All Obituaries

REBECCA A. GRANT, 79 of Columbia, KY  passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at the T J Samson Hospital in Glasgow, KY after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late: Owen L. and Lorine Grider Claywell of Adair Co. KY She was the widow of Elford Grant who preceded her in death on July 8, 2012, she was preceded in death by one daughter and step-son  Lisa Kay Branham and Larry Grant on July 9, 1977 and by one brother Floyd Claywell Survived by two daughters: Carolyn Cowan...

Inez Bailey Burbridge, 92 of the Fairplay Community of Adair County, KY passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 in Campbellsville, KY She was the daughter of the late Jack and Arvin Adamson Bailey of Adair Co. Preceded in death by her husband;  Johnnie Woodrow Burbridge on April 24, 2006, preceded in death by an infant son Johnnie Woodrow Burbridge Jr. February 3, 1945 and by two brothers and one sister  Parker Bailey and Jackie Bailey and Vivian Gadberry Survived by two sons: ...

Russ Heath, 83 of Columbia, KY formerly of Anderson, Indiana passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at his home after several months illness Russ was preceded in death by his wife:   Loeta Rowe Hoover Heath on September 4, 2012 and by a granddaughter: Danielle Symmes and a son in law: Jim Symmes Survived by his grandson  Richie Symmes of Columbia, KY   step-daughter: Debbie Symmes of Columbia, KY Step-son Dennis Hoover Columbia, KY Great granddaughter; MacKenzie...

Daniel B. Scott, 60, of Elizabethtown, KY died July 9, 2019 at the Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, KY.  Born in Campbellsville, KY he is the son of Wayne Scott (Joyce) of Campbellsville, KY and the late Kara Faye Chaudoin Bell.  Mr. Scott was a member of the Summerville Baptist Church and was a Welder at Metalsa Corporation in Elizabethtown, KY. In addition to his father he is survived by two children Miranda Wiggins (Lane) of Alberta, Canada and Michael Scott of...

Barbara Joyce Smith, 82, passed away on July 9th, 2019. Born in Columbia, Kentucky to Allen and Evelyn Moore, she was the eldest of their six children. The family moved to Chicago, Illinois during WWII then returned to Columbia where at Adair County High School she met her soon to be husband, Benjamin Hueston Smith. They married in 1954 and raised five children. On their Cane Valley farm they raised tobacco and angus cattle, and she worked at the Union Underwear plant in neighboring...

Francine Burton, 74, of Columbia died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY.  Born in Chicago, IL she was the daughter of the late Paul and Anne Ricci Gaspar and wife of the late Marshall Burton.  She is also preceded in death by a son-in-law Philip Willis and several brothers & sisters-in-law. In recent years Francine was a resident of Summit Manor Nursing Home where she was very active and served in various positions for the...

Evelyn Lawhorn Bunch, 81, of New Hill, NC and formerly of Columbia, KY died Friday, June 28, 2019 at the daughter’s residence in New Hill, NC.  Born in Columbia, KY she was the daughter of the late Chester and Elsie Burton Lawhorn and wife of the late Rufus Bunch, Jr… Mrs. Bunch was a member of the Glensfork Community Church.  She loved gardening and spending time with her family and friends.  She was a kind and gentle spirit that raised a loving and close...

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...

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...

Dawn Marie Miles, 42, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, June 13, 2019 in Campbellsville, KY as a result of an automobile accident.  Born in Camp Lejeune, NC she was the daughter of Andy Anderson (Patti) of Warthen, GA and the late Donna Freyer Anderson.  Dawn was an employee of Trucheck thru Kentucky Utilities and a former swift manager at Amazon.  She was a very loving wife and mother and loved helping others.  She was an animal lover and always had a smile on her...