Edmonton Herald-News

06/02/2026

Tiffany Wilson

EDMONTON - Tiffany Wilson, 32, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Glasgow, KY, on August 24, 1993, to the late Tim Wilson and Darlene Riddle Cox of Edmonton, who survive.

Tiffany attended Crossroad Church and loved spending time with her family and friends.

In addition to her mother, survivors include her stepfather, Jackie Cox of Edmonton; two stepbrothers, Jonathan Cox and Joshua Cox, both of Edmonton; one stepsister, Julie Cox of Edmonton; grandmother, Joyce Riddle of K**b Lick; several special cousins, aunts, uncles, and a host of friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Jessie-Wilson Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Moore Cemetery. Visitation will begin Thursday morning at 10:00 AM until time for the service.

Bro. Dennis Mack will be officiating, and pallbearers will be Shawn Milton, Eric Jessie, Cody England, Jason Young, Billy Simpson, and Garth Bragg.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donation be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses. Jessie-Wilson Funeral Home in Edmonton, KY, is in charge of arrangements.

06/01/2026

Free Fishing Weekend Offers License-Free Opportunity Across Kentucky

By Staff Report

Kentuckians can cast a line without purchasing a fishing license during the state’s annual Free Fishing Weekend, scheduled for June 6-7.

Sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, the event allows residents and visitors of all ages to fish legally in Kentucky waters without a fishing license or permit for the two-day period. All other fishing regulations, including size and creel limits, remain in effect, and anglers must still obtain permission before fishing in private waters.

The annual event is designed to introduce newcomers to fishing while encouraging families and experienced anglers to enjoy Kentucky’s abundant lakes, rivers and streams.

Many communities across the commonwealth will host special fishing events throughout the weekend, particularly for youth. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife also provides resources for beginners, including information on basic equipment, fishing locations, regulations, fish cleaning techniques and instructional videos.

For those without equipment, fishing poles can be borrowed free of charge at various locations throughout Kentucky through the department’s loaner fishing pole program.

Anglers looking for a place to fish can explore Kentucky’s Fishing in Neighborhoods (FINs) program, which features easily accessible lakes stocked regularly with fish. The department also offers online fishing forecasts, habitat maps and access information for lakes and waterways statewide.

Officials encourage families to take advantage of the opportunity to get outdoors and experience one of Kentucky’s most popular recreational activities.

“The water is calling,” Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officials said. “Pack up the family on the first weekend of June and enjoy fishing in Kentucky — for free.”

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Third time's the charm. This has been rescheduled twice. Hopefully no ice storm this time!

06/01/2026

Schedule of Health Presentations by BRIGHT Coalition members on Friday June 5th @ MCFM.

06/01/2026

WIC will be at MCFM Friday June 5th distributing farmers market allocations for currently enrolled clientele. Come out, bring the kids, get your farmers market card for the 2026 season!

06/01/2026

Thomas Eugene Gibson

EDMONTON - Thomas Eugene Gibson, 85, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green with his family by his side. He was born in Metcalfe County on May 20, 1941, to the late Riley and Effie Mae Walbert Gibson.

Gene was a member of Casey Fork Church of Christ and attended Willow Shade Church of Christ. He was a Veteran having served in the United States Army. Gene retired from SKF Industries in Glasgow after thirty-six years of service. Throughout his life and especially after retirement, he had a great passion for farming, working in his garden, and tending to his farm animals.

Survivors include his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Louise Garmon Gibson; two sons, Mark Gibson of Edmonton and Jeff Gibson of Glasgow; one grandson, Hunter Gibson of Glasgow; two special granddaughters, Taylor Fields (Nick) and Baylee Coffey both of Edmonton; four sisters, Ruby Hurt, Betty Shive, Shirley Mutter, and Wilma Phelps all of Edmonton; one brother in-law, Jimmy Wisdom of Edmonton; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends also survive.

In addition to his parents, Gene is preceded in death by two sisters, Josephine Fields and Barbara Wisdom; one brother, Floyd Gibson; five brothers-in-law, Kenneth Hurt, Junior Shive, Herbert Fields, Marvin Phelps, and Yancey Mutter.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Jessie-Wilson Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Willie Gibson Cemetery located on Reece Hurt Rd. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Jessie-Wilson Funeral Home and will continue after 8:00 am Wednesday morning until time for the service.

Bro. Nick Fields and Bro. Luke Edmunds will be officiating, and pallbearers will be Hunter Gibson, Ronnie Fields, Donnie Fields, Nick Fields, David Smith, Greg Hill, and Jason Garrett. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Denny Edwards, David Traylor, and Bobby Phelps.

Jessie-Wilson Funeral Home in Edmonton, KY, is in charge of arrangements.

06/01/2026

Bro. Larue Junior Shirley

EDMONTON - Brother Larue Junior Shirley, 86, peacefully departed this life on May 29, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 21, 1940, to the late Curt and Laura Janes Shirley. He was a member of East Fork Missionary Baptist Church.

He was saved as a young boy and was called to preach as a young man. Bro. Junior pastored many churches and helped in numerous revivals throughout his life.

He was known as a kind, humble, God-fearing man who loved his family and loved to help people find the Lord. He was never ashamed to tell about where he first met the Lord between the two little trees.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Shirley Jean Shirley; seven children, Benita (Phillip) Knight, Mark (Angela) Shirley, Eddie (Abbie) Shirley, Sherry (Rusty) Brown, Angela (Kevin) Coomer, Lori Knight, and Adam (Amanda) Shirley; fourteen grandchildren, Emily Knight, Riley Knight, Emma (Luke) Murley, John (Rachel) Shirley, Floyd (Casey) Shirley, Will Shirley, Sarah (David) Goode, Melissa (Chris) Riggs, Caleb Brown, Julie (Steve) Marr, Jacob (Taylor) Coomer, Holly Knight, Brooklyn Knight, and Lydia Shirley; seven great-grandchildren, Levi and Elijah Murley, Eden Shirley, Oliver and Isaac Goode, and Amelia and Oakley Riggs; one brother, Philip (Margaret) Shirley; two sisters, Christine Bennett and Brenda Smith; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers, Elroy, Bobby, Earl Dunham, James, Fred, Charles, and Paul David Shirley, and two sisters, Dee Burris and Pauline Shirley.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at East Fork Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, and from 9:00 am on Wednesday until time for services at the church. Burial will be in the Bragg Cemetery.

Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral arrangements.