Stephen Lynn Gadberry, 61, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Columbia, KY on April 1, 1962, to the late Orville Denver "Dutch" Gadberry and Ethel Mae McClister Gadberry of Burkesville, KY who survives.

Mr. Gadberry was of the Church of Christ faith and enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his mother he is survived by his companion of 42 years Deborah Bryant of Columbia, KY; a daughter Samantha Lynn Bryant (Christopher Gilbert) of Columbia, KY; two grandchildren Rickie Mae Bryant and Stevie Ray Gilbert; three sisters Judy Mings of Louisville, KY, Donna Bailey (Danny) of Columbia, KY, and Pam Prewitt (Rick) of Burkesville, KY; a sister-in-law Josephine Gadberry of Columbia, KY and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother Ricky Gadberry and a brother-in-law J. C. Mings.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the McClister Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 4:00-8:00pm and will continue Saturday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Stanley Watson and Bro. Ralph Foster will be officiating, and pallbearers will be Chris Gilbert, Blake Helm, Chris Wethington, Jeff Herron, Jonathan Vaughn, and Victor Vaughn.