All Obituaries

Bernice Rooks, 87, of Columbia died Friday, March 15, 2019 at her residence.  Born in Adair County, KY she was the daughter of the late Jesse L. and Emma T. Hadley Burton.  Mrs. Rooks was saved at an early age at the Purdy Separate Baptist Church and later joined the Caldwell Separate Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, canning the vegetables from her garden and fishing.  She and her husband Avery loved singing with various groups of people at local nursing homes and...

Carrie Alice Dillingham, 72, of Columbia died Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Taylor Co. Regional Hospital.  Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late John H. and Dorothy Bailey Beard and wife of the late Donald Dean Dillingham.  Mrs. Dillingham was of the Christian faith. Survivors include two children Anna Montgomery (James) of New Albany, IN and James Dillingham (Darlene) of Port Richey, FL; two grandchildren Archie and R. C. Montgomery; 5 step-grandchildren and 9...

Mary Versie Streeval, 92, of Columbia died peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the Summit Manor Nursing Home.  Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Maude Simpson Foster and wife of the late John Ed Streeval.  Mrs. Streeval was a lifelong member of the Bloomington Brethren in Christ Church where she was a part of the Ladies Missionary Group.  Versie loved to sing and the other residents at summit manor often...

Bernard Stotts died suddenly at the age of 72 at his home in Columbia, Kentucky on the afternoon of March 9, 2019.  He was born in Sparksville, Adair County, Kentucky, on April 12, 1946, the son Inez Janes Stotts and Ores Elmer Stotts.  He was preceded in death by his father in 1987 and his brother, Oswell Stotts, in 2014. Bernard is survived by his mother, Inez Janes Stotts of Sparksville, Kentucky; one daughter, Alison Curtsinger of Gulf Breeze, Florida; one son, Adam Stotts of...

Merribeth L. Cahoe, 68, of Columbia died Friday, March 8, 2019 at her residence.  Born in Detroit, MI she was the daughter of the late Dean and Betty Ann Price Linson.  Mrs. Cahoe was of the Christian faith and was the former owner of The Painted Cottage in Columbia.  She was an Artist painted many pieces of furniture and murals for the community. Survivors include her husband James Cahoe of Columbia; two children Gary Fries of Liberty, KY and Corrina Corno of Stephens City,...

Simpson Lee Reliford, 93, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, March 06, 2019 at T. J. Health Columbia.  Born in Gradyville, KY he was the son of the late Ed and Ruby Pearl Coomer Reliford.  Mr. Reliford was a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church for over 50 years, a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Army and a retired farmer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Pauline Moss Reliford and seven siblings L. C., Laure, Thurman,...

Chris Ann Neat of Columbia, KY was called home by our Lord Jesus on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at her residence.  Born on January 16th, 1937, she blessed the world for 82years, 1 month and 14 days.  Chris was preceded in death by her parents Mert and Florence Dishman Hancock of Wayne County, KY.  She was also preceded in death by several siblings Carl, Fred, Earl, Guy, Osby, Glenna and Bessie Hancock, Hazel Fulton, Doris Watson, Eva Jones, Lois Piercy and Bonnie Claywell. Chris...

Grace Davis Feese, 96, of Columbia died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Summit Manor Nursing Home.  Born in Romines, KY she was the daughter of the late Lester and Rebecca Roark Davis and wife of the late Willie Mat Feese, Sr. Mrs. Feese was a member of the Beulah Chapel Brethren In Christ Church at Garlin, KY.  She was a very loving mother and wife and loved spending time with all of her family. Survivors include her five children Margie Collins (Jack), Bertha Goodin and...

Marvin Lester Spoon, 70, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at his residence.  Born in Fairplay, KY he was the son of the late Garvin and Thelma Smith Spoon.   Mr. Spoon was a member of the Old Concord United Methodist Church and retired from IMO Pump in Columbia. Lester was a lifetime member of the Hill & Valley Saddle club, an avid NASCAR fan and loved spending time with his grandchildren and family. Survivors include his wife Julita Andrew Spoon of...

Porter Lee Hamlett, 70, of Columbia died Monday at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY.  Born in Adair County he was the son of the late John and Eliza Murrell Hamlett.  Mr. Hamlett formerly attended the Kellyville Community Church. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U. S. Army and was a member of the V.F.W. Post 6097.  He was former employee of Houchens and enjoyed farming after retiring from IMO Pump. Survivors include his wife Nancy Reliford...