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Daily News for Saturday, March 19, 2016
Garnett Davis, 90, Taylor Co., KY (1926-2016) 
He was a retired farmer. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Salem Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II having served his country honorably in the United States Army as a Military Policeman and was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Rifle and Pistol Sharpshooter, EAME Theater Ribbon W/2 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal World War II Army of Occupation Medal Germany.He was a member of the Elkhorn Masonic Lodge #568 F & AM. He was the widower Bernice Hash, his wife of 65 years. He leaves four direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Garnett Davis of Campbellsville, son of the late Edgar Davis and Jessie Mae Speer Davis was born January 12, 1926 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 7:05 A.M., Saturday, March 19, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 90. The funeral service will be 10amCT/11amET, Monday, March 21, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Rev. Michael Goodwin. Burial will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old US 68, Campbellsville, KY, with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pmCT/8pmET, Sunday, March 20, 2016. Masonic service will be at 6pmCT/7pmET, Sunday, March 20, 2016. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-19 16:42:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mike Ellis: Doesn't think legal sales will stop littering Mike Ellis writes: As a citizen of Adair Co., I agree with Mr Holt about the sides of our roads, but unlike Mr Holt I dont think legal sales of alcohol will eliminate the littering of our roadways, this is what people who drink and drive do, they throw the cans out. If I am not mistaken, there is a rule or law about driving with open containers of alcohol in your vehicle. Even empty cans in the back of your truck. - Mike EllisComments re article 81907 Jerry Holt Voting Yes for cleaner roads 2016-03-19 15:07:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Jerry Smith, 68, Adair Co., KY; Barren Co. native (1947-2016) 
He was a native of Glasgow, KY and was a resident of Columbia, KY, at the time of his death. He was a member of a popular, respected Adair County, KY, family. He was raised by his grandparents, the late Samuel and Mary Poff Smith. His wife, Diane Richards Smith, survives. He leaves eight direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Jerry Smith, 68, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, March 18 2016 at 12:34pmET, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY. Funeral service, Monday, March 21, 2016 at 1pmCT. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Ralph Foster officiating. Burial will be in Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 4pmCT, Sunday, March 20, 2016, at the funeral home. Casket Bearers: Shawn Smith, Max Owens, Coy Dean Petty, Troy Petty, Richard Crews, and Billy Jones; honorary: Billy Fred Furkin and Terry Furkin. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-19 14:03:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Get Ready for Kindergarten event at ACPC 24 Mar 2016 There will be a "Get Ready for Kindergarten" event at Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY, 5pm-7pmCT, on Thursday, March 24, 2016, Those in attendance will receive lots of information about ACPC and the kindergarten routine. Parents and guardians will be provided with resources to help prepare their children for kindergarten. Contact: Sarah Burton, at sarah.burton@adair.kyschools.us 2016-03-19 11:46:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Senator Max Wise Legislative Update 18 Mar 2016 
PERSONAL COMMENTARYClick on headline for complete report to the people By State Senator Max Wise, (R-Campbellsville) 16th District: Adair, Clinton, Cumberland, McCreary, Russell, Taylor, and Wayne Counties FRANKFORT, KY (Fri 18 Mar Feb 2016) - After over two months of anticipation and debate, the Senate finally received the state budget bill from the House midway through the 11th week of the 2016 Legislative Session. Governor Bevin was elected in a landslide because the people of Kentucky recognized a need for financial change and fiscal responsibility. We think the upcoming budget will reflect those needs for the betterment of the Commonwealth. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-19 11:25:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Fire severely damages RV/Motorhome - 19 Mar 2016 Adair County Fire Dept. responds to fire on Providence Church Road By Donald Hare The Adair County Fire Department responded Saturday morning at 5:27amCT to a RV/Motorhome fire at 378 Providence Church Road, to property owned by Patrick Ferry, which was severely damaged in the fire. There were 15 firemen on the scene for 1 hour. - Donald Hare is Public Information Officer, Adair County Fire Department 2016-03-19 10:53:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Trilby Vance loves - Same creek, different view by Shamarie Trilby Vance writes: Thomas Kincade. The house is just around the bend. Love the photo! Thanks for sharing. --TrilbyComments re photo 65467 Life in the Holler Same creek different view. Photo by Shamarie Harper. 2016-03-19 10:51:36 | Comments | Printable version
Residential fire on Keltner Road contained to moderate damage Property owned by Rowe Farms, home of Chris and Latonya Caldwell By Donald Hare The Adair County Fire Department responded Friday afternoon at 2:41pmCT, to 871 Keltner Road to property owned by Rowe Farms and occupied by Chris and Latonya Caldwell, The fire started in the kitchen and had moderate damage, there were 15 firemen on the scene for about an hour. - Donald Hare is Public Information Officer, Adair County Fire Department 2016-03-19 10:46:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Tracking the discussion: Wet/dry vote in 3 days, 22 Mar 2016 Three days from this update of comments, Tuesday March 22, 2016, is special election day in Adair County; no matter how you feel, voting is your right and privilege so please go to the polls and cast your ballot. Wondering "where do I vote?" click this link for polling places. By Linda Waggener Adair County will have its first election in 80 years, three days from now, March 22, 2016, and decide whether it stays dry (vote of no), or changes to wet (vote of yes) to allow the legal sale of alcoholic beverages within its borders. To review 163 letters and comments sent to columbiamagazine.com since January 1, 2016 about the election click this link. They are printed in order of date received, so the newest are at the end. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-19 09:52:56 | Comments | Printable version
Meeting will help plan LCADD Hazard Mitigation Plan By Judy Hachey The Lake Cumberland Area Development District (LCADD) is in the process of updating the 2016 Lake Cumberland Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. A Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting will be held on March 31, 2016 at 10amCT, at LCADD, 2384 Lakeway Drive, Russell Springs, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-19 09:45:07 | Comments | Printable version
Sad word of the passing of Charlie Allen, 91, Cumberland Co., KY Charlie Allen age 91 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the V.A. Medical Center in Louisville, KY. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be posted here later when available from Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY. 2016-03-19 09:37:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Billy Joe Fudge: Poetry Must Be Spoken Aloud Poetry Must Be Spoken Aloud By Billy Joe Fudge Poetry must be spoken aloud.Comments re photo 65468 ACMS students perform in a Poetry Cafe 2016-03-19 08:58:09 | Comments | Printable version
Bake Sale for March of Dimes, 26 Mar 2016 Bake Sale for March of Dimes Mighty Maddox Team, in memory of Maddox Tye Durbin, 8amCT-???, Saturday March 26, 2016 at Columbia Walmart, 2988 Burkesville Road, Columbia, KY. Everyone is invited. - Dorinda Morrison 2016-03-19 08:53:05 | Comments | Printable version
Is your Easter program on CM's Events Calendar Is your church or organization's Christmas Program on the CM Events Calendar? There are already a large number of Easter events today and between now and Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. If your have an event in or close to Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell or Taylor Counties, please submit using any Contact/Submit button. If you are a first time user, save time and we'll write the Event for you. Call 270-250-2730.. And, there's still time to post your church's entry in CM DIRECTORY of CHURCHES 2016-03-19 04:48:20 | Comments | Printable version
Leprechaun causes fun havoc, St. Patrick's day, for CES classes Click on headline for item with photo(s) By Calen McKinney Campbellsville Elementary School students celebrated St. Patrick's Day on Thursday, March 17, with several special activities. Students dressed in green and ate special green snacks. In math classes, students used Lucky Charms cereal to help with their counting skills. And a leprechaun visited several classrooms, causing havoc, but also leaving a few treats. 2016-03-19 04:12:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Mr. Bobby C. Arnett, Grab, KY (1940-2016) 
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church of the Nolynn Association where he served as a Trustee from 1982 and was ordained as a Deacon on April 21, 1973. He loved his church and spent his life doing the Lord's work. He traveled many miles taking the "Young Disciples" from church to singing engagements. He tried to live his life as a Christian example to all people, but especially his children. His main desire was to help lead them to Christ. He was a self-employed mechanic, dozer operator, logger, and enjoyed farming. He loved heavy equipment and could always envision how his projects would look upon completion. He was a devoted and very loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was a kid at heart, loved life, was a jokester, and was the original "Superman." His wife his wife of 57 years, Suvada Bonta Arnett, survives. He leaves 19 direct living descendants to carry on his legacy. Click on headline for complete obituary Mr. Bobby C. Arnett of the Grab Community of Green County, Kentucky,departed this life on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The funeral services for Mr. Bobby C. Arnett will be conducted at 12pmNoonCT, Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church of the Nolynn Association, Grab, Green County, KY, with burial to follow in the Oak Grove Nolynn Association Cemetery. Bro. Verlon Perry and Bro. Charlie Houk will be officiating. Visitation is requested from 2pmCT until 9pmCT, Friday, March 18, 2016, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main, Greensburg, KY and after 7amCT until 11amCT, Saturday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-19 03:39:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mrs. Frances Lindsey Sparks, Green Co., KY (1932-2016) 
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Summersville Baptist Church. She was a former foster parent, a homemaker, and a member of the Summersville Homemakers. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Lindsey & Stacie Meador Lindsey and the widow of Frederic C. Sparks, her husband of over 58 years. She leaves 17 direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Mrs. Frances Lindsey Sparks, 84, of Summersville, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at her home in Summersville. The funeral services for Mrs. Frances Lindsey Sparks will be conducted at 1pmCT, Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the Summersville Baptist Church, 5199 Hodgenville Road, Greensburg, KY with burial to follow in the Green County Memory Gardens, Summersville, KY. Bro. Chuck Pollard and Bro. Nathan Crawford will be officiating. Visitation is requested from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, Saturday, March 19, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, and after 7amCT until 12pmNoonCT, Sunday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-19 02:59:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Today, SATURDAY with CM, 19 Mar 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for March 19, 2016: Petty stubbornness--Robert Stone, Saturday, 19 March 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1649 2016-03-19 02:31:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Jackson Brower: Found caption touching, Shamarie photo great Jackson Brower writes: I was very touched by the following:Comments re photo 65467 Life in the Holler Same creek different view"Sometimes things go flip-flop in this world, but in the end, life is the same, if you are lucky . . . when it is all said and done, you are just looking at it from a better point of view. - Shamarie Harper"Hey, Shamarie! You, young lady, are a muse! :-D - Jackson...P.S. Great Photo!! - Jackson Brower 2016-03-19 02:30:20 | Comments | Printable version
Grimes honors Donnie Wilkerson, Jamestown, KY, 9 others Jamestown Elementary School teacher among top 10 in the Commonwealth recognized for work to promote civic education. (Wilkerson was Kentucky's History Teacher of the Year for 2011) as Corey Yates, Elizabethtown High School wins top award. Click on headline for complete story, photo(s) LEXINGTON, KY (Fri 18 Mar 2016) - Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes recognized 10 Kentucky educators and community leaders for their work to promote civic education across the Commonwealth, including Donnie Wilkerson, a Fifth Grade Social Studies Teacher at Jamestown Elementary School, KY. The ceremony took place at the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys' Sweet 16 Basketball tournament at Rupp Arena. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-19 02:16:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
LWC Women's Basketball in first ever NAIA Quarterfinals Lindsey Wilson Women's Basketball upsets Westmont , 63-59 Next: NAIA Quarterfinals: Lindsey Wilson vs. winner of Mid-America Nazarene or Freed-Hardeman, at 8pmCT, Saturday, 19 Mar 2016 at Silverstein Arena, 19100 E Valley View Pkwy, Independence, MO 64055 By Charles Balcom INDEPENDENCE, MO (Fri 18 Mar 2016) - The fifth-seeded Lindsey Wilson women's basketball team knocked off No. 1-seeded Westmont (CA) 63-59 on Friday night to punch the program's first-ever ticket to the national quarterfinal round at the NAIA Division I Women's Basketball National Championship Tournament, held at the Silverstein Eye Centers Arena. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-19 01:33:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 19 Happy Birthday, Brett Reliford | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brooke Flatt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cathy Pence Chowning | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emma Reece Gore (2018) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Haley England | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James E. "Jimmy" Bennett (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lawrence "Alan" Burton (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Logan Barnes (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lois Piercy (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Morgan Lynn Spoon (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pam Popplewell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peggy Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randy Ussery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Dial | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John R. McVay, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oris Wendell Spoon, Columbia, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Jane Williams Flanagan Stapleton, Greensburg, KY (1922-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Boyce Workman Greensburg, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Vada McQueary Taulman Adair Co., KY native (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul E. Smith, Taylor Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Curtis Curry, Taylor Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rachel Hunt Nelson, Taylor Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dulcie Mae Slinker Tucker, Green Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jo Silas, Taylor Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.D. White, Taylor County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Piercy, 90, Adair County, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Merlin Boyd Harrison, Campbellsville, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Amos Keith (Big O) Scott, Cumberland Co., KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Lynn Hardwick Burton, Adair Co., KY (1958-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Rainwater, 90, Casey County, KY (1923-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Lee Crump Scott, Green County, KY (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susanne Jolly LaFond, 60, Adair Co., KY (1954-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Smith Thompson, 67, at Russell County, KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dalton Coffey, Adair County, KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy (Dottie) Phillips, 88, Casey Co., KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Geraldine Vera Whittle, Metcalfe Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Paul Caldwell, 79, Green Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina E. Rubarts, 93, Casey County, KY (1922-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Baker, 68, Russell Springs, KY, Adair native (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Avon Cundiff, 84, Taylor Co., KY, Adair native (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl (Smokey) Williamson, 66, Casey County, KY (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Keith Wooley, Elk Horn, KY (1964-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. David Allen West, 27, Cincinnati, Ohio (1989-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Constance A. Wilson Dubray, Summer Shade, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clell Lane, Casey County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Eula Maxine Cheatham Lasley Maddox, Taylor Co./Adair Co. native (1925-2017 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Evelyn Bault Lee, 79, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ashley Hope Mackie, 31, Campbellsville, KY (1991-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Bolin, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Jean Tungate Collins, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlos William (Bill) Lile, 96, Greensburg, KY (1927-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Collins, 72, Russell County, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doyce Mozell Workman, Green County, KY (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James R. Tucker, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Butler, 62, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Francis Rooney, 88, Columbia, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathrine Sylvas, 78, Louisville, KY (1944-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth W. Curry, 91, Columbia, KY native (1934-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maggie Janes, 80, Columbia, KY (1944-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Absher | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Flodena Thurman, 77, Metcalfe County, KY (1942-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Wilson, 69, Taylor Co, KY (1940 - 2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosetta Stotts Samuell, 77, Glensfork, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Marie Thomas, infant, Campellsville, KY (2010-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Ray Corbin, 69, Adair Co., KY native (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Saturday, March 19, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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