Obituaries

Billy Joe Holt, 76, of Columbia, KY died July 29, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Columbia, KY he was the son of the late Otis Lloyd and Audra Powell Holt.

Mr. Holt was a member of the Columbia Baptist Church and retired from GE in Louisville, KY.

He is survived by an aunt, Josephine Vaughn of Jamestown, KY; cousins, Judy Turner Roy (Louis) of Russell Springs, Vicki Wilson (Scott) of Cookeville, TN, Carolyn Janes (Jadell) of Columbia, Laverne Hadley (Dwan) of Columbia, Calvin Powell (Debbie) of Russell Springs, Sherry Brumley of Jamestown, Donnie Powell (Barbara) of Jamestown, Alvin Young (Linda) of Missouri, Elizabeth Calhoun (Lonnie) of Missouri, Chuck Powell (Ruby) of Illinios, Julie Cleary (Shawn) of North Dakota and William “Bill” Powell (Linda) of Arkansas.

Mr. Holt was cremated and a memorial service will be 11:00am Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial of his cremains in the Haven Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Saturday, August 8, 2020 from 9:00am until time for the service.

For the health and respect of the family, please follow all rules for social distancing and The Healthy at Work Guidelines.  Everyone attending will be required to wear a mask or face covering.

Alice Jane Cowan, 62, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 6:15 A.M. at her home after an illness.

She was born September 30, 1957 in Springfield, Illinois and formerly worked as a Nurse’s Aid for Lake Cumberland Home Health.

Her father, Leonard Cowan, preceded her in death.

Survivors include:

Her mother – Dorothy Pierce Cowan of Columbia

Three daughters – Machelle Young (Doug Bryant), Tracey Simpson (Mat Corbin) all of Columbia, Melissa (Bryan) Russell of Jamestown

One brother – Mike Cowan of Tennessee

One sister – Donna Cates of Arkansas

Four grandchildren – Dustin, Deven, Bethany and Braylee

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Friday, July 31, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Clifton Cowan officiating

Burial in Bearwallow Cemetery

Visitation after 10:00 A.M. Friday

ALL ATTENDEES TO THE VISITATION AND/OR FUNERAL ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACIAL COVERING

Casket Bearers: Doug Bryant, Mat Corbin, Dustin Samuell, Deven Stone, Billy Hadley, Rodney Smith

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com

Mildred Lucille Bardin, 92, of Louisville, KY and formerly of Columbia died Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Signature Health Care in Louisville, KY.  Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late Toby and Pearl Gadberry Mitchum and wife of the late Louis Robert Bardin.

Mrs. Bardin was of the Christian faith and enjoyed crocheting, quilting and the outdoors.

Survivors include four nieces Elaine Thomas, Wanda Watson, Yvonne Magoffin and Linda Wade.  She is also survived by several other friends and relatives.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son Russell Bardin and a nephew Harold “Mitch” Harvey.

Funeral services will be 11:00am Friday, July 31, 2020 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Stone Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00-8:00pm and will continue on Friday morning until time for the service at the funeral home.  Bro. Elbert Hadley will be officiating.

For the health and respect of the family, please follow all rules for social distancing and The Healthy at Work Guidelines.  Everyone attending will be required to wear a mask or face covering.

Clifton Lewis Jones, 59, of Columbia, died Thursday, July 23, 2020 at his sister’s home.

He was born September 24, 1960 in Taylor County to the late C.R. & Ruth Hutchison Jones. Clifton was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a farmer for many years.

Survivors Include:

One Brother – Michael Jones & his wife Kathy of Columbia

One Sister – Melinda Withers & her husband Terry of Columbia

One Niece – Stephanie Watson & her husband Joe of Columbia

Great-Niece & Great-Nephew – Audrey & Graham Watson

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service – Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Pescosolido officiating

Burial followed in Columbia Cemetery

Casket Bearers – Brian Cowan, Chris Slattery, Christopher Slattery, Donnie Cornelison, Danny Pyles & Ronnie Graves

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com

Bobby Allen Compton, 80, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his home in Adair County.

He was born May 3, 1940, in Adair County, to the late Edgar Riley and Fannie Keltner Compton, a member of Big Creek Missionary Baptist Church, a US Army Veteran and retired from Wabash Fiber Box Company in Argo, Illinois. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister, Harold, Jimmy & Eddie Compton and Helen Keltner.

Survivors include:

His wife – Peggy Lynne French Compton of Adair County

Two daughters – Glenda (Dale) Wilson of Lockport, Illinois and Deanna (Darrell) Price of Jabez, KY

One brother – Danny Joe (Anne) Compton of Adair County

One sister – Judy Coomer of Adair County

Eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends

Funeral service – Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Sammy Norris officiating

Burial in Moore Cemetery

Grandsons served as casket bearers.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com