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Dallon Ruba Mathews

2/28/2021

Dallon Ruba Mathews, age 52, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, February 27 2021 at his residence.
He was born on Friday, June 07 1968, in Danville, Kentucky.

He was the son of:
Mother - Rebecca Gail Brackett Mathews, of Russell Springs
Father - Johnnie Mathews, of Russell Springs

Survivors also include:
Wife - Townia Mathews of Russell Springs, KY

1 Daughter:
Katie Mathews, of Russell Springs KY
1 Step-Son:
Tyler Coomer, of Russell Springs KY
1 Sister:
Tammy Sinclair , spouse Terry, of Russell Springs KY
1 Brother:
Thomas Mathews, spouse Gita, of Russell Springs KY

He is also survived by 1 niece and 3 nephews and 2 great-nephews. He was a graduate of Casey County High School, a truck driver for Stephens Pipe and Steel, a certified diesel mechanic and attended Main Street Church of God.

Funeral services will be 12 NOON Wednesday, March 03 2021 at Main Street Church of God, 66 Main Street, Russell Springs, KY.

Visitation will be 10 AM Wednesday, March 03 2021 at Main Street Church of God, 66 Main St., Russell Springs, KY.

Officiating:
Bro. Chris Fields

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Agnes Madalyn Perkins Rainwater

2/27/2021

Agnes Madalyn Perkins Rainwater, 98, of Knifley, KY died Saturday, February 27, 2021 at home. Born in Taylor County, KY she is the daughter of the late Walter and Maxie May Logan Perkins and wife of the late Ernest “Hammer” Rainwater.

Mrs. Rainwater was a member of the Yuma Baptist Church. She worked in the cafeteria at Knifley Grade Center for 15 years; she was a former employee of Union Underwear and a farmer with her husband. She was known to many as “Granny Ag” and loved spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include two children Wendell Rainwater of Knifley, KY and Glenda Jane Barlow of Tampa, FL; two grandchildren Mindy Rainwater of Knifley, KY and Allison Campbell of Tampa, FL; eight great grandchildren Brantley, Braylee, Brayden, Slayton, Asher, Axtyn, Ellie and Mason; two very special friends Debbie Humphress and Leigh Ann Humphress both of Elkhorn, KY.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a grandson Shannon Rainwater; three brothers Walter Harold, Ellis and Ralph Perkins and a son-in-law Clark Barlow.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm Monday, March 1, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Chappel Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 10:00am-1:00pm at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro Jerry Smith will be officiating and pallbearers will be Joe Fair, Todd Humphress, Mark Jones, Larry Bell, Brantley Rainwater, Brayden Rainwater and Johnny Rainwater.

For the health and respect of the family, please follow all rules for social distancing and everyone attending will be required to wear a mask or face covering.

The funeral service will be live-streamed on Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home Facebook page at 1:00pm Monday.

David Eugene “Sonny” Colvin

2/27/2021

David Eugene “Sonny” Colvin of Shepherdsville, formerly of Campbellsville, son of Mary Aileen Melton Colvin and the late Kenneth Colvin, was born September 27, 1947 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at12:31P.M., Thursday, February 25, 2021 in Louisville. Age: 73

He served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.

He was a retired machinist specialist at C Lee Cook.

Sonny was a loving father and grandfather who always made sure his family was taken care of. He was also a Mason and was able to participate with his father and son in Masonic activities.
His favorite hobby was restoring cars and attending car shows. He made many good friends through his involvement with the cars.

Sonny is survived by one daughter and two sons: Michelle Milby and husband, Dennis of Summersville, Allen Colvin and wife, Jennifer of Hart County and Michael Colvin and wife Brandy of Louisville; six grandchildren: Dustin Milby, Michael Aaron Colvin, Meredith Anne Colvin, Casey Rena Colvin, Addison Grace Colvin and Scarlett Elizabeth Colvin; his mother, Mary Aileen Melton Colvin of Campbellsville; two sisters: Joyce Ann Colvin and Paula Hunt of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION:      5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Sunday following social distancing guidelines and
   masks are required. According to Public Health Guidelines food is not allowed in
during public visitation.
FUNERAL SERVICE:   11:00 A.M., Monday, March 1, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Kelvin Edwards
BURIAL:                                 Brookside Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

PALLBEARERS:
Kenny France
Travis Hunt
Dustin Milby
Donald Stone
Darrell Underwood
Ricky Underwood

Gerald “Jerry” Alvin Holt

2/26/2021

Gerald “Jerry” Alvin Holt, 76, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his residence. Born in Reading, PA on May 8, 1944, he was one of thirteen children born to the late Alvin and Margaret Gehret Holt.

Mr. Holt was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a retired Field Service Technician. He had previously worked for Digital Equipment in Bangor, ME, Compaq in Texas and Hewlett Packard in Colorado before retiring to Kentucky.

Perhaps Jerry was best known for his very colorful outfits -- and wildly mis-matched bright socks -- as he cycled through Columbia in all seasons on his flag and banner festooned recumbent trike. For many years, Jerry was both a member and officer of Columbia's Rotary Club, where he was a champion fundraiser by getting donations for the Rotary Club's annual radio auction. He also was a cheerful early morning cook for Rotary's fundraising breakfast held each year during Columbia's Downtown Days. Jerry Holt also was a member of the Adair County Garden Club, always happy to help out in unusual ways. For example, he put together dozens of kits for garden club members to make bat houses in order to help struggling bat populations throughout the county. A lifelong Democrat, Jerry was a proud member of the Executive Committee of the Adair County Democratic Party and worked the election polls for many years. Finally, anyone who ever spent any time at all in the Holloway Wellness Center undoubtedly encountered Jerry. He enthusiastically participated in and often led morning aerobics classes as well as water aerobics. His unceasing good cheer and positive outlook on life will be sorely missed by all who had the good fortune to come across Jerry in so many venues across Adair County.

Survivors include his wife Joan Dulworth of Columbia; four children Peter Holt (Jessica) of Kingston, MA, Erica Martin (Neal) of Robesonia, PA, Alexandra Kiphart (Byron) of Centennial, CO and Natasha Rexing (Donald) of Evansville, IN; five grandchildren Julian, Francesa, Jackson, Briggs and Shepard and several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.

Mr. Holt chose cremation and no services are scheduled at this time. Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

The family request that any acts of kindness be in the form of donations to the GlioBlastoma Foundation at P.O. Box 62066, Durham, NC 27715 or visit www.glioblastomafoundation.org or to the Rotary International at www.rotary.org

Edward “Cotton” Burton

2/26/2021

Edward “Cotton” Burton, 82, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his residence. Born in Columbia, KY he is the son of the late John and Dorinda Bryant Burton.

Mr. Burton was retired from Arvin Industries in Franklin, IN.

Survivors include five children Carolyn Burton of Atlanta, GA, Elizabeth Harmon (Mike) of Edinburgh, IN, David Burton of Columbia, KY, Amanda Gaskins (Jim) of Nashville, IN and Victoria Hebert (Terry) of Indianapolis, IN; the mother of his children Doris Sneed Smith of Edinburgh, IN; two siblings Reba Tankersley of Edinburgh, IN and Coy Burton (Carolyn) of Columbia, KY and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 5 sisters.

Funeral services will be 2:30pm Monday, March 1, 2021 at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh, IN with burial in Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 12:30-2:30pm at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements. 

Wanda Cave

2/26/2021

Wanda Cave, 94, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at her home.
She was born February 4, 1927, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, to the late Hugh and Kathryn Lea Murphy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, R.T. Cave on December 23, 2013, a son-in-law, David Burris, three brothers & two sisters. She was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church and formerly worked for Lion Uniform Company and Osh Kosh B’ Gosh.

Survivors include:
Two daughters – Kathy and husband Sammy Hitch & Lana Burris all of Columbia
Two grandchildren – Jamie and husband William Powell & Brandon Hitch all of Columbia
Two great-grandchildren – Lauren and husband Cody Willis & Ashley Harrod
Two great-great grandchildren – Emma & Ellie Willis

Funeral service – Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Willis & Bro. Lanny Garner officiating
Burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery
A WALK-THRU visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. on Saturday

ALL ATTENDEES TO THE VISITATION AND/OR FUNERAL ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACIAL COVERING AND FOLLOW HEALTY AT WORK GUIDELINES

Casket Bearers: Cody Willis, Derek Wilkinson, Harrison Moss, Travis Tucker, Matthew Moss, Scott Tucker

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Sarah Florence Cox

2/26/2021

Sarah Florence Cox, age 89 of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday February 24, 2021 at Spring View Hospital. She was born February 13, 1932 in Lebanon to the late Charlie and Rosella Riley. She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Cox; parents Charlie Riley and Rosella Farmer Riley; sisters, Elizabeth Donnely, Mildred Jackson, Ruby Crews, Jane Stumph, Louise Patterson, Christine O’Brian, and Viola Kersey; and brothers, William Riley, John Riley, and Charles Riley Jr.

She is survived by her sons, Ricky (Phyllis) Cox of Lebanon, and John W. (Terri) Cox of Lebanon; daughters, Pat (Robert) Miller of Lebanon, and Mary “Sweetie” (Chris) Drury of Lebanon; grandchildren, Scott (Nicole) Cox of Lexington, John Anthony Cox of Lebanon, , Sarah Christine Cox of Lebanon, John Stephen (Becky) McNear of Santa Clarita, CA, Krista Cheri (Paul) Mann of Louisville, Christopher Drury of Michigan, and Jonathan (Annie) Drury of Bardstown; great-grandchildren, Scarlett Mann, Stella Mann, and Samantha Levell and Brandi Levell; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special family friend Bob Packwood; and many friends in Kentucky and Florida.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday March 01, 2021 at Bosley Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Daniel Raikes and Rev. Dave Butler. Interment will follow in Ryder Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00-6:00 P.M. Sunday February 28, 2021 at Bosley Funeral Home.

For anyone who is unable to attend the funeral, it will be livestreamed on the Bosley Funeral Home Facebook page.

Due to Covid-19 the funeral home is limited to 50% occupancy. Facemasks are required to enter the facilities. No food or drinks are allowed at this time.

Wanda Joyce Guinn Branham

2/26/2021

Wanda Joyce Guinn Branham, age 74 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Cumberland County Hospital. Wanda was born on June 18, 1946 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Ernest Willard Guinn and Opal Cleo Suratt Guinn.

She was a member of Dry Hollow Jesus Name Church in Wayne County, KY and a former employee of Cagles / Keystone Foods.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Waymon Guinn, and three sisters Virginia Pruitt, Sharon Kempton, and Nancy Taylor.

Survivors Include:
Her Husband- William Earl Branham of Burkesville, KY
One Daughter- Susan Wray(Troy) of Burkesville, KY
One Sister- Twila Anderson(Gary) of Burkesville, KY
One Granddaughter- Madison Wray(David Prewitt)
Two Step Grandchildren- Spencer Wray(Olivia) and Michelle Crabtree(Jordan)
Five Step Great Grandchildren- Jaydon Crabtree, Camillia Crabtree, Harper Crabtree, Asia Crabtree, Brayden Wray
Two Expectant Great Grandchildren and a host of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends

Funeral Service:
Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY with burial in the Branham Family Cemetery. Family requests visitation on Saturday, February 27th from 5 P.M. till 9 P.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home

Thomas J Lockaby

2/26/2021

Thomas J Lockaby, age 92, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, February 25 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
He was born on Friday, November 02 1928, in Corbin, Kentucky.

He was the son of:
Mother - Carrie Fredrick Lockaby, who has preceded him in death
Father - Oscar Lockaby, who has preceded him in death

Survivors also include:

2 Daughters:
Deena Lockaby, of St. Louis MS
Vickie Glenn, spouse Jack, of Russell Springs KY
1 Son:
Rodney Lockaby, spouse Sue, of Hamilton OH.
He is survived by 4 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was retired from Fisher Body Auto Manufacturing in Ohio.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Lockaby and one grandson, E.J. Glenn.

Funeral services will be 12:00 NOON Monday, March 01 2021 at Webb-Noonan-Kidd Funeral Home, 240 Ross Avenue, Hamilton, OH.

Visitation will be 10AM - 12 NOON Monday, March 01 2021 at Webb-Noonan-Kidd Funeral Home, 240 Ross Avenue, Hamilton, OH.

Interment will be in Butler County Memorial Park, 4570 Trenton Oxford Road, Hamilton, OH.

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

C R Arnold

2/25/2021

C R Arnold, 98, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Greenwood Nursing & Rehab in Bowling Green.

He was born October 2, 1922, in Adair County, to the late Owen & Emma Cox Arnold. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Bault Arnold in 1976 and his second wife, Roxetta Bennett Arnold in 1987, two brothers, Marshall & Jack Arnold and a sister, Gladys Bryant.

C R was a member of Plum Point Baptist Church, retired from the Kentucky Department of Transportation, an avid fisherman and loved to trade on anything.

Survivors include:
One son & daughter-in-law – Rickey & Susan Arnold of Bowling Green
Three daughters & sons-in-law – Paula & Leroy Johnson of Bowling Green, Barbara & Darrell Overstreet of Columbia, Peggy & Jim Hudson of Bowling Green
Nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren

Funeral service – Friday, February 26, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Johnson officiating
Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery
A WALK-THRU visitation will be on Friday from 12:00 P.M. until 1:45 P.M.

ALL ATTENDEES TO THE VISITATION AND/OR FUNERAL ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACIAL COVERING AND FOLLOW THE HEALTHY AT WORK GUIDELINES
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Plum Point Baptist Church or Gideon Bibles which can be left at the funeral home.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangement