The Powell County Public Library would like to invite the public to our first official Town Hall meeting in regard to a feasibility study for a new public library for the community. Join us in the first step of this exciting process as we discuss the potential features of a new public library, and how this new, much-needed community center will impact all of Powell County for the better. The Town Hall will be held on Tuesday, October 27th from 6-7pm at the Powell County Courthouse, in the central courtroom. CDC guidelines will be enforced for social distancing and masking standards in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic for those who wish to attend the Town Hall in person. For those who want to attend virtually, a Zoom link will be posted later. This Town Hall is open to the public, and we want YOUR input in this process! For any questions or concerns, call the library at 663-4511, or email us at info@pcplky.org.
PCMS Announces First Positive Case of COVID-19
It was reported to local news outlets on October 6th that a Powell County Middle School teacher tested positive for COVID-19 after only the second day of in-person classes. As a result, a total of 52 students who were considered contacts of the said educator were placed in quarantine due to the exposure. Fortunately, superintendent Anthony Orr and the PCS administrative staff planned for this sort of outcome and had a procedure to follow working closely with the Powell County Health Department and the families of students after the diagnosis was confirmed in order to prevent any interruption to the education of PCS students.
Earlier in the year, during June, when a back-to-school plan was released to the public, Orr assured the public there was detailed preventative planning that considered the type of proactive control PCS would take in the result of a positive case within the school system, and even entailed preparation for the possibility of a spike in positive cases that could possibly result in a brief shutdown turning to virtual learning, according to Orr’s earlier plans. After 10 days and a clean bill of health from the Powell County Health Department, that teacher will have the opportunity to return to school again. The aforementioned 52 students will be required to quarantine for 14 days. It is also pivotal to understand these 52 quarantined students have not necessarily tested positive for the virus and this is just a safety measure to gain control on the situation and remain proactive.
A Much Anticipated Decision for Trick-or-Treat for Stanton
City of Stanton officials released a statement to social media on September 28th regarding this year’s trick-or-treat plans. Trick or Treating will be held Saturday Oct. 31, 2020 from 6:00 -8:00 pm, nothing will be held at the Stanton City Park this year, it will only be door to door with porch lights on houses that will be passing out candy.
PCS Begins In-Person Learning
By: Madison Fugate
There was a special called Powell County Board of Education meeting called on Thursday, September 24th, in order to discuss constructional management services for the development of the new elementary school that is currently underway for Powell County Schools. To begin the discussion, a motion was made to select Codell Construction management for the new school. However, the Powell County Board of Education promptly and unanimously passed the motion with no further arguments by any board members. Dianne Meadows followed the motion with this statement to Jim Codell as he was present at the meeting, “Mr. Codell, I would like to add that you had an excellent presentation and you also have an excellent team,” and then later adding, “The other two (construction companies) had a good presentation also, but Codell was exceptional.” Board member, John Brewer, added the comment that he had reached out to other companies who have worked with Codell Construction in the past, that in which each sent praises and vouched for the workmanship by Codell Construction.
Additionally, Powell County Schools began in-person learning this week with the donations of several masks made by custodian of Stanton Elementary School, Lisa Bradshaw, and retired teacher, Linda Foster. Powell County Schools released a statement in regards to the gesture, “Thank you ladies for helping provide for a safe and healthy return to in-person learning!” Powell County Schools are not the only school in the state to begin in-person learning this week, they are joined by Montgomery County Schools who announced earlier in the month they will begin in-person learning during the same week, on September 28th. The Wolfe County Board of Education also made the decision to begin in-person learning once more this week, on September 28th. Powell County Schools announcement was followed by statements from each school. Bowen Elementary, Stanton Elementary School and Clay City Elementary School shared positive comments and videos with reminders for onsite learners and parents on the new protocols regarding the virus. Powell County High School released this statement, “We are so excited for this week!! We cannot wait to see our students!!!”
Stanton Tourism Commission Plan to Introduce a “Welcome Center”
By: Madison Fugate
The Stanton Tourism and Convention Commission have been considering some somewhat major developments and transitions within the city. If these changes do follow through as planned, the community will soon be able to witness the growth of the commission. Ultimately, the Stanton Tourism and Convention Commission have been considering opening a sort of “Welcome Center” within the city limits. The said center would also be the location for where the office lies for the recently appointed Stanton Tourism Director, Natalie Faulkner. Natalie, of course, attended the special called board meeting and had several questions for the owners of the building under consideration being Brenda Crabtree, Penny Crabtree, and Johnny Crabtree. Many locals may recognize Brenda Crabtree as being the part-operator and owner of Crabtree’s Candies. The building up for consideration is now home to That’s Sew You sewing shop, that is located next to the aforementioned candy and baked goods store, Crabtree’s Candies. Co-Owner of That’s Sew You, Susan Watson, also serves on the Stanton Tourism and Convention Commission and vowed for the dependable and understanding sort of working relationship the Crabtrees offer as renters. The popular sewing shop has made a recent announcement of their plan currently underway to move their business to have more room to expand and grow. That’s Sew You will obviously no longer occupy the building alongside Crabtree’s Candies as they do currently and will now be located at 316 Steamshovel Road, Stanton, Kentucky 40380. The location often times is also directed as being approximately 1/8 of a mile behind the street beside Dairy Queen, located on the right just before you start up Steamshovel Hill. The business has announced their grand opening will be held on October 1st, the date in which they plan to once again open their doors. They encourage all of their supporters and any considering newcomers to plan for the event and show their support in the growth of a local business and take the opportunity to get in on the excitement.
The Stanton Tourism board have already began creating and discussing several ideas to improve the building that was once That’s Sew You and draw tourists and locals in. The board members plan to offer merchandise such as sweatshirts and items with their brand, “Exit 22,” and brochures for the public. The Crabtrees overall seem compliant and open to renovations and any improvements upon discussion. “Anything that promotes the town is good,” Penny Crabtree expressed. “We like the location and the price is very fair,” one board member, Joey ___ states. They plan to use local craftsmen to create signs for the center and renovations such as flooring and a few more improvements were mentioned throughout the meeting. The next step before dismissing the Crabtrees from the meeting was the plan for Scott Graham to draw up a lease for the said lease. The Stanton Tourism and Convention Commission mentioned beginning the agreement and introducing the welcome center to the public as early as October 1st of this year, 2020.
Custom made and unique locally designed benches were also mentioned as part of porch decorations for the new welcome center. The next matter of business for this tourism commission is to plan for also improving the drive-in location and including several of these same benches at the drive-in location as well. These benches are supposed to have unique designs with license plate and even possibly tailgate details and bottle openers on the sides.
Cash Express Delivers Desserts to First Responders in Acknowledgment of 9/11
On Thursday, August 10th, Cash Express employees, Shannon and Brenda, delivered baked goods to the local first responders in honor of the devastating events of September 11th, 2001, otherwise known as 9/11. Long-time employee Shannon states, “I’ve worked for Cash Express for many years, and this is one of the best things we do.” Although it may be a small gesture, it speaks great volumes for the appreciation those at Cash Express hold for the first-responders of this nation. This salute was offered all throughout the county and although it takes a significant departure to reach each and every deserving unit in the county, Cash Express is happy to keep this tradition alive as they have for years now, since the disaster occurred in 2001. These ladies, on behalf of Cash Express, delivered cupcakes to the following entities within the county: Powell County EMS, Powell County Sheriff, Stanton Police Dept., Stanton Fire Dept., Powell County Jail, Powell Family Clinic, Stanton Family Clinic, Stanton Nursing Home, Clay City Police Dept., Clay City Fire Dept., and Middle Fork Fire Dept.
In light of the gesture, Cash Express, LLC CEO Garry McNabb, submitted this letter to the editor. “On some anniversaries we celebrate. On others we reflect. The 19th Anniversary of the attack on America and New York’s World Trade Center is one of the times for reflection. There is truly nothing to celebrate in the extraordinary tragedy of 9/11. As much as I would like to forget some of them, the images from that day will never be out of my mind, nor will the victims and their families.
But there is one memory I want to hold on to, one that I want to cherish as the deepest and most lasting of September 11, 2001. In the memory of the heroism and selflessness demonstrated by law enforcement officers, fire fighters and emergency medical technicians who went about their business that day without concern of their own safety and without consideration for the magnitude of what they were confronting.
I suppose the term “first-responders” was around before 9/11 but I can’t remember even hearing or using it before then. It caught on with me because it succinctly and accurately captures not only what these public servants do, but it says something about who they are.
They are people willing to respond without question or hesitation when our community needs them. Men and women willing to make someone else’s emergency or crisis their own and put their lives on the line doing it. If that doesn’t deserve respect, nothing does.
Most of us have always had an appreciation for first-responders whether we called them that or not. At one time or another, what little boy or little girl didn’t want to grow up to be a police officer or a fire fighter? As time passes and most of us go on to do other things with our lives, we tend not only to out grow our hero worship, but also to start taking things for granted. Then some tragedy happens and our attention is drawn to them again.
I am not sure where the tradition of delivering a dessert to first-responders on the anniversary of 9/11 started in our company, but I’m glad it did. It started out of someone’s caring and appreciative heart and spread from employee to employee and location to location until stores all over Kentucky and Tennessee were involved.
No one ever imagined that taking a meal to first-responders as a way of showing our appreciation would turn out to mean so much to the people in our company. As more and more people and locations became involved, a simple gesture became an annual salute to first-responders. The way we show our appreciation differs from community to community and location to location, but everyone involved knows they have the support and encouragement of our company. We value the opportunity to show their appreciation to first-responders. One of our goals is to encourage others in the community to be involved as well. Using the 9/11 anniversary as an opportunity to refresh and rekindle our feelings for first responders is a good thing. It’s a simple but meaningful way to say, “Thank you First Responders. We salute you.” -Gary McNabb, Chief Executive Officer, Cash Express, LLC
Have You Heard? Sunset Yoga Draws Quite the Crowd at Mountain View Drive-In
By: Madison Fugate
Martina Skidmore, owner of 4 Fit and Fab Studio located here in Stanton, has introduced a new and upcoming event that has gained quite the popularity here in the community. With such a successful outcome, it should come as no surprise that these community events will be recurring for the next few weeks according to a video message shared on social media from Skidmore. The event has been introduced as Sunset Yoga and is held outdoors at the Mountain View Drive-In, therefore allowing a very manageable approach as for safety guidelines regarding the pandemic. Skidmore teamed up with on of the tourism commissions here in the county, Stanton Tourism and Convention Commission, to make this event possible. Also, helping make the night possible was yoga instructor, Tara Young. Young had several there attending eager for a night full of relaxation, as many of us are eager for these days.
Skidmore elaborated on how excited she is to have the opportunity to take advantage of the beautiful location and also shared this statement with the community, “We have several different things that we’re gong to be offering over the next few weeks.” The Stanton Tourism and Convention Commission is supportive of Martina’s studio and efforts in the community and display that in their sponsorship of the event. “All community members can come free of cost to them, because the Stanton Tourism and Convention Commission has paid for us to be here tonight. So, we’re super thankful for that. We are so excited and I would love to see your faces at some point over the next few weeks,” Skidmore also expresses. To track upcoming details and to ensure you don’t miss what they have planned for coming weeks, the Stanton Tourism and Convention Commission has requested you stay tuned for updates on their Facebook page.
Obits
Talmadge Wayne Webb, age 73, passed away at his residence in Clay City, Kentucky on Monday, August 31, 2020. Born in Olive Hill, Kentucky he was the son of the late Hersey “Tojo” Webb and the late Jessie Bell Griffey Webb, a 1965 graduate of Olive Hill High School and a Navy Veteran. Wayne was a retired telephone cable repairman with Bell South Telephone Company, an Emergency Medical Technician and a VFR private pilot. He was a member of Crossroads Church in Richmond, Stanton Masonic Lodge No. 352 and the Clay City Fire Department. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Shane Short. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Joan McGlone Webb of Clay City; his son, Tim (Natalie) Webb of Richmond; four grandchildren: Nolan Gale (Kelsie) Webb, Cameron Wayne Webb, Laura Kathryn Webb and Jessica (Lee) Storts and two great grandchildren, Rocky Grewell and R. J. Grewell. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Richard Lee White, Jr., 38, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 in Lexington. He was born February 8, 1982 in Lexington, KY to Richard Lee White and the late Linda Abner White. He is survived by his father and his step-mother Lori White, as well as by daughters Alexis White, Abigail White, & Adaleigh White; half-brothers Dwayne Cox & Wesley Cox; half-sister Jennifer White Mullins; and step-brothers Eric Brown & Ryan Brown. Memorial services were held Saturrday, August 29 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home. Committal was in Powells Valley Cemetery in Clay City.
Danny Dwaine Bledsoe 54 of Irvine passed away at the University Of Kentucky Hospital Monday, August 24, 2020. He was born in Richmond June 26, 1966 to Ernest SR and Glenda Bledsoe. He is survived by his mother Glenda Cole of Richmond, three daughters Hillary Bledsoe of Irvine, Shyann Bledsoe of White Oak, Sierra Bledsoe of White Oak, 2 grandchildren, five Brothers Scott Bledsoe of Irvine, Ernest Bledsoe JR of Irvine, Robert Bledsoe of Lexington, John Bledsoe of Richmond, Jackie Bledsoe of Bessemer, Alabama and a sister Leona Dickerson of Richmond. He was preceded in death by his father Ernest Bledsoe SR. No services are planned at this time. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge.
Audra Carolyn Ray Smallwood, age 82, of Hudson Mill Road in Irvine, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington following a short illness. She was born September 12, 1937 in Morgan County and was the daughter of the late Hager M. and Juanita Amyx Ray. She was a retired teacher with the Estill County School System and a member of the Salem Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.E. “Bill” Smallwood. She is survived by her daughter Carrie Smallwood of Estill Co.; her step-son, Talmadge Smallwood of Powell Co.; one sister, Cheryleen Christie of Florida; and two grandchildren, Caroline Ray Asher and Charles Robert Asher.
She was preceded in death by three step-children; Fern Brewer, Phyllis Fraley, Elmer Smallwood, and onesister, Darlyn Ray.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, August 26, at 11 a.m. at the Grassy Creek Cemetery in West Liberty by Bro. Jerry Smith. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Salem Baptist Church, 4470 Spout Springs Road, Irvine, KY 40336.
Pallbearers were Charles Robert Asher, Hale Hutchinson and Jerry Ray.
Woodford “Woody” Townsend 65 of Stanton passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020. He was born in Stanton May 4, 1955 to Cecil and Athena Townsend. He is survived by a son Joshua Townsend of Winchester, a daughter Melissa Turner and husband Mike of Winchester, three grandchildren Dakota Martin, Olivia Stiles and Savannah Stiles and a brother James William Townsend of Winchester. He was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Athena Townsend, two brother’s Danny Ray Townsend, Carl Wayne Townsend, two sister’s Lois Maxine Stamper and Diane Smith. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City. Burial followed in the Rogers Chapel Cemetery in Stanton. Pallbearers were James Townsend, Joshua Townsend, Danny Smith, Mike Turner, James Tipton and Dakota Martin. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge.
Ina Dale Sexton, 97, of Stanton passed away Wednesday, August 26 in Jackson, KY. She was born August 5, 1923 in Ezel, KY to the late Jim & Maggie Sexton. Survivors include her son, Marshall Dwayne Sexton; her granddaughter, Brandy (Michael) Reed; great-grandchildren,Tyler (Jessica) Bolin, Jacob Bolin and Emily Reed; her great-great-granddaughter, Briella Bolin; her brother, Thomas W. (Shirley) Sexton; her sisters-in-law, Maxine Sexton and Joanne Sexton; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Audney Jack (Edna) Sexton, Charles Oscar Sexton, James Willard Sexton, Roy R. (Daisy) Sexton, & Ronald W. Sexton; and sisters Nina R. (Jim) Dagg & Jessie L. (Earl) Jones. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 30 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home in Stanton. Burial was in Stonegate Cemetery, Stanton.
Melanie Joelle Adkins, 33 of Stanton, KY passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 in Stanton. She was born June 23, 1987 to Jay Douglas & Angelene Townsend Wasson in Mt. Sterling. In addition her parents, survivors include: sons Jacob Ryan Campbell & Jasper Watt Adkins; daughter Chevelle Rose Myers; brothers Kevin Douglass Wasson & Shelby Eugene Wasson; and sisters Latasha Wasson Byrd & April Wasson Nolan. Services were 11:00AM Tuesday, September 1 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home with visitation preceding at 10:00AM. Burial will follow at Stonegate Cemetery in Stanton.
Jordan Hunter Billings, 16, of Clay City passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Marcum and Wallace Hospital from injuries received in a fall. He was born in Winchester June 24, 2004 to Jason Billings, Sr., and Heather Billings. He was an employee of McDonalds and was an avid video gamer. He is survived by his parents Jason Billings, Sr., and Heather Billings of Clay City; a brother, Jason Billings, Jr., of Clay City; grandparents, Mike and Diane Billings and a special great uncle, Jimmy Gram. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 27, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Sammy Faulkner officiating.
A Series of Thefts Leads to A Warning from Local Law Enforcement
By: Madison Fugate
On August 31st the City of Stanton Police Department released some disturbing news to the citizens of Powell County. It appears there has been a series of robberies from vehicles in Powell County within these most recent weeks. After several reports have been made of local residents missing items from their vehicles the next day, an open investigation is now underway at the City of Stanton Police Department in an effort to put a stop to these criminal acts. It is evident these perpetrators are acting out these crimes in the darkest hours and some reports have been made of missing items and hearing strange noises of car doors and some reports of hearing motorbikes outside their homes between the hours of 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. Seeking any valuable item they can get their hands on with no specific target, many are said to be missing guns, electronics and monies that were left in their unlocked vehicles. The city of Stanton Police Department released this statement and description of the crime activity to the public, “The criminals are using the cover of darkness, going car to car, pulling on door handles until they find one that is open. These individuals are taking guns, electronics and monies left in these unlocked vehicles. We are attempting to locate these individuals but wanted to pass along the following safety tips. Make sure when you leave your vehicle unoccupied that you lock the doors. These individuals are only, at the moment, pulling on door handles until they find an open door. Remove all valuables from your vehicle. Like everyone, we all leave stuff in our car out of ease. Whether that’s our work iPad or wallet, these items are easily removable from an unlocked car and are even harder to track back down. Attempt to make sure all important items that can be taken in are done to prevent them from growing legs and walking off. Finally, never ever leave a firearm or handgun in a vehicle while being unoccupied. These devices not only can be deadly but most people do not write the serial numbers down for these weapons and that prevents us from entering the gun as stolen and sometimes we are unable to return a located gun to the owner because we don’t know who it belongs to with no serial number to go by. We are working to make the city safer and will work on locating these individuals disrupting our city. Thanks!” Many homeowners in the area have since invested in security systems and cameras since news spread of these acts to prevent these sort of crimes from happening in their own homes.
Obits
Dahronda Himes, 60, of Jeffersonville passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland December 20, 1959 to Hubert and Una Meade. She was a former Dog Groomer. She is survived by two brother’s Kenneth Ray Meade and wife Joann of Winchester, David Richard Meade and wife Sue of Lexington, four sister’s Donna Meade of Mt. Sterling, Virginia Holland and husband Kenneth of Lexington, Catherine Seiring and husband Stanley of Lexington and Deborah Hunt and husband John of Jeffersonville. Funeral services was held 12 PM Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Roger McGuire officiating. Burial was in the McGuire Cemetery in Jeffersonville. Pallbearers are Stanley Seiring, Ken Holland, Tim Meade, Billy Meade, Anthony Hunt and Kenny Holland. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.
Sadie Barnett, 63, of Jeffersonville passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Whitesburg May 30, 1957 to James and Lillie Hall. She was a former Hospice nurse and was a member of the Black Creek Holiness Church. She is survived by her husband Gerald Barnett of Jeffersonville, one son Gerald Barnett JR of Jeffersonville, daughter Lillie Barnett of Jeffersonville, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a half-brother James Hall JR and a sister Exia Combs and husband Albert of Mt. Sterling. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Lillie Hall, grandson Jaren Barnett, two brothers Roy and Johnny Whisman. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 22, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge.
Earl Bernard Lyons, 79, husband of Karen Swanson Lyons, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020. He was born September 24, 1940 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late William and Margaret Frances Wilson Lyons. Earl was a retired Marine Veteran, retiree from the Lexington Police Department, and a former chief of police for the city of Irvine. He was the owner and operator of Heartbreak Ridge Farm Supply. Survivors include, wife, Karen Lyons; sons, Shane Earl (Jennifer) Lyons, Ryan Bernard Lyons, and Perry (Teresa) Sullivan; daughter, Lisa Brown; brother, Gerald Edward (Diane) Lyons; sister, Constance Yeager; grandchildren, Ashlee Carol Lyons, Zachary Earl Lyons, Mark Travis Brown, Trisha Barrows, Crystal Shackleford; Nick Sullivan, Joe Sullivan, Matt Newsome, Christian Sullivan, and Brittney Thomas; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, William Robert Sullivan; and brothers, Charles Lyons and Billy Lyons. Services were Friday, August 21, 11:00AM, Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation was Thursday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers serving, Ronnie Tipton, HT Craig, Paul Abbott, Bobby York, Oscar York, Mike Reed, David Neal, Ronnie Knox, and John Sayler.
Gregory Noble, 54, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the University of Louisville Medical Center, Louisville. He was born February 8, 1966 to the late Greenberry Noble and the late Judy Parkhill. Survivors include, daughters, Latosha Noble, Heather Rogers, and Nellie Noble; son, Gregory Noble; sisters, Lana Richardson, Sherri Spencer, April Lawson, and Penni McClure; grandchildren, Brayden Rogers, Kynlee Rogers, Rhyleigh Conn, Melody Noble, and Kyler Smith. Funeral services were Wednesday, August 19, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation was Wednesday 12:00PM-1:00PM. Burial was in Evans Cemetery with Coby Strange, Derek Morguson, Kyle Strange, Timothy Ray Smith, Christian Spencer, Brian Richardson, and Sean McClure serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Darrell Strange, Keith Profitt, Kenny Rice, David Shearer, Roger Overbee, Timmy Smyth, Shade Miller, Phyllis Crowe, Jenell Brewer, Ricky “Birddog” Willoughby, and Tony Knox. In lieu of flowers contributions suggested for the service.
Richard Leon Hibbs, age 81 of Louisville, KY died Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the Hospice Facility of Baptist Health Louisville. He was born in Louisville, KY on November 20, 1938, the son of the late Herbert Houston Hibbs and Carrie Elizabeth Jaggers Hibbs. Richard was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from General Electric after many years of service. He was a former member of several bowling leagues and enjoyed watching basketball.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Donald Hibbs.
Richard is survived by his wife Phyllis Hibbs of Louisville, KY; a son, Richard Hibbs, Jr of Stanton; two daughters, Melissa Jean Faw and Judy Ann Hibbs (Steve Allen) of Stanton; two stepdaughters, Tonya Egerton (DeWayne) and Teresa Kunkel (Damian) of Louisville; three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren along with a sister, Alberta Higgs (Junior) of Caneyville.
Private funeral services will be held at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will be at the Fairview Cemetery in SeRee, KY with Richard (Ricky) Hibbs, Jr., Richard Hibbs, III, Trevor Faw, Steve Allen, DeWayne Egerton, Bannard (Benny) Schafer serving as pallbearers.
Tracy Snowden, Jr., 43, of Carmichael Road in Clay City passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Winchester November 11, 1976 to Tracy SR and Linda Snowden. He was a handyman. He is survived by his mother Linda Snowden of Clay City. He was preceded in death by his father Tracy Snowden and a brother Timothy “Charlie” Snowden. No services are planned at this time. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge.