‘She’s home!’
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor A dog was roaming around the mayor of Russell Springs’ office Monday morning. And it was absolutely welcome there. Last Wednesday, the city’s beloved K9, Joli, went missing from her secured pen. “There’s an hour and a half window where she somehow mysteriously got out,” Russell Springs…
Read MoreHollin Smith, 87, Russell Springs
Hollin Smith, 87, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, March 4th, at Fair Oaks Health Systems, Jamestown, KY. Hollin was born in Russell Springs, KY on January 30, 1939, a son of the late Ollie (Holt) and Lloyd Smith. He retired from Fruit of the Loom and farmed. He was of Christian faith, loved working…
Read MoreWayne H. Skipper, 85, Jamestown
Wayne H. Skipper, 85, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, February 28th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Wayne was born in Clanton, AL on November 21, 1940, a son of the late Elsie (Traywick) and Herman Skipper. A Hamilton High School graduate, Wayne also studied at Ohio University, Wayne furthered his technical expertise through…
Read MoreAnna Lou Conover, 101, Russell Springs
Anna Lou Conover, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown. She was 101 years, 2 months, and 30 days of age. Born December 3, 1924, in Adair County, she was a daughter of the late Timothy and Kitty Bryant Cravens. At the age of 22,…
Read MoreBetty Kerr, 81
Betty Kerr, age 81, died Monday March 2, 2026. She was born on December 8, 1944. She was a homemaker but most of all she was a Christian who professed her faith in Christ and her love for her family. She is survived by: two sons, Billy Campbell, Jim (Michelle) Kerr; eight Grandchildren, Chris (Leah)…
Read MoreJeter Coffey, 80, Russell Springs
Jeter Coffey, age 80, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, March 01, 2026 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital. He was born on Saturday, August 04 1945, in Columbia, Kentucky tothe late Iler (Burton) and William Arlis Coffey. Jeter is survived by: his wife, Sandy Bottoms Coffey of Russell Springs; three sons-Dewayne Coffey, spouse Melissa, Scott…
Read MoreJoe Feese, 92, Jamestown
Bobby Joe Feese “Joe” was born in Cane Valley, KY on August 29, 1933 to his loving parents, Wiley Montgomery Feese and Dorothy Ethel Monroe Feese. He passed from this life on February 28, 2026 at the Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs, KY. Joe grew up in the Cane Valley community of Adair…
Read MoreDanny Leon Conner, 79, Jamestown
Danny Leon Conner, of Jamestown, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation. He was 79 years of age. Born on February 12, 1947, on Indian Creek in Russell County, he was a son of the late Wilber and Mary Alice Polston Conner. Danny was a retired construction worker, working…
Read MoreLuca John Roberts, 4
Luca John Roberts departed this life to enter the arms of Jesus on Thursday February 26, 2026. His four years on this earth were spent smiling, laughing and bringing joy and light to his family and all those he knew. Luca was born on January 27, 2022. Blessed by his presence were his mother, Raygen…
Read MoreGary L. Meadows, 62, Russell Springs
Gary L. Meadows, 62, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 25th, in Russell Springs, KY. Gary was born in Mount Sterling, KY on April 29, 1963, a son of the late Fannie (Strange) and Richard T. Meadows, Sr. He served in the Army National Guard as an SSG, worked as a handyman and attended…
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