Elsie Pearl Reed Garrett, 97, widow of Kenneth Garrett, died on December 4 at the Stanton Nursing Center, Stanton, KY.  Born in Estill County, KY she was the daughter of the late E. C. Reed and the late Ella Johnson Reed.  Elsie was a member of Bowen First Church of God and a homemaker who loved to raise her garden and cook.  In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ellen Reed; four brothers, Elmer Reed, Linville Reed, Hollis Reed and Jimmy Reed and her sister-in-law, Doris Lane.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Garrett Taulbee and her husband Verlon of Whitmore Lake, MI; one brother, Matthew Reed and his wife Bonnie of Stanton; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Reed of Stanton and Barbara Reed of Norton, VA along with several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Brad Epperson and Bro. Bill Carpenter were held on December 8 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.

Burial was in Reed Cemetery with Chris Nolan, Mark Reed, Seldon Reed, Mike Reed, Randy Stidham and Troy Brooks serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Luther Lane, Matthew Reed, Morgan Reed, Nick Barnes, Cain Reed, John David Reed, Kevin Hall, Jeremy Townsend, Jimmy Skidmore, Faye Garrett, Betty Crabtree, Lula Skidmore, Jerry Hall, Lonnie Dale Stewart, Charlie Johnson and Rita Farmer.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Bowen First Church of God Building Fund or Hospice East.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Donald Lee Miller, 81, of Clay City, KY died on December 5 at his residence.  Born in Hazard, KY he was the son of the late Cornwallis Miller and the late Canzalia Combs Miller and he was retired from Metro Glass and Glazing Company.  He was a proud member of West Bend United Methodist Church and Gideon’s International.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Donna Sue Miller along with several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Judy McClure Miller; one son, Timothy Lee Miller of Clay City; one daughter, Jennifer Lynn (Tony) Justice of Stanton; one brother, Milford (Sharon) Miller of Clay City; two sisters, Margaret McIntosh and Victory (Tom) Fraley of Clay City; one grandchild, Nicole (Jordan) Moore; three step grandchildren, Ashley Justice, Galen Reed and Will Reed along with two great grandchildren, Gable Moore and Audney Moore.

Funeral services officiated by Rev. Donald Hatton and Rev. Kim Rose were held on December 10 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.   

Burial was in Virden Cemetery with Jordan Moore, Brian Miller, Jeremy Miller, Shannon Pasley, Rick Faulkner and Bobby Hall serving as active pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers are the members of West Bend United Methodist Church.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.   

Ray Wells, 57, of Clay City, KY died on December 1 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY.  Born in Campton, KY he was the son of the late Franklin Monroe Wells and the late Darlene Rachel Townsend Wells.  Ray was retired from Congleton-Hacker Company and he was a member of Labor’s International Union of North America Local 189.  He attended Mt. Sterling Church of God and he was a member of the Powell County Sportsman’s Club and the Amateur Trap Shooting Association.  He had won several trap shooting events and was given the nickname of “Long Shot Ray”.

He is survived by his wife, Angi McClure Wells; two sons, Travis Ray Wells of Winchester and Cody Ray Wells of Clay City; one daughter, Ashley Marie Wells of Winchester; one brother, Robert Wells of Clay City; one sister, Donna (Dan) Patton of Clay City; two grandchildren, Addison Boyd and Faelynn Wells; mother-in-law, Frances (Ken) Ross of Mt. Sterling and his brother-in-law Dustin Ray (Ashley) McClure of Winchester.

Private graveside services were conducted on December 5 in the Clay City – Eaton Cemetery with Travis Wells, Dustin McClure, Eric Slemp, Charles Fouch, Robert Wells and Ken Ross serving as active pallbearers.

Serving as honorary pallbearers are Robert Estes, Winfred Hughes, Parion Neal, Scott Seitz, and Mitch Plowman.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

William “Bill” Wimor, 75, of Clay City, died on November 30 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. He was born October 14, 1943 in Clay City to Herbert and Lillie Wimor. He was a member of the West Bend First Church of God and was a retired custodian for the Clark Co. Middle School.

He is survived by two son’s Wayne Wimor of Winchester, Lee Wimor of Winchester, five brother’s Tom Fraley Jr. of Clay City, Darrell Fraley of Clay City, Kenneth Fraley of Clay City, Anthony Fraley of Stanton, Virgil Fraley of Clay City, six sister’s Betty Blackwell of Clay City, Catherine Curtis of Paris, Carolyn Peak of Clay City, Linda Snedegar of Clay City, Norma Creech of Clay City and Connie Cecil of Stanton. He was preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Lillie Wimor, two brother’s Danny Fraley, James Fraley, two sister’s Lois Wiest and Lola Melton.

Funeral services were held on December 3 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. James Combs officiating.

Burial followed in the Fraley Cemetery in Clay City.

Pallbearers were Chris Fraley, Jonathan Fraley, Caleb Fraley, Robert Patton, Chad Patton and Thomas Patton.

Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Lettie Jane Rogers, 85, died on December 9 at her home. She was born June 28, 1933 in Powell County to the late Boyd and Effie Phelps Centers.

Survivors include, daughters, Connie Puckett and Vickie (Clarence) Haddix; grandchildren, Heather Morton, Benny Haddix, Ray Haddix, and Whitney Haddix; great-grandchild, Drew Haddix. She was preceded in death by her parents, Boyd & Effie Centers, husbands, Venard “Benny” Dunaway and George Rogers, brothers, and sisters.

Services were held on December 12 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. James Harold Combs.

Burial in Resthaven Cemetery with Matt Pinks, Lonnie Dale Stewart, Billy Centers, Jim Sizemore, Linville Willoughby, and Dustin Miller serving as pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers serving, Richard Rogers, Dr. Scott Seitz, Rolanda Dunaway, Theresa Newsome, Rev. James Harold Combs, and the staff at Hospice East. The family would like to give a special thank you for their care to Dr. Scott Seitz, Rolanda Dunaway, Theresa Newsome, Rev. James Harold Combs, and Hospice East.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Susan Hall, 32, of Winchester, died on November 25 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was born in Lexington to Jeffery and Denise Hall. She was a member of The Lighthouse Church of God in Winchester.

She is survived by her parents Jeffrey and Denise Hall of Winchester, her fiancée Thomas Slone of Nicholasville, a son Cameron Davidson of Beattyville, a brother William Hall of London, sisters Felisha Hall of London and Jennifer Newkirk of Irvine and sister in-law Aldonica Kiger.

Funeral services were held on November 30 with Bro. Ryan Dotson officiating.

Burial followed in the West Bend Cemetery. Pallbearers were Cameron Davidson, Thomas Slone, Robert Kiger, Scotty Reese, Carl Reese and Jeffrey Hall.

Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Sharon Faye Meadows, 62, widow of Shirley Ray Meadows, died Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Cedars of Lebanon surrounded by family. She was born November 18, 1956 in Estill County to the late Zelma Abney. She was loved by aunt, Vivian (Eddie) Rogers, Lebanon; uncles, Edward (Charlotte) Abney, Mechanicsburg, IL, Howard (Pat) Abney, Springfield, IL, and Gene (Leona) Abney, Patsy; special pet, Junior the therapy dog. She was preceded in death by her mother, Zelma Abney and husband, Shirley Ray Meadows. Services Wednesday, November 28, 11:00AM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Ganus Rogers and Bro. Kenny Wasson. Visitation Tuesday after 6:00pm at the funeral home. Burial in Cobb Hill Cemetery with Bobby Rogers, Robert Thacker, Mark Rogers, Dustin Meadows, Eddie Chaney, and Michael Rogers serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Billy Rogers, Donnie Rogers, Danny Rogers, and Charlie Abney.  Davis & Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Eva Mae White, 79, widow Richard “Dick” White, died on November 27 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Mount Sterling. She was born December 21, 1938 in Estill County, Kentucky to the late James G. and Ora Rea McIntosh Estes. In 1954 she opened Eva Mae’s beauty shop serving the people of Powell County for over 50 years, she worked at Mountain View Drive-in , and was a proud Powell County election board member.

Survivors include, son, Richard K. (Brenda) White Jr.; brother, Bobby (Sharon) Estes; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James G and Ora Rea Estes; husband, Richard White; sister, Janet Sue Profitt; and son, J.D. White.

Services were held on November 30 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Mike Hicks. Burial in Wireman Cemetery with Willie Brewer, Dewayne Estes, Jacob Estes, Lawrence Cox, Danny Rogers, Kenny Neal, and Greg Spencer serving as pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers serving, Katherine Cox, Wayne & Ann Fortney, David & Lorna Baker, Mendel & Debbie Tipton, Monty & Cherie Berryman, Fern Baker, Ella Rae Campbell, Rhonda Barnett, Karen Graham, Dr. Charles Noss, CB Martin, Barbara Hale, and all past and present election officers.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Don “DJ” Browning 60 of Stanton died Saturday, November 24, 2018. He was born in Hazard February 3, 1958 to Taylor and Hazel Browning. He was retired from the Little Debbie Factory in Chattanooga, TN. He is survived by two sons John Browning of Stanton, Dustin Browning of Hope, daughter Brandy Browning of Stanton, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a brother Mack Browning of Lexington. He was preceded in death by his parents Taylor and Hazel Browning, his wife Diane Browning and a brother R. L. Browning. No services a planned at this time. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge.

Robert C Hedger 60 of Irvine died Thursday, November 22, 2018 at the Baptist Health Hospital. He was born in Winchester April 3, 1958 to Robert SR and Brunie Hedger. He is survived by three sons Travis Hall of Winchester, Benji Fay of Winchester, Robert Hedger JR of Winchester, Two daughters Misty Barnes of Mt. Sterling, Robyn Hedger of Irvine, fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert SR and Brunie Hedger. Funeral services will be held 12 PM Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may visit Tuesday from 10 AM till time of the service. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Betty Jo Cecil, 83, Cat Creek Road, Stanton, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at her home. She was born August 4, 1935 in Cat Creek to the late Shelby Martin and Nora Pearl Crowe Lowe. She was a retired receptionist at Hart, Schaffner, and Marx. She also worked at the Powell County Sheriff’s office in the mid 1950’s and at Natural Bridge State Park. She was a member of Cat Creek Church of Christ and attended Stanton Christian Church for many years. Survivors include, daughter, Patricia Swisshelm; son, Charles Kelly (Connie) Cecil Jr.; Grandchildren, Heather (Derek) Lee, Sean Swisshelm, Crystal (Chris) Thorn, Charles Martin (Danielle) Cecil, Katherine DuBois, and Carolyn Debois; Great-grandchildren, Lauren Lee, Jackson Lee, Katie Thorn, Conner Thorn, Camryn Thorn, Kyndell Cecil, Kynnedy Cecil, and Kylie Crabtree; brother-in-law, Karl Talmadge Crabtree, many nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Barbara Ann DuBois; brothers, James Clifton Lowe and John Shirley Lowe, and sister, Lula Belle Crabtree. Services Saturday, November 24, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Dwain Meadows. Visitation Saturday after 11:00Am. Burial in Cat Creek Cemetery with Sean Swisshelm, Charles Martin Cecil, Jeff Crabtree, Kevin Crabtree, Chris Thorn, Derick Lee, Parnell Lowe, Phillip Lowe, and Brandon Crowe. Honorary pallbearers Karl Talmadge Crabtree, Junior and Shirley Ashley, Mary Allen, Shirley Reed, and the members of the Cat Creek Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers contributions suggested to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, KY 40391.  Davis & Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mark Skidmore born on October 28th, 1964 died on November 17th, 2018 after a short battle with esophageal cancer. Born in Mt. Sterling Kentucky to Glyn & Lurline Skidmore.  He was raised in Stanton, Kentucky and graduated from Powell County High School in 1983.  Mark attended Kansas State University and graduated in May 1988 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He married his wife, Jeanne on May 20, 1989 in Fairbury, NE. Mark had a passion for racing from an early age.  He spent several years racing cars, finding success in multiple forms of auto racing. After he retired from racing, he was an avid fan and enjoyed attending races around the country.  He especially enjoyed going to The Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, OK with his racing buddy Tracy Arntt and longtime friend Dean Cerny.  His hobbies, besides racing were cheering on the Nebraska Huskers, camping and spending time with his family. Survivors are wife Jeanne (Heidelk) Skidmore of Fairbury, daughters Allison (Jake) Bell of Omaha, Anna Skidmore and Fiancée Kylon Fett of Princeton, brothers Stephen (Becky) Skidmore, Jonathan (Wilma) Skidmore all of Stanton, KY, sisters Janice Judd of Fairbury, Glynda Skidmore of Stanton, KY, brothers-in-law Tom Heidelk of Lincoln, Bruce Heidelk (Mike Hoskins) of Keaau, HI, Jerry Heidelk of Grand Island and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents Glyn & Lurline Skidmore, infant brother David Glyn Skidmore, parents-in-law Harry & Joyce Heidelk and brother-in-law Roger Judd.

The family will greet friends on Wednesday November 21st, 2018 at Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury, Nebraska from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials have been established to Jefferson County Speedway or the American Cancer Society. A private family service will take place at a later date.

Addie Mae Robinson, 77, Stanton, died at home Thursday. She was born February 16, 1941 to the late Pete William Robinson and Cora Bell Johnson Robinson. She is survived by Son-Steven (Veronica) William Robinson, Sisters-Marth Dunaway and Mable Allen, Granchildren-Steven William Keith (Karrie) Robinson, Brandy (David) Creech, Chelsie (Daylan) Charles, Tiffany (Lyle) Murdock, Robert Rogers, and Timothy Rogers, Great Grandchildren-Ryland Robinson, Chevelle Charles, Novaleigh Lillian Creech, Jameson Robinson, Lydia Ross, Lylah Ross, Addilynn Renae Michelle Robinson, and Mackenzie Creech. She was preceded in death by her parents, Brothers-Arthur and Albert Robinson, Sister-Sylvia Willoughby, and Great Granddaughter Kacey Creech. Funeral Tuesday at 1:00 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home with Bro. Dale Payne officiating. Visitation Monday at 5:00. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery with Steven Robinson, Robert Rogers, Timothy Rogers, David Creech, Chelsie Charles, and Daylan Charles serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers-Junior Benningfield, Clifford Robinson, Robert Townsend, Linda Townsend, Thomas Cook, Corey Allen, Ricky Allen, Brandy Noble, and David Dunaway.  Davis & Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Robert Kirby, Jr, 77, of Stanton, died Tuesday November 20 at Stanton Nursing Center. He was born May 7, 1941 to the late Robert Alan Kirby and Ethel Townsend Kirby. He is survived by sons- Tommy Kirby, Ivan (Jackie) Kirby, and Alan (Renee) Kirby, daughters- Pam (Keith) Justice, Edie (Bob) Crockett, and Robbie (Malinda) Kirby, and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services will be Monday, November 26, 1:00PM at Grace Fellowship Church, Stanton by Bro. Willard Estep. Visitation Sunday 5-9 PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton. Burial in Stanton Cemetery with Chase Kirby, Corey Kirby, Chris Kirby, Tyler Bolin, Jacob Bolin, and Levi Kirby serving as pallbearers.  Davis & Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Samuel Wayne Watkins, 51, of Clay City, died Monday, November 19, 2018 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington.  He was born in Mt. Sterling on June 4, 1967 to the late Gordon and Mary Louise McIntosh Watkins.

Samuel was a Jehovah Witness and retired from Rumpke.  He was a UK Basketball fan, loved to watch golf on television and play golf video games.  Samuel also enjoyed; carpentry, repairing small engines, appliances and electronics.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include; wife Tammy Watkins of Salt Lick; sister Leigh Pina (Baltazar) of Clay City; brother Gordon Watkins and nephew Kyle McCarty of Clay City.

Guestbook at: www.coffmanfuneral.com

Ruby Brewer 72 of Clay City died Saturday, November 18, 2018 at the University Of Kentucky Medical Center. She was a housewife and a member of the Christian Church. She is survived by two sons Lonnie Swango of Campton and Brian Swango of Clay City, three grandchildren Ashley, Kayla and Marisa Swango and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Morris and Ollie Knox, her husband Denzel Swango and a son Morris Swango. Funeral services were held Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Brad Epperson officiating. Burial followed in the Faulkner Cemetery in Slade. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Lashonda Daniel 36 of Mt. Sterling died Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling. She was born September 27, 1982 in Mt. Sterling to John Daniel and Desiree Smith. She is survived by her mother Desiree Smith of Jeffersonville, a son Bryson Daniel of Jeffersonville, three daughters Abigail Gibson, Hannah Daniel, Kaila Sturgill all of Mt. Sterling, three sister’s Shelly Gilliam of Means, Goldie Daniel and Tabitha Daniel of Mt. Sterling. She was preceded in death by her father John Daniel. Funeral services were held PM Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Scott Barnes and Bro. Mike Phillips officiating. Burial followed in the Lovely Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gino Bentley, Dino Cole, Josh Sturgill, Bryan Stull, Wendy Tabor and Lee Gibson. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Robin Annette Wells, 57, died Thursday, November 15, 2018 in Lexington. She was born January 31, 1961 to Hezzie Bishop and the late Phyllis Jean Parson Bishop. She is survived by father, Hezzie Bishop; son; Ronald Elwood (Sharon) Wells, Jr, daughters; Cassandra Dawn(Aaron) Mays and Phyllis Jean “PJ” (Donald) Reed, brother; Jeff (Sherry) Bishop, sister;Tammy (Chris) Kellog, and grandchildren, Austin Wells, Jordan Snowden, Braxton Snowden, and Megan Reed. Services Sunday 11:00AM with Tommy Evans officiating. Visitation Saturday after 6:00PM.  Burial in Bishop Family Cemetery with Ronald Wells Jr., Ronald Wells Sr., Terry Kellogg, Shawn Bishop, Jordan Snowden, Braxton Snowden, Talmadge Knox, Larry Bishop, and Jeff Bishop.  Davis & Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.