Obituaries

Feb 15, 2026

Lowell Dean Pelston, aged 76, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Born on March 30, 1949, in Breeding, Kentucky, Lowell was a devoted family man and a respected member of his community.

For many years, Lowell had a fulfilling career as a machinist at IMO, where...

Feb 14, 2026

David Quirin, III, age 72, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away on February 14, 2026, at T. J. Health Columbia. Born on October 18, 1953, in San Bernardino, California, David established a life filled with love, dedication, and a strong sense of community.

A proud veteran of the United States Army, David's commitment to his country was a...

Feb 13, 2026

Donna Sue Furkin, aged 57, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away on February 13, 2026, at her daughter's residence in Columbia, KY. Born on April 18, 1968, in Burkesville, Kentucky, Donna was a devoted individual whose life was marked by her Christian faith and love for the outdoors. She found joy in her connection with animals, cherished moments spent singing...

Feb 11, 2026

Sandra Kay Yates, 67, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. She was born in Albany, KY on February 16, 1958, to the late Kenneth and Dora Viola Higginbotham Bunch.

Sandra was of the Pentecostal faith, and she enjoyed cooking and spending time with her...

Feb 11, 2026

Garry Louis Wall, 69, of Columbia, KY, passed away on February 11, 2026, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 23, 1956, in Columbia, KY, Garry lived a life filled with passion, love, and devotion to his family.

As a proud veteran of the United States Army, Garry...

Feb 2, 2026

Dallas Hadley, 83, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was born in Adair County, KY on January 17, 1943, to the late William and Nona Lawhorn Hadley.

Mr. Hadley enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family, friends and dogs "Gypsy Rose & Monkey".

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Jan 31, 2026

Geraldine Emily O'Brien Hale, 85, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Mankato, MN on May 8, 1940, to the late Kenneth Hubert and Alberta Elizabeth Williams O'Brien. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Charles Hale, Sr.

Mrs. Hale was a member of the Charity...

Jan 30, 2026

Wilbert "Boss" Blair, 83, of Pellyton, KY, a United States Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War, passed away at his home on Friday, January 30th, 2026.

Born on Barnetts Creek in Adair County, Kentucky, Boss was a lifelong farmer, working cattle, tobacco, and produce. He was known for his honesty, hard work, and the best watermelons...

Jan 29, 2026

Scott Michael Humphrey, age 56, of Glensfork, Kentucky, passed away on January 29, 2026, at his residence. He was born on September 5, 1969, in Tarrant County, Texas to the late Robert and LeJune Arthur Humphrey.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepdaughter Mary Ann Grider.

Mr. Humphrey was a member...

Jan 28, 2026

Larry Gene Bryant, age 74, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away on January 28, 2026, at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 30, 1951, in Columbia, KY, Larry exemplified a life dedicated to farming and the cultivation of both land and family bonds.

Throughout his life, Larry was best known for...

Jan 26, 2026

Rita Carol Smith, 77, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Columbia, KY on June 16, 1948, to the late Kenneth and Eula Grant Pyles.

Mrs. Smith was a member of the New Hope Separate Baptist Church and a graduate of Lindsey Wilson University. She enjoyed flea marketing,...

Jan 25, 2026

Donnie Ray Burton, 73, of Mount Vernon, KY and formally of Columbia, Kentucky died Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Rockcastle Regional Hospital.

He was born on March 19, 1952, in Adair County, to the late Edgar Ray and Dollie Frances Burton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Faye Burton...

Jan 22, 2026

Violet Mildred Loy, 88, of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY. She was born on February 6, 1937, in Columbia, Ky to the late James and Flossie Estes Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband Young Loy, a son Darrell Loy and grandson Eric Spires.

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Jan 18, 2026

Lois Raydean Burton, 90, of Columbus, IN passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Columbus, IN. She was born on May 15, 1935, in Columbia, KY to the late Charlie Buford and Maude Ella Simpson Foster. She was preceded in death by her husband William Albert Burton.

While living in Tennessee Mrs. Burton and her husband attended...

Jan 14, 2026

Helen Bernice Cape Meece, 78, of Somerset, KY passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. She was born on August 16, 1947, in Glens Fork, KY to the late Rufus and Hazel Gifford Bunch. She was preceded in death by her husbands Forest Edwin Cape and Irwin Meece.

Mrs....

Jan 6, 2026

Paul Byron Helm, 62, of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green, KY. He was born in Russell Springs, KY on October 13, 1963, to the late Byron Wayne and Laverne Gaskin Helm. He was preceded in death by a sister Carlotta Keltner.

Mr. Helm attended the Union Chapel...

Jan 2, 2026

Dustin Dewayne Fudge, 38, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Burkesville, KY on May 19, 1987, to the late Dennis Wayne Fudge and Flora "Sissy" Burton Fudge.

Dustin was a true outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting his guns and spending time with his family and friends....

Jan 2, 2026

Pamela Jayne Spoon, 69, of Lombard, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Bella Terra in Lombard IL. After a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Chicago, IL, on November 14, 1956, to the late Kenneth Gumm and Almarine Loy Morgan, Pamela was a member of Pierce's Chapel Church and found comfort in her faith. She...

Dec 30, 2025

Zena Carolyn Padgett, 83, of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown, KY. She was born in Adair County on February 18, 1942, to the late Nolan Ray and Eunema Gaskins Roberts.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Allen Padgett, two...

Dec 25, 2025

Anna Ruth Barnett, 80, of LaGrange, KY passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at The Springs at Oldham Reserve in LaGrange, KY. She was born on June 5, 1945, in Adair County to the late John Marion and Linnie Hardwick Grant. She was also preceded in death by a brother Donald Grant.

Mrs. Barnett was a member...