Rodney Franklin Crowe, 75, of Princeton, died on August 15 at his home in Caldwell County. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a National Airways Technician, designing runways and an air traffic controller. He was preceded in death by his parents James Jackson Crowe and Elsie Allen Crowe, three brothers Donville Crowe, Winfred B. Crowe, Alvin C. Crowe, one sister Candice Baxter.

Survivors include his wife Lynnie Deal Crowe of Princeton, two sons Timothy Franklin Crowe U.S. Air Force and Rachael of Charleston SC, Jerome Rickard of Madisonville, three daughters Rhonda Lee Riddle of Salt Lick KY, Kathryn Ann Crowe of Huntsville AL, Carolyn Rickard of Princeton KY, one brother Jimmy Crowe and wife Pam of Stanton Ky, four grandchildren Bryce Crowe, Cooper Crowe, Nicole Fritts, Ashley Fritts and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held on August 26, 2018 at AmVets Cemetery in Stanton Kentucky and a gathering at the farm afterward.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Pamela Elaine Evans, 66, widow of Elgan Thomas Evans Sr., died on August 16 at her home. She was born November 10, 1951 in Winchester, Kentucky to Owen Hall and the late Ovilla Combs Hall.

Survivors include, daughters, Shari Sewell (Franky Sharp) and Crystal (Josh) Perry; father, Owen Hall; brothers, Gary C. (Alice) Hall and Larry Hall; grandchildren, Kellee (Jackie) Turner, Noah Perry, and Emma Perry; great-grandchildren, Raelynn Turner, Kyleigh Turner, and Stevie Turner; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ovilla Hall and husband, Elgan Thomas Evans Sr..

Services were held on August 20 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Chris Williams. Honorary pallbearers Gary C. Hall, Ron Clemons, Russell Abney, Kelly Morgan, Jacob Reffitt, Gary T. Hall, Russell Evans, and members of Epperson First Church of God.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Angela “Cricket” Spencer, 56, died on August 18 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington. She was born July 8, 1962 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late James and Cleda Hatton Elam. Survivors include, sons, Donald (Sandy Beth) Hale, James, Hale, and Thomas Strange; daughter, Patricia (Jerry Ray) Rowe; brother, James Elam; sisters, Wyona (Farley) Holder and Tammy Coomer; grandchildren, Aaron Dewayne Hale, Caleb Isiah Hale, Sarah Beth Hale, Joshua Ray Rowe, and Elizabeth Faith Rowe; great-grandson, Malachi James Rowe. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Cleda Elam, and brother, Jerry Elam. Services were held on August 2 by Rev. Tommy Evans.

Burial in the Watkins Cemetery.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Jo Ann Morefield, 68, wife of Clay Morefield of Clay City, KY died on August 19 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY.  Born in Grassy Creek, KY she was the daughter of the late Daniel Lykins and Edna Couch Lykins.  Jo Ann was a proud member of Mt. Parkway Church of God and the former driver of the church bus.  She is survived by her husband, Clay Morefield; two sons, James Morefield of Clay City and Thomas (Bethany) Morefield of Owingsville; two sisters, Phyllis Brooks of Irvine and Judy Proctor of Stanton and two grandchildren, James Dylan Morefield and Raeann Jean Morefield.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by five brothers:  John Huff, Burtis Wooten, Willie Maggard, Jerry Lykins and Charlie Lykins and by one sister, Ella Maggard.

Funeral services officiated by Bro. Dale Payne were held on August 23 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue in Stanton, KY.

Burial was in Cobb Hill Cemetery, Irvine, KY with James Morefield, Thomas Morefield, Jesse Chadwick, Stacy Salleng, Bobby Barnett and John Brooks serving as active pallbearers.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.     

Shirley Clayton Crabtree, 71, of Courtney Lane in Stanton, Kentucky died on August 24 at his residence with his family by his side.  Born in Bowen, Kentucky he was a son of the late Charlie Crabtree and the late Lovel Spangler Crabtree.  Shirley was a Vietnam War Army Veteran and a member of Clay City First Church of God.  He was a former UAW Vice President of Rockwell International and a former superintendant of Stanton Waterworks and Sewer System.  Shirley Crabtree was a Powell County Magistrate for 21 years, a driver for Hearne Trucking Company and his favorite hobbies were hunting and fishing.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Shirlene Crabtree Axon.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Roberts Crabtree; two sons, Charlie (Leanne) Crabtree of Stanton and Travis (Stacie) Crabtree of Clay City; two brothers, Lonnie (Kim) Crabtree and Chester Crabtree both of Stanton; one sister, Geraldine (Thomas) Puckett of Clay City; six grandchildren:  Amy Jordan, Samantha Crabtree, Alexandria Crabtree, Mackenzie Crabtree, RaeLynn Crabtree and Lakota Crabtree and two great grandchildren, Emma Jordan and Zola Jordan.

Funeral services officiated by Bro. Brad Epperson and David Fraley will be held on August 27 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue in Stanton, KY.

Burial will be in Sissy’s Garden Cemetery at West Bend with Bobby Drake, Timmy Tipton, Charles “Punkin” Drake, Carlos Rogers, Larry Epperson, Larry Drake, Donavan Crabtree, Lawrence Crabtree and Chris Jordan serving as active pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers are friends of the family.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Melvin Brewer, 70, of Clay City died on August 11 at the Stanton Nursing Home. He was born January 29, 1948 in Campton to Letcher and Carrie Brewer. He was a retired Fork lift operator for Leggett and Platt.

He is survived by a daughter Cynthia Brewer Gullady and her husband Larry of Lexington, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren, four brothers Paul Brewer and wife Deloris, Pearl Brewer and wife Clara Ann, Kenny Brewer and wife Sharon, George Brewer and wife Louise, two sisters Norma Briscoe and husband Donnie and Brenda Barnes and husband Tracy. He was preceded in death by his parents Letcher and Carrie Brewer, two brothers Howard and Porter Brewer, three sisters Minnie Bell, Louise Leach and Maudie Spencer. Funeral services were held on August 14 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel.

Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Kenneth Hall, 88, of Clay City, died on August 14 at his residence. He was born April 2, 1930 to Lenard and Paula Hall. He was a Proud Veteran of the United States Navy, a life time member of the Am Vets, he retired from G E where he worked 21 years and was a small business owner where he ran the Clay City Chevron.

He is survived by his partner of 21 years Margaret Drake of Clay City, brother H C Hall of Slade, two sisters  Linda Hall, of Stanton, and Rita Marsh of Stanton. He was preceded in death by his parents Lenard and Paula Hall and a brother Gene Darrell Hall.

A Memorial service was held on August 14 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel.

Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Dorothy Patrick, 76, widow of Say Patrick, died on August 12 at Baptist Health in Lexington. She was born October 19, 1941 in Yeadiss, Kentucky to the late Gordon and Lola Collins Kilburn. She was a retired CMS factory worker and a member of the House of Deliverance. Survivors include, sons, Sammy (Terressa) Patrick and Michael (Nywanda) Patrick, both of Clay City; daughter, Judy Bellamy, Huntsville, Alabama; brothers, James Kilburn and Ernest Kilburn; sister, Mollie Couch; grandchildren, Hunter Abner, Logan Bellamy, Lisa Toath, Lewis Wright, Alex Jones, Josh Jones, and Cody Jones; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Services were held on August 16 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home in Stanton.

Burial in Wireman Cemetery with Cody Jones, Alex Jones, Josh Jones, Lewis Wright, Frank Toath, and Neal Sparks serving as pallbearers.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Harold Rogers, 88, of Versailles, died on August 18 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was born in Stanton, August 8, 1930 to Marcus and Effie Rogers. He was a retired farmer.

He is survived by four sons Raymond Rogers and his wife Brenda of Versailles, David Rogers and wife Kathy of Versailles, Bill Rogers of Versailles, Danny Rogers and his wife Kimberly of Irvine, three daughters Cheryl Roberts and her husband George of Versailles, Janice Pelfrey and husband Bobby of Stanton, Carol Rogers of Versailles, sixteen grandchildren, thirty four great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Marcus and Effie Rogers, a daughter Effie Rogers Bennett, three grandchildren Chris Roberts, Justin Rogers, Francesca Rogers, seven brothers Horace Rogers, Newt Rogers, Thurman Rogers, Bill Rogers, Hezzie Rogers. Daman Rogers, Rushin Rogers, two sister Myrtie Rogers and Mary Jane Hall.

A Graveside service were held on August 22 at the Mountain Spring Cemetery in Stanton.

Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Brian Orlan Sparks, 42, of Stanton died on August 11.  Brian was born in Winchester on June 5, 1976 to Orlan Sparks and the late Betty Carol Catrine.

Brian worked as a stone mason and was of the Christian faith.  He loved to go hiking and anything else that gave him the opportunity to be out in the woods.  Brian also liked to fish and work on cars.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his sons Logan and Caleb Sparks, both of Salyersville, his sons mother Olivia Marsh (Charles) also of Salyersville, his father Orlan Sparks of Stanton and a multitude of aunts and uncles.

Guestbook is available at: www.coffmanfuneral.com

Arrangements were made under the direct care of Coffman Funeral Home & Crematory.

Darlene Gay, 66, Maple Street, Stanton, KY, widow of Phillip Wayne Gay, Sr. died on August 9 at Saint Joseph HealthCare, Lexington, KY.  Born in Bowen, KY she was the daughter of the late Hillard and Arnice Jackson Kalar and a former employee of Natural Bridge State Park.  Darlene had been an active leader in Powell County 4-H and was founder of the Little Miss and Mister Powell County Pageants and Bowen Elementary Basketball Queen Pageants.  In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by her son, Jason Edward Gay and by her brother, Gale Kalar.

She is survived by her son, Phillip Gay, Jr. of Stanton; her sister, Ganell (Hubert) Smith of Winchester and by her special cousin, Londa Trent of Stanton.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Marion Brewer were held on August 12 at Hearne Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Faulkner Cemetery with Charles Trent, Sr., Phillip Gay, Jr., Gene Kalar and Chris Hale serving as active pallbearers.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

David Burgess, 57, of Mt. Sterling died on, August 8,  from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio June 29, 1961 to Argie and Thelma Burgess. He was a driver for Rumpke and is of the Christian Faith.

He is survived by his wife Donna Burgess of Mt. Sterling, son Robert Horne and his wife Rachel of Mt. Sterling, four grandchildren Lexie Vance of Independence, VA, Kayla Vance of Marion, VA, Abby Horne of Mt. Sterling, Alex Horne of Mt. Sterling, three sisters Rita Arenivar of Mt. Sterling, Pat Halsey of Lexington, Sue Shields of Bethel and his beloved dog Bayley. He was preceded in death by his parents Argie and Thelma Burgess, two sisters Janice and Sharon Burgess.

A graveside service was held on August 13 at the Longview Cemetery in Bethel.

Pallbearers were Eric Kerns, Aaron Hatton, Jamie Garrett, Bobby Horne, Tim Welch, and Alex Horne. Honorary Pallbearers were Phillip Shields, Chris Burgess and Abby Horne. Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of services.

Goldia Velma Lawson Clemons, 82, widow of Harold Franklin “Buddy” Clemons, died on August 5 at Saint Joseph East Hospital, Lexington. She was born January 27, 1936 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late Steve and Leona Jones Lawson.

Survivors include, children, Geney Lee Whalen, Julia Elizabeth (Dale) Henderson, Charles Douglas (Jerrie) Whalen, and Kelly (Margina) Whalen; grandchildren, Dee (Larry) Woosley, Jimmy Lee Bailey, Virginia (Carol (J.C.) Sparks, Corbett Eugene Tolson, Jordan Turner, Hillary Turner Coomer, Daniel James Whalen, Brittney Jean Whalen, Chelsea Nicole Whalen, Ryan Matthew Whalen, Cash Whalen, Renee Whalen, and Rhonda Kay Whalen; great-grandchildren, Sadie Wilcox Bush, Koty (Katie) Cox, Katie Isabella Woosley, Chase Woosley, Lissa Grace Woosley, Dawson Clay Woosley, Addi Woosley, Jamie Ray Bailey, Sarah Jane Bailey, Melissa Joe Sparks, Jacob Scott Sparks, Jazmine Lynn Sparks, JC Matthew Sparks, Zoey JadeLee Sparks, Ayden Whalen, Martin Whalen, Aaliyah Turner, and Ariyana Coomer; Great Great-Grandchildren, Jaxon Klae Bush, Alexa Cox, Wyatt Cox, and Kylie Isabella Hensley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Leona Jones Lawson; husband, Harold Franklin “Buddy” Clemons; and granddaughter, Melissa Gene Tolson. Services were held on August 8 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton.

Burial in Stonegate Cemetery, Stanton.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Nadean Ritchie Roberts, 86, of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, born on May 8, 1932 in Cordia, Kentucky, died on August 12 after suffering complications as a result of a fall in which her arm was broken. Her husband of 69 years, Arthur, preceded her in death on March 10, 2018. She is survived by two daughters, Brita Seybert (Andrew) and Lydia Mullins (Elwood), five grandchildren; Nicholas Seybert, Matthew Seybert, Elwood Arthur Mullins, Jessica Mullins, and Dustin Mullins; four great-grandchildren; Elin Seybert, Darian Seybert, Leon Arthur Seybert, and Olivia Seybert. Nadean was the oldest of four children and survived by her brother, Lindsay Ritchie, of Kodiak, TN.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 11 until 12 at Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Road.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Tommy Lee Marcum, Sr., 49, husband of Bess Marie Gilley Marcum died on August 10 at his residence in Winchester, KY surrounded by his family.  Born in Campton, KY he is the son of Delfia Regina Crowe Marcum of Winchester and the late Lonnie Wallace Marcum.  He was a self employed construction contractor who loved God, bluegrass music, riding motorcycles, his animals, family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his father and his brother-in-law, Jerry Lee (Tobie) Gilley.

He is survived by his wife, Bess Marcum and his mother, Delfia Marcum both of Winchester; one son, Tommy Lee Marcum, Jr. and his wife Patricia of South Point, OH; three daughters:  Mary Regina Marcum Ferguson and her husband Norman, Christy Lynn Marcum and Sara Marie Marcum and his father-in-law Jerry C. Gilley (Dad) all of Winchester; one brother, William Nelson Marcum of Winchester; one sister, Kathryn Regina Marcum West and her husband Johnny of Lexington and five grandchildren:  Dakota Michael Marcum, Brianna Lynn Marcum, Khloe Michelle Ferguson, Norman Ferguson III and Douglas Leonard Ferguson.

Funeral services officiated by Bro. Warren Rogers were  held on August 13 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.

Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Irvine, KY with Jerry Gilley, Tommy Lee Marcum Jr., Bill Marcum, Christy Marcum, Casey Dearing, Cody Marcum, Ryan Clem, D. C. Clem, Shawn Stidham and Johnny West serving as pallbearers.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.     

Flossie Verna Shuler, 81, of Clay City, KY died on July 27 at Windsor Care Center, Mt. Sterling, KY.  Born in Estill County she was the daughter of the late Wesley Shuler and the late Mertie Gross Shuler.  Flossie was a retired private caretaker and member of West Bend Church of God.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by three brothers:  Roy Shuler, Elmer Shuler and Gary Shuler and by five sisters:  Clara Abney, Ollie Branham, Ivory Crowe, Ella Spencer and Dovie Branham.  She is survived by her brother, Jim Shuler of Clay City and a host of nieces and nephews.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. George Sparks was held on July 31 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.    

Burial will be in Cobb Hill Cemetery, Irvine, KY with Bobby Shuler, Henry Branham, Ledford Shuler, Ricky Shuler, Billy Abney and Danny Shuler serving as active pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers are Stella Jones, Bertha Wiseman and members of the West Bend Church of God.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.