Orby Yarberry, 89, of Columbia 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 preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Bernice and Edwin Bryant and three stepsons, Gary Scott, Tommy Scott and Ronnie Scott.
Orby was a member of Kelleyville Community Church, a retired farmer, a well-known and liked Produce Stand Operator who enjoyed talking to his customers and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Lucy Smith Scott Yarberry of Columbia; three sons, Jason Yarberry (Jennifer) of Columbia, Donnie Yarberry of Cincinnati, Ohio and Jeff Yarberry of Lexington; one daughter, Debbie Yarberry of Bowling Green; one sister, Geneva Roy (Lilburn) of Columbia; one step-daughter, Hilda McQueary (Arthur) of Columbia; three step-sons and four step-daughters-in-law, Jimmy Scott (Linda) of Fairdale, L.T. Scott (Angie), Tony Scott (Riva) and Norma Scott all of Columbia; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, five step grandchildren and six step great-grandchildren and several other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Matt Pendleton officiating.
Burial in 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 are L.T. Scott, Jimmy Scott, Steve Roy, John Yarberry, Adam Yarberry and James Grzywacz.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
