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William James Ploss, 81, Breeding, KY (1943-2025)

William James Ploss of Breeding passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was 81 years old.

Mr. Ploss requested cremation, and there will be a Celebration of Life service at 1pmCT on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY.

Visitation will be on Saturday from 11amCT until 1pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


He was born in Fitchburg, MA on December 4, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Hannah Elizabeth Salo Ploss, his wife Cathaline Thompson Ploss, a great grandson Dino Santuccione, and a sister Nancy Alexander.

Mr. Ploss enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include three children Jolene Bariteau (Dave) and Charlene Healey (James) both of New York and Nadene Holley (Danny) of Edmonton, KY; three stepchildren Connie Makranszky of Breeding, KY, Cindy Ploss of Columbia, KY, and Mary Merlin (Tim) of Richmond, KY; a special friend he considered a son Greg Perkins of Columbia, KY; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, eight step grandchildren, and seven step great grandchildren; three sisters Phyllis Brooks, Janice Lynch (Jim) and Betty Nadler all of New York and several other friends and relatives.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com.


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William James Ploss, 81, Breeding, KY (1943-2025)



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