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Daily News for Thursday, December 4, 2025
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Thank you from family of Bobbie Sue Hadley The family of Bobbie Sue Hadley would like to send thanks and express our sincere appreciation for the many prayers, acts of kindness, love and support following our recent loss and also like to thank the employees of Summit Manor in Columbia. Thanks to Bro Darrell Karnes , Jeff Jessie and the staff at Stotts Phelps , McQueary funeral home for the beautiful service. The family of Bobble Sue ( Bunch ) Hadley 2025-12-04 21:25:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Faye Helen Crew, 94, Casey County, KY Faye Helen Crew, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She was 94. Born on August 28, 1931, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Tommy and Mary Brown Coffman. Faye formerly worked at the Village Restaurant for eighteen years and also worked at a sewing factory. Faye was a member of New Life Tabernacle. She enjoyed her flowers and gardening. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-04 21:23:54 | Comments | Printable version
J.O.Y. Ministries Annual Campaign Underway! Donate today at Joy-ministries.org From Hannah Peck The J.O.Y. Ministries Annual Christmas Campaign will be held throughout the month of December. This year's J.O.Y. Campaign needs to raise $65,000. J.O.Y. works diligently to serve those in the Columbia community who are impacted by poverty, single parenthood, homelessness and addiction. All monies raised during this campaign directly support this ministry! J.O.Y. has conducted their need-meeting ministry for over 10 years and each year they have been able to extend their reach. J.O.Y. continues the operation of the Crisis Resource Center which acts as an easily-accessible location for clothing and food provisions, utility/rent assistance, references to community resources and access to shelter for those in need. Additionally, J.O.Y. operates Callys House and Ruths Place.These units serve as emergency transitional housing for men, women and children facing homelessness. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-04 14:57:02 | Comments | Printable version
Homemakers enjoy making holiday wreaths From Shannon Steveson Adair County Homemakers have been busy making holiday wreaths today, Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Adair Co. Extension Office. Volunteers Sharon Harris and Betty Knifley have helped homemakers create their own holiday wreaths with live greenery and decorations. Click headline for photos. 2025-12-04 14:43:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Boil Water Advisory lifted From Columbia/Adair Utilities District December 4, 2025 As of 12:38 pm on December 4, 2025 the boil water advisory for consumers on Cedar Grove Road and all side roads-Roy Garrison Road, Brockman Keltner Road, Dwight Meyer Road, and Dick Grant Road has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. 2025-12-04 14:25:53 | Comments | Printable version
Margie Rigsby Barnes, 90, Jamestown, KY Margie Rigsby Barnes, 90, of Jamestown, KY passed away Sunday, November 30th, at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Willow Shade, KY on June 26, 1935, a daughter of the late Flolene (Sartin) and William Thomas Rigsby. She was a longtime educator, Russell County School board member, and a member of the Russell chapter 432 order of the Eastern Star. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-04 11:14:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jane Montgomery Casey: From Columbia to Irish Grove, IL John Stuekerjuergen, a historian originally from West Point, Iowa, shared this series with Columbia Magazine at the suggestion of the late, great Phil Hanna. The recent announcement of the Phil Hanna Cultural Affairs Series at Lindsey Wilson seemed to make it a good week to publish Phil's last recommendation to CM. Part 3 (Final in a Series): How Did This Great Grandmother of Mark Twain Reach West Point, Iowa? By John Stuekerjuergen Circa 1830, Jane Montgomery Casey and at least two of her adult children moved from Columbia, Kentucky (population 423) to Irish Grove, Illinois. That was 25 miles north of Springfield. The Caseys were accompanied by a large group of relatives (Stotts, Creels, Pattersons, Walkers, Taylors, Paxtons, etc.). This extended family had been firmly entrenched in Kentucky, achieving success and respect as pioneers. The decision to move must have been difficult. A local Kentucky historian speculates that it may have reflected the family's growing distaste for slavery. It is also possible the family wanted to conquer a new frontier. Although Illinois had been a state since 1818, much of its western portion was sparsely populated. Settlers had to stake out their land claims and build their own homes. By this time, Jane was almost 70 years old, and had to rely on her family for shelter, clothing, and food. As was the case in Kentucky, Jane embraced her religion and her church more closely as she aged. She became one of the original 20 members of the North Sangamon Presbyterian Church in 1832. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-04 10:22:04 | Comments | Printable version
13 LWU students inducted into Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society By Duane Bonifer The academic accomplishments of 13 Lindsey Wilson University students in the discipline of communication were celebrated Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the university's chapter of Lambda Pi Eta. The following 13 students were inducted into the LWU Xi Psi chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association's official honor society at four-year colleges and universities:
"It is such an interesting field because we are intertwined with everything," said Wright, who is a part-time instructor in LWU's communication program. Wright, who was inducted into Lambda Pi Eta when she was a Lindsey Wilson undergraduate, also told the students that communication can reveal a great deal about a person. "It is essentially who we are, not only psychologically, but sociologically as well," she said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-04 10:13:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Dec 11 is National Wreaths Across America Day From James Hensley Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) is hosting a wreath laying ceremony on December 11, 2025, at the Kentucky Statehouse, Old Capital Building, 300 West Broadway, Frankfort, KY. There will be a wreath laid for each branch of service and POW/MIA. Governor Beshear will be the keynote speaker. The event will start at 10amET and run until approximately 11amET. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-04 10:07:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Carol Perkins receives 2025 Coleman Award From Kim Harwood, Executive Director Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Chamber President Daniel Bragg had the honor of introducing Mr. Herb Sparks, local attorney and historian, as the Presenter for The Jim C. Coleman award. The recipient was honored at the Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Christmas Banquet on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Old School Gym in Edmonton, KY. Herb Sparks had no problem sharing stories and introducing this year's recipient. He told the crowd he could talk for hours but decided to pare down his speech a bit as he announced Mrs. Carol Perkins as the 2025 Coleman recipient. Surprise and maybe shock was on the beautiful face of the stunned educator, author, radio personality, wife, mother, and friend. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-04 09:46:51 | Comments | Printable version
Homeplace needs YOUR Help Homeplace urgently needs more financial support from individuals and businesses. You can help ensure Homeplace remains a vital space in our community for the generations to come by becoming a member today. From Lyn Stanton, Program Director Homeplace on Green River Dear Friends, Homeplace on Green River is many things to many people. For some who still remember, it's the old Hall Family Farm; for others, it's a place to come take fall family photos. Others may know us just for our Spring Plow Day and Fall Heritage Festivals. Still others know us from our kids' programs like Camp ROAM or school field trips. And for dozens of couples, it's the place where they said "I do" to the love of their lives and where their family's story began. Many folks know of Homeplace, but most don't know how Homeplace came to be, or how we are managed. When the last family to own this land decided the time had come to sell, they believed it was important for all 227 acres to be preserved and protected. They wanted to be certain that this fertile land, which has nourished countless bodies with its harvest for decades, and the buildings and barns that have stood for generations, would not be turned into a housing development or industrial park. So, through the efforts of a visionary group of volunteers who formed the first Board of Directors, aided by the Nature Conservancy and the Kentucky State Senate, Homeplace on Green River was reborn in 2001. Now a nonprofit organization here to serve our community, we are charged with the awesome task of caring for this beautiful land. Of keeping a historic home built in 1802, a gorgeous hay barn built in the 1860s, an iconic tobacco barn from the 1940s, and other structures from falling victim to the ravages of entropy and time. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-04 09:41:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Homeplace on Green River
Lindsey Wilson community celebrates Christmas season By Duane Bonifer The Christmas season unofficially opened at Lindsey Wilson University on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, as one event celebrated the meaning of the season while another prepared to serve the community a big helping of holiday cheer. At the final weekly chapel service of the 2025 fall semester, held Wednesday morning in the John B. Begley Chapel, Lindsey Wilson Chaplain the Rev. Tyler Brumfield led the community in "Scriptures & Songs of Christmas." In addition Brumfield's thoughtful and uplifting homily about the Christmas season, the service included scripture readings by LWU students, as well as performances of seasonal and sacred pieces by the Lindsey Wilson Handbell Choir, under the direction of musical professor Gerald Chafin, and the Lindsey Wilson Singers, under the direction of music professor and Director of Choral Activities Jennifer Bersaglia. Then on Wednesday evening, the cast of Holiday Cabaret held its final rehearsal before preparing to stage three public productions: 7pmCT Thursday, December 4, and Friday, December 5, 2025, and 2pmCT on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Admission to the 70-minute review of Christmas music by the LWU Department of Theatre is a canned food item. The show features performances by LWU students, LWU employees and area residents. It is directed by graduate assistant Kassidy Phelps '24, who also appears in several musical numbers. 2025-12-04 09:28:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
His Heart Quartet at Egypt on Dec 7 His Heart Quartet will present a Gospel Concert of Christmas Music at Egypt Christian Church at 10amCT on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Everyone is invited to attend and be blessed by this special worship experience. Egypt Christian Church is located at 4867 Knifley Road, Highway 551, in Columbia, KY. 2025-12-04 09:24:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 4 Happy Anniversary, Barry and Angela Estes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, James and Judy Watson (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angela Estes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daniel Franklin (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Devan Foster (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Matthew Coffey (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tanner Garmon (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tevin Harvey (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Linda L. Richerson, LaRue Co., KY, formerly of Campbellsville (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Veleria Edna Colson Davis, Burkesville, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Mark Greathouse, Nashville, TN (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelia Krahn, Columbia, KY (1957-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey Lee Ray, Summersville, KY (1977-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Dwayne Dobson, Summersville, KY (1963-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlis Lee Clements, Casey Co., KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Coop, Cumberland Co., KY native (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zenith Burton, Adair County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Dale Wilson, Taylor Co., KY (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Moore, Russell Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Ray Newton, Taylor Co., KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willard Joe Curry, Green Co., KY, Adair Co. native (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Barry Hayes, Adair County, KY (1953 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Wayne (Mr. Bounce) Epperson, Adair Co., KY (1952-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Hatter, 77, Liberty, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Daniels, Adair Co., KY (1964-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Beard, Taylor Co., KY ( 1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zella Withers Owens, Russell Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Bobby Joe Tweedy, Cumberland Co., KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Crystal McFarland, 37, Columbia, Adair Co., KY; Liberty, KY native (1978-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Maxine McGaha, 83, Adair Co., KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Bruce Edward Hartman, Taylor Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Beatrice Tucker Rodgers, 78, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terrance Keith (Terry) Poynter, 60, Green Co., KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Patterson, 57, Hustonville, KY (1958-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonita Lee Comer, 55, Russell County, KY (1961-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Dean Williams, Adair Co., KY/Tarrant Co., TX (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eddie Hutchison, Adair Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Huston Crowe, 87, Casey Co., KY/Marion Co., KY native (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Webb Coe, 64, Cumberland Co., KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Larimore Stearman, 89, Green County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold E. (Hudge) Hudgins, Green County, KY (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myrtle Flowers Taylor, Adair County, KY (1918-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Duane C. Wilson, 86, Dunnville, KY (1938-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James D. Russell, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linnie Wright, 104, Liberty, KY (1918-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loretta Wells, 79, Jamestown, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randy L. (Boogie) Flowers, 51, Burkesville, KY (1969-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sheila Price, 61, Columbia, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tommy Cape, 67, Cundiff, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William James Ploss, 81, Breeding, KY (1943-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie Francis Carter, 82, Burkesville, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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