Obituaries

Gary Keith West, 52, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, died Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

He was born February 19, 1969 in Adair County.  Preceding him is death is his mother Sharilyn Page and Paternal Grandmother, Lucille West.  He was a member of Local Union 669.

Survivors include:

His wife – Sandy Price West of Elizabethtown

Two sons – Jeffrey Lucas and Bryce Lucas both of Elizabethtown

One daughter – Kristina West of Elizabethtown

His father and step-mother – Freeman and Joyce West of Columbia

Three brothers – Adam (Ashley) West of Boulder, Colorado, Brian West and Brad West both of Columbia

Two sisters – Ginger (Shawn) Lowery of Elizabethtown, Amanda Denney of Somerset

One step-brother – Dale Seaborne of Campbellsville

His Maternal Grandmother – Lou Vena Bardin Leigh of Columbia

Three grandchildren – Trinity Lucas, Jolene and Kaliya West

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Friday, March 26, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. (CDT) at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Pastor Brent Piatt officiating

Burial in Elizabethtown City Cemetery

Visitation after 11:00 A.M. (CDT) on Friday

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

www.grissommartin.com

Sandra Neat, 64, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Sunday, March 21, 2021 at her home.

She was born January 28, 1957, in Adair County, to the late Tommie Ray Burton and Margie Lewis Burton.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister, Barry and James Burton and Carol Neat.  Sandra was a member of Tabernacle Christian Church.

Survivors include:

Her husband – Jimmy Neat of Columbia

Two daughters & sons-in-law – Karen and Mark Mowers, Tonya and John Speer all of Columbia

Two sisters – Jenny Stotts of Campbellsville and Bernadine Burton of Columbia

Three grandchildren – Bryce Judd, Trevor and Jenna Speer

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Vitis Bailey officiating

Burial in New Hope Cemetery

Visitation after 4:00 P.M. Wednesday

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

Billy Joe Huddleston, Sr., 70, of Glensfork, KY died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Pickett County Care and Rehab in Byrdstown, TN.  He was born in Barren County, KY on September 18, 1950 to the late Ben and Rachel Wheet Huddleston.

Survivors include his wife Lisa Huddleston of Glensfork, KY; four children Billy Joe Huddleston, Jr., Cheryl Mitchum (Stevie), Anita Huddleston and Barbara Huddleston all of Glensfork; a grandchild Cassie Meyer (Thomas) of Columbia, KY and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two siblings Bobby Ray Huddleston and Darlene Melson.

Mr. Huddleston chose cremation and no services are scheduled at this time.  Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Clifton Davis McGaha, Jr., 83, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, March 21, 2021 at T. J. Health Columbia.  He was born in Adair County to the late Clifton and Bessie Hughes McGaha.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Clarice Burton McGaha and two siblings Basil Dabney and Nell Rooks and a special friend Adrian Conover.

Mr. McGaha was the former Adair County Sheriff and a member of the Adair County Jaycees, Hill & Valley Saddle Club and Hood Masonic Lodge #839.

Survivors include three children Russ McGaha (Barbara), Sandra New (Tommy) and Jan Leischner (Tim Horstman) all of Columbia, KY; seven grandchildren Ashley Froedge (Frankie), Misty Torres (Mario), Shannon Fowles (Carl Rowe), Jason Pendleton (Kelli), Landon Leischner (Felicia), Kyle Leischner and Aland Leischner; 13 great-grandchildren; a special friend Charlie Lloyd of Columbia and his K-9 companion Blue.

Mr. McGaha chose cremation and a memorial service will be 1:00pm Friday at the Bryant Cemetery.  Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Leonard D. England, 85, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at his home in Breeding, KY after a long illness. He was born in Dirigo, Kentucky on May 13, 1935 to the late Owen and Vernie Lee Pelston England.

Retired from G.E. after 35 years and continued farming up until the time of his illness. He was Cattleman of the Year in 1991. He was a member and former Chaplain of Columbia Masonic Lodge #96, a 32nd degree Mason for 42 years and a Shriner. He worked with Kosair Charities and was an avid participant in many children’s charities.  He was a faithful member of Wells Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He loved to tell stories and never met a stranger. He was a dedicated Christian, good husband, and a good father that will be greatly missed.

Survived by wife of 32 years, Bertha Dickson England of Breeding; 4 children, Teresa Lavender (Ray French) of Jeffersonville, IN, Tim England (Jerri Hack) of Louisville, KY, Cheryl Tarter (Kenny) of Columbia, KY and Teddy England (Tina) of LaGrange, KY; a step-son Doug Page (Tina) of Edmonton, KY;  9 grandchildren, April Brown, Amy Wilson, Terri Linder, Leonard Lavender, Bryce Gilligan, Jared England, Cheyenne England, Jenny Page and Sierra Page; 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; 4 sisters, Lucille Troutman (Fred) of Frankfort, KY, Carol Roach (James Earl) of Louisville, KY, Martha Leach of Edmonton KY and Johnietta Jessie of Edmonton, KY; a brother-in-law Ronnie Jessie of Columbia, KY and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Falyola Jessie, a great-grandson Gage Wilson and a niece Becky Holsclaw.

Funeral services will be 2:00pm Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Friday from 3:00-8:00pm and will continue on Saturday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Charles Doolin will be officiating and pallbearers will be Leonard Lavender, Bryce Gilligan, Jayden Willis, Riley Thompson, Dwayne Jessie and Barry Roach.  Honorary pallbearers will be Todd Roach, David Jessie, James Ray Roach, Mark Dickson and Jared England.

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.

In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Kosair Charities or St. Jude Children Hospital.

 

Treva Mae Richards, 79, of Russell Springs, KY died Friday, March 12, 2021 at her residence.  Born in Adair County she is the daughter of the late Everett and Betty Mae Roy Bryant and wife of the late Bobby Richards.

Mrs. Richards was a member of the 3 Trees Church and a former active member of the Oak Grove Church of God while her husband was serving as the Pastor.  Treva and Bobby were foster parents to many children over the years and supporters of the Church of God Children’s Home in Pigeon Forge, TN.

Survivors include two sons Greg Richards (Jackie) of Mt. Juliet, TN and Harold Richards (Beverly) of Russell Springs; eight grandchildren Jacob and Cullen Belcher, Justin, Michaela, Luke, Gideon and Raylan Richards and Cami Byers; two great grandchildren Odin and Emmie Belcher; five sisters Geneva Lee of Columbia, Myrtie Burton of Russell Springs, Sue Luttrell (Bill) of Russell Springs, Lois Roy (Dale) of Columbia and Sharon Gilbert (Donnie) of Jamestown and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by two brothers Lemuel and Jackie Bryant.

Funeral services will be 10:00am Monday, March 15, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Freedom Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Sunday from 1:00pm-5:00pm at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary 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.

The funeral service will be live-streamed at 10:00am Monday on Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Ray Webb, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, at his home. He was 94.

Born on January 3, 1927, in Martin County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Jeff and Maxine Cassady Webb. Ray went to Ohio at age sixteen to work on the railroad until he was old enough to work in the coal mines. He went to West Virginia at age eighteen to begin work in the coal mines. He worked underground in the coal mines for thirty-eight years and truly loved coal mining. His dream was to have a farm and after retiring from the coal mines, bought a farm in Columbia, Kentucky. For several years he enjoyed his cattle and farming to raise their feed. Ray was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a family man who loved his family deeply. Ray professed Jesus Christ as his Savior and we know we will see him again.

Ray is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Moore Webb of Columbia; three daughters, Brenda (and Mark) Sheffer of Lake Wales, Florida, Karen (and Robby) Selch of Columbia, and Raevenia (and Larry) Lawrence of Evansville, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Aunika Selch, April Dailey, Brian Sheffer, Joshua Lawrence, Austin Lawrence, Larry Lawrence, and Adam Webb; and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sons, Selwyn Ray Webb and Gary Webb; and three sisters, Sarah Wright, Evelyn Farris, and Lucille Floyd.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, March 15, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Darrell Karnes and Bro. Rodney Karnes officiating. Burial will follow in Cold Springs Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Monday, March 15, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Please enter through the front doors (Campbellsville Street side) when you arrive at the funeral home. Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance.  Facial coverings ARE required.

Pallbearers will be Mark Sheffer, Robby Selch, Brian Sheffer, Cletus Dailey, Aaron Dailey, and Blake Sheffer.

Arrangements for Mr. Ray Webb are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Larry Dale George, 70, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY.  Born in Russell County, KY he is the son of the late Lilburn Phillip and Bertha Marie Guffey George.

Survivors include his wife Mary Helen Crawhorn George of Columbia, KY; two children Brant Lane and April Smith (Velvet Mandrell); nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren; a brother Clarence George of Russell Springs, KY and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers B. J., Norman, Aldon, Charles and J.B. George and a sister Martha Hudson.

Funeral services will be 4:00pm Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Columbia Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 2:00-4:00pm at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary 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.

The funeral service will be live-streamed at 4:00pm Saturday on Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home Facebook Page.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses.

Versie Mae Antle, age 59, of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, March 09 2021 at U.K. Hospital .

She was born on Saturday, July 15 1961, in Liberty.

She was the daughter of:
Mother – Lillie Davis Luttrell, who has preceded her in death
Father – Clifton Luttrell, who has preceded her in death

Survivors also include:

2 Sons:

• Joshua Murphy, of Russell Springs KY.
• Joey Murphy, of Columbia KY.

1 Brother:

• Freeman Luttrell, of Russell Springs KY

She is also survived by 6 grandchildren. She had worked as a cook at various places and attended First Apostolic Church in Russell Springs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Terry Antle; and by a sister, Gracie Louise Cain

Funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday, March 14 2021 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY.

Visitation will be 6 PM Saturday, March 13 2021 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY.

Interment will be in Bradley’s Pleasure Cemetery, Windsor, KY.

Officiating:
Bro. Randy Cox

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Billy Gene Lacy, 80, of Louisville, KY died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Baptist Health in Louisville.  Born in Glensfork, KY he is the son of the late William Oscar “Witt” and Ella Maxine Morgan Lacy.

Mr. Lacy was a member of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, a veteran of the United States Navy and a former principal in the Jefferson County Public School System.  He was an antique collector, especially antique watches and clocks and he enjoyed flea marketing for rare oddities.

Survivors include his wife Donna Quigley Lacy of Louisville; two children Tonya Lacy Grossman (Stuart) of Miami Beach, FL and Todd Lee Lacy (Kristen) of Louisville, KY; three grandchildren Kaitlyn Lacy, Taylor Lacy and Skylar Grossman and a brother Gerald Lacy (Sharon) of Oklahoma.

Funeral services will be 12:00pm Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Columbia Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 10:00am-12:00pm at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary 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.

The funeral service will be live-streamed at 12:00pm Saturday on Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home Facebook Page.

 

Mary Browning, 81, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, March 8, 2021 at Summit Manor Nursing Home.

She was born November 2, 1939, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late John Michael and Teresa Mae Browning Hester.

She was the widow of Edward “Ed” Browning who preceded her in death October 14, 2017, was employed by Masonic Home of Kentucky in Louisville for over 30 years and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include:

One son – Michael Browning of Columbia

Three sisters and one grandchild

Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned at this time

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com

Dr. Robert Byron Brashear, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 in Bonita Springs, Fla. Bob was born in Middlesboro on May 1, 1953 to the late James Edward Brashear and Flora York Brashear. Bob was a beloved husband to Debra and loving father to Austin and Madison.
He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from UK, as well as an Associate degree in Dental Lab Technology later earning his DMD from the University Of Kentucky School Of Dentistry in 1983. Alongside his wife, Debra, Bob had a long and fulfilling career as a respected dentist in Columbia. He proudly served his community and provided high quality care for 35 years, retiring in May 2019. He was a lifelong member of the UK Alumni Association, American Dental Association and the South Central Dental Society. The past five years he tremendously enjoyed being a member of the Adair County Ambulance Board – respecting and applauding the EMTs commitment to the community.
Bob’s love for the University of Kentucky and all things sports began early in his life, attending football games with his family at UK’s Stoll Stadium. He played sports at Leatherwood High School, baseball being his love. During undergrad and through dental school he participated in intramural sports. He was a competitive racquetball player as well as a certified dive instructor for the Lexington Dive Shop. He was a member of the SACS city league softball team, along with college roommates Rick Vari and Steve Vallance. His stories from the SACS escapades were renowned.
Bob’s passion for sports extended to his sons’ lives, coaching their youth sports teams from T-Ball, baseball, early football and soccer (his love). He was involved with the establishment of a soccer program at Adair County High School, but prior to that he helped as an early organizer and coach with the first Adair County Youth Soccer League affiliated with Lindsey Wilson College and their players. He and Deb developed a close relationship with his student player coach, Benji Djeukeng from Cameroon. Because of this experience, they later became host parents for many international students over the years forming life bonds with the students as well as their families. These include Marie Coy, France; Fausy Rodriguez, Honduras; Eduardo Cinel, Brazil; Aline Decker, Uruguay; Jessica Weyreuter, Argentina and many others. He and Deb were committed to Lindsey Wilson College and their Sports Programs since arriving in Columbia 1984. In fact, if the stadium lights were on at the Walter S. Reuling stadium on Lindsey’s campus – Bob was probably there. Indeed, this was true for basketball and football as well. He and his family also spent many hours boating, tubing and skiing on Lake Cumberland often hosting friends and their sons’ friends.
After retirement in May 2019, Bob enjoyed working and being on his cattle farm with his son Austin – often walking and photographing the beauty of the land. He also enjoyed a Colorado ski trip planned with his sons and nephews a few weeks prior to his passing. Finally, Bob travelled, cycled and simply enjoyed being with his beloved Debra.
Bob is survived by his wife, Debra Arnett Brashear DMD and his two sons, Austin Brashear (Columbia), Madison Brashear DMD and his wife Katelyn (Lexington); by his siblings, James E. Brashear II and his wife Evelyn (London), Jayne McGuire (Charlotte, N.C.), and Karen Miracle and her husband J.R. (Jacksonville, Fla.); as well as his special sister-in law and brother-in law Winnie and Dan Gardner (Salyersville); by several nephews, Byron Gardner and his wife Kimi and their son Thomas (Atlanta, Ga.), Stuart Gardner and his wife Katie (Lexington), Terry Brashear and his wife MaryAnn and their daughter Victoria (London), Paul Brashear and his wife Tammy and their son James (London); surviving cousins are Fred Brashear and Len Brashear (both of Hyden); and by close friend and almost brother Dr. George Frazier (Cynthiana).
Dr. Brashear chose cremation and a Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, March 20 at 1 p.m. at Columbia Christian Church at 206 Campbellsville St. Family will receive friends at the church after 11 a.m. Social distancing will be observed and masks required during visitation and service. Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Alternate expressions of sympathy can go to support the creation of a scholarship/award in memory of Dr. Bob Brashear, you can donate either by check or online. For a check, please make the check to UK College of Dentistry and add “in memory of Dr. Robert B. Brashear” on the memo line. The check should be mailed to UK College of Dentistry, Attn: Linda Epling, 800 Rose Street, D79, Lexington, KY 40536. To make an online gift, go to dentistry.uky.edu/giving, click on “Make A Gift”, select the College of Dentistry Scholarship, and follow the directions to make your gift. Please mark your gift as a memorial gift where indicated and note that you wish to recognize Dr. Robert B Brashear.
The service will be live-streamed on Columbia Christian Church Facebook page at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20.

Barbara “Bobbie” England, 82, of Breeding, Kentucky, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at TJ Health/Columbia Emergency Room.

She was born August 22, 1938, in Cumberland County, to the late Elbert and Sallie Young Hendricks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest “Pete” England in 1998. Bobbie was a member of Sugar Grove United Methodist Church and a homemaker.

Survivors include:

Her daughter & son-in-law – Patty & Stephen Reliford of Breeding

Her sister – Regina Fudge of Columbia

Her fur baby – Max

Funeral service – Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Jessie Hagan officiating

Burial in Fudge Cemetery in Breeding

Casket Bearers: Roger Pickett, Chris Janes, Joe Brown, Bryan Walker, Ronnie Wood, Jeff Roy

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com

Roderick “Rod” Curry, 54, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at TJ Health/Columbia Emergency Room.

He was born August 17, 1966, in Adair County.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth “Gib” Jones Curry, his father, Sherman Jones, and six siblings, Phillip “Jimmy” Curry, William “ Billy” Curry, Eyvonne, Tony & Billy Bridgewater.

Survivors include:

His fiancé – Jennifer Burchett of Columbia

Three daughters – Elizabeth Sharie Curry, Brianna Marie Curry, Madison Jade Curry all of Columbia

Two brothers – Charles Curry of Louisville, Mark Curry of Columbia

Special siblings – Jane Walkup of Columbia, Leeta Willis of Lexington, Keenan Bridgewater of Frankfort, Kathy Bridgewater, Vonda Taylor and Rhonda Jones all of Columbia

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral service – Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Timmy Foster officiating

Burial in Jones Cemetery

Visitation after 11:00 A.M. Saturday

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

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Margaret L. Selby, 76, of Adair County, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

She was born January 15, 1945, in Pinckneyville, Illinois, to the late Clelland and Mabel Foster Hepp.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Bryan Selby.

Survivors include:

Her husband – Billie Selby of Adair County

One son – Mark and his wife Jennyfer Selby of Adair County

16 Grandchildren

The family has chosen cremation and no services or planned at this time.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Ryan Scott Banks, 36, of Columbia, KY died Monday as a result of an ATV accident.  Born in Ann Arbor, MI he is the son of Marl Edward and Heidi Adams Banks both of Conway, SC who survives.

Mr. Banks was a Roof Tech for Tremco Roofing and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his companion of 15 years Mary Blackmon of Columbia, KY; three children Jacob Bowers (Flormaria Cuevas) of Conway, SC, Casey Bowers and Nathan Banks both of Columbia, KY; a granddaughter Amelia Bowers and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mr. Banks family chose cremation and a memorial service will be held at a later date in Conway, SC.  Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Gregory Daniel “Greg” Collins, Sr.,  63, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his home.

He was born June 16, 1957, in Adair County, to the late Joe Sr. and Ruth Jessee Collins.  Greg was a US Army Veteran, an electronics technician and most recently operated a produce stand at the edge of town on Highway 55.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Crystal Gayle Collins and a brother, Kirk Douglas Collins.

Survivors include:

Seven children – Stephen (Jamie) Collins of Lebanon, Stephanie (Joe) Caldwell of Morgantown, Angela (Charles) Shultz of Taylorsville, Jessica (Heath) Williams of Edmonton, Gregory Daniel Collins, Jr., of Nashville,TN, David Collins of Columbia, Sara (Mickey) Wheeler of Columbia

One brother – Joe Collins, Jr., of Columbia

One sister – Pamela Bailey of Columbia

One aunt – Edra Nell Collins of Columbia

His significant other – Rebecca Holtzclaw of Columbia

18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Friday, March 5, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Bailey officiating

Burial in Jessee Family Cemetery with full military honors presented by VFW Post 6097

Visitation after 10:30 A.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:  Ricky Collins, Kerry Collins, Paul Jessee, Gary Wayne Collins, Jason Collins, Michael Collins, Keegan Williams, Heath Abbruzzo

Honorary:  Bobby Coffey, Doyle Burton, Tony Jessee, Charles Wayne Jessee, Wendell Jessee, Ken Jessee

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Shirley T. Burton, 81, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, February 28, 2021at her daughter’s residence.  Born in Columbia, KY she is the daughter of the late Ealie and Bonnie Burton.

She was also preceded in death by her husband’s Edgar Trent and Titus Burton, JR. and companion James Stotts; two brother’s Elmo and Leon Burton; a sister Rosie Mary Burton and two great-grandchildren Eddie Lee Trent and Hummingbird Cundiff.

Mrs. Burton formerly attended the Purdy Separate Baptist Church and loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include four children Cindy Burton of Columbia, Allan Trent (Missy) of Columbia, Bonnie Trent (Robert Cull) of Columbia and Bobbie Sue Byerly (Clayton) of Kingman, IN; a step daughter Darla Stotts (Jan); eight siblings Hulis Burton (Valerie), Leamon Burton, Jerry Burton (Eloise), Jody Burton, Robert Burton (Pat), Edgar Burton (Christina), Nella Lamb and Brenda Deal (David); fourteen grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be 3:00pm Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Bear Creek Cemetery in Dayton, OH on Friday.  Visitation will be on Thursday after 10:00am at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary 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.

The funeral service will be live-streamed on Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home Facebook page at 3:00pm Thursday.

Wanda Cave, 94, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at her home.

She was born February 4, 1927, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, to the late Hugh and Kathryn Lea Murphy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, R.T. Cave on December 23, 2013, a son-in-law, David Burris, three brothers & two sisters. She was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church and formerly worked for Lion Uniform Company and Osh Kosh B’ Gosh.

Survivors include:

Two daughters – Kathy and husband Sammy Hitch & Lana Burris all of Columbia

Two grandchildren – Jamie and husband William Powell & Brandon Hitch all of Columbia

Two great-grandchildren – Lauren and husband Cody Willis & Ashley Harrod

Two great-great grandchildren – Emma & Ellie Willis

Funeral service – Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Willis & Bro. Lanny Garner officiating

Burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery

Casket Bearers: Cody Willis, Derek Wilkinson, Harrison Moss, Travis Tucker, Matthew Moss, Scott Tucker

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com

 

Jeffery Allen Woolridge was born March 11, 1968, in Green County, Kentucky, to the late Lily Mae Miller Woolridge. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold (Pooh) Barnett and Robert Lee Woolridge. He departed this life on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family having attained the age of 52 years.

At an early age, he professed his love for Jesus Christ and was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church where he served as an Usher. He was employed the Columbia-Adair Utilities District starting in 1999 and retired as Field Supervisor in 2020.

Jeff leaves to cherish his memory, his father, John White of Indianapolis, IN, one son, Jeffrey Jerome Woolridge of Columbia, KY, four grandchildren that he cherished, Kenzlee, Kyler, Kendall and Kenidi

Seven brothers and three sisters, Earl Barnett (Mary Jane) of Campbellsville, KY, James Barnett (Thresa) of Elizabethtown, KY, Donnie and Ronnie Woolridge of Columbia, KY, Larry Woolridge of Danville, KY, Joshua Woolridge of Missouri, Phillip Vaughn of Illinois, Etta Salter (Tim) of Cincinnati, OH, Rose Heath of Corona, CA, Tina Vaughn of Indianapolis, IN

A host of other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Rev. Donte Paul delivering the Eulogy and Rev. Rickey Shirley as Master of Ceremony

Burial in the Anderson Cemetery in Green County

A WALK-THRU visitation will be from 9:30-10:45 A.M. on Thursday

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

Casket Bearers: Stacey Groves, James Barnett, Larry Woolridge, Ronnie Woolridge, Donnie Woolridge, Tim Salter

Honorary: Lenny Stone, Brad Burton, Marty Hawkins, Reggie Flowers, Cedrick Woolridge, Randolph Lewis, Adam Darnell, Terry Flatt, Daryl Flatt

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com

Nancy Ellen Carter Burton, 69, of Columbia died Sunday, February 28, 2021 at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY.  Born in Ann Arbor, MI she is the daughter of the late Clifford and Lola Pettyjohn Carter.

Mrs. Burton attended Freedom Church of God and was a member of the Pure Gospel Quartet.  She loved riding Off Road Side by Sides and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband Jerry Burton of Columbia, KY; two children Tammy Burton Powell (David) and Scott Burton (Melissa) both of Columbia, KY; seven grandchildren Kyle, Jessica, Hope, Devin, Charlie, Autumn and Alex; two great grandchildren Elias and Elizabeth; two sisters Edna Davis and Carolyn Hamlett both of Columbia, KY and several other family and friends.

Funeral services will be 2:00pm Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Freedom Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00-8:00pm and will continue on Wednesday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Scott Allen will be officiating and pallbearers will be Keith Anderson, Darris Anderson, Richie French, Kyle Powell, Charlie Powell, Justice Heath and Alex Magsam.

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.

The funeral service will be live-streamed on Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home Facebook page at 2:00pm Wednesday.

Agnes Madalyn Perkins Rainwater, 98, of Knifley, KY died Saturday, February 27, 2021 at home.  Born in Taylor County, KY she is the daughter of the late Walter and Maxie May Logan Perkins and wife of the late Ernest “Hammer” Rainwater.

Mrs. Rainwater was a member of the Yuma Baptist Church.  She worked in the cafeteria at Knifley Grade Center for 15 years; she was a former employee of Union Underwear and a farmer with her husband.  She was known to many as “Granny Ag” and loved spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include two children Wendell Rainwater of Knifley, KY and Glenda Jane Barlow of Tampa, FL; two grandchildren Mindy Rainwater of Knifley, KY and Allison Campbell of Tampa, FL; eight great grandchildren Brantley, Braylee, Brayden, Slayton, Asher, Axtyn, Ellie and Mason; two very special friends Debbie Humphress and Leigh Ann Humphress both of Elkhorn, KY.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a grandson Shannon Rainwater; three brothers Walter Harold, Ellis and Ralph Perkins and a son-in-law Clark Barlow.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm Monday, March 1, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Chappel Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Monday from 10:00am-1:00pm at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro Jerry Smith will be officiating and pallbearers will be Joe Fair, Todd Humphress, Mark Jones, Larry Bell, Brantley Rainwater, Brayden Rainwater and Johnny Rainwater.

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.

The funeral service will be live-streamed on Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home Facebook page at 1:00pm Monday.

C R Arnold, 98, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Greenwood Nursing & Rehab in Bowling Green.

He was born October 2, 1922, in Adair County, to the late Owen & Emma Cox Arnold.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Bault Arnold in 1976 and his second wife, Roxetta Bennett Arnold in 1987, two brothers, Marshall & Jack Arnold and a sister, Gladys Bryant.

C R was a member of Plum Point Baptist Church, retired from the Kentucky Department of Transportation, an avid fisherman and loved to trade on anything.

Survivors include:

One son & daughter-in-law – Rickey & Susan Arnold of Bowling Green

Three daughters & sons-in-law – Paula & Leroy Johnson of Bowling Green, Barbara & Darrell Overstreet of Columbia, Peggy & Jim Hudson of Bowling Green

Nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren

Funeral service – Friday, February 26, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Johnson officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

A WALK-THRU visitation will be on Friday from 12:00 P.M. until 1:45 P.M.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Plum Point Baptist Church or Gideon Bibles which can be left at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Rosetta Stotts Samuell, 77, of Glensfork, KY died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at her son’s residence in Radcliff, KY.  Born in Columbia, KY she is the daughter of Arvest and Vina Spoon Stotts and wife of the late Gary “Red” Samuell.

Rosetta was a faithful member of the Old Concord United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed singing, cooking and spending time with all of her family and friends.

Survivors include her two sons Chris Samuell (Lynn) and Shawn Samuell both of Radcliff, KY; two grandchildren Jacob Samuell (Candra) of Radcliff, KY and Catherine Embry (Cody) of Upton, KY; five great grandchildren Aubree, Aurora, Rose Marie, Zakk and Parker; a brother Steve Stotts (Sharon) of Fairplay and several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law Arlis and Martha Stotts.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the McClister Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4:00pm-8:00pm and will continue on Thursday morning until funeral time at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary 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.

Bub Polston, 62, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his home.

He was born March 17, 1958, in Adair County, to the late W.T. and Mildred Bryant Polston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Polston.

Bub was a U.S. Army Veteran, employed by Walmart in Columbia, a former JayCee, member of the former Search & Rescue, an avid U.K. Fan, loved to fish and play golf.

He is survived by several relatives and friends

Funeral service – Monday, February 22, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. William Davenport officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery with military honors presented by VFW Post 6097

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Casket Bearers: Shawn Shirley, Evan Shirley, Marshall Judd, Josh Polston, Ronnie Grant, Curt Yarberry

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Vernon Buford York, age 84, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, February 20 2021 at T.J. Sampson Hospital.

He was born on Thursday, February 04 1937, in WIndsor, Kentucky.

He was the son of:
Mother – Durella Turner York, who has preceded him in death
Father – Ernest York, who has preceded him in death

He is survived by his wife: Helen Claycomb York of Columbia, KY

He is also survived by:

2 Daughters:

• Rhonda Holt, spouse Dane, of Clovis NM
• Laverne Blair, spouse Steve, of Columbia KY

1 Son:

• Douglas York, spouse Jacquelyn, of Columbia KY.

1 Sister:

• Mazelle Binnette, of Ocala FL

He is survived by 4 grandchildren, Jonathan Burton, Kristina Holt, Amanda Holt and Dillon York.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by, 1 brother Verlman York, 1 sister Arietta York. He was an avid gardener, amateur radio operator WA4N0H and spent many years volunteering for the rescue squad and Red Cross. He was a Veteran of the US Air Force. On February 8, he and his wife Helen Claycomb York celebrated their 58th Wedding Anniversary.

Graveside services will be Private at Wilkerson Cemetery Tuesday, February 23 2021.

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.