Area Obituaries

Calvin Cowan, 92, of Columbia, Ky, died Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 4:37 P.M. at UK Healthcare in Lexington. He was born January 16, 1928, in Adair County, to the late Walker and Dorothy Burton Cowan.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; his wife, Bernice Burton Cowan; his son, Ronnie…

Neal Edward Hemminger Jr., 43, of Columbia, Ky died Monday, May 25, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Hammond, Ind he is the son of Neal Edward and Patty Madeline Miller Hemminger, Sr. of Edmonton, Ky.  In addition to his parents he is survived by; his fiancée Jennifer Hope Welch; four children Samuel Allen Hemminger,…

Stephen Keith Edwards, 34, of Columbia, Ky died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Cincinnati, Ohio he was the son of the late Daniel Keith Edwards and Sandra Walsh of Columbia who survives. Stephen was an adventurous person that loved the outdoors and working out.  In addition to his mom Sandra Walsh…

Sandra R. Sharpe, 85, of Columbia, Ky, died Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville. She was born March 26, 1935, in Adair County, to the late Clifton and Inez Vaughn Riggins, the widow of Earl Sharpe and a member of Columbia Christian Church. Survivors include: one daughter and son in law…

Tom A. Dulworth, 78, of Union, Ky, formerly of Columbia, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home. He was born March 24, 1942 in Adair County to the late William Russell and Leora Bault Dulworth.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Russell Dulworth.  Tom was a…

Junius Earl Bryant, 94, of Alvaton, Ky and formerly of Columbia, Ky died Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the Christian Health Care Facility in Bowling Green, Ky.  Born in Adair County he was the son of the late Junius Elmore and Montie Belle Combest Bryant.  Mr. Bryant was a member of the Trinity United Methodist…

Joyce Watson Morris, 85, of Columbia, Ky died Friday, May 22, 2020 at her residence.  Born in Knifley, Ky she was the daughter of the late Gene and Linnie Bottoms Watson and wife of the late Bob Morris.  Mrs. Morris loved spending time with her family and especially pampering her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Survivors…

Regina French, 88, of Columbia, Ky, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was born March 31, 1932.  She was preceded in death by; her parents, William Riley Janes and Ora Loy Janes Cape; one son, Ronnie Gaskin; one grandson, Eric Gaskin and the following siblings, Ores Bennett, Cortez…

Michael Callison, 73, from Macon, Ga passed away April 23rd, 2020 after a long illness. He was a graduate of Adair County High School, Vietnam Veteran, and retired from Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Elizabeth Biggs Callison and a brother, Terry Callison. Mr. Callison is…

James Ronald “Jiggs” Smith, 69, of the Portland community, died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was born October 31, 1950, in Adair County, to the late James Robert and Jessie Ruth Pyles Smith, attended Pickett’s Chapel United Methodist Church and drove a truck for Coffey’s Trucking Company for…

Clayton Baker, 77, of Columbia, Ky died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Oneida, Ky he was the son of the late Frank and Flossie Green Baker. Mr. Baker was a mechanic and auto body repairman and loved fixing all types of cars, mowers and engines. Survivors include; his wife Marilyn Wilson…

Ruth Johnson, 91, of Glasgow, formerly of Adair County, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the Glasgow State Nursing Facility. She was born October 18, 1928 in Adair County to the late Bruce Diddle and the late Susie Johnson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by; her husband, Roy Johnson; one…