Franklin Stephens, 82, “The Legend of Bull Run” entered into rest on Monday, September 9, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Louella Stephens; Brothers, Sam, Walt, Glen, David Stephens; Sister, Louella Henry, Dinah Bowen, Nona Jefferies, Ernestine Stephens, Mildred Stephens, Virginia Stephens;

He served for 7 years in the United States Air Force and retired from Ford Motor Company. He was a member of the VFW 1181.

He is survived by his wife, Therese Stephens; His children, Franklin Dale Stephens, John Stephens, Anthony Hoffner, William Hoffner, Richard Hoffner, Hallom McStoots, Debra Stephens; Sister, Wanda Ballou;

Franklin’s Memorial Service will be at 5pm on Saturday at the Advantage Funeral Home – Hardy Chapel, with his Memorial Visitation will begin after 3 pm until time of service at the funeral home.

The Obituary is a courtesy to the family by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Lula Reed Cheatham, 85, of Columbia died Monday, September 9, 2019 at the Summit Manor Nursing Home.  Born in Leslie County, KY she was the daughter of the late Robert Boyd and Abby Napier Reed and wife of the late Joe Wallace Cheatham.

Mrs. Cheatham was a member of the Columbia United Methodist Church and the Retired Teachers Association.  She was a graduate of Lindsey Wilson College, Campbellsville University and Western Kentucky University.  She was a retired teacher at Colonel William Casey Elementary School, loved cooking and spending time with her family.

Survivors include three children Shelia Hayes (Dale) of Columbia, Sandra Cheatham of Morgantown, KY and Mitchell Cheatham of Columbia; seven grandchildren Stephanie Bradshaw, Kenton Hayes, Brynn Allen, Leslie Keith, Sarah Cheatham, Elizabeth Reynolds and Rebecca Cheatham; four great grandchildren Trenton Hayes, Shelby Bradshaw, Kynslee Hayes and Carter Allen; two step-great grandchildren Blake and Elliott Biggs; two sisters Beulah Baker (Herbert) of Hodgenville, KY and Lola Asher (Lloyd Ray) of Roark, KY and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son Michael Cheatham; a sister Eula Goodin; five brothers Ray, Roy, George, Ross and Russell Reed; two great grandchildren Veronica and Alexandria Hayes and two nephews Earnest Reed and John Steven Goodin.

Funeral services will 11:00am Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5:00-8:00pm at the funeral home and continue Thursday morning until time for the service.

Bro. Paul Wayne Goodin will be officiating and pallbearers will be Darren Bradshaw, Kenton Hayes, Trenton Hayes, Blake Biggs, Elliott Biggs and Justin Allen.

William Thomas “Tom” Tonge, 81, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, September 9, 2019 at 11:52 A.M. at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.

He was born June 1, 1938, in Springfield, Kentucky, of the Catholic faith and a farmer.

Survivors include:

Special Family – Stacey Hatcher Wilson, who was his caretaker, Wayne & Thelma Hatcher, Julie Hatcher, Chelsea Hatcher & Emily Overstreet all of Columbia

Funeral service – Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Henson officiating

Burial in the Hatcher Family Cemetery

Visitation after 9:00 A.M. Thursday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Charles Edward Hughes, 82, formerly of Adair County, died September 1, 2019 at Miami Valley North Hospital in Dayton, Ohio

He was born August 30, 1927, in Adair County, to the late William and Bessie Curry Hughes

Survivors include:

One daughter – Charlett Hughes-Phipps of Fairfield, Ohio

One son – Charles Edward Hughes, Jr. of Campbellsville

Two step-sons – Scott & Stanford Flint both of Dayton, Ohio

Three sisters – Joyce Bradshaw, Ruth Ann Smith and Geraldine Miller all of Columbia

Two brothers – Kenny and Glen “Dagwood” Hughes both of Columbia

Two grandchildren, Erin Hughes & Makala Miller, one great-grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends

He was preceded in death by three siblings, Thomas Eugene “Dukie” Hughes, Danny Hughes and Brenda Hughes

Graveside service – Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Forest Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Sammy Hughes officiating

Burial to follow

There will be no visitation at the funeral home

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com

Ruby Carol Wheeler, 69, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 8:00 A.M. at The Grandview in Campbellsville.

She was born in Metcalfe County on March 21, 1950, to the late Albert Lawrence and Ruby Adrine Coomer Harper, a member of Sparksville Baptist Church and a homemaker.

Survivors include:

One son – Aaron Wheeler of Columbia

One daughter – Melissa Anderson of Burkesville

Two brothers – Ricky Harper of Edmonton, Ernie Harper of Columbia

Three sisters – Stacy Taylor and Teresa Absher both of Columbia, Tina York of Albany

Five grandchildren – Brittany Jessie, Trevor Burton, Carter Burton, Rylie Wheeler, Payton Henry

Two great-grandchildren – Parker Jessie, Axel Jessie

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Monday, September 9, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Prentis Evans officiating

Burial in Harper Cemetery in Metcalfe County

Casket Bearers – Adam Bennett, Paul Milligan, Jeremy Franklin, Kevin Smith, Cody Burton & Aaron Wheeler

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com