Honoring Veterans
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor Just before Memorial Day, a small group gathered at the Russell Springs Cemetery with a formidable task. With the morning sun beating down, they walked slowly between the gravestones-stopping occasionally to plant an American Flag. There walked Larry Skaggs, who has served various roles in city/county government,…
Read MoreGosser brings grace, gift to Nashville
Staff Report Her voice has graced many churches, gatherings and stages throughout the area, and soon Tonya Gosser will be singing praise-literally and figuratively-in Nashville. One of Russell County’s finest and favorite voices will be part of the 43rd Annual Sunday Mornin’ Country show. “I’ll be singing in a gospel show at…
Read MoreDavid Leon Bowlin, 69, Russell Springs
David Leon Bowlin, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was 69 years of age. David was born Wednesday, April 11, 1956, in Cumberland County, son of the late Bernice and Maxie Spears Bowlin. He was a custodian at Salem Elementary School. He is survived by his son, Chris (and…
Read MoreDisaster Recovery Center Opens in Russell County
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Russell County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025. The new Disaster Recovery Center in Russell County is located at: Russell County Courthouse, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown,…
Read MoreJoel Steven Hinkle, 74, Jamestown
Joel Steven Hinkle, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at his home. He was 74 years of age. Born November 8, 1950, in Bedford, Indiana, he was a son of the late Roy and Juanita Eddington Hinkle. Joel previously worked at Fruit of the Loom and was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran,…
Read MoreJohn F. Veigel, 75, Jamestown
John F. Veigel, 75, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, April 27th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. John was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 16, 1950, a son of the late Alma (Frank) and John Veigel. He was a retired salesman and attended Cross Creek Church, enjoyed fishing and being outdoors as well…
Read MoreJason Christopher “Cecil” Smith, 50, Eli
Jason Christopher “Cecil” Smith, 50, of Eli, Kentucky, passed away on March 7, 2025, at UK Healthcare – Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on January 31, 1975, in Somerset, Kentucky, Jason lived a life filled with adventure, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to his loved ones. Jason cherished his family. He found…
Read MoreShirlene Grider, 87, Russell Springs
Shirlene Grider, 87, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, May 24th, at Summit Manor Nursing Home, Columbia, KY. Shirlene was born in Jamestown, KY on January 27, 1938, a daughter of the late Lillie (Kerns) and Roy E. Lawless. She was a homemaker. Shirlene is survived by three sons, Jeff Grider (Kimberly), of Allen, TX; …
Read MoreLinda W. Whitson, 86, Russell Springs
Linda W. Whitson, age 86, of Russell Springs, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital after an extended illness. She was born on October 10, 1938, in Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of the late James Farrington Redmond and Roxanna Wyatt Redmond. Linda was a dedicated wife, mother…
Read MoreGeorgia Daphine Lawless Edmonds, 88, Russell Springs
Georgia Daphine Lawless Edmonds, 88, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, died Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at her niece’s residence. She was born September 20, 1936, in the Mt. Eden Community of Russell County, to the late Frank and Ila Emerson Lawless. She was the second of nine children. She worked for GE in Louisville, Kentucky, for…
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