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Wednesday, April 8, 2015
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Karen Prince, Taylor County, KY (1956-2015)

She was a member of Mannsville United Methodist Church and an employee of Lindsey Wilson College. She was the daughter of M. Christine Gore Gabehart and the late James Edmond Gabehart. Her husband of over 40 years, Thad Prince, survives. She leaves one direct living descendants.
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Karen Prince, 58, of Elk Horn, KY, died at 8:45pmET, Monday, April 6, 2015 in Campbellsville, KY. Age: 58

The funeral service will be by Rev. Troy Elmore and Rev. John Hall at 10amCT/11amET, Thursday, April 9, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, 200 Block West Main Street, Campbellsville, KY.


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2015-04-08 19:00:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Kellyville Church celebrates 25th year of Bro. Stanley Watson



2015-04-08 - Kellyville Community Church, 77 Kellyville Road, KY in Coburg Community of Adair County. - Photo by Tammy Stotts.
The congregation at Kellyville Community Church cut this cake tonight, Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in honor of Brother Stanley to celebrate his 25 years of his service at as pastor of the church. Paired photo. See also: Bro. Stanley & Gennie Watson at 25th pastoral anniversary

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Mr. Ernest Paul Melton, Cumberland Co., KY (1937-2015)

He was a member of the Claywell United Pentecostal Church, a U. S. Marine Veteran, a Machinist for Sorenson Manufacturing and a Farmer. He was the son of the late John Frank and Ida Leitha Winchester Melton. His wife of over 54 year, Sue Anderson Melton, survives. He leaves 11 direct and three step living descendants.
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Mr. Ernest Paul Melton, age 77, of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the Cumberland River Hospital in Celina, Tennessee.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, April 11, 2015 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 Booher Cemetery in Cumberland County, Kentucky. The family will receive friends from 4pmCT on Friday, April 10, 2015 until the funeral hour on Saturday.


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2015-04-08 18:13:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Rebecca Ann (Becky) Hamm, 67, Ozark, MO, (1947-2015)

She was a member of a distinguished Adair County, KY family, the daughter of Bro. Raymond Martin and sister of Richard, Steve, and David Martin. She was a native of Elizabethtown, KY, and a resident of Ozark, MO, at the time of her death.
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Rebecca Ann (Becky) Hamm, 67, of Ozark, Missouri, died Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in St. Louis, MO.

Funeral service will be Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 10amCt, at Southland Christian Church, 1630 W Republic Road, Springfield, MO in Springfield, MO with burial in Hopedale Cemetery in Ozark, MO. Visitation will be on Friday, April 10, 2015 from 5pm-8pmCT, at the church


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2015-04-08 17:37:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Col. O.D. Robertson, 82, Russell Co., KY (1932-2015)

He was a retired Lt. Col.in the US Air Force and was a member of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ Church.
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Col. O. D. Robertson, 82, of Russell Springs, died Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY.

Funeral service for Lt. Col. O. D. Robertson will be 10amCT, Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with David Ransdell officiating. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Monday, April 13, 2015. Burial will be in the Mill Springs National Cemetery with full military honors.


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C/AC Chamber Awards banquet at Cranmer, Fri 17 Apr 2015

This year's banquet speaker is Doug Flynn. Lindsey Wilson Singers, under direction of Dr. Gerald Chafin and Wansoo Cho will be featured.
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By Ellen Zornes

The Columbia-Adair Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual Awards Banquet on Friday, April 17, 6:30pmCT, on the campus of Lindsey Wilson College. at the Cramner Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. Nominees for Agriculturist, Business/Professional Leader (male and female), Educator, Health Advocate and Volunteer nominated by members of the Chamber of Commerce with the winner of each category being presented at the banquet.


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LWC business students earn honors at statewide competition

LWC winners in competition at UPike include Hillary Bumpus, Michael Robinson, Katherine Dickerson, and Caio da Cruz.
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By Duane Bonifer
News from Lindsey Wilson College

COLUMBIA, KY - A group of Lindsey Wilson College business students recently earned statewide recognition for their work.

Members of the Lindsey Wilson chapter of Phi Beta Lambda business fraternity won several honors at the statewide competition, held March 20-22, 2015, at the University of Pikeville. The competition included more than 150 students from Kentucky colleges and universities.


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2015-04-08 09:21:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Lindsey Wilson Women's Tennis downs Marian, 9-0

Blue Raiders win their ninth-straight match
Next, updated Lindsey Wilson Tennis hosts Bethel (TN) at 12pm noon CT on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, Thursday, April 9, 2015 at the Henry Baughman Tennis Complex, next to Holloway Health & Wellness Center, 399 Williams Street, Columbia, KY 42728.


By Matthew Stokes

COLUMBIA, KY - The No. 4 Lindsey Wilson women's tennis team swept visiting Marian (IN), 9-0, on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the Henry Baughman Tennis Complex. The Blue Raiders improved to 11-6, while the Knights go to 15-6.



2015-04-08 08:15:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Good guess on Papaw Grove mystery photo

About: Favorite Old Photo: Papaw trees & H.O.R.S.E. & softball arena

Steve Hancock writes:
That is on Wall St. behind the Depp house. City cemetery past barn. - Steve Hancock
Steve: A great guess. That is one of my favorite scenes, which, thankfully, still exists, I believe. But the photo is from another place in Columbia, KY. Thanks, though, for reminding me to try to re-visit that scene, today, if I can. Also like to go over to the cemetery and visit with the new neighbors. - EW


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Barry McGaha will testify at Victory A.D.O. - Fri 10 Apr 2015

Barry McGaha will be giving his testimony at the A.D.O (alcohol and drug outreach) program, at 6:30pmCT Friday, April 10, 2015, at Victory Community Church, 1165 Russell Road, Columbia, KY. Everyone is welcome. - Kathy Shelton

2015-04-08 07:52:24 | Comments | Printable version

Myrtle Lee Wilson, 93, Adair Co., KY (1921-2015)

South Central Kentucky has lost an outstanding Christian role model. She was a wonderful help-mate to her husband, the late Rev. Roy Ray Wilson, in his ministry. She ministered in music through many musical channels at many churches and community activities. She was honored with a Governor's Award and was a gardener, farmer, carpenter, seamstress, and caregiver for various family members. She was a member of Freedom Separate Baptist Church. She was a native of Green County, KY, and a resident of Adair County, KY, at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Alonzo and Nona Calhoun Curry. She leaves 22 direct living descendants.
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Myrtle Lee Wilson, 93, of Adair County, died Sunday, April 5, 2015 at 2:55amCT at her home.

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 1pmCT, in Adair County at Freedom Separate Baptist Church, 576 Freedom Church Road, Russell Springs, KY, with Rev. Hubert Wilson, Rev. Ronnie Campbell and Rev. Roger Peak officiating. Burial will be in Freedom Cemetery. Visitation on Friday, April 10, 2015, from 4pm-9pmCT and on Saturday from 7am-11amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY and after 12pm noon CT, Saturday at the church. Her grandchildren will serve as casket bearers


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2015-04-08 06:04:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Special Reminder: Deadline to register to vote: 20 April 2015

A special reminder voters who will be 18 years old by November 3, 2015, who may register and vote in the May 19, 2015, primary election even though they will not be 18 by the primary
For all important State Election Dates, Click to: 2014 Election Calendar/KY Secretary of State's office PDF

Compiled by ColumbiaMagazine.com
Information from Lisa Greer and KY Sec'y of State's Election Calendar, 2015

The deadline to register to vote in the primary election, Tuesday, May 19, 2015, is Monday April 20, 2015. The books will be closed April 21-May 25, 2015.

Persons having a change of address, who have not registered to vote, and persons who will be 18 years of age before the General Election, Tuesday, November 3, 2015, may register.

The Adair County Clerk's office, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, is open Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pmCT, daily, and Saturdays from 8:30am-12pmCT. The phone number is 270-384-2801. - Lisa Greer, Adair County Court Clerk


2015-04-08 05:28:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Karen Mowers speaker at Journey to Recovery, 10 Apr 2015

Journey to Recovery, at the Agape House, 114 Office Park Drive, Columbia, KY, will be hosting Karen Mowers this Friday, April 10, 2015, 6:30pmCT. Everyone welcome. Contact: l 270-566-3292. - Laverne Hadley

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Forage, Cover Crop Field day 9 Apr 2015 at Marshall Irvin farm

By Nick Roy

A field day covering forages and cover crops will be held on April 9, 2015 at 10amCT at Marshall's Irvin’s farm, 1070 Bull Run Lane, Columbia, KY. UK Forage Specialist Dr. Ray Smith will serve as the guest speaker. Participants will be able to study a demonstration plot planted last fall including multiple species of winter annual crops that may be used for forage or cover crop purposes. Additional topics will include soil health, nitrogen fertilization, weed control, and grazing strategies. For more information, contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service at 270-384-2317. - NICK ROY , Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.


2015-04-08 04:29:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden

Today, WEDNESDAY with CM, 8 Apr 2015

Haiku by Robert Stone for April 8, 2015:
Love that loves too much
may take on unhappiness
to soothe another.
--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 8 April 2015.
-1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1303



2015-04-08 04:06:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 8
Happy Anniversary, Mike and Sherry Hodges | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Richard and Charlotte Ollestad | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, William and Jamie Powell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday Darrell Overstreet | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday Virginia Ponser "Ginny" Flanagan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Azlynn Moore (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Blake Kennedy Aaron (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brittany Sandusky | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dr. Pamela Stephens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Biggs | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jimmy Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Justin Reeder | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kristin Goodin Hildabrand | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Landon Parnell (1979) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Hodges | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nicole Jackson (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pam Stephens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patricia Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Trey Garmon (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday Edwin (Tootie) Tarter, Adair Co., KY (1929-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herbert B. Johnson, Russell Springs, KY (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earlene Bright Holtzclaw, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ceoda (Jack) Keltner, Adair Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Marie Turner, Adair Co., KY (1946-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Richardson, Taylor Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ovaline HadleyThornsberry, Adair Co., KY native (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Josephine Wilson, Casey Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Hayes, Taylor County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ermel Wilson, Russell County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Faye Stephens, Russell Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stella Mae Mann, 89, Adair County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred (Millie) Mae Wilson Cravens, 73, Casey County, KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Margaret (Harrison) Perkins, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnny Ray Rucker, Jr, Casey Co., KY (1964-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Kimbler, 60, Russell Springs, KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Reginald (Johnny) Miller, 55, Taylor Co., KY (1962-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nellie O. Hadley Brown, 85, Dubre, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane Frances O'Malley Dillon, Casey Co., KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joel (Buddy) Holt, 77, Adair Co., KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy D. Loy, 69, Russell County, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vena Wethington, 75, Liberty, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Ella Zahler, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brian Lee Monroe, 18, Campbellsville, KY (2002-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Clay Sidebottom, Green County, KY (1939-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank Rigney (1905-1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louis Stargel, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Morgan, formerly of Russell County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Hughes, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Lee Turner, 68, Columbia, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susie Myrtle Todd, 80, Adair County, KY (1944-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tracey Lynn Pierce, 47, Columbia, KY (1974-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Billy) E. Montgomery, 88, Green Co., KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2015
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:00amCTAdair Recycling Center, 32 Service RD, Columbia, KY / 270-378-0782
Open 7am-3pmCT Monday through Friday; 7am-12pm noon CT, Saturdays. | (ID:33617, Comment)
7:45amCTSpring Break in Adair County, KY School District - No School 5 Apr - 10 Apr 2015 | (ID:33758, Comment)
8:00amCTSpecial Reminder: Deadline to register to vote in the 19 May 2015 Primary Election: 17 April 2015 Register at county court clerk's office. | (ID:33789, Comment)
7 County Area Court: Circuit Courts. District Courts, at at Glance. Not Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties Once at Docket for all Kentucky Counties, Choose 1) Circuit or District, 2) County - from drop down list 3) Verify dates :
Adair County. Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY: No (0) Event(s) Circuit Court. Forty-eight (48) Event(s) District Court.
Casey County Judicial Center, 231 Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Event(s) District Court.
Cumberland County, Justice Center, 112 Courthouse Square, Burkesville, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Event(s) District Court.
Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court Street, Greensburg, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Metcalfe County, Judicial Center, 201 E. Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. One (1) Court Event(s) cases District Court.
Russell County. Judicial Center, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. One (1) Court Event(s) District Court.
Taylor County, Justice Center, 300 E. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) in Circuit Court. Nine (9) Event(s) Court Event(s) in District Court.
Not an official docket. For official court information, check with circuit court clerk in your county. | (ID:33797, Comment)
10:00amCTChildren's Story Hour at Adair County Public Library (Recurring Event)
307 Greensburg Street (Google Map/Directions), Columbia, KY | (ID:33649, Comment)
Services, Chicago, IL for Esther Meyer, 82, Adair County, KY (1932-2014 | (ID:33743, Comment)
Services, Campbellsville, KY, for Jacqueline (Jackie) Quinn Young, Knifley, Adair Co., KY (1936-2015) | (ID:33752, Comment)
NoonCTPause for Chimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:33557, Comment)
Services, Campbellsville, KY, for Kathy Copley, Taylor Co., KY (1949-2015) | (ID:33754, Comment)
Re-scheduled to Thu 09 Apr 2015
Lindsey Wilson Tennis hosts Bethel (TN) at the Henry Baughman Tennis Complex, next to Holloway Health & Wellness Center, 399 Williams Street, Columbia, KY 42728 | (ID:33799, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices, Edmonton, KY, for Danny Ross England, 67, Metcalfe Co., KY (d 5 Apr 2015) | (ID:33769, Comment)
4:00pmCTTime to check CM DIRECTORY of CHURCHES for Wednesday worship service schedules. | (ID:33655, Comment)
5:00pmCTChimes at the Evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:33584, Comment)

 
































 
 
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