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Saturday, January 13, 2024
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Fay McKinley, 91, Columbia, KY (1932-2024)

Helen Fay Waggener McKinley of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, having attained the age of 91.

She was the mother of four who worked to get her teaching degree at Western Kentucky University. She enjoyed her college accomplishments, her long career as librarian at Shepherd Grade School until her retirement, and then substitute teaching.

She was secretary of the Adair County Veterans of Foreign Wars as an auxiliary member. She belonged to the Columbia Baptist Church, the Adair County Homemakers.


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Up for adoption at Green River Animal Shelter



2024-01-13 - Adair County, KY - Photo from the shelter.
Green River Animal Shelter shares this dog that is up for adoption. They write, "We need the owners to this dog to come pick up - $80 reclaimed fee, $5 each additional day at the shelter. She will go up for adoption on the January 9, 2024. She came in on 1-3-24, Columbia, KY. Call 270-385-9655 for more information."

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Power outages should be reported to service provider

Emergency services provideed the numbers below and ask if you have a power outage please report it directly to your power company:
- Taylor County RECC call 270-465-4101

- Kentucky Utilities call 800-981-0600

- Tri-County Electric call 800-369-2111

- Farmers RECC call 270-651-2191


2024-01-13 10:43:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Phillip Coffey: Just Above The Clay

Thoughts go to standing in a tobacco barn driveway
So very long ago-all of the Burley stripped, sold
Paid all the ticket from the Keltner store - previous year's dues.


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2024-01-13 00:24:26 | Comments | Printable version

Please check on one another through the storm

From Rev. Ryan Boatright, Pastor
Columbia United Methodist Church

As you are able, please check on one another; if you find yourself without power let someone know.

Let us remember those who are without adequate shelter and heat during this time. Winter can be a hard time for folks.

Columbia United Methodist Church is located at 202 Burkesville Street. Services are Sunday at 10amCT and everyone is invited.


2024-01-13 00:20:51 | Comments | Printable version

Susan Jewell Rodgers, 70, Casey County, KY (1953-2024)

Susan Jewell Rodgers age 70, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Monday January 8, 2024. She was born October 16th, 1953, in Cincinnati, OH, a daughter of the late Walter and Mary Bryd Daulton.

Susan was a homemaker.


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Bessie Jane Shepherd, 91, Russell County, KY (1932-2024)

Bessie Jane Chumbley Shepherd, of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 91 years of age.

Born March 5, 1932, in Adair County, she was a daughter of the late Haydon and Betty Robertson Harmon. She was a member of Faith General Baptist Church. She always loved being able to grow a large vegetable garden. She enjoyed canning her harvest and cooking wonderful meals for her family. Bessie was also an avid fan of “Wheel of Fortune.”


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Stanley Syra, age 96, Metcalfe County, KY (1928-2024)

Stanley Medford Syra, age 96, of Edmonton, Kentucky passed away on Monday, January 08, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on Friday, January 06, 1928, the son of Lewis Henry and Montie Zoie (Young) Syra.

He attended Cedar Flat Church, and was an area farmer, farming most all his life.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 13
Happy Anniversary, Robbin and Beverly Redmon (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Anthony Holmes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Becky Franklin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Becky Shanklin Huffman (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brooklyn Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bruce Wilson (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cindy Walker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Della Harmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elayna Claire Popplewell (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Melton Scholl | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ethan Lane Collins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Fredia Melton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gayle P. Rogers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeanette Page | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Leila Jones | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marsha Beard | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matthew Alan Jessie (1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Harris (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Owens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shawn Shirley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Suzanne Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tammy Burchett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wesley "Chandler" Staten (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wyatt Edward Franklin (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. Ben Spencer, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Robertson Blakeman, Green County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delena Jessie Mann, Columbia, KY(1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garnett Henderson, 85, Taylor Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy E. Melton, Adair Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Katherine Campbell Green Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elmer "Buddy" Hoosier, Jr.Taylor Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leola Sallee, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James W. Sears, Russell County, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rick Caldwell, 56, Adair County, KY (1957-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darril Streeval, Casey Co., KY (1952-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, R.T. Cave, Adair County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Kessler, Portland, Adair Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Grider, 41, Russell County, KY, Adair native (1973-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George B. Whitmore Jr., Casey Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Skyler Paije Lee Curry, 22, Green Co., KY (1993-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Albert Chandler Underwood, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elmer R. Halsell, 83, Russell County, KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Evelyn Christine Craft, 72, Burkesville, KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Burnice Louise (Mama E.) Parker, 90, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jesse Burchett, 55, Russell Co., KY (1962-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pansy Dyer, 65, Cumberland County, KY (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Cook, 79, Adair County, KY/Russell County, KY native (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sherfield Thomas DeSpain, 76, Green County, KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Franklin Ardell Carper, Green County, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ricky Lee Roy, 49, Windsor, Casey Co., KY (1968-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loenell Shipp, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margie Lois Rigney, 88, Adair County, KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Argle Coffee Meeks, 85, Windsor, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arthur Giles, 88, Adair Co., KY native (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn M. Polston, 69, Jamestown, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Claudia Jan Donnell, 70, Breeding, KY (1953-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clayton Compton (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edwin Clifton Roy, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Faye Stotts, 69, Columbia, KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hollie Kinnett (1902) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margie Ella Collins, 82, Columbia, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Lee Hamlett, 74, Columbia, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger D. (Big Roger) Myers, Sr., 64, Columbia, KY (1959-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Parson, 74, Columbia, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, January 13, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTAdair Co. Clerk's Office closed today | (ID:66268, Comment)
9:00amCTClothing and Food Giveaway at Columbia Church of Christ basement | (ID:66410, Comment)
11:00amCTServices for Glenna Bailey, 90, Columbia, KY (1933-2024) | (ID:66407, Comment)
NoonCTACMS Boys Basketball: C.K.M.S.A.C. 7th Grade (details TBA) | (ID:65655, Comment)
4:00pmCTPasta Benefit Dinner and Dessert Auction
From 4pmCT to 7pmCT at the Adair Bingo Hall. Each meal includes Pasta, Garlic bread and drink, for donations, and all proceeds will go to help Tina Kaylor and family | (ID:66387, Comment)

 


































 
 
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