Area Obituaries

Troy Scott Stephens passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Jamestown, Ky. Troy was born on a Friday of February 7th, 1964 as the fifth child of Milburn “Pete” and Ruth Stephens.  He grew up on Bernard Ridge amidst many brothers, cousins and friends. He was a bit cocky and a bit wild.  But he…

Arlin E. Godby, of Russell Springs, was born on June 29, 1945, and departed this life on May 20, 2025, leaving behind his beloved wife of 47 years, Gay Swanson Godby.  Arlin was preceded in death by his parents, Eld. Paul Godby and Valeria Owens Godby. He is also survived by his seven children, Karen…

Herman Wyatt Atchley was born on August 18, 1958, in Somerset, Kentucky, to Homer Atchley and Errie Hughes Atchley. He parted this life on May 16, 2025, at his home, making him 66 years, 8 months, and 28 days. After graduating high school, Herman attended Lincoln Tech to become a mechanic. He worked as an…

Raymond Lee Camp, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, having attained the age of 76 years, 7 months and 24 days. Raymond was born Sunday, September 19, 1948, in Noblesville, Indiana, son of the late Bertie and Barbara McDole Camp.  He served…

Vivian Ann Burton, age 62, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Fairoaks Nursing Home. She was born on Friday, June 22, 1962, in Liberty, Kentucky to Bessie Jane Harmon Shepherd and Albert Chumbley, whom have preceded her in death. Vivian is survived by:  a son, Michael Burton, spouse Ashley, of Russell…

Gary Gene McFarland, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was 77 years, 4 months, and 22 days old. Born December 18, 1948, in Somerset, he was a son of the late Leslie H. and Helen Roy McFarland.  Gary was a proud…

Jack Glenn, 69, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at the Jean Waddle Care Center, with his devoted wife, Vickie, by his side. Born on November 12, 1955, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jack was a 1976 graduate of Fairfield High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine…

Jerry W. Wells, 82, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, May 1st, at his home.  He was born in Jamestown, KY on July 24, 1942, to the late Alpha (Murray) and Marlin Wells. Jerry is survived by his wife of 31 years, Marilyn (Robinson) Wells, of Jamestown.  He is also survived by: sister-in-law Karen Robinson, of…

Bonnie D. Kerns, 67, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, April 28th, at Taylor County Regional Hospital, Campbellsville, KY. Bonnie was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 4, 1957, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Bolin) Carter and Curtis Owens. She was a retired cook. Bonnie is survived by: a daughter, Tanya Moore (Troy), of Russell…

Margaret Grider Lawless, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, having attained the age of 96 years, 7 months and 28 days. Ms. Margaret was born Sunday, September 2, 1928, in Cincinnati, daughter of the late James Horace and Elsie Anderson Grider.  She was…