Area Obituaries

Lynn Earl Huddleston, 66, Louisville, earned his holy wings on Monday evening, August 24, 2020. He was the son of the late Earl and Frances Walker Huddleston and was born May 29, 1954, in Columbia, Ky. He was also preceded in death by aunts Virginia Huddleston (Albert) VanZant, Frances Huddleston, Link and Dimple Huddleston (Foster)…

Kevin Smith, 54, of Columbia, Ky, died Friday, September 4, 2020 at his home. He was born July 20, 1966, in Campbellsville, Ky, to the late Huston Ramsey and Emma Lou Marty Smith and employed by Dr. Schneider Automotive Systems in Russell Springs. Survivors include; one son Chase Smith of Columbia; two sisters & brothers-in-law …

Gladys Ruth Simpson, age 90, of Russell Springs, Ky passed away Sunday, September 06, 2020 at the home of her daughter. She was born on Wednesday, January 01, 1930, in Russell Springs. She was the daughter of  Retha Stephens, who has preceded her in death and Alvin Ray Stephens, who has preceded her in death.…

Vicki Sue DeSpain, 64, of Jeffersonville, In and formerly of Campbellsville, Ky, died Monday, August 31, 2020 at the Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, In after an extended illness.  Born in Louisville, Ky she was the daughter of the late Richard and Joy Priest. Survivors include her Children Russell DeSpain (Kelsey) of Columbus, OH and…

Arlene Grider, age 89, of Russell Springs, Ky passed away Thursday, September 03 2020 at the home of her daughter. She was born on Tuesday, July 28 1931, in Russell Springs, Ky. She was the daughter of Audra Antle Holt, who has preceded her in death and Ovis Holt, who has preceded her in death.…

Alvis G. Floyd, 85, of Columbia died Tuesday, September 08, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital.  Born in Adair County he was the son of the late Charles Henry and Mattie Ella Rooks Floyd. Mr. Floyd was a member of the Millerfield Brethren in Christ Church and veteran of the U. S. Army.  He enjoyed…

Wilda Jo Giles, 55, of Knifley, Ky died Tuesday, September 2, 2020 at her residence.  Born in Louisville, Ky she was the daughter of the late Bunie Ray and Wilma Lee Sweet Green. Wilda enjoyed spending time with her family and dogs and also enjoyed playing bingo. Survivors include; her spouse William Giles of Knifley;…

Malcolm Dale Carter age 64 of Lula entered heaven on Wednesday Sept. 2, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born December 10, 1955 in Burkesville, Ky to Rebecca Grant Carter Melton and the late Malcolm Carter. He retired from Banks County as an Environmental Health Specialist. Dale was a Deacon…

Garnetta Campbell, age 56, of Windsor, KY passed away Tuesday, August 25 2020 at Highway 127 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.. She was born on Wednesday, July 08 1964, in Pulaski Co., Ky. She was the daughter of Marie Passmore Lawson, of Windsor and Shelby Lawson, who has preceded her in death. Survivors…

Jacqueline “Jackie” Bailey, 71, of Columbia, died Friday, August 28, 2020 at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was born November 21, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Elvis Lee and Susie Tucker McGowan. She was a homemaker and a member of Ono Community Church. Preceded in death by a brother, Ewell Gene McGowan.…

Jeff Rippey, 52, of Columbia, died Saturday, August 29, 2020 at the Glenview Health Care Facility in Glasgow. He was born February 8, 1968 in Portland, Oregon.  Jeff was a former cook and laborer and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his wife Sheryl Gilpin Rippey of Columbia; one son Josh Hall Rippey; special friend Helen Sneed…

Chasity Lynn Studivant, 46, of Edmonton, Kentucky, died Thursday, August 27, 2020 at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville. Survivors include; her husband Mark Sturdivant of Flintville, Tenn,; her mother Mary Jessie of Edmonton; her father James VanVoorhis of Coldwater, Mich; her children Tiffany Marie and Jeremy; two brothers James and Robert VanVoorhis both of…