,” passed away. She was born in Los Angeles, California. She was a graduate of Venice High School, was a University of California Berkley graduate with a bachelors and masters to become an associate professor of painting, drawing, collage, mixed media and sculpture. She was director of undergraduate and graduate studies…
Read MoreLibby Doyle
Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Doyle, 94, widow of John B. Doyle, died Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Dec. 30, 1930, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Claude B. and Bessie Sallee Merriman. She was a 1949 Graduate of Rose Hill High School, was…
Read MorePatients Temporarily Evacuated After Electrical Issue At Harrodsburg Health and Rehabilitation
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Patients at Harrodsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center are being returned indoors after what officials called an “electrical error” on Tuesday, June 2. First responders from the Harrodsburg Fire Department, AmeriPro Emergency Medical Services, the Harrodsburg Police Department and the Mercer County Emergency Management Agency were on the scene. According to…
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