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Bernice Bowen

4/30/2020

Bernice Bowen, 85, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James Henry Mardis and Dellie Sullivan Mardis, was born on March 16, 1935 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 9:21 a.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2020, in Campbellsville.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mannsville United Methodist Church. She served as treasurer, children’s Sunday School teacher, communion preparer, and church caretaker for Mt. Zion United Methodist Church prior to its closure.

Bernice worked on her family homestead from childhood. She joined her husband, J.R. Bowen, in managing their dairy and tobacco farm. She also worked among family and friends at Union Underwear and as a seamstress at Cozy Comforts on Main Street.

Bernice served her church, family, and community with grace, love, earnestness, and deep devotion. She was a caring spouse, loving mother, and proud Mamaw. Bernice often said that we write our obituary by the way we live our daily lives. Her life focused on the care and support of family and friends and the daily fight to keep a farm house clean. She took comfort in Scripture and evenings on the porch swing with her husband and the purple martins. She is and continues to be a good and faithful servant of God.

She united in marriage with J.R. (Jerdon Robert) Bowen on May 19, 1954, who preceded her in death on May 2, 2019. Bernice is survived by one son and one daughter, Mike Bowen and wife, April, of Campbellsville and Robin Bowen and husband, Daniel Bucca, of Alexandria, Virginia; four grandchildren: Clay Bowen of Campbellsville, Shelley Hamilton and husband, Shawn, of Cox’s Creek, Joseph Bucca of Alexandria, Virginia, and Emma Bucca of Alexandria, Virginia; two great-grandchildren: Blake Hamilton and Bailey Hamilton; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Bernice was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters: Charles Mardis, Thomas (Tom) Mardis, Lela Harmon, Leola Sallee, Louise Bohanon, and foster sister Betty Thrasher Stearman.

AS MANDATED BY THE GOVERNOR, SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE.
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
THE FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY IN THE FORM OF DONATIONS TO MANNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

Paula Shively

4/29/2020

Paula Shively of Campbellsville, daughter of the late G. T. Leach, Sr. and Ina Hurt Leach, was born July 7, 1938 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 6:46 A.M., Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 81

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Paula enjoyed going to yard sales and visiting her friends. She stayed busy even after having worked forty-two years at Fruit of the Loom and went to work at the Dollar General Store, Goodwill Industries and volunteered at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home when needed. She loved her daughter but the grandsons were her true treasures. Paula also loved animals; especial her cat, Katie and she would often pet set for her daughter and grandsons pets.

She united in marriage to Leo Shively July 23, 1960 and he preceded her in death May 18, 1987.

She is survived by one daughter, Sherry Gabehart (Jimmy) of Campbellsville; two grandsons: Storme “Bear” Gabehart (Missy) and Patric Gabehart; two sisters-in-law: Margie Leach and Juanita Dudgeon (Joe) of Campbellsville; one nephew, Brian Leach and wife, Michelle of Campbellsville; special niece, Kathy Clark of Campbellsville; one great-niece, Brianne Mingey and husband, Seth of Fayetteville, North Carolina; very special friends: Naomi Paxton and Wanda Merritt of Campbellsville; several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, G. T. Leach December 11, 2016.

AS MANDATED BY THE GOVERNOR, SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE.
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
FAMILY REQUESTED NO FLOWERS, ONLY DONATIONS TO FIRST CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

Shirley Jean Whitehouse Young

4/29/2020

Mrs. Shirley Jean Young of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Jessie Wallace and Geneva (Payton) Whitehouse, passed from this life on Monday, April 27, 2020 at her home. Born in Louisville on April 2, 1940. She was 80 years and 25 days of age. Mrs. Young had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Beulahland Community Church. She enjoyed collecting dolls and horse trinkets, and loved to find bargains at yard sales.

She leaves to cherish her memory:
   Her lifelong companion: Michael Cox of Campbellsville,
   Two daughters: Beverly Brown and husband Jerry of Columbia, and Phyllis King of Campbellsville,
   Two sons: James Phillip Cook, II of Campbellsville, and Mike Powell and wife Lori of Carthage, Missouri,
   Three step daughters:Linda Whitlock and husband Jesse of Casey County, Michelle Jones of Louisville, and Dorothy Francene Taylor of Adair County,
   Nine grandchildren,
   Eighteen great-grandchildren,
   Eleven step grandchildren,
   One step great-grandchild,
   One brother: Billy Whitehouse and wife Annie of Campbellsville,
   And a host of other family and friends.

   Mrs. Young had requested cremation. All services were performed privately.

Betty Morgan

4/29/2020

Betty Morgan, 72, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, April 27th, at Fair Oaks Health Systems, Jamestown.

Betty was born in Russell Springs, KY on March 19, 1948, a daughter of the late Eva (Rexroat) and Beckham Brown.

Betty is survived by
Husband, Ralph Morgan
Grandsons, NIles and Jacoby Loy
a brother, H.B Brown, Jr

She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Lori Loy

Services are private.

hepruitt@duo-county.com

Brandon Wayne Kinnett

4/29/2020

Brandon Wayne Kinnett, 40, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, April 28, 2020 from injuries sustained in an accident. He was born on December 11, 1979 in Somerset, KY.

Mr. Kinnett was a member of the Free Union Separate Baptist Church, a farmer and an avid sports fan.

Survived by:
Parents – David and Linda Bryant Kinnett of Columbia
Daughter - Destiny Kinnett (Trevor Murphy) of Columbia
Maternal Grandmother – Mabel Ruth Green Bryant of Columbia
Paternal Grandfather – Millard Eldon Kinnett of Columbia
Special Aunts – Eva Cooley and Brenda Mann both of Columbia

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Paul Woody Bryant, paternal grandmother Wilma Maxine Chapman Kinnett and a special uncle Bill Cooley.

Due to the Covid-19 virus and in accordance with Governor Beshear’s orders and the CDC, the family has chosen a drive-thru visitation on Friday, May 1, 2020 from 12:00-1:30pm at the Haven Hill Cemetery with a private graveside to follow. All visitors must remain in their vehicles for the drive-thru visitation and follow directions given.
Bro. Jon Loy will be officiating and Honorary Pallbearers will be Ronnie Loy, Phillip Cravens, Brandon Cowan, Jeremy Coffey, Zach Bailey, Ronnie McGuffin, Todd Green, Brandon Kerr, Brandon Cravens, Luke Kinnett, Nick Kinnett, Dwight Kinnett, Kyle Mann, Mark Young, Jon Lacy and Bruce Cundiff.

Doris Browning Depp,

4/29/2020

Doris Browning Depp, 88, long time resident of Columbia, Kentucky left this earthly life on April 28, 2020, surrounded by the love of her family and the presence of a loving God who welcomed her home. Doris lived a full life as a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend who left a lasting impact on her family and community through her love, dedication, and service.

Her life was defined by her faith, family and community. Born on July 26, 1931 in Columbia, she was raised in a Christian home and was baptized into the Columbia Baptist Church in her youth. She lived her life with an unwavering understanding of the right way to do things and was quick to express her opinion when any situation wandered from that clear path -- even if it were an instance of an incorrect verb tense or a dangling preposition, as her children will attest. She lived with uncompromising standards grounded in her faith and values, as she strived to live a principled life.

Through service to neighbors, students, family, and friends and by consistently putting the needs of others above her own, Doris quietly and visibly expressed a faith that was foundational to her life.

True to her upbringing as an authentic Kentucky girl, Doris had a fondness for horses that led her to the love of her life, Phil, through their shared interest in saddlebred horses. A chance meeting at a horse show led to a life together spanning forty-one years. Twenty-five years her senior and symbolic of her determination to live life on her own terms, Phil provided her with a lifetime of love and companionship. They married in 1965 and welcomed three children into the world who would become the center of their lives. Her unconditional support paired with her motivation to maximize the gifts with which they were blessed, enabled them to build meaningful lives with the comfort of knowing they were deeply loved and supported by her. Over the course of their long union, Doris and Phil watched as their kids found love, built families and experienced life. She enjoyed the blessings of six grandchildren, Josh, Madi, Sidney, Easton, Sawyer and Davis, who knew them lovingly as DeeDee and Pa Phil. In 2006, Phil left this world at age 99 with Doris by his side having cared for him to the very end, with a sense of duty that characterized her life. Her family moved her to Louisville, Kentucky and then to Avon, Indiana so she could be the recipient of the love and care she provided to others throughout her life.

Doris spent the majority of her life in Columbia, Kentucky which she lovingly referred to as “home”. Columbia was the place where family, friends, neighbors and community became central to her existence. After receiving degrees from Georgetown College, and subsequently the University of Kentucky and Western Kentucky University, she invested thirty-seven years in a teaching career at Adair County High School that influenced the lives of hundreds of students. Her family was repeatedly blessed by strangers who, upon learning they were her children, shared that Mrs. Depp was their favorite teacher --- usually followed by an unexpected anecdote of zaniness or caring that was consistent with her identity as a dedicated educator. She was known to rule her classroom with a high expectation of discipline and a surprisingly humorous personality that allowed her to connect with students from any background. She believed in the value of education and inspired her students to aim high. Her commitment and support for the Adair County band program spanned decades and was grounded in her belief that the arts are central to a well-rounded education.
Her sense of duty to family and community extended to her oversight of the Haven Hill Cemetery where she strived to maintain a beautiful setting for neighbors whose family members had passed. She labored for hours outside of her teaching career to personally maintain and later manage the upkeep of the cemetery. Her empathy and service to grieving families in consulting with them on the purchase of burial plots and memorial stones was consistent with her dedication to the community. Her love and connection to the local farming community was evident as she continued to oversee the management of her deceased father’s and husband’s farms as long as she possibly could. Columbia was the background of her existence and her loving friends and neighbors were adored by her.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband Philip “Pa Phil” Ray Depp, mother Margaret “Mimi” Cundiff Browning, and father Frank “Pop” Pierce Browning.

She is survived by her three children and their spouses Philip Browning Depp and Virginia Lane Depp, Robert William Depp and Ansley Howell Depp, Dona Depp Wright and Kent Wright; and six grandchildren Joshua Lane Depp, Madison Ann Depp, Sidney Rae Depp, Easton Bradford Depp, Sawyer Browning Depp and Davis Browning Smith.

Doris’s life and love were gifts to her family and while they grieve their loss, they honor the blessing of her life. A private family service is scheduled. The family will extend an invitation to the community for a celebration of her life in the near future.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Winfred Cowan

4/29/2020

Winfred Cowan, 75, of Columbia, died Monday, April 27, 2020 at the T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow.

He was born June 9, 1944 in Adair County to the late Ira & Pearsetta Burton Cowan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Eugene, Harold & Kenneth Cowan, and one sister, Sharlene Cowan Burton. Winfred owned and operated Cowan and Son Trucking for many years and was a lifelong farmer.

Survivors Include:
One son – Jamie Cowan & his wife Gale of Columbia
One daughter – Denesa McCann & her husband Kelly of Columbia
Three grandchildren – Austen McCann, Brady Cowan & Beth Ann Cowan
One great-grandchild – Baylee Cowan
Mother of his children – Janet Antle of Columbia
Special niece – Telissa Moore & her husband Brad of Columbia
Sister-in-law - Carol Cowan of Columbia
Several other relatives & friends

In accordance with Governor Beshear’s recommendations and in compliance with the CDC, the service will be private with burial in Haven Hill Cemetery.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Raymond L. Blakley

4/29/2020

Raymond L. Blakley age 66 of Edmonton passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at his home.   Raymond was the son of the late James W. and Ludie Mae Blakley.

James was a former employee of Sumitomo in Edmonton.

He is survived by three sons: Johnny Blakley of Tennessee, Nathaniel Blakley of Gamaliel and Chris Blakley of Oklahoma.
Four grandchildren: Brynna Blakley, Noah Blakley, Katherine Kiefel and Bradley Blakley.
Also survived by a special friend Brenda Duncan and several brothers and sisters.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a son Bradley Blakley.

Due to the Covid-19 Virus graveside services will be private.

Tyler Giles

4/29/2020

Tyler Giles, 28, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at his home after an illness.

He was born March 27, 1992, in Taylor County. Tyler was a proud Alumnus of the Adair County Band and had worked in retail sales.

Survivors include:
His mother & step-father – Juanita Otterson Cowan & Anthony of Columbia
His father – John Giles of Columbia
Two sisters – Chanley Otterson Grant (Mackenzie) and Kiley Hutchison all of Columbia
One step-brother – Tyler Cowan of Columbia
Maternal Grandmother – Geraldine Otterson of Columbia
Paternal Grandmother – Barbara Giles of Columbia
Two nephews – Alexander & Xavier Grant
Four uncles – Jimmie Otterson, Jr. of Columbia, Kenny Otterson (Carrie) of Berea, Johnny Otterson of Murfreesboro, TN, Jeff Giles of Diego Garcia
Two aunts – Hope Otterson, Jennifer Ferguson (Mark) all of Columbia
Several cousins, other relatives and friends

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jimmie Otterson, Sr. and Tommy Giles and an uncle, Jim Giles

In accordance with Governor Beshear’s recommendations and in compliance with the CDC, the service will be private with burial in Haven Hill Cemetery
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Lee John Rogers

4/28/2020

Lee John Rogers, 55, of Nashville, Tennessee, died April 19, 2020 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.

He was born October 8, 1964, in Jefferson County and worked in the Music Industry as an Audio Engineer.

He is survived by his parents, Richard and Arlene Parker Rogers of Louisville.
Preceding him in death was his brother, Richard Parker “Chuck” Rogers and his grandparents, Coy and Lois Rogers, Golden and Flora Parker.

Cremation has been chosen and a private burial will be in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Adair County.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements