Matthew Ryan Adams Obituary

The memory of Matthew Ryan Adams (Hazard, Kentucky), who passed away on September 11, 2025 at the age of 46, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Matthew Ryan Adams to pay them a last tribute.

Though Matthew may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Matthew touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his father Scott Adams; and his close friend Garland Smith. He is survived by: his mother Priscilla Adams of Hazard; his fiancée Stella DeAnna Smith of Lotts Creek; his sons, Brady Adams of Hazard and Bryce Adams of Hazard; his brother Brian Adams (Missy); his nephew Preston Adams; and his niece Emilie Adams. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, and other relatives & friends.