Russell “ Russ” Duke of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Kindred Hospital in Louisville.  He was 62 years of age. Born on December 26, 1958, in Red Bank, New Jersey, he was the son of Warren and Norma Garcia Duke.  Russ worked for 37 years as an Operations Supervisor for Brunswick Zone in Hazlet, New Jersey.  More recently, he was a cross-country delivery driver with his wife, Connie.  This opportunity to travel the country...

Paul W. Wilson, of Russell Springs, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 29, 2021, surrounded by his family.  He was 72 years of age. Born on July 18, 1949, in Somerset, he was the son of the late Lester and Hazel Robertson Wilson.  Paul was a teacher in the Russell County School system who taught business classes and typing.  He retired from teaching after working for more than 20 years.  Paul enjoyed woodworking and restoring old tractors and Case knives. He was a...

Glendo Popplewell, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Russell County Hospital.  He was 90 years of age. Born on April 21,1931, in Jamestown, he was a son of the late Larkin and Cora F. George Popplewell.  Glendo worked as a farm hand most of his life and was known for farming with his mules. Survivors include his sister, Marie Badgley, of Russell Springs; and host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Glendo was preceded in death by his...

Harry Allen Kimbler was born on September 9, 1946, to Edgar and Ruby Roy Kimbler, both deceased.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Delaine Miller Kimbler; two children, Brent (Deana) Kimbler and Tanaya (Mark) McQueary; three grandchildren, Devin (Kristina) Wilson, Brett Kimbler and Mallie McQueary.  He has three deceased brothers, Jack Kimbler, Bobby Kimbler and Joe Kimbler; and one deceased brother-in-law, Don Cook. Harry is also survived by two sisters, Faye (Al)...

La Verne B. Stephens, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Fair Oaks Nursing Facility, in Jamestown.  She was 84 years of age. La Verne was born on February 6, 1937, in the Webbs Crossroads community of Russell County, daughter of the late Oris and Agnes Smith Beane.  She retired after 22 years of teaching Special Education at Russell Springs Elementary School.  La Verne loved the outdoors and in warm weather, would be found outside tending a garden,...

Mary Ann Wright, of Jamestown, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at home.  She was 50 years of age. Mary was born on February 26, 1971, in Albany, daughter of the late Lloyd and Rosie Melton Brown.  She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her grandchildren.  Mary enjoyed working in her flowers and gardening.  She was a member of Poplar Grove Church. She is survived by her children, Mitchell Wright (and Lacey), of Dunnville, Heather Edmonds (and Isaac), of...

William Ray Corbin, age 69, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation after a long illness due to a stroke. Ray was born March 19, 1952, in Adair County, to the late Ray K. Corbin and Lela Roberts. He was a carpenter. Ray loved his truck and enjoyed going 4-wheeling and playing in the mud. He was a member of  Russell Springs Christian Church and loved attending when able. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Janet Peters Corbin, whom he wed on May...

Gene Wayne Barnes, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021, at Russell County Hospital.  He was 78 years of age. Gene was born on April 9, 1943, in Russell County, son of the late Joseph B. and Dollie Mae Wilson Barnes.  He married Joyce Kilpatrick on December 20, 1961.  Gene was owner and operator of Russell Springs Milling Company for over 60 years.  He was a member of Russell Springs Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; his son,...

Constance “Connie” Hopper Jones, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at her home.  She was 71 years of age. Connie was born in Louisville on November 18, 1949, daughter of Jetha and Evelyn Katzman Hopper.  She married Edward Jones in 1975.  Connie was a graduate of the University of Kentucky School of Pharmacy.  She worked for her dad at Hopper Drug in Russell Springs for several years, then worked pharmacy in Liberty until...

Jerry Jones-Johnson, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at her home. She was 91 years of age. Born on October 10, 1929, in the Esto Community of Russell County, she was the daughter of the late Carl B. and Elizabeth Oakes Phelps. Known by many as “Miss Jerry,” she was a retired teacher for the Russell County Board of Education with 33 years of dedicated service.  She was a member of Russell Springs Christian Church. Survivors include her husband,...