Area Obituaries

Wayne Armitage, better known as Barbara’s Husband, died unexpectedly on December 21, 2019 from complications after heart surgery. He was a devoted dog lover and rescue volunteer; please help continue his work by making donations in his name to Sugarcoat Farm Dog Rescue. No services will be held.

Robert Vaughan Schuler passed away peacefully in his home on December 29, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wis at the age of 82. Vaughan is survived by; his wife Marilyn; his children Christine Schuler-McCoin (Dan McCoin) in Detroit Texas, Kate Schuler (happily single), Cairo, Egypt and William Schuler (Shirell Schuler), Milwaukee, Wis. He is also survived by;…

Perry Curry, 52, of Indianapolis, Ind died at his residence.  Born in Indianapolis, Ind he was the son of the late Billy Lee Curry and Rachel Wheet Curry of Columbia who survives. Perry was a member of the Westside Nazarene Church in Indianapolis, Ind. In addition to his mother he is survived by a brother…

  Dorothy Mae Loy, 79, of Columbia, died Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia.  Born in Adair County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Estell Page Bardin. Mrs. Loy attended the Amazing Grace Church and enjoyed helping and taking care of others. Survivors include her husband…

Charles Weeden Sparks, 89, of Columbia, Ky died Monday, December 23, 2019 at T. J Health Columbia.  Born in Gradyville, Ky. he was the son of the late Charles Arbie and Josie Dee Roach Sparks. Mr. Sparks was a member of the Columbia Christian Church, member of Men for Christ and a veteran of the…

Harrison Clay Ackerman, 21, of Columbia, died Monday, December 23, 2019, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. He was born April 17, 1998, in Knoxville, Tenn. to Wayne and Carol Ackerman. Clay was a senior at the University of Kentucky. He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Henry Tackett. He is survived…

Connie Paulene Franklin Holmes, 68, of Russell Springs, Ky died Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Ky.  Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late Jim and Pearl Spoon Franklin.  Connie loved spending time with her family and her pets. Survivors include; her husband Kenneth Holmes…

Elmer David Redmon, age 66, of Russell Springs, Ky. passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Sunday, March 1, 1953, in Columbia, Ky., the son of the late Elmer Ray and Sarah Jane Frost Redmon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Ina…

John Arthur Royse, 77, formerly of Louisville passed away on December 14, 2019 at his home in Sebring, Fla.  John was born on August 31, 1942 in Louisville to the late William and Viola (Stotts) Royse.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister Yvonne Keeton and a brother,…

Carlos “Carl” Harris, 80, of Russell Springs, Ky died Thursday, December 19, 2019 at his residence.  Born in Harlan, Ky he was the son of the late Haywood and Cora Farley Harris. Mr. Harris was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. Survivors include his wife Shelley Roberts Harris of Russell…

John Hancock, 59, of Harrodsburg, Ky, died Sunday, December 8, 2019 at his home. He was born July 7, 1960 in Louisville, Ky and was preceded in death by his father, James E. Hancock.  John was a member of Cane Valley Christian Church and an agent for the University of Kentucky Agriculture Extension Service. Survivors…

Gary Thomas Lane, 78, of Danville, died December 11, 2019 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born November 8, 1941 in Glasgow, he was the son of the late Glen Wilson and Trixie McCandless Lane. Gary graduated from Greensburg High school, earned an Associate Degree at Lindsey Wilson College, earned his Bachelor of Science…