Obituaries

Nov 12, 2020

Skylor Neal Turner, 30, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, November 12, 2020 in Columbia.  Born in Hamilton, OH he was the son of the late Linda Burton Turner and Patrick Turner of Columbia who survives.

Skylor formerly attended the Emory Chapel United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed football, driving a tractor-trailer over the road seeing the country and...

Nov 12, 2020

Judith Lynn Reinig, 66, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Metcalfe County Healthcare Facility in Edmonton, KY.  Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late Clay Eugene Beaty and Ruby Corbin Beaty of Columbia who survives.

In addition to her mother she is survived by two children David Curry (Willenia)...

Nov 11, 2020

Updated 11-19-20

Dale Shane Long, 57, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY.  Born in Hyattsville, MD he is the son of the late Henry Long, Jr. and Patricia Harrison Long who survives.

Dale was a Sales Manager for Stephens Pipe & Steel, where...

Nov 10, 2020

Jim Edward Hadley, 61, of Columbia ascended to heaven to join his creator on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY.  Jim was born on July 12, 1959 to the late James and Dallie Hadley (Coffey) in Pulaski County, Kentucky.  He was also preceded in death by a brother Kenneth Wayne Hadley....

Nov 10, 2020

Suzanne Sherrill Mitchum, 69, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at her residence.  Born in Knifley, KY she is the daughter of the late Ferman Paul and Ora Mae Thompson Sherrill.

Mrs. Mitchum was a member of the Knifley Chapel Brethren in Christ Church.

Survivors include her husband Tommy Mitchum of Columbia; a...

Nov 9, 2020

Donald Coomer, 84, of Columbia, KY died Monday, November 9, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Argo, IL he is the son of the late Vasco and Pearl Gibson Coomer.

Mr. Coomer was of the Methodist faith and a veteran of the U. S. Navy.  He enjoyed golf and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren....

Nov 8, 2020

Anna Perkins, 86, of Breeding, KY died Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the Taylor Regional Hospital.  Born in St. Anne, IL she was the daughter of the late Harry and Gertrude Wieland Miller and wife of the late Dewey Perkins.

Mrs. Perkins was a former cook for the Adair County School system and enjoyed traveling and spending...

Nov 8, 2020

Ronald Earl "Grizzly" Clarkston, 77, of Knifley, KY died Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY.  Born in Lexington, IN he was the son of the late Earl and Lela Bowling Clarkston.

Mr. Clarkston was a member of the Hovious Mission Church and enjoyed woodworking with his wife and spending time...

Nov 8, 2020

William Purd Bryant, 88, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY.  Born in Adair County he was the son of the late Purdom Monroe Bryant and Nellie Powell Bryant Bailey and husband of the late Louvenia Rodgers Bryant.  He was also preceded in death by a daughter Alesha Morrison.

Nov 4, 2020

Melvin C. Branham, 77, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, November 04, 2020 at his daughter's residence.  Born in Breeding, KY he is the son of the late Clarence and Hila Pierce Branham.

Mr. Branham was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U. S. Army.  He enjoyed walking, garage sales and flower gardening.  He also...

Nov 4, 2020

Barbara Ann Moran, 82, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, November 04, 2020 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Facility in Campbellsville, KY.  Born in Columbia, KY she was the daughter of the late Wade and Jessie Thompson Murphy and wife of the late Charlie "Tink" Moran.

Mrs. Moran was a former employee of Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab...

Oct 27, 2020

Lanie (Sexton) Munday age 93 of Bedford Park, IL, and formerly of Columbia, KY passed away at home on October 27, 2020. She was a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church and also Kelleyville Community Church. She was born in Adair County on September 16, 1927, the daughter of the late Olie Clevon and Alpha Brummett Sexton.

Oct 22, 2020

Janice Overstreet, 57, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY.  Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late Tommy and Marjorie Gadberry Campbell.

Janice was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Green County, the former Dream Depot and an employee of...

Oct 18, 2020

Jackie Lynn Wisdom, 57, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, October 18, 2020 in Asheville, NC.  Born in Burkesville, KY he is the son of the late James Wisdom and Geneva Wisdom of  Campbellsville, KY who survives.  He was also preceded in death by his wife Deborah Russell Wisdom.

Mr. Wisdom was a veteran of the U. S....

Oct 18, 2020

Randall D. Pyles, 81, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Centennial Hospital in Nashville, TN.  Born in Adair County he was the son of the late Finis and Marie Burton Pyles.  He was also preceded in death by a brother W. A. Pyles and a sister Shirley Pyles.

Mr. Pyles was a charter member...

Oct 16, 2020

Jerry Glen Burbridge, 73, of Fairplay, KY died Friday, October 16, 2020 at T. J. Health Columbia.  Born in Fairplay, KY he is the son of the late Johnny and Inez Bailey Burbridge.  He was also preceded in death by a brother Johnny Woodrow Burbridge.

Mr. Burbridge was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the...

Oct 15, 2020

Travis Bryan Bradshaw, 68, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, October 15, 2020 at T. J. Health Columbia.  Born in Adair County he was the son of the late William Travis and Doris Grant Bradshaw.

Mr. Bradshaw was a member of the Solid Rock Full Gospel Church and enjoyed vegetable gardening, hunting and fishing.

Survivors include...

Oct 8, 2020

Arthur Hayden Gilpin, 89, of Jeffersonville, IN and formerly of Columbia, KY died Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Baptist Health in New Albany, IN.  Born in Columbia, KY he was the son of the late Bryant and Mattie Mann Gilpin.

Mr. Gilpin was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed carpentry work and spending...

Oct 7, 2020

Ural "Haney" Sneed, 83, of the Breeding Community died Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the Cumberland County Hospital.  Born in Adair County he was the son of the late Albert and Martha Compton Sneed.  He is also preceded in death by several siblings.

Survivors include two sons Marshall Sneed of Columbia and Ural Thomas Sneed (Shelly) of...

Oct 4, 2020

Eula Jane Corbin, 85, of Columbia died Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY.  Born in Columbia, KY she was the daughter of the late James Earl and Bessie Burton Corbin.  Eula was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her brother Fred Corbin (Helen) of Columbia, KY and several nieces and...