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Jerry L. Jones

4/10/2021

Jerry L. Jones 68, of Knifley, KY died Friday, April 9, 2021 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born in Knifley, KY on July 12, 1952 to the late John R. and Sarah Frances Stapleton Jones and was preceded in death by an infant daughter Jerri Lynn Jones.

Mr. Jones was a member of the Hovious Mission Church. Along with his son they had Jones Construction and built many homes and other projects in the area. He enjoyed working on old tractors and trucks and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife Barbara Cowan Jones of Knifley, KY; two children Mark Jones (Jennifer) of Knifley and Lissa Ann Armer (David) of Greensburg, KY; four grandchildren Trent Jones (Kayla Marie), Ty Jones, Chase Armer (Hope), Hunter Armer and Brianna Armer (James Dillon Shrout); two great grandchildren Aria and Caleb Armer; five siblings Bernice Beard of Knifley, KY, Carol Greer of Russell Springs, KY, Ellen Foster (Mike) of Campbellsville, KY, Barbara Feese of Columbia, KY and James R. Jones (Pat) of Campbellsville, KY and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and infant daughter he was preceded in death by siblings Betty Doris Adams, Johnny Jones and Paula McKinley and two infant siblings.

Funeral services will be 11:00am Monday, April 12, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4:00-8:00 PM and will continue on Monday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Raymond Atwood will be officiating and pallbearers will be Chase Armer, Ty Jones, Hunter Armer, David Armer, Trent Jones, Mark Jones and Billy Rice. Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Foster, Gerald Lucas, Dillon Shrout, Gary Hixson, Johnny Perkins, Jim Keen, Mike Foster and Brianna Armer.

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.

Marshall Bloyd

4/9/2021

Marshall Bloyd, age 79, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, April 08 2021 at Residence.
He was born on Monday, June 23 1941, in Russell Springs, Kentucky.

He was the son of:
Mother - Exzona Blakey Bloyd, who has preceded him in death
Father - J.P. Bloyd, who has preceded him in death

Survivors also include:
Wife - Heide Bloyd of Russell Springs, KY

1 Daughter:
Stefanie Bloyd, of Huntsville AL
5 Sisters:
Faetta Hill, of Jamestown KY
Martenia Cundiff, spouse Paul, of Jamestown KY
Meshale Haynes, spouse Jerry, of Lexington KY
Tamara Roller, of Kingsport TN
Mavis Wooldridge, spouse Clyde, of Russell Springs KY
7 Brothers:
Lanier Bloyd, of Russell Springs KY
Norvil Gene Bloyd , spouse Barbara, of Russell Springs KY
Jarvis Bloyd, spouse Becky, of Russell Springs KY
Akalas Bloyd, of Russell Springs KY
Manford Bloyd, spouse Barbara, of Russell Springs KY
Oler Bloyd, spouse Tonya, of Russell Springs KY
Ronnie Bloyd, spouse Margaret, of Columbia KY
He is also survived by one grandson, Trayce Bloyd and a host of nieces and nephews.

He retired from the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam. War. He was also a former employee of Fruit of the Loom. Military Honors presented by Russell County Honor Guard.

Funeral services will be 3 PM Sunday, April 11 2021 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY.

Visitation will be 1-3 PM Sunday, April 11 2021 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY.

Interment will be in Blakey Cemetery, Hwy 619, Jamestown, KY.

Officiating:
Bro. Johnny Blakey

Terry Lee Goodin

4/9/2021

Terry Lee Goodin, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Russell County Hospital. He was 65 years of age.

Born on December 19, 1955, in Somerset, he was the son of the late Elbert and Lois Holt Goodin. He married Kathy McKinley on October 19, 1974. Terry ministered for 38 years, pastoring churches in Russell, Pulaski, Casey and Adair Counties. He was a member of White’s Chapel Separate Baptist Church. For many years, Terry was the owner and operator of T. Goodin Fertilizer. He was a member of the Hood Masonic Lodge #839. Terry loved riding his Harley Davidson and loved the time spent with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Kathy Goodin, of Columbia; his sons, Brandon Terald Goodin (and Carrie), of Spring Hill, Tennessee, and Brently Goodin (and Hannah), of Russell Springs; his daughter, Lindsay Williams (and David), of Russell Springs; his brothers, Dr. Robert Goodin, of Louisville, Donnie Goodin, of Louisville, Dr. Dale Goodin (and Cheryl), Versailles, and Jerry Goodin (and Carolyn), of Columbia; seven grandchildren; and his special furry friend, “Chewie”.

Along with his parents, preceding Terry in death are his brother, Fred Goodin; and his sisters, Linda Burton, Joyce Durham and Sue Newton.

Funeral Services are 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Proctor and Bro. Jeff Carnes officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Bernard Funeral Home.

Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings are required.

Robb Durham, Eric Goodin, Jason Goodin, Paxton Goodin, Mason Goodin and Michael Daniel will serve as Terry’s pallbearers.

On lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to: St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital at stjude.org

Terry’s funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com

Genevia Harden

4/8/2021

Genevia Harden, 89, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, April 5, 2021 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.

She was born May 5, 1931, in Pineville, Kentucky, to the late Warren and Eller Markle Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, B.C. Harden, her daughter, Judy Carol Harden Pickerell and a niece, Donna Ramey.

Genevia was a member of Columbia Church of Christ and former owner/operator of Harden’s Discount and Auction Barn.

Survivors include:
One brother – Raymond Thompson of Louisville
Nieces & Nephews – Brenda Snook (Stephen) of Simpsonville, Janet Knaster of Louisville, Richard Harden (Jackie) of Campbellsville, Kelvin Harden of Louisville, Kathy Yount (Darrell) of Shelbyville
Several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Friday, April 9, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Hugh Gannon officiating
Burial in Harden Cemetery
Visitation after 11:00 A.M. Friday

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

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Billy Ray “Bill” Whited

4/8/2021

Billy Ray “Bill” Whited, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was 67.

Born on December 8, 1953, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Everett and Grace Hatfield Whited. Bill was the former business owner of Coastal Guttering and CEO of Pro Cycle Assembly. He was a veteran that proudly served his country for twenty-two years in the United States Marine Corp, having achieved the rank of Master Sergeant. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Abilene, Texas. Bill loved hunting, four wheeling, gardening, woodworking, and traveling.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Emerson Whited, who he wed on November 18, 1972; a son, Craig (and Destiny) Whited of Charleston, South Carolina; four grandchildren, Mason, Bryson, Gracelyn, and Madison; and two great-grandchildren, Quinten and Faith. Other survivors include a sister, Sherry Parrot of Lebanon; and a brother, Pat (and Becky) Whited of Danville.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a sister, Brenda Hale; and three brothers, Ron Whited, Gary Whited, and Tony Whited.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Troy Coffey officiating. Burial will follow in South Fork Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Casey County Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, April 9, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Please enter through the front doors (Campbellsville Street side) when you arrive at the funeral home. Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings ARE required.

Arrangements for Mr. Bill Whited are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Tommy J. Kinnett

4/8/2021

Tommy J. Kinnett, of Jamestown, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at his home. He was 70 years of age.

Born on June 5, 1950, in Somerset, Kentucky, he was a son of the late James Homer “Smokey” and Betty Cooper Kinnett. Tommy was an US Navy veteran, a retired controller for UTP Materials in Houston, Texas, and owner/operator of a local trailer park. Tommy loved walking his dog, Luna, and traveling across the state visiting flea markets. He enjoyed collecting pictures and framed art and reading. Tommy was a giver and loved his family.

Survivors include two brothers, Jock (and Linda) Kinnett of Lexington and Mark (and Danielle) Kinnett of Jamestown; one nephew, Micah (and Elena) Kinnett of Frankfort; and three nieces, Katelyn Kinnett of Jamestown, Stephanie Kinnett of Jamestown, and Sarah (and Matt) Wall of Lexington.

Funeral services are 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Bernard Funeral Home with Brother Glenn Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Jamestown City Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Bernard Funeral Home.

Matt Wall, Victor Cooper, H.K. Cooper, Ronnie Cooper, Don Cooper, and Brian Bunch will serve as Tommy’s pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2167, Lexington, KY 40588.

Tommy’s funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.

Cecil Hatter

4/7/2021

Cecil Hatter age 90 of Liberty, KY passed away on Tuesday April 6th, 2021 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. He was born in Liberty, KY on April 5th, 1931 a son of the late George M. “Booty” Hatter and Ada Brown Hatter.

Cecil was a retired Teacher and Bus Driver for the Casey County School System, a member, Deacon and Sunday School Teacher at Walnut Hill Separate Baptist Church.

Survivors include: His Spouse: Norma Jean Clark Hatter, One Son: Michael L. and (Sherri) Hatter of Liberty, One Daughter: Jeanie and (Darrell) Atwood of Liberty, Four Grandchildren: Jason and (Levana) Hatter, Ashley and (Jordan) Sparr, Brittany and (Quintin) Ogle and Darren and (Courtney) Atwood, Eight Great Grandchildren: Logan Hatter and (Krista Lee), Taylor Hatter, Colton Hatter, Connor and Jenna Sparr, Anslee Weddle, Case and Tyson Atwood, One Great Great Grandchild: Paisley Hatter and One Sister: Imodean Roy of Mainesville, OH.

Preceding him in death besides his parents was Four Sisters: Lizzie and Geneva Hatter, Maxine Stafford and Alma Vida Weddle.

A Walk Thru Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M. Friday April 9th, 2021 and after 10:00 A.M. on Saturday April 10th, 2021 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday April 10th, 2021 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Clifton Cowan and Bro. Rodney Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery.

Due to State Mandate: Masks will be required for the funeral and visitation.

For the health and respect of the family please follow all rules for social distancing

Gary Terry

4/7/2021

Gary Terry, 62, husband of Cathy T. Terry, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 surrounded by his family. Gary was born in Danville, Kentucky on February 9, 1959 to Gail and the late Mary Duggins and Gary and Jeannette Terry. Gary always enjoyed his time with friends at Keeneland, pouring himself into work and was an avid supporter of WYSA and Woodford County Girls Soccer.

In addition to his wife of 36 years and parents, he is survived by his daughters, Erin (James) Schreiner, Versailles, Caitlin (Joe) Rickert, Lexington and Kenzie Terry, Versailles; his grandchildren, Tucker James Schreiner, Grayson Thomas Schreiner, and Connelly Rickert; and his sisters, Lisa (Greg) Brown, TX, Kathryn (Kirk) Leigh, Danville, and Jennifer Terry, Danville.

Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM Friday, April 9, 2021 at Vineyard Community Church in Lexington with Kevin Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Versailles Cemetery. Serving as casketbearers will be James Schreiner, Joe Rickert, David Gould, Chad Egbert, Gary Larimore, Greg Brown and Willie Tupts. Honorary casketbearers will be Bobby Gould, Jack Whitaker, Ray Price, Bob Shuey, Marty Coomer, and friends of the American Legion Post 67. Visitation will be on Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Clark Funeral Home, Rose Hill.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the MD Anderson Cancer Center Honor Loved Ones.

Local obituary entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, Liberty, Kentucky.

Winfrey Gerald “Mick” Burton

4/6/2021

Winfrey Gerald “Mick” Burton, 76, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, April 05, 2021 at his home.

He was born February 26, 1945, to the late Carl and Altha Pyles Burton. Mick was a licensed barber, had managed Burton Brothers Service Station for over 20 years, a member of Emory’s Chapel United Methodist Church where he faithfully attended until his recent illness. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Keith “Kevin" Burton, Clifton “Wayne” Burton and one sister, JoAnn Burton.

Survivors include:
His wife of 49 years – Nancy Turner Burton of Columbia
His son – Adam Gerald Burton (Amber) of Edmonton
Two brothers – Rabon “Toon” Burton (Ethel) of Columbia and Ralph (Peggy) Burton of Liberty
Two sisters – Frances Hatch (Marvin) of Mt. Washington and Gail Camfield (Randy) of Columbia
Several nieces, nephews and a host of extended family and friends

Funeral service – Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Richie Coomer and Bro. Adam Burton officiating
Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation after 5:00 P.M. Tuesday

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

Casket Bearers: Mike Burton, Larry Burton, Barry McGaha, Logan Turner, Justin Cox, Mike Loy

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Barbara Adams Bradshaw

4/5/2021

Barbara Bradshaw, age 85 of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Barren County Nursing and Rehab. Barbara was born on July 19, 1935 in Hart County, Kentucky to the late Raymond Adams and Lillian Phillips Adams. She was a member of Marrowbone United Methodist Church, and was a former employee of OshKosh and was a babysitter.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Bradshaw, one grandson, Richard Young, and one sister, Linda Richardson.

Survivors Include:
Two Daughters- Lalla Branham of Glasgow, KY, Raymonda McGlasson(fiance' Will Holland) of Radcliff, KY
One Son- Charles Bradshaw(Shannon) of Underwood, IN
Six Grandchildren- Michelle Spillman(Nathan), C.J. Young(Barbara), Adriana Bradshaw(fiance' Robert), Joe Crain(fiance' Allie), Katie Church(Chris), Ryne Knight
Four Great Grandchildren- Emma Spillman, Adian Church, Cassidy Church, Victor Church
and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral Service:
Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY with burial in Marrowbone Cemetery. Family requests visitation on Saturday, April 10th from 11 A.M. until the service time at 1 P.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home