Obituaries

Neal Edward Hemminger Jr., 43, of Columbia, KY died Monday, May 25, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Hammond, IN 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, Elizabeth Ann Nicole Hemminger, Brittany Nicole Hemminger and Alexis Bybee; four siblings Brandy Hubbard, Rick Hemminger, Kevin Hemminger and Daniel Hemminger.

Funeral services and burial will be in Merrillville, IN.  Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.

Stephen Keith Edwards, 34, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Cincinnati, OH 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 and her husband Jimmy Gay he is survived by a daughter Alyssa Fitzgerald of Cincinnati, OH; a brother Brendan Reynolds of Cincinnati, OH; two sisters Hannah Edwards Litke and Lannah Schrader both of Columbia; six nieces and nephews Angel, Tyler, Daniel, Waylon, Anna and Ethan.

 

Funeral services will be 4:00pm Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with cremation to follow the services.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 2:00-4:00pm at the funeral home.

 

For the health and respect of the family please follow all rules for social distancing and The Healthy at Work Guidelines.

Tom A. Dulworth, 78, of Union, Kentucky, 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 & Leora Bault Dulworth.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Russell Dulworth.  Tom was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, former owner of Southern Spring Manufacturing Company, a volunteer for Boy Scout Troop 74 in Madison, Tennessee for 35 years and a 4^th degree Knights of Columbus.

Survivors Include:

His Wife – Diane Martin Dulworth of Union, KY

One Daughter – Mary Frances (Randy) Gibson of Cincinnati, OH

One Son – John Martin Dulworth of Dallastown, PA

Five Grandchildren – Jullian, Ashley, Sarah, Molli & Abi

One Brother – Edward “Pee Wee” Dulworth of Columbia

Nieces & Nephews – Lisa Tucker, Linda Tucker, Shirley Moss & Wayne Dulworth

Tom was also a soon-to-be Great-Grandfather.

Graveside service will be held Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at Mt. Carmel Cemetery with Father Joseph Thomas officiating.  Burial will follow the service.

Casket Bearers – John Dulworth, Jullian Dulworth, Kyle Seibert, Chris Greer, Randy Gibson & Harrison Moss

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com

 

Sandra R. Sharpe, 85, of Columbia, Kentucky, 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 & son-in-law – Kathy & Bobby Downey of Columbia

One son – Bill Sharpe of Louisville

One brother – Clifford Riggins of Greenville, Texas

Three grandchildren – Colton Downey of Columbia, Marlena Keith and Kim Sharpe both of Louisville

Five great-grandchildren

A special friend and caregiver – Marilyn Janes of Columbia

Funeral service – Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Daugherty & Bro. Barney Taylor officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Casket Bearers: Colton Downey, Jayden Sharpe, Brian Keith, Kameron McDonald, David Eubank, Dave Eubank, Eric Eubank, Brett Keith

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com

Calvin Cowan, 92, of Columbia, Kentucky, 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 Cowan, eight brothers, Sam, Luther, Gilbert, W.T., Kenny, Cassius, Leonard & Roger Cowan, five sisters, Peggy Fudge, Carol Luttrell, Patricia Montgomery, Gertrude Burton & Glenna Cowan.

Calvin enjoyed watching all sports, horse racing, farming and especially loved his family.

Survivors include:

Four daughters – Kay Carter, Dean (Donnie) Jessie, Beverly Miller, Teresa (Terry) Rowe all of Columbia

Five brothers – Rev. Clifton Cowan of Russell Springs, Donnie Cowan of Campbellsville, Vaughn, Phillip & Darrell Cowan all of Columbia

Two sisters – Leoda Curry of Columbia, Dora Ames of Illinois

12 grandchildren – Randy Carter, Johnny Carter, Tammy Morrison, Sandra McCloud, Scotty Carter, Kenny Jessie, Wayne Carter, Danny Jessie, Brian Miller, Tasha Harden, LeAnna Franklin, Keri Richard

22 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends

The funeral service was private

Burial in Bearwallow Cemetery

Grandsons served as Casket Bearers

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Condolences may be expressed at www.grissommartin.com