All Obituaries

Annamae Marie Cruz, 40, of Horse Cave, KY died Saturday, April 10, 2021at the Medical Center at Bowling Green.  She was born on November 8, 1980 to the late Ralph and Cathy Cross Woods.  She was also preceded in death by a grandson Matteo Callejas. Survivors include her companion Pedro Compos of Horse Cave, KY; three children Antonio Callejas, Jr. (Katelyn Barrett) and Cecilia Sanchez both of Columbia, KY and Selena Woods Couch (Jacob) of Hopkinsville, KY; two grandchildren Trevor...

Jerry L. Jones 68, of Knifley, KY died Friday, April 9, 2021 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY.  He was born in Knifley, KY on July 12, 1952 to the late John R. and Sarah Frances Stapleton Jones and was preceded in death by an infant daughter Jerri Lynn Jones. Mr. Jones was a member of the Hovious Mission Church.  Along with his son they had Jones Construction and built many homes and other projects in the area.  He enjoyed working on old tractors and trucks and spending...

Nellie Nancy Burton, 80, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY.  She was born in Adair County on April 26, 1940 to the late Charlie “Toad” and Clara Opal Burton Harmon. Mrs. Burton was a member of the Calvary Temple Church where she was a youth Sunday School Teacher for many years.  She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and Oshkosh and loved to quilt and spend time with her family and friends. Survivors include her...

Our beautiful sister Marilyn McKinney Noel, 68, of Shelbyville, KY left this earth Saturday, March 13, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on January 18, 1953 in Columbia, KY to the late Edward and Helen Willis McKinney. She was a wonderful person and a terrific mother.  She loved teaching at Bullitt East High School and wanted to inspire her students.  She received the Teacher of the Year Award during her career.   She was preceded in death by her beloved son...

Richard Dowell Smith, 78, of Mt. Washington, KY died Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville.  He was born in Adair County on October 4, 1942 to the late Richard P. Smith and Pearl Giles Arnold. Mr. Smith was a graduate of Adair County High School and was retired from the U. S. Navy after serving 20 years. Survivors include his wife Margie Coomer Smith of Mt. Washington, KY; a sister Lisa Brenzel of Elizabethtown, KY; two brothers Larry Cave of Louisville, KY...

Charles Stephen Hadley, 55, of Russell Springs, KY died Friday, March 26, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY.  He was born in Columbia, KY on September 18, 1955 to the late William Snow and Mina Mae Thomas Hadley. Survivors include two siblings Shirley Burton (Garnet) of Russell Springs, KY and Sheldon Hadley (Ginger) of Jamestown, KY and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Hadley chose cremation and no services are scheduled at this time. ...

Clifton Davis McGaha, Jr., 83, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, March 21, 2021 at T. J. Health Columbia.  He was born in Adair County to the late Clifton and Bessie Hughes McGaha.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Clarice Burton McGaha and two siblings Basil Dabney and Nell Rooks and a special friend Adrian Conover. Mr. McGaha was the former Adair County Sheriff and a member of the Adair County Jaycees, Hill & Valley Saddle Club and Hood Masonic...

Billy Joe Huddleston, Sr., 70, of Glensfork, KY died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Pickett County Care and Rehab in Byrdstown, TN.  He was born in Barren County, KY on September 18, 1950 to the late Ben and Rachel Wheet Huddleston. Survivors include his wife Lisa Huddleston of Glensfork, KY; four children Billy Joe Huddleston, Jr., Cheryl Mitchum (Stevie), Anita Huddleston and Barbara Huddleston all of Glensfork; a grandchild Cassie Meyer (Thomas) of Columbia, KY and several nieces and...

Leonard D. England, 85, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at his home in Breeding, KY after a long illness. He was born in Dirigo, Kentucky on May 13, 1935 to the late Owen and Vernie Lee Pelston England. Retired from G.E. after 35 years and continued farming up until the time of his illness. He was Cattleman of the Year in 1991. He was a member and former Chaplain of Columbia Masonic Lodge #96, a 32nd degree Mason for 42 years and a Shriner. He worked with Kosair Charities and was an...

Treva Mae Richards, 79, of Russell Springs, KY died Friday, March 12, 2021 at her residence.  Born in Adair County to the late Everett and Betty Mae Roy Bryant and wife of the late Bobby Richards. Mrs. Richards was a member of the 3 Trees Church and a former active member of the Oak Grove Church of God while her husband was serving as the Pastor.  Treva and Bobby were foster parents to many children over the years and supporters of the Church of God Children’s Home in...