Obituaries

Howard Coomer, age 68, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital. He was born on Sunday, September 14 1952, in Lebanon.

He was the son of: Dorothy Trowbridge Coomer, of Jamestown, and William E., who has preceded him in death

He is survived by: mother, Dorothy Coomer, Jamestown; wife – Virginia Coomer of Jamestown; two stepdaughters: Ronda Furkin, of Columbia, and Tracie Perry, spouse Jeff, of Campbellsville.

He was a truck driver and a maintenance worker in the Russell County School System. He attended Mt. Zion Community Church in Adair County.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs. Visitation will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home.

Bro. Dwan Hadley will be officiating.

Pallbearers are: Ricky Bledsoe, Billy Todd Furkin, Gary Furkin, Billy Fred Furkin, Tyler Thompson and Jeff Perry.

Burial will be in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Carolyn Ann Williamson, 74, of Columbia, died Friday, July 23, 2021 at T. J. Health Columbia.  She was born on June 28, 1947 in Cumberland, MD to the late Carl G. and Emma Jean Smith Stierstorfer.

Carolyn was a member of Central Church of Christ and enjoyed crafts and decorating.  She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Carolyn was also a homemaker and a devoted Detroit Tigers fan.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years: Hassel “Hack” Williamson of Columbia; three children: Lori Topping (Joey) of Columbia, Tamara Pope (David) of North Richland Hills, TX, and Scott Williamson of Chattanooga, TN; eight grandchildren: Zachary Topping (Alexandria), Ashleigh McCasland (Jeremy), Michaela Topping, Liberty Topping, Sophia Topping, Gabriella Toy (James), Aaron Pope and Nolan Pope; and six great grandchildren: Kaleb McCasland, Serenity Topping, Aurelia McCasland, Axel Topping, Eleanor Topping and Willow Topping.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Jayson Noah Williamson, five grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Jared West officiating.  Visitation will be on Tuesday after 11 a.m. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.  Burial will be noon on Wednesday at K. H. Williamson Cemetery in Varney.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America @ 2121 K Street, NW, Suite 200  Washington, DC 20037.

Robert Clem “Bobby” Johnson, 72, of Columbia, died Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his residence.

He was born December 28, 1948, in Adair County, to the late Elza and Odella Burton Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Johnson; and three sisters, Priscilla Johnson, Ruby Pike and Sharon Johnson

Survivors include: daughters – Billie Kay (Todd) Wilson of Columbia, and Virginia (Rob) Schenck of Earleton, Florida; brothers – Lee Johnson and George Johnson, both of Russell Springs; sister – Paulette Bray of Russell Springs; grandchildren – Skyler and Mary Schenck; and several other relatives and friends.

The family has chosen cremation and a celebration of his life will be held later.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Eva Ann Stone, daughter of Ron Stone and Paige Dunn, of Columbia, died Saturday, July 10, 2021 at St. Joseph East in Lexington.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by: sisters – twin, Genesis Renee Stone and Emma Grace Burton, paternal grandparents – Ronnie and Connie Stone of Columbia, maternal grandparents – Leslie Herald of Columbia, Denton and Betty Dunn of Casey County, maternal great-grandmother – Pam Gabbard of Buckhorn, aunts – Brittany Dunn, Emily Sneed and Amy Morgan, and uncles – Brandon Colwell, Kaleb Dunn and Cody Vest.

Graveside service was held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Columbia Cemetery.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements

Lettie Jane Burton, 86, of Columbia, died Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab in Campbellsville.

She was born on June 6, 1935 in Adair County to the late James Denton and Martha Viola Hadley Burton.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Earl Burton.

Mrs. Burton was a member of Bloomington Chapel Brethren in Christ Church.

Survivors include: children Marilyn Sullivan (Keith) of Elkhorn, and Terry Burton (Sandra) of Newville, PA; grandson Alan Burton (Anne) of Roanoke, VA., and great grandson Brandon Burton of Roanoke, VA.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by seven siblings: Ward Russell, Thomas, Malcolm, Joseph, Revone, Eva and Melissa Burton.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the Haven Hill Cemetery.

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

Thelma Irene Patton Garcia, 84, of Fallbrook, CA and formerly of Columbia, died Friday, July 2, 2021 at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, CA.  She was born on March 8, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late William H. and Ethel Brown Patton.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Sgt. Major Don Garcia who was retired from the United State Marine Corps with US Embassy assignments worldwide.

Thelma was a member of the Egypt Christian Church, Order of the Eastern Star and U. S. Embassy Wife’s Club.  She was an entrepreneur and owned her own floral design company, but the joy of her life was being a loving wife to Don and mother to Tom and Tim.

She is survived by her two sons Thomas Anthony Garcia (Daria) of Fallbrook, CA and Timothy William Garcia of Asheville, NC; three grandchildren, Michael, Marina and Marissa; a brother Rev. Paul Patton (Carol) of Columbia; three sisters, Helen Meredith (Marvin) of Kingsport, TN, Shirley Hansford (William, deceased) of Liberty, and Wanda Frederick (Gary) of Cincinnati, Ohio; several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives also survive.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by two brothers, Nathaniel Patton and Herman Patton, and three sisters, Dorothy Patton, Linda Sue Patton and Hilda Ellis.

Mrs. Garcia chose cremation and a celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m., August 27, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Friday after 10 a.m. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Gay L. Mann, age 54, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at T.J. Healthcare in Columbia.

She was born on Sunday, September 4, 1966, in Indianapolis, IN.

She was the daughter of: mother – Virginia Landis, who has preceded her in death; and father – Dwight Landis.

Survivors also include: husband – Ian Mann of Russell Springs, daughters: Brittani Betz, spouse Justin, of Columbia; Cassi Roy, spouse Travis, of Russell Springs; Hannah Mann, of Russell Springs; Ashley Gibson, spouse Scott, of Science Hill; brother: Dee Landis, of Naples, FL; five grandchildren, and one grandchild expected in September. She was an employee of Walmart and a homemaker.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 17,  at 1450 Purdy – Sano Road, Columbia.

Interment will be in Family Cemetery, Columbia.

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cortany Gail Giles, 32, of Knifley, died July 4, 2021 in Knifley.  She was born in Louisville, on November 9, 1988 to the late Wilda Jo Green Giles and William Mitchell Giles of Knifley, who survives.

Cortany loved spending time with her three children: Braedyn, Dakota and Zander Giles.  In addition to her father and children, she is survived by two sisters Tiffany Nicole Crow (Ryan) and Heather Lee Giles, both of Knifley, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a sister, Brittany Giles.

A celebration of life service will be 3 p.m. EST, Saturday, August, 7, 2021 at Woodlawn Christian Church in Campbellsville.

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

Owen Lee Pollard, 98, of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 1:20 p.m. at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Adair County on October 24, 1922 to the late Mont and Emma Garmon Pollard.  He was also preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Gladys Evelyn Curry Pollard.

Before becoming home-bound, he attended Victory Community Church in Columbia.  He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Survivors include: son, George Pollard and his wife Melody of Columbia; daughters, Brenda Smith and future husband John English of Russell Springs, and Sally Kemp and her husband Jimmy of Columbia; six grandchildren, Troy Pollard and his wife Susan of Columbia; Tammy Crew and her husband Jeff of Jamestown; Retired Captain Shane Pollard and his wife Stephanie of Huntsville, AL; Dr. Lindsey Smith Wilson and her husband Jason; Lacey Smith and Logan Smith, all of Russell Springs; Josh Kemp and his wife Jennifer, and Nick Kemp and his wife, Whitney; nine great grandchildren: Jordan, Emma, Rachel, Lily Kate and Lexie Pollard, Cody Grant, Evelyn and Easton Wilson and Syrus Bond; sisters Catherine Williams of Campbellsville and Louise Brockman of Columbia, and a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by son, Ronnie Pollard; and brothers Lester, Robert “Bud” and Grover Pollard.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. and will continue on Friday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Rev. Bill Henson, Rev. Dwan Hadley and Rev. Ralph Tennyson will be officiating and pallbearers will be Shane Pollard, Troy Pollard, Logan Smith, Jason Wilson, Ty Hodges, Cody Grant, Tammy Crew and Phil Aaron.

Lucy K. Cape, 69, of Columbia, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at her residence.

She was born on March 15, 1952 in Glasgow, to the late John Wesley and Sarah Lois Mercer Hodges.  She is also preceded in death by two siblings, Lera Mae Hodges and Wesley Allen Hodges.

Lucy was a former employee of Sumitomo in Edmonton and enjoyed crocheting and working crossword puzzles.  She was a loving and caring person to everyone and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband Leonard Cape of Columbia; a brother, John Russell Hodges (Patsy) of Darlington, IN; sisters Judy Carol Hodges of Lafayette, IN and Brenda Gale Hodges Imes (Kevin) of Cincinnati, OH; step-mother,  Alyen Hodges of Cofax, IN; a cousin Steve Hodges (Kari) of Glasgow, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Moore Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday from 4-8 p.m. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Cary Dunbar will be officiating.

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Conover Strange, 46, of Knifley, died Sunday, July 11, 2021 at T.J. Health/Columbia Emergency Room as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

She was born May 4, 1975, in Adair County, to Rev. Gene and the late Cathy Johnson Conover. Becky graduated from Adair County High School and Lindsey Wilson College. She was a member, teen class Sunday School teacher and was very involved with the Ladies Ministries at Columbia Church of God. She was also an independent Scentsy consultant along with her husband, Brian; and loved crafting.

Becky loved life, was always concerned about those around her and was always there to lend a listening ear or a helping hand; often going above and beyond, even when she didn’t feel like it herself. Her smile was infectious and her sassiness is what made her so unique. She lived a godly life in word and deed and she was never tired of sharing her testimony or the love of Jesus.

Survivors include: husband – Brian Strange of Knifley, son – Jordan Simpson of Columbia, dad – Rev. Gene Conover of Columbia, brothers – Larry (Pat) Conover, Gary (Janice) Conover and Jon (Peggy) Conover all of Columbia, sisters – Teresa (David) Thompson of Georgetown and Pamela (Stacey) Popplewell of Russell Springs, father-in-law and mother-in-law – Bobby and Dorothy Strange of Columbia, brother-in-law and sisters-in-law – Mark and Norma Bright and Tonia Strange, all of Columbia.

She is also survived by a special niece, Darika Jo Conover, who shared her birthday; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins and a host of friends, family, church family and her special Sunday School Class.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Rufus and Lillie Conover; Richard and Ada Guffey, Fred Johnson, Pat York, and a brother-in-law, Troy Strange.

Funeral service – Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Troy Long officiating. Burial in Freedom Cemetery.

Casket Bearers: Koh Kraner, Kory Kraner, Jared Conover, Josh Conover, Brandon Wood, Devin Richardson, Byron Corbin.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Avis McLean, 86, of Columbia, died Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Cumberland Valley Manor in Burkesville. She was born October 25, 1934 in Russell County.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Beulah McElroy Burton; her father, Velmar “Zero” Burton; her husband, Earl McLean; one son, Jeffery Scott McLean; one daughter, Theresa Bailey; son-in-law, Bill Cundiff; and a great-great grandchild, Gracelynn Stapleton.

Ms. McLean was a founder and President of McLean & Sons Construction and a member of Columbia Church of God.

Survivors include: sons – David (Teresa) McLean and Phillip (Judy) McLean all of Columbia, daughters – Pam (Tim) Hicks of Burkesville, Sandra Cundiff of Columbia, Debra (Jimmy) Martin of Dunnville, and Melissa (Davin) Simpson of Harrodsburg; 19 grandchildren, a host of great and great-great grandchildren, son-in-law – Phil Bailey of Columbia, and several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Steven McElroy.

Funeral service: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, with Rev. C.R. Payne officiating. Burial in Columbia Cemetery.

Casket Bearers: Greg Stapleton, Travis Starnes, Brett Burton, Jeremy Rogers, Jerry Quinn, Bryan Henson, and Edward Streeval.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Sammy DeWayne King, 71, of Columbia, died Sunday, July 4, 2021 at his residence. He was born on Harrison Avenue in Central City on September 15, 1949, the son of Elentrial King and Sally Kate Morgan King.

He was a UMWA coal miner working for Peabody and Island Creek Mines, and he retired from the TVA Paradise Steam Plant where he worked in operations. He was a Vietnam era Army veteran, attaining the rank of sergeant.

He was a member of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Central City, and he was a lifetime member of Masonic Lodge #673 in Central City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers: Bobby King, Ernest Ray King, and Roger Arnold.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Pamela Kaye Knight King of Columbia; a daughter, Brandi Brooks of Central City; a son, Chance D. King of Beattyville; three grandchildren, Samantha Dennel, Robert Eversole, Grady King; eight great grandchildren, Cameron, Hunter, Jaden, Trinity, Raelynn, Kylee, Maryella, Jaxton; one sister, Gennie (John Crymes) Tapp of Bald Knob, AR; two brothers, Billy (Donna) King of McHenry; and Jimmy (Regina) Arnold of Central City.

Masonic services will be held on Friday, July 9, at 6 p.m. at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, with military honors to follow.

Friends may call from 5-6 p.m. on July 9 at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville.

Online condolences to the family may be made at www.garysfuneralhome.net

Phyllis Rogers Green, 74, passed away June 30, 2021 at her residence.

She was born in the Gradyville community of Adair County on July 18, 1946 to the late William Clyde Grant and Nealie Keltner Grant. Phyllis was a co-founder of Rogers Trucking Inc. Some of her interests included spending time in Florida, bowling, watching UK basketball and the Western Channel.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Tommy Rogers; one brother, Raymond Grant; one sister, Janet Grant; and one step-grandson, Kody Pelly.

Survivors include: husband – Paul Green, Jr., of Columbia; children – Lesha Breeding (Glenn), Chuck Rogers, Teena Young (Chris Dobson) and Carla Baker (Mark), all of Columbia; a special person who was like a daughter – Bridgett Downey Lush (Charles) of Leitchfield; step-children – Todd Green (Donna) and Kim Pelly (Bobby), all of Columbia; seven grandchildren – Kristeena Breeding, Charles Breeding (Kate), Jessica Newby (Cameron), Kyle Young (Keri), Alex Young, Nealia Baker and Walter Baker; step-grandchildren – Chelsea Conover (Jared), Mandi Green, Luke Green and David Breeding; great-grandchildren – Karter Young, Kemma and Elsie Breeding, and Elli Newby; six step-great-grandchildren; siblings – Marsha VanArsdale of Columbia and David Grant (Toni) of Georgia; special caretaker – Katina Furkin; her special pet – Lily Pearl; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral service – Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Barney Taylor and Bro. Darren Blair officiating.

Entombment in the Rogers Family Cemetery Mausoleum.

Visitation starts after 3 p.m. Friday.

Casket Bearers: Charles Breeding, Kyle Young, Alex Young, Walter Baker, Shane Grant, Tony Rodgers, Colton Downey, and Luke Green.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ralph E. Rich, age 60, of Plainfield and Antioch, IL died Sunday, June 27, 2021.  He was born in Chicago, IL to the late John Rich and Opal Pinto (of Columbia).  He was also preceded in death by his step-father Joe Pinto.

He was the owner of Superior Service Solutions.

He is the beloved husband of Sharon Rich; loving father of Corrine Rich, John (Amanda Lynn) Combs, Justin Rich and Brian (Ashley) Monahan; cherished grandfather of Nathaniel, Alyssa, Christian, Zadan, Rowan, Dolton, Caanan, Maxton, Sailor and the late Louie, Holden and Greyson; dear brother of Betty (Harold) Spurlock, Bob (Diana) Hinz, Marilyn (Charles) Bachoe, John (Marge) Rich, Brenda (Carl) Johnson, Joanne (Mike) Leonard, Donna (Robert) Cavazos, Mary (Steve) Gilliam and the late Pat (the late Keith) Vandevort, Joanne (Ron) Steinreide and Richard (Debbie) Hinz.

Visitation Wednesday, July 30, 2021, 3 – 8 p.m. with a funeral service at 7 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst, IL.  Interment Private.

For funeral information please call 630-832-0018.

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

Joe Frank Loy 84, born June 27, 1936 in Fairplay, son of the late Robert Elmer and Nola Brummett Loy, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his home in south Florida with his family.

He is survived by his former wife and mother of his children, Shirley Ann Loy; four children, Elizabeth Jones (Charles), Lisa Sargent (John), Frank Loy and Eric Loy (Beth);  10 grandchildren, Ambur Loy, Trevor Loy, Charity Loy, Mara Sargent, Matthew Loy, Charle Thomas Jones, Mac Loy, Jessica Loy, Emma Loy and Katie Loy;  six great grandchildren, Elijah, Distinee, Oliver, Chloe, Quentin and Cheyenne;  one brother, Sam Loy (Geneva) and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four sisters, Kathleen Buchanan, Evlaee Churchill, Mary Victoria “Vicki” Green and Sophia Alberta Wheelock, and six brothers, Robert Dellous Loy, Albert Wesley Loy, Elmer Loy, Jr., Clifton Loy, John Birtrus Loy and William David Loy.

Joe Frank worked on the farm with his 11 brothers and sisters and was taught a strong work ethic.  He left home at the age of 16 to work in Chicago.  One of his favorite jobs was driving for Dr. Pepper. He worked for Argus Camera, Chrysler, General Motors, Hoover Chemicals and King Seely.  He raised a family of four in Dexter, MI.  He retired after 35 years in 1999 from Johnson Control.

After retiring he had many adventures, including creating and selling his Joe Possum Diner t-shirts, traveling and living in the southwest. His favorite place was in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, where he handcrafted Cholla Cactus Crosses. He gave over 800 away as gifts to family, friends and famous folks including Billy Graham and Nelson Mandela.  Both are now in museums.

He had many interests . He was an avid fisherman and mushroom hunter.  He grew a garden which included gourds in Columbia.  He had a special cat named “Tiger” that lived with his former wife, Shirley Ann Loy.  He was always looking for treasures like arrow heads, buttons, bottles, knives, gems and fossils.

He played the part of the judge in the movie Resurrection Mary, filmed in Columbia Kentucky in 2003.  In his later years he told God that he would do anything for him and that he wanted to help people get to know Jesus and get saved.

A Celebration of Life will take place at a future date to be determined in Columbia at the Columbia Church of the Nazarene. In lieu of flowers, it was Joe Frank’s wish to have a party to celebrate his life!

Donations to: Go Fund Me at https://www.gofundme.com/create/fundraiser/story/celebration-of-life-for-joe-frank-loy

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

Kenneth Conrad, 76, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Kenneth was born on March 25, 1945 in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and was the son of Nelson and Georgia Young Conrad, both of whom preceded him in death. Kenneth was retired from Hitachi as Operations Manager and was a member of Madison Hills Christian Church.  He was a 1963 graduate of Adair County High School.

Survivors include: his wife, Janice Bledsoe Conrad; six children: Brandon Conrad (Tiffany), of Lexington, Nathan Conrad (Allison), of Georgetown, Alison Fraley (Ricky), of Richmond, Tyler Short (Erin), of Lexington, Erin Leach (William), of Irvine, and Ashley Sawyer (Patrick), of Richmond; one sister, Joyce Wilson (Gary); and 12 grandchildren, with one on the way.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Madison Hills Christian Church, with Ben Stroup and Marty Frazer officiating. Burial will follow at Madison County Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 5-9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the church.

Pallbearers will be: Ed Wilson, Ron Chapman, Wendell Daniel, Shannon Durett, James Burks, and Kelly Chapman. Honorary bearers will be: Steve Combs, Bill Ashley, Brian Elam, Randy Ash, Curt Eiden, Craig Halstead, Shane VanWinkle, Dave Lehman, David Compton, Mike Ashley, David Underwood, Shane Broadous, Al Taylor, Kevin Dalton, Nehri Quazimi, Gary Wilson, Angie Tillery, Caroline Eades, Jackie Anglin, Jackie Roberts, Gavin Durett, Mason Durett, and Mike Cooper.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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

Steffany Greene, age 54, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at her residence.

She was born on Tuesday, September 6 1966, in Russell Springs.

She was the daughter of: Margie Myers Popplewell, who has preceded her in death; and Gervin Popplewell, of Russell Springs.

Survivors also include: husband, Bill Greene of Russell Springs; daughter, Khaitlyn Greene, of Russell Springs; sisters, Kathleen Meeks, spouse Brent, of Russell Springs; Shawnda Burton, spouse Nathan, of Columbia; and brother: Randy Popplewell, of Russell Springs.

She was a homemaker and a retired factory worker. She was married to her husband Bill Greene on August 28, 1982.

Funeral services and visitation are private. Interment will be in Salem Cemetery, Highway 910, Russell Springs.

Officiating will be Bro. Troy McWhorter

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Amanda Ann Butler, 41, of Columbia, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the University of Louisville Hospital.  She was born on December 22, 1979 to the late Darlene Lois Waite Butler and Jeffrey Butler of Columbia, who survives.

Amanda was a member of the Millerfield Brethren in Christ Church and enjoyed scrapbooking, sitting outside and spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her father Jeffrey Butler ,she is survived by three children: Makayla Spier of Greensburg, Megan Yuresko of Mesick, MI., and Jonathan Butler of Columbia; three grandchildren Kinsley Spier, Emerson Spier and Diesel Vagenas; and two on the way: Ava Vagenas and Lucas Kelley; nine siblings: Linda Marie Moaczewski, Alex Davey, Alicia, Shawn, Joshua, Jordan, Andrew, Liberty and Riven Butler; and several other friends and relatives.

In addition to her mom, she was preceded in death by two siblings: Mindy Sue Waite Butler and Danny Butler.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with cremation to follow the services.  Visitation will be on Wednesday after 11 a.m. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Bro. Jordan Burton will be officiating.

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

Christina Lynsey Banquirigo, 31, of Thompsonville, IL died Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Bluegrass Hospice Medical Center. Christina was born in Toledo, OH on October 14, 1989 the daughter of Timothy and Stephanie Sawyer Frey of Breeding, KY who survive.

Christina was an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.  She enjoyed hiking, camping and being outdoors.

In addition to her parents, Christina is survived by her husband, Bonn Banquirigo of Thompsonville, IL; three siblings, Samantha Harrison (Jon) of Portland, TN, Briana Frey of Breeding, Tim Frey (Brittney Demoss) of North Carolina, and Sarrah Frey of Ohio; a fur baby, Charlie; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, with burial in the Columbia Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Pastor John Lomacang will be officiating.

The funeral will be live-streamed on Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home facebook page at 1 p.m. Thursday.

Ricky L. Sinclair, 62, of Columbia, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at his residence.  He was born in Clarksville, Ind. on August 20, 1958 to the late Audrie Lee Sinclair and Tilda Turner Kitch.

He was a former forklift operator and truck driver for Wolford and Wethington Lumber Company in Liberty, and enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his life-partner and companion Rena Tyler of Columbia; three step-children Allan McKinney, Michelle Zachow (Scott) and Tim McKinney (Angie); six grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; four siblings: Chet Sinclair, Theresa Ingermann (Chris), Brenda Sinclair and Lynda Sinclair; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and one great great nephew.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Sinclair; a nephew, Christian Ingerman; and his fur baby Jenny.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2021 at the Bearwallow Cemetery.

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

Tommy Lynn Murray, 63, of Columbia died Monday, June 14, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on October 24, 1957 to the late Henry Willie “Bill” Murray and Shirley White Burress.  He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Alice Vee Roberts Murray.

Mr. Murray was a member of the New Concord Community Church and enjoyed driving his antique cars and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Stargel Murray of Columbia; two children, Melissa Kay Kessinger (Kevin) and Anthony Murray (Karla) both of Columbia; five grandchildren, Kyle Murray, Christina Kessinger, Jacob Kessinger, Joshua Murray and Luke Murray; a great grandchild, Bentley Kessinger; 11 siblings, Randy Murray (Debbie), Jena Chumbley Griffin, Bonnie Thrasher (Glendell), Charlotte Campbell and Sharon Pierce, all of Columbia; and Larry Murray (Barbara), Joyce Ann Redmon, Judy Kay Higginbotham (James), Rhea Creech Whitlock (Chris), Juanita Passmore (Jamie) and Irene Melson (Jerry) all of Russell Springs; several nieces, nephews and other friends and relatives also survive.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Murray and Todd Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Wednesday after 3 p.m. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Willard Parson and Bro. Mike Helm will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kentucky Organ Donors Association and can be left at the funeral home.

Bro. Eldon Rucker, 74, of Campbellsville, died Friday, June 11, 2021 at his home after an illness.

He was born January 22, 1947, in Mt. Eden, Kentucky, to the late John Mason and Irene Whitehouse Rucker.

Bro. Rucker was a minister of the Gospel of Christ, ministering and serving in several area christian churches, and at the time of his retirement he was minister and a member of Tabernacle Christian Church in Adair County.

Survivors include: wife – Dianne Catlett Rucker of Campbellsville; children – Stephanie (Scott) Monroe of Waddy, John Rucker of Campbellsville; sisters – Darleen (Larry) Woods of Taylorsville and Relda (Tony) Kerr of Jamestown; grandchildren – Tyler Monroe, Travis (Jessica) Monroe, Brooke (Cody) Boblitt and Avery Rose Rucker; great-grandchildren – Whitley Boblitt, Clara and Molly Monroe; and several other relatives and friends.

Bro. Rucker chose cremation and a Celebration of His Life will be on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 6 p.m. CDT at Tabernacle Christian Church with Bro. Claude Waldridge officiating.

The family will receive friends after 3 p.m. CDT on Friday at the church

The family has requested that NO FLOWERS be sent, but would appreciate a donation to the Christian Appalachian Project, P.O. Box 55991, Lexington, KY 40555-5991 in memory of Bro. Rucker. Envelopes will be available at the church.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

James Russell Pierce, 78, of Summer Shade, died Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville.

He was born April 15, 1943, in Adair County, to the late George Russell and Mary Magdalene Cabbell Pierce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Kerry Shawn Pierce, one brother, George Carl Pierce and three sisters, Louella Richards, Mattie Pearl Richards and Elizabeth Richards. At the time of his death, he was employed by Walmart in Glasgow.

Survivors include: wife – Barbara Willis Pierce of Summer Shade; son – James Stacey Pierce, formerly of Russell Springs; daughter-in-law – Kelly Brown Pierce of Russell Springs; sister – Martha Cundiff of Scottsville; three grandchildren; a special nephew and niece – Donald A. Richards and Direnda Richards of Breeding; and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside service was Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 3 p.m. at Harrods Fork Cemetery with Bro. Roger Poynter officiating. Burial followed.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rondall  Fredrick “Freddy” Gibson, 67, of Breeding, died Monday, June 7, 2021 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. He was born in Glasgow on November 2, 1953 to the late Albert Waldon “Bud” Gibson and Mable Myers Gibson and was preceded by his wife Jo Lynn Wilson Gibson on January 27, 2012.

He was a member of the Harrods Fork Baptist Church and an oil well operator for Reliford Drilling for over 35 years. Growing up he worked for the many businesses his family owned including road construction, a coal mine, saw mill, and the former Breeding Funeral Home.

He was an avid farmer and had his own mechanical shop in Breeding often working seven days a week, and repairing equipment for everyone around him. He was a good friend to anyone who knew him, and loved spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include: nieces Micaela Irby Riemer (Eric) Glasgow, Laurel Irby (David Feuston) Burkesville, and Rhonda Redmon of Columbia; one nephew Terry Williams of Breeding;  great nephews Finnegan Rhys Feuston, Maddox Crewe Irby-Feuston, Rhett Michael Riemer, Shepard Joseph Riemer, Travis Williams and Riley Redmon;  brother and sister-in-law Ronnie and Connie Williams; and two  aunts, Sue Baker & Shirley Gibson.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his a sister, Carolyn Jean Gibson Irby and his father and mother in-law Johnny and Webba Wilson.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 11, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 3- 8 p.m. and will continue Friday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.  Bro. Bobby Withers will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Fudge Cemetery or Chestnut Grove Cemetery funds and can be left at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

For the health and respect of the family, please follow all rules for social distancing and everyone attending will be required to wear a mask or face covering.

Douglas Ray Burton, 63, of Linden, Ind., died Monday, June 7, 2021 at his home.

He was born December 24, 1957, in Campbellsville, to the late Coy and Annie Sneed Burton and he retired from Purdue University Maintenance after 35 years.

Survivors include: his wife – Shirley Logsdon Burton of Linden, Ind.; one son – Michael Ray Burton of Linden, Ind.; one step-son – Howard Leroy Logsdon of Veedersburg, Ind.; one daughter – Crystal Burton of Crawfordsville, Ind.; two brothers – Dale Burton of East Peoria, Ill. and Glen Burton of Lafayette, Ind.; four grandchildren – McKinley Isaiah Burton, Thomas Filo Burton, Alexis Rosella Logsdon and Thomas Logsdon; and several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 10 a.m. (CDT) at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. David Weathers officiating.

Burial in Bearwallow Cemetery.

Visitation is scheduled for Friday from 4-8 p.m.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Ashley Runa` Ashbrook Allen, 41, of Campbellsville, died Sunday, June 6, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

She was born March 8 1980, in Greensburg. Her mother, Bonnie Morrison Ashbrook, preceded her in death on August 5, 2014.

Survivors include: her father – Glenn Ashbrook of Campbellsville; two daughters – Brianna Runa` Allen and Bailey Grace Allen, both of Campbellsville; one brother – Chad (Christina) Ashbrook; one niece – Andrea Ashbrook; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral service is Friday, June 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Martin and Bro. David Walters officiating.

Burial in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

Visitation on Thursday from 4-8 p.m.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Whitney Elizabeth Hodges, 34, of Columbia, died Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Casey County Hospital Emergency Room in Liberty.

She was born September 26, 1986, in Somerset. Her father, James Terry Hodges, preceded her in death on February 9, 1987.

Survivors include: her mother – Marcella Smith Hodges of Columbia; three daughters – Cailey Phipps, Kaitlyn Griffith and Zoie Griffith all of Columbia; one step-son – Haidyn Griffith of Ohio; two brothers – Chris Hodges and Drew Hodges both of Columbia; and several other relatives and friends.

The visitation and service was private.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.