Brandy Lynne “Bernie” Atkins, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center, in Somerset.  She was 48 years of age. Brandy was born Wednesday, September 24, 1975, in Somerset, daughter of Randall and Lynne Hines Polston.  Along with being a registered nurse, Brandy had earned other titles, such as “Chaos Coordinator” at the Old Homeplace and as the “free therapist”, always being willing...

Larry Dale Robertson, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Somerset.  He was 63 years of age. Born July 16, 1960, in Russell Springs, he was a son of the late Arnold and Darlene Burton Robertson.  Larry, known as “Puddin” to some, was quite a character. He enjoyed joking around and making people laugh. Larry was also affectionately called “Homelite” because of his genius-like mechanical...

Larry Ray Hopper, of Dunnville, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown.  He was 68 years of age. Born October 13, 1955, in Somerset, he was a son of the late Oval Ray and Dortha Mae Chumbley Hopper.  Larry was a retired employee of the Lake Cumberland State Park, where he worked for 28 years as an accountant. He enjoyed fishing, working crossword puzzles, and spending time with his grandchildren.  His family lovingly describes...

Ms. Rosie Jane Zimmerman DeHart, of Russell Springs, widow of the late Hollis DeHart, beloved mother and grandmother, retired teacher and counselor, passed from this life Monday, April 15, 2024, at the home of her daughter, in Richmond.  Ms. Jane was 84 years of age. Ms. Jane was born November 8, 1939, in Russell County, a daughter of the late Otha Green and Synthia Elizabeth Fox Zimmerman.  She was a graduate of Campbellsville University and the University of Kentucky, where she...

Lula Clarkson Pettey, of Jamestown, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation. She was 85 years of age. Born at home, in Casey County, on September 10, 1938, she was a daughter of the late James and Hazel Lillian Sanders Clarkson. Lula was a retired home economics teacher and food service manager with the Russell County Board of Education. After retiring from the school system, Lula worked for Home Health Care and the KOA Campground. She was a member of...

Timmy Ray Stephens, of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset.  He was 61 years of age. Born September 7, 1962, in Anderson, Indiana, he was a son of Jean Stephens Hubbard and the late Elbert Stephens.  Tim was a farmer and a “Jack-of-all-trades.” He milked cows, grew tobacco and vegetables commercially, and was the co-owner of Stephens’ Nursery.  He was a welder, his own personal veterinarian, and...

Mark Anthony Deel, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  He was 43 years of age. Mark was born July 20, 1980, in Indianapolis, Indiana, son of James Galbreath and Brenda Polston Deel.  He seemed to know just about everyone in Russell County.  Mark loved playing pool and going fishing, and spending time with friends and family. He is survived by his mother, Brenda Deel, of Russell Springs; his son, Tyler...

Mrs. Deva Anderson, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  She was 80 years of age. Mrs. Deva was born Tuesday, September 14, 1943, in the Font Hill community, daughter of the late Everett “Hook” and Dona Wells Wilson.  She married Orvis Anderson November 5, 1960, in the Fairview community.  They have two sons born to their union. Mrs. Deva was a member of Russell Springs First Baptist...

Yvonne Popplewell, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown. She was 86 years of age. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 30, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Cosby Popplewell and Ollie Johnson Popplewell. Yvonne was a member of the Russell Chapter # 432 Order of the Eastern Star and attended Coffey’s Chapel Church for many years. Yvonne was the owner of Alligator Dock #1, in partnership with her brother until...

It is with heavy heart, Ron Luttrell, 86 years old, of Russell Springs, passed away on April 2, 2024, surrounded by his family. Ron was born to Arnett and Thelma Holt Luttrell on February 19, 1938, in Russell Springs. Ron attended Russell County High School. In 1955, he began serving his country in the U.S. Navy. After two years of service, Ron married the love of his life, Oleda Emerson, where they completed his remaining duty time in Jacksonville, Florida. Ron was a member of Immanuel...