Russell Springs

LIBERTY - Winners were chosen Sunday in the Casey County Fair baby and youth contests for ages 0 to 7 years old, according to Beverly Hoskins, coordinator. They are listed by winner, second and third place, age, and parents, address, respectively: 0-6 months old: Girls, Christine Payton, 6 months, daughter of Mikie Pruyear and Jessica Payton of Liberty; Izabell Joy Vaughn, 6 months, daughter of Chad and Missy Vaughn, Hustonville; and Camdyn Paige Allen, 6 weeks, daughter of Edwin and Glenda Allen, Liberty.

LIBERTY - A Pulaski County teen was named Miss Casey County Fair during a pageant Monday. Brittney Collett Shoap, 19, daughter of Mark Shoap and Tammy Bastin, both of Somerset, received the crown. Iris Nicole Peyton, 18-year-old daughter of Bill and Beverly Peyton of Hustonville, was the only contestant from Casey County that placed in the pageant. She was second runner-up. Other runners-up were: Skye Squires, 16, daughter of Dwayne Squires and Donna Patterson of Campbellsville, first; Alison Renea Cain, 20, daughter of Joe and Peggy Cain of Russell Springs, third; and Britney Susan Hadley, 19, daughter of Darrell and Patsy Hadley of Jamestown, fourth.

RUSSELL SPRINGS - A Dunnville teen-ager was injured in a traffic accident Friday on U.S. 127 a mile north of Russell Springs, state police said. Tiffany J. Bowmer, 17, of Dunnville, was taken to Russell County Hospital for treatment, then released, according to a report by Trooper Martin Wesley. Bowmer's 1999 Ford and a car driven by Jennifer R. Evans, 16, of Liberty, were driving north when Evans stopped for traffic. The Bowmer vehicle failed to stop and struck the Evans vehicle in the rear, said Wesley.

Rebecca Faye Smith Hopper, the daughter of Ira Cleveland and Mae Hulda Smith, was born May 10, 1923 in Lula, Russell County, and departed this life on Jan. 26 in Russell Springs.   She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, George Vance Smith; and her first husband, Eugene Smith. She attended Lindsey Wilson College and graduated from Eastern Kentucky Teachers College with a Bachelor of Arts and the University of Kentucky with a Master of Arts. She began her 37-year career as an educator in a one-room schoolhouse in Russell County.

RUSSELL SPRINGS — A Casey County man was killed Sunday when he lost control of his car and smashed into an unoccupied van parked outside a residence. Jerry D. Passmore, 20, of Dunnville, was pronounced dead by Russell County Coroner Larry Skaggs at the scene of the crash, which occurred about 1:20 a.m. at a home on McClendon Ridge Road about four miles east of Russell Springs. Kentucky State Trooper Adam Likins said in a press release that Passmore was traveling east when his 1995 Dodge ran off the left side of the road, traveled through a field and crashed into the parked van. Passmore was not wearing a seat belt, police said.

LIBERTY - A Green County teenager was named Miss Teen Casey County Fair 2005 Monday night when 32 young women competed for the honor. Ashley Dora Coomer, 15, won the honor. She is the daughter of Donnie and Judy Coomer of Greensburg. Runners-up are: Whitley Ables, 15, daughter of Greg and Tiona Ables of London, first. Victoria Alexa Cox, 14, daughter of Tibby Durham and Paul Cox of Campbellsville, second. Kelly Scrivner, 13, daughter of Tammy and Kenny Scriver of Richmond, third.

2008 Miss Casey County Fair: winner, Paige Malito, 18, daughter of Perry and Darlene Malito of Elizabethtown; first runner-up, Whitney Terrell Graves, 19, daughter of Terryl Graves and Terry Lovan of Columbia; second runner-up, Jonneatha Boggs, 19, daughter of John and Martha Boggs of Jackson. Miss Teen Casey County Fair: winner, Chandler Ashton Wade, 13, daughter of Darren and Melissa Wade of Russell Springs; first runner-up, Dakoda Trenar, 15, daughter of Scott and Lori Trenary of Williamstown; second runner-up, Chandra Diane Walters, 15, daughter of Tamara and Sheldon Stephens of Russell Springs.

LIBERTY - The Casey County 4-H Fun Horse Show drew more than 200 entries Aug. 9, according to Jan Atwood, county 4-H agent. Another show is planned for 4 p.m. Sept. 20 at the 4-H Horse Arena. Champions of the show this month are listed in first through third place: Racking Horse: Caleb Wilson, Somerset; Josh Wilson, Somerset; Don Ratliff, Lancaster. Western Horse: Barb Dawson, Liberty; Jeff Dawson, Liberty; Lisa Phillips, Liberty. Country Pleasure: Ashley Burton, Columbia; Steve Richardson, Russell Springs; Roy Mofield.

LIBERTY - A Burkesville couple were named the 2006 Little Miss and Mister Casey County Fair Saturday night at the Central Kentucky Ag/Expo Center. Sixteen couples were in the competition. The 2006 Little Miss and Mister are Madison Dawn Hale, daughter of Danny and Angie Hale of Burkesville, and Andrew Chase Patterson, son of Corey and Chasity Patterson of Burkesville. First runners-up are Abby Leeann Weston, daughter of Jennifer Smith and Jesse Weston of Albany, and Benjamin Michael Roberts III, son of Mike and Joni Jones Roberts of Albany.

LIBERTY - Results in the Casey County Fair baby and youth contests Sunday at the Central Kentucky Ag/Expo Center are listed by first, second and third place, respectively. Birth to 6 months: Girls, Jasmine Nevada Peavey, 5-month-old daughter of Misty and Allan Peavey, Somerset; and Bralyn Grace Long, 1-month-old daughter of Brandon and Chasity Long, Liberty. Boys, Cody Allen Luttrell, 6-month-old son of Joseph and Tonya Luttrell, Russell Springs; Dalton Wilson, 5-month-old son of Dennis and Deana Wilson, Columbia; and Caleb Andrew Patten, 6-month-old son of Ricky and Twila Patten, Bardstown.

RUSSELL SPRINGS — A Casey County man was killed Sunday when he lost control of his car and smashed into an unoccupied van parked outside a residence. Jerry D. Passmore, 20, of Dunnville, was pronounced dead by Russell County Coroner Larry Skaggs at the scene of the crash, which occurred about 1:20 a.m. at a home on McClendon Ridge Road about four miles east of Russell Springs. Kentucky State Trooper Adam Likins said in a press release that Passmore was traveling east when his 1995 Dodge ran off the left side of the road, traveled through a field and crashed into the parked van. Passmore was not wearing a seat belt, police said.

Rebecca Faye Smith Hopper, the daughter of Ira Cleveland and Mae Hulda Smith, was born May 10, 1923 in Lula, Russell County, and departed this life on Jan. 26 in Russell Springs.   She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, George Vance Smith; and her first husband, Eugene Smith. She attended Lindsey Wilson College and graduated from Eastern Kentucky Teachers College with a Bachelor of Arts and the University of Kentucky with a Master of Arts. She began her 37-year career as an educator in a one-room schoolhouse in Russell County.

Scott Wesley McKinney, 57, husband of Linda Bell McKinney, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009. He was born June 14, 1952, in Versailles, to Ruth Lathery Rhineheimer, of Wilmore, and the late Scott Wesley McKinney Sr. In addition to his wife and mother, surviving him are his five children, Amy and husband Pete Feeback of Harrodsburg, Keith and wife Lisa McKinney of Nicholasville, Jason and wife Lori McKinney of Russell Springs, Jesse McKinney of Lexington,...

Hines completes basic training Pvt. Corey Lee Hines completed his basic combat training with the 165th Infantry Brigade of the United States Army in Ft. Jackson, S.C., on May 22, 2009. He is the son of Bobby Hines of Danville. Ky., and Sharon Mattingly of Magnolia, Ky. He is the grandson of Rosa Hines of Danville, Ky., the late R.L. Hines; Paul and Romona Martin of Liberty, Ky.; and Diane Hamm of Russell Springs, Ky. Hines is a 2007 graduate of Hardin County High School.

LIBERTY - Elliot Cannon had 15 points, 10 rebounds, four blocks and two steals to lead the Casey County boys to a 63-43 rout of archrival Russell County. Kyle Jeffries had 14 points, four assists and three steals, Brad Jeffries had 14 points, Jordan Spangoletti had 10 points and Tyler Salyers added seven points and eight rebounds for host Casey (7-14). Russell (17-3) came in with the best record in the 4th region, but lost for the second time in three games. The Lakers beat Casey 53-46 on Dec. 4 in Russell Springs.

Mafre Louise Dick Eldridge, 89, of Somerset, died Friday, Jan. 9 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. A native of Casey County, she was born Feb. 2, 1919, to the late Ephraim Oliver and Ibbie Wesley Dick. She was a lifelong member of Science Hill United Methodist Church, where she served as church treasurer for more than 25 years, member and past president of the Science Hill Garden Club, involved with the Ladies Auxiliary of Gideons International, and widow of Barnett Eldridge.

Donnie and Diane Black of Russell Springs are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tracie Black, to David Bruce Epperson II of Louisville. David is the son of David and Daphna Jean Epperson of Lexington. He is also the grandson of J. Bruce and Virginia Epperson of Winchester. David graduated from Sullivan University in 2004 with degrees in computer science and PC support. He is currently working in Shelbyville for Valiant Management as an IT specialist. Tracie is currently enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University pursuing degrees in criminal justice and forensic science.

David Edward Ballard, 52, of Stanford, died Monday, Aug. 18 in Bryantsville, due to a motorcycle accident. A native of Garrard County, he was born Feb. 5, 1956 to Edward Ballard, Jr., and Barbara Clark Ballard. He was an employee of Donaldson Manufacturing for 15 years, member of Redemption Road Church and the Christian Motorcyclists Association since 1966, past president of the Christian Motorcyclists Association, and road captain of El Shaddai Charioteers of Stanford. Other survivors include his wife, Brenda Bottom Ballard of Stanford; a daughter, Miranda Lee Ballard of Lancaster; two sisters, Donna Propes of Paint Lick and Clara Bratton of Lexington; one niece, Jennifer Cutter; and two nephews, Jerrid Cutter and Phillip Crank.

RUSSELL SPRINGS - Grant Blevins fired a 68 Saturday to lead Boyle County to a third-place finish at the season-opening Russell County Tournament. The Rebels' finished with a score of 387 to place third out of 24 teams at Lakewood Country Club. J.T. Ross shot a 71, followed by Corey Gardner's 80, Dakota Jarman's 82 and Spencer Taylor's 86. Blevins had the second-lowest score of the tournament.

2008 Miss Casey County Fair: winner, Paige Malito, 18, daughter of Perry and Darlene Malito of Elizabethtown; first runner-up, Whitney Terrell Graves, 19, daughter of Terryl Graves and Terry Lovan of Columbia; second runner-up, Jonneatha Boggs, 19, daughter of John and Martha Boggs of Jackson. Miss Teen Casey County Fair: winner, Chandler Ashton Wade, 13, daughter of Darren and Melissa Wade of Russell Springs; first runner-up, Dakoda Trenar, 15, daughter of Scott and Lori Trenary of Williamstown; second runner-up, Chandra Diane Walters, 15, daughter of Tamara and Sheldon Stephens of Russell Springs.