Lois L. Foley, 71, Columbia
Lois L. Foley, 71, of Columbia, passed away Saturday, March 14th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. Lois was born in Albany, KY on March 10, 1955, a daughter of the late Gladys (Hammond) and Lilburn Bolin. She was a homemaker. Lois is survived by: two daughters, Tonya Melson and Regina George; a son,…
Read MoreCharlene Taylor, 79, Nicholasville
Charlene Taylor, 79, of Nicholasville, Ky passed away peacefully at Baptist Health Hospital Lexington on March 12th, 2026 after a long illness. She was born on August 13th, 1946 to the late Mary Sue Taylor and Charles Smith. She graduated from Jessamine County High School and later retired from Jessamine County Fiscal Court, where she worked as an…
Read MoreHelping Children
Staff Report As a former educator Lisa Coffey was possibly the perfect candidate for an entity assisting children. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Southern Kentucky is a non-profit organization utilizing community-based volunteers appointed by judges to serve as advocates in child abuse and neglect cases. Competent, compassionate, knowledgeable, and with years…
Read MoreA life and love of serving the public
One could ask Joey Hoover about his many accomplishments, accolades, and awards. He will more than likely humbly smile and say a soft, “thank you.” Never one to draw attention to himself, or his literal life-saving efforts, he does, however, become animated and excited about one thing in particular…family. “Let me show you…
Read MoreRaymond Vernon Ford, 82, Russell Springs
Raymond Vernon Ford, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his home. He was 82 years of age. Born on December 16, 1943, in Russell County, he was a son of the late Rufus and Laverne Roark Ford. Raymond was a self-employed auto mechanic, who enjoyed tinkering on both cars and…
Read MoreCecil Thornton, 94
Cecil Thornton, aged 94, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 6, 2026, in Milford, Ohio. Born on July 12, 1931, in Russell Springs, Kentucky, Cecil led a life filled with love and dedication. A respected member of the workforce, Cecil retired from the Ford Motor Company, where he was a…
Read MoreShirley Mae Lawson, 82, Russell Springs
Shirley Mae Lawson, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her home. She was 82 years of age. Shirley was born on August 13, 1943, in Jabez, the only child born to the union of George Wade and Edith Eastham Stephens. Shirley graduated from college in 1965 and began her teaching…
Read MoreTerril Meece Stephens, 89, Russell Springs
Terril Meece Stephens, of Russell Springs, passed away at Russell County Hospital Thursday, March 12, 2026. He was 89 years of age. Born December 18, 1936, in Eli, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Arlus and Velna Meece Stephens. Terril was a proud United States Army veteran, an ironworker, and a retired…
Read MoreBonnie Lou Johnson Perkins, 86, Russell Springs
Bonnie Lou Johnson Perkins, 86, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on March 9th, 2026, at Fair Oaks Nursing Home, Jamestown, Kentucky. Born on September 14, 1939, in Eli, Kentucky, to the late Osba Johnson and Hazel Roy Johnson, Bonnie was known for her kindness, sense of humor, and love for music and dance. She…
Read MorePhyllis Diane York, 79, Russell Springs
Phyllis Diane York, 79, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, February 9th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. A memorial service will be held Saturday March 14, 2026 1:00 PM at the Faith Temple Full Gospel Church. Friends may visit after 11:00 AM at the church until time of service at 1:00 PM. H.E.…
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