Lela Neff, of Jamestown, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Russell County Hospital.  She was 88 years of age. Born on July 2, 1932, in New Concord, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Pauline Hickle Shepherd. Lela was a homemaker and a former beautician. She attended Main Street Baptist Church in China Grove, North Carolina. Lela was a loving mother and grandmother. Survivors include her son, Rick (and Dianne) Neff of Russell Springs; four grandchildren,...

Kenny Ray Foley, of Foley Road, Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 70 years of age. Born on October 30, 1950, in the Webbs Crossroads Community of Russell County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Vernon and Elizabeth Wilson Foley. Kenny Ray was a SP4 US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and a hard worker. He was a small engine mechanic and owner of Foley’s Small Engine.  Kenny Ray was also a cattle hauler and...

Deanna Gosser Foley, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday evening, November 21, 2020, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehab.  She was 81 years of age. Born on October 23, 1939, in Russell County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Elbert Bea and Grace Anna Tarter Gosser. Deanna was a former jewelry manager for K-Mart and a member of Pinetop Church of Christ. She was also the former owner of D’s Gold and Gifts and an employee of Russell Sportswear. ...

Melody Lynne Hines Gibson, of Jamestown, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Russell County Hospital. She was 70 years of age. Born on November 30, 1949, in Hobart, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey James Hines and the late Virginia David Groomer. Melody was a homemaker, a member of Jamestown Christian Church, and a former cafeteria worker for Wheeler High School in Valparaiso, Indiana. Melody loved playing cards, board games, and entertaining her family...

Jeffrey Lane Dutton, Jr., of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at his residence. He was 48. Born August 26, 1972, in Sharon, CT, he was a son of the late Jeffrey Lane Dutton, Sr. and Rita Joyce Voils Lawrence. Jeffrey was a PIC Cell Operator for CIRCOR Pump North America, LLC. He was passionate about film, literature, and music. He was a selfless person and a great father to his girls. Survivors include his daughters, Storm Dutton of Lexington and Amara Dutton...

Louis Stargel, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on November 17, 2020, at his home.  He was 77 years of age. Born on April 8, 1943, in Russell County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Elvis and Lorene Withers Stargel.  Louis was retired from the United States Navy after seventeen and one-half years of service. During this time, he served during the Vietnam War.  Louis enjoyed fishing, traveling, and spending time spoiling his grandchildren and...

Robert Linzy Bernard, age 88, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center in Somerset, KY. Born June 30, 1932, in Russell Co., KY, he was a son of the late Jesse A. and Crella Jane Wilson Bernard. Mr. Bernard was a 30 year retired United States Air Force veteran, having attained the highest enlisted level of leadership in the Air Force: Chief Master Sergeant. He was a member of the Bernard Church of God. Mr. Bernard formerly...

Audrey Pike, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, at Metcalfe Health Care. She was 88 years of age. Born on February 8, 1932, in Adair County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Seathy and Gertie Holt Shepherd. Audrey was a former employee of Russell Sportswear and attended Millerfield Brethren in Christ Church. Audrey enjoyed quilting and cooking for her family.  She adored her grandchildren. Survivors include one son, Chris (and Tracey) Pike...

Mila Hope Stapp Hopper passed away on November 13, 2020. Born at Montpelier, KY on June 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Wolford and Clyde Stapp. She was preceded in death by Edwin Hopper, son John Mark Hopper, and brother Jerry Stapp. Her brothers, Terry (Sylvia) and Richard Stapp, Russell Springs, KY survive. Mila leaves three children: Michael (James Hickey) Hopper, Brighton, MA; and Mickie (Fred) Tarter and Mary Ann (Kevin) Williams, both of Russell Springs. She is also...

Austyn Tylar Deel, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020, in Russell County, Kentucky. He was 22. Born July 16, 1998, in Somerset, KY, he was a son of Shelly Moore Deel. Austyn worked at Tarter Gates in the loading department. He was a member of the Coffey’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Austyn was a 2017 Russell County High School graduate. He was a loving  husband and father and he enjoyed the demolition derby. Survivors include his wife, Niokka...