Lee John Rogers, 55, of Nashville, Tennessee died April 19, 2020 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. He was born October 8, 1964 in Jefferson County, KY.
Mr. Rogers worked in the Music Industry as an Audio Engineer.
SURVIVORS:
Parents: Richard & Arlene Parker Rogers of Louisville, KY
Preceding him in death was his brother, Richard Parker “Chuck” Rogers and his grandparents, Coy and Lois Rogers, Golden and Flora Parker.
Cremation has been chosen and a private burial will be in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Adair County.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Jean Young, 80, of Campbellsville, KY daughter of the late Jessie Wallace and Geneva (Payton) Whitehouse, passed from this life on Monday, April 27, 2020 at her home. She was born in Louisville, KY on April 2, 1940.
Mrs. Young had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Beulahland Community Church. She enjoyed collecting dolls and horse trinkets, and loved to find bargains at yard sales.
SURVIVORS:
Lifelong companion: Michael Cox of Campbellsville
2 daughters: Beverly Brown & husband Jerry of Columbia, and Phyllis King of Campbellsville
2 sons: James Phillip Cook, II of Campbellsville, and Mike Powell & wife Lori of Carthage, Missouri
3 step daughters: Linda Whitlock & husband Jesse of Casey County, Michelle Jones of Louisville, and Dorothy Francene Taylor of Adair County
9 grandchildren
18 great-grandchildren
11 step grandchildren
1 step great-grandchild
1 brother: Billy Whitehouse & wife Annie of Campbellsville
A host of other family and friends
Mrs. Young had requested cremation. All services were performed privately.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Betty Morgan, 72, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, April 27th, at Fair Oaks Health Systems, Jamestown. She was born in Russell Springs, KY on March 19, 1948, a daughter of the late Eva (Rexroat) and Beckham Brown.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death a daughter, Lori Loy.
SURVIVORS:
Husband, Ralph Morgan
2 Grandsons: NIles and Jacoby Loy
1 brother: H.B Brown, Jr
A host of nieces and nephews
Winfred Cowan, 75, of Columbia, KY died Monday, April 27, 2020 at T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow. He was born June 9, 1944 in Adair County to the late Ira & Pearsetta Burton Cowan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Eugene, Harold & Kenneth Cowan, and one sister, Sharlene Cowan Burton.
Winfred owned and operated Cowan and Son Trucking for many years and was a lifelong farmer.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Jamie Cowan & his wife Gale of Columbia
1 daughter: Denesa McCann & her husband Kelly of Columbia
3 grandchildren: Austen McCann, Brady Cowan & Beth Ann Cowan
1 great-grandchild: Baylee Cowan
Mother of his children: Janet Antle of Columbia
Special niece: Telissa Moore & her husband Brad of Columbia
Several other relatives & friends
In accordance with Governor Beshear’s recommendations and in compliance with the CDC, the service will be private with burial in Haven Hill Cemetery.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Betty Lou James, 79, of Columbia, KY (formerly of Campbellsville), passed from this life on Friday, April 24, 2020 in Glasgow, KY at T.J. Sampson Community Hospital after an illness. She was born on November 15, 1940 in Casey County to the late Fred and Pearl (Reece) Short.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Campbellsville and was a homemaker.
SURVIVORS:
6 children: Sandra Davis and husband Charles of South Carolina, Lora Grace of Albany, David James and wife Kelly of Campbellsville, Leah James of Greensburg, Frank James and wife Ashley of Campbellsville, and Elizabeth Wilson and husband Gary of Virginia
8 grandchildren
1 great-grandchild
A host of other family and friends
Mrs. James had requested cremation. All services were performed privately.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Ruby Christine Scholl, 91, of Jamestown, KY passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Fair Oaks Nursing Home. She was born on Dec. 25,1928 to the late Monk and Margie Oliver.
Mabel S. Miller, 88, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 7:57 P.M. at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born December 28, 1931 in Adair County to the late James Frank and Myrtle Coomer Sneed.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Miller, three brothers, Duel H. Sneed, James Edwin Sneed, Lester Earl Sneed and one sister, Margaret Banks.
She was employed by Russell Sportswear for over 20 years.
SURVIVORS:
1 brother: William A. Sneed of Columbia
Several nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends
In accordance with Governor Beshear’s recommendations and in compliance with the CDC, the service will be private with burial in Jones Chapel Cemetery.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Walter Lee Graves, 59, of Elizabethtown, KY died Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 10:38 P.M. at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown. He was born October 28, 1960 in Adair County, KY to the late Bobby Ray and Yvonne Garnett Graves and was also preceded in death by a brother, Joey Graves.
Walter retired after 20+ years with U.S. Army, taught business at Elizabethtown Community & Technical College, employed by the Census Bureau as EO Manager and was a member of Columbia First Baptist Church, the V.F.W. and the D.A.V.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Charlayne Miller Graves of Elizabethtown
2 sons: Walter Graves II of Elizabethtown and Justin Miller of Louisville
3 daughters: Lauren (James) French of Elizabethtown, Rashana Hibbler of Radcliff and Lindsey Miller of Lexington
2 brothers: Ray (Jennifer) Graves of Worcester, MA and Bobby L. Graves of Plano, TX
4 sisters: Mitzi (George) Washington of Wichita, KS, Terryl Graves of Columbia, Tina (Larry) Franklin of Columbia, Kemmye Graves of Vine Grove
17 Grandchildren
Several other relatives and friends
The family has chosen to have a Drive-thru visitation on Sunday, April 26, 2020 from 11am-1pm at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home. Visitors must remain in their vehicles and follow directions given.
Private burial in the Dudley Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to the Disabled American Veterans or the Leukemia Society which can be mailed to the charity or to the funeral home.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Jeffrey Allen Smith, 68, of Russell Springs, KY died Friday, April 17, 2020 at his home. He was born January 22, 1952 in Russell County to the late Lonzo Lee & Maggie Stephens Smith.
He was a Veteran of US Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Lee Smith & Calvin Smith and 3 sisters: Ethel Trimble, Anna Norman, and Marie Sparks
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Patsy Smith, Russell Springs, KY
4 children: Rebecca (Brian) Tarter, Kimberly (Arnie) Robertson, Jason Smith, all of Russell Springs, KY; Josh Smith of Bowling Green, Ky
1 grandchild: Chris Smith
1 brother: Charles (JoNell) Smith, Russell Springs, KY
2 sisters: Glenna (J.C.) Bean and Doris Blair, both of Russell Springs, KY
All services are Private.
Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers: Jim Burton, Joe Burton, Johnny Burton, Michael York, Gary McGaha, Keith McGaha
Elma Jean Wilson Stiles, 93, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Barm William Perkins and Ellen Gumm Perkins was born January 11, 1927 in Adair County, KY. She died at 4:00 P.M., Monday, April 13, 2020 in Campbellsville.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Bible Baptist Tabernacle.
Elma was a former waitress and jail matron.
She united in marriage to Jim Wilson January 20, 1962. He preceded her in death September 29, 2003. She later married Jesse W. Stiles who preceded her in death January 24, 2014.
Elma enjoyed traveling which she was privileged to do when her husband, Jim was in the military. Her favorite past time was playing cards; which she often did at the Senior Citizen’s Center. She was a people person who never met a stranger.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: Wesley Perkins, Sherman Perkins, Joseph Perkins, Magdalene Benningfield, and Blanche Irene Perkins.
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AS MANDATED BY THE GOVERNOR, SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE
BURIAL: Hovious Ridge Cemetery
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mary (Grider) Bryant, 93, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 11:05 a.m. at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born October 28, 1926 in Adair County to the late Fred and Zemmar Smiley Grider.
Mary was the widow of Tommie Bryant. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rosemary Bryant McLean and a brother, Marvin T. Grider.
She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a homemaker. Mary was well known for being a kind and compassionate person, devoted Bible reader, immaculate cook and beloved friend to all who knew her.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Tommy Bryant of Columbia
1 daughter: Barbara Bryant Shepherd of Columbia
4 grandchildren
4 great-grandchildren
Several cousins, nieces, nephews and host of friends
Special cousins: Sharon Pike, Juanita McKinney and Betty Fisher
Special caregivers: Marilyn Janes, Cathy Shelton and Barbara Bunch
In accordance with Governor Beshear’s recommendations and in compliance with the CDC, the service will be private with burial in Columbia City Cemetery.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Roger Gordon Norfleet, 83, of Russell Springs, KY died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Russell County Hospital. He was born April 20, 1936 in Russell County to the late Denny & Alma Roy Norfleet.
Roger was a Veteran of US Army and a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Lois Ellen Norfleet, Russell Springs, KY
1 son: Timmy Roger Norfleet, Windsor, KY
3 granddaughters: Chelsea Norfleet, Tianne Norfleet, & Shaylee Norfleet
3 great grandsons: Conner Norfleet, Dallas Riggs, & Hunter Riggs
3 sisters: Ina May & Imolene Nolen, both of Indiana; Grace Norfleet of Russell Springs
2 brothers: Edward Norfleet & Weldon Norfleet, both of Indiana
Services are Private.
Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
W.C. Popplewell, 97, of Russell Springs, KY died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Russell County Hospital. He was born April 13, 1923 in Russell County to the late Jonah & Cloda Miller Popplewell.
He was a farmer.
SURVIVORS:
2 nieces: Jane Wilson and Frances Flatt, both of Russell Springs, KY
Several other nieces and nephews
Services are Private.
Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Wesley, 84, of Jamestown, KY passed away Monday, April 13th, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Jamestown, KY on September 15, 1935, a daughter of the late Lucille (Brown) and Joe Bell.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Patsy Norris and Naomi Brown
1 son: Ricky Craig
5 sisters: Christine Norris, Janice Vine, Rita Guffey, Anna Ray, and Sue Bravard
6 brothers: J.D. Bell, Eddie Bell, Roger Bell, Andy Bell, Phillip Bell, and Kenneth Bell
6 grandchildren
Garmoline Carpenter, 91, of Russell Springs, KY died Monday, April 13, 2020 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland, Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She was born November 18, 1928 in Russell County to the late Chester & Eva Hammonds Gosser.
Garmoline was a retired school teacher.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kamos Carpenter and a brother, Garmon Gosser
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Dante Carpenter, Russell Springs, KY
1 granddaughter: Elise Carpenter
All services are PRIVATE
Memorials are suggested to the Union Cemetery Fund. These can be made to: Beverly Grimes, P.O. Box 2273, Russell Springs, KY 42642 or at Bernard Funeral Home.
Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers: Ted Adkins, Josh Tarter, Josh Bennett, Micah Thomas, Nick Cunningham, & Eddie Harris
Special music: Yvonne Emerson
Eleanor Hanson Sieg, 84, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 12:55 P.M. at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. She was born January 5, 1936, in Wilksboro, North Carolina to the late Cager Roosevelt and Dorothy Olivia Brown Teague.
Eleanor was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, a long-time Beautician and worked at Jamestown Marina for several years.
She was married to William Mark Hanson who preceded her in death. She later married Russell Sieg who also preceded her in death.
SURVIVORS:
3 sons: Mike (Gail) Hanson of Maryland, Mark (Kaye) Hanson of Columbia, Richard Hanson of Columbia
2 daughters: Janet (Barry) Wolfe of Pennsylvania, Elizabeth Ann StClair of Columbia
2 brothers: Donald Teague of Maryland, Richard Teague of California
4 sisters: Ester Myers and Mable Johnson both of North Carolina, Dora Isom and Inez Borgman of Maryland
10 grandchildren
Several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Private graveside services will be held at Bel Air Memorial Gardens in Bel Air, Maryland.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.
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