Obituaries

James Elbert Kimbler, 87, of Columbia, died Friday, August 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Adair County on February 2, 1934 to the late Lucian and Mary Kathleen Medaris Kimbler. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret McIntyre Kimbler.

Mr. Kimbler was a member of the Cane Valley Christian Church and a farmer in the Cane Valley community of Adair County.

Survivors include: a son, Jackie Kimbler (Candace) of Columbia; five grandchildren, Nicholas Kimbler, Jonathan Kimbler, Steven Earls, Aaron Earls and Courtney Barnett; three great-grandchildren, Aydin Barnett, Asher Compton and Michael Moore; two sisters, Betty Sewell and Virginia Coffey both of Columbia, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, James “Jimmy” Kimbler; and six siblings, Joe, Othey, Tommy, Robert and George Kimbler, and Alene Kelsay.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, August 16, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Monday after 11 a.m. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Mrs. Louise Walker Gowen, age 90, of Bowling Green, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2021, at 9:58 a.m.

The Adair County native was the daughter of the late Howard Walker Sr. and Mamie Wilson Walker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband Cecil Gowen, and a sister to the late Howard Walker (Jr) and Charles Walker of Sparksville. 

Mrs. Gowen is survived by her daughter, Ann Gowen Castner; son-in-law, Fenner Castner; and granddaughters Shelby Walker Castner and Emily Gowen Castner, all of Bowling Green, along with several nieces and nephews. 

Mrs. Gowen was a graduate of Lindsey Wilson College and received her bachelor’s degree in education.  Mrs. Gowen was a teacher in the Adair County School System.  She taught at Keith’s Chapel, Red Lick, Rowe Town, Breeding and Sparksville Grade Center.  Mrs. Gowen retired in 1994 from public service.  She always had a love of learning and wanted all to learn to better themselves.

Mrs. Gowen is one of the last founding members of Sparksville Baptist Church, which she was a member until her passing.  Mrs. Gowen served in the church in a variety of positions throughout the years. She always had a love for the community and especially her church.  

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the Sparksville Baptist Church with burial in the Sparksville Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, on Saturday, August 14, 2021, from 4-8 p.m. and on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Sparksville Baptist Church from 1 p.m. until time for the service.  

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

Bro. Darrell Landis will be officiating and pallbearers will be Jon Devore, Landon Keown, Grayson Young, Don Irving, Don Bault and Tony Tanaro.  Honorary pallbearers are Marshall Loy, Gene Loy, Michael Walker, Tristian McCarol and Daryl Fletcher.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Sparksville Baptist Church and these donations can be left at the funeral home.

Albert Louis Maulden, 64, of Columbia, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at T. J. Health Columbia.  He was born in Paxton, IL on July 3, 1957 to the late James and Dorothy Vandenbosh Maulden.

Mr. Maulden was of the Christian faith and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Joyce Helm Maulden of Columbia; two step-children, Cindy Litteral (Don) and Bradley Moore (Telissa) both of Columbia; seven grandchildren LaTashua Moore, Samantha Yates, Chris Yates, Brooklyn Litteral, Troy Litteral (Bianca), Katelyn Rutledge (Corey) and Brent Moore; eight great-grandchildren, Lily Jo Fulks, Lexxie Fulks, Addison Litteral, Axle Ervin, Benson Ervin, Fiona, Charlie Perdue and Braxton Perdue; and three brothers, Barry Maulden of Illinois, Jay Maulden of Columbia, and Wayne Maulden of Arkansas.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dave Maulden.

Funeral services will be Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in Haven Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Saturday after 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

Bro. Ralph Foster will be officiating and pallbearers will be LaTashua Moore, Corey Rutledge, Brad Moore, Barry Maulden, Jay Maulden and Chris Yates.

Kristina Louise Sult passed away suddenly at the age of 49 on Monday, August 9, 2021 from injuries sustained in an auto accident.

Tina was born on November 24, 1971 to Peter Everett Wright and Gloria Jean Hunsaker Wright in Hammond, Indiana. She received her degree in human services and counseling from Lindsey Wilson College as another step in her dedication to serving others in her community. She was joined in union with Jeremy Sult in 1993 and gave birth to two children whom she loved fiercely.

Tina was preceded in death by her grandparents, Gene and Gloria Hunsaker and Wilmer and Betty Wright. Also preceding her was her mother, Gloria Jean Hunsaker Wright; and her aunt, Gail Louise Hunsaker.

While she has been reunited with dear family sorely missed, she leaves behind her husband, Jeremy Allen Sult along with two adored children, Tyler Scott Sult and Sabrina Lynn Sult. She is also survived by her fur baby: Petey, whom she loved as one of her children.

In addition, surviving are her father, Peter Everett Wright, and stepmother Angela Wright; and siblings Gloria Lynn LeMaster, James Everett Wright, and Jeffrey Eugene Wright, along with step-siblings Renae Rooksberry and David Rooksberry. Tina leaves a score of nieces, nephews, and friends who will all both mourn the place left in their lives by her absence, as well as celebrate the woman that she was.

Tina was a delight to anyone who knew her.  Infinitely patient, endlessly kind, but also unwilling to sacrifice herself and her own beliefs, Tina was a one of a kind woman. Her children remember her as a mother who inspired them to be the very best they could be, and to forgive them when they couldn’t. Friends remember her as their rock, the person to whom they could go for any problem, no matter how big or small. Family remembers her as the anchor that held them all together during both life’s darkness and life’s triumph.

A spirit like Tina could never be choked by the hands of death, for which she lives on in each person she touched, now and forever.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with cremation to follow the services.  Visitation will be on Friday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

A special thank you goes out to the Taylor County EMS and the staff at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, along with the staff at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Beverly Ann Petty, 68, of Columbia, died Sunday, August 8, 2021, at T J Samson Community Hospital.

She was born January 3, 1953, in Adair County to the late Estell and Avis Page Campbell.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by siblings: Billy Campbell, R.B. Campbell, Maxie Campbell, Leon Campbell, Teresa Campbell and Sharon Grant.

Survivors include: husband – Earl Petty of Columbia; sons – Barry Petty (Candace) of Columbia and Dennis Petty of Columbia; one grandchild – Raegan Petty; and brothers – Frankie Campbell of Shepherdsville and Bobby Campbell of Olin, IL

The visitation and funeral service will be private.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Sanford Wheat, 76, of Liberty, Kentucky, formerly of Adair County, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at his home.

He was born March 12, 1945, in Adair County, to the late Orvie and Meadie Corbin Wheat. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Judy Wheat in 1998, he later married Mae Wheat who also preceded him in death in 2004, son Jimmy Wheat, and sisters Altia Laughlin, Edell Melson and Marie Helm.

Sanford was a life-long farmer and enjoyed fishing.

Survivors include: sons – Bobby Wheat and wife Tammy of Burkesville, David Wheat and wife Brenda of Columbia and Sanford “Boo” Wheat of Columbia; daughters – Sandra George and husband Ricky of Columbia, Ruthie Turner and husband Darren of Columbia; 23 grandchildren, including a special granddaughter, Amanda Clements and her husband Donald; 37 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; brother – Paul Wheat of Edinburg, Indiana; and sisters – Annie Bennett of Columbia and Millie Murrell of Columbia.

Funeral service was Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Helm officiating. Burial was in Jones Chapel Cemetery.

Casket Bearers: Sherman Green, David D. Wheat, Jeremy George, Billy Jack Wheat, Toby Green, Patrick Green; and honorary casket bearers: Kebrina Wheat, Jeremy Irvin, Amber McDougal, Kaleb Clements, and Harley Wheat.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements

Harry Ingram, 93, of Columbia, died Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the home of his daughter in Jamestown.

He was born August 5, 1928, in Adair County, to the late Theron and Sallie Elliott Ingram. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Inishia Cheatham Ingram; two brothers, Theron Ingram, Jr., and Robert Ingram; and two sisters, Doris Graves and Barbara Brison.

Harry was a member of First Baptist Church and a life-long farmer.

Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law – Roy and Gail Ingram of Columbia

One daughter & son-in-law – Patricia and Howard Britt of Jamestown; sisters – Jeanette Jones of Columbus, Ohio and Ivory Treakle of Washington, D.C.; seven grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren

Funeral service – Monday, August 9, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home. Burial in New Zion Cemetery and casket bearers will be Nick Britt, Mickel Britt, Casey Curtis, Eddie Ingram, Xavier Ingram, Cameron Castle and Ta Ingram.

Visitation is after 5 p.m. Sunday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

James Tarter “Jimmy” Akin age 79 of Columbia passed away on Friday, August 06, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY.

Jimmy was born on March 20, 1942 in Adair County, KY to the late Jerome and Ethel Tarter Akin. He was a retired employee of CSX Transportation, a member of Columbia United Methodist Church, and was a U.S. Army Veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Shirley Miller.

Survivors include: son- James Scott Akin (Peggy) of Livingston, KY; daughter- Allison Jones (Jay) of London, KY; sister- Jane Akin Keltner of Columbia; four grandchildren- Gus Akin, Mallory Judd, Kaitlyn Mullins (Sam) and Allie Jones; great grandson- Jameson Mullins; and special niece and nephews – Suzanne Rogers, Pat Miller, Jeff Miller, and Bradley Miller, along with a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral Service: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, with burial in Haven Hill Cemetery. Family requests visitation on Monday, August 9, from 5-8 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home.

The family requests all visitors to wear a facial covering.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Calvin Pendleton, 66, of Greensburg, formerly of Adair County, died Friday, August 6, 2021 at his home.

He was born November 26, 1954, in Adair County, to the late George and Alice Baker Pendleton. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by siblings, Tommy Pendleton, Frank Pendleton, Joe Pendleton, George Pendleton, Pat Smith, Jane Burns and Lois Hatcher.

Mr. Pendleton was a member of P & P Hunting of Central Kentucky, and a retired painter and carpenter.

Survivors were: sons – Chris Pendleton of Greensburg, Sean Davis of Louisville and Michael “Ed” Dial of Columbia; brother – Emmitt Pendleton of Columbia; and sisters – Beverly Fisher of Louisville and Myrtle Smith of Brandenburg.

Funeral Services are Friday, Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Darrell Karnes officiating.

Burial in Bearwallow Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, August 12, 2021.

Casket Bearers – Marshall Judd, Gavin Davis, Troy Ford, Timmy Lenham, Michael Dial, Mitchell Clark, Anthony Taylor and Jeff Davis.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Thelma Jane Tone, 81, of Columbia, died Monday, August, 9, 2021 at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.

She was born on March 1, 1940 in Cincinnati to the late Ray and Thelma Herbert Ware.  She was preceded in in death by her husband Rev. Charles Tone.

Mrs. Tone was of the Nazarene and Methodist faith, having served as song leader and helped with children ministries in the churches her husband pastored over the years.  She had a passion for shoes and purses and loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include a daughter Robin Cornelison (Donnie) of Columbia; three grandchildren, Ronnie Cornelison (Whitney), Cameron Cornelison and Candace Sneed (Adam); six great-grandchildren, Sophie, Eli, Jude and Anna Kate Cornelison, and Weston and Addy Sneed; a special friend, Randy Smith of Albany; two brothers, George Ware of Indiana and Herbie Ware of Ohio, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter-in-law, Lauren Cornelison; and four siblings, Wilba Erwin, Louelle Jowers, Mary Ann Kuehne and Ivan Ware.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Cane Valley Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 4-8 p.m., and continue on Thursday morning at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Rev. Steve Pescosolido will be officiating.

Billy Joe Patton age 86 of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at his home. Billy Joe was born on September 19, 1934 in Adair County, to the late Rufus and Flora York Patton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Alexander and Bobby Patton. He was a retired farmer and carpenter.

Survivors Include: wife – Nelda Patton of Columbia, son – Terry Patton (Christine) of Columbia, daughter – Carolyn Burton (Tommy) of Columbia, grandchildren – Jennifer Coffey, Kimberly Popplewell, Matthew Burton and Cheyenne Neat, eight great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in Columbia, with burial in the Freedom Cemetery. Family requests visitation on Wednesday, August 11, from 10 a.m. until time for the service.

Casket Bearers – Chris Popplewell, Larry Murray, Mitchell Rooks, Jessie Brown, Scott Coffey and Tommy Burton.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Michael Lynn “Mike” Ollery, 55, of Columbia, died Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at TJ Samson Columbia Emergency Room.

He was preceded in death by his father, Nicholas Turner “Skeezix” Ollery. Mike was an avid University of Kentucky Wildcat fan, formerly worked for Hancock Furniture and Classic Cabinets, was a member of Mt. Carmel Church and had attended Kellyville Community Church.

Survivors include: wife – Melanie Coffey Ollery of Columbia; son – Jonathan Noah Ollery of Columbia; mother – Pat McLean Rucker of Columbia; brothers – Brent Ollery, Darrell Ollery and his wife Donna, all of Columbia; mother-in-law – Martha Coffey of Columbia; precious fur babies; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral service is Friday, August 6, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, with Bro. Stanley Watson officiating. Burial in Bearwallow Cemetery

Casket Bearers: Billy Hadley, Phillip Coffey, Lane Burton, Trenton Upchurch, Will Partin and Ty Hodges.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Danette Lynn Zimmerman, 57, of Columbia, died Friday, August 6, 2021 at Greenhill Rehabilitation and Care in Greensburg.  She was born in Chicago, IL on September 29, 1963 to the late Daniel Chamberlain and Barbara Martin Chamberlain of Maryland, who survives.

Mrs. Zimmerman enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time with her family and friends.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband Charles Zimmerman of Columbia; two children, Maggie Zimmerman and Jordan Zimmerman (Kara) both of Columbia; a grandson, Cayden Zimmerman; and a brother, Daniel Chamberlain of Maryland.

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

Mr. William “Bill” Allan Rogers, age 79, of Louisville, returned to his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. He was born in Adair County on November 28, 1941 to the late J.H. and Allene Rogers.

Bill was retired from General Electric, a member of Gradyville Methodist Church and Suburban Masonic Lodge #740. He was a man of many interests and hobbies and an all-around awesome man who was loved by all who knew him.

He loved watching UK and U of L basketball, spending time with family, listening to Bluegrass music with his Hillview friends and making delicious jams and jellies. But he was best known for his kindness, sense of humor and love for his family.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Dan and David.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Wanda Collins Rogers; his children, Shani Murphy (Scott) and Christopher Rogers (Tara); grandchildren, Isabella Allene Murphy, William Bennett Murphy and Talmage Lee Rogers; his sister-in-law, Elaine Rogers; nieces, Madonna Rogers Stengel and Danielle Rogers-Candee; and a host of other dear family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021 in the chapel of Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home (Preston Hwy. at Brooks Rd.).

All are welcome to attend his burial at 1:30 p.m. EST (12:30 CST) on Friday at Haven Hill Cemetery (1305 Liberty Rd., Columbia). Friends and family may pay their respects on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church.

This obituary is a courtesy to the family by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Verlene Sapp Adams, 82, of Somerset, and formerly of Columbia, died Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.  She was born on February 26, 1939 to the late John Quincy and Lillie Savannah Rich Sapp.

Ms. Adams was a member of the Barnett’s Creek United Methodist Church and most recently attended the Grace Baptist Church in Somerset.  She loved her family and friends with all her heart and will be missed by all.

Survivors include: three sons Dean Adams (Valerie) of Columbia, Randy Adams (Susan) and J. W. Adams (Sandy) both of Somerset; seven grandchildren, Daniel Adams (Ashley) of Columbia, Devon Jett (Jimmy) of Dallas, TX, Darren Adams (Lori) of Columbia, Ryan Adams (Paige) of Lexington, Caleb Adams (Kaycee) of Berea, Jacob Adams (Sarah) of Limerick, Ireland, and Logan Adams of Louisville; five great grandchildren: Mason Adams, Anderson Jett, Ethan Jett, Lilly Adams and Paisley Adams; three siblings Linnie Wright of Liberty, Roseanna Adams of Pellyton, and Lloyd Sapp of Louisville; a sister-in-law, Rosie Cravens of Lebanon, and several nieces and nephews who loved her very much.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Arnold, Bennie and Ernie Sapp, and a sister, Biner Hayes.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Barnett’s Creek United Methodist Church, with burial in the Barnett’s Creek Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

There will be no visitation on Thursday morning.

Brenda Henson, 69, of Russell Springs, (Adair County) died Saturday, July 31, 2021 at her home.

She was born June 1, 1952, in Adair County, to the late Atties and Nannie Dohoney Hatcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Johnathan Aaron Henson. Brenda was a member of Cane Valley Christian Church.

Survivors include: husband – Bill Henson of Russell Springs; son & daughter-in-law – Brandon and Kelly Henson of Russell Springs; grandchildren – Branson Henson, McKinzie Coffey and husband Alec all of Russell Springs; step-sons – Doug Henson and wife Jackie, Kevin Henson and wife Pam, all of Louisville; four step-grandchildren – Devin, Samantha, Ryan and Johnathan Henson; sister – Joyce Biggs of Columbia; brother – Ralph Jr. Hatcher of Newman, Illinois; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Brenda chose cremation and a Celebration of Life will be Sunday, August 8, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Cane Valley Christian Church, with Bro. Godfrey Jackson officiating.

The family will receive friends on Sunday after 1 p.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Hosparus Green River, Gideon Bibles or the charity of your choice. Envelopes will available at the church or they may be left at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Earl Bradshaw, 81, of Columbia, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.

He was born May 25, 1940, in Adair County, to the late Granville and Ella Stotts Bradshaw.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Wilson Bradshaw on September 4, 2012. Earl was a member of Columbia Church of Christ, a self-employed automobile body repairman, worked at the Recycling Center and enjoyed fishing.

Survivors include:

Son – Patrick (Tammy) Bradshaw of Columbia; daughters – Sandy Bradshaw and Beverly (Clay) Jones all of Columbia; sisters – Irene Pike of Campbellsville and Mildred (Bobby) Sneed of Gradyville; eight grandchildren – Josh Grant, Adam (Kelly) Grant, Emily (Jon) Billingsley, Cortney (Stephen) Edwards, Lacey (Eric) Rooks, Cameron Lee, Kaylee Warf, Mason Bradshaw; nine great-grandchildren – Madison and Brenton Billingsley, Caleb, Katie, Maddux and Jake Edwards, Macy Rooks, Tyler and Rylee Grant; and one niece – Melissa Sneed of Columbia

Funeral service was Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 3 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Dean Roach officiating; burial in Moore Cemetery.

Casket bearers: Cameron Lee, Caleb Edwards, Adam Grant, Eric Rooks, Stephen Edwards, Jon Billingsley, Brenton Billingsley, and Patrick Bradshaw.

Honorary casket bearers: Ronnie Stone, J.T. Stearns, Jimmy Long, Steven Haney, Danny Downey, Jacody Downey, Barry Morrison, Josh Caudill, L.C. Bradshaw, and Johnny Wilson.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Reba Moore Akin, 88, of Columbia, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.

She was born July 4, 1933, in Adair County.

Preceding her in death was her father, Arvis Raymond Moore; her mother, Ruth Hamilton Pinkney; her husband, Finley Akin; her son and daughter-in-law; Mike and Rochelle Akin; a granddaughter, Sarah Akin Morrison; and three great-grandchildren, Kayson and Lathan Morrison and Austin Bryant.

She was a member of Big Creek Missionary Baptist Church, worked at Fruit of the Loom for several years and retired as a CNA from T. J. Samson Community Hospital.

Survivors include:

Daughter and son-in-law – Sharon and Rocky Morrison of Columbia; grandson – Chad Morrison and his wife Angie of Columbia; granddaughter – Robin Branham and her husband Wesley of Columbia; six great-grandchildren – Riley Bryant and his wife Cecily, Jamison Ford, Katelyn and Emillee Morrison, Jessica Nuszbaum and Aaron Branham.

Funeral service was Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Rusty Brown officiating. Burial in Moore Cemetery.

Casket Bearers: Chad Morrison, Riley Bryant, Wesley Branham, Aaron Branham, Bruce Akin, and Jamison Ford.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Brady Conrad Button, 45, of Glasgow, left us for his Heavenly home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He was born August 16, 1975 in Warren County to the late Freddie Button and Debbie (David) Button Wells, who survive.

Brady attended Eastern Elementary and Temple Hill Elementary before attending Barren County High School. During his high school career he was a basketball standout. He was named to the first team all-region, two years all-district, and was a member of his high school’s 1,000 point club. After high school, he attended Lindsey Wilson College from 1993-1998 earning a Bachelor of Arts with emphasis in finance and management.

As a Blue Raider, Brady was a shooting guard on the men’s basketball team and was named 1995 homecoming king by his student body. He played a key role on the 1996-1997 Lindsey Wilson men’s basketball team, which made the program’s first appearance in the NAIA National Tournament. Brady stayed active in the Adair County Community and was a member of Adair County Chamber of Commerce.

Brady married the love of his life, Emiley Wyatt Button, on August 31, 2002 and they are the proud parents of Landree Ellan (13) and Laken Wyatt (9). He was a loyal member of Caney Fork Missionary Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School.

Brady was employed since 2005 at Lindsey Wilson College where he was the director of Major Gifts. He was also the Barren County Middle School boy’s 7^th grade basketball coach and the Barren County Trojanettes Elementary travel team coach. Brady was also a little league basketball and baseball coach for the last several years.

In addition to his mother, loving wife, and children, survivors include, three brothers, Brian Button (Danielle), Blake Button (Angie), Brock Button (Rebekah); maternal grandmother, Margaret Bradley; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Melanie Shirley (Brian), Jason Wyatt (Alisha); one uncle, Larry Button; one aunt, Linda Button; father and mother-in-law, Jerry and Donnie Wyatt; nieces and nephews, Sarah Button, Marlie Shirley, Alexis Button, Jared Wyatt, Robbie Cain, Dax Button, Myles Shirley, Bryce Button, Cade Button, Macon Shirley; and his furry friend, Dollie, the mini golden doodle.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, George and Helen Button; maternal grandparent, Bobby Bradley; and great maternal grandparents, Paul and Mary Sneed.

An endowed scholarship has been established at Lindsey Wilson College in Brady’s memory. The family suggests gifts in memory of Brady be made to The Brady C. Button Endowed Scholarship. Gifts can be made at the funeral home or mailed to Lindsey Wilson College Development Office, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street Columbia, Kentucky, 42728 Attention: The Brady C. Button Endowed Scholarship.

Another way to honor Brady’s memory would be to make donations to 37SPFA (Sun Protection For All). This is the organization that Landree started in honor of her dad. All donations received will be forwarded to the American Melanoma Association, P.O. Box 51763 Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42102.

The funeral service for Mr. Button will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, July 31^st at the Glasgow Baptist Church with burial in the Caney Fork Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 1-8 p.m., and 9 a.m. Saturday morning until time for the service at the church.

A. F. Crow & Son is both honored and privileged to be entrusted in the care of Mr. Button. Please share your condolences with the family at www.crowfuneralhome.com

This obituary is a courtesy to the family by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Edward Eugene “Gene” Grasham, 73, of Columbia, died Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his home after a short illness.

He was born November 16, 1947, in Jellico, Tenn., to the late Robert Hood and Mary Margaret Staples Grasham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a special aunt, Fannie Grasham Flowers.

He lived in Sandy Flat, until going to Johnson Bible College in 1966 to study for the ministry, graduating in 1970. He served student ministries in Glen Alice, Tenn. and Woodbine, Ky.

He married Barbara Sue Martin on August 1, 1969 and together they served Christian churches in Pulaski, Ill., Bedford, Ind., Loogootee, Ind., Byrdstown, Tenn., and Hedgesville, West Virginia before retiring in 2016.

Since retirement, he has preached part-time at Westview Christian Church in Albany, and Cane Valley Christian Church in Cane Valley. At the time of his death, he was a member of Columbia Christian Church where he served on the Evangelism and Mission Ministry Teams, and taught Wednesday night Bible study and Sunday School. He was very involved in the Adair County Food Pantry and making sure the Cox Cemetery was always taken care of.

Survivors include: wife – Barbara Sue Martin Grasham of Columbia, sons – Robert Allen Grasham of Columbia and Timothy Michael Grasham (Susan) of Frankfort, Ind., grandsons – Isaac, Riley and Eli Grasham all of Frankfort, Ind., brothers – Robert Hood Grasham (Bessie) of Eli, Ky. and George Otis Grasham (Debbie) of Charlestown, Ind., sister – Elizabeth “Betty” Johnson of Jacksboro, Tenn., nephews and one niece – Jason and Amanda Grasham, Keith and George Johnson, and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral service – Friday, July 30, 2021 at 6 p.m. at Columbia Christian Church with Bro. Richard Martin and Bro. Steve Martin officiating.

Private graveside services will be on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Cox Cemetery with Bro. John Davis and Bro. Adam Shepard officiating.

Visitation is after 11 a.m. Friday at Columbia Christian Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Johnson University, 7900 Johnson Drive, Knoxville, Tenn. 37998 or the Cox Cemetery Fund. These may be left at the church or funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cynthia Kay Harris, 57, of Columbia, died Sunday, July 25, 2021 at her home.

She was born August 25, 1963, in Jeffersonville, Ind., to the late Norris and Marilyn Jenkins McCawley.

Survivors include: husband – Troy Harris of Columbia, sons – Marc Carroll of Ocala, Florida and Jordan Durham of Columbia, daughter – Jackylin (Nathan) Akin of Clarksville, Tenn., brother – Shawn McCawley of Columbia, sisters – Edith McCawley of Indiana, Anita McCawley, Cathy McCawley and Sonja Lausterer all of Columbia, grandchildren – Lauranna Carroll, Ivory Durham, Konner Akin, Isabell Durham, Tate Akin, Ilana Durham, and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral service – Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, with Bro. Ralph Foster officiating

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Howard Coomer, age 68, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital. He was born on Sunday, September 14 1952, in Lebanon.

He was the son of: Dorothy Trowbridge Coomer, of Jamestown, and William E., who has preceded him in death

He is survived by: mother, Dorothy Coomer, Jamestown; wife – Virginia Coomer of Jamestown; two stepdaughters: Ronda Furkin, of Columbia, and Tracie Perry, spouse Jeff, of Campbellsville.

He was a truck driver and a maintenance worker in the Russell County School System. He attended Mt. Zion Community Church in Adair County.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs. Visitation will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home.

Bro. Dwan Hadley will be officiating.

Pallbearers are: Ricky Bledsoe, Billy Todd Furkin, Gary Furkin, Billy Fred Furkin, Tyler Thompson and Jeff Perry.

Burial will be in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Carolyn Ann Williamson, 74, of Columbia, died Friday, July 23, 2021 at T. J. Health Columbia.  She was born on June 28, 1947 in Cumberland, MD to the late Carl G. and Emma Jean Smith Stierstorfer.

Carolyn was a member of Central Church of Christ and enjoyed crafts and decorating.  She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Carolyn was also a homemaker and a devoted Detroit Tigers fan.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years: Hassel “Hack” Williamson of Columbia; three children: Lori Topping (Joey) of Columbia, Tamara Pope (David) of North Richland Hills, TX, and Scott Williamson of Chattanooga, TN; eight grandchildren: Zachary Topping (Alexandria), Ashleigh McCasland (Jeremy), Michaela Topping, Liberty Topping, Sophia Topping, Gabriella Toy (James), Aaron Pope and Nolan Pope; and six great grandchildren: Kaleb McCasland, Serenity Topping, Aurelia McCasland, Axel Topping, Eleanor Topping and Willow Topping.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Jayson Noah Williamson, five grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Jared West officiating.  Visitation will be on Tuesday after 11 a.m. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.  Burial will be noon on Wednesday at K. H. Williamson Cemetery in Varney.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America @ 2121 K Street, NW, Suite 200  Washington, DC 20037.

Robert Clem “Bobby” Johnson, 72, of Columbia, died Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his residence.

He was born December 28, 1948, in Adair County, to the late Elza and Odella Burton Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Johnson; and three sisters, Priscilla Johnson, Ruby Pike and Sharon Johnson

Survivors include: daughters – Billie Kay (Todd) Wilson of Columbia, and Virginia (Rob) Schenck of Earleton, Florida; brothers – Lee Johnson and George Johnson, both of Russell Springs; sister – Paulette Bray of Russell Springs; grandchildren – Skyler and Mary Schenck; and several other relatives and friends.

The family has chosen cremation and a celebration of his life will be held later.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Eva Ann Stone, daughter of Ron Stone and Paige Dunn, of Columbia, died Saturday, July 10, 2021 at St. Joseph East in Lexington.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by: sisters – twin, Genesis Renee Stone and Emma Grace Burton, paternal grandparents – Ronnie and Connie Stone of Columbia, maternal grandparents – Leslie Herald of Columbia, Denton and Betty Dunn of Casey County, maternal great-grandmother – Pam Gabbard of Buckhorn, aunts – Brittany Dunn, Emily Sneed and Amy Morgan, and uncles – Brandon Colwell, Kaleb Dunn and Cody Vest.

Graveside service was held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Columbia Cemetery.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements

Lettie Jane Burton, 86, of Columbia, died Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab in Campbellsville.

She was born on June 6, 1935 in Adair County to the late James Denton and Martha Viola Hadley Burton.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Earl Burton.

Mrs. Burton was a member of Bloomington Chapel Brethren in Christ Church.

Survivors include: children Marilyn Sullivan (Keith) of Elkhorn, and Terry Burton (Sandra) of Newville, PA; grandson Alan Burton (Anne) of Roanoke, VA., and great grandson Brandon Burton of Roanoke, VA.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by seven siblings: Ward Russell, Thomas, Malcolm, Joseph, Revone, Eva and Melissa Burton.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the Haven Hill Cemetery.

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

Thelma Irene Patton Garcia, 84, of Fallbrook, CA and formerly of Columbia, died Friday, July 2, 2021 at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, CA.  She was born on March 8, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late William H. and Ethel Brown Patton.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Sgt. Major Don Garcia who was retired from the United State Marine Corps with US Embassy assignments worldwide.

Thelma was a member of the Egypt Christian Church, Order of the Eastern Star and U. S. Embassy Wife’s Club.  She was an entrepreneur and owned her own floral design company, but the joy of her life was being a loving wife to Don and mother to Tom and Tim.

She is survived by her two sons Thomas Anthony Garcia (Daria) of Fallbrook, CA and Timothy William Garcia of Asheville, NC; three grandchildren, Michael, Marina and Marissa; a brother Rev. Paul Patton (Carol) of Columbia; three sisters, Helen Meredith (Marvin) of Kingsport, TN, Shirley Hansford (William, deceased) of Liberty, and Wanda Frederick (Gary) of Cincinnati, Ohio; several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives also survive.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by two brothers, Nathaniel Patton and Herman Patton, and three sisters, Dorothy Patton, Linda Sue Patton and Hilda Ellis.

Mrs. Garcia chose cremation and a celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m., August 27, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Friday after 10 a.m. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Gay L. Mann, age 54, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at T.J. Healthcare in Columbia.

She was born on Sunday, September 4, 1966, in Indianapolis, IN.

She was the daughter of: mother – Virginia Landis, who has preceded her in death; and father – Dwight Landis.

Survivors also include: husband – Ian Mann of Russell Springs, daughters: Brittani Betz, spouse Justin, of Columbia; Cassi Roy, spouse Travis, of Russell Springs; Hannah Mann, of Russell Springs; Ashley Gibson, spouse Scott, of Science Hill; brother: Dee Landis, of Naples, FL; five grandchildren, and one grandchild expected in September. She was an employee of Walmart and a homemaker.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 17,  at 1450 Purdy – Sano Road, Columbia.

Interment will be in Family Cemetery, Columbia.

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cortany Gail Giles, 32, of Knifley, died July 4, 2021 in Knifley.  She was born in Louisville, on November 9, 1988 to the late Wilda Jo Green Giles and William Mitchell Giles of Knifley, who survives.

Cortany loved spending time with her three children: Braedyn, Dakota and Zander Giles.  In addition to her father and children, she is survived by two sisters Tiffany Nicole Crow (Ryan) and Heather Lee Giles, both of Knifley, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a sister, Brittany Giles.

A celebration of life service will be 3 p.m. EST, Saturday, August, 7, 2021 at Woodlawn Christian Church in Campbellsville.

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