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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.