Gerald Huckaby, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He was 86 years, 6 months, and 14 days of age. Gerald was born in the White Oak Community of Adair County, on Thursday, October 26, 1939, a son of the late Obie and Rena Bryant Huckaby. Gerald was a proud US Navy veteran and a retired master electrician, having owned and operated alongside his brother, Bob Huckaby, B&G Huckaby Electric for most of his life. Gerald was a hard worker providing for his family and even ...

Johnnie V. Popplewell, of the Eli Community, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Hospital.  He was 67 years of age. Born on February 27, 1959, in Somerset, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Grant and Lorene Popplewell.  He was a retired farmer and school bus driver for the Russell County Board of Education.  He attended Pine Grove (Sunshine) Separate Baptist Church. Johnnie is survived by his wife, Sherry L. Popplewell, of Russell County; ...

William “Bill” Luttrell, of Russell County, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset. He was 84 years of age. Born on September 30, 1941, in Casey County, he was a son of the late Oris and Flora Wade Luttrell. Bill was a US Army Veteran, stationed in Germany, during the Vietnam War. He retired after 29 years as an assembly worker for General Motors and later was a school bus driver for the Russell County Board of Education for 9 years. ...

Donald Stamper, of the Salem Community, of Russell County, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his home. He was 90 years of age. Born on May 22, 1935, in Hazard, he was a son of the late Greenberry and Louise Turner Stamper. Donald was a proud US Army veteran. He was very patriotic and deeply loved his country. Donald retired after 30 years as an autoworker for General Motors. Donald was saved and baptized in 1977 and was a faithful member of Pine Grove Separate Baptist Church. He ...

Robert Paul Bell, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his home. He was 59 years of age. Robert was born on August 15, 1966, in Columbia, a son of the late Ernest R. and Patty Harvey Bell. He was a former electrician and plumber. Robert is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Renee (and Marc) Wurst, of Arlington, Texas; his grandson, Andrew Barnett, of Arlington, Texas; and his special fur baby, Scout. According to Robert’s wishes, cremation rites were ...

Danny H. Hughes, 78, passed away at home on April 21, 2026. He was born on June 30, 1947, in Somerset, Kentucky, to the late Leslie Ray Hughes and Lillie Frances Redmond Hughes. On June 3, 1967, he married Donita Kell Hughes, and together they built a life rooted in hard work, family, and perseverance. Danny was a proud United States Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Nuremberg, Germany. Danny was a prominent figure in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry ...

Linda Carol Kerr, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at her home. She was 68 years of age. Born on April 30, 1957, in Danville, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Ruby McDaniel LeFevers. Linda was a former payroll manager for Neat Companies and a member of Free Union Separate Baptist Church. Linda loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved cooking, making big meals for her family. Linda is survived by her husband, Jerry Kerr, of ...

Mary Beth Durham, of Russell Springs, passed away at her home on Sunday April 12, 2026.  She was 40 years of age. Born July 29, 1985, in London, she was a daughter of Ben Durham and Teresa Jones Stevens.  Beth was a former waitress, and she loved being around people. Her son Kayden was truly the center of her life, and she cherished every moment spent with him. Survivors include her son, Kayden Durham, of Russell Springs; long-time boyfriend, Melvin Withers, of Russell Springs; ...

David “Dave” Santee, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday April 6, 2026, at Russell County Hospital.  He was 59 years of age. Born July 16, 1966, in Fort Gordon, Georgia, he was a son of the late Frank and Negia Brown Santee. Dave was a dedicated truck driver for over 17 years, currently employed at Stephen’s Pipe and Steel at the time of his passing. He was known for his big sense of humor and his love of making people laugh. He was also a talented musician who ...

Casey Marie Caldwell, of Jamestown, passed away at home surrounded by her family, on Monday, March 30, 2026.  She was 47 years of age. Born August 21, 1978, in Anderson, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Dana Shaw and Ruthanne Cain Bennett. Casey had an outgoing personality with a tremendous sense of humor. She was very creative and enjoyed doing nails and crafting.  Casey also enjoyed listening to music, taking care of her houseplants and flowers, and attending flea ...