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James Bryant Hubbard, 96, of Jamestown, KY passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. He was born on December 6, 1929 in Russell County, a son of the late James Walter and Lena Martin Hubbard. 

James was a lifelong farmer and a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church.

SURVIVORS:

1 sister: Enola Catron of Louisville

A host of nieces and nephews

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by three brothers: Martin Hubbard,  Rheid Hubbard and Bobby Hubbard; and six sisters: Virginia Hubbard, Pauline Roy, Ella Partenheimer, Marine Wilson, Ruth Cunningham, and Peggy Gibson.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Wade officiating

Burial: Poplar Grove Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00 AM on Wednesday at Bernard Funeral Home

Pallbearers: Jeff Hubbard, Junior Cunningham, Joseph Luttrell, Ned Cunningham, Nick Cunningham and Mitchell Cunningham

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Mount Olive Baptist Church. Donations can be made at the funeral home.

Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com. 

David Keith McDonald, 67, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, August 7, 2026 at Russell County Hospital. He was born November 21, 1958 at Dr. Charles Peck’s office in Russell Springs, a son of the late Avery and Ora Weir McDonald.

David was a former member of the Army National Guard. He worked for many years in construction, remodeling homes, and was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom, Inc. He also enjoyed working on his farm. At the time of his passing, his “joy job” was driving a school bus for the Russell County Board of Education and he had already spoken of looking forward to the upcoming start of the school year. David was a current attendee of 3Trees Church.

SURVIVORS:

His beloved wife: Lesa Blair McDonald

1 daughter: Crystal (and Billy) Hatter of Russell Springs

4 grandchildren: William Hatter, Blair Hatter, Shayla Chester, and Kayleigh Streeval

2 grandchildren by choice: Sarah Grider and Aubree Richardson

2 brothers: Billy (and Linda) McDonald of Russell Springs and Dennis (and Gwen) McDonald of Harrodsburg

4 sisters: Roxie MacDonald and Fay Thomas of Windsor, Sandra Kiesier of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, and Ann Chrusciel of Georgetown

Sister-in-law: Anna Lois McDonald of Russell Springs

A host of nieces and nephews

Special friend & cousin: Thomas Sayers

Special friend: Steve Rooks.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James McDonald; and two sisters: Ruby Morris and Imogene Callaghan.

Funeral Service: Monday, August 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Ryan Trammell officiating

Visitation: After 10:30 AM on Monday

Cremation rites will be honored according to his family’s wishes.                                                                      

The family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to God’s Food Pantry or the Russell County 4-H Program. These can be left at the funeral home.

Services are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.

Connie Mae Richards Rowe, 66, of Adair County, KY, daughter of the late Frank and Oris Logsdon Richards, was born on September 18, 1959 in Louisville, KY. She departed this life on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at her home.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Connie was a lifelong secretary and bookkeeper. Her greatest joy in life was the time spent with her grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Gram.” She loved animals, especially her dogs.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Monny Rowe of Adair County

2 sons: Brian Manship (Nick) of St. Petersburg, Florida and John Rowe (Elizabeth) of Columbia

Special son-in-law: Richard Miles (Amy Young) of Columbia 

5 grandchildren: Audrey Rowe, Jonah Rowe, Gretchen Miles (Gillian McFarland), Gwendolynn Miles and Genevieve Miles

1 great-grandchild: Graeme McFarland

A host of other relatives & friends

She was preceded in death by a special daughter, Dawn Marie Miles, and siblings: Alpha Jane Bolin, Sandra Marie Harrison and Kerry Dee Waite.

Funeral Service: Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 2:00pmCT at Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg, KY with Bro. Darrell Coffey and Bro. Victor Matney officiating

Burial: Union Cemetery in Adair County
 

Visitation: Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Sunday after 7:00amCT at the funeral home

Pallbearers: Richard Miles, Chris Dingle, Gillian McFarland, Mike Keltner, Jason Curry and Joel Moore

Expressions of sympathy are requested to be made in the form of donations to the Green River Animal Shelter, which can be made at the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg.

Steven Ray Pierce, 75, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Russell County Hospital. He was born on October 29, 1950 in Columbia, KY, a son of the late Hollis Ray and Hazel Lea Richards Pierce.
 

Steven was a former autobody repairman and truck driver throughout his life. He attended Lord’s Harvest Church. Steven loved old cars and attending car shows, where he would often be found talking to everyone and telling stories. Above all, Steven’s family and friends were his life. He will be deeply missed by all that knew him. 

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Patty Shaw Pierce of Russell Springs

1 son: Leonard (and Betty) Pierce of Russell Springs

3 grandchildren: Hannah Renee (and Jared) Harell, Austin Anderson, and Emma Grace (and Gannon) Sims, all of Russell Springs

2 great-grandchildren: Tinsley Jo Harell and Aspyn Ann Sims

1 sister: Vickie (and Ted) Cain of Russell Springs

A host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends

In addition to his parents, Steven was preceded in death by his brothers, Terry Pierce and Ken Pierce. 

Funeral Service: Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 4:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home, with his son, Bro. Leonard Pierce, Donnie Brockman, and Michael Pierce officiating

Burial: Grider Cemetery

Visitation: After 12:00 P.M. on Sunday at the funeral home

Pallbearers: Michael Pierce, Chris Pierce, Ted Cain, Donnie Cooper, Wesley Pierce, Timmy Antle, Marty Kazsuk, and Eric Kazsuk

Honorary pallbearers: A.D. Wilkerson, Mitchell Richards, Charles Shaw, Larry Shaw, Tommy Williams, Jared Harell, and John Denton

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503. Donations can also be made at the funeral home. 

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com. 
 

Maxine Walkup Walker, 99, of Columbia, KY departed this life on Monday, August 3, 2026. She was born in Jamestown, KY on December 3, 1926, the daughter of the late Samuel Lawrence Walkup and Josephine Dunbar Walkup.

She graduated from Jamestown High School in 1944 and Lindsey Wilson Jr. College in 1946. After teaching school for 3 years, she married William L. “Bill” Walker, who had just returned from serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and she met two weeks for Lindsey Wilson graduation on May 10, 1948. Bill died March 13, 1992. Together they owned and operated Meadow Hill Inn and Walker Florist. She was a member of Columbia United Methodist Church for over 75 years.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by two brothers: Paul Walkup and James Lawrence Walkup.

SURVIVORS:

1 son & daughter-in-law: Larry & Cindy Walker of Columbia

1 daughter & son-in-law: Debbie & Ben Cosentino of East Hanover, New Jersey

2 sisters: Marie Gosser of Somerset and Jean Combs of Louisville

4 grandchildren: Ben Cosentino (Sandy), Jessica Cosentino, Natalie Goodin (Neil) and Wes Walker (Baylee)

7 great-grandchildren: Michael and Anthony Cosentino, Alley, Barrett and Walker Goodin, and Maeve and Grace Walker

Funeral Service: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Neil Janes officiating

Burial: Columbia Cemetery

Visitation: After 9:00 A.M. Thursday

In lieu of flowers, Maxine requested that donations be made to Columbia United Methodist Church, which can be left at the funeral home

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Michael D. Glover, 74, of Jamestown, KY passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026 at his home. He was born in Somerset, KY on August 30, 1951, a son of the late Elizabeth and Riley Glover.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Vietnam War. Michael worked for Marathon Oil as an operations technician.

SURVIVORS:
His wife: Pamela (Hardwick) Glover of Jamestown, KY

2 granddaughters: Allie Paige and Ashlyn Faith Glover

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Christopher Michael Glover.

Cremation rites were honored.

Inurnment: Tuesday August 4, 2026 at 2:30pmET at the Mill Springs National Cemetery in Nancy, KY with full military honors by the Russell County Honor Squad

H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY is in charge of the arrangements.

Charissa "Rissa" Gayle Perry Santana, 70, of Columbia, KY, daughter of the late Charles and Wanda Perry, was born on July 5, 1956 in Quentin, KY. She departed this life on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at her residence.

Rissa especially loved her fur babies - Oreo, Bubby and Smokey.
 

SURVIVORS:

1 son & daughter-in-law: Jason Busby (Jessica Dunn)

1 sister: Micah Sullivan

2 nieces: DeShanna Miller and Taryn Ballard

2 nephews: Chad Perry and Michael Gene Busby

A host of other relatives & friends

She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Christie Perry; and her grandparents: Ernest & Betty Gardner and Bud & Irene Perry.

There will be no service at this time.

Arrangements are entrusted to Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg.

Joseph Willard Huckaby, 41, a man who truly marched to the beat of his own drum, died peacefully on July 19, 2026, in his Destin, Florida home. He was born on October 5, 1984 in Russell Springs, KY to Terry and Rose Huckaby, making them first-time parents.

He was eventually raised in Jamestown, having to share a bedroom with his annoying younger brother until he was 17 when his parents finally added on to the house.

During his formative years, Joe was a boy of many talents, fixing vehicles, riding 4-wheelers, and playing various sports from golf to swimming to soccer. Joe eventually fixed his athletic talents on football and baseball. Despite being called "the worst practice player I've ever seen" by nearly every one of his coaches, Joe was the epitome of a "gamer." Joe always turned it on when the lights were the brightest, whether it was kicking a game-winning (and school record) 43 yard field goal as time expired in the rain-soaked 2002 homecoming game against Somerset, or hitting a game-opening double late in the 2003 12th region baseball final. In fact, Joe has the only state championship ring in the Huckaby family as a member of the 2003 RCHS co-ed cheerleading squad, a feat he never let his younger siblings forget.

After high school, Joe earned a football scholarship to Campbellsville University where he played defensive line. Joe eventually graduated from Western Kentucky University in construction management, before beginning a career as an estimator. Joe eventually worked for companies near Nashville and in Washington D.C., providing services for jobs all across the country. More recently, he began his own handy-man business in the Destin area, scratching an entrepreneur and self-employment itch he always had.

Despite his athletic and professional accolades, Joe's greatest achievement in life were his children, Ansley and Cooper. They meant the absolute world to him and he would move mountains if and when they needed him. Joe always loved watching Ansley and Cooper play basketball and soccer, frequently nudging his neighbor with a wink when one of them made an exceptional play (or when they knocked an opponent down).  While he harbored immense sadness that he didn't have more time with Ansley and Cooper, he died at peace knowing they are intelligent, resilient young people.

Since February 2025, Joe battled an aggressive form of brain cancer. He did so valiantly, with love in his heart and a deep faith in God. While he has passed away, he didn't lose his battle with cancer. As Norm Macdonald's comedic bit goes, Joe didn't lose his battle because the cancer died when Joe died. So, the battle between Joe and cancer was technically a tie. This is important because, based on all of Joe's stories from his younger years, this means he died undefeated in fights. Not even cancer could beat him (and his younger brother sure as heck never did).

Joe was a funny, loving man of faith that will be missed by all who knew him.
 

SURVIVORS:

2 children: Ansley Huckaby and Cooper Huckaby

His wife: Shayla Huckaby of Destin, Florida

Father: Terry Huckaby of Russell Springs

3 siblings: Erin (John) Luttrell of Russell Springs, Nick (Alicia) Huckaby of Monclova, Ohio, and Megan (Daniel) Eck of Florence, Alabama

Mother to his children: Katie Hirschinger

2 nephews: Aidan Huckaby and John Thomas Eck

Niece: Adelaide Eck

2 fuzzy puppies: Phoebe & Jelly

In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by his beloved golden retriever, Maisey.

Memorial Service: Saturday, August 8^th at 4 PM at Bernard Funeral Home, in Russell Springs, KY

The family will receive friends from 2PM until the time of the memorial service on Saturday, August 8^th at Bernard Funeral Home, in Russell Springs, Kentucky

In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider giving to the custodial accounts set up for the benefit Joe's children, Ansley and Cooper. To do so, please call Joshua Frost with Edward Jones at (606) 388-9069 or send checks/money to Edward Jones, c/o Joshua Frost, 36 Joe T. Pettey Drive, Russell Springs, KY 42642, with checks made out to Edward Jones and the memo line populated with “Ansley and Cooper Huckaby”.

Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com. 
 

Kyren James Helm, cherished son, was born on July 16, 2026 and departed this life too soon on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at just 9 days old. Though his time was brief, Kyren touched the hearts of his family and those around him with his presence.

SURVIVORS:

His parents: Christian Helm and Reagan Sultzbach of Russell Springs, KY

Grandparents: Amy Wilson (fiancé Justin Woodall) and Sherry & Bobby Oakes.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Chris Sultzbach.

Although Kyren’s life was brief, the impact he made and the love he inspired among his family will remain a lasting legacy. His memory is a cherished gift and serves as a source of strength for those who mourn his loss and honor his life.

Graveside Service: Monday, August 3, 2026 at 11:00amCT at Cedar Springs United Baptist Church, KY 910, Windsor, KY

Family & friends are invited to attend, and all who wish to remember Kyren and support his family are welcome.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Gary Veston Grider, 77, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the V.A. Hospital in Lexington. He was born on October 16, 1948 in Russell County, KY, a son of the late Elgie Irene Coffey Grider and Tandy Veston Grider.

He was a retired iron worker and a veteran of the United States Army.

5 grandchildren: Erin, Elizabeth, Olivia, Nikki and Brandon Bair

1 great-grandson: Elijah Byrd

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Grider.

Funeral Service: Friday, July 31, 2026 at 11:00amCT at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY

Interment: Poplar Grove Cemetery, North Highway 127, Russell Springs, KY with military honors by the Russell County Honor Guard

Visitation: After 5:00pmCT on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Wilson Funeral Home

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lisa Gaye Brewster Mitchell, 63, of Louisville, KY (formerly of Russell Springs), passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at the University of Louisville Hospital. She was born on June 23, 1963 in Somerset, a daughter of June Campbell Brewster and the late Lyle Brewster. 

Lisa was baptized on July 14, 1973 and was a member of Russell Springs Christian Church. She was a graduate of Russell County High School and went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from the University of Kentucky. Lisa was an avid UK fan and loved all animals, especially cats.

SURVIVORS: 

Her mother: June Brewster of Jamestown

1 son: Travis Brewster of Louisville

3 grandchildren

1 sister: Marisa (Jerald) Popplewell of Russell Springs

1 brother: James Brewster of Indiana

Funeral Service: Monday, July 27, 2026 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Carroll Egnew officiating

Special music by Debbie Conner. 

Burial: Bradley’s Pleasure Cemetery

Visitation: Beginning at 12:00pmCT on Monday

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy be made to God’s Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1503, Russell Springs, KY 42642.

Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.