Daniella Amari Behne, infant daughter of Austin Behne and Christiana Lockard, of Russell Springs, entered and passed from this life on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, in Somerset. Daniella is survived by her parents; her paternal grandparents, Timothy (and Kendra) Hazelwood and Tiffany Behne, of Indiana; her maternal grandparents, Tilmon Lockard, of Indiana and Christina Warriner, of Russell Springs; her sister, Briella Anderson, of Indiana; her paternal...

Goldie Hazel Bryant Kell went home to be with her Lord with her loving family by her side on March 7th, 2023, at the age of 91. Goldie was born on May 14th, 1931, to Mary Kerr Bryant and Taylor Bryant. Goldie married Dewey Kell on October 25th, 1947 and was married for 51 years before he passed. Goldie was a homemaker and long-time member of Free Union Separate Baptist Church. Goldie loved her family, church family, and most of all Jesus. Goldie is preceded in death by her parents; her...

Mr. Hollis DeHart, a visionary leader, dedicated public servant, honorable Navy veteran and beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at the home of his daughter, in Richmond.  Mr. DeHart was 84 years of age. Mr. DeHart was born September 18, 1938, at home on the Russell County Fairgrounds, son of the late Clarence and Matrie Kinnett DeHart. As a young man, Mr. DeHart was a carpenter and loved the art of woodworking.  He served his country in the...

Grace Henson, of Republic, Missouri, went home to be with her Lord with her loving daughters by her side on February 28, 2023, at the age of 97.  Grace was born on April 19, 1925, in Russell Springs, Kentucky to O.C. and Maude (Abrell) Evans. Grace grew up and spent most of her life in Russell County, Kentucky.  She married Alvin Henson on December 17, 1945, and this union was blessed with two daughters, Betty, and Barbara.  Later in life they relocated to Indianapolis,...

Mary Josephine Hopper, of the Salem Community, passed from this life to her eternal home on Sunday, February 26, 2023.  She was 76 years of age.  Mary Jo was born December 31, 1946, in Eli, daughter of the late Irvin and Ilith Coffey Whittle.  She married Lowell Hopper on October 19, 1963.  There are two children born to their union. Mary Jo was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, where she led Wednesday night children’s services.  She loved her church...

Paul Kaelin was born on November 20, 1938, in Greenwood, Indiana, and passed from this life on February 26, 2023, at Russell County Hospital. Paul was 84 years old.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty M. Kaelin, of Russell Springs, his parents Joe and Edna Kaelin, and his brother, Joseph Kaelin of Texas. Paul is survived by his daughter, Cathy, and son, Butch, and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by his family, Louise Rosian, Kathleen...

Sheree Miller, of Jamestown, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Wright’s Retirement Home in Summersville. She was 65 years of age. Born on December 3, 1957, in Somerset, she was the daughter of Marsha Gaskins Williams and the late Dennis “Mickey” Williams. Sheree was a retired inspector at Fruit of the Loom. She liked spending time outdoors and was an animal lover. Sheree enjoyed horseback riding and hunting for ginseng. She also enjoyed playing...

Truesdell A. Meece passed away peacefully at his home in New Winchester, Hendricks County, Indiana on February 23, 2023.  He was 100 years old. True was born January 30, 1923, in Eli, Russell County, Kentucky to the late Avery and Lora Effie (Foley) Meece.  He was a lifelong, avid farmer who was never more at home than when working the fields or tending his cattle.  After moving to Indiana in the early 1950s, True worked for P. R. Mallory as a tool and die maker and...

James Keith Dunbar, of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Russell County Hospital, following an extended illness.  He was 55 years of age. Keith was born November 12, 1967, in Wanamaker, Indiana, son of James “Jimmy” and Nelda Sullivan Dunbar.  He was a past employee of Fruit of the Loom, of Jamestown, and had worked for over twenty years with Stephens Pipe and Steel.  He is survived by his daughter, Erynn Elisabeth Dunbar, of Jefferson,...

Lucian Lilburn Reynolds, of Nancy, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was 81 years of age. Born on February 24, 1941, in the Meadow Creek community of Wayne County, he was a son of the late Knarvel and Dosha Mae Morrow Reynolds. Lucian was a self-taught auto mechanic who loved building and racing racecars.  He also enjoyed gardening and working on his property. Lucian is survived by his wife, Violet Russell of Russell Springs; two...