Area Obituaries

Janice Rae Cook, born on July 28, 1936, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 89. Janice was a proud member of Elizabethtown Baptist Church and played an extremely active role in the Women’s Missionary Union. She was an alumna of Georgetown College and cherished her weekly gatherings with friends at McDonald’s.…

Vivian Lawless, age 69, of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026. Vivian was born on September 19, 1956, in Cincinnati, Ohio, but spent her childhood and early years in Russell Springs. Vivian was a strong-willed woman with a feisty spirit and a determination that defined her life. Independent to her core, she…

Ricky Dale George, of Jamestown, passed away on Friday January 2, 2026, at his home. He was 57 years of age. Ricky was born on May 18, 1968, he was the son of the late Norman George and Virginia McQueary. He enjoyed talking with people while selling fruits and vegetables to them. Ricky loved to…

Mark Anthony Hopper, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2025, at his home.  He was 46 years of age. Born December 14, 1979, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of the late Mary Jo Whittle Hopper and Lowell Hopper.  Mark was employed as a manager at Neat’s Steel at the time of…

Kenneth Chester Kerns, 79, of Bunker Hill, Indiana passed away on December 23, 2025, at Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born April 1, 1946, in Russell County, Kentucky. Ken was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  Ken is survived by his wife, Vikkie; his children, Lynann (Kelly), Hope (Brice), and Lloyd (Suzanne), and their…

Dwain (Dude) West, 64, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, December 28th, at Select Specialty Hospital, Danville, KY. Dwain was born in Somerset, KY on July 3, 1961, a son of Amon West, of Jamestown, KY and the late Mae (McQueary). He was a farmer. Dwain (Dude) is survived by: his wife, Tammy (Collins) West,…

Elijah Dewayne “Eli” Russell, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Friday morning, December 26, 2025, at his home. He was 11 years, 10 months, and 19 days young. Eli was born on February 7, 2014, in Somerset, a son of Jamie and Sarah Jo Mann Russell. Eli was full of life; his smile…

William Wayne “Fatboy” Crockett, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at T.J. Health Columbia. He was 75 years of age. Born on August 18, 1950, in Jamestown, he was a son of the late James Frank Crockett and Clara Frances Wigginton Crockett. Wayne was a heavy equipment operator, working as a truck…

Mollie Selby, age 86, passed away Friday, December 19 2025 at Fairoaks Nursing Home. She was born on Thursday, June 15 1939, in Jamestown, Kentucky to the late Rosa Nell Antle Lawless and Ora Clyde Lawless. Mollie is survived by: two daughters, Gloria Selby and Shena Selby, both of Russell Springs; a sister, Dianna Sue Cutrer,…

Patricia Ann Grider, 71, of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, December 18th, at University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, KY. Patricia was born in Liberty, KY on November 17, 1954, a daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth (Perkins) and Osborn Carl Reese.  She was a homemaker. Patricia is survived by her husband, Roy Grider, of Russell…