Obituaries

Joan E. Colson, age 78, of Taylor Mill, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. She was born on September 4, 1947, in Corinth, Kentucky, to the late Porter and Maxine (nee Robinson) Faulkner.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Maxine and Porter Faulkner; her brothers, Eugene, Robert, Gerald, and Ronald Faulkner; and her daughter, Lisa Garcia.

Joan is survived by her children, Robbie (Kelli) Colson and Paula Colson; her grandchildren, Jason Colson, Christuean “Crystal” Colson, Phillip Colson, Cameron Couch, Shaun Couch, Katlin Colson, Mattie (Coltin) Colson, Ireland Colson, Kealee Colson, Alexis (Ross) Dever Rigsby, and Maria (Jeremy) Garcia Zeigler; and her great grandchildren, Maxine Zeigler, Dominick Zeigler, Evan Volpenhein Jr., Lexington Shafer, Graham Rigsby, Henry Rigsby, and Leo Rigsby. She is also survived by her brother, Porter Faulkner.

Joan cherished her family above all else and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She found joy in cooking, and playing her favorite card games. Her love, laughter, and presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joan’s memory to Brighton Center, P.O. Box 325, Newport, KY 41072.