Obituaries

Dec 18, 2020

James Cahoe, 70, of Columbia, KY died Friday, December 18, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Louisville, KY he was the son of the late Charles Earl and Mary Dorothy Corbett Cahoe and husband of the late Merribeth Linson Cahoe and Donna Mitchell Cahoe.

Mr. Cahoe attended the Bloomington Chapel Brethren in Christ Church and was a...

Dec 18, 2020

Joyce Jeanette Kimbler, 85, of Columbia, KY died Friday, December 18, 2020 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville, KY.  Born in Columbia, KY she was the daughter of the late Norman Eston and Jewell Ella Antle Bledsoe and wife of the late Charles Kimbler.

Survivors include two sons Charlie Kimbler of Louisville, KY and Timmy Kimbler of...

Dec 10, 2020

Rachel Faye (Biggs) Cundiff, 73, of Campbellsville, Kentucky passed away on December 10, 2020 at her home.  Rachel was born on May 18, 1947 in Columbia, Kentucky. Rachel was the daughter of the late Stanley and Eva Grant Biggs. She was also preceded in death by two brothers Joseph Daniel "JD" Biggs and David Owen Biggs.

Rachel...

Dec 10, 2020

Virginia "Sue" Bailey, 75, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, December 10, 2020 at T. J. Health Columbia.  Born on January 19, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Finis and Fannie Curry Pendleton.  She was also preceded in death by a sister Vivian Joyce Pendleton and a brother Huston Pendleton.

Sue was a retired Social Worker...

Dec 9, 2020

Willard B. Fudge, 81, of Glensfork, KY died Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Breeding, KY he was the son of the late Herbert Preston "Buddy" and Essie Pearl Hurt Fudge.

Mr. Fudge was a member of the Welcome Hill Baptist Church in Lemont, IL and attended the Melson Ridge Baptist Church, and he...

Dec 5, 2020

Odell Tabor, 71, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Columbia, KY he was the son of the late Jessie Tabor and Mary Belle Willis Burbridge.

Survivors include three sisters Beverly England (Kenneth), Sandra Loy (Tilford) and Paula Grant all of Columbia, KY; a brothers Tilford Hoover (Rita) of Columbus, IN...

Dec 5, 2020

Patrick Dale Wilson, 67, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Norton's Hospital in Louisville, KY.  Born in Glasgow, KY on November 19, 1953 he was the son of the late Rev. Lenus and Lorene Shirley Wilson.

Pat was a member of the Prices Creek Missionary Baptist Church and an avid University of Kentucky basketball...

Dec 4, 2020

LT COL (Ret) Jadell Janes, 75 of Columbia, KY, died Friday, December 4, 2020. He was born in Chance, KY and worked in God's service as a US Air Force Chaplain and pastor in the United Methodist Church. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Carolyn Cundiff Janes; two sons, Brian Janes of Columbia, KY and...

Dec 2, 2020

Hazel Marie Wade, 79, of Campbellsville, KY died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab.  Born in Burkesville, KY she was the daughter of the later Rev. J. A. and Eula Mae Cole Humble.

Ms. Wade was a former Real Estate Agent and was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include two children...

Dec 2, 2020

Elvia Don Burton, 77, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Columbia, KY he was the son of the late Forest and Elzada Streeval Burton.

Mr. Burton was the former owner and operator of Burton's Tin Shop.

Survivors include his wife Carol Burton of Columbia; three children Marty Burton...

Dec 1, 2020

Debra Joan Parradee, 62, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green.  Born in Cincinnati, OH she was the daughter of the late Bill Crump and Marlene Iames of Columbia who survives.

Debra was of the Catholic Faith and enjoyed singing and working arts and crafts.

In addition...

Nov 29, 2020

Alvie Lee Burton, 84, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the Fairoaks Nursing Home.  Born in Adair County he was the son of the late Jake and Hallie Simpson Burton.

Mr. Burton was retired from Butternut Bread Company in Ohio and enjoyed hunting, fishing and remodeling homes.

Survivors include a longtime special...

Nov 29, 2020

Loreta Ballou Adams, 80, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.  Born in Columbia, KY she was the daughter of the late Estel Eugene and Mary Hunter Ballou and wife of the late Jessie Adams and Harold Dean Willis.

Mrs. Adams was a member of the 3trees...

Nov 28, 2020

Benjamin Dennis "Bennie" Warren, 75, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Knifley, KY he was the son of the late Virgil and Thelma Sinclair Warren.

Mr. Warren was a member of the Robinson Chapel Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife Betty Frances Neat Warren of Columbia; a son...

Nov 26, 2020

Victoria Elizabeth "Bess" Harvey, 90, of Columbia died Thursday, November 26, 2020 in Burkesville, KY. Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late Olie and Alpha Brummett Sexton and wife of the late Charles Preston Reece and Noel Harvey.

Mrs. Harvey was a member of the Harrods Fork Baptist Church and attended the Breeding...

Nov 23, 2020

William "Billy" Yarberry Jr., 77, of Rincon, GA and formerly of Columbia died Monday, November 23, 2020 in Columbia, KY.  Born in Adair County he was the son of the late William Yarberry, Sr. and Lera Alice Stotts Yarberry.

Mr. Yarberry was an Engineer for Bethlehem Steel and enjoyed hunting and Reading history books and a member...

Nov 23, 2020

Richard "Dick" Morris, 86, of Columbia, KY died Monday, November 23, 2020 at his residence, Born in Cane Valley, KY he was the son of the late Willie Joe and Oreta Keltner Morris and husband of the late Lorene May Chapman Morris.

Mr. Morris was a member of the Coyle Cumberland Presbyterian Church and veteran of the...

Nov 18, 2020

Walter Alexander, Jr., 61, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Columbia, KY he was the son of the late Walter and Mary Elizabeth Powell Alexander.

Mr. Alexander attended the Beulah Chapel Brethren in Christ Church.  He enjoyed pulling garden tractors, shooting billiards and searching for arrowhead rocks.

Survivors...

Nov 14, 2020

Eventis Warren, 77, of Knifley, KY died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Taylor County, KY he is the son of the late Virgil and Thelma Sinclair Warren.

Mr. Warren was a member of the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church and a former member of the Green River Boys Quartet.  He enjoyed fishing and spending time...

Nov 12, 2020

Ronnie Elvis Harris, 58, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, November 12, 2020 at T. J. Health Columbia.  Born in Columbus, OH he was the son of the late Hayward Harris and Mary Halcomb Harris of Columbia who survives.

Mr. Harris was a member of the Bloomington Chapel Brethren in Christ Church.

In addition to his...