Mr. Darrell Glen Walker, 64, husband of Patty Bailey Walker, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at his home in Clay City, KY. He was born June 12, 1957 in Louisville, KY to the late Arnold G. Walker & Doris L. Harper Smith.

A graduate of Morehead State University and a veteran of more than 20 years in the United States Army, Mr. Walker retired from duty as an OH-58 Aeroscout Instructor Pilot, having served in the Gulf War. He was an active member of Amvets Post 67 in Clay City. In addition to his wife Patty Walker, he is survived by: sons Michael (Erin) Walker & Matthew (Kuntheavy) Walker; daughter Wendy (Keith) Woods Kaneakua; brothers Larry Walker, Sr., Bob Walker, Tom Walker, & Tony Walker; sister Teresa Walker; and grandchildren Kaden Woods Kaneakua, Keanu Woods Kaneakua, & Daniel Walker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Gary Walker and sister Tina Webb. Visitation was held Friday, April 29 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home at 5:00PM for family and 6:00PM for friends . There was also time for visitation on Saturday beginning at 11:00AM until the time of the service. A celebration of life with military honors was held on Saturday at 1:00PM at the funeral home.

Manda Martin, 98, of Jeffersonville, Kentucky passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her children. Born January 12, 1924 in Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Nancy Martin. Manda was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. She also worked outside her home for Bluegrass Sewing Factory, Cowden Manufacturing and as a farmer and house cleaner. Manda loved cooking on her old wood stove, quilting, gardening vegetables, tending to her flowers, word search puzzles, watching Hour of Harvest on WLJC and spending her days with her dog, Tater, by her side. Her home was the site of many Sunday dinners and holidays through the years and she will be dearly missed by her family.

Survivors include four daughters, Loretta (Roland) McIntosh of Stanton, Jean (Jimmy) Williams of Lexington, Sheila (Marty) McCoy of Clay City, Jackie (Bobby Dale) Osborne of Winchester; one son, Alfred (Pam) Martin of Jeffersonville; two sons-in-law, Glenn George of Mt. Sterling and Randle Wireman of Stanton; 16 grandchildren, Glenda Comer, Jettie Sparks, Becky Rankin, Carmen Liles, Alex McIntosh, Kama McKinney, Meredith Ballard, Scott Wireman, Melody Knox, R. D. Cunningham, Amanda Bailey, Daniel Ray Martin, Marty Ray McCoy, Sylvana McCoy, Bobby Jacob Osborne, Sierriah Collins; 25 great grandchildren, Kiernan Comer, Morgan Sparks, Marley Sparks, Alexis Johnson, Amber Rankin, Justin Rankin, Paige Stamper, Tucker Liles, Trent Liles, Grace Liles, Nate Liles, Brilee McIntosh, Katie Caudill, Kane Knox, Jax Bailey, Lyla Bailey, Logan Ballard, Sarah Ballard, Maura Ballard, Emily Wireman, Ethan Wireman, Ava Martin, Liam McCoy, Evelyn Osborne, Teagan Osborne; one great-great grandchild, Clyde Caudill; many cousins, nieces and nephews; and her special little dog, Tater.

Manda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ray Martin; daughters, Helen George and Georgia Wireman; son Bruce Martin; a son at birth; sister Emma C Bowles; brothers, Shirley Martin, Turner Martin, Gibson Martin and Oliver Martin.

Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 13, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky with Rev. William David Campbell officiating. Visitation was Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., with a family hour at 5:00 P.M.

Manda will be laid to rest in the Martin-Willoughby Cemetery. Pallbearers are Alex McIntosh, R. D. Cunningham, B. J. Osborne, Marty Ray McCoy, Daniel Ray Martin and Charles Comer. Honorary Pallbearers are her nieces and nephews that loved her dearly. Arrangements have been entrusted to  Hearne Funeral Home.

Birdellia Patrick, 70, wife of Raymond C. Patrick, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022 in Richmond, Kentucky. She was born June 15, 1951 in Powell County to the late Henry and Bonnie Spangler Watkins.   

Survivors include, husband, Raymond C. Patrick; son, Raymond (Tessica) Patrick Jr.; daughters, Melissa (Tim) Reynolds and Jenny (Daniel) Perkins; brothers, David Watkins, Lawrence Watkins, and James Watkins; sisters, Janice Watkins, Angela Sea, Teresa Pelfrey, Elaine Reid, Patricia Crase, and Sue Strange; 5 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, James Patrick, and brothers, Roy Watkins and Michael Watkins.

Services were held Thursday, May 12, 1:00PM by Sister Patty Utterback. Visitation was on Wednesday 7-9pm at the funeral home. Burial in Watkins Cemetery, Stanton with Tim Reynolds, Daniel Perkins, Robert Overbee, Brendon Reid, Ian Gorstieta, and James Watkins Jr. Honorary pallbearers all her brothers and sisters.

Frank Taulbee 74 of Clark Co. passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Campton August 15, 1947 to Raymond and Cora Taulbee.

He is survived by his wife Lillie Taulbee, a son Timothy Russ Taulbee (Chris), a daughter Rose Martin (Leon), three grandchildren Elizabeth, Chelsey and Taylor, four great grandchildren Collin, Caleb, Caiden and Alissa, and two brothers Ed Taulbee, Omer Taulbee, three sisters Ruth Curtis, Naomi Napier and Helen Taulbee.

He was preceded by his parents Raymond and Cora Taulbee and a grandson Daniel Martin. Funeral services were held 1 PM Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. John Taylor officiating.  Visitation was on Thursday from 11 AM till time of the service. Burial will be in the Napier Cemetery in Clay City. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge.

Judy Carol Ledford, wife of Ira Ledford, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at her home in Winchester. She was born April 19, 1946 to the late Adrian & Opal Hamilton Conley in Salyersville, KY, and a homemaker.

  She is survived by: husband Ira Ledford; son Alan Ledford; daughter Teresa Richmond (Doug Pavlovic); brothers Ray (Joyce) Conley, Tom (Chris) Conley, & Damon (Billie) Conley; sisters Doris (Larry) Mullins, Mildred Gilbert, Glenda (Gordan) Miller; sister-in-law Barbara Conley; grandchildren Cole Ledford & Seth Richmond; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son Ira David Ledford; brothers Edward Louie (Carolyn) Conley, Jerry (Hilda) Conley, Gary Conley, & Daryl Conley; and brother-in-law Jim Gilbert.

  Funeral services were conducted at 1:00PM on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Larry Mullins. Visitation Tuesday began at 11:00AM for family and 12:00PM for friends. Burial followed the funeral at the Ledford Cemetery in Pine Ridge. Pallbearers include Kevin Mullins, Brad Mullins, Tony Miller, & Travis Miller.

Larry Everett Brandenburg, 77, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born November 2, 1944 in Clay City, Kentucky to the late James Everett and Juanita Stone Brandenburg. He was a United States Marine.

Survivors include, daughters, Hazel L. Brandenburg and Michelle Conley; son, Kevin (Theresa) Brandenburg; sisters, Sharon Kay Brandenburg and Deloris Neugebauer; grandchildren, Gary Lee Brandenburg, Tyler Brandenburg, Aundrea Schechter, Brandon Caissie, and Kathryn Brandenburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Hazel Brandenburg Kirby.

Visitation Thursday, May 19, 1-3pm at the funeral home with military honors at 3:00PM.

Honorary pallbearers serving, Lon and Angie Goodwin, Hager and Linda Holland, Larry Meadows, Steve Abner, Kevin Brandenburg, Gary Lee Brandenburg, Tyler Brandenburg, Brandon Caissie, and Michael Stone.

Merrill Brown 70 of Stanton passed away at his residence Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He was born in Whitesburg December 22, 1951 to Paul Brown and Ruby Cooper. He had a passion for playing music and was a member of the Church of God.

He is survived by his mother Ruby Cooper of Stanton and a brother James Brown of Stanton. He was preceded in death by his father Paul Brown.

Funeral services were held 1 PM Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City. Visitation was held on Friday from 11 AM till 1 PM. Burial followed in the Cooper Cemetery in Stanton. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Lou Virna Hall, 84, widow of William Sherman Hall, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her home. She was born June 5, 1937 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Henry and Mary Joseph Vanover.

Survivors include, sons, Billy Hall, Lester (Angie Kennon) Hall, and Raymond (Barb) Hall; daughters, Bonnie Lacy, Tince McDaniel, Ruby (Danny Chambers) Hall, Vickie (Gary) King, Susan (Dale) Harrison, and Peggy (Bill) Monroe; brothers, Sam Vanover and Jimmy (Sue) Vanover; 47 grandchildren and 73 great-grandchildren.      She was preceded in death by parents, husband, son, Travis Dale Hall, Fred Hall, Mack Hall, and Thomas Hall; daughters, Christine Sparks, Marie Rogers, and Phyllis Hall; and several brothers and sisters.  Services were held Friday, May 6, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Glen Oliver and Bro. Larry Shoemaker. Visitation was held on Thursday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Burial in Tin Town Cemetery with John Wesley  Branham, Thomas Branham Jr., Chris Hall, Jonathon Tinker, Jeremy Tinker, Zach Townsend, Daxten King, and Dillon King. Honorary pallbearers serving, Powell County School Bus Garage, Senior Citizens Center, Ruby Watson, Debbie Rogers, Lavonna Tipton, Tina and Troy Herald, and Hospice East.

Johnna Meredith Kennon, age 47, passed away May 1, 2022 at her residence on Hardwicks Creek Road, Clay City, KY.  Born in Winchester, KY she was the daughter of John H. Kennon and Mary Helen Crowe Kennon.  She attended Clay City Elementary School, Powell County Middle School and graduated from Powell County High School in 1993.  She also attended E.K.U. and Morehead University.  She graduated from New Opportunities School for Women in Berea, KY.  She was a member of the Hardwicks Creek Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her son, John David Hubbard.

Surviving relatives are one grandson Luka James Hubbard; brothers Shane Kennon, Jared Kennon and Aaron Kennon (Nikki); aunts Jennifer Billings, Debra Cox, Bonnie Mathis and Mary L. Potts; uncle Ronald Crowe; nieces Johnna D. Kennon and Jade Kennon; nephews Taylor Kennon and Seth Kennon; great nieces Adreanna Neace and Megan Spencer; great nephew Bobby Shane Spencer; cousins Jonathan Townsend, Brian Billings, Sarah Lee, Robert Mathis and Jo Luxon.

Funeral services were conducted by Sister Felchia Foster and Ronald Crowe at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was held on Wednesday May 4, 2022 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Burial was in Kennon Cemetery with David Hawkins, Jonathan Townsend, Tom Martin, Jamie Rice, Seth Kennon and Taylor Kennon serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Lisa Tipton, Johnna D. Kennon, Rebecca Johnson, Tosha Sword, Melissa Collins, Ecko Spence, Adreanna Neace, Jamie Davis, Bobby Shane Spencer and Megan Spencer.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home.

John L. Estep, 76, of Stanton, husband of Shirley Estep, passed away on May 4, 2022 at the UK Medical Center. Born in Benham, Kentucky on February 19, 1946, he was the son of the late Granville and Gertrude Smith Estep.

He was also preceded in death by sisters Hazel Estep and Ruth Keeling;brothers Ernest David Estep, Benny Luther Estep and Lonnie Gene Estep; and special mother-in-law Ruth Hobbs.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; his children Andrea (Brian) Charles, Christie (Steve) Caudill, and John (Kelly) Estep; his grandchildren Nicholas Caudill (fiance Angela Porchetta), Lauren Caudill (fiance Dustin Bates), Bradley Charles, Matthew Charles, Trevor Estep, Alex Charles, Tyler Estep, and Livy Kate Caudill; his siblings Georgia (Paul) Ewashko, Willard (Linda) Estep, Lorene (Frank, deceased) Chipka, and Don Estep; and brother-in-law Joe Keeling. John was a builder who built many homes and churches across Kentucky. In Powell and Wolfe counties, he developed and operated Brookside Cottages, Stonegate Cemetery, and Scenic Heights Cabins. He loved entertaining company and hosting social functions (usually potluck dinners). John had a big heart, always willing to help those he came in contact with. He loved God and his family. He was married for 56 years to the love of his life, Shirley Estep. Pallbearers serving are Nicholas Caudill, Bradley Charles, Matthew Charles, Trevor Estep, Alex Charles, Jared Ison, Leon Ewashko, and Chris Allen. Honorary Pallbearers are Mark and Anne Keith, Robert and Martha Lee, Matt and Ashley Berberich, Leonard and Verda Carpenter, Mark and Jodie Brandenburg, C.B. Martin, Dave Thorpe, Troy Brooks, Rick Stamper, and Wendy Miller. Visitation was held Friday, May 6th from 6-9 pm at Davis and Davis Funeral Home, 777 W. College Avenue, Stanton, KY. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 7th, 2 pm at Davis and Davis Funeral Home. Burial will be in Stonegate Cemetery, next to the funeral home.

Serenity Thomas, 2 Month old daughter of Chris Thomas and Chelsea Steward of Owingsville. She was born March 1, 2022 in Lexington.

She is survived by her parents Chris Thomas and Chelsea Steward of Owingsville and two brothers Travis Thomas of Owingsville and Remington Thomas of Moorefield.

Funeral services were held Saturday May 7, 2022 at the Sugar Grove Christian Church. Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of services.

Kenneth Dunn 62 passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022. He was born in Winchester December 11, 1960 to Frank and Denvie Dunn. He was a carpenter.

He is survived by a son Brian Dunn, three daughters Carrie Whisman (Ronnie), Elizabeth Hiler, Connie Rose (Buster), thirteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a brother Rondel Dunn, sister Judy Stokley and a special friend Caroline Shermer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Raymond, Randall and Manuel Dunn and a sister June Spencer.

Funeral services were held Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Dunn and Stokley Cemetery in Clay City. Pallbearers were Brian Dunn, Chris Strange, Donnie Baker, David Baker, Steven Strange and Ronnie Whisman. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Eugene Shumate, 89 of Clay City passed away at his residence. He was born March 7, 1933 in Paris to Zachary and Elizabeth Florence. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and was a Master Plumber.  He is survived by a son Brian Shumate of Nebraska, three daughters Sandra Hisle of Winchester, Sharon Hall of Winchester, Tammy Miller of Nebraska and a brother William Bill Shumate.   Funeral services were held Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City. Burial followed in the Donnie G. Randall Veteran Cemetery in Stanton. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Larry Everett Brandenburg, 77, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born November 2, 1944 in Clay City, Kentucky to the late James Everett and Juanita Stone Brandenburg. He was a United States Marine. Survivors include, daughters, Hazel L. Brandenburg and Michelle Conley; son, Kevin (Theresa) Brandenburg; sisters, Sharon Kay Brandenburg and Deloris Neugebauer; grandchildren, Gary Lee Brandenburg, Tyler Brandenburg, Aundrea Schechter, Brandon Caissie, and Kathryn Brandenburg. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Hazel Brandenburg Kirby. Visitation Thursday, May 19, 1-3pm at the funeral home with military honors at 3:00PM.

Teddy James Johnson, 86, widower of Geneva June Johnson, went to his heavenly home on April 30, 2022. He was born April 29, 1936 in Roslyn, Kentucky to the late John and Hattie Conlee Johnson. He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, an Army Veteran, member of Amvets, and a retiree of Codell Construction.

Survivors include, niece, Lisa (Danny) Rose; nieces and nephews, Marissa Rose (Jason) Lee, Shannon (Megan) Rose, Brittany Osborne Fisher, Autumn Osborne (Matt) Sebey, Flynn Cornett, Lincoln Shockey, Abigayle Rose, Elijah Rose, Hannah Osborne, Stella Sebey, Lyla Sebey, Bella Waller, and Addie Hires.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Hattie Johnson, wife, Geneva June Johnson, uncle, Henry Conlee, brother and sister-in-law, Hayden and Juanita Johnson, nephew, Kevin Johnson, and niece, Connie Johnson Osborne. Ted had two special friends at the nursing center, Charles Benson and Mike Means, that took very good care of him.

Services Wednesday, May 4, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Tim Rhodes. Visitation Wednesday 12-1pm at the funeral home.

Burial in Stanton Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers serving Jeff Trent, Mark Reed, Charles Johnson, Shannon Rose, Flynn Cornett, and Jim Ferrell. Honorary pallbearers serving, Gale and Judy Means, James Martin, Nora Lee Walters, Kenneth Kirkpatrick, Herb Trent, Trent’s garage, Charles Benson, Mike Means, Pam Ferrell, David Codell, Danny Rose, and AmVets..

Linda Gayle Lane, 73, widow of David E. Lane, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born July 9, 1948 in Stanton to the late Sherdon and Gladys Knox Tipton.

Survivors include, son, Roger Dale Lane; daughter, Sharon (Jeff) Boyd; brothers, Ricky Glenn Tipton and Roger Dean Tipton; sister, Sandra Kay (Anthony) Floyd; grandchildren, Roger Keith Lane (Summer Reece Hatton), Bridget Nicole Boyd (Elijah Wayne Oertli), Joshua Shea Lane, and Haley Leann Boyd; great-grandson, Oliver Wayne Oertli.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, David Keith Lane and sister, Debra Netherly.

Services were held on Sunday, May 1, 2:00PM by Bro. Larry Shoemaker. Visitation was held on Saturday 6-9pm. Burial in Knox Cemetery, Stanton with Anthony Floyd, Ricky Tipton, Dean Tipton, Donnie Profitt, Shawn Netherly, and Elijah Oertli. Honorary palllbearers serving, Keith Lane, Josh Lane, Jeff Boyd, and Pete Netherly.

Melvin Lee Rogers, age 66, husband of Catherine Benningfield Rogers of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on April 19, 2022 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky.  Born in Stanton, Kentucky he was the son of the late Jasper Newton Rogers and Irene Foster Rogers.  Melvin was a law enforcement officer for 33 years serving as the chief deputy of the Powell County Sheriff’s Office and a member of the Clay City Police Department. He also served two years as Powell County Jailer. Melvin was a member of Spruce First Church of God in Jeffersonville, Kentucky where he served as a board member and he was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He had a passion for horses and loved to go horseback riding and he enjoyed riding motorcycles as well.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Earnest Rogers and John Rogers.  Melvin is survived by his wife, Catherine Benningfield Rogers of Stanton; two daughters, Shannon (Matthew) Buckland of Stanton and Melvalene Riggs of Winchester; one sister, Alma Lois Clark of West Liberty; one granddaughter, Kayla Riggs and one step grandson, Aaron Isaac McKinney.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. James Wendall Clevinger and Bro. Ed Farmer was held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, April 22, 2022 at the funeral home.

Burial will follow in Benningfield Cemetery, Paint Creek Road, Stanton, Kentucky with Matthew Buckland, Larry Hall, Danny Rogers, Eddie Barnes, Scott Centers, Shannon Buckland, Gerald Tharpe, and Melvalene Riggs serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Darrell Oliver, Don Huckney, Albert Combs, Kentucky River Foothills,  Leon Bailey, Powell County Sheriff’s Office, Mitchell Smith, Timmy Benningfield, James Anderson, Earl Dickey, Darren Farmer and Jesse Hale. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Victoria Lynn Todd, 48, wife of Lloyd Todd, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 16, 1974 in Lexington to Eddie and Wanda Branham Sizemore. Survivors include, parents, Eddie and Wanda Sizemore; husband, Lloyd Todd; sons, Timothy Brandon Coffey and William David Todd; daughter, Emily Michelle Todd; sisters, Connie Sizemore Ritchie and Jessica Sizemore; grandchildren, Leighton Ross, Brantley Ross, Peyton Coffey, and Victoria Coffey; several nieces and nephews. Services Wednesday, April 27, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Jimmy Cole and Merle Travis. Visitation Tuesday 6-8pm at the funeral home. Burial in Sizemore Cemetery with Roger Spicer, Jordan Richie, Brian Helton, Cody Lovin, Graham Quiqley, and Tommy Dunn. Honorary pallbearers serving, Jimmy Sizemore, Randy Richie, William Todd, Roger Lovin, Doug Branham, and Arnold Ledford.

Gregory Joe Allen, 52, husband of Lissie Hyden Allen, passed away, Friday, April 22, 2022 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati. He was born September 23, 1969 in Winchester to the late Robert “Bobby” Allen and Ada Louise Snowden Allen. He was a member and deacon at Means Baptist Church.

Greg was the proud business owner of Allen’s Heating and Cooling where it gave him great joy in serving each of his customers. He was a great teacher and master of his trade. Greg shared his knowledge not only with Joey, Tanner, and Mike but with anyone who was interested in mastering the business. He was so thankful for each and every customer he worked for. Greg was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather who always loved, laughed, and worried. He had a great sense of humor, had a love for his farm and all the outdoors. Greg left a legacy that his family will proudly continue to share and serve with great pride.

Survivors include, wife, Lissie Allen; son, Joey (Kansas) Allen; daughters, Madison (Kody) Fugate, and Macey (Tanner) Sorrell; grandchildren, Ava Adams, Paysley Allen, Gracie Allen, Owen Gregory Fugate, Grant Reed Allen, and Tripp Fugate; step-mother, Brenda Allen.

Services were held on Tuesday, April 26, at 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Joey Rogers and Tyler Robinson. Visitation was on Monday 5-9pm. Burial in Stonegate Cemetery with Matthew Snowden, Tim Snowden, J R Snowden, Joe Snowden, Shane Sherwood, Wayne Patrick, and Richard Robins. Honorary pallbearers serving, Michael Cockrell, Tammy Sherwood, Doug Elam, Brian Derickson, Steve Koutoulas, John Brewer, Scott Toler, Neal Hamilton, Richard Rogers, Kenny Segress, Mike Nolan, and Leon Heaton.

Sister M. David Ruschmann, OSB, died peacefully Tuesday, April 19, at St. Walburg Monastery at age 95.  A Benedictine sister for over 75 years.

Sr. David served as a nurse and nurse anesthetist at Santa Fe Hospital, La Junta, CO and St. Joseph Hospital. Florence, CO, Director of Nursing at Madonna Manor, Villa Hills, KY; Director of Nursing and Anesthesia at Estill Co/Marcum and Wallace Hospital, Irvine, KY; nurse anesthetist at Clark Regional Med. Center, Winchester, KY; outreach service to the poor at St. Elizabeth Church, Ravenna, KY and many supportive services at St. Walburg Monastery.

She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Clara Motz Ruschmann, her sisters, Sister Clara, CDP, Sr. Joseph, OSB, Freda Schmitz, Sr. Agnes, OSB, Bernadette Cunningham, Theresa Humpert, Agnes Rumker and brothers, Joseph and William.

Sr. David is survived by her sister, Rita Keener, many nieces, nephews, friends and her Benedictine community.

Vigil service will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 26 followed by visitation until 9  p.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 27 at St. Walburg Monastery.

Services will be live stream: https://www.facebook.com/Benedictine-Sisters-of-St-Walburg-Monastery-of-Covington-Kentucky-268993496250 Memorials are suggested to St. Walburg Monastery, 2500 Amsterdam Rd., Villa Hills, KY 41017; www.stwalburg.org Online condolences to: www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com

Lovisa Taulbee, age 87, of Clay City, Kentucky went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at her home in Clay City.  Born on September 22, 1934 in North Middletown, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Doyle F. Combs and Florida Sparks Combs. She was a member of the Kiddville Baptist Church and attended Eastside Baptist Church in Winchester. She was a dedicated homemaker, avid gardner and a loving mother. Lovisa loved to sing gospels in church and for her family. She especially loved to sing “Me and Bobby Mcgee” with her son, Roger, accompanying her on his guitar. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Pryce Taulbee Jr; one son, Ronald Taulbee; one daughter, Diana Thornberry; two brothers, Calvin Combs and Howard Combs, two sisters, Vernetta Watts and Helen Combs Smith. One half-brother, Doyle Combs, Jr. and one half- sister, Carolyn Tipton are also deceased.  Lovisa  is survived by three sons, Ricky Taulbee of Winchester, Roger Taulbee of Winchester and Gary (Violet) Taulbee of Clay City and one daughter,  Lesa (Randy Smith) Taulbee of Winchester and one daughter-in-law, Lori Taulbee, Elizabethtown. Two brothers, Forrest “Henry” (Emma) Combs of Winchester and James Combs of Mt.Sterling. Two sisters Velma (Bobby) Bailey of Winchester and Sondra (Richard) Morgan of Winchester and one half -sister, Brenda Curtis. Seven grandchildren; Michael Taulbee, Kayti Taulbee, Melissa Taulbee, Brian Thornberry, Brandon (Mindy) Thornberry, Greg Richardson and Anthony Richardson. Several great grandchildren and one great-great grandson and many nieces and nephews.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 12:00 P.M. until time of service at 1:00 P.M. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky.  Burial will follow in Clarmont Memorial Gardens, in Winchester, Kentucky. Pallbearers will be Wayne Combs, Dewayne Shuler, Randy Smith, Michael Taulbee, Brandon Thornberry and Brian Thornberry. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Bailey and Forrest (Henry) Combs. Lovisa’s family would like to thank the staff and nurses of Hospice East. In addition, a special thank you to her grandson, Brandon and his family for all the love and care they provided for their beloved Grandma. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home in Stanton, KY.

Bobby Clay Lawson, age 78, husband of Madonna Willoughby Lawson, formerly of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on April 12, 2022 at his residence in Lafayette, Indiana.  Born in Stanton, Kentucky he was the son of the late Russell Clay Lawson and Irene Manning Lawson and a veteran of the U S Air Force. Bobby was a former security guard at Bluegrass Army Depot in Richmond and a member of West Bend First Church of God.

He is survived by his wife, Madonna Lawson of Lafayette, IN; two sons, Randell Wade Lawson of Stanton and Timothy Ryan (Denise) Lawson of Lafayette, IN; one daughter, Roxanna Lawson of Tennessee; four grandchildren, Paige Lawson, Ryann Lawson, Lacey Lawson and Gretchen Lawson; three brothers, Donald Ray (Josephine) Lawson of Stanton, Kenneth Lawson of Richmond and Troy Lawson of Stanton along with one sister, Brenda Sue Lawson of Stanton.

Funeral services officiated by Bro. James Harold Combs were conducted at 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 18, 2022 in Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Stanton Cemetery with Timothy Lawson, Steven Ray Lawson, Leon Willoughby, Donald Ray Lawson, Kenneth Lawson and Troy Lawson serving as active pallbearers.  Arrangements  by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Sandra Lee Davis, age 64, wife of James Davis of Winchester, Kentucky passed away April 12, 2022 at St. Joseph East, Lexington, Kentucky.  Born in Neubrucke, Germany she was the daughter of the late David Wilson Reffett and Geatta Faye Hisle Reffett.  She was one of the most loving and caring people that you would ever meet and she never met a stranger.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Jason Davis; special nephew, Gary Banks and great nephew, Ni’Klaus Toth.

She is survived by her husband, James Davis; two sons, Jamie Davis of Winchester and Jeremy (Chasta) Davis of Clay City; a brother, John Reffett of Clay City; a sister, Christiana R. Banks of Winchester; two grandchildren Drew Davis and Jaxon Davis; great nephews Tristyn Toth and Elyjah Toth; special nephew, Nathan Toth; special nieces, Brittany Banks and Janetta (Ceddy) Lyons and great niece, Faelynn Wells.

  Funeral services officiated by Jamie McIntosh and Brittany Banks were held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 16, 2022 in Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was Friday from 6:00 until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Burial was in Kennon Cemetery with Teddy Henry, Nathan Toth, Cedric Lyons, Gary Banks, Brian Hamblin and Kevin Stanfill serving as active pallbearers. Raymond Davis is an honorary pallbearer. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Mary Lou Stapleton, 80, of Clay City, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. She was born January 25, 1942 in Jackson to Arthur and Mandy Napier. She was a member of the Harvest Time Assembly of God and was a homemaker.

She is survived by a son Donnie Stapleton (Tonya), two daughters Ruby Means (Elihue), Patricia Wilburn (Don), eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, a brother William Napier (Norma) and two sisters Opal Buckland and Lillie Taulbee (Frank).

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clyde Stapleton, a son Randy Stapleton, a daughter Valerie Stapleton, a grandchild Michael Paul Means, a brother Elmer Napier and his wife Mary Napier and a sister Juanita Campbel.

Visitation was Friday from 11 AM till time of the service. Funeral services were held 1 PM Friday, April 15, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Tony Story officiating.  Burial will be in the Napier Cemetery in Clay City. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Vinson Thomas Rogers, 78, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, Hazard. He was born July 28, 1943 in Rogers Chapel, Kentucky to the late George Otis and Hildreth Spencer Rogers.

Survivors include, son, Vinson Kevin (Jessica) Rogers; daughters, Rebecca Gross, Rhonda (Wayne) Crowe, and Tina Rogers; brothers, James (Charlene) Rogers, Cebert (Jane) Rogers, Carlos (Linda) Rogers, Eldon Rogers, Goble (Carol) Rogers, Mike (Kathy) Rogers, and Ray (Carolyn) Rogers; sister, Nannie (Randolph) Moreland; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Rogers and Ava Rogers; grandchildren, Katelyn Marie, Chad, Christina, Ricky, James, Robbie, Timothy, Elizabeth, Brandy, Jessica, James, Emily, and Jason.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Edward Rogers, Raven Rogers, and Kendal Rogers; sons, Timothy Lee Rogers and Robert Jason Rogers; and grandson, Brandon Caudill.

Services were held on Wednesday, April 13, at 11 a.m. at Roadside Mission, 3107 Furnace Junction, Ravenna by Bro. Ben Liston and Jim Hall. Visitation is Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Rogers Chapel Cemetery.

Michael John Barnett, age 50, husband of Maria Angelica Arreola Barnett, passed away at Desert Regional Hospital in Palm Springs, California on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.  Born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky he was the son of the late Andy Wallace Barnett and the late Lois Dean Linton Barnett.  Michael was a manager for Western Environmental, Inc. and also was a heavy equipment operator.

He is survived by four children, Michael Andrew Barnett of California, Shelby Barnett of Mt. Sterling, Mackenzi (Paul) Mallory of Stanton and Krana Puckett of Irvine and one sister, Rebecca (Alex) Bolduc of Clay City.

Memorial services officiated by David Jones, Cecil Neal and Kelly Spangler Roberts will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Saturday as well at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elkins Cemetery in Clay City. Memorial contributions may be made to the Powell County Homeless Coalition. Local arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.