Area Obituaries

 Ruth Conner, 92, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, August 31st, at Fair Oaks Health Systems. Ruth was born in McQueary County, on August 28, 1932, a daughter of the late Margaret Marlar and Edwin Wisdom.  She was a homemaker. Ruth is survived by her husband, Gene Conner, of Jamestown, KY.  She is also survived by:…

 Alben D. Foley, 81, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, August 21st, at home. Alben was born in Jamestown, KY on May 26, 1943, a son of the late Orpha (McGowan) and Velmer Foley.  He served in the U.S. Navy and owned a dental lab. Alben is  survived by his wife, Janet (Bradshaw) Foley, of Jamestown,…

Walter “Emery” Thomas, Jr., of Russell Springs, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 1, 2024.  He was 71 years of age. Born November 9, 1952, in Russell County, he was a son of Walter and Dorselma Cash Thomas.  Emery was a long-time farmer. He attended Russell Springs United Methodist Church for many years.…

Ms. Dolene Hoover, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday evening, August 30, 2024, at Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Jamestown, having attained the age of 95 years, 4 months and 15 days. Ms. Dolene was born April 15, 1929, at home in Adair County, daughter of the late John Tyler and Nettie Grider…

Jimmy L. Matney, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Tuesday evening, August 27, 2024, at his home, with his family at his side. He was 69 years, 2 months, and 16 days of age. Born in Adair County, on June 11, 1955, Jimmy was one of four sons born to the union of…

Freda Whittle, of Russell Springs, departed this life on August 22, 2024, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center, in Lexington. She was 58 years of age. Born April 7, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Fred Graves and Agnes Couch Kovacs.  She was employed as a horse groomer, specializing in…

 William R. Womack, 91, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, August 27th, at Fair Oaks Health Systems, Jamestown, KY. William was born in Russell Springs, KY on July 16, 1933, a son of the late Lola (Foley) Gibbs and Otha Womack.  He served in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War and was a…

Arlene Holt Dick, 85, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, August 26th, at home. Arlene was born in Pulaski County, KY on March 19, 1939, a daughter of the late Jessie (Stogsdill) and Verlin Holt.  She attended Clear Springs Baptist Church, was a homemaker, in her spare time enjoyed quilting, reading, and doing word search…

Command Sergeant Major Olbie Giftel Foley passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Born on February 7, 1934, he was the only son of the late Loren and Flossie Foley. He had five sisters, who also preceded him in death: Gladys Rexroat, Elmoth “Alma” Tengelitsch, Olive Wilson, Helen VanMeter, and Mary Jewell…