Benjamin Harrison Bernard, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at VA Medical Center, in Lexington.  He was 91 years of age. Born December 4, 1932, in Russell County, he was a son of the late Benjamin Jack and Angie Coffey Bernard.  Benjamin was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing and just being outdoors.  Benjamin also liked raising a garden, cooking, and canning.  He loved spending time with his family, especially his...

Doris Rae (Smith) Barnes Blair, age 84, passed away at her home in Russell Springs, Ky on May 6, 2024. She is survived by one son, William Todd (Kerri) Barnes of Russell Springs; three grandchildren, Samantha (Izzy) Gonzalez of Liberty, KY, Tiffani (Brian) Campbell of Campbellsville, KY, and Rebecca (Benjamen) Duncan of Corbin KY. Six great-grandchildren also survive, Jaelynn and Braedyn Popplewell and Kaydence Gonzalez of Liberty, KY; Joshua Todd, Alexandria Dawn, and Elijah Brian Campbell,...

Teresa Lynn McElroy, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at her home. She was 70 years of age. Born on December 16, 1953, in Russell Springs, she was a daughter of the late Ruel and Clorine Taylor Burd. Teresa was a homemaker. She loved spending time with her family and playing video games with her grandbabies. Teresa had a great sense of humor and loved all animals, especially her cats. Teresa is survived by her son, Jon (and Amy) McElroy, of Russell Springs; her...

It is with a heavy heart, Larry Earl Glover, passed away on April 29, 2024, surrounded by his family at Taylor Regional Hospital. Larry was born to Earl and Georgia Glover on September 10, 1947. He served his country in the US Army for 4 years. He married the love of his life, Linda, on June 14, 1969. Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting pool with his brothers in his garage on Friday nights. He enjoyed being home with Linda and their 2 pups, Scooter and Toby, watching a good UK...

 Charles Lee Irvin, of Russell Springs, passed away at his home Sunday, April 28, 2024. He was 62 years of age. Born September 19, 1961, in Taylor County, he was a son of Virginia Lawless Irvin and the late Arnett “Bud” Irvin.  Charles worked as a builder for many years with Cook’s Construction.  He was an avid “gamer” and enjoyed watching old westerns on television. Charles attended Faith General Independent Church. Survivors include his life...

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...