All Obituaries

Charles Wayne Gooden, 71, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY.  He was born on April 19, 1951 in Elmwood, OH to the late Howard and Wanda Ruth Hill Gooden.  He was also preceded in death by a brother Terry Gooden and a sister Beverly Busch. He is survived by his wife Rena Morgan Gooden of Columbia, KY and a brother Jerry Gooden of Somerset, KY. Mr. Gooden chose cremation and no services are scheduled at this...

Bro. Ralph W. Hadley, 84, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, May 22, 2022 at T. J. Health Columbia.  He was born in Fairplay, KY on January 12, 1938 to the late William and Nona Lawhorn Hadley. Bro. Hadley was the former Pastor at Tabor Community Church for 28 years and former Chaplain for the Adair County Rescue Squad.  He also formerly worked in the produce department at Houchens Grocery.  He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his...

Danny Lynn Cowan, 71, of Columbia, KY died Monday, May 16, 2022 at Norton Women and Children’s Hospital in Louisville, KY.  He was born in Adair County, KY on January 24, 1951 to the late Clem and Ethel Lou Burton Cowan. Danny was active with Dare to Care and was an avid Louisville Cardinal fan.  He enjoyed fishing, boating and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his wife Donna Wayman Cowan of Columbia, KY; three children Charity Adkins of Columbia, KY,...

Nancy Fudge Lacy, 85, of Louisville, KY died Friday, May 13, 2022 at U of L Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville, KY.  She was born in Breeding, KY on November 30, 1936 to the late Mont and Nona Coomer Sparks.  She was also preceded in death by her first husband Mainord Fudge two siblings Ernest Sparks and Catherine England and a nephew Glyn England. She was a member of Hadley’s Community Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Survivors...

Mr. Odell Corbin of Columbia, KY, son of the late Charlie and Louella Corbin was born on November 5, 1931 in Columbia, KY.  He departed this life on May 2, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family having attained the age of 90 years, 5 months and 27 days. He had professed faith in Christ and was a member of Columbia First Church of the Nazarene where he served on the board as Sunday School Superintendent, Usher and many other roles. Odell was retired from Jeffries Hardware.  He...

Lydia N. Turner, 83, formerly of 104 Marshall St. Columbia, KY died Saturday, April 30 at 4:15 pm at Summerfield Rehab and Wellness Center in Louisville, Kentucky.  She was born on September 16, 1938 to the late Arturo and Olga de la Zerda of Floresville, Texas.   Survivors include one daughter, Stephanie Brock of London, KY; two sons Arthur L. Turner and his wife Tammy of Louisville, KY and Charlie R. Turner and his wife Carla of Liberty, KY; one sister Connie Mass of San...

Mrs. Marie (Smith) Curry, 92, of Columbia, KY died on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at T.J. Health Columbia.  She was born August 4, 1929 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Willie Peyton and Elsie Edens Smith. Mrs. Curry was a homemaker and member of Columbia Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon C. Curry, on April 6, 2019.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Manette Holmes, and two brothers, Jack Smith and...

William Joseph “Billy” Brennan, 74, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, April 23, 2022 at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY.  He was born in Milwaukee, WI on February 10, 1948 to the late John and Sylvia Dziedzis Brennan.  He was also preceded in death by a brother Kevin Brennan. Billy enjoyed restoring antique cars, NASCAR races and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife Frances “Frankie” Hansel Brennan of Columbia,...

Jean Nedra Sanders, 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the University of Louisville Hospital. She was preceded in death by Charles Thomas Sanders, her husband of 58 years, along with her parents, George Pierce and Edith Marie Adams, and her siblings, Jerry Mathes and Bobby Adams. Her survivors include: son, Steve Sanders and friend, Tina Perkins; daughter, Carol Schick (Bob); Four grandchildren: Chris Sanders and friend, April McQueary; Jason Sanders (Valerie); Tracy...

  Janice Antle Burris, 65, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday April 5, 2022 at her residence.  She was born in Russell County, Kentucky on October 2, 1956 to the late Arnold and Susie Morgan Antle.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ricky Burris on April 12, 2020 and six siblings Randy Antle, James Antle, Glen Antle, Linda Antle, Elouise Bradshaw and an infant brother. Janice was a member of the Egypt Christian Church and was a certified nursing assistant for Personal Touch...