Obituaries

Oral Franklin Hancock, 82, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Columbia.

He was born Aug.20, 1937, in Wayne County, to the late Loren and Glenna Hancock and was also preceded in death by one brother, Edgar Hancock; and four sisters, Charlene Taylor, Betty Burton, Jewell Law and Geneva Ray Hancock.

Oral was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and businessman in Columbia, starting the family business, Hancock Tire in 1995 and remained a vital part of the business as long as he was able.

Survivors include:

Two sons – Alex (Pam) Hancock & Troy (Donna) Hancock all of Columbia

Two daughters – Tracy Lewis & Tasha Warren (Travis Cole) all of Columbia

Four brothers – Gerald Hancock of Columbus, Indiana, Jay Reed Hancock of Springfield, Virginia, Jeff Hancock of Russell County, Ronnie Hancock of Columbia

Two sisters – Vera Burris of Columbus, Indiana & Carolyn Sue Perry of Flora, Illinois

Five grandchildren – Dustin, Rachel, Jayden, Jaxon & Amber

Five great-grandchildren – Skye, Blaide, Keegan, Tripton & Jaylin

Special caregivers – His former wife, Brenda Hancock & Teresa Dean

A local sister-in-law – Rosella Hancock of Columbia

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives, customers & friends

Funeral service – Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. at Trinity United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Pescosolido officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation after 5:00 P.M. Saturday and 8:00 A.M. Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church

ALL ATTENDEES TO VISITATION AND/OR FUNERAL ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACIAL COVERING

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Hosparus Green River or Gideon Bibles which can be made at the church

Casket Bearers:  Employees of Hancock Tire

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Mike “Monkey” Reynolds, 61, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at TJ Health/Columbia Emergency Room.

He was born August 28, 1958, in Adair County, to the late William and Lola Mae Corbin Reynolds. Mike retired from the Kentucky Department of Transportation, was employed by the Adair Fiscal Court at the Recycling Center, a member of Hood Lodge #839 and the Mark Twain Shriners.

Survivors include:

His wife – Peggy Graham Reynolds of Columbia

Two sons – Kevin Reynolds (Debbie) & Keith Reynolds (Angie Cook) all of Columbia

Three step-daughters – Wendy Sanders of Mt. Washington, Carlene Heaven & Whitney Moon both of Columbia

One brother – Paul Reynolds (Connie) of Columbia

Two Grandchildren and Nine Step-Grandchildren

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral service – Friday, August 7, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Jon Loy officiating

Burial in Reynolds Family Cemetery

Visitation after 4:00 P.M. Thursday

Masonic Funeral Rites will be conducted Thursday at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

ATTENDEES TO THE VISITATION AND/OR FUNERAL ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACIAL COVERING

Casket Bearers: R.L. Luttrell, Mike Roy, Rodney Reynolds, Donnie Melson, Jr. Vincent, Tim Baker

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com

Sammy June Hancock Cundiff, 83, widow of Cook Cundiff, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at her home in Versailles.  She was born August 31, 1936 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Benjamin Miller and Frances Stevenson Hancock. Sammy attended the University of Kentucky, and was a fine artist working in pastels and pen and ink whose work graces many walls throughout the region. For a time she owned an art gallery in Midway with Toss Chandler and Carol Marshall, and sold advertising for the Woodford Sun for many years. She was a longtime member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, a member of Woodford Gardeners, and dedicated much of her time and energy to the Woodford County Library.

Sammy will be lovingly remembered and very much missed by her friends and her family, including daughters, Laura Lee Cundiff (Tom Herrick), Versailles; Claire Cundiff (Philip Undercuffler), Madrid, New Mexico; sister, Nancy (John) Ballou, Columbia, Kentucky; brothers, Tim (Christine) Hancock, Versailles; Kenneth (Marsha) Hancock, Oklahoma; Stevenson (Cynthia) Hancock, Columbia, Kentucky; and grandchildren, Zöe and Kathryn Undercuffler.

As this time private family services will be scheduled for a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodford County Library, 115 North Main Street, Versailles, KY 40383.  Family and friends are encouraged to leave messages of condolence and share memories on Sammy’s tribute page at www.BlackburnandWard.com

Bobby J. Burress, 82, of the Milltown community, died Monday, August 3, 2020.

He was born September 1, 1937, to the late Robert and Mattie Parnell Burress and a retired farmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Wendell Burress, and two sisters, Ruth Bohanon and Marie Rogers.

Survivors include:

His wife – Connie Downey Burress of Milltown

Two sons – Wally Burress and his wife Laura of Columbia and Bryan Burress of Milltown

One grandson – Austin Burress

A special niece and nephew – Linda Burress Kennedy and her husband David of Illinois and Wayne Rogers and his wife Carol of Columbia

Several other relatives and friends

At Bobby’s request, no public visitation or service will be held.

Burial in Milltown Church Cemetery with Chuck Rogers and Bro. Barney Taylor officiating.

Bobby also requested that no flowers be sent but a donation sent to Milltown United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 135, Columbia, KY 42728 or left at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com

Linda Young, age 79 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at her home . Linda was born on June 30, 1941 in Adair County, KY to the late Garon and Bertha Rogers Coffey. She was a member of Highland Chapel United Methodist Church, and a retired employee of Bob Evans Apparel.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Aubrey Clayton Young, and her son-in-law Steve Neathery.

Survivors Include:
One Daughter- Marsha Coppage and her husband Gary of Russell Springs, KY
One Son- Greg Young and his wife Arlene of Burkesville, KY
Four Grandchildren- Jonathan Neathery and friend Adriane Curry of Columbia, KY, Paige Parrigin and her husband Spencer of Burkesville, KY, and Nathan Neathery and his wife Ashley of Burkesville, KY, and Peyton Young of Burkesville, KY
Two Step Granchildren- Leonard Coppage and his wife Ashley, and Nick Coppage all of Russell Springs, KY
Two Great Grandchildren- Parker Neathery and Cooper Neathery both of Burkesville, KY
Two Step Great Grandchildren- Tyson Coppage and Blayton Coppage both of Russell Springs, KY
One Brother- Ronnie Coffey and his wife Elva Jo of Columbia, KY
Two Sisters- Brenda Keltner of Columbia, KY and Marilyn Henderson of Venice, Florida
and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral Service:
Saturday, August 01, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY with Rev. William Herndon officiating. Burial was in Burkesville Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Peyton Young, Spencer Parrigin, Nathan Neathery, Jonathan Neathery, Leonard Coppage, Nick Coppage
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donation to Highland Chapel United Methodist Church Outreach Fund, P.O. Box 816, Burkesville, KY 42717
Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home in charge of funeral arrangements.  Online condolences at www.balloustotts.com