Area Obituaries

Jackie Melson, 66, of the Melson Ridge community, died Sunday, March 22, 2020 at her home. She was born April 3, 1953, in Russell County, to the late Ezra and Lanie Cape Bunch.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Melson, on March 2, 2020.  Jackie formerly worked…

J.W. Morrison, 69, of Chicago, formerly of Adair County, died Sunday, March 15, 2020 in Chicago. He was born in 1951, in the Chance community of Adair County, to the late Cosby and Allene Corbin Morrison.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sam and Iva Hoover Morrison, Aron…

Mr. Eric Daniel Spires of the Meadowcreek community in Green County passed from this life on Sunday, March 29, 2020. he was the son of Keven and Rita (Loy) Spires, he was born in Adair County on June 30, 1978. He was 41 years, eight months, and 29 days of age. Mr. Spires had made…

Jana Rae Grant Hayes, 65, of Campbellsville, Ky died Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the University Of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.  Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late Robert Leland and Virginia “Jenny” Ferguson Grant.   Mrs. Hayes was a member of the Tabernacle Christian Church.  Survivors include; her husband Larry…

Sarah Elizabeth Roy, 95, of Columbia died Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the Barren County Nursing and Rehab Center in Glasgow, Ky.  Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late James Weaver and Lillie Tucker Roy.  Ms. Roy was member of the Cane Valley Christian Church and attended the Columbia Baptist Church. …

Nellie Pearl Roberts Bryant, 95, of Columbia died Friday, March 27, 2020 at the Summit Manor Nursing Home.   Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late Acel and Laura Barrett Roberts and wife of the late Leonard Edgar Bryant.  Mrs. Bryant attended the New Hope Separate Baptist Church and loved quilting and…

Dillard “Eddie” Pike, age 84, of Nancy, Ky, departed this life on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Laurel Heights in London, Ky.  Eddie was born on June 1, 1935, in Adair County, Ky to the late Clyde Pike and Eula Gentry Pike.  He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and 50 year…

Janiave Black, age 81, of Dunnville, Ky passed away Thursday, March 26 2020 at Liberty Care Center. She was born on Sunday, June 26 1938, in Liberty, Ky. She was the daughter of  Mabel DeHart Wright, who has preceded her in death and Milford Murphy, who has preceded her in death. Survivors also include seven…

Garnett Womack, 96, of Columbia, died Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. He was born December 23, 1923 in Greenwood, Ind to the late Luther and Effie Bottom Womack.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Flora Mae Koch Womack in 2017, two brothers,…

Matilda Renee Long, 45, of Columbia died Friday, March 20, 2020 at the Summit Manor Nursing Home.  Born in Casey County she was the daughter of the late Willie Woodson and Mable Rich Long.  She is survived by; two brothers Eddie Long of Columbia and Merl Long of Owensboro, Ky; six sisters Violet Bridgers of…