Elizabeth Reynolds, 59
Elizabeth Marie Willoughby Wheeler Reynolds, 59, of Hallie Irvine Street, Richmond, died suddenly Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010 at the U.K. Medical Center.
She was a Clay City native, born May 3, 1951, daughter of the late Stanley and Lucy Belle Richardson Willoughby, substitute teacher for the Madison County School System, member of the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints, and had been a resident of Berea most of her life.
She was a Berea Foundation School graduate, Class of 1976 and received a BSW in Social Work from EKU, Class of 1995.  Marie devoted her life to her family and helping others.  Marie was an avid reader, karaoke diva, and gifted homemaker.  She was active in the Mountain Maternal Health League, Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, Madison County FEMA, and the League of Women Voters.
Survivors include three sons:  James E. Wilson III of Lousiana, William L. Wheeler Jr. of Virginia, Eric E. Wheeler of Somerset; five siblings:  Paul Rousy,  Sue Grubbs, Juanita Willoughby, Eddie Willoughby, Ray Willoughby;  seven  grandchildren as well as a host of relatives and friends.
In addition to her biological parents she was preceded in death by her adoptive parents, John Leonard and Mallie Goodwin, and brother Tony Willoughby, and her first husband, William Leslie Wheeler Sr.
Memorial Services were held Wednesday, Nov. 24 at Reppert Funeral Home.

Marcus Banks, 62
Marcus “Putter” Banks, 62 of Stanton, died on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010. He was born on Feb. 28, 1948 in Wolfe County. He was former volunteer fireman for the Stanton Fire Department.
He is survived by his special partner, Joanna Campbell;  sons, Marcus Lynn banks, Gregory Wayne Banks, Michael Shannon Banks, Dalton Pierce and Eric Dewayne Campbell; his daughter Lois Ann Campbell; brothers, Oscar Banks and Randall Banks; and  his sisters, Orenda Hale, Nell Banks and Betty Faye Watkins.
His funeral service was officiated by Rev. Garland Lacy and was held on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Wells Funeral Home in Stanton. Burial followed in the Banks Family Cemetery in Campton.

Teddie W. Combs, 79
Teddie Wilburn Combs, 79, 173 Tenth Street, Clay City, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010.  He was born April 23, 1931 in Perry County to the late James and Della Caldwell Combs.  He was a retired roofer.
Survivors include his sons, James H. Combs, Ronnie Lee Combs, and Donald Ray Combs; daughter, Mary Kathryn; and sisters, Nannie Willoughby and Katherine Pittman.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sons, Teddy Willburn Combs Jr., and Jackie Lynn Combs.
Services were held on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Wells Clay City Chapel. Burial followed in Clay City-Eaton Cemetery with Jimmy Combs, Ryan Smith, Danny Combs, Ronnie Lee Combs, Teddy Combs, Chad Shepherd, Tony Rice, and Gary Rice serving as pallbearers.

Ernest Creech, 56
Ernest Dean Creech, 56, of Clay City,  died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 at his residence.  Born in Montgomery County, he was the son of the late Hoie and Geraldine Davis Creech.  Ernest was a former employee of Leggett & Platt in Winchester and he currently attended The Full Gospel Lighthouse in Clay City.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his sister Edna Jean Rose and nephew Timothy Truesdell.
Surviving relatives are one brother, Arnold (Essie) Creech of Montgomery County; four sisters, Christine (Donald) Willoughby of Stanford, Kathlene Truesdell of Means , Wanda Templin of Maryville, Tennessee and Darlene (Joseph) Rose.  Two sons, Matthew (Jessica) Creech and Jerry Creech; four daughters, Melissa (Donald) Huntsberger, Whitney, Olivia and Ashley Creech, along with their mother Ella Creech.  Four grandchildren, Jeremiah and Conner Creech, Gabriella Huntsberger and Gabriel Creech.
His funeral service was officiated by Bro. Paul W. Day and was held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec.  15, 2010 at the Full Gospel Lighhouse in Clay City.  Interment followed in the Little Slate Cemetery in Hope, Kentucky with Donald Ray Willoughby, Raymond Rogers, Tony Templin, Sammy Templin, Greg Creech and J.C. Rose serving as his active pallbearers.  Honorary Pallbearers were his Co-Workers of Leggett & Platt and the members of The Full Gospel Lighthouse.  Arrangements were handled by Wells Funeral Home.

Jerry D. Delaney, 56
Jerry Dale Delaney, 56, 79 Fourth Avenue, Clay City, died Monday, Dec. 13, 2010.  He was born Oct. 15, 1954 in Perry County to Burnis Rice and the late Gertrude Delaney Warner.  He was an Army Veteran.
Survivors include his daughter, Wendy Stacy; father, Burnis Rice; brothers, Gary Rice, Tony Rice, Billy Rice, and Fred Delaney; sisters, Susie Combs, Eileen Pike, Emma Sue Caudill, Tiny Stacy, Toyna Shepherd, and Vicky Delaney.
Services were held on Friday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. at Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. M.C. Rice.

Geneva L. Halsey, 71
Geneva Linn Halsey, 71, of Trenton, Ohio died Wednesday morning, Dec. 15, 2010 at her home.  She was born April 1, 1939 in Bowen, the daughter of Issac Holt Friend and Nell (Darrell) Friend.  Geneva worked in the Family businesses of Warren County Lumber and a former family business, Halsey-Myers.
She is survived by three sons, Marvin Clay (Karen) Halsey, Jr. of Trenton, Ohio,  Michael Dale (Sharon) Halsey of Madison, Tennessee, Mark Christopher (Shawna) Halsey of Trenton; 12 grandchildren, Damon, Lindsey, Brian, Becki, Travis, Valerie, Brett, Bethany, Jadyn, Chloe, Seth, Brock; eight great grandchildren, Ashton, Katie, Maddy, Luke, Kaileigh, Bryson, Lincoln, Emma; one sister, Joan Miller; and one brother, Orville Friend.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin C. Halsey, Sr. in 1989, and one brother, Lawrence Friend.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 12 p.m. with Reverend Gary Willoughby and Pastor Lawrence Bishop officiating.  Burial was at the Woodside Cemetery.

Dora J. Helton, 52
Dora J. Helton, 52, 345 Nada Tunnel Road, Slade, died Friday, Dec. 10 at her home.  She was born Dec. 9, 1958 to the late Walter and Basheba Conway Ringo.  She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her son, Shawn Helton; daughters, Crystal, Helton, Felicia Creech, Connie Clemmons, Charlene Helton, and Sherrie Helton; brother, Joe Short; and seven grandchildren.  Services were held on Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Bro. Jim Smith.  Burial followed in Helton Cemetery with Josh Campbell, Andy Clemmons, Jason Campbell, Jamie Phipps, J.D. King, and Donald Phipps.  Honorary pallbearers were  Shawn Helton and Joe Short.

Barry R. Jones, 32
Barry Robert Jones, 32, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 at 317 Washington Street, Stanton.  Born in Lexington, he was the son of Donald Jones and Connie Centers Townsend of Stanton.  He is also survived by one brother, Travis Jones of Hagerstown, Maryland and by two sisters:  Donna Avila and Dora Grace Jones both of Hagerstown, Maryland.
His funeral service was officiated by Rev. Marion Brewer and was held at 12 p.m. on Wedesday, Dec. 8, 2010 at  Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., Stanton.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Charles E. Maggard, 42
Charles Earl Maggard, 42, of 400 Jerrica Leigh Lane, Stanton, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010 at his residence.  Born in Hazard, he was the son of Carol Fugate Maggard and the late Jimmy Maggard and he was a carpenter.
Surviving relatives are his son, Brandon Jackson Maggard of Florida; his daughter, Kelsey Maggard of Pine Ridge; his mother, Carol Maggard of Stanton; his brother, Robert Baker of Georgetown; three sisters:  Shannon Lawson of Frenchburg, Kori Maggard and Crystal Maggard both of Beaver Dam, and by one nephew, Justin Lawson.
His  funeral services were officiated by Bro. Greg Rogers and were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton.  Interment followed in the Stanton Cemetery, Main Street, Stanton, with Justin Lawson, Tony Hunt, Clifford Hensley, Dennis Bennett, Brian Toler, Greg Reed, Frank Mainess and J. D. Townsend having served as his active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers were Jerry and Linda Sullivan, Rodney and Mary Crowe, Alma Jean Centers, June Strange, Glen Townsend and the late Marcus “Puder” Banks.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Brody Zane Miller
Brody Zane Miller, son of David and Kristie Miller of 215 Delmar Lane, Stanton, was stillborn at Clark Regional Medical Center on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010. In addition to his parents he is also survived by one brother, David Andrew Miller; by his paternal grandmother, Susan Miller wife of the late David Miller of Clay City; and by his maternal grandparents, Eddie D. (Ninna) Back and Bonnie (Glen) Crabtree of Stanton. Graveside service was officiated by Rev. Phillip Pogue and held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 in Stonegate Cemetery, Stanton.
Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Jeffrey Patrick, 39
Jeffrey Carter Patrick, 39, of 372 11th Street, Clay City, died Dec. 17, 2010 at his residence.  Born in Clark County, he was a son of Ralph and Ruby Johnson Patrick.
Surviving relatives are his parents, Ralph and Ruby Patrick; his paternal grandmother, Ruth Patrick, widow of the late Bascum Patrick and his brother, Ralph Darrin Patrick all of Clay City, along with his aunt, Imogene Devary and his uncles, Marcus Johnson and Earl Johnson.
His funeral service was officiated by Rev. Kim Rose and was held at 1p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home, Stanton.  Interment followed in the Clay City-Eaton Cemetery, Clay City, with Cody Meadows, Brian Shoemaker, Barry Rose, Brandon Howard, Harry Fiefhaus, Gary Morton, Chris McKinney and Shannon Bloom having served as his active pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers were Herman Devary, Al Campbell, Jimmy Caudill, Heath Neal, Wayne Fortney, Bobby Patrick and Ashley Kirk.   Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Charles W. Smith, 47
Charles Wayne Smith, age 47, of 339 Forge Mill Road, Clay City, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 at 1327 East College Avenue in Stanton.  Born in Mt. Sterling, he was a son of the late Charles Ray Smith and Susie Barnett Smith.  He was a member of Powells Valley Baptist Church and the winner of many Kentucky fish and wildlife awards.  He had won the Master Angler Award and he was an avid deer hunter.
Surviving relatives are his son, Jonathan Allen Smith; his mother, Susie Barnett Smith; special friend, Cynthia Puckett and one brother, Anthony Ray (Chelsea) Smith all of Clay City; two sisters:  Pam (Tommy) Barnes of Clay City, and Sherry (Dale, Jr.) Anderson of Stanton; two grandchildren, Adrian Allen and Tyler Wayne Smith; four nieces, two nephews and one great nephew.
His funeral service was officiated by Rev. Gary Willoughby and Rev. Marion Brewer and was held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., Stanton.  Interment followed in the Clay City-Eaton Cemetery, Clay City.  Active pallbearers were Mark Miller, Niko Stokley, Jesse Hale, Morgan Anderson, Tommy Barnes and Dale Anderson, Jr.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

James L. Smith, 49
James Lawson Smith, age 49, of Raes Creek Court, Georgetown, died Dec. 17, 2010 at his residence.  Born in Bellaire, Ohio he was a son of the late Gardie and Bonnie Lou Burris Smith and he was a member of Bowen First Church of God.  Jim was a ground tech with Delta Natural Gas Co., Inc. and he was a former member of the Powell County Lions Club.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Reagan Smith of Georgetown; one son, James Owen (Audrey) Smith of Jeffersonville; one daughter, Morgan Leanne Smith of Stanton, and by one grandson, Tucker Owen Smith.
His funeral service was officiated by Rev. David Bowden and Rev. Anthony Molihan and was held at 12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 20, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton.  Interment followed in the Stonegate Cemetery, Stanton, with Dave Nash, Keith Hall, James Pasley Jr., James Owen Smith, Larry Cox and Wallace Marcum having served as his active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers were Johnny Rose “J. R.” Berry, Shade Miller and Rob Miller.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Ellis Centers, 87

Ellis Dulcinia Elkins Centers, 87, widow of John Morgan Centers of Mt. Sterling, died Nov. 28, 2010 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington.  Born in Menifee County, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Nancy “Nettie” Elkins.  She was a homemaker and was affiliated with the Church of God.  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by one grandchild, Decrystal Centers.

Surviving relatives are three sons:  John Michael (Samantha) Centers of Jeffersonville, Mark David (Deanaray) Centers of Harrodsburg and William Joseph Centers of Mt. Sterling; three daughters:  Janet (Rodney) Young of Frenchburg, Virginia (Allen) Lemaster and Ruth Ann (Floyd, Jr.) Ballard both of Mt. Sterling, KY; one sister, Olivia Tarter of Cincinnati, Ohio; 14 grandchildren:  Rose Tallarigo, Clarence Franklin Claypoole, Morgan Lemaster, Shawn Lemaster, Joseph Ballard, Brian Ballard, April Manning, Amie Eddenfield, Melissa Howard, John Michael Centers II, Zachary Centers, Joshua Centers, Crystal Johnson and Michael Centers and 24 great grandchildren.

Her funeral service was officiated by Rev. Marion Brewer and held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton.  She was buried in Resthaven, Stanton, alongside her husband.

Active pallbearers were Michael Centers, Clarence Claypoole, Brian Ballard, Joseph Ballard, Morgan Lemaster, Shawn Lemaster, Jake Lemaster, Tony Taillarigo, Steve Centers and Barry Centers.  Honorary pallbearers were  Rose Tallariga, Danny Centers, April Manning, Amie Eddenfield, John Michael              Centers II, Zachary Centers, Joshua Centers, Crystal Johnson, Cas Lane, Daniel Morrison, Bobby Amburgy and Jimmy Tarter.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Beulah R. Curtis, 77

Beulah Rose Curtis, 77, 1283 Irvine Road, Clay City, widower of George Anderson Curtis, died Friday at Saint Joseph, Mt. Sterling.  She was born Oct. 4, 1933 to the late George and Anna Gertrude White Richardson.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Powell’s Valley Baptist Church.

Survivors include her sons, Danny Anderson and wife, Jean Curtis, Morlin Oakley Curtis, and Dennis James Curtis; brothers, Donnie and wife, Rhonda Richardson and Billie and wife Billie Sue Richardson; sisters, Rebecca and husband, Henry Andrew and Edith Campbell; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services were held on Monday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Wells Clay City Chapel.  Burial followed in Elkins Cemetery, Clay City.  Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

Carolyn Hisle, 69

Carolyn Hisle, 69, 430 Picnic Hill Road, Irvine, wife of Claude Hisle Jr., died Tuesday, Nov. 30 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center, Richmond.  She was born Dec. 9, 1940 in Furnace to the late James L. “Jimmy” and Frankie Jane McCoy Foster.  She was a retired Westinghouse/Phillips Lighting employee.

Survivors include her husband, Claude Hisle Jr., Irvine; son, Tracy Neal, Irvine, daughter, Renee’Johnson, Irvine; sisters, Sharon Patrick, Clay City and Barbara Bliss, Stanton; brother, Reece Foster, Stanton; grandchildren, James Neal, Cody Neal, Jonah Neal, Ashlee Johnson, and Kelsey Johnson.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Winston Clinton Foster, Wilson Foster, Harold Foster, Hibert Foster, Eldon Foster, Paul Foster, and sister, Audra Foster.

Services were held on Friday, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Dwain Meadows and Rev. Eugene Reed.  Burial followed in the McCoy Cemetery with James Neal, Bobby Patrick, Jason Patrick, Anthony Foster, Matthew Foster, Dougie Foster, Ernest Keith Foster, Timmy Foster, and Keith Foster serving as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers who served were all the people she worked with at Phillips Lighting and all of her friends.   Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

Elsie Martin, 89

Elsie Thacker Martin,  89, widow of Chester Martin, 695 Maple Street, Stanton, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 at Stanton Nursing Center.  Born in Bowen, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Lillie Boone Thacker and she was a lifelong member of Stanton Christian Church.  She was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and she was a school teacher with the Powell County Schools for 30 years.

Elsie Martin was a past treasurer of the Stanton Womens Club, past secretary of the Stanton Cemetery Association, past president of the Powell County Retired Teachers Association and a former hospice volunteer.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her son, Walter Lewis Martin and by three sisters:  Shirley Hainline, Vivian Prather and Edith Short.

Surviving relatives are her daughter, Patty (Steve) Gordon of Stanton; daughter-in-law, Lisa Martin Johnson of Russell Springs; three grandchildren:  Marty (Ronda) Smith, Shawn Martin and Chelsie Martin; two step grandchildren: Autumn (Jimmy) Murray and Cheyenne Gordon; four great grandchildren:  Steven Smith, Brooklynn Smith, Gracie Martin and Keeley Martin and by two step great grandchildren, Madeline and Ethan Murray.

Her funeral services were officiated by Rev. David Bowden and held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 at Stanton Christian Church.  Interment followed in the Stanton Cemetery alongside her husband.

Pallbearers were David Stone, Darrell Herron, Larry Prather, Marty Smith, Steven Smith and Shawn Martin.  Honorary pallbearers were the elders and deacons of Stanton Christian Church, members of the Powell County Retired Teachers Association, members of the Stanton Womens Club, Juanita Tipton, Lina Marie Skidmore, Irene Francis, Jean Derickson, Winnie Marcum, J. W. Stephens and Joyce Hearne.  Memorial contributions may be made to Stanton Christian Church.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Elizabeth Spencer, 65

Elizabeth Louise Spencer, 65, widow of Lonnie James Spencer of 50 Washington Street, Stanton, died Thursday morning, Dec. 2, 2010 at her residence.  Born in Estill County, she was a daughter of the late Walter Lee and Francis Booth Frazier.  Louise was an inspector with Sylvania and she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Surviving relatives are her children:  Jeff (Bernice) Spencer of Jeffersonville and Janet (Robert) Fraley of Clay City; one sister, Katie Aldridge of Winchester; three grandchildren:  Justin Spencer, Josua Spencer and Sasha Spencer and one great grandchild, Jaycee Spencer.

Her funeral service was officiated by Rev. Warren Rogers and Rev. Anthony Molihan and held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton.  Interment followed in the Kennon Cemetery, Clay City, alongside her husband.  Active pallbearers were Justin Spencer, Josh Spencer, Charles Goodwin Jr., Glenville Townsend, Garrett Horn and Greg Wilson.  Honorary pallbearers were Steven Potts, Robert Wells and Vernon Goodwin.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Capt. Jon Townsend, 68

Captain Jon Townsend, 68, was born Feb. 3, 1942 in Covington. He died early Nov. 29, 2010 at the Veterans Hospital in Lexington. Captain Townsend is the son of the late Lt Col. James Larkin Townsend and Irene Palmer Townsend.

He is survived by his brother, 1st Lt. James Larry Townsend and his sister, J. BoPree Townsend. He is also survived by his  daughter, Zachari Ann McQueen and his son, James Larkin Townsend III. His granddaughter, Keely BoPree Townsend also survives.

As a member of a military family or Army Brat, Captain Townsend traveled the world from Japan to Turkey and also lived on several military bases throughout the United States. Prior to his Army career, Townsend graduated from Powell County High School. Following graduation, he enrolled at the University of Kentucky and later pursued a surveying and drafting career. On his birthday in 1967, Townsend enlisted in the United States Army.

During his first seven (7) years of service, Townsend attended Officer Candidate School. He also  became a Paratrooper and a Green Beret serving with the 6th Special Forces as the A Team Leader. As a Green Beret he learned to speak the Russian Language fluently.  He became a JumpMaster HALO paratrooper and was promoted to Captain within the following two years. Other accomplishments included finishing 2nd in the European Paratrooper League Championships along with becoming a HALO JumpMaster Instructor which gave him the opportunity to train the Greek Special Forces HALO unit.

After serving in Europe, Captain Townsend was sent to Vietnam in 1969. There he was assigned to the 5th Special Forces at the Recondo School as lead officer for the Combat Orientation Course. Captain Townsend received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Air Medal (2dAwd), Vietnam Campaign Medal (W/60 Dev), a Master Parachutist Badge, the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, and the Vietnamese Jump Wings.

Captain Townsend spent much of his life traveling the world and then settled down in Lexington, Kentucky. His life demonstrated his love for family, flag and country.

The Townsend family will be holding a Full Honors Military service in Clay City on  Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Powell County AMVETS Post #67. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and services will begin at 1p.m.
Carol Vogt, 72

Carol Sue Vogt, 72, of 117 Danny Dale Drive, Clay City, died Nov. 21, 2010 at her residence.  Born in Dayton, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Charlotte Wallenhope Arden.  Carol was a former store clerk at E-Z Stop Market in Clay City.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Lee Davidson, by one daughter, Tammy Sue Charles and by three brothers:  Forest Arden, Richard Arden and Bob Arden.

Surviving relatives are her children, Dennis Lee (Tammy) Davidson, Doris Davidson Curtis and Teri Lynn Davidson all of Clay City, and Rhonda (Joe) Bryant of Winchester; one brother, William (Christy) Arden of Dayton, Ohio; two sisters:  Elizabeth (Charles) Johnson of Columbus, Ohio and June Arden of Dayton, Ohio; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  No services were scheduled.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Larry K. Brewer, 60

Larry Kash Brewer, 60, of 285 West Railroad Street, Stanton, died at his residence on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010.  A native of Stanton, he was a son of the late Charlie and Mollie Centers Brewer.  Larry was with El Paso Gas which merged with Tennessee Gas in 1997 for 33 years where he was employed as a cross function technician and he was president of the Powell County Jaycees from 1981-1982.  He was a Kentucky Colonel and he was a corporate partner in Powell Properties. He was also an avid car enthusiast who won many top 100 to top 40 car show awards.

In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother John Brewer, husband of Fern Brewer, of Stanton.  Surviving relatives are his wife, Marsha Culbertson Brewer; one son, Christopher M.J. (Jean) Collins of Gilbert, Arizona; three daughters:  Paulette (Mike) Lawson and Leslie (Shawn) Netherly both of Stanton, and Dayna (Maneesh) Mohan of Louisville; two brothers: Rev. Marion (Janice) Brewer of Clay City, and Louie (Donna) Brewer of Stanton; two sisters:  Pearl Lee of Lexington and Dee (Joe) Neal of Clay City, and three grandchildren:  Casandra and Garret Lawson and Tabitha Collins.

His funeral service was officiated by Rev. George Drake and Rev. Maurice Adams at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.  Interment followed in Stonegate Cemetery with Danny Dennis, Jerry Pelfrey, Daryl Collins, Darin Lee, John Christopher Brewer and Mike Lawson serving as the active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers were Tony Hammond, Shannon and Mark Brewer, Enoch Thomas, James Ed Dennis, John William Estes, John Charles Brewer, Gerald Robertson, Billy Estes, Duane Lee, Greg Neal, Morris Gilbert, Don Adams, Steve Adams along with his co-workers and friends at El Paso/Tennessee Gas.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com
Amy R. Dombroski, 31

Amy Renee Faulkner Dombroski,  31, wife of Daniel, of 296 Washington Street, Stanton, lost her life in an automobile accident on the Mountain Parkway in Clark County on Sunday morning, Nov. 7, 2010.  Born in Winchester, she was a daughter of Scoby and Dorothy Rogers Faulkner and she was a member of the Bible Methodist Mission.

Amy was employed as a certified nurse’s assistant at Hospice East and she was very active in Powell County Relay For Life.  She was preceded in death by two sisters, Angie Gail Sparks wife of Mike Sparks and Barbara Alice Faulkner.

Surviving relatives are her husband, Daniel Dombroski; her children:  Hannah Grace Faulkner, Benjamin Daniel and Emily Nicole Dombroski; her parents, Scoby and Dorothy Rogers Faulkner; her sister, Bonnie (Jimmy) McIntosh and her brothers, Gregory Faulkner and Jerry (Lisa) Faulkner all of Stanton; six nieces and nephews:  Tiffany Halfacre, Jonathon Sparks, Chris, Josh, Aaron and Jerry Wayne Faulkner and by her many friends and other family members.

Her funeral service was officiated by Bro. Leroy Collins and Bro. Anthony Molihan with her eulogy given by Teresa Kinser at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.  Interment followed in Resthaven Cemetery, Morris Creek Road, Stanton.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice East, P. O. Box 1209, Stanton, KY 40380. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Launa Knox, Jr., 82

Launa Knox Jr., 82, 24 Third Avenue, Clay City, widower of Dorothy Singleton Knox, died Tuesday, Oct. 26 at the Hospice Care Center, Lexington.  He was born Sept. 25, 1928 in Knott County to the late Launa and Mary Kelly Knox.  He was a retired coal miner and tobacco worker.

Survivors include his sons, Paul Gene Knox and Danny Knox, both of Clay City; daughters, Fredonna Ritchie, Berea and Connie Sue Edwards, Lexington; brothers, John Knox, Nicholasville and Eugene Knox, Stanton; sisters, Pat Butcher, Florida and Ann Thomas, Lexington; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Services were conducted Saturday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. at Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. Terry Barnes and Rev. Kenny Wasson.  Burial was in the Clay City-Eaton Cemetery.  Honorary pallbearers who served were Donnie Spencer, Tylar Hughes, John Knox, Rufus Mullins, Ros Cox, and Gerald Edwards I.  Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com.
Lucille Layne, 67

Lucille Layne, 67, 7597 Winchester Road, widow of Winford Neal Layne, died Monday, Nov. 1, at her home.  She was born Aug.17, 1943 in Covington to the late Luther and Vertner Spencer Martin.  She was a caregiver for the elderly for many years.

Survivors include a son, Teddy Wayne Martin; sisters, Della Martin, Vergie and husband, Jimmy Finney, and Tressie and husband Addly Wasson, all of Clay City; nieces, Devona Ledford, Virginia Helton, Kathy Howard, Joann Roberts, and Brenda King; nephews, Morgan and Wendell Sexton; Several great and great-great nieces and nephews; and several cousins.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Alberta Martin Pitts,and brothers, Bruce and Stanley Morrison.

Services were held on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Bro. Ralph Banks with singing by long time special friends, Melvin and Shirley Banks, Viola Craft, and daughters, Nora Hill and Reva Townsend.  Burial was in the West Bend Cemetery, Clay City.   Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com
Edna Warren, 69

Edna Jane Estes Warren, 69, of Elkton, Fla., died Oct. 18, 2010, at her home.

She was born in Ohio and had resided in Florida for the past 35 years. She was a retired hairdresser. Memorial services were held at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. David Shokes officiating.

Jane was preceded in death by her father, A.C. Estes, Clay City. She is survived by her husband, Robert Allen Warren; mother, Edna Adams Estes, Lexington; brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Bea Estes, Clay City; sons, James Edward Jenkins, St. Augustine, Florida and Richard Jenkins, Columbus, Indiana.; stepsons, Gary  Warren, DeKalb, Illinois., Mark Warren, Sandwich, Illinois., Steven Warren, Lumber, Ilinois., and Homer Jenkins, Orange City, Florida.; stepdaughters, Cindy Hatten and Deborah Curl, both of Logansport, Indiana., and Cynthia  Viverito, Gurnee, Ilinois.

Those wishing to may make a contribution in her memory to the American Cancer Society , 2850 Isabella Blvd., Suite 20, Jacksonville, FL 32250.

Vernon Goodwin, 84
Vernon Goodwin, 84, widower of Nancy Jane Goodwin, of 2750 Frames Branch Road, Clay City, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010 at his residence following a long illness.  Born in Powell County, he was a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Patrick Goodwin.  He was a construction worker and a logger for Meadows Logging.
In addition to his wife and his parents he was also preceded in death by six brothers:  John, Earnest, Kenneth, Maxie, Shelby and Verlin Goodwin and by one sister, Dorothy Hall.
He is survived by two sons:  Trigger (Emma) Barnes of Jeffersonville, and Charlie (Littie) Goodwin of Clay City; four daughters:  Ada (Kenneth) Meadows of Clay City, Matilda (Doug) Hamilton of Carlisle, Zellie (Dexter) Barnes of Jeffersonville, and Stacy (Bruce) Treash of Clay City; one brother, Wayne Goodwin of Clay City; 19 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.
His funeral service was officiated by Bro. Warren Rogers and Bro. Anthony Molihan and was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.  Interment followed in the Clark Cemetery, Clay City, with Randolph Goodwin, Charlie Franklin Goodwin, Vernon Goodwin, Garland Barnes, John Mullins and Wayne Bailey having served as his active pallbearer.
Honorary pallbearers were all the other grandsons and granddaughters.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Michael R. Lawson, 53
Michael Ray Lawson, 53, of 167 Nada Tunnel Road, Stanton, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010 at the VA Medical Center, Lexington.  Born in Spencer, West Virginia he was a son of the late Harold and Anna Hope Moss Lawson.  He was a longtime newspaper carrier in this area for the Lexington Herald-Leader.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Harold Lawson.
He is survived by his companion, Norma Jean Sparks of Stanton; two sons:  Dane Lawson of Stanton and Kenneth Mace of Orma, West Virginia; one daughter, Chasity Lawson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; two brothers:  Paul D. (Jennifer) Lawson of Stanton and Oval Lawson of West Virginia and two sisters:  Regina (Jim) Martin and Robin (Joe) Looney both of West Virginia.  Cremation was selected with private services to be held.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Kathleen L. Bennett, 62
Kathleen Lucille Bennett, 62, 9750 Winchester Road, wife of Wayne Bennett Sr., died Friday, Oct. 8, 2010 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington.  She was born January 18, 1948 in Sioux City, Iowa to the late Everett and Eva May O’Riley Ferdig.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Bennett Sr., Clay City; sons, Anthony and Wayne Bennett Jr; daughter, Terri Johnson; brother, William Ferdig; sisters, Edith Lopez, Easterleta Dawn Taylor, and Roseanne Funk; grandchildren, Wayne Michael Bennett, Daniel Bennett, Sandra Bennett, Tasha Fueston, Charlene Simpson, and Nathan Harris.
Services were held on Friday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton.  Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

Larry M. Harney, 70
Larry Morgan Harney, 70, of Stanton, husband of Rachel Mae Frame Hall Harney, died on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 at the UK Medical Center. Mr Harney was born in Bourbon County on Oct. 18, 1939 to the late Robert Bramlett and Mary Wilma Talley Harney.
He was a retired tool and die fabricator at East KY Power and the former Sheriff of Bourbon County. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Harney is survived by a daughter, Kimberley Buckner (Troy) of Lexington; four stepchildren, Phyllis Hall of Lexington, Donna Frazier of Treasure Island, Florida, Kathy Hall of Stanton, and Ken Hall (Shelley) of Indianapolis, Indiana; four grandchildren, Andrew Robert Hall, Aaron Scott Hall, Devin Bryce Buckner, and Morgan Claire Buckner; three brothers, Robert, Jerome, and Kent Harney; and two sisters, Jane McNabb and Peggy Moore.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22 at the Church of Jesus followed in the Paris Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Assoc., 1941 Bishop Lane, Suite 110, Louisville, KY 40218.

Gladys Campbell, 67
Gladys Hatton Campbell, 67, of 1898 Furnace Road, Stanton, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 at her residence.  Born in Stanton, she was a daughter of the late Mack and Celia Randall Hatton and she attended the Wildwood Church in Knowlton.  She was a house keeper and did baby sitting for many years.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Sid Hall; her sister, Elsie Hatton and by three brothers:  Troy, John Henry and Onest Hatton.
She is survived by one brother, Orbin Hatton;  an uncle, Herbert (Myrtle) Randall,  and by her second cousin, Danny (Sherry) Rogers all of Stanton, an aunt, Margie Said of Newport and by her best friends, Thelma Elkins and Ruth Parks.
Her funeral service was officiated by Rev. David Rule and Rev. Anthony Molihan at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Cobb Hill Cemetery alongside her former husband, Sid Hall.
Active pallbearers were Jason Patrick, Bobby Patrick, Tim Foster, Mike Jones, Chester Crabtree and Ricky Wasson.  Honorary pallbearers were Dewey Randall,  Dr. Julie Kennon, Sandra McCoy, Ralph and Sharon Patrick, Virgil Patrick, Taulbee Hatton, Donald Jones and Danny Martin.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Arvin Lane, 76
Arvin Lane Jr., 76, 105 Overview Path, husband of Ethel Combs Lane, passed away Saturday at his home. He was born Dec. 25, 1933 to the late Arvin and Mattie Miller Lane. He was a retired landscaper.
Survivors include his wife, Ethel Lane, Georgetown; sons, Arvin White, West Union, Ohio and Joey Hensley, Lexington; daughters, Gina Ann Semones, Lexington and Norma Jean Sloan, Georgetown; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services were held on Monday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. at Wells Clay City Chapel.  Burial followed in Kennon Cemetery, Clay City with Joey Hensley, Arvin White, Brandon Lee, Joey Lee, Terry Hatton, Charlie Semones, and John Williamson serving as pallbearers.  Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

Shawn Rice, 32
Shawn Rice, 32, 735 Country Club Court, husband of Brandy Rice, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2010 at his home.  He was born March 27, 1978 in Lexington to Mitchell Willoughby and Kathy Charles Rice.  Survivors include: his wife, Brandy Rice, Winchester; daughters, Stokleigh Rice, Winchester, Taylor Rice, Stanton, and Hope Rice, Stanton; father, Gary Rice, Clay City; mother, Kathy Rice, Clay City; brother, Shane Rice, Clay City; and sister, Mandy Hensley, Clay City; grandparents, Bernice Rice, Thelma Charles, and Jesse and Marsha Willoughby.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clell Charles and Josephine Murphey.
Services were held on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Dwain Meadows and Rev. Eugene Reed.  Burial followed in Charles Cemetery with Matthew Charles, Greg Southwood, Jimmy Martin, Paul Hensley, Steve Barnett, and Michael Sparks serving as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers serving were:  Shane Rice, Billy Rice, Tony Rice, Anthony Charles, JR Charles, Ricky Charles, Dale Thompson, Rog Matthews, Ted Lacy, and David Allen Matthews.  Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

Norman Roberts, 62
Norman Roberts, 62, 3679 Black Creek Road, Clay City died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010 at his home.  He was born May 31, 1948 to the late Herbert and Lorene Brewer Roberts.  He was a constable, volunteer fire fighter, and a Clay City elementary crossing guard for two years.  He was also a retired truck driver for CMS for 22 years.
Survivors include his wife, Yvonne Roberts, Clay City; sons, Scott and wife, Courtney Roberts, Stanton, Christopher and wife, Rebecca Roberts, Clay City, and Steven Roberts, Clay City; daughters, Melissa and husband Bill Mize, Stanton, Tonya Roberts, Tennessee, and Stacy and husband Tim Evanoff, Clay City; brother, Earl Roberts, Clay City; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. at  Powells Valley Baptist Church, Clay City by Rev. Gary Willoughby.  Burial followed in Roberts Family Cemetery, 3679 Black Creek Road, Clay City with Paul Thomas Powell, Jason Sizemore, Richard Rogers, BJ Hood, Kenny Roberts, and Paul Holder serving as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers serving:  Billy Watkins Sr., Billy Watkins Jr., Rev. Marion Brewer, Dennis Powell, and Anthony Townsend.  Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

Raymond E. Runyons, 44
Raymond E. Runyons, 44, died on Oct. 17, 2010 at Central Baptist Hospital after a long illness due. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Joann Runyons and two brothers, John and Ronald Runyons.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry Ashburn Runyons, a daughter, Ashton Runyons; three brothers, William Runyons, Jr. (Gayle) of Jeffersonville, Lee Runyons (Lois) of Louisa, Cecil Runyons (Rose) of Lexington; two sisters, Evelyn Faulkner (Charles) of Stanton, Anita Allen (Dale) of Stanton; five nieces and six nephews.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 5-10 p.m. at the Stanton First Church of God. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 21 at 1 p.m. at the Morris Creek First Church of God Tabernacle with burial to follow at the Rest Haven Cemetery. Clark Funeral Home is in charge of the services.

Billy Smith, 37
Billy Joe Smith, 37, died on Oct. 14, 2010 at his residence at 125 Pine Creek Drive, Stanton.  Born in Campton he was a son of Troy Smith and Darlene Olinger Buckland.  He was a brick layer and he attended Bowen First Church of God where he played ball on their softball team.
Surviving relatives are his daughters, Anna and Kary Smith and their mother, Nancy Smith-Soliday all of Stanton; his mother, Darlene Buckland and her husband Cordie and his father, Troy Smith all of Clay City; two brothers:  Troy Smith, Jr. of Clay City and Donnie Smith of Irvine; two sisters:  Roxanne Combs of Clay City, and Brittany Smith of Berea and two half-brothers, Tonny Strange and Terry Strange of Stanton.
His funeral service was officiated by Rev. M. C. Rice and was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  Interment followed in the Salem Cemetery with John McClure, Tonny Strange, Jeff Kemplin, Richard Boyd, Terry Strange and William Parks serving as his active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Cordie Buckland, Donnie Smith, Troy Smith Jr., Taylor Smith, Darren Smith, Owen Willoughby and Jeff Brewer.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Bamie Taylor, 77
Bamie Taylor, 77, formerly of Powell County, widow of Charles F. Taylor,  died on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Chaumont, New York where she had resided for several months during her long illness.
She was born Nov. 21, 1932 in Galveston, a daughter of the late Nelson and Sally Mitchell Akers.  While living in the Rochester, New York area, she worked at Eastman Kodak as a trainer for the assembly line.  She later moved with her family to Lowville, New York where she worked for Lewis County General Hospital as a certified nursing assistant.
She was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Watertown, New York.  She loved researching genealogy, making quilts and spending time with her children and family.  She was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed hunting and fishing.  In addition to her husband and her parents she was also preceded in death by a son, Zander Lee Hall.
Surviving are her seven children and their spouses:  Curt and Brenda Hall and Sammy and Tammy Hall, all of Clay City, Ernest and Emma Hall of Galveston, Chet and Carol Hall of Three Mile Bay, New York, Charles Jr. and Tawara Taylor of Covington, Rhonda Hall-Allen and Loren Allen of Chaumont, New York and Rita Contini of Galveston; two brothers: Richard and Kenneth Akers; two sisters:  Rooney Allen and Verdie Akers; three step-children:  James Taylor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Daniel Taylor and Goldie Taylor both of Lowville, New York; 22 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010 at Sundquist Funeral Home in Lowville, New York.  Local graveside service was held Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010 in the Resthaven Cemetery, Morris Creek Road, Stanton where she was buried alongside her husband and family.  Local arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.

Glenn W. Brewer, 80
Glenn W. Brewer, 80, 25 King Road, Clay City, husband of Wandaleene Marcum Brewer, passed away at his home, Monday, Sept. 20, 2010.  He was born July 6, 1930 in Wolfe County to the late Henry and Carrie Powell Brewer.
Survivors include a son, Jimmy Brewer, Fairborn, Ohio; daughters, Joann Brewer Abner, Manchester, and Norma Brewer Gay, Corpus Christi, Texas; grandchildren, Michelle Hurt, Dayton, Ohio, Brian Starrett, Dayton, Ohio, Keith Starrett, Dayton, Ohio, Tye Brewer, Pierceton, Indiana, Brandon Brewer, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Carrie Brewer, Fairborn, Ohio, Rolanda Sowder, Somerset, Erin Paine, Sinton, Texas, Christopher Gay, Corpus Christi, Texas, and Melissa Stocks, Dayton, Ohio.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 25, 1 p.m. with Brother Mac Rice and Rev. Marion Brewer officiating. Burial followed in the Hatton Creek Cemetery in Stanton with Brian Starrett, Keith Starrett, Tye Brewer, Brandon Brewer, Christopher Gay, and Hans Paine Jr. having served as pallbearers.

Wandaleene
Brewer, 77
Wandaleene Marcum Brewer, 77, 25 King Lane, Clay City, widow of Glenn W. Brewer, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 at her home.  She was born Dec. 10, 1932 in Estill County to the late William Nelson and Ella Katherine Rogers Marcum.
Survivors include a son, Jimmy Brewer, Fairborn, Ohio; daughters, Joann Brewer Abner, Manchester and Norma Brewer Gay, Corpus Christi, Texas; grandchildren, Michelle Hurt, Dayton, Ohio, Brian Starrett, Dayton, Ohio, Keith Starrett, Dayton, Ohio, Tye Brewer, Pierceton, Indiana, Brandon Brewer, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Carrie Brewer, Fairborn, Ohio, Rolanda Sowder, Somerset, Erin Paine, Sinton, Texas, Christopher Gay, Corpus Christi, Texas, and Melissa Stocks, Dayton, Ohio; brothers, and sisters.
Services were held on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. at the Wells Clay City Chapel.  Burial followed in the Hatton Creek Cemetery, Stanton with Brian Starrett, Keith Starrett, Tye Brewer, Brandon Brewer, Christopher Gay, and Hans Paine Jr. serving as pallbearers.

Raymond Centers, 95
Raymond Centers, 95, 10,000 Lauren Hall Court, Alpharetta, Georgia, widower of Ila Mae Adams Centers, passed away Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010. He was born Sept. 27, 1914 in Powell County to the late Clay and Susan Francis Meadows Centers. He was a distinguished Kentucky WWII Veteran with a purple heart, EAME theater ribbon with four bronze stars, and a good conduct medal. He was also a member of the Stanton Baptist Church, a retired carpenter, and a Kentucky Colonel.
Survivors include his son, Talmadge Ray and wife, Pamela Peterson Centers, Alpharetta, Georgia and James D. and wife, Elizabeth Centers, Santa Clarita, California; daughter, Rita Faye and husband, Ronald Bitters, Florence; sisters, Mila Faulkner, Lexington and Ruby Reed, Winchester; very special niece Linda Crosslin; 18 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; five great great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Abb, Albert, and Arthur Centers; brothers and sisters-in-law, Everett and Myrtle Center, Herbert and Ethel Centers, William “Bill” and Mable Centers; brother-in-laws, Albert Reed and Ernest Faulkner; sisters and brothers-in-Law, Stella and Bradley Mullins, Effie and Shelby Adams, and Carrie and Forest Creech; daughters and sons-in-law, Geraldine and William Sr. Woodruff and Carolyn and Richard “Dick” Hansen.
Services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. at the Wells Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation will be Saturday after 9 a.m. at the funeral home. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety, Psalm 4:8. Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

George W.
Howard, 74
George William Howard, 74, widower of Roberta Tyler Howard of 427 Smallwood Hollow, Stanton, died on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 at his residence. Born in Clark County, Kentucky he was the son of the late Stanley and Bertha Kennon Howard.  He was a U S Army veteran and a former truck driver for Oliver Trucking Company.
In addition to his parents and his wife he was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Lori Cathleen Fulks and by one sister, Loretta Russell.
Surviving relatives are his son, Glenn David Howard of Stanton; his daughter, Georgia Lynett Lennon of Clay City; his sister, Emma Reffitt of Winchester; his grandchildren:  Eric Clayton Fulks, Amy Cameron Fulks, Tyler Colton Fulks and Samuel Clayton Yarber and his seven great grandchildren.
Cremation has been selected. Graveside services with military honors were held in the Evans Cemetery in Campton on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010.
Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Biram Williams, 78
Biram Williams, 78, 6844 Winchester Road, Clay City, widower of Nancy Williams, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 23.  He was born Sept. 28, 1931 in Perry County to the late Jesse and Emma Young Williams.  He was a retired preacher, coal miner, and taxi driver.
Survivors include his sons, Wayne Williams, Tucson, AZ, Iven Williams, Tucson, AZ, and Rufus and his wife, Cheryl Williams, Florence; daughters, Naomi Williams, Tucson, AZ, Bessie Williams, Clay City, Geneva and husband Donald Knox, Jeffersonville, Louise and husband Junior Williams, Mt. Sterling, and Rebecca and husband Lynn Dennis, Stanton; brother, Kelly Williams, Michigan City, IN; Special Friend, Barbara Stinnett, Harrodsburg; 28 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services were held on Monday, Sept. 27, at the Wells Clay City Chapel at 2 p.m. with Rev. Coy Day officiating.  Burial followed in the Williams Cemetery, 6844 Winchester Road, Clay City.  Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

Dessie J. Bell, 70
Dessie J. Bell, 70 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. She was born in Clay City on Oct. 26, 1939, the daughter of Eldon and Ruby (Bush) Ball.
Dessie retired from Blackhawk Automotive. She was a member of the Hamilton Moose Lodge, and loved playing golf with her friends from the Ladies Golf League there. Dessie was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan.
She is survived by two children, Vickie (Clarence) Howard and Richard (Kari) Feltner; five grandchildren, Amanda (Brandon) Turco, Shaun (Brandi) Howard, Adam (Melanie) Howard, Brian Weiss, and Russell Feltner; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ethel (James) Durham and Pamela Ball; three brothers, Ronald Ball, Eldon Jr. (Celeste) Ball, and Harold (Chuck Bowles) Ball; and special friends Ray and Connie Mann and Steve and Irene Pinson. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Russell D. Feltner; brother, Kenneth Ball; sister, Virginia Ball; friend and companion Jack Johnson; and special sister-in-law Marilyn “Micky” Ball.
Funeral services were held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Don Hooker of Serenity Baptist Church officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Burial Park. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati. www.browndawson.com

Omer Creech, 90
Omer Creech, 90, of Monroe, Ohio died on Sept. 7, 2010. He was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky, on April 11, 1920 to parents Liberty and Pearl (Miller) Creech.
Omer joined the Marine Corps in 1941, serving from 1941-1947, during World War II, as a member of the 4th Marine Division. He defended his country in the Pacific Theatre, fighting in the Marshall Islands and on Iwo Jima. In his last two years of service, he was a Sergeant Drill Instructor at Paris Island, South Carolina.
Omer drilled oil wells in Kentucky and water wells in Ohio. He also worked at U.S. Steel Mill in Gary, Indiana for nine years (1948-1956). From 1958 to the 1980s, he worked as an independent trucker, hauling steel from Armco Steel Corp until he retired. Omer always enjoyed working on his trucks and cars, anything mechanical; and he liked fishing with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Sarah (Gibson) Creech; son, Donald (Marianne) Creech; daughters, Linda Gayle Gillespie, Deborah (Norbert) Schunk, Sheila McDonough and Oma (Harold) Bowman; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great granddaughter. He is also survived by a brother, James (Imogene) Creech and a sister, Betty Taylor, both of Seymour, Indiana; brother-in-law, Jack Roberts of Stanton; sisters-in-law, Nellie (Gibson) Hodge of Centerville, Hazel, Rose and Dorothy, all of North Vernon, Indiana; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; 6 brothers, Forest, Estill, Ernest, Charlie, Reece and Clyde; and 2 sisters, Leona (Creech) Roberts and infant sister, Juanita.
Omer and Sarah have been members of University Baptist Church in Middletown for 31 years.
The funeral service was held on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 at 11a.m. at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown. Interment followed at Butler County Memorial Park with military honors conducted by the Middletown Combined Honor Guard. Memorial donations may be made to University Baptist Church, 4125 Riverview Avenue, Middletown, Ohio 45042 or Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties, 5940 Long Meadow Drive, Franklin, Ohio 45005. Please sign the guest book online atWilsonSchrammSpaulding.com

Pauline Mick, 76
Pauline Cobb Mick, 76, wife of Rev. Richard Mick, of Churchill Crossing, died on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010.  She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Gracie Mae Allen Cobb. Mrs. Mick was a member of the Nicholasville United Methodist Church and Queen of the Red Hat Society of Churchill Crossing.
Additional survivors include three children, Robin (Tim) Sillaman, Eileen (Mike) Tatman of Stanton and Barry (Elaine) Mick, five grandchildren, two sisters, Maurine (J.R.) Jones and Gracie Lee (Robert) Pennington.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 at the Nicholasville United Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Snyder officiating.  Burial will follow in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Nicholasville United Methodist Church or Hospice of the Bluegrass.  Online guestbook at www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com

Eunice Salchli, 66
Eunice Martin Salchli, 66, widow of Larry Scott Salchli, Sr., of 593 Boone Creek Road, Stanton, died Sept. 6, 2010 at her residence. Born in Jeffersonville, she was a daughter of the late Everett and Nora Neal Martin.  Eunice was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church and a former factory employee of Powell Manufacturing.  In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Hubert and Elmer Martin.
Surviving relatives are her children, Larry Scott Salchli, Jr. and his wife Mary Kay of Camargo, and Kimberly Tharpe and her husband Mike of Stanton; her grandchildren, Savannah and Nathaniel Tharpe, Carli Salchli and step granddaughter, Sarah Terry; two brothers:  Kenneth and his wife Lillie Martin of Stanton, and Melvin Martin of Mt. Sterling; four sisters:  Wanda Myers of Stanton, Callie Martin and Dorothy Conkwright both of Mt. Sterling, and Pauline and her husband Chester George of Orlando, FL and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was officiated by Bro. Brandon Candee and Bro. David Bowden at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.
Interment folowed in Resthaven Cemetery with Phillip Clark, James Clark, Dustin Watkins, Gary Martin, Josh Martin and Blake Adams having served as her active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers were Samantha Watkins, Mabel Randall, Connie Newsome, Michelle Allen, Jamie Ewen, Wanda Clark, Wilma Skidmore, Gathel Roberts and members of Shiloh United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice East.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Lisa Watkins, 49
Lisa Neal Watkins,  49, wife of Bruce Watkins, 2281 Hardwicks Creek Road, Clay City, lost her life in an automobile accident near her residence on Saturday morning, Sept. 11, 2010.
Lisa was a school teacher at Powell County Middle School in Stanton and she was a former director of the Youth Service Center.  She was also active in the Powell County Relay For Life.
Surviving relatives are her husband, Bruce Wayne Watkins, her daughter, Melanie Watkins and her grandson, Tyler Wayne Smith of Clay City; her mother, Shirley Kinser Borhonstedt and her husband John of Lexington; her father, Alton Clell Neal and his wife Roberta of Mt. Sterling; her sister, Karen Slemp and her husband Paul of Mt. Sterling;  her mother-in-law, Thelma Snowden and her husband Homer of Stanton; her brother-in-law, Randy Watkins and his wife Lana of Clay City, and her sister-in-law, Rhonda Brewer and her husband Carl of Stanton.
The funeral service was officiated by Rev. David Bowden with eulogy by Justin Shepherd at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 745 West Highway 15, Stanton.
Interment followed in Stonegate Cemetery, Stanton with Bobby Patrick, Randy Watkins, Tommy Everman, Mark Mullins, Larry (Buck) Bush and Jeremy Abney serving as her active pallbearers.
Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Marie Rogers, 66
Marie Rogers, 66, 3517 Paint Creek Road, died Friday, Sept. 3, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born Sept. 26, 1943 in Powell County to the late Sherman and Zelpha Mullins Hall. She was an employee of the Powell County Fiscal Court.
Survivors include a son, Kevin Rogers; daughters, Rebecca and husband, David Gross, Rhonda and husband, Wayne Crowe, and Tina and husband, Randy Fields; brothers, Billy Hall, Fred Hall, Raymond Hall, Lester Hall, and Travis Hall; sisters, Bonnie and husband, Chester Lacy, Tince and husband, W.L. McDaniels, Ruby Hall, Vicki and husband, Gary King, Susan and husband Dale Harris, and Peggy Boyd; grandchildren, Chad Crowe, Ricky Crowe, James Crowe, Kristina Kellogg, Brandon Caudill, James Caudill, Jessica Caudill, Robert Rogers, Timothy Rogers, Hope Rogers, Brandy Rogers, Katelynn Townsend, Emily Fields, and Jason Fields; great-grandchild, Kandon Crowe.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Jason Rogers and Timothy Lee; brother, Mack Hall; and sister, Christine Sparks.
Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 6, at 1 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Minister Brock Hartwigsen with burial in Rogers Cemetery, High Rock Road, Stanton. Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com
Kimberly Lauth, 51
Kimberly Kay Lauth, 51, of Strawberry Plains, Tenn. died Aug. 30, 2010 at her residence.  Born in Clark County, she was a daughter of Oneal Morrison Baker Bowen and the late Glendel Ray Baker.  She was a secretary and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her son, John Christopher and his wife Casey Brewer and their son Seth Elrod of Bowling Green; her mother, Oneal Bowen of Jefferson City, Tenn.; two brothers:  Kirby and his wife Diane Baker of Danville, Va. and Kyle and his wife Tammy Baker of Dandridge, Tenn.
Funeral service by Rev. Billy Carpenter was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton, with burial in Resthaven Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Kyle Douglas Baker, John William Estes, Kyle Shadrach Baker, Jerald Meadows, Talmadge Smallwood, Mitchell Carpenter and Kirby Baker. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Cheryl Coomer, 48
Cheryl Renee Bellamy Coomer, wife of Dennis Coomer for 32 years, died Friday, Aug. 20, 2010. She was a 48 year old native of Mt. Sterling, the daughter of the late Stanley and Loraine Stanhope Bellamy, employee for Catalent Pharmaceutical Solutions, and member of Clay City United Methodist Church. She loved to walk her dog, ride her motorcycle, cook, swim and play jokes.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Joseph Scott Coomer, Eric Shane Coomer, and Dennis Edward Coomer II; two brothers, Geary Randall Bellamy and Kenneth Ray Bellamy, all of Mt. Sterling; two uncles, Paul Bellamy of Jeffersonville and Kermit Begley of Stanton,; special daughter-in-law, Beth Willoughby; her mother-and father-in-law, Dorothy and Vernon Coomer of Clay City; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24 at Clay City United Methodist Church with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery.

Elizabeth Lee Bailey, 57
Elizabeth Lee Bailey, 57, 239 Boone Creek Road, wife of Danny Bailey, died Sunday at her home. She was born Dec. 28, 1952 in Powell County to the late John Burton and Luedema Branham Creech.
Survivors include her husband, Danny Bailey, Stanton; daughters, Crystal Baltzar and Teresa Damron, both of Stanton, Melissa Haddix, Mt. Sterling, and Angel Johnson, Louisville; brothers, Doc Creech, Beattyville, Lloyd Creech, London, Ronnie Creech, Campton, and George Creech, Winchester; sisters, Thelma Maloney, Campton and Ruby McIntosh, Beattyville; 10 grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Services were held Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 1 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton.
Burial was in Bailey Cemetery, Hatchers Creek Road, Stanton.

Phillip Baker, 63
Phillip Ray Baker, 63, of 3087 Furnace Road, Stanton, died Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 at the Stanton Nursing Center. Born in Winchester, he was a son of Jewell Newsome Baker and the late Samuel L. Baker.  He was an Army Veteran, a member of the Stanton Baptist Church and a retired electronic technician.
Survivors in addition to his mother, Jewell Newsome Baker of Stanton,, are two sons, Phillip Hickman of Florida and Samuel Ray Baker of Lexington; two daughters, Deana Ray Baker and her husband Mark Centers of Harrodsburg,  and Nancy Ann Wilcox of Stanton; one brother, David and his wife Sherry Baker of Lancaster; one sister, Peggy Elkins of Stanton; and two grandchildren, Bethany ShaLynn Helton and Jonathan Hunter Helton.
Graveside services officiated by Bro. Gary Durham with military honors performed by the American Legion Post 305 Honor Guard were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 at the Donnie Randall Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Stanton.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com