Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, Sept. 21, in honor of a Russell County deputy sheriff who died in the line of duty.

Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Phipps, a former Louisville Metro Police Department officer, was shot while searching for a suspect on Monday, Sept. 16, and later succumbed to his wounds at Russell County Hospital. He was 38 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at 3trees Church in Russell Springs with cremation to follow.

Gov. Beshear encourages all individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.