Harriet Elizabeth Spicer Smith, 83, previously of Dyersburg, Tennessee, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at her home in Stanton, Kentucky. Harriet was born on January 21, 1939 in St. Louis, Michigan to the late Ivan and Francis Damon Spicer. Her husband of 40 years, Bert J. Smith, preceded her in death, July 6, 1997.

In addition to being a loving mother of 6 children, Harriet took care of many other young children in her home for many years. She spent almost 40 years working in the family business of Dyersburg Tax Services as the Office Manager working alongside her husband and children. She was a long-time member of Hillcrest Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, played the piano, and served in many other roles. Currently, she was attending Stanton Christian Church in Stanton, Kentucky. She was very committed to serving her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and living out his command to love others through the giving of her time and  talent. Traveling, fresh fruit, ice cream, animals, jewelry and visits with family and friends were among her favorite joys in life.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by her brother Howard Spicer, son-in-law Randy Owens and grandson Joshua Cartwright.

She is survived by her brother, David Spicer and sister, Margaret Maxwell, both of Grand Ledge, Michigan; her six children, Angela Newlin of Ooltewah, TN; Byron (Angela) Smith of Dyersburg, TN; Michael (Pam) Smith of Lebanon, TN; Karen (Joel) Cartwright of Huntsville, AL; Brenda Owens of Ooltewah, TN; Donna (Greg) Webb of Stanton, KY; 13 grandchildren, Barbara, Stephanie, Mark, Preston, Jonathan, Alicia, Hilary, Amber, Holly, Sarah, Caleb, Tabitha, Anna; 16 great grandchildren, Rebecca, Brody, Elin, Ellie, Quinn, Bryleigh, Lillie, Landry, Jon-Haynes, Remi, Maleigha, Joss, Sibylla, Scarlett, Cecilia, William and lovingly looking forward to the arrival of another great-grandson expected in October.

Visitation was held at Dyersburg Funeral Home in Dyersburg, TN on Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 5-8 PM.  Funeral services officiated by her son-in-law, Bro. Greg Webb, were at 1:00 PM Friday, August 5, 2022 at Hillcrest Baptist Church, Dyersburg, TN.  Burial was at Fairview Cemetery immediately following the service.

Pallbearers were Mark Newlin, Preston Smith, Jonathan Rybolt, Evan Crimmins, Chris Robertson, Wesley Spangle and Caleb Webb. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church or Stanton Christian Church.

Gary James Para, 69, husband of Margaret Alexander Para, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. He was born January 28, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Stanley and Helen Roechecka Para. Gary was a member of the Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church where he was part of the construction of the church. He was a longtime mechanic serving Powell County for many years.

Survivors include, wife, Margaret Para and son, Walter Para. Funeral Mass was held at 11:00am Thursday, August 4, 2022 at our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church. Visitation was on Wednesday 5-8pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions suggested to Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church Food Pantry, 1093 East College Ave, Stanton, KY 40380.

Raymond West, 86, of Clay City passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the Stanton Nursing Home. He was born in Stanton September 10, 1936 to Ova and Mina West.

He is survived by two sisters Betty Bloom and her husband Butch of Clay City and Rita Tharpe of Lexington.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ova and Mina West and three sister’s Deloris Snowden, Mae Reynolds and Hazel Stombaugh.

Funeral services were held at 2 PM Sunday, August 7, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Raymond Tipton officiating. Visitation was Sunday from 1 PM till 2 PM. Burial followed in the Hatton Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Gilbert Faulkner, beloved husband of Martha Drake Faulkner, passed away August 2, 2022 at the age of 93. He was born March 19, 1929 in Woodford County to Albert and Maude Willoughby Faulkner. He was a member of Bowen First Church of God. Gilbert worked 19 years at Interlake Steel in Wilder, Kentucky and 12 years for Powell County Board of Education. He spent his late years growing and selling mums to the public, which he enjoyed tremendously.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Martha Faulkner; daughters, Thelma (Mike) Skidmore of Stanton, Vickie Faulkner of Jeffersonville; son, Daryl (Shari) Faulkner of Stanton; grandchildren, Mike (Jamie)Skidmore, Alyssa (Keith) Boley, Justin (Kayla) Faulkner, Jeremy (Natalie) Faulkner, Danielle (Scott) Jolman, Brittany (Christian) King, and Josh (Andrea) Matthews; and 29 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Geneva Wilson and Mildred Baker; brothers, Cecil Faulkner, Willard Faulkner, Shelby Faulkner, and Albert Faulkner. Services were held on Saturday, August 6, 1:00PM Wells Funeral Home by Bro. Stephen Donithan. Visitation was on Saturday 11AM-1PM at the funeral home.

Burial followed in the Drake Cemetery with Mike Skidmore, Keith Boley, Justin Faulkner, Jeremy Faulkner, Scott Jolman, Christian King, and Josh Matthews serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Felix and Brenda Smith, Cynthia Shields, nieces, and nephews.

Eddie Monhollon, age 78, passed away at his residence in Jeffersonville, Kentucky on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Born in Letcher County, Kentucky he was the son of the late Arvil Monhollon and the late Ollie Fields Monhollon. Eddie was the owner of Central Testing Laboratories and served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War with the First Air Cavalry.

He is survived by two sisters: Zrondra Lynn Wilson of Jeffersonville, Kentucky and Sarah (Donnie) Elizabeth Roberts of Stanton, Kentucky; special nephews: Michael Ellis, Brandon Ellis; special niece, Jessica Roberts Smith; special grand nephews; Brenden Ellis, Todd Ellis, Sean Ellis, Jerimiah Smith and Ryan Smith and many other loving nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were conducted at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the Donnie G. Randall Memorial Veterans Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home.

Harriet Elizabeth Spicer Smith, 83, previously of Dyersburg, Tennessee, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at her home in Stanton, Kentucky. Harriet was born on January 21, 1939 in St. Louis, Michigan to the late Ivan and Francis Damon Spicer. Her husband of 40 years, Bert J. Smith, preceded her in death, July 6, 1997.

In addition to being a loving mother of 6 children, Harriet took care of many other young children in her home for many years. She spent almost 40 years working in the family business of Dyersburg Tax Services as the Office Manager working alongside her husband and children. She was a long-time member of Hillcrest Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, played the piano, and served in many other roles. Currently, she was attending Stanton Christian Church in Stanton, Kentucky. She was very committed to serving her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and living out his command to love others through the giving of her time, talent and treasure. Traveling, fresh fruit, ice cream, animals, jewelry and visits with family and friends were among her favorite joys in life.

 In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by her brother Howard Spicer, son-in-law Randy Owens and grandson Joshua Cartwright.

She is survived by her brother, David Spicer and sister, Margaret Maxwell, both of Grand Ledge, Michigan; her six children, Angela Newlin of Ooltewah, TN; Byron (Angela) Smith of Dyersburg, TN; Michael (Pam) Smith of Lebanon, TN; Karen (Joel) Cartwright of Huntsville, AL; Brenda Owens of Ooltewah, TN; Donna (Greg) Webb of Stanton, KY; 13 grandchildren, Barbara, Stephanie, Mark, Preston, Jonathan, Alicia, Hilary, Amber, Holly, Sarah, Caleb, Tabitha, Anna; 16 great grandchildren, Rebecca, Brody, Elin, Ellie, Quinn, Bryleigh, Lillie, Landry, Jon-Haynes, Remi, Maleigha, Joss, Sibylla, Scarlett, Cecilia, William and lovingly looking forward to the arrival of another great-grandson expected in October.

Visitation will be at Dyersburg Funeral Home (arrangements not final at this time). Funeral services will be officiated by her son-in-law, Bro. Greg Webb, at Hillcrest Baptist Church, Dyersburg, TN, (arrangements not final at this time) with burial at Fairview Cemetery immediately following the service. Pallbearers will be Mark Newlin, Preston Smith, Jonathan Rybolt, Evan Crimmins, Chris Robertson, Wesley Spangle and Caleb Webb. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church or Stanton Christian Church.

Cody Michael Parson, 42, husband of Jessica Rudd Parson, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Jewish Hospital, Louisville. He was born May 18, 1980 in Marion, Indiana to Terry Parson and Merrill Seward Ashley. Survivors include, father, Terry (Paula) Parson; mother, Merrill (Kermitt) Ashley; wife, Jessica Parson; sons, Jase Michael Parson and Jameson Alexander Parsons; daughters, Sadie Ann Parson and Stormi Isabella Parson; brothers, Tyler Parson, Troy Parson, and Josh Ashley; sisters, Tammy Parson, Shannon Brummett, Teresa Rogers, Tanya Ashley, and Emily Ashley; step-sisters, Heather Hamilton and Ashley Clark. He was preceded in death by sister, Heather Ashley. Services Friday, August 5, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Brad Epperson. Visitation Friday after 10:00AM. Burial in Oliver-Haney Cemetery, West Liberty. In lieu of flowers contributions suggested to the funeral home for service.

Donald Wayne Miller, age 62, husband of Donna Marie Knox Miller passed away at his residence on Monday, July 25, 2022. Born in Winchester, Kentucky he was the son of the late James Monroe Miller and the late Carolyn Sue Powell Miller. Donald was a construction worker with Prestress Services Industries.

Along with his wife he was survived by two step sons: Michael (Ashlee) Meadows of Lexington, Kentucky and Ryan (Heather) Meadows of Somerset, Kentucky; one step daughter, Hope (William) Hall of Clay City, Kentucky; two brothers: James Owen Miller of Clay City, Kentucky and Mark Douglas Miller of Richmond, Kentucky; one sister, Lisa (Jerry) Faulkner of Clay City, Kentucky and 5 step grandchildren. There will be no services schedule. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home.

Isabelle McClure, 94, of Dayton, peacefully passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born February 9, 1928, in Hazard, KY to the late Taylor and Maggie Combs.

Isabelle worked at General Motors and retired in 1984. She enjoyed sewing, traveling, bowling, and time spent with her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. We will remember her for her kind heart and her loving nature.

She leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memory, including daughters, Sandy Wright, Donna (Jim) Gustin-Moran, Karen (Mike) Dodson; grandchildren, Larry (Wendi) Hopkins, Christopher (Laura) Gustin, Michael (Laura) Gustin, Jaryd Dodson, and Scott (Alicia) Dodson; great-grandchildren, Layne Gustin, Kailyn Gustin, Madison Gustin, Adria Gustin, and Nicholas Hopkins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Ova “Dolly” McClure; a daughter, Patricia McClure; and her siblings. Services were held on Saturday, July 30, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. MC Rice. Visitation was on Saturday 11:00AM-1:00PM at the funeral home. The family received guests on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, Centerville Chapel, 820 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Dayton, OH 45459. Her final resting will be at Powells Valley Cemetery, in Clay City, Kentucky.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of Dayton (HospiceofDayton.org), in Isabelle’s memory.

Billy Joe Barnett 66 of Mt. Sterling passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was born May 9, 1956 in Lexington to William and Mattie Barnett. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and a retired carpenter.

He is survived by his wife Loretta Barnett of Mt. Sterling, three sons Larry Barnett of Texas, Bobby Barnett and wife Junelle of Richmond, Josh Casey of Mt. Sterling, two daughters Tonya Salleng and husband Stacy of Stanton, Tangela Casey of Mt. Sterling, ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two brothers Randell Barnett of Mt. Sterling, Steve Barnett and Sabrina of Clay City, three sisters Phyllis Carmichael and husband Bobby of Clay City, Rhoda Maggard and husband Joe of Ohio and Betty Barnett of Lexington.

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Mattie Barnett, two brother’s Larry Barnett, Ricky Barnett, two sisters Gail Prather and Ann Sparks.

Funeral services will be held 10 AM Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Donald Hale officiating. Followed by a graveside service in Phelps, KY at 2 PM at the Lester Cemetery. Friends may visit Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 6 PM till 8 PM. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Roger Clay Baker passed away July 25th, 2022 in Lexington, KY after a short illness. Roger was born on April 9th, 1931 to the late James and Edna Combs Baker. He was a veteran of the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. Roger was recognized for his military service through Honor Flight Kentucky in 2017. He attended Bowen First Church of God. Roger spent the last 27 years of his career working with Bluegrass RECC in Nicholasville, KY. Roger was a Kentucky Colonel, member of the Red River Museum and Genealogical Society, AmVets, and Senior Citizens Center.

In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his wife Betty Spencer Baker and his siblings: Virginia Boyd, Ruth Morton, Glenn Ray Baker and Earl Baker.

He is survived by his wife, Bettye Mastin Baker and sons, Sherwin Clay and Sheldon David Baker. Roger’s favorite title was Papaw. He leaves behind his pride and joys, grandchildren, Christina “Tina” (Brinton) Epperson, Travis (Heather) Baker, and Morgan (Michael) David; great- grandchildren, Ethan (Sara Jane) Epperson, Cherokee (Keenan) Baker, Delaney Epperson, Curtis David, Kennedy McAlister, Haylee Baker, Garrett Clay Baker, Wade David, and Abigail Baker; great-great grandchildren, Jackson Epperson and Waylon Baker. He is also survived by one sister, Betty Gentry, and special nieces, Glenna Gentry- Blythe and Janice Trent, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral Services were held Sunday, July 31st, 2022, 2:00 pm Davis & Davis Funeral Home with Bro. Brad Epperson, Bro. Bill Carpenter, and Bro. James Harold Combs officiating. Visitation was on Saturday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Burial was in the Stanton Cemetery with Travis Baker, Michael David, Ethan Epperson, Delaney Epperson, Garrett Clay Baker, Wade David, Shade Blythe, and Eddie Baker serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Kennedy McAlister, Haylee Baker, Abigail Baker, Darren Baker, Marilyn Stutzenberger, Lewis Mastin, Lee and Norma Gossett, and Anna Marie Baker.

Harry Donald Morton, 90, husband of Lula Cindy Morton, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the VA Medical Center, Lexington. He was born November 9, 1931 in Bowen, Kentucky to the late John G and Ruby Sumner Morton. Donald was a member of the Bowen Church of God. He was a Veteran in the US Air Force, a DAV member, and served on the honor guard with the American Legion. Donald was a former employee of Rogers Hardware, the Hinkle Corporation, and the Wells Group.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lula Cindy Morton; son, Tim (Susan) Morton; daughter, Lana (Randy) Watkins; grandchildren, Brock Watkins and Ashley (Luis) Hunt; great-grandchildren, Caden Watkins and Jacob Swango; brothers, Jerry (Pearl) Morton and Richard (Lisa) Morton; sister, Judy (Robert) Mattingly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Douglas Morton; sister, Dorothy Hughes.

Services were held Tuesday, July 26, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Bill Carpenter and Rev. Brad Epperson. Visitation was on Tuesday after 11:00AM until the time of services.

Burial in Resthaven Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers serving, Winfred Hughes, Brock Watkins, William Rogers Jr., Arnold Morton, Talmadge Smallwood, Eddie Dawson, and Dwaine Morton. Honorary pallbearers serving, Virgil & Sue Faulkner, Eddie Ware, Bill Cress, Steve Everman, and Megan Wells-Curtis.

Tamara Lynne Knox, 60, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at her home. She was born September 23, 1961 in Winchester to the late Winford Knox and the late Betty McQuinn Booth.

Family and loved ones that will mourn her passing include, Wilma Jo Back, Wallace Booth, Corey Back, Anthony Back, Michael Stanley, Josh and Lauran Pingleton, Lance and Lindsay Monroe, Shirley and Judy McQuinn, Bonnie McQuinn, and Tamara’s (Nonna’s) dearly loved grandchildren, Christian, McKenzie, Jasper, Avery, and Addie.

Services were held on Monday, July 25, 12:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home. Visitation was on Monday after 11:00AM.

Burial in Resthaven Cemetery with Corey Back, Anthony Back, Josh Pingleton, Christian Pingleton, Lance Monroe, and Avery Monroe serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Donald Back, Shirley & Judy McQuinn, Bonnie McQuinn, and Charlana McQuinn-Corbett.

Jimmy Lynn Hall of Irvine passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at the Kentucky River Medical Center. He was born October 13, 1961 to Claude and Jessie Hall.

He is survived by his wife Mary Hall of Irvine, five brothers Timmy Hall, Billy Hall, Bryan Hall, Kelley Hall, Kenny Hall and a half-brother Scotty Hall.

He was preceded in death by his parents Claude and Jessie Hall and a sister Rebecca Hall.

Funeral services were held at 2 PM Sunday, July 24, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Bill White officiating. Friends visited on Sunday from 12 PM till 2 PM.

Burial followed in the Griffin Cemetery in Irvine. In Lieu of flowers family ask donations be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Harold Bradford Faulkner, Jr., age 75, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at U K Healthcare, Lexington, Kentucky.  Born in Bowen, Kentucky he was the son of the late Harold Bradford Faulkner, Sr. and the late Gladys Marie Smallwood Faulkner and an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.  He was an equipment operator with the Kentucky Department of Transportation, and he attended New Direction Church in Bowen. Harold also worked for Rockwell International, A.O. Smith, and owned, at one time, his own trucking business. He was a very hard worker and there seemed to be no machine he could not operate. Harold most importantly was a devoted loving father to his eight children.

He is survived by his companion, Lola Greear Faulkner; four sons: Harold Bradford “Brad” Faulkner III, James Edwin (Robbin) Faulkner, Michael Jay (Vianca Marie) Faulkner and Steven Elex (Sierra) Faulkner; four daughters: Stephenia Michelle (Chad) Hensley, Selina Dawn (Shane) Howard, Lisa Marie (Lane) Nunier and Susan Emma Faulkner; one brother, Cebert (Jennifer) Faulkner, one sister, Sharon (Kendell) Robinson; 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. in Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky with Darrell Mullins officiating. Visitation was from 12:00 PM until 2:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.

Burial was in Stanton Cemetery with Chad Hensley, Shane Allen Howard, Lane Nunier, Derrick Robinson, Lucas Faulkner, Dyllan Faulkner, John Robinson and Woody Cherry serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Ricky Tyra, Talmadge Smallwood, Herbert Trent and Trent’s Garage, Jeff Trent, Jerry Hall, Myers Arnett, Gary West, Vinson Stewart, Michael Patton, Chuck West, Jimmy Baker, Bobby Baker, Charles Smallwood and Gene Smallwood.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Frances Marie Curtis, 77, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born May 24, 1945 to the late Howard and Lela Ratliff Curtis.

Survivors include, daughter, Lisa Creech; grandchildren, Carson Thomas Creech, Jasmine Faye Coffee, and Phoenix Dean Clemmons; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; companion, Thomas Dean; brother, Albert Curtis; sisters, Ila Mae Curtis, Lillie Olinger, Mary Crowe, Edith Fugate, and Leatha Smith.

Services were held on Monday, July 25, 2:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. James Smith Jr. Visitation was on Sunday 5-8pm at the funeral home. Burial in West Bend Cemetery with Jonathon Bexley, Robert Wood, Jeremy Smith, Jeffrey Smith, and Kevin Smith.

Mary “Sissy” Margaret Kinser Abner, 68, wife of Gary Wayne Abner, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at Pikeville Medical Center. She was born November 16, 1953 in Winchester, KY to the late Carl Duwain Kinser & Norma McCoy Kinser Denny. Survivors include husband Gary Abner, daughter Marisa Suzanne (CJ) Faulkner, brother Carl Derek Kinser, sister Becky (Stephen) Skidmore, treasured aunt Shirley Bohrnstedt, and the light of her life, her beloved grandson Trey, with a granddaughter on the way. Sissy was a member of Stanton Christian Church and was a witty, thoughtful, and beautiful person. She was extremely compassionate and felt moved to do things to lift the spirits of others. She would give anything she had to try to make someone else’s day better. Funeral services will be officiated by Pastor Greg Webb at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 13th at Davis & Davis Funeral Home in Stanton. Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 12th beginning at 5:00 PM for family and 6:00 PM for friends. Burial followed at Stonegate Cemetery in Stanton with Rick Abner, Billy Abner, Chris Abner, J.T. Abner, Daylan Kinser, and Wayne Riggs serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Shirlene Henderson, Marie Fain, Hilda Briscoe, Anita Tirey, Janet Siladi, Karen Riggs, Margi Lindon, Darryl & Linda Abner, Kay & Lori Brandenburg, Aaron Ledford, Jay & Virginia Ledford, and the present and previous staff of Stanton Nursing & Rehabilitation that took part in her care.

Tony Daniel Lee Gross, 39, of Pittsburg, TX, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 from a hit and run. He was born in Irvine October 18, 1982 to Tommy and Joyce Gross. He was a mechanic. He is survived by his father Tommy Gross, his companion Cindie Nolan, sons Tony Gross JR, Aaron Nolan, Evan Nolan, a daughter Breanna Torres, a grandson Wesley Tony Lee Gross, two brothers Howard Gross, Tommy Gross JR and two sisters Florence Creech and Crystal Olivares. He was preceded in death by his mother Joyce Gross and a son Wesley Mullins. Funeral services were held Sunday July 3, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine. Burial followed in the Alexander Cemetery in Irvine. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Kenny Douglas Hobbs, age 50, of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. Born in Winchester he was the son of the late Emory Chester Hobbs and Anna Louise Strange Hobbs.

Kenny was a podcast producer with Spotify and worked as an Imaging Director for many radio stations in places such as Dallas, Boston, Portland, Washington D.C. and San Francisco. He was most well known as being the “Abominable Kenny Douglas” on WKQQ Radio. Kenny also played the role of “Betty the Sidekick” on the Lee Cruse and Karyn Czar Radio Show. He was wildly creative and at the same time hilariously funny with a wicked wit to match.

Along with his mother Kenny is survived by his sister, Kathy Jo Hobbs of Lexington and three brothers: Emory Keith Hobbs of Stanton, Kelly Irvin Hobbs of Stanton and DeWayne Hobbs of Lexington.

Visitation was held on Friday, July 8, 2022 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. A private burial was held on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at the Stanton Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Kenny may be made to Friends of Powell County Pets at http://www.fopcp.org/.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home.

Mildred Elizabeth Patton, age 81, widow of Asa Patton after 52 years of marriage, passed away at her residence in Clay City, Kentucky on Saturday, July 9, 2022.   Born in Campton, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Roy Miller and the late Mae Hurt Miller and was a member of Clay City First Church of God.  Mildred was head cook for 30 years at Powell County High School and later cooked at Clay City Elementary.  She enjoyed quilting, gardening and crafts and loved being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by her grandchildren, General Bowen and Warren Bowen and four brothers:  Earl Miller, Lloyd Miller, Charles Miller and Ola Miller.

She is survived by her son, Asa Lee (Linda) Patton; her daughter, Mae Pauline (James) Watson; ten grandchildren:  Crystal (Justin) Spencer, Jarrett (Ashton) Patton, Jamie (Michael) Perry, Shane Karpensky, Dillon Conlon, Micah Patton, Robert Bowen, Dustin Bowen, Kelsey (Stephen) Conrad and Addison Patton and 11 great grandchildren:  Charles Sawyer Spencer, Kamryn Elizabeth Spencer, Molly Abbott Patton, Mackenzie Caudill, Ariel Perry, Ian Perry, Catarina Hurt, Madyson Conrad, Emma Karpensky, Elizabeth Karpensky and Easton Karpensky.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Virden Cemetery with Robert Bowen, Dustin Bowen, Justin Spencer, Dillon Conlon, Jarrett Patton and Shane Karpensky serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Micah Patton and J. L. Bowen.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Anthony Cain, 53, of Irvine, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at his residence. He was born October 20, 1968 in Richmond to Willie and Helen Cain. He is survived by his mother Helen Cain two brothers Samuel Cain and his wife Elizabeth of Irvine, Willie Cain of Irvine and two sisters Serena Hardy of Irvine and Marsha Marcum and husband Joey of Irvine. He was preceded in death by his father Willie Cain and a brother James Thomas Cain. Funeral services were held Friday, July 8, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Kevin Phillips officiating. Burial followed in the Hardy Cemetery in Irvine. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of service.

Dale Fletcher SR 72 of Jeffersonville passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was born in Mt. Sterling May 28, 1950 to Harold and Pauline Fletcher. He was a mechanic.

He is survived by two sons Dale Fletcher JR of Mt. Sterling, Eric Fletcher and his wife Chrissy of Michigan, two daughters Stephanie Fletcher of Michigan, Jessica Fletcher of Michigan, one grandchild, and a brother Danny Fletcher and wife Donna of Stanton.

He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Pauline Fletcher and two Brothers Larry and Timothy Fletcher.

Funeral services were held at 1 PM Monday, July 11, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Sister Jennifer Wilson officiating. Friends visited on Monday from 11 AM till 1 PM. Burial followed in the Mountain Rest Cemetery in Stanton. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Betty Lainhart Curtis, age 86, widow of Obert G. “Boodle” Curtis, Winchester, Kentucky passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. She and Boodle were married 62.5 years before his passing in 2015.  Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter the late Hazel Murphy Snapp and was a member of Christview Christian Church in Winchester and a former member of the Stanton Christian Church.

 She is survived by four children, Dr. Sherry Curtis, Connie C. (Bruce) Templeton, Georgia C. (Phil) Ling and David G. Curtis; four grandchildren, Curtis E. (Kristi) Templeton, Nikita Jo Curtis, Philip H. (Lauren) Ling, III and Nicholas Glynn Curtis and five great grandchildren, Haley and Lexi Templeton, Dessa and Wesley  Foster and Nash Curtis; a brother-in-law, Foster Rose and a sister-in-law, Wanda Curtis.

 Funeral services officiated by Rev. Bruce Templeton were conducted at 1:00 P.M. Monday, July 11, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation iwas 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home.

Burial was in the Stanton Cemetery with Brian Johnson, Doug Christopher, Mike Castle, Leroy Williams, Forrest Hahn and Dylan Bjorkland serving as active pallbearers. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.