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Junior Grant Luttrell, 83, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Jamestown.  

Junior was born in Casey County on May 17, 1938, son of the late Alvin and Mary E. Roy Luttrell.  He was a retired self-employed carpenter.

SURVIVOIRS:

1 daughter: Kelly Luttrell of Russell Springs

1 sister: Evelen Justice of Florida

1 grandson: Colt

Great-grandson: Ethan

Along with his parents, Junior was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Meece Luttrell, who passed away on May 23, 2008; his daughter, Tammy Wilson; 5 brothers: Delmer Luttrell, Welby Luttrell, Alvis Luttrell, Otis Luttrell and Eugene Luttrell; and a sister, Alice Luttrell.

Funeral Service: Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home

Burial: Wilkerson Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00am on Thursday at Bernard Funeral Home

Pallbearers: Ethan Wilson, Tyler White, Tristen Burton, Kevin Burton, Kyle Henry and Jim Heathman.

Junior’s arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com

Joseph Neal Page, 61, of Lockhart, Texas, formerly of Adair County, KY died Friday, January 21, 2022 at Seton Hays Hospital in Kyle, Texas

He was a member of Community Baptist Church in San Marcos, Texas and a Respiratory Therapist. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Ray Page and his brother, Huston Ray Page.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Trena Butts Page of Lockhart, Texas

His mother: Jeanette Bennett Page of Columbia

2 daughters: Samantha White (Corey) of Lawrenceburg, KY and Shawnakae Lively of Texas

2 sistersl: Connie Cheatham and Alice Turner (James), both of Columbia

2 grandchildren: Kyle White & Ashtin Lively (and expecting Little Joseph White in June)

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral service: Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Bruce Coonce and Bro. Steve Martin officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. Saturday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Brent Allen Ollery, 61, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, January 23, 2022 at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.

He was preceded in death by his father, Turner “Skeezix” Ollery and a brother, Mike Ollery.

SURVIVORS:

His mother: Patricia McLean Rucker of Columbia

1 brother & 2 sisters-in-law: Darrell & Donna Ollery and Melanie Ollery all of Columbia

2 nieces & 1 nephew: Lindsay (Steven) Breeding, Lauren Ollery and Noah Ollery

Several other relatives & friends

The family has chosen Cremation and a private service will be held.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Millie Neal, 63, of Jamestown, KY passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Jamestown, KY on November 10, 1958, a daughter of the late Rosetta (Silar) and Ezra Neal. 

SURVIVORS:
1 daughter: Millie Carol Smith-Neal of Jamestown, KY
1 sister: Carolyn Neal of Jamestown, KY
2 brothers: Harry Neal of Clarksville, TN and Jimmie Neal of Jamestown, KY
 

Dwight Kerns, 68, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 in Russell Springs, KY. He was born in Russell Springs, KY on April 22, 1953, a son of the late Lois (Hill) and Forest Kerns.

Dwight served in the U.S. Marines and later worked in construction. 

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 3 brothers: Albert, Barney, and Ricky Kerns and 2 sisters: Jenny Kerns and Jeanette Doss.

SURVIVORS:
His wife: Bonnie (Owens) Kerns of Jamestown, KY
1 daughter: Tanya Moore (Troy) of Russell Springs, KY
1 son: Eric Kerns (Trena) of Somerset, KY
2 sisters: Shirley Wilson of Russell Springs, KY and Loretta Smith of Jamestown, KY
3 brothers: Fred Kerns of Columbia, KY; Joe Kerns and Paul Kerns, both of Russell Springs, KY
4 grandchildren: Allison Kerns, Grant Kerns, Jessica Renfro, and Jeron Moore
1 great-grandson: Eastin Moore
A host of nieces, nephews, & friends

Funeral Service: Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY with Bro. Phillip Miller officiating

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Sunday at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel

The family ask that anyone attending visitation and/or the funeral service, please wear a mask.

Elsie Sue (Chandler) Bray, 81, of Columbia, KY passed from this life on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. She was born on July 16, 1940 to the late Chib and Martha (Miller) Chandler.

Barbara Franklin Sinclair, 78, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia, KY. She was born in Columbia, KY on February 28, 1943 to the late Samuel E. and Nancy Alice Estes Franklin.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arvist Lee “Pee Wee” Sinclair and a brother, Jerry Lee Franklin.

Barbara was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and enjoyed flower gardening, watching hummingbirds and spending time with family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

3 children: Debbie Sinclair and Kenny Sinclair both of Columbia, KY and Lea Ann Hilton (Bill) of Coxs Creek, KY

6 grandchildren: Melanie Gilpin, Waynaria Sinclair, Jordan Tyler Sinclair, Austin Lee Sinclair, Kyle Burton and Hannah Price

5 great-grandchildren: Jackson, Kylie, Allie Mae and Hunter Lee Sinclair and Evelyn Madison Burton

Sister-in-law: Anita Corbin Franklin of Columbia 

4 nephews: Jeremy Franklin of Nashville, TN, Mark Franklin of Columbia, KY, Timmy Franklin of Columbia, KY and Larry Sinclair of Louisville, KY

1 niece: Cheryl Kanaly of Louisville, KY

Special friend: Vickie Gilpin

Funeral service: Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home 

Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery

Visitation: Saturday after 12:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Barry Alan Reeves, 61, of Lebanon, KY, died at Spring View Hospital in Lebanon on Monday January 17, 2022. He was born in Fort Knox, KY on March 8, 1960 to Donald and Eva Reeves. 

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Campbellsville. He graduated from Green County High School in 1979 and enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard. Barry was most recently employed with 4M Building Products at TG Kentucky. 

Barry was preceded in death by his father, William Donald Reeves and stepfather, Thomas Curry.

SURVIVORS:

His mother: Eva Reeves Curry

3 children: Cara Grider (Jason) of Columbia, KY, Christy Rattliff of Lebanon, KY and Dylan Reeves of Hazard, KY

2 sisters: Tammy Reeves Davis (Jeff) of Greensburg, KY and Tara Reeves Nepper (Steve) of Fairlawn, Virginia

1 brother: Thomas Curry Jr. of Greensburg, KY

5 grandchildren: Charity Grace Matney, Leland Reeves, Zachary Reeves, JoJo Matney, and Michael Cortie

His fiancé: Catherine Marie Brown

3 aunts: Jane Fudge of Campbellsville, KY; Ruth (Gary) Larmon of Branson, MO; and Nancy Reeves of Springfield, MO

Several nieces & nephews

A host of other relatives & friends
 

Walk-through Visitation: Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg

The family is requiring that masks be worn when inside the funeral home.

Committal Service: Monday, January 24, 2022 at 11:30amCT at the Lebanon National Cemetery with full Military Honors provided by the Marion County Veteran’s Honor Guard

The family has requested expressions of sympathy be donations to Friends of Green River Lake or to the Green County High School Fishing Team. These can be made at the funeral home.

Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Paulette Bray, 67, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Russell County Hospital. Born on February 19, 1954 in Columbia, KY, she was daughter of the late Elza and O’Della Burton Johnson. 

Paulette was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Clear Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Her family will always remember her as someone who just loved to have fun and enjoyed making people laugh.

In addition to her parents, Paulette was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Sue Bray; two brothers: Tommy Johnson and Bobby Johnson; and three sisters: Ruby Pike, Sharon Johnson, and Priscilla Johnson.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband of 50 years: Evert “Junior” Bray of Russell Springs, KY

1 son: Jerry Bray of Somerset, KY

2 daughters: Debbie Bray (James Scaggs) and Betty (Allen) McQueary, both of Russell Springs, KY

2 brothers: Lee (Hester) Johnson and George (Sheila) Johnson, both of Russell Springs, KY

10 grandchildren: Cameron (and Skyler) Bray, Marcus Harrison, Bethany Harrison, Hunter McQueary, Austin McQueary, Trey Ashley, Justin Bray, Jared Bray, Jace Scaggs, and Braylee Scaggs

1 great-grandchild: Xavier Bray

Funeral Service: Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 10:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Taylor officiating

Burial: Clear Springs Cemetery

Visitation: Friday, January 21, 2022 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Saturday after 8:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home

Pallbearers: Jerry Bray, Allen McQueary, Hunter McQueary, Austin McQueary, C.J. Bray, James Scaggs, and Jace Scaggs

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Funeral arrangements for Paulette are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.

James Charles Kelsay, 77, of Russell Springs, KY died Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Russell County Hospital. He was born May 23, 1944 in Adair County, KY to the late James Lester and Elzora Corbin Kelsay. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Fulkerson and 2 great-grandchildren.

He retired after 29 years with the Edinburgh, Indiana Police Department, a former firefighter and EMT in Edinburgh, attended Calvary Baptist Church and was currently employed by Stephens Pipe and Steel.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Lisa D. Sipes Kelsay of Russell Springs, KY

1 daughter: Pamela Sizemore (Gilbert) of Columbus, Indiana

2 sons: Steven Kelsay (Olga) of Taylorsville, Indiana and Shawn (Whitney) Kelsay of Columbus, Indiana

2 step-children: Jeremy Coffey of Russell Springs, KY and Sunshine (Ray) Williams of Fairland, Indiana

3 brothers: Albert Eugene Kelsay (Mindy) of Edinburgh, Indiana, Joe Todd Butler of Russell Springs, KY and David L. Butler of Columbia, KY

13 grandchildren & 10 great-grandchildren

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Friday, January 21, 2022 at 12:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Elbert Hadley officiating

Burial: Freedom Cemetery

Visitation: After 4:00 P.M. Thursday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

C.G. Scott, 77, of the Bennett Ridge community in Adair County, KY died Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Green Hill Manor in Greensburg, KY. He was born February 22, 1944 in Adair County to the late James Albert & Zada Mae Bennett. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Fay Scott, one brother, L V Scott and one sister, Lorene Bragg.

C.G. was a member of Big Creek Missionary Baptist Church and a retired farmer.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Mary Louise Montgomery Scott of Bennett Ridge

1 son: Tony Scott (Angie) of Greensburg

3 grandsons: Conner, Curt and Carson Scott all of Greensburg

1 sister: Audrey Cornett of Ohio

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Wayne Sexton officiating

Burial: Moore Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. Saturday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Shannon Lea West, 40, of Versailles, KY passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the U.K. Hospital in Lexington, KY. She was born May 28, 1981 in Columbia, KY, the daughter of Jackie West and Patricia Evans West of Russell Springs, KY.

Shannon was a Re-entry Coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Corrections and attended Main Street Church of God.

SURVIVORS:

Her parents: Jackie and Patricia West of Russell Springs, KY
1 Brother: Brian West (Cindy) of Russell Springs, KY
Nephew: Terence West

Joy Lou Cardwell, 69, of Middlesboro, KY (formerly of Russell Springs, KY) died Thursday, January 13, 2022. She was born October 2, 1952, the daughter of the late Garfield and Alma Gosser of Russell County, KY.

She was a retired business teacher and FBLA sponsor from Russell County High School. 

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Bill Cardwell of Middlesboro, KY

1 son: William Henry Cardwell (Leah) of Russell Springs, KY

1 daughter:  A.T. Young (David) of Middlesboro, KY

1 brother: Larry Gosser (Rita)

2 sisters: Jane Johnson and Linda McFarland (Kenny), both of Russell Springs, KY
 

Memorial Service: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 5:00pmET with Dr. William Boyd Bingham officiating

Visitation: Tuesday from 3:00pm-5:00pmET at Binghamtown Baptist Church

LOCAL SERVICE: The family will receive friends in Russell Springs, KY on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Russell Springs United Methodist Church from 10:00am-11:00amCT. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00amCT.

The family requests that everyone wear masks.

The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in Joy’s honor to the Gateway Christian School, 1 Gateway Drive, Middlesboro, KY 40965.

Green Hills Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ronald “Ronnie” Clay Durham, 76, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Russell County Hospital.

SURVIVORS:

4 daughters: Pamela Durham and Jacklyn Durham, both of Russell County; Tammy Sue Bradshaw of Adair County; and Amanda Durham of Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICE:  Monday, January 17, 2022 at 2:00pmET at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville

VISITATION: Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at Auberry Funeral Home

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for expressions of sympathy be taken the form of donations toward the funeral expenses and can be made at the funeral home.

Wanda White, better known as Lucy Campbell, 55, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was born January 23, 1966 in Joliet, Illinois to the late John and Lena Hoover Campbell.

 
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Campbell and 2 sisters: Judy Campbell and Barbara Hardin.

SURVIVORS:

1 sister: Helen Phillips (Jim) of Columbia

6 brothers: Eugene Campbell (Debra) of Joliet, Illinois, Roy Campbell (Natalie) of Russell Springs, John Campbell (Beverly) of Nashville, Indiana, Ronald Campbell of Nashville, Indiana, David Campbell of Russell Springs and James Campbell of Lemont, Illinois

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Special friend: Mike Gilpin of Columbia

Funeral service: Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Withers officiating

Burial: Lewis Cemetery in the Chance community

Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. Saturday

Casket Bearers: Mike Schorman, Darrell Phillips, Steve Phillips, Josh Westray, Evans Momanyi, Taylor Kelley

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.