Linda Sue (Garner) Patrick, 79, of Jamestown, KY passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Russell County Hospital. She was born in Jamestown on August 12, 1945, a daughter of the late Eura (Elmore) and Johnny Garner.
 

Linda was a homemaker.
 

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Billy Patrick of Jamestown, KY

Sister-in-law: Frances Garner of Jamestown, KY

Several nieces, nephews, other family & friends

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Jerry Patrick and a brother, Roy Marshall Garner. 

Lillie Belle Baker, 91, known to her friends as “Penny”, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 in Lake Placid Florida where she had lived for the past two years, near her children. She was born in 1933 in Perry County, KY where she grew up the youngest of ten children. 
 

In 1950, she married Birchel Baker. Together, they moved to the Detroit, Michigan area where they lived for the next 35 years. After that, they retired to Jamestown, KY.

She enjoyed her years working in the Hazel Park school system, hospice volunteering, her church family, friends, and neighbors in Jamestown, and spending time golfing and quilting. 

SURVIVORS:

3 children: Karen, Kenny, and Gary

11 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren

Funeral Service: Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home

Burial: Baker Cemetery in Yerkes, KY

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Friday 

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

Laura Elizabeth Furkins, 23, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at T. J. Health Columbia. She was born in Campbellsville, KY on August 25, 2001 to the late Michael Landon Furkins and Mary Louise Pelston Furkins of Columbia who survives.

Laura was a member of the Praise Assembly of God Church and a warrior that was loved by all that met her. She enjoyed playing with animals, doing artwork and spending time with her family and friends.

SURVIVORS:
Her mother: Mary Louise Pelston Furkins of Columbia

Her twin brother: Michael Furkins (Grace) of Columbia, KY

Her stepfather: Paul Anthony Thorpe, Sr. of Columbia

Stepbrother: Paul Anthony Thorpe, Jr.

Aunts & uncles: Phil & Leona Akins, Walter & Marie Pelston, Larry & Carolyn Pelston, Pat & Dale Furkins, and Ronnie & Linda Pelston all of Columbia, KY and Bobby & Charlotte York of Russell Springs, KY

Several cousins and other friends & relatives

Funeral Service: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with

Burial: Furkins Cemetery

Visitation: After 9:30 amCT on Wednesday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

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

Anice Vergine “Ann” Harris McGowan, the only living child of the late Grady Cyle Harris and Etta Belle Popplewell Harris, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 in Cape Coral, Florida. She was born February 12, 1939 in Russell County, KY.

Ann was the widow of the late Ewell Gene McGowan.

SURVIVORS:

3 children: Ronnitta Ann Dunham & husband Mike, Rhettlee Cyle “Mack” McGowan & wife Sylvia, and Gene Chadlee McGowan & wife Betty

5 granddaughters: Krista Byrd, Briana Dodd, Jessica Emmick, Katrina McGowan and Kimberlee McGowan

1 grandson: Cody McGowan

2 step-grandsons: Nathan Mayo and Nicolas Mayo

15 great-grandchildren: Brenden, Jacob, Aiden, Addison, Kaelynn, Kade, Kelsey, Willow, Ella, Graham, Benjamin, Westley, Brileigh, Karsyn and Ryder

2 step-great-grandchildren: Thea and Maggie

Funeral Service: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home

Burial: Popplewell Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Saturday

Bernard Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements and an online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.

Christopher Lynn Young, 45, of Jamestown, KY passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 in Columbia along with his mother, Linda. Born April 21, 1979, he was a son of the late Gene and Linda Hill Young. 
 

Chris worked as a welder. He enjoyed riding horses, watching westerns, and collecting UK and John Wayne memorabilia. 

SURVIVORS:

2 brothers: Troy (and Jacquita) Young of Jamestown, KY and Mark (and Connie) Young of Columbia, KY

In addition to his mother, Christopher was preceded in death by his father, Gene Young.

Funeral Sservice: Monday, October 28, 2024 at 3:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Bodie Emerson and Bro. Doug Baldwin officiating

Burial: Dixon Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Monday until time of service

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

Linda Sue Young, 74, of Jamestown, KY passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 in Columbia, along with her son, Christopher. Born December 4, 1949 in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late Collin and Christine Antle Hill. 
 

Linda worked as a registered nurse for many years at Russell County Hospital and was a member of Fairview Separate Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her beloved dogs, Tahlia and Mackenzie.

SURVIVORS:

2 sons: Troy (and Jacquita) Young of Jamestown, KY and Mark (and Connie) Young of Columbia, KY

In addition to her parents and son, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Young.

Funeral Service:  Monday, October 28, 2024 at 3:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Bodie Emerson and Bro. Doug Baldwin officiating

Interment: Dixon Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Monday until time of service

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

Joseph Michael “Mike” Bandy, 77, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Baptist Health in Lexington. He was born August 27, 1947 in Marion County, KY to the late Garland Joseph and Caryland Goodwin Bandy. 

Mike was retired from the Kentucky State Police.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Phyllis Burress Bandy of Columbia

1 son: Joe Scott Bandy of Columbia

2 daughters: Carrie Bandy and Lisa Kemp both of Columbia

5 grandsons: Waydon Yates of Lexington, Ethan Pierce of North Carolina, Brandon Pierce of Tennessee, Jacob Pierce of Columbia, Colton Kemp of Columbia

2 nieces: Karen O’Daniel and Tammy Hill

Several great-nieces, great-nephews, several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Monday, October 28, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Dwan Hadley officiating

Burial: Cane Valley Cemetery with honors by Kentucky State Police Honor Guard

Visitation: After 4:00 P.M. Sunday

Instead of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital which can be left at the funeral home.

Casket Bearers: His five grandsons and Toby Absher

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Zilpha M. Corbin, 89, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born June 4, 1935 in Adair County to the late Cager Allen and Etta Wilson Richard. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. Ernest Corbin and a sister, Mary Perkins. 

She retired from Fruit of the Loom, was a member of Jones Chapel Church, and enjoyed cooking and backing, especially her homemade pies.

SURVIVORS:

3 brothers & sisters-in-law: Johnny & Carolyn Richard and Odell & Norma Richard of Columbia; Owen & Pat Richard of Campbellsville

3 nephews & 2 nieces: James Richard, Derek Richard, Todd Richard, Tina Kruzinga and Tracey Serafino

Funeral Service:  Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Wisdom officiating

Burial: Jones Chapel Cemetery

Visitation: After 4:00 P.M. Monday

Casket Bearers: Jamie Richard, Derek Richard, Todd Richard, Karson Richard, Kaden Richard, Bode Richard, Bill Kruzenga, and Ethan Carney

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Phillip Patterson, 89, of Cane Valley, KY died Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was born August 18, 1935 in Casey County to the late Ray and Lola Eastham Patterson. 
 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Patterson; three brothers: Donald, Earl and Eugene Patterson; four sisters and two brothers-in-law: Regina and Dorothy Patterson, Pauline (Leonard) Morgan, Christine (Willard) Cravens.

Mr. Patterson was a U.S. Army Veteran, a member of the Grand Lodge of Ohio for over 50 years, a retired Barber, former factory worker in Cincinnati, Ohio, enjoyed playing music and bird hunting.

SURVIVORS::

His wife: Juanita Putteet Patterson of Cane Valley, uniting in marriage on December 19, 1952

2 brothers: Jerry Patterson of Liberty, Roscoe (Joetta) Patterson of Liberty, Garland (Maxine) Patterson of Mississippi

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. (Central Time) at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home

Burial: Willow Springs Cemetery in Casey County with full military honors presented by the Casey County Veterans Honor Guard

Visitation: After 11:00 A.M. Sunday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Ricky L. Wheat, 67, of Jamestown, KY passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at Russell County Hospital. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on May 24, 1957, a son of Edgar Wheat of Greenwood, IN and the late Dorothy Darttlo.

He served in the U.S. Army National Guard and was a factory worker.

SURVIVORS:
His wife: Karen MClain Wheat of Jamestown, KY
3 sons: Ricky Wheat, Jr. and Matthew Wheat of Ohio; and Chris Wheat (Lou) of Jamestown, KY

His father: Edgar Wheat of Greenwood, IN 
1 sister: Jacqueline Wheat of Indiana 
14 grandchildren & 1 great-grandchild

In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Katie Rose Hamm.

Visitation: Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pmCT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY 

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

Billy Paul Osborne, 45, of Campbellsville, KY died Monday, October 21, 2024 in Campbellsville as the result of an accident. He was born April 22, 1979 in Harlan County, KY, a son of the late Paul Osborne and Ann Collins of Harlan County, KY who survives.

Billy was employed by Windstream.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Deanna Lawrence Osborne of Campbellsville

4 daughters: Veda, Savanna, Lilly Mae and Serenity

His mother: Ann Collins of Harlan County

The family has chosen Cremation.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be on Monday, October 28, 2024 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time (4:00-7:00 P.M. Central Time) at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in Columbia

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Patsy Kuhn, 78, formerly of Columbia, died Sunday, October 20, 2024, at her home in Lexington, KY. She was born October 9, 1946 in Wadsworth, Ohio to the late Ray and Lottie Holt Buheit.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Kuhn;  two children: Jerry Kuhn and Peggy Sue Kuhn; and a grandchild, Grayson Yoakem.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter & son-in-law: Christine Kuhn & John Weaver of Lexington

2 grandchildren: Jessica Kuhn and Samantha West

4 great- grandchildren: Brantlee McGuffin, Bryer McGuffin, Braxton Whitehead, and Hazel Yoakem

Several other relatives & friends

Visitation: Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Cremation to follow

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Chad M. Pegg, 54, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, October 19, 2024 as the result of an accident. He was born April 29, 1970, in Anderson, Indiana. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Bobbie Jo Hunter Pegg. 

Chad was a driver for Rogers Trucking and a U.S. Army Veteran.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Nicole Hobbs Pegg of Columbia

1 son: Dustin Pegg of Columbia

1 daughter: Ashley Cosby (Joshua) of Knifley

His father: Donald Pegg of Columbia

1 sister: Michelle Evans (Printes) of Albany

4 grandsons & 2 bonus grandchildren: Kayden Pegg, Bently Cosby, Winchester Cosby, Landyn Cosby, Abel Bennett and Iris Bennett

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Friday, October 25, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Darrell Coffey officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery with full military honors presented by V.F.W. Post 6097

Visitation: After 4:00 P.M. Thursday

Casket Bearers: Micah Janes, Tony Rodgers, Corey Folden, Corey Minshal, Charles Breeding, Jack Huddleston

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Barbara “Bobbie” Cundiff, 85, of Jamestown, KY passed from this life on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset.  She was born on May 2, 1939, a daughter of the late William D. Priddy and Shirley Edith Morgan Priddy.

SURVIVORS:

2 sons: Todd (Rhonda) Cundiff and Curt Cundiff, both of Russell Springs

1 daughter: Angie (Steve) Roy of Nancy

2 brothers: Bill (Susan) Priddy of Stanford and Terry (Pam) Priddy of Jamestown

6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild

Life-long friend: Joann Strong Castlen

Special friend: Ruth Wooldridge

Special sister-in-law: Sandy Priddy

God-daughter: JoBeth McFarland

A host of nieces & nephews

In addition to her parents, Bobbie was preceded in death by Billy Cundiff; an infant son, Kyle; one brother, David Priddy; and one sister, Janice Priddy.

Graveside Service: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 2:00pmCT at the Brown Family Cemetery in Bryan

Bernard Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
 

Travis Hale, 90,  of Russell Springs, KY completed his earthly journey surrounded by his family on Friday, October 18, 2024. He passed from this life to his forever home with the Lord he so faithfully served for many, many years. Travis, affectionately known as Prock, was born August 19, 1934 to Leonard and Sallie Rae Hale, both of whom long preceded him in death.

He retired from the State Hwy Department after many years of service but was perhaps most well known for his fried fish at Coe’s Steakhouse and the numerous fish fries he hosted with his friend Terrill Stephens. A lifelong member of French Valley Church, his first love and priority was his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, followed by his loving wife, Nadean Grider Hale, who also preceded him in death after 43 years of marriage. 

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Stephanie. 

?SURVIVORS:

4 daughters: Beverly Collins, Pam (Billy) Mann, and Kathy Sue Hale all of Russell Springs, and Barb (Joe) Coffey of Jamestown

5 grandchildren: Kimberly, Terry II, Brandie, LeighAnn, and Joe Tyler

Several great & great-great grandchildren

1 sister: Wanna B. Wilson of Russell Springs

Many nieces & nephews including a special niece and caregiver, Danita Riter

Funeral Service: Monday, October 21, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at  Bernard Funeral Home 

Visitation: Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Monday until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to French Valley Church.

Prock will be missed by many and Hales Hwy may never be the same. 

Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
 

Lucky Lynn Frost, 73, of Columbia, KY passed from this life on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown. He was born on April 23, 1951 in Russell Springs, a son of the late Moreland Ray Frost and Gladys Richmond Frost Studer. 
 

He was a United States Air Force veteran of 20 years. Lucky received his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Louisville. He was a member of Mt. Zion Church of God.  

Lucky helped many people achieve sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous, hosting many meetings for the group.  He was a firefighter and a motorcycle enthusiast. Lucky was known as a beekeeper, who had maintained anywhere from 5 to 1,300 hives of his own Pure Central Kentucky Honey.

SURVIVORS:

2 sons: Jimmy (Amy) Frost of Clarksville, Tennessee and Robert (Amanda) Frost of Cincinnati, Ohio

1 sister: Laura Wright of Cincinnati

6 grandchildren: Cody (Kimberly) Bowling, Daniel Beams, Jaden (Christina) Frost, Briley Frost, Preston Frost and Hayleigh Frost

2 great-granddaughters: Huntleigh and Lennon

Along with his parents, Lucky was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Colyer Frost; his daughter, Ellen Beams; his step-father, Carl Studer; and his sister, Francis Frost.

Funeral Service: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 11:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Jake Eldridge officiating

Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Russell County Honor Guard and the Patriot Guard

Visitation: Monday, October 21, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Tuesday after 7:30amCT at Bernard Funeral Home

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Russell County Honor Guard and may be made at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Lucky's grandsons and Leon Neat

Bernard Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
 

Joe Henry “Papa Joe” Spires, 103, of Campbellsville, KY passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at Bluegrass Way Senior Living in Campbellsville. He was born on November 29, 1920 in Knifley, KY to the late Ancil H. and Martha Elizabeth Mings Spires.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wives: Betty Jean Morgan Spires and Gladys Reece Spires; two daughters: Gueta Burton and Kathy Sexton; a grandson, Tyler Jessee; and eight siblings: Junior B. Spires, Beatrice Phipps, William Spires, Robert Spires, Clifton Spires, Lillian Burton, Francis Hancock, and Ivan Spires.

Mr. Spires was a member of the Kellyville Community Church and a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He was baptized at the age of 78 and loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Mr. Spires became “Papa Joe” 60 years ago when his first grandson was born and has been known by most of the community as that ever since. He enjoyed traveling all over the United States and especially locally to all the small country stores visiting and telling stories.

SURVIVORS:

4 children: Donnie Spires (Wanda) of Campbellsville, KY, Roger Spires of Columbia, KY, Judy Burton (Randall) of Columbia, KY, and Ann Jessee of Bowling Green, KY

Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren

1 sister: Imogene Giles of Knifley, KY

2 sons-in-law: Phillip Burton of Glasgow, KY and Jimmy Sexton of Bowling Green, KY

Several nieces, nephews, friends & other relatives

Funeral Service: Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia 

Burial: Roley Cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post 6097

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

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

Betty Sue Hancock, 67, of Cane Valley, KY died Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born July 13, 1957 in Adair County to the late Eddie and Betty Jo Loy Compton. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Compton. 

Betty Sue was a member of Cane Valley Christian Church and was employed by South Central Printing for many years.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Charlie Hancock of Cane Valley

2 sons: Anthony Foster (Tina) of Pueblo, Colorado and Justin Hancock (Amanda) of Cane Valley

2 brothers: Tony Joe Compton (Pam) and Stephen Compton (Pam), both of Fairplay

5 sisters: Rhonda Cox (Garry), Tammy Sexton (Bill), Nancy Burton (Jeff), Marsha Napier (Jim), and Kathy Greer (Keith), all of Columbia

6 grandchildren: Alexis Sears-Foster (Lacey), Antonio Trujillo-Foster (Monique), Hannah Foster, Shanley Hausdorfer, Alyssa Hausdorfer, and Sebastian Hancock

1 great-grandchild: Malcom Anthony Trujillo-Foster

Her mother-in-law: Pat Hancock of Cane Valley

Sister-in-law: Cindy Compton of Columbia

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends

Graveside Service: Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11:30 A.M. at Cane Valley Cemetery with Bro. Steve Pescosolido officiating

Visitation: Wednesday after 4:00 P.M. and on Thursday from 6:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home

Casket Bearers: Anthony Foster, Justin Hancock, Sebastian Hancock, Tony Joe Compton, Stephen Compton, and Tristan Keith

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Laura Rene' Holt, 36, of Pensacola, FL died peacefully at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola on Sunday, September 15, 2024 in the ICU following a cardiac episode on September 10th. She had dealt with multiple medical issues for many years that culminated in her death. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Jamey Antle Holt, and by her grandparents: Richard & Lorena Holt, Byron & Judy McKinley Sizemore, and James Antle.

SURVIVORS:

Her father & his partner: Kenny (Ray) Holt & Mark McLeod of Pensacola, FL

1 daughter who was adopted by Kenny & Mark (Popka & RooRoo): Raider RayneByrd Holt - McLeod of Pensacola, FL

1 brother: Korey Holt of Pensacola, FL

Her fiancé & family caregiver: Chris Byrd of Pensacola, FL
Uncle & aunt: Rick & Mel Holt of Russell Springs, KY

Aunt & uncle: Ronda & Tony Salyer of Jamestown, KY

Great-aunt: Kathy McKinley Goodin of Columbia, KY

A host of cousins & other relatives throughout Kentucky and the U.S.

She was born in Orlando, FL and lived in several locations along the East Coast including South Carolina and Connecticut with her father's U.S. Navy career. Laura had resided in Pensacola since 1996. She enjoyed visiting Kentucky at times and staying with relatives and all that those visits offered - on the lake, on a farm, in the woods. Laura volunteered as a teenager making a difference in other children's lives through the YMCA in Pensacola, FL as well as for & with the Elderly via Council on Aging of West Florida in Pensacola. She was nominated for and selected to the National Who's Who in America while in High School.

Memorial Service: Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2pm at Hilton Garden Inn Airport / Medical Center, 1144 Airport Blvd., Pensacola, Florida with a reception following at the hotel. Rev. Brandon Bures, of First United Methodist Church Pensacola, officiating & presenting the eulogy.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory of Pensacola, Florida is in charge of arrangements.

Graveside Service: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:00amCT at the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church Cemetery, 3944 Hwy 92, Russell Springs, KY with Laura's aunt and uncle Ronda & Tony Salyer officiating

Family & friends will gather following the service at Esto Country Store & Restaurant lon Hale's Hwy in Russell Springs, KY.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Laura Rene' Holt to the charity of your choice.
 

H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY is assisting with local arrangements. 

Glendale Akin, 83, of the Fairplay community in Adair County, KY passed away at his home on Sunday, October 13, 2024. He was born to the late Oris Guy and Dorothy Stotts Akin in Chance, Kentucky on April 4, 1941.
 

In addition to his parents, he was also proceeded in death by one daughter, Talana Jessie and several brothers and sisters.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Word of Life Family Church. Glendale was a retired concrete worker and carpenter.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Ramona Akin of Columbia

1 son & daughter-in-law: Tom & Pennie Akin of Greensburg

1 daughter: Tamara Akin of Columbia

1 sister: Cathy Grant of Bowling Green

10 grandchildren & 8 great-grandchildren

A host of other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 12 Noon at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Parnell officiating

Burial:; McClister Cemetery.

Visitation: 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 and after 7:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home

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

Gladys “Clemmie” Rose, 94, of Jamestown, KY passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was born April 18, 1930 in Russell County, a daughter of the late Arlo and Nola Holt Hadley.

She was a retired book binder for the Rosenthal Printing Company. Ms. Clemmie was a member of Mt. Pleasant Separate Baptist Church. 

SURVIVORS:

2 sons: Michael (Marlene) Bailey of Ocala, Florida and Ronnie D. (Becky) Bailey of Walton, KY

1 sister: Mary Vaughn of Bond, KY

3 grandchildren: Brian Bailey, Ronnie Bailey, Jr. and Kristy Bailey Hall

6 great-grandchildren: Keegan Bailey, Kiera Bailey, Liam Bailey, Lilly Bailey, Kyler Hall and Kasen Hall

Along with her parents, Ms. Clemmie was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Bailey; her second husband, Jeffery Rose; her brothers: Glen Hadley and Joe Hadley; and her sisters: Joyce Withers and Jean Craig.

Graveside Service & inurnment: Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:30amCT in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, with Bro. Bodie Emerson officiating

Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home.
 

Nelda Jean (Cravens) Gosser, 79, of Russell Springs, KY left this earthly life on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Jean was a Russell County Kentucky native with deep ancestral roots to Russell and Adair County. She was born at home on January 20, 1945, the surprise “change of life baby” born to the late Beatrice Vivian (Grider) Cravens and Warren Cravens.

Mrs. Gosser was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas “Jimmy” Gosser and an infant son, James T. Gosser Jr.

SURVIVORS:

3 children: Tammy Jo Hill (David) of Jamestown, KY, Thomas Duane Gosser (Donna Jo) of Paris, KY, and Jamie Lee Gosser (Amber) of Nancy, KY

3 granddaughters: Amanda Nicole Hill of Frankfort, KY, Anna Lillian Gosser of Paris, KY, and Emma Rose Gosser of Asheville, North Carolina

A host of other nephews, nieces, cousins & dear friends

She confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior as a young girl of 11-12, and in her later years was a member of the old Providence Baptist Church in Adair County. Jean loved and even more now, LOVES Jesus and held fast to his Word.

Jean was raised on a small family farm without indoor plumbing and electricity. When electricity came to Russell County, the barn received it first. She was well acquainted of the hardships of being self-sufficient if you wanted to eat. Raising gardens that were plowed by the mules, butchering hogs and rendering the lard, this was just life and you didn’t waste anything. It was Biblical; you earn your bread by the sweat of your brow.

Jean loved to garden, do outdoor work and labor in her flower beds. She was a lover of books and learning and passed this passion to her children. She was an avid seed saver to have what one wanted for next year if God was willing. She didn’t want to depend on others for her sustenance. Mom was a very proud and determined woman; she loved to give but never wanted any handouts. If you didn’t have something you just made do. She was humble, gracious and her steadfastness was always a source of strength to her family and friends and her arms were always full of love. She was a wonderful mother who always made her children feel special and loved in countless ways.

Mom always pointed the Way, her motto was to take care of each other and keep God first. She had high standards, there is right and wrong and no middle ground. Walk the line and its best done holding God’s hand, if you fall get back up and get on track. Jeremiah 6:16 Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. God has richly blessed our family, we can confidently say that our family circle is unbroken, it is wholly intact for all eternity and that is a peace that only the Author and Finisher of our faith can provide.

Mom would tell you to seek Jesus if you don’t know him as your Redeeming Savior. She had no problem with her last days at UK, tenderly  directing her ICU nurses to do this, so if you don’t know where you will be in eternity once you take your last breath, get on your knees and ask God to reveal your lost state(He will do it.), admit you are a sinner and need a Savior and believe the Lord Jesus Christ died for your sins and was raised from the dead  thus conquering death and that we too will be raised to life to live for eternity with our Creator.

Though our hearts are heavy with the loss of Mom, we do not grieve as those with no hope. Instead we are seeing that the longer we live the sweeter heaven becomes. It’s going to be a glorious homecoming with family and friends. The lights are getting brighter on the other shore. And we know that when Jesus calls, He will have made room for one more.

Funeral Service: Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Daniel Keaton and Bro. Rick Neff officiating

Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery

Visitation: Friday, October 11, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Saturday after 8:00amCT

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Jean's memory to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503. These can also be left at the funeral home.

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

Carl B. Byrd, Jr., 85, of Jamestown, KY passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at Russell County Hospital. He was born on December 27, 1938 in Huntsville, Tennessee, a son of the late Carl Bethel and Ora Lee Sexton Byrd. 
 

Carl was a retired steel salesman for Byrd Fabrication, a company that he owned and operated for many years. He was an avid fisherman and took every available opportunity to cast out his line. Carl was a loving husband and father, and he will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His beloved wife of 60 years: Sandra Byrd of Jamestown

1 son: Carl (and Lisa) Byrd, III of Georgetown

1 daughter: Tracy Byrd of Jupiter, Florida

1 granddaughter: Katalina Byrd

1 brother: Robert (and Fannie) Byrd of Nicholasville

In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by a brother, Jackie Lee Byrd and a sister, Sandra Byrd Houge.

Per Carl’s wishes, cremation rites were honored and no service is planned at this time.

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

Wilma Burton Houk, 66, of Eubank, KY, formerly of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at Cumberland Nursing and Rehab in Somerset. She was born in Hamilton, OH on December 3, 1957, a daughter of Chrystalene (Brown) Bowling of Cincinnati, OH and the late Richard Bowling.

Wilma was a homemaker

SURVIVORS:
Her mother: Chrystalene Bowling of Cincinnati, OH
2 daughters: Christina Mounce of Eubank, KY and Paula Boggs of Bardstown, KY 
1 son: Michael Bowling of Trenton, OH 
2 sisters: Donna Walz of Cincinnati, OH and Rhonda Spears of Somerset, KY
1 brother: Virgil Bowling of Cincinnati, OH
12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren (2 on the way)

In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Burton, two sons: Anthony and Thomas Burton, three brothers: Billy, Jerry, and Roger Bowling, and a sister, Nora Mae Bowling.

Funeral Service: Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church in Russell Springs, KY with Bro. Billy Silverman and Bro. Johnny Crew officiating

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Friday at Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church 

Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery

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

Johannah Wilson Upchurch, 81, of Edmonton, KY was born on June 17, 1943 in Liberty, KY, a daughter of the late Mitchell and Mary Nancy Wilson. She peacefully departed from this life, entering her eternal home with Jesus on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Johannah passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family.

On August 3, 1958 Johannah married the love of her life, Donald Upchurch, in a ceremony in Jellico, TN, where the Justice of the Peace famously officiated in his sock feet in his living room. This year, they celebrated 66 wonderful years of marriage. After a brief time living in Seymour, IN for work, they returned to Columbia, KY, eventually settling in Edmonton, KY where Johannah purchased a business. Throughout her life, she worked in various roles, mostly within family businesses, and ended her career working at Dr. Butch Rogers' chiropractic office in Columbia.

Johannah was a woman of many talents, most of which were self-taught. She was a gifted artist, known for her freehand watercolor paintings, and a skilled seamstress who often made decorations and clothing for her family. She was an amazing cook, particularly known for her famous red velvet cake. Johannah had a green thumb and took great joy in tending to her flower garden. She cherished the beauty of flowers and the birds that visited her garden.

A devout believer in Jesus Christ, Johannah spent her life reading the Bible, continuing to do so until the last few weeks of her life. Earlier, she was a dedicated member of the Eastern Star, where she served as conductress. She was also actively involved in the Columbia Homemakers, serving as president for several years. In her later years, Johannah and Donald enjoyed weekly visits to Esto Café and cherished quiet moments on the porch, watching the birds and squirrels. One of her dearest friends described her as a Proverbs 31 woman and that she was to all who knew her. To her family, she was the best wife, mom, and grandma, which was no doubt the greatest joy in her life. Donald was the apple of her eye and her favorite person on this earth. They were lovebirds until the end.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one brother, Jason Wilson, her sister-in-law, Anita Upchurch, and her father-and mother-in-law, Delmer & Mabel Upchurch.

SURVIVORS:

Her beloved husband: Donald Upchurch of Edmonton, KY

3 sons: Danny Upchurch of Edmonton, KY, Mark (Charlotte) Upchurch of Columbia, KY, and Tim (Cathey) Upchurch of Sharpsburg, GA

1 daughter: Julie (Tim) Bright of Elizabethtown, KY

9 grandchildren: Jason (Tabitha) Upchurch of Mount Vernon, KY, Josh (Shannon) Upchurch of Milton, FL, Kris (Jordan) Upchurch of Horse Cave, KY, Kyle (Emily) Upchurch of Bixby, OK, Leslie (Logan) Callaway of Grantville, GA, Deanna (Justin) Keebler of Jonesboro, GA, Jessica (Andy) Kerr of Rineyville, KY, Karen (Chad) Upchurch of Bowling Green, KY, and Konnor (Erin) Duwe of Lexington, KY

18 great-grandchildren: Trent, Camdyn, Lila Jo, Gracie, Emma, Anniston, Gunnar, Harrison, Hudson, Grayson, Jackson, Holland, Remington, Jayma, August, Mason, Bailee, and Eden

3 step-great-grandchildren: Chloe, Lillian, and Bailey

2 sisters: Dorothy True of Hustonville, KY and Lana (Bug) Knight of Columbia, KY

Sister-in-law: Alice Hadley of Glensfork, KY

Brother-in-law: David (Susan) Upchurch

Numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and a host of dear friends

Johanna’s legacy of love, faith and family will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to T.J. Samson Health and T.J. Samson Hospice for excellent care and compassion during this time.

Funeral Service: Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and Thursday until time for the funeral service 

Casket Bearers: her grandsons

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Davis Bolin “B” Brockman, 87, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, KY. He was born on August 8, 1937 to the late Lewis and Matra Pearl Reynolds Brockman. 

Mr. Brockman was a member of the Pollard’s Chapel Church, where he served as a Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent. He was a member of the Adair County Cattleman’s Association and a farmer, he enjoyed singing, hunting, fishing, going to the feed mill weekly in his 1950 Chevy truck and spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

1 brother: Ores Brockman of Columbia, KY

Sister-in-law: Mary Louise Brockman of Columbia, KY

Several nieces & nephews

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings: Robert Brockman, Wallace Brockman, Charlie Paul Brockman (Tina Corbin Brockman), Edna Brockman, and Ruth Garmon (Russell); a sister-in-law, Mary Frances “Shorty” Smith Brockman; and a nephew, Alvin Lewis Brockman.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Victor Matney officiating

Burial: Cane Valley Cemetery

Visitation: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 4:00pm-8:00pmCT and Wednesday morning until time for the service

Pallbearers: Sam Brockman, Derek Brockman, Jake Brockman, Jeff Brockman, Phillip Garmon, Charlie Janes, James Brockman, and Bobby Brockman

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

Steve A. Bell, 68, of Jamestown, KY passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. He was born in Jamestown on August 2, 1956, a son of the late Alta Mae (Simpson) and Claude A, Bell.

Steve was a retired truck driver.

SURVIVORS:
1 daughter: Dana M. Bell of Jamestown, KY
1 son: Steve A. Bell, Jr. (Teresa) of Jamestown, KY

6 sisters: Helen Flowers of Florida, Francis Garner, Linda Huddleston, Peggy Popplewell, and Deloris Mann all of Jamestown, KY and Carol Claborn of Russell Springs, KY
5 grandchildren: Madison, Peyton, Landon, Logan, and Hunter

Special friend: Stella Mann

Other family & friends
 

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Barfield Bell; three brothers: Bobby, Andy and Ernie Bell; and four sisters: Donna Bell, Opal Foley, Margaret Pickett and infant Mary Lois Bell.

Funeral Service: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY

Visitation: After 5:00pmCT on Monday, October 7, 2024

David Lee Cooper, 58, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was born December 8, 1965 in Columbia, KY, a son of the late Gary Cooper and Faye Kelsay (who survives).

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Marilyn Benedict Cooper of Hopkinsville

Mother & step-father: Faye Kelsay & J.D. Janes of Columbia

1 sister: Pam (Danny) Hill of Edmonton

1 brother: Greg Cooper of Columbia

His fur baby & best friend: Harley

Funeral Service: Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Parnell officiating

Burial: Loy Family Cemetery at Fairplay

Visitation: After 11 A.M. Saturday

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

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Ella Mae Jackson, 92, of Columbia, KY died Monday, September 30, 2024 at Greenwood Nursing & Rehab in Bowling Green. She was born October 29, 1931 in Adair County to the late James Arthur and Myrtle Viola Graves Jackson. 

Ella Mae was a member of the Church in Jesus Name and retired from Fruit of the Loom.

SURVIVORS:

1 brother: Kenneth Jackson of Glasgow

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends

Graveside Service: Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Dudley Cemetery with Bishop Richard A. Brown officiating. Burial to follow.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Erthel Leon Popplewell, 83, passed from this life on Monday, September 30, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Russell Springs, KY on March 3, 1941, the beloved son of the late Rev. Henry and Edna Popplewell of Russell County, KY. 

Through his parents, he learned the importance of hard work, value of love, kindness, respect for and of others. At an early age, Erthel became an excellent basketball player. After High School and College basketball, he left a teaching legacy of being “Mr. Pop” at Creston Jr. High School in Indianapolis, Indiana for 31 years. Erthel was respected and loved by his students and faculty so that in his honor while coaching, the gymnasium was named Erthel Popplewell. In addition to his love for basketball, he enjoyed music, playing the guitar, fishing and going with family on vacations to fish. Erthel always loved a good joke and the surprises he would get when family played pranks on him. He always wanted to maintain the value of keeping his house in order, never anything misplaced. He persevered to keep his lawn cut and everything trimmed to his perfection. 

SURVIVORS:

2 sisters: Rosie Zimmerman of Norwood, Ohio and Juanita Foley (Steve) of Columbia, KY

2 brothers: J.C. Popplewell (Melinda) of McKenzie, TN and Clifton Popplewell (Jenny) of Cadiz, KY

Sister-in-law: Betty Popplewell

Several nieces, nephews and great-nieces & nephews

Many dear friends

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Addielen Dunbar (and Jack); one brother, Marshall Popplewell; and one brother-in-law, Avalynn Zimmerman.

Graveside Service: Friday, October 4, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Pine Grove Cemetery in Eli, KY with his brother, J.C. Popplewell officiating

Pallbearers: Trent Zimmerman, Clint Zimmerman, Travis Foley, Jason Popplewell, Robin Popplewell, and Daniel Hadley

In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to the Pine Grove Cemetery in Eli, Russell Springs, KY, c/o Garnett McBeath, 5540 S. Hwy 76, Russell Springs, KY 42642.

Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.