Marie Sparks, 82, of Jamestown, KY and formerly of Columbia, KY died Friday, November 15, 2019 at Fair Oaks Health in Jamestown, KY.  Born in Russell Springs, KY she was the daughter of the late Lonzo and Maggie Stephens Smith and wife of the late James “Jimmy” Thomas Sparks.

Mrs. Sparks was a member of the Clearfork Baptist Church at Eli, KY and former employee of Young & Wilson Drug Store and Columbia Pharmacy in Columbia, KY.

Survivors include two brothers Charles M. Smith (Jo Nell) and Jeff A. Smith (Patty) both of Russell Springs; two sisters Doris Barnes Blair and Glenna Bean (J. C.) both of Russell Springs, KY; several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives also survive.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a daughter Mary Elizabeth Sparks and a sister Anna Norman.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Tuesday from 11:00am until time for the service.

Bro. Joe Sullivan will be officiating and pallbearers will be Ryan Smith, Josh Smith, Jason Smith, Todd Barnes, Jonathan Smith, Steve Smith and Johnny Bean.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Clearfork Baptist Church c/o Bro. Greg Wade @ 1176 Clearfork Rd. Russell Springs, KY 42642.

Naomi Mae Cave, 81, of Columbia died Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. Born in Adair County, KY she was the daughter of the late Walter Gray and Lou Vina Holt Overstreet and wife of the late Wyatte Cave.

Mrs. Cave was of the Christian faith and loved cooking, vegetable gardening and fishing.

Survivors include three children Debra Clark (Larry), Joyce Sneed (Marshall) and Steve Cave (Misty) all of Columbia; 3 grandchildren Macey Cave, Tina Wells and Ryan Sneed; three great-grandchildren Greyson Riggins, Skylar Riggins and Kaylee Sneed; two great great-grandchildren Brayton and Zayleigh Riggins; three siblings Buddy Overstreet (Virginia) of Franklin, IN, Earl Overstreet (Mary) of Greenwood, IN and Brenda Gieb of Cane Valley, KY; several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives also survive.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by four siblings Russell, Charles and Kenneth Overstreet and Eva Ross.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with entombment in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4:00-8:00pm at the funeral home and will continue on Monday morning until time for the funeral.

Joyce Goodin Durham, 77, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the University of Louisville Hospital.

She was born January 23, 1942 in Adair County, to the late Elbert and Lois Holt Goodin and was the wife of the late Hunter Durham. An active member of Columbia Baptist Church, she participated in or led various ministries in the church including Women on Mission, Operation Christmas Child and summer mission trips. She also served as church clerk.

Joyce was a retired educator with Adair County Public Schools serving as a high school teacher and technology coordinator. She led the FBLA club for many years and enjoyed chaperoning trips and dances. Her students loved her and she made a lasting impact on their lives.

She loved her husband, her family and her friends and put their needs ahead of her own. Kind and encouraging, her greatest joy was spending time with those she loved. Her family and friends could always count on her to be their biggest fan and she will be greatly missed.

Survivors include two children Stacey Wilson (Mark) of Simpsonville, KY and Robb Durham (V) of Louisville, KY; four grandchildren Matthew Wilson (Jameson), Bradley Wilson, Alex Durham and Kate Durham; three step-grandchildren Bryson, Gabe and Izzy; five brothers Dr. Robert Goodin of Louisville, KY, Donnie Goodin of Louisville, KY, Dr. Dale Goodin (Cheryl) of Versailles, KY, Jerry Goodin (Carolyn) of Columbia and Terry Goodin (Kathy) of Columbia; several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives also survive.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by two sisters Linda Goodin Burton and Betty Sue Goodin Newton and a brother William Fred Goodin.

Funeral services will be 11:00am Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Columbia Baptist Church with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be of Friday from 4:00-8:00pm at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home and on Saturday from 9:00-11:00am at the Columbia Baptist Church.

Rev. Randy Johnson and Rev. Mike O’Neal will be officiating and pallbearers will be Matthew Wilson, Bradley Wilson, Alex Durham, Kate Durham, Earl “G” Young and Bruce Hadley.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lindsey Wilson College or Operation Christmas Child.

William Markiecki, 70, of Columbia, died Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Summit Manor Nursing & Rehab.

He was born July 28, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Martin & Louzena Bault Markiecki and was a farmer.

Survivors Include:

Nephews – Tony Markiecki, Jim Marks & Joe Marks

Niece – Susan Markiecki

Funeral Service – Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Shelton officiating

Visitation after 10:00 A.M. Thursday

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Casket Bearers – Danny Wilkinson, R.T. Gossett, Gregg Bardin, Dana Rogers, Anthony Ballou, Steve Willis

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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