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Kevel Grider, 94, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia, KY. She was born on April 26, 1932 in Russell Springs, KY, the daughter of the late Ezra and Arizona West Stephens.
 

She was a retired cook in the Russell County School System and a long-time member of Main Street Church of God.

SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Retta Grider Hatfield & husband Bobby and Regina Grider Tiller & husband Gerald, both of Russell Springs, KY

1 son: Richard Grider & wife Brenda of Russell Springs, KY

1 brother: Bobby Stephens & wife Geraldine of Russell Springs, KY

3 granddaughters: Andrea Hatfield, Breanna McGowan and Megan Smith

6 great-grandchildren & 3 great-great grandchildren

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Boyce Lemuel Grider, and siblings: Wilbert, Eli, Arvester, Jason and Calvin Stephens, Magdalene Stephens Rexroat, Ruth Smith Johnson, Virginia (Jenny) Stephens McQueary, and Orpha Stephens.

Funeral service: Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 1:00pmCT at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Saturday at the funeral home

Interment: Russell Springs Cemetery

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 

Onda Wayne Burton, 71, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at his residence. He was born on June 11, 1954 in Columbia, KY to the late Lether Green Burton and Ruthie Mae Bryant Burton.

Mr. Burton enjoyed rabbit hunting with his beagle hounds and listening to rock music.

SURVIVORS:

His nieces & nephews: Dewayne McKinney (Lasara), Rodney Burton (Ashley), Kayla Hagedorn (Vince), Cagney Burton, Suzanna Streeval (Tony), Greg Burton (Amanda), Teresa Burton (Jimmy), Donnie Burton (Sharon), Larry Burton, Phillip Burton, and Connie Rich (David)

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nine siblings: Katie Jean McKinney, Wendell, Joseph, Zenith, Jimmy, Ronald “Moonbeam”, Gobbel, Minnie and Wanda Burton; a niece, Norma Hatcher; and a nephew, Kevin Burton.

Funeral Service: Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Lehman officiating

Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Sunday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Pallbearers: Jimmy Bailey, Dewayne McKinney, Rodney Burton, Donnie Burton, Randy Hatcher, and Danny Foster

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses.
 

Bonnie Sue Acree, 70, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at her home. She was born on March 21, 1956 in Kokomo, Indiana, a daughter of the late Olas and Mary Hanshew Edmonds.
 

Bonnie was a retired dietary assistant at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, having worked for nearly 30 years. She was a member of the New Victory Baptist Church. Bonnie had a very loving heart, and everyone loved and adored her. She deeply loved and cared for her cats, Scout and Scrappy. 
 

SURVIVORS:

2 brothers: Ben Edmonds of Bloomington, Indiana and Richard (and Laura) Edmonds of Florence, Alabama

4 sisters: Jody Edmonds (and Ricky McFarland) of Russell Springs, Nancy Pettygrove of Palm Harbor, Florida, Betty (and Paul) Hiscock of Indianapolis, Indiana and Nelma Davis of Marion, Indiana
 

In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Acree, who passed away on April 25, 2017; her brother and sister-in-law, Don (and Marilyn) Edmonds; her sister-in-law, Carol Edmonds; and her brothers-in-law: Art Pettygrove and Joe Davis.

Funeral Service: Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 3:00pmCT at New Victory Baptist Church with Bro. Rick Neff officiating

 Burial: White’s Chapel Cemetery

Visitation: Beginning at 1:00pmCT on Sunday at New Victory Baptist Church

Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com. 
 

Stella May Callahan, 89, of Knifley, KY, the daughter of the late Robert Perkins and Jessie Lewis Perkins, was born May 30, 1937 in Adair County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Robinson Chapel Separate Baptist Church. Stella was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant and had worked for Summit Manor Nursing Home and Westlake Regional Hospital. She had a strong faith in God, loved attending church and helping with Vacation Bible School. Stella enjoyed gardening, flowers, and taking care of animals.

She united in marriage to James “Eddie” Callahan and he preceded her in death in 2008.

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters: Tammy Burton (Keith) of Knifley and Tracy Jones (Joey) of Elk Horn

4 grandchildren: Ryan Burton (Keri), Sarah Willoughby (Chase), Emily Burton, and James Eric Burton

8 great-grandchildren: Zachary Burton, Cameron Burton, Jonah Burton, Waylon Burton, Noah Burton, Ellie Corbin, Sophie Willoughby, and Wyatt Willoughby

1 brother & 1 sister: Delbert Perkins of Knifley and Margaret “Tinkie” Moss (Jerry) of Columbia

Special niece: LaRonda Perkins Vella

Special caregiver: Donna Purvis

A host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives & friends

Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by six siblings: William, David, Donnie, Jackie, Ronnie, Alan, and Mary.

Funeral Service: Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 1:00pmET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY with Bro. Billy Wilson & Bro. Raymond Atwood officiating

Interment: Robinson Chapel Cemetery in Knifley

Visitation: Beginning at 11:00amET on Saturday at the funeral home

L.R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

William “Billy” Murrell Willis, 67, of Columbia, KY died Monday, June 8, 2026 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. He was born on February 27, 1959 in Adair County. 

Billy graduated from Adair County High School and earned a master’s degree in Horticulture from Western Kentucky University. He was a life-long farmer and a member of Columbia United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, William “Billy” Chatman Willis.

SURVIVORS:

His mother: Bessie Combest Willis of Columbia

1 sister: Sherry Willis Cowherd & husband David of Campbellsville

His nieces: Carrie Cowherd Gupton & husband Joe, Jessie Cowherd Brockman, Rebekah Cowherd Renner & husband Isaac

His great-nieces & great-nephews: Ella, Maggie and James Gupton, Theodore and Simon Brockman

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Friday, June 12, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Pastor Ryan Boatright officiating

Burial: Columbia Cemetery

Visitation: After 9:30 A.M. Friday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Natalie Brooke Wilson, 17, of Jamestown, KY passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 as the result of an auto accident on Highway 206 in Adair County, KY. She was born in Somerset, KY on July 18, 2008, a daughter of Heather (McGowan) Wilson and Jeremy "Hog" Wilson of Jamestown, KY.

Natalie worked as a Pharmacy Tech. at Jamestown Pharmacy.

SURVIVORS:

Her parents: Jeremy “Hog” & Heather (McGowan) Wilson of Jamestown, KY

1 sister: Addysen Wilson of Jamestown, KY

1 brother: Asher Wilson of Jamestown, KY

Maternal grandparents: James Gobel & Patsy McGowan of Jamestown

Paternal grandparents: Kenny & Joyce Wilson of Russell Springs

A host of aunts, uncles, & cousins

Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Ridge Church of God in Russell Springs, KY with Jeff Warner officiating

Burial: Jamestown Cemetery

Visitation: Wednesday from 11:00am-2:00pmCT at Bernard Ridge Church of God

H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY is in charge of the arrangements.

Donna Carol Anderson, 70, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown, KY. She was born on July 14, 1955 in Somerset, KY, a daughter of the late Harold V. and Mildred Murrell Anderson. 
 

Donna worked as a nurse and enjoyed antiquing and vintage collecting.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Leslie Ryan (and Stacy) Grider of Nicholasville

2 grandchildren: Katelyn Grace Grider and Zachary Tate Grider

1 brother: Keith Harold Anderson (and Brenda Hughes) of North Carolina

Memorial Service: Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Edwards officiating

Visitation: Beginning at 11:00amCT on Saturday 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Donna’s memory to the American Cancer Society. These can be left at the funeral home or mailed to American Cancer Society, PO Box 2167, Lexington, KY 40588.

Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
 

Virgina (Aiken) Palmer, 71, of Russell County, KY, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, May 27, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.

She was a devoted wife and a proud mother to her two sons. Nothing brought her greater joy than spending time with her nine grandchildren, who filled her life with laughter, love, and treasured memories. She had a deep love for family and enjoyed many happy times with those she loved most. Whether sitting around a campfire, or a card table sharing stories, or simply being together, she created lasting memories that her family will forever hold close to their hearts.

She will be remembered for her strength, kindness, warmth, and the unconditional love she gave to everyone around her. Nursing was her passion from being the Newport School Nurse, New London & Valley Regional Hospitals Management, and in retirement she loved being a school bus driver. Her presence touched many lives, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Wayne Palmer

2 sons: Ryan Palmer & partner Jessica Dennis and Bradley Palmer & wife Amanda

9 grandchildren: Dylan, Caleb, Hayden, Bryce, Leah, Lilly, Logan, Gavin, and Quinn

Extended family & many dear friends

Graveside Service: Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00amET at the Eastman Cemetery in Sunapee, New Hampshire

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Virginia's memory, to Coffey’s Chapel, 3946 South Hwy 76, Russell Springs, KY for the building fund. 

Local arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs, KY.

Vonnie Popplewell, 91, of the Mt. Eden community of Russell County, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1934, the daughter of the late Oliver and Cinda Gosser.

Mrs. Popplewell was a retired dairy farmer whose loving demeanor was known and appreciated by those around her.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Diana (Popplewell) Roy & special friend, Paul Coffey of Stanford, KY

6 grandchildren: Angela (Isaiah) Mayes, Amanda (Anthony) Wooldridge, Gina Shelburne, Joshua Popplewell, Brooks (Donnie) Cook, and Andrea Roy

10 great-grandchildren & 5 great-great grandchildren

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ollis “Okie” Popplewell; a son, Randel “Randy” Popplewell; one grandchild, LaTonya Popplewell Scaggs; two brothers: Garlin Gosser and James “Jimmy” Gosser; four sisters: Edna Roy, Olive “Short” Roy, Veda Davis, and Ileen Gosser; one great grandchild, Alec Reeves; and her son-in-law, Roger D. Roy.

Funeral Service: Monday, June 8, 2026 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home, with Bro. Larold Gosser officiating

Burial: Union Cemetery

Visitation: After 12:00pmCT 

Pallbearers: Isaiah London, Donnie Cook, Ethan Shelburne, Jackson Shelburne, Aiden Shelburne, and Paul Coffey 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in memory of Vonnie to the Alzheimer's Foundation. These donations can be left at the funeral home.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.

Wendel Alan Goode, 65, of the Knifley community, the son of the late Welby and Juanita (Googe) Goode, was born September 17, 1960 in Louisville, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at his home.

Wendel was a retired sheet metal foreman and HVAC installer. He attended the Christie Chapel Church and enjoyed motorcycles, music, playing the guitar, being outdoors, nature, and drawing.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, KJ Bruner, and one sister, Glenda Daniels.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Michele (Minor) Goode of Knifley

5 children: Angel Bruner (Michael Hamilton) of Scottsville, Sabrina Davis (Andy Mick) of Shelbyville, Brittany Todoroff (John) of Charleston, South Carolina, Brooke Ansert and Gabrielle Ansert, both of Louisville

1 brother: Jeff Goode of Louisville

6 grandchildren: Chloe Tuttle, Lee Bruner, Jaxon Bruner, Gwynevera Mick, Rowan and Kate Todoroff

A host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1:00pmET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY with Bro. Jeremy Wethington officiating

INTERMENT: Roley Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

VISITATION: After 11:00amET on Saturday at the funeral home

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Bobby Henline Foundation. 

L.R. Petty is in charge of arrangements.

Dalton Miller, 57, of Stanford, KY passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the Lexington Veterans Hospital following a courageous two-year battle with colon cancer. 
 

Dalton dedicated his life to serving others. A proud United States Army Veteran, he honorably served his country for more than two decades, including deployments during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Following a distinguished military career, he retired from the Army in 2006. 

While continuing in the National Guard, Dalton continued his life's mission of helping people through a career in social work. He often described social work not as a profession, but as a ministry. Through his work, he helped countless children find loving homes through adoption and provided hope and support to families during difficult times. Even after retiring from social work in 2018, his commitment to helping others never ended. He remained a source of encouragement, guidance, and compassion to all who knew him. 

Dalton's love for his community led him into public service. He served as a Stanford City Councilman before being elected Mayor of Stanford in 2020, a position he faithfully held until his passing. Dalton often said that being Mayor was his favorite job he had ever held and that it never felt like work—even on the most challenging days. He loved the people of Stanford and was passionate about making the community a better place for everyone. 

Known for his exceptional leadership, warm personality, and genuine care for others, Dalton was a natural people person and a gifted manager who brought people together. He consistently put the needs of Stanford and its citizens first, earning the respect, admiration, and affection of those he served. His impact on the city will be felt for generations, and his legacy of service, kindness, and dedication will forever remain a part of the Stanford community. 

Dalton was also a faithful member of Lancaster First Assembly of God, where his faith guided his life and his service to others. His Christian witness was evident in the compassion he showed, the relationships he built, and the countless lives he touched. Though his passing leaves an immeasurable void, Dalton's life stands as a testament to faith, sacrifice, service, and love. He leaves behind a grateful community, cherished family members, dear friends, and countless individuals whose lives were made better because of his presence. 

His memory will be treasured, his example will continue to inspire, and his legacy of servant leadership will never be forgotten.

 "Well done, good and faithful servant." — Matthew 25:23 

SURVIVORS:

His loving wife: Treina Bunch Miller

3 children: Isaiah Miller (Aubrey), Aisha Sims (Nas), and Tra Carey (Carleigh)

6 siblings: Bobby Lee (Ann), Buford lee, Ricky Burton, Danny Burton (Lora), Jeff Miller and Larry Miller

8 grandchildren: Brantlee, Brooklynn, Risan, Londyn, Chason, Ella, MiAmor and Ava

A host of nieces & nephews

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Ethel Miller; and two siblings: Mary Ann Pendleton and Timmy “Honeybun” Burton. 

Funeral Service: Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 1:00pmET at Stuart Underwood Auditorium, Lincoln County High School, Stanford, KY with Bro. Wendell Johnson, Bro. Tim McClure, and Bro. Damon Johnson officiating

Burial: Caldwell Chapel Cemetery in Knifley, KY

Public Visitation: Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 4:00pm-8:00pmET at Stuart Underwood Auditorium, Lincoln County High School, Stanford, KY

Private Visitation: Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 3:00pm-4:00pmET for the Stanford City Council, City Staff, 137th Transportation Detachment and 217th Quartermaster Detachment

2nd Visitation: Friday, June 5, 2026 from 11:00am-1:00pmCT at Trinity Church, 2418 Campbellsville Rd., Columbia, KY

Active Pallbearers: Josh Miller, Kenny Mac Smith, Mike Southerland, James Evans, Greg Lark and Jamie Herren

Honorary Pallbearers: 137 Transportation DET and 217 QMDET

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY is in charge of local arrangements.

Vicki Ray Watson, 72, of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. She was born on January 6, 1954 in Columbia, KY to the late Raymond Robert and Mary Moore Watson. 

Ms. Watson was a member of the Hovious Mision Church and enjoyed traveling, gardening, watching TV and spending time with her cats.

SURVIVORS: 

1 son: Raymon Allen Watson & wife Amanda of Columbia, KY

Private services will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 with cremation to follow.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Alice Faye Coffey Irvin, 72, of Columbia, KY passed away at home on Friday, May 29, 2026. She was born in Adair County, KY on April 20, 1954, the second child and first daughter of the late Robert & Agnes Coffey.

Alice was a graduate of Adair County High School and later attended Lindsey Wilson College and Radiology School in Bowling Green, KY. After obtaining her American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, she went on to spend many years working at Westlake Community Hospital and later became Director of the Springfield Hospital Radiology Department. She cherished her years in the medical field helping others.

Alice had many talents from all forms of arts, crafts, plants and the love of collecting. She loved a great bargain and the search for a beloved collectible. She was well known in the community for the great joy she had in so many talents. She was a member of Bearwallow Methodist Church.

Her greatest joy came from the love she had for her family, children and her grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with family and spending time with children of all ages.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Everett Wayne Irvin

2 daughters: Tina (Chris) Ward and Jamie Irvin

3 grandsons James Ward, Ryan Ward, and Oliver Schaefer

3 siblings: JR Coffey (Joyce) and Linda Smith (Ricky) of Columbia, KY; Judy Stephens (Kyle) of Russell Springs, KY

Funeral Service: Monday, June 1, 2026 at 3:00pmCT at Bearwallow Methodist Church with Bro. Logan Wilkerson and Bro. Wes Irvin officiating

Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery

Visitation: After 12:00pm Monday at Bearwallow Methodist Church

Pallbearers: James Ward, Ryan Ward, Oliver Schaefer, Braxton Irvin, Jonn Stephens and Jeremy Jones

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.