All Obituaries

Hershel Melson, 88, of Knifley, Kentucky, died Monday, May 6, 2024 at 2:04 P.M. at his residence. He was born May 13, 1935, in Adair County, to the late Estel and Tilda Melson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Valtie Edel Wheat Melson, a daughter, Betty Crawhorn and a granddaughter, Rebecca Judd.  Hershel was a retired truck driver, working until his late 70’s. Survivors include: One daughter – Linda Walker (Rusty) of Knifley One...

Mae Tucker Sneed, 76, of Knifley, Kentucky, died Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 11:46 P.M. Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. She was born June 7, 1947, in Adair County, to the late O’Connell and Gussie Emma Perkins Tucker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Sneed, a grandson, Caleb Kyle Sneed and the following siblings, Norma Jean Tucker, Herman Tucker, Sam Tucker, Joene Tucker, and Treva Warren. Mae was a member of Lighthouse Tabernacle Church...

Kelly Arnold McCann, 60, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:10 P.M. at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville after an illness. He was born August 22, 1963, in Maysville, Kentucky, to the late Arnold and Jane Moran McCann.  Kelly was a Team Lead Supervisor at Walmart, he loved trap shooting, spending time with his family, watching the Reds play ball and going to Nascar races. Survivors include: His wife – Denesa Cowan McCann of Columbia His son –...

Marilyn Sparks Coffey, 86,of the Montpelier community, died Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:13 A.M. at Wright Personal Care Home in Summersville. She was born January 21, 1938, in Glens Fork, to the late Henry L. “Dick” and Nellie Murrell Sparks.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl M. Coffey on March 23, 2024 and the following siblings, Madeline Loy, Maxine Ulery, Margaret McFarland, Marcella Mudd, Montford Maylon Sparks. Marilyn was...

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...