Arthur Elkins, 61

Arthur “Arkie” Elkins, 61, 4424 Furnace Road, Stanton passed away at his home on Thursday, Feb. 11. He was born in Powell County on May 29, 1948 to the late Booker and Hattie Kincaid Elkins. He was a retired construction worker. 

He is survived by brothers Stanley (Virginia) Elkins and Danny Elkins; sisters, Alma Knox and Thelma Wilburn; nieces and nephews, Michelle (Jason) Brown, Angie Reed, Martin (Cindy) Ross, Cary (Bryan) Sexton, Chris (Koula) Knox, Carl (Paula) Wilburn, Sabrina Elkins, Tammy Elkins, Jennifer Haddix, Danny Elkins Jr., Kevin Elkins, and Jonathan Elkins; great-nieces and nephews, Kaylee and Tori Dunn, Jay, Dominic, and Hazel Sexton, Jackson Ross, Corrie and Lucas Wilburn, Jaylind and Jarad Martin, Jaycee Elkins, Brandon, Shaelia, and Danna Everman, Nick, Coly, Brook, and Cameron Elkins, Elizabeth Elkins, Austin Elkins, Rylie Elkins, Jeffrey Brooks, Whitney Atkins, Phillip and Cody Reed; and two great great-nephews. Arkie also had a very close and special friend, Eric Scott Dunn. A memorial service was held for “Arkie” on Thursday, Feb. 18 from 1 until 3 at Knowlton Church on Furnace Road.

A Special Thank you to Wells Funeral Home, Hospice, Kenny Wasson, and Knowlton Church of God, Dallas Knox, and special nurses Elizabeth and Christi.

 

Danika Charles, 

22 months 

Danika Leighton Charles, 22 months, daughter of Jessica  Charles, 574 Frames Branch Road, Clay City, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester.

She is survived by her mother, Jessica Charles; her sister, Madison Pearle Ledford; grandparents, Anthony (Sherrie) Charles and Teresa (Shane) Kennon of Clay City; great-grandparents, Ida Charles and the late Clell Charles of Clay City, and Cecil (Rachel) Drake of Stanton.

Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Interment followed in the Charles Cemetery, Frames Branch Road, Clay City.

Pallbearers were Kyle Bell, Steve Pointer, Eric Tipton and Casey Garrigus. Honorary pallbearers were Greg and Arlene Scott, Anthony Charles, Zack Charles, Shane Kennon, Kacy Britton Charles, Cecil Drake, Emily Charles, Briana Tipton, Carl Drake, Charles Drake, Matthew Watts, Barbara Baker, Gary and Mellissa Baker, Clell Charles Jr., Kathy Rice, Travis Crabtree and Kacy Britton Charles.

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

 

Donlie Lane, 70

Donlie K. Lane, 70, 227 Pine Crest Camp Road, Beattyville, died Saturday, Feb. 27. He was born April 5, 1939 in Powell County to the late Mitchell and Minnie Lane.

Survivors include a son, Henry Leon Lane of Clay City; brothers, Bill and wife Maryarley Lane of Lexington, George and wife Betty Lane of Irvine, Onlie and wife Peggy Lane, Louisville; grandson, Kenneth Eugene Scott Lane.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Victor and Edgar Lane; sisters, Opal Stuart, Renee Thorton, Elar Creech, Nancy Hull and Mary Spencer.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, at 1 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Betsy Caudill with burial at Mt. Canan Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Ray Mullins, James Smith, Dale Goodwin, Tony Townsend, Ricky Rogers and Larry Shifller.

 

 

Kenneth Slemp, 41 

Kenneth Wayne Slemp, 41, of 1586 North Bend Road, Stanton, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. Born in Wolfe County, he was a son of Charles Wayne and Darlene Profitt Slemp. He was a graduate of Powell County High School, a Navy veteran, a former employee of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, and an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include one daughter, Kelsey Michelle (Jeremy) Adams of Mt. Vernon; his parents, Charles Wayne and Darlene Slemp of Stanton; two brothers, Keith (Charlotte) Profitt and David (Deborah) Slemp, both of Stanton; a niece, Cheyenne Profitt; and two nephews, Logan Profitt and Cory Smith.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mammie and Luther Slemp; maternal grandparents, Flora and Oscar Profitt; and his aunt, Irma Tipton.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010 at 1 p.m. by Bro. Dale Sparks and Bro. Stephen Donithan at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Interment followed in the Slemp Cemetery, Stanton.

Pallbearers were Keith Profitt, Justin Slemp, Kevin Slemp, Matthew Brinegar, Darrell Slemp and Eric Slemp. Honorary pallbearers were Darain Slemp, Marvin Slemp, Ishmael Slemp, Bascom Slemp, Russell Slemp, Stanley Slemp and Cameron Covey.

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

 

Lenville Profitt, 81  

Lenville G. Profitt, 81, 116 Scrivner Street, husband of Maxine Profitt, died Saturday, Feb. 27 at Fountain Circle Nursing Center, Winchester. He was born June 26, 1928 in Torrent to the late Henry and Nellie McCoy Profitt. He was a Korean War veteran and retired from Bundy Tubing, Winchester.

Survivors include his wife, Maxine Profitt, Stanton; a son, Danny and wife, Lisa Roberts of Nicholasville; a daughter, Dezra; a brother, Omar Profitt, Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Karen Roberts, Winchester; grandchildren, Brandon, Christine, Jason and Kirsten Roberts, Steven and Melissa Morton; great-grandchildren, Conner and Jacob Robertsl He is preceded in death by a son, Thomas Roberts; brothers, Henry Profitt Jr., Enlo Profitt; sisters, Lorna Rogers and Ava Fletcher.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 1 at 11 a.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Kevin Chaney with burial at Rest Haven Cemetery, Stanton.

Pallbearers were Jason Roberts, Tim Campbell, Kevin Campbell, Shelby Overbee, Donnie Roberts and Denzil Morton. Honorary pallbearers were Sherman Roberts, Scottie Frazier, Denver Campbell and Vernon Coomer.

Guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

 

John Napier, 38 

John Carlon Napier, 38, passed away Thursday, February 25. He was born Sept. 21, 1971 to Johnny and Lydia Napier of Stanton. Survivors include his parents; two sons, Dillon and Peyton Napier, Mt. Sterling; a brother, Brady Napier, Stanton; nephew, Austin Napier, Stanton; and grandmother, Laura Napier, Stanton. He was preceded in death by grandfather John Napier. Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton.

 

Edward Crowe, 80

Edward Crowe, 80, 1031 Muddy Creek Road, Winchester, widow of Sarah Crowe, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Windsor Care Center, Mt. Sterling. He was born July 26, 1929 in Powell County to the late Alfred and Stella Woolery Crowe. He was an Army veteran.

Survivors include a sister, Ora Todd, Mt. Sterling; nephews and nieces.

Funeral services were held Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. Marion Brewer and Rev. Lee Cruze with burial at Powells Valley Cemetery, Clay City.

Pallbearers were Mike Crowe, Mark Crowe, Everett Todd Jr., Billy Ray Todd, Steve Todd, Harold Crowe and Douglas Crowe. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Sallee, Darren Henry, Donnie Kennon, John Ed Harris, George Scott, Jim Smithers and Don Birch.

 

Linda Hall, 61

Linda G. (Harrison) Hall, 61, Winchester, wife of Ernie Jay Hall, died Saturday, Feb. 27. She was born June 26, 1948 in Irvine to Naomi and the late Arnold Harrison. She and Jay owned and operated Hall’s Grocery Store on Hardwick’s Creek for 13 years.

Survivors include her husband, Ernie Jay Hall of Winchester; a brother, Chuck Harrison and wife Sharon of Winchester; sisters, Brenda Barnett and Judy H. Adams, both of Lexington, Diane and husband  Gene Bailey of Winchester; nieces, Allison and husband Chris Bates, Lexington and Cindy Barnett of Tupelo Miss., and April Harrison of Winchester; nephews, Aaron and wife Jenny Adams, Lexington, Wes and wife Miranda Harrison, Winchester, Chris Barnett, Florence and Patrick Bailey of Lexington; great-nieces, Madison Rylee Bates and Grace Alexandra Adams of Lexington; great-nephews, Chas Adams, Lexington, and Camdyn and Caleb Harrison, Winchester; and many nieces and nephews within the Hall family. 

Services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Wells Clay City Chapel by Bro. Mitchelle Tolle and Bro. Eugene Hampton with burial at Kennon Cemetery, Clay City.

Pallbearers were Aaron Adams. Chris Barnett, Wes Harrison, Patrick Bailey, Jake Davis and Chas Dillon Dean.

Guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

Eunice Spencer, 83 

Eunice C. “Susie” Spencer, 83, died at home Feb. 17, 2010. She was born Oct. 7, 1926 in Guage (Breathitt County) to Kelly and Dora Hammond Craft. Formerly of Warren, Mich. and Stanton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Luther “Jr.” Spencer, brother Orville Craft and sister Bertie  Sain. She will be remembered as a loving, kind and gentle woman. She was a member of the  Eastern Star.

Survivors include one son, Richard Allen (Gail) Spencer of Canton, Mich.; and two grandchildren, Samantha (Thierry) Mouchet of Brieres Les Scelles, France, and Colin Spencer and his fiance, Debra Terry of Albuquerque, N.M.; brothers, Reid Craft of Houston, Texas, and Elmer (Florence) Craft of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Bessie Risner of Ocala, Fla.; several nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation was held Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 at Arlington Park Funeral Home; additionally, a viewing was held at Watts Funeral Home, Jackson on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 from 10 a.m. till noon with services following.

Burial was at Tyra Cemetery, Vancleve.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

 

Cecil Myers, 94

Cecil Myers, 94, of Middletown, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 at Hawthorn Glen Senior Living. He was born April 5, 1915 in Stanton to Melvin and Ella Jane (Lewis) Myers. When Cecil came to Middletown his first jobs were working for McGraw Construction and Coolidge Ballbearings. He then went to work at Aeronca as a millwright for 16 years, retiring in 1980. He was an avid outdoorsman and liked fishing and hunting. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lauretta Myers on Nov. 6, 2004; brothers, Roy and Shirley Myers; sisters, Grace Pelfrey and Florence Humphrey.

Survivors include his five children, Wreford (Evelyn) Myers, Brenda (Lewis) Reffitt, Garland (Jeannie) Myers, Kenty(Robyn) Myers, Myron Myers; 10 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Zana Brown, Beatrice Brisco; and many loving family members and friends.

A celebration of life service was held Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home by Pastor James R. Anderson and Pastor Thomas B. Groves with burial at Woodside Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Middletown, 1131 Manchester Ave., Middletown, Ohio 45042.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.baker-stevens.com.

 

Christina Faulkner, 49

Christina Mae Faulkner was born Aug. 25, 1960 in Powell County, and died Jan. 14, 2010 in Tacoma, Wash. She leaves behind her partner of 26 years, Charlie Abbott, and her children, daughter Brandy; son, Darrell; daughter-in-law, Tammy; and their two sons, Darrell and Dakoda; her brother; and five sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. We loved her and will miss her. We will keep her in our hearts forever. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 in the Mountain View Garden Chapel, Lakewood, Wash.

 

Margaret Payne, 86

Margaret Bucher Payne, 86, Irvine Street, Richmond, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 at Madison Manor Nursing Home. She was born on April 29, 1923 in Laurel County, the daughter of August and Sarah Baker Bucher. She was a retired supervisor of food service at Eastern Kentucky University, and the widow of Henry Payne. She enjoyed yard sales, word puzzles, and was an avid UK basketball fan. Many have enjoyed her delicious homemade candies.

Survivors include one son, Dale Payne (Darlene) of Clay City; two daughters, Sondra Parke (Bobby) and Cheryl Kirby of Richmond; six grandchildren, Mark Reffett (Hope), Scott Reffett (Trina Conrad), Greg Payne (Melissa), Ashley Payne, Chris Kirby and Kelly Kirby; five great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Ricky Payne; six brothers, Frank, Charlie, Bert, Willard “Bill”, Alvin and Lenny Bucher; three sisters, Ada Bucher, Elizabeth Fritz and Elsie Bowman.

Funeral services were conducted Feb. 16, 2010 at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home in Richmond with Rev. Phillip Payne officiating.

 

Granville Combs, 78

Granville Pearl Combs, 78, 628 Irvine Road, Clay City, husband of Fannie Jane Eversole Combs, died Sunday, Feb. 21 at his home. He was  born Sept. 16, 1931 in Knott County to the late John Cannon and Mahala Godsey Combs. He was a retired trucking company owner and operator, mechanic and a farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Fannie Combs of Clay City, a son, Jeff and wife Kim Combs of Jackson; daughters, Johnnie Gay and husband David, Lovins, Dwarf, KY, Ida Mae Combs, Clay City, Cherise Renee and husband Ike Gabbard, Watkins, Stamping Ground; step-daughter, Winnie Bush, Hazard; brother, Elmer Combs, Clay City; sister, Anna Faye Hudson, Ary; grandchildren, Loretta Moore, Susan Pratt, Michael Paul Watkins, Jessica Jade Watkins, John Combs and Daniel Combs; step-grandchildren, Amanda Williams, Nicholas Bush and Savannah Bush; two great-grandchildren; and one step-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruby Combs; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Combs; brothers, Clifford, Sam and Orville Combs; and sister, Dorothy Robinson.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. at Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. Gary Willoughby and Rev. Gus Dean with burial at the Combs Family Cemetery, Irvine Road, Clay City with grandchildren serving as pallbearers.

 

Leon Pasley Jr., 72

Leon Pasley Jr., “Skeeter”, formerly of Beattyville, born June 19, 1937, died Feb. 19, 2010 in San Antonia, Texas after a long, courageous battle with leukemia. He was the son of the Leon and Effie Pasley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet; father, Leon Pasley; sister, Anna Louise Pasley; and nephew, Michael Wayne Pasley.

Survivors include one son, Michael Leon Pasley of San Antonia, Texas; mother, Effie Pasley of Wolfe County; two brothers, Leonard and Lavonne Pasley of Wolfe County; one sister, Pauline Schooler of Lexington; three nephews, Marvin, Jonny and Jason Schooler; and six great-nieces and nephews.

He was a dedicated employee of General Motors in Mexico for a number of years and retired in 2000. His passion in life was the outdoors, fishing, hunting, motorcycling and spending time with his son, Michael and friends and family.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. at Wells Funeral Home with burial at Stanton Cemetery.

Visit the guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

 

Orville Smith, 90

Orville Smith, 90, husband of Helen Elam Smith, died Sunday, Feb. 21 at Kentucky River Medical Center, Jackson. He was born Oct. 8, 1919 in Estill County to the late Walter and Nellie Smith. He was a retired truck driver.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Smith of Campton; step-sons, Mitchell Spencer of Stanton, Marlon Dean Spencer of Tennessee, Chris Spencer of Campton and Thomas Spencer of Campton; sister, Orpha Baber of Middletown, Ohio; and nine step-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Doyle Spry with burial at the Spencer Cemetery, Campton.

Pallbearers were Justin Spencer, Frank Spencer, Joshua Spencer, Zachary Spencer, Christopher Spencer and Charlie Dale Spencer.

 

Harry Morton, 65

Harry W. Morton, son of the late Woodford Morton and Verna Mitchell Morton was born in Powell County Kentucky on Aug. 22, 1944. He entered eternal life Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at his residence in Clay City, Kentucky being 65 years, five months and 17 days of age at the time of his passing.

He was married to Mary Smith on Aug. 1, 1964 in Winchester, Kentucky. He enjoyed hunting, riding horses and also taking his dog Dunston for a ride. He loved spending time with his family and friends, but most of all he enjoyed going to Heartbreak Ridge Texaco and the Powell County Feed Store and talking with his old buddies.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Morton of Clay City; two sons, Harry David Morton and wife Darlene of Jeffersonville, and Gary Owen Morton of Clay City; four sisters, Juanita Crabtree of Clay City, and Glenda Strange of Winchester, Venice Crow of Versailles, Sue Everhart of Winchester; one grandchild, Roxann Combs of Jeffersonville; two great-grandchildren, Kyla Dawn Combs and Courtney Lynn Combs, both of Jeffersonville.

Also surviving are a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

Harry was preceded in death by one brother, Pokberry Morton.

 

Devonia Spencer, 64

Devonia “Sissy” Spencer, 64, Fountain Circle Health Center, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. She was born Aug. 22, 1945 in Stanton to the late James Captain and Orpha Branson Spencer.

Survivors include a brother, Ted Spencer of Fort Lakemore, Va.; Fannie Phillips, LaFollette, Tenn., Helen McGee, Berea, Cindy Godsey, Stanton, Martha Campbell, Hazard and Hazel Martin, Jeffersonville; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Corsey and Ike Spencer; and nephew, David Wayne Case.

Funeral services willbe held Thursday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Ricky Brewer and Rev. Anthony Molihan with burial at Spencer Cemetery, Pine Ridge.

Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Charles Barnes, 57 

Charles Dean Barnes, 57, Racetrack Road, Irvine, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 at his home following a short illness. He was born April 8, 1952 in Powell County, the son of Charlie Barnes and the late Jewell Christine Willoughby Barnes. He was a United States Army veteran and a former Wintech employee. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.

Survivors include his father, Charlie Barnes of Irvine; one son, Donald Ray Barnes and wife Angie of Bath County; five sisters, Patsy Puckett and husband Robert, and Connie Glasson and husband Tracy, both of Irvine, Barbara Hunter and husband Terry of Charlotte, N.C., Peggy Perkins and husband Steven of Lexington, and Bonnie Riddell and husband James of Winchester; four brothers, James Darrell Barnes and wife Debbie of Irvine, Johnie Barnes and wife Helen of Berea, Raleigh Barnes and wife Cindy of N. Vernon, Ind., and Tommy Barnes and wife Pam of Clay City; and three grandchildren, Jonah, Andrew and Tyanna Barnes.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Lonnie Barnes.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Marvin Neal and Bro. Terry Hunter with burial at the Jackson Chapel Cemetery.

Pallbearers were James Darrell Barnes, Johnie Barnes, Raleigh Barnes, Tommy Barnes, Kendall Barnes and Tyler Glasson. Honorary pallbearers were Stuart Puckett, Dakota Glasson, Kyle Hunter, Blake Hunter, Timothy Riddell, Jeremy Adams, Clayton Barnes and Christopher Barnes.

 

Michael Nienhuis, 55

Michael Eugene Nienhuis, 55, husband of Robin Marie Nienhuis, Brush Creek Road, Clay City, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, following a long battle with lung cancer. Born in Sumter, S.C., he was a son of the late Robert Eugene and Shirley Oakes Nienhuis. He was a US Army veteran and a former turck driver.

Survivors include his wife, Robin Marie Devereaux Nienhuis; three sons, Michael Allen and wife Caroline Miles, James Curtis Smedley and Adam Joe and wife Heather Nienhuis, all of Michigan; three daughters, Lora Jean and husband Wilson Reynolds of Illinois, Andrea Diane Beeman of Kansas and Amanda Sue Nienhuis of Michigan; one brother, Robert Nienhuis of California; two sisters, Kathi Sue and husband T.J. Korbel of Holland, and Shirley Ann Little of Florida; and 13 grandchildren.

Cremation was selected and a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 at the residence of Maryann Nelson, 1429 Brush Creek Road, Clay City.An additional memorial service will be conducted in Michigan at a later date.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home Inc.

 

Fred Newman, 81

Fred Webb Newman, 81, of Hamilton, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Community. He was born April 26, 1928 in Irvine, a son of Fred and Era (Reeves) Newman. He was an electrician with International Brothers of Electrical Workers for 40 years, retiring in 1992; a welder for Boilermaker’s Blacksmith Local #105 and Fab Shop. He was a member of Monroe High Point Masonic Lodge #51 and Bass Masters of Franklin. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis Newman; a brother, William; sisters, Helen, Virginia and Lucille.

Survivors include his sons, Jerry (Debbie) Newman of Middletown, Michael (Tammie) Newman of Somerville; daughters, Theresa Newman and husband Lance Edwards, Debra (Paul) Pope of Chesterton, Ind.; grandchildren, Shaun, Leah, Tarron, Rachel, Alaura, Jacob, Celissa, Nikki, Kim; seven great-grandchildren, Melody, Morgan, Randel, Madalyn, Kaleb, Dominic, Zachery; a sister, Dorothy Jean Sullivan of Cordova, Tenn.

A celebration of life service was held at 2 p.m. at Baker-Steven-Parramore Funeral Home Thursday, Feb. 11 by Rev. Tim Sheets with burial at Butler County Memorial Park.

Condolence may be sent to the family at www.baker-stevens.com.

 

A. Lurline Bruno, 84

A Lurline Moore Bruno, 84, of Savannah, Georgia, formerly a resident of Rochester, Mich. and Panama City Beach, Fla., widow of James Harold Bruno, died Thursday, afternoon, Feb. 11, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. Born in Stanton, she was a daughter of the late John Wesley Moore and the late Emily Elizabeth Bach Moore. She was a retired educator for 28 years with the public school system of Rochester, Mich. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by 16 siblings.

Survivors include three daughters, Mary Ann Paradise and husband Bill of Winnetka, Ill., Jane Elizabeth Bruno of Savannah, Ga., Katheryn Louis Knight and husband Keith of West Olive, Mich.; two grandchildren, Rachel and Andrew Knight; and one brother Russell Moore and wife Amy of Kentucky.

Funeral service was held at noon Saturday in the chapel of Potere-Modetz Funeral Home by her nephew, Rev. James R. Moore with burial at Mount Avon Cemetery in Rochester.

Remembrances may be made to Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon, Mich. 49441.

 

Reva Powell, 75

Reva Allice Watson Powell, 75, 933 Lone Oak Road, wife of Thomas A Powell, died Sunday, Feb. 14 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born June 18, 1934 in Estill County to the late John Raymond and Lizzie Watson. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Tom Powell of Clay City; sons, Thomas Eugene and wife Linda Powell, and Dennis Ray and wife Linda Powell, both of Clay City; daughters, Robin Moore of Winchester, and Patty and husband David Hall of Clay City; a sister, Nettie Smith of Stanton; grandchildren, Michael Powell, Paul and wife Jennifer Powell, Jerry Powell, Brandon and wife Jessica Powell, Tasha and husband Richard Rogers, Brittany Hall, Kaleb Hall, Matthew and wife Melissa Moore,  Andrea and husband Greg Hall, Joseph and wife Shawnetta Hall, and Melissa and husband Jason Adams; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Olivia, Madison and Mercedes Powell, Taylor and Caitlyn Ratliff, Jared Anderson, Airel Means, Joseph Hall, Keeley Maggard, and Jacob Maggard.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jimmy Dale Powell; daughters, Penny Denise Powell and Betty Jane Hall; brothers, Donald Ray and Harold Edward Watson; great-granddaughter, Talita Anderson.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. at Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. James Smith and Rev. M.C. Rice with burial at Warner Cemetery, Estill County.

Pallbearers were Kaleb Hall, Matthew Moore, Jerry Powell, Richard Rogers, Michael Powell, Paul Thomas Powell and Joseph Hall. Honorary pallbearers were Greg Ratliff, David Hall, Jason Adams, Derrick Brooks and all nephews.

 

Arthur Elkins, 61

Arthur Elkins, 61, 4424 Furnace Road, Stanton, died Thursday, Feb. 11 at his home. He was born May 29, 1948 in Powell County to the late Booker and Hattie Kincaid Elkins. He was a retired construction worker.

Survivors include his brothers, Stanley Eklins and Danny Eklins; sisters, Alma Knox and Thelma  Wilburn.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 at 3 p.m. at Knowlton Church.

Pallbearers are Martin Ross, Chris Knox, Jason Brown and Walter Trent. Visitation is Thursday, Feb. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church. Guestbook at www.wellsfh.com.

Phyllis Bush, 49 

Phyllis Diane Bush, 49, wife of Woody Bush, 3916 Main Street, Clay City, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. Born in Mohab, Mo., she was a daughter of the late Della Bert and Helen Marie Banks Land. She was a former factory employee of Continental Metal Specialty and a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Clay City.

Survivors are her husband, Woodrow C. Bush; children, James Michael Williams of Hazel Green, Casandra (D.J.) Vance of Morehead, and Jessica (Mason) Cox of Jeffersonville; her foster parents, Murph and Carrie Prater of Ezel; a step-mother, Mary Lou Land of Campton; five brothers, Bobby (Beverly) Land of Frenchburg, Jimmy Land, Jeff (Cathy) Land and Lewis (Cathy) Roberts, all of Campton, and Paul (Peggy) Roberts of Winchester; and four grandchildren, Hayden Cox, Ethan Cox, Maria Williams and Christian Michael Williams.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Allyssa Eyveigh Cox.

Funeral services were held at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton by Bro. Warren Rogers at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 with burial at the Miller Cemetery, Campton on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010.

Pallbearers were Mason Cox, D.J. Vance, Ray Isaacs, Larry Hampton, Donald Williams and Carson Brooks. Honorary pallbearers were Kristen Griffett, James Michael Williams, Casandra Vance, Jessica Cox and Elizabeth Osborne.

 

Mirna Yearian, 57

Mirna Chicas Yearian, 57, wife of Kenneth R. Yearian, died Jan. 31, 2010 at the Home For Health Lifestyle Center, Stanton. Born in San Salvador, El Salvador, she was a daughter of Carmen Forres Chicas and the late Alfonso Chicas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Littlerock, Calif.

No services are scheduled at this time. Her cremated remains will be interred by her family at a later date.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home Inc.

 

Juanita Babcock, 79 

Juanita Wireman Babcock, 79, widow of Ray Babcock, died at Palmdale, Calif. on Nov. 24, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie Boyd Wireman. She was born at Pilot March 19, 1924 and grew up there, but later moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. She married Ray Babcock in Cincinnati in August of 1945. They moved right away to Los Angeles, Calif. which was Ray’s home state. They met on a Greyhound bus between Lexington and Cincinnati during World War II. He was in the Army and was stationed at Fort Knox.

Survivors include sons, Gary and Joann Babcock, Michael Babcock, and Jesse and Kathi Babcock; and six grandchildren, all of California. She was the sister of Irene and husband  Stanley Crowder, New Richmond, Ohio, Pauline and husband Russ Caudill, Dayton, Ohio, Beatrice Hood, Winchester, Gerald and wife Nancy Wireman, Leeco, Geraldine and husband Willard Morton, Stanton. She leaves many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by Aunt Beulah and husband Boyd Hall of Stanton.

Funeral service was held Dec. 5, 2009 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, New Richmond, Ohio with burial at Laurel Cemetery, New Richmond.

 

Cornelius Bowman, 88 

Cornelius Bowman, 88, of Middletown, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Powell County Jan. 10, 1922 to Edd and Addie Lee (Hall) Bowman. He worked as a zinc strip operator for Armco Steel Corporation for 31 years, retiring in 1983. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, knives and whittling, and he loved to tell stories.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Eureka “Peggy” (Woods) Bowman; three sons, Buford A. (Deana) Bowman, David (Karin) Bowman and Billy Ray (Dawn) Bowman; seven daughters, Edna (Mark) Repyneck, Rosa (Kenny) Smith, Rita Ratliff, Sharon Cate, Stephanie (Morris) Thompson, Faye Elkins and Patty Bowman; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Lloyd Wayne Bowman; son-in-law, Raymond Ratliff; a sister, Dolly Barnett; and a nephew, Albert Elkins.

Funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, Middletown by Pastor Vince Williams with burial at Woodside Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Middletown Combined Honor Guard.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. 

 

James Brandenburg, 65 

James Robert Brandenburg, 65, of Hamilton, died at Jewish Hospital on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. He was born in Irvine on Aug. 30, 1944, the son of Willis and Grace (Johnson) Brandenburg. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and was employed as a production mechanic for General Electric Evendale for 320 years, retiring in 2002. On Jan. 10, 1992 in Hamilton, he married Carolyn (Dawson) Rhoden.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Barndenburg of Hamilton; two daughters, Sudie Brandenburg of San Antonia, Texas and Patricia (Corey) Monroe of Hamilton; five step-children, Debbie, Stephanie, Steven, Jay and Sherry Rhoden, all of Cincinnati; a sister, Sue (Troy) Gross of Hamilton; five grandchildren, P.J., Brittney, James, Maggie and  Carolyn; 15 step-grandchildren; a nephew, Johnie Gross of Hamilton; and three nieces, Pamela, Rena and Grace Gross; and his cats, Sassy and Nubbin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Johnnie Brandenburg; a step-daughter, Sandy Rhoden; and his cat, C.J.

Funeral service was held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 at 10 a.m. by Rev. Sonny Price with burial at Hickory Flat.

 

Mary Rader, 96

Mary Rader, 96, of Hamilton, died at Golden Years Health Care on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. She was born in Estill County on July 15, 193, the daughter of Mardie and Elviera (McIntosh) Wells. She was employed as a press operator at National Can for 23 years, retiring in 1974. She had been a member of Princeton Pike Church of God since 1958.

Survivors include her daughter, Linda Sue Evans of Hamilton; three grandchildren, Lora (Paul) Williams of Oxford, Lonnie (Jill) Durbin of Central, S.C., and  Tony (Roxanna) Durbin of Columbia; seven great-grandchildren, Casey and Aryn Durbin, Brandi Bates and her fiance Danny Hoffman, Jamie and Bradley Durbin, Jacob and Nicolas Williaims; a great-great-grandson, Nathan; three brothers, Emmett (Mosie) Wells of Hamilton, Elmer (Nancy) Wells of South Carolina, and Eddie (Margie) Wells of Georgia; and a special former son-in-law, Lonnie Durbin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters, Elizabeth, Myrtle, Dorothy, Stella and Florence; and one brother, Earl.

Funeral service was held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at noon by Pastor Rick Witt of Faith Pentecostal Church with burial at Rose Hill Burial ParkWilsonSchrammSpaulding.com

 

Ruby Foster, 75

Ruby Lee Foster, 75, 1961 North Bend Road, Stanton, widow of Hibert Foster, died Wednesday, Feb. 3 at her home. She was born Oct. 9, 1934 in Estill County to the late George and Susie Neal Abney. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her sons, Ernest and wife Betty Foster, Doug and wife Elizabeth Foster; daughters, Virginia and husband Lester Campbell, and Vickie and husband Greg Aines, all of Stanton; a brother, Donald Ray and wife Judy  Abney of Estill County; sisters, Mary Ellen Crouch of Irvine, and Eva Jo and husband William Young of Indianapolis, Ind.; grandchildren, Nathan Foster, Melissa Butcher, Jeremy Foster and Andrea Foster; great-grandchildren, Braden Butcher and Emma Foster.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home Stanton by Rev. James Harold Combs and Bro.  Lynn Dunaway.

All adopted children served as pallbearers.

 

Thelma Dennis, 84

Thelma Dee Dennis, 84, died Feb. 2, 2010 in Miamisburg. She was born Nov. 27, 1925 in Irvine, a daughter of Viola Mae Hinds and William Witt. On Dec. 13, 1939 she married Eugene Dennis. They had five children; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Dennis Sr.; a son Eugene Dennis Jr.; her parents and her sister, Helen Roberts.

She is survived by her children, Billy Joe and Naomi Dennis, Shirley A. Prugh-Spence, Clara and Bill Cencebaugh, Helen and Tom Allmond; brother Bill Witt; a sister, Marjorie Seabolt; and many grandchildren.

Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 at Brough-Getts Funeral Home with burial at Miami Valley Memory Gardens in Centerville, Ohio.

 

 

 

Rev. J.F. Hunt, 61 

Rev. J. F. (June) Hunt, age 61, Mt. Pleasant Road, Owingsville, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling. Born April 20, 1948, in Irvine,  he was the son of the late Ben F. Hunt, Jr. and Edna Adams Hunt. He was an employee of Square D for 16 years, retired from Donatech after 10 years of service, and enjoyed gardening and raising Charolais cattle. A minister for more than 38 years, he was ordained in 1978 at the First Church of God in Mt. Sterling. He was the pastor of several churches including Moore’s Creek First Church of God in Stanton, Polksville First Church of God and Preston First Church of God, both in Bath County, and Jackson First Church of God in Breathitt County.

Survivors include his wife, Toni G. Bailey Hunt, whom he wed June 30, 1972; one daughter, Loralyn Courtney and her husband Gene of Owingsville; one sister, Robbin Durbin and her husband Larry of Irvine; three half-brothers, Roy Grimes and Ray Bradley of Winchester, and Don Bradley of Stanton; several nieces and nephews including two special nieces, Terra and Tanya Durbin.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel by the Rev. Lowell C. Rice with burial at the Longview Cemetery at Bethel.

Pallbearers were Tony Durbin, Gary Buckler, Alvin Howard Buckler, Randy Reed, Jeffrey Harmon and Albert Harmon. Honorary pallbearers were C. J. Reed, Travis Reed, Matt Dillon, Brandon Dillon, Jamie Otis, Aaron Harmon, and Andrew Harmon.

 

 

Burton Godsey, 42

 Burton Dewain Godsey, 42, 182 Airport Road, Stanton, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. He was a construction worker with Sam Harris Concrete, and an avid fan of the UK Wildcats. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Faye Vance Godsey; a brother, Jeff Spencer; a sister, Glenda Spencer.

Survivors include his father, Malcom Godsey Jr.; mother, Patty (Dwight) Brown of Stanton; five sisters, Darlene (Thomas) Rose of Mt. Sterling, Clara Graham of Winchester, and Janice Kennon of Richmond, Wanda Tester and Vanessa Brown of Stanton.

Funeral services were conducted by Bro. David Rule at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Nada Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Kevin Smith, Khris Sparks, Justin Spencer, Ryan Tipton, Tom Rose, Ralph King, Sammy Aylan and Dewayne Kennon.

 

Janet Goodwin, 52 

Janet Carol Goodwin, 52, 77 Vine Street, Stanton, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 at Stanton Nursing Center. Born in Mt. Sterling, she was a daughter of the late Virgil Ernest Goodwin Sr., and the late Alwena Smallwood Goodwin. She was a member of Bowen First Church of God and the Bowen First Church of God WCG’s Ladies Group. She was an employee of Stanton Nursing Center for nearly 30 years, and served as their activity director for approximately 23 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Franklin Goodwin; and a nephew, Mark William Keith.

Survivors include three brothers, Virgil Ernest Goodwin Jr. and wife Gloria of Athens, Tenn., James Alec Goodwin and his wife Myra and David Ray Goodwin and his wife Cheryl, both of Stanton; one sister, Elizabeth Ann Keith and her husband Mark of Winchester; one sister-in-law, Mary Goodwin Shepherd; nine nieces and nephews, Daphne Keith, Becky Vallejo, Emily Cox, Jonathan and wife Carol Goodwin, James Brandon Goodwin, William Goodwin, Jarod Goodwin, Ryan Goodwin and Brett Goodwin; and two great nephews, Matteo and Jordan Vallejo.

Funeral services were held by Bro. Stephen Donithan and Bro. Jonathan Goodwin at noon Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at Bowen Fist Church of God, Stanton with burial at Stanton Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Smallwood, Bobby Picklesimer, Cebert Faulkner, Harold Faulkner, Charles Smallwood, Gene Smallwood, Jay Means, Larry Cox and Delbert Brown. Honorary pallbearers were the employees of Stanton Nursing Center and the Bowen First Church of God WCG’s Ladies Group.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home Inc.

Allyssa Cox, infant

Allyssa Eyveigh Cox, infant daughter of Mason and Jessica Bush Cox, 540 Sawmill Road, Jeffersonville, died Jan. 24, 2010 at UK Chlidren’s Hospital, Lexington. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Pamela Sue Bush and her great-grandfathers, Clifton Strange and Eyvind Cox.

Survivors in addition to her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Ethan and Hayden Cox; grandparents, Woodrow and Diana Bush, Peggy and Gary Biddle and Roy and Michelle Cox; great-grandparents, Maglene Strange, and Frank and Bonnie Toy.

Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Ralph Farmer and Bro. Warren Rogers at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton with burial at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at Strange Cemetery, Clay City.

Pallbearers were Woodrow Bush, Roy Cox, Gary Biddle, Matthew Cox, Laura Cox and Michael Williams.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home Inc.

Farrell Crase, 53

Farrell Wayne Crase, 53, husband of Frances Crase, 2447 Little Bloody Creek, Campton, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at Markey Cancer Center, Lexington. He was a former employee of Campbell Soup Company, a self employed truck driver, and a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Defiance, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sheryl Crase.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Vold Crase; his parents, Lemel and Naomi Bach Crase, New Bavaria, Ohio; a son, Kyle Wayne Crase of Defiance, Ohio; three daughters, Jessica Crase of Defiance, Ohio, Farah Crase of Goshen, Ohio, and Dawn (Chad) Stump of Campton; a step-daughter, Brooke (Jake) St. Clair of Clarksville, Ind.; a brother, Jerry Crase of New Bavaria, Ohio; a sister, Kathy (Anthony) Powers of Defiance, Ohio; and 13 grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton with burial at Pelfrey Cemetery, Campton.

Pallbearers were Earl Crase, Kyle Crase, Rich Yates, Eddie Bruce, Chad Stump and John Trippy. Honorary pallbearers were Anthony Powers and Jake St. Clair.

Memorial donations are suggested to American Cancer Society.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home Inc.

 

Kenneth Gouff, 56

Kenneth Matthew Gouff, 56, husband of Christie Gouff of 1450 Lower Cane Creek Road, Stanton, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at UK Medical Center, Lexington. Born in Hagerstown, Md., he was a son of the late Kenneth Edward and Betty Comer Gouff. He was a retired residential plumber, a former member of the Civil War Stonewall Brigade reenactment group, and a recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award at Harpers Ferry National Park. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Scott Gouff and Robert Andrew Gouff.

Survivors include his wife, Christie Clem Gouff; two children, Brian Kenneth (Stephanie) Gouff, and Jennifer Nicole Gouff of Hagerstown, Md.; two step-children, Shane Anthony Mellott of Eugene, Ore., and Heather Marie Mellott of leavenworth, Kan.; two brothers, Phillip Michael Gouff of Albany, Ga., and William Joseph Gouff of Stanton; and six grandchildren, Rachel Gouff, Jordon Russ, Ian Babcock, Cohen Babcock, Leo Scrivner and Elias Mellott.

Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Troy Luttrell at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton with burial at the King Family Cemetery, Upper Cane Creek Road, Stanton.

 

Thelma Hurt, 93

Thelma Francis Hurt, 93, 2908 Mountain Springs Road, Ravenna, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2010 at her residence. Born in Letcher County, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Annie Allen Hicks. She was a former nurse at Eastern State Hospital, Lexington, and a member of the Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was perceded in death by three brothers, Charles Hicks, Robert Hicks and Arthur Hicks; one sister, Edna Eason; and two grandchildren, Frank Sears and Charles Tackett Jr.

Survivors include one daughter, Patricia and her husband Charles Tackett of Ravenna; one son, Robert and his wife Dorothy Shepard of Mt. Vernon; and nine grandchildren, Debbie Ramey, Larry Hellard, Cathy Hurt, Paula Figureudo, Racheal Watkins, Lacy Patrick, Paul Botts, Lenny Tackett and Kenneth Tackett; 22 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great grandchildren.

Memorial services following cremation will be held at a later date.

Arrangement by Hearne Funeral Home Inc. Stanton.

 

Lemon Booth, 85

Lemon  S. Booth, 85, 588 Boone Creek Road, widower of Edith Irene Booth, died Sunday at Saint Joseph Hospital Mt. Sterling. He was born Oct. 25, 1924 in Estill County to the late Leonard and Opha Shoemaker Booth. He was a retired plumber.

Survivors include a son, Earl Booth of Stanton; four brothers, Sherman Booth, Shelby Booth and Wayne Booth, all of Clay City, and Norval Booth of Winchester; three sisters, Lorene Johnson of Indiana, Alene Logan of Tennessee and Joyce Epperson of Stanton.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at Wells Funeral Home Stanton by Rev. George Sparks with burial at Brown Cemetery, Black Creek Road, Clay City.

www.wellsfh.com

 

Dorothy Smith, 8

Dorothy Charlene Smith, 87, widow of Basil Smith, 3401 Crosstimbers Drive, Greensboro, N.C., formerly of Stanton, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. She was born April 4, 1922 to the late Charlie and Virgie McKee Mitchell.

Survivors include two sons, John and wife Donna Smith, and Mitchell and wife Sandy Smith, both of Greensboro, N.C.; a daughter, Dot Smith of Zebulon, N.C.; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton with burial at Stanton Cemetery, Main Street, Stanton.

Billie Snowden, 61

Billie Elaine Snowden, 61, Powell Road, Clay City, wife of Ernest Gary Snowden, died Monday, Jan. 11 at her home.  She was born April 9, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late William  George Bingham and Grace Hamlin.  She was a homemaker.  

Survivors include her husband, Gary Snowden, Clay City; daughters, Debra Mullins, Clay City, Jeanie Snowden, Lexington, and Pamela Tipton,  Clay City; and eight grandchildren.  

Funeral services were held Saturday, January 16, at 12 p.m. at Stanton First Church of God, 980 East College Ave., Stanton, by Rev. Anthony Molihan.  Wells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 

 

Nancy Martin, 99

Nancy Martin, 99, 56 Karen Drive, died Monday, Jan. 18 at her home. She was born June 10, 1910 in Breathitt County to the late Mort and Lou Marshall Mullins. She was a homemaker and a member of the Harvestime Assembly Church.

Survivors include four daughters, Gladys Center of Knox, Ind., Mary Sue Martin of Stanton, and Ella Jane Davies and Deliah Jean Addis, both of Cincinnati, Ohio; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren..

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 at Harvestime Assembly Church, East College Avenue, Stanton by Rev. Maurice Adams with burial at Crabtree Cemetery.

Pallbearers are her grandsons. Honorary pallbearer is Rev. Maurice Adams.

 

Dallas Patton, 67 

Dallas Ray Patton, 67, husband of Imogene Chism Patton, died at 10:37 a.m. Wednesday at the Clark Regional Medical Center. A native of Powell County, he was the son of the late Eugene Patton and the late Lou Emma White Patton Garnett. He was a truck driver, an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member of the Epperson First Church of God.

Survivors include a son, Raymond “Buddy” (Christy) Patton of Clark County; three daughters, Cindy (Robert) Calvert of Winchester, Jennifer (Jason) Oesterling and Rayme (David) Sparks, all of Clark County; six grandchildren, Ashley and Dakota Calvert, Felicia and Nate Oesterling, and Hannah and David Sparks Jr.; four brothers, Robert Patton, Dale Patton and Eugene Patton, all of Stanton, and David Knight of Winchester; two sisters, Juanita (Charles) Boyd of Stanton and Gina Swingo of Clay City; step-mother, Mae Conrad of Irvine; three brothers-in-law, John (Marsha) Chism of Clark County, Roy (Cynthia) Chism of Tennessee, and Tom (Janie) Chism of Clark County; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Scobee Funeral Home by Rev. Chris Williams and Rev. Roy Chism with burial at the Chism Family Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Nicholas Chism, Wesley Chism, Davy Chism, Donnie Ray Boyd, Robert Earl Patton Jr., Michael Dale Patton, Wallace Marshall and Steve Adair. Honorary pallbearers were Adnan Hussein, Craig Taylor, Vaughn Wilson, Don Shuler, Jerry Creech, Robert Palmer, Tom Stevens, Tom Ford Jr., David DeVary, Jason Spivey, Clyde Barrett, Jeff Overton, Tom Evans, Josh Perry, Troy Clem and Eric Sparks.

The online guestbook is at www.scobeefunerallhome.com

 

Arthur Mullins, 89 

Arthur, 89, of Trenton, died at Berkeley Square Health Care on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 at 9:50 p.m. He was born in Pilot on Aug. 31, 1920, the son of John and Mary (Townsend) Mullins. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 to 1946. He was employed as an assembler at Delco Moraine in Dayton for 16 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of Greenhills United Baptist Church. On Nov. 28, 1947 in Winchester, he married Verna Branham, and she preceded him in death in 2005.

He is survived by a son, Rev. Tim (Norma) Mullins of Hamilton; four daughters, Venis Torge, Dolores (Whitey) Lawson, Alanna Wolf, and Cindy (Rick) Baun, all of Hamilton; six grandchildren, Gena (Steve) Etson of Hamilton, Brian Vandeventer of Middletown, Marcus Wolf of Trenton, Lee Mullins  and Luke Mullins, both of Hamilton, and Dusty (Jason) Dunaway of Middletown; seven great-grandchlidren, Brandon, Julia, Aaron, Adam, Tyler, Carrie and Little Mitchell; two sisters, Sylvie McIntosh and Arbutus McIntosh, both of Shelbyville; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Elmer and Hoover Mullins; and three sisters, Audrey Knox, Dorothy Ledford, and Zelphie Hall.

Funeral services was held at the Greenhills United  Baptist Church, Williamsdale at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 with burial at Hickory Flat Cemetery.

www.browndawson.com

 

April Patton, 25

April Michelle Catron Patton, age 25, wife of Adam Patton, 303 Little Brush Creek Road, Clay City, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 at her residence following a long illness.  Born in Irvine, she was a daughter of Virgil and Charlotte Knox Catron and a member of Church On The Rock.  

Surviving relatives are her husband, Adam Patton; her parents, Virgil and Charlotte Knox Catron; one brother, James Randall and his wife Casey Catron; one nephew, Caden Alexander Catron; one niece, Emily Brooke April Catron all of Clay City; paternal grandparents, Hugh and Wanda Catron; maternal grandparents, James and Margie Knox of Stanton; and father and mother-in-law, Michael and Lisa Patton of Jeffersonville.  

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Diane Harrison at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton, with burial at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Cow Creek Road, Stanton. 

Pallbearers were Michael A. Patton, Little Walter Snowden, Joshua Larrison, Jacob Larrison, Garry Jones and Derrick Fletcher.  Honorary pallbearers were Gene Always, Ricky Townsend, Danny Fletcher, Perry Patrick, Michael R. Patton, Ben McKinney, Walter Snowden and Virgil Larrison.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.    www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Lillie Keech, 62

Lillie Jane Keech, 62, 55 West Pendleton Street, wife of Jerry Bernard Keech, died Dec. 31, 2009 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born Oct. 16, 1947 in Gary, Ind., to the late Luther and Bessie Mae Banks Little.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry Keech of Stanton; sons, Randy Keech of Texas and Jerry Lee Keech of Oklahoma; daughters, Tina Marie Keech of Michigan; brothers, Tom Little, Gene Little and Elvis Little; sisters, Nancy Montgomery of Stanton and Bonnie Carpenter of Michigan; and three grandchildren.

Wells Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

Kenneth Howard, 71

Kenneth Paul Howard, 71, of Stanton, formerly of Winchester, died at 10:54 p.m. Thursday at Clark Regional Medical Center. A native of Clark County, he was the son of the late Coleman Howard and the late Relda Howard Burkhart. He was a retired Rockwell employee and a member of the Central Baptist Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Cathy (Paul) Tipton and Jane (Danny) Dennis of Stanton, and Leah (Brian) Fliger of Ohio; three sons, Paul Howard of Stanton, Jeffrey howard of Clay City and Kenneth Marc (Dana) Howard of Ohio; 12 grandchildren, Derick Parks, Danny Dennis Jr., Ashley Howard, Anthony Tipton, Zachary Dennis, Tori Howard, Nathan and Breanna Fliger, and March, Morgan, Molly and Matthew Pack; a brother, Harold (Imogene) Howard of Clark County; a sister, Sheila (Murrell) Cecil of Winchester; and  host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Lewis Edward Howard and Eugene Howard.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday at Scobee Funeral Home by Rev. Tony Cecil with burial at the Log Lick Cemetery.

Pallbearers were the grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers were Sherman Charles, Barkley Tackett, the R.B. Omohundro Sunday School class, Bill Derickson and Woody Townsend.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Central Baptist Church Journey of Faith Fund, 101 W. Lexington Ave., Winchester KY 40391; or to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester KY 40391. The online guestbook is at www.scobeefuneralhome.com

 

Ruth Smyth, 91

Ruth Smyth, 91, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. She was born Sept. 25, 1918 in Flat Woods, the daughter of the late Edmond Henry and Lou Edna Whisman Oliver. Ruth and her family came to New Harmony in 1959 with the Continental Oil Company. They fell in love with New Harmony and made it their hometown. She retired from Owen’s Variety Store in 1986. She was a member of St. Helens Christian Church at St. Helens, since the age of 14. She attended Johnson United Methodish Church in New Harmony. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Ray Smyth; a son, Edmond Oliver Smyth; two sisters, Annie Laurie Brandenburg and Beulah Mae Wilson; and three brothers, Edmond Herman Oliver, Walker Sherman Oliver and John Paul Oliver.

She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Ann Smyth and her husband, Fredrick Martin of New Harmony, Ind.; three sisters, Minerva Gladys Oliver, Verda Marie Rigdon and Edna Madge Cockerham, all of Beattyville.

Funeral service was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at Werry Funeral Home-New Harmony Chapel. Additional services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Porter and Son Funeral Directors Chapel, Campton by Bro. Glenn Wilson with burial at the Evans Cemetery, Campton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Maple Hill Cemetery, P.O. Box 340, New Harmony, In. 47631.

Vernia Burns, 97

Vernia Stewart Burns, 97, widow of Casia Burns, Stanton, died Jan. 4, 2010 at Irvine Health and Rehabilitation Center in Irvine.  Born in Powell County on August 5, 1912, she was a daughter of the late James M. and Sarah Catherine Mullins Stewart.  She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of Stanton Church of Christ.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by three children: Lorrene Starnes Townsend, Laura Burns Johnson and Melvin L. Burns; two grandsons:  Joey Martin and John Casia Burns; one brother and eight sisters.  

Surviving relatives are three daughters:  Katherine and her husband Jimmie Crabtree, Helen and her husband Bobby Martin and Carol and her husband Paul White all of Stanton; a daughter-in-law, Caroline Burns of Jeffersonville; nine granddaughters, four grandsons, 22 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. 

Funeral services were officiated by Bro. Mack Charles Rice at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel.  Graveside service were officiated by Lonnie Dale Stewart and burial followed in Cat Creek Cemetery, Stanton.  

Active pallbearers were Merle Starnes, Paul White Jr., Jeaffery Burns, Michael McCoy, Daniel Crowe and Stefan Huff.  Honorary pallbearers were her grandchildren, Bobby Martin, Paul White, Jimmy Crabtree, her nieces and nephews, Brenda, Lois, Tracie along with the staff and aids of Irvine Health and Rehab Center and the members of Stanton Church of Christ.

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

 

Mae F. Centers, 76

Mae Francis Centers,  76, of 21 Oak Street, Stanton, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.  Born in Powell County, she was a daughter of the late Everett and Myrtle Morton Centers.   She was a former employee of Continental Metal Specialties and a member of the Stanton First Church of God.  

She is survived by five daughters:  Marla Boyd of Richmond, Angelia (William C.) Rogers of Winchester, Lois (Paul) Bland of Lexington, Kathy (Donald) Whitaker of Lancaster, and Gail (Luther) Willoughby of Indianapolis, Indiana; two sisters:  Mildred May of Lexington,  and Geneva Ledford of Clay City; ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  

Funeral services were officiated by Rev. Anthony Molihan at 2 p.m. on  Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Resthaven Cemetery, Morris Creek Road, Stanton,   www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Vanalan D. Egnor, 48

Vanalan Don Egnor, 48, died on Dec. 28, 2009 at 12:10 a.m. in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born in W. Hamlin (Lincoln County), West Virginia, he was the fifth child born to Nannie Lillie Adkins and Russell Leo Egnor. He was preceded in death by his sisters: Trudie Anne Egnor , Besyla  Egnor and brother : Benji Benjamin Franklin Egnor . 

He is survived by his parents: Nannie Lillie Adkins and Russell Leo Egnor , sister : Ninajean Slone (Egnor), brothers: Danny Vance Egnor, Dennis James Egnor and John Author Egnor; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Alan was formerly an airplane mechanic at Skyharbor Airport in Phoenix. Arrangements for a funeral will be announced at a later date. Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.

 

James Martin, 82

James Martin, 82, of Franklin, Ohio, died Thursday Dec. 31, 2009 at the Atrium Medical Center. James was born in Garrett on March 4, 1927 to Thomas and Hester (Amburgey) Martin. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army, was a member of the VFW of Middletown, and the American Legion and the Am Vets in Franklin, and was an avid UK fan. James was preceded in death by his wife Alice Mae Martin in 1997; seven brothers and sisters. 

He is survived by two children Gary Martin of Frankfort, and Teresa Sturgis (Jerry) of Carlisle; nine grandchildren Stacey, Andrew, Christopher Martin, Chris and Todd Sturgis, Shelly Snowden, Elliot, and Alison Sturgis; eight great grandchildren that will miss their papaw James especially Carson and Alex; a brother Richard (Phyllis) Martin of Stanton; a sister Peggy (Dick) Byrd of Middletown, Ohio; mother-in-law Josephine Owsley; brother-in-law Silas Junior Owsley and sister-in-law Vivian Owsley. 

Funeral services were held on Tuesday Jan. 5, 2010 at 1p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd Street, Franklin, with Rev. Dencil Owsley officiating. Burial followed in Springboro Cemetery with full military honors. Please visit  www.anderson-fh.com to send an on line condolence.

 

David L. Napier, 41

David Lee Napier, 41, 463 Mt. Vernon Dr., Winchester, son of Mary Napier, died on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010 at his home. He was born July 2, 1968 in Clark County to the late Elmer Napier and Mary Riffe Napier. He was an employee of Kentucky-Indiana Lumber Company. 

Survivors include his mother, Mary Napier, Clay City; son, Michael Napier, Winchester; brother, Arthur and wife, Tina Napier, Clay City; ex-wife, Clara Napier, Winchester; nephew, Jacob McKinney, Winchester; and nieces, Sarah and Nikki Napier, Clay City. He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Serena McKinney. 

Services were held on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at 1 p.m. at the Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. Ray Coates. Pallbearers who served were James Shoemaker, Dale McKinney, Eddie McKinney, Steve Riffe, Elmer Stamper, Art Napier, Michael Napier, and Brian Beacraft. Honorary pallbearers were Danny Watson, Greg Watson, John Watson, Homer Owsley, Gabe Barnes, Dean Estepp, Shirley Hughes, Milenko Djuricic, Barton Coonce, Mike Meehan, David King, Marcus Smith, Church Bryant, Gary Brewer, Ronda Owsley, Alton Hughes, Dave Castle, Barry Beacraft, Ike McKinney, Kenny Bailey, Jason Bieneman, Julian Harris, Chris Harris, and Mitchell Harris.

 

Paul Napier, 64

Paul S. Napier, 64, of 19 Childers Avenue, Clay City, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010 at his residence.  Born in Hazard, he was a son of Anna Vanover Vires and the late James Napier.  He was a U. S. Army Veteran and a retired truck driver for the Yellow Freight Company.  He was a member of the Clay City Church of Christ and AmVet Post 67.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Plesant Napier and by his daughter, Barbara Sizemore.  

He is survived by his mother, Anna Vires; a son, Jason Sizemore; four brothers:  Tommy (Janice) Vires,  Estill (Naomi) Vires, Archie (Sherry) Vires and Mark (Charlene) Vires all of Clay City; five sisters:  Media (Carl) Witten, Chesapeake, Virginia, Betty Jo (Glenn) Oliver, Stanton, Mary Jayne Casey, Katherine (Shane) Simpson and Bonnie (Allan) Vallencourt all of Clay City.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Mack C. Rice were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan.  13, 2010 at Clay City Church of Christ, 5719 Main Street, Clay City.  Burial with military honors followed in Kennon Cemetery, Hardwicks Creek Road, Clay City.  

Active pallbearers were David Vires, Estill Vires, Archie Vires, Mark Vires, David Casey and Jason Sizemore.  Honorary pallbearers were Paul Jacob Rogers, Carl Witten, Ed Short, Lee Adams and Frank Phfister.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral  Home, Inc.   ww.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Ruby Patrick, 92

Ruby D. Patrick, 92, widow of Frank C. Patrick of 145 10th Street, Clay City, died at her residence on Jan. 4, 2010.  Born on Nov. 22, 1917 in Powell County, she was a daughter of the late Sidney Daniel and Bessie Kuykendall Abney.  She was a former factory employee of Curlee Clothing Company and she was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Roy Abney and Russell Abney; two sisters, Helena Abney Dragoo and Audrey Abney and two grandsons, Robert Patrick and Tommy Manis.  

She is survived by five children: Shirley Scott of Stanton, Brenda Patrick, Linda (Ralph) Wells, Edna Manis and David (Mary Elizabeth) Patrick all of Clay City; 13 grandchildren:  David Strange, Jerry Scott, Terry Scott, Doug Scott, Rejeana Scott, Ruby Allen, Ronald Patrick, Mary Jo Asch, Debra Phipps, Frankie Hall, Linda Hawkins, Christopher Baber and Tommy Baber; 34 great grandchildren and 35 great-great grandchildren.  

Funeral services were officiated by Rev. Mark Pooler, Jr. on Saturday, Jan.  9, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.  Interment was in the Patrick Cemetery, Hardwicks Creek Road, Clay City. 

Active pallbearers were Ronald Anthony Patrick, David Strange, Ronald Lynn Allen II, Tommy Baber, Eric Rogers and Christopher Baber.  Honorary pallbearers were Ralph Wells, Diana Muzyczuk, Jeffery Thacker, Jesse Rogers, Jerry Lee Scott, Anthony (Tony) Goodwin Jr., Sam Williams, Kyle Brewer, John Mullins, Mike Bush, Jerry Scott Sr., Dwayne Scott, Justin Walters, Frank Manis, Mike Johnson, James Hall,  the staff of Mepco Home Health and Dr. Julie Kennon.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.    www.hearnefuneralhome.com     

 

Rebecca Sowers, 60

Rebecca Sue Townsend Sowers, 60, wife of Gerald Sowers, of 6761 Winchester Road, Clay City, died  Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 at her residence.  Born in Menifee County, she was a daughter of the late Courtney Jacob and Juanita Faulkner Townsend and she was a member of Bible Methodist Mission.  She was a certified nurse’s aide having worked at nursing homes in Nicholasville, Stanton and Clark County.  

She is survived by her husband, Gerald Sowers, one brother, Courtney Michael Townsend of Stanton; one sister, Sandra Arlene Townsend of Clay City; three nephews: Michael Smith, Phillip Estes and Anthony Townsend and by four nieces: Holly Ruth Estes, Cary Sue Ann Sexton, Jo Ann Townsend and Courtney Townsend.  

Funeral services were officiated by Rev. Scoby Faulkner and Rev. Darrin Smith at 1p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel , 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.  Interment followed in the Faulkner Cemetery, Manning Road, Stanton, with Darrell Fraley, Gregory Faulkner, Brian Sexton, Kelly McCoy, Richard Strange and Hershell Campbell serving as her active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers were Michael Townsend, Anthony Townsend and L. C. Campbell.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.   www.hearnefuneralhome.com      

Dallie L. Sparks, 71

Dallie Ledford Sparks, 71, of 167 Nada Tunnel Road, Stanton, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.  Born in Powell County, she was a daughter of Lillie Dawson Hon and the late Frank Ledford.  She was a former desk clerk at Abner’s Motel, Stanton.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one brother, John Hon.  

Surviving relatives include her mother, Lillie Hon of Slade; three children:  David Sparks, Norma J. Sparks (Mike Lawson) and Cathy (Jerry) Barker all of Stanton; special daughter, Faith Sparks; one brother, James (Mary) Hon of Mt. Sterling; seven grandchildren:  Dustin Sparks, Dane Lawson, John Barker Jr., Charity Pinkerton, Mary Allen, Bessie Barker and April Barker and eight great grandchildren.  No services are scheduled at this time. Her cremated remains will be interred by her family at a later date.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Robert Estes Jr., 27

Robert Dillard Estes, Jr., known to all as “Bobby,” age 27, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 in Mt. Sterling.  Born in Lexington, he was the son of Robert Estes, Sr., and Brenda Estes, both of Clay City.  Bobby was a lifelong resident of Powell County, but lived shortly in Morehead, while attending Morehead State University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.  He received his degree on Saturday, Dec.  12, 2009.  

He is survived by his parents Robert Estes, Sr. and Brenda Estes of Clay City; a sister, Melissa Estes Gray of Clay City; a brother and sister-in-law Marty and Kendra Estes of Clay City; one beloved daughter, Victoria and her mother, Teresa Dennis of Stanton; grandmother Mina Shoemaker of Clay City.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Taylor Shoemaker of Clay City.  

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Kim Rose on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Clay City, with burial at Kennon’s Cemetery on Hardwick’s Creek in Clay City.

Active pallbearers were Marty Estes, Jim Shoemaker, Vernon Shoemaker, Larry Anderson, Robert Howard, and Greg Pelfrey.  Honorary pallbearers were Danny Williams, Dwain Anderson, Steven Strange, Dallas Shoemaker, Jerry Faulkner,  Aaron Faulkner, and Bricklyn Centers.  Arrangements were made by Everidge Funeral Home of Whitesburg.  Donations can be made to the Clay City Whitaker Bank in the Robert Estes, Jr. fund.

 

Garrietta Hollon, 59

Garrietta M.L. Hollon, 59, 200 Glenway Road, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 at Fountain Circle Health Care Center, Winchester. She was born July 29, 1950 in Lexington, to the late Garret Gary and Norma Maxine Ledford. She was a member of the Three Cross Baptist Church and the AmVets Ladies Auxiliary.

Survivors include her son, Daniel Shannon Elam; daughters, Bonita Faye Mogan and Crystal Lynn Thomas; brothers, Rex Butler and Michael Ray Ledford; sisters, Gene Kemps, Fay Harris, Kay Parker, and Pam Parker, 16 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. 

Services were held on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Three Cross Baptist Church, Clay City by Rev. Henry Johnson. Wells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

Mila King, 75

Mila King, 75, Nada Tunnel Road, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 at Kentucky River Medical Center, Jackson. She was born March 7, 1934 in Wolfe County to the late Ralph Helton and the late Mary Effie Smith. 

Survivors include her sons, Ralph King, Nada and Larry King, Stanton; daughters, Diane King, Stanton, and Carolyn Landrum, Hazel Green; sisters, Rosetta Townsend, Stanton and Aneta Wagner, Clay City; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, sons, Rondal and Harold King, and daughters, Patricia Wireman and Naomi Ruth King. 

Services were held on Friday, Jan. 1, 2 p.m. at Nada Baptist Mission Church by Rev. Georgie Sparks. Burial was in Helton Cemetery, Nada. 

Pallbearers were Jason Campbell, Josh Campbell, Lindsey Roberts, Jimmy Watkins, Raymond Elam, Steven Sparks, and Donnie Ventors. Honorary pallbearer was Paula Stilts. Wells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

Tempa Robinson, 90

Tempa Robinson, 90, 71 Seldom Seen Road, Dry Branch, West Virginia, widow of Warren Robinson, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. She was born Dec. 16, 1919 in Kentucky to the late Elisha and Nora Hampton Strong. 

Survivors include Virgil Robinson, Michigan and Ernest Robinson, West Virginia; daughters, Anna Jarrell, Debra Robbins, and Barbara Henderson, all of West Virginia; sisters, Myrtle Lay, Sarah Spurlock, and Yvonne Pelton, all of Michigan; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous great great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services were held on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Yvonne Pelton and Pastor James Bostic with burial at Stanton Cemetery, Stanton.

 

Georgia S. Russell, 91

Georgia Samples Russell, 91, widow of William E. Russell died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.  Born in Perry County, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Bertha Lewis Samples.  She earned her Masters Degree from the University of Kentucky and was a retired school teacher having taught for both the Perry County School System and the Powell County School System.  She was a member of Stanton Baptist Church, UK Alumni Association, KY Retired Teachers Association, National Education Association and the retired Military Officers Auxiliary Association.  

She is survived by one sister, Malissa Ann Jones of Glendale, Arizona and by several nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by three sisters:  Pearl Gilligan, Ruth Ross and Kathleen Bledsoe and by one brother, Davis Samples.  

The funeral was officiated by Rev. David Rule at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton with burial in the Jackson Cemetery, Jackson, with David Russell, Eddie Russell, Billy Russell, Gary Allen, Danny Martin and Lanny Rogers serving as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers were Grider Denney and Jesse Rogers.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.    HYPERLINK “http://www.hearnefuneralhome.com/” www.hearnefuneralhome.com                  

 

Ronnie Strange, 67

Ronnie “Bad John” Strange, 67, of Clay City, died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.  Born in Powell County, he was a son of the late Fred and Mildred Shearer Strange and he was a retired electrician.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Strange and Bruce Strange.  

He is survived by one daughter, Tammy F. Strange-Wurm, Columbus, Ohio; three sons:  Bobby (Traci) Strange, Titusville, Florida, Billy (Emily) Strange, Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Barry Strange, Nashville, Tennessee; one brother, Billy Ray (Marble) Strange, Grayson; four sisters:  Carol Dennis, Lexington, Diane (David) Price, Frankfort, Virginia (Glenn) Watson and Thaleena (Danny) Allen both of Stanton, and seven grandchildren:  Amber Strange, Aaron Strange, Lexie Wurm, Bobby Strange Jr., Jacob Wurm, Samantha Strange and Maddie Strange.  

The funeral was officiated by Bro. Stephen Donithan at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton.  HYPERLINK “http://www.hearnefuneralhome.com” www.hearnefuneralhome.com 

 

Virginia Thomas, 63     

Virginia Elizabeth Thomas, 63, 2417 Frames Branch Road, Clay City, wife of Mikie Thomas, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009 at the Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born May 2, 1946 in Russell County, West Virginia to the late Cleatis Calfee and Margaret Yearout Calfee. 

Survivors include her husband, Mikie Thomas, Clay City; mother, Margaret Calfee, Indiana; daughter: Linda Campbell, Stanton; brothers, Butch, Billy, Jimmy, and Allen Calfee, all of Peru, Indiana; and three grandchildren. 

Services were held on Saturday, Dec. 26, at 1 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton. Burial followed in Frames Branch Cemetery, Clay City.

Betty Jean Childers, 78

Betty Jean Childers, 78, wife of Herbert Childers of 115 Childers Road,  Stanton, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009 at Wolfe County Health Care Center in Campton.  Born in Winchester, she was a daughter of the late Lonnie and Bernice Newkirk.  Betty Childers was a retired secretary from Allen Company and she attended Stanton Christian Church.  

She is survived by her husband, Herbert Childers; her stepdaughter, Lana Clark of Port Orange, Florida; two step grandsons:  Mike Malone and Shawn Clark both of Port Orange, Florida; a step nephew, Rick Entwistle of Houston, Texas; four sisters in law:  Marlene (Coe) Meadows of Stanton, Lois (Cecil) Davis of Clay City, Avanell (Pierce) Hatton of North Middletown,  and Patricia Ann (Larry) Bellamy of Irvine, and several other nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services were officiated by Rev. David Bowden at 11 a.m. on  Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in the Stanton Cemetery.  Active pallbearers were Gary Bowen, Dale Anderson, Dwain Anderson, Rick Bowlby, Gary Wayne Meadows, Ronnie Hall, Dan Summers and J. B. Crain.  Honorary pallbearers were members of the Stanton Christian Church Missionary Circle.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com