Edmonson News

12/19/2024

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Edmonson Industrial Authority Awards Dave Chandler Industry of the Year By Editor | December 19, 2024 | 0 Jonathan Lindsey, Dave Chandler, and Jason Boyd   Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Reporter   Edmonson County Industrial Authority held their annual Christmas dinner at Tayvin Gardens in Chalybeate on Dec....

12/19/2024

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Future Stars of Edmonson County Shine Bright at SKyPAC By Editor | December 19, 2024 | 0 Eleni Pierce, Annie, after the show with friends and family.   Lynn Bledsoe Managing Editor   Edmonson County was fortunate to have several local residents in SkyPac’s production of Annie Jr. on Dec. 6, 2024...

12/18/2024

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12/17/2024

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Sam Denvil Johnson, 94, of Sunny Point passed away Dec. 13, 2024 at his home.

The Edmonson County native was a proud US Army Korean War veteran who served as a machine gunner on the front lines including 120 days on Heartbreak Ridge. He was a farmer, a TV repairman and loved to sing and play the guitar and mandolin with friends who stopped by. He was a son of the late Emmit Johnson and Lina Davis Johnson and the husband of the late Justine Velma Souders Johnson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Stanford Johnson; and a sister, Pauline Gross.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday at Sunny Point General Baptist Church, where he was a member since being saved there in 1975, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place 11:00 AM-7:00 PM Saturday at Gravil Funeral Home and after 10:00 AM Sunday at the church.

Surviving are a daughter, Paula Johnson of Sunny Point; two sons, Jerry Johnson (Sandy) and Mitchell Johnson (Marilyn) both of Sunny Point; three grandchildren, Jennifer Sholar (David) of Brownsville, Brandon Hack (Marcie) of Sunny Point and Tiffany Bland (Austin) of Munfordville; five great grandchildren, Gavin Sholar, Ava Sholar, Zoey Gibson, Michael Bland and Jaxon Bland; a special friend who helped take care of him, Ray Baize; a special niece, Lisa McMackin; and a special nephew, Harold Gross.

12/12/2024

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Edmonson County Boys’ basketball preview – Wildcats need to trust the process By Editor | December 12, 2024 | 0 File Photo by T. Wampler, JPI Sports – Edmonson County High School junior #3, Braden Wright, is one of new head coach Brad Mereidth’s returning players. Meredith coached middle sch...

12/12/2024

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Edmonson County Girls’ basketball preview – Lady Cats on a mission By Editor | December 12, 2024 | 0 File Photo by T. Wampler. JPI Sports – Edmonson County High School Lady Cat junior #30, Cariann Williams, drives to the basket during a ballgame last season.   By T. Wampler, JPI Sports The Ed...

12/12/2024

12/12/2024

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12/11/2024

12/11/24 Edition of The Gimlet.

12/11/2024

The Edmonson County Public Library is thrilled to invite the community to its annual Christmas Open House! This special event is our way of saying "thank you" to the wonderful patrons who make the library a vibrant part of Edmonson County.
📅 Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
🕒 Time: 9:00am-3:00pm

As part of the celebration, visitors will receive ECPL mugs, tumblers, and calendars (while supplies last)—perfect for spreading holiday cheer and showing off your library pride!

In addition to the giveaways, the Open House will feature coffee and an array of festive treats. It's a wonderful opportunity to relax, connect with your neighbors, and enjoy the spirit of the season.

The library will also be decorated for the season, creating a warm and welcoming space for families and friends to gather. Whether you're a longtime patron or new to the library, this is the perfect chance to experience everything ECPL offers.
Please mark your calendar and join us for this heartwarming event. We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you!

12/11/2024

View Ronnie Vincent's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

12/10/2024

View Irene Potter's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

12/10/2024

View Donald Turner's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

12/10/2024

View Mike Tarter's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

12/10/2024

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Valerie Mae Durbin, 65, of Windyville passed away surrounded by her loved ones December 7, 2024 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.

The Edmonson County native was an aide at Edmonson Center and attended Red Hill General Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Willard Durbin and Mary Brooks. She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy McGrew; a sister, Ramona McGrew; and two brothers, David Durbin and Allen Durbin.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in McGrew Family Cemetery. Visitation will take place 3-7 PM Tuesday and after 9:00 AM Wednesday.

Surviving are a daughter, Jamie McGrew (Jonathan Glass) of Wingfield; two sons, Scott McGrew (Amanda) of Windyville and William McGrew of Mammoth Cave; a sister, Angie Vincent of Brownsville; a brother, Eric Durbin (Lynn) of Bee Spring; 13 grandchildren, Dominick McGrew, Isaac Hagerty, Zachary Hagerty, Damien Hagerty Jayden Hagerty, Kailee Glass, Mason McGrew, Keegan Curtis, Kaylee Helson, Cutlass Legrand, Corbin McGrew, Brody McGrew and Oaklynn McGrew; and a great grandchild, Sage McGrew.

12/10/2024

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Dennis Ray Jaggers, 63, of Mammoth Cave passed away December 7, 2024 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.

The Edmonson County native was a flooring installer and a 1979 graduate of Edmonson County High School. He was a son of the late Roy Jaggers and Wilma Jean Miracle Jaggers. He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Jaggers.

No public services are scheduled. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth Chrisman (Stacy) of Taylorsville; two sisters, Tamara Davis (Willard “Bubba”) of Russellville and Veronica Wood (Frank) of Texas; and two grandchildren, Kaden Chrisman and Mason Chrisman.