Area Obituaries

Linda Kay Flatt, of Jamestown, passed from this life on Friday, April 11, 2025, at her home, having attained the age of 75 years, 4 months and 20 days. Ms. Linda was born Tuesday, November 22, 1949, in Creelsboro, daughter of the late Rufus C. and Geneva Keeton Flatt.  She was such a loving person,…

Geraldine H. Baldwin, 87 years of age, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 19, 1937, in Adair County, daughter of the late Walter and Martha Bryant Hadley. Geraldine retired from the Kentucky Department of Finance in Frankfort. Geraldine is survived by one…

Curtis David Roy, age 55, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, April 03, 2025 at U.K. Hospital. He was born on Wednesday, November 19 1969, in Marion Co. Indiana to Rhea Sue Miller Roy and Wilbur Roy, whom have preceded him in death. Curtis is survived by a daughter, Tamaray Roy, of Russell Springs;…

J. V. Selby, age 89, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, April 01, 2025 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He was born on Sunday, March 01 1936, in Jamestown, Ky.  He was the son Lillie Pearl Grider Selby and Vernon Selby, whom have preceded him in death. J.V. is survived by his wife, Mollie Lawless…

Danny Tucker, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Jewish Hospital, in Louisville.  He was 80 years of age. Born February 16, 1945, in Casey County, he was a son of the late R.V. and Rebecca Luttrell Tucker.  Danny worked for over 30 years as a mechanic at People’s Tobacco Warehouse in…

Benny Smith passed from this life on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.  He was loved by many and he loved more than his big heart could hold.  Benny loved and protected his family fiercely. Benny was known throughout the Russell County School System as “Mr. Benny”, encouraging each…

Edith Aaron, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Summit Manor Nursing Home, in Columbia.  She was 91 years of age. Born at home on August 4, 1933, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Edra Smith Shaw. Edith was blessed to be a homemaker and enjoyed her…

Coy R. Harris, age 66, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, March 21 2025 at his residence. He was born on Sunday, December 28 1958, in Jamestown, KY.  He was the son of Dorothy Mae Helm Harris and Suell Walker Harris, whom have preceded him in death Coy is survived by: his wife Lannette…

Arlis “Eugene” Knight, 88, of Louisville,passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 in, Mt. Washington, KY. Eugene was born in Jamestown, KY on September 23, 1936, a son of the late Alma (Blackerby) and Arlis Knight.  He was a retired machinist. He is survived by a daughter, Wynne McNary and sister, Betty Helm. He is also…

Chestlene Mattox, of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Ascension St Vincent Hospital, in Indianapolis. Chestlene enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, and cooking. She loved to spend time with her family and just being outside, sitting on her porch. Survivors include one son, Kennie D. (and Kathy) Hill, of Greenfield, Indiana; and four…