Area Obituaries

Annette Patricia Mullin Kelsey, Age 79, departed this life and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Annette was born on March 11, 1946 in London Derry, Ireland to Francis Joseph and Ellen Dougherty Mullin. Annette spent much of her youth working at the Ben Sherman Shirt Factory and being a devoted…

Carl Neal Richardson, age 76, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home in Russell Springs. Carl was born June 6, 1949, in Russell County, to Ralph and Catherine Loy Richardson. He loved spending time with his family, enjoyed coon hunting, and watching UK games and westerns on T.V. Carl was a member of…

Ralph Dale Brown, 70, of Jamestown, KY passed away Thursday, January 15th, at his residence. . Ralph was born in Jamestown, Ky on September 13, 1955, a son of the late Lela (Brumley) and Cordell Brown. He was the husband of Shelia (Jones) Brown. Two children and two brothers survive. Graveside Service were held on…

James Ephriam Flanagan, age 88, of Jamestown, KY passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Fairoaks Nursing Home.  He was born on Sunday, January 09, 1938, in Jamestown, Ky. He was the son of Susie Kinnett Flanagan and Ottis Flanagan, whom have preceded him in death. James is survived by: one sister, Sadie Eyster, spouse…

Jordan Hadley, age 33, of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at T.J. Health in Columbia. He was born on Thursday, November 05, 1992, in Lexington, KY. Jordan is survived by: his Mother – Lynette (Charlie) Brock, of Irvine, KY; two daughters, Rylee and Parker Hadley of Somerset; a sister, Mallory Frye, spouse…

Rex D. Wilson, 74, of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Ashford Place. Born January 3, 1952 in Russell Springs, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Carsie and Levona (Stephens) Wilson. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm on Monday, January 19, 2026 at McBeath Cemetery in Eli, Kentucky.  There will…

Cody Wayne Downey of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. He was 29 years of age. Born December 18, 1996, in Somerset, he was a son of David and Crystal McClister George. He was employed at Dana Incorporated at the time of his passing. In…

Rex Allen Eastham, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset.  He was 74 years of age. Born July 31, 1951, in Russell County, he was a son of the late Grace Whittle Eastham and Kirby Eastham.  Rex was a farmer; and formerly employed at General…

Dr. David Long Lawrence, 91, born on July 11,1934, son of Marshall M. Lawrence, M.D. and Opal Long Lawrence passed away December 23, 2025 in Port Charlotte, Florida. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Marshall M. Lawrence Jr. and sister Margaret L. Davis. David grew up in Jamestown,…

Carolyn J. Collins, 63, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, January 7th, at home. Carolyn was born in Jamestown, KY on February 15, 1962, a daughter of the late Mary (Conover) and Luther Ashbrook. She had worked many years as a head start teacher. Carolyn is survived by: husband, Lynn Collins, of Russell Springs, KY;…