Obituaries

Imogene Bryant, 88, of Columbia, died Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia.  She was born in Columbia on March 30, 1933 to the late Marvin “Red” and Flora Collins Bryant.

Ms. Bryant was a member of the Shiloh Christian Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include three children, Karen Bryant of Vandalia, OH, Randall Bryant of Winnsboro, TX and Mike Bryant (Alveline) of Columbia, KY; three grandchildren, Ronnie Loy (Leighann), Nick Dixon (Nicole) and Kevin Bryant; six great grandchildren Conway Loy, Hayden Loy, Casey Hardin, Westin Dudgeon, Jersee Bryant and Ava Bryant, and a brother William “Bill” Bryant (Ruth Anne) of Tennessee.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Freedom Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Bro. Richie Curtis will be officiating and pallbearers will be Conway Loy, Hayden Loy, Nick Dixon, Kevin Bryant, Mark Coomer and Billy Pickett.

Hulis Burton, 85, of Franklin, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home at 10:53 p.m. on October 9, 2021, following a brief battle with lung cancer. Hulis, known to his friends as Burt, was born in Columbia, Kentucky, to Ealie and Bonnie Burton, who preceded him in death.

Hulis joined the Army on December 1, 1954. He was in the 2nd BG 5th Infantry in Fort Carson, Colorado, and was honorably discharged on December 2, 1958. While serving in the Army, he married Millie Harmon on January 1, 1957. After leaving the Army, he and Millie lived in Aurora, Illinois, where he worked as a mechanic. They were married for 21 years before Millie passed away from brain cancer in January 1978.

In 1981, Hulis met Valerie Raffaelli, a North Aurora widow with three young children. They married two years later on May 28,1983, in Dowagiac, Michigan. Over the course of the next several years, they would live in Schaumburg, Illinois, and Dowagiac, Michigan, before returning to Kentucky to be closer to Hulis’s family. While in Kentucky, Hulis answered the call of God to preach His Word.  He served as a minister in churches in Kentucky and Tennessee.  He loved preaching, reading and talking about the Word of God to everyone.

Hulis is survived by his wife of 38 years, Valerie Burton, eight children, Linda Schlasky (Bob) of Nevada, MO, Hulis Burton, Jr., of Fessenden, ND, Lisa Lieser (Guy) of Sugar Grove, IL, Terry Burton of Aurora, Sugar Grove, IL, Jeff Burton (Nancy Hagan) of Harvey, ND, Julie Ranger (Jeff), Jennifer Hunt (Bart), and Gina Crabtree (Nathan), all of Bowling Green, KY, 16 Grandchildren, Christina Miller (Carl), Stephanie Stiefbold (Patrick Arvin), Cheree Burton (Jason Carpenter), Brook Ebersohl (Jay), Brent Harper, Amber Smyder (Chris), Alesha Lieser (Nolan Koch), Abigail Lieser, Felicia Hertz (David), Heather Burton, Jeffrey Ranger (Christina Gorman), Ashley Ranger, Madison Hunt, Natalie Crabtree, Allison Crabtree, and Tailer Burton; 13 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

In addition to his children, he is survived by siblings, Leaman Burton of Hope, IN, Jerry Burton (Eloise) of Conover, NC, Jody Burton of Columbia, KY, Brenda Deal (David) of Claremont, NC, Robert Burton (Pat) of Columbia, KY, Nella Lamb of Whiteland, IN, and Edgar Burton (Christina) of Columbia, KY, many nieces and nephews, and dear family friends Sherman and Mary Rucker, Steve and Lois Hoots, and Karen and Dominic Rappelli.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Millie Harmon Burton, siblings Rosemary Burton, Elmo Burton, Leon Burton and Shirley Burton, and one grandson, Joshua Burton.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 3-7 p.m. Central Time at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, Kentucky; followed by a Celebration of Life on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.  A graveside service with full military honors will be held at Lincoln Memorial Park in Aurora, Illinois on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 1:00pm.

Pastor Jack Batson will be officiating and pallbearers will be Sherman Rucker, Jeff Ranger, Jeffrey Ranger, Bart Hunt, Nathan Crabtree and Kevin Reagan.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Southern Kentucky.

Vickie Lynn Anderson age 62 of Columbia, KY passed away on Saturday, October 09, 2021 at her home. Vickie was born on August 26, 1959 in Adair County, KY to Geneva Wilson Antle the late Rollin Clifton “Jimmy” Antle. She was a former housekeeper and homemaker.

Survivors Include: mother- Geneva Antle of Columbia, KY; daughters- Brandy Green and Amy Anderson, both of Columbia, KY; brother- Jack Antle of Columbia, KY; grandson- Isaac Green of Columbia, KY, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside Service will be Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Columbia Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Casket bearers – Isaac Green, Michael Shemwell, Bobby Burton, Bobby Burton Jr, William Harrison and Glen Yates.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

On October 7, 2021 beloved Willa “Kese” Dohoney, age 93, stepped into eternity to join her family and friends in Heaven. Hers was a long life that was extraordinarily well-lived.

Kese was born on August 6, 1928 in Russell County, to Desoto and Olga Popplewell. As the third child and oldest daughter of 10 children, Kese served as a big sister/surrogate mother to her younger siblings while both of her parents worked.

She graduated from Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, becoming a teacher. On December 26, 1949, she married David Allen Dohoney. The two were married for 52 years until his death in 2002. After marrying, they lived 16 years in Richland, Washington.

Kese had her first three children in Richland and was very active in her community, particularly the Richland Homemakers’ Society, being honored as Homemaker of the Year. The Dohoney family then relocated to Knoxville, TN in the Karns Community. Kese had her fourth child and became very active in various community activities and worked for 13 years at Karns High School.

She was a spirited member of Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church and a proud member of the church’s Sarah Circle where she served as the Bereavement Chair for many years. Kese could always be counted on for her delicious chocolate and butterscotch pies whenever there was a need of any kind in the community.

Kese was preceded in death by her husband, David; and son, Michael. She is survived by her sisters: Leda (Carlie) Bowmer, LaDonna (Dale) Thomas, and Jerrie (Frank) Gladwell; her children: son Bob Dohoney, daughters Paula Dohoney and Kathy (Ted) Kuerschen; her grandchildren: Paige (Stephen) Brewster, Cameron, Chase, Connor, and Cassie Kuerschen; and her great grandchildren: Watts, Lucy and Jake Brewster. She leaves behind many special nieces and nephews as well .

Kese loved and cared for her family and was much loved by all who knew her entertaining and joyful personality. Many lives were richly blessed by the joy, laughter, and love that she shared with all who knew her.

Receiving of friends will be held at Weaver’s Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN on Sunday, October 10 from 4-6 p.m., with services immediately to follow.

Interment will be held at Union Cemetery, 174 Milltown Church Road, Columbia, KY on Monday, October 11th at 12 noon CT.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church or Alzheimer’s of East Tennessee.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements

Rodney L. Thompson, 79, of Mt. Washington passed away peacefully on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Baptist Health.  He was a graduate of Western Kentucky University, a Navy veteran, and retired from Ford Motor Company Louisville Assembly Plant after 33 years.

Rodney served on the board for Auto Truck Federal Credit Union for 30 years, was an avid UK fan and coached Rodney’s Rascals Co-Ed Softball Team.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bradford and Mabel Thompson; his first wife, Julia Pickett Thompson; and a son, Jamie Thompson.

Rodney is survived by his wife of 31 years, Deborah Thompson; son, Rodney L. Thompson II (Teresa); stepson, Stan Bowling (Sharon); his sister, Deanna Osborne; along with 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen.  A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2021 at McFarland-Troutman-Proffitt Funeral Home, Mt. Washington, KY.  Friends may visit from 2 p.m. Sunday until time of service.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to the WHAS Crusade for Children.

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

Alvin D. Giles, 84, of the Pellyton community of Adair County died Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia.  He was born in Adair County on August 5, 1937 to the late William Wesley and Jeston Ann May Giles.

Mr. Giles was a member of the Barnett’s Creek United Methodist Church and helped organize their annual fish fry.  He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Bush Giles of Columbia; two children, David Giles (Teresa) and Debbie Giles Perkins, both of Columbia; three grandchildren, Deanna Cole (Dallas), Amanda Giles (Troy Kays) and Zack Giles (Stacy); seven great grandchildren, Trevor Cole (Tara Taylor), Tegan Cole, Kylie Morris, Olivia Kays, Addison Giles, Kennedy Giles and Madalynn Giles; six siblings, Arthur Giles (Betty) of Campbellsville, KY, Travis Giles (Judy) of Columbia, Wesley “Jr” Giles (Jody) of Columbia, Emogene Redmon (Edward) of Shepherdsville, KY, Lillie Pike (Euen) of Columbia, Wanda Helm (Larry) of Russell Springs, KY, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers Clifford and Tommy Giles.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, with burial in the Pellyton Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 10 a.m. Friday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

David Randall Redman, 69, of the Sano community of Adair County died Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia.  He was born on January 30, 1952 in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Hoover and Betty Jo Tarter Redman.

Survivors include two children, Pamela Redman of Indianapolis, IN and Charlie Redman of Holiday, FL; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren; four siblings, Debbie Johnson, Rebecca Sanders, Lori Dye and Joseph Redman.

Mr. Redman chose cremation and no services are scheduled at this time.

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

Dana Jessie, 51, of Columbia, died Sunday, September 26, 2021 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.

She was born September 25, 1970 in Adair County. Dana was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and a former CNA at Summit Manor Nursing Home for 20 years.

Survivors include: husband – Harlan Jessie of Columbia; parents – Charles H. and Pauline Kelsay Robinson of Campbellsville; sister – Alisa Sherrill (Kevin) of Campbellsville; niece – Kristin Sherrill Smith of Campbellsville; nephew – Blake Sherrill of Bowling Green; several other relatives and friends.

Funeral service – Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmie Cox officiating. Burial will be in the Robinson Chapel Cemetery

Casket bearers: Brad Kelsay, Bryan Kelsay, Mike Kelsay, Jamie Hatcher, Josh Hatcher, Shane Stapleton, and Troy Wright. Honorary casket bearers: Hunter Turner, Joe Turner, Butter Turner, LoLo Pennington, and Blake Sherrill

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Tyler Bolin, 27, of Jamestown, Kentucky, formerly of Columbia, died Saturday, September 25, 2021 at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington from injuries received in an accident.

Survivors include: wife – Taylor Swink Bolin of Jamestown; parents – Daryl and Breanna Bolin of Columbia; mother – Janet Bolin of Casey County; sons – Austin and Ashton Cooper, Aydyn Swink all of Ewing, Virginia; daughter – Averie Bolin of Jamestown; brothers – Samuel Locker of Nashville and Alexander Bolin of Columbia; and sister – Emily Newton of Somerset.

Visitation is on Tuesday, September 28, from 5-8 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the visitation.

The family has requested donations be made to the Tyler Bolin Memorial Fund at any United Citizens Bank location.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Colin Ashley Wolford, of Columbia, died on his 49^th birthday on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Almon and Cleda Carter Wolford. Colin was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church and an Air Force Veteran, serving in Desert Storm. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Sample.

Survivors include: wife – Shawna Dudley Wolford of Columbia; children – Leslie and her husband Josh Derman, Austin Wolford and Brinley Wolford all of Columbia; grandchild – Kyler Derman; brother – Cody Wolford of Columbia; sisters – Tammy Zavalija and Marissa Holmes-Trent, both of Columbia; sister-in-law – Kim Sample; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral Mass – Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Father Patrick Dolan officiating, with burial in Wolford Family Cemetery.There will be NO VISITATION before the Mass.

Casket Bearers: Doug Thiery, Scott Harris, Dustin Harris, David Holmes, David Powell, and Matt Arsaga.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Eldon F. Burton, 61, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, died Monday, September 13, 2021 at Russell County Hospital Emergency Room.

He was born April 30, 1960, in Pontiac, Illinois, to the late Oliver and Ruby Reece Burton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lee Burton.   Eldon was an Ordained Minister and a member of New Victory Baptist Church in Russell County, a retired truck driver and a U.S. Army Veteran.

Survivors include: wife – Cindy Hudson Burton of Russell Springs; seven sons – Craig (Ashley) Burton of Elizabethtown, Tyler Burton of Somerset, Ryan Bruner (Abby) of Grovetown, Georgia, Chase Burton, Bryant Burton, Adam Burton and Gage Jenkins, all of Russell Springs; daughter – Amanda Burton, and her significant other Justin Orcutt of Russell Springs; brothers – Oliver Dale (Sherry) Burton of Russell Springs, and Rodger (Carola) Burton of Germany; sisters – Sue (Jim) Wauford of Liberty, Lorene (Terry) Adams of Dwight, Illinois, Cyndi Haywood of Russell Springs; sister-in-law – Beverly Burton of Dunreith, Illinois; six grandchildren – Nevaeh Overstreet, Zayne & Zayden Robbins, Evie Burton, Collin & Corbin Bruner; and several other relatives and friends

Burial in Bearwallow Cemetery

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Billy Michael Graham, 66, of Columbia, died Friday, September 17, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on October 9, 1954 in Rushville, IN to the late Billy Earl and Evelyn Means Graham.

Mr. Graham was a member of 3Trees Church and a veteran of the U. S. Army.  He enjoyed fishing, watching old westerns and collecting knifes.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Curtis Graham of Columbia, KY; three children, Amy Nichols (Joey) of Galveston, TX, Mary Howard (Jesse) of Columbia, KY and Larry Knight of Decatur, IN; seven grandchildren, Katelynn Nichols, Austin Nichols, Trinity Elliott, Chelsey Elliott, Ethan Howard, Faithlyn Howard, Emily Howard; and two great grandbabies on the way; four siblings, Dennis Eugene Graham (Darlene) of Connersville, IN, Thomas Matthew Graham (Bonnie) of Greensburg, IN, Timothy Mark Graham (Janet) of Smithfield, VA, and Robert Paul Graham (Kim) of Smithfield, VA, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Marie Naylor.

Mr. Graham chose cremation and a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Green River Spillway Pavilion.

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

Michael Collins, 65, of Glensfork, died Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Norton’s Hospital in Louisville, KY.  He was born on February 25, 1956 in Columbia, to the late Ray and Cassalene Hammond Collins.

Michael attended Coffey’s Grove Separate Baptist Church and was a member of the Adair County Cattlemen’s Association.  He was a farmer and employee of A & S Livestock.

Survivors include his wife Linda Brown Collins of Glensfork, KY; a son, Chris Collins (Ashley) of Campbellsville, KY; a step-son, James Buchanan (Tara) of Columbia, KY; two grandchildren, Kiara and Sarai Collins, and several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Collins.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Regan Cemetery.  A walk-thru visitation will be after 10 a.m. Tuesday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Eric Antle and Bro. Garnett Hammond will be officiating and pallbearers will be Jason Campbell, Tony Aaron, Mark Antle, Matt Brummett, Joey Campbell and Chase Hatcher.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Gideon Bibles.

The family request that everyone attending wear a mask or face covering.

The funeral service will be live-streamed on Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home facebook page at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Janice Kay Appleby, 64, of Columbia, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Taylor Regional Hospital.  She was born in Adair County on September 18, 1956 to the late Owen M. and Helen Bennett Thompson.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Appleby; and a sister, April Bunch.

Mrs. Appleby was a former employee of Oshkosh #1 and was a former singer with the Bennett Family group.  She enjoyed crocheting, doing crafts and camping.  She loved spending time with her family and friends, and never met a stranger.

Survivors include two children, Chris Appleby (Jennifer) and Angel Grider (Adam), both of Columbia; five grandchildren, Samantha Appleby, Zachary Appleby, Austin Kinnett, Jayden Foster and Landyon Grider; four siblings, Rickey J. Thompson (Sharon), Tony Cleo Thompson (Scotty), Dianna Roy (Nick) and Stacy Corbin; several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives, including a special uncle, Chandler Bennett.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Loy Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Saturday (Janice’s birthday) from 4-8 p.m., and will continue on Sunday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Elbert Hadley will be officiating and pallbearers will be: Clint Maggard, Buddy Karnes, Adam Grider, Dwight Kinnett, Matthew Brummett and Ricky “Bubba” Coffey.  Honorary pallbearers will be Harley Richie, Carl Jones, Glen Yoder, Sharon Yoder and Chandler Bennett.

D.L. Jessie, Jr., 70, of Columbia, died Monday, September 13, 2021 at his home.

He was born June 9, 1951 in Adair County, to the late Delmar LaRue and Ruby England Jessie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Steven Jessie. Jr., was a member of Columbia Baptist Church, where he served as deacon, trustee, usher and in any capacity he was asked, a member of Columbia Lodge #96, was owner and operator of Jessie’s Fruit Market for many years, a member of the Gideon’s, was on the Citizen Advisory Board of the ACYDC, and a former driver for Rogers Trucking.

Survivors include: wife – Donna Polston Jessie of Columbia, son and daughter-in-law – Lee and Joni Jessie of Columbia; daughter and son-in-law – Kim and Brett Farmer of Knifley; grandchildren – Landon, Baylee and Lauren Jessie, Issac, Luke, Jacob and Gabrielle Farmer; sisters – Ruth Williams of Glasgow and Hattie Lee Ramsey of Columbia; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral service – Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Columbia Baptist Church with Bro. Randy Johnson and Bro. Aaron LaBarge officiating. Burial will be in Haven Hill Cemetery.

Visitation after 4 p.m. Friday at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. There will be no visitation at the funeral home on Saturday.

Casket Bearers: Landon Jessie, Henry Graves, Dale Blackwell, Derek King, Greg Mann, and Joe Rogers; honorary: Deacons of Columbia Baptist Church, Brotherhood Sunday School Class members, Ron Bryant, Dr. Richard Perkins, Mike England and his grandchildren.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Bonda Dean Taylor, 65, of Columbia, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

She was born May 20, 1956, in Adair County, to the late David Lee and Annabelle Shirley Taylor. Bonda was a member of First Baptist Church, an avid University of Louisville fan and was always a big supporter of her family in whatever sport they were playing.

Survivors include: sisters – her twin, Rhonda Taylor of Bowling Green, Anna Nell (Freddy) Smith, and Valenia (David) Johnson both of Columbia; brothers – Danny Taylor of Columbia, Kevin (Lisa) Taylor of Somerset, and Erik Stapleton of Columbia; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral service – Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Bryant delivering the eulogy. Visitation is after noon on Sunday.

Pallbearers – Taran Taylor, Kendrick Smith, Derrick Miller, Chad Bridgewaters and Kevin Bridgewaters; honorary pallbearers – Yves White, Troy White, Brian White, Shawn White, Keenan Bridgewaters and Joseph Smith.

Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Ronnie Jessie, 79, of Columbia, died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY.  He was born in Adair County on April 9, 1942 to the late Ovie and Nina Compton Jessie.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye England Jessie.

Mr. Jessie was a member of the Red Lick Missionary Baptist Church and later attended the Wells Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.  Ronnie was a simple man that enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include three children, Dwayne Jessie (Libby) of Columbia, David Jessie (Holly) of Columbia; and Cyndi Aubin (Kevin) of Louisville, KY; six grandchildren, Kurt Jessie (Sarah), Kent Jessie (Ashtin Hancock), Samantha Giles (Chaz), Karli Giles (Van), Amanda Frames (Kyle) and Megan Gray (Dylan); five great grandchildren, Harper Jessie, Owen Jessie, Josie Giles, Lukas Frames and Hudson Gray; a sister, Wanda Moore (Davis) of Glasgow, KY and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Moore Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Tuesday after 10 a.m. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Kenneth Nell Taylor, 89, of Columbia, died Monday, September 6, 2021 at Summit Manor Nursing Home.  He was born on September 4, 1932 in Gradyville, KY to the late Herschel and Bessie Moore Taylor.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Coomer Taylor.

Mr. Taylor was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and a former truck driver for Rogers Trucking Company.

Survivors include a granddaughter Tabitha Taylor; two great grandchildren; a great great grandchild and several cousins, including his caregiver Pat Reliford.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Vickie Dulin, a son Houston Taylor, a granddaughter Stacy Schindler, and three great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Moore Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Friday from 5-8 p.m. and will continue on Saturday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Rev. William Davenport will be officiating.

Garry Michael “Mike” Willis, 66, of Columbia, died Sunday, September 12, 2021 at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY.  He was born in Adair County on September 27, 1954 to the late Jacob “Jake” Willis and Rachel Sneed Willis of Columbia, who survives.

Mike was a member of the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church and a truck driver for Pyles Excavating.  He enjoyed mowing, fishing and spending time with his family.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife Treasa Curry Willis of Columbia; five children, Jacob Willis, Jennifer Ann Willis and Joshua Warf all of Columbia; Debbie Eaton (Timothy) of Glasgow, KY and Angie Irvin (Ricky) of Edmonton, KY; four grandchildren, Trevor Willis, Tori Eaton, Peyton Eaton and Colton Irvin; three great grandchildren, Aubrey Willis, Andrew Willis and Zoey Eaton; his father-in-law, Thomas Curry of Greensburg, KY; four siblings Ricky Willis (Helen) of Columbia, David Willis (Penny) of Cecilia, KY, Ann Cox of Campbellsville, KY and Mark Willis (Debbie) of Columbia; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Jody Curry.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, with burial in the Haven Hill 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. Jonathan Willis will be officiating.

Vickie Sue McClister, 61, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY.  She was born on September 2, 1960 in Columbia, to L. T. and Gay Vails Richards, who survives.  She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Lannie McClister, and a grandson, Richard Kerr.

Vickie was of the Holiness faith and a caregiver to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Wolf; two step-children, Lana Rae McClister and Charles Dewayne McClister; three grandchildren, Adam Rooks (Crysta Coleman), Charles “Chuck” Harrell (Lacey) and Michiah Baxter; four great-grandchildren, Zachary Freels, Ethan Rooks, Brandon Rooks and Chloe Rooks; a step great-grandchild, little Al Wagner; three siblings; Herbert “Rusty” Richards (Connie), Glenn “Fuzzy” Richards (Lisa Sopha) and Timothy “Timmy” Richards; nieces and nephews, Abigail Richards, Anissa Orender (Clayton), Dustin Richards, Jessie Yike, Vincent Richards, Ryan Browning and Kaitlyn Curry; two aunts, Delores Spoon and Lucy Long; and family friends, Tracy Gilbert and Justin “Jay” Joyner (Kayla Stevens).

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the McClister Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. and will continue on Thursday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. John Loy will be officiating and pallbearers will be Mike Milburn, Derrick Sawyers, Chuck Harrell, Vincent Richards, Tracy Gilbert, and Michiah Baxter.

The services will be live streamed on Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home Facebook page at 1 p.m. Thursday.

Edward Archie Claiborne, 85, of Columbia, died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Grandview Nursing Home in Campbellsville, KY.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Edith Hunter Claiborne.

Mr. Claiborne was of the Church of Christ faith and an Auto Body Repairman.  He enjoyed antiques and collecting baseball cards.

Survivors include his son, Kevin Claiborne of Columbia; two grandsons Dylan and Dusty Claiborne, both of Columbia; five siblings, Billy Coe, Donald Ray White, Bessie Cape, Martha Smith and Marie Millner; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Freedom Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Wednesday after 10 a.m. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Carlie Riggs will be officiating.

Travis Eugene Bryant, 75, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on April 14, 1946 in the Ella Community of Adair County to the late Leonard Edgar and Nellie Pearl Roberts Bryant.  He was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Leonard Bryant, Jr.

Mr. Bryant was a member of the New Hope Separate Baptist Church and the caretaker for the New Hope Cemetery for many years.  His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of nearly 55 years, Frances Elaine Bever Bryant of Columbia, KY; three daughters, Angela Elaine Harrison (David) of Louisville, KY, Tina Marie Brock (Daniel) of Louisville, KY and Crystal Dawn Huckaby (Lance) of Russell Springs, KY; six grandchildren, Hannah Roach, Ashley Hartin (Caleb), Abigail Roach, Christian Harrison, Gracie Huckaby and Talan Huckaby; a great granddaughter, Madeline Trent; eight siblings, Glenda Bryant, Sharon Bryant, Beverly Teramoto (Roy), Debbie Bryant Hudson, Clifton Bryant (Velma), Bennie Bryant (Dora), Merriel Bryant (Maw), Michael Bryant (Monica) and Danny Bryant (Susan); several niece, nephews, friends and other relatives.

Mr. Bryant chose cremation and a private memorial service will be held at New Hope Cemetery.

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

Austin Lee Stotts, Sr, 57, of Campbellsville, KY, died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Taylor Regional Hospital Emergency Room.

He was born April 10, 1964, in Louisville, KY, to the late Alton and Nora Bell Edwards Stotts. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter, Tiffany Stotts. Austin was a member of Pleasure Ridge General Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.

Survivors include: sons – Austin Stotts, Jr and Michael Burton, both of Campbellsville, KY; sisters – Mary Ann Stotts of Louisville, KY and Patricia J. Zagata of China Grove, NC; grandchildren – Kailey Lozano, Cameryn Belliveau, Aaliyah Johnston, Alyssa Johnston, Michael Burton, Kody Burton and Alyssa Burton; companion – Jenny Burton Stotts of Campbellsville; and special niece – Stephanie Stone of Louisville, KY.

He is also survived by several other nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Funeral Service – Friday, September 10, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, pastor Jerry Foster officiating.

Burial in Columbia Cemetery. Visitation after 5 p.m. on Thursday.

Casket Bearers – Mike Burton, Austin Stotts, Jr., Hunter Webb, Chava Secundino, and Larry Pilgram.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Christie “Chris” Brown, 51, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Wayne Somerville.

Survivors include: mother – Judy Johnson Somerville of Columbia; daughter – Taylor Brown of Columbia; son – Tyler Spoon of Columbia; step-daughters – Brittany and Ashley Brown; brother – Jason Somerville of Columbia; sisters – Kim Meadows of Greensburg and Beth Somerville of Campbellsville; and grandchild – Paisley Spoon.

Funeral service – Monday, September 6, 2021 at 12 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Kellis Booth officiating. Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery.

Casket Bearers: Tyler Spoon, Jason Somerville, Kade Somerville, Samuel Holder, Trenton Popplewell, and Jacob Cundiff; honorary: Jeff Spoon

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Mary Sue Wise, 71, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Sunday, September 5, 2021 at her home.

She was born November 14, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Davis and Norma Shaw Pickett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Terry Pickett; and a sister, Vicki Spray. Sue was a member of Columbia Baptist Church, formerly worked for the DMV in Indianapolis, and a homemaker.

Survivors include: husband – Doug Wise of Columbia; daughters – Shawna Burton, Angel VanVlymen and Brandi (John) Folden all of Columbia; brothers – Bill (Linda) Pickett of Columbia, Marty (Diane) Pickett of Corpus Christi, Texas and Rick Pickett of Texas; sister – Peggy Shillings of Columbia; nine grandchildren – Cody (Mekayla) VanVlymen, Rhianna VanVlymen, Maggie Shirley, Brody Burton, Cory (Deanna) Folden, Michael Folden, Zack Folden, Heather Folden and Hallie Folden; six great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral service – Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Daniel Marcum and Bro. Randy Johnson officiating. Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation after 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Casket Bearers: John Folden, Cody VanVlymen, Cory Folden, Michael Folden, Harold Shirley, and Brody Burton.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Jane Allen Perkins, 74, of Columbia, died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at her home.

She was born September 10, 1946, in Adair County, to the late Vinson and Mary Johnson Butler McLean. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy McLean. Jane Allen was a member of Columbia Christian Church and a former beautician.

Survivors include: husband – Russell Guy Perkins of Columbia; son – Jason Perkins of Columbia; daughter – LaDawn Perkins of Louisville; brother – Lynn B. McLean of Columbia; sister – Sue Todd Pickett of Shepherdsville; grandson – Matthew R. Perkins of Columbia; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Graveside service will be Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Haven Hill Cemetery with Bro. John Davis and Bro. Terry White officiating.

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

Casket Bearers will be Matthew Perkins, Zack Bailey, Shawn Pickett, Troy Pickett, Steve McLean, and Dan Antle.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Anna Mae Grider Walters, age 67, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Russell County Hospital. She was born on Sunday, August 22, 1954, in Columbia, KY.

She was the daughter of: mother, Myrtie Bell Grider, who has preceded her in death; and father, Roy Grider, who has preceded her in death.

Survivors also include: husband, Timmy Walters of Russell Springs, KY; son, Ronald Lewis Mann, spouse Teresa, of Jamestown, TN; sister, Gale Mann, spouse David, of Russell Springs KY; and brother, Arendale Grider, spouse Linda, of Russell Springs, KY.

She is survived by four grandchildren, Ashley Mann, Cody Mann, Crystal Mann and Travis Maynard; her mother- and father-in-law, Eugene and Susie Walters; and special sister-in-law, Amy Walters.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Roy Lee Mann; a grandson, Tanner Mann; and a sister, Jonell McWhorter. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY.

Visitation will be noon on Thursday, September 09, 2021, at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY.

Interment will be in Holt Cemetery, HWY 1383, Russell Springs, KY.

Officiating will be Bro. Troy McWhorter.

Any expressions of sympathy are suggested to go to help with the funeral expenses.

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ernestine York Cape, 79, of Columbia, died Monday, September 6, 2021 at her residence.  She was born in Russell County, KY on September 25, 1941 to the late Jessie Archie and Myrtle Lee Hammond York.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Cape.

Survivors include four children, Christine Patton (Terry) of Columbia, Tony Cape (Kim) of Jamestown, KY, Gary Cape (Lola) of Columbia, and Angela Melson (Richie) of Columbia; five grandchildren, Steven Cape, Ashley Burchett, Kelly Ginn, T. J. Cape and Jessica Cundiff; six great-grandchildren, Nathan Cape, Zakk Burchett, Ava Melson, Marlee Cape, Kassidy Ginn and Vada Cape; four brothers, Willie, Elvin, Bobby and Curtis York; a special friend, Linda Brown, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Ryan Mitchell Cape; a sister, Debbie Robertson; and four brothers, Glen, JB, Carlos and Elvis York.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, September 10, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Burchett Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. and will continue on Friday morning until time for the service.

Bro. Mike Helm will be officiating and pallbearers will be Steven Cape, TJ Cape, Nathan Cape, Zakk Burchett, Nathan Ginn, Tyler Cundiff and Davy Burchett.

Geraldine K. Babcock, age 85, took the next step on her eternal life journey on August 31 at the home of her daughter in Mesa, Arizona, where she had resided for eight years.

Jeri was born the daughter of Florence (Kay) and Bernard Taylor in Kentland, Indiana. She first married William Hoppe with whom she had four children. On February 14, 1981, Jeri married Kenneth Babcock, and moved to Columbia, Kentucky where they enjoyed many years together.

A hard worker, Jeri took on her first job as a young teen collecting news around her farm community and writing a column for the local newspaper. After graduating from Griffith High School in 1953, Jeri worked for Bell Telephone Company for 20 years.

Jeri was a kind and generous person whose home was always open. She had a big meal on the table whenever the family arrived and made the perfect apple pie. Jeri and husband Ken welcomed high school and college students into their home from all over the world, but her favorite visitors were her grandchildren. Nobody stayed very long without a challenging game or two of Scrabble, which she usually won.

A woman of deep faith, Jeri was always looking for ways to serve, whether painting the church fellowship hall or making roasters full of scalloped potatoes and ham for funeral dinners.

Jeri will be remembered by her daughters Anita Boetsma, Mesa, AZ, Susan (Jim) Irwin, Plymouth, IN and sons William Hoppe, also of Plymouth and Brian (JoEtta) Hoppe, Bedford, IN. Jeri also leaves behind one brother, Dr. Bernard (Mary) Taylor, Peoria, IL, five grandsons, five great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her three brothers, Jack, Ron and Don Taylor, and her husband Ken.

A graveside service is being planned for a later date.