Marla Sue Skaggs, 72, Russell Springs
Marla Sue Skaggs, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Summit Manor Nursing Facility, in Columbia. She was 72 years of age. Marla was born on October 21, 1953, in Arkansas, a daughter of the late Frank and Helen Conley Jones. Marla was a former employee of Fruit of the loom.…
Read MoreJudy Chandler Wilson, 81, Nancy
Judy Chandler Wilson, of Nancy, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. She was 81 years of age. Born April 15, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late John and Mona Huff Chandler. Judy was retired from Adanta and a former Director of Adanta Regional…
Read MoreGerald Huckaby, 86, Columbia
Gerald Huckaby, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He was 86 years, 6 months, and 14 days of age. Gerald was born in the White Oak Community of Adair County, on Thursday, October 26, 1939, a son of the late Obie and Rena Bryant Huckaby. Gerald was a proud US Navy veteran…
Read MoreChristina Elaine Norris, 47, Somerset
Christina Elaine Norris, age 47 of Somerset passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Christina was born on February 19, 1979 in Russell County, KY, the daughter of Ovis Warner and Martha Moore Rexroat Singleton. Christina worked as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Christina was truly one of a…
Read MoreMayor hints at future development
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor Wait…what was that? At the conclusion of a groundbreaking ceremony last week for a new Shogun restaurant in Russell Springs, Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke about what was not only happening in the present, but hinted about what may happen in the future. “This restaurant is just not…
Read MoreBank of Jamestown 4.0 Banquet
Staff Report A local financial institution has made a sound investment in the future by honoring local high school seniors. The Bank of Jamestown held a “4.0 Banquet” Sunday, April 26 to celebrate Russell County High School (RCHS) Class of 2026 seniors with an exemplary grade point average. Students were honored for…
Read MoreJackie A. Emerson, 82, Windsor
Jackie A. Emerson, of Windsor, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Russell County Hospital. He was 82. Born January 31, 1944, in Casey County, KY, he was a son of the late JT and Lois Luttrell Emerson. Jackie was owner/operator of Emerson’s Garage in Windsor. He was a former parts manager and…
Read MoreNearly $112,000 for Kevin’s Kids
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor After treating a packed First Baptist Church of Russell Springs to a rousing gospel song, singer Bradley Walker said a single sentence which encapsulated the evening. Walker motioned to internationally-known guitarist, humorist, producer, long-time member of the Gaither Vocal band, and “proud Russell Countian” Williams, who has…
Read MoreFor new RCHS Principal Accountability, consistency among goals
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor As the new Principal of the Russell County High School, Jordan Turner has some definite plans. Turner introduced himself to the Russell County School Board last Monday at the entity’s regular, monthly meeting. Although he does not enter the new position officially until July, Turner shared a…
Read MoreJohnnie V. Popplewell, 67, Eli
Johnnie V. Popplewell, of the Eli Community, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was 67 years of age. Born on February 27, 1959, in Somerset, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Grant and Lorene Popplewell. He was a retired farmer and school bus driver for…
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