Carl Neal Richardson, 76, Russell Springs
Carl Neal Richardson, age 76, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home in Russell Springs. Carl was born June 6, 1949, in Russell County, to Ralph and Catherine Loy Richardson. He loved spending time with his family, enjoyed coon hunting, and watching UK games and westerns on T.V. Carl was a member of…
Read MoreRalph Dale Brown, 70, Jamestown
Ralph Dale Brown, 70, of Jamestown, KY passed away Thursday, January 15th, at his residence. . Ralph was born in Jamestown, Ky on September 13, 1955, a son of the late Lela (Brumley) and Cordell Brown. He was the husband of Shelia (Jones) Brown. Two children and two brothers survive. Graveside Service were held on…
Read MoreGosser earns honor
Submitted by Julie Gosser Anna Gosser, a senior at Russell County High School, spent last week participating and competing in the Distinguished Young Women of Kentucky Program in Lexington. Distinguished Young Women is an empowerment program that inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual potential by encouraging and fostering scholarships,…
Read MoreExtension Office moving to Industrial Park area
Staff Report The Russell County Extension Office will be relocating to a new facility in the Industrial Park area. The Extension Office has been located at 2688 South U.S. 127 (across from Mighty Dollar) in Russell Springs for several years but will be moving to the Industrial Park site off French Valley…
Read MoreJames Ephriam Flanagan, 88, Jamestown
James Ephriam Flanagan, age 88, of Jamestown, KY passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Fairoaks Nursing Home. He was born on Sunday, January 09, 1938, in Jamestown, Ky. He was the son of Susie Kinnett Flanagan and Ottis Flanagan, whom have preceded him in death. James is survived by: one sister, Sadie Eyster, spouse…
Read MoreJordan Hadley, 33, Columbia
Jordan Hadley, age 33, of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at T.J. Health in Columbia. He was born on Thursday, November 05, 1992, in Lexington, KY. Jordan is survived by: his Mother – Lynette (Charlie) Brock, of Irvine, KY; two daughters, Rylee and Parker Hadley of Somerset; a sister, Mallory Frye, spouse…
Read MoreRex D. Wilson, 74, formerly of Russell Springs
Rex D. Wilson, 74, of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Ashford Place. Born January 3, 1952 in Russell Springs, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Carsie and Levona (Stephens) Wilson. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm on Monday, January 19, 2026 at McBeath Cemetery in Eli, Kentucky. There will…
Read MoreCody Wayne Downey, 29, Russell Springs
Cody Wayne Downey of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. He was 29 years of age. Born December 18, 1996, in Somerset, he was a son of David and Crystal McClister George. He was employed at Dana Incorporated at the time of his passing. In…
Read MoreFour Russell County Residents are Student Leaders at Lindsey Wilson University
Luke Popplewell is president, Mynor Chic is vice president of university’s freshman class; Makayla Melson and Cade Ramsey are commuter representatives in university’s student government. by Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY. (01/13/2026) Four Russell County residents have leadership positions this school year at Lindsey Wilson University. Mynor Chic ’29 of Russell Springs, Kentucky, is vice president…
Read MoreRex Allen Eastham, 74, Russell Springs
Rex Allen Eastham, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset. He was 74 years of age. Born July 31, 1951, in Russell County, he was a son of the late Grace Whittle Eastham and Kirby Eastham. Rex was a farmer; and formerly employed at General…
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