Abbigail Booth

Abbigail Cheribell Billie Booth,  6 months, daughter of William Allen Cody Booth and Brandii Lynn Austin, 555 West Railroad Street, Stanton, died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.  

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, William Allen Cody Booth, II and by her sister, Jaiden Booth.  She is also survived by paternal grandparents, Brenda Faye Booth and David Allen (Trina Rogers) Booth of Stanton; maternal grandparents, Billie Michelle (Joseph) Watkins of Clay City and the late Roslin Mack Miller, Jr.; several aunts, uncles and cousins.       

Funeral services were officiated by Rev. Herbert Barnett and Rev. Donald Wayne Hale at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.

Interment was in Rose Cemetery with Nick Booth, Joseph Watkins and David Booth serving as pallbearers.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Sandra O. Garrett, 59

Sandra Osborne Garrett,  59, of 153 Rowland Avenue, Clay City  died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.  Born in Bourbon County, she was a daughter of the late Ray and Bernice King Osborne and she was a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Welch.  

Surviving relatives include two daughters:  Lee Ann and her husband Jerome Clemons and Brenda and her husband Al Kiernan of Clay City; three brothers:  Robert and his wife Gladys Osborne, David and his wife Dorothy Osborne and J. W. and his wife Rita Osborne all of Winchester; one sister, Sara Osborne of Winchester; six grandchildren:  Jerome (Buddy) Clemons, Andy Clemons, Justin Clemons, Samantha Clemons, Myron Kiernan and Joey Clark and three great grandchildren:  Jerome Clemons, III, Lee Ann Marie Clemons and James Andrew Clemons, II.    

Funeral services were officiated by Rev. David Bowden at 11 a.m. on  Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.

Interment was in Clarmont Memorial Gardens, Winchester.  Active pallbearers serving were Kevin Lacy, Jerome (Buddy) Clemons, Al Kiernan, Earl Lovings, Donald Faulkner and Joseph Hall.  Honorary pallbearers were David Lovings, James Garrett, Dorothy and Ray Pelfrey, Jerome Clemons, Justin Clemons, Andy Clemons and David Kissick.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

 

Lucille M. Tipton, 91

Lucille Mildred Tipton, 91, East College Avenue, widow of Hugh Tipton, died Monday, Nov. 23 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born June 5, 1918 in Powell County to the late Allen G. and Emma K. Conlee Wills. She was a member of the Stanton Christian Church. 

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Donna Sue and Bill Cress, Stanton; son and daughter-in-law, Mendel and Debbie Tipton, Stanton; sister, Stanlee Pelfrey, Stanton; grandchildren, Carmen Cress, Christina Stowe, Alan Tipton, and Jessica Sorrels; great-grandchildren, Will Martin, Gabriella Martin, Sam Stowe, and Rachel Stowe. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Agnes Trent. 

Services were held on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 1 p.m. at the Stanton Christian Church by Rev. David Bowden. Burial was in the Stanton Cemetery. Pallbearers who served were Alan Tipton, Will Martin, and nephews. Honorary pallbearers were Elsie Martin, Millie Abner, Inez Woodard, Carl and Virginia Wells, Jeff Brewer, with special friends, Brenda Cooper and Chris Faulkner

Kenneth D. Hampton, 58

Kenneth Darrell Hampton, 58, loving husband of Patricia “Cricket” Hampton and father of K. J. (Candace) Hampton of Stanton, died Nov. 18, 2009 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester.  He was born in Clark County and he was the son of Walter and Betty Combs Hampton of Stanton. He was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church.  Darrell Hampton was the parts manager at Tanner Chrysler Products, Inc., Stanton and he was a former EMT with the Powell County Ambulance Service.  

Funeral services were officiated by Rev. Elder Goble and Rev. Mike Tatman and were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at Shiloh United Methodist Church, 2652 Campton Road, Stanton.  Burial followed in the Drake Cemetery on Morris Creek Road in Stanton. 

Active pallbearers were George Drake, Larry Drake, Gary Hunter, Gary Meadows, Garland Phillippe and Gary Brewer.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com 

Samuel Smith, 79

Samuel Smith, 79, died Saturday at Stanton Nursing Center. He was born Oct. 12, 1930 in Perry County to the late Monroe and Samaria Campbell Smith. He was a retired carpenter and a member of the House of Prayer for Everybody. 

Survivors include: son, Anthony Scott Smith, Stanton; daughters, Crystal Gail Townsend, Stanton and Shannon Dawn Pierson, Mt. Sterling; sisters, Bessie Edwards, Indianapolis, Ind. and Rachel Stidham, Hazard; grandchildren, Alex, Brittany, and Tiffany Estes, Kaylee Samaria Smith, Kayden Faw, Otis Dylon Samuel Scott Pierson, and Athena Townsend. 

Services were held on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Dale Helton. Burial followed in Combs Cemetery, Clay City. 

Pallbearers who served were Kendall Pierson, Doug Townsend, Scott Smith, Mike Estes, Alex Estes, Donald Smith, Hubert Smith, Wallace Holiday, and Travis Smith.

Thomas S. Thorpe, 71

Thomas Sherman Thorpe, 71, husband of Linda Sparks Thorpe, 505 Furnace Road, Stanton, died Nov. 19, 2009.  Born in Stanton, he was a son of Ida Mae Morton Thorpe and the late Forrest Thorpe.  Tom was a long time member of Stanton Volunteer Fire Department and he was owner of Tom Thorpe Trucking.        

Surviving relatives are his wife, Linda Sparks Thorpe and his mother, Ida Mae Morton Thorpe both of Stanton; one daughter, Karen and her husband Danny Means of Clay City; two brothers:  David and his wife June Thorpe and Bill and his wife Linda Thorpe both of Stanton; one sister, Polly and her husband Carl Moreland of Ohio; two grandchildren:  Brandy and her husband Justin Faulkner and Justin Means and by two great grandchildren, Aiden and Riley Faulkner.  

Funeral services were officiated by Rev. Anthony Molihan and held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton.  Burial followed in Stanton Cemetery with Jerry Morton, Harvey Morton, Clinton Thorpe, Danny Means, Carl McFarland and Justin Faulkner serving as his pallbearers.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com  

 

 

 

 

Welton L. Watson, 83

Welton L. Watson, 83, widower of Ruby Watson, formerly of Stanton, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.  Born in Estill County, he was a son of the late Marion and Dolly Shouse Watson and a World War II Army Veteran.  He was a retired construction employee of Congleton Construction Company and he was a member of Clay City First Church of God.  

Surviving relatives include one son, Ronnie Lee and his wife Donna Bailey of Mt. Sterling; four daughters:  Patty and her husband Darrell Walker and Judy Means both of Clay City, Norma and her husband Cecil Isley of North Carolina and Jean and her husband Bob Arthur of Richmond; one brother, Jearl and his wife Bonnie Arthur of Winchester; three sisters:  Opal Spry and Beulah Puckett both of Winchester, and Wanda and her husband Bill Ginter of Clay City; ten grandchildren:  Lisa Smith, Shane Strange, Angela and Tammie Arthur, William, Brandon and Brad Crabtree, Michael, Wendi and Matthew Walker and by several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  

In addition to his parents and his wife he was also preceded in death by six brothers: Walker, Charlie, Howard, Hewie, Dewie and Wayne Watson and by three sisters:  Lizzie Watson, Mable Rogers and Eulah Crowe.  

Funeral services were officiated by Rev. Harold Kelly and Rev. Jim Baldwin and held at 2 p.m on. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.  Burial with military honors followed in the Clay City-Eaton Cemetery with members of American Legion Post 305 honor guard serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Allen, Herb Trent, Shirley and Henry Ashley, Jr., Jearl Arthur, Shirley and Randy Bowen, Kenneth McClain, Tom Powell, Bill Ginter and Glenville Powell.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Nellie Cloud, 65

Nellie Cloud, 65, Gadsden, Alabama, wife of Robert Cloud, died Friday, Nov. 6. She was born April 14, 1944 in Slade to the late Hubert and Delpha Branham Elam. 

Survivors include her husband, Robert Cloud; sons, Greg Ashley, Gadsden, Ala. and Bob Cloud, Auburn, Ala.; daughters, Carolyn Lagutap, Lexington, Sandy Territo, Boaz, Ala., Robin Gall, Lexington, and Mary Beth Cloud, Gadsden, Ala.; grandchildren, Stacy Chavis, Chris Lagutap, Robbie Ashley, and Jackie Lagutap; great-grandchildren, Tyler Chavis, Breauna Lagutap, Chrishauna Lagutap, and Crislin Lagutap.

 Services were held on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton. Burial followed in Resthaven Cemetery, Stanton.

 

Wayne P. Combs, 96   

Wayne Price Combs, 96 of Duncan, died on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at Duncan Regional Hospital in Duncan. Wayne was born Oct. 24, 1913 in Beattyville, to Spencer and Katherine (Gentry) Combs. He was a veteran of WW II, serving in the US Army. Wayne enlisted the day after Pearl Harbor and served in the Philippines. 

On Sept. 29, 1950, Wayne married Omega Bennett at Stanton. She preceded him in death on Feb. 19, 2002. He was a retired machinist, working for Powers and Sons of Ohio before moving to Duncan. He enjoyed reading and music and played the guitar, banjo, fiddle and mandelin. He was a member of Bethel Assembly of God.

He is survived by one son, Michael Combs and wife Sandy of Sherman, Texas; one daughter, Angela Lovett and husband Randal of Marlow; one sister, Jean Maricle of Winnabow, NC; three grandchildren, Jennifer and Jim Blalock of Chickasha, Jared and Allison Lovett of Duncan and Miranda Combs of Sherman, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Riley Kate Blalock of Chickasha and Jack Ryder Lovett of Duncan. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, seven brothers, two sisters. 

Services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at Bethel Assembly of God Church with Ron Meador and William Moore officiating. Burial followed in the Duncan Cemetery under the direction of Don Grantham Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Michael Combs, Randal Lovett, Jared Lovett, Jim Blalock, Gary Lovett, Steve Lovett. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.granthamfuneralhomes.com.  

 

Thomas C. Newberry, 37

Thomas Corbett Newberry, 37, 2954 Campton Road, died Saturday in an automobile accident. He was born March 16, 1972 in Lexington to Charles Newberry and Margaret Sexton. 

Survivors include his mother, Margaret Sexton, Miamisburg, Ohio; father, Ray Morton, Stanton; daughter, Shonna Newberry, Middletown, Ohio; sister, Angela Helton, Stanton; Fiancé, Melissa Shrewsbury, Stanton. 

Services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Herbert Barnett. Burial followed in Faulkner Cemetery, Middlefork. Pallbearers who served were Billy Helton, Dwight McPhearson, Shane Fletcher, Larry Morton, Larry Ray Morton, and Anthony Morton.

Etta G. Bowen, 84

Etta Golden Bowen, 84, widow of Forrest Bowen, of Stanton, died Saturday, October 31, 2009 at her residence.  She was born in Powell County to the late Pleas and Louis Wireman Tipton.  She was a member of Stanton Christian Church where she was a former Sunday school teacher and a member of the Women’s Missionary Circle.  She was also a former member of the Powell County Homemakers Club.

 She is survived by three sons:  Gary and his wife Serena Bowen, Randy and his wife Shirley Bowen and John and his wife Ida Bowen all of Stanton; seven grandchildren:  Rebecca and her husband Scott Wells, Pleasant and her husband Aaron Marsee, Lindsey and her husband Aaron Willoughby, Randy Kenny Bowen, John Patrick Bowen, Amanda Bowen and Julie Bowen; four great-grandchildren:  Landon and Levi Wells, Emma and Emmitt Bowen; four sisters:  Gladys and her husband Luther Trent of Okeechobee, Fla., Elizabeth Everman, Zanna Anderson and Yvonne and her husband Charles Martin all of Stanton and one brother, Morgan and his wife Dorothy Tipton of Stanton.  

She was preceded in death by four brothers:  Elbert Tipton, Hugh Tipton, Pleas Tipton, Jr. and Herbert Tipton and by three sisters:  Minnie Tipton, Mary Lane and Opal Wicker.  

Funeral services were officiated by Bro. David Bowden and held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 at the Stanton Christian Church, 100 West Church Street, Stanton, KY. Burial followed in the Stanton Cemetery with her nephews serving as her pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Inez Woodard, Melvin Atkinson, Denzil Ledford, Reva Townsend, Toby Drake, Ann Means, Teresa Kinser, Loreda Staton, Hazel Kalor and Don Hall.  

The family would like to thank Hospice East for their kindness and care during this time.  The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Stanton Christian Church or Hospice East.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Opal F. Rogers, 63

Opal Faye Rogers, 63, 39 B Street, wife of John N. Rogers, died Sunday, Nov. 8, after a long illness at home. She was born March 4, 1946 in Powell County to the late Albert Rogers and Eula Estepp. She was a deputy jailer. 

Survivors include: husband, John Newt Rogers, Stanton; sons, Glenwood and Chris Bishop, Edgewater, Fla. and Lee and Brenda Bishop, New Smyrna Beach, Fla; daughters, Betty Campbell, Stanton and Barbara and Tommy Booth, Clay City; sisters and rother-in-laws, Wanda and William Caudill, Hamilton, Ohio, Darlene & Ralph Bailey, Josephine and Donald Lawson, and Patsy and J. B. Crain, all of Stanton; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Patricia Rogers, Clay City; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, grandson, Bryan Casey Hall, great-grandchild, Jadelyn Faith Davidson, brothers, Elmer, Preston, Everett, Prince, and Raymond Daryl Rogers, and sister, Gladys Barker. 

Services were conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church of God of Prophecy, East College Avenue, Stanton by Rev. Willard Estep. Stanton. Burial followed in Nolan Cemetery, Stanton with active pallbearers Logan Rogers, Christopher Davidson, Wallace Begley, David Matthews, Larry Powell, Elvin Catron, Denny Bennett, and Ted Lacy serving. Honorary pallbearers were Betty Campbell, Patsy Craine, Susan Watson, Shannon Rogers, Tina Haddix, and Melissa Montgomery. Wells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

Melvin L. Burns, 61

Melvin Lawrence Burns, 61, husband of Caroline Burns, 219 Hickory Ridge Lane, Jeffersonville, formerly of Stanton, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.  Born in Powell County, he was the son of Vernia Stewart Burns and the late Casia Burns.  He was a retired machinist from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems in Frankfort, and he was a member of Harvestime Assembly, Stanton.  

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one son, John Casia Burns and by two sisters, Lorrene Townsend and Laura Johnson. 

He is survived by his wife, Caroline Watkins Burns; his mother, Vernia Stewart Burns of Stanton; one son, Jeffrey Scott and his wife Gwen Burns of Mt. Sterling; three daughters:  Jeanette and her husband Steve Tharpe of Stanton, Amber Burns of Hillsboro, and Caitlin Burns of Jeffersonville; three sisters:  Katherine and her husband Jimmy Crabtree, Helen and her husband Bobby Martin and Carole and her husband Paul White all of Stanton, and by six grandchildren:  Lance and Dalton Howard, Jackson Everman, Ashley Halsey, Jordan Sparks and Kayla Burns.   Funeral services were officiated by Dr. Maurice Adams and Rev. Tony Story at 2 p.m. on  Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.  Interment was in Cat Creek Cemetery, Stanton.  

Active pallbearers who served were Joe Grapner, Clayton Watkins, Jr., Paul White, Jr., Steve Tharpe, Daniel Crowe and Kyle Huff.  Honorary pallbearers were brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., Stanton.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Bernard Clemons, 78

Bernard Clemons, 78, Vietnam War Veteran, of Independence, died Oct. 30, 2009.  He was born in New Castle, Ind. and was a son of the late Floyd and Golden Townsend Clemons.  He was a 20 year veteran of the US Air Force and was a retired Federal Protective Police Officer.  He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans.  

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Kenny Clemons.  

Surviving relatives are his wife, Alice Baker Clemons of Independence; two sons:  Tim Jones of Taylor Mill, and Tom Jones of Pembroke Pines, Fla; two brothers:  Delbert (Janice) Clemons of Clay City, and James Marvin (Wanda ) Clemons of The Rock, Ga.; two sisters:  Ruth (Gale) Gregory of Stanton and Helen (Leroy) Clopp of Richmond, Ind. and three grandchildren.  

Funeral services were officiated by Rev. Gary Willoughby and held at  2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.  Burial with military honors followed in Powell Valley Cemetery, Clay City with members of the American Legion serving as his pallbearers.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Virginia G. Patton, 79

Virginia Grace Patton, 79, 72 Ships Branch Rd., widow of Linville Patton, died Friday, Nov. 6 at her home. She was born April 8, 1930 in West Virginia to the late Loranza and Lucinda Draughn Chambers. 

Survivors include: son, Terry and wife, Joyce Patton, Clay City; daughters, Delta and husband, Clay Campbell, Stanton, Brenda and husband, Johnny Knox, Clay City, and Patricia Tackett, Clay City; sisters, Thelma Reynolds, Mississippi and Esther Swetman, Louisville; grandchildren, Dewey and Missy, Brian and Vanessa, Tony, Ashley and Aaron, Shane, Daniel, Stacy and Billy, Beverly and Kendall, Sandra and Timmy, Cody, Tyler, Michael, Cody and Stephanie, and Byron; great-grandchildren, Dalton, Dustin, Destiny, Adrian, Allie, Megan, Hailey, Joshua, Adian, Ashton, Michael, Travis, and Kiera. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, and sisters, Alice, Pearlie, Maudie, Henry, Franklin, Myrtle, and Nellie, grandchild, Paul Wayne Tacket, and great-grandchild, Brian Keith Campbell. 

Services were held on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. at Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. Anthony Molihan. Pallbearers who served were Dewey Campbell, Brian Campbell, Dustin Knox, Cody Tackett, Kenny Scott, Eugene Patton, Aaron Faulkner, and Bruce Swetman. Burial was in the Virden Cemetery, Clay City. In Lieu of flowers donations to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, KY 40391.

 

Jimmy Townsend, 63

Jimmy Ray Townsend, 63, 1821 North Bend Rd., Stanton, passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 at his home. He was born December 21, 1945 in Powell County to the late James Tipton and the late Minnie Francis Townsend Martin. 

Survivors include: sons, Anthony Townsend, and Adam Wesley and wife, Chrystal Gayle Townsend; step-sons, Roy and wife, Betty Townsend; daughters, Sabrina and husband, Roy Martin Jr., Kathleen and husband, Roy Reynolds,  and Rhonda and husband, Eddie Sams; brother, Odean Tipton; sisters, Fronie Campbell and Francis D. Baker; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. 

Services were Monday, Nov. 2, at 11 a.m. at the Townsend Cemetery, Stanton. Burial followed in Townsend Cemetery. Wells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Ruby Watson, 76

Ruby Watson, 76, wife of Welton L. Watson, formerly of Stanton, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.  Born in Powell County she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Sarah Powell Sparks.  She was a retired factory employee of Lycoming Shoe Factory and a member of Clay City First Church of God.  

Surviving relatives include her husband, Welton L. Watson of Richmond; one son, Ronnie Lee and his wife Donna Bailey of Mt. Sterling; four daughters: Patty and her husband Darrell Walker  and Judy Means both of Clay City, Norma and her husband Cecil Isley of North Carolina and Jean and her husband Bob Arthur of Richmond; ten grandchildren:  Lisa Smith, Shane Strange, Angela and Tammie Arthur, William, Brandon and Brad Crabtree, Michael, Wendi and Matthew Walker and by several great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by five brothers:  Ernie, Roy, Omer, Lawrence and James Sparks; one half brother, Thomas Olie Sparks; three sisters: Sophia, Edith and Mavis Sparks and by three half sisters:  Orpha Stewart, Dorothy Geiger and Alpha Boyd.  

Funeral services were officiated by Rev. Larry Mullins and Rev. Jim Baldwin at 2 p.m on. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.  Burial followed in the Clay City-Eaton Cemetery, Clay City.  Active pallbearers who served were Bobby Sparks, Benny Sparks, Alvie Hollon, Gary Spry, Glenville Powell and Larry Powell.  Honorary pallbearers were Shirley and Randy Bowen, Paula Combs, Betty Jo Cecil, Diana Caudill, Catherine Creech, Fern Oaks, Henry Ashley, Jr., Kenneth and Wilma McClain.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Billy C. Wilson, 54

Billy Carl Wilson, 54, 404 Lakeview Drive, Nicholasville, passed away Friday, October 30, 2009 at his home. He was born March 28, 1955 in Winchester to the late William Carl Wilson and the late Cora Burse Sweeney. 

Survivors include: son, Charles Thomas “Tommy” Wilson, Nicholasville; daughters, Alisha Michelle Maybriar, Paris, and Amy Marcella Haskins, Paris; brothers, Herbert King, Wilmore and Tracy Sweeney, Richmond; sisters, Linda Roberts, Lexington and Rose Boular, Nicholasville; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Harvey Sweeney, brothers, Johnny G. Wilson and Tony Ray Wilson, and sisters, Mary Joyce Caudill, Margie Ruth Barbee, and Fannie May King. 

Services were held on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 12 p.m. at the Wells Clay City Chapel. Burial was in the Clay City-Eaton Cemetery, Clay City.

 

Callie R. McClellan, 66

Callie Ruth McClellan, 66, of Jonesboro, Georgia passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 at Southern Regional Medical Center. She was born in Stanton, to the late Stanley and Myrtle Chaney. 

Mrs. McClellan, beloved wife and mother is survived by her husband, Harold McClellan and sons; Douglas and wife Jennifer McClellan of Commerce; Greg and wife Mell McClellan of Boston and Scott and wife Sharon McClellan of Newnan. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Michael and Hope McClellan and one sister, Evelyn Stetson of Canton. 

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mckoon.com. A graveside service were held on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 at 4 p.m. at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Irving Moody performed the service. 

 

Etta G. Bowen, 84

Etta Golden Bowen, 84, widow of Forrest Bowen, of Stanton, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 at her residence.  She was born in Powell County to the late Pleas and Louise Wireman Tipton.  She was a member of Stanton Christian Church where she was a former Sunday school teacher and a member of the Women’s Missionary Circle.  She was also a former member of the Powell County Homemakers Club.  

She is survived by three sons: Gary and his wife Serena Bowen, Randy and his wife Shirley Bowen and John and his wife Ida Bowen all of Stanton; seven grandchildren:  Rebecca and her husband Scott Wells, Pleasant and her husband Aaron Marsee, Lindsey and her husband Aaron Willoughby, Randy Kenny Bowen, John Patrick Bowen, Amanda Bowen and Julie Bowen; four great-grandchildren:  Landon and Levi Wells, Emma and Emmitt Bowen; four sisters:  Gladys and her husband Luther Trent of Okeechobee, Fla., Elizabeth Everman, Zanna Anderson and Yvonne and her husband Charles Martin all of Stanton and one brother, Morgan and his wife Dorothy Tipton of Stanton.  

She was preceded in death by four brothers:  Elbert Tipton, Hugh Tipton, Pleas Tipton, Jr. and Herbert Tipton and by three sisters:  Minnie Tipton, Mary Lane and Opal Wicker.  

Funeral service were officiated by Bro. David Bowden at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 at Stanton Christian Church, 100 West Church Street, Stanton. Burial followed in Stanton Cemetery with her nephews serving as her pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers were Inez Woodard, Melvin Atkinson, Denzil Ledford, Reva Townsend, Toby Drake, Ann Means, Teresa Kinser, Loreda Staton, Hazel Kalor and Don Hall.  The family would like to thank Hospice East for their kindness and care during this time.  The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Stanton Christian Church or Hospice East.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com 

 

 

Casey Banks, 18

Casey Lynn Banks, 18, 60 Graham Street, daughter of Tom Banks, died Thursday, Oct. 29. She was born Feb. 4, 1991 in Pontiac, Michigan to Tom Banks and the late Peggy Case Banks. 

Survivors include her father, Tom Banks; brothers, Matthew Winowicki, Michigan, Andrew Winowicki, Michigan, Tommy Banks, Stanton, and Danny Potter, Michigan; sister, Amber Potter, Michigan; grandmother, Mildred Banks, Stanton. She was preceded in death by her mother, and grandfather, John Banks. 

Services were held on Sunday, Nov.  1, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. George Sparks. Burial followed in Cat Creek Cemetery, Stanton.

 

Russell Hall, 79

Russell Hall, 79 of West Carrollton died on Thursday Oct.  29, 2009 at Sycamore Hospital. Russ was a member of St. Albert The Great Catholic Church, a Kentucky Colonel and on the Executive Committee of the Democratic Party in Estill County and was a Marine Corps veteran. He was born Aug. 14, 1930 to the late Roscoe and Dora (Case) Hall in Irvine. 

Surviving is his wife of 56 years, Joan V. Hall; two sons and daughters-in-law Ron and Stephanie Hall and Jeff and Joanne Hall both of Kettering; four grandchildren Amy, Jeffrey, Stacy and Jilly; five great-grandchildren Ellie, Ariel, Gwyn, Shelby and Gabriel, three sisters Zelty Edwards of Dayton, Zelma Robbins, and Hassy Wright of Tennessee. 

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday Nov. 3, 2009 at 12 p.m. at St. Albert The Great Catholic Church at 3033 Far Hills Avenue in Kettering, Father Gary Aultz, celebrant. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery, West Carrollton. 

 

Norman G. Hurley, 65

Norman Gene Hurley, 65, 1577 Frames Branch Road, husband of Wilma Sue Goodwin Hurley, died on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at his home. He was born May 19, 1944 in Irvine to the late Jimmy and Sue Ellen Marcum Hurley. 

Survivors include his wife, Wilma Hurley, Clay City; son, Glendon Darrell and wife, Lynn Hurley, Clay City; daughter, Lisa Jo and husband, Sandy Barnes, Irvine; brothers, Arnold and Chester Hurley, both of Irvine; sister, Lucille Mayfra, Irvine; grandchildren, Darla Sue Hurley, Glendon Darrell Hurley Jr., and Savanna Faye Barnes. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Archie Hurley, and sister, America Hurley. 

Services were held Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. at the Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. Paul and Beverly Arvin. Burial followed in Goodwin Cemetery, Clay City. Family and friends served as pallbearers. 

 

Virgil O. Carroll, 89

Virgil Owen Carroll, 89, 55 Powells Valley Road, widower of Eunice Hollon Carroll, died Wednesday at his home. He was born July 8, 1920 in Wolfe County to the late Sampson B. and Eliza Payne Carroll. He was a World War II Army Veteran who earned a purple heart, a farmer, and a carpenter. He was a member of the West Bend Church of God. 

Survivors include his son, James Edward Carroll, Clay City; brother, Dude Carroll, Florida; sister, Marie Pence, Germantown, Ohio; and a host of friends. 

Services were held on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. at the Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. George Sparks and Rev. Jimmy Clark. Burial followed in Resthaven Cemetery, Stanton with military honors. 

Active pallbearers who served were Dwayne Jamison, Chas Joslin, Rick Fogarty, Ray Tipton, Jimmy Spencer, Brandon Rice, and Mike Reed. Honorary pallbearers were Benny Bryant, Dickie Rice, Sam Brown, James McGuire, Robert Rice, Ronnie Everman, Bill Holman, Delbert Clemmons, J. O. Briggs, Mike Briggs, and Rev. Jimmy Clark.

 

Wanda Shepherd, 61

Wanda Sizemore Shepherd, 61, of 1520 Manning Road, Stanton, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.  Born in Powell County, she was a daughter of the late Arnold Sizemore and Thelma Helton Sizemore Faulkner.  She was a homemaker and a former factory employee.  

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one sister, Sherry Sizemore.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Christopher Shepherd; her mother, Thelma Faulkner and her stepfather, Austin Dale Faulkner of Clay City; one son, Dwayne (Jeannie) Burcham of California; one daughter, Lori (Wayne) Langford of Fingal Bay, NSW, Australia; one brother, Eddie (Wanda) Sizemore of Clay City; two sisters:  Donna (Kenneth) Neal and Leah (Danny) Allen both of Stanton, and by six grandchildren.  

Funeral services were officiated by Rev. Larry Mullins and held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.  Burial followed in Stonegate Cemetery, Stanton, with Joe Robinson, Arnold Ledford, Jimmy Sizemore, Danny Allen, Kenny Neal and Matthew Langford serving as her pallbearers.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Rodney Wright, 77

Rodney Chaple Wright, 77, Cow Creek Road, died on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at his home. He was born June 13, 1932 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Robert Henry and Minnie Lou Reed Wright. 

Survivors include his brother, Darrell Wright, Peru, Ind.; and sister, Ruby Cast, Hamilton, Ohio. Services were held on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. at the Townsend Cemetery, Stanton. Burial was also in Townsend Cemetery, Stanton. Wells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Judith Banks, 64

Judith Anne Rankin Banks, 64, 9805 Winchester Road, Clay City, widow of George Daniel Banks, died Sunday at her home. She was born June 16, 1945 in Paris, Kentucky to the late William Perry Rankin and Juanita Curtis Rankin. 

Survivors include her mother, Juanita Rankin, Stanton; step-son, Danny Vernon and wife, Karen Banks, Winchester; step-daughter, Gina and husband, George Purvis, Stanton; brothers, Jackie Rankin, Stanton and William and wife, Janie Rankin, Warsaw; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Warner and James Rankin, and sisters, Dolores Rice and Wilhelmina Rankin. 

Services were held on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.m. at the West Bend Church of God by Rev. George Sparks and Rev. Bill Boldt. 

Pallbearers were Daniel Banks, Chris Banks, Zackery Banks, Scott Jones, Jason Jones, Grant Jones, Chas Joslin, and Justin Walters. Honorary pallbearers were Brandon Rice, Richard Rice, Greg Adams, Greg Purvis, Will Rankin, Colin Rankin, Brian Rankin, Johnny Lee Rankin, Andrew Rankin, Jeremy Walters, Billy Joe Rankin, Jeff Vance, Robert Rice, Hannah Rice, and Elizabeth Rankin. Burial followed in Clarmont Memorial Gardens, Winchester. The family would like to thank Hospice East for their kindness and care during this time. Wells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Ruby Burgher, 88

Ruby Catherine Douglas Burgher, 88, of Clay City, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in Lake Panasoffkee, Fla. She was the seventh child of nine children born on Oct. 12, 1921 to Dr. Smith Walker and Anna Douglas of Eudora, Arkansas who preceded her in death. She was married to Edmon Burgher, Jr. of Clay City, on July 20, 1947 who preceded her in death in 2001.

“Catherine” was a member of the Salem Baptist Church near Irvine. Jointly appointed with her husband as missionaries to the Russian speaking people in Los Angeles, Ca., she ministered alongside her husband as a faithful wife, mother and helper in the ministry for 54 years.

 Catherine is survived by a brother, Max Douglas of Owensboro, a sister, Elizabeth Jennings, of Eudora, Ar., and a sister-in-law, Loraine Kaufman of Louisville. 

Other survivors include: four sons and one daughter, Benjamin Douglas Burgher and wife Sherri of Clay City, David Allen Burgher and wife Nancy of Lawrenceville, GA., Timothy Everett Burgher and wife Marcia of California, Mo., Don Thomas Burgher and wife Betsy of Brooksville, Fla, and Nancy Ann Britton and husband Mike of Travares, Fla. Surviving her also are 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. 

Services were held on Monday, Oct. 26, at 3 p.m. at the Salem Baptist Church by Rev. Jerry Smith. Burial followed in Salem Cemetery. Wells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Sam E. Cecil, 67

Sam E. Cecil, M.D., 67, husband of Anne Cecil, of Stanton, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at St. Joseph East in Lexington.  He was born in Morgan County, the son of the late Albert Boyd and Ruth Oney Cecil and a member of Stanton Baptist Church.  He was a 1960 graduate of Ezel High School where he was a member of the basketball team, a 1964 graduate of Berea College and a 1968 graduate of U. K. Medical School.  

Dr. Sam Cecil opened his family medical practice office in Stanton in 1970 serving the Powell County area until the present.  He was a former chairman of the Powell County Board of Health and a former attending physician at Stanton Nursing Center.  

Surviving relatives are his wife of 43 years, Anne Hadley Cecil; two sons:  David and his wife Maru Cecil of Lexington, and Darin and his wife Lorraine Cecil of Richmond; two sisters:  Barbara and her husband Charles Taylor of Ohio and Delena Manning of Hazel Green, and three grandchildren:  Tanner Cecil, Carly Cecil and Braden Cecil all of Richmond.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Phyllis Ann. 

Funeral services were officiated by Rev. Troy Luttrell at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.   Burial followed in Stonegate Cemetery, Stanton with David Cecil, Darin Cecil, Justin Wickline, Jack Gross, Jr., Gary Bowen and Hondo Hearne having served as his active pallbearers.  

Honorary pallbearers were Charles Taylor, Carl Bryant, Bart Bryant, James Ed Dennis, Dr. Charles Noss, Dr. David Barnes, Dr. Avichai Eres, Dr. Paul Maddox, Doug Collins, Steve Mallory, Barry Rose, Joyce Hearne, Paul Pelfrey and Boyd Herbert Murphy.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com  

 

Emma K. Creager, 81

Emma Katherine Creager, 81, of Woodville, formerly of Cane Creek, in Stanton, died on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. She was the beloved wife of the late Erwin Russell Creager, dear mother of Ronnie Creager, Morgan (Sandie) Creager, Melanie (Mark) Conover, Chris (Karen) Creager; caring sister of Pearl Baker, Lewis Wierman, Jeanette Valentine, Marge Johnson; and the loving grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. 

Funeral services were held on Monday, Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, Ohio 45107.  Burial was at the Blanchester IOOF Cemetery. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St. Suite 1026, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203, or to “Let Us Never Forget Scholarship Fund”. P.O. Box 375, Milford, Ohio, 45150.

 

Jarrod T. Miller, 18

Jarrod Tyler Miller, 18, of Walnut Grove in Irvine, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 in Powell County.  He was born May 23, 1991 in Montgomery County and was the son of Jerald Eugene Miller, Jr. and Tonja Denise Robinson Miller.  He had lived in Estill County all of his life.  

He is survived by his parents Jerald Eugene Miller, Jr. of Estill County and Tonja Denise Robinson Miller of Powell County.  His grandparents Charles and Marie Robinson of Estill County, Jerald E. and Beverly Miller, Sr. of Berea, Barbara and Jerry Warner of Estill County.  His great-grandmother Willene Riddell of Estill County; two brothers Dylan Casey Miller and Jeremy Isiah Miller both of Estill County.  Also several aunts and uncles.  

Graveside services were conducted Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at the Tuggle Cemetery by Bro. Bill Wesley and Bro. Junior Lamb.  Pallbearers were Shawn Robinson, Andy Wiseman, Timothy Kyle Rawlins, Jason Alcorn, Ryan Wiseman, James Hoover, Devin Wiseman, and Walter McKinney.  Honorary pallbearers were Dylan Miller, Johnny Dunaway, Christy Hardy, Dwayne Alcorn, Christopher Smith, Nick Johnson, Anthony Bellamy, Jeremy Miller, Simon Rogers.

Blake Ely Smith

Blake Ely Smith, infant son of Russell and Kari Shackelford Smith, died shortly after birth on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ely Smith.

Survivors, other than his parents, include his brother, Russell Ely Smith, Jr. and sister, Desiree LeAnn Smith, both of Irvine; paternal grandmother, Joann Smith of Irvine; maternal grandparents, Robert Earl Geiger and Kathleen Jarrell of Clay City.

Services were conducted on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. at St. Timothy Episcopal Mission, Barnes Mountain, with Bro. Douglas Baker officiating. Burial followed at the Spencer Ridge Cemetery in Lee County.

Jeffrey, P. Bellamy, 47

Jeffery Paul Bellamy, 47, 30 Graham St., son of Jean Bellamy, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. He was born Feb. 2, 1962 in Mt. Sterling to the late Paul Bellamy and Jean Hatton Bellamy. 

Survivors include his mother, Jean Bellamy, Stanton; brother, Eddie Bellamy, Stanton; and sister, Donna and husband, John Smith, Greensboro, NC. 

Services were held on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. at the Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. David Bowden. Burial followed in the Stanton Cemetery, Stanton. 

Pallbearers who served were Dustin Knox, Matthew Bellamy, Chuck Smith, Larry Bellamy, Linville Bellamy, and David Reed. Honorary pallbearer was Gary Knox.

 

Robert C. Curtis, 62

 Robert Conlee Curtis, 62, 9770 Winchester Rd., Clay City, son of Allie Curtis, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. He was born Aug. 3, 1947 in Powell County to the late William C. “Ted” and Allie Curtis. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran and retired from Rockwell International. 

Survivors include his mother, Allie Curtis; son, Bobby D. Curtis; brother, William Wayne Curtis; sister, Taffy Curtis; and grandchild Bobby Duane Curtis, Jr. 

Services were held on Monday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. at the Wells Clay City Chapel. Burial followed in the Vaughn’s Mill Cemetery, Clay City. 

Pallbearers who served were Ricky Willoughby, James Anderson, Charles Begley, Mike Curtis, James Bailey, Willard Rogers, Harvey Ballard, Marvin Abney, James Bailey, and Greg Potts. Honorary pallbearers were Linville Bellamy and Charles Brewer.

 

Justin K. DeHart, 26

Justin Kyle Dehart, 26, 6775 Levee Road, Mt. Sterling, husband of Chelsea Dehart, died Wednesday, Oct. 14 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Mt. Sterling. He was born May 9, 1983 in Mt. Sterling to Willis Dehart and Teresa K. Harney. 

Survivors include his wife, Chelsea Richardson Dehart, Mt. Sterling; father, Willis David and wife, Bonnie Dehart, Mt. Sterling; mother, Teresa K. and Husband, David Harney, Winchester; brother, Shawn David Dehart; sister, Michelle Day; step-brothers, Kevin and Tony Hall and Rodney and Timothy Harney; step-sister, Deanna Teagarden. He was preceded in death by a son, Ayden Kyle Dehart. 

Services were held on Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m. at the Wells Funeral Home, Stanton. Burial followed in the Resthaven Cemetery. Cousins, friends, and family served as pallbearers.

 

Amanda D. Hollon, 29 

Amanda Dunn Hollon,  29, of 474 Kiddville Road, Winchester,  died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 due to an automobile accident in Larwill, Indiana.  Born in Fayette County she was a daughter of Willard Lee Dunn and Stephenia Barnes Hall and she was a homemaker who attended the Clay City First Church of God.  She is survived by her husband, Ricky Hollon of Winchester; her previous husband, Terry Dunn of Jeffersonville; her mother, Stephenia Hall of North Tazewell, VA.; her father, Willard Lee Dunn of Mt. Sterling; two children: Chelsea Dunn and Kyler Dunn of Winchester; five brothers:  Christopher Hall, Willard Dunn, Jr. and Dewayne Mullins of Clay City, Eric Dunn of Boston, GA. and Daniel Dunn of Mt. Sterling; two stepbrothers:  John Colombe of Mt. Sterling and Cody Hall of Stanton; two sisters:  Melissa Dunn and Pamela Dunn of Winchester and two stepsisters:  Jennifer Colombe of Mt. Sterling and Jessica Knowles of Clay City.  

Funeral services were officiated by Bro. Garland Lacy at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.  Burial followed in Kennon Cemetery, Clay City.  

Active pallbearers who served were Christopher Hall, Alfred Hall, Nathaniel Hall, Willard Dunn, Jr., Paul Barnes and Eric Barnes. Honorary pallbearers were Terry Dunn and Bobby Barnes.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Ella Jones, 89

Ella Jones, 89, of 2961 Furnace Road, Stanton, widow of Otha Robert Jones died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester.  Born in Estill County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Virginia Elizabeth Creech Booth and she was a member of the Church of God.  Ella and her late husband, Otha Jones operated Jones Grocery Store for many years.  She was also preceded in death by one son, Clifford Jones.  

Surviving relatives are three sons:  Henry Lee and his wife Linda Jones, Claudie Ray and his wife Glenda Jones and Donald and his wife Carolen Jones all of Stanton; one daughter, Anna Gay and her husband Dorstle Wise of Stanton; 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.  

Funeral services were officiated by Bro. Curtis Shepherd and Bro. Herbert Barnett were held Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 at 3 p.m. at the Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.  Burial followed in the Rose Cemetery with Glyndon Ray Jones, Eric Jones, Clayton A. Wise, Reuben Derickson, Brandon Derickson, Lacy Tipton, Berry Jones and Raymond Rogers having served as her pallbearers.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com  

 

Ruth Begley McElroy, 93

Ruth Begley McElroy, 93, of 200 Rosemary Dr., Winchester, wife of the late Duffy P. McElroy, died on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 31, 1915 in Lee County to the late CB and Ethel Evans Begley. 

Survivors include her daughter, Lynda Dianne and husband Fred Haddix; sisters, Jean Lucas and Faye Blakeman; grandchildren, Kevin Scott Haddix and Lesley Dawn Monsein; great-grandchildren, Emory Haddix, Rebecca Lombard, Kasen Haddix, Grant Haddix, Micha Cronie, Myra Monsein, and Jacob Haddix.

Services were held on Friday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m. at the Wells Clay City Chapel. Burial followed in the Powells Valley Cemetery, Clay City. Pallbearers who served were Raymond Hall, Leon Jones, Kevin Haddix, Aaron Shimfessel, and Robert Monsein.

 

Sharar D. Means, 34

Sharar David Means, 34, of Jeffersonville, formerly of Stanton, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 due to an automobile accident in Larwill, Indiana.  Born in Morgan County, he was a son of Darlene Means and he was a self employed contractor.  

He is survived by his wife, Chastity Lynn Stevens Means; by his mother, Darlene Means Morton and stepfather, David Morton of Jeffersonville; three sons:  Charles William Cody Stevens of Jeffersonville, Sebastian Shai Daniel Means and Sharar Christopher Jadon Means of Stanton; one sister, Staci and her husband Fred Lee of Clay City and his maternal grandmother, Lacy Means of Stanton.  He was preceded in death by one brother, Shan Douglas Faulkner and by his maternal grandfather, Bill Means.  

Funeral services were officiated by Rev. Marion Brewer were held on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.  Burial followed in the Cat Creek Cemetery with Lacy Means, Gary Morton, Randy Kenny Bowen, Jay Means, Cordie Buckland, Arnold Mullins and Stacy Coffey serving as his active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers were Harry Morton, Randy Bowen, Bobby Coffey, Denny Bennett, Willie Means, Kevin Noel, Derrick Rogers, Chandler Walters, Faye McIntosh, Roxanne Combs and Courtney Tipton.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com      

 

Richard C. Rardin, 26

Richard Casey Rardin, 26, 173 Second St., Clay City, son of Debbie Cole Rardin, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009. He was born April 18, 1982 to the late Mark Randall Rardin and Debbie Cole Rardin. 

Survivors include his mother, Debbie Rardin, Clay City; sister, Kassie Renee Rardin, Clay City; grandfather, James Cole, Clay City; uncle, Arch Toler Jr; Aunts, Faye Toler, Darlene Pettit, and Jewel Anderson; and cousins, Jeff Pettit, Scott Toler, David Toler, Brian Toler, Elizabeth Toler, Jennifer Angel, and Melissa Kell. 

Services were held on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2:30 p.m. at the Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. Warren Rogers. Burial followed in Toler Cemetery, Clay City. Pallbearers who served were Jordan Dunn, Michael Johnson, Justin Johnson, Melissa Kell, Alma Centers, Jason Kell, Jeff Pettit, Brian Toler, and Adrian Toler.

 

Blake Ely Smith

Blake Ely Smith, infant son of Russell and Kim Shackelford Smith, died shortly after birth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ely Smith.

Survivors, other than his parents, include his brother, Russell Ely Smith, Jr. and sister, Desiree LeAnn Smith, both of Irvine; paternal grandmother, Joann Smith of Irvine; maternal grandparents, Robert Earl Geiger and Kathleen Jarrell of Clay City.

Services will be conducted on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. at St. Timothy Episcopal Mission, Barnes Mountain, with Bro. Douglas Baker officiating. Burial will follow at the Spencer Ridge Cemetery in Lee County.

 

John C. West, 77 

John Columbus West, 77, Bayton, Texas., husband of Ruth E. West, died on Monday, Oct. 12, 2009. He was born March 15, 1932 in Stanton to the late Charlie and Ethel Ingram West. He was an Air Force Veteran and a retiree of General Motors. 

Survivors include his wife, Ruth E. West; sons, Greg West and Brian and wife, Cindy West, both of Houston, Texas.; daughters, Patricia West Opelousas, Louisiana and Paula Schwandt, Metairie, Louisiana; sisters, Jean, and husband Ronald Medley, Hamilton, Ohio, Roberta and husband, Doug Wireman, Blanchester, Ohio, and Geneva Barnett, Picayune, Mississippi.; grandchildren, Clinton West, Aaron West, Kyle West, Joshua Garcia, Elizabeth Schwandt, Emma Schwandt, and Erin Schwandt. 

Services were held on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. at the Cane Creek Union Church, Stanton by Bro. Ron Medley. Burial followed in the Logan Cemetery, Cane Creek. Wells Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Kathryn Owen, 87

Kathryn Owen, 87, a life-long resident of Clark County, while surrounded by family at her home, died, on Oct. 10, 2009.  Kathryn was the daughter of the late Ben R. Owen and Lucia C. Jones of Winchester.  

Kathryn was born on a farm at L&E Junction on Oct. 24, 1921.  When she was two years old her family moved to Winchester.  She graduated from Winchester High School in 1939.  After high school, Kathryn became interested in researching her personal family history.  This then led to the love of her life:  historical research, in particular the history of the City of Winchester and Clark County.  She became a renowned historian, genealogist, and author.  While never looking for recognition, Kathryn received numerous awards, including the 2003 Citizen of the Year Award.  She had many affiliations that include D.A.R., Kentucky Colonel, Blue Grass Heritage Museum, Winchester Cemetery Board, World Wildlife Fund, and Clark County Animal Shelter.  

Survivors include one nephew, John Clifton and wife Debbie of Texas and five nieces:  Nancy Kathryn Owen, Debra Leigh Owen, Bonnie Owen Steele, Rebecca Owen Vinson and husband Russell of Texas and Pamela Wycherly Readdy of Washington State.  Kathryn also enjoyed her large extended family of numerous cousins, great nieces and nephews, fellow historians, and longtime friends.  Special friends include David and Sissy Clark, Oakie Curtis, Sally Devery, Mary Evans, Dorothy Shrout, and Hazel Siler.  Kathryn was preceded in death by her mother and father, brothers Lewis Cole and Ben Clay Owen and sister Helen Palmer Wycherly.  Services were held Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 at 1 p.m.  Burial followed at the Owen Family Cemetery in Clark County.

 

Eugene S. Townsend, 76

Eugene Stanley Townsend, 76, 283 James Crowe Hollow Road, Stanton, husband of Rosetta Helton Townsend, died Thursday at his home. He was born March 13, 1933 in Powell County to the late Lee and Maggie Dempster Townsend. 

Survivors include his wife, Rosetta Townsend, Stanton; sons, Ronald Townsend and David Townsend, both of Stanton; daughters, Faye Sparks, Clay City and Angelene Wasson, Stanton; brothers, Elmer Townsend, Stanton, Robert Townsend, Stanton, Roy Townsend, Stanton, and Raymond Townsend, Jeffersonville; sisters, Glenda Hensley, Michigan and Orene Hooten, Oklahoma; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, William Townsend, and daughter, Glenda Dunn. 

Services were held on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m. at the West Bend Church of God by Rev. George Sparks and Rev. Mike Spicer. Burial followed in Townsend Cemetery, Stanton. 

Pallbearers who served were Steven Dunn, Brandon Dunn, Phillip Sparks, Kevin Wasson, Billy Townsend, Billy Martin, and Gerald Bishop. Honorary pallbearers were Elmer Townsend, Robert Townsend, Roy Townsend, Raymond Townsend, Rodney Dunn, and Doug Wasson.

 

Mae Marie Vance, 82

Mae Marie Vance, 82, of Pilot Knob Road, Mt. Sterling, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009 at her daughter’s home in Mt. Sterling. She was born in Hyden on Jan. 22, 1927 the daughter of Steve and Drue Sillar Bentley Stubblefield.  She was a homemaker, a member of the Church of God, and the widow of Randolph Vance.  

She is survived by eight sons, Jimmy Stubblefield of Boston, Mass. McKinley Vance of Mt. Sterling, Darrell Vance of Mt. Sterling, David Vance of Nicholasville, Michael Vance of Mt. Sterling, Freddie Joe Vance of Mt. Sterling,  Jeffrey Lee Vance of Clay City, Jerry Vance of Stanton; four daughters, Littie Mae Goodwin of Clay City, Garnetta Craycraft of Bath County, Rose Lee Richards of Lexington and Angela Fair of Mt. Sterling; two sisters, Nannie Lawson of Ohio and Betty Ruth Elkin of Florida;  several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive. 

She was preceded in death by two sons, Ralph Vance and Arthur Douglas Vance and two brothers, Demeree Stubblefield and Mack Stubblefield. 

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 at the Taul Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Millard Anderson and Scott Barnes officiating and burial followed in the Wheeler Walnut Grove Cemetery in Morgan County.  

Pallbearers were Gary Martin, Jason Fair, Jerald Vance, Dustin Vance, Charlie Goodwin, Randolph Goodwin, Brandon Richards, and Matt Tuttle.  Her  sons served as honorary pallbearers.

Chris D. Blair, 38

Chris David Blair, 38, Jeffersonville died on Sept. 29, 2009. He was the son of James and Dorothy Morrison Blair was born in Cynthiana on April 20, 1971.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family and friends especially his daughter.  

Chris is survived by one daughter, Harley D. Davis of Idaho; one brother James C. Blair Jr. of Stanford; one sister, Deedee Michelle Eldridge also of Stanford.  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

Services were conducted on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Kevin Strausbaugh at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Jeffersonville. Burial was in the Blair Family Cemetery in Jeffersonville. Family and friends served as pallbearers. Everidge Funeral Home in Whitesburg was in charge of arrangements.

 

Sondra Jo-Anne Freeman, 48

Sondra Jo-Anne McIntosh Freeman, 48, of Irvine, died Oct. 3, 2009 in her home.  She was born Sept. 29, 1961 in Powell County.  She was the daughter of James and Margaret McIntosh.  

She is survived by her husband Dewey Freemen of Irvine; parents James and Margaret McIntosh, Clay City; two stepdaughters Kellie (Caleb) Gay, Mt. Sterling; Laura Freemen, Irvine;  sister, Colleen (Robert) Crowe, Clay City; mother-in-law, Patty Freemen, Irvine; brother-in-laws, Vernon, Michael, Timothy Freemen of Irvine; nephew, Brandon (Tammie) Crowe of Stanton; nieces, Ginger (Justin) Reed of Mt. Sterling, Jerri (Orvial) Wireman of Stanton, Savannah (Dester) Jeffers of Mason, Ohio; two great nephews, Jackson Reed of Mt. Sterling, Dester Jeffers IV of Mason, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by her sister Teresa Meadows.

Services were conducted on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Dale Payne at the Mountain Parkway Church of God in Clay City. Burial was in the Freeman and Rose Cemetery in Irvine. Those who served as pallbearers were: Jeff Freeman, Vernon Freeman, Michael and Timothy Freeman, Rick Poe and Chuck Ginter.  Everidge Funeral Home in Whitesburg was in charge of arrangements.

 

Linville O’Hair, 74

Linville O’Hair, 74 of Clay City, died on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. He was the son of the late Taylor and Elsie Barnett O’Hair was born in Estill County on Aug. 23, 1935.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing cards, building houses, and sheds, but most of all spending time with his family and friends.  

He is survived by his special companion:  Carla Jo Kennedy of Clay City; two sons Robert O’Hair of Swaunee, Georgia and Linville Thomas O’Hair, Jr. of Beattyville; one step-son:  Marshall Wayne Howard; one daughter:  Libby Jo Bowman of Beattyville; two brothers:  Andrew Rankin O’Hair of Clay City and Michael Taylor O’Hair of Estill County; foster brother:  Andrew Ingram; two sisters: Stella Victoria Twiss of Clay City and Janie Louise Mondell of Houston, Texas.  Also surviving are six grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.  He is preceded in death by one son, John Taylor O’Hair; one brother:  Jerry Shelton O’Hair.

Services were conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Ralph Banks at the Ralph Banks Ministries in Clay City. Burial was in the West Bend Cemetery in Powell County. Family and friends served as pallbearers. Everidge Funeral Home in Whitesburg was in charge of arrangements.

 

Ora Smith, 63

Ora Smith, 63, of 1109 West Lone Oak Road, Clay City, widower of Gladys Smith, passed away Friday, Oct. 2 at the Hilltop Nursing and Rehab, Owingsville. He was born Dec. 3, 1945 in Perry County to the late Ola and Marie Quinn Smith. 

Survivors include his sons, Jerry Smith and Bradley Smith, both of Mt. Sterling; daughters, Teresa Smith, Clay City, Lisa Smith, Jeffersonville, and Regina Hatfield, Sequin, Texas; brothers, James Smith, Lloyd Smith, Burnice Smith, and Ola Smith Jr.; sister, Nancy Stamper, Winchester; grandchildren, Amber Henderson, Chris Kendrick, Logan Kendrick, Justin Hatfield, and Dillon Hatfield; great-grandchildren, Austin and Kaitlyn Henderson. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers, Aster, Earl, Clarence, and Ova Smith, and grandchildren, Michelle and Cory Boyd. 

Services were held on Monday, Oct.  5 at 2 p.m. at the Wells Clay City Chapel. Active Pallbearers who served were: Johnny Smith, David Smith, Paul Smith, Randy Smith, Jimmy Smith, Mark Smith, Wayne Smith, and James Eric Stamper. Honorary pallbearers who served were: Christopher Kendrick, Logan Kendrick, Lloyd Smith, James Smith, J.R. Smith, and Burnice Smith.

Jerry L. Elam, 27
Jerry Lee Elam, 27, of Levee Road in Jeffersonville died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 at his home. He was born June 18, 1982 in Clark County and was the son of James Elwood and Mary Ellen Tincher Elam. He was an employee of W.A. Kendall.
He is survived by his parents James and Mary Ellen Elam of Jeffersonville; two daughters, McKenzie Brook Martin and Halee Storm Elam both of Powell County; two sisters, Angela Spencer of Powell County and Wyona Kay Shelton of Lee County; one brother, James Christopher Elam of Powell County.
Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Pea Ridge Church by Brother Frankie Sparks and Brother John Henry Moore. Burial followed at the Pea Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated toward the funeral expenses. Pallbearers were: James Strange, Jr., Nick Conners, David Strange, Gary Shelton, Donald Hale, and George Tincher.

Kenneth Pierson Johnson, 29
Kenneth Ray Pierson Johnson, 29, 882 Cow Creek Road, Stanton, father of Kenneth and Paul Johnson, died Sept. 14. He was born Feb. 29, 1980 in Lexington to Kenneth Hayes and Gayle Pierson.
Survivors include his wife, Samantha Johnson; mother, Gayle Pierson, Stanton; dad, Paul E. Johnson, Stanton; father, Kenneth Hayes, Kenton, Ohio; sons, Kenneth Johnson Jr. and Paul Keith Johnson, both of Stanton; brothers, James Johnson, Stanton, Dewayne Johnson, Stanton, and Michael Dustin Johnson, St. Mary; sister, Paula Johnson, Stanton; half-sisters, Teresa Whisman, Campton, Missy Hayes, Campton, and Melissa Johnson, Cincinnati, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Alexis, Jacob, Jordan, Nathan, Ethan, and Michael Johnson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Ethel Jonson and Otis and Sylvia Pierson.
Services were held on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. at 882 Cow Creek Road, Stanton by Rev. Tommy Evans and James Pierson. Burial was in the Johnson-Pierson Cemetery, Stanton. Pallbearers who served were Shawn Rogers, Larry Napier, Kendall Pierson, Kenneth Johnson, Paul Johnson, Dewayne Johnson, Shane Johnson, Scott Smith, Dean Martin, Greg Damron, and Leeland Johnson. Wells Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements

Michael L. Shriner, 48
Michael Louis Shriner, 48, of 71 Redwood Drive, Stanton, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he was a son of the late Charles and Harrett Slater Shriner. He was an Air Force Veteran and a former machinist with Texas Instrument.
Surviving relatives are his wife, Georgia Ann Ratliff Shriner; two sons: Michael Paul Shriner of Winchester and Jon Shriner of Stanton; one daughter, Michelle Shriner of Clay City; three grandchildren: Kaleb Michael Browning, Rylee Stamper and J. J. Rogers; one brother, Robert (Jocelyn) Shriner of Kent, Ohio and his father-in-law, Harry Ratliff of Stanton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Shriner.
Graveside services with military honors were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 in the Amvets Post 67 Veterans Cemetery on Highway 15, Stanton. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. www.hearnefuneralhome.com