Obituaries

Jun 16, 2023

Gladys Dora Hancock Roy, 99, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at T. J. Health Columbia. She was born in Wayne County, KY on November 27, 1923, to the late Mack Merton and Florence Dishmon Hancock. She was preceded in death by her husband William Thomas Roy.

Mrs. Roy was a member of Trinity...

Jun 12, 2023

Pauline Mae Gowen, our beloved mother and grandmother, Polly departed this earth to go to her heavenly home on June 12, 2023, in Florida.   Polly was preceded in death by her husband, Oris Gowen, infant daughter Debbie, parents William H and Ada Floyd Watts, brother, William C Watts, sisters Lorraine Watts and Delores Foley and her loving dog, Benji.  ...

Jun 7, 2023

Jessie Delpha (Conrad) Dulworth, 99, of Breeding, KY died June 7, 2023, at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland, surrounded by love in the presence of her two daughters and two granddaughters. Born in Breeding, on February 23, 1924, she was one of five children born to the late Orbin and Georgia Jessie Conrad of Breeding, KY.

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Jun 7, 2023

Altha Mae Corbin, 84, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia, KY. She was born on July 15, 1938, in Columbia, KY to the late Leonard and Martha Wilson Prock. She was also preceded in death by her husband J W Corbin and a sister Grace Quinn.

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Jun 4, 2023

Shelby Ray "Porky" Pelston, 82, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was born on February 24, 1941, in Adair County to the late George Willie and Dorothy Vetus Coomer Pelston. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Irene Richards Pelston.

Mr. Pelston was a member...

May 28, 2023

Mark Allen "Junk Man" Mattingly, 55, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at his residence with his loving wife by his side. He was born on August 28, 1967, in Lebanon, KY.

"Junk Man" as he was known by all his friends loved tearing down buildings and collecting anything he could sell for a...

May 24, 2023

Mrs. Christine I. Burris, 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. She was born on May 6, 1926, in Amandaville, KY to the late Chester and Virgie (Furkin) Tweedy. Christine married Bolin F. Burris on April 14, 1945, and celebrated 68 years before his passing in 2013. She was preceded in death by three brothers, James Elford...

May 23, 2023

Katherine Sue Littell, 82, of Valrico, FL passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Florida.

Sue, as she was known by her friends and family was born on November 27, 1940, in Milltown, KY. She spent her early years there and in Louisville until she and her family moved to Florida. She met her future husband,...

May 13, 2023

Norman Dean Bell, 76, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his residence. He was born on March 12, 1947, in Summersville, MO to the late Norman Emmett and Vera Maxine Powell Bell. He was also preceded in death by his wife Jane Ann Williams Bell and a brother Ronald Edmond Bell.

Mr. Bell...

May 12, 2023

Freddie MacArthur Loy, 81, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born on May 9, 1942, in Adair County to the late Hansel and Rosa Gladys Hill Loy.

Freddie was a member of the Amazing Grace Church and enjoyed shooting pool, playing cards and spending time...

May 10, 2023

James Neal McGowan, 78, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Columbia, KY on August 25, 1944, to the late J. C. and Frances Moss McGowan.

Jimmy was a member of the Columbia Christian Church and an avid fisherman. The loves of his life...

May 9, 2023

Lila Jane Claywell Kimber passed away on May 9, 2023. Lila was the second of seven children born on June 4, 1936, to Otis and Ruby Claywell. Lila spent her early years in Breeding and Columbia, Kentucky, graduating from Adair County High School in May of 1955. Lila married Jack Kimbler on her 19th birthday. June 4, 1955. Lila...

May 8, 2023

Roger Allen Janes, 58, of Jamestown, KY and formerly of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Columbia, KY on January 25, 1965, to the late Cody and Joyce Furkins Janes.

Roger was of the Christian faith and a true outdoorsman, enjoying ginseng hunting, farming, and hunting.

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May 8, 2023

Ronnie Leroy Rhodes, 69, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born in Franklin, IN on February 7, 1954, to the late Leroy and Venita Berry Rhodes. He was also preceded in death by his wife Betty Rhodes and a sister Linda Rhodes.

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May 6, 2023

Glenn Francis LaFond of Columbia, KY went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2023, at the age of 79. For the past twenty years, Glenn served as a pastor in various churches around Kentucky. He will be remembered for his joyful personality, his eagerness to serve others, and for the lengthy closing of each of his sermons....

May 5, 2023

Vivian Matthews, 64, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at her residence. She was born on May 20, 1958, in Franklin, IN to the late Donald and Mildred Burton. She was preceded in death by her husband David Matthews.

Mrs. Matthews attended the Bloomington Chapel Brethren in Christ Church and enjoyed flower gardening and...

May 4, 2023

Marvin Breeding, 89, of Greensburg, KY passed away May 4th, 2023 at T. J. Health Columbia. He was born November 14, 1933, in Green County, to the late Atha Gent and Clyde English Breeding. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a child Marvin Dewayne Breeding and a sister Wynema Breeding Garrison and husband Samuel...

Apr 26, 2023

Linda Harris Armstrong, 71, of Glasgow, KY passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. She was born on October 11, 1951, to the late Howard and Maude Speck Harris. She was also preceded in death by two brothers Joe and Penn Harris.

Mrs. Armstrong was a member of the Glasgow Baptist...

Apr 21, 2023

James Anderson Grider, 85, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Columbia, KY on March 1, 1938, to the late Willie Ray and Ruth Ellen Wilson Grider. He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Elizabeth Yarberry Grider.

Mr. Grider was...

Apr 19, 2023

Frank Rigney, Jr., 90, of Louisville passed away Wednesday April 19, 2023, at the Masonic Home in Shelbyville, KY.  A native of Adair County Mr. Rigney was a retired welder with the old Jeffboat in Jeffersonville, IN.  Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Rick Rigney (Debbie), Kevin Rigney (Nicole), and Jeffery Rigney (Penny); a daughter, Rebecca Irvin...