Obituaries

Robert Bradley Bradshaw, 75, of Columbia, KY died Friday, September 30, 2022 at his residence with his family by his side.  He was born in Glensfork, KY on March 9, 1947 to the late William Travis and Doris Gray Grant Bradshaw.

Mr. Bradshaw was a member of the Glensfork Community Church and the former owner and operator of Bradshaw and Son Logging and Bradshaw and Son Oak Furniture.   He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Wright Bradshaw of Columbia; a son, Darren Bradshaw (Stephanie) of Columbia, KY; a granddaughter, Shelby Brooke Bradshaw of Columbia, KY; nieces and nephews, Cindy Alexander, Susan Lillis, Vickie Baker (Tim), Nathan Bradshaw (Athena) and Jeff Pike (Charlene).

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Bradley Shane Bradshaw; a brother, Travis Bryan Bradshaw; and two nieces, Cathy Akin and Tabatha Bradshaw.

Funeral services were Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Grant Cemetery.

Bro. Jimmy Bunch and Bro. Dean Morris officiated and pallbearers were Nathan Bradshaw, Jeff Pike, Daryl Grant, Forrest Grant, Danny Grant and Carson Lewis.  Honorary pallbearers were Dennis Yates, Dale Hayes, Tod Legg, Donnie Bunch, Bobby Lee and Tim Baker.

Alberta Jane Bailey, 80, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY.  She was born on December 10, 1941 in Adair County to the late Walter and Myra Elmore Cowan.

Mrs. Bailey was a member of the Grace Bible Church in Goodlettsville, TN, a former employee at Walmart in Columbia, KY and member of the Happy Homemakers Club.  She enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her husband, Vitis Bailey of Columbia, KY; three children, Justin Bailey (Jamie) of Russell Springs, KY, Kelvin Bailey of Columbia, KY and Vanessa Causey (Danny) of Wilmington, NC; five grandchildren, Jeremy Bailey, Kalli Bailey, Joie Bailey, Katie Shackow and Mason Lawhorn; two great grandchildren, Will and Peyton Shackow; three sisters, Rosa Denton of Shelbyville, IN, Geneva Bolin of Hodgenville, KY and Allene Burton of Franklin, IN; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Rodney Bailey; and two siblings, Imogene Cowan and Alvis Cowan.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 3, 2022 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the New Hope Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Sunday from 4:30-8 p.m. and will continue on Monday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro Duane Hatfield and Bro. Danny Bailey will be officiating.

Roslin Keith, 59, of Adair County, died Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 4:18 p.m. at T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow.

She was born May 20, 1963 and was a Certified Nursing Assistant.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan Helm Carter;  her father, Charles Vernon Keith; and a brother, Vernon Wayne Keith.

Survivors include: sons – Jared Wright of Columbia and Joshua H. Giles (Christina) of Russell Springs; sister – Dorslen Kean of Russell Springs; niece and nephew – Crystal Murrell and Kevin Murrell (Shelley) all of Russell County; and several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Friday, October 7, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Foster officiating. Burial in Helm Cemetery in Russell County

Visitation after 9:00 a.m. Friday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Gerald Norris, 87, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, September 30, 2022 at 4:28 a.m. at T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow.

He was born July 11, 1935, in Cumberland County, to the late Robert A. (Bob) and Clara Melton Norris.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Laymon Norris.

Gerald retired from General Motors and was a U.S. Navy Veteran.

Survivors include: wife – Sandra Rodgers Norris of Columbia; son – Terry and his wife Rochelle Norris of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; daughters – Debra and her husband Shawn Grass of Greenfield, Indiana and Lisa and her husband Ray Schmitt of Hesston, Kansas; and seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren

Funeral service – Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Carli Riggs and Bro. Terry Shelley officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Casket Bearers:  Brian Wehrley, Tanner Norris, Shawn Grass, Jacob Grass, Jesse Grass, Ray Schmitt, and Jeremy Holloway

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Ruby Nell Crawhorn, 84, of Columbia, KY died Monday, September 26, 2022 at T. J. Health Columbia.  She was born in Columbia, KY on May 25, 1938 to the late George Beckham and Vetis Murrell Brockman.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Rufus Willie Crawhorn.

Mrs. Crawhorn was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and a nurse for 30 years at Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg before retiring.  She enjoyed flower gardening, watching University of Kentucky basketball and the company of her animals, but most of all she loved the time spent with her grandchildren Gavin and Ashley.

Survivors include a son, Randy Crawhorn (Alican) of Cane Valley, KY; two grandchildren, Gavin Crawhorn (Darienne) and Ashley Hutchison (Wes) both of Columbia, KY; two great grandchildren, Kinley Popplewell and Hallie Hutchison; two step-grandchildren, Karen Isenberg and Francis Copas, both of Fountain Run, KY; and a brother George Brockman (Joyce) of Columbia, KY.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Columbia Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. and will continue on Thursday morning at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Dwan Hadley will be officiating and pallbearers will be Gavin Crawhorn, Tyler Sinclair, Anthony Brockman, Bro. Dwan Hadley, Wes Hutchison and Terry Hadley.

John W. Holtzclaw, 83, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, died Friday, September 23, 2022 at Norton Hospital in Louisville.

He was born November 3, 1938, in Adair County, to the late J.W. and Lula Blair Holtzclaw.  He united in marriage to Carolyn Keltner in 1972 and she preceded him in death on February 23, 1998.  He later united in marriage to Earlene Bright on June 10, 2000 and she preceded him in death on July 27, 2019.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Albert Holtzclaw.

Survivors include: sisters – Minnie Sublett of Louisville and Emma Lou Mings of Greenville, South Carolina; several nieces and nephews; step-son – Mike Radford and his wife, Michelle, of Nashville, Tennessee; step-daughters – Gail Godsey and husband, Doug, of Campbellsville, Jackie Watson and husband, Randy, of Elizabethtown; step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 11 a.m. (Central Time) at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home. Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation after 9 a.m. today

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Harold Farrow, 95, of Columbia, KY went to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends.  He was born on January 19, 1927 in Harrisburg, AR to the late William Frank and Hassie Irene Pippinger Farrow.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Evola Janes Farrow.

Mr. Farrow was a beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend and an active member of the Milltown Church serving as chairman of the Board Trustees for several years.  He was retired from General Motors as a Production Supervisor and enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include a daughter, Jackie Layfield (Michael) of Dyersburg, TN; two grandchildren, Matthew Wayne Brown (Roseanne) of California and Heather Renee Walker of New Mexico; a great grandson, Matthew Joseph Brown of California; two step grandsons, Anthony Perkins (Dawn) and Barry Perkins (Dana); a sister, Frankie Lloyd of Arkansas; and a special friend and companion Violet Keltner of Columbia, KY.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two step-children, Rickie Lewis Hitch and Delbra Kay Martin.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Friday from 4-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Rev. Barney Taylor, Rev. Russell Janes and Chuck Rogers will be officiating.

Joseph Clayton “Sonny” Vance, 82, of Cane Valley, Kentucky, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 12:04 a.m. at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.

He was born October 7, 1939, in Campbellsville, to the late George and Esther Pyles Vance.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Brenda Ehling Vance and a sister, Eleanor DeWitt.

Sonny was a Civil Engineer and was well known for his woodworking skills. He attended Great Oak Ministries and Word of Life.

Survivors include: wife – Trilby Harvey Vance of Cane Valley; daughter – Jo Renee Vance Osborne (Mark) of Port St. Lucia, Florida; son – Bryan Vance of Columbia; step-son – John Tupman (Marie) of Columbia; step-daughters – Leslie Melton (Ron) and Mary Case (Tom) all of Columbia; grandchildren – Courtney McKinney, Holdyn Rush Vance and Alex Clayton Vance; step-grandchildren – Steven Tupman, Nick Tupman, Elizabeth Scholl, Jonathan Melton, Christopher Lloyd, Anna Lloyd and Cyndi Case; great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends

Graveside service – Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Haven Hill Cemetery with Pastor Troy Long officiating. Burial to follow

In lieu of flowers, donations to Great Oak Ministries or Word of Life would be appreciated and can be left at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Darrell Phillip Bailey, 61, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, September 16, 2022 at Bowling Green Medical Center

He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Bailey

Survivors include: wife – Bridget Lloyd Bailey of Columbia; son – D.J. Bailey of Louisville; sisters – Vanessa Bailey and Shelley Waters, both of Bardstown; half-sister – Felicia Freeman of Springfield, Tennessee; and several other relatives and friends

The family has chosen cremation and no visitation or service is planned

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Ronnie Joe Byrd, 48, of the Millerfield community of Adair County died Monday, September, 19, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on June 21, 1974 to the late Shelby Meeks Byrd and Ronald Byrd of Hustonville, KY, who survives.

Mr. Byrd was of the Christian faith and a welder.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his father he is survived by his wife, Samantha Holt Byrd; two children, Emily and Jaysen Byrd; a sister, Tina Young (Patrick) of Hustonville, KY; three nephews, Anthony Davis, Zachary Young and Bradlee Young.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sally and Artis Byrd and Mable and Shelburn Meeks.

Mr. Byrd requested cremation and no services are scheduled at this time.

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

Jeremy Scott Goodin, 42, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, September 11, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on December 24, 1979 in Columbus, IN.

He loved fishing, hunting and most of all hunting and digging ginseng.  He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his parents, Danny and Loretta Terry Goodin of Columbia, KY; his birth mother, Fawnda Fields of Florida; three siblings, Mariah Crowe of Indiana, Stephanie Bragg of Florida, and Zachary Edwards of Wisconsin; and a host of friends and other relatives.

The family chose cremation with a private service.

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

Nina P. Day, 81, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, September 5, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset.

She was born December 19, 1940, in Adair County, to the late Golden and Flora Humphress Parker.  She retired from the Meade County School System after 27 years and was a member of Columbia Christian Church.

Survivors include: husband – Robert C. “Bobby” Day of Columbia; son – Doug Meador of Grandview, Indiana; daughter – Anne Meador Combs of Somerset; sister – Arlene (Richard) Rogers of Louisville; step-son – Bill (Robbi) Day of Corrales, New Mexico; four grandchildren – Courtney (Clayton) Meador, Zebadiah (Alexis) Meador, Brittany Combs and Ezra Meador; great-grandchild – Noraleigh Potts; and several other relatives and friends

Memorial service was on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Hugh Withers officiating

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503 and can be left at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Jason Clay Cox, 48, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 8:27 p.m. at The Medical Center in Bowling Green

He was born September 18, 1973 in Adair County, to the late William Dale “Bill” Cox and Carol Black Cox

Jason was operator and partner in A & J BBQ on East 80 in Adair County

Survivors include: mother – Carol Black Cox of Columbia; son – Aiden Clay Cox of Oldham County; brother – John Cox of Columba; companion – Amy Burton of Columbia; and a host of customers and friends.

Graveside service was on Monday, September 5, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Haven Hill Cemetery with Dave Vincentz and Bro. Larry Wisdom officiating

Casket Bearers:  John Cox, Tim Hardwick, Tim Royse, Mason Burton, Chris Chamness, Blane Hardin, and Joe Curry

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Edward Thomas Barrett, 78, of Russell Springs, KY died Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 19, 1944 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Finis and Dorothy Lahmann Barrett.

Mr. Barrett was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, collecting Elvis memorabilia and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Pitman Barrett of Russell Springs, KY; two daughters, Dorothy Parson (Roy) and Loretta Roy (Mark Fudge) both of Russell Springs, KY; three step-children, Melinda Weiand, Donna Pierce (Tim) and Larry W. Wallace (Sandy) all of Russell Springs, KY; fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Russell Springs Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be on Wednesday after 10 a.m. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Johnny Davis will be officiating and pallbearers will be Mr. Barrett’s grandsons, Blake Roy, Kolbe Roy, Logan Shearer, Jessy McQueary, Jared Pierce, Jacob Burchett, Tyler Weiand and Luke Lawless.

Ann Waggener Melton, 63, of Columbia, Kentucky, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 29, 2022 at her daughter’s residence.

She was born February 7, 1959, in Adair County, to the late Dan C. and Peggy Janes Waggener.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant grandchild, Bailey Fletcher.

Ann graduated from Adair County High School in 1977 and at the age of 17 started her political career which lasted for 38 years.  She was Deputy Clerk for the late Robert M. White, Deputy Clerk for Joyce C. Rodgers, elected County Clerk and served two terms and then was elected County Judge-Executive (being the first female to be elected County Judge) and served two terms.  She was a member of Columbia-Union Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include: husband – Gary Melton of Columbia; six children – Brian (Cindy) Melton of Columbia, Stacy (Jackie) Cox of Columbia,  Kevin (Brian) Melton of Alexandria, Brian Fletcher of Columbia, Eric (Jennifer) Melton of Columbia,  Katie (Sarah Popp) Melton of Louisville; brother – Dan (Cindi) Waggener of Columbia; the joy of her heart, 12 grandchildren – Tristan Reece, Madison McCloud, Meghan Wiggins, Madison Berczynski, Reagan Fletcher, Briley Melton, Payton Fletcher, Wesley Melton, Alivia Rowe, Emily Melton, Luke Melton, Abigail Melton and her three great-grandchildren, Millie Reece, Rhett McCloud and Carter Choate; nephews – Will (Jordan) Waggener and Michael Waggener; and her grand-dog – Lily Melton Popp

Funeral service – Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Shelley and Bro. Steve Pescosolido officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation after 1:00 P.M. Friday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Betty Corine Bean, 88, of Columbia, KY died Monday, August 29, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY.  She was born on June 24, 1934 in Breeding, KY to the late Ray and Delpha Margaret Coomer McKinney.

Mrs. Bean was a member of the Wells Chapel Baptist Church and attended Old Concord United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her husband of 37 years Wilma Davis Bean of Columbia, KY; two children Randolph Lewis (Ruth Ann) and Vonda Cowan McQueary both of Columbia, KY; two step-children Teresa Wilson (Tim) of Hobart, IN and David Bean (Leanna) of Joliet, IL; grandchildren Nicholas Lewis, Jennifer Lewis and Leanna Franklin (Josh); step-grandchildren Ashley Prokopec, Jessica Wilson, Katelyn Wilson, Brandon Bean and Allison VanKley; great-grandchildren Tanner Lewis, Tatum Lewis, Jayla Franklin and Jeren Franklin, and three step great-grandchildren; three siblings J. D. McKinney (Genette) of Breeding, KY, Pat Phipps (Codell) and Phyllis Burris, both of Columbia, KY and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two siblings, Alfred McKinney and Ruby England.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Fudge Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. and will continue on Thursday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Pat Smith will be officiating and pallbearers will be Nicholas Lewis, Josh Franklin, David Bean, Tanner Lewis, Tim Burris and Roger McKinney.

Mr. Benny Feese age 75, of Mt. Washington, Kentucky returned to his Heavenly Father on Friday, July 29,2022 at Jewish Hospital. He was born on February 9, 1947 in Knifley, Kentucky to the late Willie Frank Feese and Dorothy Hadley Feese. He was a retired truck driver.

Benny was a Christian by faith. He had a passion for helping people and making people laugh. He had a love for Kentucky Basketball, traveling to Daytona Beach and Gatlinburg, and attending bluegrass music concerts. Benny also enjoyed playing basketball, softball and his CB radio family, which he was known as “Sad Sack”.

He is preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving spouse, Linda Stotts Feese; children, Tammy Anderson (George), Shannon Feese (Jackie) and Brittany Feese; grandchildren, Adam, Matthew and Dylan; five siblings and dog, Lola.

The celebration of his life was at the Schoppenhorst Underwood & Brooks Funeral Home, 123 Winning Colors Dr., Mt. Washington, KY 40047 at 2pm on Wednesday, August 3,2022 with burial at Highland Memory Gardens.

Charles Glenn Coomer, 81, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, August 13, 2022 at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY.  He was born on May 30, 1941 in Adair County, KY to the late Herbert Jerome and Gladys Munday Coomer.

Glenn attended the United House of Prayer Church and enjoyed being outdoors, vegetable gardening and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his wife Annette Yarberry Coomer of Columbia, KY; son Eric Coomer of Columbia, KY; grandson Ethan Sampson Coomer of Columbia, KY; six siblings Selby Coomer (Shirley) of Mayfield, KY, Dalton Coomer, Darrell Coomer (Connie), Gary Coomer (Virginia), Loy Coomer (Rita) and Carolyn Coomer all of Columbia and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers Woodson, Maxie, John Wayne, Larry and Alton Coomer and a sister-in-law Faye Coomer.

Funeral services were Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery.

Bro. Don Taylor officiated and pallbearers were Jamie Yarberry, Anthony Shirley, Dexter Coomer, Cy Yarberry, Steve Wilcoxson and Jagger Shirley.

Macey Marie Crawhorn, 29, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at TJ Health Columbia.

She was born January 26, 1993, in Pulaski County, Kentucky.   Macey was a graduate of Adair County High School, a housewife and a mom whose joy was her children.

Survivors include: husband – Charles Ethan Crawhorn of Columbia; children – Elisha, Elizabeth and Josiah Crawhorn all of Columbia; mother and father – Glenn and Tammy McInteer of Columbia; sisters – Kasey (Zach) Gilbert, Natosha McInteer and Kenisha McInteer all of Columbia; brothers – Issac McInteer and Dawson McInteer both of Columbia; nephews – Jeremiah Gilbert and Elisha Gilbert both of Columbia; niece – Evelyn Stotts of Columbia; and father and mother-in-law – Charles Jr and Connie Crawhorn of Columbia

Funeral service – Monday, August 1, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Wayne Keith officiating

Burial in Columbia Cemetery. Visitation after 10 a.m. Monday

Casket Bearers – Daniel Dickens, Marvin Morgan, Adam Hatfield, Nathan Crawhorn, Jeff Caldwell and Bradley Gilbert

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Margie Gale Bradshaw, 59, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Springview Hospital in Lebanon, KY. She was born in Adair County, KY on May 24, 1963 to the late Leon Bledsoe and Dorothy “Dottie” Key.

Margie enjoyed riding around the countryside, 4-wheeling and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband Bob Bradshaw of Columbia, KY; three children Joel Loy (Catherine), William Loy and Theresa Loy (Colby Bagby) all of Columbia, KY; three grandchildren Jolyne Loy, Kailan Parrott and Heidi Loy; four siblings Anthony Bledsoe, Crystal “Chrissy” Burris, Jennifer St. Andrew and Jessica Shearer and several friends and other relatives.

The family request private services with burial in the Cox Cemetery.

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

Edith Dean “Edie” Denson, 92, of Lexington, KY died Friday, July 29, 2022 at Grandview Nursing Rehabilitation in Campbellsville, KY.  She was born on March 2, 1930 in Columbia, KY to the late Luther Thomas and Elnora Beulah Ballard Denson.

Ms. Denson was a member of Broadway Christian Church in Lexington, KY where she received the golden year’s award in appreciation of her Christian witness and dedicated service in 2006. Edie loved to travel and spend time with her family and friends.

Survivors include one sister Anita Keltner of Columbia, KY, and several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by six siblings Ethelean Keltner, Pearl Vaughn Miller, Margie Pickett, Wesley Denson, Leslie Denson, Marvin Denson and Edwin Denson.

Pallbearers will be Mike Rich, Jim Perkins, Lyndell Pickett, Philip Watson, Mark Watson and Craig Watson

Funeral Service will be 12 noon Monday, August 1, 2022 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Price officiating, burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10:30 am today (Monday) at  Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hosparus of Green River or a church or organization of your choosing.

Patty Ann Scott Keltner, 68, of the Portland community in Adair County, died Sunday, July 24, 2022 at 1:33 a.m. at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

She was born June 21, 1954, in Campbellsville, Kentucky.  She graduated from Taylor County High School, worked at Osh Kosh B’Gosh for many years, a homemaker, a member of Columbia Baptist Church, where she was always involved in the youth activities and more recently involved with the youth at Columbia First Church of the Nazarene.

She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Scott; her step-father, Everett Wilson; and a daughter, Lisa Crawhorn.

Survivors include: husband of 37 years – Billy Joe Keltner of Portland; children – Lora George (Darren) of Bardstown, Elesha Butler (Bill) of Rineyville, Thomas Keltner (Danielle) of Columbia, Sean Keltner (Becky) of Russell Springs, Jason Keltner (Tessa) of Albany; mother – Freda Perkins (Scott) Wilson of Campbellsville; grandchildren – Keeley, Riley, Jenna, Andrew, Peyton, Ember, Jacob, Storm, Cameron, Ian, Conner, Darcy and Kaladin; brothers – James Scott and Greg Scott both of Campbellsville; several nieces, nephews and many other special family and friends

Funeral service – Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Brent Piatt officiating. Visitation after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday

The family would appreciate a donation to the Columbia First Church of the Nazarene Youth, instead of flowers.  These can be left at the funeral home

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Clara Flowers, 87, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Norton Hospital in Louisville.

She was born June 8, 1935, in Adair County, to the late Earl and Jennie Vee Ewing Willis.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Flowers; two grandchildren, Briceson Crawley and Mytaya Willis; one brother, Ralph Willis; and one sister, Kay Willis Scott.

She attended Jackman High School and later attended Kentucky State University.  She worked at Williams Cleaners and retired from Osh Kosh B’Gosh.  She accepted Christ at an early age and united with First Baptist Church where she served as president of the Usher Board and Gospel Choir, and a member of the Zion District Choir.  She would lend a helping hand and was very devoted to her family.

Survivors include: one daughter – Sondra Flowers of Louisville; three sons – Charles Willis (Sheeree) of Louisville, Doug Crowley of Smyrna, Tenn., and Reggie Flowers of Louisville; stepson – James Thomas Porter of Campbellsville; three brothers – Fred Willis of Louisville, James Mac Willis of Memphis, Tenn., and Glen Willis of Sacramento, California; one sister – Earlene Thomas of Columbia; five grandchildren – C.J. Willis, Dana Taylor, Jessica Flowers, Randall Jefferson (Katie) and Angela Jefferson; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service – Monday, July 25, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Rev. K.F. Tuck delivering the eulogy

Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery

Casket Bearers:  Keenan Bridgewater, Joseph Smith, Ralphie Willis, Randall Jefferson, C.J. Willis, and Yves White

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Randy Stephens, age 66, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, July 13 2022 at his residence. He was born on Thursday, September 08 1955, in Somerset, KY.

He was the son of mother – Alverta Brockman Stephens, of Russell Springs, and father – J.A. “Teddy” Stephens, who has preceded him in death

Survivors also include: wife – Donna Stephens of Russell Springs, KY; daughter, Julia Lupariello, spouse Andrew, of Sano KY; sister, Betty Jo Cordell, of Burnside KY; brothers: Danny Stephens, spouse Susan, of Russell Springs KY; Jerry Stephens, spouse Jewell, of Russell Springs KY; Barry Stephens, spouse Tracy, of Russell Springs KY; and Boris Stephens, spouse Tammy, of Russell Springs KY.

He is also survived by four grandchildren, Grace, Shelby, Colton and Raylan; and several nieces and nephews. He was a contractor doing siding and aluminum gutter work and a member of Jamestown Church of Christ.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Cheryl Stephens; and two nephews, Zachary Stephens and Jason Garner.

Funeral services will be 12 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY.

Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Friday, July 15 2022 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY.

Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Highway 3525, Russell Springs, KY.

Officiating:Bro. Ronnie Sullivan, Bro. Scott Eubank, and Bro. Jerry Dennison.

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Leon Leroy Nicholes Jr., 57,  of Brodhead, KY died Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs, KY. He was born on August 24, 1964 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to the late Leon Leroy Nicholes Sr. and Mildred Golden Lockard Nicholes.

“Apache Warrior” as he was known on the CB Airwaves, enjoyed mudding, fishing and working on cars.

Survivors include five children, Lisa Duncan (Jeremy Cain) of Brodhead, KY; Michael A. Elliot (Desiree) of Greensburg, IN; Michael J. Rose (Wesley) of Mt. Vernon, KY; Becky Rose (Josh Roy) of Mt Vernon, KY; and Luna Rose of Mt Vernon, KY; three siblings, David Glenn Nicholes of Mt Vernon, KY; Paula Hollon Polchenko (Bill) of Mentone, CA; and Samuel Adam Nicholes of Somerset, KY; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Leon is preceded in death by his significant other, Lula Howard; and a sister, Emilee Roxanne Nicholes.

The family chose cremation and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

Lillie Pearl “Polly” Banks, 93, passed from this life at her home on Thursday, June 30, 2022.  She was born in the Chance community of Adair County on October 15, 1928.  She was the daughter of William Ancil and Elmer Lee Burbridge Thomas and the sister of Jewel Thomas Luchowski, Jack Thomas, Beatrice Thomas, Opal Thomas Ceresero and JB Thomas, all deceased.

Polly was a devoted, long-time member of the Columbia Church of the Nazarene.  She loved to read, take bus trips with friends, and do just about anything outdoors, especially raise a garden.  She also loved to sew and particularly enjoyed making quilts.

She is survived by her three children:  Ernie Matney, Sandy Matney Kimbler and Donna Banks White (Rodney); her grandsons, Kerry Matney, Jeremy Kimbler, Troy Kimbler and Rob White (Jessica); her great-granddaughters, Sydney, Sophie and Kaydence Kimbler.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, George Banks, who died in 1997.

Graveside service was held on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at the Columbia Cemetery with Bro. Rick Shelton officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hosparus Health of Green River, 295 Campbellsville Bypass #5, Campbellsville, KY  42718 or Columbia Church of the Nazarene, 1200 Jamestown Street, Columbia, Kentucky  42728 or left at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Gertrude Burton Kerns, 95, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville, KY.  She was born in Adair County on May 5, 1927 to the late Owen and Eller Jane Burton.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Barney Kerns.

Mrs. Kerns was of the Nazarene faith and was a former employee of Osh Kosh.

She is survived by several family and friends, including her brother-in-law and caregivers Paul Kerns and his wife Holly of Russell Springs, KY.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Free Union Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 10 a.m. Tuesday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Jerry Smith will be officiating and pallbearers will be Steve Kerns, Dwight Kerr, Jeff Kerns, Justin Kerns, Fred Kerns and Tony Kerr.

Donald Lee Patton, 71, of the Pellyton Community of Adair County died Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY.  He was born in Dunnville, KY on August 20, 1950 to the late John Welby and Frances Maxine Sallee Patton.  He was preceded in death by his wife Etta Elaine Wilkerson Patton.

Mr. Patton was an employee of Tarter Gate Company for over 40 years and he enjoyed collecting all types of model cars.  He also enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include three sons Bryan Jacky Taylor (Lisa) of Columbia, KY, Byron Joe Taylor (Valerie) of Russell Springs, KY and Christopher Lee Patton of Pellyton, KY;  five grandchildren Ashley, Jaclyn, Brittney, Natalie and Lindsey Taylor; and seven great grandchildren; his special extended family, Stephen, Deidre and Andrew Freitas; three siblings, Johnny Patton (Judy) of Dunnville, KY, Imogene Hiter (Donnie) of Athens, AL and Jim Patton (Faye) of Liberty, KY; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Merlene Coffman and Geraldine Asbury.

Funeral services will be 12 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2022 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Pellyton Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. and will continue on Friday morning until the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Paul Patton and Bro. Billy Hewitt will be officiating and pallbearers will be Billy Hewitt, Dennis Wilkerson, Gordon Wilkerson, Stephen Freitas, J D Green, Mose Miller, Jr. and Karter Young.