Karen Denise Travis Eaddy, 64, of Adair County, KY passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 2:40pm in Jewish Hospital in Louisville after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 11, 1960, a daughter of the late Phyllis Travis who died in 2013.

Katen was formerly employed at Bennett Insurance Group in Columbia.

SURVIVORS:

Her long-time boyfriend (of 16 years): John J. Pogozelski of Adair County as well as many friends.

Cremation was chosen, and no services are planned at this time.

Everett Wayne Miles, 87, of Knifley, KY, son of the late Fredrick and Mary (Fellows) Miles, was born April 6, 1937 in Montezuma, Indiana and departed this life on Thursday, February 27, 2025 in Stanford, KY at the Stanford Crossing Nursing and Rehab. 

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Mildred (Williams) Miles on May 16, 2020; and a son, Michael Wayne Miles.

Everett was a veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps and was retired from Caterpillar as a mechanic. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and working on small engines.

SURVIVORS:

2 children: Bradley Dean Miles & wife Colleen and Fredrick Scott Miles, both of Knifley

7 grandchildren & 13 great-grandchildren

2 sisters & 4 brothers: Russell, George “Doc”, James, Edward, June and Sharon

A host of other family & friends

Funeral Service: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 1:00pmET in the chapel of L.R. Petty Funeral Home with Rev. Freddy Thompson officiating

Burial: Lebanon National Cemetery with Full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

Visitation: After 11:00amET on Tuesday 

L.R. Petty in charge of arrangements.

LaDonna Harris Woodward, 87, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown, KY. She was born on January 14, 1938 in Jamestown, a daughter of the late Paschal and Mary Helm Harris.

SURVIVORS:

2 sons: Steven Harris Woodward (and Gina) of Oklahoma and David Christopher Woodward of Louisville

4 sisters: Oletta Dutton, Sara Meece, Sandra Voils, and Debbie Harris

Sisters-in-law: Nancy Smith (and Dale) and Patty Harris

2 grandchildren: Michelle Guffey (and Jim) and Mark Pearson (and Jill)

4 great-grandchildren & 2 great-great-grandchildren

Many nieces & nephews

In addition to her parents, LaDonna was preceded in death by her daughter, Stephanie Dee Woodward; her siblings: Ronnie Harris and Dwight Harris; brothers-in-law: Tony Dutton, Randy Meece, and Eddie Voils; and a nephew, Paul Matthew Harris.

Funeral Service: Friday, February 28, 2025 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Dr. David Blair officiating

Interment: Jamestown City Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Friday at the funeral home

Pallbearers: LaDonna’s nephews, Randall Meece, Todd Dutton, Tim Harris, Michael Dutton, Kerry Harris, and Clint Voils

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Stephanie Dee Woodward Scholarship Fund at Western Kentucky University, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Donations can be made online at https://www.wku.edu/gifted/support/financial_assistance.php or can be left at the funeral home.

Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home.

Kenneth Passmore, 75, of Burnside, KY, formerly of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at his home. He was born in Russell Springs on December 27, 1949, a son of the late Kathryn (Cook) and Issac Passmore.

SURVIVORS:
His wife: Joyce (Louis) Passmore
1 daughter: Vicki Patton
2 stepsons: David Johnson and Harold Johnson
5 sisters: Polly Hack, Ivadean Owens, Donna Crew, Marie Lawson, and Judy Lawless
1 brother: Paul Passmore
3 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers: Homer, Jessie, Marvin and Roy Passmore.

Funeral Service: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 2:00pmCT at the Bethel United Baptist Church in Dunnville, KY with Bro. Delvin Wilson officiating

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Thursday at Bethel United Baptist Church

Burial: Bethel United Baptist Church Cemetery

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

Margie Tucker, 68, of Jamestown, KY passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown. She was born on April 26, 1956 in Russell Springs, KY, a daughter of the late Dorothy Wiggington Polston and Verdie Polston.

Margie was a homemaker and a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church.

SURVIVORS:
3 sisters: Jo Ann Polston and Karen Luttrell of Russell Springs, KY; Kathy Montanez-Zamarripa of Liberty, KY
2 brothers: Douglas Polston and Michael Polston, both of Russell Springs, KY
A host of nieces & nephews

Bill Priddy, Jr., 82, of Stanford, KY passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born in Louisville, KY on September 18, 1942, a son of the late William D. and Shirley Edith Morgan Priddy, Sr.
 

Bill was the owner and operator of Priddy Cars and a member and former Sunday School Superintendent of Calvary Hill Baptist Church in Stanford. He was an avid car lover and a member of the Mustang Ponies Shrine Club in Elizabethtown. Bill also enjoyed listening to music and loved his dogs. 
 

SURVIVORS:

His beloved wife: Susan McKinney Priddy of Stanford

2 sons: Jason (and Tiffany) Priddy of Columbia and Jonathan Priddy of Stanford

1 granddaughter: Nevaeh Priddy

1 brother: Terry (and Pam) Priddy of Jamestown

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three infant children; his brother, David Priddy; and two sisters: Janice Priddy and Barbara “Bobbie” Cundiff. 

Funeral Service: Will be private for family and close friends at Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs

Burial: Brown Cemetery

Pallbearers: Jason Priddy, Jonathan Priddy, James Cunnagin, Todd Cundiff, Darrin Priddy, and John Flanary

Honorary Pallbearers: Kenneth Spangenberger, Carl Ford, Dennis Priddy, and Steven Roy

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy be made to Heritage Hospice, 120 Enterprise Drive, Danville, KY 40422 and may be left at the funeral home. 

Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. 
 

Cowherd & Parrott in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Allen Pepperkorn “Boger”, 52, a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. He was born on January 9, 1973 to Sharron (Richard) Boger.
 

Joe’s greatest joy came with the birth of his son, Aaron Pepperkorn, on October 3, 1998.

Joe proudly served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as a crew chief, dedicating himself to the safety and readiness of his fellow service members. His career spanned the globe, reflecting his unwavering commitment to duty and excellence.

A true motorcycle enthusiast, Joe found freedom on two wheels, embracing the thrill of the ride and the camaraderie of fellow riders. He also cherished bowling nights, where laughter and friendship mattered more than strikes and spares. His adventurous spirit led him across the world, but nowhere felt more like home than Lake Cumberland, where he spent countless days fishing, boating, and making treasured memories.

Above all, Joe will be remembered for his kind heart, generous spirit, and unwavering love for family and friends. A friend to many and a stranger to none, he leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and adventure.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Aaron Pepperkorn

Mother: Sharron (Richard) Boger

Father: Rick Pepperkorn

Stepfather: David Boger

3 siblings: Stefanie Salazar, Travis Pepperkorn, and Colten Boger

Many beloved nieces & nephews

His life partner: Vickie Padilla

2 grandchildren: Renn and Leonora Amarillo

He is preceded in death by a sister, Shelby Boger; one brother, Charles Boger; and his grandparents: Lawrence Boger and Ray & Joan Benzel.

Celebration of Life: Friday, February 21, 2025 at 6:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home. Military honors will be given by the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard.

Visitation: After 3:00pmCT on Friday at the funeral home

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

Phyllis Athena Lawless, 88, of Louisville, KY passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at the University of Louisville Hospital. She was born on September 15, 1936 in Russell County, KY, a daughter of the late Eula Phelps Wisdom and Edwin "Doc" Wisdom.

1 son: Eddie Froskey
5 grandchildren: Wayne Murrell Lawless; Kim Jump; Crystal Murrell Lawless (Phillip Muthler Jr); Kevin (Shelly) Murrell Lawless; and Allen Lawless
16 great-grandchildren

Funeral Service: Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 4:00pmCT at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY

Visitation: After 12 noon on Sunday

Interment: Crocket Cemetery, Jamestown, KY

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Glen Dale Burton, 78, passed away on February 17, 2025 at TJ Health Columbia in Columbia, KY. Born on January 14, 1947 in Kentucky, Glen was the beloved son of the late Elic and Lura Grant Burton of Adair County, KY.

Mr. Burton was of the Christian faith and enjoyed fishing, NASCAR racing, watching old westerns and spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His devoted daughter: Beverly Burton Crowe & her husband Ricky Crowe

1 grandson: Jordon Burton

1 granddaughter: Christa Bardin

His bonus grandchildren: Hunter & Maddy Crowe of Columbia, KY

1 great-granddaughter: Khalani Rose Cole of Columbia, KY

He was preceded in death by his brothers: Nolan Burton, Clyde Burton, James “Booger” Burton, and Junior Burton, as well as his sisters: Lyda Cook, Betty Patterson, and Lorene Hadley.

Mr. Burton dedicated many years of his life working at a sawmill before becoming disabled. He will be remembered for his hardworking nature and the love he had for his family.

Funeral Service: Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with 

Burial: Bryant Cemetery

Visitation: Sunday after 10:00amCT 

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

Pauline Beard Rodgers, 98, of the Portland community of Adair County, KY died Monday, February 17, 2025 at Metcalfe Health Care in Edmonton with her family by her side. She was born August 3, 1926 in Green County to the late Charlie Francis and Annie Mable Beard.

She married Lawrence Nell Rodgers on December 22, 1949 in Ringgold, Georgia and he preceded her in death on August 14, 1989. 

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Gaynell Lee Rodgers on July 29, 2013 and the following siblings: Mary Frances Napier, Lorine Edwards, Glenn Beard and Gaynell Beard in infancy.

Pauline was a member of Tarter’s Chapel United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for over 50 years and was Treasurer for Tarter’s Chapel Cemetery for over 40 years. She cleaned houses in the area and was a housewife.

SURVIVORS:

1 brother: Cecil “Pete” Beard of Portland

2 sisters: Dimple Parnell of Mooresville, Indiana and Diane Atwell of Edmonton

A host of other relatives and friends

Funeral Service: Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Darrell Coffey officiating

Burial: Tarter’s Chapel Cemetery

Visitation: After 5:00 P.M. Friday

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Tarter’s Chapel Cemetery which can be left at the funeral home

Casket Bearers: Brent Beard, Stacy Beard, Ronnie Young, Carl Edwards, Terry Edwards, Mark Baker

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Cebert Ewing Sherrill, affectionately known as “CB", 73, was born November 25, 1951 & departed this life on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. He lived in Louisville & was formerly from Knifley, KY.

CB served his country honorably in the Army for 2 years & the National Guard for 29 plus years. He was a retired employee of GE after 39 years of service & served as a Union Steward. He professed faith in Christ & was a member of Victory Baptist Church where he sang in the choir with Mary Alice. CB enjoyed spending time with his 2 grandchildren, family & friends and he loved being on his farm, camping, boating & spending the winter in Florida with his wife Mary Alice.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Buford & Eula Dixon Sherrill; 2 brothers: Kenny Sherrill & Bennie Sherrill; & one sister, Carolyn Sue Giles.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 44 years: Mary Alice Richerson Sherrill

1 son: Christopher Ewing Sherrill

2 grandchildren: Avery Sherrill & Sebastian Sherrill

1 sister: Wanda Spires (Donnie)

2 special nieces: Marina Sherrill Gabehart and Teresa Giles Scott

2 special nephews: William Giles & Tony Spires

A host of other relatives & many friends

Per his request, he will be cremated.

There will be no funeral, but there will be a graveside service for immediate family only which will be announced at a later date.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY is in charge of arrangements.
 

Carl Junior Kelsay, 71, of Columbia, KY died Monday, February 10, 2025 at 5:15 P.M. at TJ Health/Columbia. He was born June 6, 1953 in Metcalfe County, KY to the late Arthur and Opal Richards Kelsay.

Carl worked as a sawmill worker and was a farmer.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Maylene Spencer Kelsay of Columbia

3 sons: Carl Dwayne Kelsay, David Allen Kelsay (April Stotts) and Stephen Allen Kelsay (Haley) all of Columbia

1 daughter: Charlotte May Kelsay (Joseph Harrison) of Columbia

1 brother: Randy Kelsay of Columbia

4 sisters: Frances Courtney of Somerset, Lola Coy and Mary Kelsay of Columbia, and Lisa Courtney of Breeding

11 grandchildren & 1 great-grandchild on the way

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Friday, February 14, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Mitchell Eggers officiating

Burial: Freedom Cemetery

Visitation: After 5:00 P.M. Thursday

Casket Bearers: Demon Spencer, Leon Spencer, Autry Loy, Roger Rooks, Dale Murphy, Jerry Ford

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Tony Curtis Burton, 63, of Campbellsville, KY passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at his residence. He was born on July 30, 1961 in Franklin, IN to Tony Burton of Edinburgh, IN and the late Margie Lois Burton.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Curtis Hunter Burton.

Mr. Burton was of the Christian faith and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His father: Tony Burton (Janice) of Edinburgh, IN

2 children: Christopher Chase Burton (Jasmine) of Bowling Green, KY and Kaylie Lynn Burton of Covington, KY

His former wife: Mandy Kay Porter of Campbellsville, KY

Several aunts, uncles, friends & other relatives

Funeral Service: Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY

Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Saturday

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

Juanita S. (Janes) Underhill, 90, of Shepherdsville, KY returned to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was born January 23, 1935 to the union of Hobson and Mabel Tabor Janes in Columbia, KY.

She was a member of over 30 years at South Jefferson Christian Church and for more than 30 plus years at Medora Christian Church in Louisville and a Ladies Auxiliary member at the V.F.W. Juanita was a homemaker all her life, a job she loved. She also worked for a short time at Bethany United Methodist Church in the childcare department.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband of over 30 years, Billy J. Smith; a great-grandson, Benjamin Smith; one stepson, David Underhill; and siblings: Bernard, Lois, Patricia and Linda.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband of over 30 years: James E. Underhill

9 children: Joyce Armes, Sandra Williamson, Michael Smith, Janice Smith, Karen Brangers, Steven Smith, Shelia Stein, Cheryl Taylor, and Mark Underhill

21 grandchildren, 25 great- grandchildren, & 4 great great- grandchildren

A host of other family & friends

Funeral Service: Friday, February 14, 2025 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY

Burial: Chestnut Grove Cemetery

Visitation: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from 2:00pm-8:00pmET at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY and Friday, February 14, 2025 from 10:00am-1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

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

Evelyn Gay Bentley, 76, of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Leonard Perkins and Myrtle Overstreet Perkins, was born January 30, 1949 in Adair County, KY and departed this life on Monday, February 3, 2025 in Campbellsville at Taylor Regional Hospital. 

Evelyn professed faith in Christ and attended the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Knifley. She was a homemaker.

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters: Linda DeSpain & husband Mikeal and Vanessa Bottoms, both of Greensburg

1 grandson: BJ Farmer of Campbellsville

4 great-grandchildren: Andrew Farmer, Bree Farmer, Brian Brackett, and Paislee Farmer

3 brothers: Donald Perkins (Anna), Jody Perkins (Sharon), and Johnny Perkins (Donna), all of Knifley

1 sister: Barbara Lockridge of Knifley

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Daniel Perkins, and one great-grandson, Brayden Farmer.

Funeral Service: Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00pmET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel in Campbellsville with Bro. Donnie Perkins and Bro. Jody Perkins officiating

Burial: Robinson Ridge Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amET on Saturday

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

Hollis (Cee) Stephens, 85, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Russell County Hospital. 

Hollis was born in Russell Springs, KY on January 29, 1940, a son of the late Retha (Stephens) and Alvin Ray Stephens.

SURVIVORS:
1 daughter: Pam Stargle (Randy) of Russell Springs, KY
2 sons: Danny Stephens (Lori) and Torry Ryder, both of Russell Springs, KY
1 sister: Sharon Coffey of Russell Springs, KY
14 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren

Nieces, nephews, and other family & friends

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Kay Thomas Stephens; nine brothers: Curtis, Getha, Bobby, Jimmy, Ralph, Billy, Collis, Elbert, and Verlon Stephens; and three sisters Irene Youngblood, Anna Stephens, and Gladys Simpson.

Funeral Service: Monday, February 10, 2025 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Ridge Church of God in Russell Springs with Bro. Eric Richardson and Bro Scott Proctor officiating

Visitation: Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Monday after 8:00amCT at Bernard Ridge Church of God 

Burial: Stephens-Bernard Cemetery, Stephens Ridge Rd, Russell Springs, KY
 

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

Roberna Marie “Wootsie”  Potts (Rogers), 81, of Louisville, KY and Adair County, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025 at the hospital. She was surrounded by love and care in her final moments. Born on December 6, 1943, Roberna was the daughter of the late Homer Bragg and Terra “Wilma” Bragg.
 

She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 47 years, York Potts, and her sister, Vonda Rowe.

Roberna retired from JC Penny and went on to work for Anthem BCBS, and then the U.S. Census Bureau. Roberna, affectionately known as Wootsie, was a guiding light to her family, dedicating her life to nurturing and raising her many nieces and nephews. She was a source of wisdom, strength, and unconditional love, shaping the lives of those she cared for with kindness and grace. Her home was always a place of warmth, laughter, and togetherness.

She will be deeply missed by her nieces and nephews, brothers, stepdaughter, as well as countless extended family members and friends who were touched by her generosity and spirit. Her love lives on in the hearts of all who knew her.

SURVIVORS:

2 brothers: Mitchell Bragg and Darry Bragg

Funeral service: Mid-April 2025 and will be announced later by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.
 

Burial: Union Cemetery, 174 Milltown Church RD, Gradyville, KY

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

Earline (Loy) Hill, 86, of Riceville, TN entered the presence of her heavenly father on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born on August 25, 1938 in Adair County, KY, one of eight children to the late Gilliam & Liza Alice (Bragg) Loy.

Earline was a native of Adair County, KY but lived in both Bridgeview, IL and Goose Creek, SC before settling in Riceville, TN. She loved to quilt and to garden. She loved God, her family, and the opportunity to travel. She brought the most delicious meals and desserts to every reunion and always shared the recipes. She was an active member of Freedom Baptist Church in Athens, TN.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband of 67 years: Thomas Allen Hill

2 daughters: Beverly (Phil) Hollingsworth and Tammy (Rodney) Durst

1 step-daughter: Margaret (Mark) Hall

3 grandchildren: Ryan (Brittany) Hollingsworth, Taylor (Audrey) Durst and Samuel Durst

3 step-grandchildren: Elizabeth (David) Ottersberg, Steven (Jennifer) Hall, Kathryn (Jacob) Pedigo

3 great-grandchildren: Katie Beth, Levi, and Noah Hollingsworth

3 step-great-grandchildren: Xavier Hall, Robert Pedigo and Kennedy Pedigo

3 sisters: Almarine (Loy) Morgan, Emily (Loy) Gravitt and Flora (Loy) Claywell

Sisters-in-law: Mildred (Brown) Loy and Cecile (Hill) Harvey

Many loving nieces, nephews, and a host of other relative & friends

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Young Loy and Martin Russell Loy; and two sisters: Ruth (Loy) Moore and Virginia Ann (Loy) Nix.

Although she has left this earth and now resides in a mansion beyond the Pearly Gates on a street made of pure gold, we will miss her deeply. However, we find comfort in knowing that we will be reunited with her one day in Heaven.

Funeral Service: Friday, February 7, 2025 at 12:00pmET at Freedom Baptist Church, 251 CR 249, Athens, TN with Pastor Chad Oody and Grandson Ryan Hollingsworth officiating

Interment: McMinn Memory Gardens with Bro. Chris Leonard officiating

Visitation: Friday, February 7, 2025 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at Freedom Baptist Church. She will lie in state at the church on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. 

Flowers and/or memorial contributions to World Bible Missions, PO Box 116, Athens, TN 37371 are equally welcome.

You are invited to sign the online registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com.

Ziegler Funeral Home in Athens, TN has been entrusted with the arrangements. 

Obituary Courtesy of Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.
 

David Lee Hunter, 80, of Hendersonville, TN went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He was born on December 1, 1944 in Gradyville, KY to the late Johnston and Belle Hunter.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son, Barry Lee Hunter; two brothers: Josiah Hunter and James “Tink” Hunter; and a sister, Juanita Cundiff.

SURVIVORS:

His loving wife of 57 years: Carol Sue Hunter

1 son: David Cameron Hunter

1 daughter: Jamie (Jason) Cline

2 grandchildren: Kinley Cline and Ty Cline

Funeral Service: Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 3:00pmCT at Sellars Funeral Home in Hendersonville, TN

Visitation: After 1:00pmCT on Thursday 
 

Interment: Friday, February 7, 2025 at 1:00pmCT at Union Cemetery, 174 Milltown Church Road, Columbia, KY with military honors

The family respectfully requests in lieu of flowers memorial donations to Berea College, 101 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY 40403.

Arrangements by Sellars Funeral Home at Hendersonville, 108 Monthaven Blvd., Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075. (615)265-8535 obit line (615)758-8818.
 

Online condolences can be made at www.sellarsfh.com. 
 

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home is assisting with local services.

Jeffrey G. Sparks, 72, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born in Columbia, KY on March 28, 1952 to the late W.A. and Claristine Richard Sparks.

Mr. Sparks attended the Cane Valley Baptist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a farmer and former employee of Summit Manor Nursing Home and an advocate for pet rescue with the Adair County Animal Shelter. He enjoyed watching wrestling, tinkering in his shop and spending time with his family and friends, especially his granddaughter, Willow.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Phyllis Taylor Sparks of Columbia, KY

1 daughter: Tabetha Sparks of Morristown, TN

1 granddaughter: Willow Sparks

1 sister: Sue Sparks of Campbellsville, KY

Nieces & nephews: Jason Sparks (Leslie), Hailey Staten (Chandler), Briley Taylor, Sherry Burris, and Casey Taylor (Sheavon)

Bbrother-in-law: Barney Taylor (Nancy)

Sister-in-law: Kathy Taylor

Several great-nieces & nephews, friends & other relatives

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Larry Sparks, and brother/sister-in-law: Chester Taylor and Sharon Parson (Vernon “Bunny”).

Funeral Service: 11:00amCT Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Barney Taylor and Bro. Clay Scott officiating

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

Visitation: Monday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and Tuesday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Pallbearers: Chandler Staten, Briley Taylor, Jason Sparks, Casey Taylor, Jason Lacy, and Willard Parson