‘Exciting’ updates on SEED Academy
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor With the words “excited” and “exciting” being used often, officials said last week students may be in the new SEED Academy by the start of the new school year. Tuesday, at the regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Industrial Development Authority (RCIDA), representatives from the Russell…
Read MoreJohnathan Wayne Coffey, 51
Johnathan Wayne Coffey devoted husband, father, son and friend passed away on October 1, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family, at the age of 51. Though his time here was brief, his life was overflowing with love, laughter, and meaning. He is survived by his loving wife, Terra Coffey, who was his rock,…
Read MoreRedith Mae Coe Withers, 86, formerly of Russell Springs
Redith Mae Coe Withers, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Norton Clark Hospital, in Jeffersonville. She was 86 years of age. Born on June 23, 1939, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late Roe and Eva Sullivan Tucker. Redith was a former cook,…
Read MoreLinda L. Duvall, 82, Jamestown
Linda L. Duvall, 82, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, September 29th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Linda was born in Indianapolis, IN on July 6, 1943, a daughter of the late Shirley Pauline (Duckworth) Malott and Alva L. Brooks. She was a homemaker. Linda is survived by: two daughters, Wendy Bishnoi (Rabi), of…
Read MoreKeith D. Marcum, 88, Jamestown
Keith D. Marcum, 88, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, September 29th, at Russell County Hospital. Keith was born in Jamestown, KY on December 7, 1936, a son of the late Ada Pearl (Mann) and Owen Stanley Marcum. He was a retired carpenter and farmer. Keith is survived by: his wife, Janice (Lawless) Marcum, of Jamestown; …
Read MoreHerbert “Herb” Begley, 96
Herbert “Herb” Begley, born September 28, 1929, in Beattyville, Kentucky, departed this life peacefully at Hospice of Lake Cumberland in Somerset, Kentucky, on September 29, 2025, at the age of 96 years and one day. He was the son of the late Wilgus Begley and Bertie Mae (Tirey) Begley. In addition to his parents, he…
Read MoreJerry Tincher, 66, Columbia
Jerry Tincher, of Columbia, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, at UK Medical Center, in Lexington. He was 66 years of age. Born October 11, 1958, in Hamilton, Ohio, he was a son of Alene Powell Tincher and the late Thurman Tincher. Jerry was a proud veteran; having formerly served as a Staff Sergeant in…
Read MoreRoger Garfield Gosser Jr., 59, Russell Springs
Roger Garfield Gosser Jr., of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at his home. He was 59 years of age. Jr. was born on December 23, 1965, in Somerset, a child of Marilyn Coffey Goen and the late Roger Garfield Gosser Sr. After graduating from high school, Jr. joined the…
Read MoreAnna Lois Huckaby, 89, Russell Springs
Anna Lois Huckaby, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was 89 years, 7 months, and 25 days of age. Ann was born on January 30, 1936, in Adair County, a child of the late Jesse Benton Huff and Dona Kate Grider Huff. After…
Read MoreSolar Park
Staff Report A capacity crowd attended a public meeting last week concerning a proposed 450-acre solar park in Russell County. Round Trip, LLC hopes to “construct and operate a solar and battery energy project in Russell County,” a Public Notice published in The Times Journal said. Last Thursday, the entity presented information about…
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