Kendell Hoover, 74, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at his home, with his family at his side. He was born on June 22, 1951 in Somerset, KY, a son of the late William Oscar and Dolene Atchley Hoover.

Kendell was a cattle farmer and owner/operator of Hoover’s Excavating for over 25 years. He was a faithful member of Mt. Hope Separate Baptist Church. Kendell loved being outdoors fishing and with his cattle. He will be remembered as being gentle, calm, soft-spoken, and easy-going. Kendell will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 49 years: Ruth Kerr Hoover

3 children: Terry (and Jodie) Hoover of Las Vegas, NV, Christy (and Preston) Richardson of Russell Springs, and Sherri (and Jeron) Wall of Somerset

5 grandchildren: Dustin Stephens, Kenna (and Brandon) Thompson and Kamryn (and Austin) Coffey, all of Russell Springs; Ashten Wall and Caleb Wall of Somerset

3 great-grandchildren: Julia Thompson, Briggs Coffey, and Caroline Coffey

1 brother: Wendell Hoover of Russell Springs
 

Funeral Service: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Brown and Bro. Garnett Hammond officiating

Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home

Pallbearers: Terry Hoover, Jeron Wall, Preston Richardson, Caleb Wall, Scott Hoover, and Travis Dixon

Honorary pallbearers: Jonathan Oaks, Adam Kerr, Erick Espinal, Brandon Thompson, Austin Coffey, and Jeffrey Kerr

Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.