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Mindy Roxanne Ford-Curry, 60, Russell County, KY

Mindy Roxanne Ford-Curry, age 60, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021.

Born on January 10, 1961, she was daughter of the late A.G. Ford and Emily Guffey. Mindy was married to Davis Curry for 22 years. She worked for many years at Fruit of the Loom and Kroger.


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2021-07-05 21:32:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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July 4th, 2021 in Columbia - making it happen



2021-07-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Gale Cowan, Adair County Judge Executive.
The guys in the yellow shirts were making the fireworks celebration happen Sunday evening, July 4, 2021 in Columbia. From left are: Nick Bright, Casey Wethington, Daniel Quinn and Jeremy Wethington, of Casey Creek Pyrotechnics.

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Susanna C. Burkett, 77, Russell County, KY (1943-2021)

Susanna C. Burkett, 77, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 in Somerset, KY. She was born in Russell Springs on August 25, 1943, a daughter of the late Rosalia E. (Scales) and Leo L. Roy.

She was a homemaker.


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2021-07-05 21:26:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Letter: Super job on fireworks!

Amy Hill writes:
What a super job done by the City of Columbia and Adair Fiscal Court and all the Sponsors of the fireworks! What a wonderful job done by all.

THANK YOU so much for doing this for all the residents! - Amy Hill, New resident


2021-07-05 13:05:19 | Comments | Printable version

Vacation Bible School at Beulah Chapel

By Kim Goodin

Beulah Chapel will hold Vacation Bible School starting Monday, July 12, 2021, through Friday, July 16, 2021, from 6pmCT until 8pmCT nightly. The theme will be Digging Deep for God's Word! Bible classes, VBS songs, Crafts, Snacks, & Fun!

Beulah Chapel is located at 4262 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY.


2021-07-05 13:02:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Economic Development, Infrastructure, Education highlighted

Frankfort, KY - - Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted projects creating jobs, improving infrastructure and supporting education across the commonwealth during his last weekly Team Kentucky update.

The recent announcements follow through on the Governor's commitment to build a better Kentucky and create opportunities for families in every community.


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2021-07-05 13:01:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

John David Emerson, 80, Russell County, KY (1940-2021)

John David Emerson, of Russell Springs, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 30, 2021. He was 80 years of age.

John and his brother, "Red-eye," loved dirt track racing. He loved sports and kept up with all the local teams. He loved watching the Cincinnati Reds. He attended the Dunnville Church of God.


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2021-07-05 08:59:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

KY Afield Video: July 3, 2021 Full Show


This week on Kentucky Afield: hitting the creek to catch crawdads, then using them as bait to hook bass on Nolin Lake! Headed up to Northern Kentucky to see what's being caught at the Fishing Derby. Lastly, on Barren River lake with Fisheries Biologist to see what they're doing to help improve fishing habitat.


2021-07-05 08:53:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors

Letter: Wonderful fireworks

Dick and Mary Knight write:
Wonderful fireworks from the Fairgrounds tonight. Thank you Adair County.

And thank you to everyone else who added to the display---some really beautiful work out there!!!!


2021-07-05 08:07:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Haiku by Robert Stone for July 5, 2021

Say not such things as,
to love is to be a slave,
cleverness brings shame.
--Robert Stone, Monday, 5 July 2021.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3583


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Lorene Wilson Harston Gumm, 81, Green County, KY

Lorene Wilson Harston, was born on Tuesday, March 12, 1940 and departed this life on Friday, July 2, 2021. She was 81 years, 3 months and 21 days of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Greensburg Baptist Church. She was a retired teacher of 27 years having been employed by the Green County High School and the Kentucky State Traffic School. She was a member of the Kentucky Education Association and the National Education Association.


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Sherry Mae Perkins, Russell County, KY (1965-2021)

Sherry Mae Perkins, age 55, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Thursday July 1, 2021, at her residence. She was born on September 25, 1965, in Liberty, KY, a daughter of Kenneth and Locia Murphy Passmore who preceded her in death. Sherry was a housewife.

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2021-07-05 07:25:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Siren test cancelled for July 5, 2021

By Mike Keltner, Director,
Adair Co. Emergency Management


The audible Adair County outdoor warning siren test has been cancelled for this morning, July 5, 2021. A silent communication test will be conducted.



2021-07-05 07:23:37 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 5
Happy Anniversary, Hunter and Kelly Jackson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Stanley and Shirley Jones | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Aiden Michael Keene (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amanda Dartt | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandon Thompson (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Corey Harmon (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Derek Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jackson Tucker Wall-Sinclair (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kalia Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kelly Branham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry Benningfield | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, twins Lynn (Blackie) Nixon and the late Glynn (Red) Nixon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vickie Hill | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vonda Derman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zachary Absher (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Deborah (Debi) Price, Columbia, KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Iva Nell Sidebottom McDonald, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Alice Rooks, Adair Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph Carter , Columbia, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christopher Wayne Underwood, Green Co., KY (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stella Louise Kean, Russell Springs, KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Gadberry (Bob) Gadberry, Adair Co., KY native (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Mullins, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Houk, Adair County, KY (1942-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Danny Thomas Beams, Green Co., KY (1959-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Louise Stalcup, 87, Cumberland Co., KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kody Pelly, 23, Adair County, KY (1990-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Angela Patton Wethington, Casey County. KY, (1961-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Iva Jo Powell, 81, Casey Co., KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marcia Roy, 91, Russell County, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Seth Aaron Eaton Adair Co., KY (1991-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reed Wilson, 93, Taylor Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Barbee (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mabel C. Gann Wesley, 66, Russell Co, KY/Wayne Co., KY native (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Juanita Ruth Back Tweedy, 95, Ribbon, Russell Co., KY, native (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glynn (Red) Nixon, 79, Adair County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernadine Voight, 89, Cumberland County, KY (1928-2017 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip B. Stover, 82, Cumberland County, KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Lucille Orange, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Adella Sears, 67, Liberty, KY (1955-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Berenice Waggener Arnold | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bettie Rey Yarberry Parnell, 82, native of Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billey Webb Bernard, 86, Russell County, KY (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Rodgers, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carlie Earl Smith, Russell County, KY (July 5, 1925-July 31, 2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cory Lee Jeffries (1988-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Charles Tinnell Sr, 75, Metcalfe County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Lee Bault, 63, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Lotter, Sr., 67, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elroy Buckner, 73, Greensburg, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eunice Marie Pierce, 92, Green Co., KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Twyford, 89, Russell County, KY (1929-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenodine Thomas, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ira Cowan, 94, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackie Neal Boston, 84, Greensburg, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jason Corbin, 48, Columbia, KY (1976-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John L. Ritzie, 79, Breeding, KY (1944-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Landon Newton, 29, Campbellsville, KY (1992-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loyd Smith, 75, Burkesville, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Ann Bernard, 83, Columbia, KY native (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marvin Hutchison, Adair Co., KY (1920-2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Mueller, 72, Louisville, KY (1951-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Carter, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ms. Ruby Tupman Barbee, 92, Columbia, KY (1924-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Weddle, 65, Liberty, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steven Lee Hessig, 68, Green Co., KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zachary Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, July 5, 2021
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTAdair County Clerk's Office closed today | (ID:61888, Comment)
County Offices closed Monday for Independence Day holiday:
  • Adair County Judge Executive's office
  • Adair County Road Department
  • Green River Animal Shelter
| (ID:61890, Comment)
PVA Office closed Monday for Independence Day holiday | (ID:61891, Comment)
11:00amCTServices for Nancy Louise Cruz, 62, native of Adair County, KY | (ID:61909, Comment)
2:00pmCTService for Wanda Diane Murphy, 72, Adair County, KY | (ID:61908, Comment)

 
































 
 
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