Randall Lee Estes, 84, formerly of Columbia
Randall Lee Estes, formerly of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown. He was 84 years of age. Born October 9, 1941, at his grandparents’ home in Cumberland County, he was a son of the late Stanley and Gladys Smith Estes. Randall served proudly in the United…
Read MoreTreasurer Metcalf: STABLE Kentucky Expands Opportunities for Russell County Families with Disabilities
FRANKFORT, Ky (December 8, 2025) – Across Kentucky, individuals with disabilities are gaining financial independence through STABLE Kentucky. Yet in Russell County, no one has enrolled in the program. State Treasurer Mark H. Metcalf is encouraging families to take advantage of this opportunity. “Every eligible Kentuckian should know about STABLE Kentucky,” said Treasurer Metcalf. “These…
Read MoreRonnie Ashley “Butch” Bernard, 74 Russell Springs
Ronnie Ashley “Butch” Bernard, 74 of Russell Springs passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his home on the farm of his grandparents. He was born March 27, 1951, and graduated with the Russell County High School Class of 1969. He was reared, lived, and died within one mile of the farm on which he…
Read MoreKentucky Fish and Wildlife expands CWD Surveillance Zone to include nine new counties
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 5, 2025) — New Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance measures are now in effect for Casey, Laurel, Lincoln, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Wayne and Whitley counties. The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission approved these measures at its quarterly meeting today, Dec. 5, following the detection of CWD in a deer harvested in Pulaski…
Read MoreGary Cook, 84, Nancy
Gary Cook, age 84, of Nancy, KY, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family who cherished him. He was a man with a big heart, a quick wit, and a gift for turning strangers into friends in an instant. Gary was born on August 29, 1941 in Nancy,…
Read MoreCarron Mae Nehez, 79, Russell Springs
Carron Mae Nehez, 79, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, formerly of Martinsville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, at her son’s home in Martinsville, where she was lovingly cared for by her family. Carron was born on April 3, 1946, in Russell Springs, KY, to the late Garnett Raymond McBeath and Bernice Mattie (Ragle)…
Read MoreEdward Rooks, 76, Columbia
Edward Rooks, of Columbia, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Russell County Hospital, in Russell Springs. He was 76 years of age. Born December 20, 1948, in Adair County, he was a son of the late John and Pearl Bryant Rooks. Edward worked as a drywall installer for over 40 years. He spent most…
Read MoreAndrew Antle, 88, Russell Springs
Andrew Antle, age 88, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, December 06, 2025 at his residence. He was born on Friday, October 08 1937, in Jamestown, Ky to the late Hollies Mae Blankenship Antle and Alva Lee Antle. Andrew is survived by: his wife, Anna Lou Foley Antle of Russell Springs; two daughters, Maria…
Read MoreWrestling with success
Russell County Laker Wrestling held their Laker Brawl and Christmas Mall November 15 at Laker Gym. The event gave the public a chance to see talented wrestlers in action, and with the arrival of the holidays, visit vendors, and chow down at food trucks. Santa also made an appearance. (But did not wrestle.)…
Read More‘A special lady’
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor One of Russell County’s oldest and beloved citizens was surrounded by family, friends and well-wishers this past weekend as she celebrated a milestone birthday. Ann Conover turned 101 on Wednesday, December 3. On Saturday, just prior to the centenarian’s special day, a celebration was held for…
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