This Week in Citizen-Times History (June 19, 2025)
The June 17, 2010 edition of The Citizen-Times showcased that the band HuDost, based out of Montreal, Canada and New York City, performed in the Arts on Main concert series on the prior Saturday. The band, consisting of singer Moksha Summer and guitarist Jemal Wade Hines, worked with Grammy-winning producer Malcom Burn, and they brought…
Read More“Boss” Has Lost Medals Returned
By Chris Cole, Staff Writer What a week it was for James “Boss” Weaver. On Friday, June 6 (the 81st anniversary of the D-Day Landings in Normandy, France), another very special anniversary was celebrated at Sam’s Restaurant – the 99th birthday of Boss. Friends, family, members of the Auxiliary 5712 VFW in Scottsville along with…
Read MoreRex Rigdon (1943 – 2025)
Rex Rigdon, 82, of Scottsville, Ky., passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Gallatin Center for Rehab & Healing in Gallatin, Tenn. The Scottsville native was a son of the late Gene Rigdon and Dorothy Josephine Cassaday Rigdon and husband of the late Frances LaFern Gibson Rigdon. He is survived by one daughter, Alexandria Rigdon,…
Read MoreDanny Ray Moore (1953 – 2025)
Danny Ray Moore, 71, of Scottsville, Ky., passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Lafayette, Tenn., native was a son of the late Willie Earl Moore and Mary Edith Slayton Moore. He is survived by his wife, Pat Moore, Scottsville; one son, Janssen Moore, Brownsville, Ky.; two daughters:…
Read MoreEliza Dawn Geiske Scott (1977 – 2025)
Eliza Dawn Geiske Scott, 47, of Franklin, Ky. passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Lexington, Ky., native was a daughter of Fred Anthony Geiske, who survives and the late Kathy Jean Moore Geiske. She is survived by two sons: Gavin Cole Scott and Casper Jean Scott, both…
Read MoreRodney Lawrence Burgess (1940 – 2025)
Rodney Lawrence Burgess, 85, of Austin, Ky., passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at The Medical Center at Scottsville. He was born to the late Hershel Edward and Thelma Francis Burgess in the Bewleytown Community near Fountain Run, Ky. The Barren County native was a retired stock clerk, produce manager and store manager of Houchens…
Read MoreMary Cathern Hale (1924 – 2025)
Mary Cathern Hale, 79, of Tompkinsville, KY, passed away Tuesday, June 10, at her daughter’s home. Cathern was a daughter of the late May Belle (Strode) and Med Chapman. Cathern is survived by two daughters: Pam Bartley, Tompkinsville; Sherry Groce, Tompkinsville; four grandchildren; a brother, Roy Chapman, Tompkinsville. Other than her husband, Bobby Hale, and…
Read MoreRandall Marrs Ford (1939 – 2025)
Randall Marrs Ford, 86, of Tompkinsville, Ky., passed away Wednesday, June 11, at Signature Health Care of Monroe County. Randall was a son of the late Gracie (Grimsley) and Ray Ford. He is survived by a daughter, Gracie Pitcock, Glasgow, Ky.; three grandchildren, ; two great grandchildren, sisters: Leah Tragliio, Colorado; Barbara Shoopman, Marrowbone, Ky.;…
Read MoreHenry Burciaga (1936 – 2025)
Henry Burciaga, 88, of Fountain Run, Ky., passed away Monday, June 9, at Signature Health Care of Monroe County. He is survived by his wife, Stacy Kirk Burciaga; a daughter, Jenae Kirk, of Bowling Green, Ky.; a son, Isaiah Burciaga, of Louisville, Ky.; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorial service was Saturday, June…
Read MoreIt’s The Biggest Weekend of the Year for Allen County’s Special Olympic Team
Story Submitted On Friday, June 6, the athletes gathered for their bus ride to Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond for the State Summer Games. Athletes competed in some of the many categories offered, including: Bocce, rhythmic gymnastics, soccer and track and field. Opening ceremonies were held Friday night. Games were held all day Saturday and…
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