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Ernest Bennett, 90, Russell Springs

Ernest Bennett, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital, in Lexington.  He was 90 years of age. Born January 19, 1933, in Adair County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late George and Nora Smith Bennett.  Ernest was a former machine maintenance mechanic with 44 years…

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Wendell Miller, 73, Russell Springs

Wendell Miller, of Russell Springs, passed away from this life on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital, in Louisville.  He was 73 years of age. Born June 3, 1950, in Creelsboro, he was a son of the late Joe Russell and Mary Irene Blakey Miller.  Wendell had a long and meaningful career with…

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College is a sound investment

College is a sound investment By CPE President Aaron Thompson If you or your child headed off to campus this fall, you’re probably worried about a lot of things. Whether college will be worth the cost should be the least of them. We’ve read about students who racked up substantial student loan debt with no…

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Public invited to participate in Lake Cumberland Fall Cleanup for National Public Lands Day

Public invited to participate in Lake CumberlandFall Cleanup for National Public Lands DaySOMERSET, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2023) – The U.S.Army Corps of Engineers Nashville Districtinvites the public to participate in the LakeCumberland Fall Lake Cleanup Saturday, Sept.23, 2023, for National Public Lands Day.Volunteers can participate in clean-up effortsacross Lake Cumberland. Cities, counties,schools, clubs, local businesses,…

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David Allen Baker, 64, Russell Springs

David  Allen Baker, 64, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, September 7th, at Russell County Hospital, Russell County. David  was born in Indianapolis, IN on September 21, 1958, a son of the late Caroline (Spray) Sorrells and Ted  Baker. He served in the U.S. Army. He was the husband of Julie  (George) Baker. David …

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Kendall Recreation Area Boat Ramp set to reopen

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES 09.05.2023 Story by Bill Peoples  U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 5, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces construction at Kendall Campground and Day Use Area, including its boat ramp and roadway along the riverside campground, is nearing completion. These areas are…

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Edith Marie McQueary, 91, Russell Springs

Edith Marie McQueary, 91, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away at 5:29 PM, Tuesday, September 5th, while in the company of family, at University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, in Fayette County. Edith was born in Russell Springs, KY on December 26, 1931, a daughter of the late Lydia Faye (Miller) and Elza Rowe Bernard. She…

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Limmy McGowan, 63, Jamestown

Limmy McGowan, of Jamestown, passed from this life Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at his home.  He was 63 years of age. Limmy was born March 4, 1960, in Jamestown, son of the late Tulsey and Audrey Pearl Tucker McGowan.  He married Patsy Smith on September 10, 1982.  Limmy was a man of God who loved…

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Larry Gayle Kinnett, 75, Russell Springs

Larry Gayle Kinnett, 75, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland in Somerset ,Ky. He was born on February 3, 1948 to the late Lucian and Jenny Mc Farland Kinnett of Jamestown. Larry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Larry, or Q-ball as…

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Samantha McNay, 28, Columbia

She was the daughter of: Mother – Lizzie Floyd Smith, of Russell Springs, Kentucky Father – Scott Smith, of Russell Springs, Kentucky Survivors also include: Husband – Jason McNay of Columbia, KY 1 Daughter: Isabella Smth, of Columbia KY 2 Sons: Xaiver Smith, of Columbia KY. Joshua Wilson, of Celina TN. 2 Step-Daughters: Kylee McNay, of…

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