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Patsy Ann Leslie, Adair County, KY (1949-2018)

She was the proprietor of Jeri's Beauty Salon and lead beautician in Zephyrhills, FL, proud and loving mom of four sons & seven grandchildren. She was a native of Hazard, KY, and a resident of Adair County, KY, at the time of her death.
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Patsy Ann Leslie age 68 years of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 11:47amCT at TJ Samson Community, Hospital in Glasgow, KY.

Funeral service will be at 2pmCT, Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Interment in Haven Hill Cemetery, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 10amCT, Tuesday, at the funeral home.


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Celebrating a year of family with Emma and Ellie



2018-04-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo from family collection.
These little girls made big news when they came into this world and now they've just celebrated their first year surrounded by the love of five generations of family. From left are Mom Lauren holding baby Emma Kate, Great Grandma Wanda Cave, and the twin's Dad Cody holding Ellie Beth.

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SGA students hold St. Baldrick's to raise cancer funds

Volunteers agree to have their heads shaved in empathy for those undergoing cancer treatments and seek sponsors to raise funds. Stan McKinney, CU associate professor of journalism, has participated for the last nine years. He said he shaves his head to honor two cousins who died as children from cancer as well as his mother-in-law, his mother and best friend from high school who lost their battles with the disease.
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By Joshua Spencer, student writer

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Campbellsville University is hosting St. Baldrick's once again to raise money to fight childhood cancer. The event is Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 9am-1pmCT/10am-2pmET on Stapp Lawn, Hoskins Street, Campbellsville, KY.


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William M (Billy) Conover, Adair County, KY (1929-2018)

He was a member of Columbia United Methodist Church and retired from KY Department of Transportation and Columbia Medical Equipment. He was patriarch of a highy regarded family. He was the son of the late Tommie And Gladys Cole Conover. He leaves six direct and two step- living descendants.
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William M. "Billy" Conover, 88, of Columbia, KY, died Friday, April 13, 2018 at 9:15pmET, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, KY.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 1pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsvile Street, with Dr. John Hatton officiating. Burial will be in Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Visitation after 10amCT, Tuesday, at the funeral home.


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Farmers Market on the Square enjoys first morning

Farmers Market and Hungry Kids Cafe off to a good start on its first day. The crowd was building in the balmy, sunny morning hours, then winds brought the weather change and when rain and thunder rolled in the Market closed to keep everyone safe.
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By Donna Jones

The Farmers Market on the Square (FM2) opened the 2018 season Saturday morning, April 14, at 8amCT with 12 vendors. There were lots of bedding plants, green onions and fresh lettuce. Each week more fresh vegetables and fruits will be appearing.

There was also a variety of crafts as well as local honey, so for opening day, I was pleased.

The crowd was picking up and lots of familiar faces were there until the weather changed.


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Postponed: AC 4-H Shooting sports event, Sat 14 April 2018

Due to weather conditions

By Tony Rose

The Adair County 4-H Shooting Sports Open Range day, scheduled for 2pm-4pmCT, Sat 14 Apr 2018, a the Adair County Sportsmen's Club, 100 Sportsmen's Club Road, Columbia, KY is being postponed and will be re-scheduled for a new date to be announced later. - Tony Rose, Adair County Extension Age t for Youth and 4-H.


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LW Baseball takes 2 against KY Christian, senior day 13 Apr 2018

Jalen Roger leads all Blue Raiders with five hits on the day. Wins come before crowd of 85 at Egnew Park. FULL STATS
UPDATE, CANCELED. Today, Sat 14 Apr 2018 Third Game of 3-game Series - LWC Baseball hosts Kentucky Christian - Christopher Coombs. STORY/Doubleheader 13 Apr 2018

By Christopher Coombs

COLUMBIA, KY (Sat 14 Apr 2018) - The Lindsey Wilson baseball team picked up two wins on senior day after defeating Kentucky Christian 32-0 in game one and 11-4 in game two. Ricky Winfield and Brandon Wilson both picked up win on the mound for the Blue Raiders.


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CMS Beta Club to host breakfast fundraiser Sat 14 Apr 2018

All money raised at the breakfast will help support trip to Georgia by history making Campbellsville Middle School Beta Club. CMS teachers Robbilyn Speer and Katie Campbell and Campbellsville Elementary School teacher Farrah Hord are co-sponsors.
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By Calen McKinney

Campbellsville Middle School Beta Club will host a country ham breakast fundraiser to raise money to attend national convention, 4am-11amCT/5am-12pmNoonET, Saturday, April 14, in the Campbellsville High School cafeteria, 230 W. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Tickets are $8 adults/$6 10 and younger.


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Junior Wilson, Burkesville, KY/Filmore, CA native (1928-2018)

He was a U. S. World War II Army Air Force Veteran and a manager for the Marrowbone Water District. He was born in Ventura County, CA, and was a resident of Burkesville, KY at the time of his death in Barren County, KY. He was the son of the late Marion Waldo, Sr. and Anna Pearl (Tinkle) Wilson, and the widower of Pat Wilson, his wife of nearly 66 years. He was the patriarch of a large, respected family, leaving 39 direct living descendants.
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Mr. Junior Wilson, 89, a longtime resident of Burkesville, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at N.H.C. HealthCare Center in Glasgow, KY.

The funeral service will be conducted on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 1pmCT, in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY, with Bro. Gary Cash officiating. Burial will be in the Dutch Creek Cemetery in Cumberland County, Kentucky. The family will receive friends after 2pmCT, Saturday, April 14, 2018 until the funeral hour on Sunday.


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Billy Joe Fudge: Thanks for - Adair County Moments in Time

Billy Joe Fudge writes:
Thank you, Mike, for this historical enlightenment. More, please! - Billy Joe Fudge
Comments re article 96727 Mike Watson Columbia Adair Co Moments in Time


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Benefit auction for Bro. Mike at Jones Chapel UMC 14 Apr 2018

Special to ColumbiaMagazine.com

Chad Parnell reports that the Jones Chapel UMC benefit auction for Bro. Mike Moon, recovering from surgery for pancreatic cancer, is getting overwhelming support even before the event, Saturday, April 14, 2018. Over 100 items will be up for bid. The benefit begins at 5pmCT at The Clubhouse Grill, 647 Gradyville Club Road, Columbia, KY with auction services provided by Dale Hayes of Bryant Realty.

Examples of donated items include a Red Geranium Wreath, made and donated by Linda Bennett; a full/queen quilt, made and donated by Margie Coffey; and a car polisher and wax donated by A-1 Auto. Food will be served at the event. For opportunities to bid if you cannot attend the auction, or to donate an auction item, please contact Terry Partin at 270-378-1301 or Chad Parnell at 270-634-3220.


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Today - SATURDAY with CM - 14 Apr 2018

Haiku by Robert Stone for April 14, 2018:
Dreamers build stories
based on everyday people
being romantic.
--Robert Stone, Saturday, 14 April 2018.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2405



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Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 14
Happy Anniversary, L.G. (d. Mar. 20, 2012), and Fay McKinley (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Adam Humphress (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brad Kelsay | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bryan S. New (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Camdon Harvey (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cassie Richard Pyles (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Christine Patton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cole Schmidt | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Courtney Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ethan McGaha Froedge | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joe Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kayla Thomas (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kyle Murphy (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Susan Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Melissa Ann Rooks | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rodney Burton (1977) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ronnie Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ruby " Nanny" Stocton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Suzanne Ince (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tammy L. Morgeson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Terry Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Terry Roberts | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arretus Eades, 94, Russell County, KY (1921-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jonah Elias Reed, newborn infant, (d 14 Apr 2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rex Kelly Green Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Deener, Taylor Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wayne Kemp, Gradyville, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, L.G. "Peanut" McKinley, Adair Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie Frances Noe, Green County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jerome Loy, Green County, KY (1934-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Miss Angel Ana-Lei Davis, 20, Green County, KY (1992 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Elizabeth Harris Shirley, Green Co., KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Will Kerr, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Goldie G. Conover, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard D. West, Adair County, KY (1949-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Janice (Jan) Watson Key, Cumberland Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Ola Mae Richards, Green Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marcella Bloyd Milby, Green Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Winnie Milby Rayburn, 72, Green County, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Donald "Don" Hale, 83, Russell Co., KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alta Hensley, Taylor Co., KY/Hart Co., KY native (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry (Buck) Nelson Compton, 71, Metcalfe Co., KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Lee - Jimmy - Shadoan, Pulaski Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rodney R. Price, Casey County, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mel Gilbert, 77, Taylor County, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norvin Ruford Hurt, Metcalfe County, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bess Meeks, 55, Yosemite, KY (1965-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles E. Lloyd, 86, Columbia, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dean Minor, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dovie Melton, Cumberland County, KY (1946-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernest Curry, Adair County native (1942-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernest Streeval (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Ison, Jr., 98, Russell Springs, KY (1922-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry Milton Jones, Jr., 88, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Wayne Kelsay, Adair County, KY (1951-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marion (Derby) Smith, 88, Columbia, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marlene Corbin Bell, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1957-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Victoria (Vickie) Loy Green, Adair Co., KY (1938) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ola Milby Sharp, 96, Greensburg, KY (1925-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Dale Grider, Russell County, KY (1942-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Floyd, Casey Co., KY (1931) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shannon Durham, Yosemite, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thelma Jesee Davis, 89, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Travis Eugene Bryant, 75, Columbia, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virl Goode, 92, Columbia, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2018
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
4:00amCTCampbellsville Middle School Beta Club to host country ham breakfast fundraiser, 4am-11amCT/5am-12pmNoonET. - Calen McKinney STORY | (ID:53077, Comment)
6:00amCTSpring turkey season opens in Kentucky | (ID:52604, Comment)
7:00amCT Adair Recycling Center, 32 Service Road, Columbia, KY / 270-378-0782 Hours: Mon-Tue-Wed from 7am-3pmCT. Thu-Fri Bins are available outside; Supervisor will be in and out of shelter from 7am-3pmCT. | (ID:53071, Comment)
7:30amCTHungry Kids Cafe/ free meals at Farmers Market on the Square, Columbia, KY. - Lois Cunningham MENU/SOME STUFF at FM2 | (ID:53057, Comment)
8:00amCTOpening Day, Farmers Market on the Square
Open 8am-1pmCT today at the corner of Campbellsville Street and Merchant Street, Columbia, KY. - Donna Jones (Re-scheduled from 7 Apr 2018) | (ID:52941, Comment)
Register to vote today: The office of Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer, Ste 3, Adair Annex, Columbia, KY, is open 8am-12pmNoonCT today. STORY/with rules, deadlines | (ID:53072, Comment)
10:00amCTBeulah Chapel Church Spring Festival 10am-2pmCT, at Trinity UMC Davenport Life Center, 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. Admission Free; Donations accepted at door. Food will be sold. - KIM GOODIN. | (ID:53053, Comment)
Update: Canceled Third Game of 3-game Series: LWC Baseball hosts Kentucky Christian - Christopher Coombs. STORY/1st two games of series. | (ID:53069, Comment)
Fish Fry & Tenderloin Dinner & Auction, April 14, 2018 -- at Bloomington Chapel Church, 55 Bloomington Church Road, Columbia, KY. Meal starts at 10amCT and the Auction at 1pmCT. The meal will consist of Fish or Tenderloin, 2 sides, hush puppies, dessert and a drink. Adults $7, and ages 7 and under eat for $4. Hot dogs will be available as well. Bro. Ralph Foster and congregation welcome you to attend. For more information call 270-634-3273. (Sponsored) | (ID:53076, Comment)
11:00amCTServices, Jamestown, KY, for Clifton M. Taylor, 61, Des Moines, Iowa/Jamestown, KY native (1936-2018) | (ID:53066, Comment)
NoonCTServices, 12pmNoonCT/1pmET, Liberty, KY, for Vernon Lee (Cricket) Rogers, Perryville, KY (1946-2018) | (ID:53040, Comment)
Services for William 'Bill' Hall, 61, Taylor County, KY (1956-2018) | (ID:53055, Comment)
Chimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:53073, Comment)
1:00pmCTService for Lonnie (Bodgie) Kirk, 83, Cumberland County, KY (1934-2018) | (ID:52981, Comment)
2:00pmCTPOSTPONED!!! Adair County 4-H Shooting sports event 2pm-4pmCT - Tony Rose - STORY of Postponement | (ID:53078, Comment)
5:00pmCTJones Chapel United Methodist Church will host a benefit pie supper and auction on April 14, 2018, beginning at 5pmCT, for pastor Mike Moon, who will soon undergo extensive surgery for pancreatic cancer. The event will be at The Clubhouse Grill, 647 Gradyville Club Road, Columbia, Kentucky. Auction services will be provided by Dale Hayes and Bryant Realty & Auction Co. Food will be served throughout the event. - Chad Parnell. STORY | (ID:52656, Comment)
Chimes for the Evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:53074, Comment)
6:30pmCTRevival with evangelist Bro. Craig Huddleston at Sano Baptist Church, 3005 Highway 1729, Sano, KY. -Teresa Luttrell. STORY | (ID:52974, Comment)
11:00pmCTGET MORE PEOPLE to YOUR EVENT THIS WEEK. Post early!: If your event is very important to you and the community, send it in the body of an email, with only edwaggener@gmail.com in the address line. Or call 270-250-2730. Or only to CM Contact-Submit. We check filtered items - those to multiple addressees when time permits. | (ID:53075, Comment)

 

































 
 
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