Obituaries

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 daughter, Judy Johnson, and four sisters. Ms. Johnson was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, was a former employee of several healthcare facilities and a homemaker. She was a loving Mother, Wife and Grandmother.

Survivors Include:

Two Daughters – Sharon (Vince) Willis of Jeffersonville, IN & Jane Johnson of Columbia

Four Grandchildren – Deshan Curry & Ethan Woolridge both of Columbia, Shawn Johnson & Trevia Crume both of Richmond, KY

Five Great-Grandchildren also survive

In compliance with the mandated social distancing order given, the visitation will be Saturday, May 23, 2020 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with the funeral at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Michael Caldwell delivering the Eulogy. Attendees are encouraged to follow instructions given. The family is requiring that a facial covering be worn.

Burial in Green County Memory Gardens in Summersville

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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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 over 30 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Dianne Smith.

Survivors include:

His wife – Lelia May Stilts Smith of Portland

Two daughters – Stephanie Rene’ Dunbar and her husband Cary “Red” Dunbar of Greensburg & Kelli Katina Shepherd of Portland

Three brothers & sisters-in-law – Barry & Minnie Smith, Colby & Connie Smith, Jerry & Sandy Smith all of Columbia

One sister & brother-in-law – Pam & Kenneth Montgomery of Columbia

Eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three nieces, two nephews and a host of other relatives and friends

The funeral service was held Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Pickett’s Chapel United Methodist Church with Bro. Cary Dunbar and Bro. Darrell Coffey officiating which may be viewed on his obituary at www.grissommartin.com

Burial in Tarter’s Chapel Cemetery

The family request that no flowers be sent, but would rather a donation be made in the form of Gideon Bibles, Tarter’s Chapel Cemetery Fund or Pickett’s Chapel Church Building Fund. These can be left or mailed to the funeral home.

Casket Bearers: Garry Downey, Cotton Smith, Gary Coffey, Junior Brown, Billy “Dump” Dile, Matthew Dunbar

Honorary: J.W. & Dimple Stilts, Ray Stilts, Buddy Stilts, Marvin Calhoun, Betty Calhoun, Mary Curtsinger,

Ruby Stilts, Jessica Coffey, Annie Curry

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Jerry Karnes, 73, of the Cane Valley community, died Friday, May 15, 2020 at 12:08 P.M. at Norton HealthCare in Louisville.

He was born July 6, 1946, in Adair County, to the late James and Marie Risen Karnes, a member of Cane Valley Christian Church, a retired truck driver and farmer.

Survivors include:

His wife – Janice DeSpain Karnes of Cane Valley

One son – Eric Karnes of Columbia

One daughter – Kim Grant of Columbia

Two sisters – Mary Sewell and her husband Bobby, Linda Daniels and her husband Lee all of Louisville

Two grandchildren – Hillary Karnes & Wyatt Grant

Several other relatives and friends

The graveside service was held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Haven Hill Cemetery with Bro. Gary Welker officiating which may be viewed on his obituary at www.grissommartin.com

Burial followed the service

The family would appreciate a donation to the American Diabetes Association which can be left or mailed to the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Larry Russell Downey, 73, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, May 15, 2020 at 7:38 A.M. at his home.

He was born April 3, 1947, in Adair County, to the late Richard and Elva Rogers Downey, a member of Milltown United Methodist Church and a former truck driver.

Survivors include:

His wife – Celia Miller Downey of Columbia

One daughter – Daphne Judd and her husband Tim of Summersville

Two sisters – Connie Burress of Milltown and Karen Roy of Richmond

Several other relatives and friends

Graveside service was held on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at the Columbia Cemetery with Bro. Barney Taylor and Mark Hutchison officiating which may be viewed on his obituary at www.grissommartin.com

Burial followed the service

The family would appreciate that a donation be made to Milltown United Methodist Church which can be left or mailed to the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Regina French, 88, of Columbia, Kentucky, 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 & Ora Loy Janes Cape, one son, Ronnie Gaskin, one grandson, Eric Gaskin and the following siblings, Ores Bennett, Cortez Janes, Delbert Janes, Burley Janes, Jean Estes, Calma Weichert, Freda Janes, Olen Janes, Alfred Janes, Essie Rowe, Onie Sparks & Myrtle Coomer.

Regina was a member of Amazing Grace Church and a former employee of Osh Kosh B’Gosh and a farmer.

Survivors include:

One son & daughter-in-law – Garry & Frances Estes of Columbia

Two sisters – Inez Stotts of Sparksville & Lottie Edwards & husband Lucian of Columbia

One brother – Azro Janes of Brandenburg

Three grandchildren – Richie Estes & wife Michelle, Stacy Monroe & husband Phil all of Columbia, Faith Bishop & husband David of Louisville

Five great-grandchildren

Several other relatives & friends

The funeral service was held on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Tucker and Bro. Ralph officiating which may be viewed on her obituary at www.grissommartin.com

Burial in Antioch Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Antioch Cemetery Fund which can be left or mailed to the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

www.grissommartin.com