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Official Obituary of

Judith O. Russ

October 3, 2025

Judith Russ Obituary

Judith O. Russ, age 84, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, October 03 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born on Thursday, July 31 1941, in Columbia, Kentucky.

She was the daughter of:
Mother - Inas Winfred "Winnie" Foley Barger, who has preceded her in death
Father - Larry Ray Barger, who has preceded her in death

Survivors also include:

2 Daughters:

Melissa Hall, of Russell Springs KY

Nancy Wheat, spouse Gary, of Russell Springs KY

2 Brothers:

Ores Barger, spouse Ronella, of Russell Springs KY

Michael Barger, spouse Adell, of Russell Springs KY

She is also survived by two grandsons, Shawn Russ, Jarrod Wheat and 3 great-grandchildren, Brayden and Hazel Russ and Emmalyn Wheat. She was a homemaker and member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church. Pallbearers are: Paul Barger, Jamison Barger, Michael Barger, Shawn Russ, Jarrod Wheat and Zachary Sapp. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Poplar Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Albert Russ.

Funeral services will be 1 PM Monday, October 06 2025 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY.

Visitation will be 10 AM Monday, October 06 2025 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY.

Interment will be in Poplar Grove Cemetery, North Highway 127, Russell Springs, KY.

Officiating:
Bro. Myles Wilson
Bro. Byron Vanarsdale

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


Services

Visitation
Monday
October 6, 2025

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wilson Funeral Home
391 E. Steve Wariner Dr.
Russell Springs, KY 42642

Funeral Service
Monday
October 6, 2025

1:00 PM
Wilson Funeral Home
391 E. Steve Wariner Dr.
Russell Springs, KY 42642

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