All Obituaries

Ruby Nell Crawhorn, 84, of Columbia, KY died Monday, September 26, 2022 at T. J. Health Columbia.  She was born in Columbia, KY on May 25, 1938 to the late George Beckham and Vetis Murrell Brockman.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Rufus Willie Crawhorn. Mrs. Crawhorn was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and a Nurse for 30 years at Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg before retiring.  She enjoyed flower gardening, watching University of...

Arlis Dee Dykes, two month old son of Collin Dykes and Nicole Givens, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at Norton Children’s Hospital after battling congenital heart defects since birth. In addition to his parents he is survived by a brother Carson Hoskins; grandparents Mark and Wendy Dykes of Columbia, KY, Julie Johns of Westmoreland, TN and Jerry Hodges of Scottsville, KY; great grandparents Brenda Johns of Portland, TN and Sherry and Starr Adams of Elizabethtown, KY;...

Horace William Hill, 97, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, September 18, 2022 at his residence in Buford, GA.  He was born in Edmonton, KY on September 14, 1925 to the late James Wiley and Etta Edna Carter Hill. Mr. Hill was a member of the First Church of God in Lafayette, IN and attended the Lake Wells Church of God in Florida before moving to Buford, GA.  He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Army and a retired Machinist for TRW.   He enjoyed fishing,...

Coy R. Burton, 77, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.  He was born in Adair County on June 1, 1945 to the late John and Dorinda Bryant Burton.   Coy was a farmer and carpenter that enjoyed trading on everything, especially cars. Survivors include his wife Carolyn Burton of Columbia, KY; a sister Reba Tankersley (Ray) of Edinburgh, IN and several nieces and nephews including a special niece Rebecca Bright of Campbellsville,...

Ronnie Joe Byrd, 48, of the Millerfield community of Adair County died Monday, September, 19, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on June 21, 1974 to the late Shelby Meeks Byrd and Ronald Byrd of Hustonville, KY who survives. Mr. Byrd was of the Christian faith and a Welder.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. In addition to his father he is survived by his wife Samantha Holt Byrd; two children Emily and Jaysen Byrd; a sister Tina Young...

Harold Farrow, 95, of Columbia, KY went to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends.  He was born on January 19, 1927 in Harrisburg, AR to the late William Frank and Hassie Irene Pippinger Farrow.  He was preceded in death by his wife Evola Janes Farrow. Mr. Farrow was a beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend and an active member of the Milltown Church serving as Chairman of the Board Trustees for several...

Cleo D. Jones peacefully passed away at home in Arizona with his loving wife & family by his side on September 8, 2022, at the age 89. He was born May 14, 1933 to Ida Lesta Robinson-Jones & Willie Thomas Jones in Adair County, Kentucky. Cleo joined the United States Army in 1951. On August 31, 1961 CPL Jones Cleo D. was Honorably Discharged from his service. This would be the new beginning to his trucking career of over 44 years. Cleo was an accomplished & well respected...

Daryl Ray Rooks, 54, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN.  He was born on August 5, 1968 in Columbia, KY to the late Dewey Ray Rooks and Margaret Sue Campbell Rooks of Columbia who survives. Mr. Rooks was of the Christian faith and an employee of Cleary Construction.  He enjoyed operating heavy equipment, especially a track hoe, riding side by sides with friends, riding his Harley Davidson and spending time with his family...

Ann Eliza Cowan, 84, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, September 15, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on September 11, 1938 in Adair County, KY to the late Lomar “Cowboy” and Eva Burton Cowan.  Ann attended Egypt Christian Church and enjoyed the outdoors, eating and spending time with friends at Betty Country Cooking. Survivors include a nephew Charles Cowan and a niece Vickie Cowan both of Illinois; special friends and caregivers Larry and Julie Irvin, Loretta...

Joyce Maulden, 81 of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at her residence.  She was born in Columbia, KY on February 26, 1941 to the late Grover Cleveland and Hallie Gladwin Piercy Helm.  She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Louis Maulden and a brother Charles Sidney Helm. Joyce was of the Christian faith and enjoyed flower gardening and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Survivors include two children Cindy Litteral (Don) and...