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Area Obituaries

Hulis Burton, 85

October 14, 2021 |

Hulis Burton, 85, of Franklin, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home at 10:53 p.m. on October 9, 2021, following a brief battle with lung cancer. Hulis, known to his friends as Burt, was born in Columbia, Kentucky, to Ealie and Bonnie Burton who preceded him in death.  Hulis joined the Army on December 1, 1954.…

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Gayle Louise (Freyberger) Burris, age 67

October 14, 2021 |

Gayle Louise (Freyberger) Burris, age 67, of Greensburg, Kentucky passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Taylor County Regional Hospital. She was born August 7, 1954, in Evansville, Indiana to the late Fred and Louise Happel Freyberger. Gayle was a member of Mt Gilead Baptist Church. She professed her faith in Christ Jesus as…

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Davis Owen Turner, 75

October 14, 2021 |

Davis Owen Turner, 75 of Elizabethtown, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at Kindred Hospital in Louisville. He was a native of Columbia, KY and served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was co-owners of A-1 Lock & Key, a member of the Association of Locksmiths of America and Central State Locksmiths. He attended…

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Andrew Steven Meagher, 38

October 14, 2021 |

Andrew Steven Meagher, 38, of Prestonsburg, KY died Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in Pikeville, KY.  He was born on August 26, 1983 in Muncie, IN.  He is survived by his parents Martin Steven Meagher of Louisville, KY and Pamela Howard (William) of Greensburg, KY; a daughter Emma Nicole Meagher of Greensburg, KY; a sister Erin…

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Willa “Kese” Dohoney, age 93

October 14, 2021 |

On October 7, 2021 beloved Willa “Kese” Dohoney, age 93, stepped into eternity to join her family and friends in Heaven. Hers was a long life that was extraordinarily well-lived. Kese was born on August 6, 1928 in Russell County, KY to Desoto and Olga Popplewell. As the third child and oldest daughter of 10…

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Vickie Lynn Anderson, 62

October 14, 2021 |

Vickie Lynn Anderson age 62 of Columbia, KY passed away on Saturday, October 09, 2021 at her home. Vickie was born on August 26, 1959 in Adair County, KY to Geneva Wilson Antle the late Rollin Clifton “Jimmy” Antle. She was a former housekeeper and homemaker. Survivors Include: Her Mother- Geneva Antle of Columbia, KY…

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Susanna Lynn Foster, 46

October 14, 2021 |

Susanna Lynn Foster, 46, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at her home. She was born December 3, 1974, in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Susanna was a loving and caring mother, enjoyed spending time with her family and left a legacy of love for her family. Survivors include: Her husband – Lloyd Dean Foster of…

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Louise Pelly, 92,

October 14, 2021 |

Louise Pelly, 92, of Columbia, KY, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at her home. She was born February 5, 1929, in Adair County, to the late James Frank and Iva Mae Derman Stone. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Clyde Pelly, son James Wayne Pelly, grandchildren Kody Pelly…

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Alvin D. Giles, 84

October 7, 2021 |

Alvin D. Giles, 84, of the Pellyton community of Adair County died Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia, KY.  He was born in Adair County on August 5, 1937 to the late William Wesley and Jeston Ann May Giles.  Mr. Giles was a member of the Barnett’s Creek United Methodist…

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Rhonda Lee Turner, 71

October 7, 2021 |

Rhonda Lee Turner, 71, of Cave City, Kentucky, formerly of Columbia, died Monday, October 4, 2021 at her home. She was born December 8, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late L. C. and Zella Akin Cole.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, David Joe Turner. Rhonda was…

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Paul Abston, 71

October 7, 2021 |

Paul Abston, 71, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 4:05 A.M. at his home. He was born February 2, 1950, to the late Beecher and Nora Shearer Abston.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Raquel Anyega and Faith Heaven Williams and three brothers, Charles “Granny”…

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Kathy Piercy, 60

October 7, 2021 |

Kathy Piercy, 60, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, September 30, 2021 at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was born March 27, 1961, to the late Bobby and Sue McGaha and was employed by the Adair County School System, teaching Special Education at Adair County Middle School.  In addition to her parents, she was…

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