Vickie Jo Brooks, 59, of Columbia died Thursday, January 16, 2020 at T. J. Health Columbia.

She is the daughter of Herb and Sharon Walton of Indiana.

Ms. Brooks chose cremation and no services are scheduled at this time.

Ramona Barbee, 80, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at her home.

She was born April 9, 1939, in Sparksville, Kentucky, to the late Ottie and Maxine Harvey Wheeler. She was one of the most loved high school teachers in Adair County and impacted so many lives, retiring after 27 years in the Adair County School System, most of those years in the business department. She always rooted for the underprivileged student to excel and become the most they could be. She always brought a smile to whomever she met and welcomed everyone for an amazing country cooked meal. She was a member of Columbia Christian Church.

She married Joe L. Barbee of Columbia, Kentucky and together they had two daughters.

Survivors include:

Her daughters – Susan Barbee-Harvey and husband Terry of Columbia and Sarah Espinosa and husband Victor of Lexington

Her granddaughter – Annelise Kate Espinosa

Funeral service – Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Martin officiating

Burial in Columbia Cemetery

Visitation on Tuesday from 4:00-8:00 P.M. and any time before service Wednesday

The family would prefer that a donation to Hosparus be made in place of flowers. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home

Casket Bearers: William Burton, Tommy Phelps, Tommy Grider, Henry Sandusky, Matt Loy, Chuck Rogers

Honorary: Larry Legg, Lynn Earl Huddleston, Jack Collins, Dr. Mark Hyatt, Glenn Breeding

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Jim Moss, 71, of Columbia, Kentucky, died at his home.

He was born January 21, 1948, to the late James Philip and Geraldine Baker Moss. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Coomer. Jim was a member of Egypt Christian Church and a United States Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He served the Adair County School District as a teacher, coach and Athletic Director where he was a mentor and positive influence to many. He was a wonderful father and a loving husband that will be missed by his family, church and community.

Survivors include:

His wife – Linda Finn Moss of Columbia

One daughter – Amy Moss of Columbia

Several other relatives and friends

A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Egypt Christian Church. Friends may visit starting at 1:00 P.M. Sunday until time for the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to WINGS of Egypt Christian Church. Envelopes will be left at the church or can be made at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Ida Dee Price, 74, formerly of Columbia, died Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 6:00 A.M. in the Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon

She was born June 19, 1945, in Gradyville, Kentucky, to the late Robert and Eula Parson Bryant and was formerly employed by McDonalds in Columbia.

Survivors include:

Two brothers – Robert Bryant of Columbia and Ray Bryant of Somerset

Several other relatives and friends

Graveside service – Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. in Haven Hill Cemetery with burial to follow.

Bro. Willard Parson officiated

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Martha Dunbar, 92, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at her residence.

She was born April 15, 1927, in Cumberland County, to the late Rev. Frank J. and Lula Dronaugh Hulse and was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Dunbar in 1957. She retired from the Adair County Board of Education and was of the Methodist faith.

Survivors include:

One son – Joseph Bennett Dunbar and his wife Cynthia of Lubbock, Texas

Five grandchildren – Nga (David) Fagerstrom of Pennsylvania, Chele (Tom) Pirch of Lubbock, Texas, Ann Marie (Jaremy) Austin of Columbia, Kentucky, Marcy (Joe) Helms of Hickory Creek, Texas, Joey (Betsy) Edwards of Austin, Texas

11 Great-Grandchildren including Aaron & Adrian Ballou, Ashton & Jordan Nixon

Graveside service – Friday, January 10, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. in the Columbia Cemetery with burial to follow

Bro. Shane Gaskin officiated

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com