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Kevin Scott Bernard, 43, Adair Co., KY (1973-2016)

He was a native of Adair County, KY and a resident of the county at the time of his death. He was the son of Raymond & Janette Bernard.
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Kevin Scott Bernard, 43, of Columbia, KY, died Friday, December 16, 2016 at T.J. Health/Columbia Hospital, Columbia, KY.

Funeral service for Kevin Scott Bernard will be 1pmCT, Monday, December 19, 2016 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Nick Armstrong officiating. Visitation will be 5pm-8pmCT, Sunday, December 18, 2016, and after 8amCT, Monday. Interment will be in the Bethel Cemetery, Russell County, KY. Special music will be rendered by Bobby Dunbar.


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2016-12-17 20:28:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Sam Marcum at Sulphur Well mill in 1947



2016-12-17 - Metcalfe, Green, Hart Counties, KY - Photo from Sam Marcum family collection.
Betty Church of Crail Hope shared a collection of photos she had inherited from the Sam Marcum family who partnered with his brother Ellie at the Sulphur Well establishment known as Marcum's Mill. Betty kept asking about someone to pass it on to. She talked with her friend Gary Lane who grew up in the region and he mentioned that I might like to have them since I was related through my father Earl Reid Marcum. I'm so grateful to both Gary and Betty and to her daughter Nancy who delivered them in passing. It's wonderful to see these precious photos and put faces to names I heard all my growing up years. Someone, possibly Sam's wife Cora, carefully wrote on the back of many of the photos so they can be remembered by name. Without these photos I would never have seen Marcum's Mill since it burned before my time in Sulphur Well, and would never have seen the likenesses of so many Marcum kin. If there are Marcums out there reading this who would like to share these photos, please click "comments" below this paragraph and send me a message.

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Joann Morgan, 80, Russell County, KY (1936-2016)

She was a homemaker. She was a native of Jamestown, KY, and was a resident of Jamestown at the time of her death in Russell Springs, KY. She was the daughter of the late Lilburn & Verna Loy Wooldridge and the widow of Forest Morgan. She leaves six direct living descendants.
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Joann Morgan, 80, 52 Lacy Lane, Jamestown, KY, died Friday, December 16, 2016, at the Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs, KY.

Funeral services will be at 2pmCT, Sunday, December 18, 2016, at the H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, 202 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Daryl Pelston and Bro. Wendell Roberts officiating. Burial will be in the Jamestown Cemetery, Jamestown, KY.


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2016-12-17 20:15:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Sue Page Lacy, Adair Co, KY/Cumberland Co. native (1925-2016)

She was a dedicated member of Sparksville Church of the Nazarene, serving in many capacities and a retired educator having taught for 30 years in various school systems. When she retired, she was teaching at Sparksville Grade Center. She was the daughter of the late Ovid and Wonnie Simpson Page and the widow of Herbert Lee Lacy. She leaves one direct living descendant, Roger Lacy, Frankfort, KY.
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Sue Page Lacy, 90, of Columbia, KY, died Friday, December 16, 2016 at 8:20pmCT, at Signature Health Care at Summit Manor, Columbia.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 11amCT at Sparksville Church of the Nazarene, 9562 Burkesville Road, Columbia, KY with Bro. Lonny Karnes and Mary Ruth Claywell officiating. Burial will be in Fudge Cemetery, 847 Independence Road, Breeding, KY in Breeding. Visitation will be on Monday, December 19, 2016 from 5pm-8pmCT and Tuesday from 6am-9amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, and after 10amCT Tuesday at the church.


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2016-12-17 19:47:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

CU graduates 202 in December 16, 2016 ceremonies

By Joan C. McKinney,
coordinating director, Office of University Communications

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. -- Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University, told 202 undergraduate and graduate students in two commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 16 in Ransdell Chapel to live by fellowship, leadership and scholarship - words on the university seal.

In his charge to the graduates, Carter reminded them to live in harmony with others. "Our civil society depends on it," he said.


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KSP collects record amount for needy families

Sherry H. Bray
Kentucky State Police Headquarters, Public Affairs Branch

Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky State Police announced today that its seventh annual "Cram the Cruiser" food drive gathered nearly 170 tons (339,656 lbs.) of food to help Kentucky families struggling financially during the holiday season.

"Due to the generosity of numerous individuals, businesses, schools, social clubs, scout troops and civic organizations across the state, we have surpassed last year's campaign by more than 46 tons," said KSP Commissioner Rick Sanders. "This spirit of giving is a genuine public service that will make a real difference to many families facing difficult times."


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2016-12-17 09:23:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Six Russell Co. residents receive degrees from LWC

By Travis Smith

Six Russell County residents recently graduated from Lindsey Wilson College.

They were among 407 students who received undergraduate or graduate degrees at the college's 104th commencement ceremony, held Dec. 10 in Biggers Sports Center.

The graduates from Russell County were:
  • Lacey Beckwith of Jamestown earned a bachelor of science degree in biology
  • Jared Denton of Russell Springs earned a bachelor of arts degree in business administration
  • Kasey Morgan of Russell Springs earned a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education
  • Andrea Parrish of Jamestown earned a bachelor of science degree in psychophysiology
  • Julie Wethington of Jamestown earned a bachelor of arts degree in human services and counseling
  • Cassandra Wheeler of Russell Springs earned a bachelor of arts degree in human services and counseling


2016-12-17 09:18:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Seven from Campbellsville receive degrees from LWC

By Travis Smith

Seven Taylor County residents were among 407 students who received undergraduate or graduate degrees at the college's 104th commencement ceremony, held Dec. 10 in Biggers Sports Center.

The 7 graduates from Campbellsville were:
  • Amanda DeMers earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology
  • James Everett earned a bachelor of arts degree in human services and counseling
  • Mary Hurt-Johnson earned a master of education degree in teacher as leader
  • Myan Rice earned a bachelor of arts degree in business administration
  • Audra Turner earned a bachelor of arts degree in human services and counseling
  • Melissa Whitlock earned a bachelor of arts degree in human services and counseling
  • Destiny Williams earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology


2016-12-17 09:15:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Green Co. resident receives degree from LWC

Samuel Lowe of Greensburg earned a bachelor of arts degree in business administration at Lindsey Wilson College's 104th commencement ceremony, held Dec. 10 in Biggers Sports Center. He was among 407 students who received undergraduate or graduate degrees this semester.

2016-12-17 09:12:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Two Metcalfe Co. residents receive degrees from LWC

By Travis Smith

Two Metcalfe County residents recently graduated from Lindsey Wilson College. The 2 area residents were among 407 students who received undergraduate or graduate degrees at the college's 104th commencement ceremony, held Dec. 10 in Biggers Sports Center.

The graduates from Metcalfe County were:
  • Hali Anderson of Edmonton earned a master of education degree in counseling and human development
  • Chelsea Welch of Summer Shade earned a master of education degree in counseling and human development


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Nora Veachel Ferguson (Holland), Knob Lick, KY (1933-2016)

She was a homemaker and the matriarch of a respected North Metcalfe family. She was the daughter of the late Sherman and Vennie Parrigan Holland, and the widow of W.C. Ferguson. She leaves eight direct living descendants.
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Nora Veachel Ferguson age 83 of Knob Lick passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Metcalfe Health Care in Edmonton, KY.

Funeral services will be held 1pmCT, Monday, December 19, 2016, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the New Liberty Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5pmCT until 8pmCT Sunday, December 18, 2016, and after 9amCT, Monday at the funeral home.


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2016-12-17 09:03:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Memorial service planned for Mark Dunphy

The service will allow students, faculty and staff who are away for the winter break to say goodbye once they return for the spring semester. Among the speakers will be LWC President William T. Luckey Jr. and Dean of the Chapel Terry Swan. The service will also provide students and colleagues the opportunity to talk about the impact Dr. Dunphy had on their lives.
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From LWC and the Family of Mark R. Dunphy

COLUMBIA, KY - Lindsey Wilson College and the family of Dr. Mark R. Dunphy will host a memorial service at 3pmCT on Tuesday, January 17, 2016, in V.P. Henry Auditorium. L.R. McDonald Administration Building, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY. All family, friends, students and colleagues are invited to the public memorial service to celebrate the life of the beloved professor who died suddenly on December 12, 2016. He was 66.


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2016-12-17 05:45:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Campbellsville Independent Schools named to AP honor roll

Campbellsville Independent Schools one of only eight schools on prestigious list which also includes Boyd, Daviess, Livingston, Muhlenberg and Pulaski Counties and Dawson Springs and Fort Thomas independents.
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By Calen McKinney
Public Information Officer CIS

Campbellsville Independent Schools has been named to an honor roll for improving its academic performance and expanding is AP course offerings.

CIS is one of eight Kentucky public school districts recently named to the Advanced Placement Honor Roll.


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2016-12-17 05:39:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

C/AC Economic Development Authority meets 20 Dec 2016

Mayor Curtis Hardwick will offer special comments, guidance for growth
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By Kathy Johnson, Office Manager

The regular meeting of the Columbia/Adair County EDA Board will meet on Tuesday, December 20, at 8:00am, in the Board room of the Chamber of Commerce, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY, Mark Dykes, chairman, presiding, with the following attached agenda:


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Shirley Coffey Holt, 83, Adair Co., KY (1933-2016)

She was a member of an outstanding Adair County, KY family. She was the daughter of the late Holland & Zelma Morrison Coffey and the widow of Orvil Holt. She leaves six direct living descendants. She had professed her faith at a young age and was a faithful member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was a graduate of Columbia High School, Lindsey Wilson College and the University of Louisville. She was a retired school teacher, having taught for 38 years in Jefferson and Adair Counties. After retirement she subbed for many years at John Adair Intermediate School. She was a member of the Club 92 Homemakers for 30+ years. She loved reading and was a member of the Book Club at the Adair County Public Library.
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Shirley Coffey Holt, 83 years of the Montpelier Community of Adair County, KY passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 9:25pmCT, after several months illness

Funeral services will be Monday, December 19, 2016 at 2pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY withBro. Bill Wethington and Bro. Terry White the officiating clergy. Interment in the Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. The family requests visiting after 4:30pmCT, on Sunday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


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2016-12-17 04:30:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Christmas Basketball Classic: LWC 95. KY Christian 69

Lindsey Wilson shot a blistering 65% from the field vs. 36.5 for visiting knights, in game played before a crowd of 162
Next: The Blue Raiders face Washington Adventist (MD) at 6pmCT, Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY in day two of the Lindsey Wilson Christmas Classic.

By Anthony Latessa
Sports news from Lindsey Wilson College

COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team opened up the Lindsey Wilson Christmas Classic with a 95-69 victory over Kentucky Christian Friday, December 16, 2016 at Biggers Sports Center.


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Today, SATURDAY with CM - 17 Dec 2016

Haiku by Robert Stone for December 17, 2016:
Though words beyond them,
younger children recognize
people in despair.
--Robert Stone, Saturday, 17 December 2016.
-1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1922



2016-12-17 03:01:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 17
Happy Anniversary, Sammy and Nadene Baker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Tony and Sheila Franklin (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amber Natasha Neat (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashlee Meridith Corbin (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bob Benningfield | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carl Dwayne Kelsay (1977) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Conway Wilkerson (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gabe Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeanette Keith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shirley Sneed | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Timmy Montgomery | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wes Stone | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Mae Butt, Metcalfe Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeanette Shearer, Adair County KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rosetta Parnell Montgomery, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennis (Denny) Gene Withers, Russell County, KY native (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Glen Posey, Mell Ridge, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Dean Ford, 76 Taylor Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Newton, Taylor Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rose Hunn Rogers, Taylor Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruchin E. Fudge, Adair Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Former Mayor Charles R. Marshall, Columbia, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Welby Thomas, Jr., Russell County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Todd Cundiff, Russell Springs, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bryan E. Hadley, Columbia, KY, native (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Keith "Kevin" Burton, 79, Adair Co., KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Katherine M. Withers, 58, Hillview, KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jean Wilson Johnston, Liberty, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ms. Donna Sue Richerson Mendoza, 51, Taylor Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Groce Farlee, 63, Burkesville, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas (Tommy) Murphy, 75, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aubrie Jay Cook, 7 months, 13 days Russell County, KY (December 17, 2015-July 29, 2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Verna Jill Price Groce, 60, Burkesville, KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mike Meece, 56, Casey County, KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lester Wallace Burress, 93, Elk Horn, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ricky Donald Stamper, 58, Russell County, KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold Milby, 87, Taylor County, KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ambrose (A.J.) Judd, 15, Greensburg, KY (2006-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Miller, 87, Rickman, TN (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward Lee Allen, 73, Columbia, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Faye Lynn Moronese, 68, Liberty, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackie Rodgers, 73, Liberty, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Harvey (Jim) Evans, 85, Columbia, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenyatta (K.D.) Duncan, 48, Columbia, KY (1974-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Edith Parson, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Merritt Lawless, 64, Liberty, KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert L. Merrill, 74, Jamestown, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, December 17, 2016
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:00amCTServices, Campbellsville, KY, for Dr. James H. Wentworth, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2016) | (ID:44854, Comment)
PUPPIES are available for Christmas available today. See them all today at Green River Animal Shelter
Green River Animal Shelter is the first place to look if your dog is lost. You'll always find a variety of puppies, kittens, dogs and cats ready and eager to join your family. Green River Animal Shelter open today, 10am-4pmCT. 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 by today. Thanks, KIM TUCKER
(See Animal control pickups and GRAS dogs for adoption in CM Animals - CM | (ID:44867, Comment)
11:00amCTWreaths Across America ceremony at Lebanon National Cemetery | (ID:44703, Comment)
NoonCTChimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:44868, Comment)
2:00pmCTMemorial service, Columbia, KY, for Paul Arthur Litteral, 54, Adair Co., KY (1962-2016) | (ID:44815, Comment)
4:00pmCTLindsey Wilson Men's Basketball Christmas Classic: Campbellsville University vs. Kentucky Christian, at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. - Matthew Wurzburger DETAILS/STORY | (ID:44866, Comment)
5:00pmCT3rd Annual Adair Co. Christmas event, 5pm-7pmCT, at Trinity UMC Family Center, , 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. Christmas Meal/Dream Depot singing/Live reading of Bible Story. - Beverly Townsend - STORY | (ID:44565, Comment)
Chimes for the Evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:44869, Comment)
6:00pmCTChristmas play at Glens Fork United Methodist Church | (ID:44810, Comment)
Lindsey Wilson Men's Basketball Christmas Classic: Lindsey Wilson vs. Washington Adventist, at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. - Matthew Wurzburger DETAILS/STORY | (ID:44857, Comment)
6:30pmCTLiving Christmas Tree performance by Adult and Children's Choir at Liberty Baptist Church, 215 Wilson Street, Russell Springs, KY. - Connie Jones. STORY/Full Schedule | (ID:44459, Comment)

 


































 
 
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