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Marriage to be celebrated at Columbia UMC August 12th

Richard and Beth Grant and Kenneth and Pam Montgomery have the honor of announcing the marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Lee, to William Shannon Skeeters. They are inviting family and friends to join them in celebration on August 12th.

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2006-08-03 19:18:09 | Comments | Printable version

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Remembering Phil Depp: South Central Kentucky mourns passing of 99 year old RECC, farm, healthcare leader



2006-08-03 - Photo from Depp family archives.
Columbia and Adair County
passing of Phil Depp

Phil Depp, a native of Metcalfe County, stood tall in affairs of South Central Kentucky during his 99 years.

He was on the boards of directors of two different hospital boards, and was one of the longest serving directors of an RECC anywhere, with 60 years of service with Farmers RECC in Glasgow. He was a noted Standard Bred Horseman, and was a leading farmer in Metcalfe County.

His funeral service will be will be Saturday, August 5, 2006, at 10:00am CT, at Grissom Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY,

Visitation will be after 4:00pm CT, Friday, August 4, 2006, at Grissom Funeral Home.


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Adair Co. Fiscal Court Agenda Regular August 8, 2006 meeting


AGENDA
ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT
Regular Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, August 8, 2006, 7:00pm CT
ANNEX BASEMENT


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2006-08-03 18:41:56 | Comments | Printable version

Remembering Phil Depp, who said key to long life is having absolutely no worries

Phil Depp, 99, who passed away August 3, 2006, shared his philosophy, "having absolutely no worries is the key to long life," in an interview in 1993 in Edmonton
Reprinted from Senior Quest Magazine issue # 37
Written by Geniece Marcum, January 2002

Phillip Depp, 93, has a positive outlook on life and tells us, "The way to live into your nineties is to have absolutely no worries. If you can do anything about a worry, do it. If not, forget about it and move on."

This leaves us wondering -- could such an attitude be the secret to his continuing good health and youthful appearance? More than one person has been overheard guessing his age as being in his sixties.


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2006-08-03 17:36:33 | Comments | Printable version

Breeding Fire Department dues drive is on

The Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department, which serves the most southern part of Adair County, is requesting that fire dues for the year beginning July 1, 2006, and running through June 30, 2007, are now due.

The rates for the BAVFD are $25 per individual deed, with additional deeds owned by the same person are $15 per deed. A Breeding Fire Department member noted that the BAVFD charges for multiple deeds is lower than the rate for additional deeds served by the Adair County VFD, which charges $25 for each deed, regardless of number.


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2006-08-03 17:11:58 | Comments | Printable version

Doing Donuts Case: Murley pleads Not Guilty; Wilson fails to appear

Brian Murley enters Not Guilty plea through attorney; bench warrant issued for Edward "Jay" Wilson after he fails to appear at arraignment; letter warning of possible forfeiture of bond for Wilson has been ordered to be sent to Murley, and was prepared today. Birkett and Burris arraignments scheduled for Wednesday, August 9, 2006
UPDATE: On August 4, 2004, Judge Elliott recalled the order for the bench warrant. Edward Wilson pleaded not guilty. To read the updated story, Click here
Brian Murley, through a fax from his attorney, pleaded not guilty to charges against him at his arraignment in District Court Wednesday morning, August 2, 2006.

But Murley's step son, Edward "Jay" Wilson, also a defendant in the same case, failed to appear. A bench warrant for Wilson's arrest was ordered by Judge Roger Elliott.


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2006-08-03 15:54:04 | Comments | Printable version

Obituary: Phil R. Depp, 99, leader in rural electrification

Mr. Depp served on hospital boards. including Adair Memorial Hospital Board; he was member of board of Farmer's RECC for 60 years and operated a major farming operation in Metcalfe County

Phil R. Depp, 99, a longtime, highly respected leader in rural electrification, power production and distribution, healthcare, and farming, died today, in Columbia, KY.

At the time of his death, he was a resident of Summit Manor Nursing Home, died Thursday, August 3, 2006, at 2:30am CT, at Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia, KY.


The funeral service will be Saturday, August 5, 2006, at 10:00am CT, at Grissom Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Raymond Martin the officiating clergy. Burial will be in Haven Hill Cemetery.


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2006-08-03 15:14:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Detective Tony Wells is investigating death in Russell County

Report of traffic accident, victim being moved, come quickly together
Article updated 11:27, Friday, August 4, 2004. Victim's name, age corrected
On Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at about 7:00pm CT, Kentucky State Police Post 15 received a call about a collision in the Jabez area of Russell CO, KY.

Several minutes later, another call was received advising that the subject involved in the collision had been taken to a residence and was unresponsive.


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2006-08-03 11:56:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Three LWC employees in student services department promoted

James Darwin Vickery, Kyle Edwards, and Andy McAlister get new positions

By Emily Harlan Lindsey Wilson College staff writer
COLUMBIA, Ky. - Lindsey Wilson College has promoted three employees in the student services department.

James Darwin Vickery has been named director of public safety; Kyle Edwards has been named a resident director; and Andy McAllister has been named men's area coordinator.


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2006-08-03 10:52:17 | Comments | Printable version

Remembering Lillian Staton: She was so kind to patients

"Her sweet smile wil remain in my heart forever"
I worked with Lillian Staton for several years. She was a very good nurses aide. She always did her work and more too. She was always so sweet and kind to the patients and her fellow employees. Her sweet smile will remain in my heart forever. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family that I know will miss her a lot. - Sharon Moss Burton, L.P.N.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 3
Happy Aniversary, Daniel and Margie Davis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Bradley and Stacy Miller (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Richie and Sandy Janes (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bertha Feese Goodin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bertha Goodin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandon Craig Byrd (1988) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brenda Hatfield. | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bridgette Long, 1967 | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chloe Hixson (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Debbie Aaron | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Evan Darnell (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, J.C. Johnson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy BIrthday, Jessica Simpson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jodi Cope Momanyi (1977) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joey Burriss | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Karen Darnell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Luke Sandusky (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Scott | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mindy Harris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Randy Forsee | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Samantha Skains | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tara Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Wesley Wright, Green County, KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Tapscott, 68, Casey County, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Della Rae Montgomery, Columbia, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Emma Glover, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gertrude Haynes, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Loveless, Russell Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Oreta Whitlock Morris, Adair Co., KY (1913) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Mae Davis Rayburn, Waddy, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Princess Jessica Foster, Taylor Co., KY (1989-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Jewell Pickett, Metcalfe Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald S. Murphy, Casey County, KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Evelyn Chelf, Taylor Co., KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timmy Cochran, Casey County, KY (1961-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reba F. Franklin, 74, Russell County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Satie Bohanon, 71, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janet Lou Douglas, 81, Casey County, KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Elizabeth Burris, 98, Adair Co., KY (1917-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Burress, 89, Taylor Co., KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nellie Goode, 92, Taylor Co., KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Boo Hardwick, 34, Casey Co., KY (1981-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathy Brown, 62, Taylor Co., KY/Pulaski Co. native (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Charles O'Neill, Russell Springs, KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randy Joe Phelps, 64, Taylor County, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Marine, 76, Casey County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alfred Davidson, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara S. Morris Gordon, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Sue Stotts, 72, Columbia, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bruce Albert Berberich, 78, Adair County, KY (1941-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, DeMarco 'Reesie' Hawkins, 37, Adair County, KY (1982-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donna Harmon Kinnett (1956-1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Perry, 62, Adair and Green Counties, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Brock, 83, Gradyville, KY native (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorval Fredrick Ellett, 60, Green Co., KY (1962-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doyle Ray Bush, 92, Greensburg, KY (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gina Schorman, 52, Columbia, KY (1971-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey Charles Scott, 60, Greensburg, KY (1961-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Beard, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Sid York, 67, Burkesville, KY (1953-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loneta Sublett, 83, Adair Co., KY (1926-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Welch Miller Pickett, 83, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mike Bell, 68, Columbia, KY (1956-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline Rodgers, 98, Adair Co., KY (1926-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca (Becky) Ann Wooldridge Judd, 72, Green Co., KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronny G. Spinks, 76, Columbia, KY (1948-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell Edrington (1928-2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Victor G. Perez, 73, Green Co., KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William T. Evans, Metcalfe Co., KY (Aug 3, 1853-Apr 9, 1925) | (Updates/Corrections)

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