Fannie  Baker, 79

Fannie Elizabeth Baker, 79, 1515 South Marshall Road, Middletown, Ohio died Wednesday, July 14, 2010. She was born Dec. 1, 1930 to the late Ike and Elizabeth Baker. 

Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Powell, Bradenton, Fla.; brother, Ernest Baker, Slade; sister, Nellie Wills, Middletown, Ohio; grandchildren, Seann, Amanda, and Bill. 

Funeral services were held Monday, July 19, at 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Anthony Molihan with burial in Resthaven Cemetery, Stanton.

 

 

Harley Mize Wells, 81

Harley Mize Wells, 81, of 1936 Snow Creek Road, Clay City, died Wednesday night, July 14, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester.  Born in Clay City, KY he was a son of the late Melvin and Dolly Green Barnett Wells.  Harley was a life long truck driver and a proud member of Vaughns Mill First Church of God.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers: Buford Wells and Virgil Wells and by six sisters: Eunice McKinney, Lydia Oliver,  Inez Williams, Virginia B. Begley, Ruby Baber and Katherine Clark.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Christine “Dude” Crowe Wells; two daughters: Sherry (Bob) Hicks of Clay City and Shell (Jesse) Shepherd of Irvine; one sister:  Emma Yargar of Independence, and by two grandsons:  Ross Hicks and Jesse Ray Shepherd, Jr.   Funeral services officiated by Bro. Ted Linkous, Bro. Eugene Hampton and Bro. David Creech were held at 3 P.M. Sunday, July 18, 2010 at Clay City First Church of God, 4236 Main Street, Clay City.    

Interment was in the Kennon Cemetery with Ross Hicks, Jerry Wells, Sammy Wells, Gary Yarger, Charles Begley and Ricky Miller serving as his active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Heardine Wells, Ray Parker, Billy Puckett, Charles Noble, Jap Snowden, Gene Profitt, Bruce Crowe, Freddy Smith, Dane Miller, Charles Goodwin, Donnie Rogers, Phillip Shearer, Henry Jones, Sterlin Pelfrey, Bro. Jimmy Clark and the men of Vaughns Mill First Church of God.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

 

Alene Pitts, 72

Alene Helton Pitts, 72, 1418 Pecks Creek Road, wife of Harlan Pitts, died Saturday, July 17. She was born May 23, 1938 in Powell County to the late Shirley and Mila Fugate Helton. 

Survivors include her husband, Harlan Pitts, Stanton; sons, Danny Pitts, Clay City and David Pitts, Stanton; daughters, Patty Anderson and Linda Pitts, both of Stanton, and Brenda Pitts, Jeffersonville; brother, Ray Helton, Stanton; sister, Shirley Ann Nickell, Hillsboro; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and special friend, Tigger. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Terry Pitts. 

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 20, at 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Paul Day with burial in Pitts Cemetery, Pecks Creek Road, Stanton 

Pallbearers were Randy Ledford, Greg Scott, Sam Faulkner, Richard Henderson, Dale Ledford, and Todd Pitts. Honorary pallbearers were Richard Yarber, Logan Arnold, Ray Helton, Eugene and Shirley Reed, Cat Creek Church, Ritchie Noble, and Bill Nickell.  Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

 

Peggy Townsend Strange, 93

Peggy Townsend Strange, 93, widow of Leonard Strange, of Strange Hollow Road, Clay City, died July 16, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester.  Born in Harlan County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Polly Stewart Townsend.  She was a homemaker who attended the Vaughns Mill First Church of God.  In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by four sons, Garrett, James, Clendon and Harrison Strange and by one daughter, Margaret Strange.  Surviving relatives are four sons:  Doris “Dixie” Strange, Melvin (Betty) Strange, Truman Strange and Jerry Strange all of Clay City; four daughters¨ Janice (Roger) Centers and Helen (Melvin) Brewer both of Clay City, Louise (Emory) Hobbs of Stanton, and Judy (Stanley) Combs of Jeffersonville; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Ted Linkous were held at 11 A.M. on Monday, July 19, 2010 at Vaughns Mill First Church of God, Hardwicks Creek Road, Clay City.   

Interment was in the Elkins Cemetery, Happy Top Road, Clay City.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Robert Shiffer, 82 

Robert (Bob) Lee Schiffer, 82, 545 Pamala Drive, Stanton, husband of Mildred Faulkner Schiffer died at the VA Hospital in Lexington on July 7, 2010 after a long illness. He was born July 15, 1927, a son of Albert and Frances Schiffer. He served in the United States Army as a postal worker delivering mail between Austria and Germany during World War II. He attended the Presbyterian Church in Stanton. His greatest pleasures after retiring from Hinkle Construction were woodworking, gardening and cooking, especially cheesecake for his friends and the Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by wives Theresa Schiffer, Wilma Epperson Schiffer; and a son, Robert Schiffer.

Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Schiffer of Temperance, Mich.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one step-son, Rick Faulkner (Debbie) of Mount Sterling; and two step-grandchildren, Andrew and Emily Faulkner.

Funeral services were held by Rev. Brad Epperson, Rev. Phillip Pogue, Bro. Anthony Molihan and Pastor Scott Rogers.

Pallbearers were Keith Carpenter, Wayne Fortney, Larry Epperson, Stanley Harris, Robert King and Quinton Carpenter. Honorary pallbearers were Carl Wells, Sr., Ray Worford and Matt Benningfield.

Wells Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Edward Francis, 74 

Edward A. Francis, 74, 25 Lisa Lane, husband of Mazie Jewel Francis, died Monday, April 12 at his home. He was born July 18, 1935 in Knott County to the late John Francis and Leona Nealon Francis. He was a retired Army Veteran and truck driver. 

Survivors include his wife, Mazie Jewel Francis, Stanton; sons, Ricky R. Sanders, Pensacola, Fla. and Michael E. Francis, Coppers Cove, Texas; daughter, Leona Jean Donofrio, Celine, Mich.; grandchildren, Christopher Donofrio, Brandon Donofrio, Brandi and husband, Otis Campbell, Tabitha Tangeman, and Nikki Sanders; and great-grandchildren, Jacob Campbell, Hannah Campbell, Logan Campbell, Bryce Sanders, and Zoey Renee’ Tangeman. 

Funeral services were held Friday, July 16, at 11 a.m. at Veterans Cemetery, Stanton with military honors. Arrangements by Wells Funeral Home.

 

 

Avon Jewell, 66 

Avon Rogers Jewell, 66, 227 C. G. Stevenson Avenue, Winchester, died July 6, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center.  Born in Estill County, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Nora Morefield Rogers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Jewell and by her brother, Franklin Rogers. 

Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy Marie Dunaway and Geneva Francis Ballard both of Winchester; and one brother, Randall Rogers of Ravenna. 

 Funeral services were held by Rev. Paul Bates and Rev. Henry Johnson  at 11 a.m. Friday, July 9, 2010 at Hearne Funeral  Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton with burial at the Rose Cemetery, Stanton. 

Pallbearers were Robert Townsend, Billy Dunaway, Gary Ballard, Tyler Angel, Buggsie Lairson and Johnny Rogers. 

Honorary pallbearers were John Cox, Randall Rogers, and Joe Angel.  

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

 

Betty Noble, 71

Betty McCoy Noble, 71, of 680 Little Hardwicks Creek Road, Clay City, died Saturday night, July 3, 2010 at Stanton Nursing Center.  Born in Powell County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Isaac and Orpha Sparks McCoy. She was a former dietitian at Stanton Nursing Center and she was a member of Stanton Assembly of God. She had also been a very active member of the More Than Enough Ministries. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Annetta Maria Noble; and three sisters, Flora Profitt, Vergie Bishop and Brenda Nolan. 

 Survivors include two sons, William Stephens and Brandy (Bonnie) Noble of Clay City; one daughter, Denisa (Tony) Benningfield of Clay City; two sisters, Patricia (Irvil) Rogers of Frenchburg and Nanola Browning of Logansport, Ind.; 11 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  

 Funeral services were held by Bro. Ed Tackett  at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton with burial at the McCoy Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Tiny Knowles, Earl Crase, Junior Ware, Scott Willoughby, Brandon Smith and David Slemp. Honorary pallbearers were Benny Bishop, Dorvin Bush, Darlene Slemp, members of Stanton Assembly of God and the sisters of the More Than Enough Ministries. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. www.hearnefuneralhome.com.    

 

 

Ronald Rogers, 57

Ronald Lee Rogers, 57, 105 Yorktown Court, Winchester, died Saturday, July 10, 2010 at his residence. Born in Stanton, he was a son of Ruth Kirkpatrick Rogers and the late Elmer Rogers and he was a former truck driver for Combs Trucking.  Survivors include his mother, Ruth Kirkpatrick Rogers of Winchester; two sons, Richard (Tosha) Rogers of Irvine, and Neal Rogers of Beattyville; and two brothers, Carl (Gail) Rogers and William C. (Angela) Rogers both of Winchester.  

Graveside services were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Stanton Cemetery, Main Street, Stanton.

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

 

Mary Jo Asch, 40 

Mary Jo Asch, 40, of 25 Tenth Street, Clay City, KY died June 30, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. Born in Maysville, she was the daughter of Brenda Patrick and the late Billy Joe Asch.  Mary Jo was a former civilian employee of Scott Air Force Base and a former factory employee of Continental Metal Specialty.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, John and Mary Asch; her maternal grandparents, Frank and Ruby Patrick; her brothers, Robert Darrell Patrick and Johnny Joe Asch, her uncle, Ralph Manis; her aunts, Helena Dragoo, Linda Wells and Shirley Scott and her cousin, Tommy Manis.  Surviving relatives are her mother, Brenda Patrick, her significant other, Jeffrey Todd Thacker and her sister, Ruby Allen all of Clay City ; two brothers: Ronald Anthony (LaDonna) Patrick of Knoxville, TN and Gary Lee (Vicky) Asch of Stanton, KY and many other family members. Funeral services were officiated by Rev. David Bowden and were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 5, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY  Burial was in the Patrick Cemetery, Clay City, KY with Ronald Anthony Patrick, Ron Allen, Gary Lee Asch, Tommy Baber, Junior Rogers, Neal Hamilton, Anthony Hawkins and Eric Rogers serving as her active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Dewayne Scott, Diane Muzyckuk, Gabby Amburgey, David Patrick, Ralph Wells, Gary Lee Asch Jr., Rhonda and Dewayne Stewart, Ashley and Steve Haddix.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Mark Ward, 43 

Mark Ward, 43, 36 Kentucky Highway 982 East, Cynthiana, husband of Michelle Macleod Ward, died Tuesday, June 29 at Bourbon Community Hospital. He was born Sept. 28, 1966 in Hazard to the late John Ward and Ethel Whitaker Olinger. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Ward, Cynthiana; mother, Ethel Whitaker Olinger; sister, Renee Billings, Stanton; nieces, Misty Renee Miller, Erin, Darcy, and Ellie Grace Billings; nephews, Jared and Jordan Napier; great-nephew, Brayden Miller; step-son, Bradley Pope; step-daughter, Cassidy Taylor; step-grandchildren, Cody, Mollee, and Allyson Taylor. 

He was preceded in death by his father, John Ward; and brothers, Dwight Ward and Jerry Napier. 

Funeral services were held Friday, July 2, at 11 a.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton with burial in Whitaker Fork Cemetery, Perry County with military honors.

 

Mary Giles, 47

Mary Ellen Giles, 47, 136 Leawood Drive, Cynthiana, died Saturday, July 3 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born March 17, 1963 in Winchester to the late Taylor Shoemaker and Mina Holder Shoemaker. She was a homemaker. 

Survivors include her husband, Warren Giles, Cynthiana; sons, Timothy and wife, April Shoemaker, Midway, Jerry Jones Jr., Jeff, Jeremiah Lee and wife, Heather Jones, West Liberty; step-sons, William Giles, Versailles and Douglas Giles, Winchester; step-daughter, Diana Rose Giles, Frankfort; mother, Mina Shoemaker, Stanton; brother, Thomas Shoemaker, Clay City and Taylor Shoemaker Jr., Stanton; sisters, Dorothy Dawes, Georgetown, Brenda Estes, Clay City, and Rebecca Wells, Clay City; grandchildren, Preston Shoemaker, Abbi Jones, Serena Ross, Samantha Ross, and Whitney Fox. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 7, at 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton with burial in Kennon Cemetery, Hardwicks Creek Road, Clay City. 

Pallbearers were Timothy Shoemaker, Marty Estes, Robert Howard, Steve Strange, Chris Strange, and Eric Strange. Honorary pallbearers were Melissa Estes Gray, Kendra Riffe Estes, Brenda Estes, Dorothy Dawes, Rebecca Wells, and Stephanie Garcia. Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

 

Norman Watson, 68 

Norman Russell Watson, 68, Stanton, died Monday morning, June 28, 2010 at his residence.  He was born Feb. 20, 1942 in Estill County, the son of Eva (Howell) Watson and the late Lonnie Watson. He had two sisters Linda (Henry) Jones, Stanton, and the late Nona Avalou (Leniel) Rose also of Stanton. Norman met his  wife Darlene when he was 15. They were high school sweethearts and were married at Stanton Baptist Church in 1964. He was the son-in-law of Cleeda and the late Orival Wireman of Stanton. Norman graduated from Powell County High school in 1960 and Lexington Community College with an associate’s degree in Business in 1980.  He joined the Navy where he served  four years on the USS Pocono. He began his service in radio communications and eventually became a cryptographer. He served his country in the elite position of cryptography during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After briefly working for the Clay City Times he became employed with the Lexington Herald Leader where he received their Publisher’s Award “for his outstanding performance” in 1991. He continued to be employed with the Lexington Herald Leader for over 40 years before retiring in 2005 to spend more time with his family. He was a member of the Furnace Church of Christ. Throughout his life Norman had an unsurpassed passion and appreciation for the Red River Gorge; after retiring this passion was fully re-ignited. He found the ruggedness and the natural beauty of the Gorge to be the perfect balance for physically challenging treks and the subsequent quite contemplations of the inner-life. He was ever ready for a hike and camp, whether in the coldest winter or in the heat of July. His enthusiasm for his “off the trail” destinations often led unsuspecting hiking mates to question the sanity as they trudged behind the topo-toting crazy diamond up near vertical climbs and through jungle rich vegetation; but in the end you were always rewarded with great views, great stories and most important time with a great friend. 

Survivors include two daughters, Deborah Darlene (Barry) Rose and Rusti-Lea (Cecil) Neal both of Clay City; five grandchildren; Jacey Lennon and Joplin Chad Rice, Kelby Trace Rose, Sara Jane and Gracelyn Darlene Neal.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2010  at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel,  Stanton with burial with military honors at the Stanton Cemetery. 

Pallbearers were Barry Rose, Cecil Neal, Kenny Rice, Jeffrey Liles, Joplin Rice, Bernard Wiremen and Randall Wireman. Honorary pallbearers were Danny Rose, Ron Garrison, Leniel Rose, Henry Jones, David Jones, Josh and Tara Dixon, Andrew Thompson, Michael Hays, James Townsend, Tony Neal, Rankin and Ruthie Skinner, Rose Childers, Steve Thorpe, Sharon Akers, Annette Billings, Ray Rogers, Jerry and Jewell Rose, Carolyn and Goat Rice, Kevin Hall, David Stone, Irfan Rashid, Wayne Everman, Virginia Reed and the staff of Hospice East.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice East.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. 

 

Mabel Thomas, 75

Mabel L. Thomas, 75, died after a long illness. She was in the care of Hospice of the Comforter and Conway Lakes Nursing Home. Her love was for children and youth. She taught many years in Christian schools, Azalea Park Baptist School and Dover Shores Baptist. She worked for First Federal Savings, Orlando, for several years. Mabel loved being a greeter at Faith Assembly Church. She could be very humorous, even in her last days.  

Survivors include her husband, Robert J. Thomas, Emeritus of Ocala; son, Dr. Bill (Nancy) McCallister of Winter Park; daughter, Donna Sadler of Lake Mary; sister, Pearl Gammage (Bo) Johnson of Orlando; brother, James Congleton, Stanton; grandchildren, Matthew (Penny), Jason (Sara) David, Justin, Tyler and Seth; great grandchildren, Austin and Hunter; stepson, Robert Thomas; stepdaughter, Linda Russek;  many friends, nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services were held at Dover Shores Baptist Church, 551 Gaston Foster Rd., on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. with Dr. James Fortinberry of Dover Shores Baptist Church and Pastor Carl Stephens of Faith Assembly Church officiating with burial at Chapel Hill Cemetery.

 

Linda Wells, 66

Linda Patrick Wells, 66, wife of Ralph A. Wells,  300 8th Avenue, Clay City,  died Thursday, June 24, 2010 at her residence. Born in Powell County,  she was a daughter of the late Frank and Ruby Abney Patrick and a former employee of Curlee Clothing Company.  Linda and her husband, Ralph are the owners of  Tri-Star Pool Construction.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Patrick Scott.  Survivors include her husband, Ralph Wells; her daughter, Debra Ann (James) Phipps; her brother, David R. (Mary Elizabeth) Patrick; her sisters:  Brenda Patrick and Edna Manis; her grandchildren, James A. Phipps and Heather S. Phipps; her great grandchildren, Zaidyn Anthony Howard Phipps and Crimson Mary Alexas Coy, all of Clay City; and several very special nieces and nephews.  

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010 by Rev. David Bowen at Hearne  Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton with burial at the Patrick Cemetery, Clay City.

Pallbearers were Tim Anderson, Todd Thacker, Ron Allen, Jesse Knox, Ronald Patrick, Eric Rogers and David Strange.

Honorary pallbearers were Rodney Barnes, David Patrick, John Snenindger, Ray Caskey, Herb Knox, Chris Baber, Tommy Baber, James Hall, Anthony Hawkins, Dwane Scott, Doug Adams, Tri-Star Pool employees and the staff of Hospice East.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com  

 

 

 

 

 

Ronald Glover, 55

Ronald Allen Glover, age 55, of 375 Kiddville Road, Winchester,  died Friday morning, June 25, 2010 at his residence.  Born in Montgomery County, he was the son of the late Burl Ray Glover and Peggy Cline Glover.  He was a graduate of George Rogers Clark High School, a member of Kiddville Baptist Church and the owner of Glover Excavating.  Survivors include his wife, Darlene Snowden Glover;  his mother, Peggy Cline Glover, both of Winchester; one daughter, Melissa Glover of Stanton; one sister, Debbie (Randy) Dennis of Mt. Sterling; and by three grandchildren, Brittany Fallen, Alyssa Seale and Tyler Seale.  

Funeral services by Rev. Jimmy Clark, Bro. Sheryl Thomas and Rev. Eugene Hampton were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., Stanton with burial at the West Bend Cemetery, Clay City.

Pallbearers were Wendell Willoughby, Tommy Parson, Randy Dennis, Richard Crouch, John Tyra and Tommy Pasley. Honorary pallbearers were Missy Glover, Brittany Fallen, Alyssa Seale, Tyler Seale, Jerry Knox, Larry Gabbard, Alvan Graham, Kenneth Hisle, Cliff Meadows, Drew Graham, David Ware, Ray Gabbard and Jackie Oakley.  

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

James Boothe 

James Andrew Boothe, 49, 4516 Old KY 15, Campton, died Thursday morning June 10, 2010 in Clay City.  Born in Clark County, he was a son of the late George and Anna Watkins Booth. He attended the Black Creek Holiness Church in Clay City.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother, Claude Ray Booth.  

Survivors include his daughter, Samantha and her husband Pete Holmes, Jr. of Stanton; five brothers, Gary Wayne (Trisha) Booth and George Tony Booth of Wolfe County, Henry (Helen) Booth of Paris, David Booth and Steve Booth both of Stanton; and his grandson, Ezekiel Holmes of Stanton.  

Funeral services were held at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton by Rev. Herbert Barnett with burial on Sunday afternoon, June 13, at the Rose Cemetery, Stanton.

Pallbearers were Josh Booth, Owen Crowe Jr., Robert Anderson, Rodgerick Harris, Nick Booth and Cody Booth. Honorary pallbearers were David Booth, Tony Booth, Mike Gabbard and Pete Holmes.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com 

        

Homer Helton, 72

Homer Kenneth Helton, 72, 20 Scrivner Street, died Tuesday, June 8 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. He was born March 29, 1938 in Powell County to the late Homer and Ila Mae Tester Helton.

Survivors include a son, Anthony Helton, Stanton; brothers, Virgil and wife, Jackie Helton, Morgantown, N.C., Stanley and wife, Marilyn Helton, Peru, Ind., and Bobby Helton, Winchester; sisters, Loretta McCoy, Stanton and Virgie and husband, Rex Leach, Stanton; several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Orland “Oliver” Helton; and sister, Vandetta Joyce Helton Campbell. Funeral services were held Friday, June 11 at 12 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Randy Pointer with burial in Helton Hill Cemetery.

 

Rezza Mae Whitaker, 86 

Rezza Mae Townsend Whitaker, 86, 6190 Campton Road, Stanton, died Wednesday morning, June 9, 2010 at her residence.  Born in Powell County, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Dora Meadows Helton.  She was a former cook at Dalton’s Restaurant and a former maid at Natural Bridge State Park.  She had attended Tin Town Church of Christ and Living Waters Church of God.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two husbands, Lemon Townsend and Owen Whitaker; two sons, Elijah Arthur Mullins and Animum Junior Townsend; four brothers, Bishop Helton, Johnny Helton, Shirley Helton and Caney Meadows; and two sisters, Pearlie Ledford and Lynda Smith. 

Survivors include two sons, Jay Townsend and Thomas Townsend of Stanton; one daughter, Freda Sue Campbell of Stanton; six grandchildren, Janice Campbell, Marco Elam, Don Brewer, Lonnie Townsend, Michael Townsend and Rachael Townsend; and 12 great-grandchildren.  

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton by Bro. Donald Wayne Hale and Bro. Herbert Barnett with burial at Tin Town Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Don Brewer, Chris Elam, Mark Nunnelley, Lonnie Townsend, James Townsend and Gene Meadows.  Honorary pallbearers were Gerald Meadows and Charles Wilburn.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Larry Bradley 

Meadows, 30

Larry Bradley “Brad” Meadows, 30, of 355 Garden Park, Nicholasville, died June 12, 2010 at St. Joseph Jessamine Hospital.  Born in Mt. Sterling, he was a son of Larry Meadows and Claudette Cockrell Meadows Caudil. He was a railroad repairman with R. J. Coleman. Bradley formerly attended Stanton First Church of God.  He is survived by his father, Larry Meadows of Nicholasville; his mother and step-father, Claudette and Malcolm Caudill of Lawrenceburg; his significant other, Carina Massie and their unborn son, Daylend Bradley Massie of Nicholasville; a brother, Michael Cockrell of Mt. Sterling; two sisters, Krista Meadows of Winchester and Bridget (Erik) Fountain of Clay City; maternal step-grandmother, Judy Caudill, Clay City; several aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Funeral services were held by Rev. James Harold Combs and Rev. Doug Dunn were at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., Stanton with burial at Meadows Cemetery, Clay City.

Pallbearers were Gary Meadows, Mike Garland, Tracey Meadows, Jr., Kenny Meadows, Jr., Brian Rose and Doug Meadows. Honorary pallbearers were Steven Shepard, Dennis Burns, Tracey Meadows, Sr., Ronnie Meadows, Terry Bush, Wayne Bush, Danny Gossett, Brandon Groves, Jerry Russell, Josh Harp and Chris Tucker.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

James Boothe 

James Andrew Boothe, 49, 4516 Old KY 15, Campton, died Thursday morning June 10, 2010 in Clay City.  Born in Clark County, he was a son of the late George and Anna Watkins Booth. He attended the Black Creek Holiness Church in Clay City.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother, Claude Ray Booth.  

Survivors include his daughter, Samantha and her husband Pete Holmes, Jr. of Stanton; five brothers, Gary Wayne (Trisha) Booth and George Tony Booth of Wolfe County, Henry (Helen) Booth of Paris, David Booth and Steve Booth both of Stanton; and his grandson, Ezekiel Holmes of Stanton.  

Funeral services were held at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton by Rev. Herbert Barnett with burial on Sunday afternoon, June 13, at the Rose Cemetery, Stanton.

Pallbearers were Josh Booth, Owen Crowe Jr., Robert Anderson, Rodgerick Harris, Nick Booth and Cody Booth. Honorary pallbearers were David Booth, Tony Booth, Mike Gabbard and Pete Holmes.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com 

        

Homer Helton, 72

Homer Kenneth Helton, 72, 20 Scrivner Street, died Tuesday, June 8 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. He was born March 29, 1938 in Powell County to the late Homer and Ila Mae Tester Helton.

Survivors include a son, Anthony Helton, Stanton; brothers, Virgil and wife, Jackie Helton, Morgantown, N.C., Stanley and wife, Marilyn Helton, Peru, Ind., and Bobby Helton, Winchester; sisters, Loretta McCoy, Stanton and Virgie and husband, Rex Leach, Stanton; several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Orland “Oliver” Helton; and sister, Vandetta Joyce Helton Campbell. Funeral services were held Friday, June 11 at 12 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Randy Pointer with burial in Helton Hill Cemetery.

 

Rezza Mae Whitaker, 86 

Rezza Mae Townsend Whitaker, 86, 6190 Campton Road, Stanton, died Wednesday morning, June 9, 2010 at her residence.  Born in Powell County, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Dora Meadows Helton.  She was a former cook at Dalton’s Restaurant and a former maid at Natural Bridge State Park.  She had attended Tin Town Church of Christ and Living Waters Church of God.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two husbands, Lemon Townsend and Owen Whitaker; two sons, Elijah Arthur Mullins and Animum Junior Townsend; four brothers, Bishop Helton, Johnny Helton, Shirley Helton and Caney Meadows; and two sisters, Pearlie Ledford and Lynda Smith. 

Survivors include two sons, Jay Townsend and Thomas Townsend of Stanton; one daughter, Freda Sue Campbell of Stanton; six grandchildren, Janice Campbell, Marco Elam, Don Brewer, Lonnie Townsend, Michael Townsend and Rachael Townsend; and 12 great-grandchildren.  

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton by Bro. Donald Wayne Hale and Bro. Herbert Barnett with burial at Tin Town Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Don Brewer, Chris Elam, Mark Nunnelley, Lonnie Townsend, James Townsend and Gene Meadows.  Honorary pallbearers were Gerald Meadows and Charles Wilburn.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Larry Bradley 

Meadows, 30

Larry Bradley “Brad” Meadows, 30, of 355 Garden Park, Nicholasville, died June 12, 2010 at St. Joseph Jessamine Hospital.  Born in Mt. Sterling, he was a son of Larry Meadows and Claudette Cockrell Meadows Caudil. He was a railroad repairman with R. J. Coleman. Bradley formerly attended Stanton First Church of God.  He is survived by his father, Larry Meadows of Nicholasville; his mother and step-father, Claudette and Malcolm Caudill of Lawrenceburg; his significant other, Carina Massie and their unborn son, Daylend Bradley Massie of Nicholasville; a brother, Michael Cockrell of Mt. Sterling; two sisters, Krista Meadows of Winchester and Bridget (Erik) Fountain of Clay City; maternal step-grandmother, Judy Caudill, Clay City; several aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Funeral services were held by Rev. James Harold Combs and Rev. Doug Dunn were at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., Stanton with burial at Meadows Cemetery, Clay City.

Pallbearers were Gary Meadows, Mike Garland, Tracey Meadows, Jr., Kenny Meadows, Jr., Brian Rose and Doug Meadows. Honorary pallbearers were Steven Shepard, Dennis Burns, Tracey Meadows, Sr., Ronnie Meadows, Terry Bush, Wayne Bush, Danny Gossett, Brandon Groves, Jerry Russell, Josh Harp and Chris Tucker.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Elmer Fields, 85

Elmer Bryan Fields, 85, of Wilmore, died Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Thomson Hood Veterans Center.  He was born in Hiltons, Va. to the late Oliver and Rosa Fields. He was husband to the late Betty Jean Fields of West Virginia.  Elmer Bryan Fields served in the Army for over 22 years and was veteran of World War II and the Korean War.  He retired from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, WV. With his wife Betty he owned and operated Fields Gas and Grocery in Renick WV for eight years. He was an active member of the American Legion, DAV, and VFW.  He attended Clay City First Church of God where he enjoyed services by Bro. Garland Lacy.

Survivors include four sons, Bryan Fields of Stanton, Larry Fields of Toledo, Ohio, Barry Fields of Ronceverte, WV, and Thomas Fields of Renick, WV; one daughter, Lisa Manning of Myrtle Beach, SC.; nine grandchildren, Justin Fields, Sarah Fields, Mason Fields, Tommy Fields, Cassy Leitner, Cindy Fields, Elizabeth Efaw, James Sleeper, and Caitlyn Dudley; two great- grandchildren, Seora Rejoyce Leitner and Angel Sleeper; brothers and sisters, John, Jim, Bess, Robert, Edith, Virginia, Alta, Ollie, Lois, Dale, and Jane.

Funeral Services were held Monday, June 14 at 1 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home in Lewisburg, WV with Military Honors.

 

 

Jerry Chaney, 47

Jerry Wayne Chaney, 47, Barnes Mountain Road, Irvine, died Thursday, June 10, 2010, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born July 11, 1962 in Estill County, the son of Jerry and Sandra Sue Stamper Chaney. He was an employee of Novelis Corporation in Berea, and was a member of the Fitchburg Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the Old Time Baptist Church, and a member of the New River Line Band. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.

Survivors in addition to his father and mother include his wife Kimberly Von Cole Chaney; one daughter, Kimber Nicole Chaney of Estill County; one son, Jerry Von Chaney and wife Ashley of Estill County; one sister, Sondra Kay Riddell and husband Rob of Estill County; three brothers, Allan Ray Chaney and wife Dedra and Corey Glenn Chaney, both of Estill County, and Kevin J. Chaney and wife Barbara of Powell County; one granddaughter, Emmylia Grace Woolery; his father and mother-in-law Dewey and Geraldine Cole of Estill County.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, June 13 at 2 p.m. at the Old Time Baptist church by Bro. David Chaney and Bro. Chad Miller with burial at the Alcorn Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Chris Conrad, Jay Bingham, Ben Chaney, Bob Chaney, Josh Bingham, Alex Brewer, Jacob Chaney and Tyler Grace. Honorary pallbearers were his brothers and sister, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, aunts and uncles.

 

Geraldine Morton, 77

Geraldine Wireman Morton, 77, died Sunday, May 30  at her home after a long illness, with her family by her side. She was born at Pilot, to the late A.E. and Elsie Boyd Wireman, on Oct. 24, 1932. She was retired from A.O. Smith, Mt. Sterling. She enjoyed working in her garden, crocheting, going to church, and being with her grandchildren and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Juanita Babcock of California, and a granddaughter, Sarah Hunt of Stanton. 

Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Willard Morton; a son, James D. and wife Karen Morton; daughters, Lois Townsend, and Vicki and husband Tim Hunt, all of Stanton; sisters, Irene and husband Stanley Crowder, New Richmond, Ohio, Pauline and husband Russ Caudill, Dayton, Ohio, and Beatrice Hood, Winchester; twin brother, Gerald and wife, Nancy Wireman, Leeco; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 2 at Wells Funeral Home by Rev. David E. Rule and Bro. Dale Helton with burial at the Knox-Lacy Family Cemetery at Chop Chestnut. 

Pallbearers were George Brown, Phillip Brown, Robbie Townsend, Tim Hunt, Kevin Wireman, and Mike Barnes. Honorary pallbearers were Wallace and Betty Booth, Larry and Phyllis Smith, Larry and Rachel Harney, Albert and Laverne Robinson, Ginny and Raymond Rogers, and Roy and Jean Adams.

Faye Shoemaker, 71

Faye R. Shoemaker, 71, 969 Beechfork Road, Clay City, died Tuesday, May 25, at Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital, Irvine. She was born Feb. 6, 1939 in Rogers Chapel to the late Earl and Ella McCoy Rogers. 

Survivors include her sons, Butch Smyth and Michael Smyth; a daughter, JoAnn and husband, Gary Rice, Clay City; a brother, James “Nubbin” Rogers, Clay City; a sister, Joan Meadows, Clay City; grandchildren, Kaleb Smyth, Cassie Smyth, Staci Smyth, Erin Smyth, Mikie Smyth, Garett Rice, Emma Rice, Carson Rice, Adam King, and Kelly Schooler; and seven great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services were held Friday, May 28 at 2 p.m. at Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. Kim Rose with burial in Kennon Cemetery, Clay City. Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

 

 

Elmer Peck, 77

Elmer L. Peck, 77, of Middletown, died Friday, June 4, 2010 at Otterbein Retirement Community. He was born Jan. 19, 1933 in Powell County, to James and Etta (Centers) Peck. He worked at Inland Container Box Co. as a machinist for 35 years retiring in 1988. He was a member of Towne Blvd. Church of God. He is preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Audie Williams and brother, James Peck.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Maxine (Brewer) Peck; daughter, Phyllis (George) Weidner of Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; sons, Danny (Pam) Peck, Phillip (Sue) Peck and Dale Peck, all of Middletown, Ohio; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald (Pat) Peck of Sun City, Fla. and William (Betty) Peck of Middletown, Ohio; sisters, Goldie Rector and Juanita (Bill) Tyra of Middletown, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. at Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home by Pastor Mitchell Burch with burial at Woodside Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Towne Blvd. Church of God, 3722 Towne Blvd., Franklin, OH 45005. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bakerstevensparramore.com

 

Shirley Scott, 71

Shirley Patrick Scott, 71, 519 Breckenridge Street, Stanton, died at her residence on Thursday morning, June 3, 2010.  Born in Powell County,  she was a daughter of the late Frank and Ruby Abney Patrick.  She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Irvine.  She had been a former operator of Bruen’s Restaurant and a former cook at Clay City Restaurant.  

Survivors include four sons, David E. Strange, Jerry Lee (Christy) Scott and Douglas Tipton Scott, all of Stanton, and Terry Michael Scott of West Union, Ohio; one daughter, Rejeana Lynn Scott of Stanton; one brother, David R. (Mary Elizabeth) Patrick of Clay City; three sisters, Brenda Patrick, Linda (Ralph) Wells and Edna Manis all of Clay City; 13 grandchildren, Crystal Strange, David Strange, Jason Strange, Jesse Rogers, Mary Strange, Ashley Haddix, D. J. Scott, Jessica Scott, Victoria Hall, Leanna Scott, Devon, Brandon Powell and Matthew Rigdon; 25 great-grandchildren; former husband, Jerry Scott; and her special friends Diana and Larry Williams and Janet and Delmer Barnett.  

Funeral services were h eld at 2 p.m. Monday, June 7, 2010 by Rev. David Bowden at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton with burial at the Patrick Cemetery, Clay City.

Pallbearers were Jesse Rogers, Dwane Scott, David Strange, Jason Strange, Ron Allen, Eric Rogers and Ronald Patrick. Honorary pallbearers were Anthony Hawkins, Ralph Wells, Diana and Larry Williams, Janet and Delmer Barnett and David Patrick.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com 

 

Mary Pasley, 82 

Mary Ruth Powell Pasley,  82, widow of Orville Pasley, Sr. 256 Powell Road, Clay City,  died Saturday afternoon, May 29, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. Born in Powell County, she was a daughter of the late George and Sarah Ellen Hardy Powell. She was a member of the West Bend Methodist Church and a former employee of Irvine Air Chute.  In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by one daughter, Judy Lee Terry. 

Survivors include three sons, Tracy (Tammy) Pasley, Alec (Loinilli Sue) Pasley and Orville Pasley, Jr. all of Clay City; two daughters:  Teresa Powell of Mt. Sterling, and Ruthett Durbin of Clay City; one sister, Inez Thorpe of Clay City; 13 grandchildren, Justin Pasley, Melanie Pasley, Shannon Pasley, Stacy Renee Wright, Tiffany Powell, John I. Jones, Janet Pasley, Sandy Baker, James Durbin, Chris Durbin, Mark Terry, Michael Terry and Gena Terry; and nine great grandchildren, Luke Austin Pasley, Benjamin Clay Wright, Emily Brooke Hundley, Kristen Nesay Baker, Danielle Nicole Baker, Brandon Ray Baker, Jacob Terry, Jonathon Terry and Nathan Terry. 

 Funeral services officiated by Rev. Donald Hatton with eulogy by Tammy Pasley and Tiffany Powell were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton with burial at the Salem Cemetery, Highway 82, Irvine.

Pallbearers were Tony Rice, John Jones, Mark Terry, Michael Terry, Chris Durbin and Tony Napier.  Honorary pallbearers were Thelma Powell, Thelma Ware, Annie Williams and Patsy Powell.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Ora Todd, 90 

Ora Crowe Todd, 90, widow of Everett Todd, Sr. of 4436 Main Street, Clay City, died Monday morning, May 31, 2010 at Windsor Care Center in Mt. Sterling. Born in Powell County, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Stella Wollery Crowe. She was a member of the Clay City Baptist Church and the Ladies WMU. She was a former full time cook for 19 years with Clay City Elementary School. In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by four brothers, Albert Crowe, Hartwell Crowe, John W. Crowe and Edward Crowe; and two sisters, Ethel Smithers and Maude Birch. 

Survivors include five children, Brenda (Donnie) Kennon of Clay City,  Everett (Denise) Todd, Jr. of Stanton, Billy (Cenda) Todd of Clay City, Connie (Henry) Ware of Stanton, and Steven (Bernice) Todd of Clay City; one half-sister, Judy Lane Ball of Okeechobee, Fla.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services officiated by Rev. Stephen Donithan, Rev. Willard Estep and Rev. Grider Denney were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton with burial at Powells Valley Cemetery, Clay City. 

Pallbearers were  Shane Todd, Brian Todd, Jason Todd, Matthew Todd, Chase Todd and Donnie Kennon.  Honorary pallbearers were Letha Sexton, Jewel Miller, Elizabeth Maloney, Wavelene Teasley, Ovedia Shoemaker, Ben Barnett, Russell Ware, Larry “Buck” Bush and members of the Clay City Baptist Church.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Billy Cassidy, 65

Billy Cassidy, 65, 205 Meadows Lane, Irvine, died on Friday afternoon, June 4, 2010 at his residence. Born in Irvine, he was a grandson of the late Bert and Beulah Lowe Kincaid. He was a Vietnam War Veteran who served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps and he was a member of Amvets Post 67, Clay City. He was a retired plant manager of Burke-Parsons and Bowlby Corp. of Stanton.  

Survivors include a son, Eric J. Cassidy of Stanton.   

 Graveside services with military honors were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2010 by Rev. Marion Brewer at the Donnie Randall Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Highway 15, Stanton. 

Pallbearers were Johnny Cook, Craig Ramsey, Shade Miller, Chris Halsey, Colin McCoy and Richard Boone. Honorary pallbearers were Butch Morris, Reece and Janet Foster, Rick and Pam Bowlby, Mike and Donna Gabbard, Brenda Johnson, Reva Rose, Poke and Melissa Thelander, Pete Miller, Archie and Sarah Willoughby, Dick Townsend, Ernie Faulkner, Donnie Lawson, Paul Bradley, Gale and Judy Means and all former employees of Stanton Burke-Parsons and Bowlby Corp.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are requested to be made to Amvets Post 67, 99 Veterans Lane, Clay City, KY 40312.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com.   

 

Bradley Dale Adams, 35,

Bradley Dale Adams, 35, 1575 Fogg Pike, Mt. Sterling, husband of Tiffany Adams, died Saturday, June 5, 2010 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington. He was born June 19, 1974 in Winchester to Douglas Adams and Connie Wagers. Survivors include his wife, Tiffany Adams, Mt. Sterling; father, Douglas Adams, Hazard; mother, Connie Wagers, Mt. Sterling; sons, Jordan Taylor Taulbee, Matthew Isaiah Taulbee, and Jacob Bradley Dale Adams; brother, Travis Wayne Adams, Clay City. 

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 8, at 2 p.m. at Clay City Church of Christ with burial in Elkins Cemetery, Happy Top Road, Clay City with his friends serving as pallbearers. Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

Opal Lewis, 92 

Opal Irene Lewis, 92, widow of Otha Lewis, died Friday, May 21 at Bluegrass Care & Rehab, Lexington. She was born Jan. 8, 1918 in Rogers, to the late Myles Preston and Hattie Spencer Bryant. She was a retired store clerk and a member of the Rogers Baptist Church. 

Survivors include a daughter, Susan Lewis Smith, Winchester; and grandchild, Kristin Voskuhl. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Robert Bryant, and sisters, Mable Johnson and Nora Johnson. 

Funeral services were held Monday, May 24, at 1 p.m. at Rogers Baptist Church. Visitation  was Sunday 6-9 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton. Burial in Rogers Cemetery with her nephews serving as pallbearers. Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

 

Carl Kinser, 84 

Carl Duwain Kinser, 84, 99 Smith Hollow Road, Clay City, died Sunday, May 16 at the VA Medical Center, Lexington. He was born June 26, 1925 in Stanton to the late Alfred and Etta Smith Kinser. He was a WWII veteran and owner and operator of Kinser & Son Logging in Clay City. He was also a long time member of the Powells Valley Baptist Church. 

Survivors include a son, Carl Derek Kinser, Clay City; daughters, Mary “Sissy” and husband, Gary Abner, and Rebecca and husband, Stephen Skidmore, both of Stanton; grandchildren, Carl Daylan Kinser, Richmond, Marisa Suzanne Abner, Stanton, and Stephanie Nicole Skidmore, Stanton; sisters, Vandetta Willoughby, Dubai, United Arab Emirates and devoted sister, Shirley and husband, John Bohrnstedt, Lexington.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 19, at 2 p.m. at Powells Valley Baptist Church, Clay City by Rev. Marion Brewer. Visitation was Tuesday, May 18, 5-9 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton. Burial was in Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Rosslyn with military honors. 

Pallbearers were Charles “Bud” Kinser Jr, Daylan Kinser, Alton Joe Martin, Darren Farmer, Ricky Farmer, Mark Bowen, and CJ Faulkner. Honorary pallbearers were Tallmadge and Rita Farmer, Imogene Kinser McIntosh, Bonnie Bowen, Steve Abner, and members of Powells Valley Baptist Church. Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

 

Jimmy Kennon, 62,

Jimmy Ray Kennon, 62, Snow Creek Road, husband of Sharon Phillips Kennon, died Thursday, May 20 at his home. He was born March 30, 1948 in Powell County to the late Elmer Reese Kennon and Bertie Mae Walton Kennon. He was a Vietnam War Veteran, a retired Rockwell employee, and a truck driver. 

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Kennon, Clay City; son, Michael Shane and wife, Regina Kennon, Clay City; daughters, Marsha Kennon and Alisha and husband Phillip Hatton, both of Clay City; mother, Bertie Mae Kennon, Clay City; brothers, Travis and his wife, Barbara Kennon, Winchester, Donnie and wife, Brenda Kennon, Clay City, and Arthur and wife, Deana Kennon, Clay City; sisters, Inza and husband, Arlon James, Winchester, Darlene and husband, Robbie Keeton, Clay City, Janice Pelfrey, Stanton, and Linda and husband, Mark Colson, Statesville, N.C.; grandchildren, Brianna Lynn Hatton, Taylor Paige Kennon, and Baylee Grace Kennon. 

Funeral services were held Monday, May 24, at 11 a.m. at Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. Gary Willoughby with burial in Clairmont Memorial Gardens, Mount Sterling Road, Winchester with military honors. 

Pallbearers were Ricky Burris, Johnny Cook, Shade Miller, Jim Pelfrey, Teddy Ray Lacy, and Randy King. Honorary pallbearers were Kevin Lacy, Larry Donald Phillips, Dewayne Kennon, Phillip Hatton Jr., Larry Phillips, Howard Phillips, J B King, Scott Phillips, and Timothy Phillips. Visit guestbook at

www.wellsfh.com

 

Larry Spencer, 50 

Larry Spencer, 50, husband of Sandra Fallen Spencer of 8269 Winchester Road, Clay City, died in Decatur, Ind. on Thursday evening, May 20, 2010.  Born in Hazard,  he was a son of the late Jesse Spencer, Jr. and Jimmie Jean Collins Spencer.  He was a US Navy Veteran and he was employed as a truck driver with Prestress Transportation in Lexington.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Spencer.  

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Larry Christopher (Destiny) Spencer of Winchester and Chase Fallen of Clay City; one daughter, Jessica (David) Graham of Winchester; three sisters, Retta Spencer, Julie Spencer and Louise (George) Brewer, all of Clay City; and four grandchildren, Danica Kate Spencer, Remington Gauge Graham, David Coleman Nickell and Whitney Martin.  

Visitation was Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Funeral services were held by Rev. George Sparks and Rev. Nathan Collins at 1 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel with burial with military honors at the West Bend Cemetery.  

Pallbearers were Elbert Steele, Jesse Spencer, Josh Brewer, Bruce Spencer, James Bills and Keith Barger.  Honorary pallbearers were the employees of Prestress Transportation.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Tilmon Jones, 75 

Tilmon Jones, 75, of Clay City, husband of Betty Jean Rogers Jones for 52 years, died Friday evening, May 21, 2010 at home with family and friends at his side. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served his country proudly.  He was an avid gardener, and loved the sights and sounds of nature and spent everyday loving our Lord. Born in Hazard,  he was a son of the late Floyd and Malvery Jones and he was a retired construction employee of Congleton and Hacker Construction Company. He was preceded in death by his son, Philip Jones and grandson, Joshua Jones. 

Survivors include his sons, Steve (Cathy) Jones, Timothy (Deania) Jones, and Michael Jones, all of Clay City,  and Terry (Kathy) Jones, Winchester; daughter, Kimberly (Lonnie) Jones Crabtree, Stanton; brother, Grady (Eva) Jones, Clay City; sisters, Bertha Wiseman and Serena King, both of Winchester,  Stella Benningfield, Stanton, and Laura Bradshaw, Clay City; grandchildren, Misty (Barry) Bryant, Chrystal Jones, Stephen Jones, William, Brandon and Brad Crabtree, Tammy (Jason) Rogers, Ashley Mullins, Tyler and Emily Justice; and four great-grandchildren, Eligha Bryant, Aerial Jones, Carley and Lane Rogers.  

In addition to his parents, son and grandson, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Granville Jones, Burton Jones and Junior Jones; and four sisters, Lola Jones, Edith Jones, Zola Jones and Grace Gunn.  

Funeral services officiated by Bro. James Smith and Bro. Anthony Molihan were held at 2 p.m.,. Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton.  Burial with military honors was at Mountain Springs Cemetery, Ravenna.  

Pallbearers were Eugene Jones, Doug Rogers, Scottie Johnson, Gary Bradshaw, Kenny Bradshaw and Daryl Wiseman.  Honorary pallbearers were Orville Fugate, Tommy Barnes, James Watson, Pauline Watson, Larry Brinegar, Mike Scott, Jim Gilbert, Dickie Gunn, C. D. Jones, Darrell King, Lewis King, Alfred Jones, Grady Jones, Jr., Sammy Hall, Annetta Jones, Faculty of Hospice East and MEPCO Home Health.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome

 

Zella Shortridge, 86

Zella Berryman Shortridge, 86, Beattyville, died Monday, May 10, 2010. She was born in Estill County on Jan. 12, 1924 to Joseph and Retta Carmichael Berryman and she grew up in Ravenna with three sisters and three brothers. After completing her education, she moved to Winchester where she worked and this is where she was introduced to Earl Kenneth Shortridge who was home on leave from the Navy. They were married on Jan. 15, 1946 and resided in Winchester until the late 1940’s when they moved to Leeco for Earl to take a job at Petroleum Exploration. This is where they would raise their family of six children: Linda, Kenny, Sandy, Marcia, Rhonda and Delma. Zella operated a grocery store for several years there in Leeco, the heart of the oil fields, which served as the local meeting place for lunch for all of the Petroleum Exploration employees as well as a gathering place for good conversation in the small community. After the children were raised, the grocery store closed and Earl and Zella began to do the things they loved: traveling, camping, fishing, and spending time with friends and family. Earl passed away in March of 1987, after suffering from an unfortunate illness. Zella spent the next 23 years enjoying her children, 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was a member of the unofficial “Golden Girls” that included best friends, Louise Woolery, Zereda Crowe and Elizabeth Fore. These four women traveled and spent many good years together. She was also a very active member of Ravenna Church of God, the church that her mother and father helped build and the church she attended most of her childhood and adult life. She was very passionate about her religious beliefs. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Earl Shortridge, her daughter, Janet Sue, and all of her siblings, Hubert, Roy, Louie Wayne, Eldora, Lorene, and Helen. 

Survivors include her children, Linda Ann Rogers (Lanny) of Stanton; Earl Kenneth Shortridge Jr. of Orlando, Fla.; Sandra Lee Helm (Jim) of Ord, Neb.; Marcia Lynn Thomas (Mike) of Beattyville; Rhonda Gail Durbin of Beattyville; and Delma Rose Peercy of Richmond; grandchildren Tony Rogers (Shelly), Melissa Freeman, Daphanie Chapman (Dana), Kevin Rogers (Allyson), Dustin Hon (Brandi), Nicholas Hon, Megan Miller (Brett), Lyndsey Thomas, Corey Thomas, Joshua Stamper (Tara), Kris Durbin, Kenna Durbin, Keith Peercy, and Chad Peercy (Ashley); and great grandchildren Alissa, Kaleigh, Kolby, Kory, Lauren, Ross, Chandler, Dylan R., Wyatt, Lawson, Owen, Shane, Tyler, Dylan S., Kaelin, Tate and Cannon. 

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, May 13 at 2 p.m. at the Ravenna Church of God with burial at Kennon Cemetery, Clay City.

Pallbearers were her grandsons Tony, Dustin, Keith, Josh, Kevin, Chad, Kris and Corey. 

 

Shirley Morton, 48

Shirley Jean Morton, 48, wife of Mendell Morton, died Sunday at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born Dec. 5, 1961 in Lexington to the late Dillard and Mary Francis Chriswell Crowe. She was preceded in death by  her parents and sister, Betty James.

Survivors include her husband, Mendell Morotn of Winchester; brothers, Jeff Crowe and Tommy Crowe, both of Stanton, Roger Crowe of Georgetown, William Crowe and Kenneth Brown, both of Winchester and Jimmy Crowe of Oklahoma; grandchildren, Madison and Landen.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 19 at 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Roger Crowe with burial at Clay City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Donnie Brown, Eric Brown, Nathan Spencer, Greg Morton, Scott Morton and Jeffrey Meadows.

 

 

Robert Combs, 87

Robert S. “Bobby” Combs, 87, of Brassfield, husband of Mabel Warren Combs, died Friday morning, May 14, 2010, at his home after an extended illness. He was born on Nov. 2, 1922 in Madison County, the son of the late John L. and Flossie Baker Combs. He attended Speedwell and Bobtown grade schools and was a 1942 graduate of Kingston High School, where he excelled in basketball. Following graduation, he served his country in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theatre. He was a farmer and landowner and a retired merchant. After the war, he returned home and purchased the N.G.Todd General Merchandise store at Brassfield, which became known simply as Combs Store. From 1947 until 1998, he owned and operated this unique country store. He was a retired employee of The Kentucky Department of Transportation. He was a member of the Viney Fork Baptist Church, but attended First Baptist Church in Richmond and was a member of The Richmond Elks Lodge.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Mabel Warren Combs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Shannon Combs II (Heather Wells) and James Warren Combs (Nancye Farmer); five grandchildren, Sara Ashley Combs (Judah Short), James Clay Combs, John Conner Combs, Robert Braeden Combs and Whitley Carlyle Combs; and one great-granddaughter, Sophie Autumn Short.

Funeral Services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, 425 Eastern By-pass, Richmond by Rev. Bill Fort, Rev. Robert R. Blythe and Rev. James Chrisman with burial at the Richmond Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Shannon Johnson, Ernest Lee Farmer, Kenneth Baker, Doug Tudor, Greg Ginter, Vardy Jones and Mickey Lutes. Honorary pallbearers were R. J. Spivey, Parrish Johnson, Charles Kenneth Johnson, Darrell Bicknell, Gilbert Miller, Baxter Kelly, Dwight Wells, Judge James S. Chenault, Eugene Reed, Truman Turner, James Cruse, Franklin Turpin, Joe Hensley, Bill Maupin, Dan Maupin, John H. Maupin, Martin Lynch, Stafford Nelson, Clyde Benge and Mike Reed.

 

Lloyd Brewer, 52

Lloyd Brewer, 52, son of Janice Brewer died Thursday, May 13. He was born Sept. 1, 1957 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Carl Brewer and Janice Miller Brewer. 

Survivors include his mother, Janice Brewer, Stanton; brothers, Richard Brewer, Stanton, Charles Brewer,  David Brewer and Ernie Brewer, all of Clay City, and Carl Brewer, Mt. Sterling. 

Funeral services were held Monday, May 17 at 1 p.m. at Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. Steve Skinner with burial in Tarr Ridge Cemetery, Wolfe County. Pallbearers were Charles Brewer, David Brewer, Kevin Brewer, Brian Brewer, Jeffrey Espitso, and Justin Espitso.

 

John Longley, 85

John Henry Longley, 85, 418 Townsend Road, husband of Lillie Dale Townsend Longley, died Tuesday, May 4 at his home. He was born Sept. 20, 1924 in Detroit, Mich. to the late John Joseph and Edna Elizabeth Burdeno Longley. He was a Navy veteran and a retired factory worker. 

Survivors include his wife, Lillie Longley, Clay City; sons, John Joseph Longley, Michigan, and Charles Emery Newton, Winchester; daughters, Gaye Lorene Shumate, New Mexico, Brenda Sue Nelson, Winchester, Irene Robinson, Mt. Sterling, Kathy Darlene Hatton, Winchester, and Diana Lynn Anderson, Winchester; sister, Shirley Carey, Florida; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services were held Friday, May 7, at 11 a.m. at Wells Clay City Chapel with burial in Kennon Cemetery, Clay City. 

Pallbearers were Jerry Hatton Jr., Stevie Robinson, Don Barker, Matt Anderson, Jimmy Carpenter, and John Brewer.

 

 Dorothy Mott, 85

Dorothy “Dottie” Powell Mott, 85, widow of John Mott, died Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Irvine Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Lexington, she was a daughter of the late John and Jenny Powell. She was an auxiliary member of American Legion Post 341 and V.F.W. Post 680. 

Survivors are two daughters, Deborah Lou (Jim) Gaynor, Chambersburg, Penn., and Sharon Kay (George) McIntosh, Irvine; a son, James Ricky (Tessie) Mott, Lancaster; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marlene Rowe. 

She was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Land; and two brothers, Roy and Lynn Powell. 

Funeral services were conducted at 12 p.m. Wednesday at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Main Street with burial at Blue Grass Memorial Gardens.

 

Homer Mason, 61 

Homer Pershing (Perry) Mason, age 61, Vietnam War Veteran and husband of Billie Richards Mason of Lexington, died May 14, 2010 at V A Medical Center. Born in Brownville, Penn. He was a son of the late Sherman and Nancy Heck Mason and a veteran of the U S Marine Corps. He attended the Christian Fellowship Church in Clay City,  and he was very active in the Children’s Lifeline of Clay City. 

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Billy Mason and by one sister, Nancy Mason.  

Survivors include his wife, Billie Mason; his sons, Perry (Stacey) Mason of Smithfield, Penn., Lucas (Ashley) Campbell of Cynthiana, and Jonathan (Amanda) Campbell of Georgetown; one brother, Bobby Mason of Uniontown, Penn.; his sisters, Dorothy (John) Hazuka of Tamarai, Fla., Caroline (Keith) Williamson of North Canton, Ohio, Naomi Myers of Uniontown, Penn. and Rennetta (Jim) Tressler of Hopwood, Penn. and nine grandchildren, Phoenix, Gauge and Benjamin Mason, Allen Williams, Brooklyn, Abbie, Sarge, Violet and Harmonie Campbell.  

Graveside services with military honors were conducted by Rev. Donald L. Curtis and Rev. Harold Kelly at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in the Donnie G. Randall Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Stanton.  The family requests that contributions in his memory be made to Children’s Lifeline, 194 Sunset Drive, Clay City, KY 40312.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., Stanton, KY.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Nola Harter, 91

Nola Margaret Harter, 91, of Somerville, Ohio died Sunday May 9, 2010. Born Oct. 12, 1918 in Powell County, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Anna E. (Shouse) Johnson. She was a cab driver for the Red Top Cab Co. in Hamilton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elby Estes; second husband, Guy M. Smith in 1958 and third husband, Forrest Harter in 1976; sons, Elby “Jack” Estes Jr. in 2008 and Leonard “Bud” Estes in 2009; sisters, Norma Muncie in 1980, Mary Doris McIntosh in 2009 and Betty Alioto in 1992; brother, Norval J. Johnson in 1973. 

Survivors include a son, Richard Smith of Somerville, Ohio; daughter, Gay Estes Williams of Winnsboro, Texas; brother, Charles Johnson of Somerville, Ohio; sister, Lucille Rumpler of Somerville, Ohio; best friend, Dorothy Finch of Liberty, Ind.; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday,  May 14, 2010 at Somerville United Presbyterian Church with burial at Somerville Cemetery Somerville, Ohio. 

Memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Cincinnati c/o Bethesda Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 633597 Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597. Online condolences via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com

 

Raymond Smith, 68

Raymond Smith, 68, of 1760 Caudill Road, Stanton, died with his family at his side on Saturday evening, May 15, 2010.  Born in Slade, he was a son of the late Earl and Ruth Rogers Smith.  He was a former maintenance electrician with East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Winchester. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Berta Faye Neal.  

Survivors include two sons, Jared (Heather) Smith of Stanton, and Stephen Smith of Clay City; two daughters, Heather (Keith) Rogers of Walton, and Stephanie Smith of Stanton; one brother, Dwight (Patsy) Smith of Clay City; one sister, Wavelene Wasson of Winchester; three grandchildren, Drew Haddix, Kaitlyn Rogers and Norah Rogers; and by his loving companion, Nelda Fields.  Visitation was after 5:00 P.M. Wednesday at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Willard Estep and Rev. Warren Rogers with eulogy by Glenville Powell with private burial at Resthaven Cemetery at a later date.  

Pallbearers were Terry Wasson, Brandon Wasson, Jason Ritchie, Keith Rogers, Burman Fields, Mike Starnes, Doug Starnes, Ryan Neal and Anthony Todd.  Honorary pallbearers were Glenville Powell, Gene Starnes, Jason “Bo” Tipton, Kenneth Neal, Dwight Smith, Darren Smith, James Fields and Danny Knox.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Shirley Morton, 48

Shirley Jean Morton, 48, wife of Mendell Morton, died Sunday at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born Dec. 5, 1961 in Lexington to the late Dillard and Mary Francis Chriswell Crowe. 

Survivors include her husband, Mendell Morton, Winchester; brothers, Jeff Crowe, Stanton, Roger Crowe, Georgetown, William Crowe, Winchester, Jimmy Crowe, Oklahoma, Tommy Crowe, Stanton and Kenneth Brown, Winchester; grandchildren, Abby, Greg, Lacey, Casey, and Tommy; great-grandchildren, Madison and Landen. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Betty James. 

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 19, at 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Roger Crowe with burial in Clay City Cemetery. 

Pallbearers were Donnie Brown, Eric Brown, Nathan Spencer, Greg Morton, Scott Morton, and Jeffrey Meadows.