All Obituaries

Ronnie Pyles, 73, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the Liberty Care and Rehabilitation Center in Liberty, KY.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete but are under the direction of the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.  A complete list of survivors and arrangements will be available Monday morning.

Dwight Coomer 65 of Columbia died Thursday, July 09, 2020 at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. Born in Adair County he was the son of the late Arnold and Mary Christine Flatt Coomer. Mr. Coomer is survived by his brother Doug Coomer (Jo Ann) of Mt.Washington, KY and sisters Patsy Wilson (Bruce) of Columbia, KY and Carol Johnson (Stariett) of Columbia, KY; his longtime companion Tammy Burton of Columbia, KY; nieces and nephews Tammy Wilson,...

Bill “Bud” Spicer, 88 of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY after several months illness. He was a born in Irvine, KY on July 22, 1931 the son of the late Chester Arthur and Brucie Pearl Flynn Spicer. He was also preceded in death by one sister Gloria Faye Wiseman. Mr. Spicer was a graduate of the University of Kentucky. He was recruited to the University of Kentucky football program by the legendary Bear Bryant...

Marguerite Todd Grider, 102 of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, July 5. 2020 in Campbellsville, KY   She was the daughter of the late Curt and Minnie Jones Stephens. She was preceded in death by her husband: George Robert Todd on April 15, 1984 and later married Ernest Grider who preceded her in death on November 25, 2000. Survived by two sons: George Curtis Todd (Jo Ann) and Jimmy Todd (Sherlene) both of Columbia, KY. Five grandchildren, two step grandchildren, 12 great...

Kay Burton Thomas 74 of Columbia died Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Summit Manor Nursing & Rehab in Columbia. Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late James Eli and Cecil McQueary Burton and wife of the late Ray Thomas. She was a member of the Pollards Chapel United Methodist Church, she was employed at Westlake Regional Hospital and Summit Manor Nursing Home for many years.  She is survived by two children David Thomas (Tina) of Columbia, KY...

Glyn Dale England, 71, of Columbia died Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.  Born in Adair County he was the son of the late Avery and Minnie Catherine Sparks England.  Glyn was retired from the Adair County School System, having worked at Sparksville School and ACES for over 40 years.  He was an avid rabbit hunter and also enjoyed hunting deer and turkey. He is survived by his wife Janice Coomer England of Columbia; a brother Kenneth...

Wendell Eugene “Jody” Reliford, 75, of Columbia died June 23, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Adair County he was the son of the late Thurman and Margie Downey Reliford and husband of the late Edra Hamlett Reliford.  He was also preceded in death by a sister Marsha Reliford. Mr. Reliford formerly attended the Trinity United Methodist Church.  He was a farmer and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include a son Jason Reliford (Deanna) of Columbia; two daughters Katina...

Randall David Mayo, 68, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Louisiana he was the son of the late David Crockett and Iris Esther Wood Mayo.  Mr. Mayo was a retired Mechanical Engineer for IBM/Lexmark and loved fishing and the being outdoors. He is survived by his wife Loretta Isaacs Mayo of Columbia; two children David Clark Mayo and Meredith Jackson both of Lexington, KY; two grandchildren Marley and Wyatt Jackson; two sisters Candace and...

Georgia Judd, 64, returned to her heavenly home on Monday, June 15, 2020 after a fearless battle with a long illness.  Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Georgia was born to the late Preston and Hazel Burton Bryant on September 19, 1955 in Adair County.  She was blessed with a large and loving family.  Georgia grew up surrounded by four sisters that she loved dearly and was close with throughout...

Opal Mae Pinto, 94, of Columbia, KY died Friday, June 12, 2020 at her residence.  Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Bertha Stotts Smith and wife of the late Joe Pinto. Mrs. Pinto was a member of the Hadley Community Church and loved flower gardening and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by eight children Bob Hinz (Diana) of Florida, Marilyn Bachoe (Charles) of Darien, IL, John Rich (Marge) of Lombard, IL, Ralph Rich (Sharon) of...