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In need of camera repair service, gunsmith

Leshia Fair writes:

Does anyone know of a local or nearby camera repair service?Also am in need of a gun smith? - LEISHA FAIR


2011-11-25 17:47:26 | Comments | Printable version

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Scenic Adair County, KY: Courthouse at dusk, from Lindsey Hill



2011-11-25 - From Lindey Hill, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener.
Sunlight brightens the tree line, as the lights come on downtown.

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Johnie Parson, Adair County, KY (1939-2011)

He was a member of a highly regarded South Adair County family. He was retired after a career as a truck driver for Houchens Industries. He was a member of the Columbia Church of Christ Southside. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was an Adjutant and Treasurer for Disable American Veterans Chapter 72. He will be accorded military honors by Columbia VFW Post 6097

Johnie Parson, 72, of Columbia, KY died Friday, November 25, 2011 at his home after an illness.

Funeral services will be Monday, November 28, 2011 at 11amCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Hugh Gannon and Dan Jones officiating. Burial will be inLoy Cemetery, 1740 Loy Cemetery Road, Columbia, KY, with full Military Honors presented by Columbia, KY VFW Post 6097 Visitation will be after 3pmCT, Sunday, November 27, 2011, at the funeral home.


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2011-11-25 16:01:09 | Comments | Printable version

Vitus (Jack) Goodin, Adair County, KY (1929-2011)

He was a member of large, distinguished Northeast Adair County family. He had been a merchant, and was a farmer and avid outdoorsman. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Purdy Separate Baptist Chuch. His marriage to Geneva Burton Goodin had endured a remarkable 61 years

Vitus "Jack" Goodin, age 82 years of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 7:30pmCT, at the Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia, KY.

Funeral services will be Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 2pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Jamie Bryant and Bro. Junior Holmes the officiating clergy. Interment in the Bearwallow Cemetery, 6080 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. The family request visitation after 4pmCT, on Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


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2011-11-25 15:25:02 | Comments | Printable version

Elizabeth Hayes, Russell Co., KY (1914-2011)

She was the matriarch of a large, respected Russell County, KY family. She leaves 37 direct living descendants. She was a homemaker and a member of the French Valley United Methodist Church

Elizabeth Hayes, Blair School Road, Russell Springs, KY, died Thursday, November 24, 2011, at the Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs, KY.

The funeral service will be at 11amCT, Monday, November 28, 2011, at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Steve Janes, Bro. Charles Edwards, and Bro. Roger Black the officiating clergy. Special music will be by Bobby and Ida Holt, Steve Stapp. Burial will be in the Hale Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Sunday, November 27, 2011, at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel.


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2011-11-25 15:05:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Chester (Bill) Wise, Taylor Co., KY (1923-2011)

He was the patriarch of a large, highly regarded family with many relatives in Adair, Taylor and Marion Counties, KY. He leaves 28 living descendants. He was a grocery store owner and operated Campbellsville Upholstery for a quarter of a century. He had been a volunteer at C & S Mission Store for 28 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

Chester "Bill" Wise, 88 years old, of Campbellsville, KY, died Thursday, November 24, 2011 in Campbellsville, KY.

Funeral mass will be at 11amET/10amCT, Monday, November 28, 2011 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 425 North Central Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Rev. Jim Reinhart, Burial willl be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 3878 Greensburg Road, Campbellsville, KY. Viisitation will be after 5pmET/4pmCT, Sunday and 7amET/6amCT, until time for the service Monday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY.


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2011-11-25 14:44:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Driver suffers minor injuries in 1 car Crail Hope, KY crash

Vehicle drops off roadway, strikes mailbox, and overturns

By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer
Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY

METCALFE CO., KY - Trooper Bobby Maxwell is investigating a collision that occurred Friday, November 25, 2011 at approximately 6:10amCT, 4 miles West of Center on Crail Hope Road.

The collision occurred when a 2006 Pontiac was traveling westbound on Crail Hope Road, dropped off the left side of the roadway, struck a mailbox and overturned.

The operator of the vehicle, Glenda Kinslow, age 35, of Hardyville, was belted at the time of the collision, suffered only minor injuries and refused treatment.

Story courtesy TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer, Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, (at Exit 49, Louie B. Nunn Parkway), Columbia, KY. Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, covers the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. Thanks also to Dispatcher Stacy Estes.


2011-11-25 12:34:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

59 year old man arrested for sexual contact with 4-yr.-old

Taylor County, KY, arrest follows complaint investigation; after arrest, TCSO report says, it was discovered that the man had similar charges in Maryland and was on the Sex Offender Registry there.

The Taylor County Sheriff's Office arrested a 59 year old Maryland man after investigating a complaint that he had had sexual contact with a 4 year old child. According to the TCSO, the incident took plae in Taylor County on November 23, 2011.

After an investigation, Charles B. Miller, 59 years of age, 10349 Owen Brown Road, Columbia, Maryland, was arrested at a residence in Taylor County, charged with Sexual Abuse 1st Degree, Victim Under/12 Years of Age.

After the arrest, it was discovered that he had similar charges in Maryland and was listed on the Maryland Sex Offender Registry.

The investigating officer was Dickie Benningfield of the Taylor County Sheriff's Department.


2011-11-25 12:21:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Eugene (Bill) Voils, Russell County, KY (1927-2011)

He was a member of a highly regarded Russell County family, a building supply store owner, and a member of the French Valley United Methodist Church

Eugene "Bill" Voils, 84, Blair School Road, Russell Springs, Ky, died Thursday, November 24, 2011, at the Russell County Hospital ER, Russell Springs, KY.

The funeral service will be at 10amCT, Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Rev. Steve Janes officiating. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Friday, November 25 ,2011, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Russell Springs City Cemetery.


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2011-11-25 10:07:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Udell E. Kelly, Green County, KY (d. Nov. 22, 2011)

Mr. Udell E. Kelly, age 85 of Greensburg passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Campbellsville Retirement Home.

Funeral services for Mr. Udell E. Kelly will be conducted 10amCT, Friday, November 25, 2011, at the Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W. Court Street, Greensburg, KY. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Friends of Mr. Udell E. Kelly may call 5pm-8pmCT Thursday and after 7amCT, Friday at the Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg.


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2011-11-25 09:27:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Price, Taylor County, KY (1916 - 2011)

She was a member of a large, respected family and of the Early's Chapel United Methodist Church

Mary Elizabeth Price, 95 of Campbellsville, KY died at 5:05amET, Tuesday, November 22, 2011 in Campbellsville, KY.

Funeral services will be at 2pmET/1pmCT, Saturday, November 26, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY by Rev. Paul J. Dicken. Visitation will be 5pm-8pmET/4pm-7pmCT, Friday, November 25, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home Burial will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 3878 Greensburg Road, Campbellsville, KY.


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2011-11-25 09:17:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Mr. Arley Elmore Wilson, Green Co., KY (1924-2011)

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Mr. Arley Elmore Wilson, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2011, in Greensburg, KY at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital.

The funeral services for Mr. Arley Elmore Wilson will be conducted at 1pmCT, Friday, November 25, 2011, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial in the Greensburg Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4pm-8pmCT, Thursday and after 7amCT, Friday at the Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home.


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2011-11-25 05:30:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

KY Tourism Development Finance Authority approves projects

No South Central Kentucky, 7 County - Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell, Taylor - Area projects. Arts and Heritage Cabinet Approves tax incentives for Rare Breed Distillery makers of Wild Turey, on $4 million project which includes tasting room; approves $250,000 loan for adventure tourism business which includes bike trails, in Northern Kentucky; and tax credits for production of movie, "A Doll's House," in Northern Kentucky - CM

By Todd Cassidy, Gil Lawson

FRANKFORT, Ky. - The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority gave final approval or preliminary approval to three tourism and film projects during its meeting Tuesday, November 22, 2011.


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2011-11-25 03:19:12 | Comments | Printable version

Today, FRIDAY, November 25, 2011

Thanks at Thanksgiving
In order of submission, newest submission listed first. Stories we chosen to repeat are marked "CM THANKSGIVING CLASSIC." We invite new stories today, and nominations from our files for "CM THANKSGIVING CLASSICS"What are you especially thankful for in 2011. Submissions are welcome to Contact/Submit, and add this note: "Thanks at Thanksgiving 2011: from, with your full name, AND name of organization or business, if appropriate".

SUNDAY with CM turned out to be a an impressive edition.

If you have time to catch up, there are quick links below. At CM, we realize there is so much going on in this season - and especially in this area - that it's hard for many to look back at all. But if you do have time, we can't think of anyplace better to spend your time than catching up on these great features.

SUNDAY with CM - November 20, 2011 for your favorite writers + important news stories, features, and Must Read recent stories on CM:Adair County Schools Athletics Schedules

The ADAIR Band Congratulations Registry
Please sign Billy Joe Fudge's Comments re article 48219 Congratulations Registry 2011 ADAIR band


2011-11-25 03:07:06 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 25
Happy Anniversary, Kevin and Shelly Jenkins (1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Steven T. and Teresa A. Grider (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amanda Gabehart | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chase Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Debby Manning | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donald Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Evan Pike (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rebecca Jo Montgomery (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robert "Mr. Bob" Jeffries, (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Scott Lee | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shirley Nash | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steve McKinney | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tim Olson | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birhday, Ruth Ann Bottom Antle, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grace Davis Feese, Columbia, KY (1922-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nathaniel Merlin Wagler, Green Co., KY (1992-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Lackey, Campbellsville, KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Omer (C.B.) Houk, Green County, KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Molly Propes, Casey County, KY (1948-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Earl Brock, Casey Co., KY (1949-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dianne Glass Wise, 68, Cumberland Co., KY (1945-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnnie (Bill) Myers, Taylor County, KY (1922-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip (Buddy) Eller, 69, Russell Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elva Ethel Allen, 71, Hustonville, KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline Hammonds, 88, Columbia, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chester Shirk, 10 weeks, Casey Co., KY, (2015-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Emma Jean Grider, 65, Casey County, KY (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sarah Evelyn Conover Carter, 86, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sylvia Mae Coffman Tapscott, Casey Co., KY (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Lee Lawson, Bowling Green, KY (1968) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clyde Wesley, Casey County, KY native (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arlis Turner, 63, Columbia, KY (1943-2007) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Roy Luttrell, 78, Liberty, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Tarter, 81, Columbia, KY native (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Hadley, 78, Columbia, KY native (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Hopper Hart, 64, Russell Springs, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tommy Mills, 76, Greensburg, KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, November 25, 2011
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
6:00amCTThanksgiving Day. Federal Holiday U.S. Post office closed. | (ID:14672, Comment)
7:45amCTNo School in Adair County School District | (ID:15012, Comment)
8:00amCTChamber office will be closed today
The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY, will be closed Thursday & Friday, November 24-25, 2011, for Thanksgiving. We wish all a Happy & Safe Holiday with Family and Friends. Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce. - KATHY JOHNSON | (ID:15016, Comment)
Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY: No (0) case(s) scheduled to start in AdairCircuit Court. No (0) court case(s) in Adair District Court. For latestupdates courts in 7-County Area, click on these links at the KentuckyCourt of Justice: AdairCounty. Also: CaseyCounty.Cumberland County. GreenCounty. MetcalfeCounty. RussellCounty. TaylorCounty. | (ID:15044, Comment)
10:00amCTFuneral mass in Indianapolis, IN, for Jacqueline Sue (Power) Brower (d. Nov. 19, 2011) | (ID:15024, Comment)
Services, Greensburg, KY, for Udell E. Kelly, Green County, KY (d. Nov. 22, 2011) | (ID:15047, Comment)
NoonCTPause for Chimes at Noon. Downtown Columbia, KY. Two Selections | (ID:14805, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices, Greensburg, KY, for Mr. Arley Elmore Wilson, Green Co., KY (1924-2011) | (ID:15045, Comment)
5:00pmCTChimes for the Evening. Downtown Columbia, KY. Two selections | (ID:14772, Comment)

 

































 
 
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