Francis Curtis “Curt” Wethington, of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Liberty Care Center, in Liberty.  He was 75 years of age. Curt was born July 9, 1947, in the Clementsville community of Casey County, son of the late Joseph Cecil and Rose Bernice Wethington.  He was proud to be a United States Army veteran who turned 18 years old while serving his country in Vietnam.  Curt worked over 25 years for and retired from Caldwell...

Linnie K. Gadberry, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, in Somerset. Linnie was born February 1, 1943, in Casey County, daughter of the late William “Dutch” and Odessa Tucker Daniel.  She taught head-start for eleven years in the Russell Springs area before earning her nursing degree.  Linnie spent thirty-five years in the nursing field, working at different healthcare facilities including many years at...

Elderay Walters, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Russell County Hospital. He was 76 years of age. Born on September 17, 1946, in Russell County, he was a son of the late Artist “R.T.” and Mary Easter Walters. Elderay was a retired mechanic, having worked at Russell Sportswear, Fruit of the Loom, and Palm Beach. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. Elderay deeply loved his family and spending time with them. He is...

Arlis Randal Hopper, age 78, of Russell Springs, passed away in his home on Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born on April 16, 1944, in the Salem community, and is the son of the late Claude and Faye Hopper. Randal had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. He attended Square Oak Separate Baptist Church for over 20 years. He is a former Magistrate of the 3rd District in Russell County and Owner of Hoppers Backhoe Service, where he continued to work until a few months before his passing....

Mattie I. Guffey, of Jamestown, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at her home. She was 82 years of age. Born on March 29, 1940, in Creelsboro, she was a daughter of the late James Earl and Jessie Marie George Birdwell. Mattie was a farmer, and a retired quality control worker for Fruit of the Loom after 29 years of service. Mattie previously owned and operated a dairy farm with her husband, Alfred. Mattie enjoyed baking and quilting. She loved her family dearly. Survivors include...

Leonard “Len” Warbiany, 73, of Alsip, passed away following heart complications on January 12, 2023. He was born in Chicago on November 9, 1949, to the late Julius and Gertrude Warbiany (nee Maruszak). He was preceded in death less than a month ago by his beloved wife of nearly 49 years, Sharon Warbiany (nee Grant); He is survived by his loving children, Shawn (Holly) Warbiany, Shannon (Joseph) Donato, and Phillip (Mary) Warbiany; Cherished grandchildren, Gianna Donato, Haleigh...

Inez York, of Dunnville, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at Ephraim McDowell Medical Center, in Danville. Born April 28, 1952, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late Ethard and Eva Miller Popplewell.  Inez worked for many years as a seamstress with Osh Kosh, Russell Sportswear and Fruit of the Loom. She is survived by her husband, Elvin York; her sons, Stephen Popplewell, of Dunnville, David (and Angie) York, of Jamestown and Lonnie Roy, of Russell Springs; her...

Eudoxie Hopper Goff, of Russell Springs, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, January 8, 2023, at the Russell County Hospital. She was 97 years of age. Born on May 27, 1925, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late James Monroe and Mary Walters Hopper. Eudoxie was a retired seamstress with over forty years of service at Palm Beach. She was also a faithful member of Fairview Baptist Church. Eudoxie was a very independent lady who loved her family and her cat, Gracie,...

Danny Isbell, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Russell County Hospital. He was 75 years of age. Born on March 25, 1947, in Walton, Kentucky, he was a son of the late James Daniel and Alma Ray Grider Isbell. Danny was a US Army veteran and a member of the Russell Springs First Baptist Church. Danny was also a former member of the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department and a school bus driver.  He was an avid UK Basketball fan, loved...

Ceola Kathleen Hill, of Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her home.  She was 82 years of age. Ceola was born April 20, 1940, in Adair County, daughter of the late Elza and Ina Stotts Murphy.  She married Albert Earl Hill on October 13, 1956.  Ceola was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed babysitting and gardening.  Ceola was a member of the Faith Temple Full Gospel Church. She is survived by her sons, Clint (and Johnna) Hill, of...