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Daily News for Monday, September 3, 2018
Rob Collins: Be grateful you're never really rolling solo 'There is an entire orchestra of people who intersect with us throughout our lives, who are just as responsible for who we are, as any choice we make on our own.' By Rob Collins, Q104 Rob Collins in the Morning, Q 104.1 FM Most people wait way too late in life, before they begin to acknowledge the fact that along the way, many people have extended grace and favor, during our personal journeys. Praying grandparents, generous friends, coaches, teachers and many unknown who have made contributions to our lives. Those who speak words of favor over our lives, when we aren't at our best and encourage us when we no longer believe in our abilities. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-03 22:54:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Buford Lawrence Taylor, Cumberland County, KY (1938-2018) He was a retired Cumberland County Magistrate and a veteran of the United States Navy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Ricky Lee Taylor, three brothers - B.F. Taylor, Malcolm Taylor, and Clifton Taylor, three sisters - Ozell Thurman, Inez Eggert, and Virginia Barrow, and his companion Carol Allred. Click on headline for complete obituary Buford Lawrence Taylor, age 79 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at Cumberland Valley Manor. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 06, 2018 at 1pmCT at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY with burial in Gaines Hill Cemetery with military honors. Family requests visitation on Wednesday, September 05, 2018 from 4-9pmCT at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-03 22:28:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Wanda Ramey Varney, 70, formerly of Russell County, KY She was a homemaker, born June 12, 1948 in Pike County, KY, to Ernest and Eunice Hunt Ramey. Her husband, Jimmie Ray Varney, survives along with many family members. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, David, Jimmy Ray, and Edward Ramey. Click on headline for complete obituary Wanda Ramey Varney, 70, of Bowling Green (formerly of Russell Springs) died Monday, September 3, 2018 at her home in Bowling Green. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Jamestown City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8pmCT Wednesday and after 12noonCT on Thursday. Pallbearers will be Nick Gonzalez, Patrick Stiltner, Cecil Griffith, Kenny Hilbert, Dean Seneff and Jaxson Seneff. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-03 21:50:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Carlos Coffey, 91, Russell County, KY (1927-2018) Carlos worked at American Strandard, International Harvester and retired from Alhom Aluminum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters - Zola Stroud, Justine McVay, and Elsie Lancaster; two brothers - Adrian Coffey and Wendell Coffey. Click on headline for complete obituary Carlos Coffey, 91, of Russell Springs, died Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the Russell County Hospital ER. The funeral service for Carlos Coffey will be held at 10amCT Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY with Bro. Roger Garner and Bro. Dillon Perkins officiating and special music by Cynthia Record. Visitation will be from 6-8pmCT Tuesday and after 8amCT on Wednesday. Interment in the New Friendship Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Marion Record, Eric Lancaster, Jason Lancaster, Johnny Coffey, John Jones and Gary Hadley. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-03 21:19:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Marilyn Stivers: Ramona Wheeler 1st ever Miss Adair Co. Fair Marilyn Stivers writes: From memory I think the first year the Miss Adair County pageant was held was in 1957. Ramona Wheeler(Barbee) was the first ever Miss Adair County Fair. This can be verified with Ramona. - Marilyn M. StiversAbout - Zona Mae Bryant (Hedrick) - being crowned Miss Adair Co. Fair - July 31, 1958 2018-09-03 20:09:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
AC Little League Football canceled; ACLL board meets Due to the Labor Day holiday, Adair County Little League Football is canceling practice today, Monday, September 3, 2018. There will be a board meeting at the field at 5pmCT at the brown building next to the High School Field, 623 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. --Craig Dean 2018-09-03 14:21:27 | Comments | Printable version
Barbara Wooldridge, 86, Russell County, KY (1932-2018) She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Evert Wooldridge, Jr and sister Billie Sue Ogdon. Click on headline for complete obituary Barbara J. Wooldridge, 86, passed away on Friday at Fair Oaks Healthcare. Funeral Services will be at H. E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 1:30pmCT with Bro. Tony Stephens and Rev. Timo Karvonen officiating. Friends may visit after 8amCT on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery, Jamestown, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-03 13:47:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jonah Lee Gaskins, 65, Russell County, KY (1952-2018) September 8, 2018 - August 31, 2018 (Age 65) He was a native of Indianapolis, IN, and a resident of Russell Springs, KY, at the time of his death in Lexington, KY. He was the son of the late Jim Gaskins and Emma Wells Glover, who survives. He was the widower of Marlene S. Gaskins, Russell Springs, KY (1965-2017) He leaves eight living descendants. His final resting place will be Jemestown, Russell County, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary Jonah Lee Gaskins, 65,of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Friday at Baptist Health in Lexington, KY. Funeral Services will be at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, 202 N Main Street, Jamestown, KY on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at 11amCT, with Bro. Billy Dunbar officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday afer 5pmCT, at the funeral home. Burial in the Jamestown Cemetery, 201 N Main Street, Jamestown, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-03 13:20:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mechanical malfunction blamed for motorcycle crash on KY 900 - ACSO reports Eastbound rider loses control of motorcycle in curve, strikes fence and travels along fence short distance before being thrown over fence as vehicle comes to a rest. Crash occurred just before 12pmNoonCT, Sunday, September 2, 2018. 75-year-old rider treated on scene by Adair EMS, then transported to TJ Samson in Glasgow, KY. ACSO Deputy Josh Durbin investigating accident. Click on headline for complete story From Adair County Sheriff's Office Harrison Moss, Sheriff Adair County Sheriff Harrison Moss reports that on Sunday, September, 2, 2018 at approximately 11:40amCT, Adair County Deputy Josh Durbin responded to a injury accident involving a motorcycle around 2 miles down Hwy 900. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-03 12:54:55 | Comments | Printable version
Driver says she fell asleep before crash, ACSO reports And Casey County 22-year-old faces DUI, other allegations. ACSO preliminary report finds that driver was southwest bound on Liberty Road/KY 206, approximately 5 miles east of Columbia when she left the road, and overturned in a ditch. She was transported to TJ Health/Columbia, KY, for treatment of injuries. Note: An arrest is not a finding of guilt. An individual placed under arrest is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. Click on headline for complete story From Adair County Sheriff's Office Harrison Moss, Sheriff Adair county Sheriff Harrison Moss reports that on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at approximately 2:10pmCT Deputy Josh Durbin responded to a single vehicle injury accident around five miles up Liberty Road. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-03 12:41:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Ramona Wheeler, 1957 Miss AC Fair, in photo with Zona Bryant Anon writes: (From the August 7, 1957 News, coverage of the beauty pageant in its entirety: "Miss Ramona Wheeler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ottie Wheeler, Sparksville, was winner in the Beauty Contest." --AnonComments re photo 80571 Zona Mae Bryant Hedrick being crowned Miss Adair Co Fair July 31 1958 2018-09-03 12:11:22 | Comments | Printable version
Blessed - One word begins a testimony to all from Monica Janes Thanks are given for "all EMS, Rescue, Firefighters, and Officers, to the staff at TJ Sampson, to family and Friends who came to the hospital and prayed. Thank you Lord for watching over all involved." A special thank you is sent to one officer who "got into the vehicle with me because I couldn’t be pulled out of the window, and stayed until I was extracted. I lost my vision for a while going in and out of consciousness. But he held my hand, talked me through it..." Monica's testimony began with her license plate on the front of one of the worst hit cars - it simply said, "Blessed", and then she added her words, shared below, as she began to recover from the horrific accident. Click on headline for complete obituary By Monica Moss Janes, as she began to recover from the August 31, 2018 five-car accident "Today, Numbers 6:24-26 has never been more relevant. Numbers 6:24-26 (KJV) "The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace."I praise God for his unending love and mercy!! God’s blessings come in many forms. I can truly say I’m beyond blessed!!! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-03 10:14:10 | Comments | Printable version
Southern Heirs singing at Mt. Salem Baptist Church - 9 Sep 2018 The Southern Heirs will be singing Sunday, September 9, 2018, at 5:30pmCT/6:30pmET, at Mount Salem Baptist Church, 4192 Hwy 198, Liberty KY. Everyone is welcome. Contact, Southern Heirs: Charles Shepherd 270-384-4554. - Charles Shepherd 2018-09-03 10:08:40 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia Police Department reports on 5 vehicle collision Preliminary investigation indicates that a trailer brake failure on northbound truck initiate a chain reaction of collisions which involved five vehicles. The investigation is ongoing by Sgt. Murphy and the Columbia Police Department. Adair County EMS, Columbia Adair County Fire Department , and the Adair County Sheriff Department. Click on headline for complete story with photos being added Next earlier article, this story - Five-vehicle crash in Columbia - first responders working, Friday, August 31, 2018, at 12pmNoonCT, with photo album By Ofc Josh Brockman, Public Information Officer Columbia Police Department, Chief Jason Cross Preliminary investigation by CPD Sgt Jr Murphy shows that a 2003 F-250 pulling a trailer was traveling North on Columbia bypass. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-03 07:14:45 | Comments | Printable version
The Whitehurst Diaries: A Cellar Hole in Progress Jim hopes to have our cellar hole ready for concrete this week. A new house, one without prior history or former occupants. As the walls are raised, the surrounding earth leveled and smoothed, I can anticipate landscaping, choosing the shrubs and perennials that will define a dooryard created from a former rough pasture. "Cellar hole" and 'Door yard" are terms firmly lodged in our lexicon, part of our sense of place. They mark the beginning of what will become "home." - SHARON WHITEHURST Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Sharon Whitehurst Cellar Holes and Door Yards From Merriam-Webster: Definition of Cellar Hole:: an excavation intended for a cellar or the exposed cellar area where a house has once stood Dooryard: US and Canadian: a yard in front of the front or back door of a house. A good friend, sitting across the table from us at a recent church dinner, inquired, "So, have you started work on that piece of property you bought?" Jim, having momentarily shoveled in a large wodge of lasagna, took a few seconds to reply, then stated, "I've got my cellar hole two-thirds dug. If the rain will quit for a few days I'll be ready for concrete." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-03 05:54:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sharon Whitehurst - Whitehurst Diaries
Today - MONDAY/LABOR DAY with CM - 03 Sep 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for September 3, 2018: Being in costume--Robert Stone, Monday, 3 September 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2547 2018-09-03 04:04:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Annual football rivalry - CHS football team defeats Taylor County In the Bobby Brockman Memorial Big Dawg Bowl Click on headline for story with photo album by Calen McKinney By Calen McKinney Campbellsville High School football team defeated Taylor County on Friday, August 31, 2018, in the Bobby Brockman Memorial Big Dawg Bowl. CHS hosted the annual match up. Final score was 40-20. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-03 00:42:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 3 Happy Anniversary, Amos and Carolyn Gaskins (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Bob and Diane Benningfield (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Chester and Betty Smith Bennett (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Doug and Kathy DeRossett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Gerhard Lepiarczyk and Katherine Louise Grider Lepiarczyk (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, James and Tricia Cole (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Larry and Diana Russo (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alexandra Brockman (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Allan Bennett (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda England | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amber Bledsoe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brenda Huckaby | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brittany Sasha Abbot | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Deloris Curry (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gracie Baker (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jackie Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jenny Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jodi Akers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jonathan Hutcheson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jynelle Murphy (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kasey Leann Abrell Wilkerson (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayleigh Martin (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda Scott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Louis McQueary | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melinda Wright | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mendel Sexton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nikki Underwood | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tiffany Young | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Heather Jo Peckinpaugh, Columbia, KY (1972-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary W. Woodrum, Liberty, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Allen Rock, Taylor Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chad Bryant Brown, Greensburg, KY (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carthel Porter, Russell Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Edward (Eddie) Judd, Russell Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernie Wise, 64, Campbellsville, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Woodrum Watson, Casey Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara June Martin, Casey County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Olive Crabtree, Taylor County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Daniel Yates, Cumberland Co., KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary M. Godby, Casey Co., KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clevella Renee Coffey, Adair County, KY (1949-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lee Stearns, 74, Russell Co., KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold D. Flatt, 79, Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Wilson, 71, Russell Co., KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Huddleston Grider Russell County, KY (1969-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lewis Lynn, Casey Co., KY (1962-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delbert Wesley Morgan, 89, Liberty, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Icy Bloyd, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Marie Edelen, Taylor Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Morfey, 72, Somerset, KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Derl Raines, 82, Casey Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Berman Dale Withers, 67, Russell Co., KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenny B. Goode, 61, Casey Co., KY(1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rita Pearl Cooksie, 87, Cumberland Co. KY native/formerly of Adair Co. (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Gene Buck, Jr., 57, Adair Co., KY/Anderson Co. KY native (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie Bonnie Wells, Cumberland Co., KY (1920-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby M. Grider, Casey County, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Mae Grider, Casey County, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Hite (Skaggs) Brown, 98, Taylor County, KY (1919-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sylva Faith McBeath Hopper, 103, Russell Co., KY (1914-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reva Nell Kessler Marcum, Green Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Gunter, 75, Ninevah, IN (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Lee Hunt, 58, Russell Springs, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. James E. (Jimmy) Powell, 80, Burkesville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cynthia Lynn Hamon, 57, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dallas Green Owens, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garvey Stephens, 81, native of Russell Co., KY (1946-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Golda Crawford, 77, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ida (Genette) Burton, 78, Adair Co., KY native (1964-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lena Cordelia Forrest Brockman, 91, Adair County, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marjorie Hovious England, 92, Adair Co., KY native (1931-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia H. (Pat) Brendel, 85, Burkesville, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip R. Parrish, 77, Burkesville, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah E. Kirkpatrick Pace, 79, Burkesville, KY (1932-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, September 3, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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