Area Obituaries

Darianna LaeShay Bryant, 9 days old, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, March 14th, at University of Kentucky Hospital. Darianna was born in Lexington, KY on March 5, 2025, a daughter of Amy Coppler and Darias Bryant, of Jamestown, KY. Darianna is survived by: parents, Amy Coppler and Darias Bryant; three sisters, Amani Taylor, Zaria Bryant,…

 Joyce Stargle, 72, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, March 14th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. Joyce was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 23, 1953, a daughter of the late Pauline (Strunk) and John  Corner. Joyce is  survived by: a daughter, Marie Coyle, of Russell Springs, KY; a son,Ricky Stargle, of Somerset,…

Ruth V. Cook, 97, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, March 13th, 2025 at Fair Oaks Health Systems. Ruth was born in Jamestown, KY on May 1, 1927, a daughter of the late Effie (Elmore) and Marvin  Mann. She was a member of Mt. Hope Separate Baptist Church. Ruth is survived by a daughter, Kathleen Jackson…

Gene “Scotty B” Branham, 60, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Ephraim McDowell Medical Center in Danville, Kentucky. In his final moments, his daughter Elizabeth, was by his side, offering love and comfort. Born on May 2, 1964, in Louisville, Kentucky, Scotty was the son of Bobby Gene Branham and Anna Joyce (Hilbert) Branham.…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gene “Tex” Flanagan, who left us peacefully at the age of 86.  A beloved figure in his community, protector of his family, left this life surrounded by the family and friends he cherished and the animals he adored. Born at home a century late…

Susie Myrtle Todd, of Columbia, passed from this life on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, having attained the age of 80 years, 11 months and one day. Ms. Susie was born in Creelsboro on Saturday, April 8, 1944, daughter of the late James Earl “Cedric” and Jessie Marie George…

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…

Dean Paul Ettner, 87, Passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. Dean was the loving father to Darin Ettner, Penny Ettner Kinney, Shelly Ettner Talley, and Donna Radcliffe; grandfather to six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.  He was uncle, great uncle and great-great uncle to many nieces and nephews; cousin, and…

Dollie T. Lawless, 86, of Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, March 4th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. Dollie was born in Jamestown, KY on March 30, 1938, a daughter of the late Ettie (Wright) and Ed Everett York. Dollie is survived by: five daughters, Bernice Bunch (Richard), Becky Bloyd (Jarvis), Marilyn Thomas (Scott), Angie…

Bud Cain, of Carr Sasser Road, in Liberty, went home to Heaven, at 11:14 P.M. on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington. He was 63 years and 9 days of age.  Bud was born on Monday, February 26, 1962, in Somerset, the youngest and only son, born to…