Marie Patricia Silkowski, 74, of Columbia, KY died June 27, 2019 at the Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs, KY.  Born in Pen Argyl, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bernice Budge Mulrooney.

Mrs. Silkowski was a member of the Bloomington Chapel Brethren In Christ Church and formerly attended the Columbia Church of the Nazarene.   Marie was a caretaker and loved serving others; she was faithful to the Wednesday night Bible study at Columbia Church of the Nazarene and feeding the children at the church.

Survivors include her husband Joseph Silkowski of Columbia, KY; two daughters Sharon Young of Somerset, KY and Jeannie Marie Moseley of Newport, NC; four grandchildren G. Young of Columbia and Michael Moseley (Amanda), Sean Moseley (Carol) and Heather Cooper (Joey) all of Moorehead, NC; ten great-grandchildren Garrett Moseley, Ashlynn Moseley, Hannah Moseley, John Freeman-Moseley, Kayla Freeman-Moseley, Lamar Teel, JJ Cooper, Aiden Cooper, Taylor Cooper and Bryson Luttrell; a sister Barbara Kavanagh of Linwood, PA and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two grandchildren Eryk Bell and Samantha Young and a brother Joseph Mulrooney.

Funeral services will be 11:00am Monday, July 1, 2019 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Sunday from 4:00-8:00pm at the funeral home and continue on Monday morning until time for the service.

Bro Ralph Foster will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made the Kosair Charities @ P.O. Box 37370 Louisville, KY 40233-7370.

Sharon Kay Rector, 54, of Columbia, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at her residence.  Born in Columbia, KY she is the daughter of Phillip Conner (Joyce) of Albany and Carolyn Kay Carter Hamlett of Columbia, KY.   Sharon loved gardening and growing beautiful flowers.

In addition to her mother and father she is survived by a daughter Amanda Reliford (Fiancé Donnie Gribbins) of Columbia, KY; a son Chris Reliford (Dawn) of Columbia; three grandchildren Jacob, Abby and Samantha Abrell; a sister Susan Anderson (Keith) of Russell Springs, KY; a half-sister Mia Conner of Covington, KY; three nephews Richie French (Nikki), Darris Anderson and Lucas Anderson and three great nieces.

Graveside services will be 1:00pm Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Freedom Cemetery with Bro. Charles Edwards officiating.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 10:30am-12:30pm at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

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

 

Mrs. Mary Ann Mathews, age 70 of Franklin, KY and formerly of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 9:00 AM at her residence.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home, Franklin, KY where services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 19, 2019 with burial to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY

Mary Ann was born August 18, 1948 in  Adair Co., KY to the late Stanley Downey and the late Nellie Lee Cox Downey. She was the wife of the late James Russell “Shadetree” Mathews.  She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law Louise Mathews and father-in-law J.B. Mathews.

She is survived by her son Chuck Porter (Michelle) of Franklin, KY, brother Dr. Max Downey (Patricia) of Columbia, KY, 2 nieces Laura Brummett and Erin Eubank, 2 nephews Brian Downey and Chris Collins, 2 sister-in-laws Linda Parker Taylor and Paulette Wildemone both of Robertson Co., TN, a brother-in-law Larry Mathews (Joyce) of Robertson Co., TN, several other nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Mary Ann was a member of the Franklin First United Methodist Church. She was a retired teacher in the Simpson County school system.  She was a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a BS in Elementary Education, a Masters in Elementart Education and a Rank 1 in School Administration.  She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Soroity.  She was a coach for the Franklin-Simpson Girls’ Golf Team.  She served as a Board Member for the Franklin-Simpson Education Excellence Foundation Board.  She belonged to the Simpson County Retired Teachers Association and the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association.  She was an Interim Principal at Lincoln Elementary.  She was also a Real Estate Agent.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, June 18, 2019 and from 6:00 AM until service time on Wednesday at Gilbert Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Friends of the Shelter in Simpson Co. KY.

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

Danny Miller, 66, of Cincinnati, formerly of Russell County, died Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Lakeridge Acres in Cincinnati.

He was born May 1, 1953 in Russell County to the late Arvis & Zelpha Dunbar Miller. He was member of Free Union Separate Baptist Church and a truck driver for many different dump truck companies.

Survivors Include:

Two Daughters – Cynthia Wilson (Chris Golden) & Charlotte Miller (Moises Lievano) both of Russell Springs

Five Grandchildren – Blake Alvin Miller, Derrick Wayne & Darren Wayne Wilson, Nathaniel Lee & Adrian Wade Hatton

One Brother – Dallas Miller of Russell Springs

Two Sisters – Terri (Angelo) Dixon of Russell Springs & Ruby Oakes of Indiana

Former Wife & Longtime Companion – Conetta McClister Miller of Russell Springs

Several other relatives & friends also survive

Funeral Service – Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 2:30 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Proctor officiating

Burial in McClister Cemetery

Visitation after 10:00 A.M. Thursday

Casket Bearers – Derrick Wilson, Blake Miller, Nathaniel Hatton, Darren Wilson, Moises Lievano & Timmy Miller

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com

Lucian B. “L.B.” Smith, 77, of Columbia, died Friday, June 7, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington.

He was born September 15, 1941 in Adair County to the late John Henry & Annie Helen White Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred & Jim Smith, and two sisters, Gladys Triplett & Norma Jean Ramsey. L.B. was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, a U.S. Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War and a former heavy machinery operator for many different construction companies.

Survivors Include:

Two Sons – Joseph Scotland Smith & O’Shaughnessy Demetrius Frazier both of Columbia

One Daughter – Marveeia Karmaye’ Smith-Sanders & her husband Vincent of Memphis

One Brother – Ben Smith & his wife Brenda of Columbia

Four Grandchildren – Ambrielle Sanders, Toni Hickman, Blane Frazier & Aspen Sanders

One Great-Grandchild – Kendon Handley

Special Friend – Ochia Anders of Burkesville

A host of nieces, nephews & friends also survive

Funeral Service – Saturday, June 15, 2019 at11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Rev. Daniel Murphy delivering the eulogy

Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery with full military honors presented by VFW Post 6097

Visitation from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday

Casket Bearers – Yves White, Troy White, Keenan Bridgewater, Doug Crawley, Ronnie Graves & Shawn White

Honorary Casket Bearers – Brian Keith White, Danny Taylor, Nathan Lasley, Craig Lasley, Mike Smith & James Smith

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com