Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyAdron E. Smith
Adron E. Smith, 88, of Patty Ridge Rd. Dunnvile, KY, husband of Dortha McQueary Smith, passed away Wednesday morning at the Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown, KY. He was a farmer and a member of Beckham Ridge Separate Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Oliver and Effie Stephens Smith.
He is survived by three sons, Ray Smith and Edward Smith, both of Russell Springs, KY, and Don Smith, Jamestown, KY; and one daughter, Wilma Faye Steege, Bloomington, KY; two brothers Burval Smith and Harley Smith, both of Russell Springs, KY; two half brothers, Johnny McGowan and J.R. McGowan; and two half sisters, Artie Sullivan and Gail Wood, all of Russell Springs, KY; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, January 24. 2003 in the chapel of Wilson Funeral Home with Bro. Garnett Hammond and Bro. Jeff Montgomery officiating.
Calvin C. Piercy
Calvin C. Piercy, 77, Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at his home after a short illness. He was retired from Day & Day Feed Mill in Columbia and a farmer. He was also a member of the Plum Point Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Compton Piercy, Columbia, KY; one brother, Nolan Piercy, Campbellsville, KY; three step-sons, Stevie Flatt and Dennie Flatt, both of Russell Springs, KY and Homer Veach, Jr., Campbellsville, KY; five step-daughters, Judy Blair, Barbara Bloyd and Shiela Hicks, all of Russell Springs, Patsy Hadley, Jamestown, KY, and Tara Underwood, Campbellsville, KY; twelve step grandchildren and several step great grandchildren also survive.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Avery, Ancil, Cassius, Walker and Oval “Peck” Piercy and four sisters, Lida Turner, Frances Grant, Hallie Helm, and Myrtle Kemp.
Funeral services were Thursday, April 10, 2003 in the chapel of the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Clark officiating.
Interment was in the Columbia Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers were Ebb Arnold, Roger Blair, Bradley Hicks, Carl Loy, Sonny Lyons, George Rice and Edward Streeval.
Active pallbearers were Jackie Cravens, Derek Dudgeon, Dennie Flatt, Darrell Hadley, Earl Underwood, and Homer Veach, Jr.
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Martha Hadley
Martha Hadley, 88, Columbia, KY, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2003 at the Russell County Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of free Union Separate Baptist Church.
Mrs. Hadley is survived by three sons, Wendell (Brenda) Hadley, Winston (Judy) Hadley, and Kermit (Barbara) Hadley, all of Columbia, KY; four daughters, Geraldine (Richard) Baldwin, Columbia, KY, Willodean (Jim) Gurnow, Carol (James) Young, both of Shepherdsville, KY, and Connie (Colby) Smith, Milltown, KY; two sister-in-laws, Betty Hadley, Columbia, KY and Ruby Coomer, Indiana; and 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren also survive.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Terry and Rodney Hadley; and three sisters, Pearl Rooks, Ruthie Rooks and Rettie McGaha.
Funeral services were Tuesday, April 8 at the Free Union Separate Baptist Church with Bro. Jim Goff officiating.
Interment was in the Free Union Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ricky Collins, Darrell Hudson, Dale Hudson, Jamie Hadley, Scotty Hadley, Shawn Hadley, Eric Hadley and Mark Hadley.
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Edward Ray Dick
Edward Ray Dick, 83, Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, April 12, 2003. He was a farmer and served in WWII.
He was the son of John Will and Sarah Emaline Dick, both of whom preceded him in death. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Scella Dick and a son, Darrell Dick.
Survivors include two sons, Royce (Arlene) Dick and Jimmy (Doris) Dick, both of Russell Springs, KY; two daughters, Georgene (Keith) Hart, Russell Springs, KY and Shiela Dick, Venice, FL; one sister, Pearl (Roe) Emerson, Jamestown, KY; ten grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Durella York also survive.
Funeral services were Monday, April 14, 2003 in the chapel of Wilson Funeral Home with Bro. Edward Bradley officiating. Special music was provided by the grandchildren.
Interment was in the Wilkerson Cemetery.
Pallbearers were grandsons.
Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Kenneth L. Hadley
Kenneth L. Hadley, 76, Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at his residence. He was a building contractor, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a member of the Russell Springs First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Rosella Hadley, Russell Springs, KY; one daughter, Vickie Lynne (Calvin) Davis, Jr., Russell Springs, KY; one brother, Cordell (Betty) Hadley, Louisville, KY; one granddaughter, Mary Angela (Timothy) Ellis, Bowling Green, KY; three great grandsons, Timothy James Ellis, Hadley Davis Ellis, and Samuel Hastings Ellis; one uncle, Allen Grider, Louisville, KY.
Funeral services were Friday, April 11, 2003 in the chapel of the Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Eaton, Bro. John C. Wilson, Bro. Cleveland Johnson and Dr. Drewery Meece officiating. Special music was provided by Chaplain Lt. Col. O’Neal Wade and JoNell Smith.
Interment was in the Salem Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Stephen Hadley, Perry Hadley, Allen Grider, Edward Cooper, Paul Whittle and Ottis Ray Foley.
The family requests that contributions of sympathy be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland.
Bernard Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Luler Bennett
Luler Bennett, 82, Jamestown, KY, formerly of Columbia, KY, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2003 at the Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Somerset, KY. Mrs. Bennett was a homemaker and attended Fairview Separate Baptist Church.
Mrs. Bennett is survived by one sister, Cressie (Hollis) Antle, Jamestown, KY; one niece, Anna Lou (Anthony) Ballou, Columbia, KY; and one nephew, Stephen (Becky) Antle, Russell County.
Funeral services were Monday, April 14, 2003 in the chapel of Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Donnie Coffey and Bro. Raymond Martin officiating.
Interment was in the Haven Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Stephen Antle, Anthony Ballou, Kyle Ballou, Larry Helm, Derrick Helm and Elwood Helm.
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Elmer Lester Blair
Elmer Lester Blair, 71, Russell Springs, KY. passed away Friday, April 11, 2003. He was a retired die setter for General Electric.
He is survived by his wife, Bernita Marcum Blair, Russell Springs, KY; one son, Michael (Karen) Blair, Borden, IN; one daughter, Tonya (Jeff) Adams, Jamestown, KY; one brother, Buford Blair, Columbia, KY; two sisters, Justine Gross, Arizona and Erlene Gaskin, California; five grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Eugene and Elvin Blair.
Funeral services were Monday, April 14, 2003 in the chapel of H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel with Bro. Tony Stephens officiating.
Interment was in the Jamestown Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Joey Adams, John Adams, Jimmy Harper, Bobby Helm, Ottis Hines and Jay Hockman.
H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
