Belton mourns the passing of 76-year-old Edwin Mitchel Free, who died on July 4, 2026, at 8:32 a.m. While his life story remains intimately tied to Muhlenberg County, his final days were spent under hospice care in Owensboro.

Ms. Harper, a longtime Bremen resident born in Muhlenberg County, passed away on June 12, 2026. She was a dedicated member of Brier Creek Cumberland Presbyterian and leaves behind a community that remembers her fondly.

Born in Muhlenberg County on April 19, 1957, Joe F. Drumheller was a longtime resident of Beech Creek. He passed away on March 13, 2026, at the Heartford House in Owensboro, leaving behind a close-knit community and a cherished legacy.