Tommy R. Warren, 66, Jamestown
Tommy R. Warren, 66, of Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, May 19th, at home. Tommy was born on September 22, 1959. He owned and ran Jamestown Laundry Mat, was a well-loved member and deacon at Fairview Separate Baptist Church and was just a good all-around person. Tommy is survived by: a daughter, Renee Warren, of Jamestown,…
Read MoreDennis Ray Grider, 71, Cincinnati
Dennis Ray Grider, of Cincinnati, Ohio, lost his long battle with cancer on Tuesday May 19, 2026, at Hospice of Cincinnati, in Blue Ash, Ohio. He was 71 years of age. Born September 14, 1954, in Somerset, he was a son of the late Lawson and Lucille Calhoun Grider. Dennis was a former cemetery worker…
Read MoreBernard Ross Bricker, 67, Russell Springs
Bernard Ross Bricker, Jr., of Russell Springs, Kentucky, died May 16th, 2026 – Russell Springs, Kentucky. Bernard (Bernie) was born December 29th, 1958 – to the late Rev. Bernard Ross Bricker (d. 1975) and the late Jacqueline Virginia Bricker (d. 2025). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Sandy…
Read Moreobby Wayne Wooten, 53, Jamestown
Bobby Wayne Wooten, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, from injuries sustained in an accident. He was 53 years of age. Born July 3, 1972, in Albany, he was a son of the late Emanuel and Dollie Jones Wooten. He was a carpenter by…
Read MoreSevere drought causes concern
Staff Report Kermit Burton has farmland he has tended for over 30 years in Russell County. This year has become one of the most challenging for he and all other farmers across Kentucky with the lack of rainfall. “Right now it isn’t too bad, but it’s going to be a lot worse…
Read MoreBankers Field of Dreams dedicated
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor In what can be considered a historic event, six local banks have blessed the community by joining to make the “Bankers Field of Dreams” a reality. Last Tuesday, representatives from the First National Bank of Russell Springs, Bank of Jamestown, Monticello Banking Company, Community Trust Bank, First…
Read MoreCarolyn Mae Bolin Hinkle, 76, Russell Springs
Carolyn Mae Bolin Hinkle (76) of Russell springs Went to be with the Lord and loved ones on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset. Carolyn was born on December 30th, 1949, in Jabez, to the late Ovel and Versie Bolin. Carolyn loved to serve the Lord and sing his praises.…
Read MoreKylie Jo Wilburn, 15, Jamestown
Kylie Jo Wilburn, 15, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, May 13th, at home. Kylie was born in Lexington, KY on August 20, 2010, a daughter of Adam Wilburn and the late Misti Kemp. Kylie is survived by: father, Adam Wilburn, of Burkesville, KY; maternal grandmother, Rita Kemp. of Jamestown, KY; a sister, Makhia Grayson, of Jamestown,…
Read MoreRaymond Scholl, 93, Russell Springs
Raymond Scholl, 93, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, May 11th, at Jean Waddle Care Center. Raymond was born in Russell Springs, KY on December 24, 1932, a son of the late Ara Belle (Riggins) and William Scholl. Raymond is survived by: two sons Mike Scholl (Betty), of Franklin, IN and Keith Scholl, of Russell…
Read MoreAnthony G. Bradshaw, 65, Russell Springs
Anthony G. Bradshaw, 65, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, May 9th, at home. Anthony was born in Somerset, KY on July 27, 1960, a son of the late Louise (McFarland) and Gene Bradshaw. He worked as a carpenter. Anthony is survived by a brother, Bruce Bradshaw (Stephanie), of Jamestown, KY. He is also survived…
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