Area Obituaries

Joe Kerns, 77, of Columbia, Ky, completed his earthly journey on Friday, May 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born August 18, 1942, in Adair County, to the late Hobert and Pearl Coffey Kerns.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; four brothers,…

Euna Cravens, 86, of  Columbia died Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the University Of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Ky.  Born in Casey County she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Minnie Thompson Hixson and wife of the late Orby Lawson. Survivors include; three children: Douglas Edward Lawson of Columbia, Steve Lawson of Monticello,…

Andy Withers, 60, of Columbia, Ky, died Friday, May 29, 2020 at TJ Health/Columbia. He was born June 5, 1959, in Louisville, Ky and of the Baptist faith.  Andy owned and operated Withers Geo Thermal Drilling, Inc. His father, Avis Withers, preceded him in death. Survivors include; his wife Debbie Kerns Withers of Columbia; two…

Anna Joy Chaffin, 88, of Columbia, Ky died Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Centennial Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.  Born in Columbus, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Harold and Edna Moulliett Ray and wife of the late Doug Chaffin.  She was also preceded in death by her companion William Sexton. Mrs. Chaffin is…

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…