What it means to be A Veteran…
By John Ferrucci Special to The Times Journal Veteran… What does it mean to be a Veteran, and who are we? Well, a Veteran can be a Farmer, a mechanic, a Chef, actually just about any profession. They can be from New England, Ohio, or the West Coast. We come in all colors,…
Read MoreCharles Richard Chrisman, 87, Taylorsville
Charles Richard Chrisman, of Taylorsville, passed from this life on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Baptist Health in Louisville. He was 87 years of age. Charles was born in Russell County on Friday, December 11, 1936, son of the late Samuel Ray and Alma Katherine McDonald Chrisman. He married Carol Bell on May 14, 1960. …
Read MoreDanny E. Ard, 63, Russell Springs
Danny E. Ard, 63, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, November 3,2024 at Russell County Hospital. Danny was born in Somerset, KY on March 21, 1961, a son of Wanda (Burton) Ard, of Somerset, KY and the late Elza Ard. He worked as a logger. Danny is survived by his mother, Wanda Ard, of Somerset,…
Read MoreKay Stephens, 74, Russell Springs
Kay Stephens, 74, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away at 8:50 PM, Friday, November 1st, while in the company of family, at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY. Kay was born in Russel Springs, KY on January 2, 1950, a daughter of Alberta (Foley) Thomas, of Russell Springs, KY and the late Donald Thomas. She was…
Read MoreOnza A. Wilson, 85, formerly of Russell Springs
Onza A. Wilson, Macon, Georgia, formerly of Russell Springs and Louisville, Kentucky passed from this life October 23, 2024, at Brightmoor Hospice Inpatient Care, Macon, Georgia. He was born in Russell Springs, KY on June 12, 1939. He was the son of Arnold and Levona Tucker Wilson. He graduated from Russell County High School in…
Read MoreFreda Whittle, 59, Russell Springs
Freda Whittle, of Russell Springs, departed this life on August 22, 2024, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center, in Lexington. She was 59 years of age. Born April 7, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Fred Graves and Agnes Couch Kovacs. She was employed as a horse groomer, specializing in…
Read MoreRides across Russell
Several recent events have featured various vintage top drag racing vehicles HALLOWEEN HAVOC 2 – UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Photos by Brenner Helm) Large crowds enjoyed countless vehicles participating in big-money, “no-prep” racing at the Lake Cumberland Dragway October 18-20. The popular event already has a third race scheduled for October 31-November 2 of next year.…
Read MoreClosure of Fishing Creek Bridge in Pulaski County Postponed Until Monday, Nov. 11
Closure for bridge deck replacement SOMERSET, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2024) – The closure of Fishing Creek Bridge on KY 80 in Pulaski County originally scheduled for Nov. 6, has been postponed. The rescheduled closure date is Monday, Nov. 11. Work began earlier this month on a $7.1 million project to replace the bridge deck on the…
Read MoreLinda Sue (Garner) Patrick, 79, Jamestown
Linda Sue (Garner) Patrick, 79, of Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Russell County Hospital. Linda was born in Jamestown, KY on August 12, 1945, a daughter of the late Eura (Elmore) and Johnny Garner. She was a homemaker. Linda is survived by her husband Billy Patrick, of Jamestown, KY; sister-in-law, Frances Garner, of…
Read MoreLillie “Penny” Belle Baker, 91, Formerly of Jamestown
Lillie Belle Baker, known to her friends as “Penny”, passed away on October 19, 2024, in Lake Placid Florida, where she had lived for the past two years near her children. Penny was born in 1933, in Perry County, Kentucky, where she grew up the youngest of ten children. In 1950, she married Birchel Baker.…
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