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Hunter Durham, 78, Adair County, KY (1941-2019)

He was a practicing Attorney in the office of Durham & Zornes, currently serving as Master Commissioner. His was a life of service. He loved to talk UK sports and was always ready to tell a story. His wife, Joyce Goodin Durham, survives.

Hunter Durham, 78, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 8:15pmCT at the TJ Health Columbia Emergency Room.

His funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 11amCT at Columbia Baptist Church with Dr. Randy Johnson and Dr. Michael O'Neal officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 4-8pm and on Wednesday from 6-8:30am at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, then after 9am Wednesday at the church until time for the service.


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2019-10-06 19:54:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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2019 Football Homecoming Queen and Runners Up



2019-10-06 - Adair County High School - Photo by Andrea Waggener.
The 2019 ACHS Football Homecoming Queen and her escort, center, are Kiley Feese, the 17 year old daughter of James and Tonya Feese, and Jacob Morrison, the 17 year old son of Shane and Tammy Morrison. They represented FFA.

First Runner-up and her escort, at left, are Madison Smith, the 17 year old daughter of Ron and the late Janet Smith, and Kyle Bryant, the 17 year old son of Chris Bryant and Kelly Bryant. They represented HOSA.

Second Runner-up and her escort, at right, representing STLP, are Elizabeth "Nikki" Bair, the 17 year old daughter of Jill Herron, and Jace Coffey, the 17 year old son of Carolee Lloyd.

Thanks to our ColumbiaMagazine.com Football Homecoming sponsors, First & Farmers National Bank, Egypt Construction Company, and A-1 Auto Supply, who allowed us to spotlight each and every candidate and tell them congratulations!

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Letter: Memories of Santa Fee

Nancy Moran Fouser writes:
Happy to see the Church and school still viable! I have been to church there many years ago. Both have been there all my life. A part of my longtime memory. --Nancy
Comments re photo 85289 Santa Fee Baptist Church recruiting its family back


2019-10-06 19:25:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Letter: Remembering Hunter Durham

Larry Smith writes:

"Our hearts are sad today after hearing the passing of my good friend Hunter Durham. Always loved his stories, his wisdom and his love for Adair County.

We've lost another good one, prayers and blessings to his family and everyone and Durham and Zones law office." -- Larry


2019-10-06 19:24:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Letter: Ben Hur was a gasoline powered paddle boat

Robert Cumming writes:
The Ben Hur was a shallow draft, upper Cumberland River sternwheel paddle boat powered by a gasoline engine operating in the first decades of the twentieth century. The gasoline engine was a practical choice for power on this boat as automobiles and trucks began appearing more and more in the Cumberland valley as gasoline became more widely available. --Robert
Comments re photo 85393 Mystery Can you provide the place and any details
Robert, thank you for writing! The Ben Hur, a featured picture at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, offers the following information below the photo, "...built in 1870 by Andrew Loy and others. The family of Andrew and Elizabeth Loy lived on the boat for about 3 years. During that time the boat was docked at Blackfish Landing and the children walked to school at Freedom, about 5 miles each day. Eulis Wooldridge, grandson of Andrew Loy, related a story of how they would often have to get off the Ben Hur and move big rocks out of the river channel so the boat could pass through."


2019-10-06 19:23:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Thomas Leon Black, 72, Cumberland County, KY

Thomas Leon Black of Burkesville, KY passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019, having attained the age of 72 years, 1 month, and 25 days.

The Funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at 11amCT in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville. Burial will follow in the Long Cemetery in Cumberland County, KY. The family will receive friends after 4pm on Monday, October 7, 2019, until the funeral.


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2019-10-06 19:13:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

JoAnn Scott Hildebrand, 75, Green County, KY native

JoAnn Scott Hildebrand, daughter of the late Homer Scott and Lura Dobson Scott, was born on Thursday, September 16, 1943 in Green County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, October 3, 2019 in Prospect, Kentucky. She was 76 years, and 17 days of age.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12noonCT Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home. Bro. Jerry Lynn Scott and Bro. Leslie Jewell officiating. Visitation is requested after 10amCT Tuesday.


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2019-10-06 19:00:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Thoresen's strike pushes LWC women's soccer past Thomas More

By Christopher Coombs

The No. 5-ranked Lindsey Wilson women's soccer team won their second straight Mid-South Conference match by a score of 1-0 as they take down Thomas More (Ky.) at Walter S. Reuling Stadium.

The Blue Raiders (6-2-1, 2-0-0 MSC) would strike in the 71st minute with a goal that proved to be enough. Emelie Liljered put together a brilliant effort down the right sideline to create space before sending off a low cross into the penalty area. The pass found its way to a waiting Alicia Thoresen who took a few touches before finishing near post for the score.


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2019-10-06 17:34:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

October 7, 1977 Around Adair with Ed Waggener

This article was first published in the October 7, 1977 edition of the Daily Statesman. Topics inluded Melvin Traylor, mayoral motorcades, a proposal for a Town Gardener, and a story from the late Dr. Phil Aaron. --Pen

By Ed Waggener

A marker for Melvin Traylor
It would be appropriate for the state to erect a marker in the Breeding community honoring Melvin Traylor. Mrs. Ralph Akin, Louisville, the former Ritchie Traylor of Breeding, was in the news office Thursday to buy a copy of the Adair County News of September 20 which carried a reprint of a story about Traylor, the Adair County farm boy who rose to the presidency of the First National Bank of Chicago and was groomed as Illinois' favorite son candidate- and a serious one-for the Presidency in 1932. And, the article said, "He never lost touch with the soil."

Traylor's homeplace is now owned by Noah Traylor. Nobody lives there today. It is located on the Lowgap Road out of Breeding. Perhaps a historical marker would best be seen in downtown Breeding, on Highway 61. The story of Melvin Traylor is an inspirational one to Adair Countians. I hope school children aren't allowed to forget about the local man who might have been President. Mrs. Akin is the daughter of Joe Traylor, who was a first cousin of Melvin Traylor. Incidentally, the Democrats nominated another man in 1932-Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

We're trying to run it right today
Never send a monster to do the work of an evil scientist! I should know that, and the printing rule that, "if it can go wrong, it will."


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2019-10-06 15:09:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Around Adair with Ed Waggener

Letter: Need help appraising old furniture

Maury E Lewis writes:
I am in need of a person that can tell me something about a piece of old furniture I am wanting to sell. It is made from steel and the seat is a piece of canvas from the 30's or 40's. My husband, who is 76, used to bounce in it when he was a small child in Pittsburg, PA. It doesn't rock it bounces.

It sat on his grandmother's front porch none of the children want it. It is hard to get out of at our age and size and it is heavy. --Maury E Lewis, 270-634-2092


2019-10-06 14:57:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Letter: Sad loss for Durham family and whole community

Nancy Moran Fouser writes:
So sorry to hear of the death of Hunter a lifelong friend. A sad loss for his family and the community. --Nancy
Comments re article 106600 Sad word of death of Hunter Durham Columbia Attorney


2019-10-06 14:56:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

LWC Women's swimming loses to Cumberlands in dual

By Grace Blomstedt

The Lindsey Wilson women's swimming team lost to Mid-South Conference opponent Cumberlands (Ky.) 166-87 Saturday afternoon in the Holloway Center Natatorium.

The Blue Raiders (0-1) swam six A-cut times and three B standards in the meet.


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2019-10-06 14:54:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

No DAV Service Officer visit on Monday

By Joe Hare, Post Commander
VFW Post 6097

There will be no DAV service officer at the VFW Post on Monday, 7 Oct 2019. Any veteran with a pressing issue that needs to see the service officer before next month please contact Joe Hare at 270-634-0852 and we will assist you in seeing the officer in Glasgow.


2019-10-06 14:53:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

Sad word of death of Hunter Durham, Columbia Attorney

We have received sad word of the death of Hunter Durham, Columbia Attorney, community leader and ColumbiaMagazine.com contributor. His arrangements will be added here as soon as received.

2019-10-06 09:25:01 | Comments | Printable version

LWC Men's soccer defeats Thomas More 6-0 in MSC match

By Christopher Coombs

The No. 9-ranked Lindsey Wilson men's soccer team defeated Thomas More (Ky.) 6-0 in Mid-South Conference action at Walter S. Reuling Stadium.

It would only take 15 minutes for the Blue Raiders to score their first goal of the contest. Off a Lindsey Wilson shot, Amin Fernouchi gathered his own rebound and finished far post in traffic for the score.

Just two minutes later, LWC would find the back of the net for the second time. Bruno Henrique dribbled up the middle of the field into TMU's defensive third. He played a through ball to Akean Shackleford who slipped past his defender before beating a charging keeper.

The Blue Raiders would continue to control the action for the rest of the half as they finished with an impressive 17 shots, five on goal while limiting the Saints to just one shot.


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2019-10-06 08:21:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

LWC Men's Swimming falls in matchup with Cumberlands

By Brady Budke

The Lindsey Wilson men's swimming team was defeated in a head-to-head matchup against Cumberlands (KY) on Saturday afternoon at the Doris and Bob Holloway Health & Wellness Center. The Blue Raiders scored a total of 95 points, while Cumberlands scored 161 points in the winning effort.

The Blue Raiders were victorious in four events against the Patriots, beginning with Reece Kincaid winning the 200-yard butterfly with a B-cut standard time of two minutes and 45 seconds. James de Goede was victorious in the 100-yard freestyle with another B-cut standard time of 49.44. William Thilwind claimed victory in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:02.19. The final Lindsey Wilson top finish came with Kincaid winning the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:03.51.


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2019-10-06 08:20:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Flags at half-staff on Sunday to honor fallen firefighters

By Nicole Burton

Frankfort, KY - In accordance with the proclamation by President Donald J. Trump and Public Law 107-51, both American and state flags at public office buildings will be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.

The 38th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, held in Emmitsburg, Maryland on Sunday, will honor 92 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2018 and 27 firefighters who died in the line of duty in previous years.

All individuals, businesses, organizations, and government agencies are encouraged to join in this tribute of lowering the flag to "honor and remember the heroic firefighters and first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice to save and protect our citizens, homes, and communities."


2019-10-06 08:17:54 | Comments | Printable version

Today - SUNDAY with CM - 6 Oct 2019

Haiku by Robert Stone for October 6, 2019:
Couples should resolve
to deal with private worries
with no outside help.
--Robert Stone, Sunday, 6 October 2019.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2945


2019-10-06 08:15:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Reminder: Voter registration deadline is Monday

If you haven't registered to vote, there's still time. The November 5, 2019 General Election is fast approaching, and the deadline to register online to vote in the 2019 General Election is Monday, October 7, 2019, no later than 4pm local time.

The fastest way to register is to visit govoteky.com. It only takes a few minutes.

The site will also let you review your information if you're already registered, confirm your voting location, or view sample ballots.


2019-10-06 08:09:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Big Windy, KY made news in the early 1900s

Some incidents at Big Windy, 1898-1909. Big Windy location is specified as near Milltown, and news of the day backed up the story of it as a tough section of Adair County.

By JIM

A front page news piece about a brutal murder in October 1930 gave the location of Big Windy as "near Milltown on the Greensburg Road." A brief article in the June 18, 1902 News about the arrest of a Big Windy resident charged with bootlegging disdainfully referred to the area as "a locality where soiled doves, whisky and crap shooting form one tribune haides."


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2019-10-06 05:21:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Jim: History

Rollin Nelson Branham, 95, Adair County, KY (1924-2019)

Rollin Nelson Branham, 95, of Columbia died Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Radcliff Veterans Center in Radcliff, KY. Born in Breeding, KY he was the son of the late Rollin and Audrey Lacy Branham.

Funeral services will be 11amCT Monday, October 7, 2019 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Full Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post 6097. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-8 at the funeral home.

Rev. Steve Pescosolido will be officiating and pallbearers will be Kyle Coomer, Leon Claywell, Lindell Claywell, Gene Sparks, Danny Reeves and Spunky Wheeler. Honorary pallbearers will be Irvin Claywell, Susan Wilshire, Lila Kimbler, Janice Tudor, Elaine Replogle, Doyle Claywell, Russell Claywell, Norman Sparks and John C. Sparks.


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2019-10-06 05:08:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Jean Lynn Farris, 75, Casey County, KY (1943-2019)

Jean Farris age 75, of Liberty, KY passed away on Thursday October 3, 2019 at the Casey County Hospital.

Visitation will be held 5pmCT/6pmET Sunday October 6, 2019 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 1pmET Monday, October 7 with Bro. Ron Robinson officiating. Burial will be in the Caney Fork Cemetery.


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2019-10-06 04:41:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Southern Heirs to sing at Russell Springs Baptist 13 Oct 2019

The Southern Heirs will be singing at Russell Springs Baptist Church October 13, 2019 at 6:30pmCT. The Church is located by McGaha Tire in Russell Springs, KY. Pastor Glen Richardson and congregation welcomes everyone.

2019-10-06 04:35:55 | Comments | Printable version

Shirley Dean Stephens Scott, 67, Cumberland County, KY

Shirley Dean (Stephens) Scott, of Marrowbone, Kentucky passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Cumberland County Hospital having attained the age of 67 years, 11 months and 16 days. The Funeral service Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 11amCT at The Scott Cemetery at Peytonsburg, Kentucky with Bro. Darrell Bartley officiating. Burial will of her cremains will follow there. No visitation at the funeral home.

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2019-10-06 04:20:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries


Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 6
Happy Anniversary, Bobby Collins and Iva Dean Collins (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Tisha and Gary Crawford (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alan Leischner | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alexandria Dawn "Lexi" Campbell (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Betty Pearl Loy Murphy (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandon Wayne Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bruce Thompson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gregory Claywell, October 6, 2009 | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Janet Antle | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Ann Lewis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lance Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Miller Wade Young | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zane McQueary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earlene Holtzclaw Robertson, Russell County, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Elizabeth Long, Columbia, KY (1965-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Sells, Burkesville, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brad Oliver Maddox, Gabe, KY (1975-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lou Vera Wright, Greensburg, KY (1919-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garland Wilson Harris, Magnolia, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Edward Whitlock, Jr., Taylor Co., KY (1956-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Ann Young Abell, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Buddy R. Norman, Liberty, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Burris, Adair County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wendell Y. Curry, Green County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shelley Ray Smith, Cumberland Co., KY (1922-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Turner, Cumberland Co., KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline Parsons, Taylor County, KY (1918-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Dale Cochran Gabhart Casey County, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul William Clark, 62, Summer Shade, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Murray, 77, Adair County, KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sherry Shearer, 45, Adair County, KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Velma Abell Tungate, Taylor County, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ann Thomas Burchet, Russell Co., KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arthur G. (Art) Shields, Taylor Co., KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Dean (Billie) Clark Bagby, Green Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marty Crabtree, 61, Russell County, KY (1956-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen Dorris II, Louisville/formerly of Campbellsville, KY (1985-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Boyce Clinton (Bill) Whitlow, 88, Green Co., KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dixie Milby Marcum, 102, Green County, KY (1917-May 2, 2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Greg Nolley, 55, Campbellsville, KY (1966-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gregory (Greg) D. Claywell, 56, Loves Park, IL (1964-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Howard Young, Edmonton, KY (1922-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Thomas Robertson, 83, Burkesville, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Howard Eugene (Butch) Garrett, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Ray Norman, 71, Liberty, KY (1951-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tommy VanArsdale: (October 6, 1955-March 21, 2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wayne M. Beebe, Sr., 78, Liberty, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Winifred D. (Winnie) Crump, Greensburg, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Sunday, October 6, 2019
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:00amCTHomecoming Service at Beulah Chapel Brethren In Christ Church | (ID:58959, Comment)
Everyone welcome to Old Fashion Day at Bethlehem Separate Church | (ID:58982, Comment)
Homecoming at Barnett's Creek UMC | (ID:58987, Comment)
2:00pmCTServices for Linda Goodin Burton, 81, Columbia, KY (1938-2019) | (ID:59023, Comment)
5:30pmCTThe Blakeys singing at Living by Faith Church | (ID:58883, Comment)

 

































 
 
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