Opal Watson, 89, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at TJ Health Columbia. She was born March 25, 1933 in Adair County to the late Clarence and Nannie Hardin Goode. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas M. “Buck” Watson; her daughter, Linda Sue Watson Judd; and two brothers: L.J. Goode and Richard Marshall Goode.

Opal was a long-time member of Tabernacle Christian Church and later a member of Shiloh Christian Church. She was a Sunday School Teacher for years, a former merchant, Real Estate Broker and retired from the Adair County Health Department as a Clinical Assistant. She loved gardening, sewing, handwork, solving puzzles and cooking family dinners.

SURVIVORS:

1 son & daughter-in-law: Jerry & Adelia Watson of Cane Valley

4 grandchildren: Michelle Powell (Brent), Joseph Watson (Stephanie), Alison Coffey (Matt), Russ Judd (Karen)

9 great-grandchildren: Luc Powell, Griff Powell, Audrey Watson, Graham Watson, Bailey Coffey, Luke Coffey, Carson Jud, Carli Judd and Kate Judd

A son-in-law: Barry Judd (Debbie) of Richmond

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Shelley and Bro. Randy Young officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 4:00 P.M. Friday

Casket Bearers:  Russ Judd, Joe Watson, Brent Powell, Matt Coffey, Roger Watson, Mike Goode, Mike Watson

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Ann Hoover, 69, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born on August 22, 1953 in Taylor County, KY to the late Roy and Evelyn Burris Squires.

Shirley attended Faith Temple Gospel Church and Living Word Faith Center and was a Certified Nurse Assistant for 29-years. She enjoyed flower gardening, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

SURVIVORS:

2 children: Rita Jones (Nick) and Scott Hoover (Jill) both of Columbia, KY

2 granddaughters: Katie and Hannah Jones

1 brother: Earl Squires of Campbellsville, KY

Special companion: Her dog "Max"

Special lifelong friend: Eugene Sneed

Funeral Service: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Eugene Sneed and Bro. Jerry Judd officiating

Visitation: Tuesday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and Wednesday morning at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Pallbearers: Jeremy Burris, Randall Burris, Dale Curtsinger, Brandon Roark, Dillon Wilson, Justin James, and Terry Jefferies

Hazel Vanessa Harrison, the 14-month-old daughter of Bruce Harrison and Monica Goodwin of Winchester, KY died Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at the U.K. Children’s Hospital in Lexington, KY.

SURVIVORS:

Her parents: Bruce Harrison and Monica Goodwin of Winchester, KY

3 brothers: Dustin Harrison of Lexington, Luke Harrison and Wyatt Harrison both of Winchester

1 sister: Amber Harrison Birdwell (Jeremy) of Columbia

Grandparents: Peggy Harrison of Knifley, KY, Erna Goodwin Herbert of Staunton, Virginia and Danny Goodwin of Nicholasville, KY

Great-Grandparent: Joanne Goodwin of Lexington

Several other relatives

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Clyde Harrison

Funeral Service: Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Mark Carney officiating

Burial: Robinson Chapel Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. Tuesday

Casket Bearers: Dustin Harrison, Jeremy Birdwell, Dale Burton, Wendell Rainwater

Honorary Pallbearers: Keegan Birdwell and Wyatt Harrison

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Walter Tommy Lobb, 89, of Green County, KY, son of the late Cecil Hudson Lobb and Zelda Mae Milby Lobb, was born November 9, 1933 and departed this life on Thursday, November 24, 2022. 

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Nazarene Church. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the United States Navy and worked for Caterpillar Industries as a machinist for 30 years.

He united in marriage to Jeanne Eleanor Lobb on December 11, 1981 who preceded him in death on November 23, 2020.

SURVIVORS:

5 daughters & 2 sons: Judy & Lowell Gray of Michigan, Bonnie Ferguson of Illinois, Sandra Pfaff of Illinois, Marsha & Mauria Koonce of Illinois, Darrell Lobb of Campbellsville, Jack & Lura Thompson of Missouri, and Shelia Hargis of Illinois 

2 sisters: Cindy & Jay Damron of Edmonton, KY and Patricia Day of Illinois 

Sister-in-law: Tate Rogers Lobb of Elizabethtown 

20 grandchildren 

A host of great-grandchildren

Funeral Service: Monday at 1:00pmCT at Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home with

Burial: Wilson Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Marion County Honor Guard

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Monday 

Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Phillip A. Bailey, 65, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, November 24, 2022 at 1:01 P.M. at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. He was born August 14, 1957 in Adair County.
 

Preceding him in death was his father, James Bailey and his first wife, Theresa McLean Bailey.

Phillip started his career in the Emergency Medical Services as an EMT with Adair County Ambulance Service. He moved to Pinellas County, Florida, where he worked in the Emergency Medical Services, spending 22 years with Largo Fire Rescue, retiring as Lieutenant.  He also was an instructor at the National Fire Academy and St. Petersburg College. After retirement, he moved back to Columbia and joined the Columbia-Adair County Volunteer Fire Department and attended Trinity United Methodist Church.

SURVIVORS::

His mother: June Baker Bailey White of Columbia

His wife: Robin Bailey of Columbia

1 son & daughter-in-law: Stephen & Tiffany Bailey of Land O Lakes, Florida

3 step-sons: Stephen, Zachary and Spencer Cooney all of Florida

2 grandchildren: Jacob and Dylan Bailey

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral Service: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Pescosolido officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery with Firefighter Honors

Visitation: Tuesday from 2:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Raymond Joseph Stapleton, 89, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Knifley, KY on March 15, 1933 to the late Jackson Robert “Rob” and Maude Ella Watson Stapleton. 

Mr. Stapleton attended the Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army. He was a retired Diesel Mechanic and enjoyed buying and flipping houses. He was an outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting, fishing and doing yard work.

SURVIVORS:

9 children: Joetta Fletcher (Daryl), Barbara McGaha (Russ), Wilma Handy (Greg), Cindy Bradshaw (Dean Bell), Raymond Alan Stapleton and Greg Stapleton all of Columbia, KY, Sheila Hodges (Jerry) of Princeton, KY, Michael Stapleton of El Paso, TX, and Jack Stapleton (Joyce) of Cave City, KY

26 grandchildren, 70 great-grandchildren & several great-great-grandchildren

Several nieces & nephews

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Sandra Jean Stapleton, 8 siblings, 1 grandchild & 3 great-grandchildren.

The family chose cremation and a memorial service will be held at 11:00amCT on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery

Visitation: Saturday, December 3, 2022 after 9:00amCT at the funeral home

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

Alma Lois Conner, 79, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset.  She was born June 1, 1943 in Russell Springs, the daughter of the late Forest and Ona West Russell. 
 

She was a woman of deep faith who loved her Lord and her family. Lois’ life revolved around her family. She was well known for her seamstress handiwork and had her own quilting and alterations business. Lois attended Heritage Hope Church of God in Somerset for many years.

SURVIVORS:

children: Carol (Wayne) Akers of Somerset, John Conner and Michael Conner of Russell Springs, and Steve (Annie) Conner of Somerset

1 brother: Glen (Margie) Russell of Russell Springs

9 grandchildren & a great-grandchild

Along with her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Lee Conner, who passed away June 6, 2005 and her siblings: Enola Wooldridge, Theola Skaggs, Alonas Russell, Agnes Maxine Miller, Forest Ray Russell, Mary Lola Skaggs, Emma Janice Rowland, Gladys Lena Dunbar and Ruth Chapman.

Funeral Service: Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Dunbar officiating

Interment: McBeath Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Saturday

Musical selections will be chosen by Larry and Marsha Skaggs and Lois’ grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.

Linda Grant Kessler, 72, of the Portland community in Adair County, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 8:04 P.M. at U.K. Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington. She was born July 20, 1950 in Adair County to the late Lucy Geraldine Davidson Grant and Hershel Grant.

Linda was an active member of Columbia Church of Christ, former member of the Portland Homemakers and was well known in the community for her wedding cakes, birthday cakes and whatever occasion a cake was needed. She was a retired educator, teaching for the Adult Education Program and for 30 years taught in the Math Department at Lindsey Wilson College.  She loved her students and they loved the influence she had on their lives.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Edward Kessler of Portland

3 sons: Eddie Kessler (Tiffany) and Kevin Kessler (Arlinda) all of Columbia, Timothy Kessler of Lexington

1 brother: David Grant (Vanessa Flinchum) of Campbellsville

2 sisters: Patsy Melton (Bill) of Lexington and Ann Martin (Steve) of Columbia

Bbrother-in-law (who was more like a son): Donald Kessler (Christy) of Somerset

7 grandchildren: Jeremy, Artemis, Jeralyn, Kyla, Colin, Keaton and Kasey

1 great-grandchild: Peyton

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral service: Monday, November 28, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Columbia Church of Christ with Bro. Steve Martin and Bro. Doug Davidson officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 4:00pmCT on Sunday and after 7:00amCT on Monday at Columbia Church of Christ

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Steve Coe, 65, of Jamestown, KY passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Somerset, KY on December 31, 1956, a son of the late Lucille (Bradshaw) and Frank Coe.

Steve was an auto mechanic and a Russell County Jaycee.

SURVIVORS:
1 son: Billy Shad Smith (Melody) of Columbia, KY
1 brother: Frank W. Petie Coe (Cheryl) of Jamestown, KY
2 granddaughters: Shelby & Sophia Smith

Phyllis Ann Huckaby, 82, of Russell Springs, KY died Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Russell County Hospital. She was born September 12, 1940 in Oneida, Tennessee to the late Othel and Mamie Baltimore Coffey. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry D. Huckaby in 2015. 

Phyllis was a member of Russell Springs Christian Church and retired as Manager of First Federal Savings & Loan in Jamestown.

SURVIVORS:

3 children: Toy Burton (Randall) of Adair County, Debbie Huckaby of Florence, KY and Larry Lee Huckaby (Lisa) of Adair County

2 sisters: Donna Thomas of Charleston, South Carolina and Shelba Kirstead of Pine Knot, KY

9 grandchildren: Kasey Bardin (Shawn), Tara Coomer (Adam), Evan Burton (Cassie), Hannah Harget (Matt), Cody Huckaby (MeKyla), Maggie Workman (Andrew), Emma Huckaby, Luke Huckaby, & Lilah Huckaby

3 great-grandchildren: Blane Bardin, Reese Bardin & Max Coomer

Several other relatives & friends

The family has chosen Cremation and will hold a Private Family Graveside Service at a later date.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mitzi Bault, 65, of Columbia, KY died Monday, November 21, 2022 at her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 2, 1957 in Adair County. 
 

Mitzi formerly owned Rainbows and Lollipops Daycare and Mitzi’s on the Square. She was a member of Charity Baptist Church.

Preceding her in death was her father, L.G. “Peanut” McKinley; her son, Stewart Grant; and her sister, Marcia Cook.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Ricky Bault of Columbia

Her mother: Fay Waggener McKinley of Columbia

1 daughter: Amy Whitaker (Jason) of Somerset

2 brothers: Mitchell McKinley (Donna) of Bowling Green and Mark McKinley of Glasgow

4 grandchildren: Jacob Cowan (Hailey Hare) and Blake Cowan (Makaylee) all of Columbia, Zachary Lyon of Lebanon, and Kaylee Whitaker of Somerset

3 great-grandchildren: Branston Cowan, Haelynn Cowan, Kinley Whitaker

Several aunts, uncles, cousins and a multitude of friends

Mitzi requested Cremation and directed that no service or visitation would be held and that instead of flowers, donations be made to Green River Animal Shelter, 455 Appleby Drive, Columbia, KY 42728 or can be left at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Geronimo Alonso, 50, of Lexington, KY passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Bluegrass Care and Rehab in Lexington.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete but are under the direction of Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.
 

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

Loretta Wells, 79, of Jamestown, KY passed away Wednesday, November 16th, at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs, KY. She was born in Jamestown, KY on December 4, 1942, a daughter of the late Nora (Knight) and Harvey Lawless.

She worked at Brockway Glass for 15 years and retired from RCA records. Loretta loved bowling in her younger days and won many trophies, she enjoyed playing cards and games, doing crossword puzzles and she had a very competitive spirit, she also loved to go fishing and working in her garden. She was an excellent cook and was known for her fried apple pies and brownies.

SURVIVORS:
1 daughter: Patty Carter (Ted Rodman) of Fishers, IN
1 son: Terry (Cathy) Wells of Atlanta, IN
2 grandchildren: Shea (Shireena) Wells and Shelbi Evans

Bro. Willard Lee Bryant, 73, of Columbia, KY passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Adair County on July 30, 1949 to the late Drurry and Frances Grider Bryant.

Bro. Bryant was a member and Assistant Pastor of Fairview Separate Baptist Church and former Pastor of Ono Community Church and Royville Community Church. Willard was a 39-year member and former treasurer of Hood Masonic Lodge #839 and an avid Knife collector and trader. He also enjoyed farming and spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Sandra Denton Bryant of Columbia, KY

4 siblings Jackie Bryant (Barbara) and Arvil Bryant (Della Faye) both of Indiana, Alvin Bryant of Columbia, KY and Louise Heath (Mike) of Illinois

Several nieces & nephews

Funeral service: Monday, November 21, 2022 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Richie Curtis and Bro. Doug Baldwin officiating

Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery
 

Visitation: Sunday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and on Monday until time for the service with Masonic rites by Hood Lodge #839 at 7:00pmCT on Sunday

Pallbearers: Tony Denton, Troy Denton, Wes Ellis, Andrew Ellis, Zachary Hadley, John Barrick, Melody Barrick, and Brittany Scholl. 

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

June Jacqueline Popplewell Gaskins, 98, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Russell County Hospital. She was born in Anderson, Indiana on June 20, 1924, a daughter of the late Orion Avalee and Josephine Anderson Popplewell. 
 

On June 21, 1941 at the age of 17, she married Morris M. Gaskins, the beginning of a 53-year union of marriage and work for the Lord. June was a dutiful and devoted pastor’s wife. During Bro. Morris’ pastoring career, she was active in music, with the children’s choir, Bible Schools and revivals in their tenures at Science Hill First Baptist Church, Clear Fork Baptist Church, in Albany, and Union Baptist Church of Russell Springs. She was a member of Russell Springs First Baptist Church. June was an accomplished piano player; she played for the Starlighters Quartet that was featured daily on CBS radio. She shared her talent by teaching piano privately to many students over the years. June was a public school teacher and had worked for the telephone company.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Yvonne (Donnie) Emerson of Russell Springs

3 grandsons: Matt (Karen) Emerson of Jamestown, Daniel (Jessica) Emerson of Henderson, and Jeremy (Kattie) Emerson of Lawrenceburg

3 great-grandchildren: Abigail Emerson, Rebekah Emerson and Xander Emerson

Along with her parents, June was preceded in death by her husband, Bro. Morris Gaskins, who passed away May 6, 1994; two brothers: O.A. Popplewell, Jr. and William S. “Bill” Popplewell; and her sister, Retta Grider.

Funeral Service: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 11:00amCT at Russell Springs Christian Church with Bro. Donnie Emerson officiating

Burial: Union Cemetery

Visitation: Monday, November 21, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Russell Springs Christian Church and after 8:00 a.m. Tuesday

Pallbearers: Matt Emerson, Daniel Emerson, Jeremy Emerson, Chris Stapp, Elliott Bryant, Frank Gaskins, Derek Polston, and Tommy Hill

Honorary pallbearers: Roy Thomas and Gene Brown

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children at donate.lovetotherescue.org or to 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.

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

Pearl Cecil George, 94, of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. She was born in Adair County on May 12, 1928 to the late James Otha and Gertrude Helm Melson.

Ms. George attended the House Upon the Rock Tabernacle Church in Russell Springs, KY.  She enjoyed puzzle books, bingo, flower gardening, watching University of Kentucky basketball, and spending time with her family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

5 children: Judy Sullivan (Charles) of Columbia, KY, Beverly Holt of Campbellsville, KY, Janet Carroll (Bill) of Campbellsville, KY, Jimmy George of Columbia, KY and Sheila O’Banion of Campbellsville, KY

2 granddaughters: Bridgette Smith (Todd) of Columbia, KY and Tasha Rogers (Jon) of Greensburg, KY

4 great-grandchildren: Kayla Smith, Madison Smith, Easton Rogers, and Sawyer Rogers

Several nieces & nephews

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons-in-law: William Ray O’Banion and G. B. Holt and 10 siblings: Eugene, Robert, Elwood, Ralph, Hershel, Russell and Clyde Melson, Mable Cape, Laura Bell Melson, and Lydia Richards.

Funeral Service: Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Stanley Watson officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery
 

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

Pallbearers: James Cape, Tommy Cape, Todd Smith, Jon Rogers, Wesley Melson, and Richie Melson

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

Ollace ‘Honey” Russell, 84, of Jamestown, KY passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at his home. He was born January 25, 1938 and was raised in Russell Springs, KY, a son of the late Walter A. and Rena West Russell. 
 

Ollace was a retired truck driver with Ryder Trucking Company. He attended Bethel United Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodworking and was a car enthusiast.

SURVIVORS:
2 sons: Doug (Janet) Russell of Loganville, Georgia and Alan Russell of Carabelle, Florida

1 brother: Vernon (Margaret) Russell of Jamestown

2 sisters: Brenda (Delvin) Wilson and Melissa (Dennville) Passmore, both of Russell Springs

2 grandchildren: Blake Russell and Bailey Russell of Logansville, Georgia

An “adopted" son: Jeff Reeves of Loganville, Georgia

Along with his parents, Ollace was preceded in death by his brothers: James Russell, Douglas Russell, Earl Wayne Russell and Jimmy Dean Russell; and his sisters: Betty Buckler, Linda Brummett, Sandra Polston and Paula Crawhorn.

Celebration of the Life: Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Delvin Wilson officiating

Visitation: After 1:00pmCT on Saturday

Arrangements for Ollace “Honey” Russell are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.

Debra Lynn “Debbie” Shearer, 63, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. She was born December 2, 1958 in Louisville, KY, daughter of the late Albert and Ethel Mae Sharp Shepherd. 
 

She worked for several years at Fair Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation in Jamestown.  Debbie stayed busy working all the time, as long as her health allowed. In later years, every chance of a day off, Debbie would take her family out to eat. She loved being with her kids and grandkids.

SURVIVORS:

2 sons: Billy Wayne (Leann) Shearer, Jr. and Casey (Jessica) Shearer, both of Russell Springs

1 daughter: Angel Shearer of Russell Springs

1 sister: Linda (Kenny) Shepherd of Shepherdsville

12 grandchildren: Dakota Shearer, Erica Shearer, Taylor Shearer, Gage Shearer, Candias Little, Joseph Jennings, Jr., Deziree Shearer, Kellie Hawkins, Brandon Upton, Jazzlynn Upton, Katelynn Upton and Isabelle Upton

2 nieces: Mona Miller and Rhonda Mattingly

2 nephews: Glen (Debbie) Miller and Dean Shepherd

Along with her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by her brother, Ray Shepherd; her sisters: Shirley Thomas and Carol Sullivan; and her nephews: Steve Miller, Chuck Terry and Larry Terry.

Funeral Service: Friday, November 18, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Johnson and Bro. Caleb Shirley officiating

Burial: Bullitt Lick Cemetery in Shepherdsville, KY at a later date

Visitation: After 12:00pmCT on Friday

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

Danny Lee Burton, 76, was born August 31,1946 in Adair County, KY to the late Willie C. and Virginia C. Burton. He passed away on November 14, 2022 in Columbia, KY.

Danny graduated from Adair County High School in 1966 and moved to Indiana where he worked at several jobs including Cummins in Columbus for many years. Danny’s love for music started at a very young age. He spent lots of time at his best friend (Reed Hancock) home. Reed’s uncle, Boyd, played the guitar and taught Dan the basics. Dan’s uncle, Roy, taught and played music with Dan when he would come to Kentucky from Indiana. Danny enjoyed spending time at his sister’s horse farms and going to Louisville Downs to watch the horse races and meet up with his dad and brother. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Stacy Burton.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Michael Lee Burton (Trisha) of Seymour, Indiana

2 step-grandsons: Casey and Cody Durham of Seymour, Indiana

His fiancé: Joanie Lancaster of Lebanon and her 2 sons: Mitchell Lancaster (Sarah) and Ben Lancaster (Lenae) and her 3 grandchildren: Rhett, Tripp and Charles who called Danny “Pops”

1 brother: Tony Burton (Sandy) of Columbia

3 sisters: Jan Walton of Columbia, Judy Puckett (Wilson) of North Vernon, Indiana and Billie Kay Farris (Terry) of Columbia

Many cousins, nieces, nephews and a special friend, Ann Tatman

Cremation has been chosen and the family will hold a graveside service at a later date.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Danny Moore, 83, of Campbellsville, KY (formerly of Columbia), died Monday, November 14, 2022 in Green County, KY. He was born April 30, 1939 in Adair County to the late Lawrence and Terri Hayes Moore.

Danny started as a deliverer for Chappel’s Dairy and retired after 44 years as Plant Manager for Flav-O-Rich. He was a member of Kellyville Community Church and a U.S. Army Veteran.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Phyllis Burton Moore, in 2016.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Danny Shane Moore (Doris) of Campbellsville

1 daughter: Jill Pruyear (Tommy) of Campbellsville

1 brother: Bobby Moore of Columbia

3 grandchildren: Tyler Moore (Bethany), Cameron Pruyear (Ashleigh), Taylor Chase Pruyear (Morgan)

7 great-grandchildren: Barrett and Maddox Moore, Jayson, Jameson and Jackson Pruyear, Adison and Emily Pruyear

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends

Funeral service: Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 11:00amCT at Kellyville Community Church with Bro. Stanley Watson officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: Wednesday from 4:00pm-8:00pmCT and Thursday from 6:00am-8:00amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home and after 9:00amCT at Kellyville Community Church

The family would like to express a special thanks to his caregivers: Janet, Diane and Ann.

Casket Bearers: Cameron Pruyear, Chase Pruyear, Tyler Moore, Jayson Pruyear, Chad Moore, Eric Hare

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Melvin Douglas Bruce, 69, of Columbia, KY passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born on January 28, 1953 in Clarksville, IN to the late John Wendell and Ruby Harvey Bruce.

Mr. Bruce enjoyed kayaking, fishing and spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren.

SURVIVORS:
2 children: Melissa Ann Bruce McKalvia (Patrick) of Calhoun, GA and Josh Bruce (Bethany) of Columbia, KY

8 grandchildren: Jordan, Matthew and Kaylee Ann Perkins and Mia, Keaton, Leightyn, Gwyn and Parker Bruce

2 great-grandchildren: Cameryn and Blakleigh Perkins

Several nieces & nephews

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings: Catherine Elizabeth Polston, Wendell Lee Bruce, and John Earl Bruce.

Funeral Service: Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Wes Ellis officiating

Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery

Visitation: Wednesday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and Thursday until time for the service

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

Pallbearers: Matthew Perkins, Jordan Perkins, Butch Polston, Jim Polston, Pat Polston, Rodney Bruce and Clint Bruce.

Riley Passmore, 73, of Jamestown, KY passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at Fair Oaks Health Systems. He was born in Dunnville, KY on March 2, 1949, a son of the late Leora (Lane) and Jim Passmore.

SURVIVORS:
His wife: Margie (Decker) Passmore of Jamestown, KY
2 sons: Lee Passmore of Dunnville, KY and Kelvin (Tim) Hernandez of Lexington, KY
2 step-daughters: Beverly Dalton of Jamestown, KY and Elizabeth Bennett of Somerset, KY
1 step-son: Roger Ferell of Somerset, KY
4 sisters:,Genova Copley, Edna Grimsley and Irene Grimsley all of Dunnville, KY; Louann Caldwell of Jamestown, KY
2 brothers: William Passmore and Danny Passmore both of Dunnville, KY
7 grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren and 3 step-great-grandchildren

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Fay Passmore; a sister, Louise Lafavers; and 2 brothers: Fairley and J.D. Passmore.

Funeral Service: 11:00amCT on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Mt. Calvary Community Church in Dunnville, KY with Bro. Clifton Cowan officiating

Visitation: After 5:00pmCT on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Mt. Calvary Community Church

Burial: Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Decatur Rd. Dunnville, KY

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

Dale Cowan, 66, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 8:40 P.M. at Russell County Hospital. He was born April 25, 1956 in Adair County, KY to the late Elvin and Mamie Burton Cowan. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Darrell, Rickey and Mike Cowan.

Dale attended Shiloh Christian Church and was an auto body repairman.

SURVIVORS:

2 sons: Joey Cowan (Christiana) of Conroe, Texas, Dewayne Cowan (Marla) of Columbia

1 daughter: Elizabeth Cowan of Columbia

2 brothers: Ronnie Cowan and Billy Cowan both of Columbia

4 sisters: Betty White, Kay Turner, Faye Stotts and Barbara Jones all of Columbia

6 grandchildren: Brantley, Brayden, Braylee, Asher, Axtyn and Slayton

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral Service: Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Jamie Bryant and Bro. Ralph Foster officiating

Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery

Visitation: After 9:00 A.M. Sunday

Casket Bearers: Ron Stone, Dave Sneed, Joey White, Cody Withers, Dwayne McKinney, Chris Bryant

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

James Roger Beard, 80, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was born June 16, 1942 in Columbia, KY, the son of the late Artis Everett Beard and Etta Burris Beard.

James was a car salesman for Don Franklin, an avid U.K. Basketball fan and of the Baptist faith. 

SURVIVORS:
His wife: Lynda Beard of Columbia, KY 
1 daughter: Melisa Joe Platacis, of Greenwood, IN
1 brother: Bobby Lewis Beard of Columbia, KY
3 grandchildren: Jessica Jo Pierce (Wesley), Jacob Sullivan and Lucas Sullivan 

Loretta Isaacs Mayo, 57, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, November 6, 2022 at her residence. She was born on December 5, 1965 to the late Arman and Christina Grubbs Isaacs.

She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Don Baker and Randy Mayo.

Loretta enjoyed flower gardening, watching tv and spending time with family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Don Baker, II of Columbia, KY

3 siblings: Gayle, Larry, and Linda Isaacs

The family chose cremation; no services are scheduled at this time.

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

Geraldine Grant, 90, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 11:45 A.M. at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born February 4, 1932 in Celina, Tennessee, to the late Lester G. and Mary Lura Watson Davidson. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Harold Davidson.

She was a loving Christian mother, a long-time member of Columbia Church of Christ and retired from the Adair County School System.  She is remembered for working in the lunchroom at John Adair Elementary School.

SURVIVORS:

4 children: Linda Kessler (Edward) of Portland, David Grant (Vanessa Flinchum) of Campbellsville, Patsy Melton (Bill) of Lexington, Ann Martin (Steve) of Columbia

6 grandchildren: Eddie Kessler (Tiffany), Kevin Kessler (Arlinda), Tim Kessler, Dr. Leah Perkins (Jeremiah), Lori Martin-Smith (Matt), Dr. Ross Martin (Leigh Ann)

12 great-grandchildren & 1 great-great grandchild

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Columbia Church of Christ with Bro. Steve Martin and Bro. Doug Davidson officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: Tuesday after 4:00 P.M. and Wednesday after 7:00 at Columbia Church of Christ

Casket Bearers will be her grandchildren.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Shirley Harris, 86, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, November 6, 2022 at The Grandview in Campbellsville, KY. She was born February 13, 1936 in Louisville, KY to the late John and Scelena McKune Zeutzius. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Harris.

She was a retired educator from the Adair County School System and was a member of the Columbia Baptist Church.

SURVIVORS:

2 sons: Terry Harris of New York and Mike Harris (Laura) of Columbia

3 grandchildren: Alayna Bryant (Tyler) of Columbia, Anna Cox (Ryan) of Bowling Green and Adam Harris of Columbia

1 great-grandchild: Ainsley Bryant (and expecting another great-grandchild)

Funeral Service: Friday, November 11, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Columbia Baptist Church with Laura Harris and Bro. Randy Johnson officiating

Burial: Resthaven Cemetery in Louisville on Saturday at 12:00 P.M. EST

Visitation: Thursday after 5:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home and after 9:00 A.M. Friday at Columbia Baptist Church

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Darrell Wayne Turner, 46, of Campbellsville, KY died Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 2:50 P.M. at his mother’s residence after a short illness. He was born August 7, 1976 in Columbia, KY. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Turner and his step-father, Tony Lewis.

Darrell worked in the food service industry, working at Zaxby’s in Glasgow and more recently at Medco Center in Campbellsville. He loved the outdoors, camping, enjoyed Christmas, giving the most unique gifts, and just loved being around his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His mother: Marilyn McFarland Turner Lewis of Campbellsville

1 brother: Jimmy Turner of Campbellsville

1 sister: Karen Turner Piercy (Stephen Purdom) of Lebanon

Nieces & nephews: Taylor, Madi and Jacob Purdom

His life-long friend: Melissa Stearns Akin of Columbia

Several aunts, uncle, cousins, other relatives & friends

Funeral service: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. (Central Time) at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. William Davenport officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 P.M. (Central Time)

Casket Bearers: Phillip Franklin, Eddie Judd, Terry Judd, Steve Turner, Marty Turner, Tony Brouse

Honorary: Melissa Stearns Akin, Shannon McFarland Atkinson, Shelley Murray Kerns, Ann Franklin, Julie Franklin

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Nancy Elizabeth Grider, 80, of Columbia, KY passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. She was born on July 26, 1942 in Adair County to the late Walter and Ada Loy Yarberry.

Mrs. Grider was a member of the Freedom Separate Baptist Church and recently attended Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church. She was a former employee of Osh Kosh in Columbia and dairy farmed with her husband for many years. Nancy enjoyed spending time with family and friends, but especially enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: James Anderson Grider of Columbia, KY

2 daughters: Reba Cowan (Billy) and Chantella Burton (B.J.) both of Columbia, KY

5 grandchildren: Brandon Cowan, Renee Corbin (Freddie), Tyler Cowan (Katie), Kaitie Burton (Zack Proffitt) and Hannah Burton

9 great-grandchildren: Byron Corbin, Riley Jo Cowan, Abby Cowan, Jaicee Reynolds, Dierks Cowan, Marley Corbin, Traison Corbin, Layton Proffitt and Bodie Cowan

Brother-in-law: Ed Grider of Columbia, KY

Special companion: Django

Several nieces & nephews

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, James Mark Cowan and three siblings: Harold Yarberry, Betty Grider and Janice Allinson.

Funeral Service: Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church with Bro. Troy Grider officiating

Burial: Freedom Cemetery.

Visitation: Saturday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and Sunday morning until 12:30pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home and after 1:00pmCT on Sunday at Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church

Pallbearers: grandchildren

Honorary pallbearers: Fred Corbin, Nick Pierce, Chris Rooks, Dougie Campbell, Jacob Campbell, Gene Yarberry, Rhett Allinson, and Garrett Williams

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

Dakota Wayne Petty, 26, of Adair County, KY died Wednesday, November 2, 2022 in Russell Springs, KY.

Dakota attended Purdy Separate Baptist Church and worked for Petty’s Logging.

SURVIVORS:

His parents: Terry & Patricia Curry Petty of Adair County

3 children: Garrett, Chase and Ashlyn Petty all of Adair County

1 sister: Ashley (Jonathan) Bernard of Russell County

His grandfather: Davis Curry of Adair County

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 12:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Jamie Bryant officiating

Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Russell County

Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. Saturday

Casket Bearers: Bobby Jessie, Billy Jessie, Barry Petty, Scotty Curry, Greg Curry, Zachary Wilson, Bobby Joe Coffey

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Myrtie Kerns McGowan, 79, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at her home. She was born at home on Beckham Ridge on February 9, 1943, a daughter of the late William Dewey and Laura Bricken Burton. 
 

She retired after 30 years with the Russell County Board of Education, serving most of those years as cook in the Russell Springs Elementary kitchen. Myrtie excelled at cooking and was known for her biscuits. She enjoyed her flowers, reading Amish books and visiting the Amish community.  Myrtie and her husband, John, attended Mt. Calvary Baptist Church on Damron Creek.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: John McGowan

2 sons: Keith (Tammy) Kerns and Jeff (Donna) Kerns both of Russell Springs

1 daughter: Vicky (Gary) Smothers of Russell Springs

1 step-son: Kenneth McGowan of Russell Springs

1 step-daughter: Phyllis Jefferies of Russell Springs

2 brothers: Elwood Burton of Russell Springs, KY and Levon Burton of Chattanooga, Tennesse

1 sister: Betty Jo Davis of Indiana

A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews

Along with her parents, Myrtie was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert “Alb” Kerns; her son, Kenneth Kerns; her brothers: Junior Burton, Eugene Burton and Carl Burton; and her sister, Joyce Wright.

Funeral Service: Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Proctor and Bro. Preston Richardson officiating
 

Interment: Bethlehem Cemetery
 

Active pallbearers: Steve Kerns, Brian Kerns, Cody Smothers, Luke Williams, Elijah Williams and Kenneth McGowan. 

Honorary pallbearers: Vinson Kerns, Bailey Kerns, Nate Kerns, Perry Potter, Gabriel Williams and  Timmy McQueary.

Visitation: Friday, November 4, 2022 from 6:00pm-9:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home.

Donations may be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503 in memory of Myrtie Kerns McGowan.

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

Rachel Lee Wojtanowski, 39, of Elizabethtown, KY died Monday, October 31, 2022 at Baptist Hospital Elizabethtown. She was born September 9, 1983 in Harvey, IL to Robert Wojtanowski and Wanda Coomer Fogelsong.

Rachel was of the Christian faith and was an avid video gamer. She enjoyed comic books with her favorite being Spiderman, reading and spending time with her family and friends especially her nieces and nephews.

SURVIVORS:

Her mother: Wanda Coomer Fogelsong of Elizabethtown

Her father: Robert Wojtanowski of Hammond, IN

3 siblings: Zipporah Tyler (Lewis), Monique Fogelsong of Elizabethtown, KY and Keturah O’Brien of Roseville, MI

Nieces & nephews: Mia, Liam, Eli, and Lily Tyler, Kassius and Julius Dempster, and Bruce and Ketzia O’Brien

Several other friends & relatives 

Graveside Service: Friday, November 4, 2022 at 1:30pmCT at Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: Friday from 11:00am-1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

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

Mary Irene Miller Walker Nell, 107, of Columbia, KY, resident of Frankfort, KY, passed on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at her daughter’s residence in Frankfort, KY. She was born in Crocus, KY on July 24, 1915, the daughter of the late Laura Willis and Adam Albert Miller.

A member of the Columbia Baptist Church for over 50 years, Irene moved to Frankfort to live with her daughter in 2007 and regularly attended Crestwood Baptist Church in Frankfort until a year ago. Irene and her husband Bill owned and ran Nell’s Variety Store on the Square in Columbia, KY for 28 years.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by the following siblings: Albert Adam Miller II, Ella Wilkerson Hill, Edwin Miller, Mildred Darnell, Nancy Smith, Helen Barth, Reed Miller, Sam Miller, and Charles Miller; husbands: John Ritchie Walker and Willie Lile “Bill” Nell and a son, David Lee Walker.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Sue Nell Kirkman (Joe)

6 grandchildren John Walker of Hardinsburg, IN, Janet Walker of Frankfort, KY, Pam Walker of Campbellsville, KY, Teresa Boots of Sebring, FL, Kelly Lundgren Dycus (Jeff) of Frankfort, KY and Susan Lundgren Payton (Keith) of Frankfort, KY

7 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren

Numerous nieces & nephews

Graveside Service: Monday, November 7, 2022 at  1:30pmCT at the Columbia Cemetery

Visitation: Monday, November 7, 2022, from 11:00am-1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

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