On the evening of Saturday, December 6, it was reported to local emergency services that an adult male was missing. According to Meade County Emergency Management, the individual was last seen leaving his house and presumed to have wandered into the woods. Between weather, medical concerns and inability to communicate with the individual, a coordinate search effort commenced. After several hours of searching with ground units and aerial drone resources, the individual was loc

Steven Dale Albright, age 66, of Irvington, KY, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 23, 1958, in Louisville, KY, son of Carol Albright and the late James F. Albright. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca J. Albright; and grandparents, Albert and Louise Albright, and Oka and Elsie Webb. Steven was a member of the South Jefferson Baptist Church and worked as a welder until retiremen

Early in the morning on Thursday, November 27, a masked bandit broke into the Crown Smoke Shop on Old Mill Road in Brandenburg Station. The individual left a gray American Eagle hoodie with a unique hand drawn image on it that resembled the cover of Pierce the Veil's Misadventures album. The Meade County Sheriff's Office asks that anyone who recognizes the individual or knows someone that likes the music and resembles the person in the photos they have released to contact the

Eunice Lee Singleton Pollock, age 89, of Hardinsburg, KY, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Hardinsburg Nursing and Rehab. She was born on August 27, 1936, in Wolf Creek, KY, daughter of the late Lawrence Albert Singleton and Fayme Nell Pleasant Singleton. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Pollock, Sr.; daughters, Pamela Kay Frederick and Bonnie Marie Curl; grandson, David Frederick; and siblings, Jessie, John, Chester, Ear

Douglas Edward Holcomb, age 72, of Shepherdsville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY.  He was born on July 7, 1953, in El Paso, TX, son of the late Deo Holcomb and Jessie West Holcomb. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nita Kesterson. Douglas worked as a master machinist for the Naval Ordinance for several years. During his time there, he worked on parts for battleships and other military equipment

CASA of the Heartland Volunteer Katie Welch Beyl received the Notable Newcomer Award at the 2025 Kentucky CASA Conference. Katie lives and advocates in Meade County, and works at Abound Credit Union in Elizabethtown.

Mr. Harry Lee Newby, age 74, of Ekron, KY, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown surrounded by his loving family. Harry was born in Fort Lee, Virginia, on April 16, 1951, the son of Aldridge Eugene and Simonette (Reid) Newby. Harry retired from GCE after 35 years of service to the company. He was affectionately known as “Newby” to his coworkers and “Easy” to his old friends. Harry loved “old school” cars and loved anything Louisvil

David Hugo Schutt passed away on Friday November 28, 2025, at his home in Brandenburg, KY, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 18, 1955, in Brainerd, Minnesota. David is preceded in death by his father William James Schutt. David lived a life shaped by dedication and quiet strength. A faithful member of St. Christopher Catholic Church, he carried his beliefs with him in the steady way he approached each day. He spent many years on the road as a truck driver, later

Mr. Cary Edward Mangin, age 63, of West Point, KY, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin, from an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Cary was born on October 15, 1962, in Louisville, KY, the son of the late William “Bill” Mangin and Barbara (Harrington) Pecora. Along with his parents, Cary was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Arnold and Dortha Mangin, of Big Bend, KY, and Harry E. and Ethel (Benham) Harrington, of Brandenburg, KY; h

Mr. George Louis Lee, age 85, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin Hospital in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. George was married for 63 years to the love of his life, Carol Jean Triplett Lee. Together they made their home in Meade County for 52 years, where they raised their four children: Tony Lee (Gina), Wende Lee, David Lee (Michelle), and Dean Lee (Stephanie). He was blessed with a large and devoted family, including 15 grandchildren and 22 grea

Virgil Allen, age 80, of Lodiburg, KY, passed away on Wednesday, November 26 in Louisville, KY.  He was born on August 2, 1945, to the late “Mimi” and Proctor Allen.  Virgil was a retired farmer, a provider as well as a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather.  He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Allen; six children, “Sandy” Miller, “Joe” (Sherry) Coomer, “Pam” (Ron) Brown, Ricky (Tammy) Allen, Virgil Allen, Jr.

Luther “Sonny” LaMarr Alexander, age 89, of Bowling Green Kentucky passed away on November 26, 2025. Sonny was born November 2, 1936, in rural Harned, Kentucky to the late Margaret Lester (Marr) and Lee Alexander. Sonny was the youngest of nine children and was preceded in death by his loving and adoring brothers and sisters: Euzada Winn, David Murray Alexander, John Frances Alexander, Merlene Wright, Robert Morris Alexander, Joseph Lee Alexander, Jean Blakeman, and Doris Bea

Betty Rae Brookshire Curry, age 93, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Story Point Retirement Community in Middletown, KY. She was born on February 5, 1932, in Taylorsville, KY, daughter of the late Guy Hughes Brookshire and Minnie Belle Monroe Brookshire. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth Earl Curry; and siblings, Hugh Brookshire, Glenna Robinson, Wilma Stump, Allen Brookshire, Marge Henry, Frank B

John A. Thornhill, age 79, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on November 22, 2025 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on July 30, 1946, son of the late Allie John Thornhill and Mary “Evelyn” Benham Thornhill. Along with his parents, John was preceded in death by his first wife, Joy Thornhill. Johnny served in the U.S. Army and retired after an extensive civil service career at Fort Knox. He loved to travel, eat good food a

Juanita Mae McHolan Burch, age 87 of Hardinsburg, KY, passed away November 22, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Ammons, KY on August 13, 1938, daughter of the late William Isaac and Bessie Allan Ball McHolan. Juanita was a member of English Baptist Church and a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, playing Rook and having a cup of coffee – often. She was quite the social butterfly and loved spending time with her family and friends. She missed her furry baby Buddy, but she l

Marion Elder Manning passed on to his heavenly home on November 17, 2025, surrounded by family and loving caregivers. He was born on February 14, 1939, a true Valentine, to Bob and Letitia Elder Manning. They preceded him in death, as did his wife of 54 years, Jean Cunningham Manning; daughter, Victoria Anne Manning; his brothers, Rudy, J.L. (Scoot), David, Earl, and John Milfred Manning; and his sister, Amelia Barr. Survivors include his daughter, Peggy Harrison (Dennis) of

Lonnie Elliott, Jr, age 83, of Glasgow, KY, passed away on November 13, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 30, 1942, in Webster, KY, son of the late Lonnie Elliott, Sr, and Kathleen Basham.  Lonnie worked as an insurance agent for American General for several years and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was an avid outdoorsman and a huge supporter of the NRA. Whether he was hunting in the woods or fishing from a chair on the riverbank, h

Mr. Thomas Franklin “Tommy” Goins, age 45, of Ekron, KY, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his residence.  Tommy was born on May 15, 1980.  He loved to fish and hunt, as well as searching for unique rocks and arrowheads while always walking.  He was also a car guy and loved to tinker with vehicles. Tommy was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Goins; his grandparents, William and Wanda Jean Goins, Charles Carwile and Gerda Ammons; and his uncle, Kevin Goins.  He

George Lee Basham, 82, of Custer, Kentucky, passed away on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2025. George was born on July 5, 1943 in Webster, Ky to the late George Franklin Basham and Mary Ruth Goodman. An American hero, George served the country he loved during the Vietnam War in the United States Army. To protect his brother from being drafted, he volunteered to serve a second tour.   George was a devoted member of the Garfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a proud member of t

Phillip “Phil” Kent Burris, age 68, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.   He was born on August 24, 1957, in Bowling Green, KY, son of the late Jimmie Phillip Burris and Betty Jean Wilson Logan.   Phil retired from U of L after 20 years.  He was a proud US Army veteran and served his country with honesty and integrity. After his time in the military, he continued to serve a different way, dedicating many