Claristine Sparks, 88, formerly of the Gradyville community, died Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 11:38 P.M. at Signature Healthcare at Summit Manor

She was born December 3, 1929, in Adair County, to the late Elbert and Arletha Sneed Richard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; William Arbie Sparks on April 19, 2009 and a son; Larry Russell Sparks in infancy. She was a member of Gradyville Baptist Church and a former factory worker at Fruit of the Loom, Edmonton Manufacturing and Osh Kosh B’Gosh.

Survivors include:
One son – Jeffery and his wife Phyllis Sparks of Columbia

One daughter – Carolyn Sue Sparks of Columbia

Two grandchildren – Jason and his wife Leslie Sparks and Tabatha Sparks

One great-grandson – Jayden Sparks

One brother – Elwood Richard of Louisville

One sister – Zelma Sneed of Columbia

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Williams officiating

Burial in the Sparks Cemetery

Visitation after 4:30 P.M. Monday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Eula Loy 82 years of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday,  August 4, 2018

at 1:00 PM at the Green Hill Rehabilitation Care Center in Greensburg, KY.

She was born on Oct. 18, 1935 in Adair County, KY.

She was the daughter of the late  Chester & Elsie Burton Lawhorn

of Adair County.

She was preceded in death by her husband  Clarence Robert Shelby Loy on

March 27, 1991, two brothers & two sisters  Ores Lawhorn, Randall Lawhorn

Martha Ellen Lawhorn & Louise Furkin

She is survived by two sisters:

Bertha Marr of Campbellsville, KY

Evelyn  Bunch of Glensfork, Ky

Two brothers:

Ray (Brenda) Lawhorn of Columbia, KY

Raymond (Vernice) Lawhorn of Columbia, KY

Sister-in-law:

Bonnie Lawhorn of Columbia, KY

Several nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives & friends survive

She was a member of Pierce Chapel Baptist Church,

a housewife & loved working outside

Funeral service Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at 1:00 PM at

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Clergy officiating Bro. Stanley Watson & Bro. Jessie Hagan

Interment in Loy Cemetery at Fairplay

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of funeral arrangements

Visitation after 4:30 PM Tuesday

Pallbearers Dan Lawhorn, Roger Lawhorn, Jeff Marr, Christopher Larguero,

Jason Lawhorn & Randy Lawhorn

Honorary pallbearers Jean LeFaivre, Connie Bryant, Cathy Shelton,

Lisa Corbin, Brittany Bennett, Donna Furkin & Amanda Furkin

Myrtle Flowers Taylor, 99, of Louisville, formerly of Columbia, died Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 11:55 A.M. at the Hosparus Inpatient Care in Louisville.

Myrtle was born December 4, 1918 in Cumberland County. She was preceded in death by her father, Norman Staton, her mother, Lydia Flowers Staton Baker, one daughter, Betty Walkup, three grandchildren, Scotty Hawkins, Gina Hawkins & Mytaya Willis, and one great-grandchild, James Walkup. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Columbia and in the housekeeping department in the former Loy Clinic for many years.

Survivors Include:

One Son – Clifford Ray Taylor of Fort Washington, Maryland

Three Daughters – Wanda Hawkins of Bowling Green, Jean Willis & Sheeree Willis both of Louisville

Sister-in-law – Eva Staples of Kankakee, Illinois

Ten grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren & a host of great-great-grandchildren

Funeral Service – Friday, August 10, 2018 at 12 Noon at First Baptist Church with burial to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery

Visitation after 5:00 P.M. Thursday at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Leonard Arthur Krug, 86, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 12:18 A.M. at his home.

He was born January 17, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late William and Fannie Ginsburg Krug. He attended Rockhurst High School and the University of Missouri and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955. He received his law degree from the University of Chicago Law School and worked at Chicago Title Insurance Company.

Interested in acting from an early age, he was active in community theater and became a member of Actors’ Equity in Chicago. After retiring to Kentucky, he appeared frequently at Barnlot Theater in Edmonton, where, under the stage name Lee Barko, he played such roles as Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, Mr. Potter in It’s a Wonderful Life, Uncle Harvey in June Groom, Harry Roat in Wait until Dark, Dr. Einstein in Arsenic and Old Lace, Valencio in The Bold, the Young and the Murdered, Willie Clark in The Sunshine Boys, and Bob Ewell in To Kill a Mockingbird.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his only brother, Joe, a sister-in-law, Fanny and nephew, Stuart.

Survivors include:

His wife – Kathryn Mary Dunn Krug of Columbia

Four sons and their families – John Krug and Kathleen Degnan and their children, Claire and Arthur; Ben and Heather Krug and their sons, Adam and David; Tom Brashers-Krug and Gail Brashers-Krug and their children, Niki, Ben, Julie, Coby, Liz and Sammi; Robert Krug and Salena Krug and one great-nephew, Josh and his wife Amy

Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 10:30 A.M. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Father Joseph Thomas officiating

Visitation on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from 5:00-8:00 P.M. with the Rosary being recited at 8:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home and visitation on Wednesday after 9:30 A.M. at the church

In lieu of flowers, the family would rather donations be made to Good Shepherd Catholic Church, The Parkinson’s Foundation or Food for the Poor. These may be left at the funeral home or church

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Dale Melton, 69, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 7:30 P.M. at his home.

He was born August 9, 1948, in Cumberland County, to the late Herman and Madge Myers Melton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son; Andy Melton. Dale was a well- known block and brick layer and an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include:
His wife – Ruth Hendrickson Melton of Columbia

Two sons – Terry Melton of Richmond, Ron and his wife Leslie Melton of Columbia

Two brothers – Gary and his wife Ann Melton of Columbia, Jerry and his wife Susan Melton of Russell Springs

Grandchildren – Elizabeth and her husband Chance Scholl and Jonathan Melton

Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law – Brenda Trent of Brandenburg, Barbara Giles of Columbia,

J.W. Hendrickson of Columbia, Dickie Hendrickson of Port Angeles, Washington

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Brent Piatt officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation after 3:00 P.M. Friday

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Hosparus of Green River which may be left at the funeral home

Casket Bearers: Brian Melton, Eric Melton, Kevin Melton, Jay Melton, Jeff Giles, John Giles

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements