Robert W. Smith, 84

Posted by on Nov 26, 2010

Robert W. Smith of Woodstock, Georgia, son of the late Howard Smith and Ethel Myers Smith, was born in Jonstown, New York, March 9, 1926. He died Tuesday, November 23, 2010 in Woodstock, Georgia.          Age:   84

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Green River Marina Fire

Posted by on Nov 26, 2010

At 11:06 a.m. this date a fire was reported at Green River State Marina. Upon arrival, Taylor County Fire Department found heavy fire confined to the marina. The Green River Marina served as a grocery store, gift shop, and restaurant.

Several small propane tanks exploded which helped fuel the fire. Relief valves on two larger propane tanks relieved. Such relief valves are designed to prevent tanks when heated from building two much pressure and exploding.

The marina was closed at the time of the fire. Floating cabins next to the marina were evacuated. One Jet Ski and a boat were damaged in the fire. There were no injuries. The cause of the fire is possibly of an electrical origin.

Assisting Agencies

Campbellsville Fire Department
Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue Squad
Taylor County Sheriff Department

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Evelyn Cox, 78

Posted by on Nov 25, 2010

Evelyn Cox of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ray Powell and Mary Opal Bryant Powell was born in Adair County, Kentucky, May 31, 1932. She died at 1:25 A.M., Thursday, November 25, 2010 in Campbellsville. Age: 78

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