All Obituaries

Sheila Diane Coomer, 61, of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at T. J. Health Columbia. She was born in Adair County on July 16, 1962, to the late Jessie “Buddy” Branham and Rebecca A. Claywell Grant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Lisa Branham and her stepfather Elford Grant. Diane was of the Christian faith and enjoyed spending time with her friend “Gunner” and her family and friends. Survivors include her sister...

Reverend Doctor Bishop Gerald Wayne Reliford, 76, of Columbia, Ky passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Green County, KY on June 11, 1947, to the late Arvil Larue and Thera B. Sparks Reliford. Rev. Reliford enjoyed fishing, University of Kentucky sports and spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. Reverend Gerald Reliford was ordained with the AEGA Ministries Int’l, Inc. on August 13, 2000. His...

Ronnie Wayne Blackwell, 68, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at T. J. Health Columbia. He was born on September 6, 1955, in Adair County to the late Robert Sr. and Ruth William Blackwell. Mr. Blackwell was a member of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and was a graduate of Campbellsville University. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his siblings, twin Rannie Blackwell of Columbia, KY, Marilyn Blackwell, and Sharon Brown both of Louisville, KY, Charlie...

Kenneth Dale Burton, 66, of Knifley, KY passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Glasgow, KY on February 21, 1958, to the late Finis Edwin and Jewell McQueary Burton. Mr. Burton enjoyed talking on his CB radio, where he was known as “Triple Nickel”, working on lawnmowers, and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his companion Peggy Raines of Knifley, KY; two children Ken Burton (Chenoa) of...

Karen Diane Bishop, 67, of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the University of Louisville Hospital from injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was born in Louisville, KY on October 28, 1956, to the late Fred Lawrence Lee, Sr. and Doris Jean Milburn Montgomery of Columbia, KY who survives. Ms. Bishop enjoyed doing yard work, flower gardening and spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her mother, she is survived by two children April Schoenbaechler...

Mary Alma Hubbard Keltner, 92, of the Clay Ridge Community passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Adair County on July 26, 1931, to the late Elbert Ross and Minnie Banks Hubbard. She was retired from Green Hill Nursing Home as a cook, worked in various sewing factories, and was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a wonderful cook and always made sure everyone ate when they were in her home. She also enjoyed crocheting, quilting, sewing,...

Eric Matthew Antle, 56, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Kingsport, TN on October 23, 1967, to the late Marvin and Viola Templeton Antle. Mr. Antle was a retired Chief Deputy Jailer for the Adair County Regional Jail and previously worked as a Deputy with the Louisville Metro Jail for 3 years. Eric was an avid sports fan, he especially enjoyed playing golf and following University of Kentucky sports. Survivors include his wife Judy...

Ricky Lane Coomer, 68, of Marrowbone, KY passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Adair County, KY on December 20, 1955, to the late Coy Odell and Mary Magdalene Morrison Coomer. Mr. Coomer was of the Christian faith and made a career drilling oil and water wells all over the state for Jimmy Reliford Drilling and Joe Balance Drilling.  He enjoyed hunting, being outdoors, staying at his cabin and spending time with his family and...

Gail Lynn Walker, 55, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at her residence with her children by her side. She was born in Louisville, KY on May 28, 1968, to the late Charles Walker and Janice “Dolly” Rominske Walker of Columbia, KY who survives. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband Terry Buck and a brother David Walker. Gail was a member of the Sparksville Baptist Church and enjoyed riding horses, driving the countryside, listening...

Arnold Earl “Hambone” McGaha, 81, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. He was born in Adair County, KY on May 28, 1942, to the late Virtus and Rosa Lee Burton McGaha. Mr. McGaha is of the Christian faith and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife Brenda Burton McGaha of Columbia, KY; four children Gary McGaha (Marcy) of Louisville, KY, Keith McGaha of Columbia,...