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Daily News for Saturday, July 25, 2015
Guess what Sam Holmes is holding? draws several answers  Click on picture at left for all the answers, with larger photosBy Ed Waggener Tommy Bailey's Guess what drew a spate of answers from, in order, Charles Marshburn, Vernon York, Richard Phelps, the COF, Cynthia A. Meyer, Bob Barnes, Linda Seaton, and John McCasland, who all concurred, but each have interesting information on the item. Their answers are as follows: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-07-25 20:19:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Allen Co., KY coroner pronounces driver dead after collision 2011 Chevrolet Impala operated by Terry Smith of Scottsville, crosses center line of US-31E, strikes commercial vehicle, driven by Bowling Green man Click on headline for complete story By Officer Jared Newberry, Public Affairs Officer KSP, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Region 2, Louiville, KY SCOTTSVILLE, KY (Sat 25 Jul 2015) - Kentucky State Police CVE Division Post 3 Bowling Green was notified of an accident involving a commercial vehicle and a passenger car at 3:30amCT this morning. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-07-25 19:53:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Looking for pumpkin sugar bowl to finish tea set Joyce Coomer writes: Someone has cleaned out someone's house . . . there are a lot of dishes, including a few fruit jars and some flower vases, some nice baskets, a picnic basket, clothes hangers, and other odds and ends in the dumpster behind the Courthouse Annex in Columbia. I found a pumpkin teapot and creamer in there but couldn't find the sugar bowl. If anyone finds the sugar bowl, I'd like to have it to finish the set. - Joyce M. Coomer. 270-384-4495 2015-07-25 17:24:23 | Comments | Printable version
Michael Parke, 56, Metcalfe Co. KY native (1959-2015) 
He professed faith in Christ and attended 3trees Church in Campbellsville, KY. He was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. He was a native of Metcalfe County, KY, where he will be laid to rest, and a resident of Taylor Co., KY at the time of his death. He was a member of a highly regarded Metcalfe County, KY, family, the sone of Wallace Parke and Eleanor Murrell Parke. His wife of 32 years, Cheri Beard Parke, survives. He leaves five direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Michael Parke of Campbellsville, KY, died at 8:40amET, Thursday, July 23, 2015 in Campbellsville, KY. Funeral services will be at 4pmCT, Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Bro. Eric Gilbert and Bro. Murey Finn. Burial will be in the Murrell Family Cemetery, Metcalfe County, KY. VIsitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-07-25 11:30:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Meal, followed by Blakeys singing at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Tonight, 25 Jul 2015. In Russell County near Sano The congregation of Mt. Olive Baptist Church everyone out to a cookout/singing on the ground featuring The Blakey Quartet from Russell Spring, KY this evening, Saturday, July 25, 2015, beginning at 5pmCT. The Church is located in the Sano Community just across the Adair/Russell County line at 881 Mt. Olive Road (Google Map/Directions), Russell Springs, KY, not far from Sano Everyone is welcome for a great time of food, fun, and fellowship. All food/drinks are being provided by the church and we will begin eating at 5pmCT with the singing to begin around 6pmCT. Bring your lawnchairs and come join us! For more information contact Dawn Baker 270-634-0981, Tim Baker 270-378-1017, or Delton Haydon (pastor) 270-585-9299. - Dawn Baker 2015-07-25 10:47:17 | Comments | Printable version
Conway announces indictment of Floyd Co., KY clinic owner 50 year old woman face felony charges of Medicaid fraud and theft A charge is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. By Leland Hulbert, Deputy Communications Director Office of Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway Attorney General Jack Conway and his Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control Unit announce the indictment of a Floyd County clinic owner, Debra Lafferty Holiday of Prestonsburg KY, on felony charges of Medicaid fraud and theft. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-07-25 09:45:54 | Comments | Printable version
Tori Shay McKenzie, Crestwood, KY (1995-2015) 
She was a graduate of Buckner High School in Oldham County, KY and was a past employee of Kroger. She was the daughter of Sloan Singleton (Michael Catron) of Columbia, KY, and Lloyd "Rusty" McKenzie (Michelle).Click on headline for complete obituary Tori Shay McKenzie, 20, of Crestwood, KY, passed away July 23, 2015. Funeral service will be Monday, July 27, 2015, at 11amCT/12pmNoonET, at Stoess Funeral Home, 6534 West Highway 22, Crestwood, KY, with burial to follow in Floydsburg Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, July 26, 2015, 2pm-7pmCT/3pm-8pmET, and Monday 9am-11amCT/10am-12pmCT, Monday, at Stoess Funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-07-25 08:28:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Clay Co., KY man sentenced to life in overdose Rx case First Life Sentence ever in Kentucky in an overdose death case involving prescription drugs Click on headline for complete story From U.S. Attorney's office United States Department of Justice, Eastern District of Kentucky LONDON - A federal judge has sentenced a Clay County man to life in prison for illegally distributing prescription drugs that caused the death of another person. Today, Thursday, July 23, 2015, U.S. District Judge Karen K. Caldwell sentenced Terry Smith, 55, for distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-07-25 07:53:24 | Comments | Printable version
Mr. Billy Lee Durrett, Green County, KY (1949-2015) 
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Union General Baptist Church. He was a retired Sergeant first Class veteran of Vietnam and Desert Storm having served in the United States Army. He was employed with Holley Performance Products where he was a Safety and Environmental Director. Mr. Durrett graduated from Green County High School and later received a Bachelor's Degree from Western Kentucky University.Click on headline or photo for complete obituary Mr. Billy Lee Durrett of Scottsville, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Greenview Regional Hospital, Bowling Green, KY. He was 66 years, three months, and 22 days of age. The funeral services for Mr. Billy Lee Durrett will be conducted at 1pmCT, Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Wilson Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Marion County Veteran's Honor Guard. Bro. Stan Milby will be officiating. Visitation was requested from 11amCT until 8pmCT, Friday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and is requested after 7amCT, Saturday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-07-25 07:07:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Eric James Edney Arnett, 36, Tompkinsville, KY (1979-2015) He was a car lot transport driver and was baptized in the Church of Christ. Click on headline for complete obituary Eric James Edney Arnett, age 36, of Tompkinsville, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at his residence. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 25, 2015, at 4pmCT, at the McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Road, Summer Shade, KY. Burial will follow at Mt. Poland at a later time. Visitation will be from 2pm-4pmCT, Saturday, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-07-25 06:35:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Silver Trail Distillery fire results in death of one; injures 2nd State Fire Marshal's report Click on headlikne for complete story of tragedy Commonwealth News Center story FRANKFORT, KY (July 24, 2015) - The over-pressurization of a still that was neither designed to hold pressure nor equipped with a correct pressure relief valve likely led to the rupture and subsequent fire that killed one worker and seriously injured another at the Silver Trail Distillery at Hardin in Marshall County, Kentucky. The findings were released by the Kentucky State Fire Marshal's office following a three-month investigation. The accident occurred April 24, 2015. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-07-25 06:23:45 | Comments | Printable version
Victoria Pike: Happy with 'Miss Mahindra' from Charles Giles Click on headline for complete testimonial with photo of Mahindra 85 Victoria Pike writes: I know the Adair Co. Road Dept will like their new Mahindra 85. I purchased the 85 CR Cab and have been thrilled with it. I have always purchased my equipment from Charles Giles and am glad to be able to once again in his new dealership with his grandson, Chaz. I wish them all the best in their new business. I got a new batwing rotary mower to go with mine. I can get things mowed off in a hurry now. I have to keep the girls grass nice and tender and well manicured to keep them happy. No unhappy girls here at Miss Victoria's Pampered Angus. Will run by with a picture of mine in a few minutes. --Victoria PikeComments re article 76641 Road Department Mower Tractor bid goes to G G Motors 2015-07-25 06:10:47 | Comments | Printable version
Davenport boys know best of all: Candice Flowers is top notch From the Davenport Boys I am aware that Candice Flowers is top notch when it comes to customer service and the dedication to her job and co-workers but she is nothing short of amazing when it comes to her abilities as grandmother and mother-in-law. Her ability to give, take care of and support us is nothing less than amazing. Congratulations and thanks for everything. The Davenport Boys: Todd, Lash & Emmett 2015-07-25 04:23:14 | Comments | Printable version
Billy Joe Fudge: A plan for Downtown Columbia, KY Downtown Columbia is the hub of the Adair County wheel, he writes, advocating a new 501c3 non-profit corporation which would focus on the hub, and the spokes which lead to downtown and would make Columbia an even more inviting destination city it already is. A call for unity in the Community: "Until we all come together, government, citizenry and business in a concerted, hand in hand effort our Downtown will continue to languish as the hub which will not support the wheel," BJF Click on headline for complete vision for a more liveable, more inviting Columbia. By Billy Joe Fudge Our Downtown is the hub of the wheel which is Adair County. As with a car wheel, the wheel can be constructed from the best, brightest, shiniest, polished chrome and have the most expensive brand of tire wrapped around its edge but if the hub to which it is attached is faulty; all the best workmanship and design are for naught. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-07-25 04:07:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Donald Eugene Mette, 95, Metcalfe Co., KY (d. 22 Jul 2015) He was a retired pressman and a member of Christ The Healer Catholic Church in Edmonton, KY, and a member of Christ the Healer Catholic Church in Edmonton, KY. His wife, Laura Hoggard Mette, Edmonton, KY, survives. He leaves five direct living descendants. His final resting place will be in his native Illinois. Donald Eugene Mette age 95 of Edmonton, KY, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Metcalfe Health Care in Edmonton, KY. Graveside services will be held at Glendale Cemetery in Washington, Tazewell County, IL. There was a local visitation at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, in Edmonton friday from 5pmCT until 8pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-07-25 03:51:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Kim Brown Angel, Casey Co., KY (1961-2015) 
She was a retired elementary teacher for Fannie Bush Elementary in Clark County, KY. She obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the University of Kentucky. Kim was a great mentor to other teachers in her profession. She was a member of the Walnut Hill Separate Baptist Church. Kim was a graduate of the Casey County High School where she played basketball and was the Homecoming Queen. She loved dogs and horses. She was the daughter of Lewis and Sarah Wardrip Brown of Danville, KY.Click on headline or photo for complete obituary Kim Brown Angel, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at her home in in Winchester, KY. She was 54. Funeral services are 2pmCT/3pmET, Saturday, July 25, 2015 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Steet, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Hershel Lawhorn, Pastor Lee Cruse, and Bro. Rodney Smith officiating. Ms. Kim will be laid to rest in Casey County Memorial Gardens.Visitation is Saturday from 12pmCT/1pmET, to funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-07-25 02:58:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Congratulations to a very special lady from the Grimsleys Charles and Holly Grimsley write: Congratulations to a very special lady!! - Charles and Holly GrimsleyComments re article 76642 Candice Flowers makes visits to PO very hassle free 2015-07-25 02:32:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Today, SATURDAY with CM, 25 Jul 2015 Haiku by Robert Stone for July 25, 2015: No need to ask you--Robert Stone, Saturday, 25 July 2015. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1411 Quote of the day A genius is simply a person who exceeds expectations - From a dynamic Columbia Leader who is an encyclopedia of such quotes, who has far, far exceeded expectations and has done more to change the face of Columbia in a concrete manner than just about anyone. (It shouldn't be be hard to guess; if you want to, send a guess.) 2015-07-25 02:28:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 25 Happy Anniversary, Adam and Courtney Roy (2020) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy anniversary, Gary and Doris Lane (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Taylor and Dustin Morrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Travis and Amanda Miller (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashton Flatt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barbara Dean "Deana" Partin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brent Beard (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carlett Adalyn Raenell Gomez (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charles Tooley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elijah Mann (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gretchen Emery Miles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeremy Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Johnny Morgan (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kamden Snow (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lindsay Breeding | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michelle Estes (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phyllis McClister | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rebecca Lynn Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roger Elliott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sawyer Nelson Harris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelbi Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Bell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Teresa Bright | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Bug Knight (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Norma Ann Cissell, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Holly Jacolba Gladsden, Green County, KY family | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith Dunbar, Russell Springs, KY (1923-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Bond, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Ryder, Adair Co. native (1920-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gene Lewis, Liberty, KY (1945-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lynda Gorin Lobb, Green Co., KY (1936-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Claycomb, Taylor Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frederick Thomas Burton, Cincinnati, OH (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Brett "Chaz" Hayden, Jr., Campbellsville, KY, (2012-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jay B. Curtis, Columbia, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (Jimmie) Dotson, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Cowan, Adair Co., KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Levie Keltner, Adair County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Newton, Taylor County, KY (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darlene Warren, Taylor County, KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Willoughby | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Wendell Caddell, Liberty, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lynn Taylor Blakeman, 83, Green County, KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sylvia Parrott, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Morris Polston, 70, Russell County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Floyd Grider, Jr., 56, Casey County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Avalee Huddleston, 88, Columbia, KY (1935-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Dickens, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Gaskins, 90, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Kruit, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Marie Coffey, 72, Edmonton, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2015 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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