Tenna Shoultz, 72, Russell Springs
Tenna Shoultz, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset. She was 72 years of age. Born November 14, 1952, in Uba City, California, she was a daughter of the late Ray Benzel and Naomi Beck Salisbury. Teena was an examiner at Fruit of the Loom and…
Read MoreWilliam Earl Miller, 55, Russell Springs
William Earl Miller, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025. He was 55 years of age. Born January 19, 1970, in Casey County, he was the only son of the late Earl J. and Lucy Helen Wilson Miller. William was a carpenter by trade, and he truly enjoyed his work. When he wasn’t…
Read MoreGeorgia Glover, 94, Dunnville
Georgia Glover, age 94, of Dunnville, KY passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at her residence. She was born on Wednesday, December 31 1930, in Champaign, Illinois. She was the daughter of Louisa Love Frost Jasper and George Abraham Jasper, whom have preceded her in death. Georgia is survived by: a daughter Linda Collins Roberts,…
Read MoreCharles J. Blankenship, 77, Russell Springs
Charles J. Blankenship, of Russell Springs, entered in to rest on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Norton Hospital, in Louisville. He was born July 23,1948, in Somerset, to Herald Roe and Mallie Jane Stephens Blankenship and was 77 years of age at the time of his passing. Survivors include his wife, Diane Blankenship, of Russell…
Read MoreLaker Boys win third in Scottie’s Classic
Staff Report The Russell County Laker Boys Soccer team finished a strong third at the Glasgow Scotties’ Classic this past weekend. When all was said and done the Lakers finished 1-1-1 in the tournament, bringing them to 4-1-1 on the season. Marion County will be the next opponent thanks to support from…
Read MoreSPARC, KRV Praised for progress
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor During a special event at Kentucky Recovery Vocational (KRV) last week, the main room was full of people…and pride. The local program, which is leading the way in recovery and putting skilled people in jobs, held a grand opening for their welding component. It was an event…
Read MoreGolda Mae Hinkle, 84, Russell Springs
Golda Mae Hinkle, of Russell Springs, passed away at her home Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was 84 years of age. Born July 21, 1941, in Russell Springs, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Ada West Tucker. Golda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of…
Read MoreJames H. Estes, 75, Russell Springs
James H. Estes, age 75, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, August 24 2025 at Home. He was born on Friday, August 11 1950, in Horse Cave, Kentucky. He was the son of Francis L. Nichols Estes and Norman Estes. James is survived by: one daughter, Dana R. Watson, spouse Vergeast, of Goose Creek,…
Read MoreDavid Eugene (Gene) Barnett, 87, Jamestown
David Eugene (Gene) Barnett was born May 8,1938 in Columbia, Ky and passed from this life August 21,2025 in Somerset, Ky. Gene was retired from Apple Valley Resort at which he was the Resident Manager for 35 years. David Eugene (Gene) Barnett was preceded in death by his parents Ben and Josie Barnett, brothers James…
Read MoreDreams come true
There are people who come from other counties, other regions, other states to the annual Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival. Dylan Presson is one of those people. “I travelled all the way down here…been coming to this festival for about the last ten years,” Presson, of Connersville, IN, said. “I knew from the…
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