Lillian Sparks, age 93, of Allen Douglas Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021, at her home following a short illness.  She was born April 28, 1928, in Powell County, and was the daughter of the late Sam and Sally Belcher Crowe.  She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Sparks.

She is survived by two daughters, Janice Sparks of Madison Co. and Pamela Young (Stephen) of Clark Co.; two sons, Roger Sparks of Madison Co. and Bradley Sparks (Shonda) of Estill Co.; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a daughter Gina Young, a grandson, Daniel Willis, several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, June 17th, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at the Estes Cemetery.  Bradley Sparks, Roger Sparks, Steve Young, Sam Crowe, James Gordon Crowe and David Martin Savage served as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.

Donald Raye Ross, age 69, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at his residence in Stanton, Kentucky.  Born in Frenchburg, Kentucky he was the son of the late Chalmer Ross and the late Palestine Patrick Ross and a member of Hatton Creek Community Church.  He was a former truck driver for Montgomery Brothers Trucking, Sipple Brick Company and Hinkle Block and Masonry Company.  Don was a very humble and kind man who always had a smile for everyone.

In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a grandson, Josh Ross and four sisters, Stella Mae Conway, Della Faye Ross, Gloria Walker and Diana Carol Ross.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Dagnan Ross of Stanton; two sons, Richard (Nicole) Ross of Dry Ridge and Huston (Amy) Adkins of Stanton; one daughter, Queena (Oscar) Ross of Warsaw; a brother, Daniel Clay (Edna) Ross of West Liberty; three sisters, Dianna Gail Ross of Indiana, Carol (Larry) Taulbee of Frenchburg and Brenda Norris of Mt. Sterling; four step sisters, Gertrude Ballard, Barbara Beer, Treva Robertson and Brenda Davis; six grandchildren, Brandon Van Pelt, Dylan Raye Ross, Marcus Spencer, Shonda Marksberry, Allie Adkins and Abby Adkins along with four great grandchildren.

Funeral services officiated by Bro. John Dagnan, Will Isfort, and Johnathan Sargeant were held Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc.  Visitation was Wednesday from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery with Gary Crabtree, Lucas Faulkner, John Dagnan, Jr., Adam Dagnan, Richard Ross, Marcus Spencer serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Allie Adkins, Abby Adkins, Margaret Congleton, Pam Angel, Hatton Creek Community Church members, Betty Brown, Cathy Miniard, Huston and Amy Adkins, Dixie Elam, Betty Maggard, John and Carrie Parks, Paul Ross, Beverly and Greg Crabtree, Larry and Kaye Taulbee, Syl and Sheila Knox, Hospice East and Pallative Care, Johnny and Vickie Dagnan, Lick Fork Church, Dan and Donna Thorpe, Phillip Lambert, Will Isfort, Jonda Sargeant, and Sandra McCoy.

Larry “Ricky” Rudd, 65, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. He was born June 16, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Willie and Geneve Lykins Rudd.

Survivors include, son, Eric Scott Rudd; daughters, Renee Hicks (Dennis) and Crystal Rudd (Tyler Copher); brothers, Michael Lynn Rudd (Tonya) and Willie Rudd; grandchildren, Sarah Hope Rudd, Caydence Lawson, Caseyn Fornash, Jayden Brock, and Ariana Young; special companion, Geneva Trusty; step-daughters, Katrina Trusty, Kristie Sims, and Kathy Sims.

Services were Friday, June 18, 3:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Kenny Wasson. Visitation was Thursday 6-8pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Oliver-Haney Cemetery, West Liberty with Tyler Copher, Dennis Hicks, Ricky Arnett, and Ronnie Dye serving as pallbearers.

David Allen Matthews, 63, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at his home. He was born October 1, 1957 in Winchester to the late Jimmy and Twyla Allen Matthews.

Survivors include, step-son, Ben McClure; step-daughter, Melanie McClure Crouch; brother, Johnny Matthews; sister, Pat (Jerry) James; grandchild, Emma McClure; aunt, Shirley (Max) Molihan; nieces and nephews, Christy Matthews, Justin James, Preston James, Micah James, and Eric Matthews.

Services were Wednesday, June 16 by Bro. Johnny Hurt. Visitation was Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial was in Cat Creek Cemetery with Preston James, Dude Faulkner, Larry Powell, Jason Allen, Ben McClure, Lane Faulkner, Brandon Allen, Anthony Molihan, and Kenny Case serving as pallbearers.

After a courageous 13 year battle with cancer, Peggy Lou Chaney, 71, of Alumbaugh KY, has claimed her victory in eternity, June 15 2021. Peggy was born April 6, 1950 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Robert Leo Burns and the late Madolin Hall Burns.  Peggy was best known for her love of nature and animals, especially dogs and kept busy feeding the hummingbirds in the summer and feeding the birds in the winter.  She loved fishing and gardening and living out in the country.  She was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith, a former Sunday school teacher, and loved attending church as her health allowed.

Peggy is survived by John Chaney her husband of 48 years, one son Jonathan Darin Chaney of Alumbaugh, one beloved house pet Tiny, two special nieces Dreama and Tassie, one very special little girl Alayna, two sisters Flona Linderhof of Madison County, Shelia Sparks of Estill County, one uncle James “Jimmy” Burns of Tennessee and one aunt Donna Burns Williams of Tennessee, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Robert C “Bobby” Burns, and one sister Betty Burns. Graveside service were held 1 PM Friday, June 18, 2021 at Hoover Cemetery in Alumbaugh, Ky.

In lieu of flowers or planters, Peggy requested small wind chimes and small solar lights. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge of services.

Charlie Reed, 71, husband of Marie Reed of Stanton passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. He was born November 22, 1949 in Bowen, KY to James and Edna Reed. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, a factory laborer and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife Marie Reed of Stanton, three sons Brad Reed and his wife Kim of Mt. Sterling, Jason Reed and his wife Missy of Mt. Sterling, Barry Reed and his wife Amy of Salt Lick, ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two brothers Jay Townsend of Georgia, Buck Morton of Irvine, three sisters Rosemary Page of Winchester, Helena White of Indiana and Fay Jones of Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents James and Edna Reed, three brothers JR Townsend, Bob Townsend, George Townsend and a sister Thelma Hiers.

Funeral services were held 1 PM Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. David Campbell and Bro. Johnny Hurt officiating. Friends visited Saturday from 11 AM till time of the service. Burial followed in the Lovely Cemetery in Jeffersonville. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge of services.

Jasper Clay “Jack” Pittman Jr., 81, husband of Vivian Ann Gibson Pittman, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, KY. He was born May 24, 1940 in Knowlton, KY to the late Jasper & Izeta Stewart Pittman. A veteran of the United States Army and a Shriner, he was a member of Amvets and the Stafford Masonic Lodge #562 at Fitchburg, KY. Additionally, he was a member of Clay City Church of Christ.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Alden Thomas (Elda) Pittman & Rayburn Lewis (Wanda) Pittman. Survivors include his wife Vivian Gibson Pittman; sons Jeffrey Ray (Amy) Pittman & Darrell Clay (Trish) Pittman; grandchildren, Dylan Pittman, Theresa Price, Robert Hedrick, Ashley (AJ) Snyder, Chelsea Jones, Marcus Jones, and Beth Vires; numerous great-grandchildren.

Funeral services with military honors were Saturday, June 19 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Shoemaker officiating. Visitation was held at the funeral home on Saturday beginning at 10:00AM for family and 11:00AM for friends. Masonic rites were conducted at 12:30PM. Burial was at Resthaven Cemetery in Stanton.

Pallbearers included Clay Campbell, Anthony Brewer, Dylan Pittman, Marcus Jones, Bobby Clark, & Ricky Wasson. Honorary pallbearers are Dale Stewart, J.C. Combs, Dr. John V. Borders, Glen Nolan, Ron Hopkins, Art King, Woody Randall, and members of Stafford Lodge.

Ethan Dale Wireman, 19, son of Christopher Wireman and Cathy Campbell Wireman passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, KY. He was born November 20, 2001 in Prestonsburg, KY.

Survivors include, mother, Cathy Wireman; father, Christopher (Gladys) Wireman; paternal grandparents Woodrow Wireman and Maggie Wireman; maternal grandparents William and Brenda Campbell; brothers Russell Wireman, Cody Wireman, & Devin Collins; sister Victoria Wireman; uncles James Wireman, Steve (Tina) Wireman, Otis (Brandi) Campbell, Robbie (Jessica) Campbell, Quinton (Heather) Campbell, & Victor Campbell; niece Hazel Wireman; step-sister, Emilee Knepp; step-brother, Cody Curtis.

Funeral service were Friday, June 18 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Carpenter officiating. Visitation was Friday beginning at 10:00AM for family & 11:00AM for friends.

Darick Lee Barnett, 39, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021. He was born August 23, 1981 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late Billy Barnett and Jeanette Crowe-Fulton.

Survivors include, mother, Jeanette Crowe-Fulton (Mark), fiance’, Megan Dea Johnson; sons, Payton Lee Barnett, Parker Lee Barnett, and Jesse Wayne Johnson; daughters, Lani Brooke Barnett, Jaiden Dea Barnett, Eden Louise Jean Barnett, and Lillie Leann Johnson; brother, Erick Courtney Barnett; nieces, Courtney Lynn Barnett and Jaylee Banks; several uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Services were Saturday, June 19, 4:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Pastor David Clark Douglas. Visitation was Friday after 6:00PM at the funeral home. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery with Shawn Barnett, Rudy Crowe, Dave Rice, John Townsend, Cody Sparks, Darrell Pelfrey, and Brandon Pelfrey. Honorary pallbearers, Choy Jang, Mark Fulton, Danny Barnett, Johnny Hall, and Aaron Barnett.

Kimberly Lynn Lane Hatton, age 52, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 1st, 2021, at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA.

She was born March 20th, 1969 in Winchester, KY to her parents: Arlene Lane Tapp and Robert Daryl Mullins. She is survived by her children: Jessica (Matthew) Miracle, Stephanie (Cory) Nolan, Tyler Carmichael, Ryan Carmichael, and Regina Carmichael; eight grandchildren: Gracie Nolan, Makenna and Audrey Miracle, Riley, Mason and Jaxson Clair, Abigail Carmichael, and Mariana Carmichael; her fiancé Paul Kuchta; her grandmother Virginia ‘Sissy’ Watson; her father Daryl; her brother, her sisters, and their children; and many friends who loved her.

She was preceded in death by her mother Arlene; one sister, Tina Lane Carmichael; her infant brother, Gary Ray Tapp; and her best friend, Gary Willoughby.

She was a strong, hardworking, fun, and caring woman who lived and fought to be a great Mom, Aunt Kimme, Momma K, and Granny (GiGi). She would do anything for anyone, was impossible not to love, and she was an instant friend to whomever she met. Even in her death, she helped as many people as she could by being an organ donor.

An informal memorial service will be held on June 25th, 2021, at the Powell County Lions Club in Stanton, KY, from 6-8:00PM.

Billie Arlene Brock, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at her residence in Stanton, Kentucky.  Born in Pineville, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Grant Brock, Jr. and the late Octavia Hampton Brock.  She was a former employee of Continental Metal Specialties and attended More Than Enough Ministries Church of God.  Billie is survived by two daughters, Tara Yvonne Brock of Clay City and Rebecca (June) West of Stanton; one brother, Terry Wayne Brock of Cincinnati, OH; one sister, Lisa Wood of West Union, OH; four grandchildren, Sarah Ashley McCoy, Brittany Nicole Meadows, Jacob Andrew Nester and Mary Ann West along with two great grandchildren, Adeline Carmen Perez and Mini Arlene Meadows.  Funeral services officiated by Sister Betsy Caudill was held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, June 11, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was at 5:00 P.M. Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the funeral home.  Burial was in Stonegate Cemetery with Anthony Meadows, Bobby Mason, Jacob Nester, Juan Carmen Perez, Rebecca West and Mary West serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearer is Terry Wayne Brock.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Daniel Lee Center, 67, of Colonial Heights Virginia, a native of Powell County, passed away suddenly May 22. He was born February 11, 1954 in Middletown, Ohio. He was a contractor and attended the Dignity Baptist Church in Denwiddy Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Lee Centers of Colonial Heights Virginia; three sons, Barry Lee Centers, Aaron Christopher Centers and Noble Payne; eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two sisters Darlene Hornsby and Diane Mid-gett, and four brothers William Steve Centers, Jerry Wayne Centers, Johnny Dean Centers and Timothy Dwayne Hicks. A private Celebration of Life will be held.

Jerry Fields, 66, of Red Lick Road in Irvine passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Independence, Missouri June 13, 1954 to Gerald and Wanda Fields. He was a carpenter.

He is survived by his wife Ann Fields of Irvine a son Rusty Price and wife Tina of Berea, a daughter Michelle Price of Irvine, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two brothers Mark and Johnny Fields both of Independence, Missouri, and three sisters Jeanie Forkcum, Candy Fields and Tammy Fields all of Independence, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents Gerald and Wanda Fields and a son Jerry Don “JD” Fields.

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine was in charge of services.

Mr. Patrick Dean Hall, 59, of Garner, North Carolina passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at his home. He was born May 2, 1962 in Montgomery County, Ohio to the late Kenneth V & Verna Clay McCall Hall. An avid gardener and lover of animals, Patrick was a plumber employed by Triangle Mechanical in Raleigh, North Carolina. He also was caretaker for his father in his declining years.

Preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Hall is survived by: brother Eric Hall of Wendell, NC; sisters Debra Hall of Highpoint, NC & Mary (Bobby) Hamilton of Fuquay-Varina, NC; nephew Mark (Amanda) Hamilton; and great-nephew Ayden Hamilton.

A memorial service was held Saturday, June 12 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home at 2:00pm with Bro. Warren Rogers & Bro. Scott Rogers officiating. Visitation preceded the service at 1:00pm. Burial followed in the Eaton Cemetery in Clay City.

Wanda Lee Reynolds, 62, of Clay City passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. She was born February 11, 1959 in Hazard to Lute and Evalee Feltner.

She is survived by one son Michael Reynolds and his wife Felicia of Morehead, three grandchildren Kherington Reynolds, Becklin Meglone, Maddox Reynolds, two brothers Vondal Feltner and wife Crystal, Shade Feltner and wife Rita and a sister Fran Feltner.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lute and Evalee Feltner, her husband Larry Reynolds, nine brothers Ralph, Floyd, Freeman, Jimmy, Lute JR, Jesse, Larry, Gary and Dishman Feltner and a sister Geraldine Reed.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 11, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro. Chad R. Campbell officiating. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City was in charge of services.

David Allen Matthews, 63, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at his home. He was born October 1, 1957 in Winchester to the late Jimmy and Twyla Allen Matthews.

Survivors include, step-son, Ben McClure; step-daughter, Melanie McClure Crouch; brother, Johnny Matthews; sister, Pat (Jerry) James; grandchild, Emma McClure; aunt, Shirley (Max) Molihan; nieces and nephews, Christy Matthews, Justin James, Preston James, Micah James, and Eric Matthews.

Services Wednesday, June 16, 11:00AM by Bro. Johnny Hurt. Visitation was Tuesday after 6:00PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cat Creek Cemetery with Preston James, Dude Faulkner, Larry Powell, Jason Allen, Ben McClure, Lane Faulkner, Brandon Allen, Anthony Molihan, and Kenny Case serving as pallbearers.

Eva Eliza Durbin Rice died peacefully on July 27, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 90. Eva is survived by her children, Robert Rice and Mary Beth Whitehouse, Sharon Taylor, a son-in-law, Mark Whitehouse, a grandson, Warren Taylor, two siblings, Herman Scott Durbin, Wanda Wilson and a large extended family. She was born on June 14, 1930, in Irvine, Kentucky, to Herman and Birdie Durbin. Eva attended and graduated from nursing school, and worked as a nurse at Gillium, Blackburn and Ray Urology until her retirement. She married Maurice Rice.

Eva was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a sister, Myra Embry. In her spare time, Eva enjoyed gardening, spending time with her family, attending Central Christian Church, and cheering for the Kentucky Wildcats.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made in her name to either the Alzheimer’s Association, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass.

A memorial to celebrate Eva’s life will be held on June 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the  Paris Cemetery Chapel located at 1603 Main Street,  Paris, Kentucky 40361

Virginia Atkinson Reed, age 89, widow of Elmer M. Reed of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center.  Born in Powell County she was the daughter of the late John D. Atkinson, Jr. and the late Mina Strange Atkinson.  She was a retired Whitaker Bank Vice President where she was employed 42 years.  She was a member of Stanton First Presbyterian Church where she had served as deacon, had been a member of the choir, the Women’s Missionary Society and Sunday School secretary for several years.  Virginia Reed had been a member of the National Association of Bank Women where she held several positions in the Central Kentucky Group.  Later she was a member of Financial Women International.  She was also listed in Who’s Who In Kentucky.  She leaves behind a legacy of faith, family and friends.

In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Malcolm Eugene Atkinson and Joe Thomas Atkinson.  Virginia is survived by two loving daughters, Linda Gail Nolan and Lana (Scott) Morehead of Stanton; three loving and precious grandchildren, Chris Nolan, Melanie (Chris Knox) Barnes and Nicholas (Toni) Barnes;   two step grandchildren, Jon (Lori) Morehead and Nick Morehead; great grandchildren, Teghan, Hana, and Chris Knox, Jaxon, Londyn and Anistyn Barnes; step great grandchildren, Olivia Donathan and Bianca Morehead; special aunt, Helen F. Brush, sisters-in-law, Barbara Reed of Norton, VA and Bonnie Reed of Stanton  along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation was at 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Friday, June 4, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home.  Funeral services were held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Stanton First Presbyterian Church with visitation that morning beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the church.

Burial was in Stanton Cemetery with Mark Reed, Mike Reed, Seldon Reed, Randy Stidham, Melvin Atkinson, Troy Brooks and Shannon Atkinson serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are the Womens Missionary Group and the Monday Morning Prayer Group of the Stanton First Presbyterian Church, Harvey Crowe, Ron Rousey, Steve Hale, Darlene Watson, Faye Garrett, Renee Brashear, Don Brush, Billy Brush, Dianne Meadows, Sharon Patrick, Katherine Frazier, Debbie Tipton, Tony Shultz, H.K. Cunningham, Jackie and Elouise Rose, Bruce Crowe, Rose Lynn Hall, Wanda Cunningham, Jon Skidmore, Betty Lou Thomas, Anna Rose Morehead, Ambra Caudill, Sue Collins, Mark Bowen, Sharlene Stevenson, Thelma Snowden, James Ed Dennis, Jimmy Strange, Brenda Wells, Megan Wells, Joyce Hearne, Hondo Hearne, Renee Fox, Kim Hall, Wilma Rule, Mary Back, Dorothy Tipton, Angelyn Maloney, John Kelly, Charlie Johnson, Dr. Charles Noss, James Anderson, Brian Cook, Mary Bowen and the Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stanton First Presbyterian Church, 420 North Main Street, Stanton, KY 40380.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Olene Rogers, 79, widow of Marcus Rogers, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her home. She was born July 10, 1941 in Powell County to the late Russell and Bessie Sparks Townsend. Survivors include, daughters, Sheila Rogers, Betty Rogers Tipton (Bill), and Brenda Rogers Clair (Daniel), all of Stanton; son, Simon Rogers (Tonya Miller), Estill County; brothers, Cebert Townsend (Katrina), Patsy; sisters, Irene Campbell, Peru, IN; Reola Bryant (Rick), Logansport, IN, Lily Pickens (Mike), Lucrene, IN, Barbara McCoy (Ray), Stanton, and Gracie Lane, Pine Ridge; grandchildren, Brittany Elam, Dakota Tipton, Daniel Ray Clair (Linda), Mitchell Clair (Brenda), Tommy Clair (Regina), Brandon Clair, Marcus Paul Rogers (Zoey), and Dylan Miller; great-grandchildren, Destiny Ray Clair, Riley Jaden Clair, Mason Sawyer Clair, Susanna Grace Clair, Jaxon Richard Clair, Charles Braden Clair, Harley Marie Miller, and Nova Lee Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and grandson, Tyler Miller. Services were Sunday, May 30, 2:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Kenny Wasson. Visitation was Saturday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Meadows Cemetery with Dakota Tipton, Tommy Clair, Mitchell Clair, Daniel Ray Clair, Brandon Clair, Marcus Paul Rogers, and Billy Tipton serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Pete Netherly, Syl and Sheila Knox, Juanita Tipton, the staff of Hospice East, Mercy Medical Clinic, and Clark Regional Medical Center.

Parriett Josephine Mitchel, 80, of Irvine passed away at her residence Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born in Irvine May 24, 1941 to Milford and Minnie Robertson. She was a retired maid. She is survived by a daughter Angela Richardson and her husband Charles of Irvine, one grandson, two great grandchildren and two sisters Thelma Martin of Florida and Connie Robertson of Irvine. She was preceded in death by her parents Milford and Minnie Robertson, her husband Joe Mitchell, a daughter Vicky Mitchell, five brothers Herbert, Howard, Dewey, Steve and Billy Robertson and five sisters Nancy Robertson, Mary Cordene, Ima Creech, Coffa Winkler and Betty Chaney. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Marvin Neal officiating. Friends may visit Thursday from 11 AM till time of the service. Burial will be in the Glenn Richardson Cemetery in Irvine. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge of services.

Carolyn Martin, 73, wife of Danny Martin, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Saint Joseph Mount Sterling. She was born January 2, 1948 to the late Lorelei Pasley Steele. Survivors include, husband, Danny Martin; daughter, Tammy (Roy) Arvin; grandsons, Logan Arvin and Dylan Arvin; brother, Elbert (Sheila) Steele; sisters, Eva Townsend and Sonya Barzegar; brother-in-law, CB Martin; sister-in-law, Carol Jean (Dewey) Hollon. Services were Monday, May 31, 11:00AM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Ben Liston and Bro. Bill Carpenter. Visitation was Sunday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Burial in Stanton Cemetery with Roy Arvin, Logan Arvin, Dylan Arvin, CB Martin, Elbert Steele, and Dewey Hollon. Honorary pallbearers serving, Faye Hampton, Bonnie Crabtree, Ronnie & Barbara Tharpe, Cindy Morton, Geraldine Puckett, Linda Kirkpatrick, and Connie Carpenter.

Ledford, Gloria (Boyd)-, age 84 of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021. Gloria was born September 17, 1936 in Stanton, Kentucky, to the late Noga and Mintie (Hall) Boyd.

Gloria was known for her homemade biscuits. She used only White Lily flour, which she sweet-talked the manager at the local grocery store into special ordering for her. She insisted on feeding everyone who entered her door, even if they swore they weren’t hungry. She was a firm believer that every batch of mashed potatoes required two sticks of butter. She was also awarded the prestigious title of “Corn Bread Queen” in 2007.

Gloria took fashion cues from no one. She enjoyed ordering new shirts from catalogs, ripping out the shoulder pads, and cutting the sleeves off—she hated being hot. She was once spotted at the grocery store wearing purple sweatpants and buying black eyeshadow. Gloria enjoyed shopping anywhere. She and the Fashion Bug went together like peas and carrots. Gloria loved her family fiercely. She was a source of never-ending love and support to her three children. She could often be seen at the McDonald’s drive-thru with her grandchildren. Their wishes were her command. She kept all of their favorite treats in her “sweetnin’ drawer” and allowed them access to this magical drawer anytime they wanted, despite their parents’ protests. She had a love for Cassano’s pizza, Maxwell House coffee, Klondike bars, Eric Church (specifically the song “Smoke a Little Smoke”), and all things nonsense. Her laugh was infectious. She was loved by all who knew her. Gloria is proceeded in death by her husband of 56 years, Carl Ledford; four brothers; Noga Boyd, Jr., Eugene Boyd, Kenneth Boyd, and Raymond Boyd. Left to cherish her memory are her three children; Kevin (Rhonda) Ledford of New Carlisle, Ohio, Pam (Cecil) Howard of New Carlisle, Ohio, and Kim (Jimmy Adkins) Ledford-Lakins of Dayton, Ohio; Brothers, Danny (Orene) Boyd and Jimmy (Bonnie) Boyd both of Stanton, Kentucky; Grandchildren, Amy Studebaker, Abby Neff, Michael Couch, Mindy Couch, Kaylynn Lakins, Josh Garcia, Jimmy Adkins, and nine great-grandchildren.

Visitation will take place at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton, KY, Thursday, June 3, 2021, from 12:00pm-2:00pm. Funeral immediately to follow at 2:00pm. Burial in the Ledford Cemetery, Pine Ridge, KY.

Carolyn Sue Miller, age 80, widow of James Monroe Miller of Clay City, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her residence.  Born in Winchester, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Owen Powell and Hazel Todd Powell.  In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby and Charlie Powell and two sisters, Dorothy Moore and Evelyn Snowden.  She is survived by three sons, Donald (Donna) Miller, James Owen (Angela) Miller and Mark Douglas Miller; one daughter, Lisa Gay (Jerry) Faulkner and one brother, Walter (Judy) Powell all of Clay City; four sisters:  Betty Centers of Florida, Shelby Osborne of Irvine, Carla Brake and Ethel (Bill) Watkins of Ohio; eight grandchildren:  Josh Faulkner, Aaron Faulkner, Chris Faulkner, Jerry Faulkner, James Miller Jr., Zack Miller, Nicky Miller and Mark Douglas Miller along with several great grandchildren.  No services are scheduled at this time.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.   

Prewitt Clem, 71, of Winchester passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1949 in Winchester to Charlie and Rose Clem. He was a grounds keeper at Boones Trace. He is survived by two sons Scott Clem, Chris Clem and wife Sherri, four daughters LaDonna Wasson, Tiffany Clem, Kimberly Longstreet, Penny Crank and husband James, ten grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, ten great greatgrandchildren, five brothers JR Clem, Paul Clem, Kenneth Clem, Bobby Clem, Ronnie Clem, three sisters Betty Willoughby, Nancy Winburn and Barbara Hisle. He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Rose Clem, a brother Alvie Clem and a sister Christine Clem. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Trinity Church of God in Winchester with Bro. Billy Keller and Bro. James Bush officiating. Burial will be in the Claremont Memorial Gardens in Winchester. Pallbearers were Tyler Sexton, Jarrod Clem, Robbie Willoughby, David Willoughby, Billy Willoughby, Larry Kid, Brad Clem, Jessie Kid, Jacob Clem, Milbert Clem and Kendell Clem. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Lester “LC” Daniel, 64, of Buckhorn, KY passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was born October 13, 1956 in Indiana to Charles and Imojean Daniel. He was a member of the Community Harvest Church. He is survived by his partner Jeannie Brandenburg, five sons Cameron Sandlin, Gary Daniel, Lester “Chuckie” Daniel, Ryan Griffith and Jericho Daniel, two daughters Patricia Adams, Laura George, sixteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren and three brothers Gary Daniel, David Daniel and Rodney Allen Daniel. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Imojean Daniel, two sons Brian Daniel, Anthony Daniel and a brother Willie Daniel. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Community Harvest Church in Buckhorn with Bro. Calvin Bowling officiating. Burial followed in the Buckhorn Government Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City was in charge of services.

Anna Dale Johns, 69, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington in the Hospice Care Center. She was born November 24, 1951 in Winchester to the late John and Alverta Virginia Lawwill Lake. Survivors include, daughter, Crystal (Scott) Wireman, Stanton; grandchildren, Emily Wireman and Ethan Wireman; and sister, Peggy Weese. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Ann Mullins; grandchild, Rylan Wasson. Services were Wednesday, May 19, 11:00AM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Gene Johns and Bro. Josh Johns. Visitation was Tuesday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Stonegate Cemetery with Scott Wireman, Ethan Wireman, Danny Plowman, Jimmy Murry, Jason Johns, and Patrick Johnson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving EKBC Knights and the PCHS softball team.

Dottie Lee Daniels, 75, wife of Morgan Larry Daniels, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. She was born June 21, 1945 to Willie and Gertie Centers Wilburn. Survivor include, husband, Morgan Larry Daniels; daughter, Renee Daniels Campbell; sons, Larry Curtis Daniels (Jeannie Rison) and Derrick Andrew Daniels (Karen); sister, Mae Colaw; brothers, Donald Wilburn and Denver Wilburn; grandchildren, Megan Daniels Wells (Paul), Derrick Denniston, Morgan Daniels, Brandy Flowers, and Lexi Adams; great-grandchildren, Sawyer Wells, Jace Wells, Lucy Wells, Grayson Sebastian; and Isabella Waylon. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Desmond Wilburn, Damon Wilburn, and Delmont Wilburn; and sisters, Vivian Townsend, Glora Mick, and Betty Duff. Services were Monday, May 24, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. George Sparks. Visitation was Sunday 6:00PM-9PM. Burial was in the Faulkner Cemetery, Stanton Derrick Denniston, Morgan Daniels, Shawn Everman, William Spencer, Justin Tincher, and Tom Wilcox.

Donna Haney, 62, of Mt. Sterling passed away Friday, May 20, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. She was born April 16, 1959 in Campton to Franklin and Wynona Hatton. She was a homemaker. She is survived by two sons Herbert Charles and wife Pam, Greg Charles and wife Loretta, one daughter Norma Martin and husband Jim, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a brother Franklin Hatton JR and a sister Phyllis Lykins. She was preceded in death by her parents Franklin and Wynona Hatton and her husband Ricky Haney. Funeral services were held 12 PM Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro. Donald Hale officiating. Burial was in the Watkins Cemetery in Slade. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge of services.

Martha Strange, 71, of Jeffersonville passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling. She was born November 20, 1949 to John and Della Martin. She was a clerk and a homemaker. She is survived by her husband Harold Strange SR, four sons Harold Strange JR, Stanley Strange, Steve Strange, Joseph Strange and his wife Amanda, two daughters Barbara Miller and husband Chris, Tammy Curtis, twenty two grandchildren, five brothers Irvin Martin, Woodrow Martin, Lester Martin, Rocky Martin, Finley Martin, three sisters Josie Martin, Pam Patton and husband Donald and Patsy Ramsey and husband Bill. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Della Martin, a daughter Kelly Strange and four brothers Bobby Martin, Red Martin, Roger Martin and Phillip Martin. Funeral services were held Monday, May 24, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City. Burial followed in the family Cemetery in Jeffersonville. Pallbearers were Joseph Strange, Eric Strange, Zac Strange, Chris Miller, Justin Miller, Travis Miller, Brandon Miller and Dakota Miller. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City was in charge of services.

Johnny Albert Keith, Sr., age 74, of Clay City, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center.  Born in Winchester, Kentucky he was the son of the late Cap Keith and Bertha Robinson Keith.  He was a member of Ark of Mercy Church of God and former employee of Square D and Rockwell International.  He was a hard working “Family Man” and his word was very  important.  When he said something he meant it.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Janie Mae Keith and his children, Johnny Albert Keith, Jr. and Julia Bryant and by two sisters, Wilma Sue Shepherd and Judy Ann Craycraft.  Johnny is survived by his daughter, Jenell (Darren) Brewer of Stanton; five grandchildren:  Barry Simp Bryant, Jr., Christian Michael Keith Brewer, Chelsea Lynn King, Amber Craycraft and Lloyd Craycraft, III and seven great grandchildren:  Elijah Simp Bryant, Conner Nathaniel Morguson, Page Elizabeth Brewer, Clay Tyler Brewer, Roger Bentley Howell, Brixlee Kingston King and Channing Scott Brewer.  Funeral services officiated by Jenell’s forever best friend Carla Aldridge and Jenell Brewer were conducted at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was at 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial was in Winchester Cemetery with Barry Simp Bryant, Jr., Christain Michael Keith Brewer, Lloyd Craycraft III, Jeffrey Alan Pergram, Johnny Leon Pergram, Donald Ray Curtis, Elijah Simp Bryant and Conner Nathaniel Morguson serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Mark and Sissy Crowe, Lloyd and Ilene Collins, Ralph Harrison, Darrell Kennon, Douglas Wayne Brewer, Clark Regional Medical Center I.C.U. and Med. Surg. Staff.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Charles Eugene Pelfrey, 88, widower of Joyce McIntosh Pelfrey, passed away Saturday May 22, 2021 at his home. He was born May 10, 1933 on Cane Creek to the late Irvin and Norma Wilson Pelfrey. Survivors include, daughter, Lisa Pelfrey, Stanton; grandsons, Byron Keith Welch Jr (Erin) and Tyson Dunn; great-grandson, Brody Kane Welch; sisters, Sharon (Larry) Hatton, Stanton, Linda (Ted) Bilbrey, Mt. Sterling, and Arnis Bailey, Winchester; brothers, Seldon (Margie) Pelfrey, Jeffersonville, KY, and Doug Pelfrey, Georgia; and a host of nieces and nephews. Services were Tuesday, May 25, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Stephen Donithan. Visitation was Monday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Stanton Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers serving, Bobby Pelfrey, Darrell Boone, Mike Bilbrey, Brian Hatton, Kenneth Kirkpatrick, and June Bug Todd. Honorary pallbearers serving, Kenny Wayne Pelfrey, Kerry Pelfrey, Donnie Boone, Junior Pelfrey, Marcus Moore, Linda Willoughby, Deborah Young, and the staff of Hospice East.

James Monroe (JM) Smallwood, age 95, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 18th at Windsor Care Hospice in Mt. Sterling. Mr. Smallwood was born November 17, 1925 on Cane Creek, Kentucky to Alex (EC) and Emma Skidmore Smallwood. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Loreba (Reba) Rogers Smallwood.

He served as an elder for many years at Cat Creek Church of Christ, and later was a faithful member at Stanton Church of Christ. He was an Army veteran of WW2, serving in Central Europe and was assigned to the Chemical Mortar Battalion, Co. C. He served for 8 years as a Powell County Magistrate. He farmed at Rosslyn, Kentucky for 71 years and operated a sawmill and bulldozer business as well. He received an honorary High School Diploma under a program that honored veterans who interrupted their high school education to serve in the military.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by seven siblings: Alwena Smallwood Goodwin, Bill Smallwood, Anne Smallwood Pelfrey, Cecil Smallwood, Dora Ellen Smallwood Wierman, Ollie Smallwood, and EC Smallwood, Jr.

He is survived by two sons, Dennis Gene Smallwood (Mary) of Haverhill, Massachusetts, and Charles Wayne Smallwood (Debbie) of Mt. Sterling. He is survived by one sister, Gladys Smallwood Faulkner of Winchester. He was a beloved Papaw to five grandchildren: Michael Smallwood (Kaitlyn) of San Diego, California; Katie Smallwood Staiti (Scott) of Boston, Massachusetts; Monica Smallwood Mynk (Lane) of Winchester, Kentucky; Micki Smallwood Clark (Joseph) of Madisonville, Kentucky; and Nicolas Smallwood (Lindsay) of Richmond, Kentucky. He was blessed with 12 great grandchildren: Samantha, Lauren, and Emily Smallwood; Maddie and Elena Staiti; Matthew and Dana Mynk & Austin Rice; Cameron, Colton, and Carson Clark, and Lucy Smallwood. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews whom he loved very much.

Special thanks to his very special caregiver, Judy Lacy and her husband Jimmy for the tender care he received over the last couple of years.

Visitation will be from 10AM to 2PM at Davis and Davis Funeral Home in Stanton, Kentucky by Bro. Jerry Carmichael. The funeral will follow at 2PM. Burial will be in Stanton Cemetery with Gene Smallwood, Michael Smallwood, Nick Smallwood, Katie Staiti, Lane Mynk and Cebert Faulkner serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Jimmy and Judy Lacy, Dale Anderson, Herb Trent, Jeff Trent, Talmadge Smallwood, Henry Ashley, Jr. Cas Morton, Harold Faulkner, Philip Wells, Gene Horton, Jerry Hall, Larry Means, Michael, Ray Morton, Larry Epperson, and John Skidmore.