Raymond Vernon Ford, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his home. He was 82 years of age. Born on December 16, 1943, in Russell County, he was a son of the late Rufus and Laverne Roark Ford. Raymond was a self-employed auto mechanic, who enjoyed tinkering on both cars and lawnmowers. Survivors include his wife, Mary Malone Ford, of Russell Springs; his daughters; Teresa (and Ronnie) Popplewell, Sherri (and Harold) Stapleton, and Kimberly Ford (and Martin Camp), ...

Terril Meece Stephens, of Russell Springs, passed away at Russell County Hospital Thursday, March 12, 2026.  He was 89 years of age. Born December 18, 1936, in Eli, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Arlus and Velna Meece Stephens.  Terril was a proud United States Army veteran, an ironworker, and a retired Kentucky State Police Officer of 25 years achieving the rank of Captain. Terril was also a longstanding member of the Russell Springs United Methodist Church. Terril is ...

Shirley Mae Lawson, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her home. She was 82 years of age. Shirley was born on August 13, 1943, in Jabez, the only child born to the union of George Wade and Edith Eastham Stephens. Shirley graduated from college in 1965 and began her teaching career at Nancy High School. She remained at Nancy until 1971, when she transferred to Russell County High School, serving as Guidance Counselor for the next 25 years, retiring in 1996. ...

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 Motherson and a member of New Hope Separate Baptist Church. He had also previously been a forklift driver at Fruit of the Loom for 20 years, before being employed at Motherson. ...

Cecil Thornton, aged 94, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 6, 2026, in Milford, Ohio. Born on July 12, 1931, in Russell Springs, Kentucky, Cecil led a life filled with love and dedication. A respected member of the workforce, Cecil retired from the Ford Motor Company, where he was a proud member of the United Auto Workers (UAW). Throughout his career, he exemplified hard work and commitment, traits that extended into his personal ...

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 the United States Army.  He served his country proudly, and during his tour in Vietnam, he was awarded two Purple Heart Medals. After returning from the war, he began working ...

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, on her birthday, December 3, 1946, Ann married the love of her life, L.B. Conover.  Their wonderful union lasted for 72 glorious years, until L.B. passed away on July 22, 2018. Ann was ...

Danny Leon Conner, of Jamestown, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation. He was 79 years of age. Born on February 12, 1947, on Indian Creek in Russell County, he was a son of the late Wilber and Mary Alice Polston Conner. Danny was a retired construction worker, working for more than 50 years. Danny was a true outdoorsman, enjoying gardening and fishing, just to name a few. Danny accepted Jesus as his Savior and was of the Christian faith. Danny is ...

David C. Blakey, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Russell County Hospital. He was 77 years, 6 months, and 27 days of age. David was born in the Hayes Chapel Community of Russell County, on July 25, 1948, one of six children born to the union of the late John Sidney and Susie Campbell Blakey. David was a graduate of Russell County High School and later received his associates degree from Lindsey Wilson College. He was US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Era. ...

Mark William Burton, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Centennial Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 53 years of age. Mark was born in Somerset, on September 15, 1972, a son of the late Linnie K. Daniel Gadberry and William Burton. Mark was a factory worker and a member of several local music bands. Mark enjoyed shooting pool. Mark is survived by his wife, Amber Thomas; his son, Logan (and Sierra) Burton, of Russell Springs; his granddaughter, ...