Lillie “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.…
Read MoreAnice Vergine “Ann” Harris McGowan
Anice Vergine “Ann” Harris McGowan, the only living child of Grady Cyle Harris and Etta Belle Popplewell Harris, both deceased, passed away October 26, 2024, in Cape Coral, Florida. She was born February 12, 1939, in Russell County, Kentucky. Ann was the widow of the late Ewell Gene McGowan. She leaves behind three children, Ronnitta…
Read MoreChristopher Lynn Young, 45, Jamestown
Christopher Lynn Young, age 45, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, in Columbia along with his mother, Linda. Born April 21, 1979, he was a son of the late Gene and Linda Hill Young. Chris worked as a welder. He enjoyed riding horses, watching westerns, and collecting UK and John Wayne memorabilia. Survivors…
Read MoreLinda Sue Young, 74, Jamestown
Linda Sue Young, age 74, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, in Columbia, along with her son, Christopher. Born December 4, 1949, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late Collin and Christine Antle Hill. Linda worked as a registered nurse for many years at Russell County Hospital and was a…
Read MoreRicky L. Wheat, 67, Jamestown
Ricky L. Wheat, 67, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, October 21,2024 at Russell County Hospital. Ricky was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 24, 1957, a son of Edgar Wheat, of Greenwood, IN and the late Dorothy Darttlo. He served in the Army National Guard and was a factory worker. Ricky is survived by his…
Read MoreCudahy comes down
Special to The Times Journal A well-known landmark in Russell Springs has been taken down. Just after noon on October 16th, the old Cudahy Cheese Plant was undergoing demolition to improve the looks of the land. Property owners say, “It is expected to take a week or so to clear the property removing…
Read MoreLakers wane to Cardinals, face LaRue next week in road game
Staff Report At the last home game of the season, the Russell County Mighty Laker Football Team narrowly missed a victory. With call and response scoring early in the game, the Wayne County Cardinals kept momentum flowing in their direction to come away with a 30-21 win at First National Bank Athletic Complex/Finley…
Read MoreWilliam Passmore, 77, Russell Springs
William Passmore, 77, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, October 21st, at home. William was born in Russell Springs, KY on November 18, 1946, a son of the late Leora (Lane) and Jim Passmore. William is survived by: two daughters, Patricia Bell, of Russell Springs, KY and Glenda Luttrell, of Liberty, KY; a son, Johnny Joe…
Read MoreBarbara “Bobbie” Cundiff, 85, Jamestown
Barbara “Bobbie” Cundiff, of Jamestown, passed from this life on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset. She was 85 years of age. Bobbie was born Tuesday, May 2, 1939, daughter of the late William D. Priddy and Shirley Edith Morgan Priddy. Survivors include two sons, Todd (and Rhonda) Cundiff…
Read MoreTravis Hale, 90, Russell Springs
Travis Hale of Russell Springs completed his earthly journey surrounded by his family on October 18, 2024. He passed from this life to his forever home with the Lord he so faithfully served for many, many years. Travis, affectionately known as Prock, was born August 19, 1934, to Leonard and Sallie Rae Hale, both of…
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