Orby Yarberry, 89, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, June 23, 2025 at Summit Manor Nursing Home.
He was born December 28, 1935, in Adair County, to the late Johnny Ray and Annis Marie Overstreet Yarberry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Bernice and Edwin Bryant and three step-sons, Gary Scott, Tommy Scott and Ronnie Scott.
Orby was a member of Kelleyville Community Church, a retired farmer, a well-known and liked Produce Stand Operator, who enjoyed talking to his customers and friends.
Survivors include:
His wife – Lucy Smith Scott Yarberry of Columbia
Three sons – Jason Yarberry (Jennifer) of Columbia, Donnie Yarberry of Cincinnati, Ohio, Jeff Yarberry of Lexington
One daughter – Debbie Yarberry of Bowling Green
One sister – Geneva Roy (Lilburn) of Columbia
One step-daughter – Hilda McQueary (Arthur) of Columbia
Three step-sons and four step-daughters-in-law – Jimmy Scott (Linda) of Fairdale, L.T. Scott (Angie), Tony Scott (Riva) and Norma Scott all of Columbia
Seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, five step grandchildren and six step great-grandchildren
Several other relatives and friends
Funeral service – Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Matt Pendleton officiating
Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation after 4:00 P.M. Thursday
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Kelleyville Community Church or Gideon Bibles, which can be made at the funeral home
Casket Bearers – L.T. Scott, Jimmy Scott, Steve Roy, John Yarberry, Adam Yarberry, James Grzywacz
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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