Phyllis Janet Richards, 75, of Russell County, KY passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 in Lexington, KY. She was born July 13, 1947 in Columbia, KY, a daughter of the late Chesley and Lizzie Richards.

Phyllis was a retired homemaker who had resided in Russell County her entire life and was loved by many.

SURVIVORS:

1 sister: Ann Richards Johnson

Nephew: David (Barbara) Barnett

Niece: Lisa Grider

Great-niece: Amber Grider

Great-great-nephew: Braydon Grider

Step-great-niece: Heaven Sutton

Great-great-niece: Nevaeh Duncan

Great-great-nephew: Dashawn Duncan

Graveside Service: Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 12:00pmCT at the Grider Cemetery with Bro. Leonard Pierce officiating 

Visitation: Saturday from 10:00am-12:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home

Pallbearers: David Barnett, Dashawn Duncan, Mark Barnett, Jackie McGowan, Darrin McGowan and Leonard Pierce.

Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John W. Holtzclaw, 83, of Campbellsville, KY died Friday, September 23, 2022 at Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was born November 3, 1938 in Adair County to the late J.W. and Lula Blair Holtzclaw. 

John united in marriage to Carolyn Keltner in 1972 and she preceded him in death on February 23, 1998. He later united in marriage to Earlene Bright on June 10, 2000 and she preceded him in death on July 27, 2019. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Albert Holtzclaw.

SURVIVORS:

2 sisters: Minnie Sublett of Louisville and Emma Lou Mings of Greenville, South Carolina

Several nieces & nephews

1 step-son: Mike Radford and wife Michelle of Nashville, Tennessee

2 step-daughters: Gail Godsey & husband Doug of Campbellsville and Jackie Watson & husband Randy of Elizabethtown

3 step-grandchildren & 3e step-great-grandchildren

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. (Central Time) at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 9:00 A.M. (Central Time) on Thursday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Edward Lee Robertson, 70, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 at Russell County Hospital. He was born April 25, 1952 in Russell County, a son of Irene Wilson Robertson and the late Elvin Robertson. 

Edward was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. His time spent in the woods led his wife, Arlene, to give him the nickname “Daniel Boone”. He was a member of Pine Grove Separate Baptist Church.

SURVIVORS:

His beloved wife: Arlene Chumbley Robertson of Russell Springs

His mother: Irene Robertson McFarland of Russell Springs

1 son: Mark (Angela) Robertson of Russell Springs

1 daughter: Penny (Harold) Stanelle of Russell Springs

2 brothers: Kenny (Lori) Robertson and Russell (Sheila) Robertson, both of Russell Springs

4 grandchildren: Blake Robertson, Logan Stanelle, and Dylan Stanelle all of Russell Springs and Hannah (Walker) Karnes of Columbia

Funeral Service: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Richie Curtis officiating

Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Wednesday

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Pine Grove Cemetery Fund, 5540 South Hwy 76, Russell Springs, KY 42642.

Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Darry Dale McElroy, 73, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at his home.  He was born on June 25, 1949 in Russell County, a son of the late Colonus Lee and Olma Foley McElroy.

Darry enjoyed working. He was a former court security officer with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, and a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom with 33 years of dedicated service.  Darry also worked in years past at Cudahy Cheese Company. Darry deeply loved his family and spending time with them.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 53 years: Teresa Burd McElroy of Russell Springs 

1 son: Jon (Amy) McElroy of Russell Springs

3 sisters: Jean Popplewell, Edna Wilson, and Donna (Jimmy) Guffey, all of Russell Springs

3 grandchildren: Nathanel McElroy, Adrian McElroy, and Madison McElroy

1 great-grandchild (on the way)

In addition to his parents, Darry was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Dolas McElroy and Donald McElroy and 4 sisters: Betty Stephens, Oreta Tucker, Patsy Hare, and Brenda Manley.

Memorial Service: Friday, September 30, 2022 at 7:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Tony Stephens officiating

Inurnment: Privately at a later date at Russell Springs City Cemetery

Visitation: Friday, September 30, 2022 from 5:00pm-7:00pmCT 

Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ruby Nell Crawhorn, 84, of Columbia, KY died Monday, September 26, 2022 at T. J. Health Columbia.  She was born in Columbia, KY on May 25, 1938 to the late George Beckham and Vetis Murrell Brockman. 

Mrs. Crawhorn was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and a Nurse for 30 years at Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg before retiring.  She enjoyed flower gardening, watching University of Kentucky basketball and the company of her animals, but most of all she loved the time spent with her grandchildren Gavin and Ashley.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Willie Crawhorn.

SURVIVORS: 

1 son: Randy Crawhorn (Alican) of Cane Valley, KY

2 grandchildren: Gavin Crawhorn (Darienne) and Ashley Hutchison (Wes) both of Columbia, KY

2 great-grandchildren: Kinley Popplewell and Hallie Hutchison

2 step-grandchildren: Karen Isenberg and Francis Copas both of Fountain Run, KY

1 brother: George Brockman (Joyce) of Columbia, KY

Funeral Service: Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Dwan Hadley officiating

Burial: Columbia Cemetery

Visitation: Wednesday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and Thursday morning until time for the funeral at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Pallbearers: Gavin Crawhorn, Tyler Sinclair, Anthony Brockman, Bro. Dwan Hadley, Wes Hutchison and Terry Hadley

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

Richard (Tite) Rogers, 83, of Louisville, KY passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 at Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville. He was born October 15, 1938 in Adair County, KY, a son of the late Coy Rogers and Lois (Smith) Rogers of Columbia, KY.

Richard was a graduate of Adair County High School, a member of the former 18th Street Baptist Church, and a Master Mason of the Shively Lodge #951, Grand Lodge of Kentucky F. & A.M., and a 32nd degree Mason in the Louisville Scottish Rite. As a master plumber for 59 years, he worked for Mose Franck and was the owner of Rogers Plumbing.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 3 sons: Christopher Rogers, Richard (Chuck) Parker Rogers, Lee John Rogers and 2 brothers: Billy C. Rogers and Jimmy Todd Rogers.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Arlene Parker Rogers of Louisville, KY

2 sisters: Hilda Speck (Mike) of Elizabethtown, KY and Jane Coomer of Louisville, KY

4 nieces: Debbie Hall, Angela Wilcox, Sarah Coomer, and Anne (Meador) Combs

1 nephew: Doug Meador

Several cousins, great-nieces & nephews and many friends

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 1:00pmCT at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Adair County, KY with Bro. Jamie Bryant officiating.

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

Joe Russell Grant, 78, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, September 24, 2022 at his home. He was born December 1, 1943 to the late Joe Tom and Mildred Evelyn Bennett Grant. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Thomasine Loy a brother, Donnie Grant and a sister-in-law, Charlene Blair.
 

Joe worked many years for Osh Kosh B’Gosh.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Mary Louise Grider Grant of Columbia

1 son: Tony Grant and wife Marian of Glensfork

One brother – Reid Grant and wife Bobbie of Glensfork

1 grandchild: Chasity Dyer (Greg Parker) of Glasgow

1 great-grandchild: Lena Bell Dyer of Glasgow

1 step-great-grandchild: Austin Parker of Glasgow

2 brothers-in-law: Dean Blair of Greensburg and Hindman Loy of Shepherdsville

1 sister-in-law: Rebecca Grant of Campbellsville

Graveside Service: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the Grant Cemetery with Bro. Stanley Watson officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Grant Cemetery which can be left at the graveside service or at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Arlis Dee Dykes, 2-month old son of Collin Dykes and Nicole Givens, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at Norton Children’s Hospital after battling congenital heart defects since birth.

He was preceded in death by his great grandparents: Jack Johns and Dee and Maxine Dykes.

SURVIVORS:

His parents: Collin Dykes & Nicole Givens

1 brother: Carson Hoskins

Grandparents: Mark & Wendy Dykes of Columbia, KY, Julie Johns of Westmoreland, TN and Jerry Hodges of Scottsville, KY

Great-grandparents: Brenda Johns of Portland, TN and Sherry & Starr Adams of Elizabethtown, KY

Aunt: Leah Dykes of Columbia, KY, Jessica Hodges of Gallatin, TN, Brieanna Crawford of Clarksville, TN and Paige Wirgau of Westmoreland, TN 

Uncle: Alex Merideth of Louisville, KY
 

Public Visitation: Monday from 4:00-8:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with a private graveside service on Tuesday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House or Norton Children’s Hospital. These donations can be left at the funeral home.

Honorary pallbearers: Alex Meredith, Grant Cash, Wayne Flowers, Hunter Flowers & Sanford “Boo” Wheat

Scottie Ann Halter, 78, of Bowling Green, KY (a native of Adair County) went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Greenview Regional Hospital. Born in 1944, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Annie Willis.

Scottie graduated from Adair County High School (62’) and received a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Education at Western Kentucky University. Scottie is remembered fondly from her 35-year teaching career as a kindergarten teacher at Forrest Park Baptist Church and Pre-School teacher at Parks and Recreation of Bowling Green. Scottie cherished all of her students and was treasured for never forgetting a face. A lover of the outdoors, Scottie and her beloved husband, Charlie, shared many adventures visiting 43 states during their 58 happy years of marriage. Scottie was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and will be fondly remembered for her pleasant humor, delicious desserts, intensive annual gingerbread house competition with family, and very appreciated and punctual birthday/anniversary cards to every loved friend and family member.

SURVIVORS:

Her devoted husband: Charles Robert Halter

1 son: Timothy Alan Halter (Valerie)

Daughter-in-law: Kimberly Halter

4 grandchildren: Mandy Hunter (Chris), Katherine Smith (Andrew), Alyssa Halter, Laura-Leigh Lowe (Austin)

2 great-grandchildren: Charlie and Dylan

1 sister: Linda Staples (Harry)

Sisters-in-law: Kathy Willis and Sheila Halter

Many beloved nieces, nephews & cousins
 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Halter; a brother, Elroy Willis; and a brother-in-law, Jerry Halter.

Funeral Service: Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 11:00amCT at J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel in Bowling Green, KY

Burial: Bowling Green Gardens

Visitation: Friday, September 23, 2022 from 4:00pm-8:00pmCT and Saturday after 9:00amCT

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

Clara Martha Gaskins Humphress, 84, of Columbia, KY, daughter of the late Elbert H. Gaskins and Mary Belle Pike Gaskins, was born March 15, 1938 in Ella, (Adair County) KY and departed this life on Monday, September 19, 2022 at U of L Health in Louisville, KY surrounded by her loving family.

She professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Christie Chapel United Methodist Church in Elkhorn, KY where she enjoyed singing. She was a beautiful, charming, kind, and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Clara was a retired Cafeteria Worker from Danville Jr. High in Danville, IN, where she was very well known for her cookies. Among her favorite activities was reading mystery novels and enjoying her pets. In her spare time from cooking and baking she enjoyed watching the Kentucky Wildcats and NASCAR.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband of 64 years: William Lowell Humphress of Columbia, KY

3 children: Donald Lowell Humphress of Knifley, KY; Sonjia Kay Humphress Weaver & husband Brian of Asheboro, North Carolina; and Kerry Lee Humphress & wife Brenna of Columbia, KY

8 grandchildren: Kristen Moore & husband Kevin of Indianapolis, IN; Jon Humphress & wife AnneMarie of Newburg, IN; Jacqueline Phillips & husband Jake of Indianapolis, IN; Jesse Breanne Kellogg & husband James of Adams, TN; Samuel Weaver & wife Hannah of Junction City, Kansas; Faith Laurel Weaver & her significant other Alex Gustafson of Denver, CO; Brendan David Scott Rowland & wife Jenelle of Rossville, IN; and Jacob Dale Higgins of Columbia, KY

11 great-grandchildren.

2 sisters:  Arlene Adkins of Shepherdsville, KY and Margie Carter of Marion, IN

1 brother: Harlin Gaskins & wife Carolyn, of Campbellsville, KY

Many other family & friends

Besides her parents, Clara is preceded in death by one son:  William M. “Mitch” Humphress in 2010 and one sister, Dorliss Hitch.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 11amET/10amCT at Christie Chapel Church in Elkhorn

BURIAL: Harden Cemetery (Christie Chapel Cemetery) 

VISITATION: Friday, September 23, 2022 from 5pm-8pmET/4pm-7pmCT at Auberry Funeral Home and on Saturday from 9am-11amET/8am-10amCT at Christie Chapel Church

Auberry Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY is in charge of the arrangements.

Ronnie Joe Byrd, 48, of the Millerfield community of Adair County, KY died Monday, September, 19, 2022 at his residence. He was born on June 21, 1974 to the late Shelby Meeks Byrd and Ronald Byrd of Hustonville, KY who survives.

Mr. Byrd was of the Christian faith and a Welder.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Samantha Holt Byrd

2 children: Emily and Jaysen Byrd

His father: Ronald Byrd of Hustonville, KY

1 sister: Tina Young (Patrick) of Hustonville, KY

3 nephews: Anthony Davis, Zachary Young and Bradlee Young

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents: Sally & Artis Byrd and Mable & Shelburn Meeks.

Mr. Byrd requested cremation and no services are scheduled at this time.

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

Ronnie Joe Byrd, 48, of the Millerfield community of Adair County, KY died Monday, September, 19, 2022 at his residence. He was born on June 21, 1974 to the late Shelby Meeks Byrd and Ronald Byrd of Hustonville, KY who survives.

Mr. Byrd was of the Christian faith and a Welder.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Samantha Holt Byrd

2 children: Emily and Jaysen Byrd

His father: Ronald Byrd of Hustonville, KY

1 sister: Tina Young (Patrick) of Hustonville, KY

3 nephews: Anthony Davis, Zachary Young and Bradlee Young

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents: Sally & Artis Byrd and Mable & Shelburn Meeks.

Mr. Byrd requested cremation and no services are scheduled at this time.

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

Darrell Phillip Bailey, 61, of Columbia, KY died Friday, September 16, 2022 at the Bowling Green Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Bailey

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Bridget Lloyd Bailey of Columbia, KY

1 son:  D.J. Bailey of Louisville, KY

2 sisters: Vanessa Bailey and Shelley Waters both of Bardstown, KY

1 half-sister: Felicia Freeman of Springfield, Tennessee

Several other relatives & friends

The family has chose Cremation and no visitation or service is planned.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Daryl Ray Rooks, 54, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. He was born on August 5, 1968 in Columbia, KY to the late Dewey Ray Rooks and Margaret Sue Campbell Rooks of Columbia who survives.

Mr. Rooks was of the Christian faith and an employee of Cleary Construction. He enjoyed operating heavy equipment, especially a track hoe, riding side by sides with friends, riding his Harley Davidson and spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His mother: Margaret Sue Campbell Rooks of Columbia, KY

His wife: Melissa Ann Roberts Rooks of Columbia, KY

2 sons: Dustin Rooks (Brittany) of Russell Springs, KY and Dylan Rooks of Columbia, KY

1 granddaughter: Remington Oakley “Remi” Rooks

3 siblings: Peggy Redmon (Archie), Darren Rooks (April) and David Rooks (Melissa Jo) all of Columbia, KY

His father-in-law: Bobby Roberts (Ova) of Columbia, KY

3 sisters-in-law: Donna Green (Todd), Sheila Roberts and Jennifer Moss (Gary) all of Columbia, KY

Special lifetime friend: Fonso Stanley, Jr. of Columbia

Several nieces & nephews

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Ruby Burton Roberts and a brother-in-law, Bobby Ray “Bubby” Roberts, Jr.

Funeral service: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro Dennis Roberts and Bro. Bobby Withers officiating

Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery
 

Visitation: Tuesday from 3:00-8:00pmCT and on Wednesday morning until time for the service

Pallbearers: Fonso Stanley, Marty Morgan, Chris “Piggy” Hammock, Darren Cleary, Todd Green, Gary Moss, Sammy Burton and Luke Kinnett. 
 

Honorary pallbearers: Jessie Bryant, Dan Bryant, Cody Tomlison, Archie Redmon, Arthur Flynn and Ervil “Junebug” Stanley.
 

Alfred E. Antle, 86, of Jamestown, KY passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at his home. He was born in Jamestown, KY on November 3, 1935, a son of the late Pearl (Shearer) and Edward Antle.

Mr. Antle was a farmer.

SURVIVORS:

Carl “Chet” Henry, 81 of Russell Springs, KY, formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was a son of the late Carl and Elizabeth (Vietz) Henry.

On May 22, 1965 Chet married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Csernik. Chet was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Russell Springs. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Perry-Keystone Masonic Lodge # 392 F. & A.M., and a lifetime member of the Siebenbuerger Club. Chet was an honorable discharged veteran from the United States Marine Corps. He retired from Eriez Magnetics, in Erie, PA after 37 years of dedicated service as a supervisor for the electronics and metal detector assembly division. If Chet wasn’t fixing something, he could be found enjoying the outdoors. Chet enjoyed sailing on Lake Erie, prior to retiring to Lake Cumberland in 2001.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Carolyn (Csernick) Henry of Russell Springs

2 sons: Darin (Terri) Henry of Erie, Pennsylvania and Shawn (Jennifer) Henry of Ft. Worth, Texas

4 grandchildren: Jordan, Kymberly, Zachary, and Colton Henry

1 brother: Hubert “Skip” (Bonnie) Henry of Erie, Pennsylvania

1 sister: Lisabeth Lewis of Lake City, Pennsylvania

Many nieces & nephews
 

Cremation rites were honored by Bernard Funeral Home. Private family services will be held at a later date with masonic funeral rites by the Russell Springs Masonic Lodge # 941 F. & A.M. and full military honors by the Russell County Honor Guard. Inurnment will follow in McBeath Cemetery.

Arrangements for Mr. Carl “Chet” Henry are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernard funeral home.com. 

Ann Eliza Cowan, 84, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, September 15, 2022 at her residence. She was born on September 11, 1938 in Adair County, KY to the late Lomar “Cowboy” and Eva Burton Cowan. 

Ann attended Egypt Christian Church and enjoyed the outdoors, eating and spending time with friends at Betty Country Cooking.

SURVIVORS:

1 nephew: Charles Cowan of Illinois

1 niece: Vickie Cowan of Illinois

Special friends: Larry and Julie Irvin, Loretta Darling, Sandy Janes Harrell and Phyllis Wright & her dog Jax

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her companion of 56 years, James Rice and a brother, Harold Cowan.

Funeral service: Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 3:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Patton officiating 

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00am Sunday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Pallbearers: Larry Irvin, Billy Rice, Hootie Corbin, Stephen Shepherd, Marty Irvin, Marshall Irvin, Wayne Irvin and Louis McQueary.

Jason McClintock, 42, of Knifley, KY died Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in Knifley.

SURVIVORS:

His parents: Kenneth McClintock and Margaret Hance both of Knifley

His wife: Rebecca Parnell McClintock of Knifley

5 sons: Branden McClintock, Caleb Shepperson, Adain McClintock, Kainen Sidebottom and Hunter McClintock all of Knifley

4 daughters: Erika McClintock (Harry Flinn), Crystal McClintock (Michael Casarez), Aubree McClintock and Katie Parnell all of Knifley

2 brothers: James and Daniel McClintock both of Knifley

1 sister: Debbie Kammerer of Columbia

His father-in-law and mother-in-law: Charles and Donna Parnell of Columbia

He was preceded in death by a sister, Carrie McClintock

Funeral service: Monday, September 19, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Pastor Troy Long officiating

Burial: McClintock Family Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00 A.M. Monday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Joyce Dean Maulden, 81 of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Columbia, KY on February 26, 1941 to the late Grover Cleveland and Hallie Gladwin Piercy Helm. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Louis Maulden and a brother, Charles Sidney Helm.

Joyce was of the Christian faith and enjoyed flower gardening and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

SURVIVORS:

2 children: Cindy Litteral (Don) and Bradley Moore (Telissa) both of Columbia, KY

7 grandchildren: LaTashua Moore (Stacy), Samantha Yates, Chis Yates (Stephen), Brooklyn Litteral (Matt), Troy Litteral (Bianca), Katelyn Rutledge (Corey) and Brent Moore

10 great-grandchildren: Lily Jo Fulks, Lexxie Fulks, Addison Litteral, Axle Ervin, Benson Ervin, Fiona, Charlie Perdue, Braxton Perdue, Clayton Rutledge and Aiden Rice

Several nieces & nephews

Funeral Service: Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Foster officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery
 

Visitation: After 10:30amCT on Saturday at the funeral home

Pallbearers: Brad Moore, Latasha Moore, Samantha Yates, Chris Yates, Katelyn Rutledge and Corey Rutledge. 

Honorary pallbearers: Brent Moore, Stacy Mulcahy and Don Litteral.

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

Patty Johnson, 84, of Hillsboro, Indiana (formerly of Russell Springs, KY) died Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Autumn Trace Assisted Living in Attica, Indiana. She was born in Cumberland County, KY on December 16, 1937, a daughter of the late Edwin Cook and Bessie (Orton) Cook. 
 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Thurman; a stillborn son, Van Johnson, Jr.; and her husband, Van Johnson.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Gary (Joanie) Johnson of Veedersburg, Indiana

1 daughter: Judy (Matt) Ross of DeMossville, KY

2 grandchildren: Abby (Brian) Harshburger of Hillsboro, Indiana and Stephen (Leanne) Johnson of Lafayette, Indiana

2 step-grandchildren: Monica Ross of Foster, KY and Eric Ross of DeMossville, KY

5 great-grandchildren: Julia Harshburger, Jacob Harshburger, Josie Harshbarger, Libby Johnson and Gwyn Johnson all of Indiana

2 sisters: Mary Smith of Bowling Green, KY and Jenny Messer of Louisville, KY

1 brother: Ronnie (Mary) Cook of Albany, KY

Brother-in-law: Jerome (Carmon) Johnson of Copperopolis, California

Sister-in-law: Nell Lloyd of Illinois

Several nieces & nephews

Patty was a homemaker in Louisville, Kentucky.  She and Van later lived in Russell Springs, Kentucky for over 20 years, then moved to Hillsboro, Indiana in 2017. Patty loved children and worked with them in all the churches they attended.

She was known by her family as the storyteller to her grandkids and great-grandkids. She was known for her servant’s heart and her love for her Lord. She read through the Bible numerous times in her life, reading seven chapters each day, every day.

She was a member of the South Jefferson Christian Church in Louisville, the Russell Springs Christian Church in Russell Springs, and Sterling Christian Church in Veedersburg, Indiana.

Visitation: Friday, September 16, 2022 from 6:00pm-8:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs, on 

Graveside Service: Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 10:00amCT at Reeder Cemetery with Carroll Egnew officiating. Funeral procession to Reeder Cemetery will depart from Bernard Funeral Home at 9:15amCT.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Reeder Family Cemetery Fund, c/o Jan Centers, 3606 Clubhouse Road, Somerset, KY 42501.

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

Joseph Clayton “Sonny” Vance, 82, of Cane Valley, KY died Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 12:04 A.M. at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. He was born October 7, 1939 in Campbellsville, KY to the late George and Esther Pyles Vance.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Brenda Ehling Vance and a sister, Eleanor DeWitt.

Sonny was a Civil Engineer and was well known for his woodworking skills. He attended Great Oak Ministries and Word of Life.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Trilby Harvey Vance of Cane Valley

1 daughter: Jo Renee Vance Osborne (Mark) of Port St. Lucia, Florida

1 son: Bryan Vance of Columbia

1 step-son: John Tupman (Marie) of Columbia

2 step-daughters: Leslie Melton (Ron) and Mary Case (Tom) both of Columbia

3 grandchildren: Courtney McKinney, Holdyn Rush Vance and Alex Clayton Vance

7 step-grandchildren: Steven Tupman, Nick Tupman, Elizabeth Scholl, Jonathan Melton, Christopher Lloyd, Anna Lloyd and Cyndi Case

3 great-grandchildren & 2 step-great-grandchildren

Several other relatives & friends

Graveside Service: Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Haven Hill Cemetery with Pastor Troy Long officiating

Visitation: After 10:30 A.M. Saturday at Haven Hill Cemetery

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Cleda C. Hadley, 90, of Jamestown, KY passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at her residence. She was born in the Font Hill community on January 3, 1932, a daughter of the late Chloe (Meece) Cooper Lacy and Oris Cooper.

Cleda was a retired secretary/bookkeeper.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Burl Hadley of Jamestown, KY

1 sister: Dolly Harris of Campbellsville, KY

3 grandchildren: Nick & Jason Hadley of Lexington, KY and Brittany (Brandon) Luttrell of Jamestown, KY 

3 great-grandchildren: Tahlon, Tyson and Brittan Luttrell

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Dwight Hadley.

All services are private per Cleda's wish.

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

Jeremy Scott Goodin, 42, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, September 11, 2022 at his residence. He was born on December 24, 1979 in Columbus, IN. 

He loved fishing, hunting and most of all hunting and digging ginseng.  He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His parents: Danny and Loretta Terry Goodin of Columbia, KY

His birth mother: Fawnda Fields of Florida

3 siblings: Mariah Crowe of Indiana, Stephanie Bragg of Florida and Zachary Edwards of Wisconsin

A host of friends and & relatives

The family chose cremation with a private service. 
 

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

Rachel Grant, 94, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 4:00 A.M. at her home. She was a daughter of the late Lucian and Dorthy Burris Moss.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded by her husband, Lawrence “Dick” Grant; one son, David Lane Grant; and 2 grandchildren: Stewart Randal Grant, Jr. and Chris Grant.

Rachel was a member of Pickett’s Chapel Church, a farmer and homemaker.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Stewart Randal Grant of Columbia

5 grandchildren: Nathaniel Grant, Bonnie Grant, Eric Grant, Amy Whitaker, & Ashley Grant

9 great-grandchildren & 3 great-great grandchildren

Several other relatives & friends

Graveside Service: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at the Columbia Cemetery (the section by the Adair Judicial Center) with Minister Michael Tanksley officiating.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Anita Denson Keltner, 94, of Columbia, KY died Friday, September 9, 2022 at 4:15 A.M. at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born June 5, 1928 to the late Luther Thomas and Elnora Beulah Ballenger Denson. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Robert Keltner, her son-in-law, Terry Allen Akin, four brothers, Edwin, Marvin, Wesley and Leslie Denson and four sisters, Pearl Vaughan Miller, Margie Pickett, Ethelean Keltner and Edith Dean Denson.

Anita worked as a hairdresser after receiving her diploma from Kentucky Beauty College in 1946.  She was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, enjoyed keeping her granddaughters and baking chocolate pies.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Luanna Keltner Akin of Columbia, KY

2 granddaughters: Stephanie Sears & husband Adrian of Somerset, KY and Laura Akin & fiancé Joe Anthony of Bowling Green, KY

1 great-grandson: Jacob Allen Sears

Funeral service: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. David Kemp and Bro. Don Neat officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 5:00 P.M. Monday

In lieu of flowers, donations to WHAS Crusade for Children, Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Building Fund or Gideon Bibles would be appreciated and can be made at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mary R. Miller, 64, of Jamestown, KY passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Russell County Hospital. She was born in Williamson, West Virginia on January 3, 1958, a daughter of the late Chester Elkins.

Mary was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and was a social worker for many years.

SURVIVORS:

Mayme June Helm, 88, of Jamestown, KY passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Russell County Hospital.  She was born in Russell County on June 22, 1934, a daughter of the late Porter Elmer and Nell Shearer Wooldridge.  

Mayme was a life-long member of Fairview Separate Baptist Church. She was a dairy farmer, alongside her husband, Elwood. Mayme worked as a seamstress for Fruit of the Loom in Jamestown and was an employee at Lake Cumberland State Park. She enjoyed reading.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Elwood Helm, who passed away July 1, 2009; her sister, Maxine Garner; and a brother who died in infancy.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Mark Helm of Jamestown, KY

2 daughters: Judy (Mike) Rexroat and Janice (Garry) Weir, both of Russell Springs, KY

1 brother: Marshall (June) Wooldridge of Russell Springs, KY

9 grandchildren: Shelley (Troy) Bishop, Kelly Kelsey, Casey (Hillary) Rexroat, Brian (Crystal) Weir, Derek (Brittany) Weir, Lukas Helm, Regan Helm, Jansen (Caleb) Reader and Jordan (Elizabeth) Helm

7 great-grandchildren: Callie Bishop, Makenzie Kelsey, Jake Bishop, Corrine Rexroat, Camille Rexroat, Caleb Weir and Colton Weir

Funeral Service: Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 10:00amCT at Fairview Separate Baptist Church with Bro. Doug Baldwin and Bro. Roger Garner officiating. Special music will be provided by Janice Popplewell. 

Interment: Dixon Cemetery

Visitation: Friday, September 9, 2022 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home and after 8:00amCT on Saturday at the church

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dixon Cemetery Fund, c/o Roger Garner, 1020 Highway 1058, Jamestown, KY 42629.

Pallbearers: Casey Rexroat, Jake Bishop, Brian Weir, Derek Weir, Lukas Helm and Jordan Helm

Ms. Mayme Helm’ arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.

Edward Thomas Barrett, 78, of Russell Springs, KY died Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on June 19, 1944 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Finis and Dorothy Lahmann Barrett.

Mr. Barrett was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, collecting Elvis memorabilia and spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Janice Pitman Barrett of Russell Springs, KY

2 daughters: Dorothy Parson (Roy) and Loretta Roy (Mark Fudge) both of Russell Springs, KY

3 step-children: Melinda Weiand, Donna Pierce (Tim) and Larry W. Wallace (Sandy) all of Russell Springs, KY

15 grandchildren & 15 great-grandchildren

Funeral Service: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Davis officiating

Burial: Russell Springs Memorial Gardens
 

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

Pallbearers will be Mr. Barrett’s grandsons: Blake Roy, Kolbe Roy, Logan Shearer, Jessy McQueary, Jared Pierce, Jacob Burchett, Tyler Weiand and Luke Lawless

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

Mary Irene Miller, 94, of Russell Springs, KY passed away at her home on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Born July 11, 1928 in Jamestown, KY she was a daughter of the late Willie Claude and Bertha Coffey Blakely. 
 

Irene was a member of New Victory Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and spending time on her front porch watching traffic come and go. Irene was an excellent mother to her children and deeply loved all her family. After her dear husband, Russell, passed away in 1992, she saw the need to become independent. With the help of her granddaughter, Holly, Irene passed the exams and got her driver’s license at the age of 66. 
 

SURVIVORS: 

1 son: Wendell (and Carolyn) Miller of Russell Springs

1 daughter: Brenda (and Terry) Wilson of Bronston

1 sister-in-law: Louise Wooten of Russell Springs

4 grandchildren: Holly Jo (and Eric) Barnes, Travis Wilson, Lauren Wilson, and Alex (and Kisha) Miller

1 step-grandson: Joey (and Jill) Wilson

5 great-grandchildren: Ian Barnes, Mason Wilson, Maddox Wilson, Madelyn Miller, and Addison Miller

3 step-great-grandchildren: Cloe Wilson, Cayden Wilson, and Kelton Wilson

Several special people who were her caregivers over the last few years

In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by husband of 43 years, Joe Russell Miller; 3 brothers: Oral Blakey, Earl Blakey, and Orvin Blakey; and a sister, Helen Blakey Lawless.

Funeral Service: 1:00pmCT on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Neff officiating

Burial: Dixon Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amCT at the funeral home

Pallbearers: Terry Wilson, Alex Miller, Keith Railsback, Ian Barnes, Mitchell Lawless, and Eric Barnes.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Dixon Cemetery Fund, c/o Roger Garner, 1020 Hwy 1058, Jamestown, KY, 42629.

Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mary Irene Miller are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
 

Thelma Harper Miller Cundiff, 90, of Columbia, KY died Friday, September 2, 2022 at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her family. She was born on November 28, 1931 in Columbia, KY to the late Otha Miller and Anna Lewis Harper.
 

Thelma moved to Texas and lived with her loving aunt and uncle, John Burns and Julia Horton, from the age of 3 until she married.

She was a member of the Columbia United Methodist Church and formerly attended Trinity United Methodist Church and retired from the U.S. Federal Government after many years with the Selective Service and U.S. Forestry Service. Her compassion was well known to the families that had young family members going off to the Vietnam War. She was known as “Ma Ma Honey” to family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

3 children: Robert Russell Cundiff (Pam) of Campbellsville, KY, Anne Compton (Danny) of Edmonton, KY and Todd Cundiff of Georgetown, KY

8 grandchildren: Brooke Walker (Cameron) of Columbia, KY, Brittany Watson (Steve) of Glasgow, KY, Sam Cundiff of Georgetown, KY, Riley Compton (Liz) of Louisville, KY, Brandy Bragg (Chuck) of Shepardsville, KY, Christopher Compton (Brittany), Marsha Graham (Patrick) and Josh Graham all of Campbellsville, KY

12 great grandchildren: Kelsi and Kenli Walker, Evan and Owen Compton, Kailey Garmon, Ashton, Brooklyn, Bentley, Alexis, Christian, Victoria and Kate Graham

1 sister-in-law: Peggy Miller Freeman of Campbellsville, KY

2 nieces: Sarah Jean Corbin and Suzanne Rogers

9 nephews (listed below as pallbearers)

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by six siblings: Sam Miller, Don Miller, Otha Miller, Jr., Mary Welch Pickett, Billie Jo Miller Edwards and Julia Miller.

Funeral Service: 1:00pm Monday, September 5, 2022 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Davenport and Rev. Steve Pescosolido officiating

Burial: Columbia Cemetery

Visitation: Sunday from 4:00-8:00pm and Monday morning until time for the service

Pallbearers will be her nephews: Billy Burns Picket, Pat Miller, Tommy Edwards, Jeff Miller, Bradley Miller, Brannon Miller, Michael Miller, Mike Holmes and Maurice Holmes.

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

Jason Clay Cox, 48, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 8:27 P.M. at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. He was born September 18, 1973 in Adair County to the late William Dale “Bill” Cox and Carol Black Cox.

Jason was operator and partner in A & J BBQ on Hwy East 80 in Adair County.

SURVIVORS:

His mother: Carol Black Cox of Columbia, KY

1 son: Aiden Clay Cox of Oldham County, KY

1 brother: John Cox of Columbia, KY

His companion: Amy Burton of Columbia, KY

A host of customers & friends

Visitation: Sunday, September 4, 2022 after 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home

The family will hold a private Graveside service on Monday.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Betty Jean Wooldridge Lawless Aaron, 82, of Jamestown, KY passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Russell County Hospital. She was born in the Swan Pond Community of Russell County on December 30, 1939, a daughter of the late Felix and Lura Hadley Wooldridge. 

Betty married Herbert Hue Lawless on August 3, 1957 and they raised two sons and two daughters. Betty was bookkeeper for her husband’s contracting business, Herb’s Construction. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Jamestown for over 50 years. Betty was an excellent cook. She prepared three big meals a day for her husband and family, that included a dessert with every meal. Betty would feed Herbert’s work crew from her dining table, as well. She was known for her chicken and dumplings, fried apple pies and her chocolate gravy. Betty loved to quilt and sew, making clothing for her children. She loved to fish, raise her garden and can the rewards from it, and she enjoyed playing cards, working puzzles and playing games.

SURVIVORS:

4 children: David (Sherry) Lawless, Ronnie (Pamela) Lawless, and Sandra (Mike) Bunch all of Jamestown, KY and Ladonna (David) Thompson of Noblesville, Indiana

1 brother: Charles (and Samantha) Wooldridge of Noblesville, Indiana

1 sister: Fettie (and Carlton) Guffey of Noblesville, Indiana

6 grandchildren: Bradley Bunch, Brian Bunch, Jacob Thompson, Kelli Thompson, Amber Huff and Kara Sims

9 great-grandchildren

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert Lawless; her second husband, Henry “Sonny” Aaron; and 2 sisters: Vida Warriner and Barbara Hadley.

Funeral Service: Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jesse Jewell officiating

Interment: Hadley Cemetery

Visitation: Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Sunday after 8:00amCT at the funeral home 

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