Odean Marie Burton Franklin, 68, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs, KY. She was born in Columbia, KY on April 30, 1954 to the late Odie “Bouncer” and Marie Pittman Burton.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Franklin and a brother, Roy Lee Burton.

Odean attended the Praise Assembly of God Church in Columbia, loved western movies, and doing puzzles.

SURVIVORS:

2 sisters: Ann Murphy of Columbia, KY and Carolyn Sue Satterfield of Carthage, TN

5 nieces & nephews: Daniel Gadberry (Betty Sue) of Glensfork, KY, Tammy Hancock, Brenda Long (David), Tommie Lee Arnold (Chris) and Joeann Silcox (Boyd) all of Carthage, TN

3 brothers-in-law: David Murphy (Carolyn Jean) of Fairplay, Clurel “Doc” Murphy and Martin Bryant all of Columbia

3 sisters-in-law: Maggie Grider and Dorothy Murphy of Columbia and Lula Mae Franklin of Greensburg, KY

Her Adanta T R family & her special fur baby

Funeral Service: Friday, July 1, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Junior Crawhorn officiating

Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Friday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Pallbearers: Daniel Gadberry, Kodie Gadberry, Hunter Gadberry, and Michael Hancock.

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

Calvin Roe Grant, 82, of Louisville, KY passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. He was born on March 23, 1940 in Columbia, KY to Elford and Ruby (Hughes) Grant.

Calvin was a loving man who held his family and friends very close to his heart. He was a man of many talents, he created beautiful paintings, taught himself to play guitar, and had a green thumb. Calvin enjoyed spending his time outdoors gardening and hunting. He looked forward to weekends at his home where family and friends would gather for fun and cookouts were memories were built for many beautiful years. Calvin was a wonderful man who will be missed, the memories made will forever be cherished, and he will always be in our hearts. 
 

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 3 sisters: Fay Warf, Fannie Sneed, and Freida Bruce.

SURVIVORS:

His loving wife of 63 years: Kay Grant

1 daughter: Linda Harris

2 sons: Kenny Grant and Denny (Becky) Grant

6 grandchildren: Carrie, Crystal, Kim, Amanda, Jennifer, and Jenny

9 great-grandchildren: Alissa, Kerstin, Kaylee, Zack, Logan, Natalie, Bailey, Braylee, and Emily A host of nieces, nephews, friends, & extended family

Visitation: 3:00pm-8:00pmET on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, (10304 Dixie Hwy)

Funeral Service: Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 6:00pmET at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel

Graveside Service: Friday, July 1, 2022 at 12:00pmCT at the Grant Cemetery in Adair County, KY

This obituary is a courtesy to the family by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.
 

William Micheal “Billy” Bernard, 68, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 10:50 P.M. at his summer home. He was born December 25, 1953 in Adair County to the late Losier and Alva Keen Bernard. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Bobby and Buddy Bernard; 2 sisters: Betty Bernard Rogers and Mae Bernard Franklin; 5 nephews & a niece: Butch and Jackie Bernard, Ricky Burton, Jimmy, Steve and Marie Franklin.

Billy was a drywall hanger for 50 years. He loved hunting and fishing but most of all he loved spending time with his family.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Carolyn Bryant Bernard of Columbia

1 son: Tony and his wife Emily Bernard of Columbia

1 daughter: Emily Bernard of Campbellsville

3 grandchildren: Arron, Courtney and Olivia Bernard

3 great-grandchildren: Thadius, Teagyn and Olivia Bernard

2 sisters: Brenda Simpson of Danville, Indiana, Frances and her husband Jr. Freeman of Indianapolis, Indiana

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral service: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Beulah Chapel Brethren In Christ Church

Burial: Beulah Chapel Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday at the church

Casket Bearers:  Clint Maggard, Dennis Gilbert, Damien Scruggs, Brandon Bryant, Clyde Pennington, Chris Bryant

Honorary: Marvin Morgan, Ben Watts, Mike Clements, John Bryant

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Richard Robertson, 70, of Columbia, KY died Friday, June 24, 2022 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was born March 4, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Delaney and Cecil Stone Robertson.  

Richard was a former truck driver for Kroger and enjoyed watching basketball especially the Adair County Indians and Lady Indians.

SURVIVORS:

1 brother: James Robertson of Morton, Illinois

3 nephews and one niece

2 aunts: Judy Coomer of Columbia and Janeice Parnell of Louisville

Several cousins, other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Monday, June 27, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Knight officiating

Burial: Cane Valley Cemetery

Visitation: After 9:00 A.M. Monday

Casket Bearers: Phillip Cox, Mike Robertson, Jerry Robertson, Dalton Coomer, Delmas Coomer, Danny Wilkinson

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

David Cameron Hopper, 93, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Russell Springs on August 17, 1928, a son of the late Lucy (Hammond) and Estill Hopper.

David was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge 941 of Russell Springs. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1952 aboard the USS Aggerholm during the Korean Conflict. He retired from East KY Power in Winchester, KY where he worked as an electrical engineer.

SURVIVORS:

Ronnie L. Stephens, 71, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Norton Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Russell Springs, KY on June 27, 1950, a son of the late Lillian (McQueary) and Lee Stephens.

Ronnie was a Contractor/Carpenter.

SURVIVORS: 

1 son: Wes (Jodie) Stephens of Columbia, KY

1 daughter: Donna (Jody) Hammond of Columbia, KY
1 sister: Mary Ann Gaskins of Russell Springs, KY
2 brothers: Joe Stephens of Russell Springs, KY and Roger Stephens of Columbia, KY
3 grandchildren & 1 great-grandchild

A host of nieces, nephews and other family & friends

In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Stephens.

Funeral Service: Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 3:00pmCT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Saturday, June 25th at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY

Burial: Russell County Memorial Gardens in Russell Springs, KY

Pallbearers: Jason Stephens, Bradley Stephens, John Edward Stephens, Jackie Grider, Joe Michael Irvin and Eric Wolford

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

Dallas Richard “Poochie” York, 68, of Columbia, KY passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at T.J. Health Columbia. He was born October 10, 1953 in Adair County, KY to the late Preston Lee and Madeline Grider York.

Richard loved fishing, playing bingo and spending time with his grandchildren who affectionately called him “Pops”. He will be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roger York in 2016.
 

SURVIVORS:

His former wife & love of his life: Shirley Nash York of Columbia, KY

6 children: Melissa Dial Gullion (James), Eric Dial (Leslie), Craig Dial (Shelbey), Bill York, Bobby York, and Annita Dial (Ricky Bledsoe)

3 sisters: Ruby Burton (Albert), Carol Bryant (Joe) and Bernice Trimble

2 brothers: Marvin York (Cathy) and Randy York

25 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren

1 aunt: Elizabeth “Lizzie” York

1 uncle: Jessie “Buck” York

Several nieces, nephews, cousins & friends

Funeral service: Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Ronnie Dial officiating 

Burial: Columbia Cemetery

Visitation: Thursday after 10:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Pallbearers: Jordan Baker, Cameron Barnett, Bryan Kelsay II, DeCarr Matney, Chance Barnett, Richard Baldwin, Brandon Meador and Dylan Gray

Honorary pallbearers: Cody York, Steve Harvey, James Gullion, Eric Dial, Craig Dial and Mr. York’s grandson, JayKob Lee, who can’t be here because he is on TDY in Alaska serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. 

In lieu of flowers, the family request for donations to help with funeral expenses.

Ronald Knight, 77, of Louisville, KY passed peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, June 20, 2022. Born and raised in Adair County, KY, he was the third child born to William and Cecil Knight.

After marrying his high school sweetheart, Wanda Josephine, the two settled in Louisville in 1966. Loved by many, “Pappy Choo-Choo,” due to his 30 plus years of faithful service to the K & I Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway as a switchman and engineer, was quick to tease (with a look of mischief in his eye) children and adults, and even quicker to help a neighbor who needed a lawn mowed or advice on fixing everything from a car engine to a leaking roof.

He played baseball for the Adair County High School, followed by a brief stint at Western Kentucky University. Later in life, he took a slower pace playing on various men’s softball teams. He never lost the competitive spirit.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 58 years: Joey Knight

3 daughters: Ronetta (Todd) Miller, Danyale (Jason) Rich, and Kimberly (Bobby) Binder

2 bonus daughters: Karen (Ronnie) McDonough and Paula (Eric) Newman

9 grandchildren: Cayla Reed, Allie Rich, Sydney Rich, Nicki Holston, Kenneth Slayton, Kyle Newman, Ryan Newman, Gracie McDonough, and Cole Newman

2 great grandchildren: Hayden Holston, and Nolan Holston

Numerous nieces & nephews

2 sisters: Phyllis (Eddie) Fisher and Eileen Bottoms

1  brother: William (Lana) Knight, Jr.

2 sisters-in-law: Jeanette (Donald) Knight and Ruby (Danny) Lawless

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Knight and a sister, Nelda Ferguson.

Visitation: Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 11:00am-8:00pmET at the Newcomer Funeral Home - Southwest Chapel (10304 Dixie Highway, Louisville)

Funeral Service: Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 6:00pmET at the Newcomer Funeral Home

Visitation: Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 10:00am-1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia

Funeral Service: Saturday at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Interment: Bearwallow Cemetery

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

Kelly Murrell Hamlett, 69, of Columbia, KY died Monday, June 20, 2022 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. He was born in Adair County on May 28, 1953 to the late John and Eliza Murrell Hamlett.

Kelly was a member of the Royville Community Church and enjoyed flea markets and trading on anything.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Susan Anderson (Keith) of Columbia, KY

5 grandchildren: Amanda Reliford, Chris Reliford (Dawn), Richie French (Nikki), Darris Anderson (Gabrielle) and Lucas Anderson

6 great-grandchildren

1 sister: Luzena Hamlett of Columbia, KY

Several nieces & nephews

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Rector and four siblings: Polly England, Edra Reliford, James Hamlett and Porter Hamlett.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Wednesday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

Gertrude Burton Kerns, 95, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville, KY.  She was born in Adair County on May 5, 1927 to the late Owen and Eller Jane Burton. 

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Barney Kerns.

Mrs. Kerns was of the Nazarene faith and was a former employee of Osh Kosh.

SURVIVORS:

Several family and friends including her brother-in-law & caregivers, Paul Kerns & his wife Holly of Russell Springs, KY

Funeral Service: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Smith officiating

Burial: Free Union Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Tuesday

Pallbearers: Steve Kerns, Dwight Kerns, Jeff Kerns, Justin Kerns, Fred Kerns and Tony Kerr.

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

Corine Bell, 88, of Columbia, KY passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Corine was born December 15, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late William and Mary Turner Wooldridge.

She was retired from Osh Kosh B’Gosh, was of the Christian faith, and loved reading and quilting.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Bell; 3 children: Barbara Lynn Bell, Lonnie Bell and Larry Bell; 4 sisters: Rosemary Loy, Dolly Smith, Rilda Smith and Wanda Helm; and one brother, William Wooldridge.

SURVIVOR

5 sons: David Bell (Paula) of Glasgow, KY, Mike Bell of Columbia, KY, Ronnie Bell (Charlene) of Columbia, KY,  Jimmy Bell (Sandra) of Glens Fork, KY and Kenneth Bell of Columbia, KY

4 daughters: Linda Forbis of Columbia, KY, Jo Ann Steinhilber of Glens Fork, KY, Sandy Coomer (Johnny Morgan) of Columbia, KY and Marie Tupman (John) of Columbia, KY

1 sister-in-law: Pauline Parson of Gradyville, KY

24 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild and 1 expectant great-great-grandchild

A  host of other relatives and friends

Funeral service: Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Columbia Christian Church, 206 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY

Burial: A B Turner Cemetery at Chance, KY

Visitation: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 after 5 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home and on Wednesday from 8 A.M. until service time at 11 A.M. at the church

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Susan Lynn Webster Hooten, 44, of Campbellsville, KY passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at her home. Susan was born on July 14, 1977 to the late Dawson Webster and Clarice Jean Franklin.
 

She was a former employee of the Green River Animal Shelter and was a member of Point Pleasant Lighthouse Baptist Church.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Bruce Hooten of Campbellsville, KY

1 daughter: Destiny Nicole Lawless & husband Daniel of Columbia, KY

1 sister: Patti Branham & husband Jimmy of Columbia, KY

1 half-brother: Terry Wayne Wilson & wife Vanda of Campbellsville, KY

2 half-sisters: Frances Webster of Louisville, KY and Sandra Hilger of Campbellsville, KY

4 grandchildren: Avery Lawless, Kyler Lawless, Ella Woolbright, & Addie Woolbright

A host of other relatives and friends

Funeral Service: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 1:00pmCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY

Burial: Clifton General Baptist Church Cemetery in Allen County, KY

Visitation: Monday, June 20, 2022 from 5:00pm-9:00pmCT and Tuesday morning after 7:00amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Lowanna Stephens Tompkins, 80, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at her home. She was born August 25, 1941 in Russell County, a daughter of the late Edgar “Shorty” and Luda Johnson Stephens.
 

Lowanna was a homemaker. She enjoyed working in her flowers and babysitting her grandbabies when they were young. Lowanna loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She lived her life each day as a testimony for Christ, that will remain in the hearts of her family and friends. 

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters: Myra (Christopher) Ford and Katisha (Dewayne) Wilson both of Russell Springs

2 granddaughters: Anna Ford and Abigail Ford both of Russell Springs

1 sister: Judy (Kenneth) Hay of Jamestown
 

In addition to her parents, Lowanna was preceded in death by three infant siblings. 

Graveside service: Will be held privately on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Parks Ridge Cemetery with Bro. Ronnie Ford officiating

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy be made to the charity of one’s choice. 

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

Larry “Stoney” Stone, 57, of Coburg, KY died Friday, June 17, 2022 at his home. He was born July 28, 1964 to the late Willard Stone and Barbara Hatcher.

Larry worked at Anthony’s Auto Sales.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers, Anthony Reece, Ricky Murray, George Robert Turner and Jerry Wayne Stone.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Deven Stone of Coburg, KY

1 aunt: Joyce Biggs

Special Dog: Turbo

A host of other relatives & friends

Funeral service: Monday, June 20, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY

Burial: Cane Valley Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Monday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mary Ellen Lee, 90, of Columbia, KY died June 14, 2022 at Liberty Care Center in Liberty, KY. She was born in Creelsboro, KY on November 23, 1931 to the late Cameron and Nellie Garner Mann. 

Mrs. Lee was a member of the Columbia Church of Christ and enjoyed quilting, gardening and spending time with her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Edward Lee; a son, Dale Lee; and 5 siblings: Elizabeth Mann, Ruby Back, Ernest Mann, Jewell Mann and Edward Mann.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Doug Lee of Columbia, KY

4 grandchildren: Emily Billingsley (Jonathan), Cortney Edwards (Stephen), Lacey Rooks (Eric) and Cameron Lee all of Columbia, KY

7 great-grandchildren: Madison and Brenton Billingsley, Caleb, Katie, Maddux and Jake Edwards and Macy Rooks

3 siblings: Ruth Bledsoe of Jamestown, KY, Margaret Reeder of Russell Springs, KY and Robert Mann (Linda) of Russell Springs, KY

Several nieces & nephews

Funeral service: Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Tanksley officiating 

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

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

Pallbearers: Jonathan Billingsley, Stephen Edwards, Eric Rooks, Cameron Lee, Caleb Edwards, Brenton Billingsley, Adam Grant and Doug Lee.

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

Nathan Giles, 85, of Columbia, KY passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was born on December 10, 1936 in Adair County, KY to the late Vence and Purney Giles.

Nathan was a longtime construction worker and member of Columbia Christian Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann Giles and two children: Joey Giles and Jill Giles.

SURVIVORS:

3 step-sons: Paul Bryant of Russell Springs, KY Doug Bryant of Columbia, KY and Jeffery Bryant of Liberty, KY

3 step-daughters: Carol Spears(Danny) of Liberty, KY Patty Sullivan of Danville, IN and Valerie Taylor of Louisville, KY

1 Aunt: Bernice Schnoerr of Florida

12 grandchildren & a host of great-grandchildren

Many other relatives & friends 

Nathan requested cremation and there will be no public service

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Nellie Karnes, 95, of Columbia, KY passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, KY. Nellie was born on September 11, 1926 in Adair County, KY to the late Bob and Edith (Watson) Watson. 

She was a member of Plum Point Baptist Church and a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom.  

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Winfrey Karnes; one brother, Raymond Watson; one sister, Maxine Allred; one-step brother, Coy Watson; and one step-sister, Ethel Robertson

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Linda Pendleton of Columbia, KY

1 grandchild: Tracy Jones of Columbia, KY

2 great-grandchildren: Courtney Green and Britteny Green

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

Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 1:00pmCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY

Burial: Mt. Carmel Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Wednesday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Fred James Brown, 88, formerly of Columbia, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at his home in Jamestown, KY after a long illness. He was born on April 16, 1934 in the Millerfield Community to George Alvin and Willa Belle Shepherd Brown.

As a young man he served in the US Army. Upon returning from the Army, he attended Lindsey Wilson College. He went on to work for General Telephone of KY and retired with over 28 years of service.

At age 28 he married his wife of 59 years, Betty Bruton Brown, Together they served in many areas of Christian ministry. They were very active in their home church, Trinity United Methodist Church. Fred taught an adult Sunday School class for many years and Betty acted as his support. They were also active in the choir. They loved their church and served in many more roles during their years there. They were very active in the Gideon Organization and Uganda Counseling and Support Services. They were true servants of Christ.

In addition to his parents and wife (Betty Bruton Brown), he was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Emerson and a brother, Buster Brown. 

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters: Beth Ann Johnson (Rodney) and Shelley Smith (Jonathan) both of Jamestown, KY

4 grandchildren: Macey Johnson Gosser (Dustin), Morgan Johnson, Colby Smith, and Jackson Smith

1 sister-in-law: Nelda Bruton Dockins

4 loving & devoted caregivers: Faye Cook, Adalene Cochran, Brenda Hernandez, and Diana Reece

Funeral Service: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Rev. William Davenport officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery with full military honors by VFW Post 6097

Visitation: Tuesday from 10:00am-2:00pmCT at Stott-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Pallbearers: Sammy Blair, Charles Cole, Steve McKinney, Rick Wilson, Wes Irvin and Louis McQueary.

Please send memorial donations to Gideon's International or Hospice of Lake Cumberland at 100 Parkway Dr. Somerset, KY 42503.

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

Rhonda L Greene, 58, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. She was born in Louisville, KY on May 17, 1964, a daughter of the late Mary Bernadene Kappall and Charles Hendricks, Sr.

She worked as a deli supervisor at Kroger in Russell Springs, KY.

SURVIVORS:
Husband: John Greene
2 sons: Jeremey Dunlap (Shelby) of West Liberty, KY and Christopher Dunlap of Russell Springs, KY
1 sister: Willadean Gnadinger (Roger) of Louisville, KY
2 brothers: Charles Hendricks, Jr. (Sandy) and Joseph Russell Hendricks, both of Louisville, KY
6 grandchildren (and 1 grandson on the way)

Ralph Gerald Coomer, 95, of Campbellsville, KY died Friday, June 10, 2022 at his residence. He was born on May 28, 1927 in Adair County, KY to the late Harlan and Anna Norris Coomer. 
 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Wynell Moss Coomer.

Mr. Coomer was a member of the Mt. Washington Baptist Church and a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U. S. Army. He enjoyed woodworking, horses and spending time with family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Rick Coomer (Toni) of Campbellsville, KY

3 grandchildren: Steven Coomer of Washington, Nicole Parnell (Charles) of Mississippi and Jennifer Rissinger of New York

6 great-grandchildren: Scott Coomer, Ripp Coomer, Austin Parnell, Michael Parnell, Bethany Parnell and Ryan Ressinger

1 brother: Norwood Coomer (Marcella) of Mt Washington, KY

1 half-brother: Don Coomer

1 half-sister: Phyllis Coomer

Several nieces & nephews

Funeral service: Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Donnie Blick officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery with full Military Honors provided by VFW Post 6097

Visitation: Friday from 3:00-6:00pmCT and Saturday from 9:00-11:00amCT

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

 

Mitchell B. Ballenger, 59, of Jamestown, KY passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Columbia, KY on August 23, 1962, a son of Mary L. McQueary of Jamestown, KY and the late Barkley R. Ballenger.

Mitchell served in the U.S. Navy. 

He was the widower of Betty (Dixon) Ballenger.

SURVIVORS:

Ancil Benny “Junior B” Spires, Jr., 89, formerly of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the Thomson Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, KY. He was born in Knifley, KY on August 16, 1932 to the late Ancil harrison Spires and Martha Mings Spires. 
 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ima Zane Coffey Carter Spires.

Mr. Spires was a member of the Cane Valley Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S Air Force serving in North Africa during the Korean War. He was retired from Delaval of Columbia and enjoyed fishing, socializing at Moore’s Pool Room, attending church and spending time with family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

3 children: Steve Spires (Susie) of Danville, KY, Scott Spires (Sherry Arnold) of Kokomo, IN and Karen Spires of Hodgenville, KY

3 grandchildren: Neal Steiner, Leslie Steiner & Erin Jeffries

2 great-grandchildren: Whitley and Millie Jeffries

2 siblings: Joe Spires of Campbellsville, KY and Imogene Giles of Knifley, KY

Sister-in-law: Violet Keltner of Columbia, KY 

Several nieces & nephews

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by seven siblings: Lillian Burton, William Spires, Robert Spires, Ivan Spires, Clifton Spires, Beatrice Phipps and Frances Hancock.

Funeral Service: Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Clifton Bennett officiating

Burial: Columbia Cemetery

Visitation: Friday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and on Saturday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Pallbearers: Jeralyn Spires, Keven Spires, Ricky Keltner, Brad Keltner, Randy Quinn and Neal Steiner.

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

Tammy LaFavers, 57, of Jamestown, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Russell County Hospital. Born November 1, 1964 in Somerset, she was a daughter of the late William Clifford and Ruth Hill Cox. 

Tammy enjoyed drawing and doing diamond painting artwork.  

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Justin (Erin) LaFavers of Russell Springs, KY

1 daughter: Kayla (Matthew) Wilham of Russell Springs, KY

2 brothers: Ronnie (Darlene) Cox and Greg (Pat) Cox, both of Russell Springs, KY

5 sisters: Debbie Cox of Independence, KY, Ginger (Paul) Strickland of Williamsburg, KY, Philishia Crum and Cassie Cox both of Ohio, and Kimberly Humfleet of Winfield, Tennessee

6 grandchildren: Addacin Hill, Ethen LaFavers, Brycin LaFavers, Dominick LaFavers, Nolan LaFavers, and Loni LaFavers

Best friend: Brenda Wooldridge

Her beloved cat: Blue

In addition to her parents, Tammy was preceded in death by a son, Jordan LaFavers, and an infant brother, Billy Joe Cox.

Funeral Service: Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 3:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Hamilton officiating

Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery

Visitation: After 1:00pmCT on Saturday at the funeral home 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations of sympathy be made to offset funeral expenses.

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

Ricky Lee Pickett, 64, of Campbellsville, KY (formerly of Columbia, KY) was found deceased on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his mother Barbara Jean Cox and his grandparents who raised him, Dallas and Emma Pickett. 

Ricky was formerly employed as a cook at Creekside Restaurant in Campbellsville.

SURVIVORS:

2 children: Tasha Franklin (Lee) of Campbellsville, Steven Pickett (Kim) of Columbus, Indiana

1 brother: Jr. Pickett of Jamestown

4grandchildren: Brandon Nelson, Nick Pickett, Kaylee Franklin and Gracelyn Pickett

Several other relatives & friends

The family has chosen cremation and no service is planned at this time.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Rev. Herbert Janes, 81, of the Portland Community of Adair County, died Monday, June 6, 2022 at 6:23 P.M. at T.J. Health/Columbia. He was born July 28, 1940 in Adair County to the late Galeon and Sallie Keltner Janes. 
 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Nicholas Janes, four brothers: Lewis, Bill, Johnnie and Norman Janes and four sisters: Ruth Burris, Ernestine Kemp, Freida Smith and Sue Cundiff.

Rev. Janes was a retired United Methodist Minister, having Pastored and held Revivals in Adair and surrounding counties for over 43 years, a U.S. Army Veteran, a former heavy equipment operator and recently operated Poor Man’s Store in Portland.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Rebecca Keltner Janes of Portland

1 daughter: Sacha Klein (Jayme) of Columbia

3 sons: Joey Janes of Portland, Doc Janes (Angie) of Fairplay and Micah Janes (April) of Milltown

2 brothers: Ollen Janes and Payne Janes both of Milltown

2 sisters: Phyllis Stone of Columbia and Retter Bailey of Campbellsville

16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Funeral service: Friday, June 10, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at Tarter’s Chapel Church (My Father’s House) with David Martin, Bro. Jimmy D. Cox and Bro. Larry Wisdom officiating

Burial: Tarter’s Chapel Cemetery with full military honors presented by V.F. W. Post 6097

Visitation: After 4:00 P.M. Thursday at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home and after 8:00 A.M. Friday at the Church

Grandchildren will serve as Casket Bearers

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Shirley M. Giles, 86, of Columbus, IN passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. She was born March 22, 1936 in Knifley, KY to the late George E. and Hallie (Arnold) Feese. 
 

Shirley was a long-time member of the First Church of the Nazarene Church in Columbus. She worked as a beautician for many years in Edinburgh and was a realtor for 20 years. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. 

SURVIVORS:

3 daughters: Jennifer (Kerry) Utterback of Columbus, IN, Hallie “Teri” (Ed) Short of Lawrenceburg, KY, and Michelle L. Simpson of Columbus, IN

1 son: Mark (Debbie) Rice of Lawrenceburg, KY

1 sister: Carmy (Bob) Hess of Pennsylvania

2 brothers: Ed and Joe Feese of Pennsylvania

13 grandchildren: Brian Rice, Diana Winn, Nikki Short, Becky Rice, Patricia Rice, Joseph Rice, Heather Rice, Sarah Wintek, Olivia Burton, Levi England, Hannah England, Colton Utterback and Cole Hartwell

Numerous great-grandchildren 

Her former husband of 20 years: Osbert Simpson

Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 3:00pmET at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Travis Stamper officiating

Visitation: After 1:00pmET on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Burial: Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 1:00pmCT at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Adair County, KY
 

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by 2 sons: Joseph Dwayne and David Randall Rice and a brother, David Feese. 

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

You are invited to view her video tribute and send a message of condolence to the Giles family via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com.

This obituary is a courtesy to the family by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Rickey Pierce, Jr., 31, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on July 31, 1990, a son of Joanna (Stewart) Pierce and Rickey Pierce.

He worked as a tree trimmer.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Brittany (Katon) Pierce
1 daughter: Olivia Kenzie Pierce
Father: Rickey Pierce (Pam)
Mother: Joanna Pierce (Everett Hobbs)
2 brothers: Casey Pierce (Brooke) and Eddie Pierce (Brandi Bernard)
1 sister: Keshea Durham (Aaron)
1 step-sister: MaryEtta Clark
Father & mother-in-law: Len & Rhonda Robertson
A host of in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members & many friends

Funeral Service: Monday, June 6, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY with Bro. Leon Simpson officiating

Onia Mae Abell, 89, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Huston Hoosier and Lottie Ellen Burress Hoosier, was born September 14, 1932 in Taylor County, KY. She died at her home on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 in Campbellsville. 

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn United Methodist Church. Onia retired from Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after 30 years of service. Onia brought joy and happiness to all her family and friends and was known to have a loving and generous heart.

She united in marriage to Johnnie Abell April 3, 1964 and he preceded her in death December 21, 2020.

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters: Regena Russell & husband Richard and Brenda Callahan, both of Campbellsville

1 daughter-in-law: LaWanna Abell of Campbellsville

1 stepson & stepdaughter: John Abell & wife Renee of Columbia and Kathy Kingdollar of Tennessee

4 grandchildren: Lisa Pyles & companion Lance Alexander of Shelbyville; Benjamin Callahan, Amanda Kelley & husband Josh and Willie Abell of Campbellsville

4 great-grandchildren: Lacee Pyles & husband Anthony, Ethan Kelley, Isaac Abell, and Maley Abell (several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren)

1 sister: Zelma Lotter of Campbellsville

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives & friends

Onia was also preceded in death by a stepson, Greg Abell; 2 sons-in-law: Michael Callahan and Billy Ellis; 1 great-grandchild, Grant Pyles; and 5 brothers & 4 sisters: Wilma Karnes, Bradley Hoosier, Jack Hoosier, Coakley Hoosier, Willie Hoosier, Velma Bailey, Elmer Hoosier, Nellie Goode, and Hettie McDonald.

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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M., Monday, June 6, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, June 6, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ronnie Dooley

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO DONATIONS TO ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

Richard Aubin Mattingly, 60, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at TJ Samson Hospital in Glasgow, KY. He was born March 15, 1962 in Elizabethtown, KY to Aubin and the late Wanda (Bickett) Mattingly.

Richard began his professional career began at Perdue Farms (1984-1995) where his skills and work ethic moved him through a fast track management program. He began as a Field Representative, moving to Health Manager, Grow Out Manager, Live Production Manager (the youngest in the US at the time) and Plant Processing Management. His Live Production responsibilities included placement of 2.2 million chicks per week, managing a multimillion-dollar budget with a grow out office (31 field representatives and 4 office staff). 2 hatcheries (100 employees) and over 400 producers.

As a young man, Richard absorbed the 4-H motto "To Make the Best Better" and the fully-memorized intent of the FFA Creed. As an adult, he strove not only to improve the organizations in which he participated, but also himself. Those efforts were recognized through the years as he served as a board member of the Ky. Poultry Federation and District Representative for the Kentucky Cattlemen. Additionally, he was recognized by the Master Cattleman Program (2000), as the Glasgow Barren County Chamber of Commerce Farmer of the Year (2016), as the Barren County Master Conservationist (2017), and finally as the DeLaval Top VMS Producer Award Recipient (2018). 

In addition to his mother, Richard was preceded in death by a baby brother, David Mattingly.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 39 years: Sharon Mattingly of Glasgow, KY

1 daughter: Stephanie Dillon (& Kelly) of Glasgow, KY

1 son: Jonathan Mattingly

His father: Aubin Mattingly of Rineyville, KY

1 brother: Glenn Mattingly (& Nancy)

1 sister: Denise Joy (& Terry)

2 granddaughters: McKinley Mattingly of Morgantown & Sasha Dillon of Glasgow

Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins

Celebration of Life: Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 3:00pmCT at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Burial: Jones Chapel Cemetery in Adair County. A graveside service will be held at 5:00pmCT at Jones Chapel Cemetery for those unable to attend the Celebration of Life.

Visitation: Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 3:00pm-8:00pmCT at Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home in Glasgow, KY and on Sunday at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) from 1:00pmCT until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Christian Church Heritage Partner Fund, 1100 N Race Street, Glasgow, Ky 42141; Jones Chapel Cemetery Fund c/o Chad Parnell or Sharon Mattingly, your local 4-H or FFA organization, or a charity of your choice.

This obituary is a courtesy to the family by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.