Franklin “Frank” Lee Heath, 76, Florida
Franklin “Frank” Lee Heath, Jr. of Lakeland, Florida, passed from this life Monday, January 6, 2025. He was 76 years of age. Frank was born November 26, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, son of the late Franklin Lee Sr. and Opal May Aldridge Heath. He was a United States Army veteran, serving his country during the…
Read MoreMargaret Louise Wooten, 87, Russell Springs
Margaret Louise Wooten, age 87, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, January 08, 2025 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. She was born on Thursday, January 21 1937, in Creelsboro, KY. She was the daughter of Effie Myrtle Hill Miller and Orla Lee Miller. Louise spent 24 years as General Manager of WAIN Radio Station…
Read MoreNorma Foley, 72, Russell Springs
Norma Foley of Russell Springs, Kentucky entered Heaven’s Gates on January 6th, 2025. Born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1952 to parents Henry and Carrie Kell. Norma was a devoted member of the Jamestown Church of the Nazarene. Norma retired from the Kentucky Department of Education. In addition to spending a lifetime devoted to children…
Read MoreKentucky’s Circuit Clerks Launch Statewide 2025 Donate Life Scholarship Opportunity
Scholarships aim to raise awareness about the critical need for organ donation and transplantation (January 3, 2025) – Since 1992, the Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks has championed the lifesaving mission of organ donation. Inspired by personal experiences—including one Circuit Clerk’s loss of a loved one awaiting a heart transplant and others with connections…
Read MoreMill Springs Battlefield National Monument Hosting Luminaria to Commemorate 163rd Battle Anniversary.
Nancy, KY – On Saturday, January 18, 2025, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument is hosting a luminaria event from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. commemorating the 163rd Anniversary of the Battle of Mill Springs. Over 200 luminaries will be placed at Tour Stop #3: Last Stand Hill representing the casualties inflicted during the battle. The…
Read MoreRyan Brett Huddleston, 33, Tennessee
Ryan Brett Huddleston, 33, of Byrdstown, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 31st, at Livingston Regional Hospital, Livingston, TN. Brett was born in Somerset, KY on August 28, 1991, a son of the late Nancy (Huddleston) Grider. He served in the U.S. Army. Brett is survived by his father, Brent Grider, of Jamestown, KY; a daughter,…
Read MoreJosé De Jesus Fuentes Lopez, 75, Russell Springs
José De Jesus Fuentes Lopez, age 75, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, January 04 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on Friday, May 06 1949, in Jalisco, Mexico. He was the son of Maria Del Refugio Lopez and Jesus Fuentes. José is survived by his wife Maria Valadez Angel of Russell…
Read MoreRick Alan Emerson, 69, Russell Springs
Rick Alan Emerson, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his home. He was 69 years of age. Rick was born February 21, 1955, in Somerset, son of the late Ivan G. and Mary Lois Bradley Emerson. On July 10, 1968, at the age of 13, Rick accepted Jesus…
Read More‘Ultimate surprise’
Wilson & Sons, H.O.M.E., partner to bring sailor home for Christmas By Wade Daffron & Kate Daffron Times Journal People receive all kinds of gifts for Christmas. Clothes, household items, gadgets, etc. But a Russell County family was blessed with the memory of an ‘ultimate surprise’ they will cherish forever. In…
Read MoreA ‘Bandtastic’ year!
The Russell County Mighty Laker Marching Band soared in 2024 and plans to thrive in 2025! Looking back on a successful season, the legendary band earned major accomplishments and accolades. At state competition, Laker Band earned second place in AAA at Regionals, fifth place in AAA semi-finals, and third place in AAA finals. The…
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