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 the 1975 Green County Regional Championship Football Team; he was also a graduate of Western Kentucky University majoring in Art. He retired from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and worked part time for Premier Integrity Solutions.
Donnie owned G.R.A.B. 1 Pottery and was a highly skilled Potter. He enjoyed football, fishing, going to the river and spending time with his family. The big laugh and a smile will be an everlasting memory of Donnie.
Survivors include his wife Cindy Walker Perry of Sparksville, KY; a son John Walker Perry of Calvary, KY; two brothers Danny Perry (Donna) and James Perry (Teresa) both of Louisville, KY; nieces and nephews Dennis, Darren, David, Wes, Dalton, Dakota, Paxton and Katie Perry and his special art teacher Myrtie Parsley.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law Junior and Shirley Walker and a sister-in-law Marileen Perry.
Funeral services will be 11:00am Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Sparksville Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 4:00-8:00pm at the funeral home and continue Saturday morning until time for the service.
Bro. Darrell Landis will be officiating and pallbearers will be Dennis Perry, Darren Perry, David Perry, Neal Davis, Lionel Stotts and David Eubank. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Arnett, Marshall Davis, Kerry “Pete” Judd, Lonnie Judd, Randy “Whitey” Davis, Ben Judd, Brian Ferguson, Tommy Price, Rick Davis, Chris Dial, Don Bault, Goose Parnell, Wes Perry and In Memory of Kevin Davis.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Sparksville Baptist Church Cemetery or the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, donations can be left at the funeral home.

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, a grandson, David Joe Turner, two brothers, Ray & Ralph Akin, and three sisters, Mable Harvey, Benita Montgomery and Hilma Burton. Zella was a long time member of Columbia Christian Church.

Survivors include:

Two daughters & sons-in-law – Rhonda & Joe Turner of Cave City, Patty & Richard Martin of Glasgow

One son & daughter-in-law – Kevin & Annette Cole of Columbia

Ten grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren & one great-great grandchild

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Martin officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Casket Bearers: Zach Johnson, Scotty Hagan, Skyler Mosby, Caleb Bogard, Al Dixon, Abdul Yamusah

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com

Glen Flippo, 64, of Columbia, died suddenly Monday, January 27, 2020 in Lake City, Florida.

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 Columbia.

Survivors Include:

His Wife – Luella Dawson Flippo of Columbia

His Mother – Opal Foote Flippo of Greenwood, IN

Six Daughters – Angela Flippo of Columbia, Susie Miller of Franklin, IN, Glenda (Kevin) McAlpin of Martinsville, IN, Tonya (Nick) Miller of Akron, IN, Jerri Ann (Josh) Kitchens of Columbia & Lenesa Kolody of Colorado

One Son – Glen Wheeler of Somerset

One Brother – Ronald Flippo of Indianapolis, IN

One Sister – Diane Flippo of Indianapolis, IN

14 grandchildren & seven great-grandchildren

Special Friends – Larry Power & Mark Schilling, Sr.

Funeral Service – Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Janes officiating

Burial in A.B. Turner Cemetery in the Chance community

Casket Bearers – Skylar Flippo, Jeremy Goodin, Glen Wheeler, Susie Miller, Casey McAlpin, Josh Kichens, Nick Miller, Dillon Innis & Chuck Rogers

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com

Judi Tester, 55, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at her home.

She was born May 28, 1964, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late George W. and Joan Roberts Austin.

Survivors include:

Her husband – Mike Tester of Columbia

Three sons & daughters-in-law – Jaremy and Ann Marie Austin of Columbia, Mike and Lindsey Tester II of Glasgow, Wayne and Melinda Tester of Columbia

Two brothers – David Roberts of Minnesota and Phil Austin of Colorado

Four grandchildren

The family has chosen cremation and there will be no visitation or service held

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com

Kenneth N. Ballou, age 94 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Cumberland Valley Manor . Kenneth was born on June 13, 1925 in Adair County, Kentucky 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, 47th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Battalion, K Company during World War II where he received the purple heart with one bronze cluster, the Distinguished Service Medal, and the meritorious unit award with one bronze cluster. After returning home he attended and graduated from the Kentucky School of Embalming in 1948 and was licensed by the board in 1949. He was one of the oldest license holders in the state, receiving his 70 year certificate in 2019. In 1950 he and his wife Stella moved to Burkesville, Kentucky and founded Ballou Funeral Home in Burkesville where he served families for many years. He was a member of Burkesville First United Methodist Church, VFW Post 5419, American Legion Post 119, Past Master of Cumberland Lodge #413, a former board member of Cumberland County Hospital, Cumberland Valley Manor, Burkesville Cemetery Board, and other numerous organizations. Kenneth loved buying, collecting, and selling antiques and was an avid checker player.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death in by his wife Stella McKinney Ballou, his stepmother, Nola George Ballou, six brothers, Estel Ballou, James E. Ballou, Virgil Ballou, Almon Ballou, Carlos Ballou, Randall Lamarr Ballou, four sisters, Eris Ehling, Faylene McGaha, Lila Wolfe, and Margie Anderson.

Survivors Include:
One Daughter- Beverly Alexander and her husband Tim of Bowling Green, KY
One Son- Anthony Ballou of Burkesville, KY and his fiance’ Paula Gee of Tompkinsville, KY
One Brother- Wayne Ballou of Columbia, KY
4 Grandchildren- Jenny Newell, Mary Ballou (Jarrett) Murphy, Jessica (Andy) Roberts, Kenneth Martin (Maggie) Ballou
8 Great Grandchildren- Alexander Newell, Paris Newell, Drew Roberts, Stella Roberts, Griffin Murphy, Bowie Murphy, Cecil Ballou, Ruby Ballou
His brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law- Donald Lee McKinney and his wife Bobbie, Harold Walton McKinney and his wife Carol, and Doris Jean Lane all of Danville, KY and Juanita Scott of Columbia, KY
several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral Service:
Saturday, February 01, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Burkesville, KY with Harold McKinney delivering the eulogy. Remarks by Mary Ballou Murphy, Kenneth Martin Ballou, and Josh Stotts. Singing by Paris Newell with pianist Libby Mullinix. Taps was played at the graveside by Alexander Newell. Burial was in Burkesville Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jackie Scott, Jarrett Murphy, Andrew Roberts, Alexander Newell, Kenneth Martin Ballou, Dr. John G. Stephenson, John Ballou, Joe David Brown.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to the Burkesville Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 246, Burkesville, KY 42717 or Burkesville First United Methodist Church c/o Fran Smith, 5800 Smith Grove Rd., Burkesville, KY 42717. Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home in charge of funeral arrangements. Online condolences at www.balloustotts.com