Gatha Williams, 81, Russell Springs
Gatha Williams of Russell Springs, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Jasper Agee and Leva Pearl Cook Agee, was born October 3,1943 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 6:34 A.M., Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Lexington. Age: 81 She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church Gatha…
Read MoreCarolyn Neal, 69, Jamestown
Carolyn Neal, 69, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, May 23rd, at Summit Manor Nursing Home. Carolyn was born in Jamestown, KY on September 14, 1955, a daughter of the late Rosetta (Siler) and Ezra Neal. Carolyn is survived by two brothers, Harry Neal, of Cunningham, TN; Jimmy Neal, of Jamestown, KY, as well as other…
Read MoreBecky Partin, 52, Russell Springs
Becky Ann Partin, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Friday, May 23, 2025. She was 52 years of age. Born April 18, 1973, in Hamilton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Louise Scales Partin, and the late Robert Partin. Becky was a very kind and loving person who always put others before herself. She…
Read MoreIsaiah William Gomaz, 19
We are saddened to announce the passing of Isaiah William Gomaz, of Jamestown, who passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at his home. He was 19 years of age. Isaiah was born Tuesday, February 7, 2006, in Somerset, son of Carrie Miller Johnson. He was a kind young man, a “gentle giant”, a devoted…
Read MoreTroy Scott Stephens, 61, formerly of Russell Springs
Troy Scott Stephens passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Jamestown, Ky. Troy was born on a Friday of February 7th, 1964 as the fifth child of Milburn “Pete” and Ruth Stephens. He grew up on Bernard Ridge amidst many brothers, cousins and friends. He was a bit cocky and a bit wild. But he…
Read More‘We go where we’re needed’
Authorities respond to tornado with precision and professionalism By Wade Daffron TJ Editor Friday evening, a Kentucky State Trooper pulled his shiny, gray cruiser up to a gas pump at the Five Star in Russell Springs. Holding a gas nozzle in one hand, and a cell phone up to his ear…
Read More‘It was just a matter of time’
Staff Report For Daniel Wilson, Chief Forecaster of Storm Alert Center, weather is more than something that just happens from day to day. It’s history. It’s intense study and analyzing of what weather is, how it works, and what can happen when conditions are just right for an event like Russell County…
Read MoreGov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather
LONDON, Ky. (May 20, 2025) – After visiting the Laurel County and city of London emergency operations centers, Gov. Andy Beshear today provided an update on severe weather that hit South Central Kentucky particularly hard with a tornado touching down in Laurel County. “I promise that we will be there for our people until every home and…
Read MoreArlin E. Godby, 79, Russell Springs
Arlin E. Godby, of Russell Springs, was born on June 29, 1945, and departed this life on May 20, 2025, leaving behind his beloved wife of 47 years, Gay Swanson Godby. Arlin was preceded in death by his parents, Eld. Paul Godby and Valeria Owens Godby. He is also survived by his seven children, Karen…
Read MoreHerman Wyatt Atchley, 66
Herman Wyatt Atchley was born on August 18, 1958, in Somerset, Kentucky, to Homer Atchley and Errie Hughes Atchley. He parted this life on May 16, 2025, at his home, making him 66 years, 8 months, and 28 days. After graduating high school, Herman attended Lincoln Tech to become a mechanic. He worked as an…
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