Jerry Rexroat, 78, Russell Springs
Jerry Rexroat, 78, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, December 13th, at Russell County Hospital. Jerry was born in Jamestown, KY on April 10, 1944, a daughter of the late Cloda (Wells) and Bennie Gaskins. Jerry is survived by two sons Chris Rexroat, and Michael Rexroat, both of Russell Springs, KY; two brothers, Phillip Gaskins,…
Read MoreKentucky State Police Investigate Cumberland County Murder
BURKESVILLE, Ky. (December 14, 2022) – On September 26, 2022, at approximately 1:03 P.M. CST, Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 15, received a call from Cumberland County 911. They requested investigative assistance regarding finding a deceased male inside a residence on Glasgow Road in Burkesville, Ky. KSP Troopers and Detectives responded to the scene and…
Read MoreThere’s still time to send Christmas Joy Overseas from Russell Springs!
Russell Springs Volunteers Send Christmas Joy to Children Overseas Russell Springs, KY, Dec. 14, 2022 — Russell Springs-area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message to children around the world: God loves you, and you’re not forgotten! Thousands of volunteers contributed to Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse by…
Read MoreGlenn David Bell, 81, Jamestown
Glenn David Bell, age 81, died Saturday December 10, 2022. He was born March 23,1941 in the hills of what would be Lake Cumberland State Park in Jamestown, Kentucky. He spent his childhood exploring the hills and hollers of his beloved countryside before graduating from Russell County High School. He completed his first year of…
Read MoreSomerset Community College holds Commencement ceremony to celebrate Fall graduates
Somerset, KY – Somerset Community College (SCC) celebrated its December graduates on Friday, December 9, 2022, at the Corbin Arena. According to SCC Registrar Jami Evans, students received 1,023 credentials: 246 two-year degrees, 93 diplomas, and 684 certificates. A total of 464 students completed the requirements necessary to graduate. 119 students walked in Friday…
Read MoreAda Irene Thornton, 85, Russell Springs
Ada Irene Thornton, passed away, Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at the Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset. She was 85 years of age. Born on October 24, 1937, in Russell County, she was the only child of the late Rinzie and Josie Twyford Foley. Ada was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. She enjoyed…
Read MoreJoann Lawless, 55, Jamestown
Joann Lawless, 55, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, December 11th, at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs. Joann was born in Noblesville, IN. on September 7, 1967, a daughter of the late Kathleen (Brown) and Asa Russell. Joann is survived by husband, Richard Lawless, of Jamestown, KY a daughter, Dana Lawless, of Campbellsville, KY; a son,…
Read MoreMaxine Antle, 91, Austin, Texas(formerly of Russell Springs)
Maxine Antle, 91, of Austin, TX. formerly of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, December 10th, in Austin, TX. Maxine was born in Jamestown, KY on February 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Betty R. (Pierce) and Martin Luther Blankenship. She was a member of Russell Springs Christian Church and a retired tollbooth attendant. Maxine…
Read MoreHattie Jean Hughes, 87, Russell Springs
Hattie Jean Hughes, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, at the Russell County Hospital. She was 87 years of age. Born on August 6, 1935, in Jabez, she was a daughter of the late George Ellis and Ina Popplewell Perkins. Hattie was a member of The Church of God, in Franklin, Indiana. …
Read MoreEris B. Dunbar, 89, Russell Springs
Eris B. Dunbar, age 89, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, December 11 2022 at his residence. He was born on Thursday, November 23 1933, in Jamestown, KY. He was the son of: Mother – Lola Simpson Dunbar, who has preceded him in death Father – Ores Dunbar, who has preceded him in death…
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