Orby Yarberry, 89, of Columbia, KY 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 also 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, and a well-known and liked Produce Stand operator who enjoyed talking to his customers and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Lucy Smith Scott Yarberry of Columbia

3 sons: Jason Yarberry (Jennifer) of Columbia, Donnie Yarberry of Cincinnati, Ohio and Jeff Yarberry of Lexington

1 daughter: Debbie Yarberry of Bowling Green

1 sister: Geneva Roy (Lilburn) of Columbia

1 step-daughter: Hilda McQueary (Arthur) of Columbia

3 step-sons & 4 step-daughters-in-law: Jimmy Scott (Linda) of Fairdale, L.T. Scott (Angie), Tony Scott (Riva), and Norma Scott all of Columbia

7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren & 6 step-great-grandchildren

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Matt Pendleton officiating

Burial: 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.