Area Obituaries

Valtha N. Bennett, 95, of Glasgow, Ky, formerly of Adair County, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 8:25 P.M. at Barren County Nursing and Rehab in Glasgow. She was born August 10, 1924, in Adair County, to the late Elbert and Ada Janes Burbridge.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by;…

Donnie Perry, 62, of Sparksville, Ky and formerly of the Grab Community of Green County died Sunday, February 2, 2020 at T. J. Health Columbia.  Born in Louisville, Ky he was the son of the late Hayden and Delma Judd Perry. Donnie graduated from Green County High School in 1976 and was a member of…

Mr. Lowell Douglas Walden of Columbia, son of the late Andrew Richard and Anna Francis (Johnson) Walden, was born in Oldham County on May 24, 1955. He departed this life on Saturday, January 25, 2020 in Adair County at the Westlake Regional Hospital. He was 64 years, 8 months, and 1 day of age. He…

Glen Flippo, 64, of Columbia, died suddenly Monday, January 27, 2020 in Lake City, Fla. He was born November 4, 1955 in Owens Crossroads, Alabama.  He was preceded in death by; his father, Gordon Flippo; one daughter, Jenny Turner, and two grandchildren. Glen was a truck driver and currently employed by Rogers Trucking Company in…

Mr. Christopher Allen Van Fossen of Columbia (Sparksville) was born in Visalia, Calif on October 7, 1962. He departed this life on Monday, January 27, 2020 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 57 years, 3 months, and 20 days of age. He was a former Correctional Peace Officer, a believer in Christ, and…

Kenneth N. Ballou, age 94 of Burkesville, Ky passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Cumberland Valley Manor . Kenneth was born on June 13, 1925 in Adair County, Ky to the late William Murray “Bill” Ballou and Mattie Florence Garrison Ballou. As a young man Kenneth served in the U.S. Army 9th Division,…

Judi Tester, 55, of Columbia, Ky, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at her home. She was born May 28, 1964, in Minneapolis, Minn to the late George W. and Joan Roberts Austin. Survivors include; her husband Mike Tester of Columbia; three sons and daughters in law  Jaremy and Ann Marie Austin of Columbia, Mike and…

Jeffery Fugate, age 58, of Jamestown, Ky passed away Tuesday, February 04 2020 at his residence. He was born on Wednesday, August 23 1961, in Hazard, Ky. He was the son of Wanda Duncil Fugate, who has preceded him in death and James Elmer Fugate, who has preceded him in death. Survivors also include; one…

Zella Cole, 92, of Glasgow, formerly of Columbia, died Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 7:42 A.M. at the NHC Healthcare in Glasgow. She was born October 5, 1927, in Breeding, Kentucky, to the late Gillum and Hattie Lee Janes Akin.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death; by her husband, L.C. Cole,…

Sara Jean Lawrence Marshall, 93, of Columbia, Ky died Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Summit Manor Nursing Home.  Born in Michigan, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Frances Stephens Lawrence and wife of the late James Clyde “J. C.” Marshall. Mrs. Marshall was a member of the Columbia United Methodist…

Nancy Sue Killian, 67, of Columbia, Ky died Saturday, January 25, 2020 at her residence.  Born in Greenfield, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Cora Lee Potts Haste and wife of the late Tony Killian. Mrs. Killian loved crafting, quilting and all animals. Survivors include three sons Jamie Corbin (Mariam) of…

Janet Sue “Sue Sue” Foster, 68, of Columbia, Ky. died Sunday, January 26, 2020 at her home after an illness. She was born June 10, 1951, to the late Robert Mitchell and Estelle Marie Corbin Ford.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by; her husband, Sidney Austin Foster, four brothers, Charles,…