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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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Kenny Grider, 77, Russell County, KY

Kenny Grider, 77, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023.

He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War and worked in construction.


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Frances Cunningham, 93, Columbia, KY (1930-2023)



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Hazel R. Curry, 92, Columbia, KY (1931-2023)

Hazel Rogers Curry, 92, formerly of Richmond, Kentucky and widow of the late Embry Curry, died on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at her home in Columbia, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be held at 11amET on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, KY, with Brandon Carter and Malcolm Hester officiating. Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery.

Visitation will be Saturday from 10amET until services at 11amET at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home.


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Frances W. Cunningham, 93, Columbia, KY (1930-2023)

Frances (Wesley) Cunningham of Columbia died on December 23, 2023 at Frankfort Regional Hospital in Frankfort after a short illness. She was 93 years old.

The funeral service will be held at NoonCT on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Steve Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 10amCT on Wednesday.


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Baby New Year 2024 arrives at T.J. Samson Community Hospital

From Stacey Biggs

Glasgow, KY - New Year's Day is an exciting time for new beginnings for every family, and it is particularly special for those with babies born on January 1. The team members and medical staff at T.J. Samson Community Hospital are delighted to welcome the first baby of 2024. Cashleigh Dena Shaw was born at 6:30 p.m. on January 1, 2024, weighing 7 pounds, and was delivered by John Craddock, MD. Cashleigh is the daughter of Amanda Harlow and Dewayne Shaw of Center, Kentucky in Metcalfe County.

The family was presented with balloons and gifts from Serendipity Gifts at T.J. Samson, along with a case of diapers.


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Carol Perkins: The Wrong Coat

Previous Column: Christmas Cheer

By Carol Perkins

As quickly as a grandmother whose grandkids are arriving and the gifts aren't in the gift bags as they edge toward the driveway, I crammed the last puffer jacket into a bag.

"That's Dora's coat," Guy said as I folded the coat and aimed.

"No, that's not Dora's coat. Her coat is in the living room chair." I said this with much authority.

"It sure looks like Dora's coat," he insisted.

I should have listened.


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Chamber of Commerce to meet January 9

From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director
Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce

The first Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce meeting of 2024 will be held at NoonCT on Tuesday, January 9, in the Chamber basement, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Chamber members are invited to come hear from County Judge Executive Larry R. Bryant.


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How to keep your house smelling fresh

A nicely heated house can be awfully cozy when the weather turns chilly, but the indoor air can easily get stale and stuffy while indoor allergens build up inside.

Try the tips below to keep your house feeling fresh throughout winter.


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Nathan Burton, 48, Adair County, KY (1975-2023)

Charles Nathan Burton, 48, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, December 29, 2023. He was born in Columbia, KY on February 24, 1975 to Phillip Burton and Vickie Goodin Milby who survive.

He was known for his tree trimming work in the area and always caught everyone's attention with adventurous videos of his work on social media. He enjoyed hiking and being outdoors but most of all spending time with his family and friends. Nathan attended the New Hope Separate Baptist Church as a youth and was of the Christian faith.


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Bennie Montgomery, 72, Green County, KY (1951-2023)

Bennie Clay Montgomery of Green County, Kentucky, son of the late Benjamin Johnson "B.J." Montgomery and Ruby Janelle Curry Montgomery, was born on Saturday, September 15, 1951 in Campbellsville, Kentucky and departed this life early Saturday, December 30, 2023 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was 72 years, 3 months and 15 days of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church. He was a former banker for the then, Greensburg Deposit Bank, owner of Convenient Food Mart, and sales manager for Commonwealth/Transamerica Insurance Company. He loved horseback riding and hunting. He was past treasurer and past president for the Greensburg Rotary Club, an honorary Kentucky Colonel, and a member of the Hill and Valley Saddle Club, but was mainly known for his love for his grandchildren and family.


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Shell sworn in as KY Commissioner of Agriculture

From Lisa Tolliver

Frankfort, KY - Jonathan Shell has officially been sworn in as Kentucky's next Commissioner of Agriculture.

Shell was sworn in at a ceremony in Lancaster, Kentucky, at the Garrard County Courthouse. He was surrounded by friends and family including his wife, Brooke, and children, Jaxson, Lydia, Reagan, and Gracelyn.

Shell becomes Kentucky's 36th Commissioner of Agriculture. He is a fifth generation farmer. He will also participate in a public swearing in ceremony Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the State Capitol.


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Sunday School Launch 2024 at Egypt Christian Church

From Willie M. Feese, Jr.

Egypt Christian Church's Sunday School Launch 2024 will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2024, with a country breakfast at 8:30amCT and classes for all ages starting at 9amCT. Dale Brown, the Sunday School Director, invites everyone to attend.

Egypt Christian Church is located at 4867 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY.


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Kolbenschlags find a white Christmas in Utah

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George and Vonnie Kolbenschlag sought a white Christmas in Salt Lake City with son George and his family and son Peter. They found lots of snow at Snowbird Ski Resort in the Wasatch mountains where George Jr. is mountain school director. Snowbird is located about 30 minutes from George's home in SLC.

This year has set a snowfall record at the resort with 838 inches (that's 70 feet) of the white stuff. The photos don't show that too well as there were also some major snow melts in 2023 during the winters, so there was no time when all 70 feet of snow was on the ground.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 2
Happy Anniversary, Charles and Barbara Barnes (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, R.T. and Wanda Cave (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Andea Meyer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Billy Rowe (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cameron Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Christine Bragg Yoder | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kaeden Moore (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kevin Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, L.T. Scott | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Furkins (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lorne Holler (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mattie Lou Neat (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robin Lynn Willis (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday. Brett Russell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday: Dalton Pickens | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Warren Cross, Barren Co., KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Dylan Carta, Jamestown, KY (1998-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wade Hobson Milby, Mt. Sherman, KY (1940-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Whitman Hadley, Adair Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garlan Wilson, 90, native of Edmonton, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gene Allen Young, Adair Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Barnes Canada , Dunnville, KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Orine Richardson, Casey Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Edward (Eddie) Terrell Thomas Loyall, Green Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nina Cathleen Hash Stiles, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie Lou Sinclair Neat, Adair County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gile Harris, Russell Co., KY (1943-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Teresa Gay Richardson, Casey County, KY |1959-2014| | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Carol Priddy Shade, Russell Co., KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie Geneva Keith, Adair County, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hugh Garrett Moss, Taylor County, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ramona Irene (Tootle) Mann, Taylor Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lertie O. Conner, 98, Russell Co., KY (1918-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Bernard (Jim) Coe, Sr., Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Bardin, Columbia, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Gray, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co. native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard Barnett, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Erlene Himes, Taylor County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ramona Smith, Adair County, KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Agnes Martina Kania Lepiarczyk (1907-1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alberto Guerra, Jr., 29, Burkesville, KY (1992-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alvie Lee Burton, 84, Columbia, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annie Nokes Hoover (1908-2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Moss, 64, Columbia, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elmer L. (Junior) Draper, 81, Columbia, KY native (1943-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Sneed, 63, Columbia, KY (1961-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kimberly Stargel, 61, Columbia, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Travis Dial (January 02, 1951-October 30, 2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Price, 81, Green Co., KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Allen Lacy, 65, Columbia, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ricky Lee Tucker, 46, Russell Springs, KY (1975-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Hill (Bud) Pollard, 89, Adair County, KY (1926-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Trooper Michael Ray Sapp, 71, Knifley, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, January 2, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTAdair Co. Clerk's Office open only for recording/elections today
Motor vehicle transactions are expected to resume on January 16, after statewide update. | (ID:66257, Comment)
County Offices closed today for New Years:
  • The Adair County Judge Executive's Office
  • The Adair County Road Department
  • The Adair County Recycling Center
  • Green River Animal Shelter
| (ID:66336, Comment)
9:00amCTAdair Occupational Tax and license begins for all businesses | (ID:66322, Comment)
City of Columbia City Hall closed for New Year's holiday | (ID:66330, Comment)
11:00amCTServices for Barbara McGaha, 95, Columbia, KY (1928-2023) | (ID:66344, Comment)
5:30pmCTACHS Girls Basketball at Marion County | (ID:66106, Comment)
7:00pmCTACHS Boys Basketball at Marion County | (ID:66107, Comment)

 
































 
 
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