All Obituaries

Patricia A. Rucker, 88, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville She was born January 18, 1936, in Adair County, to the late Herman and Jewell Rose McLean.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Brent Ollery and Mike Ollery.  Pat was a member of Kellyville Community Church, had worked at Osh Kosh B’Gosh and a homemaker. Survivors include: One son – Darrell Ollery (Donna) of...

Penny K. Pierce, 66, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the home of a daughter in Richmond, Kentucky. She was born October 3, 1957, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late Mitchell and Irene Goodman Bell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two grandchildren, William and Dakota and one brother, Mickey Bell.  Penny was a member of Green Hill Baptist Church in Monticello and a homemaker. Survivors include: Three daughters – Brandy Baker...

Joseph Stewart “Joey” Burton, 42, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, April 4, 2024 at TJ Health Columbia Emergency Room He was born July 18, 1981, in Adair County, to the late Freddie and Marcia McKinley Burton. Survivors include: His wife – Allana Perkins Burton of Columbia Two sons – Aiden Burton and Corey Burton, both of Columbia Two daughters – MaKayla Burton and Jaylyn Burton, both of Columbia Three sisters - Anna Murray (Nick) of Columbia, Anita Webster...

Beverly Carol Smith, 56, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, March 29, 2024 at Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Louisville. She was born August 8, 1967, in Adair County, to the late Billy and Reba Burton Bybee. Survivors include: Her companion of 18 years – Bobby Coffey of Columbia Two daughters – Emily Smith of Columbia and Whitney Smith of Pineville One brother – Harold Burton (Mattie) of Columbia One sister – Ginger Eaton (Jimmy) of...

Edna Alene Melson, 85, of the Cundiff community, died Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10:20 A.M. at Green Hill Manor Nursing & Rehab in Greensburg. She was born August 29, 1938, in Adair County, to the late Roy and Mamie Cape Helm.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sons & one daughter-in-law, Walter Dwayne Melson, Ronnie Lee Melson, Donnie and Gayle Melson, one brother, Roy Helm, Jr. and two sisters, Louise George and Thelma Bunch.  She was a...

Ramona Sharon Franklin, 55, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 6:45 P.M. at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was born December 6, 1968 in Casey County, Kentucky.  She was preceded in death by her father, Oda Lee Daniel, a brother, Danny Daniel and a sister-in-law, Sharon Padgett. Survivors include: Her husband – Tommy Franklin of Columbia Her mother – Iola Andrew of Columbia One son – Jeremy Franklin (Brandy) of Columbia Two...

David Edrington, 59, formerly of Adair County, died Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Green Hill Manor Nursing and Rehab in Greensburg. He was born March 27, 1964, in Adair County, to the late Edwin Russell and Darlene Burton Edrington.  He attended Kellyville Community Church and enjoyed hunting and his dogs. Survivors include: One daughter – Amanda Firkins (Roger) of Columbia One brother – Jr. Edrington of Columbia Two sisters – Susan Bohannon (Ricky) and Becky...

Brenda Sue Brown, 77, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, February 23, 2024 at her home. She was born December 19, 1946, in Blackey, Kentucky, to the late Ben and Virginia Hamilton Caudill.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mervil Leon Brown, a daughter, Susan Harrison,  a son, Johnny Michael Sutton, a brother, Larry Ben Caudill and a sister, Gwen Caudill Simpson.  She was of the Baptist faith and a homemaker. Survivors include: Two...

Kathy Bragg, 54, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 12:56 A.M. at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her father, William Ralph Bragg, her step-father, George Todd and her grandparents, Russell and Blanche Bragg.  Kathy was of the Pentecostal Faith and an inspiration to everyone she came in contact with. Survivors include: Her mother – Joann James Todd of Columbia One brother – Scott Bragg of Edmonton One sister – Gail...

Mike Gilpin, 75, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 12:45 A.M. at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover Cleveland and Edith Furkins Gilpin. He is survived by his Aunt, Dean Ryan of Louisville There will be no Visitation or Funeral Service Burial in Cane Valley Cemetery Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements