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...

Barbara Jean Bloyd, age 79, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at Summit Manor.  Born November 3, 1944 in Russell Springs.  She was the daughter of Fred Grayum and Sallie “Francis” Ballenger Grayum.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma. She enjoyed cooking, working crossword puzzles, watching golf and was an avid bird watcher. She was everyone’s “mom” and would always make sure to cook...

Jimmy West, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at the Jean Waddle Cancer Center in Somerset.  He was 61 years of age. Born October 29, 1962, in New Whiteland, Indiana, he was a son of Diana Rexroat and the late Walter Lee West, Sr. Survivors include his mother, Diana Selke Rexroat, of Russell Springs; two brothers, Eric West, and wife Sherri, of Jamestown, and William “Bill” West, and wife Polly, of Frankfort.  He is also survived by a host of...

Edith Ann Stephens Jessee, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at her home in Lawrenceburg, KY.  She was born on January 19, 1935, in Jabez, KY, to Winford Edwin and Zella Whittle Stephens, who preceded her in death.  She and her husband, Carlos Nelson “Tator” Jessee owned and operated Classic Cleaners in Lawrenceburg until their retirement.  Carlos preceded her in death in 2002.  Edith then worked at Walmart until her second retirement at age 78. She...

Kelli Ann Ryan Harris, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Liberty Care and Rehabilitation, in Liberty.  She was 70 years of age. Kelli was born July 28, 1953, in Rochester, Minnesota, daughter of the late Norbert D. and Jacqueline Ramthun Ryan.  She was a retired nurse who had worked many years at the Shriners’ Childrens Hospital, in Cincinnati.  Kelli was a huge NASCAR and Minnesota Vikings fan and loved her Crystal Light Peach Tea. She is...