Gerald Bault, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington.  He was 81 years of age. Born April 9, 1941, in Adair County, he was a son of the late Ralph and Myrtle Beard Bault.  Gerald was the original proprietor of the Parkway Mini Mart and later, the Fairview Mini Mart.  He also was a car dealer and salesman for many years.  Gerald was a loving and supportive grandfather who enjoyed attending all his...

Curvan Truitt "Smitty/ Buster" Smith, 92, of Amelia, OH, passed away on Friday, December 2nd at his residence. He loved life and was very active….gardening, cooking, traveling, playing cards and spending time making memories with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Smitty was a Christian and a member of Summit Church of Christ in Northern Ky. He was married to the love of his life, Wanda, for 66 years. When she became ill with Alzheimer’s, he spent...

Neva C Bernard, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, in the Hospice Unit of Russell County Hospital, having attained the age of 102 years. Neva was born in 1920, on the 4th of July, daughter of the late Walter G. and Vandie Frost Black.  Her husband, Buel, was a linotype operator for newspapers.  She and her young family traveled for work in Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia.  They returned to Russell County in the late 1940’s, where the...

Alma Lois Conner, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset.  She was 79 years of age. Lois was born June 1, 1943, in Russell Springs, daughter of the late Forest and Ona West Russell.  She was a woman of deep faith who loved her Lord and her family.  Lois’ life revolved around her family.  She was well known for her seamstress handiwork and had her own quilting and alterations business.  Lois...

David Ray Hawkins, of Hodgenville, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at his home. He was 46 years of age. Born September 18, 1976, in Monticello, he was a son of the late Joyce Hawkins Back. David was a former pet groomer. He was truly a people person and loved his family. David enjoyed being outdoors, whether he was hunting, fishing, or camping at the Rockhouse. Survivors include his uncles, Jimmy Hawkins of Russell Springs, Jack Hawkins and Clifford Hawkins, both of Ohio; his...

Donnie Ralph Irwin, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at his home.  He was 73. Born August 21, 1949, in Clinton County, he was a son of the late Shelby and Margie Glover Irwin. Donnie was a former tool & die machinist. He was an avid U of L Cardinals fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR. Donnie was of the Christian faith. Survivors include his son, Brent (and Bobbie) Irwin of Campbellsville; his daughter, Lisa King of Campbellsville; ten grandchildren,...

June Jacqueline Popplewell Gaskins, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Russell County Hospital. June was born in Anderson, Indiana, June 20, 1924, daughter of the late Orion Avalee and Josephine Anderson Popplewell.  On June 21, 1941, at the age of 17, she married Morris M. Gaskins, the beginning of a fifty-three-year union of marriage and work for the Lord.  June was a dutiful and devoted pastor’s wife. During Bro. Morris’ pastoring...

Debra Lynn “Debbie” Shearer, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, in Somerset.  She was 63 years of age. Debbie was born December 2, 1958, in Louisville, daughter of the late Albert and Ethel Mae Sharp Shepherd.  She worked for several years at Fair Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown.  Debbie stayed busy working all the time, as long as her health allowed.  In later years, every...

Bonnie “Sunshine” Selby Kimbler, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022, at Taylor Regional Hospital, in Campbellsville.  She was 98 years of age. Sunshine was born in Russell County on January 9, 1924, daughter of the late F.L. and Cleo Phelps Selby.  She was a loving mother and homemaker.  Sunshine was a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church.  She is survived by her sons, David (and Pat) Kimbler and Gary (and...

Ollace ‘Honey” Russell, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, at his home.  He was 84 years of age. Ollace was born January 25, 1938, and raised in Russell Springs, son of the late Walter A. and Rena West Russell.  He was a retired truck driver with Ryder Trucking Company.  He attended Bethel United Baptist Church.  Ollace enjoyed woodworking and was a car enthusiast. He is survived by his sons, Doug (and Janet) Russell, of Loganville,...