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Mason S. (Mickey) Smith, Jr, 71, Columbia, KY (1953-2025)

Mason Stanley "Mickey" Smith, Jr, of Columbia, died on Friday, October 31, 2025 at U of L Hospital in Louisville. He was 71 years old.

Cremation has been chosen, and the family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date.


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Mickey Smith, Jr, 71, Columbia, KY (1953-2025)



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Dwayne Corbin, 71, Columbia, KY (1954-2025)

Dwayne Corbin of Columbia died on Monday, November 3 2025 at 9:48 A.M. at his home. He was 71 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 11amCT on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Jared Conover and Mark Phillips officiating. Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 4pmCT on Friday.


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2025-11-03 17:52:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Heaven Bound to sing at Victory Community Church

From Kathy Shelton

Heaven Bound will be singing at Columbia Victory Community Church at 10:30amCT on Sunday, November 9, 2025. If you don't have a home church please come and worship with us.

If you haven't been to Victory in a while, we've made a few changes since the flooding earlier this year and would love to share the changes. Giving God all the glory for HIS protection during that time!! All are welcome! Come expecting! -Pastors Brandon Willis and Rick Shelton.

Victory Community Church is located at 1165 Russell Road, Columbia, KY.


2025-11-03 17:46:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

2025 Adair Regional Book and Arts Fair exhibitors, Part 2

See Also: 2025 Book Fair: Authors and Exhibitors, Part 1

From Mike Watson

The Adair County Annual Book Fair and Arts & Crafts Show is coming up soon, from 10amCT to 2pmCT on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Adair County VFW Post #6097, 500 Green Hills Road, Columbia, KY.

Authors and artisans who will be on hand with their works include Vonnie Kolbenschlag, Rick Lee, Russell Lunsford, Doug Peterson, Geri Reynolds, Andria Rounds, Tim Roy, Lou Ann Russell, Harold "Dick" Scholl , Pam and Brandon Spires, Lanny Tucker, Robert Allen Vaughn, Mike Watson, Donna Whitaker, Rodney White, Rebecca Williams, and Barbara Wright.

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The Nutcracker Ballet at Center for Rural Development

From Sharon Dodson

The Center for Rural Development and Lake Cumberland Performing Arts are proud to present The Kentucky Ballet Theatre's holiday performance of "The Nutcracker Ballet" at 7pmET on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at The Center for Rural Development's Cornelia Dozier Cooper Theatre, 2292 South Hwy. 27, Somerset, KY.

Set to Tchaikovsky's magnificent score, "The Nutcracker Ballet" follows young Clara on a magical Christmas Eve adventure filled with dancing snowflakes, a battle between toy soldiers and mischievous mice, and a visit to the glittering Land of Sweets ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Tickets start at $55.99 for adults and $45.99 for children and students, or $125 for families of four. To purchase tickets, visit www.centertech.com, call the Box Office at 606-677-6000, or stop by The Center. Tickets will be available for sale at the Box Office on the night of the performance.


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Intersection Safety Improvement Project on US68 in Metcalfe Co.

From Wes Watt

An intersection safety improvement project is expected to begin on U.S. 68 in Metcalfe County. The intersection of U.S. 68 and KY 70 will be reconstructed to a new alignment just to the east of the current intersection. Crews will be working off the roadway in the first phase of the project, but lane closures in the area are possible.

Signs and message boards have been installed to inform motorists of the construction. The new alignment will feature safer approaches with better sight distance. The new alignment will be a straighter approach compared to the current curved approaches.

The project is expected to be completed in the winter of 2026. Scotty's Contracting & Stone LLC was awarded the contract in the amount of $2.8 million on September 3, 2025.


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Ovarian Awareness Workshop at Extension Office

From Dylan Gentry
Adair County FCS Agent

the Adair County Extension Office will be hosting a workshop to boost the awareness of Ovarian Cancer at 10amCT on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The meeting is free and open to the public.

Two courageous speakers from Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky (OAK) will be joining us to share their journeys with ovarian cancer, discuss signs, symptoms, and the importance of advocacy -- and offer hope, support, and education. Hear first-hand how they navigated diagnosis, treatment, and life beyond, and learn practical steps women can take to protect their health. All are welcome.

The Adair County Extension Office is located at 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.


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ACGS Reminder: The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower

From Mike Watson

The Adair County Genealogical Society's November 3rd program is today at 5pmCT in the Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.

Annita Dial is presenting on The Boy Who Fell off the Mayflower--John Howland--and his adventure from the Old World to the New. The program will be followed by refreshments. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy this remarkable presentation.

More info: Adair Genealogical Society face book page; adairgenealogy@gmail.com or 270.380.1024


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Anna Kempton, 65, Metcalfe County, KY

Anna Kempton, age 65 of Edmonton, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Metcalfe Health Care Center. Anna was born on January 19, 1960 in Cumberland County, KY to the late James Spencer Wray and Matry Delana Copas Wray. She was of Baptist faith and was a former employee of Sutton Shirt Corporation.

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Lindsey Wilson University to Build Indoor Golf Center

Jessica Smith Golf Center -- Donated by Earl & Marlene Smith to honor late golfer who was a Lindsey Wilson All-American, all-stater at Assumption High School.

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University has one of the top golf programs in the NAIA, and pretty soon it will have one of the best indoor golf centers in the NAIA.

Lindsey Wilson will build the Jessica Smith Golf Center -- Donated by Earl & Marlene Smith. The 4,200-square-foot building, which will be opened in 2026, is named in honor of the late women's golfer Jessica Smith. A 2010 Lindsey Wilson graduate and a member of the Lindsey Wilson Athletics Hall of Fame, Smith died in a 2016 car crash at the age of 28.

The building is made possible by a gift from Smith's parents, Earl and Marlene Smith of Louisville, Kentucky.

"We wanted to honor Jessica," said Earl Smith. "She enjoyed her time at Lindsey Wilson so much, as a student and as a member of the golf team. She loved being on the team. Probably the most important thing is that she grew so much while at Lindsey Wilson."

The Smith Golf Center will be one of the few indoor golf practice centers in the NAIA, according to Lindsey Wilson Athletic Director Willis Pooler.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 3
Happy Anniversary, Keith and Cindy Gilbert (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Holden Bryce Gabehart | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alexia Sharee Snider (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Belinda Jane Rice (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Byron Chandler Corbin (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Cravens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Craig Cravens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Crystal Tucker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joseph Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kylie Grace Cowan (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Linda Taylor (1950) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michelle Moore (November 11, 1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Randy Hatcher | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Terry Rice | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tonya Powell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Warren Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeffery Garland Scales, Russell County, KY (1956-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Faye Blythe Morgan, Greensburg, KY (1949-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Karen King, Casey County, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Rhea (Red) Goff, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Kay Rector, Columbia, KY (1964-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnel Lee Benningfield, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Henry Pierce (November 3, 1928 - September 19, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Smith Ferguson, Cumberland Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Klarissa Grace Moore, newborn, (2010-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry D. Lay, Casey Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine Phillips, Campbellsville, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Walters, Russell Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Edwards Tompkins, Green Co., KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ola Lawhorn, Adair County, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Goodman, Casey County, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred W. Emerson Randolph, Casey Co. KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Lee Graybeal, Taylor County, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline C. Power, 83, Russell County, KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eva Anderson, 83, Russell Co., KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Orville E. Noe, Green County, KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norris L. Long, Jamestown, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roy Charles, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Ann Revis Collier, 74, Adair Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dellie Jewel Feese Evans Johnson, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vernon Lee "Pete" McKinney, 80, Adair Co., KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Clayton Eugene Edwards, 62, Green Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruel H. (Sonny) Wilson, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Samuel F. Cook, Green County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Douglas Dewayne (Bubba) McAfee, Jr., 48, Adair Co., KY (1968-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garland (GB) Lanham, Casey County, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arnold Paul Spears, 83, Cumberland Co., KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Dale Parker, 74, Campbellsville, KY native (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Rodgers, 75, Adair County, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earnest Richardson, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herald Gaddis, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerome Lee Raney, 64, Liberty, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John W. Holtzclaw, 83, Adair Co., KY native (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie Naomi London, 87, Metcalfe County, KY (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Mae Davidson, 59, Burkesville, KY (1962-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Eads, 79, Liberty, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen Walter Noel, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry George, 72, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
Services, Russell Springs, KY, for Laverne Grider, 78, Russell Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTLane closures today on the parkway for Russell Creek bridge inspections | (ID:69802, Comment)
9:30amCTLindsey Wilson University Career Week 2025 | (ID:69721, Comment)
10:00amCTFirst Monday Siren test in Adair County
Recurrent, every first Monday event unless there is a possibility of inclement weather. | (ID:69827, Comment)
4:00pmCTBook signing at Adair Co. Adult Education
ACMS 7th graders Jackson Corbin and Jordyn Davis will be signing copies of their first novel, "Too Much Blood: A Novel of Terror, Secrets, and Survival." | (ID:69710, Comment)
5:00pmCT Adair Co. Genealogical Society regular meeting
Thanksgiving/Mayflower history, presented by Annita Dial | (ID:69759, Comment)
Columbia City Council meeting (click for agenda) | (ID:69826, Comment)

 































 
 
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