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Little flower may be a Bridal Wreath Shrub

Brenda Clark writes:
Linda, I may be wrong, but the flower looks like the Bridal Wreath Shrub.
- Brenda Clark
Comments re photo 71774 Spring flower in need of a name

Thank you, Brenda! -- LW


2017-03-25 21:48:23 | Comments | Printable version

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Brenda Ann Crew Wethington, 51, Russell Co., KY (1965-2017)



2017-03-25 - 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY - Photo from L.R. Petty Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Brenda Ann Crew Wethington, 51, Russell Co., KY (1965-2017)


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Brenda Ann Crew Wethington, 51, Taylor Co., KY (1965-2017)

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. She was a former Certified Nursing Assistant and a homemaker. Brenda enjoyed swimming, playing games of horseshoe, music and nature, but best of all playing and spending time with her grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Adrian Crew Crew and Helen Hall Crew, who survives. She leaves 13 direct living descendants.
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Brenda Ann Crew Wethington, Campbellsville, KY, formerly of Russell County, KY, departed this life on Friday in Campbellsville.

The funeral service for Brenda Ann Crew Wethington will be conducted Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 12pmCT/1pmET, in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY, with burial to follow in the Fair Cemetery in Liberty, KY. Visitation will be after 9amCT/10amET, Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at the funeral home.


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2017-03-25 20:01:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Ruth Winifred Blackwell, Adair Co., KY/Cumberland Co. native (1925-2017)

Mrs. Ruth Winifred Blackwell was a member of the Mount Moriah Methodist Church in Cumberland Co., KY; and was employed by Fruit of Loom in Campbellsville, KY, for several years and was a homemaker. She was the matriarch of a large, respected family, the daughter of the late Charlie & Mattie R. Allen Williams and the widow of Robert Blackwell, Sr.
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Ruth Winifred Blackwell, 91 years of the Greensburg Road, Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 9:50amCat, at her home after several months illness.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 1pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Interment will be in the Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Visitation will begin on Monday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


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2017-03-25 13:39:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Wenzel Anthony Graves, 55, Louisville, KY (1961-2017)

He was a member of a respected Adair County, KY family, the son of Catherine Graves and the late Columbia City Councilman Joe Louis Graves. His final resting place will be in Adair County, KY.
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Wenzel Anthony Graves, 55, of Louisville, KY, died Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 12:12pmET, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 11amCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Kenny Carter delivering the eulogy. Burial will be in Dudley Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10amCT, Wednesday.


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2017-03-25 12:24:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Mr. Bobby B. Bingham, Green County, KY (1937-2017)

He had made a profession of faith in Christ, was a member of the Fry Baptist Church, and was a dairy and tobacco farmer.
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Mr. Bobby B. Bingham of Greensburg, KY, departed this life on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the Golden Living Center-Green Hill, Greensburg, KY.

The funeral services for Mr. Bobby B. Bingham will be conducted at 2pmCT, Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Coffey Cemetery. Bro. Justin Dial will officiate. Visitation is requested 4pm-8pmCT, Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT, Sunday until time of the funeral service.


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2017-03-25 08:51:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Harley Donald Cheney, 81, Russell County, KY (1935-2017)

He was a retired Veteran of US Navy and a member of Coffey's Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a native of Newport, NH, and a resident of Eli, KY, at the time of his death. His wife, Janet Fowler Cheney, survives. He leaves nineteen direct living descendants. His final resting place will be in Sunapee, NH.
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Harley Donald Cheney, 81, of Eli Community of Russell County, died Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Russell County Hospital ER, Russell Springs, KY.

Funeral service for Harley Cheney will be 4pmCT, Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Roger Garner officiating. Visitation will be 2pm-4pmCT, Sunday, at the funeral home.. Interment in the Eastman Cemetery in Sunapee, New Hampshire.


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2017-03-25 08:37:57 | Comments | Printable version

Watkins moved up to dean of student services at CU

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

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Rusty Watkins, who has served Campbellsville University 16 years, has been appointed dean of student services at the university, according to an announcement from Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of the university.

He had served as interim coordinator of student services since January. Carter said Watkins has provided "outstanding leadership" during his employment with Campbellsville University.


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2017-03-25 07:54:28 | Comments | Printable version

LWC Theatre season starts with student directed plays

From Lindsey Wilson College

Student directed plays will be performed at 7pmCT each evening, Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri 28-29-30-31 Mar 2017, in V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY.

"This is something I've always enjoying doing -- showing student work," said LWC Assistant Professor of Theatre Robert Brock. "Some of the plays were written by student playwrights, so we'll be able to show off what students have going on here, and that is exciting."

Five one-act plays in total will be showcased.


2017-03-25 07:22:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

Sen. Max Wise: Legislative Update 24 Mar 2017

PERSONAL COMMENTARY: "The Truth About Charter Schools," in which Senator Wise gives his reasons for voting for a bill which he acknowledges has disappointed many . . . This is Part II in which he gives his views on how it would affect local public school districts.
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By State Senator Max Wise, (R-Campbellsville)
16th District: Adair, Clinton, Cumberland, McCreary, Russell, Taylor, and Wayne Counties

This week's update continues last week's narrative on charter schools by focusing on House Bill (HB) 471, which details the components of funding public charter schools in Kentucky. I hope this column helps alleviate the concerns posed by misleading information detailing how this legislation will "steal" or "siphon" money from our current public schools.


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2017-03-25 07:11:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Easter Sunrise Service at Flatwoods SBC - 26 Apr 2017

Easter Sunrise Service at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church, 1025 Wheeler Hill Road, Columbia, KY will be at 5:30amCT, Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, with Bro. Curtis Ballenger of Russell Springs, KY, bringing the message. Sunday School at 11amCT; Worship at 11amCT. Pastor B.J. Huff and the congregation invite all to join. Contact: Todd Corbin, corbint@windstream.net; phone 270-789-3905. - Todd Corbin

2017-03-25 05:44:22 | Comments | Printable version

Today, SATURDAY with CM - 25 Mar 2017

Haiku by Robert Stone for March 25, 2017:
No falsehood was told
but untruth was suggested
with the word perhaps.
--Robert Stone, Saturday, 25 March 2017.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2020



2017-03-25 04:39:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 25
Happy Anniversary, Barry and Jennifer Biggs Burton (2023) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Corey and Crystel Stephens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Joey And Jennifer Owens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Rodney and Rhonda Redmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Sonny and Mary Jane Williams (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Breanna Bolin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ellen McQueary McQuaide (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Haley Luttrell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Jeff Thomas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joshua Taylor (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Richard Mayse | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ruby Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shandi Motta Stephens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shirley Jones | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Troy Elmore | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthdy, Emma & Ellie Willis (2017, twins) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Nadine Overstreet Caddell, Liberty, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine Miller, Russell Springs, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cameron Lee Shuffett, Campbellsville, KY (1977-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Ray Hart, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janet Abernathy Lawless, Russell Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Nell Kinser, Taylor Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Hughes Wilkinson, Adair Co., KY (1927-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Catherine (Kay) Luttrell, Burkesville, KY (1934-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dorothy Lewis Radford, Cumberland County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martin Thrasher, Cumberland Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pernie Kingrey McCoy, 92, Summer Shade, KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leslie Tucker, Russell Co., KY (1954-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gracie Jane Richardson, 79, Russell Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. George Lee Porter of Greensburg, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Anthony Godbey, Casey County, KY (1966-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ellen McQuaide, 96, Adair County, KY (1918-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dixie Hagan, Green County, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Roach Garnes, Adair County, KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillie Mae Dobson, 99, Green Co., KY (1915-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jannella F. Luttrell, Russell County, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mallie Wright, 102, Russell County, KY (1913-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Philip Ray Barton, 73, Metcalfe Co., KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, C. V George, 80, Russell Co., KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Richard, 69, Adair County, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lutha Cooper, Russell County, KY (1927-20170 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Grider Moore, Burkesville, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard Anderson, 93, Taylor Co., KY/White Plains, NY native (1925-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Coy Dean Colvin, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny Isbell, 75, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eva (Bebe) McCubbin, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Franklin Elmer Whitson, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Conrad, 76, Richmond, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Richerson Hayes, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Gabehart, 76, Adair Co., KY native (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Opal Watson, 89, Columbia, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sarah Elizabeth Roy, Columbia, KY (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Velda Stevenson, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Whitney Nicole Brown, 30, Greensburg, KY (1991-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, March 25, 2017
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:00amCTKentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum Open House 10am-3pmCT/11am-4pmCT at 2590 Richmond Street, Mt Vernon, KY. STORY | (ID:46220, Comment)
Funeral Mass 10amCT/11amET, Clementsville, KY, for Martha L. Wethington, 86, Casey Co., KY (1930-2017) | (ID:46360, Comment)
Services 10amCT/11amET, Campbellsville, KY, for James Woodard, 60, Taylor Co., KY (1956-2017) | (ID:46410, Comment)
10:30amCT Women's Tea at Victory Community Church, 1165 Russell Road, Columbia, KY. The guest speaker will be Kelly Blakeman Estes. Please bring your favorite finger food. For more information, please call 270-250-3288. - Jennie Schlepman | (ID:46251, Comment)
Victory Community Church 2017 Annual Women's Tea | (ID:46307, Comment)
11:00amCTACHS Softball vs LaRue County HS at ACHS Softball Field, 580 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. - Wes Feese. (2017 SCHEDULE) | (ID:46397, Comment)
NoonCTServices, Greensburg, KY, for Agnes Davis Judd, Green County, KY (1924-2017) | (ID:46381, Comment)
High School Softball - Adair County HS at LaRue County HS, 925 S Lincoln Blvd (Campus), Hodgenville, KY - Wes Feese - 2017 SCHEDULE | (ID:46405, Comment)
Chimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:46430, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices 1pmCT/2pmET, Liberty, KY for Paul Buck, Casey County, KY (1932-2017) | (ID:46359, Comment)
Services, Burkesville, KY, for Mr. John Thomas (J.T.) Key, 86, Cumberland Co. KY (d. 18 Mar 2017) | (ID:46361, Comment)
Services, Burkesville, KY, for Billy Thomas, 84, Cumberland County, KY (1932-2017) | (ID:46413, Comment)
4:00pmCTServices, Shirley Baldock Cemetery, for Iler James Curtis, 85, Monroe Co., KY (1932-2016) | (ID:46424, Comment)
5:00pmCTBenefit Gospel Singing/Good Food/Cake Auction/Live Auction at Edmonton Worship Center, 107 Baker Street, Edmonton, KY, starting at 5pmCT, will benefit Debby Eudy Perkins, who was recently diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. All the proceeds from this event will go to her medical expenses. - Gaye Shaw, E/MC Chamber of Commerce. DETAILS | (ID:46348, Comment)
Barnetts Creek UMC, 1338 Barnett's Creek Road, Pellyton Community, Columbia, KY will hold donations only chili supper with auction to follow fundraiser. - Rhonda Wilson DETAILS | (ID:46362, Comment)
Chimes for the evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:46431, Comment)

 

































 
 
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