Obituaries

George Moore Rice, Jr. age 87 of Columbia, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville. George was born on October 26, 1933 in Adair County, KY to the late George Moore Rice, Sr. and Flora Eva Hovious Rice. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a member of Charity Baptist Church and was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service serving in the Columbia Post Office. He later worked for many years at Burton Ace Hardware and was a farmer. George was very dedicated to his church, his family, and his service to the Lord. Through his love of photography, he preserved many church and family events. He was an avid writer and historian and loved telling stories of his memories. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son Ricky Caldwell and one grandson Josh Roche.

Survivors Include:

His Wife- Christine Baker Rice of Columbia, KY

Two Daughters- Janet Biggs(Kenny Gaskins) and Cherita McFarland(Rick) both of Columbia, KY

Two Sons- Joey Caldwell(Kelly) of Columbia, KY and Greg Caldwell(Cindy) of Pittsburgh, TX

One Sister- Margie Rice Coomer of Columbia, KY

Seven Grandchildren- Elijah Coffey(Holly), Layden Coffey(Lexie), Tanner Caldwell, Kyndal Bishop(Drake), Lisa Janes(Brandon), Joe Caldwell(Stephanie), Heather Sanders(Randy)

8 Great Grandchildren

Niece- Nancy Breeding Smith(Buddy)

Nephew- Doug Breeding(Kim)

and his special dog Beth along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service:

Friday, December 25, 2020 at 12 Noon at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY with Bro. David Karnes officiating. Remarks and reflections by Elijah Coffey. Burial was in Haven Hill Cemetery. Casket Bearers were Drake Bishop, Chris Milby, Donnie King, Scott Crouch, Shirl Darnell, Rick McFarland Honorary Casket Bearers were all local Gideons.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to the Adair County Gideon Camp, P.O. Box 61 Columbia, KY 42728 or to the Charity Baptist Church 2042 Liberty Rd., Columbia, KY 42728 or may be left at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Sarah Smith age 85 of Glasgow, KY passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at her home. Sarah was born on August 05, 1935 in Adair County, KY to the late James W. Coomer and Lilly Mae Sneed Coomer. She was a retired employee of Kraft General Foods and was a member of Welcome Hill Baptist Church in Lemont, IL. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings, James Coomer, Jr., Evelyn Coomer, Alice Huddleston, Frank A. Coomer, Arnold R. Coomer, Dorothy Beck, William Coomer, Nina J. Thompson, and Betty Hoover.

Survivors Include:

Her Husband- Claudis Smith of Glasgow, KY

One Son- Scott Allen Smith of Cummings, GA

One Daughter- Patricia Kay Sessa of Woodstock, GA

Two Brothers- Billy Coomer and Bobby Coomer both of Edmonton, KY

3 Grandchildren- Alexander Sessa, Caitlyn Smith and Scott Claudis Smith

One Great Grandchild- Carsyn Marie Smith

Funeral Service:

Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY with Pastor Douglas Hawkins officiating. Burial was in Coomer Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Sharon Faye Johnson age 64 of Columbia, KY passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at her home. Sharon was born on April 19, 1956 in Adair County, KY to the late Elzie Johnson and Odella Burton Johnson. She was a former employee of Family Dollar and Dollar General Stores. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a special son, Chris Johnson, one brother Tommy Johnson and two sisters, Priscilla Johnson and Ruby Pike

Survivors Include:

One Daughter- Sherri Coffey of Columbia, KY

One Son- Brandon Cornelison of Columbia, KY

Three Brothers- Lee Johnson and George Johnson both of Russell Springs, KY and Bobby Johnson of Columbia, KY

One Sister- Paulette Bray of Russell Springs, KY

Five Grandchildren- Cody Taylor, J.J. Coffey, Christopher Coffey, Brian Cornelison, Jase Cornelison

Two Great Grandchildren- Carsyn Taylor and Sawyer Taylor

And a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral Service:

Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 12 Noon at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY with Bro. Larry Lemmon officiating. Burial was in Bearwallow Cemetery. Casket bearers were Nick Kemp, Russ Vaughn, Larry Cornelison, Donnie Cornelison, Robert Johnson, Jerry Bray

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Ranel Curry moved from this life to his home in Heaven on Friday, December 25, 2020.  He was born to the late Ester and Bessie Goodin Curry on May 26, 1942 and lived 78 years, 6 months and 29 days.

On August 21, 1961 Ranel married his one and only love, Donna Kathleen Shepherd Curry.  She remained lovingly by his side for 59 years and survives him with their four children.

Ranel spent his life in service to God, his family and anyone who needed his help, prayer or just a smile.  He was a deacon at Millerfield Brethren in Christ Church for 47 years and attended faithfully.  He was devoted to living a life that was pleasing to Jesus and that devotion was clear to everyone who met him.  He loved to farm and garden after his retirement as a School Bus Driver for 20 years.  His humble manner kept him from seeing the true and lasting impact he had on all those who met him.  This world has lost his wonderful bright smile and is darker and colder without him, but Heaven has gained a true champion.

In addition to his wife Donna Kathleen Curry he is survived by four children Rhonda Burton (Dale), Randy Curry (Deborah), Roxanne Roberts (Jimmy) and Keith Curry (Ashley) all of Columbia; eight grandchildren Nick Curry (Cassy), Sarah Burton (Eric Chumbley), Tyler Curry, Jordan Burton (Trista), Rachel Thomas (Isaac), Justin Roberts, Brandon Roberts and Myla Curry; six great grandchildren Cason, Audrey and Noah Burton, River and Jonah Curry and Teagan Chumbley; three brothers Donald Curry (Judy), Jimmy Curry (Wilma) and Dale Curry (Delores); a sister Margaret Antle (Melvin) and a host of nieces, nephews, church family and friends.

Funeral services will be 11:00am Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Millerfield Brethren in Christ Church Fellowship Hall 1891 Millerfield Rd. Columbia, KY, with burial in the Bear Wallow Cemetery.  A walk thru-visitation will be on Sunday from 5:00-8:00pm at the Millerfield Brethren in Christ Church Fellowship Hall and will continue on Monday morning after 9:00pm.

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

Bro. Troy Grider, Bro. Jordan Burton and Bro. Darrell Karnes will be officiating and pallbearers will be Nick Curry, Tyler Curry, Brandon Roberts, Justin Roberts, Eric Chumbley and Isaac Thomas.

The funeral service will be livestreamed on Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home Facebook page at 11:00am Monday.

For the health and respect of the family, please follow all rules for social distancing and everyone attending will be required to wear a mask or face covering.

 

Carlie Barnett, 80, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Adair County he was the son of the late Henry Estill and Flossie Scott Barnett.

Mr. Barnett was a former employee of Burton’s Pawn Shop and enjoyed riding horses and driving the countryside on Sunday afternoons.

Survivors include two daughters Shelia Ford (Mark) and Caroleen Todd (Patrick) both of Columbia; two grandsons Chris Kean (Cherish) of Russell Springs, KY and Nic Barnett of Columbia; two step grandchildren Jackson and Gracie Todd of both of Columbia, KY; three sisters Retha Burton of Campbellsville, KY, Lois Cook of Hamilton, OH, and Janet Knifley of Lexington, KY; two brothers Marshall Barnett (Valerie) of Columbia, KY and Clifford Barnett (Anna Ruth) of Louisville, KY and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters Rose Woodrum and Shirley Roehrs and three brothers Arvil, William, and Earl D. Barnett.

Funeral services will be 11:00am Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Pellyton Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 9:00am Saturday at the funeral home.

For the health and respect of the family, please follow all rules for social distancing and everyone attending will be required to wear a mask or face covering.

Ronald Edmund “Eddie” Shively, 77, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green, KY.  Born in Columbia, KY he was the son of the late Bunnie and Frances Hartford Shively.

Mr. Shively was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Survivors include two children Melissa Lee Fitzpatrick and Gary Edmund Shively both of Lexington, KY; a brother Jimmy Shively of Owensboro, KY and special friends Curt Yarberry of Columbia and Russell McQueary of Elizabethtown, KY.

Public graveside services will be 10:00am Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Columbia Cemetery.  Military honors will be provided by VFW Post 6097.

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

Stella Mae Bennett, 74, of Jamestown, Kentucky, died Wednesday, December16, 2020 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville.

She was born February 7, 1946, in Adair County, to the late Paul and Gladys Crawhorn Mann.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Bennett, her brother, Paul Allen Mann and a sister, Barbara Campbell.

Stella attended The Well in Stanford and formerly worked in the Dietary Department at Fair Oaks Nursing Home

Survivors include:

Two sons & daughters-in-law – Greg & Sherry Bennett of Jamestown, Jeff & Joanne Bennett of Stanford

One sister – Carolyn Sue McInteer of Columbia

Six grandchildren – Gregory Bennett, Kasie Bennett, Taylor Anderson, Bradley Bennett, Bayleigh Bennett, Bristol Bennett

Three great-grandchildren – Zayden Sullivan, Jace Anderson, Grady Anderson

Funeral service – Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Ken Hall officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation after 10:30 A.M. Sunday

ALL ATTENDEES TO THE VISITATION AND/OR FUNERAL ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACIAL COVERING AND FOLLOW THE HEALTHY AT WORK GUIDELINES

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Joyce Dean Rodgers Lee, 81, of Nancy, Kentucky, formerly of Adair County, died Monday, December 14, 2020 at Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, Tennessee

She was born March 8, 1939, in Adair County, to the late Melvin and Zada Willis Downey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Rodgers and Bro. Ralph Lee and a son, Rodney Rodgers. Joyce was a member of Tarter’s Chapel United Methodist Church and a homemaker.

Survivors include:

Two sons – Ronnie Rodgers and his wife Melody of Louisville and Rickey Rodgers of Columbia

Two daughters – Rhonica Patterson and her husband Larry of Nancy and Kim Wood and her husband Randy of Edmonton

Eight grandchildren – Landon Herren, Charlie Rodgers, Miranda Gray and her husband Cain, Melissa Rodgers, Abbey Rodgers, Laura Beddow and her husband Tyler, Justice Burda and Casey Burda

Two great-grandchildren – Briceson Rodgers and Zoe Gray

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Foster officiating

Burial in Columbia Cemetery

Visitation after 5:00 P.M. Friday

ALL ATTENDEES TO THE VISITATION AND/OR FUNERAL ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACIAL COVERING AND FOLLOW THE HEALTHY AT WORK GUIDELINES

Casket Bearers: Jordan Lasley, Cameron Lasley, Chance Melton, Zack Smith, Jacob Doss, Justin Miller

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Michael Allen Graves, 72, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his home.

He was born November 16, 1948, in Adair County, to the late Walter Ray “Jet” and Dimple Johnston Graves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Elysse Lasley, three brothers, Herbert, Bobby and L.E. Graves and two sisters, Clara Graves and Annette Newby. Mike retired from General Electric after 36 years, a member of Second Christian Church, a farmer and an avid University of Louisville fan.

Survivors include:

His wife – Alice Jones Graves of Columbia

Four sons – Everick Lasley and his wife Kelly of Bowling Green, Chris Wilson and his wife Jennifer of Mt. Washington, Dillion and Thomas Graves both of Columbia

One daughter – Vickie Graves of Louisville

Two brothers – Ben Graves and his wife Anita of Boston, MA and Foster Graves of Columbia

Two sisters – Mary Graves of Boston, MA and Nina Cheatham and her husband Wilburn of Campbellsville

Nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

The family has chosen a Drive-thru Visitation on Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 12-1pm at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home

The funeral service and burial in Dudley Cemetery will be private

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Geraldine Arnold, 83, of Casey Creek, Kentucky, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at her home.

She was born April 12, 1937, in Taylor County, to the late Ed and Betty Jo Thompson Harden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Leroy and Morris Harden and a sister, Doretha Kilby. Mrs. Arnold was a member of Plum Point Baptist Church and retired from Fruit of the Loom.

Survivors include:

Her husband of 65 years – Edwin “Ebb” Arnold of Casey Creek

One son – Jerry Dean Arnold and his wife Kathy of Casey Creek

One daughter – Edwina Gale Holmes and her husband Roger of Columbia

Two sisters – Doris Jean Arnold and Laura Sue White and her husband Raymond all of Campbellsville

Three grandchildren – Stephanie Keeling and her husband Rob of Lebanon, Jeremy Knifley of Gatlinburg, TN, Dustin Dean Arnold of Casey Creek

Two great-grandchildren – Dale and Ray Keeling

Funeral service – Friday, December 18, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Willis and Bro. Troy Long officiating

Burial in Roley Cemetery

Visitation after 4:30 P.M. Thursday

ALL ATTENDEES TO THE VISITATION AND/OR FUNERAL ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACIAL COVERING AND FOLLOW HEALTHY AT WORK GUIDELINES.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Teresa Finney Schneider, 55, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, December 11, 2020 at Med Center Health in Bowling Green.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Marlene Sneed Finney, a grandchild, Landyn Tyler Ballou, a brother, James Burris and a niece, Amanda Reliford.

Teresa formerly worked as a desk clerk at Best Western in Campbellsville.

Survivors include:

Two sons – Stephen Morrison and his wife Amanda of Knifley & Nicholas Ballou of West Liberty, KY

Two daughters – Kimberly Greenwell and her husband Stephen of Lebanon & Brittany Howard and her husband Daniel of Paris, France

One sister – Joyce Reliford of Columbia

Her fiancé – Dale Fair of Columbia

Three step-children – Amy Gray and her husband Rueben of Burkesville, Sonya Cooper & Dallas Fair both of Columbia

Eight grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and her fur baby, Bella

Funeral service – Monday, December 14, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Nathan Davis officiating

Burial in Antioch Cemetery

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Betty Lou Watson, 75, formerly of Campbellsville, Kentucky, died Monday, December 7, 2020 at Kensington Manor in Elizabethtown.

She was born July 1, 1945, to the late Carl and Frances Williams Watson and a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.

She is survived by one aunt, Opal Watson of Columbia and several cousins

In accordance with the Governor’s Mandate, all services were private

In lieu of flowers, donations to Campbellsville Christian Church, Gideon Bibles, St. Jude’s or any charity would be appreciated

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Rachel Faye (Biggs) Cundiff, 73, of Campbellsville, Kentucky passed away on December 10, 2020 at her home.  Rachel was born on May 18, 1947 in Columbia, Kentucky. Rachel was the daughter of the late Stanley and Eva Grant Biggs. She was also preceded in death by two brothers Joseph Daniel “JD” Biggs and David Owen Biggs.

Rachel was a graduate of Adair County High School and Lindsey Wilson College. Rachel was a member of Cane Valley Baptist Church.

Rachel is survived by her husband of nearly 51 years, Philip Cundiff, her two daughters and their spouses, Glenda and Stuart Burris of Bowling Green, and Jennifer and Terry Gray, of Campbellsville. Additionally, she is survived by her four grandchildren Lily and Nathaniel Burris, Jake and Cole Gray and her siblings James Allen (Nell) Biggs, Ruth Herron, Sue Feese, Roy (Shannon) Biggs and sister-in-law, Joyce Biggs, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm central time Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Monday after 10:00am at the funeral home.

Mark Cundiff will be officiating, and pallbearers will be Stuart Burris, Nathaniel Burris, Terry Gray, Jake Gray, Cole Gray, and Brandon Biggs.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cane Valley Baptist Church and can be left at the funeral home.

For the health and respect of the family, please follow all rules for social distancing and everyone attending will be required to wear a mask or face covering.

Virginia “Sue” Bailey, 75, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the T. J. Health Columbia.  Born on January 19, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Finis and Fannie Curry Pendleton.  She was also preceded in death by a sister Vivian Joyce Pendleton and a brother Huston Pendleton.

Sue was a retired Social Worker and a member of the Bear Wallow United Methodist Church.  She was an original founder of the Bear Wallow Cemetery Board and had served as church treasurer and historian for many years.  She was also a member of the Happy Homemakers Club and devoted many years to genealogy; she thoroughly enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s baseball & softball games as well as spending time with all of her family.

Sue is survived by her husband of nearly 53 years, Jr. Bailey of Columbia; three daughters Joyce Nuckolls (Scotty), Jennifer Hardin (Kenny) and Jo Janes (Jeremy); seven grandchildren Caitlyn & Cassie Nuckolls, Josh & Kendyl Hardin, Jordan, Jailyn & Jarett Janes and a three week old great grandson Jettson Campbell; a loving sister and brother-in-law Dorothy & Bill Bailey and a special niece Beth Bailey; two sisters-in-law Irene Harmon & Julia Bailey; a brother-in-law Danny Bailey (Linda) and several nieces & nephews and a host of other friends and relatives including two special people in her life Cathy Shelton & Marilyn Janes.

Graveside services will be 11:00am Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Bear Wallow Cemetery.  Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is charge of the arrangements.

Alternate expressions of sympathy may be left in the form of donations to the Bear Wallow Cemetery Fund.

For the healthy and respect of the family, please follow all rules for social distancing and everyone attending will be required to wear a mask or face covering.

Willard B. Fudge, 81, of Glensfork, KY died Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Breeding, KY he was the son of the late Herbert Preston and Essie Pearl Hurt Fudge.

Mr. Fudge was a member of the Welcome Hill Baptist Church in Lemont, IL and attended the Melson Ridge Baptist Church, and he was a veteran of the U. S. Army.  He was a member of the Argo-Summit Masonic Lodge #1133 for over 50 years, a Shriner and member of the Argo-Summit Eastern Star.

Survivors include his wife Nan Couch Fudge of Glensfork, KY; a daughter Michele Fudge Fruth of Glensfork, KY; twin grandchildren Aspen and Austin Fruth both of Glensfork, KY; there adopted older son Glen Burton; three sisters Joyce Winters of Joliet, IL, Sharon Goulooze of Indiana and Barbara Joann Trumpis (Pete) of Columbia, KY; several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives also survive.

Funeral services will be 10:00am Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Fudge Cemetery; military honors will be provided by VFW Post 6097.  Visitation will be on Monday from 3:00-7:00pm and will continue on Tuesday morning until time for services at the funeral home.  Masonic rites will be 6:00pm Monday at the funeral home and the public is welcome to attend.

For the health and respect of the family, please follow all rules for social distancing and everyone attending will be required to wear a mask or face covering.

Joan Cole Lawless Loy, 80, of Columbia, Kentucky, and formerly of Somerset, departed this life on December 5, 2020.

She was born in Cairo, Illinois on September 24, 1940, to the late Sylvester and Elsie Cole. As she was the first of her family born in a hospital, her Grandfather would exclaim upon visiting his first granddaughter, “I want to hold that $100 baby!” But her family and friends will attest, her life was an exponential return on that investment.

Upon graduating from Adair County High School, Lindsey Wilson College, and the Kentucky Baptist School of Nursing, Joan dedicated her life, personally and professionally, to caring for those who were sick or injured. Upon retirement from her career in the Operating Room and Recovery Room at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, she continued to use her nursing skills in caring for family members, for which she was in high demand.

Faith was important to Joan. A lifelong Baptist, she publicly professed her faith in Christ as a young girl, and demonstrated her faith and witness to her children, grandchildren, and family. During her adult life, she was a member of Columbia Baptist and Beacon Hill Baptist Churches, where she enjoyed fellowship with the congregations there, and particularly the members of her Sunday School classes. She also enjoyed her time in caring for the small children in the nursery.

Joan is survived by her loving and generous husband, Marshall Loy, with whom she enjoyed her last 11 years. She spent much time traveling and visiting places with him—particularly Panama City Beach—and the occasional venture to Branson. A favorite source of entertainment was attending gospel music concerts and conventions.

Joan would brighten at the mention of family gatherings. She loved hosting cookouts, September shrimp boils, and Christmas and Thanksgiving meals, although in her later years she would share the preparation with her siblings and children. She leaves behind a son, Scott Lawless (and Melanie) from her late husband Gene, with whom she had a wonderful marriage of 46 years before his passing, and a grandson, Calder, who was her special joy. Joan’s marriage to Marshall gave her the simultaneous blessing of two adult children, daughter Cheryl Corbin (and Barry), son Steven Loy (and Molly) with whom she had close relationships over the past eleven years. Joan loved and is survived by granddaughters Brooke Walker, Kayla (and John) Stockton, Lindsay (and Seth) Dunbar, Nicole Loy, and grandson Spencer Loy. Her brother Nolan (and Judy) Cole, sister Linda Bea (and Ralph) Jackson, and many nieces and nephews survive her.

Joan was also preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Jo, with whom she is now reunited, as well as her parents, and a sister, Julia.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Kevin’s Kids, c/o United Citizens Bank, attn: Linda McFarland, P.O. Box 2069, Russell Springs, Kentucky, 42642.

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Josephine Vaughn, 87, formerly of Columbia, died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs.

She was born March 31, 1933, in Adair County, to the late Joseph Alexander and Lela Giles Powell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.L. “ Sonny” Vaughn, Jr., a daughter, Lisa Turner Brown, three brothers & three sisters. She was a member of Columbia Baptist Church and retired from Fruit of the Loom.

Survivors include:

Two daughters –– Judy and her husband Louis Roy, Vicki and her husband Scott Wilson all of Russell Springs

Son-in-law – Mike Brown of Kingwood, Texas

Step-son – Johnny Vaughn of Columbia

Six grandchildren – Beth Rash of Tennessee, Neil Rooks of Columbia, Laura Flatt of Columbia, Allison Coffey of Tennessee, Bryce & Josh Brown both of Texas

Eight great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Joyce Kelley, 65, of Columbia, died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at her daughter’s home.

She was born March 24, 1955 in Adair County to the late Joe & Ruby Factor Hunter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Bobbie Jo Pegg & Louise Bray. Joyce was a member of Columbia Church of the Nazarene and the former Payroll & Benefit Director at Westlake Regional Hospital.

Survivors Include:

Her Husband of 48 years – Ronald Kelley of Columbia

One Daughter – Kimberly Kelley Dykes & her husband Greg of Columbia

One Son – Tim Kelley of Glens Fork

Three Grandchildren – Elizabeth Smith & her husband Josh, Jenna McGaha & Brandon Kelley

Two Sisters – Frances England of Anderson, IN & Pat Hodge of Columbia

Special Friend – Pamela Curry Acey of Columbia

Several other relatives & friends also survive

Memorials are requested to Hosparus of Green River and may be left or mailed to the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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