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Friday, August 14, 2026
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Beverly Ann Robertson Buley, 75, Green County, KY

Beverly Ann Robertson Buley of Green County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Lloyd Austin and Velma Mae Curry Robertson, was born on April 17, 1951 in Green County. She departed this life on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at the Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville having attained the age of 75 years, three months and 27 days.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of South Greensburg Baptist Church.

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Adair County Middle School staff is ready for the year



2026-08-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo from ACMS.
LOOK AT ALL THOSE HAPPY FACES! The Adair County Middle School staff shared this photo on the social steps of their new school with the note, they're "geared up and getting ready for an incredible 2026–2027 school year! We’ve been busy preparing our brand-new school, getting classrooms ready, and making plans for a great year—but there’s still one VERY important thing missing… OUR STUDENTS! We CAN’T WAIT until August 24th when these stairs and hallways are filled with our students and all of their smiling faces! Enjoy those last few days of summer, ACMS students… your ACMS family is ready for you!"
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Lowell Thomas Yankey, 92, and Betty Cox Yankey, 87

Lowell Thomas Yankey and Betty Cox Yankey, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, devoted partners in life for more than 67 years, passed away just three days apart in August 2026.

Betty passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the age of 87. Lowell followed on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the age of 92.

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Bonnie Rae Welker, 86, Russell County, KY

Bonnie Rae Welker, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully and without pain at her home August 8, 2026. Bonnie was born in Akron, OH. on December 18, 1940, a daughter of the late Evelyn L. (Latshaw) and Raymond F. Thomas.

Bonnie was the member of the Jamestown Christian Church. Having the love of Christ and being the wife of a minister has lead her throughout many mission trips abroad and stateside. The ministry paved the way to develop and work Christian Camps. Camp Rudolph (Virginia) and White Mills Christian Camp (Kentucky). She was always right by Bills side wherever God directed them throughout many states and churches. You could always find her shining God's light and being the hands and feet of Christ. What a blessing she was to all who knew her.

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ACMS SBDM Council to meet Aug 20

From Samantha Ellis, Principal
Adair County Middle School

Adair County Middle School's School-Based Decision-Making Council will be having a special-called regular meeting at 1pmCT on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The meeting will be held in Conference Room of Adair County Middle School, 510 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY 42728.

The purpose of the special-called regular meeting is to interview for vacant attendance clerk positions.

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Donate your extra pet carriers

Donna Rieder writes, "I'm going to Lexington next week to donate two kitten cages to Halfway Home Rescue KY. They're in need of cat carriers, as each cat that gets spayed/neutered has to go in its own carrier after surgery."

If you'd like to donate a carrier for Donna to take, you can message or call 270-805-1527.

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Words of Wisdom for August 14, 2026

From Miss Donna Rieder
Everything we say at funerals should be said at birthday parties instead. We leave so much love unspoken.
Donna Rieder's Clifty Creek Farm is located at 3190 White Oak Church Rd, Russell Springs, KY (visitors by appointment only). You can reach Donna by email at cliftycreekkikos@aol.com.

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Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 14
Happy Anniversary, Darrell West and Melanie Wilson-West (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Gary Vernon and Peggy Ann Curry (1971) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mark and Angie Burton (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mary Helen and Donnie Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Addison Brook Litteral (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alma Rich | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brett Blair | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chelsea Miller | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gavin Bloyd Thomas (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jonathan Gold | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lana Glasgow | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michael Gold | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Preston Chapman (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robert R. Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sammy Baker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sharon Wheeler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Suzanne Wells Miell (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sydney Waggener | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Weston Eiven Pelston (2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Whitley Eastridge (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brandy R. Johnson, Russell Springs, KY (1983-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Morris W. Ingram, Green Co. native (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Helm Henson, Dunnville, KY native (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vickie Jo Irvin, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Keith Breeding, Russell Springs, KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mitch Lee, Green County, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ola Mae Foley Martin, Junction City, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clifton Lee Gosser, Nancy, KY (1946-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Wolford LeFaivre, Adair Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Allen Cahill, Taylor Co., KY (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zona Moss O'Neill Gradyville, KY native (1915) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Hatcher, Adair Co., KY (1964-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine Meeks, Casey Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Waylon Atchley, Jamestown, KY, (1980) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Gilbert, 52, Columbia, KY (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald E. Wethington, Casey County, KY (1948-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Sherwin King, Casey County, KY (1946-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Geraldine Laverne Winchester, Taylor Co., KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lula Belle Gribbins Bright, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Andrew L. (Andy) Miller, Green Co., KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernest Calvin Bennett, 70, Russell Co., KY; Adair Co., KY native (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Webster, Taylor Co., KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia McGowan Andrews, 71, Russell County, KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald White, 78, Casey Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chester (Chet) Pitcock, 69, Marrowbone, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Blackburn, 54, Summer Shade, KY (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Marshall Epperson, 65, Adair Co., KY (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillie Belle Karnes, Taylor Co., KY (1920-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard Sallee, 82, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, R.C. Weddle, Jr. , Casey County, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margretta Thompson, Casey Co., KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richie Janes, 70, Adair County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Lewis Brown, 51, Knob Lick, KY (1966-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Becky Frances Robertson, Russell Springs, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Mae Saltmarsh, 78, Columbia, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Freda Bernice Goodin, 88, Columbia, KY (1935-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J.W. Keltner (1933-2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, lonas Crandle Wray, | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Tarter Evans, 67, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Bailey, 65, Columbia, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy R. Lawless, 73, Jamestown, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Earl Milby, 77, Summersville, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

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