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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 friends.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Karron Norris Coomer of Marrowbone, KY
2 children: Mickel Norris (Sheri) of Breeding, KY and Tammy Pruitt (Greg) of Marrowbone, KY
1 sister: Janice England of Columbia
7 grandchildren: Josh Norris, Cassie Dyer (Trevor), Zoey Morris, Gabby Sandlin (Dillon), Wesley Smith, Coy Pruitt, and Maggie Pruitt
4 great-grandchildren: Eliza and Genie Jo Smith and Chesney and Kori Anne Dyer
Several other friends & relatives
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Dennis Odell Coomer; his maternal grandparents: Jessie Allen and Etter Burbridge Morrison; and his paternal grandparents:Johnny Roy “Buck” and Exie Parrish Coomer.
Funeral Service: Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Roger McKinney and Bro. Jerry Anderson officiating
Burial: Antioch Cemetery
Visitation: Friday 4:00pm-8:00pmCT and Saturday until time for the service
Pallbearers: Tim Abston, E. J. Petty, Ricky Bledsoe, Larry Reliford, Blake Helm, and Nathan Hickman
Honorary Pallbearers: Kevin Norris, Billy Morrison, Travis Coomer, Terry Bennett, Richard Coomer, Ray Moore, and Donald “Duck” Coomer
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.
Rosie Jane Zimmerman DeHart, 84, of Russell Springs, KY passed from this life on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the home of her daughter in Richmond, KY. She was born November 8, 1939 in Russell County, a daughter of the late Otha Green and Synthia Elizabeth Fox Zimmerman.
Ms. Jane was the widow of the late Hollis DeHart, a beloved mother and grandmother, retired teacher and counselor. She was a graduate of Campbellsville University and the University of Kentucky, where she earned her Rank 1 status. Ms. Jane taught special education and served as a guidance counselor in the Russell County School System for over 35 years. She grew up in and was baptized into the fellowship at Square Oak Separate Baptist Church, and later moved her membership to Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Matt (Lana) DeHart of Russell Springs
1 daughter: Lesa (Kim) Billings of Richmond
3 grandchildren: Taylor (Julia) Billings of Shepherdsville, Evan DeHart and Nathan DeHart of Russell Springs
Along with her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by four brothers: Hubert Zimmerman, Ruzie Zimmerman, Junior Zimmerman, and Willard Zimmerman; four sisters: Maxine Stephens, Margaret Green, Kathleen Stephens, and Mary Johnson; and her grandson, Ethan “Cody” Billings.
Funeral Service: Friday, April 19, 2024 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Conner and Bro. Dustin McGowan officiating
Interment: Bethlehem Cemetery
Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Friday
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503.
Active Pallbearers: Taylor Billings, Evan DeHart, Nathan DeHart, Sovel Stephens, Wesley Burton, Travis Phillipee, Nathan Stephens and Christopher Duke
Honorary Pallbearer: Rickey Johnson
Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
Gene Lawless, 63, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, April 14th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. He was born in Jamestown, KY on September 30, 1960, a son of Phyllis (Aaron) Lawless of Russell Springs, KY and the late Herlen Ray Lawless.
Gene worked at Tarter Gate as a welder.
SURVIVORS:
His mother: Phyllis Lawless of Russell Springs, KY
2 daughters: Stephanie Coffey (Tylar) of Russell Springs, KY and Jennifer Lawless of Columbia, KY
3 sisters: Judy Smith and Sherri Loy both of Jamestown, KY, and Janet Collins of London, KY
3 brothers: Danny Lawless of Monticello, KY and Ranny Lawless and Stevie Lawless both of Russell Springs, KY
5 grandchildren & 1 great-grandchild
Other family & friends
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Marilyn Sue and an infant brother, Barry James Lawless.
Memorial Service: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 7:00pmCT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY with Bro. Danny Lawless officiating
Visitation: Beginning at 6:00pmCT on Tuesday at the funeral home
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Hospice of Lake Cumberland.
H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in charge of the arrangements.
Timmy Ray Stephens, 61, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was born September 7, 1962 in Anderson, Indiana, a son of Jean Stephens Hubbard and the late Elbert Stephens.
Tim was a farmer and a “Jack-of-all-trades.” He milked cows, grew tobacco and vegetables commercially, and was the co-owner of Stephens’ Nursery. He was a welder, his own personal veterinarian, and a carpenter. When it came to farming, you name it - he could pretty much do it.
His wife: Julie Stephens of Russell Springs, whom he wed December 25, 1999
His mother: Jean Hubbard of Russell Springs
1 grandson raised as his own: Jaiden Jones of Russell Springs
1 brother: Richard (Deana) Stephens of Russell Springs
1 sister: Sandy (Wayne) Radford of Jamestown
Mother-in-law: Judith Louden of Jamestown
14 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren
Funeral Service: Monday, April 15, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Ridge Church of God, with Bro. Billy Silverman officiating
Burial: Bernard Ridge Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00amCT at the church
Pallbearers: Adam Stephens, Jeremy Radford, Brian Withers, Danny Stephens, Harley Wilson, and Jim Liefbroer
Honorary pallbearers: Mason Withers and Hunter Gray.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
Patricia A. Rucker, 88, of Columbia, KY 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 was a homemaker.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Darrell Ollery (Donna) of Columbia
1 daughter-in-law: Melanie Ollery of Columbia
2 brothers: Bill McLean of Dayton, Ohio and Dan McLean of Louisville
1 sister: Nancy Bryant of Columbia
3 grandchildren: Lindsay Breeding (Steven), Lauren Ollery and Noah Ollery
2 great-grandchildren: Kelsay and Briley Breeding
Several other relatives & friends
Memorial service: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Columbia Cemetery with Bro. Stanley Watson officiating
The family honored Pat’s wishes to be cremated.
Pat requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Kosair Children’s Hospital which can be left or mailed to the funeral home
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mark Anthony Deel, 43, of Russell Springs, KY passed from this life on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. He was born July 20, 1980 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of the late James Galbreath and Brenda Polston Galbreath (who survives).
Mark seemed to know just about everyone in Russell County. He loved playing pool, going fishing, and spending time with friends and family.
SURVIVORS:
His mother: Brenda Deel of Russell Springs
1 son: Tyler Deel of Jamestown
4 brothers: Jason Deel of Mt. Vernon, Jeff Bryant of Ohio, James Deel and James Galbreath, Jr. both of Russell Springs
4 sisters: Heather Stevenson of Jamestown, Tabithia Bell, Hailey Galbreath, and McKenzie Galbreath all of Russell Springs
Special niece & nephew: Rosetta Galbreath and Josh Galbreath
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two step-sisters: Rosemary Galbreath and Dovie Galbreath.
A private family memorial service celebrating Mark’s life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
Penny K. Pierce, 66, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the home of a daughter in Richmond, KY. 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 the Green Hill Baptist Church in Monticello and was a homemaker.
SURVIVORS:
3 daughters: Brandy Baker Young of Russell Springs, Jessica DeMott (Terry Long) of Elk Horn, and Jennifer Demott (Joseph Bauer) of Richmond
1 brother: Ricky Bell of Somerset
7 grandchildren: Shawn, Chad, Hunter, Emily, Blake, Eli and Tate
6 great-grandchildren (and expecting 2 great-grandchildren very soon)
Visitation: Monday, April 15, 2024 from 3:00-6:00 P.M. (Central Time) at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life to follow. The family is honoring Penny’s wish to be cremated after the service.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Timothy "Timmy" Russell Fox, 64, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY after a short illness.
Timmy was a loving son, father, and brother. He was fun-spirited and loved to joke around. Timmy loved spending time with his family and friends, especially if it involved UK basketball. He had a heart for animals and shared a special bond with his loyal companion, his dog Eli. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Timothy was preceded in death by his wife Tammy Fox, his parents Cuthburt and Audeen Fox, and his brother Roy Fox.
SURVIVORS:
1daughter: Faith Cassada (Christopher)
1 son: William (Billy) Fox (Stacy)
2 sisters: Cathy Coffey (Lloyd) and Penny Lester (Gordon)
Sister-in-law: Kathy Fox
2 grandchildren: Jaylin Jaggers and Jayda Fox
Several nieces, nephews, and other family members
Funeral Service: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, 202 N. Main St, Jamestown, KY with Bro. Asa Wooten officiating
Burial: Square Oak Cemetery in Russell Springs, KY
Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Wednesday
The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, in memory of Timothy Fox.
Yvonne Popplewell, 86, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 30, 1937, a daughter of the late Cosby Popplewell and Ollie Johnson Popplewell.
Yvonne was a member of the Russell Chapter #432 Order of the Eastern Star and attended Coffey’s Chapel Church for many years. Yvonne was the owner of Alligator Dock #1 in partnership with her brother until his death in 2000. After her brother’s death, she remained owner until spring 2006, at which time she sold the dock. She loved the lake and the many friends she made over the years, especially the houseboat customers. Yvonne enjoyed spending time in Fort Myers, Florida. She treasured her time and memories shared with her beloved dog, Chase.
SURVIVORS:
1 daughter: Karen (Barry) Roy of Windsor
2 grandchildren: Vanessa (Kevin) Clements of Windsor and Kevin Booth of Russell Springs
2 great-grandchildren: Brooklyn Booth and Landon Booth of Russell Springs
In addition to her parents, Yvonne was preceded in death by her husband, Hebert Johnson; two sons: Joe Booth and Mike Booth; one daughter, Sherry Sanders; and one brother, Ervil Popplewell.
Order of the Eastern Star funeral rites: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home
Funeral Service: Immediately following the Order of Eastern Star funeral rites with Bro. Roger Garner officiating
Burial: Popplewell Cemetery
Visitation: After 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday at Bernard Funeral Home
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.