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Debra Bunch, 55, Russell County, KY (1968-2024)

Debra Louise Bunch, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Saturday morning, June 1, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 55 years, 7 months, and 10 days of age.

Debra was born on October 22, 1968 in Louisville, the daughter of the late Joe and Alice Foster Veatch. She was a machine operator for BRUSS North America and was a member of Parksridge Church of God. Debra adored her family and loved playing with her grandbabies. She enjoyed watching crime shows on TV. Debra had a very strong faith and loved her Jesus!


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2024-06-08 21:03:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Hunter School



2024-06-08 - Adair Co., KY - Photo courtesy Mike Watson.
For much of the time the Hunter School was in existence, it was taught by the late Ruth Allen, except for one year when Jean Dohoney (now McLean) taught the school. Though it's now on Stotts Road, formerly Burkesville Road, it is still an unforgettable landmark for travelers along KY 61 South of the Louie B. Nunn Parkway in Adair County. (see also: Scenic Adair Co., KY: Hunter School lives on - as barn )

Preservation of historic Adair County buildings is the purview of the Adair Heritage Association. The next quarterly meeting of the Association will take place at 5pmCT on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in the Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center

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BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED - Downey Lake

As of 11:04am June 8 the boil water advisory for customers on Downey Lake to 2355 Greensburg Road and all side roads in between 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. - Columbia Adair Utilities District


2024-06-08 20:58:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Vacation Bible School at New Hope SBC

From Rita Neat

New Hope Separate Baptist Church will be having their Vacation Bible School from Monday, June 10, thru Friday, June 14, 2024, from 6:30pmCT to 8:30pmCT nightly. Classes for all ages. Everyone invited.

New Hope Separate Baptist Church is located on Hwy 206 at 11076 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. The Pastor is Bro Casey Davis.


2024-06-08 13:06:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Letter: Street light replacement

Chris Bennett writes:
I forwarded that to the KU person that will take care of it. He said he will get it fixed for her. Thanks!
Comments re: Street light needs replacing downtown


2024-06-08 13:04:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Spots still available for JOY Ministries Summer Camps

From Hannah Peck

JOY Ministries invites students to apply for Camp Hope and Mission Week! (Read more about these free summer camps here: JOY Ministries Kids Camp)

Camp Hope:
  • July 8-12: 5th grade and up
  • July 15-19: K - 4th grade
Mission Week:
  • July 21-26: Middle & High School
Families can pick up application at the JOY Crisis Resource Center located at 400 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY.


2024-06-08 13:01:45 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Heritage Association to meet June 11

From Mike Watson

The next quarterly meeting of the Adair Heritage Association will take place at 5pmCT on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in the Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.

This meeting is open to the public and all are invited to attend.


2024-06-08 12:51:08 | Comments | Printable version

CPD: Shoplifting call leads to meth arrest

By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO
Columbia Police Department

The Columbia Police Department responded to Walmart on Friday evening, June 7, 2024, initially for report of a shoplifter.

Upon making contact with subject, female was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and paraphernalia.


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How to pay for college back in the day

By Phillip Coffey

My Grandfather and Grandmother, John Marshall and Allie Wood Lee Moss paid tuition for their children at Lindsey Wilson Junior College by unconventional methods during the Great Depression.

Grandpa Moss would supply locust posts and other items found on the farm; Grandma Moss would supply the school with large jars of canned food from her garden.


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Carroll Powell, 82, Glasgow, KY (1942-2024)

Carroll Powell, age 82, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024. She was born on May 24, 1942 to the late Leo and Charlotte Wilson Wheatley. She was a former Chiropractor Assistant.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother Anthony "Toot" Wheatley.


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Reverend Leo Paul Curry, Sr, 90, Green County, KY

The Reverend Leo Paul Curry, Sr. of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Roy Alton Curry and Lovie Christine Clark Curry was born on December 16, 1933 on the family farm in Green County, Kentucky. He departed this life on Thursday, June 6, 2024, having attained the age of 90 years, 5 months and 21 days.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member and deacon of Greasy Creek Baptist Church. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was ordained a minister in 1970 and served his first congregation at Leatherwood. In his many devoted years of ministry, he also served as pastor at Sparksville, Russell Heights, Mt. Carmel, Aetna Union and Brush Creek.


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2024-06-08 09:14:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Purple Martins summer here, dine on mosquitoes

By Linda Waggener

Stopping at a strawberry farm on the way to visit my grandchildren, I got some farming tips from the nicest family. They shared that their Purple Martin apartment complex draws the helpful resident birds who spend the summer eating their weight in mosquitoes.

I came away with fresh strawberries and inspiration to build a Purple Martin village so they can come enjoy hunting mosquitoes in Columbia.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 8
Happy Anniversary, Cody and Natalie Dobbs | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jeff and Kristie Johnson (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charles Barnes and Barbara Barnes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David August Lepiarczyk | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, George Kolbenschlag | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Judy Vance | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Julita Spoon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Karen Keltner | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lana Burris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Norma Yarberry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ridge David Long (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robin Hancock | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Glen Canada, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne Jones, Edmonton, KY (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rhonda Lynn McClister, Russell Co., KY (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Shofner, Campbellsville, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Garrett Gregory, Columbia, KY(1957) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Regina Bennett Wray, Taylor Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James B. (J.B.) Day, Taylor Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Thomas, Cumberland Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ollin Reed Scott, Green Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Kendall, Campbellsville, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Lester, Caseu Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Ballard, Cumberland Co., KY (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rodney L. Johnson, Russell Co., KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ervin Junior Blythe, 53, Beaumont, KY (1961-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip William Sears, Liberty, KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Naomi Oldeda Curry, 86, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jo Ann Coffey, 78, Russell Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roberta Atwood, 88, Casey County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fredia Roy, 56, Adair County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darrell Ray Compton, 48, Green Co., KY/Adair native (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Jessie, 60, Edmonton, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ada Jones Antle, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1920-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Theresa Smith, 66, Adair County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Walter Leach, 55, Jamestown, KY (1962-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard D. McIntyre, 83, Cumberland County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Coomer, 89, Columbia, KY (1921-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Joy Chaffin, 88, Columbia, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christopher Wayne Cowan, 45, Columbia, KY (1975-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clara Flowers, 87, Columbia, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delphus (Jummy) Bardin, 79, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donna Nolena Bryant, 74, Adair Co., KY native (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Alan Brown, Jr., 21, Prospect, KY (2001-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J. R. Haggard, 90, Casey County, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeff Wilson, 59, Russell Springs, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnny Ray (Pops) Walden, 70, Columbia, KY (1954-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, McIvor Newcomb, 89, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norman Lee Coomer, 69, Metcalfe County, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy R. Bryant, 70, Taylor County, KY (1948-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sue Cravens Stivers, 86, Columbia, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Murray, 98, Green County, KY (1921-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
9:00amCTAmerican Legion Post 65 to meet at new location | (ID:67075, Comment)
Back Country Horsemen of KY Equine Obstacle Course
Green River State Park across the street from the Quiet Woods Green River Stables, 592 Robin Rd., Campbellsville, KY | (ID:67088, Comment)
Food and Clothing Giveaway at Columbia Church of Christ | (ID:67094, Comment)
Bloomington Chapel Teens Car Wash and Bake Sale Fundraiser | (ID:67095, Comment)
10:00amCTMetcalfe County Animal Shelter fundraiser meals | (ID:67091, Comment)
1:00pmCTHistoric Giles House in Knifley open for the season | (ID:67029, Comment)
6:00pmCTBearwallow Church Vacation Bible School | (ID:66851, Comment)

 

































 
 
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