Area Obituaries

Lavone Johnson, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at her home. She was 84 years of age. Born on September 7, 1941, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Sarah Sullivan Johnson. Lavone was a homemaker. She enjoyed singing and loved spending time with her church…

Bruce Neal Hogue, of Jamestown, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at his home. He was 58 years of age. Born on November 5, 1967, in Somerset, he was a son of the late Vernon and Myra Wesley Hogue. Bruce had several professions in life. He was a finance manager and a local business…

Willie Ray York, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center, in Somerset. He was 80 years, six months, and three days of age. Born on May 14, 1945, in Noblesville, IN, he was a son of the late Jessie and Myrtle Hammonds York. Willie was a…

David Coffey, of Russell Springs, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. He was 76 years of age. Born on May 18, 1949, in Kenton County, he came home to Russell County in 1951 when he was adopted by the late Hollist and Aleane Coffey.…

Arlie A. Roy, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset.  He was 72 years of age. Born July 26, 1953, in Somerset, he was a son of the late Arnold and Lorcie Wilson Roy.  Arlie was a farmer for most of his life, raising both…

Marsel Popplewell, age 79, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at his residence. He was born on Sunday, March 24 1946, in Russell Springs, KY to Maudie Johnson Popplewell and Emmitt Popplewell. Marsel is survived by: one sister Katie Hatfield, of Jabez, KY; one brother Thurman Popplewell, of Columbus, IN. In…

Marylee Scales, age 85, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Fairoaks Nursing Home. She was born on Monday, July 08 1940, in Russell County, Ky to Loretta Brown Price and Luther Price. Marylee is survived by:  a daughter Lydia Faulkner, spouse Bob, of Northridge, CA; one sister Betty Sullivan, spouse…

Barney Lynn Flanagan, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was 71 years and 28 days of age. Born on October 14, 1954, in Somerset, he was the son of the late Vanro “Bobby” and Elsie Katena Popplewell Flanagan. Barney was an US Navy…

John F. Irvin, age 90, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 at Russell Co Hospital. He was born to Ettie Robertson Irvin and Estel Irvin on Wednesday, December 05, 1934, in Russell Co. Kentucky. John was a veteran of the United States Army, a carpenter and member of Coffey Friendship Church.…