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Saturday, August 13, 2016
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Defendant's drug distribution resulted in death of her daughter

Crittenden woman sentenced to 224 months in Federal prison for providing illegal drugs to her daughter, an inmate in the Kenton County Jail.
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From U.S. District Attorney's Office
U.S. Department of Justice, Eastern District of Kentucky

COVINGTON, KY - (11 Aug 2016) - A Crittenden, KY, woman has been sentenced to 224 months in federal prison for providing illegal drugs to her daughter, an inmate in the Kenton County Jail, who subsequently died of an overdose.

]U.S. District Judge Amul Thapar sentenced Kimberly Mullins, 44, for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and morphine that resulted in an overdose death.

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2016-08-13 22:12:20 | Comments | Printable version

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Campbellsville Elementary students draw summer fun



2016-08-13 - Campbellsville Elementary School, 315 Roberts Road (campus), Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer, Campbellsville Independent Schools (CIS).
Campbellsville Elementary School students are drawing the fun they had this summer in their art classes. In Adrienne Hash's classes, students are asked to draw what they did this summer. Some students drew themselves going on vacation, swimming at the pool or having fun at home with their families. CES third-grader Madisyn Bradfield shows her drawing to art teacher Adrienne Hash. - Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer, Campbellsville Independent Schools
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Claudia Murphy, 98, Taylor Co., KY (1917-2016)

Mrs. Claudia Hazel Murphy, age 98, of Indianapolis, formerly of Mannsville died Friday, August 12, 2016 in Indianapolis, IN, after an illness.

Funeral services for Mrs. Claudia Hazel Murphy will be held at 10amCT/11amET, Wednesday August 17, 2016, at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, 503 E Main Street, Campbellsville, KY, with burial in the Jones Chapel Cemetery. The family requests visitation 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

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2016-08-13 21:32:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Mr. Ronnie Dale Milby, Green County, KY (1949-2016)

He had made a profession of faith in Christ. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the United States Army. He retired from the United States Army National Guard. He was a member and past Master of the William B. Allen Lodge #704, life member of the Marion County V.F.W., and member of the Disabled American Veterans in Columbia. Mr. Milby was also present and past Commander of the American Legion Post #82 in Campbellsville, and also District Commander.
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Mr. Ronnie Dale Milby, age 67, of Campbellsville, KY passed away on Friday at the Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville.

The funeral arrangements for Mr. Ronnie Dale Milby will be conducted at 10amCT, Monday, August 15, 2016, at the Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial in the Aetna Grove Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Marion County Honor Gaurd. Visitation will be from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, on Sunday, August 14,2016, and after 7amCT Monday until time of the service at Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Phil Davis, Chad Gaither, Joe Fair, Greg Parrott, Bill Scott, and Larry Marcum.

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2016-08-13 21:20:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Corinne (Polly) Gabehart, 89, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2016)

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elkhorn Baptist Church. She was a Nursing Assistant at Metzmeier Nursing Home for 23 years and also as a private caretaker for many people.
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Corinne "Polly" Gabehart 89, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John Arthur Carter and Corinne Best Carter, was born June 9, 1927, in Pinellas County, Florida. She died at 4:10pmCT, Friday, August 12, 2016 in Campbellsville.

Funeral service will be 10amCT/11amET, Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Rev. Jim Collison, III and Rev. Brent Gupton. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Monday, August 15, 2016. Burial will be Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old U.S. 68, Campbellsville, KY.

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Paul Sweet, 95, Adair Co., KY (1921-2016)

He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Marines in the south Pacific, a retired crane operator, a member of Operating Engineers Local 324 in Detroit, Michigan and a member of Sugar Grove United Methodist Church. He leaves seven direct living descendants
Click on headline for complete obituary Paul Sweet, 95, formerly of the Breeding community, died Thursday, August 11, 2016 at his home in Columbia.

Funeral service Monday, August 15, 2016 at 1pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Pastor Rita Rhinehart officiating. Burial in Fudge Cemetery with full military honors presented by VFW Post 6097. Visitation after 10amCT, Monday.

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2016-08-13 18:48:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Adair Co. fatality crash occurs near midnight, Fri 12 Aug 2016

Driver loses control of vehicle, hits tree head-on, then car bursts into flames. Coroner prounces driver deceased at the scene.

By Larry Smith, FM 92.7 the WAVE & FM 99.9, The BIG DAWG

A 21 year old driver lost control of his vehicle on Sulphur Creek Road in Adair County, KY, last night on Sulphur Creek Road in Adair County, KY. The vehicle struck a tree and burst into flames.

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2016-08-13 14:17:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Brandy Taylor, 34, Adair Co. KY/Taylor native (1981-2016)

She was a member of the First Baptist Church and a former waitress. She leaves two direct living descendants, Arrylle Woolridge & Arryssene Taylor, both of Columbia, KY.
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Brandy Taylor, 34, of Columbia, died Friday, August 12, 2016 at her home after a long illness.

There will be a funeral service for Brandy Taylor at 11amCT, Thursday, August 18, 2016. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Dr. K.F. Tuck delivering the eulogy. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery. Visitation will be5m-8pmCT, Wednesday August 17, 2016.

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2016-08-13 13:50:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Special parking for Phillip Reeves Aaron Memorial Service

Special parking has been arranged for the Dr. Phillip Reeves Aaron Memorial Service, scheduled for 11amCT, Saturday, August 13, 2016, at the Columbia Baptist Church, 201 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY..

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral has arranged for parking in these locations:
  • Behnd the funeral home, in their N High Screet Parking lots
  • Behind the Baptist Church in their lots on both sides of S Monroe Street
  • In the Columbia United Methodist Church parking lot on S Monroe Street,
The arrangements were made for the convenience of those attending the service, and at the request of the famiy to accommodate the customers at the Famers Market on the Square, which the late Dr. Aaron and his family have long supported.

2016-08-13 10:04:26 | Comments | Printable version

Adair County man airlifted to UL after being shot in the face

Possible second victim

By Larry Smith
The WAVE 92.7 FM and The BIG DAWG FM 99.9FM radio

One man was shot in the face and airlifted to UL Hospital, Louisville, KY following a shooting in Adair County, KY, at around 2amCT.

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2016-08-13 07:49:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Carl Lewis Burris, 93, Adair Co., KY (1922-2016)

Mr. Burris was a member of the House of Prayer in Edmonton, KY for over 60 years, he was a farmer and a bus driver for the Adair Co. School System and served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. The was the patriarch of a great Adair County family, with 50 direct living descendants spanning four generations.
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Carl Lewis Burris age 93 years of Gradyville, KY, passed away Friday August 12, 2016 at 9:15amCT, at his home after an illness.

Funeral service will be Sunday August 14, 2016 at 1pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Phil Lowry & Bro. Wes Jolly the officiating Clergy.Interment in the Tarter's Chapel Cemetery with full military honors presented by Columbia VFW Post 6097. The family request visiting after 4pmCT, on Saturday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

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2016-08-13 07:29:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Southern Heirs at Sano Baptist Church 14 Aug 2016

The Southern Heirs will be at Sano Baptist Church (formerly Cornerstone Independent Freewill Baptist), 3005 Highway 1729, Russell Springs, KY, in the Sano Community on Sunday, August 14, 2016 , at 10am. Sano Baptist invites you to come and worship with us. --Teresa Luttrell

2016-08-13 07:16:49 | Comments | Printable version

Faye Cochran, 84, Clementsville, KY (1931-2016)

She was a member of the Gum Lick Christian Church. She was a great cook and loved gardening.
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Faye Harrison Cochran of Moreland, KY, passed away Thursday, August, 11, 2016 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was 84 years of age.

Funeral services will be held 12pmCT/1pmET, Monday, August 15, 2016 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Steve Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Gum Lick/Beldon Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, at the funeral home.

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2016-08-13 05:15:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Lindsey Wilson Cycling adds Elida Beeman for 2016-17 season

A 10-year BMX veteran, Beeman is currently ranked third in the nation in the 17-20 Girls' National Age Group.
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By Matthew Wurzburger
News from Lindsey Wilson College

COLUMBIA, KY - Cycling coach Charles Mooney has signed Elida Beeman of Lansing, MI.

"I decided to attend Lindsey Wilson not only for the cycling opportunity but also for the chance to learn in such a great atmosphere," Beeman said. "The vibe that I get at Lindsey Wilson is one that I would not want to turn down. I'm looking forward to meeting new people, taking my learning ability to a new level and getting the chance to try new disciplines of cycling."

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2016-08-13 04:34:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Darrell Ray Compton, 48, Green Co., KY/Adair native (1968-2016)

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Friendship Separate Baptist Church, Louisville, KY. He was a disabled truck driver and mechanic.
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Darrell Ray Compton, 48, departed this life Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Funeral services for Darrell Ray Compton will be conducted 2pmCT, Sunday, August 14, 2016, at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court Street, Greensburg, KY, with Rev. Garnett Tucker officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove of the Nolynn Association Cemetery in the Grab Community of Green County. Visitation will be 5pm-8pmCT, Saturday, August 13, 2016, and after 7amCT, Sunday at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg.

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2016-08-13 04:17:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Today, SATURDAY with CM - 13 Aug 2016

Haiku by Robert Stone for August 13, 2016:
One must be steadfast –
private hurt must not deter
from public action.
--Robert Stone, Saturday, 13 August 2016.
-1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1796



2016-08-13 03:08:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 13
Happy Birthday, Ashley Daniel (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Blake Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Calvin Aaron (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cindy Burton (1968) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Clara Mae Jessee | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Devonna Vanarsdall McVay | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donald Bault | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hayden Hancock (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jimmy Firquin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jon Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mandy Bauer (1980) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Marguerite Keen | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Helen Bennett (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Peyton Keith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rhonda Grant Roberts | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Warren Hickerson | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dale Lunsford, Russell Springs, KY (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Wayne Gaddie, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Cottrell, SR.., Taylor Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Allen Simpson, Green Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cheyanne Elizabeth Barrows, Casey Co., KY (2010-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sheila Willis, Burkesville, KY (1974) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alma Chewning Philpott, Adair Co. native (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Spears Anderson, Cumberland Co., KY (1939-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irene Pelston, Adair Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Opal M. Clements, Dunnville, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Amedeo Politano, Taylor Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Jo Clements, Casey Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Lawson, Russell County, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zelma Mae Martin, Taylor Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Noah Lee Peavley, 79, Hustonville, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Osburn Roy, 75, Russell County, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willie M. Hoosier, 75, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lathenia Hutchison Cornett, 84, Bow, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timmie Edwards, 63, Center, KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Ann Gaskin Ballenger, 80, Russell County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clifford Pruitt, Sr., Green County, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dallas R. Propes, Casey County, KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Calvin Aaron, 89, Adair County, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lora Mae Sallee Dudgeon, 79, Taylor County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gracie Wood, Taylor County, KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl W. Loy, 91 Taylor County, KY (1926-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Blaine McWhorter, 57, Russell Co., KY (1960-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annie-Laurie Cox, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arnold Joseph Lee, 73, Burkesville, KY (1940-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Dewey Ray Rooks, 75, Columbia, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenda Evans, 77, Columbia, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henrietta Wilson, 85, Russell Springs, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Infant William Thomas Edwards (2017-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jinger Collette, 41, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Love Jackson, 93, Adair County, KY native (1926-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rachael A. McKinney, 98, Russell Springs, KY (1918-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Dean (George) Medaris, 72, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Harold Yarberry, 64, Columbia, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Brithday, Mattie Frances Romines Jessee (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, August 13, 2016
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
MidnightCTAll Day Today: Time to Opt-In for CodeRED Weather Warnings. - Mike Keltner STORY/DIRECTIONS | (ID:42499, Comment)
7:00amCTNEW HOURS: CLOSED SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Adair Recycling Center, 32 Service RD, Columbia, KY / 270-378-0782
OPEN 7am-3pmCT Monday through Friday; CLOSED Saturdays & SUNDAYS. | (ID:42500, Comment)
Taylor County Farmers' Market 2175 Hodgenville Road, Campbellsville, KY (Animal Shelter Road). Open Saturdays during season, 7am-1pmCT/8am-2pmET. | (ID:42502, Comment)
7:30amCTCampbellsville Middle School to 5K run/walk fundraisers at 7:30AmCT/8:30amET at Campbellsville Elementary School, 315 Roberts Road (Campus),Campbellsville, KY. Registration 6am-7amCT/7am-8amET if not pre-registered. - Calen McKinney DETAILS | (ID:42092, Comment)
8:00amCTClinton County Farmers Market 19 Mountain View Parkway, Albany, KY. (1 Jun-29 Oct. Closed during US 127 Yard Sale) 8amCT to sellout, Tue-Fri-Sat. | (ID:42503, Comment)
Farmers Market on the Square 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY | (ID:42504, Comment)
Jobs are waiting for you.
See them in CM EMPLOYMENT .
If you need positions filled, find the best among the readers of ColumbiaMagazine.com Using any Contact/Submit Button. If you have questions Call 270-250-2730. | (ID:42505, Comment)
10:00amCTFuneral for James Bruce Gossage, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2016) | (ID:42457, Comment)
PUPPIES are waiting to join your family.
They are available for adoption at Green River Animal Shelter

Many other dogs, puppies, cats and kittens are available at the shelter today.

Green River Animal Shelter open today, 10am-5pmCT. GRAS, 455 Appleby Drive, Columbia, KY. You can help. Adopt. Volunteer. Give Time, Donate Money. Give needed supplies. Encourage the staff at GRAS who are doing such a wonderful job!
Stop in and see the progress we're making. Thanks, KIM TUCKER
(See Animal control pickups and GRAS dogs for adoption in CM Animals - CM | (ID:42506, Comment)
11:00amCTMemorial Service, Columbia Baptist Church, for Phillip Reeves (Phil) Aaron, M.D., 70, Adair Co., KY (1945-2016) | (ID:42456, Comment)
NoonCTChimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:42507, Comment)
1:00pmCTFuneral service for Betty Celeste Kean, 89, Russell Springs, KY (1926-2016) | (ID:42469, Comment)
Services, Russell Springs, KY, for Terry Sullivan, Russell Co., KY/Adair native (1948-2016) | (ID:42471, Comment)
Services, Greensburg, KY, for Kenneth Wayne Rodgers Green Co./Adair native (1922-2016) | (ID:42497, Comment)
4:00pmCTBBQ/Silent Auction/Basketball Game between Local leaders fromTaylor, Marion, Green and Adair county community leaders and players from the University of Kentucky championship teams at Campbellsville High School, 230 W Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Proceeds benefit effort to provide Leader in Me Program for Campbellsville Middle School. - Calen McKinney DETAILS | (ID:42093, Comment)
Community Fish Fry. Also Kids Games/Blakey Quartet Singing, at Gradyville Baptist Church Debbie Bennett | (ID:42208, Comment)
5:00pmCTChimes for the evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:42508, Comment)

  

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