Kenton Wayne Hopper, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, in Somerset.  He was 80 years of age. Kenton was born August 18, 1943, in Russell County, son of the late Hubert and Gladys Kimble Hopper.  He was a retired social worker and was a member…

Patricia Scales, age 76, of Russell Springs,, KY passed away Saturday, February 10 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born on Friday, August 08 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the daughter of: Mother – Dorothy Francis Singleton, who has preceded her in death Father – Thomas Singleton, who has preceded her in…

    Bob Guffey, 72, of Louisville, passed on February 6, 2024. He was born on May 11, 1951 in Jamestown, Kentucky to the late William and Rittie (Dykes) Guffey. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Ransom, Mac, Emily and Gheri Guffey. Bob is survived by his children, Billy Guffey, Jr., William (Vicki)…

Ida B. Scholl Oaks, 88, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 7th, at home. Ida was born in Jamestown, KY on May 7, 1935, a daughter of the late Ara Belle (Riggins) and Bill Scholl. She was a member of Jamestown Christian Church and a homemaker. Ida is survived by two daughters, Andra (Bobby)…

    Plez (BUD) E. Cowan, 91, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, February 7th, at home. Plez was born in St. Charles, VA on August 21, 1932, a son of the late Mattie (Nellems) and Jessie James Cowan He served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired meat cutter. Plez is survived by. daughter,…

Terrie Lynn Drake, age 58, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, February 07 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital. She was born on Thursday, June 03 1965, in Arlington, Virginia. She was the daughter of: Mother – Mary Ruth Branscum, who has preceded her in death Survivors also include: Husband – C. R. Drake of Columbia, KY…

Avellino Cahatol Rara, of Russell Springs, formerly of the Philippines, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  He was 73 years of age. Born August 2, 1950, in Impasugong, Bukidnon, Philippines, he was a son of the late Pedro and Modesta Cahatol Rara, Sr.  He loved to work on cars and…

Bernice Johnson was born April 25, 1939, in Russell Springs, Kentucky.  She loved growing up with her large family and helping on the farm.  She often told stories of the antics she and her brothers and sisters would get into. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Her beloved husband, Houston Johnson, died in…

Paul Russell Anteau, of Jamestown, Kentucky, formerly of Flat Rock, Michigan, passed from this life Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Russell County Hospital.  He was 58 years of age. Paul, who liked to call himself “Pauly”, was born in Dearborn, Michigan, son of Russell and Susan Kay Mason Anteau.  With Paul, family would always come…

Eva Skaggs, 84, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, February 1st, at Russell County Hospital. Eva was born in Campbellsville, KY on October 22, 1939, a daughter of the late Claudine (McCubbins) and Ralph Mitchell Rodgers. She was a homemaker, attended Jamestown Nazarene Church. Eva is survived by. husband, Thomas (Ham) Skaggs, of Jamestown, KY a…