Garry Moore Thomas, 73, Russell Springs
Garry Moore Thomas, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on New Years Day of 2025, at his home. He was 73 years of age. Garry was born November 7, 1951, in Russell County, son of the late Ellebree and Olza Shepard Thomas. On this past December 14, he and his wife Patricia had celebrated…
Read MoreTheo Branscum, 79, Russell Springs
Theo Branscum, age 79 of Russell Springs, died Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. He was the son of the late Theo and Dorothy Canada Branscum. Theo was a member of Russell Springs First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Hines Branscum of Russell Springs; two daughters, Allison (Troy)…
Read MoreJimmy “Jim” Kay Kemplin, 76, Russell Springs
Jimmy “Jim” Kay Kemplin, devoted husband of Karen, entered eternal life December 21, 2024, at the age of 76. Jim was born in Kona, the son of the late Raleigh Kemplin and Allie (Ison) Presnell,Kentucky on Jan. 25, 1948. He was a member of Grace Family Fellowship in Russell Springs. From an early age, Jim…
Read MoreLonnie Bunch, 76, Russell Springs
Lonnie Bunch, 76, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Lonnie was born in Jamestown, KY on June 6, 1948, a son of the late Jewell Edith (Hill) and Robert W. Bunch. He detailed and sold cars. Lonnie is survived by his wife, Wanda (Collins) Bunch,…
Read MoreKentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision on KY 55 Bypass in Adair County
COLUMBIA, Ky. (December 22, 2024) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 55 Bypass near the intersection with Pelham Branch Road in Adair County that occurred on December 21, 2024, at 4:30 P.M. CST. The preliminary investigation revealed that Joel Hammack, 46, of Crossville, TN, was…
Read MoreRichard H. Brown, 74, Jamestown
Richard H. Brown, 74, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, December 20th, at Fair Oaks Health Systems. Richard was born in Jamestown, KY on August 27, 1950, a son of the late Lela Jane (Brumley) and Cordell Brown. Richard is survived by a daughter, Shannon Brown, of Bowling Green, KY; three brothers, Irvin (Pig) Brown (Naomi),…
Read MoreLakers avoid Hornets’ sting
Staff Report What a difference a week makes! After falling in the season’s first, home doubleheaders to Cumberland County, the Lakers sailed back last week with wins against Metcalfe. Junior Aniyah Coffey contributed 30 points in Russell County’s 76-67 victory over the Hornets. In Varsity Boys action, Russell County romped over Metcalfe 78-58.…
Read MoreLegacy lives on through donation
Staff Report When Larry Kinnett took the helm as the first Athletic Director for Russell County Schools in 1977, his legacy had already been established. Kinnett, a star athlete in his youth, went off to school at WKU, and returned home to teach, and coach both football and basketball before reaching the milestone…
Read MoreEarlon Ray Stephens, 85, Virginia
Earlon Ray Stephens, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at his home. He was 85 years of age. Born September 27, 1939, in Somerset, he was a son of the late Jackson and Novella Meece Stephens. Earlon joined the United States Navy at the young age of 17. He dedicated thirty…
Read MoreAvert O’Neal Wade, 78, Russell Springs
Avert O’Neal Wade, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at VA Medical Center, in Lexington. He was 78 years of age. Bro. O’Neal was a retired LTC of the United States Army, a pastor, and former State Chaplain for the DAV. Survivors include two daughters, Melanie Ruth Wade Dyer, of Louisville, and…
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