Obituaries
Willard C Polston
Sep 29, 2026
Willard C. Polston, 77, of Spring Prairie, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at his home.
Born in Breeding, Kentucky on December 22, 1948, he was the son of Carley and Mary (nee Davis) Polston. His early life was spent in Breeding, KY where he graduated from Adair County High School. He served in Vietnam in the US Army from...
Alicia Fay Absher
Sep 24, 2026
Alicia Fay Absher, 46, of Dunnville, KY passed away on September 24, 2026, at her residence. She was born on June 20, 1980, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky to Roy and Patricia White Hartman of Hustonville, KY who survives.
Alicia will be remembered for the joy she found in the simple and meaningful parts of life. She enjoyed crafting, fishing, hunting, and cooking,...
Mary Wanda Kelsay
Sep 21, 2026
Mary Wanda Kelsay, 63, of Columbia, KY, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Signature Healthcare in Glasgow, Kentucky. She was born on December 28, 1962, in Columbia, Kentucky to the late Arthur Silas and Opal Richard Kelsay. She was also preceded in death by a stillborn son Charles David Kelsay and a brother Junior Kelsay.
Mary will be remembered...
Joyce Ann Hatcher Biggs
Sep 20, 2026
Joyce Ann Hatcher Biggs, 80, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away on September 20, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Born on February 12, 1946, in Adair County, Kentucky to the late Atties Allen and Nannie Dohoney Hatcher. Joyce lived a life centered on home, faith, and the people she loved. She was a homemaker and also worked at...
John Fred Kesot
Sep 16, 2026
John Fred Kesot, 74, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born on May 30, 1952, in Chicago, IL to the late Elmer and Arlene Sutter Kesot. He was also preceded in death by a brother Joseph Kesot.
Survivors include his wife Mary Worrell Kesot of Russell Springs, KY;...
James Robert "J.R." Coffey
Sep 16, 2026
James Robert “J.R.” Coffey, 74, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away on September 16, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on January 25, 1952, in Knifley, Kentucky to the late Robert and Agnes Louise Taylor Coffey. He was also preceded in death by a sister Alice Irvin.
J.R. was known for his work as an...
Tony Robert Fletcher
Sep 15, 2026
Tony Robert Fletcher, 70, of London, KY and formerly of Columbia, KY departed this life on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, with his siblings by his side at Summit Manor Nursing Home.
He was born on November 19, 1955, to the late Dearing and Myrtle Pierce Fletcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Peggy Murrell.
Tony...
Jimmy Ray Nelson
Sep 14, 2026
Jimmy Ray Nelson, 70, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, and formerly of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away on September 14, 2026, at his residence.
Born on April 1, 1956, in Argo, Illinois to the late Arnold Ray and Flossie Maglene Baker Nelson, Mr. Nelson lived a life centered on hard work and the people he loved. He worked as a truck driver, a career...
Janell Helm Grant
Sep 14, 2026
Janell Helm Grant, 87, of Glensfork, KY, passed away on September 14, 2026, at her residence. Born on August 30, 1939, in the Cundiff Community of Adair County to the late Oscar and Carrie Hadley Helm, Mrs. Grant lived a life centered on home, faith, and the people she loved. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Thomas Earl Fulwider, Sr.
Sep 13, 2026
Thomas Earl Fulwider, Sr. age 63 of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, at T. J. Health Columbia. He was born on June 7, 1963, to the late Donald and Sharon Mays Fulwider.
Mr. Fulwider enjoyed listening to music, riding motorcycles and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include ten children Donald Fulwider (Ashley), Yvonda Fulwider, Thomas Earl...
Glenn Douglas "Doug" Lee
Sep 13, 2026
Glenn Douglas “Doug” Lee, 69, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away on September 13, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 27, 1956, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, Doug was a man whose life was rooted in hard work, faith, and the people he loved most. He worked as a farmer, a calling that reflected his steady nature, strong...
Kevin Dale Wray
Sep 11, 2026
Kevin Dale Wray, 49, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on September 11, 2026, at his residence.
Born on September 9, 1977, in Burkesville, Kentucky, Kevin was a man who found meaning in both hard work and the simple joys of everyday life. He worked as a truck driver, a role that reflected his steady nature and strong work ethic.
Outside of...
Albert Francis Miarka Jr.
Sep 7, 2026
Albert Francis Miarka Jr., 69, of Columbia, KY, passed away Monday September 7, 2026, at his residence. He was born on February 10, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois.
Mr. Miarka was a veteran in the United States Army for five years and later became a union worker. Mr. Miarka also enjoyed fishing with his family, Harley Davidson motorcycles, and spending time with...
Clara Amelia West
Sep 5, 2026
Clara Amelia West, age 82, of Columbia, KY, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026, at her residence. She was born on January 24, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late John Glenn and Bessie May Shaw Smith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Donald L. West Sr.
Ms. West was in multiple bowling leagues throughout...
Teresa Faye Jackson
Sep 3, 2026
Teresa Faye Jackson, 64, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away on September 3, 2026, at her residence. She was born on July 17, 1962, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Doris Jean Milburn Montgomery of Columbia, KY who survives and the late Fred Lawrence Lee, Sr..
Teresa will be remembered as a woman who found joy in life’s simple and meaningful pleasures. She enjoyed...
Sandra Lee Janes
Sep 3, 2026
Sandra Lee Janes, 75, of Columbia, KY passed away on September 3, 2026, at her residence. She was born on February 6, 1951, in Adair County, Kentucky to the late Chester and Alta Bault Robertson.
Sandra will be remembered for the love she shared with those around her and for the joy she found in spending time with her family and...
Sheila Rene Blair
Sep 1, 2026
Sheila Rene Watson Blair, 59, of Columbia, KY passed away on September 1, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 30, 1967, in Marion, Indiana. Her passing brings deep sorrow to those who knew and loved her, while also leaving behind a legacy rooted in devotion to family, faithful service, and a life...
Jimmy Edwards
Aug 26, 2026
Jimmy Edwards, 79, of Columbia, KY, passed away peacefully at the Fair Oaks Health & Rehabilitation on Wednesday August 26, 2026, in Jamestown, KY. He was born on October 2, 1946, in Columbia, KY to the late Dallas Aaron and Charity Coffey Edwards.
Survivors include numerous cousins, his special friends Josh Burton (Hanna), Jethro Burton, and several other family members &...
Rosa Belle Kingsbury
Aug 24, 2026
Rosa Belle Kingsbury, 94, of Campbellsville, KY, passed away on August 24, 2026, at her residence. She was born on February 2, 1932, in Taylor County, Kentucky.
Rosa will be remembered as a woman who devoted herself to both her work and the people she loved. She worked as a hairdresser, a profession that allowed her to care for others in...
Gary Allen McKinney
Aug 20, 2026
Gary Allen McKinney, 86, of Columbia, KY, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at T. J. Health Columbia. Born on January 23, 1940, in Vester, KY, Gary’s life was marked by dedication to his work, creativity in his pursuits, and deep commitment to his family, friends, and community.
Gary led a dynamic career as both a teacher and a barber,...
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