Obituaries

Dec 12, 2024

Jamison Oliver Burns, 22, of Burkesville, KY passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Glasgow, KY on December 9, 2002, to James and Kimberly Arms Burns of Burkesville who survives.

Jamison had many physical limitations in his 22 years, but he loved big, and everyone...

Dec 12, 2024

Marilyn Wilson Baker, 78, of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. She was born in Greensburg, KY on August 2, 1946, to the late Ray and Stella Blanche Perry Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband Clayton Baker and a son Robert Clayton Baker.

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Dec 8, 2024

Frances Jeannette Montgomery, 87, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was born in Glensfork, KY on June 15, 1937, to the late Zeno and Ruby Loy Lawhorn. She was preceded in death by her husband J. D. Montgomery.

Mrs. Montgomery was a member of the Shiloh Christian...

Nov 30, 2024

Paul Carl Hatfield, 71, of Gravel Switch, KY passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on September 28, 1953 to the late Thomas and Helen Hatfield.

Mr. Hatfield enjoyed a long career with Branscum Construction, overseeing many projects but his crowning...

Nov 30, 2024

Zella Mae Lewis Monroe, 76, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at her residence. She was born on August 4, 1948, in Banner, KY to the late Bascom and Minnie Marie Lewis. She was also preceded in death by her husband Harold Kenneth Monroe, Jr. and two siblings Leona and William Reo Lewis.

Mrs....

Nov 22, 2024

Trudy (Lowery) Crabb, 76, was born Sunday, October 24, 1948, in Louisville, KY. She made the journey home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 22, 2024.

Survivors include her daughters: Rhonda (Ken) Smith of Louisville, KY; Jennie (Jon) Shelpman and Debbie (Luke) Meadows of Columbia, KY; son, Rob (Kim) Tate of Springfield, OH;...

Nov 18, 2024

Daniel George "Danny" Spieker, 81, of Nancy, KY and formerly of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Russell County Hospital. He was born in Salem, IN to the late Egbert Hubert and Janet Ruth Phillips Spieker. He was preceded in death by his first wife Linda Key Spieker in 2012.

Mr. Spieker was...

Nov 15, 2024

Hugh Thomas "Tommy" Edwards, 63, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, at his residence surround by his family. He was born in Lebanon, KY on November 8, 1961, to the late Hubert and Billie Jo Miller Edwards.

Tommy was of the Christian faith, worked for Egypt Construction Company and farmed. He was an avid...

Nov 15, 2024

Carolyn Jean Burton, 71, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. She was born in Adair County on January 6, 1953, to the late James Harlin and Jewell Edna Harmon Burton. She was preceded in death by her husband Coy Burton.

Mrs. Burton was a member of the...

Nov 9, 2024

Dennis "Wayne" Fudge, 69, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. He was born in Adair County on December 13, 1954, to the late Eldin Fudge and Mary Corbin Gowen. He was also preceded in death by a grandson Blake Fudge.

Wayne formerly attended the Sparksville...

Nov 6, 2024

Jeanene Marie Vomocil, 80, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at T. J. Health Columbia. She was born in Sacramento, CA on December 25, 1943, to the late Morris and Viola Armagost Dockham.

Mrs. Vomocil was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a retired Reading Specialist Teacher in...

Nov 2, 2024

Henrietta Roush Scott, formerly of Adair County, passed away on November 2, 2024, leaving behind an enduring legacy as a talented artist, dedicated educator, and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend.

She was born to Loring Roush and Sara Glazier Roush on July 23, 1946, in Athens, Ohio.

The daughter of an artist, Henrietta thrived in...

Oct 31, 2024

Imogene Giles, 86 of Knifley, KY passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at her residence. She was born on September 8, 1938, in Knifley, KY to the late Ancil and Martha Mings Spires. She was preceded in death by her husband Elvin O. Giles.

Mrs. Giles was a member of the Knifley Brethren in Christ Church and...

Oct 31, 2024

Betty Joyce Grant, 82, of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at T. J. Health Columbia. She was born in Glensfork, KY on September 11, 1942, to the late Rufus and Hazel Gifford Bunch. She was preceded in death by her husband Wellie Paul Grant.

Mrs. Grant was of the Christian faith and enjoyed quilting,...

Oct 30, 2024

Julie Gaskins, 54, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY after a sudden illness. She was born in Buffalo, NY on June 29, 1970, to the late Robert Herman and Elizabeth Fuhrmann Partin of Columbia who survives.

Ms. Gaskins was a Nurse Practitioner and went above and beyond when...

Oct 28, 2024

Laura Elizabeth Furkins, 23, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at T. J. Health Columbia. She was born in Campbellsville, KY on August 25, 2001, to the late Michael Landon Furkins and Mary Louise Pelston Furkins of Columbia who survives.

Laura was a member of the Praise Assembly of God Church and a warrior...

Oct 14, 2024

Joe Henry "Papa Joe" Spires, 103, of Campbellsville, KY passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at Bluegrass Way Senior Living in Campbellsville, KY. He was born on November 29, 1920, in Knifley, KY to the late Ancil H. and Martha Elizabeth Mings Spires. He was preceded in death by his wives Betty Jean Morgan Spires and Gladys Reece Spires....

Oct 5, 2024

Joyce Allene "Joy" Cowan, 83, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at her sister's residence, with her family by her side. She was born in Vester, KY on October 4, 1941, to the late Robert and Cecil Burton Cowan. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Maxine and Shirley Cowan and a great great...

Oct 4, 2024

Davis Bolin "B" Brockman, 87, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, KY. He was born on August 8, 1937, to the late Lewis and Matra Pearl Reynolds Brockman.

Mr. Brockman was a member of the Pollard's Chapel Church, where he served as a Sunday School Teacher...

Sep 28, 2024

Tony Eugene Gabehart, 57, of Knifley, KY passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born in Campbellsville, KY on January 11, 1967, to the late Samuel Eugene "Coonie" and Paulette Pyles Gabehart. He was also preceded in death by a daughter Latisha Dawn Gabehart.

Mr. Gabehart was the owner and...