Area Obituaries

Gladna Coffey Isaacs, of Owenton, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at her home. She was 88 years of age. Born at home, on September 17, 1935, in Russell Springs, she was the daughter of the late Ovis and Elma Wisdom Coffey. Ms. Gladna retired from US Playing Card Company…

Jodi Hudson Miller, 41, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, November 22nd, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Jodi was born in Campbellsville, KY on July 17, 1982, a daughter of Brenda (Dunbar) and Bobby Hudson, of Russell Springs, KY. Jodi is survived by parents, Bobby and Brenda Hudson, of Russell Springs, KY a…

James A. Polston, 93, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, November 22nd, at his residence. James was born in Manntown, KY on July 11, 1930, a son of the late Eliza (Elmore) and James Allen Polston. He served in the U.S. Army. James is  survived by four sons Gary Polston(Annette Curry), of Jamestown. KY;  Deron Polston(Alicia),…

Elvis L. Simpson, 67, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, November 19th, at his residence. Elvis was born in Jamestown, KY on August 30, 1956, a son of the late Mary Rose (Pierce) and Logan Simpson. Elvis is survived by wife, Debra (Womack) Simpson, of Russell Springs, KY two daughters, Clara Bunch, of Russell Springs,…

Clara Jean Antle Gosser Ballenger, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, surrounded by her family. She was eighty years, two months, and fourteen days of age. Born at home, in Jamestown, on September 3, 1943, she was a daughter of the late…

Stephanie Lynn Foley, age 36, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Jean Waddle Care Center. Stephanie was born on October 16, 1987. She is survived by her parents, Danny Foley and Kathy Hale, both of Russell Springs; two sisters, Brandie Brinson (Jonathan) of Somerset and Leigh Ann Murphy (Gerald) of…

Letha Marie Popplewell Osborne, age 91, of Russell Springs, entered eternal life on Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was the daughter of the late John Willie & Bessie Coffey Smith. Marie was a devoted Christian throughout her life and a long time member of Pine Grove Separate Baptist church, where she proudly served many years…

Ronnie Bunch, 74, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, November 14th, at his residence. Ronnie was born in Jamestown, KY on May 28, 1949, a son of the late Eva (Hill) and Norman Bunch. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a retired State Trooper Ronnie is survived by; wife, Paula (Grant) Bunch,…

Jamestown, KY J. D. Bell J. D. Bell, 85, of Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, November 14th, at his home. J. D. was born in Jamestown, KY on December 24, 1937, a son of the late Lucille Jane (Brown)  and Joe  Bell. He was a retired custodian for the Russell County School System. J. D. is…

Tony Eugene Ford, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at his home.  He was 66 years of age. Born August 4, 1957, in Columbus, Indiana, he was the son of Bobby Ford and the late Betty Money Ford.  Tony loved being outdoors and spending time with his family.  He especially enjoyed taking…