Area Obituaries

Joy Evangeline (Kelsey) Johnson was born on February 18, 1929, and departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 17, 2024.  She is survived by her daughter, Sherry DeBord (Steve); her grandchildren, Stephen DeBord (Jeri), Sarah Weddle (Shane), Susanne Martin (Johnny); great-grandchildren, Tobi (Caleb), Thomas, Aubree, Cami, Kelci, Levi,…

Deputy Sheriff, Joshua C. Phipps, 38, of Columbia, KY passed away in the line of duty Monday, September 16, 2024, in Russell Springs, KY. He was born in Lemoore, CA on September 6, 1986, to Donnie and Pam Phipps of Columbia, KY who survives. Deputy Phipps passed away doing what he loved, serving and protecting…

Timothy LB Tucker, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, in Danville.  He was 60 years of age. Born December 14, 1963, in Shelbyville, Indiana, he was a son of the late LB “Buster” Tucker and Vircellia Dalton Tucker Weddle.  Timothy was a “Jack-of-all-trades” and lived a…

Berta (Birdie) Hardwick passed from this life on Thursday, September 12, 2024.  She was 88 years old. Berta was born Sunday, July 5, 1936 in Talheim, Germany, to Gottlob and Katharina Frey.  In 1955, Berta immigrated by herself to the United States at the age of 19 and married Nolan Hardwick on April 8, 1958.…

Gerald R. Rice, age 83 of the Gosser Ridge Community of Russell County was born on March 13, 1941 in Warrenville, Illinois and passed away on September 12, 2024 at his residence. He was of the Episcopal faith and a real estate appraiser.  He was the son of the late Ralph and Violet Bush Rice.…

Billy Edward Cook, age 54, of Jamestown, KY passed away Wednesday, September 11 2024 at Russell County Hospital. He was born on Tuesday, December 02, 1969, in Somerset. He was the son of Ida Lyons Burdine and Gerald Cook, whom preceded him in death. Billy is survived by: his wife, Jessica Dishman Cook of Jamestown,…

Brandi Nicole Hudson, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington.  She was 43 years of age. Born January 27, 1981, in Somerset, she was the daughter of Timmy and Jeanie Wilson Hudson.  Brandi was a former CNA at Oakwood Care Facility and was also a licensed…

Boyd McArthur Dugger, of Jamestown, passed from this life on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, in Somerset.  He was 73 years of age. Boyd was born Saturday, April 21, 1951, in Mountain City, Tennessee, son of the late David R. and Della Richardson Dugger.  He had worked as a dairy farm…

Betty Joyce Hale, age 91, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, September 10 2024 at Fairoaks Nursing Home. She was born on Wednesday, April 12 1933, in Russell Springs, KY.  She was the daughter of Vona Hayes Wheat and Ray Wheat, whom have preceded her in death Betty is survived by a son, Donnie…

Ruth Elenor Brock, age 88, former longtime resident of Russell County, passed away Tuesday, September 03 2024 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital. She was born on Wednesday, January 01, 1936, in Bowling Green, KY. She was the daughter of Margerina Antle Stevens and Clarence Stevens, who preceded her in death. Ruth is survived ber children: Yalanda…