Obituaries

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.

Mary Ellen Lee, 90, of Columbia, KY died June 14, 2022 at Liberty Care Center in Liberty, KY.  She was born in Creelsboro, KY on November 23, 1931 to the late Cameron and Nellie Garner Mann.  She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Edward Lee.

Mrs. Lee was a member of the Columbia Church of Christ and enjoyed quilting, gardening and spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her son, Doug Lee of Columbia, KY; four grandchildren, Emily Billingsley (Jonathan), Cortney Edwards (Stephen), Lacey Rooks (Eric) and Cameron Lee, all of Columbia, KY; seven great grandchildren, Madison and Brenton Billingsley, Caleb, Katie, Maddux, and Jake Edwards and Macy Rooks; three siblings, Ruth Bledsoe of Jamestown, KY, Margaret Reeder of Russell Springs, KY, and Robert Mann (Linda) of Russell Springs, KY; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Dale Lee; and five siblings, Elizabeth Mann, Ruby Back, Ernest Mann, Jewell Mann and Edward Mann.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Friday from 4-8 p.m. Friday and will continue on Saturday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Michael Tanksley will be officiating and pallbearers will be Jonathan Billingsley, Stephen Edwards, Eric Rooks, Cameron Lee, Caleb Edwards, Brenton Billingsley, Adam Grant and Doug Lee.

Ancil Benny “Junior B” Spires, Jr., 89, formerly of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the Thomson Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, KY.  He was born in Knifley, KY on August 16, 1932 to the late Ancil Harrison Spires and Martha Mings Spires.  He was preceded in death by his wife Ima Zane Coffey Spires.

Mr. Spires was a member of the Cane Valley Baptist Church.  He enjoyed fishing, socializing at Moore’s Pool Room, attending church and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include three children, Steve Spires (Susie) of Danville, KY, Scott Spires of Kokomo, IN and Karen Spires of Hodgenville, KY; three grandchildren, Neal Steiner, Leslie Steiner and Erin Jeffries; two great grandchildren, Whitley and Millie Jeffries; two siblings, Joe Spires of Campbellsville, KY and Imogene Giles of Knifley, KY; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by seven siblings Lillian Burton, William Spires, Robert Spires, Ivan Spires, Clifton Spires, Beatrice Phipps and Frances Hancock.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Columbia Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Friday from 4-8 p.m. and will continue on Saturday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Clifton Bennett will be officiating and pallbearers will be Jeralyn Spires, Keven Spires, Ricky Keltner, Brad Keltner, Randy Quinn and Neal Steiner.

Richard Aubin Mattingly, 60, passed away suddenly on May 31, 2022.  at the T J Samson Hospital in Glasgow. He was born March 15, 1962, in Elizabethtown, Ky to Aubin and the late Wanda (Bickett) Mattingly. He was graduated from North Hardin High School (1980), and the University of Kentucky with a BS in Agriculture Economics (1984).

Richard was a multifaceted agriculture specialist. Once described as seeing operations from 10,000 feet up, indicating the ability to always look at the big picture and break it down to find innovative solutions for the situations that arise in a large multi-faceted company & farm. He was regularly described as the hardest working person that anyone knew.

From childhood, he grew and flourished on his family’s dairy farm where he built a strong work ethic and his own herd in order to finance his university studies.

His professional career began at Perdue Farms (1984-1995) where his skills and work ethic moved him through a fast track management program. He began as a Field Representative, moving to Health Manager, Grow Out Manager, Live Production Manager (the youngest in the US at the time), and Plant Processing Management.  His Live Production responsibilities included placement of 2.2 million chicks per week, managing a multimillion-dollar budget with a grow out office (31 field representatives and 4 office staff). 2 hatcheries (100 employees), and over 400 producers.

Upon moving back to Kentucky ( the granddaughter needed to be reared near grandparents), Richard returned to the dairy industry as a feed salesman who took pride in sharing a wide range of information about current opportunities, as well as, new and upcoming industry standards and options (1995-2004)

Shortly after his return to Kentucky, Richard began his entrepreneurial professional life when he and Sharon bought the beginnings of Malvern Hills Farm. There he was always searching for ways to bring new value to his agricultural products.  From dairy heifer calves, to a beef cow/calf operation, to backgrounding feeder calves, to establishing a dairy heifer breeding station, to building 6 broiler poultry houses, to raising feed crops and to bringing robotic dairy milking to Barren County, he was always working hard to improve Malvern Hills.

When agricultural incomes in both the poultry and dairy industries collapsed nationwide, he downsized and began to explore new options in life.

As a young man, Richard absorbed the 4-H motto “To Make the Best Better” and the fully-memorized intent of the FFA Creed. As an adult, he strove not only to improve the organizations in which he participated, but also himself.  Those efforts were recognized through the years as he served as a board member of the Ky. Poultry Federation and District Representative for the Kentucky Cattlemen.  Additionally, he was recognized by the Master Cattleman Program (2000), as the  Glasgow Barren County Chamber of Commerce Farmer of the Year (2016), as the Barren County Master Conservationist (2017), and finally as the  DeLaval Top VMS Producer Award Recipient (2018).

Although farming at the intensity level necessary to build a farm from nothing, he always remembered the source of his blessings and was an active member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  There he served as both a deacon and elder, was a very busy property committee chairperson, a long time choir member, the sound-board technician, the mission trip coordinator, a member of the Coombs-Dickinson Sunday school class and part of the Kentucky Regional Men’s Chorus.

Richard and Sharon shared a profound love  and were blessed with two children, whom Richard treasured through happy younger days and the difficult teen years.  He was delighted in each positive move they made in their transition to adulthood as they faced their own adversities and joys. He supported their goals and in the midst of busy farming seasons he would find a way to drive truck and trailer loads of cattle to show barns across the state. He wrangled the rough ones, chased the loose ones, and cheered the efforts. Afterwards he would spend late nights driving back home in the dark, help unload and the next day, get up before the sun for another hard day of work on the farm. He taught his children about hard work, love of the land and a dedication to its stewardship through his daily life.

In recent years, two precious granddaughters taught him to stop and smell the baby shampoo.  He delighted in sharing laughs, love and tractor rides with them.

He strove to demonstrate honor, courage, integrity and love through actions.  Additionally he was recognized by his  bravery in the face of adversity, and his faith in his everyday life.

In addition to his mother, Richard was preceded in death by a baby brother, David Mattingly. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sharon; a daughter, Stephanie Dillon (Kelly) of Glasgow; a son, Jonathan Mattingly of Etoile; his father Aubin of Rineyville; a brother, Glenn Mattingly (Nancy); a sister, Denise Joy (Terry). In addition, there are 2 granddaughters; McKinley Mattingly of Morgantown and Sasha Dillon of Glasgow; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and family of the heart.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Christian Church Heritage Partner Fund, 1100 N Race Street, Glasgow, Ky 42141; Jones Chapel Cemetery Fund c/o Chad Parnell or Sharon Mattingly, your local 4-H or FFA organization, or a charity of your choice.

A Celebration of Life for Richard will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, June 5 at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with burial in the Jones Chapel Cemetery in Adair County. A graveside service will be held at 5:00 p.m. at the Jones Chapel Cemetery for those unable to attend the Celebration of Life. Visitation will be Saturday, June 4 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home and on Sunday at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) from 1 p.m. until time for the service.

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

Marilyn Jean Woodrum, 78, of Columbia, died Thursday, May 26, 2022 at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY.  She was born in Russell, KS on October 11, 1943 to the late George Harvey Penwell and Velma May Elwick Payne.  She was also preceded in death by her step-father Carl Payne, and a son, Blaine Aaron Crismon.

Marilyn was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, active with the church’s Relief Society and served as the church librarian.  She loved to sing church hymns and she sang in the choir at church.  She served as Conductress for the V. F. W. Post 6097 Auxiliary from 2019 to 2022.

She retired after 27 years in the California school system as a Special Education Assistant Teacher.  She was a true American patriot that enjoyed doing genealogy work with her husband for all of her family.  She was a loving little wife that loved to bake breads, cakes and all other desserts and she liked listening to 50’s music, watching figure ice skating and gymnastics.

She had a big heart when it came to wayward kittens.  She would bring them in, feed and care for them and when ready she would get their shots, neutered and spade.  Then look for a “forever indoor” home for them.

She was an inspiration to many through her battles with cancer and helped many though their own struggles.

Survivors include her husband Robin Woodrum of Columbia; son Eric John Christiansen (Ting Ting Zhang) and their children Ling Yu and Michael John, all of California; a sister Portia May Penwell of Texas; a step-son Joshua Michael Tomlinson (Breanne) and their children, Alexia Merigh, Braylee Isabelle, Landon Joshua and Jaydon Skyler.

Funeral services will be 12 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Cane Valley Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and will continue on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.  President Derek Kotter will be officiating.

Larry Earl Curry, 65, of Columbia, died Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

He was born February 22, 1957, in Adair County, to the late Earl and Dorothy Taylor Curry.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Steve Curry.  Larry was a former logger.

Survivors include: wife – Wanda Harmon Curry of Columbia; sons – James Earl Curry (Jessica Russell), Larry “Bodie” Curry (Jessica Gilbert) and Leonard Earl Curry all of Columbia; brothers – Mike Curry of Russell County, Dale, Donnie, Randy, Jerry and Gary Curry, all of Columbia; sisters – Pam Dial of Columbia, Carolyn Tucker of Knifley, Ruth Ann Streeval of Columbia, Connie Harmon of Russell County; grandchildren – Colyn Curry, Leonard “Leo” Curry, Brayden Taylor, Jessalynn Russell, Jaylen Russell, Jaklyn Willis; great-grandchildren – Arabella and Aspen Curry; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Funeral service was Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Foster officiating. Burial in Free Union Cemetery

Casket Bearers:  James Curry, Colyn Curry, Brayden Taylor, Donnie Elmore, Leonard Curry, Rodney Moss, D.J. Curry, and Jason Bennett

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements

Wendell Lynn “PeeWee” Grant, 65, of Breeding, departed this life on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at TJ Health/ Columbia after a long battle with chronic kidney and heart failures.

He was born June 25, 1956, in Adair County.  He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Grant and his grandparents, Guy and Jane Patterson, and Conda and Annie Grant.

Wendell attended Sparksville Church of the Nazarene and was a former Adair County school bus driver as well as a commercial truck driver for Gaddie Shamrock and other local companies.   In addition he also served with Breeding Volunteer Fire Department for many years and enjoyed his time spent at Moore’s Pool Room.  He greatly loved his grandchildren and considered them his most special blessing, adoring to watch and play with them every opportunity he had.

Survivors include: wife of 45 years – Donna Turner Grant of Breeding; children – Chris Grant of Breeding, Stephanie (Kasey) Alford of Chalybeate, and Ashley (Brian) Fudge of Jamestown; grandchildren – Natalie and Jacob Fudge, Marlee, Amelia and Isaiah Alford; mother – Marlene Patterson Grant of Breeding; sisters – Paula (David) Bell of Columbia and Sheila (Dan) Lawhorn of Breeding; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends

Funeral service was Friday, May 27, 2022 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Brian Fudge and Bro. Robert Atkins officiating. Burial in Fudge Cemetery in Breeding

Casket Bearers:  Chris Grant, Jacob Fudge, Blake Lawhorn, Ronnie Bell, Ronnie Scott, Dale Hurt, Lucas Turner, Logan Turner

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Mr. Odell Corbin of Columbia, KY, son of the late Charlie and Louella Corbin, was born on November 5, 1931 in Columbia, KY.  He departed this life on May 2, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family having attained the age of 90 years, 5 months and 27 days.

He had professed faith in Christ and was a member of Columbia First Church of the Nazarene where he served on the board as Sunday School superintendent, usher and many other roles.

Odell was retired from Jeffries Hardware.  He also worked at E. J. Milby Builders Supply in Greensburg.  He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U. S. Army.

Odell loved taking care of his yard, tending to his flowers and spending time with his family and friends.

He united in marriage to Shirley Gowen Corbin on June 25, 1955 in Mansville, KY, who survives.  In addition to his wife he is survived by two children Barry Corbin (Cheryl) and Debbie Willis (Mark) both of Columbia, KY; five grandchildren Brooke Walker (Cameron Garmon), Holly Loy (Kasey), Heather Ford (Rodney), Kayla Stockton (John) and Lindsay Dunbar (Seth); twelve great grandchildren, Jamison Ford, Alex Loy, Andrew Loy, Kailey Garmon, Kelsi Walker, Kenli Walker, Hayden Ford, Cole Stockton, Kharli Stockton, Cruz Stockton, Corbin Dunbar and Avery Ford; two sisters, Elizabeth Vanarsdale (JC) and Shirley Gilpin, both of Columbia, KY, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Eurial and Harlan Corbin and three sisters Lydia Matney, Beatrice Coffey and Runa Willis.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2022 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. David Kemp will be officiating and pallbearers will be Cameron Garmon, Kasey Loy, Rodney Ford, John Stockton, Seth Dunbar, Jamison Ford, Alex Loy and Andrew Loy.  Honorary pallbearers will be his great grandchildren.

Mary Elizabeth Burton, 74, of Mount Sherman, Kentucky, formerly of Columbia, died Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville.

She was born November 28, 1947, in Adair County, to the late James O. and Mae Roy Burton.  Mary had been at Greensburg Family Care Home for the last three years with Veronica Bell as her caretaker.

She is survived by a special friend, Norma Scott of Columbia and a friend, Virginia Garner of Russell Springs

Funeral service – Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home

Burial in Freedom Cemetery

Visitation after 10 a.m. Tuesday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Lydia N. Turner, 83, formerly of 104 Marshall St. Columbia, died Saturday, April 30 at 4:15 p.m. at Summerfield Rehab and Wellness Center in Louisville, Kentucky.  She was born on September 16, 1938 to the late Arturo and Olga de la Zerda of Floresville, Texas.

Survivors include one daughter, Stephanie Brock of London, KY; two sons Arthur L. Turner and his wife Tammy of Louisville, KY and Charlie R. Turner and his wife Carla of Liberty, KY; one sister Connie Mass of San Antonio, TX; nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Lydia was preceded in death by her husband Cecil Lewis Turner. They were married for 33 years. She will be remembered as a loving woman devoted to her faith, family, and friends. She was also an active and committed parishioner of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Columbia.

Visitation will take place at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 4 from 4-8 p.m. with a Vigil service at 6 p.m. conducted by Father Paul Eve.  Visitation will continue on Thursday morning at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home until 10:45 a.m.

A Funeral Mass will take place at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1217 Greensburg St., Columbia, on Thursday, May 5 at 11 a.m., with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery.

Father Patrick Dolan will celebrate the Funeral Mass.  Pallbearers will be Joshua Turner, Nicholas Turner, Vincent Turner, Derek Summers, Dave Brock, and Jerry Giles.

Honorary: Robert Flowers, Mark Dykes, Bryan Caldwell, Larry Dudley, Jack Garrett, Richard Fitzpatrick, Darrell Jones, and David Bowman.

Janice Antle Burris, 65, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday April 5, 2022 at her residence.  She was born in Russell County, Kentucky on October 2, 1956 to the late Arnold and Susie Morgan Antle.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ricky Burris on April 12, 2020 and six siblings Randy Antle, James Antle, Glen Antle, Linda Antle, Elouise Bradshaw and an infant brother.

Janice was a member of the Egypt Christian Church and was a certified nursing assistant for Personal Touch Home Health for several years.

Survivors include two children Angie Burris and Tonya Wall (Anthony) both of Columbia, KY; four grandchildren, Mark Hutcheson, Makenna Wall, Cade Wall, Dalani Harris; two brothers, Kenneth Antle (Carolyn) and Ralph Antle (Shirley) of Russell Springs, KY; three sisters, Carolyn Wade (Jerry) Russell Springs, KY, Patsy Ball (Russell) Madisonville, KY and Elaine Conover (Bruce) Russell Springs, KY.

Funeral service was Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation was on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. and continued Thursday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of a donation to Egypt Christian Church and may be left at the funeral home.

Bro. Paul Patton officiated and pallbearers were Justin Burris, Ryan Burris, Jackie Grider, Kelby Grider, Thomas Wade, and Anthony Wall.

Mia Jade Darnell went to her heavenly home on Monday April 4, 2022 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. She is the daughter of Jeremy and Lakisha Downey Darnell of Cave City, KY.

In addition to her parents Jeremy & Lakisha Darnell she is survived by her Maternal Grandparents Crystal and David George of Russell Springs, KY; her Paternal Grandparents Doug and Rebecca Richardson Darnell of Russell Springs, KY; her adopted Grandparent Betty Downey of Russell Springs, KY; a host of aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

A graveside service was Thursday April 8, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the Haven Hill Cemetery with burial to follow.  Bro. David Karnes will be officiating.

Jean Nedra Sanders, 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the University of Louisville Hospital. She was preceded in death by Charles Thomas Sanders, her husband of 58 years, along with her parents, George Pierce and Edith Marie Adams, and her siblings, Jerry Mathes and Bobby Adams.

Her survivors include: son, Steve Sanders and friend, Tina Perkins; daughter, Carol Schick (Bob); four grandchildren: Chris Sanders and friend, April McQueary; Jason Sanders (Valerie); Tracy Bunch (Clifton); and Clark Duerr (Jessica); five great-grandchildren: Kendall Tate (John); Zane Sanders (Macy); Collin Sanders, Wyatt Bunch, Waylynn Bunch; and three great-great-grandchildren: Emory Jo Sanders, Daxton Mann, and Oaklynn Tate. Jean is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and several other very special family friends.

Jean was born June 26, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois and relocated with her family to Lantana, Florida at the age of 6. After graduating from Lake Worth High School in 1942, she cancelled her plans to attend college in Chicago, choosing instead to work for the Western Union in support of our military troops. Married on March 14, 1948, later in 1962, she again relocated to Columbia, Kentucky along with her spouse and children. Jean worked at the Adair County Health Department from 1965 to 1989, where she thoroughly enjoyed helping the many residents of Adair County.  Jean loved the Lord and her church family at Trinity United Methodist Church where she enjoyed teaching the young adult Sunday School Class.

Jean volunteered with the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and was a life-time member of the Lake Worth, Florida Eastern Star.  As a homemaker, Jean especially enjoyed family gatherings where she made sure your favorite dish was on the table! Her pound cakes, lemon pies and Christmas cookies were shared with many, and she consistently claimed the title as primary winner of the family card game, “May I”, well into her 90’s.  Her green thumb was evidenced by her beautiful flowers and fresh summer veggies!

Jean offered encouragement to everyone she encountered, was always full of energy, and overflowed with joy and cheerfulness. She was loved by all everywhere she went. As a final wish, Jean donated her body to the University of Louisville School of Research and Science upon her death. Her body is now available to assist with training of new medical students.  In lieu of an immediate funeral, the family will soon host a celebration of her life with more details to follow.

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

Clayton Timothy “Tim” Compton, 65, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on July 20, 1956 in San Antonio, TX to the late Clayton Howard and Virginia Eileen Coleman Compton.

Tim attended the Sparksville Baptist Church, retired from SKF Industries and was a veteran of the U. S. Army.  He was a former Sparksville Little League coach and enjoyed hunting, fishing, University of Kentucky basketball and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Victoria Buchanan Compton of Columbia, KY; two daughters, Candice Robertson (Todd) and Crystal Kingrey (Jonathan) both of Columbia, KY; six grandchildren, Abagail Robertson Fleming (Ethan), Riley Robertson, Annabelle Robertson, Benjamin Kingrey, Beckham Kingrey and Beatrice Kingrey; a great granddaughter, Evelyn Fleming; two brothers, Mark Compton (Debbie) of Edmonton, KY and Daniel Compton (Mary) of Lacy Lakeview, TX; and a special friend and cousin Ernie Wagoner of Glasgow, KY.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Sparksville Baptist Church with military honors provided by VFW Post 6097 and cremation to follow the services.  Interment of the remains will be held at a later date at the Moore Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Friday from 4-8 p.m. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home and will continue on Saturday from 9-11 a.m. at Sparksville Baptist Church.

Bro. Darrell Landis will be officiating and honorary pallbearers will be Todd Robertson, Jonathon Kingrey, Benjamin Kingrey, Ernie Wagoner, Beckham Kingrey, Nathan Compton and Riley Robertson.

Mother Beverly J. Payne transitioned peacefully from this life on March 19, 2022, to her Heavenly Home. She was a faithful servant to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was preceded  in death by her parents, John Pollard and May Fouts. She was also preceded in death by three siblings, a sister Patricia Ivy, and two brothers, John Pollard and Johnny Lee.

She cherished 53 years of life, and 49 years of marriage with her husband, Bishop Billy Ray Payne, who passed away on December 26, 2021. She is survived by the following children: Daniel (Bonnie) Farris, Brandon Florida; Ronald (Donna) Farris, Danville Ky.; Sherry (Lee) McCree, Indianapolis Indiana; Joseph Carter Farris, Stanford Ky.; Elizabeth (James) Morrow, Indianapolis Indiana; Lorna Wyatt, Atlanta Georgia; Clayton (Debbie) Farris, Indianapolis Indiana; Eric Farris (Pam), Stanford Ky.; Brenda Payne, Chicago Illinois; William Ray Payne, Jr, Lagrange Ky.; and Anthony (Peggy) Payne, Columbia Ky.

She is survived by three sisters: Kathy Horn, Pamela Hughes and Nancy Gingery.  She is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-, great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of niece and nephews, and in-laws.

Beverly “adopted” Joshua and Stephanie Cheatham and their daughters as her own! She also “adopted” her niece Kimberly Wells and nephew Joseph Lee Farris of Stanford Ky.

Ms. Joyce Morrison, case manager, confidant, friend and daughter was very special in Beverly’s life.

A special “thank you” to Peggy Payne (daughter in love), for her unfaltering love, kindness and 24 hours dedicated service and unconditional love!

She was a member of the Eunice Church of God and served faithfully and fully supported her Pastor Elder CR Payne. She will be greatly missed by many as she would always say, when asked how she was doing, she would respond with “I’m Blessed”.

Home Going service – was Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 12 p.m. at Eunice Church of God with Pastor Elder C.R. Payne officiating. Burial in Columbia Cemetery

Visitation after 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Eunice Church of God.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements

Freddie Ray Denton, 66, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.  He was born December 27, 1955 in Adair County, KY to the late James Russell and Josephine Burton Denton.

Freddie attended Green River Valley Separate Baptist Church.  He was a devoted husband, father, poppy/peepaw, friend and neighbor who enjoyed working with horses and visiting friends at the Sano Store where he was better known as Fred.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sharlet Oakes Denton of Columbia; son David Denton of Columbia, KY; daughter Tiffany Reynolds (Rodney) of Columbia, KY; three grandchildren Sadie, Hayley and Jake Reynolds; one great grandson Bentley Burton; two brothers Jimmy Denton (Juanita) and J. W. Denton (Mitchelene) both of Columbia, KY; three sisters Sandra Bryant (Willard), Marty Ellis (Jimmy) and Minnie Smith (Barry) all of Columbia, KY; a sister-in-law Fayrene Denton of Columbia, KY and special friends and neighbors Troy Green (Cheryl) and family of Columbia, KY.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy and Jeff Denton.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday from 5-8 p.m., and will continue on Sunday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Casey Davis will be officiating and pallbearers will be Rodney Reynolds, Jake Reynolds, Toby Green, Troy Green, Jesse Green and Royce Oakes.  Honorary pallbearers will be Bentley Burton, Kasey Robinson and Kevin Grider.

Donald Hugh “Don” Yates, 82, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, March 14, 2022 at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia.

He was born August 13, 1939, in Adair County, to the late Hugh and Dimple Reeves Yates. Don was a successful businessman, owning and operating Don Yates Drilling, a member of Columbia Baptist Church, had been attending Mt. Zion Community Church and was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Survivors include: wife – Frieda Thompson Yates of Columbia; daughter – Donna Sue Yates of Columbia; son – Brent Allen Yates of Columbia; grandson – Waydon Tyler Yates of Lexington; brother – Bobby Yates of Columbia; sisters – Sue Yates Williams of Albany and Betty Yates Bitterling (Ross) of Bowling Green; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Friday, March 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Dwan Hadley officiating

Burial in Reeves Family Cemetery with full military honors presented by V.F. W. Post 6097

Visitation after 10:00 a.m. Friday

Casket Bearers:  Brent Yates, Waydon Yates, David Williams, John Williams, Bobby Yates, and Robbie Hancock.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Kevin R. Jones, 35, of Knifley, Kentucky, died Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born November 8, 1986 in Campbellsville, Kentucky.  Kevin was a member of Knifley Christian Church, an Eagle Scout and was employed by Adair Fiscal Court as a Dispatcher and Mapping Coordinator for the Adair County E-911 Center.

Of all the jobs he had done, his current was the most rewarding.  Being a servant to the people was something he loved and was fighting his illness to be able to come back to work.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kerry R. Jones in 2016 and his first wife Christena Jones in 2014.

Survivors include: wife – Paige Lynn Jones of Knifley; mother – Connie Tucker Jones of Knifley; sister – Kristy (Tony) Norris of Highland, Michigan; nephews – Sam and Josh Norris; a special little girl, Annemarie; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral service – Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. CST at Columbia Christian Church, 206 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, Kentucky with Bro. Troy Long officiating. Burial in Roley Cemetery

Visitation after 4:00 p.m. Friday and 7:00 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Casket Bearers:  Josh Bullock, Chad Gabbert, Jason Upchurch, Jerry Wayne Tucker, Stewart Greer, Dale Underwood, Jon Beard, and Kenny Patterson. Honorary:  Bryce Lynn, Tony Norris, Sam Norris, Josh Norris, Silas Lynn, Stephen Lynn

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements  www.grissommartin.com

Beatrice Coomer Beard (Bea), of Columbia, Kentucky, entered into everlasting life on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Signature Health Care – Summit Manor.  She was 92.

Bea was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Horace Pearman Beard “Harry” a native of Richmond, VA; her parents, Joseph Haskin Coomer and Myrtle (Janes) Coomer of Columbia, KY; one sister, Bernice (Coomer) Murphy of Columbia; and one brother, Norman Coomer of Columbia.

She is survived by one son, James Douglas Beard “Doug” of Columbia.  Her nephews, Steve (Lou Ann) Coomer and Glenn (Cynthia) Murphy; her nieces, Susan (Mark) Willis and Anjanette (Mike, deceased) Volk, several great nephews and nieces also survive.

She was a member of the Columbia United Methodist Church. Bea and her husband were married in the Columbia Methodist Church on October 14, 1955. As a member of the church for over 75 years, she participated in many programs including the United Methodist Women, the Golden Girls, the Kupples Class, the Administrative Board and as the co-chairperson of the art glass sanctuary windows project.  At the time of her passing, she was the longest tenured member of the congregation.

After graduating from Lindsey Wilson College, Bea taught school briefly and then joined the family business, Coomer’s Restaurant, a legendary Columbia institution on the public square from 1943-1986.

During her life, she was involved with two homemaker’s organizations, with the last being the Columbia Daylight Homemaker’s Club; the Junior Women’s Club, and the Adair County Republican Women.  She was also inducted in the Golden Alumni Society at Lindsey Wilson College.

She and her husband, Harry, were blessed to have traveled extensively around the world. They visited 34 countries across the globe and journeyed to all seven continents on the face of the earth. They traversed both the Arctic and Antarctic Circles.  They also traveled a great deal throughout the United States.  They experienced “God’s Wonderful Creation” together.  Though extensive global travels with her husband, Bea was an inspiration to her son to explore our beautiful world.  He made this a priority during his professional career and continues along this course in his personal journey.

Visitation will be on Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 4-8 p.m. at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.  Visitation will continue on Friday from 12-1 p.m. at the Columbia United Methodist Church.

A litany of Passing from this Life into a Celebration of the Resurrection will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 1 p.m. at the Columbia United Methodist Church in Columbia, KY.   Interment will be in the Columbia City Cemetery.

Dr. John Hatton and Rev. Rob Hoffman will preside over her Service of Remembrance and Celebration of the Resurrection.

Coy Froedge, 76, of Columbia, died Monday, January 31, 2022 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.

He was born January 3, 1946, in Adair County, to the late William McKinley and Pearl Parson Froedge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandchild, Claire; six brothers; Emmett, Lester, Wesley, Cecil, J.C. and Carl Froedge; and two sisters, Marie McInteer and Ann Maesk.

Coy was a member of Big Creek Missionary Baptist Church and owner of Coy Froedge Logging.

Survivors include: wife – Alma Maxine Corbin Froedge of Columbia; daughter and son-in-law – Shelly and Jamie Bennett of Columbia; sons and daughters-in-law – Frankie and Ashley Froedge and Daniel and Jessica Froedge, all of Columbia; seven grandchildren – Kendall, Ethan, Molly, Savannah, Ava, Ellisyn and Tristan; one great-grandchild – Ash; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral service – Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 1 p.m. mat Big Creek Missionary Baptist Church, with Bro. Hank Gibson officiating.

Burial in the Coomer Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Saturday at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home.

Casket Bearers:  Chad Morrison, Jeffrey Bennett, Michael Richard, Donnie Bragg, Ronnie Bragg, and Johnny Richards; honorary:  Ethan Froedge, Adam Lane Bennett, and Kendall Bennett.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Larry “Two” Dixon, 72, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Columbia, KY.  He was born in Louisville, KY on December 7, 1949 to the late Morris K. and Leona Huffman Dixon.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard “Dick” Dixon.

Mr. Dixon was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and retired after 26 years from the Army Reserves Unit 5010 in Louisville, KY, where he attained the rank of SFC.  Larry was known as charismatic and never met a stranger, he was an avid hunter, trapper and he enjoyed tanning hides of the animals he trapped.  He also enjoyed antiquing and photography.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret “Meg” Dixon of Columbia, KY; a sister, Cindy Oglesby (Bud) of Simpsonville, KY; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other friends and relatives.

A visitation will be on Monday, January 24, 2022 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. CST at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

A visitation will be on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. eastern time at Ratterman and Sons Funeral Home @ 3800 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY with funeral services at 1:00 p.m. eastern time at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at the Pennsylvania Run Cemetery.

Father Pat Dolan will be officiating and pallbearers will be John Duncan, Stephen McFall, Dale Shafer, Mike Shafer, Jerry Payne, Terry Payne and Tom Grimes.