Phyllis Jean Scott, 78, wife of Henry Scott, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at her home. She was born May 28, 1943 in Lexington to the late Amos and Josephine Adams Campbell. Phyllis was a member of the Walnut Grove Church of God. Survivors include, husband of 61 years, Henry Scott; son, Rocky (Leslie) Scott; daughters, Robin (Tony) Kincaid, Rhonda (Robert) Snapp, and Roxanne (Lonnie) Coldiron; grandchildren, Jessica (Clevie Rowe) Martin, Randy (Lori) Martin, Zach (Mercedes) Hall, Chelsea (Justin Knoblett) Hall, Tonya (Aaron) Young, Brian Scott, Brianna (John) Hunt, and Dalen Coldiron; sister, Nancy McCoy; and nine great grandchildren. Services were Sunday, January 9, 2:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by bro. Eddie Dawson. Visitation was Sunday 12-2pm. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery with Randy Martin, Zach Hall, Justin Knoblett, Dalen Coldiron, Brian Scott, and Benny Bishop. Honorary pallbearers, Great Grandchildren and the members of the Walnut Grove Church of God. The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff of Hospice East for their wonderful care.

Paul Everman “Hammer” Abbott, age 83, widower of Jewell Faye Rose Abbott, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at his residence.  Born in Pilot View, Kentucky he was the son of the late James William Abbott and the late Dora Everman Abbott and he was a welder with Union American.  He attended West Bend First Church of God and was a member of Powell County Livestock Producers.  Hammer loved to ride horses with his friends and attend gospel music events.  In addition to his parents and wife he was also preceded in death by his brother, James “Pete” Abbott and his sister, Florence “Pepper” Pasley.  He is survived by his daughter, Paula (David) Watson of Clay City; three grandchildren, Allison (Kyle) Clowers, Emily Watson and Ben Watson and one great grandchild, Kyndall Madison Clowers.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. James Harold Combs will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY. Burial will be in West Bend Cemetery with Bruce Abbott, Don Pasley, Ben Pasley, Caleb Fraley, Jeffrey Wayne Curtis, David Watson, Ben Watson and Kyle Clowers serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are members of West Bend First Church of God, Stanley Knox, Damon Knox, Randall Martin, Herbert Devary, Lee and Pam Watts.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Ronald “Hoppy” Haddix, widower of Barbara Ann Meyer Haddix, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. He was an 85-year-old born in Wolfe County, Kentucky to the union of Reva Phipps Haddix and the late Denzil Haddix, a retired farmer and member of Grassy Lick Methodist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Rhonda (Randy) Anderson, 3 grandsons, Cecil Patrick Pergram, Jason Anderson and Sean Anderson, 7 great-grandchildren, Kadie, Aiden, Hunter, Jayden, Brantley, Baylee and Cora Anderson, 5 cousins, Jan Haddix, Phil Hammack, Dennis Tolson, Sharon Follet (Pete) and Connie Wilson (Jim), as well as 2 brothers-in-law, Gilbert Berryman and Ken Meyers (Janice). His funeral will be 2:00 Wednesday at Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals, Pastor Neil Salvaterra presiding, with burial in Machpelah Cemetery.  Visitation was 6-9:00 Tuesday.  Pallbearers are Patrick Pergram, Jason Anderson, Jacob Fultz, Austin Fultz, Brady Moore and Tim Rice.  Honorary pallbearers are the Class of 1955, Delmaine Vinson, Doug Morris, Harrison Anderson, Phil Hammack, Kent Berryman and Paige Garrison. Arrangements are placed in the care of Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals.

Albert Jackson Williams, “A.J.”, 80, widower of Mary Lou WIlliams, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at Saint Joseph Mt. Sterling. He was born August 9, 1941 in Montgomery County to the late Delmar and Hadie Fritts Williams. Survivors include, sons, Jackie Williams and Bob (Paige) Williams; daughter, Sheila Taylor; brothers, Virgil Williams, Junior Williams, Andrew Ritchie, and Harry Wayne Ritchie; sisters, Evelyn Groff and Linda Rothwell; grandchildren, Tasha Williams, Ashley (Michael) Maloney, Mary (Travis) Bailey, Sarah (Will) Cruey, and Landon Williams; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother, Charlie Williams, and sister Louise Ritchie. Services were Tuesday, January 11, 2:00PM, Jeffersonville Baptist Church by Bro. Paul Hubbs and Bro. Gary Willoughby. Visitation as Monday 6-8pm at the church and Tuesday 12-2pm at the church. Burial was in Esteppe Cemetery with Jonathon Lowe, Trace Lowe, Bobby Barnes, Michael Malone, David Wayne Caudill, and Travis Bailey. Honorary pallbearers serving, Mike Donathan, Mike Esteppe, Daron Oldham, Gary Willoughby, Bob Willoughby, and Keith Willoughby.

Omer Risner, 57, husband of Dorothy Brooks Risner, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at his home in Clay City, KY. He was born July 23, 1964 in Richmond, KY to the late Charles Ray & Christine Ruth Flinchum Risner. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: sons Darrell (Krystal) Risner & Dustin (Jessica) Risner; brother Harold Ray Risner; sister Debra Lynn Risner; and seven grandchildren. Visitation was held Friday, January 7th at Davis & Davis Funeral Home beginning at 5pm for family and 6pm for friends. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, January 8th at noon by Bro. Donald Wayne Hale. Burial followed in Napier Cemetery on Star Gap Rd. Pallbearers include Steven Risner, Brandon Risner, Aaron Briggs, Brandon Moore, Jared Jenkins, and Cody Briggs.

Viola Reynolds Roland, 76, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington. She was born June 12, 1945 to the late Nathan Tobias and Dovie Bell Boles Reynolds. Survivors include, sons, David (Donna) Roland, Billy Roland, Randy Roland, and Donnie Roland; daughters, Kathy (Ray) Neal and Tammy Wysong; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons, Willie Roland and Tobie Roland; daughter, Peggy Rolalnd. Services were Friday, January 7, 12:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home. Visitation was Thursday 6-8pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Kennon Cemetery with Billy Roland, Jamie Minix, Richard Roland, Ray Neal, Jared Anderson, Sarah Roland, Tony Roland, Josh Roland, Kathy Neal, Terry Roland, and William Roland.

Johnny Haddix, age 67, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at his home in Clay City, Kentucky .  Born in Jackson, Kentucky he was the son of the late Chester Haddix and the late Gladys Marie Overbee. Johnny was a former pipeline inspector, he served his country in the United States Army and he was a member of the Mountain Parkway Church of God in Clay City. He had a great sense of humor was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. Along with his parents Johnny was preceded in death by his brother James Haddix and his sister Carol Ann Haddix. Survivors include his forever loving wife Annabelle Baker Haddix; two sons: John Ellery (Amy) Haddix of Clay City and Charles Ray Haddix of Clay City; one daughter, Amy Elizabeth Haddix of Clay City; three brothers: Roy (Rebecca) Haddix of Stanton, Clarence (Vickie) Haddix of Stanton and Bobby (Tina) Haddix of Stanton; one sister, Hazel (Kevin) Crabtree of Stanton; three brothers in law: Gary (Ann) Baker of Clay City, Sam (Lora) Baker of Alabater, Alabama and Chuck Baker of Pasadena, Maryland; and seven grandchildren: Shelbie Elizabeth Haddix, Andrew John Haddix, Hayden Cooper Haddix, Holden Hayes Haddix, Heidi Annabelle Wright, Paisley Allen, and Presley Rhodus. Visitation was held at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, in Stanton on Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Funeral service was held on Saturday at 2:00 P.M. officiated by Brother Dale Payne. Woody Brewer, Rodney Barnes, Steven Everman, Ronnie Everman, Ben Bishop and Bobby Drake serve as pallbearers.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home.

Edith Mae Fugate, 83, widow of Drew Fugate, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at her home. She was born December 25, 1938 to the late Howard and Lela Ratliff Curtis. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church and loved to watch WLJC regularly. It was her favorite program. Survivors include, children, Donna (Bruce) Donaldson, Orville (Sherrie) Fugate, and Roxanne Hawkins; sister Francis Curtis; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sons, Anthony Fugate and Ricky Fugate; sisters, Irene Curtis, Lilly Olinger, Mary Crowe, and Leatha Smith; and brother, Albert Curtis. Services were Tuesday, January 11, 11:00AM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton by Bro. James Smith Jr and Bro. Danny Bush. Visitation was Monday 6-8pm at the funeral home. Burial in Pop’s Place Cemetery with Brian Donaldson, Eric Hawkins, Andrew Fugate, Jordan Radar, Jaydon Brandenburg, and Braydon Brandenburg serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Larry Olinger, Patsy Powell, Mike Watkins, Alex Donaldson, Janice Sthanding, Patrick Fugate, Chris Fugate, and Darion Johnson.

Tyler Michael Ervine Fugate, 29, son of Lisa Fugate and father of Brenton Fugate, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the Saint Joseph East Hospital, Lexington. He was born November 3, 1992 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Lisa Fugate. Survivors include, mother, Lisa Fugate; son, Brenton Fugate; brothers, Tony (Nikki) Fugate and Kendell (Gracelynn Trent) Pierson; sisters, Kelsey (Austin Price) Pierson and Brittany (Chase Bailey) Dickerson; aunt, Debbie Martin; uncle, Ervine Fugate; nieces, Annah Fugate, Gaberlia Fugate, Kyzah Price, and Kaliyah Price; and mother of Brenton, Chelsea Dunn. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Earline Johnson; grandfather, Ervine Fugate; and cousin, Ricky Darren Johnson. Services Sunday, January 2, Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Sister Betsy Caudill and Bro. Jimmy Cole. Visitation Saturday 5-9pm at the funeral home. Burial in Kennon Cemetery with Brenton Fugate, Phillip McIntosh, Shelby Warner, Austin Tharpe, Terry Dunn, Kendell Pierson, Austin Price, Jonathon Haddix, and Chase Bailey serving as pallbearers.

Glendon Darrell Hurley, 48, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 in Irvine. He was born August 27, 1973 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky to the late Norman and Wilma Sue Goodwin Hurley. Darrell lived in Powell County all of his life except the last six months he stayed with a very special aunt and uncle in Irvine. Survivors include, daughter, Darla Sue Hurley, Stanton; son, Glendon Darrell Hurley Jr, Stanton; sister, Lisa Jo (Wayne Burton) Barnes, Irvine; niece, Savanna Faye Barnes, Irvine; aunts, Mayfra Hurley, Irvine, Wanda McIntosh, Stanton; Louise (Nelson) Hall, Clay City, Kitty Goodwin, Clay City, Judy Goodwin, Stanton; uncles, Chester Hurley, Irvine, Randy Goodwin, Clay City, and Billy Joe Goodwin, Stanton; special friends, Richard and Judy Brewer, Chad Rogers, and Jimmy Willoughby; and a host of cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Kenneth and Lois Faye Powell Goodwin, James and Sue Ellen Marcum Hurley; aunts, Lucille Hurley and America Hurley; and uncles, Archie Hurley, Arnold Hurley, Anthony Goodwin, Johnny Goodwin, and Doug Goodwin. Services Thursday, January 6, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation Wednesday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Burial in Goodwin Cemetery with Glendon Hurley Jr., Richard Brewer, Chad Rogers, Randy Goodwin, Dale Goodwin, Wesley Fouch, JJ Goodwin, and EJ Goodwin serving as pallbearers.

Delphine Jones Townsend 72 of Clay City wife of Michael Townsend passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 9, 1949 to Sam and Lola Jones. She was a housewife and a member of the Black Creek Holiness Church. She is survived by her husband Mike Townsend, three brothers Samuel Jones, Otis Jones, Robert Jones, and five sisters Barbara Helton, Bernice Smallwood, Allie Sorrell, Oline Carter and Henrietta Roberts. She was preceded in death by her parents Sam and Lola Jones and a sister Weldie Highly. Funeral services were held January 1, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Cole officiating. Burial followed in the West Bend Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry Sons, Casey Curtis, Jamie Miller, Eugene Hall, Albert Dennison and Josh Whitt. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Helen Strange Townsend, 74, widow of Herman Townsend, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021. She was born February 2, 1947 in Stanton, Kentucky to the late Irvine and Myrtle Snowden Strange. Survivors include, daughter, Evelyn Mae (Jerry) York; son, James Irvine Townsend; brothers, Jerry Glen (Gathala) Strange, James Arthur Strange, Billy Ray Strange, and Eugene (Tabitha) Strange; sisters, Nancy Puckett and Minnie Pearl Jordan; grandchildren, Cody Allen Townsend, Crystal Chiavon Ball, Nicole Lynn Schnelle, and Bobbi Jo York; special friend, Lonnie Sparks. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and several brothers and sisters. Services were Monday, January 3, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home. Visitation was Monday 11:00am-1:00pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Kennon Cemetery with Cody Townsend, Jerry York, James Strange, Jerry Strange, James Irvine Townsend, Jason Jordan, and James Holder.

Ethel Susie Price 77 of Winchester wife of Bro. Joe Price passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington. She was born January 1, 1944 in Winchester to Raymond and Fannie Richardson. She was retired from IBM and was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church in Winchester. She is survived by her husband Bro. Joe Price of Winchester, a son Roy Willoughby of Winchester, a daughter Sandra Nix of Trapp, eleven grandchildren and a sister Gladys Woolwine of Orlando, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Fannie Richardson, four brothers Levi Richardson, Chester Richardson, Bradly Richardson, Charles Richardson and three sisters Ann Carmichael, Edith Stewart and Edna Richardson. Funeral services were held Friday, December 31, 2021 at the Eastside Baptist Church in Winchester with Bro. Joey Price officiating.. Burial followed in the Winchester Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ali Ansarian, Roy Willoughby, Steve Richardson, Joey Price, Jonathan Price, Rick Haggard and Ricky Pelfrey. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Jo Callahan 71 of Irvine wife of the late Clifton Callahan passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington. She was born in Campbellsburg July 29, 1950. She was a housewife and a member of the South Irvine Pentecostal Church of God. She is survived by two sons Clifton Callahan (Bonnie) of Irvine, Robin Callahan (Berenice) of Richmond, four daughters Donna Tipton (Ronnie) of Irvine, Dianna Powell of Irvine, Lisa Hock of Ohio, Tina King of Ohio, ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one brother Bobby May of Ohio, three sisters Vivian Weiss (Don) of Ohio, Charlene Taylor of Irvine and Christina King of Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents Chester and Ida Whitaker, her husband Clifton Callahan, a son Rusty Callahan and a sister Linda Pendagraph. Funeral services were held 3 PM Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the South Irvine Pentecostal Church of God with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Friends visited Sunday from 1PM till time of the service. Burial was in the Callahan Cemetery. Pallbearers are Dewey McKinney, Logan Callahan, R J Tipton, Ronnie Tipton, Don Weiss and Bo Callahan. Honorary pallbearers are Mathew Hagger, Chris Epperson and Bobby Callahan. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Bettye Freeman 81 of Stanton passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. She was born August 25, 1940 in Lexington to Wilson and Leota Lowen. She is survived by a son Timothy Freeman and wife Sherrie and two grandchildren Drew and Trevor Freeman. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge.

Charles Massey Zakarian, 65, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at his home. He was born July 4, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Sarkie and Georgine Anderson Zakarian. He was a construction worker. Survivors include, wife, Michelle Gustavus; sons, Charles S. Zakarian, Gavin Gustavus, Zachary Zakarian; daughters, Jeannie Zakarian and Samantha Turpin; brother, Zoe Pigatti; sisters, Carol Medina and Mary Zakarian; grandchildren, Xavier, Tristen, Naomi, Taylor, Hayden, and Chelsea.

June Ball Abner, a woman of God and beloved wife, passed away December 24, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY at the age of 61.

June was born into a military family in Patuxent River, Maryland. She was the eldest daughter of the late Cliff Ball and the late Beatrice Estes. After moving every few years as a child, June knew she was home when her family moved to Powell County. June was a 1978 graduate of Powell County High School and attended Berea College. It was in Powell County that she met and married the love of her life, Tim Abner, and they recently celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary. June chose to lead a quiet but meaningful life of service to her family, friends and community. She was passionate about Powell County history and volunteered many hours at the Red River Historical Museum. She was an avid reader and spent hours piecing together her family history and studying genealogy.

June is survived by her husband Tim and beloved pups Annie and Angel of Clay City, KY; sister Janet Ball (Jim Davis) of San Mateo, CA; brother Jerry Estes (Kelly) of Sevierville, TN; step-father Robert Estes of Clay City, KY; brothers-in-law Steve Abner (Lula) of Clay City, KY and Chris Abner (Jean) of Lexington, KY; sister-in-law Rose Runyons (Cecil) of Stanton, KY; nieces Jordan Estes of San Carlos, CA and Mckenna Estes (Kessler Beckett) of Sevierville, TN; nephews Jaxon Strausburg of Scottsdale, AZ, Jarod Ferrari of San Mateo, CA and Jason Abner of Clay City, KY. She is also survived by many beloved extended family members, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial visitation will be held 1:00 – 4:00 on Friday, December 31 at Davis and Davis Funeral Home in Stanton, KY.

Alan Dale Helton, 60, husband of Judy Bush Helton of Beattyville, departed this life at his home on December 21, 2021. He was born April 26, 1961 in Peru, Indiana to the late Alton Helton and Linda Helton. Al was a member of the Ida May Bible Church, a retired middle fork firefighter, EMT, and 911 dispatcher. Survivors include, wife, Judy Helton; children, Travis (Lynn) Helton and Candice (Brandon) Tincher; step-sons, Jerimiah (Brandi) Havicus and Ethan (BreeAnn) Havicus; grandchildren, Glendon Hurley, Darla Hurley, and Olivia Jane Helton; brothers, Rick Helton and Tim (Trish) Helton; nephews, Tim (Kayla) Helton and Chris (Christa) Helton; great-nieces and nephews, Presley Helton, Kaylea Helton, & Easton Helton; special uncle Wilford Helton, and a host of aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Alton Helton; sister, Sandy; uncles, Gary Helton, Emory Helton, and Jr Helton; aunts, Thelma Mae Scott and Juanita Sizemore; maternal grandparent, Ina Dehart; and paternal grandparents, Avory and Hazel Helton. Services were Monday, December 27, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Mark Colburn and Rev. Scotty Brandenburg. Visitation was Sunday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Helton Family Cemetery with TJ Helton, Terry McClure, JL Bowen, Phillip Blythe, Dorvin Bush, and Danny Allen. Honorary pallbearer serving, Randy Sparks. The family would like to say a very special thank you to Hospice for the kindness and care of Alan.

David Scott Frazier, 84, husband of Katherine Roberts Frazier, left for his heavenly home on Friday, December 24, 2021. He was born June 21, 1937 in Stanton to the late Guy and Ethel Mae Stephens Frazier. Scotty was a member of Morris Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He was a barber for over thirty years and served as the Powell County Clerk for nine years. Survivors include wife of 55 years, Katherine Roberts Frazier; daughters, Roberta Frazier and Amy (Bryan) Fields; grandchildren, Bryan Justin (Haley) Fields and Sarah Jean Fields. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Bob (Helen) Frazier, Grant (Mattie) Frazier, and Malcolm Frazier; sisters, Naomi (Bob) Lackey and Bertha (Harold) Hurst. Services were Tuesday, December 28, 2:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton by Bro. Nick Wright and Bro. Kevin Chaney. Visitation was Tuesday 12-2pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Stanton Cemetery with Bill Frazier, Bill Lackey, Darrell Frazier, Anthony Reed, Gary Pasley, and Justin Fields.

Shelby Lamb, 77, of Mt. Sterling passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was born August 7, 1944 in Garrard County to Virgil and Mary Lamb. He was a Veteran of the United State Army, a member of the Local 181, the American Legion, and the Church of God. He is survived by his wife Sylvia Lamb of Mt. Sterling, a son Chris Lamb (Tracy) of Crab Orchard, stepson Jeff Rudd (Trish) of Mt. Sterling, daughter Tracey Michelle Lamb of Stanford, stepdaughter Emma Roland (David) of Mt. Sterling, 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, two brothers William “Tiny” Lamb (Sue) of Crab Orchard, Ronnie Lamb of Stanford, sisters Helen Saylor of Crab Orchard and Patsy Means of Stanford and special friends Donald Walling, Carson Hansel and David Caywood. He was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Mary Lamb, a stepson Robert G. Rudd (Sandy), three great grandchildren and a brother Billy Lamb. Funeral services were held 7 PM Thursday, December 23, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City. Friends visited Thursday from 5 PM till time of the service. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of service.

James Rowlett, JR, 34, of Winchester, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. He was born in Lexington September 3, 1987 to James Rowlett SR and Judy Barnett. He is survived by his mother Judy Barnett of Winchester, three sons James Rowlett III, Jayeen Rowlett, Dalyn Catron, three daughters Skylar Rowlett, Madison Rowlett, Tiffany Rowlett, one brother Elvin Catron and a sister Deana Catron. He was preceded in death by his father James Rowlett SR and a brother Donnie Catron. Funeral services were held 12 PM Monday, December 27, 2021 with Bro. Sammy Patrick officiating. Friends visited  Monday December 27 from 10 AM till time of the service. Burial was in the West Bend Cemetery in Clay City. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Rev. Luther David Hopper, 72, husband of Barbara Liddell Hopper, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN. He was born September 4, 1949 to Walker & Ethel Townsend Hopper. A man of many interests and talents, he loved his Savior above all else. His favorite book, the Holy Bible, was never far from his reach. Held just as close was his family, his friends, and his country. As an electrician first class at the University of Kentucky from 1968 to 1978, he took many opportunities to witness to others. He was an honest, innovative man respected and admired by those he associated and worked with. He worked full-time and preached part-time until the day the Lord told him it was time to begin his full-time ministry. He was ordained on March 18, 1980 as a minister for the First Church of God. He earned a Master’s Degree in Theology. For over 40 years, he went where God sent him and the people needed him, whether the back roads and hills of eastern Kentucky or the metropolitan areas of Cincinnati, Ohio or Muncie, Indiana. He loved the people young and old. His radio ministry reached thousands of weary travelers. He was invited to preach at churches in others states. He loved his work. As the years started taking their toll, he lost his beloved wife Francis in 2008. Soon afterwards, his health started to decline so much that he finally resigned from his life’s work. He moved to Cookeville, TN to be close to his daughter and other family members there. His son and family were in Nebraska, so phone calls and text messages were enjoyed when visits were not possible. But the Lord wasn’t finished with him yet. His life changed when he met and in 2018 married a Christian woman who also loved Jesus and God’s people. With fishing pole in hand, they enjoyed the wondrous landscapes his Lord hath made. He enjoyed church from a pew rather than a pulpit, family gatherings, watching the birds and other critters that wandered in the yard. He studied his Bible daily, and with the Lord’s blessing he received his heart’s desire to preach two more times at his home church in Monterey, TN. He was proud of his Scottish and Irish heritage and enjoyed researching his ancestors. Even as he lay in the hospital bed those last weeks, he talked with nurses and staff about the wonders of heaven and the perfect body he would receive. His doctor remarked that for the rest of his life, he would always remember the ‘thumbs up’ sign he got whenever he asked, “How are you doing today, Mr. Hopper?” This best of warriors has gone home. God is good. Rev. Hopper was preceded in death by his parents Walker & Ethel Townsend Hopper; wife Frances McCarty Hopper; brothers Henry Cole Hopper, Robert “Bobby” Hopper, Johnny Hopper, & Jerry (Carol) Hopper; and sister Faye Hopper Slusher. He is survived by wife Barbara Liddell Hopper; daughter Donna Ruth (Tony) Barnett; son David Ray (Melanie) Hopper; nephew Andrew Wells; grandchildren Tiffany Smith, Jessica (Matt) Garrett, Logan (Ashley) Downs, Dylan Hopper, Kole Hopper, & Brielle Hopper; great-grandchildren Isaac, Noah, & Hannah Garrett; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, & loved ones. Funeral services were conducted at Vaughn’s Mill First Church of God at 12:00PM on Friday, December 17 by Rev. Dennis Creech. Visitation was at the church on Friday beginning at 9:00 for family and 10:00 for friends. Burial followed the funeral at the Kennon Cemetery on Hardwicks Creek Road with Logan Downs, Dylan Hopper, Kole Hopper, Matthew Garrett, and Andrew Wells serving as pallbearers.

Lynda S. Willoughby, age 65, wife of the late Kenneth Randall Willoughby passed away at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Born in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Chester Combs and the late Evelyn Pennington Tackett. Lynda was a nurse and worked for some time at Clark Regional Medical Center and served most of her career as a private caregiver. She was a member of the Vaughns Mill First Church of God and volunteered her time at the Powell County Senior Citizens Center.   She was a very good crocheter and loved to sew as well. Along with her parents and husband Lynda was also preceded in death by two sisters. She is survived by two sons: Kenneth (Shannon) Willoughby of Clay City, Kentucky and Norman Allen Willoughby of Winchester, Kentucky; three grandchildren: Cassandra (Steven) Gilbert, Kendra Willoughby and Matthew Willoughby and five brothers. Services will be held at a later date. Hearne Funeral Home have been entrusted with arrangements.

Debbie Helen Trent, 67, of Clay City passed away at her residence Wednesday, December 15, 2021. She was born in Cincinnati, March 5, 1954 to Edward and Helen Chandler. She is survived by five sons James E. Trent and wife Lisa, Joe Trent, Shane Trent, Shawn Trent, Dwayne Trent, sixteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren a brother Edward Chandler and a sister Diana Parton. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services were held 4 PM Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro. Steven Donathan officiating. Friends visited Sunday from 2 PM till time of the service. Burial was Monday, December 20, 2021 at the Mount Moriah Cemetery in Cherry Grove, Ohio. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Joann Bowen Mullins, age 80, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at her residence in Stanton, Kentucky.  Born in Stanton, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Dellmus Bowen and the late Irene Adams Bowen and a 1959 graduate of Powell County High School.  She was a retired reservation clerk at Natural Bridge State Park and the first female member of Stanton City Council.  Joann is survived by her daughter, Tracy Logan of Stanton; sister, Joyce Bowen (Earnie) Smallwood of Stanton; nephew, Bowen Ray Smallwood along with great nephew Garrett Smallwood and great niece Conleigh Smallwood.  Graveside services were conducted at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, December 16, 2021 in Stanton Cemetery.  Honorary pallbearers are Gale and Judy Means, Ashley Fugate, Georgia Hatton, Bonnie Bond, Beverly Davis Bowen, Phyllis Jo Anderson, Kermit Begley, Garry Hearne, 1959 Class of Powell County High School and employees of Stanton Nursing Center.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Loretta Grimm Harmon, age 79 of Paintsville, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the Mountain Manor of Paintsville. Born October 13, 1942 in Johnson County, Kentucky to the late Johnie Grimm and Gladys (Caudill) Grimm. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Douglas Harmon {July 8, 1991}; one brother, Thomas Grimm; one sister, Thelma Horn. She is survived by three sons: James Patrick Harmon and wife, Megan of Paintsville, Kentucky, Johnny Lee Harmon and wife, Marcia of Lexington, South Carolina, Paul Douglas Harmon, Jr. and wife, Angie of Jonesborough, Tennessee; one brother, Johnie Grimm and wife, Jean of Bonanza, Kentucky; five grandchildren: Shane Back, Brent Harmon, Jessica Drake, Brittany Harmon, and Justice Harmon. Five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Loretta was a faithful member of the Morris Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Stanton, Kentucky. Funeral services were held 1:00pm Friday, December 17, 2021 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial following in the Fairchild – Lemaster Cemetery at Louisa, Kentucky. Derrick Meade will officiate. Friends visited the funeral home on Friday from 10:00am until time of services at 1:00pm.

Lizzie Townsend Baber, age 93, left to be with the Lord with loved ones holding her hands on Friday, December 17, 2021.  Born November 18, 1928 in Versailles, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late James Robert Townsend and Lillie Rogers Townsend.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Reece Baber, son Gary Baber, daughter, Alma Louise Trent, grandchild, Dana Combs, five sisters and three brothers.  She is survived by one daughter, Lillie (Danny) Combs of Clay City; six grandchildren, Danita (Darren) Farmer of Stanton, Shannon (Jeff) Brewer of Clay City, Salena (Jimmy) Spencer of Stanton, Bud (Cristy) Wireman of Prestonsburg. Leesa Peters of Morehead and Camillia (Rusty) Nolan of Clay City, great grandchildren, Brandon (Kristin) Farmer, Brooke (DJ) Haddix, Brett Farmer, Jaxen Brewer, Linsey Shanks, McKenna Wireman, Hannah Peters, Katelyn Peters, Kyla Nolan and Darbi Nolan along with great-great grandchildren, Lydia Farmer, Zaiden Kirby and Legacy Peters.  Private services officiated by John Combs will be held with burial in Kennon Cemetery with Brandon Farmer, Brett Farmer, Darren Farmer, Jeff Brewer, Jimmy Spencer, D.J. Haddix and Brooke Haddix serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Thelma Snowden, Ethel “Hook” Combs, Warren and Carolyn Rogers and John Kennon.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Stephanie Sue Townsend, 44, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born October 15, 1977 in Lexington to Ricky and Betty Brooks Townsend. Survivors include, parents, Ricky and Betty Townsend; daughters, Alyssa Tharpe and Makayla Huff; sister, Cheryl Townsend; nephews, Jared Jenkins and Zachary Abshear; niece, Sierra Jenkins; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Services Monday, December 13, 12:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Donald Hale. Visitation Sunday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Burial in Townsend Cemetery, Skinner Branch Road, Clay City with Jared Jenkins, Aaron Briggs, Charles Brooks Jr., Steven Risner, Jonathon Brooks, and Perry Patrick serving as pallbearers.

James Owen Morton, Jr., age 90, of Nancy Kentucky passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Jean Waddie Care Center, Somerset, Kentucky.  Born in Stanton, Kentucky he was a son of the late James Owen Morton, Sr. and Della Alora Elkins Morton.  He was a former employee of Power Line Construction Company and an avid fisherman.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Wooton Morton and three brothers, Alfred Morton, Harvey Morton and David Morton.  He is survived by his daughter, Linda (Carlos) Rogers of Stanton; two sons, Larry Morton of Somerset and James Robert Morton of Nancy; four sisters:  Kathleen Banks of Winchester, Nancy Banks of Frankfort, Mildred Banks of Stanton and Marie (Jim) Hughes of Stanton; two brothers, Jerry Morton of Clay City and Robert Gene (Louise) Morton of Stanton; nine grandchildren:  Angie Creech, Lisa Crowe, Debbie Dennison, Bobby Morton, Amanda Kingsley, Michael Morton, Scottie Morton, Steven Morton and Kevin Morton and 17 great grandchildren.  Funeral service officiated by Bro. Anthony Molihan will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Monday, December 13, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation is from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Stanton Cemetery with Colin Hale, Kyle Hale, Jacob Moatts, Tyler Sanders, Cody Morton and Dillon Morton serving as active pallbearers.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Bradley Myers 30 of Irvine passed away December 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Mt. Sterling May 23, 1991 to Stephen and Rhonda Myers. He is survived by his parents Stephen Myers, his mother Rhonda Hoover, his grandmother Karen Rogers and a brother Stephen Myers (Tiffany). Funeral services were held Friday, December 10, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Burial followed in the Oak Dale Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Daymon Olinger, age 82, of Clay City, Kentucky passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky.  Born in Powell County, Kentucky he was the son of the late Joseph and Carrie Aines Olinger and a former truck driver for U S Brick Company.  Daymon was a very hard worker and took a great deal of pride in what he did and what he had.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one son, Elmer Gene Hatton, two brothers, Donald Olinger and Raymond Olinger and by three sisters, Velma Anderson, Inos Thomas and Louise Carpenter. Daymon is survived by his life partner, Ethel Olinger; daughter, Caren Sue (Joe) Clemons of Stanton; step daughter, Renee (Denny) Billings of Stanton; sister, Darlene (Cordie) Buckland of Clay City; grandchild, Melissa Clemons; step grandchildren, Darcy (Jon) Abney, Ellie Grace Billings, Misty Raye Miller, Jared and Jordan Napier and great grandchildren, Christopher Parks and Grant Heidemann along with step great grandchild, Braden Miller.  Funeral services officiated by Rev. Anthony Molihan will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation is Wednesday at 5:00 P.M. for family and 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. for public at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Napier Cemetery with Denny Billings, Jon Abney, Jordan and Jared Napier, Lonnie Taulbee and Larry Olinger serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are former co-workers from U S Brick.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Todd Lincoln Paris, age 51, husband of Kristen Mott Paris of Rogers, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky.  Born in Corning, New York he was a son of Donald Paris and Judith Perry Paris and general manager of The Gorge Underground and Red River Gorge Ziplines.  Todd was a deacon at Emmanuel Baptist Church and involved with Word of Life Fellowship, Climbing for Christ Organization and Climbers for Christ Organization and did volunteer work for Kentucky Mountain Ministries.  He was an adventurous outdoors man who was generous, genuine and authentic with a quick wit and dry sense of humor. In addition to his wife and parents he is also survived by his son, Gideon Paris of Pottersville, NY; four daughters, Rachel (Micah) McQuillin, Colorado Springs, CO, Jennifer Paris of Rogers, Melissa Paris of Pottersville, NY and Moriah Paris of Rogers; three brothers, Michael (Sue) Paris of Attica, NY, Thad (Heather) Paris of Warwick, RI and Mark (Amy) Paris of Chesapeake, VA and four grandchildren, Jairus McQuillin, Indira McQuillin, Kiana McQuillin and Cairo McQuillin. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 755 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY with Pastor Doug Turner officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church as well beginning at 3:00 P.M. until service time at 5:00 P.M. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Stonegate Cemetery in Stanton. Hearne Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Nancy McClain Adams, age 78, of Clay City, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky.  Born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late John and Elsie Lee McClain.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Scott Ferguson, a sister, Mary Meg Leach and a brother, Buddy McClain.  She is survived by James Tomlinson of Clay City; a son, Gregory Gray of Tucson, Arizona; two brothers, Clyde McClain and John McClain of Texas; two sisters, Sherry Hodges and Regina Hankins of Texas along with many grandchildren.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Dale Payne will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation is 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Stanton Cemetery.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.                     

Jewell Faye “Ginger” Combs, 77, wife of Raymond Otto Combs, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at her home. She was born September 21, 1944 in Stanton to the late Jim and Ethel Fryer Dunaway. Survivors include, husband, R. Otto Combs; son, Gregory Lyle Strange; daughters, Velinda Johnson, Melissa Noble, and Natasha Martin; sister, June Strange; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Services Friday, December 10, 11:00AM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. James Harold Combs. Visitation Thursday 6-8pm at the funeral home. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery with Daphne, Natasha, David, Douglas, Jacob, and Greg serving as pallbearers.