Obituaries

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...

Dec 25, 2025

Harold Eugene "Jack" Atchley, 83, of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. He was born in Russell County, KY on September 18, 1942, to the late John and Nettie Grider Atchley. He was preceded in death by his wife Lora Lynn Huff Atchley.

Mr. Atchley attended...

Dec 24, 2025

Millard Eldon Kinnett of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the age of 98 years. He was born in Jamestown, KY on July 21, 1927, to the late Hollie and Noma Antle Kinnett.

Millard professed faith in Jesus Christ and was of the Separate Baptist faith. He completed basic training in the US Army...

Dec 21, 2025

Reba Sue Hadley, 76, of Knifley, KY passed away peacefully Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Norton Women and Children's Hospital in Louisville, KY. Reba was born on September 12, 1949, in Adair County, KY and lived a life grounded in love, family and faith. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister whose quiet strength, kindness and steady presence...

Dec 19, 2025

John Murry Ballou, 83, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY surrounded by his family. He was born in Adair County on August 9, 1942, to the late Estel and Mary Hunter Ballou.

Mr. Ballou was a member of the Columbia Christian Church, former Adair County...

Dec 19, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Burton, 74, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. She was born in Columbia, KY on March 27, 1951, to the late James Harlen and Jewell Edna Harmon Burton.

Mrs. Burton was a member of the Solid Rock Full Gospel Church and a former nurse...

Dec 18, 2025

Lilburn Earl Grant, 83, of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his residence. He was born on October 11, 1942, in Adair County to the late Walter Jennings and Ruby Beard Grant. He was also preceded in death by his wife Kathy Jean Gaskins Grant and two brothers Joe and Victor Grant.

Mr. Grant...