All Obituaries

Connie Burress, 82, of the Milltown Community, died Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 10:39 A.M. at Metcalfe Health Care Center in Edmonton. She was born December 2, 1941, in Adair County, to the late Richard and Elva Rogers Downey.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Bobby Burress, her step-father, Horace Gabehart and her brother, Larry Downey. Connie was a faithful member of Milltown Church until her health failed, a member of the Portlandettes...

Elizabeth Wayne Pickett, 96, formerly of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, April 26, 2024 at 1:10 A.M. at the Hospice House in Bowling Green. She was born February 9, 1928, in Green County, to the late Olie Atwell and Nettie Beulah Dawson Coffey.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Colby Pickett, her sons-in-law, Charles Jones and Billy Grant and the following siblings, Winfrey Coffey, Ray Coffey, Naomi Coffey, Gertrude Garrison and Kathleen...

Laura Belle Underwood, 46, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, April 26, 2024 at U. K. Medical Center in Lexington She was born February 4, 1978, in Fayette County.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Hodge Berryman and a step-son, Christopher Underwood.  Laura was a member of Columbia Church of Christ and a homemaker. Survivors include: Her husband – Jacky Underwood of Columbia Her father – Alfred Berryman of Lawrenceburg Two daughters –...

Sandra Sue Norris, 80, formerly of Columbia, died Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana. She was born February 9, 1944, in Adair County, to the late Coakley and Elizabeth Edwards Rodgers.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Norris on September 30, 2022, and two brothers, James and Larry Rodgers. Survivors include: One son – Terry Norris of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida Two daughters – Lisa Schmitt...

Tracy Lynn York-Murrell, 39, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Sunday, April 21, 2024 as the result of an automobile accident on Highway 55 in Taylor County. She was born October 9, 1984, in Adair County, to the late Phillip York and the late Pamela Kay Helm York.  Tracy was a Home Resource Coordinator for Heritage Family Services in Campbellsville. Survivors include: Her husband – Cameron Murrell of Columbia Her special children – Daezon Scholl of Greensburg and Jodessi...

Mia Renee Hawkins Hardaway, 56, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at her home after a short illness. She was born May 31, 1967, to the late Wanda Taylor Hawkins.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her sister, Gina Hawkins, her brother, Scotty Hawkins and a nephew, Demarco "Reesie" Hawkins. She was a member of Lively Stone Church South in Bowling Green and a Medical Records Assistant at Fairview Community Health Center. Survivors...

Patricia A. Rucker, 88, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville She was born January 18, 1936, in Adair County, to the late Herman and Jewell Rose McLean.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Brent Ollery and Mike Ollery.  Pat was a member of Kellyville Community Church, had worked at Osh Kosh B’Gosh and a homemaker. Survivors include: One son – Darrell Ollery (Donna) of...

Penny K. Pierce, 66, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the home of a daughter in Richmond, Kentucky. She was born October 3, 1957, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late Mitchell and Irene Goodman Bell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two grandchildren, William and Dakota and one brother, Mickey Bell.  Penny was a member of Green Hill Baptist Church in Monticello and a homemaker. Survivors include: Three daughters – Brandy Baker...

Joseph Stewart “Joey” Burton, 42, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, April 4, 2024 at TJ Health Columbia Emergency Room He was born July 18, 1981, in Adair County, to the late Freddie and Marcia McKinley Burton. Survivors include: His wife – Allana Perkins Burton of Columbia Two sons – Aiden Burton and Corey Burton, both of Columbia Two daughters – MaKayla Burton and Jaylyn Burton, both of Columbia Three sisters - Anna Murray (Nick) of Columbia, Anita Webster...

Beverly Carol Smith, 56, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, March 29, 2024 at Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Louisville. She was born August 8, 1967, in Adair County, to the late Billy and Reba Burton Bybee. Survivors include: Her companion of 18 years – Bobby Coffey of Columbia Two daughters – Emily Smith of Columbia and Whitney Smith of Pineville One brother – Harold Burton (Mattie) of Columbia One sister – Ginger Eaton (Jimmy) of...