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A mural for the water tower and discussion of musical events to be hosted at the drive-in

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By: Madison Fugate

On January 5th, there was a special called Stanton Tourism and Convention Commission meeting organized in order to discuss some potentially exciting updates for the city of Stanton. The commission would like to come up with a design to paint a mural on the water tower in an effort to build the city’s character. They plan to discuss the mural and approve a budget for this project at this meeting. According to the tourism director for this particular board, Natalie Faulkner, the board has already been working closely with an artist by the name of Jordan Justice to collaborate on a design and cost for the project. “We were all very impressed with his professionalism and craftsmanship,” Faulkner adds informing the board that Justice has painted murals all over the state. Justice has apparently visited the tower already and is eager to begin the project if given the opportunity. The bid for the artwork by Justice was “around $16,500” according to Faulkner. This quote will include lodging and labor. The board also plans to cut down trees around the tower in order to make it visible from the parkway. It was also made known that Justice will bring forward the design for this board to decide on. A motion to approve the amount that was requested carried unanimously.

Next to approve on the agenda was a quote for drive-in renovations from Justin Spencer. The board were all in favor of this particular quote and deemed it as very reasonable. A motion was passed to approve Spencer’s bid. There was also a motion passed to approve some concrete work for the drive-in. The board also discussed the hope of being able to offer events to the public this year at the drive-in if circumstances allow. The board talked last meeting about kicking the events off with a concert series or a music festival. Faulkner informed the board she had reached out to a local artist, Chelsea Nolan, to have her approach on ideal contacts for performances. The board had even visited the possibility of maybe even hiring Nolan as some sort of management position or booking agent over these events in the future, as well as performing. Nolan was said to be putting together a list to discuss at the next upcoming meeting. A NCAA view party during the NCAA basketball tournament at the drive-in was introduced as an idea as well. Ultimately, the board planned to await the final decisions for the majority of the items discussed until the next meeting on January 19th. With that, the meeting was adjourned and several items will await the Stanton Tourism and Convention Commission at their next meeting.

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Johnny T. Campbell, 77, of Jeffersonville passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling. He was born October, 31, 1943 in Mt. Sterling to John and Stanley Gertrude Campbell. He was a member of the Howards Mill First Church of God. He is survived by three brothers David Campbell and wife Connie, Denver Campbell and wife Geraldine, Ricky Campbell, five sisters Marie Reed and husband Charles, Joyce Campbell, Carrie Liggett, Freda Montgomery and husband Moe, Eleanora Grooms and husband Pete and several nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Stanley Gertrude Campbell, two brothers Wayne and Paul Campbell and two sisters Maudie and Sonia Campbell. Funeral service were held Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. David Campbell officiating. Burial followed in the Lovely Cemetery in Jeffersonville. Pallbearers will be Randall Campbell, Shane Campbell, Patrick Campbell, Michael Campbell, David Barrentine, Kevin Campbell, Tim Campbell and Travis Mobley. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City was in charge of services.

Dorothy Mae Hughes, age 87, widow of Bill Hughes passed away at her residence in Stanton, Kentucky on Saturday, January 9, 2021.  Born on Cane Creek she was the daughter of the late John George Morton and Ruby Sumner Morton and a member of Bowen Church of Christ and a member of Red River Homemakers Club.  Dorothy was a former teacher’s aid and secretary for the Powell County Board of Education and a store keeper at B and D Grocery.  She was a great baby sitter and loved going to church.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her grandson, Zachary Hughes and her brother, Doug Morton.  Dorothy was survived by her children, Winfred C. Hughes and Rosalie (Eddie) Dawson of Stanton; three brothers:  Donald (Cindy) Morton of Clay City, Jerry (Pearl) Morton and Richard (Lisa) Morton of Stanton and by her sister, Judy (Butch) Mattingly of Berea.  Private funeral services officiated by Bro. Eddie Dawson will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Public visitation begins at 6:00 P.M., Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Faulkner Cemetery with Duwaine Morton, Jason Morton, Jarrett Rose, Seldon Reed, Rick Tyra, Timmy Tipton and Lonnie Dale Stewart serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Wilma Jones, Misty Jones, Tammy Puckett and the staff of Hospice East.  Funeral services can be viewed on Hearne Funeral Home’s Facebook Page on facebook live.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Debra Lynn Farmer, 64, of Waco passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was born March 23, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to James and Cordelia Angel. She was a factory worker. She is survived by her parents James and Cordelia Angel, her husband Thomas Farmer, a son Shawn Farmer and a brother Jeffery Angel and wife Jeanna. She was preceded in death by a brother James Anthony Angel. Funeral services were held 12 PM Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Joseph Stanley officiating. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge of services.

Sara Jewell Profitt, 85, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 12, 1935 in Wolfe County, Kentucky to the late Leonard Morton Profitt and Edna Campbell Profitt. She was a retired employee of Sylvania. Survivors include, daughters, Vickie Frisby and Lee Ann (Jason) Brewer; brother, Albert L. (Denise) Profitt; sister, Ira “Elizabeth” Hall; grandchildren, Cameron Frisby, Caroline Frisby, and Claire Brewer. She was preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Edna Profitt, siblings, Bill Profitt, Bob Profitt, and Betty Pergram. Graveside services were Saturday, January 9, 1:00PM at Winchester Cemetery, 625 West Lexington Ave, Winchester. Pallbearers serving Cameron Frisby, Jason Brewer, Claude Frisby, Steve Curtis Jr., Kenny Pergram, Kobe Baker. Face Coverings and the practice of Social Distancing will be required.

Dennis Pryor, 40, of Richmond passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2021 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond. He was born November 28, 1980 in Evarts, KY to Clarence and Norma Pryor. He was a construction worker. He is survived by his parents Clarence and Norma Pryor, his wife Jennifer Pryor, one son Trevor Pryor, two daughters Tracy and Kara Pryor, three brothers Phillip Darrell and Johnathan Pryor. Funeral services were held 11 AM Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Friends may visitied Wednesday from 10 AM till time of the service. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Vivian Willoughby Sons, 98, of Winchester passed away at her residence Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born in Owingsville July 6, 1922 to Emerson and Molly Jones. She is survived by Three sons William Willoughby and wife Betty, James Willoughby and wife Janice, Tommy Willoughby, a daughter Shirley Willoughby and several grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Emerson and Molly Jones, three sons Kenneth, Earnest and Allen Willoughby and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held 11 AM Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Ark of Mercy Church in Winchester with Bro. Billy Keller officiating. Friends visitied Saturday from 10 AM till time of the service. Burial was in the Claremont Memorial Gardens in Winchester. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Audrey Mae Stokley, 63, of Winchester passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. She was born in Winchester April 9, 1957 to Ben and Betty Stokley. She was a former employee of Dairy Queen in Winchester. She is survived by her mother Betty Stokley, two sons Ivan Sams JR and Robert Sams, a daughter Joy Watkins, a brother Matthew Stokley and wife Judy and a sister Elizabeth Fugate and husband Casey. She is preceded in death by her father Ben Stokley and a brother James Robert Stokley. A private graveside service was held Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Stokley Cemetery in Clay City. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City in charge.

Juanita Spradlin, age 72, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky widow of Danny K, Spradlin passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at St. Claire Regional Medical Center.  Born in Ashland, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Charles Roy Rice and Fern Marie Stewart Rice and former office manager at U.S. Steel, Inc.  Juanita enjoyed having family gatherings, fishing with her family and she loved her dog named “Sparky”.  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by her son, Daniel Wayne Reed; her brother, Charles Roy Rice, Jr. and her sister-in-law, Linda Carol Rice.  Juanita is survived by her son, William “Bill” Charles Reed and his wife Debra of Isonville; her brother, Gary Michael Rice of Monroe, Michigan; her sister, Carolyn Kay Blevins of Jeffersonville; brother-in-law Larry Blevins; sister-in-law, Royetta June Rice; six grandchildren:  Kasey Reed, Katlin Terry, Kristin Reed, Nina Livengood, Kenley Reed and Kelsey Reed and four great grandchildren:  Hudson Reed, Hadley Reed, Hunter Reed and Harper Reed.  No services are scheduled.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Powell County Road Department committed to safe road conditions this winter season

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By: Lisa Johnson

cends upon us, the potential for more snow throughout the county causing hazardous road conditions is likely. Members of the Powell County Road Department continue to work vigorously together to allow for safe travels for the residents of Powell County, devoting long committed hours and even braving the winter storm on Christmas Eve. It is a relentless job and frequently dangerous, however leading officials within the county, such as Judge Executive James Anderson and the Powell County Fiscal Court feel the county owes an immense amount of support and gratitude to the local road department that battles mother nature when she is at her worst.Anderson and the court of magistrates express their gratitude and pride in a job well done. These crews worked from 4:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve until they were able to return home safely to their families at 7 a.m. the next day, Christmas day. The crews were then back out on the job and all worked from noon until 8 p.m. on Christmas Day, sacrificing time with their loved ones to ensure safety county-wide. To all a great night! All thanks to the dedication and oversight from these devoted and hard working citizens of Powell County.

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Virginia Nell Orme, age 90, widow of William T. “Bill” Orme passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at her residence in Stanton, KY.  Born in Clark County, KY she was the daughter of the late Goebel and Stella Hopper Snowden.  Nell was a retired medical assistant office manager for Charles G. Noss, MD. She was a member of Stanton First Presbyterian Church along with the Women’s Missionary Group and sang many years in the choir.  She was a member of Stanton Women’s Club and former member of Stanton Elementary PTA.  Nell felt blessed to have wonderful neighbors, church family and many friends.  She was also blessed for a year and a half to have the love and support of several caregivers who enriched her life.  Nell was someone who believed in prayer and she had a constant companion in prayer for over 18 years with Diane Elam.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Dr. Eugene Snowden and her sisters, Irene Estes and Geneva Roberts.  Nell is survived by her children:  Mark (Lori) Orme of Franklin, TN, Debbie (Bill) Bush of Clay City, Sarah (Wayne) Shearon of Maumelle, AK and Ruth Ann (Gary) Daniels of Dallas, TX; her sister, Helen Hannan of Winchester; nine grandchildren:  Stephanie (Roger) Ritchie, Chad (Nathania) Bush, Heath (Staci) Shearon, Chase (Hannah) Shearon, Tyler Daniels, Catie Daniels, Ashleigh (Hutch) Garmany, Jason (Malorie) Orme and Michael (Anne Hayden) Orme; 19 great grandchildren;  two great-great grandchildren and one sister-in-law Ruth Snowden.  .  Private funeral services officiated by Rev. Lucas Waters and Bro. Anthony Molihan were held at Hearne Funeral Home Inc. at 1:00 P.M, on Sunday, January 3, 2021.  Burial was in Stanton Cemetery with Chad Bush, Heath Shearon, Chase Shearon, Tyler Daniels, Jason Orme, Michael Orme, Hutch Garmany. Brad Smith and Jordan Woosley serving as pallbearers.  Memorial contributions may be made to Stanton First Presbyterian Church.  Services can be viewed on Hearne Funeral Home’s Facebook Page on facebook live.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.   

Hobert Osborne, Jr., age 88, of Irvine, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital.  Born is Estill County, Kentucky he was the son of the late Hobert Osborne, Sr. and Lillie Johnson Osborne. Hobert was a retired cook of over 35 years with the University of Miami Ohio in Oxford, Ohio. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers; Elmo Osborne and David Osborne and his sister Julia Osborne. Hobert is survived by his wife Shelby Jean Powell Osborne of Irvine, Kentucky; daughter Donna Osborne of Irvine, Kentucky; granddaughter Richolle Osborne; three brothers: Cecil Osborne of Hamilton, Ohio, Wilmer Osborne of Winchester, Kentucky and Bobby Osborne of Irvine, Kentucky and two sisters, Marie Osborne of Winchester, Kentucky and Jean (Robert) Alcorn of London, Kentucky.  Visitation was held on Monday, January 4, 2021 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  A procession  then departed the funeral home for a graveside service at Fielders Cemetery,   Irvine, KY.  Active pallbearers are Steve Jones, Michael Johnson, Aaron Faulkner, Steve Randall, Donald Miller and Bobby Dale Osborne.  Honorary pallbearers are Chuck Powell, Michael Osborne, James Miller and Walter Powell.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.   

Randall Lynn Johnson SR 41 of Irvine passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was born June 9, 1979 in Irvine to Randy and Teresa Johnson. He was a mechanic. He is survived by his parents Randy and Teresa Johnson, two sons Randall Johnson JR, Waylon Johnson, two daughters Deadra Johnson, Kendall Johnson, a brother Craig Johnson, a sister Sabrina Lambert and husband Josh. He was preceded in death by a brother Ryan Johnson. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Terry Barnes officiating. Burial followed in the Gray Cemetery. Pallbearers were Duck Johnson, Joshua Lambert, Javen Lambert, Jerry Glenn Estes, Randall Johnson Jr, Linclon Lynch and Jesse Johnson. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine was in charge of services.

Bro. William “Bill” Ross 85 of Irvine passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the University of Vanderbilt Burn Center. He was born December 30, 1935 in West Liberty to Garnold and Elsie Ross. He was an Evangelist who loved the Lord and spread the Gospel everywhere he went. He is survived by two sons David Ross, Greg Ross and wife Susan, three daughters Deborah Richardson, Sandra Richardson, Sheila Isaacs, fourteen grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, a brother Edison Ross, five sisters Lucy Ross, Christine Ross, Deloris Ross, Mary Jane Ross and Brenda Ross. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Ross, a daughter Melinda Mills, a son William Ross JR, a brother Wilburn Ross, two sisters Karen Vest and Jean Horn. Funeral services were held Monday, January 4, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Burial followed in the Bark Road Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Mary Parks Martin 79 of Winchester passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 14, 1941 Owingsville to Bob and Abagail Corey. She was a member of the Winchester Community Church and was a housewife. She is survived by her husband Andrew Martin, three sons Thomas Parks and wife Brenda of Michigan, Nathan Parks and partner Teresa Puckett of Irvine, Henry Parks and wife Emily of Winchester, three daughters Connie Allen and husband Phillip of Irvine, Patricia Borders and husband Rick of Clay City, Juanita Noble and husband Lee of Winchester, seven grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, three great-great grandchild, two brothers Harold and Hargus Corey of Bath County, two sisters Bonnie and Margaret. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Frank Parks, a daughter Beverly Daniels and a grandson Ricky Borders. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Winchester Community Church with Bro. Jackie Stamper and Bro. Cecil Burns officiating. Burial followed in the Claremont Memorial Gardens in Winchester. Pallbearers were Nate Parks, Phillip Allen, Andrew Borders, Dustin Parks, Henry Parks SR and Henry Parks JR. Honorary pallbearers were Lee Noble and all her grandsons. Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of services.

Barbara Catron, 61, wife of Billy Catron, passed Friday, December 25, 2020 at her home. Survivors include, husband, Billy Catron; mother, Ivory Jean Jones; sister, Bonnie Crabtree Smith; niece, Kristy Miller; mother-in-law, Wanda Catron. Services were Thursday, December 31, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Brad Epperson. Visitation was Thursday 11-1:00PM at the funeral home. Burial was in Jones Cemetery, Stanton with Donald Catron, David Catron, Benny Catron, JR Catron, and Randy Smith.

Powell County first responders now equipped with body cameras

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By: Lisa Johnson

The Powell County Ambulance service has recently added body cameras to record events for evaluation and training. In addition, the recording assists with risk management when complaints of wrongdoing are filed. Cameras also help meet public expectations of conduct and care. The cameras improve accountability and provide for transparency of care while protecting  EMS workers from false allegations.      

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Alphia Elizabeth Crawford Burton, 63,  of Clay City passed away at her residence Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio January 15, 1957 to Franklin and Ruth Crawford. She was a house wife. She is survived by her mother Ruth Crawford, her fiancé Sam Rogers, daughters Tonya Tolson and husband Jimmy, Randi Burton, Jonna Burton, a special step-daughter Tonya Rudd, a son D J Williams, two grandchildren Kamron Davidson, Tayelynn Adams, one great grandchild Rose Davidson, special niece Brigitte Hacker, two nephews Jerrid Hurt, Desmond Yeary, two special sister in-laws Treva Hall and Roxie Embs. She was preceded in death by her father Franklin Crawford, her husband Randy Burton and two sisters Frankie and Ruthie Irene Crawford. Funeral services will be held 6 PM Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Sister Pam Poe officiating. Friends may visit Thursday from 4 PM till time of the service. A graveside service was held 10 AM Saturday December 26 at the Crawford Cemetery in Hazard. Pallbearers are John Adams, JR Roger, Nathan Hall, Kamron Davidson, DJ Williams and Scott Grigsby. Honorary pallbearers are Jamie Hacker, Eric Foster and Roger Pollard. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge of services.

Larry Dean Collins, 65, of Irvine passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was born April 15, 1955 in Jackson to Herbert and Betty Collins. He was a Pastor of the Full Gospel Evangelistic Ministries in Irvine for the past 25 years. He is survived by his father Herbert Collins, his wife Sheila Collins, two daughters Stephane Taulbee and husband Billy JR, Bobbie Miller and husband Michael, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a brother Tom Collins and wife Janie and a sister Yolanda Anderson and husband Rob. He was preceded in death by his mother Betty Collins, two brothers Merlin and Linville Collins and three sisters Belinda, Sherry and Rebecca Collins. Funeral services were held 3 PM Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Full Gospel Evangelistic Ministries with Bro. Bill Wesley officiating. Friends vistied Saturday from 1 PM till time of the service. Burial will follow in the Larry Collins Cemetery in Irvine. Family ask that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral cost. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge.

JT Powell, 93, of Clay City passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Estill County May 2, 1927 to Francis and Annie Powell. He was a retired Veteran of the United State Marine Corps and the Blue Grass Army Depot. He is survived by a son Glen Powell, a daughter Patricia Miller and husband Roger, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis Marion and Annie Powell, a daughter Ima Jean Cord, a grandson Jason Miller, five brothers Cecil, Owen, Estill, Tom, Raymond Powell and two sister’s Mildred Collins and Marie Young. Visitation was held Monday, December 28, 2020 from 10 AM till 11:45 AM at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City. Followed by a graveside service at 12 PM at the Powell’s Valley Cemetery in Clay City with Bro. Marion Brewer officiating. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge of services.

Linda Mae Townsend, 69, widow of Charlie Clay Townsend, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at her home. She was born November 1, 1951 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Walter and Minnie Mae Brooks Snelling. Survivor include, sons, Charlie (Marie) Townsend and James Allen (Billie) Townsend; daughters, Stanley Jo Townsend (Billy) Flippo and Trina Townsend Rogers; brother, James Snelling; sister, Daphene Howard; 13 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, daughter, Cheryl Ann Townsend; and many brothers and sisters. Services Wednesday, December 30, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation was Tuesday after 6:00PM. Burial in Townsend Cemetery with Seth Stewart, Michael Rogers, Gary Allen, James Townsend, Jamie Lykins, and Billy Dickie. Honorary pallbearer serving, Gary Asch, David Booth, and David Booth.

Cassandra Beasley 44 of Clay City passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was born January 26, 1976 in Shelbyville, IN to Charles and Margaret Grimes. She was survived by her mother Margaret Grimes and her husband Earl, Her husband Michael Spencer, two sons Michael and Joshua Perkins, daughter Sandra Perkins, three brothers Charles West III and wife Angel, Chris West and wife Rebecca and joseph West and wife Melissa. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City was in charge.

Billy Larry Rogers, 75, of Jeffersonville passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 11, 1945 in Manchester to Bill and Clara Rogers. He was a business owner Larry’s Bar and Grill and a member of The Church of the Living God in Jeffersonville. He is survived by a son Donnie Fugate and wife Matosha, two daughter’s Chrystal Rogers, Barbara McGuire, grandchildren Alexis and Kelly Lanter, Bobby Hays, Ethan Fugate, Canaan Fugate, Hannah Fugate, Shelby Claywell, Laney Johnson, great granddaughter Everly Ferguson, two sisters Eva Watts and husband Marion, Lucille Depew and husband Melvin, Niece Sheila Lewis, Sister In-law Lola Rogers, a nephew Benny Rogers JR. He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Clara Rogers and a brother Benny Rogers. A graveside service was held 12 PM Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the Ezel Cemetery with Bro Lonnie Meeks officiating. Pallbearers are Bobby Hays, Tommy Hays, David Adkins, Chris Arnett, Donnie Fugate, Carl McGuire, Tommy Maiden and Donnie Shields. Honorary pallbearers are Marion Watts and Melvin Depew Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge of services.

The Poco Express Delivers

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By: Madison Fugate, CCT Editor

Billy, owner of La Cabana located in Slade, KY is dressed as Santa Claus in the above picture, along with Miranda Fallen, director of Powell County Tourism, dressed as the Grinch, and City of Stanton Police Chief, Arthur Lacy, in uniform. Each of these community members, and more, contributed to the delivery of gifts with a local charity organized this year, The Poco Express, in an effort to compensate for the loss of the traditional Christmas programs within our school system and county (such as the Angel Program and Shop with a Cop) as they have been canceled as a result of the pandemic. The Red River Chamber of Commerce facilitated this event in partnership with the Powell County Ministerial Association, community leaders, and businesses of all sizes within Powell county. The event was a large success and provided a sense of hope and something to depend on for families, individuals, and entities all over the county. In light of the event, Fallen had this to say, “After such a negative year, our community has pulled together to take care of another in an overwhelmingly positive way. Giving is what Christmas is all about and Powell County has truly encompassed that true meaning. Churches, businesses big and small, individuals and families have all came forward to donate money or gifts to our program. This is a very beautiful ending to such a hard year.” Fallen goes on to credit the Powell County Food Bank in their recent contribution to the community this holiday season and feeding over 325 families in one week.

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 Christine Dotson Bullock, 74, of Ravenna passed away December 11, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Big Rock, Virginia August 26, 1946 to Harv and Eva Dotson she worked in the coal mines. She is survived by three sons Ricky Hurley, Larry Dotson and wife Elizabeth, Tommy Dotson, two daughters Mary Arthur and husband James, Melissa Dotson, ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren and a sister Opal Gavin. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lloyd Bullock, and two brothers Hassle and Roy Dotson. A memorial service will be held at a later time. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge.

Sterling Esteppe, 63, husband of Angela Watson Esteppe, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 of the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. He was born July 12, 1957 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to the late Arthur and Della Mae Watkins Esteppe. Survivors include, wife, Angela Esteppe, Clay City; son, Sterling Dean (Clara) Esteppe; daughter, Valerie (Charlie II) Goodwin; grandchildren, Christian Cole Goodwin, DaShayla Esteppe, Jaylin Davis, and Angelina Esteppe;step-grandchild, Michael Napier; step great-grandchildren, David Graham Napier and Abigail Napier; brothers, Roy Esteppe, Kenny Esteppe, Nelson Esteppe, Timmy Esteppe, and Ronnie Esteppe; sisters, Faye Watkins, Nellie Lane, Georgie Hatton, Bessie Watkins, and Grace Maddox. Services were Thursday, December 17, 11:00AM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. David Campbell. Visitation was Thursday 10-11:00AM. Burial in Cobb Hill Cemetery with Dean Esteppe, Charlie Goodwin II, Cole Goodwin, John Watson, Danny Watson, and Doug Watson serving as pallbearers.

Barbara Ledford Hale, 81, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her home. She was born October 28, 1939 in Hillsboro, Ohio to the late Robert Burton and Lou Ella Gebhardt Shaffer. Survivors include, daughters, Kimberly Akers, Brenda White, and Andrea Farthing; grandchildren, Courtney Faron Davis, Lindsay Akers, Ashley Gary, Kelsey Farthing, and Kalei Farthing; great-grandchildren, Gavin Davis, Grayson Davis, Presley McClure, Kennedy McClure, Jaden Kidd, and Kaitlyn Kidd. Services Tuesday, December 22, 2:00PM Ledford Cemetery, Pine Ridge.

Ola Mae “Dodie” Hayes, 74, widow of Edger Leon Hayes, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital, Cincinnati. She was born November 18, 1946 in Michigan to the late Charles Otto and Naomi Sorrell. Survivors include, son, Billy (Michelle) Brooks and Mark Meadows; brothers, Charles (Linda) Sorrell and Marvin (Gayle) Sorrell; sisters, Francis (Bill) Patton, Iona Anderson, Sue (Bill) Flora, and Wanda Sorrell; grandchildren, Keisha (Marc) Faw, Brittany Brooks, Billy (Audrey) Brooks II, Krystal Hayes, Courtney (Corey) Walters, Aerial (Timmy) Prater, Chasity (CJ) Bailey, and Tiffany Meadows; and 17 great-grandchildren. Services were Monday, December 21, 6:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Tom Caudill. Visitation was Monday 4-6pm at the funeral home.

Mary Lee (Hoskins) Osborne, 92, of Bedford passed away at 2:30 am on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Garden Villa in Bedford.   Born February 18, 1928 in Clay City, KY she was the daughter of David Martin “Tucker” Bush and Ollie Mae Hoskins.  She married Morgan T. Osborne and he preceded her in death.   She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church in Bedford and the Omega-Tau Sorority Theta Chapter.  Mary Lee had worked at the Just Kids Daycare in Bedford.  Survivors include her cousin, Georgia Marie Goodman of Springville, as well as several other cousins.   She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Morgan. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 23rd in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Jo Ratkovich officiating.  Private burial will follow in the Sheeks Cemetery.  Visitation will be from noon until the hour of service on Wednesday.  Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.

Jerelene “Jerry” Lacy, age 87, widow of Woodrow Lacy of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at her residence.  Born in Slade, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late James Bruce Stewart and the late Arley Boyd Stewart. Jerry was a member of the Clay City Church of Christ.  She formerly worked at the lodge restaurant at Natural Bridge State Park, Powell County Head Start, Southern States and was best known as a baby sitter. She baby sat for 34 years and during that time she looked over 87 children and 17 grandchildren and great grandchildren .  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by her stepson, Larry “Crook” Lacy; two brothers, Aulden and Aulmen Stewart and her sister, Janovua Chenault.  Jerelene is survived by three daughters:  Kathy (Garry) Chaney of Stanton, Debbie (Charles) Smallwood of Mt. Sterling and Brenda (Scottie) Muncie of Clay City; two sons, Darrell Lacy of Richmond and Gary (Glenda) Lacy of Oklahoma;  14 grandchildren:  Eddie Lacy, Christy Cox, Chris Chaney, Cassandra Begley, Monica Mynk, Micki Clark, Nicolas Smallwood, Kiowa Muncie, Koda Muncie, Keenan Muncie, Vanessa Drummond, Joshua Lacy, Ben Lacy and Ashley Lacy; 19 great grandchildren; two brothers, Albergine (Helen) Stewart of Peculiar, Missouri and Alvinith Stewart.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Larry Shoemaker,  Bro. Anthony Molihan and Keenan Muncie will be held at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Funeral services may be viewed on Hearne Funeral Home’s facebook page, on facebook live. Visitation was at 5:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.  Burial was beside her late husband, Woodrow Lacy, in Cat Creek Cemetery with Chris Chaney, Nicolas Smallwood, Kiowa Muncie, Koda Muncie, Keenan Muncie, Joshua Lacy and Ben Lacy serving as pallbearers.  COVID-19 regulations were followed as set forth by Governor Beshear and the CDC.  The family request that masks be worn and COVID-19 guidelines be followed. Memorial donations may be made to Potters Children’s Home, 2350 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Mattie Louise Martin, age 91, widow of Troy Chester Martin, Jr. of Ocoee, Florida passed away on December 9, 2020. She was born on October 31, 1929 in Eustis, Florida to the late John and Anna Rich, one of 12 siblings. She enjoyed her marriage to T. C. Martin for over 50 years. Her strength and faith in God made up the bedrock of their beautiful family together and they lived as true partners in all they did.  Mattie worked as a rural postal carrier for the United States Postal Service for two and a half decades.  But, her family celebrates her role as homemaker even more richly. A talented cook, everyone always found all of their favorite recipes with Ms. Mattie. In other moments, you might likely find her reading her Bible or cheering on her favorite basketball team, the University of Kentucky Wildcats.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Troy (T. C.) Martin and one son, Jeff A. Martin, Sr. Mattie is survived by her children, Tommy C. Martin (Amparo) of Orlando, Florida, Paul Martin (Polly) of Astatula, Florida, and Ann Martin of Fort Lauderdale, Florida along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. was in Stanton Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the Martin family invites you to make a donation in Ms. Mattie’s name to any charity of your choice.  Local arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Margaret Ann Compton Roberts, 65, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Stanton Nursing Center, Stanton. She was born November 5, 1955 in Trenton, Michigan to the late Robert and Anna Lou McKinney Compton. Survivors include, son, Matthew (Stephanie) Campbell; daughters, Shellie (Ronald) Roberts and Mindy (Brandon) Thornberry; brothers, Mike (Karen) Compton and Phil (Wanda) Compton; grandchildren, Autumn Lyle, Denissa Roberts, Danielle Roberts, Morgan Campbell, Dylan Campbell, Emily Campbell, and Hannah Thornberry; great-grandchildren, Addie Rogers, Axel Rogers, Waylon Ingram, Cami Lyle, and Levi Adams; goddaughter, Angela Kelly; and special friend, Gail Spencer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Anna Lou Compton; and grandson, Aaron Lyle. Memorial services Wednesday, December 23, 4:00PM by Bro. Ken Cude. Visitation Wednesday 2-4pm at the funeral home.

Ladonna Sue Larison Sons 64 of Stanton passed away December 17, 2020. She was born December 31, 1955 in Stanton to William and Edith Larison. She is survived by two sons Donald Sons and wife Pamela, Chris Sons and wife Brittany, a daughter Rebecca Rose and husband Moody, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Edith Larison, a brother Tommy Larison, two sister Betty Watson and Dorothy Rodgers. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City. Burial followed in the Nolan Cemetery in Stanton. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge.

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Cheryl “Kathy” Wilson, 53, of Irvine passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the University Of Kentucky Medical Center. She was born in Irvine May 2, 1967 to James and Myrtle Neal. She was a homemaker and a member of the Holiness Church. She is survived by her mother Myrtle Neal, a son Bryce Tyler Neal (Nicole), two grandchildren, a sister Cynthia McDowell, two special nephews Thomas McDowell, Joshua McDowell and a special niece Katelynn Puckett. She was preceded in death by her father James Neal, a son James Michael Neal and a brother James Russell Neal. Funeral services were held 12 PM Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Friends visted Friday from 10 AM till time of the service. Burial was in the Hardy Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge of services.

Melissa Ruiz, 42, of Winchester passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020. She was born December 9, 1978 in Maysville to Linville Nester and Marie Barnett. She was a former employee of Clay City Food Mart. She is survived by her mother Marie Dennis and Step Father Larry Dennis, two sons Jose Ruiz of Stanton, Sean Ruiz of Stanton, two daughters Kayla Ruiz of Stanton, Diana Ruiz of Stanton, a brother Linville Nester JR of Winchester, two sisters Jennifer Perez of Stanton and Gloria Means of Stanton. She was preceded in death by her father Linville Nester. Private graveside services were held Wednesday, December 10, 2020 at the Rose Cemetery in Stanton. Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of services.

Helen Rogers VanPoortfliet, 76, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at Stanton Nursing Center. She was born June 17, 1944 in Clay City, Kentucky to the late Hezzie and Ila Rogers. Survivors include, brothers, John Rogers, Clay City, Ronald Rogers, Irvine, and Ted Rogers, Stanton; sisters, Judy Goodwin, Williamstown, Nancy Rogers, Stanton, Shirley (Jim) Gordon, Lexington, and Vickie Rogers, Clay City, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Eva Curtis, Marcia Gerstenfield, Betty Jo Carrier, and Gathel Rogers; brothers, Fred Hensley and Otis Rogers; and son, Jimmy VanPoortfliet. Services were Monday, December 14, Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Stephen Donithan. Visitation was Monday at the funeral home. Burial in Rogers Chapel Cemetery with H.K. Goodwin, Eric Rogers, Dustin Goodwin, Lynn West, O.J. Rogers, Kevin Rogers, Tony Goodwin, and James Gordon.

Joyce Sewell, 73, of Corbin formerly of Irvine passed away at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in Hamilton Ohio July 29, 1947 to Paul and Betty Kuykendoll. She was a member of the Sand Hill Christian Church and work in the Coal Mines and for Leggett and Platt. She is survived by two sons Bobby Sewell Jr, Zachary Sewell, two daughters Cheryl Marshall and husband Joseph, Lisa Neal, ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and three sisters Charlotte Waldridge, Janet Powell and Bonnie Sallee. She was preceded in death by her parent Paul and Betty Kuykendoll, her husband Bobby Sewell SR, a grandson Timothy Sewell, two brothers Doug Chaney and Paul Kenny Kuykendoll. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Burial followed in the Richardson Cemetery in Irvine. Pallbearers were Bobby Sewell JR, Joshua Sewell, Zachary Sewell, Tyler Neal, Joseph Marshall and Hunter Townsend. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine was in charge of services.

James “Jimmy” Filmore Shearer, 53, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. He was born March 15, 1967 to the late Raymond Shearer and Wanda Howell Shearer Campbell. Jimmy was the owner of Shearers Construction Company. Survivors include, mother, Wanda (Jim) Campbell; daughter, Felicia Shearer; son, Aaron Crites; brother, Ray G. Shearer and David (Kortney) Shearer; sister, Shannon (Chester) Moore; grandchildren, Autumn Flinchum and Mason Fenner; many nieces and nephews. Services were Tuesday, December 15, Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Ben Liston. Visitation was Monday at the funeral home. Burial in Shearer Cemetery, Clay City with Tyler Shearer, Chester Moore, Doug Watson, Logan Faulkner, David Stringer, and Jeff Barnett serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Donald Johnson, Bill Goodwin, Toby Moore, Alonza Shearer, Ken Howell, Billy Brooks, and Anthony Howard.

Harry Keith Daniel, 63, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington. He was born September 28, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Harold Donald Daniel and Betty Shouse Daniel. Survivors include, mother, Betty Shouse Daniel, Clay City; nephew, Brian Greer Haun; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by father, Harry Donald Daniel and sister, Sharen Ann Daniel. Services were Tuesday, December 15, Clay City United Methodist Church by Rev Kim Rose. Visitation was Tuesday morning at the church. Burial in Clay City Eaton Cemetery.

Karen Sue Campbell, 65, wife of Ronald “Doc” Townsend, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington. She was born June 8, 1955 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late Lewis Campbell and Kathleen Angel Campbell. Survivors include, mother, Kathleen Campbell; husband, Ronald “Doc” Townsend, Stanton; daughter, Melinda (Waltes) Lee, Clay City; step-daughter, Stacy Lynn Hall; step-son, William Ronald Townsend Jr; brother, Lewis Campbell Jr., Clay City; sisters, Linda (Carlie) Bellamy, Mt. Sterling; Judy (Ralph) Gaylord, Clay City, Vicky Campbell, Clay City, and Teresa (Yonhawn) Marcum, Clay City; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and son, William “Larry” Bellamy. Services were  Thursday, December 10, 2020 by Bro. Waltes Lee. Visitation Thursday at the funeral home. Burial in West Bend Cemetery Justin Lee, Tyler Bellamy, Yohawn Marcum, Ralph Gaylord, Eric Campbell, and Chase Fallen serving as pallbearers.

Edith Marie Hall, 81, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at her home. She was born July 22, 1939 in Stanton to the late Renee Clay “Andy” and Virginia “Jenny” Marie Hall. Survivors include, sister, Wilma Jean Smith; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, William Earl “Bud” Hall, Woodford Clay “Doc” Hall, and Dewey “Bogie” Campbell, sisters, Myrtle Yeary, Roseann Briscoe, and Alpha Hall. Services Wednesday, 9, 2020 Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation was Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial was in Helton Cemetery with Timothy Martin, Richard Smith, Danny Yeary, Jeffery Hall, Steven Sparks, and Elwood Briscoe serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Timothy Aaron Martin, Darrell Briscoe, and Andrew Smith.

Inside the Stanton City Council meeting

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By: Madison Fugate

 

This month’s regular Stanton City Council meeting was kept fairly brief compared to most as the council joined together via technology on their streamed Zoom meeting. However, there were a few matters of business that needed the council’s attention. For one city council member, this would be his last meeting to attend as a council member, that member being Paul Mallory. The council appointed Mallory to continue serving the city as a member of the planning and zoning board for the city of Stanton. The vote was unanimous to appoint Mallory for this membership, with Mallory sustaining his vote.

As many citizens are already aware, there are three individual tourism entities within the county. The city of Stanton is responsible for delegating certain crucial matters for the Stanton Tourism and Convention Commission. Earlier this year, they selected Natalie Faulkner as the tourism director for said entity. At this meeting for the month of December, three members terms were nearing expiration, those members being Kim Tharpe, Annie Reed Kinser, and LeAndre Knox.            According to the description of Mayor Allen, the term for these roles is set at 3 years.  Each of these three individuals were reappointed for an additional term on the Stanton Tourism and Convention Commission by votes of the council and as per the discretion of the Mayor in presenting them in the first place.

On December 8th, the city of Stanton park surveillance was able to record the illegal actions of a vehicle causing destruction in the parking lot while cutting donuts. An announcement and plea for help from citizens was posted to social media. The plea from city officials consisted of the following, “ATTENTION! WE NEED YOUR HELP! We’ve been hard at work reconstructing the baseball field for the Spring season. Unfortunately, someone decided to cut donuts in the gravel parking lot by the field; slinging gravel all over the newly cleaned out field and wasting our time and money in the process. Please help us locate the driver of this vehicle.”City council member, Tommy Mays, who serves the parks and recreation for Stanton as well, informed the council that local law enforcement had received a tip as to who was causing destruction. The tip made to city of Stanton officer, Ian Morton, informed officials that the destruction was indeed caused by the actions of a juvenile. Also according to Tommy, this juvenile would be responsible for community service as a result of the actions he/she committed.

The last urgent need for the council was in regards to a potential tax increase in the coming year of 2021. Allen believes a tax increase of 1% on water and sewer is completely necessary and urges city council members to consider the increase. The city of Stanton attorney was present and advised the council that the increase would need to commence the month of February, 2021. Allen estimated the increase to be an increased average amount of .21 cents additional to the regular owed water and sewer bill for citizens. Finally, city attorney, Scott Graham, informs the city council members they need to be sworn in and announces the action of a newly elected council member, Mark Merriman, being sworn in.

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