Obituaries

Apr 25, 2024

Kenneth Dale Burton, 66, of Knifley, KY passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Glasgow, KY on February 21, 1958, to the late Finis Edwin and Jewell McQueary Burton.

Mr. Burton enjoyed talking on his CB radio, where he was known as "Triple Nickel", working on lawnmowers,...

Apr 23, 2024

Karen Diane Bishop, 67, of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the University of Louisville Hospital from injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was born in Louisville, KY on October 28, 1956, to the late Fred Lawrence Lee, Sr. and Doris Jean Milburn Montgomery of Columbia, KY who survives.

Ms. Bishop enjoyed doing...

Apr 19, 2024

Mary Alma Hubbard Keltner, 92, of the Clay Ridge Community passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Adair County on July 26, 1931, to the late Elbert Ross and Minnie Banks Hubbard.

She was retired from Green Hill Nursing Home as a cook, worked in various sewing factories, and was a...

Apr 17, 2024

Eric Matthew Antle, 56, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Kingsport, TN on October 23, 1967, to the late Marvin and Viola Templeton Antle.

Mr. Antle was a retired Chief Deputy Jailer for the Adair County Regional Jail and previously worked as a Deputy with the Louisville...

Apr 16, 2024

Ricky Lane Coomer, 68, of Marrowbone, KY passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Adair County, KY on December 20, 1955, to the late Coy Odell and Mary Magdalene Morrison Coomer.

Mr. Coomer was of the Christian faith and made a career drilling oil and...

Apr 5, 2024

Gail Lynn Walker, 55, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at her residence with her children by her side. She was born in Louisville, KY on May 28, 1968, to the late Charles Walker and Janice "Dolly" Rominske Walker of Columbia, KY who survives.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death...

Apr 3, 2024

Arnold Earl "Hambone" McGaha, 81, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. He was born in Adair County, KY on May 28, 1942, to the late Virtus and Rosa Lee Burton McGaha.

Mr. McGaha is of the Christian faith and enjoyed fishing and spending time with...

Apr 3, 2024

Victoria Lynn Groce, 62, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia, KY. She was born on March 27, 1962, in Bowling Green, KY to the late Betty York Waid.

Mrs. Groce was a member of the New Life for The Nations Church and enjoyed crocheting, reading, studying her...

Mar 29, 2024

Judy Carolyn Rogers Luttrell, 81, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia, KY. She was born on May 22, 1942, to the late Chesley G. and Mayrine Downey Rogers. She was also preceded in death by her husband Buddy Luttrell.

Mrs. Luttrell formerly attended the Milltown Church and...

Mar 29, 2024

Jay Edwin Brown, 63, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born on February 27, 1961, in New Castle, IN to the late J. H. Brown and Alice Marie Sneed Murphy.

Mr. Brown was of the Christian faith and formerly worked for Walmart. He enjoyed listening...

Mar 29, 2024

Cathy Ann Catron, 67, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY. She was born on October 31, 1956, in Adair County to the late Arlo Burton and Ruby Clarice Abston Grider.

Ms. Catron was a member of the Freedom Separate Baptist Church and enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, nature...

Mar 27, 2024

Albert Delos Smith, 86, of Knifley, KY passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Merced Falls, CA on August 19, 1937, to the late Albert Walter and Dorothy Clara Hauthuth Smith.

Mr. Smith enjoyed searching for arrowheads, vegetable gardening and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include...

Mar 27, 2024

Geneva Burton Goodin, 91, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Columbia, KY on November 16, 1932, to the late Forest and Elzada Streeval Burton. She was preceded in death by her husband Vitus Jack Goodin.

Mrs. Goodin was a member of the Purdy Separate Baptist Church, a...

Mar 23, 2024

Joe Donald Dickson, 62, of Knifley, KY passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Glasgow, KY on November 2, 1961, to the late Donald Dickson and Joyce Goodin Emmitt.

Mr. Dickson was a member of the Lick Branch Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was a Firefighter for 32 years serving currently...

Mar 23, 2024

Earl Morrison Coffey, 86, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his residence. He was born on September 18, 1937, in Montpelier, KY to the late Holland C. and Zelma Morrison Coffey.

Mr. Coffey was a member of the former Pleasant Hill Christian Church and most recently attended the Russell Springs Christian Church. He...

Mar 23, 2024

Stanley Russell Garmon, 100, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown, KY. He was born in Columbia, KY on September 29, 1923, to the late Francis M. and Mable Pollard Garmon. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Elizabeth Brockman Garmon.

Mr. Garmon was of the...

Mar 20, 2024

David Dewey Scott, 70, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at T. J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow, KY. Born in Columbia, KY on December 24, 1953, to the late Carl Scott and Allene Absher.

Mr. Scott was a retired Sergeant in the U. S. Army and Kentucky National Guard.  He enjoyed doing mechanic work,...

Mar 18, 2024

Stephen Lynn Gadberry, 61, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Columbia, KY on April 1, 1962, to the late Orville Denver "Dutch" Gadberry and Ethel Mae McClister Gadberry of Burkesville, KY who survives.

Mr. Gadberry was of the Church of Christ faith and enjoyed riding motorcycles and...

Mar 18, 2024

Arletta Irene Butler, 87, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. She was born in Lancaster, MO to the late Virgil McDaniel and Doris VanDyke Hayes.

Ms. Butler was a very active lady working until she was 80 years old at her last job as...

Mar 7, 2024

Matrie (Hill) Roach, 95 years, born October 1st, 1928 passed from our hands into God's loving arms on March 7th, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of love for her family and friends to cherish. Born in Chance, KY, Matrie spent most of her life in the Chicago area until relocating to Florida for the past 4 years. Married to...