Reglena Shearer, 85, Jamestown
Reglena Shearer, 85, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, August 4th, at Fair Oaks Health Systems. Reglena was born in Jamestown, KY on April 24, 1940, a daughter of the late Maggie (Derossett) and Ezra Shearer. She was a hospital transporter. Reglena is survived by a daughter, Pam Montgomery, of Louisville, KY. She is also survived…
Read MoreSandra “Sandy” Byrd, 81, Pleasant Hill
Sandra “Sandy” Byrd, beloved wife, mother, and cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and community spirit. She was 81 years old. Born on May 14, 1944, Sandy was a longtime resident of Pleasant Hill in Russell County, Kentucky, where she was known as…
Read MoreZona Pearl Crockett, 75, Cincinnati
Zona Pearl Crockett, of Cincinnati, formerly of Russell County, passed from this life on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at CareCore at Lakeridge, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was 75 years of age. Born July 7, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Glen and Laura Long Stargel. Pearl was of the Christian faith and always…
Read MoreApril Dawn Weston, 41, Somerset
April Dawn Weston, of Somerset, formerly of Russell Springs, passed from this life Thursday, July 31, 2025, at her home, in Somerset. She was 41 years of age. Born April 18, 1984, in Campbellsville, she was a daughter of Fred and Patsy Cooper Rexroat. April was employed at Downtown Deli, in Somerset, and she truly…
Read More‘First ever’
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor A Russell County student was honored last week for being the “first ever” locally to earn a prestigious award in a national TSA competition. Last Monday, at the regular monthly meeting of the Russell County School Board, Superintendent Michael A. Ford presented a Certificate of Recognition to…
Read MoreThree saved in rescue at dam
Staff Report Three people were rescued this past weekend when a boat capsized at the Wolf Creek Dam, authorities said. Several emergency agencies were dispatched to the scene when a report came in of “people in the water.” Russell County Search & Rescue said Friday, around 9:45 p.m., “our team responded to…
Read MoreCecelia C. Meditiz, 84, Russell Springs
Cecelia C. Meditiz, 84, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025. Born on February 15, 1941 to Harry and Irene Smith, Indiana. She is survived by sister, Marcia D’Aurora, and preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Married to Herbert Evans who presided her death, they had six children,…
Read MoreFrederick Fetty, 79, Jamestown
Frederick Fetty, 79, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday July 26th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital of respiratory failure. Fred was previously a member of Fairview Separate Baptist Church, and a member of the Sycamore Flats Flywheelers. He enjoyed his 1953 Ford F-100 and talking and joking with friends and everyone he would meet wherever he…
Read MoreMatt Jones, 58, Jamestown
Matt Jones, of Jamestown, passed from this life on July 23, 2025, at his home. He was 58 years of age. Born September 26, 1966, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of the late Roy and Ada Miller Jones. Matt was a licensed electrician and a former employee in the maintenance department at Fruit…
Read MoreChristopher Scott Maynard, 53, Russell Springs
Christopher Scott Maynard, of Russell Springs, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was 53 years old. Born on January 1, 1972, in Columbia, Chris was the proud owner and operator of Maynard’s Lawncare, a business he built from the ground up in…
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