Ricky Lee Whittle, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday December 3, 2023, in London, Kentucky.  He was 50 years of age. Born January 3, 1973, in Shelbyville, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Gary Lee and Helen Jean Hammonds Whittle.  Ricky enjoyed fishing whenever he had the chance, but he really loved to travel and just “do his own thing.” Survivors include a son, Jessie Whittle (and Kayla Camp) of Jamestown; a daughter, Haley Whittle, of Russell Springs; two sisters,...

Betty Lou Stapp Brown, of Jamestown, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at her home. She was 81 years of age. She was born at home, on November 4, 1942, in Jamestown, KY, a daughter of the late Christopher Clyde and Hallie Pearl Miller Hudson. Betty was a member of Russell Springs First Baptist Church.  She lived for her family and was a wonderful mother and grandmother.  She cherished every moment she had with her family, calling to check on her “boys” every day....

Jeanette Bottom Wolford, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on November 30, 2023, at the Russell County Hospital.  She was 88 years of age.  She was born May 3, 1935, in the Royville Community of Russell County.  She was the daughter of the late Bert and Tressie Bottom.  She was formerly employed by Grider Insurance Agency and as City Clerk of Russell Springs.  She was a member of First Baptist Church and attended Faith Baptist Church.  She was a devoted...

Gladna Coffey Isaacs, of Owenton, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at her home. She was 88 years of age. Born at home, on September 17, 1935, in Russell Springs, she was the daughter of the late Ovis and Elma Wisdom Coffey. Ms. Gladna retired from US Playing Card Company after thirty years. She was a very active member of Parksridge Church of God, where she played piano for over twenty-five years, until the time she moved back to Owenton. Ms....

Martha Ann Bernard, of Mascoutah, Illinois, formerly of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at her home.  She was 83 years of age. Born July 5, 1940, in Columbia, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Leslie and Annie Streeval Burton.  Martha was a loving mother and excellent cook who was best known for her fried chicken and chicken and dumplings.  She enjoyed camping at the lake, making quilts for her family, working crossword puzzles,...

Clara Jean Antle Gosser Ballenger, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, surrounded by her family. She was eighty years, two months, and fourteen days of age.   Born at home, in Jamestown, on September 3, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Clifton and Mildred Halsell Antle. Clara was a faithful member of Fairview Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and was the groundskeeper and custodian in...

Stephanie Lynn Foley, age 36, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Jean Waddle Care Center. Stephanie was born on October 16, 1987. She is survived by her parents, Danny Foley and Kathy Hale, both of Russell Springs; two sisters, Brandie Brinson (Jonathan) of Somerset and Leigh Ann Murphy (Gerald) of Russell Springs; a son, Bishop Barkalow; a grandpa, Travis Hale of Russell Springs; two nieces, Evelyn Brinson and Abygail Sizemore; a...

Letha Marie Popplewell Osborne, age 91, of Russell Springs, entered eternal life on Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was the daughter of the late John Willie & Bessie Coffey Smith. Marie was a devoted Christian throughout her life and a long time member of Pine Grove Separate Baptist church, where she proudly served many years as song leader.  She retired as Floor Supervisor from Fruit of the Loom, and spent her life working and serving others and being selflessly dedicated to her...

Tony Eugene Ford, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at his home.  He was 66 years of age. Born August 4, 1957, in Columbus, Indiana, he was the son of Bobby Ford and the late Betty Money Ford.  Tony loved being outdoors and spending time with his family.  He especially enjoyed taking his sons fishing and he even taught them how to scuba dive.  Tony was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Survivors include his sons, Josh Ford of...

Shirley Maxine Kerns, of Jamestown, passed from this life Friday, November 10, 2023, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green.  She was 73 years of age. Shirley was born July 30, 1950, in Russell County, daughter of the late Elmer and Fadra Russell Conner.  She married Lindsey Kerns upon his return from Vietnam on July 6, 1968, in Jamestown, Tennessee.  There were two children born to their union. Shirley loved to travel and sightsee, the “wheels had to be...