The following is a Press Release from the Russell County Coroner's Office...

The Russell County Coroner’s Office was called to a residence on Cherokee Trail in the Jabez area of Russell County at 8:45 PM Saturday night. Upon arriving at the scene, authorities found 78 year old Thomas Sawyer and his wife, 80 year old Dorothy Sawyer dead from apparent gunshot wounds. According to witnesses, a neighbor stopped by to check on them and discovered the scene. Preliminary findings indicate a possible homicide/suicide situation. Mr. & Mrs. Sawyer were taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort for autopsies. The death is being investigated by the Kentucky State Police along with the Russell County Coroner’s Office.