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Donald Paul Smith II, 47, Lawrenceville, GA

Donald Paul Smith II, age 47, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away Tuesday, January 24 2023 at his residence. He was born on Wednesday, October 22 1975, in Gainesville, GA. He was the son of: Mother – Bettie Auterson Smith, of Russell Springs, Kentucky Father – Donald Paul Smith, who has preceded him in death He…

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Deer harvest among highest in recent years

More than 144,500 deer harvested in 2022-23 season FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 26, 2023) — Hunters in Kentucky harvested more white-tailed deer during the 2022-23 season than the season before and posted an overall harvest total rivaling some of the highest on record. The 144,506 deer taken by hunters from early September through Jan. 16 is…

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Carolyn Sue Bernard Landers, 85, Prospect, KY

Carolyn Landers, 85 of Prospect, Ky. passed away January 19, 2023 at her home. She was a retired RN with Cardio Vascular Associates, and Audubon Hospital. She was born Oct. 17, 1937 in Russell Springs, Ky. She was the daughter of the late Buel and Neva Bernard. She was preceded in death by her husband…

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Kristinea Wilson, 61, Russell Springs

Kristinea Wilson, 61, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, January 20th, at her home. Kristinea was born in Indianapolis, IN, on June 9, 1961, a daughter of the late Ethel (Merrifield) and Leonard  Grider. She was a billing clerk. Kristinea is  survived by two daughters, Melissa Wilson, of Russell Springs, KY; Chrystal Wilson, of Indianapolis,…

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Jerome C. Cooper 1963-2022

Jerome C. Cooper 1963-2022 Born August 12, 1963, Jerome Cooper transitioned this life to the next on November 7, 2022. His bladder cancer spread to his bones, lymph nodes then to his brain, which is what took him. On January 27, 2023 at the Russell Springs Community Center on Main Street in Russell Springs, Kentucky…

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Beware Predatory Cannabis Businesses in Kentucky Kentucky NORML is warning Kentuckians to be cautious of businesses in the state that are selling medical cannabis cards or certifications for exorbitant prices.

Louisville, KY – The Kentucky Chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (Kentucky NORML) is warning Kentuckians to be cautious of businesses in the state that are selling medical cannabis cards or certifications for exorbitant prices. While Kentucky does not currently have a medical cannabis program, a number of businesses, particularly…

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Navigating the Waters as Cruise Season Begins

More Americans are heading out to sea in 2023 After nearly three years of challenges and uncertainty, cruise lines are gearing up for a strong year with travel demand rising and Americans eager to set sail. A new AAA survey finds 52% of U.S. adults are just as likely or more likely to consider taking…

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Sherrie Lynn Luttrell, 54, Windsor

Sherrie Lynn Luttrell, 54, of Windsor, passed away Tuesday, January 17th, at her home. Sherrie was born in Somerset, KY on February 22, 1968, a daughter of the late Rosella (Hatfield) and Benny  Sears. She was a  farm assistant. Sherrie is  survived by a son, Brandon Sears, of Windsor, KY three daughters, Latisha Sears, of…

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Royce Ray McQueary, 78, Russell Springs

Royce Ray McQueary, age 78 of Russell Springs, was born on June 15, 1944 and departed this life on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Fairoaks Nursing Home in Jamestown. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Tina Flanagan McQueary, one son, Mark McQueary, one sister Vivian Eastham and a brother, Glenville McQueary.…

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Elderay Walters, 76, Russell Springs

Elderay Walters, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Russell County Hospital. He was 76 years of age. Born on September 17, 1946, in Russell County, he was a son of the late Artist “R.T.” and Mary Easter Walters. Elderay was a retired mechanic, having worked at Russell Sportswear, Fruit…

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