Area Obituaries

Doris Jean Wilson, formerly of Louisville, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at her residence in Russell Springs.  She was 80 years of age. Born July 7, 1945, in Jefferson County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph “Buddy” and Elsie Mattingly Clemens.  After moving to Russell County, Doris lived out her remaining years…

David G. Morgan, of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Russell County Hospital.  He was 71 years of age. Born June 29, 1955, in Somerset, he was a son of the late Bartie and Lois Christine Grider Morgan. David was a familiar face to many as a former produce manager at Houchens…

Pauline B. Davenport, 69, of Columbia, KY, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, June 27th, in Columbia, KY. A Graveside Service will be held Friday July 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT at the Bethlehem Cemetery, 3805 KY 80, Russell Springs, KY Burial in the Bethlehem Cemetery. H.E.Pruitt Memory Chapel in charge of arrangements.

James “Jim” Lester Herriford, 85, of Lexington, KY passed away Wednesday, June 24th, at Pine Meadows Post Acute facility, Lexington, KY. James “Jim” was born in Swan Pond Bottom, KY on February 2, 1941, a son of the late Elizabeth (Lester) and Lester Herriford. He is survived by: son, Greg Herriford (Kelly); brother, Ron Herriford…

Audrey Hart Tucker, died Friday, June 26, 2026. She was born in Russell Springs, KY on March 17, 1932, to the late Bessie Gadberry and Marvin Hart. In addition to her parents, Audrey is preceded in death by her late husband Thurlo Tucker of 68 years, as well as her brothers and sister; Cordell Hart, Roscoe…

Rosa Stephens of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at her home. She was 89 years of age. Born on November 15, 1936, in Jamestown, she was a daughter of the late William Everette and Mollie Jane Chrisman Foster. Rosa was a member of the first graduating class from Russell County High…

Dorothy Marie Holt, of Jamestown, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington. She was 81 years of age. Born on November 27, 1944, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Arvilla Higginbotham Garner. Dorothy retired from the Dietary Department at Russell…

Dale Malone, 74, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, June 13th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Dale was born in Jamestown, KY on December 20, 1951, a son of the late Lona Gertrude (Helm) and Edwin Lee Malone. He was a retired maintenance superintendent at the Lake Cumberland State Park. Dale is survived…

Nathan D. Grider, 34, of Somerset, passed away Wednesday, June 10th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Nathan was born in Louisville, KY on January 1, 1992, a son of Janet (Warriner) Grider, of Somerset, KY and the late Daryl Grider. He was an associate at Walmart. Nathan is…

Carole Ann Loveless, age 79, of Nancy, KY, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. Carole was born on July 4, 1946, in Public, Kentucky, to the late Bishop Inabnitt and Telvis Eaton Inabnitt.  A woman of deep and abiding faith, Carole was a devoted member…