Obituaries

Norma Jean Jessie, 83, of Columbia, KY died Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Summit Manor Nursing Home.  Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late William “Bill” and Margie Grant Grider.  Mrs. Jessie was a member of the Glensfork Community Church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Curly Jessie and her children’s father Norman Aaron and two sons Roger Lee Aaron and Randy Jessie.

Survivors include nine children Sharon Kelsay (Jimmy), Nenia Dykes (Tangle), Beth Lawless, Terry Aaron (Lisa), Doug Aaron (Debbie), Debbie Wilson (Steve), Lynn Chowning, Sherri Patton (Richie) and Sandy Padgett (Fred); three sisters Iva Dean Collins (Bobby), Carolyn Bennett and Anita Fletcher (Billy); a brother Daryl Grider (Phyllis); several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Due to Covid-19 virus and in accordance with Governor Beshear’s orders and the CDC, there will be a private graveside service on Tuesday at the Haven Hill Cemetery.  Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Glensfork Community Church, donations can be left at the funeral home or sent to P.O. Box 236, Columbia, KY 42728.

Wallace Edward “W.E.” Bohannon, 83, of Columbia, Kentucky the son of the late Harlan and Lou Ann (Bryant) Bohannon, was born May 5, 1937 in Adair County, Kentucky and departed this life on Monday, May 18, 2020 in Cumberland County Hospital. He was a lifelong farmer in the Cane Valley community and a member of the Cane Valley Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Bertha Mae (Cowan) and daughter Debbie Bohannon.

Survivors include daughter Donna Jean Jones (David) of Columbia; grandchildren Michael Jones of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Stephanie Maggin (Jeremy) of Los Angeles, CA; and one great-grandchild Clayton Maggin.

The family would like to extend their deepest appreciate to Dr. Flowers and the staff of the Cumberland County Hospital for their tireless care provided to W.E..

Due to Covid-19 virus and in accordance with Governor Beshear’s orders and the CDC, there will be a private graveside service on Wednesday at the Haven Hill Cemetery.  Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Walter L. Payton, 82, of Columbia passed away at 6:00 PM Friday May 15, 2020 at his home.

The Grayson County native was a machine operator retired from Willamette Industries a member of New Zion General Baptist Church and also attended Red Hill General Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Russell Payton and Annie Payton and the husband of the late betty Self Payton. He was preceded in death by two brothers, R.C. Payton and Glenman Payton.

Services will be private with burial to take place in Red Hill Cemetery. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Surviving are two daughters, Lisa Miller of Jamestown and Tammy Payton of Columbia; a sister, Ruth Simpson of Palmyra, IN; four grandchildren, Jessica Watts, Jennifer Watts, Ashley McGuffin and James McGuffin Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.

Gracie Vera Hoover Green, 92, of Columbia, KY died Friday, May 15, 2020 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, KY. Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mary Golden Nokes Hoover and wife of the late Sanford Russell Green.

Mrs. Green was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting and pampering her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include four daughters Diane Gibson (Raymond) of Bolin Brook, IL, Jeanette Grant (Danny) of Columbia, Doris Temes (Bob) of Campbellsville, KY and Wanda Roots (Doug) of Columbia; 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other friends and family also survive.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son-in-law Kenny Cowan, a great-granddaughter Nola Grace Gibson and three sisters Dimple Caldwell, Pauline Morgan and Irene Williams.

Due to Covid-19 virus and in accordance with Governor Beshear’s orders and the CDC, there will be a private service on Monday at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the McClister Cemetery. Bro. Brent Piatt will be officiating.

Please take a moment to sign the online register at www.stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com and a video of the funeral service will be available Monday afternoon on the website.