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Porter Lee Hamlett

2/18/2019

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Porter Lee Hamlett, 70, of Columbia died Monday at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY.  Born in Adair County he was the son of the late John and Eliza Murrell Hamlett.  Mr. Hamlett formerly attended the Kellyville Community Church.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U. S. Army and was a member of the V.F.W. Post 6097.  He was former employee of Houchens and enjoyed farming after retiring from IMO Pump.

Survivors include his wife Nancy Reliford Hamlett, a daughter Kim Hamlett, a brother Kelly Hamlett and a sister Luzeane Hamlett all of Columbia, KY.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother James Hamlett and two sisters Polly England and Edra Reliford.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Columbia Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 5:00pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Bro. Stanley Watson will be officiating and pallbearers will be Richard Hamlett, Chris Reliford, Barry Hamlett, Herbert Pike, Travis Kimbler and Chad Wheat.  Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Sullivan and Jason Reliford.

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Grace Lewis

2/18/2019

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Grace Lewis, 88, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Summit Manor Nursing Home.  Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ivy Hoover Morrison and wife of the late Jesse A. Lewis. 

Mrs. Lewis was of the Christian Faith and loved being entertained by her grandchildren and great grandchildren and spending time with her family.

Survivors include two daughters Thelma Robertson (Mike) and Sheila Morrison (Dale) both of Columbia, KY; two sons Albin “Butch” Lewis of Columbia and George “Junior” Banks, Jr. of Louisville, KY; four grandchildren Brandon Lewis (Robin) of Columbia, James Brian Coomer (Sureiya) of Mascoutah, IL, Jessica Sexton (Brandon) and Jodie Stephens (Wes) both of Columbia; seven great grandchildren Samera, Aneesa and Saira Coomer of Mascoutah, IL, Treyton and Austin Gist, Kallen Sexton, Body Lewis and Kennedy and Colin Stephens all of Columbia; several nieces and nephews and a special friend at Summit Manor Nursing Home Carolyn Finn.

Funeral services will be 3:00pm Wednesday, February 20, 2018 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Stanley Watson officiating.  Visitation will be after 12:00pm Wednesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the Haven Hill Cemetery.

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Sam Pelly

2/18/2019

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Sam Pelly, 102, of Columbia died peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the same home he was born in on January 24, 1917.  Mr. Pelly was preceded in death by his parents Oliver Cromwell and Mary Elizabeth Evans Pelly and his wife of 74 years Mary McKinley Pelly, who preceded him in 2016. 

Mr. Pelly was a member of the Columbia United Methodist Church.  He loved gardening, taking care of his family farm and spending time with all of his family.  He retired from General Electric in Louisville.

Survivors include a son Don Pelly (Phyllis) of Columbia, KY; a daughter Linda Pelly of Louisville, KY; a granddaughter Erin Finnegan (Patrick) of Chapel Hill, NC; three great grandchildren Sam, Will and Hadley Finnegan all of Chapel Hill, NC; a sister Wilma Ballou of Henderson, KY and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 10:00am Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Columbia Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 4:00pm Tuesday at the funeral home.

Rev. Paul Patton and Rev. Richie Curtis will be officiating and pallbearers will be David Hutchison, Trevor Murphy, Todd Cundiff, David Pelly, Myron Kean, John Holladay, Tom Holladay, Roger Benningfield and Greg Eastham.
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In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Columbia United Methodist Church, Egypt Christian Church or Hosparus of Green River.

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William “Floyd” Grider, Sr.

2/17/2019

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William “Floyd” Grider, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at his residence. He was 87.
Born on July 9, 1931, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late George Frank and Ruth Douglas Grider. Floyd was a farmer. He also worked at Casey County Hospital for ten years as a Janitor and was a school bus driver for the Casey County School System for ten years, as well. He also built wagon flats for several years. Floyd was a faithful member of Stanford Church of God. He was a fun-loving person that enjoyed fishing and coon hunting.

He is survived by a daughter, Linda (and Jr. Edwards) Grider Kidd of Liberty; a son, Charles (and Mary Ann) Grider of Elkhorn; six grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren. Other survivors include four sisters, Roberta Wells of Georgia; Beulah York of Stamping Ground, Lucy Watson of Fishersville and Margie (and Harold) Buis of Yosemite.

In addition to his parents, Floyd is preceded in death by his loving wife, Dortha Coker Grider, who passed away on March 26, 2017; a son, William Floyd Grider, Jr.; a granddaughter, Stephanie Johnson; a sister, Lula Mae Grider; and four brothers, Jessie Grider, Kenneth Grider, Harlis Grider and George Grider.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Sparkman officiating. Burial will follow in Casey County Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, February 18, 2019, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.
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Mr. Grider’s pallbearers will be Daniel Kidd, Steven Kidd, Andrew Kidd, Jacob Kid, Charlie Grider, John Lowe, Brandon Hare and Dylan Johnson.
Memorial contributions of sympathy may be made to the Alzheimers Association at Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter, 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102.
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

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Ray Martin

2/17/2019

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Ray Martin, of Liberty, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019, at his residence. He was 89.
Born on June 19, 1929, in Liberty, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Noble and Alta Gosser Martin.

His late wife was Anna Ruth Cravens Martin. He is preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Martin.

Ray was a farmer and owned several trailer parks. He was a member of Bruces Chapel Church.

Survivors include: a son, Larry Martin of New Albany, Indiana; a daughter, Lanna (and Danny) McAninch of Liberty; and one brother, Marvin Martin of Liberty. He has three surviving grandsons, Michael Tapscott, Lamie Martin and Jason Martin; and several great-grandchildren. He also has one step-grandson, Kieran McAninch and one step-granddaughter, Emily Corn.

A private family graveside service will be held at South Fork Cemetery, where he will be buried beside his late wife.
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Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

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Eloise Bea Baker

2/16/2019

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Mrs. Eloise Bea Baker of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at her home. Born on December 16, 1943 to the late George E. Sr. and Opal (Baisden) Maynard, she was 75 years, 1 month, and 29 days of age. Mrs. Baker professed a faith in, and a love for, Jesus, and was of the Church of God faith.

She was a former quality control specialist for Trim-Masters in Harrodsburg and worked for the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville over 37 years, but her true calling in life was being "Aunt Bea" to a large and close-knit family.

She leaves to carry her legacy:
   Her husband of 52 years: Mr. William “W.K.” Baker of Campbellsville,
   Two children: Scott Baker and wife Brandy of Elizabethtown, and Steven Baker and wife Tabitha of Elkhorn,
   Two sisters: Debbie Sapp and husband Tommy, Jr. of Campbellsville, and Della Mae Damron of Greensburg,
   Nine grandchildren: Nicole Baker, Landon Baker, Alyssa Baker, Jaxon Caudel, Zeyta Caudel, Indica Baker, Michael Baker, Alex Baker, and Sativa Baker,
   One great-grandson: Wayde Baker,
   And a host of other family and friends.

   She was also preceded in death by four siblings: George Maynard, Jr., Barbara Rose, Corina Sue Bault, and Lois Jean “Toby” Evans.

   There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Baker on Monday, February 18, 2019 at 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Bro. Jay Damron will be officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery immediately following the service.
   The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Feb. 18, from 10 AM EST (9:00 AM CST) until time for the service.

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Lee Olus Bronston Warf, Sr

2/16/2019

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Mr. Lee Olus Bronston Warf, Sr. of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Lee Olus Warf and Iva Gertrude Slinker Warf, was born on Friday, February 3, 1933 in Green County and departed this life on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was 86 years, and 11 days of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ, was a 31 year member of the Severns Valley Baptist Church in Elizabethtown where he was active in numerous positions. He was a 19 year member of Trammel Creek Baptist Church where he served as Deacon under his son. Mr. Warf retired from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company, and then built Bronston's Food Mart and Bronston's Coin Laundry in Elizabethtown along with his sidekick daughter by his side. He fulfilled a dream of his and his youngest son to purchase his grandparents farm (Gilbert and Leatha Davis Slinker), where Bronston was born and where he also lived for almost 24 years. Mr. Warf was also a Veteran of the Korean War having served in the United States Army from 1953-1955. After coming home from the service, he attended Campbellsville College where he meet his wife.

Survived by his wife of 62 years, Elma Inez Line Warf of Greensburg, having united in marriage on September 3, 1956.

Other survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Rev. Lee and Deborah Warf, and Lile and Ivy Warf all of Greensburg; a daughter and son-in-law: Lisa Jo and Ronnie Daugherty of Elizabethtown; five grandchildren and their spouses: Brandon and Jueun of Florida, Brent and Jessica Warf of Glasgow, Brett Daugherty Miniard and Jerrod Miniard of Elizabethtown, Anna Marie Warf, and Avery Ruth Warf both of Greensburg; five great-grandchildren: Mason Warf, Quincy Warf, Charlotte Warf, Cheyenne Warf and Hailee Miniard; a sister and brother-in-law: Joanna and Nelson Moore of Campbellsville; a brother: Curtis H. Warf of Lexington; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Warf was also preceded in death by a grandchild: Adeline Faith Warf on April 6, 2018; and a sister: Odellia Curry.

The funeral services for Mr. Bronston Warf will be conducted at 3:00 P.M., Central Time, Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial to follow on his beloved farm in the Kessler Cemetery.
Visitation is requested after 12:30 P.M., Sunday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home until time of the funeral service.
Memorials are suggested to the Gideon Bible Fund, which can be made at the funeral home.
For online condolences log onto: www.cowherdandparrott.com or Facebook.
PALLBEARERS:
Lile Warf, Brandon Warf, Brett Daugherty Miniard, Jerrod Miniard, Ronnie Daughterty

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Dovie Fluty Melton

2/16/2019

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Dovie Melton, age 72 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky. Dovie was born on April 14, 1946 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Willie C. Fluty and Rutha May Killman Fluty. She was a member of Red Banks United Methodist Church, and a retired dietary department employee in the Cumberland County School System.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Welby Melton, one infant brother, Charles Fluty, and a special uncle, Jim Fluty.

Survivors Include:
One Son- Danny Joe Melton and wife Patricia of Burkesville, KY
One Daughter- Eva Christensen and her husband Jason of Crestview, FL
Two Brothers- Arvil G. Fluty and Cordell Fluty and his wife Brenda all of Burkesville, KY
One Sister- Norma Lacy and her husband Brad of Lexington, KY
Three Grandchildren- Stephen Alexander Scott, Cheyenne Spears, and Braxton Spears
Five Nieces- Patricia Owens, Tammy Hall, Kathy Haver, Heather Lacy, and Kimberly Cantu, 
Two Nephews- Donnie Fluty and Bradley Lacy
Special Friend- Junior Branham and family and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral Service:
Monday, February 18, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY with burial in Short's Chapel Cemetery.  Family requests visitation on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 from 4 P.M. until 9 P.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home.

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Willard Malone

2/16/2019

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Willard Malone was born into this world July 5th, 1942. He was united with our Lord and Savior, Friday, February 15th, 2019, at the age of 76 years, 7 months and 10 days. He professed faith in Christ and was a loving husband, dad and grandpa.

He was a retired school bus driver for the Taylor County School system and a farmer. He loved spending time with his family: whether it was attending church, play time or just simple old fashioned hard work, he was there with a smile on and always ready to participate.

He leaves behind a loving family of two sons and daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren: Paul, Shonda, Grace & Cade Malone, all of Campbellsville Marshall, Jennifer, Noah & Anna Malone, all of Stanford. His wife of 48 years, Ruby Helen Malone, preceded him in death and was united with our Lord and Savior, on May 14th, 2014. A host of relatives and friends survive. He will be forever cherished and loved by his family and friends.
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Place and Time of Service: East Campbellsville Church Of God 2 p.m. Eastern Time Tues, Feb. 19th, 2019
Visitation: 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Eastern Time Sunday and Monday and 9 a.m. until the funeral hour at 2 p.m. Eastern Time Tues.
Minister: Rev. Darrell Karnes
Pallbearers: Burrell Scholl, Chad Morgan, Dennis Kinman, David Patterson, Chris Wilson, Barry Roution
Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

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Hoy Whitley

2/15/2019

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Hoy Whitley, age 74 of Albany, Kentucky passed away on  Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Cumberland County Hospital. Hoy was born on May 26, 1944 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Stanley "Red" Whitley and Lovie Holman Whitley.  He was a longtime employee of Eagle Pass Cheese Company with over 27 years of service.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Virginia Key and her husband Delton.

Survivors Include:
One Son- Stevie Whitley of Beaumont, KY
One Daughter- Brandie Storie and her husband Matthew of Byrdstown, TN
His Spouse- Lou Waid of Albany, KY
One Stepson- Roy Waid and his wife Brittani of Edmonton, KY
Two Stepdaughters- Stacy Brown and her husband Shawn and Angie Raines and her husband Jeff all of Albany, KY
One Brother- Rex Whitley and his wife Judy of Hardinsburg, KY
6 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren, 11 Step Grandchildren, including Matthew Riddle, Joshua Riddle, Derrick Riddle, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral Service:
Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St. Burkesville, KY with burial in Chestnut Grove Cemetery. Family requests visitation on Friday from 5 P.M. until 9 P.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home.

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