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Betty Jo Compton, 82, Adair Co., KY (1932-2015)

She professed faith in Christ and was a homemaker. She was the matriarch of an outstanding Adair County, KY family. She was a native of Adair County, KY and a resident of the county at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Elbert Clifton and Mattie Dimple McClister Loy. Her husband of over 62 years, Eddie Compton, survives. She leaves 41 direct and three step living descendants.
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Betty Jo Compton, 82, of Fairplay, Kentucky, died Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 4:43amET, at Norton Women and Children’s Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 1pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Pat Smith officiating. Burial will be in Loy Cemetery in Fairplay, KY. Visitation will be after 4pmCT, Monday, September 18, 2015. Casket Bearers: Jerry Wayne Compton, Anthony Foster, Michael Compton, Justin Hancock, James Napier, Jon Cox, Benjamin Compton, and Matthew Compton.


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Betty Jo Compton, 82, Adair Co., KY (1932-2015)



2015-09-27 - 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo Grissom-Martin Funeral Home.

Betty Jo Compton, 82, Adair Co., KY (1932-2015)



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Jerry Thompson, 76, Raywick, KY (1939-2015)

He was a native of Raywick, KY, and a resident of the community at the time of his death. He was the patriarch of a large, highly regarded family. He worked at Square D Company in Lexington for 37 years and was a Farmer all his life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather; he loved faith, family and friends. He was the son of the late Alvin Thompson and the late Mildred Thompson. His loving wife of 56 years, 11 months, Margaret Thompson, survives. He leaves 45 direct living descendants, including daughter Anita Riddle, bookmobile librarian for the Adair County Public Library.
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Anthony "Jerry" Thompson, age 76 of Raywick, KY, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015 at home in the caring hands of his loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10amCT/11amET, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 108 Main Street, Raywick, KY. Burial will follow in the church Cemetery. His nephew, The Very Rev. J. Mark Spalding and The Rev. James W. Graf will concelebrate. Visitation is 2pm-8pmCT/3pm-9pmET, Monday, September 28, 2015, at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, KY, with a prayer service at 6pmCT/7pmET, by The Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant.


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2015-09-27 16:12:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Bro. James Walker preaching at Bloomington Chapel

Bro. James Walker will be preaching September 27, 2015 at 6:30pmCT, at Bloomington Chapel Church, 55 Bloomington Church Road, Columbia, KY. Bro. Ralph Foster and congregation welcome you to attend. For more information call: 270-634-3273. - Shirley Moss

2015-09-27 15:44:01 | Comments | Printable version

Paula Bishop: Blown away by price increase

Paula Bishop writes:
I totally agree about the gas prices. The other day I was blown away when the prices went up to $2.45. So I will just buy enough to make it a day hoping they will go down. Saturday when I was in Elizabethtown the gas was $2.17 so guess what I filled up my car so that I would not have to pay the prices here in Campbellsville and Greensburg where I live. I buy which ever is cheaper Campbellsville or Greensburg. --Paula Bishop
Comments re article 77968 Miss Vicky aligns with BJ Fudge takes action steps on toes


2015-09-27 14:34:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Ralph Roy Waggener: Has wondered, same as Billy Joe Fudge

Comments about: Kentucky Color: Did you ever wonder? - About gas prices? and to Billy Joe Fudge
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By Ralph Roy Waggener

Billy Joe Fudge, yes I have wondered.

I suspect that the law says that as long as the price is lowered even for a few seconds that satisfies the Regulations to the Regulators, whoever they might be! County For ever out of order Ralph Roy Waggener. Did you ever wonder why the citizens just set back and let this happen?


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Miss Vicky aligns with BJ Fudge; takes action, steps on toes

'Some feel they don't want to say anything because they might step on toes. Toes need to be stepped on, even stomped sometimes to get the proper attention. Sore toes will heal. It isn't a permanent condition.' - MISS VICTORIA
Comments about: Kentucky Color: Did you ever wonder? - About gas prices?

By Vicky Pike

Yes, I do wonder why at least once a week here lately. When the price of gas goes from $2.09 to $2.45 in one price increase and then the next day goes down to $2.29. In Bowling Green yesterday, it was $2.09 most places we passed. Something is wrong when prices bounce around like that in 48 hours when they don't other places.

I am with Bill Joe on this adding to the problem of attracting people to our area or keeping those already here.


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2015-09-27 12:02:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary

Adair County Band takes Grand Championship at Somerset, KY

Continuing a Tradition of Excellence

By Cindy Harris

The Adair County Band won the Grand Champions at the Pulaski County contest this weekend. They received best percussion, color guard, overall music, and overall visual awards.

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2015-09-27 10:32:07 | Comments | Printable version

Kentucky Color: Did you ever wonder? - About gas prices?

Yesterday, the writer saved $10 on a 20 gallon fill up in Chattanooga, TN than he would have in Columbia, KY. And he wants to know why?
Personal Commentary
By Billy Joe Fudge, Retired District Forester
Kentucky Division of Forestry

You ever wonder what may be the single most inhibiting factor to economic growth in Columbia/Adair County?

You ever wonder what may be the single most inhibiting factor to folks being able to rise above the poverty level in Columbia/Adair County?


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Lou Ann Gore Flanagan: Mill Springs a great place to visit

Lou Ann Gore Flanagan writes:
What a wonderful place to visit and so close. The museum is growing and has many artifacts. It's a great place to picnic and learn history. The reenactment events are very realistic. - Lou Ann Gore Flanagan
Comments re photo 62287 Scenic Pulaski Co KY Mill Springs National Cemetery


2015-09-27 09:12:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

New caregiver support group meets each first Wednesday

By Annabelle Garcia-Burkett

New Caregiver Support group in Adair County meets the first Wednesday of the Month at 11amCT. Do you care for an elderly person, handicapped adult paid or unpaid? Come learn more about resources available, meet new friends, share your thoughts. A light lunch will be served. Next meeting is Wednesday October 7, 2015, at 11amCT, at Westlake Regional Hospital Board Room, 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY . Meet Sonya Caldwell who will speak on Medicare enrollment and be available to assist in answering questions and helping with enrollment. For more information contact Anabelle Burkett 270-240-7101. - Annabelle Garcia-Burkett


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CU Football Tigers roll past Bluefield College, 40-14

CU's second victory of season brings record to 2-2, played before hometown crowd with 1100 in attendance
Next: CU Fighting Tigers vs. Faulkner University, at John Mark Stallings Field, 5345 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL at 1:30pmCT/2:30pmET, Saturday, October 3, 2015.

By Jordan Alves, CU Sports Information Director

Campbellsville, KY (Sat 26 Sep 2015) - Campbellsville racked up 570 yards of total offense and held Bluefield to only 258 to even its record at 2-2 with a 40-14 win on Saturday afternoon.

Leading 19-14 in the middle of the second quarter, the Fighting Tigers (2-2, 0-0 MSC West) outscored Bluefield (0-5, 0-1 MSC East) 21-0 the remainder of the game.


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Luke Henderson, 22, Green Co., KY (1993-2015)

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Summersville Baptist Church. He was a mechanic and operator of Luke's Auto Repair. He also loved to hunt. He was a member of a highly respected Green County, KY, family, the son of Thomas Henderson and Kelli Whitlow Henderson, who survive.
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Lukas Kelly "Luke" Henderson of Greensburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, September 26, 2015. He was 22 years, eight months, and seven days of age.

The funeral services for Lukas Kelly "Luke" Henderson will be conducted at 11amCT, , Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home., 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY. Bro. Al Hardy will be officiating. Visitation is requested from 3:30pmCT until 9pmCT, Monday, September 28, 2015, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT, Tuesday until time of the funeral service.


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Callie Mae Matney Houk, 92, Green Co., KY (1923-2015)

She had made a profession of faith in Christ, was a member of the Greasy Creek Cemetery, and was a homemaker. She was born in Green County, KY, her home at the time of her death and where she will be laid to rest. She was the daughter of the late Lewis Matney and Rindie Neagle Matney, and the widow of Vernon L. Houk, her over 66 years. She was the matriarch of a large, highly regarded family. She leaves 27 direct living descendants spanning four generations.
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Mrs. Callie Mae Matney Houk, 92, of Greensburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Campbellsville Nursing & Rehab Center, Campbellsville, KY.

The funeral services for Mrs. Callie Mae Matney Houk will be conducted at 11amCT, Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Greasy Creek Baptist Church, 7100 Edmonton Road, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Greasy Creek Cemetery. Bro. Wilburn Bonta, Bro. Mark Lile, and Bro. Roger Robertson will be officiating. Visitation is requested from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, Sunday, September 27, 2015 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY and after 9amCT, Monday at the Greasy Creek Baptist Church until time of the funeral service.


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2015-09-27 05:20:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Letter: Applauds Grider family remembrance at GRAS

Paula Curry Pyles writes:
I think that is great! I hope when I die that people don't waste money on flowers that are just gonna dry up. Nothing would make me happier than for people to help animals. Either do as this family did, or at least give food for these animals to eat. I would love for people to adopt these animals and give them a good home. They do not deserve to be in those places!! - Paula Curry Pyles
Comments re article 77955 Ten dogs sponsored at GRAS in remembrance of Capt Grider


2015-09-27 05:08:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Tom Chaney: A World Made New

Of Writers And Their Books: A World Made New. Tom says that with Ken Follett’s writing beauty lies in what remains after the nonessential elements are stripped away. This column first appeared 17 October 2010.
The next earlier Tom Chaney column: The Hero Takes No Crap

By Tom Chaney

A World Made New

Ken Follett has been a favorite writer of mine for a bunch of years. He has created some dozen and a half fine adventure novels -- which contain spies and Nazis and assorted other villains. Wings of Eagles and Hammer of Eden come quickly to mind.

A few years ago he blew me away with Pillars of Earth, an account of the construction of a gothic cathedral in the thirteenth century.

Now he is at it again with Fall of Giants [Dutton, 2010].


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Today, SUNDAY with CM, 27 Sep 2015

Haiku by Robert Stone for September 27, 2015:
Strait-laced only ask,
can it be practicable,
can it be useful?
--Robert Stone, Sunday, 27 September 2015.
-1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1475



2015-09-27 04:32:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 27
Happy Anniversary, Adam and Tara Coomer (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Lisa and Tim Wheeler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Pam Compton (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Isaiah Martin (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Collins (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marsha Collins (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tanner Coomer (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank A. B. Brendel, Jr., Burkesville, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Sapp, Jr., 76, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Groce, Burkesville, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dawn Marie Miles, Columbia, KY (1976-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Juanita Claywell, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Leibee, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Acree, Taylor Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roy Scott, Adair Co., KY (1947-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma J. Johnson, Taylor Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thelma E. Bernard Price, Russell Springs, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lyle J. Hawkins, Russell Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reva Grant, Adair County, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Beatrice Lobb Squires, Green Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Marine "Nanny" Hayes , Taylor Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gaither Hancock, Adair County, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane Cantrell, Taylor County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hilda Hatcher, 85, Adair Co., KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lukas Kelly "Luke" Henderson, 22, Green Co., KY (1993-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Clifton Norris, 70, Marrowbone, KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Sneed Samuell, 81, Adair County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Thomas (Leroy) Newton, 41, Taylor Co., KY (1975-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irene Woods Pennington, Boyle Co., KY/Casey Co., KY native (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Millinda Jo Durham, 54, Taylor County, KY (1962-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nora Lee Minor, Taylor County, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois J. Post, Russell Co., KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Wingler, 88, Columbia, KY (1935-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Avery England, 88, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Wendell Hadley, Adair Co., KY (1942-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn McMahan Woods, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Eugene (Sonny) Colvin, 73, Taylor Co., KY native (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Heskamp (1907-1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eunice Dobson Milby Lee, Green Co., KY (1937-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garry Michael (Mike) Willis, 66, Columbia, KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenn D. McGaha, Sr., 69, formerly of Adair Co., KY (1946-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harvey O'Dell (Slimm) Gribbins, 38, Taylor County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard Neat (September 27, 1921 - May 3, 1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James M. Bailey, Cundiff, Adair Co., KY (1940-2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kimberle (Kim) Woodcock, 40, Columbia, KY (1976-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lowell Allen, Casey Co., KY native (1926-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nannie Maxine Knifley, 92, Adair Co., KY native (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ray Coffey (Sept. 27, 1920-August 1, 1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Michael (Mike) Gribbins, Taylor County, KY (1952-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie H. Morris, 70, Taylor County, KY (1947-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Scarlett Iris Graves, 5 weeks, Columbia, KY (2021-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Scherry Ann Fluty, 65, Burkesville, KY (1956-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Yvonne Franklin, 71, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Sunday, September 27, 2015
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
6:00amCTTime to check CM Directory of Churches for Sunday worship service schedules. | (ID:36709, Comment)
10:00amCTHomecoming/Blakey's Singing/Service/Potluck at Coffey's Chapel United Methodist Church, 3991 South Highway 76, Eli, KY - Virginia Garner | (ID:36252, Comment)
Homecoming/Message by Bro. Pat Smith/Sneed Family singing/Potluck at Old Concord United Methodist Church, 5996 Fairplay Road, Columbia, KY. - Phyllis Burris | (ID:36654, Comment)
10:30amCTHomecoming with message by Bro. Gary Daugherty, singing by the Spirituals, and a homecoming meal. Milltown United Methodist Church, 262 Milltown Church Road, on hill above Milltown, KY. - Paula Daugherty | (ID:36616, Comment)
10:45amCTRevival at Sparksville Church of The Nazarene | (ID:36519, Comment)
11:00amCTMaster's Four at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, 2472 Mt. Carmel Road, Columbia, KY - Coburg Community. - Jeana Pike | (ID:36599, Comment)
NoonCTPause for Chimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:36710, Comment)
In search of a Pilot Car driver
who has a good driving record, must be able to pass federal requirements for a TWIC card, pass drug screen, able to drive long hours and stay overnights. Call (270) 206-1206 for more information. --Anabelle Burkett | (ID:36717, Comment)
Celebration Mass, Raywick, KY, for the life of Jerry Thompson, 76, Raywick, KY (1939-2015) | (ID:36719, Comment)
1:00pmCTFuneral service for Terry M. Dabney, 63, Taylor Co., KY (1952-2015) | (ID:36677, Comment)
2:00pmCT22nd Annual Flatwoods SBC Campmeeting - 9-Service Schedule | (ID:36449, Comment)
4:00pmCTTime to check CM Directory of Churches for Sunday evening worship service schedules. | (ID:36711, Comment)
5:00pmCTYulanda Bradshaw, Ricardo Hughes in concert Saloma Baptist Church, 1505 West Saloma Road, Campbellsville, KY. - Dr. John Chowning, pastor | (ID:36469, Comment)
6:00pmCTSextons singing at Tabor Community Church | (ID:36642, Comment)
Trinity UMC to hold Family Music Night, 27 Sep 2015 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. - CONNIE SCOTT | (ID:36675, Comment)
6:30pmCT22nd Annual Flatwoods SBC Campmeeting - 9-Service Schedule | (ID:36452, Comment)
Revival at Sparksville Church of The Nazarene | (ID:36520, Comment)
Revival at Hutchison Community Church | (ID:36674, Comment)
Bro. James Walker preaching at Bloomington Chapel Church, 55 Bloomington Church Road, Columbia, KY. - Shirley Moss | (ID:36718, Comment)

 

































 
 
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