Patricia Ann Wade-Dye, of Russell Springs, passed away at her home Thursday, October 21, 2021.  She was 85 years of age. Patricia was born October 26, 1935, in Vandalia, IL, to Fred and Jessie Ritter.  On July 5, 1952, she married James F. Wade, who preceded her in death.  After which she married Lee Dye, who also preceded her in death. Pat is survived by four children, Andrew (and JeanAnn) Wade, Kimberlee (and Jerry) Bramley, Gregory (and Debra) Wade, and Lorraine (and...

Joan Carol Bernard Cunningham, of Waddy, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center, in Frankfort. She was 77 years of age. Born on September 23, 1944, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Bayard Glen “G.B.” and Clora Lawless Bernard. Joan Carol obtained her master’s degree in Library Science and was a former librarian for Shelby County High School. She enjoyed camping and traveling across the United States with her husband,...

Bruce Hanson, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at his home.  He was 67 years of age. Born January 1, 1954, in Ashtabula, Ohio, he was the son of the late Burdette and Paulene Ola Hanson.  Bruce was a God-fearing man who loved his Maker and kept a Bible at his bedside.  He was a loving son and good brother. Bruce had no children of his own, but many step-children that he loved dearly.  Bruce was a “car freak” and enjoyed anything...

Gary E. Grizzell, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at TJ Health Columbia Hospital, in Columbia.  He was 68 years of age. Gary was born September 26, 1953, in Rushville, Indiana, son of the late Kenneth and Lucille Bostic Grizzell.  He worked for Fruit of the Loom in Jamestown for 18 years as a forklift driver.  Gary married Phyllis Slater at Helm’s Landing, in Jamestown.  Gary enjoyed life.  He loved his family, especially his...

Billie Sue Brown, age 82, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at her home at 182 Woody Lane in Jamestown, Kentucky. Billie Sue was born on October 15, 1938, in Columbia, Kentucky, to Mary Beard Wolford and William Robert Wolford, who preceded her in death. Billie Sue was saved at a young age and was a member of the Russell Springs Christian Church. Billie Sue was an office manager for State Farm Insurance and a full-time loving mother to four children. Billie...

Marvin Helm, of Jamestown, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Russell County Hospital.  He was 85 years of age. Born on May 17, 1936, in Jamestown, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Robert Michael and Lizzie Ellen Warriner Helm. Marvin was a retired self-employed carpenter and a member of Fairview Separate Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include two brothers, Roy (and Carol) Helm, of Somerset...

Marvin Ethridge Snow, fondly known as “Birdie”, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.  He was 80 years of age. Born on October 22, 1940, in the Rowena Community of Russell County, to the late Samuel and Nola Chapman Snow. Birdie got his start in life within a large family of 6 siblings learning farm life on the river bottom as 1 of only 2 boys. Both his father and grandfather drove the Rowena Ferry and...

Tammie Jane Roy, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at her home. She was 49 years of age. Born on May 19, 1972, in Columbia, she was a daughter of Betty Robertson Ashbrook and the late Phillip George. Tammy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was employed by Lawless and Smith True Value Supply. Most of all, she loved her family. She was the best “Mammy” to her grandbabies. Survivors include her husband, Tim Roy, whom she wed on January 7,...

Eldon Ray McBeath, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at his home.  He was 78 years of age. Born on September 11, 1943, in Russell Springs, he was a son of the late Floren and Tina Perkins McBeath.  Eldon was a mechanic for Russell Sportswear for 18 years.  He was part owner of  E & K Construction, from which he retired.  Eldon was a long-time member of Lakewood Country Club, where he played golf at every opportunity.  He was a...

Lois Virginia Cherry was born October 3, 1926, in Macon County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Pattie Dickens Mitchell and Henry Howard Mitchell.  She married Corporal Donnie Cherry on June 8, 1943.  Donnie served in the U.S. Army during WWII and fought at Omaha Beach and in the Battle of the Bulge.  After the war, they made their home in Lafayette, Tennessee before moving to Russell Springs in the summer of 1953.  After Donnie’s death in 1982, Virginia cared...