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ERNESTINE CONNER, 89, LOUISVILLE (RUSSELL CO. NATIVE)

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Ernestine Conner, 89, (formerly of Russell Springs) died Monday, November 25, 2019 at the Episcopal Church Home in Louisville. She was born May 25, 1930 in Russell County to the late Fred Cleo & Betty Sue Murphy Garner.

She was a Hairdresser and a member of First Baptist Church of Russell Springs.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dudley Conner; 2 sons, George Lewis Conner, Dudley O. Conner, Jr,; 1 granddaughter, Jennifer Rebecca Grawemeyer Jordan; 5 sisters, Flora Garner Cundiff, Edna Garner Miller, Ruth Garner Helm, Geneva Garner Coe; 4 brothers; Gordon Garner, Herlan Garner, Joe Garner, Cordell Garner

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter & son-in-law: Rebecca Jean and Ronald K. Grawemeyer

Twin sister: Maxine Garner McMaster

2 grandsons: Jason & Jeremy Conner

1 granddaughter: Tessa Conner Lester and Whitney Conner

Many nieces & nephews

Funeral Service: Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 1:00pmCT at the First Baptist Church of Russell Springs with Bro. Jeric Devore and Bro. Bobby Conner officiating

Visitation: 10am-1pmCT on Saturday

Interment: Jamestown Cemetery

Family requests memorials to First Baptist Church of Russell Springs.

Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

JERRY BLANKENSHIP, 72, JAMESTOWN

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Jerry Blankenship, 72, of Jamestown, KY passed away Monday, November 25th, at his residence. He was born in New Castle, IN on August 11, 1947, a son of the late Eva Mae (Lucy) and Audie A. Blankenship.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Harold & Darwin Blankenship.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Nicole (John) Guzman, of TX

3 sisters: Wanda Wooldridge of Jamestown, KY; Venda Lucas of California; Golda Crawford of Campbellsville, KY

1 brother: Darryl Blankenship of California

2 grandchildren

Memorial Service: Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 1:30pmCT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY with Bro. Lindsey Cornett officiating

Burial: Craig Cemetery in Albany, KY

H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in charge of arrangements.

WAYNE CAPE, 62, JAMESTOWN

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Wayne Cape, 62, of Jamestown, KY passed away Thursday, November 28th, 2019 at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born in Columbia, KY on March 31, 1957, a son of the late Zella (York) and Calvin Cape.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Phillip and Wendell Cape and 3 sisters, Alene and Janice Cape and Margaret Helm.

SURVIVORS:

Matthew, Tara and Nikki Cape

A host of nieces & nephews

Funeral Service: Monday, December 2nd, 2019 at 1:00pmCT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY

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

Burial: York Cemetery

H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in charge of arrangements.

MARY HELEN STROUD, 90. COLUMBIA

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Mary Helen Stroud, 90, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at her residence. She was born March 13, 1929 in Hickman, KY to the late Carl and Ethel Watkins Lane

Mary Helen was a caretaker of the elderly and of the Baptist faith.

SURVIVORS:

2 sons: Tony Borman of Lafayette, Louisiana; Thomas Milton Brown of Las Vegas, Nevada

3 daughters: Barbara Greene & Lisa Presley both of Columbia;, Connie Heard of Cape Coral, Florida

2 brothers: Jerry Lane of Florida; Johnny Ray Lane of Union City, Tennessee

2 sisters: Betty Harwood of Union City, Tennessee; Judy Jones of Homestead, Florida

15 Grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren

Ms. Stroud requested cremation.

Memorial Service: Monday, December 2, 2019 from 10:00am-12:00pmCT at 3Trees Church in Russell County, KY.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

JOE DAVID BENNETT, 78, JAMESTOWN

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Joe David Bennett, 78, of Jamestown, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the Russell County Hospital. He was born November 17, 1941 in Russell County to the late Joseph Power & Cora Brown Bennett.

Joe was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and retired as a Tool & Die Maker at General Motors.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Renea Waltz; and a brother, Jerry Bennett.

SURVIVORS:

Wife: Brenda Kaye Whetsel Bennett

4 children: David Bennett, Franklin, IN; Jill Renay Watson, Lexington; Brandy (Jason) Smith, Whiteland, IN; Kayla (Dustin) Allen, Bargersville, IN

2 special family members: Amanda & Jeff Meyers, Jamestown, KY

11 grandchildren: Makenzie Watson, Lake Watson, Kennedy Watson, Aubrey Grace Bennett, Reagan Smith, Cooper Allen, Jude Smith, Drew Allen, Carlee Meyers, Collin Meyers, Casen Meyers

1 great grandson: Bennett Crew Watson

Funeral Service: Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bobby Dunbar and Jason Smith officiating

Visitation: 11:00am-2:00pmCT on Sunday at the funeral home

Interment: Flanagan Cemetery

Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

GLADYS IRENE STAYTON, 97, CAMPBELLSVILLE

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Gladys Irene Stayton, 97, of Campbellsville, KY passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Campbellsville.

SURVIVORS:

Husband: William Stayton

1 daughter: Dreama Rafferty of Campbellsville

3 sisters: Lois Carroll, Polly Morris & husband Bobby, and Doris Lewis all of Campbellsville

Funeral Service: 11:00amET on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 at Auberry-Gupton & Chandler Funeral Home

Entombment: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

Visitation: 9:00am-11:00amET on Tuesday, December 3rd, at Auberry – Gupton & Chandler Funeral Home

Auberry-Gupton & Chandler is trusted with the arrangements.

CATHY ROUTT, 54, CAMPBELLSVILLE

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Cathy Renee Routt, 54, of Campbellsville, KY passed from this life on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in Louisville at the Norton Hospital. She was born to Donald Brockman of Campbellsville and the late Joyce (Bell) Burress on April 6, 1965.

Mrs. Routt was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and a homemaker. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

SURVIVORS:

Father: Donald Brockman of Campbellsville

Husband: Don Routt of Campbellsville

1 son: Timothy Williams and wife Kristen of Greensburg

4 stepchildren: Nathan, Brian, Theresa, and Donald, Jr

4 siblings: Ricky Brockman & wife Brenda; Tammy Caldwell & husband Terry; Lynn Knifley & husband Ryan, all of Campbellsville, KY; Michael Brockman & wife Tonya of Mt. Sterling

Several grandchildren including: Emilee, Lane, Lacey, Christopher, and Carley

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends

Funeral Service: Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 11:00amET in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY

Burial: Mt. Washington Cemetery

Visitation: Friday, November 29, 2019 from 5:00-8:00pmET

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MARY LOU GRAHAM, 75, CAMPBELLSVILLE

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Mary Lou (Seay) Graham, 75, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Evelyn (Smith) Seay, was born on June 13, 1944. She passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at her home.

Mary Lou was a former Home Health Aide, and was of the Baptist faith. She lived a quiet and peaceful life, and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Graham, in 2002.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Rondall Beams and wife Hope of Greensburg

1 chosen son: Lloyd Gabbert of Tennessee

1 sister: Barbara Wilkerson of Hardin County

1 sister-in-law: Barbara Seiler of Montana

3 grandchildren: Charity Cassady, Latisha Clark and husband Chris, and Faith Corbin and husband Alex

6 great-grandchildren: Molly, Kira, Ethan, Caleb, Lydia, and Abigal

A host of other family and friends

Memorial Service: Monday, December 2, 2019 at 6:00pmET in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY with Bro. Jason Shirell officiating

Visitation: Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 after 4:30pmET at the funeral home

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CLINT MITCHELL FLANAGAN, 52, RUSSELL SPRINGS

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Clint Mitchell Flanagan, 52, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, November 27 2019 at his residence. He was born on Tuesday, August 01 1967, in Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Rudy Mitchell Flanagan and Agnes Higginbotham Beasley, of Russell Springs, KY who survives.

Clint was a member of Russell Springs First Baptist Church. He was an avid UK fan, loved playing basketball, traveling, riding his bicycle and serving as greeter at his church. Clint attended Russell Springs Active Day Center for approximately 25 years. He touched many lives by saying "hey" or giving a wave. Clint never forgot a face. He loved his church family and community.

SURVIVORS:

Mother: Agnes Higginbotham Beasley, of Russell Springs, KY

1 Sister: Monica Flanagan (Scott) Grinnell, of Pittsford, NY

Step-mother: Vivian Faye Flanagan, Jamestown, KY

1 step-brother: Eric (Heather) Selby, Russell Springs, KY

1 nephew: Carter Addis Grinnell

1 step-nephew: Ethan Selby

A host of aunts, uncles and cousins

Funeral Service: Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 2:00pmCT at Russell Springs First Baptist Church, East Hwy 80, Russell Springs, KY with Bro. Ryan Coffey officiating

Visitation: Saturday, November 30 2019 from 5:00-8:00pmCT Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs

Interment: Russell Springs Cemetery, 1516 Lakeway Drive, Russell Springs, KY

Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Russell Springs Active Day Center.

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

KAY SHIPP, 79, CAMPBELLSVILLE

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Kay Shipp, 79, of Campbellsville, KY daughter of the late Chester Arthur Benningfield and Ivan Martin Benningfield, was born November 7, 1940, in Taylor County, KY. She died at 10:05pmET on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in Campbellsville.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Kay was a retired employee of Citizens Bank and Trust Company after forty-four years of service where she was Head Cashier and Assistant Vice President. Her love of farming started at a young age as she and her sisters would milk before school in the mornings. She continued farming throughout her life and especially enjoyed caring for the calves on the family farm.

She united in marriage to Willie Ray Shipp June 2, 1963 and he preceded her in death March 23, 2011. Kay was also preceded in death by two sisters: Shirley Bennett October 9, 2014 and Christine Benningfield October 3, 2018.

SURVIVORS: 2 sons: Louis Shipp and David Shipp & wife Janice of Campbellsville; 1 granddaughter: Annie Kay Shipp of Campbellsville; 2 step-grandchildren: Natalie Sallee & husband Arron of California and Andrew Bowen & wife Brandy of Magnolia; 4 step-great-grandchildren: Presley Sallee and Carter Sallee of California, Candace Burk & husband Dylan of Ft. Knox and Ellie Bowen of Magnolia; 1 sister: Doris Jean Price of Greensburg; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION: 4:00-8:00 P.M., Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Butler

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

VIRGINIA GADBERRY, 85, COLUMBIA

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Virginia Gadberry, 85, of Fairplay, KY died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 7:10 A.M. at T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow surrounded by her family. She was born July 23, 1934 in Adair County, KY to the late Montie & Dorothy Darnell Gadberry.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 daughter: Karen Frankum on July 13, 1995 and 3 grandchildren: Lindsey Brook Aaron, Jeremy James Bryant & Amy Jo Bryant. She was in high school when she married Delphus Frankum, who also preceded her in death.

Virginia was a member of the Church of Christ, a caregiver, most recently, to the late Mrs. Heskamp & Mrs. Aaron and a retired employee of Osh Kosh.

SURVIVORS:

2 Daughters: Charlotte (Mark) Upchurch & Lisa (Terry) Aaron both of Fairplay, KY

7 Grandchildren: Jimmy (Doug) Cobbler, Jarrod (Misty) Willis, Jason (Tabitha) Upchurch, Josh (Shannon) Upchurch, T.J. Aaron, Jordan Aaron & Karen Upchurch

8 Great-Grandchildren: Jayden Willis, Trevor Willis, Trent Upchurch, Camdyn Upchurch, Lila Upchurch, Gracie Upchurch, Swayze Aaron & Anniston Upchurch

A host of other family & friends

Funeral Service: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Dean Roach, Terry Smith, Charles Rickman & Jared West officiating

Burial: Columbia Cemetery

Visitation: After 3:30 P.M. Tuesday

In addition to flowers, a donation to The National Kidney Foundation, the Mayo Clinic or The Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAM BILLY MURRELL, 84, COLUMBIA

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William “Billy” Murrell, 84, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was born April 19, 1935 in Adair County, KY to the late James and Mattie Beard Murrell.

Billy was a member of Columbia Christian Church, serving as a usher for many years and a former deacon at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church. He was a farmer and veteran serving in the U. S. Army.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Brockman.

SURVIVORS:

Wife of 64 years: Rita Rucker Murrell

1 daughter: Valerie Adams (Dean) of Columbia, KY

2 sons: Richard Murrell (Garnetta) of Campbellsville, KY; Randal Murrell (Jamie) of Columbia, KY8 grandchildren: Daniel Adams (Ashley), Darren Adams (Lori), Devon Jett (Jimmy), Morgan Larkin (Clay), MaKenzie Murrell, Myles Murrell, Meredith Massengale (Jackson), and Madelyn Boyles (Andrew)

5 great grandchildren: Mason Adams, Lilly Adams, Paisley Adams, Anderson Jett and Ethan Jett

Funeral Service: 1:00pmCT on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY with Bro. Terry White and Bro. John Davis officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: Monday from 4:30pm-8:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Pallbearers: Daniel Adams, Darren Adams, Myles Murrell, Jackson Massengale, Andrew Boyles and Clay Larkin

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Columbia Christian Church @ 206 Campbellsville St., Columbia, KY 42728 or Lindsey Wilson College Non-Traditional Student Endowment Fund @ 210 Lindsey Wilson St., Columbia, KY 42728.

LUCILLE RYDER, 99, CAMPBELLSVILLE

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Lucille Ryder, 99, of Campbellsville, KY daughter of the late Henry Harrison and Dolly Dehoney Harrison, was born July 25, 1920 in Adair County, KY. She died at 6:20amET on Saturday, November 23, 2019 in Campbellsville.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church. Lucille worked hard most of her life as a homemaker, seamstress and curtain maker.

She united in marriage to Melvin Graham who preceded her in death and later united in marriage to Thornton Ryder who also preceded her in death. Lucille was also preceded in death by three brothers: Woodruff Harrison, Woodrow Harrison and Dehoney Harrison.

SURVIVORS: 1 son and daughter-in-law, Lloyd and Janet Graham of Argyle, Texas; 1 grandson, William Harrison Graham & wife Jessica of Texas and 2 great-grandchildren: Harrison Thomas Graham and Brooke Lynn Graham; friend and caretaker, Brenda Caldwell of Campbellsville; several nieces & nephews and many other relatives & friends.

VISITATION: 11:00 A.M -1:00 P.M., Monday

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, November 25, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Durham

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

JEFFERY LEE RAY, 41, SUMMERSVILLE

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Jeffrey Lee Ray, 41, Summersville, KY, son of Donna Young Faulkner of Greensburg and the late William Ray, was born December 4, 1977 in Greensburg, KY and departed this life on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. He was also retired from the Kentucky Highway Department as a machine operator.

Jeff was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cheyanne Ray and grandparents, Albert Arvin Ray, Sudie Mae Scott Ray, and Wendell Young.

SURVIVORS:

Mother: Donna Young Faulkner of Greensburg, KY

Wife: Laura Lynn Ewert Ray of Summersville, KY

5 children: Devin Ray of Bardstown, KY; Faith Ray & Remington Ray both of Greensburg, KY; Derek Carr & Delilah Carr both of Summersville, KY

Step-father: Mark Faulkner of Greensburg, KY

Grandmother: Joyce Young of Greensburg, KY

Special parents: John and Lisa Underwood of Greensburg, KY

2 brothers: Austin Booth, Dustin Ray and his wife, Emily all of Greensburg, KY

1 sister: Nicole Faulkner of Greensburg, KY

1 special sister: Erin Arnett and her husband, Ryan of Greensburg, KY

Father-in-law and mother-in-law: Gary and Bonnie Frisbie of Indiana

A host of other relatives & friends

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Funeral Service: 11:00amCT on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with Bro. Leslie Jewell and Bro. Thomas Metcalfe officiating

Visitation: 3:30pm-8:00pmCT on Sunday and after 7:00amCT on Monday at Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home

The family has asked that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the family funeral expenses, which can be made at the funeral home.

For online condolences log onto: www.cowherdandparrott.com

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Steven Bowles, Chris Ray, Devin Ray, Austin Booth, Dustin Ray, John Underwood, Randall Dobson

LEONA HITCHCOCK, 83, GREENSBURG

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Leona F. Hitchcock, 83, of Green County, KY departed this life early Thursday morning at her home.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Keith Hitchcock of Green County

6 grandchildren: Donald Hitchcock, Jr. of Columbia, Rhonda Hitchcock of California, Jared Hitchcock of California, William Hitchcock of Taylor County, Frederick Hitchcock of Greensburg, and Katelyn Hitchcock of Taylor County

6 great-grandchildren

Graveside Service: 2:30pmCT on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Fry Cemetery, with burial to follow

Visitation: Sunday, November, 24, 2019 from 1:00pm-2:00pmCT at Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home

Memorial donations are requested to the Fry Cemetery and can be made at the Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home.

SANDRA DEE BERNARD, 62, RUSSELL SPRINGS

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Sandra Dee Bernard, 62, of Russell Springs, KY died Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Russell County Hospital. She was born November 14, 1957 in Shelbyville, IN to the late Amos and Beatrice Flanagan Stephens.

Sandra was a homemaker and attended Bernard Ridge of God.

SURVIVORS:

Husband: Ronnie "Butch" Bernard, Russell Springs, KY

3 sisters-in-law: Rosalie Loy, Donna Hopkins, and Connie Foster

Several nieces & nephews

Graveside Service: Friday, November 22, 2019 at 10:00amCT at the Lucenda Cemetery with Bro. Lindsey Cornett officiating

Per Sandy's request, there will be no visitation.

Special music: Diane Hughes, Bobby Dunbar, Jeannie Crockett

Pallbearers: Jeron Arvis Loy, Ken Shay Hopkins, Stephen Bernard Hopkins, Benjamin Silas Foster, Enrique Benjamin Clark, and Clay Foster Dillon

Contributions are suggested to the Russell County Animal Shelter.

Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

FRANCIS WAYMON PELSTON, 81, ELK HORN

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Frances Waymon Pelston, 81, of Elk Horn, KY, daughter of the late Edgar Wethington and Imelda Jane Wethington, was born April 23, 1938 in Casey County, KY. She died at 7:17 P.M., Monday, November 18, 2019 in Elk Horn.

She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Frances enjoyed gardening, working in flowers, riding side-by-sides and just being outdoors. She also loved spending time with her family.

She united in marriage to Harold Waymon October 21, 1957 and he preceded her in death March 23, 2013. She later united in marriage to Shelby Pelston February 14, 2015.

SURVIVORS: Husband, Shelby Pelston of Elk Horn; 1 son and 2 daughters: Michael Waymon & wife Lois of Winchester, Cindy Nelson & companion Allen Dudgeon of Campbellsville and Angie Waymon Shuffett of Elk Horn; 3 step-children: Debbie Atkins & husband Mark, Darrell Pelston and Stevie Pelston & wife Beth Ann of Columbia; 5 grandchildren: Kevin Nelson of Louisville, Jessica Hedgespeth and husband, Bobby of Campbellsville, Michael Lindsey Waymon and wife, Tiffany of Central City, Brooke Reece & husband, Matt of Columbia and John Shuffett of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; 5 step-grandchildren: Crystal Pelston Tucker, Dustin Pelston, Tyler Pelston and Aiden Pelston of Columbia and Matt Pelston & wife Leslie of Edmonton; 12 great-grandchildren: Dalton Young, Austin Demers, Sierra Demers, Ami Reece, Jacob Nelson, Luke Nelson, Daniel Nelson, Chase Thomas Hedgespeth, Maykalee Decker, Brody Tucker, Brynlee Waymon and Zeke Waymon; 3 sisters: Vera Campbell of Campbellsville, Louise Bricken and husband, John of Louisville and Cathy Tapscott & fiancée Billy Gumm of Greensburg; several nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

Frances was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: Malcolm Wethington, Lawrence Wethington, Patrick Wethington and Anna Catherine Wethington.

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VISITATION: 4:00-8:00 P.M., Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

PRAYER SERVICE: 5:30 P.M., Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 12:00 Noon, Friday, November 22, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Fr. Saju Vadakumpadan

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

GERTRUDE HAYNES, 93, CAMPBELLSVILLE

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Gertrude Haynes, 93, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late James E. Wright and Lou Elmer Judd Wright, was born August 3, 1926 in Green County, KY. She died at 12:55 A.M., Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in Campbellsville.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Gertrude was a loving mother, wife and grandmother who enjoyed cooking for her family and loved caring for all children. She took in a niece and nephew as their own after their mother’s passing.

She united in marriage to George Lewis Haynes October 10, 1942 and he preceded her in death April 19, 2009.

SURVIVORS: 2 sons: Raymond Lewis Haynes & wife Mildred and Gordon Haynes of Campbellsville, KY; 1 daughter-in-law, Suellen Haynes of Louisville; 5 grandchildren: Chad Haynes & wife Amanda of Auburn, Amber Hill & husband Dartanya II of Louisville, Keith Wilcoxson, Jamie Morris & husband Keith and Ronnie Wilcoxson & wife Jonie of Campbellsville; 12 great-grandchildren: Arik Haynes, Wesley Haynes and Rebecca Haynes of Auburn, Dartanya Sir Holland Hill, III of Louisville, Jonathan Rogers & wife Tasha, Kristen Rogers, Lucian Dile, Shreve Dile, Vera Wilcoxson, Jeremy Wilcoxson, Dalton Wilcoxson & wife Renae and Lakeisha Wilcoxson of Campbellsville; several nieces & nephews, and many other relatives & friends.

Gertrude was also preceded in death by 2 sons: Edward Lee Haynes June 28, 2019 and Marvin Haynes July 14, 2017; a foster son, James Wilcoxson and 2 brothers and 2 sisters: William Wright, Hop Wright, Beth Shofner and Vera Wilcoxson.

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VISITATION: 4:00-8:00 P.M., Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Friday, November 22, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Butler

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

CARL BRUNELLE, 82, CAMPBELLSVILLE

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Carl Roland Brunelle, 82, of Campbellsville, KY passed from this life on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the Green Hill Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Greensburg after an extended illness. He was born in Bangor, Maine on February 5, 1937.

Mr. Brunelle had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. He was a computer engineer, having worked for NASA on the Apollo 13 mission, and a former employee of Digital Equipment (now Hewlett-Packard). Mr. Brunelle was a veteran, and served his country honorably in the United States Air Force.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sgt. Katherine Elizabeth Brunelle, on May 30, 2007.

SURVIVORS:

3 sons: Chris Brunelle, Mike Brunelle, and Jarrod Brunelle, all of Campbellsville

2 siblings: Grace Jatkwicz and husband Frank of Vermont, and Martin Brunelle and wife Rose of New Hampshire

7 grandchildren: Alex, Izzy, Maddie, Jasmine, Nicholas, Sara, and Marcus

1 great-grandchild

A host of other family and friends

Funeral Service: Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 1:00pmET in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with Bro. Waylon Pendleton officiating

Burial: Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors being conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

Visitation: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 from 5:00-8:00pmET

EDWARD JOSEPH FRY, 59, CAMPBELLSVILLE

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Edward Joseph Fry, 59, of Campbellsville, KY (formerly of Greensburg), son of Barbara J. Parson Fry of Campbellsville and the late Edward L. Fry, was born July 7, 1960 in Springfield, Illinois and departed this life on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the University of Louisville Hospital.

He was a veteran having served in the United States Army and was a self-employed heating and air repairman.

SURVIVORS:

Mother: Barbara Fisher of Campbellsville, KY (formerly of Greensburg)

1 sister: Sheila Diane Endicott of Arizona

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Graveside Service: Wednesday at 11:30amCT at the Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Marion County Veteran's Honor Guard

Visitation: 9:00am-10:00amCT on Wednesday at Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home

Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home in Greensburg, KY in charge of arrangements.

PHILLIP D. WILSON, 69, JAMESTOWN

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Phillip D. Wilson, 69, of Jamestown, KY passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Somerset, KY on March 6, 1950, a son of the late Lois Wilson.

Phillip worked as a custodian in the Russell County School System.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Bray Wilson.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Crystal Walters, of Russell Springs, KY

1 son: Jamie Wilson, of Russell Springs, KY

1 brother: Harold Wilson, of Russell Springs, KY

3 grandchildren

2 great grandchildren

Memorial Service: 11:30amCT on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Clear Springs Baptist Church in Russell Springs

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Thursday at the church

The family requests donations to help with cremation expenses.

H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY in charge of arrangements.

SHELIA KRAHN, 61, COLUMBIA

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Shelia Krahn, 61, of Columbia, KY, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 at 9:00amCT at her home. She was born Dec. 4, 1957 in Adair County, KY to the late Harmon & Mary Frances Shirley Munday.

Shelia attended Solid Rock Church and was a homemaker.

SURVIVORS:

Husband: Russell Krahn II of Columbia

Mother-in-law: Jessie Hood of Columbia

Step Mother-in-law: Charlene Krahn of Pekin, IL

Cousins: Cathy Wooten, Ricky Page, Teresa (Barry) Rose, Mike (Marilyn) Shirley, Brenda (Homer) Simpson & Donnie (Phyllis) Shirley

Brothers-in-law: Daniel (Heather) Krahn & Lonnie (Kara) Krahn all of Illinois

Sisters-in-law: Tony (Scott) Watson & Rochelle Adams all of Illinois

Several other relatives & friends

At Shelia's request, her body has been donated to medical research and a service will be held later by the family.

Grissom Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

EDITH WILSON, 87, COLUMBIA

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Edith Mirl Wilson, 87, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, November 17, 2019 at her home. She was born October 17, 1932 in Jabez, KY to the late Arcillus & Alice Crockett Brown.

Edith was a cook with the Head Start Program and a member of Purdy Separate Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Wilson; a daughter, Vicki Cowan; a grandchild, Carson Taylor; and 2 brothers, Glen Brown & Londo Brown.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Rick Wilson of Columbia, KY

3 grandchildren

7 great grandchildren

3 sisters: Beulah Winchester of Jabez, KY; Vonnie Karabinas of Jabez, KY; Janice Polston of Indiana

2 brothers: Roy Brown of Nancy, KY; Roger Brown of Jabez, KY

Funeral Service: Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 11:00amCT at Purdy Separate Baptist Church with Bro. Jimmy Polston, Bro. Clifton Cowan, and Bro. Matthew Cowan officiating

Visitation: 5:00pm-8:00pmCT on Tuesday at Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs and from 9:00am-11amCT on Wednesday at the church

Interment: Bearwallow Cemetery

Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

EDNA MYRTLE YORK, 94, JAMESTOWN

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Edna Myrtle York, 94, of Jamestown, KY died Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. She was born June 25, 1925 in Russell County to the late Arvil & Adell Lawless Hill.

She was a homemaker and a member of Griders Chapel United Methodist.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel York and 2 children: Linda Earlene Coffey & Phillip Wayne York

SURVIVORS:

4 children: Elvis (Judy) York, Jamestown, KY; Preston (Delphia) York, Russell Springs; Carol (Danny) Brumley, Bryan, KY; Rocky Lane (Priscilla) York, Cincinnati, Ohio

A Host of Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, & Great-Great Grandchildren

3 brothers: Ewell (Ilene) Hill, Russell Springs; Thomas A. Hill, Jr., Jamestown; William (Faetta) Hill, Jamestown

1 sister: Eva Bunch, Jamestown

Funeral service: 2:00pmCT on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Barry Bradshaw and Bro. Tony Stephens officiating

Visitation: 9:30am-2:00pmCT on Sunday

Interment: Samuel York Cemetery

Pallbearers: Eric Brumley, Chris York, Tony York, Dustin York, Dale Coffey, Bryan York

Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CHERYL HALL CONOVER, 69, CAMPBELLSVILLE

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Cheryl Hall Conover, 69, of Campbellsville, KY died Thursday, November 14, 2019 at her home. She was born January 24, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to the late James Albert & Aline Lawless Hall.

She was a Construction Engineer for AT&T.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Mark Edward Goodson and a brother, Dennis Hall.

SURVIVORS:

2 children: Todd M. (Angel) Goodson, Russell Springs; Christopher (Jacki) Goodson, Campbellsville

6 grandchildren: Makayla (Ralphie) Patterson, Jacob Goodson, Alston Fleming, Dalton Goodson, Ethan Goodson, Caleb Goodson

2 brothers: Tony Hall, Russell Springs; Jerry Hall, Florida

Memorial service: 6:00pmCT on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Greg Estes officiating

Visitation: 5-6pmCT on Sunday

Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

HERRON COOMER, 81, COLUMBIA

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Herron H. Coomer, 81, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow. KY.

He was born June 16, 1938, in Adair County, KY to the late Holland H. and Alta McGinnis Coomer and was owner of Coomer’s Fruit Market for years.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Meleassia Skipworth of Columbia

2 special nieces: Carmen Pyles and Connie Potts

Several other nieces and nephews

Graveside Service: Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 3:30 P.M. at Haven Hill Cemetery with Bro. Rick Shelton and Bro. Raymond Atwood officiaiting with burial to follow

Visitation: After 1:30 P.M. Sunday at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MARIE SPARKS, 82, JAMESTOWN

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Marie Sparks, 82, of Jamestown, KY (formerly of Columbia, KY), died Friday, November 15, 2019 at Fair Oaks Health in Jamestown, KY. Born in Russell Springs, KY she was the daughter of the late Lonzo and Maggie Stephens Smith and wife of the late James “Jimmy” Thomas Sparks.

Mrs. Sparks was a member of the Clearfork Baptist Church at Eli, KY and former employee of Young & Wilson Drug Store and Columbia Pharmacy in Columbia, KY.

SURVIVORS:

2 brothers: Charles M. Smith (Jo Nell) and Jeff A. Smith (Patty), both of Russell Springs, KY

2 sisters: Doris Barnes Blair and Glenna Bean (J.C.) both, of Russell Springs, KY

Several nieces, nephews, friends & other relatives

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Sparks and a sister, Anna Norman.

Funeral Service: 1:00pmCT on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Sullivan officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: Tuesday from 11:00am until time for the service

Pallbearers: Ryan Smith, Josh Smith, Jason Smith, Todd Barnes, Jonathan Smith, Steve Smith and Johnny Bean.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Clearfork Baptist Church c/o Bro. Greg Wade @ 1176 Clearfork Rd. Russell Springs, KY 42642.

NAOMI CAVE, 81, COLUMBIA

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Naomi Mae Cave, 81, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. Born in Adair County, KY she was the daughter of the late Walter Gray and Lou Vina Holt Overstreet and wife of the late Wyatte Cave.

Mrs. Cave was of the Christian faith and loved cooking, vegetable gardening and fishing.

SURVIVORS:

3 children: Debra Clark (Larry), Joyce Sneed (Marshall) and Steve Cave (Misty) all of Columbia

3 grandchildren: Macey Cave, Tina Wells and Ryan Sneed

3 great-grandchildren: Greyson Riggins, Skylar Riggins and Kaylee Sneed

2 great great-grandchildren Brayton & Zayleigh Riggins

3 siblings: Buddy Overstreet (Virginia) of Franklin, IN; Earl Overstreet (Mary) of Greenwood, IN; Brenda Gieb of Cane Valley, KY

Several nieces, nephews, friends & other relatives

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 4 siblings: Russell, Charles & Kenneth Overstreet and Eva Ross.

Funeral Service: 1:00pmCT on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Entombment: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

Visitation: Sunday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and after 7:00amCT on Monday morning

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

DORTHA ELLEN HOOSIER, 84, CAMPBELLSVILLE

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Dortha Ellen (Rich) Hoosier, 84, of Campbellsville, KY passed from this life on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Taylor Regional Hospital. She was born on January 18, 1935 to the late Louie S. and Birtie Matilda (Davis) Rich.

Mrs. Hoosier had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Her kind and gentle spirit will greatly missed and cherished for generations.

SURVIVORS:

6 children: Kathy Abston of Greensburg; Carol Cox, Lois Hoosier, Joyce Sherrill & fiancé James McFarland, Daniel Hoosier and wife Lisa, all of Campbellsville, KY; Brenda Williamson of Greensburg, KY

7 siblings: Kenneth Rich, Hubert Rich, Willard Rich, Donnie Rich, David Rich, Maggie Gentry, and Flossie Martin

18 grandchildren

A host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends

She was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Dean Hoosier, and a grandchild, James Ervin Hoosier.

Funeral Service: Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 1:00pmET in the chapel of L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY

Burial: Barnett’s Creek Cemetery, 1342 Barnetts Creek Rd, Columbia, KY

Visitation: Saturday, November 16, from 5:00-8:00pmET

JOYCE DURHAM, 77, COLUMBIA

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Joyce Goodin Durham, 77, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the University of Louisville Hospital. She was born January 23, 1942 in Adair County, to the late Elbert and Lois Holt Goodin and was the wife of the late Hunter Durham.

An active member of Columbia Baptist Church, she participated in or led various ministries in the church including Women on Mission, Operation Christmas Child and summer mission trips. She also served as church clerk.

Joyce was a retired educator with Adair County Public Schools serving as a high school teacher and technology coordinator. She led the FBLA club for many years and enjoyed chaperoning trips and dances. Her students loved her and she made a lasting impact on their lives.

She loved her husband, her family and her friends and put their needs ahead of her own. Kind and encouraging, her greatest joy was spending time with those she loved. Her family and friends could always count on her to be their biggest fan and she will be greatly missed.

SURVIVORS:

2 children: Stacey Wilson (Mark) of Simpsonville, KY and Robb Durham (V) of Louisville, KY

4 grandchildren: Matthew Wilson (Jameson), Bradley Wilson, Alex Durham and Kate Durham

3 step-grandchildren: Bryson, Gabe and Izzy

5 brothers: Dr. Robert Goodin of Louisville, KY, Donnie Goodin of Louisville, KY, Dr. Dale Goodin (Cheryl) of Versailles, KY, Jerry Goodin (Carolyn) of Columbia, KY; Terry Goodin (Kathy) of Columbia, KY

Several nieces, nephews, friends & other relatives

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Goodin Burton and Betty Sue Goodin Newton and a brother, William Fred Goodin.

Funeral Service: 11:00amCT, Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Columbia Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Johnson and Rev. Mike O’Neal officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: Friday from 4:00-8:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home and on Saturday from 9:00-11:00amCT at Columbia Baptist Church

Pallbearers: Matthew Wilson, Bradley Wilson, Alex Durham, Kate Durham, Earl “G” Young and Bruce Hadley.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lindsey Wilson College or Operation Christmas Child.

RICKY HUCKABY, JR., 41, COLUMBIA

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Ricky Daryl Huckaby, Jr., 41, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in Adair County. He was born October 23, 1978 and was currently the Administrator at the Adair County Regional Jail.

He was preceded by his father, Ricky Daryl Huckaby on June 24, 2019 and by his grandparents, Hobert and Juanita Huckaby and Felton and Doris Fudge.

SURVIVORS:

His mother: Brenda Fudge Huckaby of Columbia

1 son: Jackson Chance Huckaby of Russell Springs

1 step-daughter: Madison Grant of Russell Springs

1 brother: Jesse Chance Huckaby of Columbia

Several aunts, uncles & friends

Funeral Service: Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Jessie Hagan officiating

Burial: Harrod’s Fork Cemetery

Visitation: After 4:00 P.M. Saturday

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Harrods Fork Cemetery Fund would be appreciated. These can be left at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

STANLEY LAWSON, 67, COLUMBIA

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Stanley Lawson, 67, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 5:32 A.M. at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was born August 2, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Ernest M. & Alta Edmonds Lawson.

Stanley attended Trinity United Methodist Church, was an Outreach Specials at Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency and an active member of the Patriot Guard Riders. Some of his interests included riding his motorcycle, photography & woodworking. Stanley deeply loved his family and will be remembered as a kind, helpful & loving person who gave everything he had to the people with whom he worked.

SURVIVORS:

Wife: Peggy Burton Lawson of Columbia

1 Son: Landon Rayburn of Bowling Green

2 Daughters: Missy Grider & husband Todd and Dr. Janice M. Coffey all of Columbia

2 Grandchildren: Neal Rayburn & Paige Grider

2 Brothers: Larry Joe Lawson of Indianapolis; Jerry Marshall Lawson of Fort Wayne, IN

1 Sister: Lynette Price of Russell Springs

Several nieces, nephews & other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Bennett & Neal Rayburn officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 4:30 P.M. Friday

Casket Bearers: Dustin Harvey, Randy Abernathy, Josh Price, Troy Hancock, Alex Hancock & Larry Rooks

Honorary Casket Bearers: Shad Giles, Ricky White, Ron Stamper & Wesley Melson

Memorials are requested to Relay for Life, Gideon Bibles or to Trinity United Methodist Church Building Fund. These may be left at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

JIMMY JONES, 74, RUSSELL SPRINGS

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Jimmy Jones, 74, of Russell Springs, KY died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. He was born July 15, 1945 in Adair County, KY to the late William Talt & Mary Grider Jones.

He was a store manager for Warner Fertilize, a Veteran of the US Army and a member of Jamestown Christian Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Jo Coffey and a brother, Benny Jones.

SURVIVORS:

Wife: Sue Jones, Russell Springs

1 son: Darren (Jo Beth) Jones, Russell Springs

2 grandchildren: Meleah Coffey, Elizabeth Jones

2 sisters-in-law: Beulah Jones, Kay Burton

1 son-in-law: Alan (Jennifer) Coffey

1 nephew: Donnie ( Dr. Stephanie) Jones

1 niece: Ann Williamson

1 brother-in-law: Edwin Goodin

Funeral Service: Saturday November 16, 2019 at 11:00amCT at Jamestown Christian Church with Bro. Bill Welker and Bro. Jason "Bucky" Walters officiating

Visitation: 5:00pm-8:00pmCT on Friday and 8:00am-11:00amCT on Saturday at Jamestown Christian Church

Interment: Wolford Cemetery

Pallbearers: Steve Bledsoe, Edward Jones, Scott Pierce, Scottie Redmon, Sammie Dean, Roger Blankenship, Mike Emerson, & Todd Whittle

Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DAVID RAY AKIN, 43, GREENSBURG

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David Ray Akin, 43, of Greensburg, KY was born April 18, 1976 in Campbellsville, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at his home.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the South Greensburg Baptist Church.

SURVIVORS: Mother & step-father: Deborah Jones Akin and Mike Beams of Greensburg; Father: Bobby Akin of Campbellsville; 1 sister and brother-in-law: Donna & Donnie McClister of Campbellsville; 1 uncle: Larry Jones of Summersville; his girlfriend: Anne Blair of Magnolia; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Graveside Service: 12:00 Noon, Central Time, Friday, November 15, 2019 at the Wilson Cemetery with Bro. Robert Adkins officiating

Visitation: 9:30am-11:30amCT on Friday at Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home

The family has asked that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the burial expenses, which can be made at the funeral home.

For online condolences log onto: www.cowherdandparrott.com.

JONATHAN DAVENPORT, 32, GREEN CO.

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Johnathan Davenport, 32, of Greensburg, KY passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in Green County as the result of an automobile accident.

SURVIVORS:

Mother & step-father: Laura Jean Kelly Taylor and Jim Taylor of Greensburg

Father: Douglas Davenport of Greensburg

Grandmothers: Lucille Kelly and Marie Davenport both of Greensburg

1 sister & 3 brothers: Ashley Miller of Greensburg, James Taylor, Jr. of Magnolia, Aaron Taylor and Lucais Davenport both of Greensburg

His fiance': Sierra Hall of Summersville

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Funeral Service: 1:00pmCT on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home

Burial: Parnell Cemetery with Full Firefighter Rights

Visitation: 3:00pm-8:00pmCT on Saturday, November 16, 2019 and after 7:00amCT Sunday at Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home

The family has asked that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the burial expenses, which can be made at the funeral home.

Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DONNA ANN CORBIN, 59, CAMPBELLSVILLE

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Donna Ann Corbin, 59, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of Sheraline Cox and the late John Wise, was born January 8, 1960 in Campbellsville, KY. She died on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 after battling pancreatic cancer.

Donna was a strong woman of God and a lifetime member of Stoner Creek United Methodist Church. She loved her church family and serving the Lord. She blessed many through the years with her card ministry. In addition to her faith, Donna’s family and children were her main priority. She served for years as a Girl Scout Troop leader, Sunday School teacher, youth group leader and homeschooled her children. Donna was known for her creativity, from scrapbooking to decorating, wreath making and cake decorating. She was an employed by H & O Transport since the age of eighteen.

Donna and her husband, Tommy Corbin, were together for over 42 years – since their junior prom. They united in marriage on May 6, 1981.

SURVIVORS: Mother & step-father: Sheraline & James Cox; Her husband: Tommy Corbin; 2 children: Trista Corbin Moss & husband Ryan of Bardstown and Thomas “Blake” Corbin & wife Jamie of Campbellsville; 2 grandchildren: Cora Moss & Aria Corbin; 2 grandchildren on the way and many other relatives, church family and friends.

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VISITATION: 4:00pm-8:00pmET on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and from 9:00am-11:00amET on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Stoner Creek United Methodist Church at Acton Campground

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00amET on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Stoner Creek United Methodist Church at Acton Campground by Rev. John Hall

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THAILAND METHODIST MISSIONS AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

GLEN ROWE, 71, COLUMBIA

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Glenn Rowe, 71, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, November 11th, at T.J. Health Columbia. He was born in Somerset, KY on July 13, 1948 a son of the late Christine (Hood) Kemp and R. D. Rowe.

Glenn served in the U.S. Army

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Dawn Rowe and a brother, Randy Rowe.

SURVIVORS:

Wife: Jean (Dykes) Rowe, of Columbia, KY

1 daughter: Jessica Morrison, of Columbia, KY

5 sons: Allen, Chris, Jeff, Eric, and Patrick Rowe, all of Columbia, KY

4 sisters: Trudy VanArsdale of Columbia, KY; Patty LaFallette and Irene Sneed, of IN; Claudette Lowery of NC

2 brothers: Mark Rowe of Anderson, IN; Talmage Kemp of Columbia, KY

Several grandchildren & great grandchildren

A host of nieces and nephews

Funeral Service: 1:00pmCT on Friday, November 15, 2019 at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY with Bro. John Shepherd officiating

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

Interment: Garner Dykes Cemetery in Jamestown, KY.

BRADLEY LEE ARNOLD, 83, COLUMBIA

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Bradley E. Arnold, 83, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 6:27 A.M. at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville. He was born February 20, 1936 in Adair County to the late Walter C. and Lillie Hardin Arnold.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the following siblings: Russell, Winfrey & James Arnold, Rachel Ferguson & Louise Corbin.

He was a member of Columbia Church of Christ, a retired truck driver and a carpenter.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Bradley E. Arnold, Jr. & his wife Margaret of Lake Placid, Florida

1 brother: Billy Joe Arnold of Streator, Illinois

1 sister: Kathleen Combest of Hollywood, Florida

Caretakers: John & Missy Arnold of Columbia

Several nieces, nephews & other relatives

Funeral Service: Friday, November 15, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Terry Smith officiating

Burial: Columbia Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. Friday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CLESTON LEE SIMPSON, 69, GREENSBURG

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Cleston Lee Simpson, 69, of Greensburg, KY passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Medical Center of Caverna.

SURVIVORS:

6 children: David Lee Simpson of Hiseville, Cleston Wayne Simpson of Indiana, Mike Dillingham of Texas, Joyce Dean Lobb of Edmonton, Charlene Fay Ambach of Allendale, and Sharon Elladean Simpson of LaGrange

16 grandchildren

3 sisters and 2 brothers: Ella Dean Owens of Edmonton, Mary Ann Rhinehart of Sulpher Well, Linda Robertson of Knob Lick, Gary Elmore Simpson of Center, and Michael Simpson of Sulpher Well.

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Funeral Service: 12:00pmCT on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home

Burial: Greasy Creek Cemetery

Visitation: After 9:00amCT on Thursday at Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home

GARY HERMAN MILBY, 69, SUMMERSVILLE

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Gary Herman Milby, 69 of Summersville, KY passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home.

SURVIVORS:

Wife: Vickie Goodin Milby of Summersville

1 daughter & son-in-law: Shelley and Phillip Morgan of California

1 adopted son: Robert Milby of Nevada

1 Son-in-law: James Dale of Illinois

2 step-sons & their spouses: Aaron & Suzy Burton of Summersville, KY; Nathan & Shonda Burton of Columbia, KY

1 brother & 2 sisters-in-law: Doug & Sandy Milby of Illinois; Mary F. Milby of Greensburg; Judy & Mike Durrett of Summersville

6 grandchildren

8 step-grandchildren

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Funeral Service: Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11:00amCT at Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home

Burial: Wilson Cemetery with full military honors

Visitation: 4:00pm-8:00pmCT on Friday and after 7:00amCT on Saturday at Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home

Masonic Service: 6:00pmCT on Friday at the funeral home conducted by the William B. Allen Masonic Lodge #704 of Summersville. All Master Masons are to meet at the funeral home at 5:30pmCT.

The family has asked that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Disabled American Veterans or the Wilson Cemetery, which can be made at the funeral home.

STEPHEN "BUMPER" MILBY, 45, CALIFORNIA (FORMERLY OF GREEN CO.)

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Stephen "Bumper" Hodges Milby, 45, of California (formerly of Green County), passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in California.

SURVIVORS:

Mother: Mary Russell Milby of Summersville

6 children: Shelby R. Milby, Ryan C. Milby, Abbigail H. Milby & Asa H. Milby, all of Green County; Preston L. Milby & Mayzie M. Milby, both of California

1 grandchild: Maelee Dawn Collins of Green County

2 brothers: Eddie Wood Milby of Green County; Chad O. Milby of Elizabethtown

1 sister: Lea Ann Milby of Green County

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Memorial Service: 11:00amCT on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Allendale Missionary Baptist Church

Visitation: After 9:00amCT on Saturday at the Church

The family has asked that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Gideon Bible Fund, which can be made at the church or at Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home in Greensburg.

For more information, contact Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home.

PAUL E. BENNETT, 69, RUSSELL SPRINGS

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Paul E. Bennett, 69, of Russell Springs, KY died Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Cumberland Nursing & Rehab Center in Somerset. He was born October 8, 1950 in Russell County to the late Olis & Wilmerth Patterson Bennett.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Orean Whittle and a brother, Louis Bennett.

SURVIVORS:

Wife: Sheila Bennett, Russell Springs, KY

2 children: Dana (Mike) Holmes, Coumbia, KY; Anthony Bennett, Russell Springs, KY

5 step children: Angie Stamper, Brian Redmon & Wayne Redmon, all of Russell Springs, KY; Tara Warriner, Columbia, KY; Tonya Thompson, Nancy, KY

Several grandchildren & great grandchildren

2 brothers: Laverne (Shannon) Bennett, Russell Springs, KY; Winston (Brenda) Bennett, Columbia, KY

Funeral Service: Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Billy Silverman officiating

Visitation: After 11:30amCT on Thursday

Interment: Coffey's Chapel Cemetery

Pallbearers: Trenton Bennett, Michael Birdwell, Brandon Holmes, Trevor Bennett, Tracy Bennett, Jeff Bennett

Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MARIE ROBINSON, 81, JAMESTOWN

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Marie Robinson, 81, of Jamestown, KY passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Summitt Manor Health & Rehab in Columbia, KY. She was born on January 29, 1938, a daughter of the late Orpha (Popplewell) Witham and Hobert Foley.

Marie was a Homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 sister, Viola Wooten, her husbands, Joe Barnes and Grady Robinson.

SURVIVORS:

4 daughters: Lou Ann Hawkins of Shelbyville, KY; Kathryn Grider, Marilyn Wells, and Karen Robinson all of Jamestown, KY

1 son: Kirby Robinson of Jamestown, KY

4 grandchidlren

4 great grandchildren

Memorial Service: Thursday, November 14th, 2019 at 2:00pmCT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY with Bro. Bill Welker officiating

Visitation: After 1:00pmCT on Thursday at H. E. Pruitt Memory Chapel

H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAM MARKIECKI, 70, COLUMBIA

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William Markiecki, 70, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Summit Manor Nursing & Rehab. He was born July 28, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Martin & Louzena Bault Markiecki.

Mr. Markiecki was a farmer.

SURVIVORS:

3 nephews: Tony Markiecki, Jim Marks & Joe Marks

1 niece: Susan Markiecki

Funeral Service: Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 11:00amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Shelton officiating

Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. Thursday

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT NEAL JESSIE, 65, COLUMBIA

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Robert Neal Jessie, 65, of Columbia, KY, son of the late Earl Jessie and Alice Earnestine Edwards Jessie, was born June 1, 1954 in Green County, KY and departed this life at 5:20 p.m. on November 8, 2019 at T.J. Health Columbia.

Robert had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of South Summersville Baptist Church. He was owner and operator of R & S Transport Trucking. He was a former volunteer fireman for the Campbellsville Fire Department.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Johnnie Jessie.

SURVIVORS: 2 daughters: Kelly Parker & husband Anthony of Campbellsville; Jessica Weatherford & husband J.T. of Campbellsville; 4 grandchildren: Justin Parker, Jacob Parker, Jalynn Parker, & Lathan Weatherford; 1 brother: David Jessie & sister-in-law Kathy Jessie of Campbellsville; 1 special aunt: Pearl Tarter of Louisville, KY; a host of other family & friends.

Funeral Service: 11:00amCT on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home

Visitation: After 4:00pmCT on Monday and after 7 :00amCT on Tuesday

Burial: Greasy Creek Cemetery, Exie Community of Green County

Pallbearers: Stephen Bishop, Jeremy Jessie, Richard England, David Jessie, Bobby Edwards, Justin Parker

Honorary Pallbearers: Jacob Parker, Jalynn Parker, Lathan Weatherford

The family has requested that expressions of sympathy be donations to Hosparus of Green River or to the Gideons for Bibles. These can be made at the funeral home.

LAPSLEY BAGBY, 87, GREEN CO.

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Lapsley Wilson Bagby, 87, was born August 27, 1932 in Green County, KY to the late Finis Alfred and Hattie Chaney Bagby. He departed this life Thursday, November 7, 2019 in Shepherdsville, KY.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He retired from General Electric after working as a metal finisher for 34 years.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Molinda Vanarsdale Bagby and by brothers and sisters: Mary George, Coy, Roy, Mcado, Lenny, Joe, Henry and Oris (Toodlum) Bagby.

SURVIVORS: 3 daughters: Patsy Pruitt and husband Ronnie of Greensburg, Donna Walker and husband Dave of Middletown, KY and Annette Pauline Caple and husband Duane of Easley, South Carolina; 2 sons: Larry Wilson Bagby and wife Connie of Jasper, Indiana, Steve Thomas Bagby and wife Kim of Shepherdsville, KY; 1 sister and 1 brother: Elsie Cook and Johnny A. Bagby of Greensburg, 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Funeral Service: 2:00pmCT on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Garnett Wayne Davis officiating

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Sunday

Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery

There will be a Masonic Service at 1:00pmCT Sunday, November 10, 2019 by Greensburg Masonic Lodge 54 F&AM. All Master Masons are requested to meet at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home at 12:30pmCT.

The family has requested that expressions of sympathy be donations to the Bethlehem Cemetery Fund. These can be made at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Steve Bagby, Sr., Richard Slough, Steve Bagby, Jr., Ricky Bagby, Russell Meredith, Charlie Allen

PETE RAY COOK, 80, RUSSELL SPRINGS

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Pete Ray Cook, 80, of Russell Springs, KY died Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the UK Healthcare in Lexington, KY. He was born January 22, 2019 in Macon County, TN to the late Joe Jackson & Etta Beatrice Cherry Cook.

Mr. Cook was a plant manager for Cudahy Foods and a member of Liberty General Baptist Church.

SURVIVORS:

Wife: Peggy Cook, Russell Springs

2 children: Rita (Steve) Branscum, Russell Springs; Jeff Cook, Russell Springs

4 grandchildren: Kristen Branscum, Lexington, KY; Joshua (Kara) Branscum, Russell Springs, KY; Jordan Cook, Jacksonville, Florida; Dalton Cook, Charlotte, North Carolina

2 great grandchildren: Porter Grace Branscum & Knox Branscum

1 sister: Lillian Meadows, Akersville, KY

1 brother: Paul (Sue) Cook , Lafayette, TN

Graveside Service: Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 2:00pmCT at the Akersville Cemetery in Fountain Run, KY

Visitation: Saturday from 9:00am-11:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs

Memorials are suggested to the Russell County High School FFA and these can be made at the funeral home.

Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

GARY WAYNE TAYLOR, 63, COLUMBIA

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Gary Wayne Taylor, 63, of Columbia, KY died Monday, November 4, 2019 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY. Born in Columbia, KY, he was the son of the late Marion Houston and Laura Gray Taylor.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jennette Murphy Taylor; a son, Gary Wayne Taylor, Jr.; a daughter, Kimberly Robin Taylor; a sister, Bonnie Janes and 2 brothers, Mitchell and Billy Taylor.

Gary made his profession of Faith in Jesus Christ at a young age. He attended the Sparksville Nazarene Church for many years and later moved his membership to the United House of Prayer where his brother Don Taylor was the pastor.

SURVIVORS

Wife: Linda Parnell Taylor

8 sisters: Peggy Jessee (Wayne), Carol Rogers (Wayne), Gayle Fudge (Larry), Jennie Pennington (David), Kathy Norris (Kevin), Janet McInteer (Joe), Carmella McDonald (Greg) and Pam Flowers (Wayne)

2 brothers: Don Taylor (Stacy) and Steve Taylor (Debbie)

Several nieces and nephews

Funeral Service: 2:00pmCT on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Jody Perkins officiating

Burial: Columbia Cemetery

Visitation: Thursday from 4:30-8:00pmCT and on Friday morning until time for the service

Pallbearers: Ryan Harvey, Bobby Norris, Darren Taylor, Tracy Bennett, B. J. Huff and Brandon Holmes

Honorary Pallbearers: Houston Pennington, Nathan Burns, Michael Richard, Chris Taylor, Josh Conover, Tony Jessee, Michael Rogers, Donald Clements and Hunter Flowers

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

MARY FRANCIS WILLIAMS, 91, RUSSELL SPRINGS

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Mary Frances Williams, 91, of Russell Springs, KY died Monday, November 4, 2019 at her home. She was born January 15, 1928 in Columbia, KY to the late Owen E. & Effie Wilson.

Mary was a member of Guild of Russell Springs, a member of Russell Springs Christian Church; an investment counselor and a master gardener.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. C. Williams; a son, Jerry Williams; sister, Edna Kelsay Burnett; and a son-in-law, Brad Conover.

SURVIVORS:

2 children: Robert L. "Bob" (Susan) Williams, Russell Springs, KY; Melinda Conover, Somerset, KY

5 grandchildren: Mark A. (Susie) Williams, Ashley (J Brent) Bernard, Jordon (Amy) Conover, Justin (Bridget) Williams, Lucas Smith

7 great grandchildren

Funeral Service: 1:00pmCT on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Carroll Egnew officiating

Visitation: 11:00am-1:00pmCT on Friday

Interment: Columbia City Cemetery

Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

EVERETT DAVIS, 50, JAMESTOWN

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Everett L. Davis, 50, of Jamestown, KY passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at Russell County Hospital. He was born in Albany, KY on May 17, 1969 a son of Maxine (Butler) Conner of Albany, KY and the late Cletus Davis.

Everett was the Pastor of Jamestown Community Church for 9 years.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Davis.

SURVIVORS:

Wife: Jolene (Hall) Davis, of Jamestown, KY

3 daughters: Mary Hardin, of Russell Springs, KY; Michelle Robertson & Ashley Davis of Jamestown, KY

1 son: Jr. Davis, of Russell Springs, KY

5 brothers: Johnny Davis, Don Davis, Charlie Davis, Hugh Davis and Shawn Conner all of Albany, KY

3 grandchildren

Funeral Service: 1:00pmCT on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY with Bro. Donnie Bunch, Bro. Johnny Crew and Bro. Tim Bunch officiating

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Thursday

Burial: Jamestown Cemetery

The family requests donations be made to the funeral fund.

H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in charge of arrangements.

JIMMY DEAN BURTON, 59, COLUMBIA

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Jimmy Dean Burton, 59, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center in Somerset, KY. Born in Columbia, KY he was the son of the late Caleb Burton and Imogene Pendleton Burton.

Jimmy was the owner and operator of Jimmy’s Guttering. He loved vegetable gardening, doing carpenter work and the Kentucky Wildcats.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Denesa Veatch and a brother, Timmy Burton.

SURVIVORS:

Wife: Julie Molnar Burton of Columbia, KY

1 sister: Donna Bryant (Dickie) of Columbia, KY

2 nieces & 2 nephews: Brandon Bryant, Aleisha Bryant, Blake Veatch and Whitney Veatch

6 Great nieces & nephews: Bowen Bryant, Riley Bryant, Camey Bernard, Jax Veatch, Kyndall Wood and Grayson Veatch

1 sister-in-law: Shelly Cloud of Danville, KY

1 brother-in-law: Bobby Veatch of Campbellsville, KY

Funeral Service: 11:00amCT on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Jessie Hagan officiating

Visitation: Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 4:00-8:00pmCT at the funeral home

Burial: Mt. Carmel Cemetery

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

DAVID ALAN STAMP, 56, CAMPBELLSVILLE

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David Alan Stamp, 56, of Campbellsville, KY passed from this life on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was born on September 30, 1963 in Marion County to Preston D. and the late Betty Lou (Clark) Stamp.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Stamp was a former builder and had worked most of his life in residential construction. In his spare time, he enjoyed collecting Native American memorabilia and knives, and spent many an afternoon humming along with the radio - his head under the hood of an old car, his beloved Blaze napping beside him.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Eva Marie Stamp.

SURVIVORS:

Father: Preston Stamp of Campbellsville

4 siblings: Marshall Stamp & partner Ron of Georgia; Carla Spurling & husband Roger of Elk Horn, KY; Marilyn Stamp of Acton, KY; Jerry Stamp & wife Tammy of Campbellsville, KY

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends

Funeral Service: Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 12:00pmET in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with Sis. Anna Overstreet officiating

Burial: Merrimac Cemetery

Visitation: Wednesday, November 6, from 5:00-8:00pmET at the funeral home

Pallbearers: Barry Clark, Leonard Abell, Roger Spurling, Terry Pitman, Harley Stamp, and J.R. Bagby

Honorary pallbearer: Preston Stamp

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses.

VONDA MAE FIZER, 77, BYHALIA, MS (RUSSELL CO. NATIVE)

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Vonda Mae (Popplewell) Fizer, 77, of Byhalia, Mississippi (a native of Russell County, KY) passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2019 at Diversicare in Ripley, MS after a long illness. She was born April 1, 1942 in Russell County, KY to the late Emitt and Maudie (Johnson) Popplewell.

Vonda was a hard worker and of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 5 brothers: Ocus, Coy, Dewell, Kirby, and Bruce Popplewell and 3 sisters: Nona Siler, Margie Chumbley, and Audine Fox.

SURVIVORS:

Husband: Charles Fizer of Byhalia, MS

1 daughter: Melissa (Darrell) Keckhaver of Indianapolis, IN

2 grandchildren: Brent (Laurie) Keckhaver of Brownsburg, IN; Jessica (Aaron) Lifford of Colorado Springs, CO

1 step-daughter: Karen (Kevin) Moulton of Louisville, KY

1 granddaughter: Bella of Louisville, KY

3 brothers Darvin (Betty) Popplewell of Morgantown, IN; Thurman Popplewell of Columbus, IN; Marsel Popplewell of Eli, KY

1 sister Katie (Jerry) Hatfield of Jabez, KY

Funeral Service: 1:00pmCT on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Junior Holmes officiating

Visitation: 11:00am-1:00pmCT on Wednesday

Bernard Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.

WILLIAM WATSON, 87, COLUMBIA

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William Watson, 87, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Born in Adair County, he was the son of the late William Coy and Ethel Roberta Feese Watson.

William attended the New Hope Separate Baptist Church and was a retired EMT with Adair County Ambulance Service. He was a member of the Hill and Valley Saddle Club and was a Farrier of horses for the surrounding counties.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Randy Watson and a brother, Lynn Scott Watson.

SURVIVORS:

Wife of 67 years: Esther Goodin Watson

3 sisters: Margaret Mooney (LaWayne) of Claremore, OK; Janice Brockman of Columbia, KY; Barbara Dixon (Paul) of Knifley, KY

1 brother: Phillip Watson (Jane) of Columbia, KY

Caregiver: Sheila Keltner

Several nieces & nephews

Funeral service: 1:00pmCT on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. David Coffey and Bro. Richard Lehman officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: Tuesday from 4:00-8:00pmCT at the funeral home and on Wednesday morning until time for the service

Pallbearers: Billy Mooney, Greg Mooney, Trent Booher, Trevor Booher, Brandon Booher, Mark Watson, Craig Watson and Steve Dixon

JAMES R. SMITH, 76, COLUMBIA

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James R. Smith, 76, of Columbia, KY died Friday, November 1, 2019 at 8:17 P.M. at his home. He was born September 28, 1943 in Russell County to the late Ruel & Olza Holt Smith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Smith, and two brothers, Bobby & Mervin Smith. He was a farmer.

SURVIVORS:

His Wife – Faylene Spencer Smith of Columbia

One Son – Joey Smith & his wife Amber of Russell Springs

One Daughter – Joanne Davis of Columbia

One Brother – Alvin Smith of Somerset

Five Grandchildren – Tori & Amber Davis, Madelyne, Madison & Mallory Smith

One Great-Grandchild – Paislee Lynn

Several other relatives & friends

In accordance with James’ wishes, a private graveside service will be held for his family. There will be no visitation.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT D. COX, JR., 76, E-TOWN

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Robert D. Cox, Jr., 76, of Elizabethtown, KY died Saturday, November 2, 2019 at University of Louisville Hospital. He was born June 26, 1943 in Hodgenville, Kentucky to the late Robert D. Cox, Sr. and Audria B. Cobb Cox.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Carlus F. Cox, Sr.

He professed faith in Christ at an early age and served as a deacon at First Baptist Church in Hodgenville for several years and later at Eunice Church of God in Columbia. He was a United States Army Veteran and retired from Gates Rubber Company.

SURVIVORS:

Wife of 49 years: Carolyn Payne Cox of Elizabethtown

Two Sisters: Phyllis McGuire of Kennesaw, GA & Charlotte Miller of Stockton, CA

Aunt: Eliza Ann Cobb of Campbellsville

A slew of nieces, nephews & cousins

Funeral Service: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 12 Noon CST at Eunice Church of God with Elder C.R. Payne delivering the eulogy

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 9:00 A.M. CST Tuesday at the church

Casket Bearers: Carlus Cox, Jr., Maurice Miller, Nathaniel Miller, Joshua Payne, Kenneth Payne & Tre’ Payne

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CLIFFORD LARRY CARNES, 66, CAMPBELLSVILLE

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Clifford Larry Carnes, 66, of Campbellsville, KY, beloved husband of Mamie (Kidwell) Carnes, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Louisville at the Norton Hospital. He was born on June 15, 1953 to the late Clifford and Betty (Bryant) Carnes.

Mr. Carnes had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of God’s Grace Church. He was an avid golfer, he loved bowling, and he enjoyed watching sports of all types. Mr. Carnes was a former employee of Airborne Express and a cherished father, brother, and grandfather.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Vernice Carnes; and 3 siblings: Ronald D. Carnes, Darlene Decker and Gary Carnes.

SURVIVORS:

Wife: Mamie Carnes of Greensburg

2 sons: Darin Carnes and wife Shaun of Indianapolis, Indiana; Nick Carnes of Summittville, Indiana

2 stepdaughters: Beverly Creason Wright and fiancé Lee Bishop of Campbellsville; Ashley Creason of Greensburg

3 siblings: Dennis Carnes and wife Viola of Indianapolis; Robert Carnes and wife Patty of Michigan; Robin Burton and husband Gary of Campbellsville

1 stepbrother: Larry Akin of Campbellsville

2 step-grandchildren

A host of other family and friends

Funeral Service: Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 2:00pmET in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY with Bro. John Stilts officiating

Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery in Adair County

Visitation: Saturday, November 2, 2019 after 6:00pmET at the funeral home

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ASHLEIGH NICOLE SWINEY, 30, CAMPBELLSVILLE

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Ashleigh Nicole “Ginger” Swiney, 30, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at her home in Campbellsville. She was a daughter of the late Steven Swiney and Sonya Renee (Bryant) Catlett.

Mrs. Swiney had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church. She was a patriot and proudly served her country honorably in the United States Army. Though cystic fibrosis would eventually claim her life, she rarely complained, and will be remembered for her good-natured pranks and her infectious laughter.

SURVIVORS:

Husband: Antonio Suggs of Campbellsville

2 children: Aiden McAllister and Micah Boop

2 step-children: Eli Mason and Jaiden Mason

Close friends and caregivers: Samantha & Wesley Ward of Campbellsville

Her chosen nieces and nephews: Tyler Booth, Emma Estes, Carter Ward, and Xander Ward

A host of other family and friends

Funeral Service: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 1:00pmET in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with Bro. Will Burgess officiating

Burial: Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

Visitation: After 10:00amET on Tuesday, November 5, 2019

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations toward funeral expenses.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DANNY MALONE, 76, JAMESTOWN

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Danny L. Malone, 76, of Jamestown, KY passed away Friday, November 1st, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Jamestown, KY on March 4, 1943, a son of the late Lona Gertrude (Helm) and Edwin Malone.

He was a retired Apartment Manager.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Sauceda.

SURVIVORS:
1 daughter: Melissa Hardin, Louisville, KY
2 sisters: Geraldine (Chuck) Cicchella, Shelbyville, KY; Donna (Reed) Kidd, Dunmor, KY
2 brothers: Douglas (Sherry) Malone, Dale (Lesa) Malone, both of Russell Springs, KY
4 Grandchildren

Graveside Service at Bethel Cemetery in Jamestown, KY at 1:00pmCT on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 with Bro. Billy Dunbar officiating.

H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

ANGELA DEANNA BRUMLEY, 45, JAMESTOWN

Posted About Four Years Ago by LISA CLARK

Angela Deanna Brumley, 45, of Jamestown, KY died Friday, November 1, 2019 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. She was born August 29, 1974 in Greenwood, IN to the late Billy Wayne & Dennie Giles Pyles.

Angela was a Homemaker but had worked as an Accounts Manager with I-H Services. She attended the Brethren in Christ Church in Knifley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Randall Brumley, and a brother, Mickey Pyles.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Christopher Lee Smith, Jamestown

2 brothers: Jeff (Jennifer) Pyles, Knifley; Dusty (Jessica) Pyles, Knifley

2 sisters: Becky Lawson, Russell Springs; Kayla (Jesse) Green, Columbia

Special Friend: James Shively

Funeral Service: Monday, November 4, 2019 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tony Streeval officiating

Visitation: 10:00am-1:00pmCT on Monday

Interment: Ridgecrest Cemetery

Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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