All Obituaries

Carolyn Ann Williamson, 74, of Columbia, KY died Friday, July 23, 2021 at T. J. Health Columbia.  She was born on June 28, 1947 in Cumberland, MD to the late Carl G. and Emma Jean Smith Stierstorfer. Carolyn was a member of Central Church of Christ and enjoyed crafts and decorating.  She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Carolyn was also a homemaker and a devoted Detroit Tigers fan. She is survived by her husband of 53...

Lettie Jane Burton, 86, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab in Campbellsville, KY.  She was born on June 6, 1935 in Adair County to the late James Denton and Martha Viola Hadley Burton.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Raymond Earl Burton. Mrs. Burton was a member of Bloomington Chapel Brethren in Christ Church. Survivors include two children Marilyn Sullivan (Keith) of Elkhorn, KY and Terry Burton (Sandra) of Newville,...

Cortany Gail Giles, 32, of Knifley, KY died July 4, 2021 in Knifley, KY.  She was born in Louisville, KY on November 9, 1988 to the late Wilda Jo Green Giles and William Mitchell Giles of Knifley who survives. Cortany loved spending time with her three children Braedyn, Dakota and Zander Giles.  In addition to her father and children she is survived by two sisters Tiffany Nicole Crow (Ryan) and Heather Lee Giles both of Knifley, KY and several nieces and nephews. In addition to...

Lucy K. Cape, 69, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on March 15, 1952 in Glasgow, KY to the late John Wesley and Sarah Lois Mercer Hodges.  She is also preceded in death by two siblings Lera Mae Hodges and Wesley Allen Hodges. Lucy was a former employee of Sumitomo in Edmonton and enjoyed crocheting and working crossword puzzles.  She was a loving and caring person to everyone and enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Owen Lee Pollard, 98, of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 1:20pm at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY surrounded by his family.  He was born in Adair County on October 24, 1922 to the late Mont and Emma Garmon Pollard.  He was also preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Gladys Evelyn Curry Pollard. Before becoming homebound he attended Victory Community Church in Columbia, KY.  He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, a loving husband, father...

Thelma Irene Patton Garcia, 84, of Fallbrook, CA and formerly of Columbia, KY died Friday, July 2, 2021 at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, CA.  She was born on March 8, 1937 in Cincinnati, OH to the late William H. and Ethel Brown Patton.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Sgt. Major Don Garcia who was retired from the United State Marine Corps with US Embassy assignments worldwide.    Thelma was a member of the Egypt Christian Church, Order of the...

Amanda Ann Butler, 41, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the University of Louisville Hospital.  She was born on December 22, 1979 to the late Darlene Lois Waite Butler and Jeffrey Butler of Columbia who survives. Amanda was a member of the Millerfield Brethren in Christ Church and enjoyed scrapbooking, sitting outside and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her father Jeffrey Butler she is survived by three children Makayla Spier of Greensburg,...

Christina Lynsey Banquirigo, 31, of Thompsonville, IL died Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Bluegrass Hospice Medical Center. Christina was born in Toledo, OH on October 14, 1989 the daughter of Timothy and Stephanie Sawyer Frey of Breeding, KY who survives. Christina was an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.  She enjoyed hiking, camping and being outdoors. In addition to her parents, Christina is survived by her husband, Bonn Banquirigo of...

Ricky L. Sinclair, 62, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at his residence.  He was born in Clarksville, IN on August 20, 1958 to the late Audrie Lee Sinclair and Tilda Turner Kitch. He was a former forklift operator and truck driver for Wolford and Wethington Lumber Company in Liberty, KY and enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his life-partner and companion Rena Tyler of Columbia; three step-children Allan McKinney,...

Tommy Lynn Murray, 63, of Columbia, KY died Monday, June 14, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on October 24, 1957 to the late Henry Willie “Bill” Murray and Shirley White Burress.  He was also preceded in death by his step-mother Alice Vee Roberts Murray. Mr. Murray was a member of the New Concord Community Church and enjoyed driving his antique cars and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife Wanda Stargel Murray of Columbia, KY; two children...