Area Obituaries

Dana Jessie, 51, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Sunday, September 26, 2021 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was born September 25, 1970 in Adair County.  Dana was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and a former CNA at Summit Manor Nursing Home for 20 years. Survivors include: Her husband – Harlan Jessie of…

Colin Ashley Wolford, of Columbia, Kentucky, died on his 49th birthday on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Almon and Cleda Carter Wolford.  Colin was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church and an Air Force Veteran, serving in Desert Storm. In addition to his parents,…

Beverly Burton, 70, of Dunreith, Indiana, died Monday, September 20, 2021 while in Columbia, Kentucky to attend the funeral of her Brother-in-Law, Eldon Burton. She was born September 18, 1951, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late Robert and Lucille Cox Ziegler.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Waymon…

Michael Collins, 65, of Glensfork, KY died Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Norton’s Hospital in Louisville, KY.  He was born on February 25, 1956 in Columbia, KY to the late Ray and Cassalene Hammond Collins.  Michael attended Coffey’s Grove Separate Baptist Church and was a member of the Adair County Cattlemen’s Association.  He was a…

Janice Kay Appleby, 64, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Taylor Regional Hospital.  She was born in Adair County on September 18, 1956 to the late Owen M. and Helen Bennett Thompson.  She was preceded in death by her husband Franklin Appleby and a sister April Bunch.  Mrs. Appleby was a former…

Ina Ruth Higginbotham, age 88, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, September 15 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born on Friday, April 07 1933, in Jamestown, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother – Ora Williams Lawless, who has preceded her in death Father – Earl Lawless, who has preceded her…

Ervan Glenn Case, 75, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Creekwood Nursing and Rehab Center in Russellville, KY.  He was born in Miami Beach, FL on October 25, 1945 to the late J. C. and Rosie Jackson Case.  Mr. Case was a member of the Church of God in Hayesville, NC and…

Billy Michael Graham, 66, of Columbia, KY died Friday, September 17, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on October 9, 1954 in Rushville, IN to the late Billy Earl and Evelyn Means Graham.   Mr. Graham was a member of 3Trees Church and a veteran of the U. S. Army.  He enjoyed fishing, watching old…

Anna Regina Fudge, 90, of Columbia, KY died Monday, September 20, 2021 at Springfield Nursing and Rehab in Springfield, KY.  She was born on December 1, 1930 in Cumberland County to the late Elbert and Sallie Young Hendricks.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Homer Fudge.   Mrs. Fudge was of the…

D.L. Jessie, Jr., 70, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, September 13, 2021 at his home. He was born June 9, 1951 in Adair County, to the late Delmar LaRue and Ruby England Jessie.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Steven Jessie.  Jr. was a member of Columbia Baptist…