Gay Morris, 77, of the Egypt community, died Friday, February 8, 2019 at Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Louisville. She was born July 29, 1941 in Breeding to the late James Holland and Inez Scott Lacy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Keith Morris on October…

Patricia “Patty” Wilson gained her wings on January 29. For 57 years, she has brought joy into the lives of family, friends and acquaintances by her enthusiastic, no-holds-barred embrace of life. Singing, dancing and greeting her loved ones along the streets of gold mark the celebration of her new life. Born in Somerset to Sammy…

Evelyn Smith, 98, formerly of the Coburg Community, died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at The Grandview in Campbellsville. She was born August 26, 1920, in Taylor County, to the late William Lloyd and Ada Perkins Hitch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Smith on July 23, 2005…

Donald Ray Burton, 83, of Columbia died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville.  Born in Adair County, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Irene Streeval Burton. Mr. Burton was a retired Dairy Farmer in Adair County and attended the Bearwallow United Methodist Church. His survivors include his…

Rebecca Faye Burton Murphy, 64, of Louisville died Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Asa Orby and Revone Burton. Mrs. Murphy was a member of the Highview Baptist Church and a retired Registered Nurse. She loved spending time with her…

Bobby Maxie Bennett, 80, of Columbia died Friday, February 1, 2019 at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville. Born in Adair County, he was the son of the late Robert and Pearl Coffey Bennett.  Mr. Bennett was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Geraldine Rose Bennett; one grandson, Caleb Kyle Sneed; and…

Porter “Junior” Stotts, 70, of Columbia died Monday, February 4, 2019 at the St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville. Born in the Breeding community of Adair County, he was the son of the late Porter and Sophia Furkin Stotts. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Stotts and one sister, Minnie Marie…

Emma Jean Hays Wade, 88, of Summer Shade passed away, Monday, January 21, 2019 at NHC in Glasgow. Born November 11, 1930 in Sulphur Lick, she was a daughter of the late Shem and Ada Johns Hays. She married James Wesley Wade on February 5, 1949. He preceded her in death in 2013. They spent…

Margaret Banks, 88, of Columbia, died Monday, January 28, 2019 at 5:10 P.M. at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born July 7, 1930, in Adair County, to the late William Frank and Myrtle Coomer Sneed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl, Duel , and Edwin Sneed.…