Susie Myrtle Todd, 80, Columbia
Susie Myrtle Todd, of Columbia, passed from this life on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, having attained the age of 80 years, 11 months and one day. Ms. Susie was born in Creelsboro on Saturday, April 8, 1944, daughter of the late James Earl “Cedric” and Jessie Marie George…
Read MoreJames 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 MoreDean Paul Ettner, 87, Russell Springs
Dean Paul Ettner, 87, Passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. Dean was the loving father to Darin Ettner, Penny Ettner Kinney, Shelly Ettner Talley, and Donna Radcliffe; grandfather to six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. He was uncle, great uncle and great-great uncle to many nieces and nephews; cousin, and…
Read MoreDollie T. Lawless, 86, Jamestown
Dollie T. Lawless, 86, of Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, March 4th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. Dollie was born in Jamestown, KY on March 30, 1938, a daughter of the late Ettie (Wright) and Ed Everett York. Dollie is survived by: five daughters, Bernice Bunch (Richard), Becky Bloyd (Jarvis), Marilyn Thomas (Scott), Angie…
Read MoreBud, Cain, 63, Liberty
Bud Cain, of Carr Sasser Road, in Liberty, went home to Heaven, at 11:14 P.M. on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington. He was 63 years and 9 days of age. Bud was born on Monday, February 26, 1962, in Somerset, the youngest and only son, born to…
Read MoreTerry Burchett, 68, Russell Springs
Terry Burchett, 68, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, March 7th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Terry was born in Russell Springs, KY on October 23, 1956, a son of the late Dalphia (Roark) and Jack Burchett. Terry attended Russell Springs First Baptist Church and he was a retired Court Security Officer as…
Read MoreDiego Hernandez Perez, 43, Russell Springs
Diego Hernandez Perez, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Center in Lexington. He was 43 years of age. Born November 26, 1981, in Chanal, Chiapas, Mexico, he was a son of the late Ramiro Hernandez Jiminez and Flor Perez Lopez. Diego was a hard-working man that…
Read MoreMajor developments in deputy’s death
Staff Report Two major developments occurred last week in a line-of-duty death of a local law enforcement officer. Russell County Deputy Sheriff Josh Phipps was killed after responding to a call on September 16 of last year. Phipps was assisting fellow officers who were involved in pursuit of a vehicle which reportedly…
Read MoreLWC’s Phelps returns to GSP as professor
Being a Kentucky Governor’s Scholar was a life-changing experience for JC Phelps, and now the Lindsey Wilson College business professor will get to provide the same opportunity for students as a Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program faculty member. Phelps, who attended the 2011 Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program at Centre College, will spend this summer…
Read MoreRCMS Volleyball excels in championship season
Staff Report The Russell County Middle School (RCMS) Seventh Grade Volleyball Team finished their season Saturday in a big way with two championship titles. With wins over Hart and Adair Counties, the Lady Lakers not only earned the regular season, but also the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference (CKMSAC) Championship title.…
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