Area Obituaries

Jennifer L. Dunbar, 55, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, May 13th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Jennifer was born in Columbia, KY on July 9, 1968, a daughter of the late Jannella Faye (Robertson) and Albert  Luttrell. Jennifer is  survived by husband, Jerry Dunbar, of Russell Springs, KY. a son, Jordan Dunbar…

Mark Gerard Schilling, II, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Monday, May 13, 2024, at his home.  He was 45 years of age. Mark was born Wednesday, December 6, 1978, in Indianapolis, son of Mark Gerard, I, and Delia Marie Spellman Schilling.  Mark was a veteran of the National Guard and worked as a…

Arnold Walters, of Russell Springs, passed away at his residence Saturday, May 11, 2024.  He was 77 years of age. Born August 2, 1946, in Jabez, he was one of fourteen children born to Ollie and Lillie Tucker Walters.  Arnold was a former employee of Knauf’s Fiberglass in Shelbyville, Indiana, and Emerson Chair Manufacturing, in…

Tina Louise Kaylor, age 39 of Columbia, KY formerly of Russell Springs, KY passed from this life Thursday, May 09, 2024 at her residence after courageously battling cancer. Tina was born November 28, 1984 to Ms. Mary Hale in Galveston, TX. She was preceded in death by one son Darrell Lee Kaylor (Taz). Her mother’s…

Patricia S. McPherson, 61, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, May 9th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. Patricia was born in Noblesville, IN on May 12, 1962, a daughter of the late Bernette (Ely) and William Andrew Wells. Patricia is survived by. husband, John McPherson, of Columbia, KY. a daughter, Rebecca Frost (Greg), of…

Benjamin Harrison Bernard, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at VA Medical Center, in Lexington.  He was 91 years of age. Born December 4, 1932, in Russell County, he was a son of the late Benjamin Jack and Angie Coffey Bernard.  Benjamin was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He…

Patricia Burd Stiegler, age 86, formerly of Lenoir City, TN passed away at Little Creek Nursing Facility on Saturday morning, May 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents. Ruel and Clorine Taylor Burd, and sister, Teresa McElroy of Russell Springs, Kentucky. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, James O.…

Jennifer Lee Wilson, 57, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, May 3rd, in Jamestown. Jennifer was born in Covington, KY on August 16, 1966, a daughter of the late Juanita (Johnson) and Phillip  Wilson. She was a homemaker. Jennifer is  survived by a daughter, Ashley Brignac, of Gonzales, LA. two sons Matthew Ratliff, of Williamstown, KY; …

Doris Rae (Smith) Barnes Blair, age 84, passed away at her home in Russell Springs, Ky on May 6, 2024. She is survived by one son, William Todd (Kerri) Barnes of Russell Springs; three grandchildren, Samantha (Izzy) Gonzalez of Liberty, KY, Tiffani (Brian) Campbell of Campbellsville, KY, and Rebecca (Benjamen) Duncan of Corbin KY. Six…

Teresa Lynn McElroy, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at her home. She was 70 years of age. Born on December 16, 1953, in Russell Springs, she was a daughter of the late Ruel and Clorine Taylor Burd. Teresa was a homemaker. She loved spending time with her family and playing…