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Randall L. Banks, 74, Columbia, KY (1950-2024)

Randall Lee Banks of Columbia died on Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was 74 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 11amCT on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in Columbia Cemetery.

Visitation is requested on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 5pmCT until 8pmCT, and on Wednesday until time for the service.


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Randall Banks, 74, Columbia, KY (1950-2024)



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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library now available

From Crystal Staley/Libby Suttles

Frankfort, KY - In early June, 2024, the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and First Lady celebrated the statewide expansion of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. For the first time, every preschool child in Kentucky can have the gift of reading delivered to their home, building a love of books that can last a lifetime.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (DPIL) mails a free, age-appropriate book to children each month from birth to age 5 and has been shown to have a significant positive impact on kindergarten readiness. The program partners with local 501(c)(3) or governmental organizations to register children in their area, and with the addition of the Kenton County Public Library in June, every community in the commonwealth is now served by a local partner.

To sign up your child, visit imaginationlibrary.com/kentucky.


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Tommy Druen: Being a builder

Previous Column: Quest for authenticity

By Tommy Druen

In 2013, I had the honor to be selected for Leadership Kentucky, a program that brings together Kentuckians from various regions and diverse backgrounds to learn more about our beloved Commonwealth and develop leadership skills that will hopefully be applied in our careers and communities.

While I cannot say enough positive things about the programming of Leadership Kentucky, some of what I remember most vividly were the casual conversations and comments among the group.

One such came from Carolyn Dennis, a fellow classmate and Scott County resident. That summer, I was trying to drop a few pounds and Carolyn, a health consultant, introduced me to KIND bars. While they are commonplace now, these snack bars were just making their presence felt in Kentucky. I won't say they quite measure up to my preferred Zero or Heath bars, but they aren't too bad for what they are.

Later that night, I looked up some information on the company. Founded in 2004, it had recently experienced significant growth. Aside from just being a snack food, the company also emphasized highlighting people who had shown acts of kindness around the globe. Admittedly, I was a bit skeptical, thinking their "Be Kind" movement and donations were as much about publicity and tax deductions as genuine goodwill. Nevertheless, I liked their granola bars and have since typically kept some in my desk or vehicle for a quick pick-me-up.

To be honest, I didn't think much about the company again until a few weeks ago. During a drive home, I decided to listen to a podcast. One that is in my rotation is TED Talks Daily.


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Letter: exact pole information provided

Stuart Carman writes:
The light is KU/odp property and the pole also. Their pole number is the black on yellow horizontal marker. Can't make all out in pic but partial is 769764.

The vertical number is line identifier, again KU/odp.

The black on orange is windstream line identifier. And the chrome characters at bottom appear to be DuoBroadband.

A lot going on for a small town pole :-)
Comments re: Street light needs replacing downtown


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Marlis Gene Robinson Akin, 96, Green County, KY

Marlis Gene Robinson Akin of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Frances Eugene Robinson and Jessie Maud Clark Robinson, was born on Thursday, March 15, 1928 and departed this life on Saturday, June 8, 2024. She was 96 years, 2 months, and 24 days of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Greensburg Presbyterian Church. She worked as a nurse for over 45 years providing her care at multiple different hospital's.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 9
Happy Anniversary, Brent and Keisha Baker (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brian Taylor | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dana Compton Helm | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dorothy Bingham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dr. William T. Luckey, Jr. (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joey Breeding | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, John Amos Gaskins II (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathryn Stephens (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rick Pickett (1971) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robbie Bell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robby Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ronnie Brandenburg | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sandy Rogers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tiffany Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zaylan Tucker (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Pittman, Waynesburg, KY (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, D.L. 'Junior' Jessie, 70, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tony Wilson McFelea, 62 (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Levore Hedrick Taylor Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Gabehart, Taylor Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Ray Page, Adair Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elwanda Grider, Russell Co., KY (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Buell Lee, Casey Co., KY native (1917-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Althia Irene Copas Horning, Breeding, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jacob Gaskins, Taylor Co. KY (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Katelyn Elizabeth Spears, Burkesville, KY (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Matrie Pendleton, Casey County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mary Lou Lingle, Green County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine Burton, 80, Russell Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn June Moore, 74, Casey County, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mabel Burton, 91, Adair Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mom Fern Murphy, 91, Casey County, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delpha E. Corbin, 81, Adair County, KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, D.J. Davis, Jr., Green Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lila June Gregory, 68, Russell County, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Corinne (Polly) Gabehart, 89, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Bottom, 79, Russell County, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Pierce, 86, Casey County, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Johnny Harold Sluder, Taylor Co., KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eveleen (Atwood) Miller, Casey Co., KY native (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Nickell Huff, 85, Corbin, KY - Director, Bank of Columbia (1933-2018 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Gene Burton, 71, Columbia, KY native (1951-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Mae Bingham, 89, Adair Co., KY native (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Flossie Neat | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harley Booher, 81, Cumberland County, KY (1938-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Lloyd Capps, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Thomas 'J.T.' Moss, 90, formerly of Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Juanita Moss, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Stephens, 100, Russell County, KY (1918-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kristinea Wilson, 61, Russell Springs, KY (1961-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Gentry, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Geraldine Parrish, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mila Hope Stapp Hopper, 89, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randell Campbell, 57, Adair Co., KY native (1964-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Teresa Thacker, 62, Burkesville, KY (1960-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Winfred Cowan, Columbia, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Sunday, June 9, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:00amCTHomecoming Service at Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church | (ID:67089, Comment)
NoonCTWillis Family Reunion at Bearwallow Church | (ID:67072, Comment)
1:00pmCTHistoric Giles House in Knifley open for the season | (ID:67030, Comment)
6:00pmCTBearwallow Church Vacation Bible School | (ID:66852, Comment)

 

































 
 
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