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Letter: on keeping cemeteries clean

James Roberts writes:
I have an idea for keeping the cemeteries clean and neat looking. Every time that someone visits a loved one, friend or neighbor at the cemetery we should take the extra time to pickup trash, loose flowers, debris, or others objects that are not sacred to someone's gravesite.

If everyone would clean and pickup trash in the rows in front and behind the gravesite they're visiting, then the place that we all hold so dear and sacred where our loved ones are buried would be the least we could do as their final resting place here on earth. I'm not saying that we should disturb what someone else has done there.

Just keeping things picked up is all and occasionally putting flowers back on the appropriate tombstone that may have gotten taken off by the weather. Also another reminder that would help is if the last name was on the bottom of the top of the rock or arraignments for identification. Just my thought, James Roberts


2022-03-13 16:22:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

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COVID-19 updated levels by county



2022-03-13 - LCDHD - Photo From Sam Price, Lake Cumberland District Health Department .
This is the new CDC color coded map and guidance, updated weekly on Fridays. This is a much better picture than past weeks for our area.

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Phillip Coffey - Family Lore

FAMILY LORE - By Phillip Coffey
In a quiet, placid evening a kinfolk member up and spoke
'I guess my Daddy is amongst the laziest men that ever lived.'
Walked into the chicken house, looking for his finest rooster-a scheming
Grabbed him above his spurs - quickly, placing him under his armpit.
Walked through the neighborhood, exchanging tales - 'had something to trade on'

Visiting close family, distant kin and others too - trying to make a profit.
Figured trading a prized rooster was much better than grabbing a hoe or a plow.
Have no official document, signed affidavit - but just about exactly what I heard.
I knew and heard what kinfolk member 'up and said'. Knew his father as well.
Dad and Uncle Ural told me about the other stuff in some fashion.


2022-03-13 12:49:42 | Comments | Printable version

Goff Motel, 1942 - 1953

By JIM

In June 1941, J.H. Goff paid George Simpson $2,750 for property fronting on Merchant Street, and The News reported the house thereon contained 18 rooms. The following month came word the Red Cross had opened an emergency hospital in the frame building "to care for dysentery patients who cannot be given the proper attention at home." At press time, 10 beds were set up and four patients were in residence.

When Mr. Goff offered the land and building for sale in early January 1947, the advertisement read in part, "For Sale: Rooming House. Large 20 room house, two blocks from Public Square..." The last mention found of it in The News appeared late 1953 with the announcement the establishment was open "under new Manager, being properly operated." Prospective residents were advised to see Mrs. Barnett Chapman, Manager.


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2022-03-13 11:15:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Jim: History

Haiku by Robert Stone for March 13, 2022

Think how much simpler
skipping the ceremony
would make crucial change.
--Robert Stone, Sunday, 13 March 2022.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3834


2022-03-13 11:11:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Lane closures begin Monday on Parkway in Russell Co.

By Amber Hale

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 Office advises motorists of a pavement rehabilitation and improvement project scheduled to begin Monday, March 14, 2022, on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway in Russell County.

The project will consist of shoulder repairs, grade, drain and ditching improvements along with milling and paving operations. Work will require lane closures - both east and westbound - between Exit 62 (Russell Springs) and mile point 72 (Pulaski County line). Motorists are reminded to pay close attention to highway signs and be prepared for traffic shifts through the duration of the project.

In addition, the speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph through the work zone and double fines will be in effect.


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2022-03-13 11:10:27 | Comments | Printable version

Lorene Whitley, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2022)

Lorene Whitley of Campbellsville passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. She was 91 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 11amET on Monday, March 14, 2022, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Rev. Earl West. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Visitation is requested from 5pmET until 8pmET on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2022-03-13 10:50:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Landon Newton, 29, Campbellsville, KY (1992-2022)

Landon Newton of Campbellsville passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. He was 29 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 11amET on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Rev. Jason Hood and Rev. Haywood Riner. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Visitation is requested from 5pmET until 8pmET on Monday, March 14, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2022-03-13 10:45:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Kentucky Color: 10 reasons to save the American Chestnut

By Billy Joe Fudge

This video was shared by the Kentucky Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation:



2022-03-13 10:40:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge

Carol Richards, 74, Russell County, KY (1948-2022)

Carol Hudson Richards, beloved daughter, sister, mother, step-mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and caring wife died peacefully March 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was 74 years old.

After living several years in Indiana as a young adult, Carol moved back to her treasured Russell County and met her future husband, Dwight (Smiley) Richards. Dwight and Carol enjoyed 46 years of devoted marriage and shared their love of the outdoors as well as their commitment to faith and family. She retired after working 31 years at the Lake Cumberland State Park. She loved bringing joy to the many visitors to the park and was considered a hard-worker among her colleagues, many of whom became close, cherished friends over the years.


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2022-03-13 10:18:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 13
Happy Birthday, Anita Daniel (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Billy Burton (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Deena Murphy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Grant Adamson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hayley Noel (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Knox Tweedy (2023) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, LaVerne Reliford | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Monica Brooke Butler (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Neal Sneed | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Susan Gaskins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zani Brooke Branham | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Johnny Lee (John) Wells, 66, Cumberland Co., KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Sue Brown, 82 Russell Springs, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cymbelline Rose Meadows, Greensburg, KY (1925-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annie Ruth Norris, Burkesville, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Junior Graim Bagby, Greensburg, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline Coffey, Jamestown, KY (1920-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobbie McLean Ellis Burton, Adair Co., KY (1928-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobbie Glenn Foster, Casey Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Barrett, 81, Russell Co., KY (1929-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J.D. Melson, Russell Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rayburn Dudley, Greensburg, KY, (1955 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sarah Perdue, Russell Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hershel Hicks, Casey Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Bonnie Milby Smith Strader, Green Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Inas Winifred Barger, Dunnville, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce C. Sells, Cumberland Co., KY (1951-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wesley Wayne Perkins, Adair Co., KY (1922 - 2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Nelson, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Regina E. Cash Riddle, Clinton Co., KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Monica E. Whited, 53, Casey County, KY (1961-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Maurine Hood, Green Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Elizabeth Jean Gentry, 86, Green Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gertie McKinney Hamilton, Breeding, KY native (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alton David Crockett, Green Co., KY native (1967-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rex Brown, Campbellsville, KY, (1928 - 2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Allen Pickett, 93, Green Co., KY (1922-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cleston McCubbin, 81, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mark Robert Coyle, 55, Adair County, KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ann Peterson, 89, Russell County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bethel Tarter, 77, Russell County, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Daryl Branham, 64, Adair County, KY/Cumberland Co., KY native (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward Grubb, 82, Burkesville, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Al Lackey, Taylor Co., KY/Cumberland Co., KY native (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. James C. Daniel, 80, Russell Co., KY/Casey Co. KY native (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cindy Monday, 71, Casey County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curtis Reeder, 52, Jamestown, KY (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Allen, Casey County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruben (Hoover) Gaskins, 91, Taylor/Adair Co., KY (1926-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Loy Turner, 83, Adair County, KY/Russell Co., KY native (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Agnes Carter Mason, Casey County, KY (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Claywell, Burkesville, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allen R. Stephens, 50, Russell Springs, KY (1971-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bessie Lois (Finley) Smith, 85, Burkesville, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Burton (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn English Hall, 82, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Deborah Murley Keen, 73, Burkesville, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Bowers, 69, Burkesville, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Letha (Allen) Davidson, 63, Campbellsville, KY (1959-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Brown, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie Lee Chrisman, 78, Columbia, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

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