Pauline B. Davenport, 69, Columbia
Pauline B. Davenport, 69, of Columbia, KY, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, June 27th, in Columbia, KY. A Graveside Service will be held Friday July 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT at the Bethlehem Cemetery, 3805 KY 80, Russell Springs, KY Burial in the Bethlehem Cemetery. H.E.Pruitt Memory Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Read MoreJames “Jim” Lester Herriford, 85, Lexington
James “Jim” Lester Herriford, 85, of Lexington, KY passed away Wednesday, June 24th, at Pine Meadows Post Acute facility, Lexington, KY. James “Jim” was born in Swan Pond Bottom, KY on February 2, 1941, a son of the late Elizabeth (Lester) and Lester Herriford. He is survived by: son, Greg Herriford (Kelly); brother, Ron Herriford…
Read MoreAudrey Hart Tucker, 94
Audrey Hart Tucker, died Friday, June 26, 2026. She was born in Russell Springs, KY on March 17, 1932, to the late Bessie Gadberry and Marvin Hart. In addition to her parents, Audrey is preceded in death by her late husband Thurlo Tucker of 68 years, as well as her brothers and sister; Cordell Hart, Roscoe…
Read MoreRosa Stephens, 89, Russell Springs
Rosa Stephens of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at her home. She was 89 years of age. Born on November 15, 1936, in Jamestown, she was a daughter of the late William Everette and Mollie Jane Chrisman Foster. Rosa was a member of the first graduating class from Russell County High…
Read More‘I take full responsibility’
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor When Russell County Court Clerk Patti Glover earned a return to office in the May Primary Election, there was little time to celebrate. “I was thankful and relieved,” she said, “but I also knew we would have to come back in to the office the next day and continue on.”…
Read MoreNapier honored for heroism
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor Rick Napier, proprietor of the popular Big Daddy’s Eats & Treats, has been considered a chef, a tourist ambassador, friend to many, and how about a hero? Twice over, if not more. Last week, Napier received two honors for his heroism and importance to the community. Through…
Read MoreDorothy Marie Holt, 81, Jamestown
Dorothy Marie Holt, of Jamestown, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington. She was 81 years of age. Born on November 27, 1944, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Arvilla Higginbotham Garner. Dorothy retired from the Dietary Department at Russell…
Read MoreDale Malone, 74, Russell Springs
Dale Malone, 74, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, June 13th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Dale was born in Jamestown, KY on December 20, 1951, a son of the late Lona Gertrude (Helm) and Edwin Lee Malone. He was a retired maintenance superintendent at the Lake Cumberland State Park. Dale is survived…
Read MoreNathan D. Grider, 34, Somerset
Nathan D. Grider, 34, of Somerset, passed away Wednesday, June 10th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Nathan was born in Louisville, KY on January 1, 1992, a son of Janet (Warriner) Grider, of Somerset, KY and the late Daryl Grider. He was an associate at Walmart. Nathan is…
Read MoreCarole Ann Loveless, 79, Nancy
Carole Ann Loveless, age 79, of Nancy, KY, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. Carole was born on July 4, 1946, in Public, Kentucky, to the late Bishop Inabnitt and Telvis Eaton Inabnitt. A woman of deep and abiding faith, Carole was a devoted member…
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