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Richard Marvin Foley, 72, of Russell Springs, KY passed from this life on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born on April 30, 1951, a son of the late Albert and Desria Foley,
Richard was retired from Lake Cumberland State Park and was an avid farmer. He had proclaimed his faith in Christ and was a member of Mt Olive Baptist Church in Russell Springs.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Audrey Spivey; father in law, Bob Spivey; and brothers-in-law: Michael Elliott and Jeff Wilson.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 26 years: Lana Katherine Spivey Foley of Russell Springs
3 children: Timothy Albert Foley & wife Robin of Adair County, Ginny Rose Thomas & husband Matt, and Regina Haugen both of Russell Springs
4 grandchildren: Lucas & Tyler Thomas of Russell Springs and Kenna Grace & Tinlee Faith Foley of Adair County
Sister-in-law: Patsy Elliott of Russell Springs
Brother-in-law: Robert Spivey of Russell Springs
Funeral Service: Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 12 Noon at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Bro. Delvin Wilson and Dwight Coffman officiating
Visitation: Friday, April 26, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel and Saturday after 11:00amCT at Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Interment: Russell Springs City Cemetery
Pallbearers: Tyler Thomas, Sam Baker, Michael Roy, Barry McElroy, Phil Austin, and Trey Spinks.
Honorary pallbearers: Ted Loy, staff of Russell County Hospital and Hospice of Lake Cumberland, and members of Mt Olive Baptist Church
Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sandra Sue Norris, 80, formerly of Columbia, KY died Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana. She was born February 9, 1944 in Adair County, KY to the late Coakley and Elizabeth Edwards Rodgers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Norris on September 30, 2022 and two brothers: James and Larry Rodgers.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Terry Norris of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida
2 daughters: Lisa Schmitt (Ray) of Hesston, Kansas and Debbie Grass (Shawn) of Greenfield, Indiana
1 brother: Mike Rodgers of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida
7 grandchildren: Courtney Wehrley, Chris Norris, Tanner Norris, Ashley Holloway, Hannah Schmitt, Jacob Grass, and Jesse Grass
7 great-grandchildren
A host of other relatives & friends
Funeral Service: Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Carli Riggs officiating
Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation: After 12:00 P.M. Sunday
Casket Bearers: Chris Norris, Tanner Norris, Jacob Grass, Jesse Grass, Brian Wehrley, Jeremy Holloway
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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 yard work, flower gardening and spending time with her family and friends.
SURVIVORS:
Her mother: Doris Jean Milburn Montgomery of Columbia, KY
2 children: April Schoenbaechler of Campbellsville, KY and Jeremiah Stephen Bishop (Leshana Brooks) of Lexington, KY
3 grandchildren: Madison and Lileigh Schoenbaechler and Bailey Dixon
4 siblings: Fred Lee (Brenda) of Columbia, KY, Larry Lee of Carrollton, KY, Teresa Jackson and Pam Lee of Louisville, KY
Several nieces & nephews
Funeral Service: Friday, April 26, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Patton officiating. Cremation will follow the service.
Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Friday
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses.
Debra Lynn (ex-Hopper, ex-Mahan) Tucker, 64, originally from Jamestown, KY, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. She was born August 19, 1959 in Russell County, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Auda Mae Wright Tucker.
Debra eventually moved to Lexington and earned her master's degree in English at the University of Kentucky. She was at heart a story teller, an advocate for Appalachia, and the soul of every party. Debra embodied the dichotomy of modern feminism, a stay at home mother who went back to school for a masters degree; a published author who could croon karaoke or weave a yarn to her grandbabies. She had a passion for books and spent many years in bookstores, inspiring a love of literature in those around her.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving son, Michael Gregory Hopper.
SURVIVORS:
Children & grandchildren: Joseph Hopper (Corissa Caudill) and Andrew Hopper (Lydia Shedlofsky)
1 sister: Carol Tucker
Niece: Sarah Adams (Justin Adams)
Extended family & friends
Memorial Service: Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 11:00am-1:00pmCT at Pine Grove Separate Baptist Church
The family requests no flowers. If you are moved to make a donation in her honor, the family suggests Woodford County Animal Shelter or the Global Fund for Women.
Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Tracy York Murrell, 39, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, April 21, 2024 as the result of an automobile accident on Highway 55 in Taylor County. She was born October 9, 1984 in Adair County, KY to the late Phillip York and Pamela Kay Helm York.
Tracy was a Home Resource Coordinator for Heritage Family Services in Campbellsville.
SURVIVORS:
Her husband: Cameron Murrell of Columbia
Her special children: Daezon Scholl of Greensburg and Jodessi Withaar of Chicago, Illinois
Her dad: Tim Baker (Vicki) of Columbia
Mother-in-law: Michelle Bardin Kearney (Danny) of Columbia
Father-in-law: Mike Murrell (Susan) of Richmond
Her God-send sister: Tabitha Hanley of Columbia
Her sisters-in-law: Cara Hardin (Josh) & their child Everly, and Chloe Murell all of Columbia
A host of cousins, other relatives, fur babies & friends
Funeral Service: Friday, April 26, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Jamie Bryant and Bro. Mike Helm officiating
Visitation: After 3:00 P.M. Thursday
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Clifton Alan Wilson, 81, of Nancy, KY passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. He was born on November 30, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son of the late Oco and Manice (Smith) Wilson.
SURVIVORS:
1 daughter: Tanra Spradlin (Roger) of Whitley City, KY
2 grandchildren: Rachel Reeder and Jonathan Brown
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda S. Higginbotham Wilson; one daughter, Myra Jones; and two grandchildren: Kristina Creekmore and Tyler Robertson.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, April 24 2024 at 12:00pmCT at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY with Bro. Joe Gosser officiating
Interment: Union Cemetery, Hwy 3525, Russell Springs, KY
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Wednesday
Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Debra A. (Day) Fletcher, 72, of Jamestown, KY passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her home. She was born in Pontiac, IL on April 17, 1952, a daughter of the late Eleanor (Swartz) Ellwinger and Joseph Day.
SURVIVORS:
Her husband: Merrill Fletcher of Jamestown, KY
1 daughter: Kari Ann Moye (Scott) of Jamestown, KY
1 son: Aaron William Fletcher of IL
1 sister: Kelli Luxton of IL
2 brothers: Randy Sexton of KY and Scott Ellwinger of IL
Stepfather: Gene Ellwinger of IL
3 grandchildren: Tristan, Sebastion, and Zoie Ann
Other family & friends
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, William Day, Jr.
Care and cremation were chosen.
H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY is in charge of arrangements.
Mia Renee Hawkins Hardaway, 56, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at her home after a short illness. She was born May 31, 1967 to the late Wanda Taylor Hawkins.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her sister, Gina Hawkins and her brother, Scotty Hawkins.
She was a member of Lively Stone Church South in Bowling Green and a Medical Records Assistant at Fairview Community Health Center.
SURVIVORS:
Her husband: Kenneth Hardaway of Bowling Green
1 daughter: Jaleesa Hawkins of Bowling Green
3 brothers: Tim Hawkins of Jeffersonville, Indiana, Cortez Hawkins of Bowling Green and Marty “Moe” Hawkins of Glasgow
One grandchild: SaMya Williams
Her God-Daughter: Jessica Houston of Louisville
Special niece: Tiffany Hawkins
Several other nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends
Funeral service: Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. (Central Time) at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Minister Daryl Wingo delivering the Eulogy
Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:30 A.M. Saturday, April 27, 202
Casket Bearers: Dennis Hardaway, Terry Bell, Derieco Irvin, Keith Maxey, Charles “CJ” Willis, Vince Willis, Trenton Carroll, Ja’Vyan Hawkins
Honorary: Chantay Wickliffe, Angie Newby Riley, Deidre Bridgewaters, Helen Spaulding, Tonya Burbridge, Shelta Wingo, Tasha Price, Lisa Bell
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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 Metro Jail for 3 years. Eric was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed playing golf and following University of Kentucky sports.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Judy Derman Antle of Columbia, KY
4 children: Jessica Gossage (Darren) of Russell Springs, KY, Alexandria Stratton (Dylan) of Bardstown, KY, Matthew Antle (Kelsie Redmon) and Dezirae Sandusky (Tyler) of Columbia, KY
6 grandchildren: Gunnar, Easton, Sunni, Maggie, Gavin, and Collin
Mother-in-law: Maye Rexroat of Columbia, KY
Brother-in-law: Tony Derman (Vonda)
Sisters-in-law: Patricia Keith, Brenda Wheat (David), Sheila Derman, and Carol Murphy
Special friends: Bug & Lana Knight, Pam Grant, John & Missy Arnold, Lannie Harlow, and Steve Nixon
His lifelong buddy: “Jagger”
Several other friends & relatives
Funeral Service: Friday, April 19, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Foster officiating
Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery
Visitation: After 9:00amCT on Friday
Pallbearers: Bug Knight, Steve Corbin, Harold Wayne Lawless, Mickey Feese, Rodney Ford, and Steve Nixon
Honorary pallbearers: Vernie Dale Warren, Bo Foster, Mike Withers, James Haywood, Doug Holmes, and Joey White
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.in charge of the arrangements.
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 water wells all over the state for Jimmy Reliford Drilling and Joe Balance Drilling. He enjoyed hunting, being outdoors, staying at his cabin and spending time with his family and friends.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Karron Norris Coomer of Marrowbone, KY
2 children: Mickel Norris (Sheri) of Breeding, KY and Tammy Pruitt (Greg) of Marrowbone, KY
1 sister: Janice England of Columbia
7 grandchildren: Josh Norris, Cassie Dyer (Trevor), Zoey Morris, Gabby Sandlin (Dillon), Wesley Smith, Coy Pruitt, and Maggie Pruitt
4 great-grandchildren: Eliza and Genie Jo Smith and Chesney and Kori Anne Dyer
Several other friends & relatives
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Dennis Odell Coomer; his maternal grandparents: Jessie Allen and Etter Burbridge Morrison; and his paternal grandparents:Johnny Roy “Buck” and Exie Parrish Coomer.
Funeral Service: Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Roger McKinney and Bro. Jerry Anderson officiating
Burial: Antioch Cemetery
Visitation: Friday 4:00pm-8:00pmCT and Saturday until time for the service
Pallbearers: Tim Abston, E. J. Petty, Ricky Bledsoe, Larry Reliford, Blake Helm, and Nathan Hickman
Honorary Pallbearers: Kevin Norris, Billy Morrison, Travis Coomer, Terry Bennett, Richard Coomer, Ray Moore, and Donald “Duck” Coomer
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.
Rosie Jane Zimmerman DeHart, 84, of Russell Springs, KY passed from this life on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the home of her daughter in Richmond, KY. She was born November 8, 1939 in Russell County, a daughter of the late Otha Green and Synthia Elizabeth Fox Zimmerman.
Ms. Jane was the widow of the late Hollis DeHart, a beloved mother and grandmother, retired teacher and counselor. She was a graduate of Campbellsville University and the University of Kentucky, where she earned her Rank 1 status. Ms. Jane taught special education and served as a guidance counselor in the Russell County School System for over 35 years. She grew up in and was baptized into the fellowship at Square Oak Separate Baptist Church, and later moved her membership to Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Matt (Lana) DeHart of Russell Springs
1 daughter: Lesa (Kim) Billings of Richmond
3 grandchildren: Taylor (Julia) Billings of Shepherdsville, Evan DeHart and Nathan DeHart of Russell Springs
Along with her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by four brothers: Hubert Zimmerman, Ruzie Zimmerman, Junior Zimmerman, and Willard Zimmerman; four sisters: Maxine Stephens, Margaret Green, Kathleen Stephens, and Mary Johnson; and her grandson, Ethan “Cody” Billings.
Funeral Service: Friday, April 19, 2024 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Conner and Bro. Dustin McGowan officiating
Interment: Bethlehem Cemetery
Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Friday
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503.
Active Pallbearers: Taylor Billings, Evan DeHart, Nathan DeHart, Sovel Stephens, Wesley Burton, Travis Phillipee, Nathan Stephens and Christopher Duke
Honorary Pallbearer: Rickey Johnson
Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.