Area Obituaries

Garry Moore Thomas, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on New Years Day of 2025, at his home.  He was 73 years of age. Garry was born November 7, 1951, in Russell County, son of the late Ellebree and Olza Shepard Thomas.  On this past December 14, he and his wife Patricia had celebrated…

Theo Branscum, age 79 of Russell Springs, died Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. He was the son of the late Theo and Dorothy Canada Branscum.  Theo was a member of Russell Springs First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Hines Branscum of Russell Springs; two daughters, Allison (Troy)…

Jimmy “Jim” Kay Kemplin, devoted husband of Karen, entered eternal life December 21, 2024, at the age of 76. Jim was born in Kona, the son of the late Raleigh Kemplin and Allie (Ison) Presnell,Kentucky on Jan. 25, 1948. He was a member of Grace Family Fellowship in Russell Springs. From an early age, Jim…

Lonnie Bunch, 76, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Lonnie was born in Jamestown, KY on June 6, 1948, a son of the late Jewell Edith (Hill) and Robert W. Bunch.  He detailed and sold cars. Lonnie is survived by his wife, Wanda (Collins) Bunch,…

Richard H. Brown, 74, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, December 20th, at Fair Oaks Health Systems. Richard was born in Jamestown, KY on August 27, 1950, a son of the late Lela  Jane (Brumley) and Cordell  Brown. Richard is  survived by a daughter, Shannon Brown, of Bowling Green, KY; three brothers, Irvin (Pig) Brown (Naomi),…

Earlon Ray Stephens, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at his home.  He was 85 years of age. Born September 27, 1939, in Somerset, he was a son of the late Jackson and Novella Meece Stephens. Earlon joined the United States Navy at the young age of 17.   He dedicated thirty…

Avert O’Neal Wade, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at VA Medical Center, in Lexington.  He was 78 years of age. Bro. O’Neal was a retired LTC of the United States Army, a pastor, and former State Chaplain for the DAV. Survivors include two daughters, Melanie Ruth Wade Dyer, of Louisville, and…

Ronnie “Preacher” Tucker, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 73 years of age. Born in Russell County, on March 19, 1951, he was a son of the late Woodrow and Neetie Isabelle Wilson Tucker. Preacher was widely known in…

Darrell Smallwood, of Eli, Kentucky, passed from this life Thursday, December 12, 2024, at University of Kentucky Medical Center.  He was 71 years of age. Darrell was born Wednesday, August 5, 1953, in Hamilton, Ohio, son of the late A.D. and Veda Mills Smallwood.  He was a member of Pine Grove Separate Baptist Church.  Darrell…

Ms. Uldine “Auntie” Loy, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at her home, having attained the age of 96 years, 3 months and 9 days. Auntie was born at home in Russell County on August 31, 1928, daughter to the late Ovis and Audra Antle Holt.  She was a homemaker…