Area Obituaries

Ervan Glenn Case, 75, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Creekwood Nursing and Rehab Center in Russellville, KY.  He was born in Miami Beach, FL on October 25, 1945 to the late J. C. and Rosie Jackson Case.  Mr. Case was a member of the Church of God in Hayesville, NC and…

Billy Michael Graham, 66, of Columbia, KY died Friday, September 17, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on October 9, 1954 in Rushville, IN to the late Billy Earl and Evelyn Means Graham.   Mr. Graham was a member of 3Trees Church and a veteran of the U. S. Army.  He enjoyed fishing, watching old…

Anna Regina Fudge, 90, of Columbia, KY died Monday, September 20, 2021 at Springfield Nursing and Rehab in Springfield, KY.  She was born on December 1, 1930 in Cumberland County to the late Elbert and Sallie Young Hendricks.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Homer Fudge.   Mrs. Fudge was of the…

D.L. Jessie, Jr., 70, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, September 13, 2021 at his home. He was born June 9, 1951 in Adair County, to the late Delmar LaRue and Ruby England Jessie.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Steven Jessie.  Jr. was a member of Columbia Baptist…

Eldon F. Burton, 61, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, died Monday, September 13, 2021 at Russell County Hospital Emergency Room. He was born April 30, 1960, in Pontiac, Illinois, to the late Oliver and Ruby Reece Burton.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lee Burton.   Eldon was an…

James H. Goodwin of Scotts Michigan age 75 years passed away September 15th 2021 after sustaining fatal injuries from a tragic bicycle accident. He was born to Raymond E. and Esther L. Goodwin on February 1st 1946 in Portage,Michigan. Jim was the second oldest of five brothers.     Jim attended Portage public schools where…

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…