Tony Eugene Gabehart, 57, of Knifley, KY passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born in Campbellsville, KY on January 11, 1967 to the late Samuel Eugene “Coonie” and Paulette Pyles Gabehart.

Mr. Gabehart was the owner and operator of Gabehart Auto Sales in Knifley, KY. Tony was a fun-loving soul that enjoyed life to the fullest, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Latisha Dawn Gabehart.

SURVIVORS:

2 children: Tony Gabehart, Jr. of Knifley and Samantha Gabehart of Campbellsville, KY

2 grandchildren: Raegan and Kennady

Dear friend: Keysha Tucker of Knifley, KY

3 brothers: Johnnie Gabehart (Marina) of Finley, KY, Archie Gabehart (Karen) of Russell Springs, KY and Robbie Gabehart of Columbia, KY

Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles & many friends

Funeral Service: Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Jeremy Wethington officiating

Burial: Jones Chapel Cemetery in Casey County

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

Pallbearers: Johnnie Gabehart, Archie Gabehart, Jeff Pyles, Shawn Summers, David Miller, and Bradley Irvin

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

Barbara D. Biggs, 92, of Louisville, KY died Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Green Meadows in Mt. Washington, KY. She was born October 22, 1931 in Green County, KY to the late Ira and Anna Mary Hayes Lemons.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobbie Biggs and by three brothers and three sisters: Charlie, Booker and Joe Lemons, Eunice Clark, Edna Stone, Margaret Sells. 
 

She was a member of Larchmont Church of God in Louisville and a homemaker.

SURVIVORS:

2 sons: Calvin (Sandy) Biggs and Donnie (Linda) Biggs, both of Louisville

1 daughter: Angie (Tim) Cain of Mt. Washington

3 grandchildren: Kristin (Jeremy) Ball, Brittany (Matthew) Harris, and Jordan Cain

3 great-grandchildren: Hadley Ball, Addison Ball, Brooks Harris, and expecting her fourth great-grandchild, Madelyn Harris

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Friday, October 4, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. (Central Time) at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Tim Cain officiating

Burial: Griffin Cemetery in Taylor County

Visitation: 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. (Central Time) on Thursday and any time before the service on Friday

Casket Bearers:  Jordan Cain, Matt Harris, Jeremy Ball, Gary Smith, Jay Rideout, David Callison, Joe Smith

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Eddie W. Bell, 72, of Jamestown, KY passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 at the Russell County Hospital. He was born in Jamestown on October 15, 1951, a son of the late Lucille (Brown) and Joe Bell.

SURVIVORS-
His wife: Darlene Bell of Jamestown
1 daughter: Beverly Hammond (David) of Russell Springs
1 son: Ernest Bell (Emily Farmer) of Russell Springs
2 sisters: Christine Norris and Rita Guffey of Jamestown
3 brothers: Roger Bell and Andy Bell of Jamestown; Phillip Bell of Elizabethtown
2 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildrenOther family & friends

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Hall; a brother, J.D. Bell; and five sisters: Dorothy Wesley, Bessie Elmore, Anna Ray, Alma Jones, and Janice Vine.

Funeral Service: Monday, September 30, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY with Bro. Phillip Miller and Bro. Jason Hoover officiating

Burial: Ridgecrest Cemetery in Jamestown, KY

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Monday

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

Luke Dee Wilson, 25, of Liberty, KY passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Nancy due to a logging accident. He was born on October 23, 1998 in Danville, KY, the son of Richard and Barbara Durham Wilson of Liberty.

Luke loved deer and turkey hunting, fishing, coon hunting, and playing cornhole. He was a 2018 Casey County High School graduate and a self-employed logger. He was always willing to help others in need.

SURVIVORS:

His parents: Richard & Barbara Durham Wilson of Liberty

2 sisters: Lacie Diana (Ian) Mikesell of Liberty and Lily Ann (William) Wilson of Yosemite

Paternal grandfather: Garland Wilson of Liberty

Nephew: Lincoln Mikesell

Niece: Lemon Mikesell

A host of honorary brothers, sisters, moms & dads

Luke was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Carol Diana Wilson; maternal grandfather, James Larry Durham; and maternal grandmother, Elsie Pauline Ponder.

Funeral Service: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 1:00pmET at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating

Burial: Poplar Springs Cemetery

Visitation: Monday, September 30, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home

Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Stevie Joe York, 64, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Cumberland County, KY on October 8, 1959 to the late Donell Louis York and Shirley Garmon Oliver.

Mr. York was a member of the United House of Prayer Church. He enjoyed serving at church, watching University of Kentucky Basketball, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Marcella Holmes York of Columbia, KY

4 children: Stephanie Brewer and Louis York (Bridgette) both of Columbia, KY and Dean White (Mary Lee) and Megan Wright (Thomas) both of Lebanon, KY

7 grandchildren: Samuel Brewer, Zachary Brewer, Emma York, Dani York, Molly York, Abigail White and Brooklyn White

2 stepsisters: Lisa Young (Doug) and Teresa Morgan (Steve) both of Owensboro, KY

Funeral Service: Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Don Taylor officiating

Burial: White Hill Cemetery

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

Pallbearers: Sam Brewer, Zach Brewer, David Thomas, Timmy York, Jonny McInteer, and Chandler Staton

Honorary Pallbearers: Red Holmes, Julius Holmes, Carson Holmes, Timmy Piper, David Perkins, and Ricky Prewitt

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

Dimple Coomer, 95, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at her home. She was born August 17, 1929 in Adair County, KY to the late Edd Lee and Lillie Mae Coomer Baker. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, German Coomer; two sisters: Mary Helen Bunch and Claristeen Reliford; and four brothers: Woodson, Willie Elmer, Clarence Embry and Stanley Baker.

SURVIVORS:

2 sons: Donald Coomer of Columbia and Johnny Coomer of Dalton, Georgia

2 brothers: Willard Baker and Richard Baker both of Columbia

1 grandchild: Ashley Coomer

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends

Dimple requested no visitation or funeral.

Burial: Antioch Cemetery

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Vince Allen Grider, 66, of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Columbia, KY on June 1, 1958 to the late Calvin Eugene Grider and Joyce York Eiseman.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Tandy Rodgers.

Mr. Grider was of the Christian faith and a car enthusiast. He was a former employee of Don Franklin Auto and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

6 siblings: Sherry Luttrell of Russell Springs, KY, Lisa Karnes of Greensburg, KY, Kenny Grider of Martinsburg, WV, Lance Grider of Columbia, KY, Jeff Thomas (Lisa) of Columbia, KY; and Bryan Karnes (Belinda) of Danville, KY

Several nieces, nephews, friends & other relatives

Funeral Service: Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Withers officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery
 

Visitation: Thursday from 11:00am-1:00pmCT

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

Teddy West, 67, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born on March 1, 1957 in Somerset, KY, a son of the late Clisby and Nona Baker West

Mr. West was a security guard at Taylor Regional Hospital and a Veteran of the United States Army. 

SURVIVORS:
Wife: Mary Smith West of Russell Springs, KY 
1 daughter: Ashley West of Liberty, KY
2 sons: Matt West (Sara) of Russell Springs, KY and Paul West of Elizabethtown, KY

1 step-daughter: Kelly Kandel (Muhammad) of St. Louis, MO

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four siblings: Walter, Ray, and Tommy West and Imogene Hayden.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 2:00pmCT at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY with Bro. Larry Johnson officiating

Interment: Holt - Tucker Cemetery, HWY 1383, Russell Springs, KY with military honors provided by the Russell County Honor Guard

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Wednesday at Wilson Funeral Home

Expressions of sympathy are suggested to take the form of a contribution to the Teddy West Memorial fund and may be left at the funeral home. 

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James Allen Coomer, 85, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. He was born in Adair County, KY on September 25, 1938 to the late Marvin and Avis Wilson Coomer. 

Mr. Coomer was a member of the Trinity Church and a retired farmer. He was the former owner and operator of Gradyville Country Store, a school bus driver and worked for over 10 years at First National Bank in Columbia. He enjoyed riding horses, going to the stock market and spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Barbara Jean Sneed Coomer of Columbia, KY

1 brother: Larry Coomer (Jennifer) of Campbellsville, KY

3 nephews & a niece: Todd Coomer, Troy Coomer, Roger Pickett, and Patricia Willis

Sister-in-law: Arzola Coomer of Louisville, KY

Step sister-in-law: Linda Brock of Columbia, KY  

Several great & great-great nieces & nephews

Many other friends & relatives

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Carl, Holland and Tulsa Coomer and two sisters: Cymbaline Coomer and Genola Ripley.

Funeral Service: Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 1:30pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Pescosolido officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

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

Pallbearers: Troy Coomer, Todd Coomer, Stephen Coomer, Jarred Coomer, Brian Pickett, and Travis Pickett

Honorary pallbearers: Mike Parnell, Barry Hamlett, Nathan Bennett, Josh Bennett, Johnny Richard, and Darrell Harris

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

Mark E. Stapp, 54, of Columbia, KY passed from this life on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. He was born on October 19, 1969 in Adair County, a son of the late Phillip Stapp and Patsy Foskey Stapp (who survives).
 

He was a self-employed auto body repairman and had a love for cars and trains. Mark enjoyed playing a hand of cards.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Shelia Popplewell Stapp

His mother: Patsy Stapp of Russell Springs

5 sons: Quinton Stapp of Columbia, Christian Stapp (Ashley Caldwell) of Jamestown, Timothy (Tiana) Stapp and Justin Stapp of Albany, and Malcolm Brown of Bowling Green

1 step-son: Caleb Russell of Columbia

1 brother: Jason (Kristy) Stapp of Russell Springs

1 sister: April (Lonnie) Robertson of Russell Springs

4 grandchildren

Funeral Service: Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Silverman officiating

Interment: Blakey Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Sunday until time for service

Pallbearers: Christian Stapp, Quinton Stapp, Timothy Stapp, Nathan Popplewell, Jason Stapp and Malcolm Brown.

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

Vickie Gale Petty, 72, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the home of her daughter in Burbank, Illinois. She was born May 1, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to the late James and Rachel Keith Smith. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Dean Petty on May 14, 2024; two daughters: Deana Petty and Lisa Petty Cooper; and a grandson, Derrick Pickett. 

Vickie was a former Associate at Walmart in Columbia.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Shelia Richard (William) of Burbank, Illinois

2 sons: Wayne “Pokus” Smith and Troy Petty (Amber), both of Columbia

9 grandchildren & 9 great-grandchildren

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Sunday, September 22 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Jeremy Bunch officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 5:00 P.M. Saturday

Casket Bearers:  William Richard, Nick Wozniak, Coy Turner, Darrell McGaha, Jeff Cowan, Jeff Thomas

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Juan Ordonez Colop, 47, of Knifley, KY died Monday, September 16, 2024 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born October 20, 1976 in Guatemala.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Amy Lewis Ordonez-Colop of Knifley

3 daughters: Bri Wignall of England, Michell O’dell of North Vernon, IN and Sesha Myrick of Seymour, IN

Cremation has been chosen

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Garry Wade Downey, 68, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Green Hill Manor in Greensburg. He was born June 22, 1956 in Adair County, KY to the late Edwin and Ortella Keltner Downey.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Karnes.

Garry attended Pickett’s Chapel Church, formerly worked at DeLaval and was a farmer.

SURVIVORS:

1 niece: Kim Grant of Columbia

1 nephew: Eric Karnes of Columbia

Special friends: Vicki & Jeff Hatcher, Mark Baker and Chad Brown

Funeral Service: Friday, September 20, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Huckaby officiating

Burial: Columbia Cemetery

Visitation: From 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. on Friday

Casket Bearers: Mark Baker, Jeff Hatcher, Cotton Smith, Boone Coomer, Blake Hatcher, Wally Burress and Brad Brown

Honorary Casket Bearers: Chad Brown, Jr. Brown, Max Downey, Danny Downey, Bobby Downey, Brad Keltner and Rick Keltner

Gary was not a flower kind of guy, so instead of sending flowers, please donate to Gideon Bibles or the church of your choice. These can be made at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Deputy Sheriff, Joshua C. Phipps, 38, of Columbia, KY passed away in the line of duty Monday, September 16, 2024 in Russell Springs, KY. He was born in Lemoore, CA on September 6, 1986 to Donnie and Pam Phipps of Columbia, KY who survives.

Deputy Phipps passed away doing what he loved, serving and protecting the community. He was an avid gun collector and enjoyed shooting guns, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His parents: Donnie & Pam Phipps of Columbia, KY

1 sister: Rachel Phipps Adams (Matt) of Russell Springs, KY

Nephew: John William Adams

Maternal grandparents: Lonnie & Brenda Lane of Columbia, KY

Paternal grandfather: Codell Phipps (Pat) of Columbia, KY

His beloved dog: “Lizard”

Several aunts, uncles, friends, & other relatives, including a special aunt, Shannon Evans of Russell Springs, KY

He was preceded in death his paternal grandmother, Loretta Mills.

Funeral service: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00pmCT at 3trees Church, 3515 KY-80 Russell Springs, KY 42642 with cremation to follow the service

Visitation: Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10:30am-2:00pmCT at 3trees church in Russell Springs

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary is honored to be entrusted with the care of Deputy Phipps services.

Robert “Allen” Sinclair, 62, of Hodgenville, KY (formerly of Columbia, KY) passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Shelbyville, IN on January 7, 1962 to the late Ray and Beulah Burton Sinclair.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Gallain Ray Sinclair.

He formerly attended the Bloomington Chapel Brethren in Christ Church and was a veteran of Desert Storm war serving for 12 years in the U. S. Army. Allen enjoyed woodworking, farming, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Brenda Hafford Sinclair of Hodgenville, KY

1 daughter: Kimberly Streeval of Hodgenville, KY

3 grandchildren: Hallie Jeffries, James Streeval, and Aliyah Sinclair

Step-father-in-law & mother-in-law: William & Judy Thompson of Hodgenville, KY

Funeral Service: Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery with military honors provided by VFW Post 6097

Visitation: Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 4:00pm-8:00pmCT and Friday morning until time for the service

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

Timothy L.B. Tucker, 60, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, KY.  He was born on December 14, 1963 in Shelbyville, Indiana, a son of the late LB “Buster” Tucker and Vircellia Dalton Tucker Weddle.

Timothy was a “Jack-of-all-trades” and lived a simple life.  
 

SURVIVORS:

1 sister: Ann Richardson of Russell Springs

2 brothers: Rocky Weddle and Rusty Weddle of Russell Springs

Special niece & caregiver: Stephanie Weddle of Russell Springs

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Victoria Daniel.

Funeral Service: Monday, September 16, 2024 at 12:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Proctor officiating

Burial: Holt Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Monday at the funeral home

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

Dr. Llewelyn Navarra Hortillosa, 83, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was the son of Provincial Commander Cirilio and Felicidad Navarra Hortillosa, who preceded him in death.

As the son of a military officer, he traveled around the islands and could speak every dialect. Although he was very modest about it, he also spoke several languages, such as Italian, Spanish, German, Latin and others.

Dr. Hortillosa was a popular and well-known psychiatrist in this area for many years. Born in the Philippines he was affectionately known by most as “Dr. Lew.” Always ready with a joke or a “Howdy Partner,” he was loved and respected by all who knew him. To quote one of his former patients. “This man will make you feel better no matter how bad you feel.”

As a young man he spent his teenage years in the seminary to become a priest. Before taking his final vows, he decided to leave and pursue medicine. He graduated medical school at the University of Santo Tomas in 1970 and began family practice in the Philippines. He came to the United States in 1972, where he did family practice in Rome, Georgia and Yale, Oklahoma. In 1990 he began his psychiatry residency at the University of Louisville and graduated in 1993, where he was named the philosopher of the class.

After graduation he worked for the VA hospital in Louisville and served as medical director for the PTSD unit. In 1994 he was employed by Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia and was contracted to work for Adanta as well. Over the years he worked in all the counties for the Adanta clinics at one time or another. He later became solely employed by Adanta and served as the medical director at one time. In January 2011, he opened Heartland Psychiatry in Campbellsville, KY. In 2016, he decided to close the practice and semi-retire. In his semi-retirement he began telepsychiatry for the Pennyroyal Center in Hopkinsville, where he continued up until the day of his death.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Lynna Loarca and Linda Jornada.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 26 years: Donita Loy-Hortillosa

4 sons & 1 daughter: Jonathan Hortillosa & wife Sara of Toronto, Canada, Jerry Hortillosa and Jason Hortillosa both of Harrogate, Tennessee, Jeffrey Hortillosa & wife Hannah of Austin, Texas and Joanna Hortillosa of Cincinnati, Ohio

2 stepchildren: JR Murphy & wife Judy of Columbia, KY and Candi Murphy & husband Randy of Munfordville, KY

12 grandchildren: Sofia & Nathaniel Hortillosa, Tristan (Shelby), Laramie, Baylee, Ella & Troy Murphy, Charlize O'Dell, Courtney, Kaylee & Chloe Vance, and Hannah (Lucas) Mercado

2 great-grandchildren: Elias & Lilah Murphy

2 sisters: Lynette Eusebio and Lilafe Sabandal both of the Philippines

Several nieces & nephews

Funeral Mass: Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 12:00pmCT at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville, KY

Visitation: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 4:00-8:00pmCT and Thursday morning until 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY

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

Allen E. Grant, 83, of Glensfork, KY died Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 5:55 P.M. at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was born July 29, 1941 in Adair County, KY to the late Paul and Ilene Pittman Grant. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: James Arlin Grant and Bradley Grant. 

Al was a retired farmer and was a fixture at Hardscratch Store for years.

SURVIVORS:

2 brothers: Billy Grant (Loretta) and Larry Grant, both of Glensfork

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Friday, September 13, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Bunch officiating

Burial: Grant Cemetery at Glensfork and will be private

Visitation: After 4:00 P.M. Friday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Brandi Nicole Hudson, 43, of Jamestown, KY passed away Monday, September 9, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.  She was born January 27, 1981 in Somerset, KY, the daughter of Timmy and Jeanie Wilson Hudson. 

Brandi was a former CNA at Oakwood Care Facility and was also a licensed cosmetologist. However, the most important role in her life was raising her son, Kennedy.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Kennedy Revis

Her parents: Timmy & Jeannie Hudson of Russell Springs

Her fiancé: Matt Jones of Jamestown

Funeral service: Friday, September 13, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Dallas Luttrell officiating

Burial: New Friendship Cemetery

Visitation: Thursday from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Friday after 8:00amCT at the funeral home 

Bernard Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
 

Carla Miller, 73, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024. 
 

SURVIVORS:

Her loving husband: Earl Miller

1 daughter: Peggy (Nick) Galata

3 grandchildren: Chase, Makenna, and Parker Snider

As per the family’s request, no funeral or memorial service will be held.

“The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day, but the love and memory of you, shall never pass away"

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
 

Laveda Taylor, 97, of Cane Valley, KY died Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 3:00 A.M. at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab in Campbellsville, KY. She was born October 4, 1926 in Adair County, KY to the late Joe Henry and Audrey Gertrude Farris Bennett.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max Taylor on April 4, 2014 and her brother, Paul Bennett. 
 

Laveda was a member of Cane Valley Christian Church and retired from Fruit of the Loom.

SURVIVORS:

3 sons: Jerry (Connie) Taylor of Tucson, Arizona, Kenny (Ava) Taylor of Versailles, and Clifton (Jennifer) Taylor of Cane Valley

2 sisters: Lois Banks and Jeanette Page both of Columbia

6 grandchildren: Morgan (Patrick) Gabehart, Cayela (Anthony) Blankenship, Cameron (Emily) Taylor, Liles (Robin) Taylor, Rhett (Becca) Taylor, and Audrey (Evan) Cione

14 great-grandchildren: Jameson, Ceaton, Lauren, Conleigh, Ashlyn, James Ava, Jolee, Clark, Bennett, Adler, Reid, Cole, Claire, and Harrison

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Martin officiating

Burial: Cane Valley Cemetery

Visitation: After 5:00 P.M. Saturday

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Cane Valley Christian Church which can be left at the funeral home

Casket Bearers: Cameron Taylor, Liles Taylor, Patrick Gabehart, Anthony Blankenship, Ceaton Blankenship, James Turner

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Horace Adrian Krizan, 89, took the final walk home on September 7, 2024. He passed peacefully, after deeply grieving the loss of his late wife, Elaine, who preceded him by ten months. He will be laid to rest in a private burial beside her in Haven Hill Cemetery, Columbia, KY as he fervently wished. Horace was born May 20, 1935 in Lubbock, Texas, to the late Harry Anton Krizan and Imogene Stanley Krizan.

Horace was the eldest of three children, with a younger sister, the late Harriett Kay Parker, born in 1940, and a younger brother, Harry Lynn Krizan, born in 1947. He attended Lubbock High School with Buddy Holly, whom he was proud to have played with in the school talent show. But more importantly to him was that he met the love of his life there, and they were married shortly after graduating, on September 3, 1955. Horace and Elaine remained married for 68 years.

Horace was an intensely private and fiercely independent man, whose diverse life included service in the Marine Reserves, attending Texas Tech, Abilene Christian College, the Louisville Baptist Theological Seminary, and the University of Louisville. He was proud of his work ethic, from picking cotton as a young child, to early hours working in a bakery to put himself through college, and the 29 years he served as a high school teacher of math and physics in Jefferson County Public Schools.

Horace loved music, playing the banjo, guitar, fiddle and harmonica by ear. He also loved nature, gardening, home cooking and strong coffee. His passion was both storytelling and reading; his library shelves overflowed with books on nearly every topic.

In the end, Horace found peace as he returned to the source of all nature, wisdom, and love—a place where stories are endless, and the music of life plays on forever.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Stacey Renee Ruth of Roswell, Georgia

1 brother: Lynn Krizan of Allentown, Pennsylvania

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Audra Racine Morrison Watson, 88, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Adair County on September 21, 1935 to the late Jessie and Etter Burbridge Morrison. 

In addition to her parnets, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Lewis Watson on June 7, 2019.

Mrs. Watson was a member of the Emory’s Chapel United Methodist Church and enjoyed playing the piano and spending time with her family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

1 niece: Janice England of Columbia, KY

2 nephews: Rocky Morrison (Sharon) and Billy Morrison (Joyce), both of Columbia, KY

4 caregivers: Glenda Carroll, Melina Bell, Sheila Keltner, and Debbie Minor

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two siblings: Refus Morrison and Mary Magdalene Coomer; a nephew, Ricky Coomer; and a caregiver, Yvonne Crockett.

The funeral service will be private.

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

Darlene Sulzer, 81, of Louisville, KY departed this world peacefully at home on Sunday, September 1, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted wife, mother, and nana, Darlene's life was a testament to love, compassion, and family unity. She was born on August 27, 1943 in Columbia, KY to the late Jack and Wanda (Gowen) Patton. 
 

Darlene brought joy and warmth to all who knew her. 

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved sister, Thomasine Terrance and brother, Michael Patton, who will forever be cherished in her memory.

SURVIVORS:

Her devoted husband of 61 years: Richard Sulzer

3 daughters: Leslie Herald, Susan Sulzer, and Janice Hall

2 grandchildren: Courtney Hall (Michael Lyons) and Gavin Hall

In honor of Darlene's life and the joy she brought to those around her, a celebration mass will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. This gathering will be a time for reflection, remembrance, and the sharing of cherished memories.

The family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Hosparus of Louisville in Darlene's memory, supporting the compassionate work that aligns with her caring spirit.

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

Larry Scott Power, 67, of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at T. J. Health Columbia. He was born on November 12, 1956 in Indiana to the late Delbert Leroy Power and Frances Ellen Anthis Harmon. 
 

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Bower

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Velma Radford Power

5 children: Heather Tomes (Bryan) of Glasgow, KY, Lindsey Manka (Will) of Illinois, Tia Green of Indiana, William Power of Florida, and Bridgett Power of Missouri

2 stepchildren: Brandon Jones of Lexington, KY and Kendra Smith of Columbia, KY

2 grandchildren: Millie Tomes and Lokey William Manka

2 sisters: Kathy Sneed of Columbia, KY and Sandy Hughes of Florida

The family honored Mr. Power’s wishes of cremation and no services are scheduled at this time.

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

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the funeral home to assist with cremation expenses.

Tommy Cape, 67, of the Cundiff community of Adair County, KY died Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville. He was born December 4, 1956 in Adair County to the late Virgil and Mable Melson Cape.  
 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Cape and two sisters: Clara Alexander and Robbie McCarol. 
 

Tommy owned and operated Tommy Cape Trucking and was of the Baptist faith.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Gladys Dykes Cape of Cundiff

1 son: Justin Cape of Cundiff

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends

Funeral service: Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Helm officiating

Burial: Burchett Cemetery at Cundiff

Visitation: after 3:00 P.M. Sunday

Casket Bearers: Dale Flatt, Mike Flatt, Darry Flatt, Brent Baker, Stevie Helm, Deamon Spencer

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Rhoda Sue Schubert, 83, of Wheaton, IL died Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at her home. She was born September 23, 1940 in Adair County, KY to the late Murrie and Opal Hovious Knifley. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Schubert; an infant daughter, Kathy Garrett; and two brothers: C.R. “Buddy” Knifley and Charles Wallace Knifley.

SURVIVORS:

3 sons: Anthony Wayne Garrett (Christine) of Wheaton, IL, Darrell Garrett of Columbia, KY and Curt Alfred Schubert of Bridgeview, IL

1 daughter: Shelly Schubert of Springfield, MO

1 brother: Don Knifley (Betty) of Columbia, KY

10 grandchildren & 18 great-grandchildren

Funeral Service: Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in Columbia, KY with Bro. Adam Shepard officiating

Burial: Columbia Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00 A.M. Sunday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Bobby C. Sneed, 84, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 10:07 P.M. at TJ Health/ Columbia Emergency Room. He was born May 25, 1940 in Adair County to the late Lemon and Zada Burris Sneed. 

Bobby was a member of Jones Chapel Church and operated Bob’s Body Shop for over 40 years.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 63 years: Mildred Bradshaw Sneed of Columbia

1 daughter: Melissa Sneed and her special friend, Jeffery Roy of Columbia

2 brothers: Ralph Sneed and James Sneed both of Columbia

2 sisters: Frances Estes and Jean Baker both of Columbia

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Patton officiating

Burial: Jones Chapel Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. Saturday

In lieu of flowers, donations to Jones Chapel Church or the Gideon Bible Program would be appreciated and can be made at the funeral home

Casket Bearers: Jason Sneed, Jeremy Sneed, Bryan Baker, Roger Baker, Allen Helm, Bradley Karnes

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Ruth Elenor Brock, 88, former longtime resident of Russell County, KY passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville, KY. She was born January 1, 1936 in Bowling Green, KY, the daughter of the late Clarence and Margerina Antle Stevens.

Ruth was a Russell County Home Extension Agent and a member of Russell Springs Christian Church. 

SURVIVORS:
1 daughter: Yalanda Brock of Maryville, TN

1 son: Steven Brock of Glasgow, KY

2 grandchildren: Madison and Carson Brock

Former daughter-in-law: Carrie Brock