Carl Tipton, 63, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at his home. He was born February 21, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Cecil and Jackie Dyer Tipton. Survivors include, sisters, Jeanie Jacobs and Vickey (Jon) Corwin; brothers, Tommy and James (Angie) Tipton; several nieces and nephews. Services were Saturday, November 27, 12:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home. Visitation was  Saturday 10:00AM-12:00PM at the funeral home. Burial was in Rogers Chapel Cemetery, Stanton.

Rex Allen Hardy 49 of Irvine passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 30, 1971 in Irvine to Danny and Linda Hardy. He worked in construction. He is survived by his mother Linda Hardy of Irvine, two daughters Danielle Hardy of Irvine, Stephanie Hardy of Richmond, a granddaughter Melody Collett and a brother Danny Wayne Hardy of Irvine. He was preceded in death by his father Danny Hardy. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Sherl Thomas officiating. Burial followed in the Hardy Cemetery in Irvine. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services

Marilyn Joyce Townsend, 67, widow of Claude Townsend, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 in Berea, Kentucky. She was born January 2, 1954 in Estill County, Kentucky to the late Lonnie and Ella Rogers Marcum. Survivors include, daughters, Angela Renee Williams and Connie Howard; step-daughter, Teresa (Kenny) Morton; sisters, Carol Ciferri and Lydia Patrick; brother, Orval Marcum; Grandchildren, Chelsea Robinson, Logan Watkins, RJ Watkins, Emily Watkins, Ian Morton, Steven Morton, and Hunter Townsend; great-grandchildren, Adrian Smith, Chloe SMith, Kendall Morton, Stella Morton, and Lucas Watkins; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie and Ella Marcum; husband, Claude Townsend; daughter, Rhonda Sparks; step-son, Glenville Townsend; sisters, Wandalene Brewer, Juanita Hatton, Georgia Hull, and Velma Powell; brothers, Onley Marcum, Dewey Marcum, Delmus “Bill” Marcum, and Lonnie W. Marcum. Services were Wednesday, November 24, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Kenny Wasson. Visitation was Tuesday 6-9pm. Burial in Townsend Cemetery with Wyatt Robinson, Jeff “Mutt” Willoughby, RJ Watkins, Logan Watkins, Matthew Sparks, and Johnny West.

Kenneth Joe Spencer, age 63, of Mt. Sterling, KY passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY.  Born in Campton, KY he was the son of the late Kenneth Spencer and the late Marylan Hollon Spencer Martin.  Joe was a Vacation Relief Operator with G and J Pepsi in Winchester. He was baptized at the Living Water Church in Mt. Sterling and in his life competed in several archery tournaments. Joe loved spending his time fishing, hunting, blacksmithing and wood carving. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Joe Spencer, Jr.  He is survived by his wife, Vickie Morton Spencer of Mt. Sterling; two sons Eric Spencer of Clay City and John Wesley Hunt of Mt. Sterling; one brother, Tony Spencer of Charlotte, North Carolina; one sister Linda (Rick) Smith of Lexington; two grandchildren Jordan Ann Spencer and Jazmen Spencer along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.  Visitation was from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 P.M. Monday, November 22, 2021 at the funeral home.  Burial was in Stonegate Cemetery with Courtney Spencer, Rick Smith, John Wesley Hunt, Preston Bowling, Parker Bowling, Chris Holland and Jaden Spencer serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are the members of G and J Pepsi Corporation, Tony Spencer, Jasper Eric Spencer, Eddie Spencer, Chasity Caudill, Mike Spencer, Kevin Spencer and Shawn Spencer.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Ruth Patton, 74, of Jeffersonville passed away November 18, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 26, 1947 in Jeffersonville to Gilbert and Virgie Martin. She was a housewife. She is survived by three sons Walter Lee (Tammy), Kelsey Patton (Janet), James Patton (Charlyne), three daughters Lillie Martin (Steve), Linda Watkins, Pricilla Oliver (Barrett), two brothers Vernon Martin (Libby) and Kelsey Martin (Debbie). She was preceded in death by two sons Marty Lee, Charlie Lee, five brothers Hobart Martin, Andrew Martin, Roy Martin, Fred Martin, Jessie Martin three sisters Dorothy Martin, Rosalee Martin and Ada Martin. Funeral services were held 2 PM Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro. Jessie Rogers officiating. Friends visited Sunday from 1 PM till time of the service. Burial was in the Martin Cemetery in Jeffersonville. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Diana Thornberry, 67, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at her home. She was born October 11, 1954 in Dayton, OH to the late Pryce Taulbee and Lovisa Combs Taulbee. Survivors include, mother, Lovisa Taulbee; sons, Brian Thornberry and Brandon (Mindy) Thornberry; brothers, Ricky Taulbee, Roger Taulbee, and Gary Taulbee; sister, Lesa Taulbee; granddaughter, Hannah (Landon Charles) Thornberry. Services were Tuesday, November 30, 1:00PM. Visitation was Tuesday after 12:00PM.

Charlie Franklin Goodwin, age 64, of Clay City, Kentucky passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky.  Born in Clay City, KY he was the son of the late Vernon Goodwin and the late Nancy Jane Hall Goodwin and a construction employee with Central Rock, Phillips Construction and Red River Hardwoods.  He was a fine hunter and fisherman that took good care of his family.  Charlie is survived by his wife of 46 years, Littie Vance Goodwin; three sons, Charlie Franklin (Valerie) Goodwin, II, Randolph Vernon (Tonya) Goodwin and Vernon Thomas Goodwin all of Clay City; one brother, Trigger Barnes of Jeffersonville; three sisters, Ada Meadows of Clay City, Matilda Hamilton of Carlisle and Zellie Barnes of Jeffersonville along with four grandchildren, Joshua Spencer, Cole Goodwin, Thomas (Shae) Goodwin and LaShana Goodwin.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Scott Barnes were held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 29, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was Sunday from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  Burial was in Charlie Goodwin and Family Cemetery with Joshua Spencer, Cole Goodwin, Thomas Goodwin, LaShana Goodwin, Charlie Franklin Goodwin II and Vernon Goodwin serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Mike Holland, Paul Puckett, Brent Holiday, Jon Parido, Steven Potts, Chris Adams, Wayne Bailey and David Hall.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Fada Mae Townsend, 85, of McConnelsville, passed away on Weds, Nov. 17, 2021 at the Genesis Morrison House Hospice in Zanesville.  She was born on March 27, 1936 in Stanton, KY to the late Elmo P. Townsend and Pearlie Mae Steward Townsend.  She worked for many years for the Hartford, Shepford and Mark’s Clothing Company in Winchester, KY.  She was very dedicated to her family and love spending time with all of them.  She is survived by several nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by a brother, Buford Townsend and a sister, Mila Townsend.  Services were held on Mon, Nov. 22, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the Matheney Funeral Home in McConnelsville with burial following in the Meigs Cemetery.  Friends called on the family from 10-1:00 P.M. on the day of the services.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Genesis Morrison House Hospice.  To send a note of condolence to the family go to www.matheneyfh.com.

Bonnie Jean McCoy, 61, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at her home. She was born November 24, 1959 to the late Tommy Ray and Freda Mae Martin McCoy. Survivors include, son, William Lucas, Columbus, Mississippi; brother, Jeffrey Dale (Ruth Ann) McCoy, Winchester; sister, Annetta (Jeffrey) Allen, Lexington; niece and nephew, Samantha McCoy Williams and Anthony Chandler Hendrichs; special great-niece, Raelynn Shirley; and special friend, Debbie Faulkconer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy Ray and Freda McCoy; and sister, Patricia Ann McCoy. Services were Saturday, November 27, 2021, 4:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation was Saturday 2-4pm at the funeral home. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery with William Lucas, Jeffrey McCoy, Jeffrey Allen, Chandler Hendrichs, Marcus Barnett, Denzil Ledford, and Duff Wolfinbarger.

Dorothy Clemons, 64, of Clay City passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. She was born in Campton July 15, 2021 to John and Mary Fulks. She is survived by two sons Jonathan “Eric” Clemons, Joshua Clemons, four grandchildren, a sister Rosemary Creech and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Mary Fulks, and a brother Thomas Fulks. There are no services planned at this time. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge.

Ruby Marie Brooks, 83, of Mt. Sterling passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at the Winsor Care Center in Mt. Sterling. She was born July 8, 1938 in Jackson to Rosco and Vena Newton. She was a housewife and a member of the Means Church. She is survived by her husband Lemon Brooks of Mt. Sterling, two sons Lemon Wayne Brooks (Evelyn) of Irvine, Ricky Brooks (Tina) of Mt. Sterling, four daughters Theresa Roe (William) of Wellington, Judy Patrick (Rick) Mt. Sterling, Pamela Centers (Mark) of Mt. Sterling, Tena Martin of Mt. Sterling, twelve grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter Gail Rogers, grandson Brandon Rogers, four brothers David Napier, Ronald Creech, Ruben Newton and Ray Creech. Funeral services were held 11 AM Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro. Tommy Evans officiating. Friends visited Tuesday from 9 AM till time of the service. Burial was in the Lovely Cemetery in Jeffersonville. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge of services.

Wayne Spicer, 64, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 14, 2021 at the Mountain Crest Nursing Home. He was born March 20, 1957 in Winchester to Pete and Ocea Spicer. He is survived by a son Tracy Spicer, two daughters Jessica Spicer and Chasity Stidham, six grandchildren Kayla Spicer, Michael Stidham, Savanna Stidham, Alexandria Stidham, Braden Spicer, Laden Spicer, three brothers Ronnie Spicer, Johnnie Spicer, Paul Spicer, two sisters Virginia Castle and Barbara Estes. He was preceded in death by his parents Pete and Ocea Spicer and a brother Cecil Spicer. Funeral services were held 1 PM Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro. Harvey Spry officiating. Friends visiedt Wednesday from 11 AM till time of the service. Burial followed in the West Bend Cemetery in Clay City. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Lanny Dale Rogers, 75, husband of Linda Shortridge Rogers, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. He was born August 25, 1946 in Leeco, Kentucky to the late Leonard D. & Chelsea Hall Rogers. He was a longtime member of Stanton First Church of God, where he served on the board of trustees for many years. He also enjoyed being a DJ at WBFC radio. He loved his church and his family. Survivors include: wife of 58 years, Linda Rogers; sons Tony (Shelly) Rogers & Kevin (Allyson) Rogers; daughters Melissa Rogers & Daphanie (Dana) Chapman; brothers, Charles (Joyce) Rogers, Stanton, & James Darrell (Nancy) Rogers, Campton; sister LaDonna Pelfrey, Stanton; grandchildren, Kolby Boyd, Lauren Chapman, Alyssa Rogers, Kalliegh Rogers, Kory Freeman, Ross Chapman, Chandler Rogers, & Dylan Rogers; and great-grandchildren Jett Freeman & Penelope Boyd. Services were Thursday 11:00AM at Stanton First Church of God. Visitation was on Wednesday at Davis & Davis Funeral Home beginning at 4:00PM for family 5:00PM for friends. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery with Kolby Boyd, Kory Freeman, Ross Chapman, Dana Chapman, Paul “Pooge” White, & John Kessel serving as pallbearers.

Della Martin, 89, of Mt. Sterling passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling. She was born December 30, 1931 to Luther and Vertner Martin. She was retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. She is survived by one sister Virgie Finney of Clay City. She was preceded in death by her parents Luther and Vertner Martin, two Brothers Bruce Morrison, Stanley Morrison, three sisters Alberta Pitts, Tressie Wasson and Lucille Layne. Funeral services were held 1PM Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City. Friends visited Thursday from 11 AM till time of the service. Burial was in the West Bend Cemetery in Clay City. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of service.

Fern Oaks, 88, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at her home. She was born December 11, 1932 in Ironton, Ohio to the late Rennie and Goldie Adams Gullett. Survivors include: son James Michael (Donna) Roberts, Clay City; grandchildren Michelle (Tony) Adams, Melissa Kennon, Kimberly (Mike) Smith, Billy Roberts, & Allison (John) Clemmons; 9 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; sister Yvonne Ware, Mt. Sterling;. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son Larry C. Roberts, brothers Curtis Gullett & Bill Gullett, and great-great-grandchildren Adalynn & Carson Roberts. Funeral service were held 1:00PM Friday, November 19 at Clay City First Church of God. Visitation was held Thursday, November 18 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, beginning at 4:00PM for family & 5:00PM for friends. Burial followed the funeral at Machpelah Cemetery in Mt. Sterling with active pallbearers Mike Smith, Tony Adams, Billy Roberts, Travis Roberts, Zachary Smith, Chad Hurst, Corey Kirby, & John Clemmons. Honorary pallbearers include Charles Boyd, Gary Hall, Mike Begley, Phillip Shearer, Wayne Parks, Darlene Pettit, Freda Roberts, Vilma Harrison, Max & Shirley Molihan, and the ladies of the Clay City First Church of God WCG.

Stanley Wayne “Buck” Gilvin, 74, of Mt. Sterling finished his earthly journey and began his heavenly journey Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He was born in Mt. Sterling November 11, 1947 to Stanley and Mary Gilvin. He was a member of the Christian Assembly of God, was retired from Wal-Mart and Hobarts and was a member of the NRA of America. He is survived by his wife of 53 year Kay Gilvin of Mt. Sterling, a sister Pam Doolin (Henry) of Mt. Sterling and his beloved pets Sophie and Mollie. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Benny Gilvin. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Christian Assembly of God in Mt. Sterling with Bro. Scott Barnes officiating. A committal service was held Monday, November 22, 2021 at the Machpelah Cemetery in Mt. Sterling. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

John Florence, 87, of Mt. Sterling passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling. He was born November 10, 1934 in Paris to Yancy and Mary Florence. He was a farmer and a member of the First Church of God. He is survived by a son John Wayne Florence, four daughters Martha Herrington, Judy Richmond, Annie Wells and Linda Robb. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Jane Fryman. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Bill White officiating. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Charles Allen Strange, age 70, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at U K Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky.  Born in Mt. Sterling, KY he was the son of the late Irvine Strange and the late Myrtle Snowden Strange.  Charlie was a landscaper who loved drinking his coffee and dancing at the dance halls.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Roy Strange, David Marion Strange, Ethel Tipton, Bethel Dennis and Mary Puckett.  Charlie is survived by his children, Charlene Strange, Sarah Strange and Rachel Vault all of Florida; his siblings Eugene (Tabitha) Strange of Irvine, Billy Ray Strange of Clay City, Jerry (Gathala) Strange of Clay City, James (Brenda) Strange of Lexington, Minnie Pearl (James Holder) Jordan of Clay City, Helen Townsend of Stanton and Nancy Puckett of Irvine.  Visitation was at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Kennon Cemetery.  Graveside services officiated by Bro. Dennis Sparks followed visitation at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 16, 2021 in Kennon Cemetery.  Active pallbearers are James Holder, Jason Jordan, James Jr. Strange, David Strange, Eugene Strange, James Arthur Strange, Nicholas Conner and Jerry Strange.  Honorary pallbearers are Minnie Pearl Jordan, Helen Townsend, Nancy Puckett, Harley Strange, Ethan Strange, Dylan Conner, Jean Conner and Debra Conner.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Maya Jane Evans, infant daughter of Tinisha Trusty and Shawn Evans, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Saint Joseph Mount Sterling. Survivors include, parents, Tinisha Trusty and Shawn Evans; grandparents, Cynthia Trusty, April Spencer, and William Evans; great-grandparents, Clarence Trusty, Rose Heck, Janie Townsend, Clay Townsend, and Joann Foster; and special uncle, Stubby Trusty. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Merle Trusty and great-grandparents, Peggy Trusty, Larry Heck, and Billy Evans. Services are Wednesday, November 17, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home. Visitation are Wednesday after 12:00PM. Burial in Stonegate Cemetery. Contributions suggested to help with cemetery cost.

Marcella Ritchie Crase, 84, widow of Lester Crase, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 in Georgetown, KY. She was born March 28, 1937 in Hindman, KY to the late Amos & Valentine Shepherd Ritchie. A homemaker, she is survived by: sons Lester Crase Jr., Jefferson Crase, Cody Crase, & Marc Crase; daughter Vivian Collins; sisters Faye Thacker, Mable Miller, Stella Ritchie, & Ella White; and numerous grandchildren & great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by daughter Shirley Crase and son George Crase. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 10 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home in Stanton at 1:00PM with Bro. Steve Skinner officiating. Visitation was held Wednesday, beginning at 10:00AM for family and 11:00Am for friends. Burial will follow at a later date in Hazard.

Larry M. Townsend was born lune 28, 1949 to Volney “Shug” Townsend and Joyce (Burkhart) Walser.

He graduated in 1967 at Powell Co. Hlgh School, in Ky. never missing a day of school 1st-12th grade. He was raised in Clay City, Ky. by his grandparents, Fred and Leora Burkhart, his precious, Mom. He served in the US Army in Hawaii from ‘69-71- He also served in the Reserves as a Tank Commander, training troops at Ft. Knox, Ky. He retired after 30 years from lBM, living in wake Forest, N.C., where he and his former wife, Eva Townsend, raised their two children. Following his retirement, he moved to Myrtle Beach, So. Carolina. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson across the country and was an avid golfer, with whom he especially enjoyed playing (and beating) his brother, Sean. He enjoyed all sports and was a die-hard UK fan. He was proceeded in death by his beloved grandma, “Mom”, and both of his parents. He is survived by son, Shannon “Little Larry” Townsend, Wake Forest, N.C. and his daughter, Chrissy (JD) Beatty, of Frenchburg, Ky. Two grandchildren, Ashley Page and Anthony Page and two great grandchildren, Kayleigh and Memphis Robinson. His siblings, Janie (Terry) Clark, Kim (Mike) McDaniel, Sean (Cathy) Murphy, Tara Murphy Finley and stepbrother, Mike Stamper, Linda Townsend, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Lifelong friends, Gary Thompson, Sidney Baker (deceased) and the entire Baker Family of Powell Co., Ky. His wife, Sandra Brown, and her two children and grandchildren, all of South Carolina. Larry was baptized at Resurrection Life in Marion, S.C., where he attended church. He passed away Nov,8, 2021, at home

Bonnie Jane Townsend, age 83, widow of Robert Hughes Townsend passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Stanton Nursing Center, Stanton, Kentucky. Born in Winchester, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Owen Crowe and the late Catherine Hatton Crowe.  She was a homemaker, loving mom, great cook and had something good to say about everyone.  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, Robert William Townsend; four brothers, William Crowe, Donald Crowe, June Crowe and Robert Crowe and four sisters, Juanita Byrd, Deloris Townsend, Edith Booth and Joann Crowe.  She is survived by four children, Trena Bailey, Stella Townsend, Doug and Crystal Townsend and Jamie and Ruth Townsend; three brothers, Owen Crowe, Ricky (Ruby) Crowe and Ruddy Crowe; six sisters, Laura (Ronnie) Hughes, Louise (Bobby) Morton, Marie Williams, Darlene Staton, Melinda Sizemore and Jeanette (Mark) Fulton; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Jimmie Cole was held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Ky.  Visitation for her family was at 5:00 P.M. and at 6:00 P.M. for the public Wednesday at the funeral home.  Burial was in Crowe Cemetery with her grandsons and great grandsons serving as pallbearers.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

 Randall “Randy” D. Stamper, age 62, husband of Anna Stamper of Clay City, Kentucky passed away at his residence on Thursday, November 4, 2021.  Born in Dayton, Ohio he was the son of the late John C. Stamper and the late Barbara Crowe Stamper.  Randy was a truck driver and former member of the Powell County Board of Education.  Randy is survived by his wife of 26 years, Anna Pelfrey Stamper; two sons, Ryan (Jessica) Stamper of Lexington and Colt Stamper of Nicholasville; two brothers, Doug Stamper of Clay City and Danny (Tina) Stamper of Flatwoods; three sisters, Pam (Benji) Proctor and Robin Stamper of Lexington and Penny King of Clay City along with three grandchildren, Lillian Stamper, Everly Stamper and Celyn Stamper.  No services are scheduled to conform with  Randy’s request.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Melissa Faye Bailey, age 38 of Clay City, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Lee County Care and Rehabilitation, Beattyville, Kentucky.  Born in Lexington, Kentucky she was the daughter of Patricia Crabtree Feltner Brewer and the late Ralph Feltner, Jr. and a 2001 graduate of Powell County High School.  She was a sweet hearted person who loved her son and animals dearly.  Melissa is survived by her mother, Patricia (Marvin) Brewer of Clay City; one son, William Maxwell “Max” Ballard of Clay City; two brothers, Jamie (Lori) Feltner of Tennessee and Christopher Brewer of Jackson, MI; three sisters, Catherine Michelle Sparks of Georgetown, Carime Brewer of Jackson, MI and Brandi Johns of Nashville, TN along with special friends, Wayne Pitts and Andrew.  Private services officiated by Bro. Larry Shoemaker will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  Burial will be in the Roberts Cemetery with Glen Crabtree, Charles Crabtree, Tyler Crabtree, Chris Crabtree, Wayne Pitts and Josh Crabtree serving as pallbearers.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Chester Ray Jones, 73, of Ravenna, entered into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington following a short illness. Chester was a lifelong resident of the Estill County community and a member of the South Irvine Christian Church. He was also a proud Vietnam veteran. Chester loved his family and spent his life caring and providing for them. He enjoyed camping, car shows, hunting and fishing with his family and tending to his honey bee hives. Chester was a simple, humble man who was always known to be offering a helping hand to others, he frequented fundraisers and he was often seen delivering meals to the less fortunate during the holidays. He was a devoted husband, father, and Christian. Chester spoke of his faith in Jesus Christ to everyone he met, every chance he was given.

Chester was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Alma Watkins Jones, his parents, Robert and Ora Barnes Jones, four brothers, Jerry Jones, Anthony Jones, Carl Jones, and Charlie Franklin; and one sister, Beatrice Rogers. Chester is survived by his beloved daughter, Geneva Jones and her significant other, Jeff Edwards; his brothers in law, John (Sara) Watkins, Art (Sue) Watkins, Linville (Eve) Watkins; sisters in law, Beatrice Estes, Linda Grogan, Joyce (Frances) Murphy; brothers, Danny Jones and Travis Jones; sisters, Jesse Moore and Lisa Bailey; a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and family who will greatly miss him. Chester left behind several fur friends that he dearly loved, Flippy, Midnight, Smokey, Widly, Blackjack, and Lucky. Pallbearers who are entrusted to carry Chester’s earthly body to his finald resting place are John Watkins, Jeff Edwards, Johnny Watkins, Jeffrey Rowland, Allen Williams, Linville Watkins Jr., Jerry Watkins, and Burl Watkins. Honorary pallbearers serving, Art Watkins, Linville Watkins, Donnie B, Mark Barrett, Robert Sewell, Ken White, Gary Boykin, Mark Grogan Jr., Burl Grogan, Michael Caudill, Steven Ray T., and Chris Friend.

Mary Virginia Johnson, or as those who loved her would say, “Granny Gen”, joined her husband Andy Johnson on October 29th, 2021 as she was welcomed to her eternal home in Heaven. To know her was to love her. A selfless, loving, God-fearing woman who dedicated her entire life to her family . She was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, but most importantly she was an angel on Earth. Mary Virginia Rice Johnson was born On February 4, 1933 in Clark County Kentucky. She was a lifelong resident of Powell County. She was raised in West Bend by her parents Robert and Mable Rice she grew up surrounded by her brothers and sisters. They created countless memories which she would recall with a smile until her last days. She was survived by Odetta Adams, Richard Rice ( Frances), Kenneth Goat Rice (Carolyn), Doris Gilbert (Earl), Gayle Stewart (Lonnie), and Danny Ray Rice. Preceded in death by Thelma Fallen, Charles Rice, Julian Ike Rice, and Sharon Gilbert. She was a 1951 graduate of Powell County High School. It was there she formed lifelong friendships which she continued throughout her golden years with her “Breakfast Club”. On October 15, 1955 she married the love of her life, Andy Johnson and they created a life they loved at their home in West Bend where she would say is where it all began. She loved Andy fiercely and would reflect on their younger days with a smile that would light up any room. When she married Andy her family doubled as she gained five brothers and four sisters whom she loved with all of her heart. She was the mother to two daughters Phyllis Johnson and Andrea Dee Faulkner (David). The grandmother to five granddaughters, Shawna Mays (Jeff), LeAndre Knox, Kayla Mays, Meghan Mays, Gwen Spencer (Dale) and one grandson Ryan Neal (Jessica). The great grandmother to two great grandsons Jeremy Mays and Izaiah Neal and five great granddaughters. Shaylan Mays, Rylei Mays, Kaylee Wilson (Jordan), Summer Hatton, and Izabella Neal. She was also an aunt to many nieces and nephews. You may have heard her laugh and say “look at what I started” when she spoke of her family but she was truly more than proud of her children and never hesitated to let anyone know! She welcomed so many into her home as her own throughout the years. She made everyone who walked through her door feel welcome and would always make room for one more at her table. She truly had an endless amount of love to give and was loved by anyone who was lucky enough to have met her. She leaves behind so many special friends whom she shared laughs and memories with throughout the years.

She was a devoted lifelong member of the West Bend Church of God. Her secret to a long life was that she loved God, lived by the Bible, always trusted that God had a plan, and walked in faith. She set an example for us all through her strength. Through her courage, she taught us that life can be hard but you must never give up. She possessed all the characteristics one may expect from someone who was a genuinely pure and special soul. She left this earth surrounded by her family. She was one-of-a-kind, and a true Angel. She touched so many lives and she never took for granted how blessed she was to live the life that she lived. Services Monday were November 1, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation was Sunday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Hidden Valley Cemetery with Kenny Rice, Jonathan Adams, Dwayne Jamison, Landon Kirkpatrick, Chad Rice, and Eli Johnson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Dovie Borders, Norma Collins, Joyce Johnson, Michelle Allen, Sue Wilson, Dottie Chaney, and Thelma Powell.

Troy Smith, Jr., age 51, passed away October 28, 2021 at his residence on Irvine Road, Clay City, Kentucky.  Born in Campton, Kentucky he was the son of Troy Smith and Darlene Olinger.  He was a Brick and Block Mason and he attended Clay City Church of Christ with his Mamaw Dory as a child.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Joe Smith.  He is survived by his father, Troy Smith of Clay City; his mother, Darlene (Cordie) Buckland of Clay City; his girlfriend Teresa Smith, two sons, Taylor Bryant Smith and Walter Keith Fugate of Clay City; a daughter, Kayla Smith of Clay City; a brother, Donnie (Mary) Smith; two half brothers, Tonny Strange and Terry Strange; two sisters, Roxanne (Dustin) Swartz and Brittany (Ray) Poynter and one grandchild, Waylen Bryant Sowers.  Funeral services were conducted at 3:00 P.M., Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation for the family was 12:00 P.M. until 1:00 P.M. and from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. for the public Monday at the funeral home.  Burial was in Salem Cemetery with Darren Smith, Christian Parks, Sayre Parks, Jimmy Kincaid, Garett Rice, Wendall Smith and Bryan Smith serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Kenny Carpenter, Joey Carpenter, Gary Rice, Waylen Bryant Sowers, Colton Swartz, Courtney Tipton, Jeff McClure, Wendell Poynter and Kyla Tipton.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Brenda Kay Evans, 65, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born February 2, 1956 in London, Kentucky to the late Cecil and Mary McFarland Gaines. Survivors include, daughter, Lisa Grimaldo, Tina Richardson, and April Jasso; sister, Shirley Clauido; grandchildren, Katie Cheatham, BJ Richardson, Christopher Grimaldo, JC Deleon, Augustine Jasso, Brianna Rodriguez, Abigail Jasso, and Alex Grimaldo. Services were Wednesday, October 27, 2:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation was Wednesday 12-2pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Hidden Valley Cemetery with Christopher Grimaldo, Alex Grimaldo, Jesse Cheatham, BJ Richardson, Anthony Vancleave, Quinton Vancleave, JC Deleon, Augustine Jasso, Cameron Brito, and Antares Price.

Phyllis Finney, 83, of Winchester, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester. She was born July 19, 1938 in Clay City to Leonard and Etha Muncie. She was a homemaker. She is survived by a son Doug Finney (Marilyn), three daughters Bobbie Basford, Sandy Finney, April Reliford (Eric), three sisters Jenny Patrick, Darnell Mize, Lisa Mathews, 7 Grandchildren Amanda Strange, Shaun Strange, Miranda Strange, Derek Finney, Matt Finney, Stacy Reed, Sammy Fugate,18 Great Grandchildren, 1Great Great Grandchild. She was proceeded in death by her parents and her husband Ernie Finney, 2 grandchildren Leanna Finney, Josh Strange, 3 brothers Billy Ray Muncie, Victor Muncie, Roy Lee Muncie and one sister Laver Bowen. Funeral services will be held 12 PM Friday Oct.29 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City. Friends visited Thursday Oct. 28  from 6 PM till 8 PM. Burial was in the Kennon Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Derrick Finney, Matt Finney, Shaun Strange, Travis Muncie, Tanner Reed, Cory Finney, and Bird Dog Willoughby. Grayson Funeral in Clay City is in charge of services.

James Lee “Jim” Dennis, age 79, beloved husband of Carol Roberts Dennis, passed away on October 29, 2021 at his home in Bowen, Kentucky. Jim was born December 29, 1941 in Beaver Dam, Kentucky to the late James Arlo Dennis and Virginia (Penny) Coleman Dennis. Jim came to Powell County as a young construction worker on the Mountain Parkway, choosing eventually to make this area his home. Then joined Congleton-Hacker Company where he had 33 years of dedicated service. He retired from Congleton-Hacker Company in 2001. During his tenure there as Superintendent, he guided the construction at Central Baptist Hospital and its many additions as well as the UK Markey Cancer Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Locally he gave his time and talents during the building of both the sanctuary and the Family Life Center at Bowen First Church of God. Jim was community minded and was a member of many organizations, including: Charter member of the Powell County Livestock Association, Powell County Lions Club, Powell County Health Department Board, Kentucky Colonel, long time member of Shriners serving as Past Master of Stanton Masonic Lodge, Kentucky Cattlemens Association, and Natural Bridge Park Association. In addition to his construction and civic work, he was Principal Broker of Parkway Realty for many years and served as Powell County Magistrate for eight years taking great pride in representing his friends and neighbors on the Powell County Fiscal Court. Jim was a member of The First Church of God denomination for over 50 years, where he served as a Trustee for several years. As a builder, Jim knew the importance of a strong foundation, and he chose to build his life on the cornerstone of Christ. As a result, his sweet spirit and loving sense of humor endeared him to so many. In addition to his wife, Carol Roberts Dennis, of 40 years, he is survived by: Children: James Lee Dennis Jr., Sonya (Chris) King, Jamie (Beth) Stephens, Mindy (Steve) Centers. Grandchildren: Jimmy Lee (Lois) Dennis, Jonathan (Kylie) Dennis, Jameson (Emily) Walls, Amelia (Austin) Berntsen, Ashley (Cory Grigsby) King, Kanzas Stephens, Bryce Stephens, Kodi Centers, and Kohl (Whitney) Centers. Great-Grandchildren: Phoenix Walls, Aiden Walls, Harper Dennis, Maddox Dennis, Leighton Berntsen, Scarlett Centers, and Caroline Centers. Also surviving two sisters, Hilda (Bill) Standafer and Elaine (George) Croslin. Funeral services officiated by Bro. Bill Carpenter and Bro. Ben Liston were conducted on Tuesday, November 2, 1:00PM at Davis and Davis Funeral Home, 777 W College Ave., Stanton, Kentucky. Visitation was Monday 5-9pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Stanton Cemetery with his grandchildren serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving are owners and employees of Congleton-Hacker Company. Arrangements by Davis and Davis Funeral Home.     

Margaret Fay Ashley, 79, of Clay City, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Mt. Clemons, Michigan September 13, 1942 to Harley and Jennie Stevenson. She was a member of the Mt. Parkway Church of God and was retired from Parkway Florist. She is survived by a son Ron Ashley, two daughters Connie Ashley, Christina Roberts (Ricky), five grandchildren and a brother Larry Stevenson. She was preceded in death by her parents Harley and Jennie Stevenson, a brother John Stevenson and a sister Wanda Creech. Funeral services were 12 PM held Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro. Dale Payne officiating. Friends visited Wednesday from 6 PM till 8 PM. Burial was in the Thacker Cemetery at Goff Coroner. Pallbearers are Bobby York III, Jonathan York, Tony Eller, Josh Stringer, Wendell Sexton and Donald Thamert. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City was in charge of services.