All Obituaries

Carole Ann Karstetter, 75, of Columbia, KY died Monday, February 10, 2020 at her residence.  Born in Chicago, IL she was the daughter of the late John Fred and Mary Verbilia Neuwirth and wife of the late Bill Karstetter. Mrs. Karstetter was retired from Aetna Insurance and was the former owner and operator of K’s Quick Coin Laundry Mat in Columbia. Survivors include a son James “Jim” Doyle (Carol) of Columbia; two daughters Renee Lozano (Juan) of Seattle, WA and...

Ralph Dean Bernard, 70, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020.  The Columbia, KY native was born on November 23, 1949, in Columbia, Kentucky, the youngest of four children and only son.  Ralph was a 1968 graduate of Adair County High School and received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Western Kentucky University where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. For many years, Ralph owned Shelter Insurance agencies in Columbia,...

Darlene Lois Butler, 57, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, February 9, 2020 at her residence.  Born in Grand Haven, MI she was the daughter of the late Elmo John and Helen Rue Waite.  Mrs. Butler attended the Millerfield Brethren In Christ Church and loved scrapbooking.  She was a foster parent to many children over the years and loved spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband Jeffrey Scott Butler of Columbia; 10 children Amanda Ann Butler, Linda Marie...

Donnie Perry, 62, of Sparksville, KY and formerly of the Grab Community of Green County died Sunday, February 2, 2020 at T. J. Health Columbia.  Born in Louisville, KY he was the son of the late Hayden and Delma Judd Perry. Donnie graduated from Green County High School in 1976 and was a member of the 1975 Green County Regional Championship Football Team; he was also a graduate of Western Kentucky University majoring in Art.  He retired from the Cabinet for Health and Family...

Albert G. Madonna, 95, of Columbia, KY died Monday, January 27, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Parkesburg, PA he was the son of the late Dominic and Carmela Laudadio Madonna and husband of the late Betty Lou Reese Madonna. Mr. Madonna was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Army.  He loved the outdoors and building wooden boats. Survivors include a daughter Kathy Madonna-Brown (Keny) of Florida; a son Alan Madonna of...

Nancy Sue Killian, 67, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, January 25, 2020 at her residence.  Born in Greenfield, IN she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Cora Lee Potts Haste and wife of the late Tony Killian. Mrs. Killian loved crafting, quilting and all animals. Survivors include three sons Jamie Corbin (Mariam) of Columbia, Shannon Corbin of Batesville, IN and Robbie Corbin of North Vernon, IN; eight grandchildren Brandi, LaShay, James, Miranda, Bryson, Ashelyn, Kody and Ezola...

Sara Jean Lawrence Marshall, 93, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Summit Manor Nursing Home.  Born in Michigan she was the daughter of the late George & Mary Frances Stephens Lawrence and wife of the late James Clyde "J. C." Marshall. Mrs. Marshall was a member of the Columbia United Methodist Church and former Librarian at John Adair Middle School.  She loved playing bridge and golf. Survivors include two sons Jim Marshall (Mary Lee) of...

Dorothy Mae Shelley, 95, of Columbia died Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the Summit Manor Nursing Home.  Born in Greensburg, KY she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lorraine Squires Thompson and wife of the late John Marshall Shelley Sr… Mrs. Shelley was a member of the Columbia United Methodist Church and a former employee of First and Farmers Bank, formerly known as First National Bank of Columbia where she gave 44 years of service to the citizens of Adair County. ...

Benny Ray Lawson, 63, of Columbia died Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Campbellsville, KY he was the son of the late Orby Lawson and Euna Hixson Cravens of Columbia who survives.  Benny was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. In addition to his mother he is survived by two brothers Douglas Edward Lawson and Steve Lane Lawson; a half-sister Lisa Coffey and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a half-brother Kevin...

Vickie Jo Brooks, 59, of Columbia died Thursday, January 16, 2020 at T. J. Health Columbia.  She is the daughter of Herb and Sharon Walton of Indiana. Ms. Brooks chose cremation and no services are scheduled at this time.