Bro. Kerry Yates, 77, of Columbia, KY passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at his residence. He was born on April 3, 1948 in Adair County, KY to the late Bro. James Woodruff “Jim” and Ruby Lonie Bradshaw Yates.

Bro. Yates was the pastor over 48 years at House Up on a Rock Tabernacle Church, worked at IMO Industries for 30 years, construction for 15 years and enjoyed preaching the gospel and spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 58 years: Patricia Yates of Columbia, KY

2 children: Dennis Yates (Meggin) and Felicia VanArsdale (Todd) both of Columbia, KY

4 grandchildren: Erin Brockman (Dustin), Cody Yates (Rylee Beard), Schyler VanArsdale (Caitlyn), and Quinton VanArsdale

1 step-grandchild: Molly Hadley

1 great-granddaughter: Georgia Rose Yates

Funeral Service: Thursday July 3, 2025 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Brown and Bro. James Clayton officiating

Burial: Mt. Carmel Cemetery
 

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

Pallbearers: Dr. Van Giles, Schyler VanArsdale, Quinton VanArsdale, Louis VanArsdale, Hack Williamson, and Mark Bradshaw.
 

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

Ola Jean Garner, 88, of Russell Springs, KY passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family, on Thursday June 26, 2025. She was born on January 25, 1937 in Eli, KY, the only child of the late Avery Lee and Evie Wilson Harris. 
 

Jean was a former employee of Russell Sportswear and a Dietary Manager for Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, retiring at the age of 76. She was a great cook, enjoyed growing flowers, and gardening. Jean loved her family deeply; they were her “pride and joy.” Her favorite vacation memories were her trips to Canada staying at the Twin Oaks Lodge with her boys. Jean was a faithful member of Coffey’s Chapel Community Church

SURVIVORS:

2 sons: Greg (Sherry) Garner of Versailles and Mike (Debbie) Garner of Lexington

1 daughter: Vicki Roy of Russell Springs

6 grandchildren: Beth Kimbler, Marci Kazsuk, Chad Roy, Karen King, Kaylan Aubrey, and Hunter Garner

15 great-grandchildren

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Garner; one son, Gary Dean Garner; and a grandson, Jared Garner.

Funeral service: Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:30pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Silverman officiating

Burial: Union Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Saturday

Pallbearers: Jake King, Chad Roy, Hunter Garner, Tyler Kimbler, Alan Roy, and Anthony Richard 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Union Cemetery Fund. These can be left at the funeral home.

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

Orby Yarberry, 89, of Columbia, KY died Monday, June 23, 2025 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was born December 28, 1935 in Adair County to the late Johnny Ray and Annis Marie Overstreet Yarberry. 

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Bernice and Edwin Bryant, and three step-sons: Gary Scott, Tommy Scott and Ronnie Scott.

Orby was a member of Kelleyville Community Church, a retired farmer, and a well-known and liked Produce Stand operator who enjoyed talking to his customers and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Lucy Smith Scott Yarberry of Columbia

3 sons: Jason Yarberry (Jennifer) of Columbia, Donnie Yarberry of Cincinnati, Ohio and Jeff Yarberry of Lexington

1 daughter: Debbie Yarberry of Bowling Green

1 sister: Geneva Roy (Lilburn) of Columbia

1 step-daughter: Hilda McQueary (Arthur) of Columbia

3 step-sons & 4 step-daughters-in-law: Jimmy Scott (Linda) of Fairdale, L.T. Scott (Angie), Tony Scott (Riva), and Norma Scott all of Columbia

7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren & 6 step-great-grandchildren

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Matt Pendleton officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 4:00 P.M. Thursday

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Kelleyville Community Church or Gideon Bibles, which can be made at the funeral home

Casket Bearers: L.T. Scott, Jimmy Scott, Steve Roy, John Yarberry, Adam Yarberry, James Grzywacz

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Bonnie Cowan, 68, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was born April 13, 1957 in Metcalfe County, KY to the late Truman and Agnes Smith Young. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Young and one sister, Brenda Hollings.

Bonnie was a member of Columbia Church of Christ, retired from Osh Kosh B’Gosh, a former house cleaner, formerly worked at Jeffries Hardware and was currently working at the Trendy Farmhouse.

SURVIVORS:

2 sons: Joey Cowan of Pensacola, Florida and Dewayne Cowan of Columbia

1 daughter: Elizabeth Cowan of Columbia

3 grandchildren: Brantley Rainwater, Brayden Rainwater and Braylee Stovall (John)

2 great-grandchildren: Easton Ray Stovall and Remington Rainwater

4 brothers: Terry Young, Jeff Young, Mike Young and Randy Young all of Green County

1 sister: Becky Campbell of Green County

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11:00amCT at Columbia Church of Christ with Dean Roach and Wes Stone officiating

Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery

Visitation: Wednesday from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Thursday from 6:00am-8:30amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home and Thursday after 9:00amCT at Columbia Church of Christ

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Janet Lee Sewell, 84, of LaGrange, KY passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 at The Springs at Oldham Reserve after a long illness. She was born on February 1, 1941 in Adair County, KY to the late W. O. and Fannie Powell Corbin. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters: Margaret Corbin and Melba Schlimmer, and two brothers: J.W. Corbin and Kenneth Corbin. 

She retired from the Oldham County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy Sheriff and was of the Christian faith.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Jerry Sewell of Louisville, KY

2 granddaughters: Summer Sewell of Cincinnati, OH and Casey Ciresi of Madeira Beach, FL

2 great-granddaughters: Alexis and Olivia Borneman

3 great-grandsons: Grayson Greer, Cohen Ciresi, and Torin Ciresi

5 sisters: Reta Moss and Phyllis Minnick of Bardstown, KY, Enola Gifford of Germantown, WI, Elaine Brothers of Scottsdale, AZ and Betty Corbin of Show Low, AZ 

Several nieces & nephews

Funeral Service: Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY

Burial: Beulah Chapel Cemetery

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

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

Raymond Edward James, 93, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at The Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Thomas, KY. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 3, 1932, the son of Reuben & Emma (Smith) James.
 

He was of the Baptist Faith, a 1950 graduate of Somerset High School, Honorably Served in the U.S. Army attaining the rank of Sgt. First Class, worked 22 years at National Cash Register, 21 years at General Motors and had been farming in Russell County since 1972.
 

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie (Collins) James; son, Richard Lee James; daughter, Katherine Ann (James) Carroll; grandchildren: Heather Lee James & Ryan Gerhard; step-sons: Timothy Wayne Hosack & Phillip Ray Hosack; paternal grandparents: John Perry & Lydia (Crowe) James; and maternal grandparents: Ernest & Maggie (Goff) Smith.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Barbara Kay (LeMaster) James of Russell Springs

1 daughter: Margaret Sue Husemen of Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Step-son: William Curtis (& Lynn) LeMaster of Madisonville

Daughter-in-law: Mona Hosack of Russell Springs 

Like a son: James (& Laurie) Reed of Florida

1 brother: Ernest Smythe (& Judy) James of Russell Springs

Grandchildren: Emily Smith, Lindsey Huseman, Morgan (& Jud) Satterwhite, Taylor Huseman (& Tommy), Randy (& Adrienne) James, Skylar James, Annika James

Great-grandchildren: Cyress Gerhard, Tearrence Gerhard, Clarity Gerhard, Matthew Smith, Mckenzie Smith

Great-great-grandchildren: Georgina Satterwhite, Waylon Kuhlman, Jaxson Gerhard, Theodore Gerhard

Step-grandchildren: Jackie, Travis & Amanda

Step-great grandchildren: Nathan & Miranda

Niece: Stacey (James) Overly, Nephew, Brian James

Great-niece: Sarah Overly

Great-nephews: Justin James & Seth Overly

Several cousins & friends

Funeral Service: Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs, KY

Burial: Mt. Zion Cemetery in Science Hill, KY

Visitation: 5:00pm-8:00pmCT on Friday, June 20, 2025 and after 9:00amCT on Saturday at Bernard Funeral Home

New’s Monticello Funeral Home in Monticello, KY is in charge of arrangements.
 

John Waymon “J.W.” Denton, 71, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born on August 20, 1953 in Adair County, KY to the late James Russell and Josephine Burton Denton.

Mr. Denton attended Free Union Separate Baptist Church. He enjoyed working with mules, making everyone laugh with his wit and spending time with his family and friends, especially his granddaughters.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Mitchelene Kell Denton of Columbia, KY

1 daughter: Robin Foley (Tim) of Columbia, KY

2 granddaughters: Kenna Grace and Tinlee Faith Foley

4 siblings: Jimmy Denton (Juanita), Sandra Denton Bryant, Marty Ellis (Jimmy), and Minnie Smith (Barry) all of Columbia, KY

2 sisters-in-law: Sharlet Denton and Fayrene Denton both of Columbia, KY

Several nieces & nephews

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David Wayne Denton; three brothers: Freddie Ray, William Robert, and Leonard “Jeff” Denton, and a brother-in-law, Willard Bryant.

Funeral service: Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:00amCT at Free Union Separate Baptist Church with Bro. Craig Huddleston officiating 

Burial: Free Union Cemetery.

Visitation: Thursday from 4:00-8:00pmCT at Free Union Separate Baptist Church and Friday morning from 8:00-11:00amCT at the church

Pallbearers: John Denton, Troy Denton, Tony Denton, Andrew Ellis, Zachary Hadley, and Wes Ellis.

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

Raymond James, 93, of Russell Springs, KY, husband of Barbara James, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 at the Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Thomas, KY. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, and when completed the body will be taken to Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs, KY for a funeral service.

New’s Monticello Funeral Home in Monticello, KY is honored to be in charge of the arrangements.

Margaret Ellen Helms, 80, of Adair County, KY, the daughter of the late William and Gladys Hill, was born August 24, 1944 in Ocean City, New Jersey and departed this life on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at her home. 

She was a former restaurant worker and was a member of the Fry Baptist Church in Green County. Margaret enjoyed cross stitching, reading and being a mother of five.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: William Thomas Helms

1 son: Beau Hunter & wife Vicky

7 grandchildren

A host of other relatives & friends

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by four children.

To honor Margaret’s request, cremation rites were conducted by L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
 

Judith Ann “Judy” England, 80, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born August 11, 1944 in Adair County to the late Edgar R. and Stella Warner Bryant. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Minor England; one son, Darrin Minor England; one grandson, Matthew Tyler Bolin; her brother, Huey Bryant; and five sisters: Barbara McGaha, Norma Bauer, Dorothy Roberts, Joyce Anderson and Wanda Burton.

Judy was a retired Cosmetologist, former supervisor at Osh Kosh B’Gosh, attended Egypt Christian Church and had been an avid gardener.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter & son-in-law: Breanna & Daryl Bolin of Columbia

2 grandsons: Sam Locker and Xander Bolin

1 great-granddaughter: Averie Bolin

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 2:30 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Patton officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 1:00 P.M. Sunday

Casket Bearers: Eric Burton, Gary Moss, Sam Locker, Xander Bolin, Mark England

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Allen Dean Antle, 75, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born on June 22, 1949 in Jamestown, a son of the late Virtis and Lizzie Coffey Antle.

He was a US Army veteran. Allen was a master HVAC Technician and a master electrician, and owner/operator of Antle’s Heating and Cooling. He was a loving husband, dad, and papa to his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

SURVIVORS

His wife of 19 years: Donna Kessinger Antle of Russell Springs

6 children: Kevin (and Melissa) Kessinger of Columbia, Jill (and Ricky) Cook, Amie (and Jackey) Wilson, and Kelly (and Johnny) Sullivan all of Russell Springs, Melissa (and Randy) Collins of Jamestown, and Amanda (and Erica) Foist of Indiana

13 grandchildren: Anthony Cook, Kirstin Curry, Chelsey Sullivan, Kaidan Sullivan, Matilyn Wilson, Jackson Wilson, Kellan Wilson, Christina Davis, Jacob Kessinger, Declan Foist, Asher Foist, Colton Collins, and Luke Collins

12 great-grandchildren: Emily Curry, Elizabeth Curry, Mason Curry, Mackenzie Curry, Bentley Kessinger, Evenleigh Davis, Alora Davis, August Davis, Conner Collins, Braxton Collins, Paisleigh Collins, and Ellie Shepherd

1 brother: Arvil Antle of Louisville

3 sisters: Maxine McClellan and Mary Lee of Indiana; Ida Holt of Jamestown

Special caretakers: Marian and Robbie Jackson

In addition to his parents, Allen was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Burton Antle; four brothers: Joe Antle, Bobby Antle, Roy Antle, and Ernest Antle; and one sister, Evelyn Alexander.

Funeral Service: Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Polston officiating

Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery with full military honors by the Russell County Honor Guard

Visitation: Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Sunday beginning at 7:30amCT at the funeral home

Pallbearers: Jackey Wilson, Ricky Cook, Johnny Sullivan, Jacob Kessinger, Randy Collins, Jackson Wilson, Alvin Severt, and Marcus Allen

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

Angela Kay “Angel” Smith, 63, of Columbia, KY died Monday, June 9, 2025 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Smith.

SURVIVORS:

Her mother: Mona “Katie” Smith of Louisville

Her companion: Tim “Prill” Moore of Columbia

3 daughters: Michelle Green (Ray) of Indianapolis, Indiana, Billie Kay Wilson (Todd) of Columbia, Natalie Moore of Columbia

2 brothers: Michael Smith (Aleluia), Larry Smith (Mildred) all of Columbia

4 sisters: Susan “Tinker” Smith, Kelly Bohman, Judy Smith and Lisa Smith all of Columbia

4 grandchildren: Lucas Ward, Jazmine Gonzalez, Ray Green II, Braxton Turner

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral service: Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Wilson officiating

Burial: Columbia Cemetery

Visitation: After 12:00 P.M. Saturday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Pallbearers: Kaleb, Logan and Landon Gosser, Derek Blakey, Jeremy, Shane, and Ben Roy, and Joey McFarland

Honorary pallbearers: Cuck Bentley, Charlie, Larry and Trent Roy, Dennis Blakey and Bobby Wilson

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Dean Akin, 82, of Versailles, KY, formerly of Columbia, KY died Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Bluegrass Community Hospital in Versailles. He was born April 2, 1943 to the late Robert and Alta Price Akin. 
 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Finley Akin, Bobby Akin, Dickey Akin and three sisters: Audrey Calhoun, Genois Collins and Charlene Sexton. 
 

Dean was a member of First Christian Church in Versailles and employed by Godolphin at Gainsborough Farms.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Jane Moran Akin of Versailles

2 daughters: Alice Ellis (Timmy) of Elizabethtown and Anne Reichenbach (Mark) of Midway

3 sisters: Flossie Price and Margie Williams both of Columbia, and Sheila McQueary (Steve) of Louisville

3 grandchildren: Lauren Elkins (Chris), Callie Little (Jack) and Will Reichenbach

7 great-grandchildren: Jordan Elkins, Kylie Elkins, Elliot Elkins, Finn Elkins, Levi Little, Oliver Little, John Garbacz

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends

Funeral service: Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Patton and Chris Cole officiating

Burial: Columbia Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. Thursday

Casket Bearers: Ted Fouser, Ray Fouser, Bruce Akin, Stuart McQueary, Steve McQueary, Johnny Vaughn

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Leslie Dawn Miller, 53, of Somerset, KY, passed away Saturday, June 7th, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY. She was born in La Grange, IL on June 3, 1972, a daughter of Doris (Vanarsdale) and Gordon Sonny Miller of Jamestown, KY.

SURVIVORS:
Her parents: Sonny and Doris Miller
2 aunts: Doris Burgess and Mae Young
1 uncle: Kenneth R. Miller
Several cousins, other family & friends

Funeral Service: 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 10th at Creelsboro Christian Church in Jamestown, KY with Bro. Larry Johnson officiating

Visitation: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, June 9th and after 8:00 AM till time of service on Tuesday at Creelsboro Christian Church in Jamestown, KY

Burial: Keeton Cemetery, Jamestown, KY

Pallbearers: Chad Bivens, Jordan Knifley, Dillon Wilkerson, Gary Lawless, Skylar Antle, and Daryl Flatt

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

Nan B. Fudge, 84, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Oneida, KY on September 28, 1940 and grew up in Mistletoe, KY, one of thirteen children to the late Dewey and Flarence Couch.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by twelve siblings.

Mrs. Fudge was a member of her childhood church and more recently attended Shiloh Christian Church. She was a member of the Argo-Summit Eastern Star and was formerly active for over 20 years with the Adair County Food Pantry. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and gathering with her family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Michelle Fruth of Glensfork, KY

2 grandchildren:Austin and Aspen Fruth both of Glensfork, KY

Sister-in-law: Joann Trumpis of Columbia

Several nieces, nephews, friends, & other relatives

Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY with Rev. Douglas Hawkins and Bro. Randy Young officiating

Burial: Chestnut Grove Cemetery

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

Pallbearers: Austin Fruth, Levis Keltner, Larry White, Anthony Koenig, Wayne Toney, and Mark Klingberg

Honorary pallbearer: Glen Burton

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

Harry G. Foley, 77, of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born in Somerset, KY on January 14, 1948, a son of the late Orpha (McGowan) and Velmer Foley.

He served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired Electrical Engineer.

SURVIVORS:
His wife: Sandra (Stapp) Foley of Columbia, KY
1 daughter: Jill Foley of Indianapolis, IN
1 son: Stuart Foley (Rebecca) of Guntersville, AL

2 brothers: Ralph Foley of Nashville, TN and Gibson Foley (Patsy) of Jamestown, KY
6 grandchildren

Several nieces, nephews, family & friends
 

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Loretta Cook and a brother, Alben Foley.

Celebration of Life: Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 2:00pmCT at Providence Independent Church, 575 Providence Church Rd., Russell Springs, KY with Military Honors by the Russell County Honor Squad
 

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

Marilyn Graham Hale Roy, 84, of Russell Springs, KY passed from this life on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Russell County Hospital. She was born Friday, February 21, 1941 in Louisville, a daughter of the late Graham Vaughan and Sara Bates Hale. 
 

She was a life-long member of the Church at the Springs, which started in the living room of her grandparents’ home. Ms. Marilyn’s faithful devotion to her church through the Fellowship Team and church choir continued until her passing. 

Earning her Rank I in Education, Ms. Marilyn was an acclaimed educator, retiring after 36 years with the Russell County School System. The years formulating the minds and characters of the community’s youth were spent at Russell Springs Elementary School, where she taught 2^ndgrade, then on to Middle School, educating the 8^th grade students. She remained in touch with the education community through her retired teachers’ KAPPA Group.

Ms. Marilyn was a historian, maintaining a vast memory of people, places and dates.  She was a “picker” of antiques before the term was used; a purveyor of décor and fashion; and had an unquenchable thirst for reading. She was famously known for her Italian cream cakes, coconut cream pies and her spaghetti.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Beth Hale Roy (and James Mark) Rhea of Bowling Green

1 brother: Dr. Mark B. (and Tina) Hale of Bowling Green

1 sister: Mary Ella (and L. Stephen) Holt of Simpsonville

2 grandsons: Cameron James Rhea and Isaac Graham Rhea

Cousins: Brooks (and Winfrey) Bates and Scott (and Brenda) Pierce

Niece: Brandie Elizabeth Holt

3 great-nephews: Jackson Stephen Jeffries, Mason Graham Jeffries and Walker Vaughan Jeffries

Along with her parents, Ms. Marilyn is preceded in death by her beloved husband, N. Roger Roy; her sister, Vaunene Greene; and her nephew, Lucas Graham Holt.

Funeral Service: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pmCT at The Church at the Springs with Dr. Mark B. Hale and Pastor Taylor Evans officiating

Burial: Russell Springs City Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Tuesday at the Church at the Springs

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to The Church at the Springs, in memory of Ms. Marilyn.

Active Pallbearers: Cameron James Rhea, Isaac Graham Rhea, Jackson Stephen Jeffries, Mason Graham Jeffries, Walker Vaughan Jeffries, James Mark Rhea and L. Stephen Holt

Honorary Pallbearers: Brooks Bates and Scott Pierce

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

Betty Jo (Combest) Wheat, 80, of the Sano community of Russell County, KY passed from this life on Friday, June 6, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 23, 1945 in Anderson, Indiana, a daughter of the late Phillip and Ruth Bledsoe Combest. 
 

Betty retired from the Russell Springs Water Department and was a faithful member of the French Valley Church for over 60 years.

SURVIVORS:

Her loving husband of over 62 years: Lynn Wheat of Sano

2 sons, Mitchell (Patsy) Wheat of Russell Springs and Micah Wheat of Chicago, Illinois 

3 grandchildren: C’Ann (Ben) Hammond of Russell Springs, K’Lyn Thomas of Sano, and Nickota (Evelyn) Wheat of Newnan, Georgia

8 great-grandchildren: Molly Hammond, Annslee Hammond, Jacob Hammond, Olivia Hammond, Ayden Dykes, Jacklyn Thomas, Eli Roman, and Koda Wheat

3 sisters: Glenda (Danny) Coffey of Jamestown, Nancy (Steve) Shepard of Russell Springs, and LaDonna Cooper of Liberty
 

In addition to her parents, Betty was also preceded in death by a brother, Phillip Dale Combest; a brother-in-law, Rick Cooper; and a sister-in-law, Betty Hale.

Funeral Service: Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. David Blair, Bro. Charles Edwards, and Bro Carroll Egnew officiating

Burial: Russell County Memorial Gardens.

Visitation: Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Friday morning beginning at 8:00amCT

Pallbearers: Todd Whittle, Joe Lake, Ben Hammond, Adam Shepard, Ayden Dykes, and Nickota Wheat 

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

Patricia Sue Wethington, 86, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at the Glasgow Hospital. She was born December 23, 1938, the youngest of four children born to Mary Gladys Russell and Charles Lee Fisher. 

A few years later, the family moved to Plattsburg, MO. Patricia attended many years in grade school and high school there. In 1953, she went to John Brown Military Academy in Siloam Springs, AR and graduated from Mercy Academy in Marshall, Missouri in 1956.  

In 1959, Patricia married James Harold “Jim Duck” Wethington, a son of Alphonus and Ann Wethington from Clementsville, KY. James was a member of the United States Air Force at Forbes AFB in Topeka, KS. 

Patricia graduated in 1980 from the Danville School of Nursing as a LPN. She worked many years at the Hospital in Liberty, KY and at Metzmeier Nursing home in Campbellsville, KY. 

In 1991 after the death of her husband, she moved to Columbia, KY. She then began caring for Tommie Ray Burton in her home. He was a great friend and companion till his death on April 14, 2004.

She was a believer in Jesus Christ and a member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church in Clementsville, KY and the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Columbia, KY. Patricia was also a long-time member of Al-Anon Serenity Seekers Groups in Russell Springs, KY and Columbia, KY. She leaves behind many lovely members of her Al-Anon family down through the years. Patricia loved many and was loved by many in return. 

SURVIVORS:

6 children: Jimmy (Paula), Mary (Joe), Tom (Christie), John (Shelia), Anna Marie (& son Connor), and Peggy (Jason)

Daughter-in-law: Erlinda

14 grandchildren

Many nephews, nieces, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren

Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 11:00amET (10:00amCT) at the St. Bernard Catholic Church in Clementsville, KY with Rev. Father Johnson Thekkudan officiating

Burial: St. Bernard Catholic Church Cemetery

Visitation: Monday, June 9, 2025 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET (4:00pm-7:00pmCT) at L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY

Prayer Service: Monday at 7:00pmET at the funeral home

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

Ronny Glenn Spinks I, 76, of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Warren County, KY on August 3, 1948 to the late Morris Wayne and Zella Leon Basham Spinks.

Ronny enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 50 years: Sharon Redmon Spinks of Columbia, KY

2 sons: Ronny Spinks, II (Julie) of Columbia, KY and Kevin Spinks (Shelly) of Scottsville, KY

4 siblings: Venitta Wilson and Randy Spinks both of Brownsville, KY, Sue Spinks of Alabama, and Bob Spinks of Florida

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

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Novice Davis and her husband, Bernie and a brother-in-law, William “Dink” Wilson.

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

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