Obituaries

Katherine Sue Littell, 82, of Valrico, FL passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Florida.

Sue, as she was known by her friends and family was born on November 27, 1940, in Milltown, KY. She spent her early years there and in Louisville until she and her family moved to Florida. She met her future husband, Bill, in Tarpon Springs. They were married in 1959 and moved to Tampa, FL where in 1960 their daughter, Leslie Sue, was born.

Sue had a successful career as a teller for several Tampa banks during the 1960’s and 70’s. For pleasure, Sue loved collecting antiques and pets. She has had many of both during her life. She also loved to travel and camp in the family RV’s. She was an accomplished genealogist tracing her family roots back several centuries.

Sue was preceded in death by her daughter, Leslie Sue and her parents L. J. and Clarice Butler Willis.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Bill Littell.

Sue will be laid to rest in Union Cemetery in Milltown, KY just down the road from the farmhouse where she was born 82 years ago.

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

Mark Allen “Junk Man” Mattingly, 55, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at his residence with his loving wife by his side. He was born on August 28, 1967, in Lebanon, KY.

“Junk Man” as he was known by all his friends loved tearing down buildings and collect anything he could sell for a profit. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Lois Bevell Mattingly of Columbia, KY.

Mr. Mattingly chose cremation, and a memorial service will be held later.

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

 

Mrs. Christine I. Burris, 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

She was born on May 6, 1926, in Amandaville, KY to the late Chester and Virgie (Furkin) Tweedy. Christine married Bolin F. Burris on April 14, 1945, and celebrated 68 years before his passing in 2013. She was preceded in death by three brothers, James Elford (Mary Lou), Marvin Grant (Juanita), and Tom Paul (Christine) and two sisters Helen (Hayes) Melson and Lottie (Perry) Burchett.

Mrs. Burris was a member of Memorial Christian Church. She worked for Argus Camera and retired from UMI. Christine was an avid University of Michigan football fan, loved to play cards, made legendary potato salad for family events, and loved to go to the casino and out to eat with friends. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, wonderful caregivers, and friends at Caretel Inns in Brighton.

Visitation will be held at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, after 12:00pm.

Funeral Services will be held at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 1:00 pm with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Gary D. Duncan, 59, of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Columbia on January 5, 1964, to the late Herman and Marcella Green Duncan. He was also preceded in death by a sister Rebecca (Becky) Antle.

Gary was a Harley Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include two children, Veston Duncan (Larimie Moore) of Columbia and Sheena Duncan of Somerset; three grandchildren, Lurisa Pond, Jcoleea Pond, and Kingston Hoppenjans; a brother-in-law Donnie Antle of Jamestown; nephews Justin Antle and Xander Antle, both of Jamestown; a great nephew Brently Antle and two special friends, Tommy Bunch and Gary Bradshaw.

Mr. Duncan had requested cremation and the family will hold a celebration of life service at a later date.

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

Alma Furkin,83, of Columbia, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown. She was born in Columbia on Aug. 5, 1939, to the late Joe and Emma Moore Absher.

Ms. Furkin had professed a faith in Christ and, along with her sister Lois, was the former owner and operator of a home care business for the disabled. She was also a former employee of Oshkosh and enjoyed crafts and caring for others.

She is survived by several nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Thelma Wall, Edith Floyd, Mattie Lawhorn, Allene Collins, Lois Mae Claiborne, James Absher, and Holland Absher.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 16 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Freedom Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday after 11:00 a.m. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary.