Area Obituaries

Clifford Auterson, age 91, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, March 09, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He was born on Monday, October 08 1934, in Russell County, Kentucky. to the late Ida (Gosser) and Frank Auterson. Clifford is survived by: two daughters, Toni Skaggs, spouse Lenvil, of Russell Springs and Tammy Hittner, of…

Glendale Levi Gosser, 91, of Cincinnati, Ohio, sadly passed away on December 25, 2025, surrounded by love from his family. Glen was born in Russell Springs, son of Timothy and Loueller (Shepherd) Gosser.  He was preceded in death by his wife and love of his life, Ruth (Cousins) Gosser. They are now together forever with…

Shelia Walters, 82, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, March 8th, at Fair Oaks Health Systems, Jamestown. Shelia was born in Russell Springs, KY on November 23, 1943, a daughter of the late Marie (Stephens) and Ed West.  She was a retired teacher’s aide. Shelia is survived by: a son, Ritchie Walters (Tabatha Bryant), of…

James Keith Anderson, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Taylor Regional Hospital, in Campbellsville, with his family at his side. He was 53 years of age. Keith was born on March 28, 1972, in Columbia, the son of Judy Johnson Anderson and the late William Douglas Anderson. Keith was employee of…

Claud “Grandpa” Atchley, age 89 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Cumberland County Hospital. Claud was born on March 27, 1936 in Adair County, KY to the late John Tylor Atchley and Nettie Grider Atchley. He was a former employee of Emerson Manufacturing and was a longtime farmer. Claud was…

Lindsey Lester Kerns passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Russell County Hospital, surrounded by his family.  He was 79 years of age. Born April 1, 1946, in Russell County, he was a son of the late Luke and Mallie Guffey Kerns. Lindsey graduated from Russell County High School and was then drafted by…

Hollin Smith, 87, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, March 4th, at Fair Oaks Health Systems, Jamestown, KY. Hollin was born in Russell Springs, KY on January 30, 1939, a son of the late Ollie (Holt) and Lloyd Smith. He retired from Fruit of the Loom and farmed. He was of Christian faith, loved working…

Wayne H. Skipper, 85, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, February 28th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Wayne was born in Clanton, AL on November 21, 1940, a son of the late Elsie (Traywick) and Herman Skipper. A Hamilton High School graduate, Wayne also studied at Ohio University, Wayne furthered his technical expertise through…

Anna Lou Conover, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown.  She was 101 years, 2 months, and 30 days of age. Born December 3, 1924, in Adair County, she was a daughter of the late Timothy and Kitty Bryant Cravens. At the age of 22,…

Betty Kerr, age 81, died Monday March 2, 2026. She was born on December 8, 1944. She was a homemaker but most of all she was a Christian who professed her faith in Christ and her love for her family. She is survived by: two sons, Billy Campbell, Jim (Michelle) Kerr; eight Grandchildren, Chris (Leah)…