Area Obituaries

Joel Steven Hinkle, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at his home. He was 74 years of age. Born November 8, 1950, in Bedford, Indiana, he was a son of the late Roy and Juanita Eddington Hinkle.  Joel previously worked at Fruit of the Loom and was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran,…

John F. Veigel, 75, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, April 27th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. John was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 16, 1950, a son of the late Alma (Frank) and John Veigel. He was a retired salesman and attended Cross Creek Church, enjoyed fishing and being outdoors as well…

Jason Christopher “Cecil” Smith, 50, of Eli, Kentucky, passed away on March 7, 2025, at UK Healthcare – Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on January 31, 1975, in Somerset, Kentucky, Jason lived a life filled with adventure, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to his loved ones. Jason cherished his family. He found…

Shirlene Grider, 87, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, May 24th, at Summit Manor Nursing Home, Columbia, KY. Shirlene was born in Jamestown, KY on January 27, 1938, a daughter of the late Lillie (Kerns) and Roy E. Lawless.  She was a homemaker. Shirlene is  survived by three sons, Jeff Grider (Kimberly), of Allen, TX; …

Linda W. Whitson, age 86, of Russell Springs, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital after an extended illness. She was born on October 10, 1938, in Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of the late James Farrington Redmond and Roxanna Wyatt Redmond.  Linda was a dedicated wife, mother…

Georgia Daphine Lawless Edmonds, 88, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, died Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at her niece’s residence.  She was born September 20, 1936, in the Mt. Eden Community of Russell County, to the late Frank and Ila Emerson Lawless.  She was the second of nine children. She worked for GE in Louisville, Kentucky, for…

Gatha Williams of Russell Springs, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Jasper Agee and Leva Pearl Cook Agee, was born October 3,1943 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 6:34 A.M., Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Lexington. Age: 81 She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church Gatha…

Carolyn Neal, 69, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, May 23rd, at Summit Manor Nursing Home. Carolyn was born in Jamestown, KY on September 14, 1955, a daughter of the late Rosetta (Siler) and Ezra  Neal. Carolyn is survived by two brothers, Harry Neal, of Cunningham, TN;  Jimmy  Neal, of Jamestown, KY, as well as other…

Becky Ann Partin, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Friday, May 23, 2025.  She was 52 years of age. Born April 18, 1973, in Hamilton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Louise Scales Partin, and the late Robert Partin.  Becky was a very kind and loving person who always put others before herself.  She…

We are saddened to announce the passing of Isaiah William Gomaz, of Jamestown, who passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at his home.  He was 19 years of age. Isaiah was born Tuesday, February 7, 2006, in Somerset, son of Carrie Miller Johnson.  He was a kind young man, a “gentle giant”, a devoted…