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Daily News for Monday, June 17, 2024
Juneteenth honors contributions of George Caldwell, Sr George Caldwell's philosophy over 98 years: "Ask God before you do anything and let Him guide you." George Caldwell, Sr., 98, of the Coburg community of Adair County was honored for a lifetime of accomplishments at the Juneteenth celebration at Swans Landing in Campbellsville Saturday, June 15, 2024. The third annual Juneteenth black tie gala organized by Latanya Bridgewater was enjoyed by everyone in a full house. Juneteenth commemorates the day of June 19, 1865, when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger led Union soldiers into Galveston, Texas, bringing news that slavery in the United States had ended by executive decree. George Caldwell's daughter Patricia read the following story of her father's life: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-06-17 12:01:00 | Comments | Printable version
Spurlington Methodist Church country breakfasts From Gerard Flanagan, Pastor Spurlington Methodist Church Spurlington Methodist Church in Campbellsville will be having a country breakfast from 8amET to 9:30amET coming up on Saturday, June 29, 2024, and Saturday, July 13, 2024. The menu will consist of eggs, Penn's Country Ham, bacon, sausage, pancakes, hash browns, fried apples and biscuits and gravy. Donations only, and all donations will go to support the church's children and youth. Dine in and carry out options are available. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy this delicious breakfast. Spurlington Methodist Church is located at 899 Spurlington Road, Campbellsville, KY. 2024-06-17 12:01:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
June Dairy Day is Friday June 21 From Tiffany Collins June Dairy Day will be celebrated from 11:30amCT until 1pmCT on Friday, June 21, 2024, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. The event will be sponsored by the Adair County Future Farmers of America and the City of Columbia. Free ice cream will be distributed as a courtesy of Prairie Farms. Giveaways are sponsored by Dairy Alliance, as long as supplies last. Trenton Page, the new president of Kentucky Future Farmers of America, will be in attendance. 2024-06-17 12:01:00 | Comments | Printable version
Infant Aliyah Marie Blevins, age 9 days, Russell County, KY Aliyah Marie Blevins, infant daughter of Dakota Blevins and Adriana Perez, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at UK Children's Hospital in Lexington. She was 9 days of age. Aliyah is survived by her parents, Dakota Blevins and Adriana Perez, both of Russell Springs; her maternal grandparents, Tiffany Johnson, of Russell Springs, and Caleb and Heather Shirely, of Russell Springs; her paternal grandparents, Dirk and Beth Blevins, of Russell Springs; her paternal great-grandparents, Ronella and Oris Barger, of Dunnville, and Roger Blevins, of Staffordsville; her maternal great-great-grandmother, Wanda Russell, of Jamestown; her uncles, Jahayden Rodriguez, Junior Rodriguez, Zander Rodriguez, Noah Rodriguez, and Daylon Blevins; her aunts, Gaby Morales, Bella Perez, Amber (and Chris) Humble, and Brooke (and Morgan) Breeding; and a host of cousins, and extended family. Aliyah was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandfather, Dwight Gosser; and her paternal great-grandmother, Joyce Blevins. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-06-17 12:01:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Weather advisory: Prolonged heat wave all week From Mike Keltner, Director Adair Co. Emergency Management June 17, 2024 - According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, we are just beginning what will be a prolonged period of hot temperatures. This heat won't be overly intense but it WILL be persistent, with highs each day solidly in the 90s. The best chance for heat index values over 100 will be this afternoon, and again Friday and Saturday. Those most likely to be impacted are people working outdoors, those without access to air conditioning, and other vulnerable populations. No heat-related headlines are in effect, but if temperatures or humidity run just a little higher, we may need a Heat Advisory by the middle of the week. 2024-06-17 12:01:00 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: note and donation to Shoebox writer Elizabeth Glasgow writes to Carol Perkins: (in care of Columbia Magazine where her articles appear weekly) Dear Carol,Elizabeth, thank you for being part of the Columbia Magazine family and writing! We will deliver your donation to Carol personally. I went to church with your grandparents and am happy to have a chance to remember them. - LW Letter Responds to: Carol Perkins: An email from Virginia. Readers might also enjoy the story of how Carol got started with the ministry: Shoebox attitude adjustment 2024-06-17 12:01:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
VBS at Purdy Separate starting today From Arlene McAlister Purdy Separate Baptist Church in Adair County begins its Vacation Bible School today, June 17th, 2024. It will run through Thursday, June 20 starting at 6pmCT until 8pm each evening. 2024-06-17 12:01:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Paul Willis, 90, Cumberland County, KY (1933-2024) Paul Willis of Burkesville passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at his home. Paul was born on December 26, 1933 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Willie Odell Willis and Eara Mae Riddle Willis. He was a member of Christian Chapel Church of Christ, a retired farmer and worked with the Cumberland County Green Thumb Program. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-06-17 12:01:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KSP makes child abuse and drug trafficking arrests From Trooper Jonathan Houk Burkesville, KY - On the evening of June 12, 2024, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers observed Oscar Farley, age 32 of Burkesville, outside of his residence on Veterans Street in Burkesville. The Troopers knew Mr. Farley and were aware he had a warrant for his arrest. Mr. Farley attempted to flee into the residence upon seeing the Troopers however, they were able to apprehend him. While speaking with him, the Troopers observed Mr. Farley's small child in the residence in less than satisfactory living conditions. Mr. Farley was arrested for the probation violation warrant and left his child in the care of Dewey McCoy, age 41 of Burkesville. Troopers left the residence and went to the Cumberland County Dispatch Center to turn over custody of Mr. Farley to a transportation officer. While there, Troopers saw a car approaching and stopped near them. Tamara McCoy, age 33 of Burkesville, exited the vehicle and approached the Troopers in an aggressive and disorderly manner while holding her small child. Troopers were able to safely secure the child, with a family members assistance, and placed Ms. McCoy under arrest. Both were lodged in the Adair County Detention Center. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-06-17 12:01:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Daryl Lee Parnell, 75, Green County, KY (1949-2024) Daryl Lee Parnell of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of Betty Louella Curry Parnell of Adair County and the late Shively A. Parnell, was born on Sunday, March 6, 1949, in Barren County, Kentucky and departed this life on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. He was 75 years, three months, and six days of age. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-06-17 12:01:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Juneteenth a State Executive Branch holiday The third annual Juneteenth black tie gala, organized by Latanya Bridgewater in Campbellsville, was enjoyed in a full house at Swan's Landing Saturday, June 15, 2024. Several outstanding people were honored during the celebration which included prizes, scholarship presentations and dancing after dinner. The story of Juneteenth follows in a release from Gov. Andy Beshear. Frankfort, KY -- Gov. Andy Beshear declared Juneteenth - a day that commemorates African Americans' many contributions and long struggle for freedom, justice and equality - as a state Executive Branch holiday to give thanks in the commonwealth. He signed an executive order declaring that, beginning this year, each June 19 shall be observed in Kentucky as Juneteenth National Day of Freedom. "Juneteenth is an important day for all Kentuckians to observe and honor the historic and continuing contributions of African Americans in making our commonwealth the place we love and call home," Gov. Beshear said. "My hope is that everyone embraces the spirit of emancipation and freedom that this day represents as we build a better Kentucky that welcomes everyone." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-06-17 12:01:00 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 17 Happy Anniversary, Bruce and Patsy Wilson (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Joe and Anita Vanarsdale (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Roy and Gail Ingram (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Abby Richards (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bailey Elizabeth Coffey (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brenda Lawson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Hope Cowan (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaylyn Bailey (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer (Kermeen) Griebenow | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeremy Luttrell (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joshua Phillips | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, June Doss | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katie Melton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sherry Ausmun, Creelsboro, KY | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Curry | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eldred Wray, Cumberland County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Stephens, Russell County, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Blount, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debbie Wesley, Easley, SC (1959-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Tucker, Russell Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenny Ray Bland, Taylor Co., KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Buford Douglas Phillips, Taylor Co., KY (1936 - 2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John M. Silver, Elk Horn, Taylor Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Alan (Jamie) Beck, Taylor County, KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lona Gertrude Malone, Russell County, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kevin Cissell, Russell County, KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Houston Rogers, Milltown, Adair Co., KY native (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie D. (Tom) White, Casey County, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances June Williams, 74, Casey Co., KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joey Payne, Casey Co., KY (1961-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grace Hatfield, Casey County, KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Mae Nunn Noe, Green County, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Jessie B. Riley Short, Burkesville, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Paul Randolph Neathery, Cumberland Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Wayne Holt, Russell County, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herman Wayne Slinker, Green Co., KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Gene Embry, Freedom Community, 71,(1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Owen Oliver (Chicken Little) Judd, Green Co., KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernadine Samuel Andrew, 87, Jamestown, KY; Adair native (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carla Monday, 54, Casey County, KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Inez Oakes , 88, Metcalfe County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Angel H.C. Denham, Campbellsville, KY stillborn (2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Delcie E. Wright Capps, Cumberland Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Patricia Ahmer, Green Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Ellis Beard Kilby, Taylor Co./Adair native (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wilburn Edward Rogers, 71, Green County, KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pairlee Montgomery, 100, Adair Co., KY (1916-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Arthur Krug, Adair County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifton 'Buddy' McQueary, Casey County, KY (1946-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Kenneth Joseph Salvatore Anthony DeSimone (1927-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johannah Upchurch, 81, Edmonton, KY (1943-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth N. (Kenny) Janes, 88, Columbia, KY (1935-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laura Johnson, 78, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Faye Boston, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Marie Schmidt, 70, Columbia, KY (1953-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Madelaine Wilson Butler | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marjorie Bowen Hendrickson, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patty Bernard Kinnett (1960-1994) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond (Spot) Harris, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond E. (Pete) Curry, 93, Columbia, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Vannoy, 84, Casey Co., KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tony Radford, 60, Burkesville, KY (1961-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2024 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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