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Daily News for Monday, May 4, 2015
Edgar Johnson, Casey County, KY (1942-2015) ![]() Click on headline or photo for complete obituary Edgar Johnson, age 72, died Monday, May 4, 2015 at the Liberty Care Center. Funeral services are 1pmCT/2pmET, Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Marshall Malone and Bro. Garry Allen officiating. Burial will be in Caney Fork Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday, May 5, 2015, from 5pm-8pmCT/6pm-9pmET, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-04 17:20:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Freddie McDonald, 79, Casey County, KY (1935-2015) ![]() Click on headline or photo for complete obituary Freddie McDonald passed away Monday, May 4, 2015 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. He was 79. Funeral services are 1pmCT/2pmET, Thursday, May 7, 2015 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Rev. Don Burton officiating. Burial is in Thomas Ridge Cemetery.Visitation is Wednesday from 5pm-8pmCT/6pm-9pmET at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Cody Brackett, Galynn Brackett, Jason Brackett, Tim Hadley, Austin Overstreet, and Zach Rowland. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-04 16:49:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
More Voters than ever registered in Kentucky Women are 53%; men 47%. Of total 53% Democratic, 39% Republican. Primary Election, Tuesday, May 19, 2019 Primary Election nears By Lynn Sowards Zellen Director of Communications, Secretary of State Alison Grimes office Nearly 3.2 million Kentuckians appear on the voter rolls ahead of the May 19 Primary Election, Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes announced today. The total number of registered voters - 3,175,905 - constitutes a new record, beating the 3,147,157 registered for the General Election held in November 2014. The difference is an increase of approximately 1%, or 28,748 voters, over five months. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-04 16:26:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Esther McDonald, Edmonton, KY (d. 3 May 2015) She was the daughter of the late Freeland and Annie Coffey Gilley. She was the matriarch of a large, highly regarded family. She leaves seven direct and five step living descendants. She was the widow of Gilbert (Bill) DeVore and Thomas E. McDonald. She was a member of the Columbia Avenue Church of Christ. Esther was a retired realtor after 27 years and former president of Kay Bledsoe BPW Click on headline for complete obituary Esther McDonald age 95 of Glasgow, KY, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Cal Turner Rehab & Specialty Care in Scottsville, KY. Funeral services will be held 10amCT, Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 5pm-8pmCT, Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-04 15:23:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Velta Marie Neal, 82, Edmonton, KY (d 2 May 2015) She was the matriarch of a very large, respected family. She was the daughter of the late Millard & Eva Lee Coffey Jolly. She leaves 30 direct and three step living descendants. She was a homemaker and member of the Baptist faith Click on headline for complete obituary Velta Marie Neal age 82 of Edmonton died Saturday, May 2, 2015 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. Funeral services will be held 1pmCT, Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the New Liberty Cemetery. Visitation will be 5pm-8pmCT, Monday, May 4, 2015, and after 9amCT, Tuesday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-04 14:51:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Democratic Women host Andy Beshear at Annex Chairman of Democratic Women, Miss Vicky, along with Pam Shearer and Cynthia Rowe, greet Democratic candidate for Attorney General at Courthouse Annex. Mr. Beshear takes campaigning turn around Historic Downtown Area. Vicky Pike takes respite from politics afterward, after a fine lunch at the Mexican Restaurant, to get in a little farming before returning the the city for tonight's Democratic Women's 6pmCT meeting at the Chamber Building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. By Victoria Pike Several members of the Adair County Democratic Women's Club were on hand today, Monday, May 4, 2015, at the Adair County Courthouse Annex to welcome Andy Beshear to Columbia. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-04 14:30:55 | Comments | Printable version
KY license plate 006 belonged to O.A. (Cotton) Durham Hunter Durham writes: My father, O.A. "Cotton" Durham had the Number 6 License Plate as long as I can remember and had it until that awful government changed the method of numbering. I had gotten down to 37. - HUNTER DURHAMComments re photo 60044 Old Adair Co KY license plate 2015-05-04 14:08:58 | Comments | Printable version
More praise for Celia Downey's animal stories Patricia Bennett writes: I loved Celia Downey's story of the plight of baby robin! She made me feel as if I were right there watching! I hope she writes more animal observations for Columbia Magazine. It is the first thing I look at most mornings as I can't get out much. Thanks, Celia! - PatAbout: Celia Downey: Day long adventure saving baby robin 2015-05-04 13:59:57 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Democratic Women meet Mon 4 May 2015 Membership dues main topic The Adair County Democratic Women's Club will hold its regular meeting tonight at 6pmCT, at the Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce Building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY Membership dues collection will be the main topic of discussion tonight. Our dues are now due and all members are urged to get their dues to one of our officers. Vicky Pike, Cynthia Rowe, Glenda Butler, Robin Hancock or any other active member within the next few weeks. Contacts: 270-384-3348 or 270-384-5431. - Victoria Pike 2015-05-04 11:28:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
(Sponsored) ADAIR Band presents Music/Food/Silent Auction 9 May 2015 By Shamarie Claiborne News from the ADAIR Band The Adair County High School Band presets an evening fo music, food, and a silent auction with itmes donated by local businesses, current office holders, and band family and friends at 5pmCT, Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. There will be musical performances by the Payne Family, Ricardo Hughes, The Adair County Jazz Band, Michael Webb, Yolanda Bradshaw, Terrance Bridgewater, the Percussion Ensemble, and May more. - Shamarie 2015-05-04 10:32:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Noblemen in concert at Millers Chapel UMC Sun 17 May 2015 The Noblemen will appear in concert on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Millers Chapel United Methodist Church, 1280 East Meadowcreek Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718. The concert begins at 5pmCT/6pmET, followed by light refreshments. There is no admission fee. A love offering will be accepted. Thank you, - Cyndy Humble 2015-05-04 10:24:38 | Comments | Printable version
Lane closures on I-75 in Rockcastle Co. begin May 10th Pavement improvements should be complete by August 1st By: Amber Hale SOMERSET, Ky. (May 4, 2015) – Beginning Sunday May 10, current nighttime lane closures on Interstate 75 in Rockcastle County will be increased to 24-hour closures as crews continue pavement improvement project. North and southbound lane reductions beginning at mile point 65.22 and ending at mile point 68.78 will increase to a 24-hour period daily Sunday through Thursday for approximately six weeks. No lane closures will occur between 7 a.m. Fridays through 6 p.m. on Sundays. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-04 10:13:30 | Comments | Printable version
Keaton Kessler wins 2015 KY Grandparent essay prize Click on headline for complete story with photos By Linda Kessler Keaton Kessler won the 2015 AARP/KRTA Kentucky Grandparent of the Year Essay Contest when he wrote about "My Nannie" and why she should be the KY Grandparent of the Year. This award was sponsored by the Adair County Retired Teachers Association. Keaton was the Adair County 5th grade winner. His teacher is Amanda Webster and his parents are Kevin and Arlinda Kessler. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-04 09:01:20 | Comments | Printable version
Metcalfe Countians may get NOAA radios Sat 9 May 2016 Proof of Metcalfe residency required By Lorrie Gilpin Metcalfe County Judge Greg Wilson, Metcalfe County Fiscal Court, and Metcalfe County Emergency Management will distribute NOAA weather radios 8am-3pmCT, Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Metcalfe County Road Department, 100 Scott Drive, Edmonton, KY. Each occupied structure in Metcalfe County may receive one radio. A driver's license or utility bill may be used to establish proof of residence in Metcalfe County. Those picking up a radio for antoher family or business are asked to bring a letter from the person and proof of their residence in Metcalfe County. Those who cannoth attend or are unable to drive should contact 270-432-3181, between the hours of 8am-4pmCT, Monday, May 11, 2015 through Friday, May 15, 2015, to make arrangements to get a radio. Thank you for your cooperation. Lorrie Gilpin, office of Greg Wilson, CJE, Metcalfe County, KY 2015-05-04 08:35:17 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Thanks to Celia Linda writes: Celia, I loved your rescue story and photo of the indignant mother Robin!! Thank you for sharing all the details and making us feel as though we were right there watching with you from behind the window blinds. --Linda WaggenerComments re photo 60029 Four robins two out of frame in nature drama 2015-05-04 08:04:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Has photos of Lone Valley Patricia Cox writes: I have pictures that my grandfather took of the Lone Valley area on my Facebook page (Patricia Henderson Cox). My grandparents both grew up in that area so he followed the progress of the lake closely! --Patricia CoxComments re article 74991 Looking for old pictures of Lone Valley Holmes Bend Pikes Ridge 2015-05-04 08:03:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Campbellsville University Endowment Luncheon makes history By Joan C. McKinney News from Campbellsville University CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Those attending Campbellsville University's recent Endowment Luncheon made history both in the number of persons attending and in the number of students they helped. A record 130 persons attended the luncheon that is held to thank those who have established and donated to endowed scholarships that are helping a record over 300 students. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-04 07:41:38 | Comments | Printable version
Irene Elizabeth Frederick, Casey County, KY (1923-2015) ![]() Click on headline for complete obituary Irene Elizabeth Frederick, age 91, of Liberty, KY passed away on Saturday May 2, 2015 at the Liberty Care and Rehabilitation Center, Liberty, KY. Funeral Services will be held at 9amCT/10amET, Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY 49, Liberty, KY, with Rev. Keith Bowling officiating. Burial will be in the Middleburg Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5pm-8pmCT/6pm-9onET Monday May 4, 2015 and after 7amCT/8amET,. on Tuesday May 5, 2015 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-04 06:40:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KY observes Correctional Employees' Week 4-9 May 2015 By Mike Caudill From Commonwealth News Service From Paducah to Pikeville, and everywhere in between, events are taking place next week to mark "Correctional Employees Week." Governor Steve Beshear proclaimed May 4-9, 2015, as the official period in Kentucky when correctional employees are recognized for their hard work and commitment to public safety. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-04 04:27:54 | Comments | Printable version
2nd time in week: KY receives presidential disaster declaration President Declares Major Disaster for April Flooding. In the CM 7-County Area, Metcalfe County, CJE Greg Wilson (D), included. Not included: Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Russell and Taylor Counties. For full story and complete list of counties eligible for aid, click on headline. By Kerri Richardson, Terry Sebastian Gov. Steve Beshear's Communications Office FRANKFORT, KY (May 2, 2015) - For the second time in a week, Kentucky has received approval for a presidential disaster declaration. Governor Steve Beshear was notified late Friday that President Barack Obama has authorized federal assistance for Kentucky and its citizens in designated counties that suffered significant damage during the April flooding event. "Kentucky has been hit hard by historic weather events these past few months, and the damage has been overwhelming in some communities," said Gov. Beshear. "I appreciate the quick decision by FEMA, which will assist those individuals and local governments impacted by the April as they repair damages from that flooding event." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-04 04:19:52 | Comments | Printable version
Wants to know when Living by Faith Yard Sale starts Comments re photo 60027 Living by Faith Community Church Improvements underway Judy Smith writes: When does this yard sale start? - Judy SmithThanks. It actually started last week and was extraordinarily busy on Saturday, 2 May 2015. Please watch "Yard Sales" in CM Classifieds. We'll post information there as received from the church. 2015-05-04 03:53:59 | Comments | Printable version
KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY, Activity for April, 2015 By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY COLUMBIA, KY - During the month of April 2015, there were 18 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. There were three fatal collisions during the month of April in the Post 15 area. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-04 03:03:47 | Comments | Printable version
Today, MONDAY with CM, 4 May 2015 Haiku by Robert Stone for May 4, 2015: Caught up in dancing,--Robert Stone, Monday, 4 May 2015. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1329 2015-05-04 02:44:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Washington Co. fatal collision leads to murder charge By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY SPRINGFIELD, KY - 25-year-old Victor Mendoza, of Campbellsville, KY, was arrested today at 3:11pmET and charged with Murder, 2 counts of Wanton Endangerment, No Operator's License, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence 1st Offense, Open Alcohol Beverage Container in Motor Vehicle and Failure of Owner to Maintain Insurance. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-04 02:25:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 4 Happy Anniversary, Doc and Becky Grant (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aaron Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alan VanArsdale (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, April Lynn Dudgeon (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bernie Dunn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobbie Huckaby | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christopher Lee Taylor (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daezon Scholl (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dickie Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ethan Michael Cook (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeffrey Pyles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, JoAnn Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joey Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julian Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie Hatcher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lois Davis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Louise Baker (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lula Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mariah Grant (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marty Denton Ellis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matt Melson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melinda Rhoads (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Matney (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Foster | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tonya Dunn | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mae Higgason Nobel Stuber, Adair Co., KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lula Mae Cave, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catherine Elizabeth Stubbs Allen, 78, Taylor Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Ravellette Taylor Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Junior Lumpkin, Adair Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pearlie L. Garner, Russell Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Minnie Hulse Cumberland Co. native (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mitchell Bright, Taylor Co., KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lonnie Beatrice Rodgers, Casey County, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bettie Stephens Flanagan, Russell Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Moss Milby, Green County, KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Farlee Lauderdale, Burkesville, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ryan Clay Brown, 17, Casey County, KY (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Johnny Brewington, Cumberland Co., KY, (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Davis, Adair County, KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tommie Jess Barnett, Taylor Co., KY (1920 - 2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lance Corporal Jonathan Thomas Price, 26, Taylor Co., KY (1988-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sylvia Sue Smith, Metcalfe Co., KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Gaskins, Adair County, KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dual L. Godby, 72, Russell County, KY (1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Sue Jarboe, 66, Taylor County, KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvin Hitch, 76, Russell Co., KY; Adair native (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hilda Parrish Phillips, 75, Beaumont, Metcalfe Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bertie Skaggs, 88, Taylor County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cordell (Bill) Wilson, 84, Russell County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bobby) Releford, 53, Casey Co., KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger (Doc) York, Taylor Co./Cumberland native (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ira E. Wilson, 86, Russell County, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Parrish Johnson, Metcalfe Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Julia Richerson, Shepherdsville (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Travis Chad Ford, 35, Campbellsville, KY (1981-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene (Gene) Cowan, 65, Adair County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delbert Moss, Adair Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louis H. Shipp, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Evelyn Wilson, 89, Green County, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Wall Janes, Jamestown, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amye McFall, 24, Campbellsville, KY (1999-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Thompson, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecile Mae Alley, 87, Columbia, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Pierce, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Darryl Scott Dillery, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1961-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elouise Bradshaw, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard (Jam Up) McDonald, 85, Adair Co., KY native (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lula Reed Cheatham, 85, Adair County, KY (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marla Gale Gilbert, 70, Campbellsville, KY (1951-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Ann (Becky) Conover Strange, 46, Knifley, KY (1975-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Gentry (Bobby) Rush, 83, Metcalfe Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie David Stone, 76, Columbia, KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Wayne Pelston, 65, Columbia, KY (1955-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2015 All events are listed in Central Time. 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