Area Obituaries

Shirley L. Grider, age 84, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, November 05, 2025 at her residence. She was born on Monday, June 23 1941, in Russell Springs to the late Lois Johnson Mann and George Mann. Shirley L. Grider, age 84, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, November 05 2025 at her…

Elmer Egger, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Baptist Health in Lexington. He was 88 years of age. Born on February 15, 1937, in London, he was a son of the late Herman and Maxine Hood Egger. Elmer was a farmer and a member of Russell Springs First Baptist Church.…

Glenda Sue Combest Leveridge Coffey, 82, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Saturday, November 1st, at home. Glenda was born in Creelsboro, KY on March 27, 1943, a daughter of the late Ruth (Bledsoe) and Phillip Carl Combest. Glenda is survived by: her husband, Danny K. Coffey, of Jamestown; two daughters, Deborah Sue Lake (Joe), of…

Kendell Hoover, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, November 02, 2025, at his home, with his family at his side. He was 74 years, 4 months, and 11 days of age. Born on June 22, 1951, in Somerset, he was a son of the late William Oscar and Dolene Atchley Hoover. Kendell was a…

Larry E. Withers, of Russell Springs, passed away at his home on Wednesday October 29, 2025.  He was 67 years of age. Born March 16, 1958, in Russell County, he was a son of the late Arno and Marie Sneed Withers.  Larry was a former employee of Superior Battery with over 20 years of service…

Brooke Ann Anderson Wilson age 49 of Russell Springs, died on September 19, 2025. Survivors include her children, Cody (Heather), Celina, TN, William (Chelsey) Campbellsville, KY, and Rylee Elizabeth, Russell Springs, KY; her parents, David Anderson, Fargo, ND, Ann Johnston, Fargo, ND and David Haarsager, Everett, WA: her brothers, Dustin Anderson, Fargo, ND, Seth (Tara) Anderson,…

Lorene Pierce, 78, of Stanford, KY, formerly of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, October 19th, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville, KY. Lorene was born in Jamestown, KY on October 28, 1946, a daughter of the late Opal (Brumley) and Oral Wayne Brown.  She was a homemaker. Lorene is survived by: a daughter, Patricia Pierce,…

Ervin Mason, beloved minister, teacher, father, and friend, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the age of 79. A man of deep faith and unshakable conviction, Ervin devoted his life to serving both God and his community.  As a Methodist minister for 20 years, he spoke with eloquence and compassion, offering words that…

Jeff Womack, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at his home. He was 77 years of age. Born on October 24, 1947, in Somerset, Jeff was the only child born to the union of the late Walter S. and Rachel Webb Womack. After high school, he enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University,…

Owen Henry Thomas, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown. He was 91 years of age. Owen was born on June 23, 1934, in Russell County, a son of the late Claude Ellis and Mary Ocie Gaskin Thomas. Owen was a member of the…