Obituaries
Kenneth Lee Cowan
Apr 10, 2026
Kenneth Lee "Moose" Cowan, aged 77, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at Shanti Niketan Hospice in Glasgow, KY surrounded by his family and friends. Born on March 26, 1949, in Adair County, Kentucky, Kenneth lived a life marked by dedication to his family, a strong connection to his community, and a deep appreciation for the...
Frederick Lee Dorman
Apr 5, 2026
Frederick Lee "Fred" Dorman, 81, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born on March 15, 1945, in Clarksville, Indiana, Fred led a life marked by dedication, service, and the warmth of close family ties.
A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Fred honorably served aboard the USS Eugene A. Greene DD-711 from...
Joe Kerns
Apr 4, 2026
Joe Kerns, aged 75, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away at his residence on April 4, 2026. Born on July 25, 1950, in Adair County, Kentucky, Joe lived a life marked by dedication, craftsmanship, and an enduring love for his family and community.
A skilled carpenter by trade, Joe's hands not only built structures but also helped shape the lives of...
Lilburn Winson Roy
Apr 4, 2026
Lilburn Winson Roy, aged 86, of Columbia, Kentucky, peacefully passed away at his residence on April 4, 2026. Born on June 6, 1939, in Adair County, KY, Lilburn was a devoted and gentle man whose quiet strength and warm smile touched the lives of many who knew him.
Lilburn dedicated 12 years of his life to serving the community through his...
Peggy M. Jessee
Mar 23, 2026
Peggy M. Jessee, age 82, of Columbia, KY, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. Born on October 29, 1943, in Louisville, KY, Peggy lived a full and vibrant life marked by her generous spirit and deep devotion to her family and community.
Peggy was well-loved for her warm personality and her...
Edna Kimbler Davis
Mar 16, 2026
Edna Carter Kimbler Davis, 86, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at Metcalfe County Health Care in Edmonton, KY. She was born on October 3, 1939, in Russell County, KY to the late Clifford Carter and Lola Pettyjohn Carter Shaffer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands Robert Kimbler Sr. and...
Carolyn Sue Coomer
Mar 12, 2026
Carolyn Sue Coomer, age 82, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. Born on January 31, 1944, in Adair County, Kentucky, Carolyn lived a life filled with devotion to her family, faith, and community.
Throughout her years, Carolyn was known for her warm spirit and creative talents. She was a member...
Jonathan Janes
Mar 9, 2026
Jonathan Janes, age 54, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed on March 9, 2026. He was born on March 9, 1972, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, to the late David Janes and Rosie Crawhorn Kennedy.
Jonathan was a devoted family man who took great joy in spending time with his loved ones. His passion for fishing reflected his love for...
Wanda Gayle Hovious
Mar 8, 2026
Wanda Gayle Hovious, 76, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia, KY. She was born on September 24, 1949, in Knifley, KY to the late Hubert Hovious, Sr and Iva Mae Beard Hovious Stotts.
Wanda was a member of the New Concord Church. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her cats.
Survivors...
Billy Fletcher
Mar 2, 2026
Billy Fletcher, age 84, of Columbia, KY, passed away on March 2, 2026, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. Born on February 7, 1942, in Breeding, KY, Billy lived a life marked by his dedication to family, work, and community.
Billy had a diverse career, spending many years as a farmer and machinist at IMO. He was...
Douglas Vaughn Hadley
Mar 2, 2026
Douglas Vaughn Hadley, age 52, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away on March 2, 2026, in Fairplay, Kentucky. Born on December 20, 1973, in Adair County, he was a devoted father, grandfather, and loving family member who touched the lives of many throughout his journey.
Douglas was a proud graduate of Adair County High School. From an early age, he professed his...
Kermit Eugene Grider
Mar 1, 2026
Kermit Eugene Grider, age 91, of Columbia, KY, peacefully passed away on March 1, 2026, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY. Born on December 29, 1934, in Russell County, KY, Kermit was a devoted educator whose impact on his community will be remembered by many.
Kermit was a member of the Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church. He graduated from Russell County...
Odell Bennett
Feb 28, 2026
Odell Bennett, age 87, of Edmonton, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Metcalfe County Health Care. Born on December 11, 1938, Odell lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for his family and community.
A lifelong farmer, Odell devoted himself to the land, embodying the true spirit of rural life. He was...
Jack Davis Brummett
Feb 28, 2026
Jack Davis Brummett, age 80, of Glens Fork, KY, peacefully passed away on February 28, 2026, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Born on January 5, 1946, in Glens Fork, Kentucky, Jack lived a life rich with faith, love, and dedication to his wife Ann.
Throughout his life, Jack exemplified the values of hard work and commitment, particularly evident in his...
Lowell Dean Pelston
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...
David Quirin, Iii
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...
Donna Sue Furkin
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...
Sandra Kay Yates
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...
Garry Louis Wall
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...
Dallas Hadley
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".
...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries.
