William Walter “Bill” Bihr, 95, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at his home. He was born on June 26, 1930 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son of the late William Walter and Marie Feightner Bihr.

Bill was an US Army veteran of WW II and was very proud of his military service to his country. After being discharged as a TEC 5, Bill became a police officer in Cincinnati. He liked to cook and loved good food. Bill was also an excellent debater on diverse topics and loved to watch sports.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Leontine Grider Bihr of Russell Springs

Daughter-in-law: Bonnie Bihr of Florida

1 granddaughter: Dylia Bihr of Florida

Niece: Susan (and Jerry) Melton of Russell Springs

Nephews: Steve (and Jan) Brumley and Tyler Brumley of Russell Springs; John (Shar) Swartz of Ohio; Keith Youtcheff of North Carolina; and Terry Cranert of California

Special caregiver: Judy Bell of Russell Springs

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Bihr and several brothers and sisters.

Per Bill’s wishes, cremation rites were honored, and no services will be held.

Inurnment: Mill Springs National Cemetery in Nancy, KY

Bernard Funeral Home has been entrusted with final arrangements.

David Lee Herriford, 83, of Lexington, KY passed away from complications of cancer on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was in hospice care at his home with loved ones by his side. But that is just the final act in the life of a truly amazing man. He was born July 17, 1942 in Glasgow, KY to the late Lester Herriford and Elizabeth Lester Herriford.

David lived all over the country as a child due to his father's career in the Navy. After returning to Kentucky, he was a great athlete who enjoyed playing any sport, especially baseball at Russell County High School. He moved to Nashville after high school with his brother Jim to attend drafting school. Afterwards he enlisted in the Air Force, where he served from 1962-1966, and was fortunate to stay stateside where he worked in Titan missile silos in Washington and Arkansas.

He came home to Jamestown, KY on leave and rekindled his relationship with the "one that got away", Linda Jean Ballenger, and they were married one month after his discharge. They celebrated 59 years of marriage this past March.

Dave began his career at IBM and finished at Lexmark, retiring from both. His illustrious career as a designer and self-taught engineer included work on a braille typewriter, the Selectrix electric typewriter, the PS1 personal computer and many different printers.

He never met a stranger, and had a true zest for life and conversation. To know him was to be given a pocket knife, asked to solve a mechanical puzzle, or watch a magic trick. Nothing made him happier than to laugh at friends and family struggling to figure out his puzzles and tricks while he assured them it was easy. He insisted that he gave the Hooey stick that particular name, because it was his idea 50 years ago to yell "hooey" every time the propeller changed direction (look it up).

He loved fishing and golf with his friends, playing cards, building things, telling stories of his childhood and workplace shenanigans, and collecting stuff. He never met a garage sale, flea market or pawn shop he didn't like, and he loved giving his treasures away to friends as much as finding them.

But his greatest accomplishment was his family. He was the best dad ever, who made plenty of time to play with his children, whether sports and games when they were young or card games when they were older. His true calling was being a grandaddy, whether to his own granddaughters Katie and Jessie, or to any of their friends or cousins. From building massive cardboard forts, hiding treasure in the yard and drawing maps to find it, impromptu magic shows, and playing doll house (where the kids always managed to find hidden M&M's), he was as big a kid as they were.

Whether he was David, Dave, Dad or Grandaddy, he was liked by everyone he met and his family loved him completely. He will be missed beyond our own comprehension, but we take comfort that he is reunited with his beloved mother and father.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Linda Jean

1 daughter: Beth (Peter) Brown

1 son: John Herriford (Joan Sheffer)

2 grandchildren: Katie (Dayton) Walker and Jessica Brown

2 brothers Jim (predeceased by his wife Reba) and Ron (Pam) Herriford

Many other family members & friends

Service & Interment: Friday, August 1, 2025 at 12:30pmET at Camp Nelson National Cemetery, 6980 Danville Rd., Nicholasville, KY

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

Patricia Jo Hammond, 75, of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at T.J. Health Columbia. She was born on January 9, 1950 in San Diego, CA to the late Albert and Geraldine Sanders Williams.

Patricia enjoyed cooking, doing crafts, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

SURVIVORS:

2 children: Tiffany Cheatham (Bryan) and Jody Hammond (Donna) both of Columbia, KY

4 grandchildren: Jasmine Hammond Humphress (Adam), Shelbi Cheatham Fisher (Kaleb), Ty Cheatham, and Ellie Cheatham

4 great-grandchildren: Easton Humphress, Luke Fisher, Jace Fisher, and Drew Fisher

2 siblings: Debra Janes (Dennis) of Greensburg, KY and Albert “Tiger” Williams of New Albany, IN

Her beloved dog: “Ivy”

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the father of her children, Ray Hammond, Jr.

Funeral Service: Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 3:30pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Logan Wilkerson officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

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

Pallbearers: Bryan Cheatham, Ty Cheatham, Kaleb Fisher, Adam Humphress, Luke Polley, and Carson Jessie

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

Valenia Taylor Johnson, 70, of Columbia, KY died Friday, July 25, 2025 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born December 12, 1954 in Adair County, KY to the late David Lee and Annabelle Shirley Taylor. 
 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Telica Taylor and two sisters: Bonda Taylor and Anna Nell Smith.

Valenia was a member of New Grace Fellowship, worked at Osh Kosh B’Gosh and for 13 years was employed by Independent Living

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: David Johnson of Columbia

1 son: Taran Taylor of Columbia

6 step-children: Donte’, Leondre, Shawnette, Shondeveron, Zachery, and Ronelle

3 brothers: Kevin Taylor (Lisa) of Somerset, Danny Taylor of Columbia, and Erik Stapleton of Brandenburg

1 sister: Rhonda Taylor of Bowling Green

3 grandchildren: Ta’Leahah Taylor, Travez Taylor and Aaron Taylor (Madison)

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral service: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time at Campbellsville First Baptist Church, 704 E. Broadway, Campbellsville, with Rev. K.F. Tuck delivering the Eulogy

Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery in Campbellsville

Visitation: After 11:00 A.M (Eastern Time) Wednesday at the Church

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Fred Miller, 78, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at his home. He was born to the late Raymond and Mary McCarthy Miller on July 23, 1947 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Fred had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Columbia Christian Church. He was also a painter for John Wayne Airport in California for many years.
 

Fred was united in marriage to Carol Miller on February 21, 1969.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one son, Shannon Miller; one brother, Glenn Miller; and special friend, Jessie Loy.

?SURVIVORS:
His wife of 56 years: Carol Miller 

Daughter: Lisa Stone (Jason) of Columbia

Son-in-law: Matthew Calvert of Columbia

4 grandchildren: Brittani Downs (Christopher), Katelyn Calvert, Sarah Calvert, and Stephanie Calvert

Special friend: Danny Propes

Funeral service: Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. John Davis and Bro. Adam Shepherd officiating

Visitation: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M.

The family has requested expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and can be made at the funeral home.

Grissom Martin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Matt Jones, 58, of Jamestown, KY passed from this life on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at his home. He was born September 26, 1966 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son of the late Roy and Ada Miller Jones. 

Matt was a licensed electrician and a former employee in the maintenance department at Fruit of the Loom in Jamestown.

SURVIVORS:

His beloved wife: Lorie Hall Jones of Jamestown

1 son: Matthew (and Tiffany) Jones of Jamestown

1 brother: Roy Emerson Jones III, of Cincinnati, Ohio

2 sisters: Rebecca Jean Reneer and Rita Lynn Malone, both of Indianapolis, Indiana

1 granddaughter: Arrianna Jones

Mother-in-law: Joyce Hall of Jamestown

Special friend: Nova Redmon

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings: Mark Jones, Carl Jay Woolum, Lela Kay Vandergraft, and Lora Lee Lehmkuhl.

Funeral Service: Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs, KY with Bro. Phillip Miller officiating

Burial: Jamestown City Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Sunday

Pallbearers: Matthew Jones, Barry Brown, Carl Williams, Josh Jones, James Redmon, and Mikey Ryan

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

Mike Bell, 68, of Columbia, KY died Monday, July 21, 2025 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown. He was born August 3, 1956 in Adair County, KY to the late Eugene and Corine Wooldridge Bell. 

Mike was an orderly at Adair Memorial Hospital, a former mail carrier and worked on the farm for the late Bobbie Willis.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Nicole Bell (Shawn) of Edmonton

1 son: Michael Bell of Columbia

2 grandchildren: Byron and Tanner

4 brothers: David Bell (Paula) of Scottsville, Ronnie Bell (Charlene) of Fairplay, Jimmy Bell (Sandra) of Glens Fork, Kenneth Bell of Columbia

4 sisters: Linda Burris (Dan) of Coburg, JoAnn Steinhilber of Glens Fork, Sandy Coomer (Johnny Morgan) of Milltown, Marie Tupman (John) of Fairplay

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends

The family has chosen Cremation and a private service will be held at the AB Turner Cemetery at a later date.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Clora Jane (Tucker) Luttrell, 78, lovingly known as Chloe, and affectionately known as ‘Memaw’ to her grandchildren, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025 surrounded by her family in Danville, KY. She was born October 4, 1946 to the late Earl and Ada (West) Tucker in Russell County, KY.

Clora battled Alzheimer’s disease for more than 14 years. Reflecting on her initial diagnosis, she testified that “my God is bigger than Alzheimer's" to Pine Grove Separate Baptist Church (Sunshine) in Eli, Kentucky, where she was an active member. Those who knew Clora, know that you could most often find her working in her flower beds. Clora took great pride in her family and had endless stories of her grandchildren and son. She was surrounded always with pictures of them all. She loved Christmas—filling her home with numerous themed trees—was a voracious reader and adventurer. 

She married the love of her life, Lloyd Luttrell, on April 20, 1966 and remained married and in love until his passing. She adored her son and her two grandchildren, and she devoted her life to ensuring everyone knew just how much. Clora loved the Lord, and attended church regularly. She retired from the Oakwood Care Facility in Somerset, where she spent a career caring for numerous individuals. Clora took pride not only in her family, but in her work and church family as well. Clora will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. 

SURVIVORS:

Her loving son: Neil Wade Luttrell (Teena Ann Kissee) of Liberty, KY

2 grandchildren: Skyler Mason Luttrell of Lexington, KY, and Savana Morgan Luttrell (Devon Baker) of Somerset, KY

1 great-grandson: Bowen Wade Baker (son of Savana and Devon)

2 step-grandchildren: Korbin Ross Kissee and Kallen Michael Kissee

4 sisters: Mary (Danny) Richardson of Lexington, KY, Joyce Wilson of Russell Springs, KY, Exetta Wilson of Jamestown, KY, and Golda Hinkle of Russell Springs, KY

1 brother: Glen (Judy) Tucker of Russell Springs, KY

A host of extended family & dear friends

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving spouse of 59 years, Lloyd Wade Luttrell, who remained by her side until his death on January 13, 2021; one sister, Ramona Popplewell; six brothers: Lester Tucker, Arvester “Mose” Tucker, Sylvester “Tilburn” Tucker, Elvis Tucker, Chester Tucker, and Leslie Tucker. 

Funeral Service: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs, KY 

Interment: Pine Grove Cemetery (Sunshine), Eli, KY
 

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Tuesday 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association which can be completed at Bernard Funeral Home
 

Pallbearers: Dan Woodruff, Charlie Newland, Eli Newland, Mark Hinkle, Matthew Tucker, and Ronnie Whittle

Bernard Funeral is overseeing arrangements. 

Clora Jane (Tucker) Luttrell, lovingly known as Chloe, and affectionately known as ‘Memaw’ to her grandchildren, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, surrounded by her family in Danville, Kentucky. She was 78 years of age. Clora battled Alzheimer’s disease for more than 14 years. Reflecting on her initial diagnosis, she testified that “my God is bigger than Alzheimer's" to Pine Grove Separate Baptist Church (Sunshine) in Eli, Kentucky, where she was an active member. Those who knew Clora, know that you could most often find her working in her flower beds. Clora took great pride in her family and had endless stories of her grandchildren and son. She was surrounded always with pictures of them all. She loved Christmas—filling her home with numerous themed trees—was a voracious reader and adventurer. 

Clora was born October 4, 1946, to Earl and Ada (West) Tucker in Russell County, KY. She married the love of her life, Lloyd Luttrell, on April 20, 1966, and remained married and in love until his passing. She adored her son and her two grandchildren, and she devoted her life to ensuring everyone knew just how much. Clora loved the Lord, and attended church regularly.  She retired from the Oakwood Care Facility in Somerset, where she spent a career caring for numerous individuals. Clora took pride not only in her family, but in her work and church family as well.  She is survived by her loving son, Neil Wade Luttrell (Teena Ann Kissee) of Liberty, KY; her adoring grandchildren, Skyler Mason Luttrell of Lexington, KY, and Savana Morgan Luttrell (Devon Baker) of Somerset, KY, and one great-grandson, Bowen Wade Baker (son of Savana and Devon); two step-grandchildren, Korbin Ross Kissee and Kallen Michael Kissee. 

Clora is survived by her sisters Mary (Danny) Richardson of Lexington, KY, Joyce Wilson of Russell Springs, KY, Exetta Wilson of Jamestown, KY, and Golda Hinkle of Russell Springs, KY; and one brother, Glen (Judy) Tucker of Russell Springs, KY, as well as a host of extended family and dear friends. Clora will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Ada Tucker, and her loving spouse of 59 years, Lloyd Wade Luttrell, who remained by her side until his death on January 13, 2021; one sister:  Ramona Popplewell; six brothers:  Lester Tucker, Arvester “Mose” Tucker, Sylvester “Tilburn” Tucker, Elvis Tucker, Chester Tucker, and Leslie Tucker. 

Pallbearers include Dan Woodruff, Charlie Newland, Eli Newland, Mark Hinkle, Matthew Tucker, and Ronnie Whittle. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery (Sunshine), Eli, Kentucky.

Bernard Funeral is overseeing arrangements. Funeral Services will be held at Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs, KY on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Visitation will be held at 11:00 am CST with the funeral following at 1:00 pm CST.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association which can be completed at Bernard Funeral Home, Russell Springs, KY.

Roger Lee “Poncho” Shelton, 69, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, July 19, 2025 at his home. He was born November 5, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Lewis Chester and Nadene Brown Shelton. 
 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Ronnie and Michael Shelton. 

Poncho retired from a Steel Mill in Chicago, was a former Tattoo Artist and a farmer.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Nicole Merkle (Joe) of Oak Lawn, Illinois

4 grandchildren: Alec Merkle-Shelton, Aubrey Merkle-Shelton, Addison Merkle-Shelton, Tyler Merkle

2 brothers: Robert Shelton and John Shelton both of Columbia

1 sister: Anita Jurkovic of Chicago, Illinois

His long-time companion: Kathy Kern Rogers of Columbia

Several nieces, nephews, other relative & friends

Visitation: After 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 24, 2025 with a funeral service at 6:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Cremation to follow.

Burial of cremains at a later date in Columbia Cemetery

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Garlin Gadberry, 86, of Fairplay, KY passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. He was born on April 22, 1939 in Fairplay, KY to the late Beckham and Amanda Harvey Gadberry.

Mr. Gadberry was a member of the Columbia Church of Christ and a retired logger and farmer. He was an avid fisherman and Rook player.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 66 years: Judy Tabor Gadberry of Fairplay, KY

2 daughters: Charlene Bell (Ronnie) and Faylene Streeval (Mike Ratliff) both of Columbia, KY

3 grandsons: Devin Bell (Kelley), Jesse Streeval, and Cody Streeval

7 great-grandchildren: Pyper, Raylyn, Aliray, Cali, James, Thomas, and Blakelyn

1 sister: Loretta Gadberry of Fairplay, KY

Brother-in-law: Harold Tabor (Liz) of Jamestown, KY

Several nieces, nephews, friends, & other relatives

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers: Leon, Orville “Dutch”, Forest “Lum”, and Bannard Gadberry and two sisters: Marie Grant and Marjorie Campbell.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY with Bro. Rickie Williams officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Wednesday morning until time for the service at the funeral home

Pallbearers: Ronald Gadberry, Danny Bailey, Ricky Prewitt, Pat Elmore, Josh Campbell, and Randall Bell

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

Leslie Eugene Crews, 67, of Columbia, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born on June 2, 1958 in Marion County, KY, the son of the late Jodie and Frances Wheeler Crews.

Eugene was a dedicated truck driver who retired after many years of service. A man of deep faith, he loved the Lord and lived his life guided by his strong spiritual beliefs.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 43 years: Valerie Nelson Crews

2 siblings: Mary Susan Huckaby and Michael Todd Crews, both of Lebanon

Several nieces & nephews

Special friends: Mark & Tammy Hatcher of Columbia and Mike & Teresa Helm of Lebanon

Graveside Service: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pmET at the Haysville Cemetery, 9310 Danville Highway, Gravel Switch, KY with Bro. Phil Foster officiating

Mattingly Funeral Home in Loretto, KY is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mable D. Ousley, 84, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 at her home. She was born in Pennington Gap, VA on February 22, 1941, a daughter of the late Mattie (Nelms) and Jessee James Cowan.

Mable was a homemaker.

SURVIVORS:
1 daughter: Delilah Swinford of Anderson, IN

1 son: John McPherson of Columbia, KY

2 brothers: Dave Cowan of Tipton, IN and Richard Cowan of CA
4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren (& 2 on the way)

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, John McPherson, her second husband, Robert Ousley, 1 grandson, and 10 siblings.

Funeral Service: Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pmCT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY

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

Burial: Jamestown Cemetery

H E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Gertrude Knifley Tedder, 98, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 at the Grandview Nursing and Rehab Center in Campbellsville, KY. She was born May 3, 1927 in Adair County, KY to the late Deroy  Knifley and Mary Eliza White Knifley.
 

She was a member of the Knifley Christian Church and taught Sunday School Preschool children for 43 years at Roley Christian Church. She was a homemaker and made popcorn balls for 39 years at Halloween for the neighborhood children who returned to bring their own children and grandchildren.

She was united in marriage to Walter Tedder on October 22, 1947, who preceded her in death on June 23, 1996. She is also preceded in death by nine siblings and their spouses and one special nephew, Ronnie Brandenburg.

SURVIVORS:

Special nephew: Gary Merrit (Gail) of Campbellsville

Special niece: Peggy Knifley Lawson (J.C.) of Campbellsville

Chosen grandchildren: Walter Lee Brandenburg of Roley and Jennifer Brandenburg Owens of Somerset

A host of other relatives & friends

Funeral service: Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:00 P.M., Central Time at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Brock and Bro. Hugh Withers officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Monday at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Vergene “Jean” Sullivan Flanagan, 88, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She was born on June 1, 1937 in Eli, a daughter of the late Otsy Elmer and Cardova West Sullivan.

Jean was a retired factory worker, having worked at both Russell Sportswear and Fruit of the Loom. She was a loving mother and a hard worker. When Jean was not working, she would rather be at home, spending time with her family.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Greg Flanagan of Russell Springs

1 brother: Garris (June) Sullivan of Russell Springs

2 sisters: Buarldene Polston of Russell Springs and Catherine Wind of Houston, Texas

A host of nieces & nephews

In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Garth Dean Flanagan; her brother, Otis Sullivan; and her sister, Verlene Hammond.

Cremation rites were honored by Bernard Funeral Home.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

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

Shelby Jean Smith, 83, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at her home. She was born on April 3, 1942 in Russell County, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Viola Higginbotham Bunch.

Shelby grew up in church and was of the Christian faith. She was a homemaker throughout her life and retired from Fruit of the Loom at age 55. Shelby was a loving Wife, Momma, and Nana to her family that she loved with all her heart. Her family was her main focus in life and the center of her world. 

SURVIVORS:

Her husband of 61 years: Hollin Smith of Russell Springs

1 daughter: Sheila (and Rex) Huff of Morristown, TN

Her beloved grandson: Cole (and Mariah Johnson) Cooper of Russell Springs

3 siblings: Edward Eugene (and Judy) Bunch of Columbia, Mitchell (and Deanna) Bunch of Whitley City, and Sandra Yates of Columbia

In addition to her parents, Shelby was preceded in death by her siblings: Danny Dale Bunch, Phillip Wayne Bunch, Shirley Grant, and Sue Antle.

The family wants to express their thanks to Hospice of Lake Cumberland for the care and kindness that was shown to Shelby. 

Funeral service: 2:00pmCT on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Garner officiating
 

Burial: Russell Springs City Cemetery

Visitation: Beginning at 12:00pmCT on Friday at the funeral home

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503.

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

Norman Ray Hurt, 85, of Louisville, KY passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Baptist Health in Louisville. He was born December 12, 1939 in Cook County, Illinois to the late Paul and Evelyn Janes Hurt.

Norman spent most of his childhood in Adair County. He was Chemical Operator at Zeon Chemicals until his retirement and was a veteran having served in the United States Army.
 

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Hurt.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 50 years: Margaret Jones Hurt

One son: Jason Hurt (Lindsay)

One daughter: Jessica McClure (Keith)

Grandchildren: Isabelle Hurt, Scarlett Hurt, Henry Hurt, and Kaylee McClure

Step-grandchildren: Jaxon Elwell and Kit Elwell

A host of other relatives & friends

Funeral service: Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Harry Curry officiating

Burial: Mt. Carmel Cemetery

Visitation: After 9:30 A.M on Friday 

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Charles E. Camp, 72, of Lawton, OK passed away Friday, July 11, 2025 at McMahon Tomlinson Nursing & Rehab Center in Lawton, OK. He was born in Noblesville, IN on July 31, 1952, a son of the late Barbara J. (McDole) and Bertie  Camp.

He was a career military In U.S. Army.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Vickie Udell of Lawton, OK

1 sister: Susan Daniels of Jamestown, KY

Many nieces, nephews, other family & friends

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Syble Camp and three siblings: Bertie, Willard, and Raymond Camp.

Funeral Service: Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM CT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY

Visitation: Friday, July 18, 2025 at 12:00pmCT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY

Burial: Ridgecrest Cemetery with full military honors by the Russell County Honor Squad

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

Paul Edward Roy Obituary

Paul Edward Roy, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, with his loving family by his side. He was 85 years, 3 months, and 14 days of age.

Paul was born on April 2, 1940, in Russell Springs, Kentucky, to the late Garland Roy and Mary Scales Roy. He was a faithful servant of the ministry for nearly 60 years and a devoted member of Mt. Eden Baptist Church.

Throughout his life, Paul worked in farming, construction, and the building industry, finishing his career at Gray’s Construction - a place he dearly loved and where he formed lifelong friendships.

Paul found great joy in working on the farm, and his pride and joy was his Massey Ferguson tractor.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Blair Roy; three children, Paul Anthony (Jacquie) Roy of Lancaster, Kentucky, Stephen (Angie) Roy of Nancy, Kentucky, and Jamie (David) Polston of Campbellsville, Kentucky; and two stepchildren, Teresa (Wayne) Hart of Russell Springs, Kentucky, and Kevin Blair of Louisville, Kentucky.

Also surviving are his brother, L.T. (Zola) Roy of Campbellsville, Kentucky, and sister, Rosemary (Dean) Hart of Jamestown, Kentucky; special brother-in-law, Arlis “Butch” (Shelly) Miller of Russell Springs; and sister-in-law, Mary (Steve) Gossett of Glasgow, Kentucky.

Paul was known as “Pop” to five grandchildren: Christen (Jonathan) Roseberry of Lancaster; Todd (Brook) Polston of Campbellsville; Bradley (Danielle) Roy of Lancaster; Evan (Madeline) Roy of Tucson, Arizona; and Kyle (Monica) Roy of Pompano Beach, Florida. He also had the joy of seven great-grandchildren: Hunter and Avery Roseberry; Ryan Rose and Maverick Todd Polston; Lucas and Branson Roy; and Jett William Roy, expected in October 2025.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Judy Miller Roy, and two brothers, James Roy and Wilbur Roy.

Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, July 19, 2025 in the Chapel of Wilson Funeral Home with Bro. Garlin Wilson officiating. Interment will be in the Lakeside Memorial

Visitation will be from 5-8 PM on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Wilson Funeral Home in Russell Springs.

Active Pallbearers are:

Todd Polston, Bradley Roy, Evan Roy, Kyle Roy, Chris Roy and Jonathan Roy

Honorary Pallbearers:

Billy Roy, Tim Roy, Terry Roy, Perry Roy, Michael Miller, Mitchell Miller, Travis Woodrum, Nick Gossett, Jimmy Gossage and Allen Roy

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy be made in the form of

donations to either Hosparus Health Green River, 462 N Bypass Road, Campbellsville, Kentucky

42718, or Bengal Family Care Home, 2480 Old Lebanon Road, Campbellsville, Kentucky 42718.

Donations may also be made at the funeral home.

Wanda Marie Hunt, 77, of Horse Cave, KY (a native of Clovis, New Mexico), passed away Friday, July 11, 2025 at her residence.

She was a softball pitcher in her youth and enjoyed crocheting and reading.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, John Jefferson and Edith Lucille Morgan Gushwa; two brothers: Jerry Wayne and Larry Gushwa and a sister, Judy Lucille Singletary.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Ralph Steven “Steve” Hunt, Jr.

1 daughter: Christina Marie Hunt

2 sons: David Kenneth (Regina Ann) Hunt and Daniel Stephen (Megan Marie) Hunt

2 grandchildren: Ella Marie Fox and Madeline Marie Hunt

2 sisters: Martha Beth Fotopulos and Linda Joan Rockwell

1 brother: Roy Dale Gushwa

Memorial Service: Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 3:00pmET at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Dwayne Cook officiating

Burial: Magnolia Cemetery at a later date

Visitation: Beginning at 2:00pmET on Saturday

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

Jessie Mae Burton Gaskins, age 90, of the Ella Community of Adair Co. KY passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 2:45 AM at TJ Health Columbia. She was born on July 5, 1935 in Adair County to the late Oliver Russell and Mattie Marie Caldwell Burton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James Ray Gaskins who passed in August of 2015; two daughters: Kathy Jean Gaskins Grant on Oct. 30, 2009 & Karen Anne Gaskins in 1962; and one sister, Alice Jean Burton Shroyer in 1981.

Mrs. Gaskins attended the New Hope Separate Baptist Church where she was a member and spent many years as a Sunday school teacher. She retired at age 77 from First National Bank after working 40+ years as a teller. She loved the Lord, and she loved her family and friends. She will be dearly missed.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Kenneth D. Gaskins (Janet) of Columbia, KY

2 daughters: Joan M. Gaskins & Susan Breeding (Danny) of Columbia

Son-in-law: Earl Grant of Columbia, KY

2 sisters: Judi Curry (Donald) of Taylorsville, IN, and Carol Swanson of Edinburgh, IN

5 grandchildren: Barry Scott Stargel, Tonya Renee Grant Feese (James), Janella Rae Grant Miller (Brian), Cameron Wade Grant, and Brandon Keith Breeding (Bre)

7 great-grandchildren: Diamond Stargel Ford (Cody), Trayton Stargel, Kiley Feese McDaniel (Jake), Grant Feese, Calvin Miller, Kathyryn Miller, Canyon Miller, Karolyna Miller, and Bellamy Breeding

1 great-great-grandchild: Revanyx Ford (and another great great granddaughter due in August)

Several nieces, nephews & a host of other relatives & friends 

Funeral Service: Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:00amCT at the New Hope Separate Baptist Church with Bro. Vitis Bailey and Bro. Casey Davis officiating

Burial: New Hope Cemetery

Visitation: Wednesday, from 4:00-8:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home and on Thursday after 9:00amCT at New Hope Separate Baptist Church

Pallbearers: James Ralph Roberts, Brandon Breeding, Ruben Temple, Doug Gaskins, Scott Stargel, and Bradley Swanson

Honorary pallbearers: Mike Shroyer, Brian Miller, James Feese, Cameron Grant, Earl Grant, and Dale Gaskins.
 

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

Nancy D. Bryant, 89, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 4:46 A.M. at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born July 19, 1935 in Adair County to the late Herman and Jewell Rose McLean. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Delano “Del” Bryant and her sister, Patricia Ollery Rucker. 

SURVIVORS:

2 brothers: Bill McLean of Dayton, Ohio and Dan McLean (Judy) of Mt. Washington

Sister-in-law: Jolene Callison (David) of Louisville

Special cousin & caregiver: Donna Feese of Columbia

Several other relatives & friends

The family is honoring her request to be cremated and no services are planned.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Phyllis Ann Fisher 77, of Louisville, KY left this world on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at her home in Louisville. She.was born on June 3, 1948 in Columbia, KY, a daughter of the late William and Cecil Knight.

Phyllis was a simple woman; she enjoyed crocheting and quilting, spending time with family and being a remarkable caregiver to her husband Eddie.

She was also preceded in death by three siblings: Donald Knight, Nelda Ferguson, and Ronnie Knight.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Eddie Fisher

1 son: Ed Fisher & wife Denise

2 grandchildren: Hannah and Lexie Fisher

2 siblings: William Knight & wife Lana and Eileen Bottoms

2 sisters-in-law: Wanda "Joey" Knight and Jeanette Knight

Many nieces & nephews 

Her departure leaves a void that cannot be filled, but her presence will forever be felt in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Funeral service: Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pmET at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY

Visitation: Monday beginning at 11:00amET at Arch L. Heady Funeral Home 

Graveside service: Monday at 3:00pmET at Resthaven Memorial Park

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

Kara Stanton, 47, of Parkers Lake, KY died Monday, July 7, 2025 at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, KY. She was born September 11, 1977 to the late Dewey and Katherine Adams Moore.

LOCAL SURVIVORS:

2 sons: David Kingsley, III, and Taylor Kingsley

Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned at this time.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in Columbia, KY is in charge of arrangements.

Welby Ross Dabney, 90, of Jamestown, KY passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown. He was born in Somerset, KY on May 3, 1935, a son of the late John Garfield and Frances Wilson Dabney.
 

Ross served 2 years in the Army, deploying to Korea before being honorably discharged as an SP3. After returning from Korea, he attended a vocational school in Somerset, becoming a licensed machinist. Ross worked as a machinist for many years, both for himself and at Universal Machine and Tool in Georgetown.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Mary Ann Barnes Dabney of Jamestown

1 son: Richard Dabney of Nebraska

In addition to his parents, Ross was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. 

Funeral service: Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Ed Parton officiating

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

Visitation: After 9:00amCT Saturday at the funeral home

Pallbearers: Members of the Russell County Honor Guard. 

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

Barry Keith Spear, 74, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at his residence. He was born on December 30, 1950 to the late Harold and Madelyn Spear.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jessie Spear.

Mr. Spear was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

SURVIVORS:

His companion: Patricia Huddleston of Columbia, KY

6 step-grandchildren

Special friends: Randall & Doris Durham of Mt. Vernon, KY

Mr. Spear chose cremation, and no services are scheduled at this time.

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

Danny E. Stone, 72, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, July 5, 2025 at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. He was born June 23, 1953 in Adair County to the late John Jackson and Kathleen Scott Stone. 

Danny was a member of Columbia Church of Christ and retired from the Kentucky Department of Transportation.

SURVIVORS:

1 brother: Billy Stone of Columbia

Uncle: Jimmy Stone (Phyllis) of Columbia

Several cousins, other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Columbia Church of Christ with Wes Stone officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. Friday at Columbia Church of Christ

Casket Bearers: Lenny Stone, Bobby Joe Pelly, Ron Stone, Mike Johnson, Darrell Burton, Bobby Stone

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Ricky Page, 62, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Med Center Health in Bowling Green, KY. He was born April 22, 1963 in Adair County, KY to the late James and Geraldine Shirley Page.

SURVIVORS:

His twin sisters: Teresa Rose (Barry) of Roley and Cathy Wooten of Columbia

3 nephews & 1 niece: Danny Wooten, Jason Wooten, Chris Rose (Jessie) and Tabatha Delk (Chris)

Great-nieces & great-nephews: Blaze, Shyann, Ethan, Trayton, Chessley, Brinley, Cason and Emily

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral service: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Darrell Landis officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 7:00 A.M. Tuesday

Casket Bearers: Danny Wooten, Jason Wooten, Chris Rose, Ethan Wooten, Mark Ballou, Benji Kimbler

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

William Phillip Streeval, 69, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at T.J. Health Columbia. He was born on October 4, 1955 to the late Charles McKinley Streeval, Sr., and Doris Jane Harmon Streeval of Franklin, IN (who survives).

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Judy Mae Streeval.

Mr. Streeval was a veteran of the U.S. Army and enjoyed watching Nascar, rose gardening, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His mother: Doris Streeval of Franklin, IN

2 daughters: Lacey Barkes of Knifley, KY and Shannon Sims (Craig) of Hope, IN

5 grandchildren: Alec Hoeltke, Brooke Hoeltke, Caleigh Miller, Leslie Jones (Donte) and Tessa Sims

3 siblings: Charles Streeval, Jr, Lisa Jane Streeval, and Adam Wayne Streeval all of Indiana

Several nieces & nephews including a special niece, Rebecca Studer

Graveside Service: Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:30pmCT at Bearwallow Cemetery with military honors provided by VFW Post 6097

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

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

Bobby Lynn Kimbler, 67, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, June 30, 2025 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. He was born on September 15, 1957 in Columbia, KY, a son of the late Orlie and Mary Bunch Kimbler. 
 

Bobby was master plumber and owner of Kimbler’s Plumbing, LLC. He considered himself a life-long learner and was always up for a challenge that he faced. Bobby had a wonderful sense of humor and was a great storyteller. He enjoyed drag racing and spending time reading his bible. Bobby dearly loved his family and will be missed by all who knew him.

SURVIVORS:

His beloved wife: Connie Hare Kimbler of Russell Springs

2 sons: Steven Kimbler of Lexington and Robert “Robbie” (Lucenda) Kimbler of Summersville

Special daughter: Jenny Burton of Bowling Green

1 brother: Joe (Leah) Kimbler of Columbia

3 grandchildren

Funeral Service: Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Delvin Wilson and Bro. Kenny Kimbler officiating

Burial: Russell Springs City Cemetery

Visitation: Wednesday from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Thursday morning after 7:30amCT at the funeral home 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Bobby’s memory to the American Cancer Society or Gideon’s International. 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.

Todd Grider, 54, of Columbia, KY died Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:54 A.M. at the TJ Health Columbia Emergency Room. He was born April 11, 1971 in Adair County. 

Todd was a member of Columbia Christian Church and Property Manager for Grider Properties.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Missy Hatcher Grider on January 26, 2021 and his grandparents: O.E. & Margaret Grider and David & Martha Caldwell.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Paige Grider Scott (Noah) of Columbia

His parents: Tommy & Marsha Caldwell Grider of Columbia

1 sister: Julie Grider Tucker (Chris) of Danville

His uncles: Bryan Caldwell (Crystal), Ronnie Grider (Linda), Donnie Grider (Linda) all of Columbia

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral service: Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. John Davis officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 5:00 P.M. Wednesday

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to the Green River Animal Shelter, which can be left at the funeral home.

Casket Bearers: Jeff Hatcher, Kelly Cook, Grant Caldwell, Mason Caldwell, Chase Willis, Brad Hatcher, Randy Hatcher, Brent Grider, Jason Grider, and Shad Giles

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.