Nedra Mae Francis, 62, Russell Springs
Nedra Mae Francis, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset. She was 62 years of age. Born January 29, 1963, in Jamestown, she was the youngest child of the late Otha and Elizabeth Cole Byrd. Nedra worked formerly as a sewing machine operator at Fruit…
Read MoreMavadene Bennett (Gregory) Harris, 87, Russell Springs
Mavadene Bennett (Gregory) Harris, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 87 years of age. Born on April 23, 1938, in Russell County, she was the daughter of the late Elmo and Edith Roy Bennett. She was a devoted housewife and mother. She loved…
Read MoreMarshall G. Wooldridge, 81, Russell Springs
Marshall G. Wooldridge, age 81, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, December 02, 2025 at Grandview Nursing Home, Campbellsville, KY. He was born on Wednesday, February 16, 1944 to the late Nell Shearer Wooldridge and Porter Elmer Wooldridge. Marshall is survived by his wife June Thomas Wooldridge of Russell Springs and a step-son Teddy…
Read MoreMargie R. Barnes, 90, Jamestown
Margie Rigsby Barnes, 90, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, November 30th, at home surrounded by loved ones. Margie was born in Willow Shade, KY on June 26, 1935, a daughter of the late Flolene (Sartin) and William Thomas Rigsby. She was a long-time educator, Russell County School board member, and a member of the Russell…
Read MoreJackie F. Bernard, 83, Russell Springs
Jackie F. Bernard, of Russell Springs, passed away on November 29, 2025, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation. He was 83 years of age. Born on February 18, 1942, in Russell County, he was a son of the late Osborn and Marrene Pruitt Bernard. Jackie was a retired railroad maintenance worker for Amtrak. Jackie enjoyed…
Read MoreMayrene Hammond, 93, formerly of Russell Springs
Mayrene Hammond, of Bee Spring, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Bowling Green Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was 93 years of age. Born on September 23, 1932, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Caroline Lawson Luttrell. Mayrene was a homemaker and a member…
Read MoreDavid Kimbler, 82, Jamestown
David Kimbler, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, November 28, 2025. He was 82 years of age. Born March 19, 1943, in Russell Springs, he was a son of the late William Byron and Bonnie “Sunshine” Selby Kimbler. David was formerly a Vice-President of Operations for General Mills, working for the company…
Read MoreHollie A. Miller, 65, Russell Springs
Hollie A. Miller, 65, of Russell Springs, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 27th, at Russell County Hospital. Hollie was born in Indianapolis, IN on October 3, 1960, a daughter of the late Olga Coffey and Jack O. Nichols. She was a member of Freedom Christian Church and a retired teacher’s aide. Hollie is survived by: a…
Read MoreLavone Johnson, 84, Russell Springs
Lavone Johnson, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at her home. She was 84 years of age. Born on September 7, 1941, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Sarah Sullivan Johnson. Lavone was a homemaker. She enjoyed singing and loved spending time with her church…
Read MoreKY 80/Fishing Creek Bridge to be Reduced to One Lane Beginning Monday in Pulaski County
SOMERSET, Ky. (Nov. 26, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 Office advises motorist that beginning Monday, Dec. 1, the KY 80 Fishing Creek bridge (mile point 13.8) in Pulaski County will be reduced to one lane as crews perform paving operations associated with the recent rehabilitation project. Lane closures will be in…
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