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  Oliver “Glenn” Smith 60 of Irvine passed away Monday, October 24, 2022. He was born May 20, 1962 to Farris and Mary Smith. He was a plumber and a member of the Drip Rock Baptist Church.

  He is survived by his mother Mary Smith of McKee, two sons Daniel Smith of McKee, Donnie Smith and wife Phyllissa of Irvine, a daughter Donna Richardson and husband Greg of McKee, six grandchildren Hallie, Austin, Katareena, Dalton, Brynleigh, Brycen, a brother Anthony Smith and wife Karen of McKee, three sisters Mildred Richardson and husband Bill of Irvine, Jewell Isaacs and husband Lowell of McKee and Bonnie Wilson of McKee.   

  He was preceded in death by his father Farris Smith, three brothers Bruce Smith, Cleaborn Smith, Cecil Smith, and three sisters Bernice Smith, Deanna Smith and Porshia Smith.

  A graveside service was held Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the Sparkman Cemetery with Bro. John VanWinkle officiating. Pallbearers were Austin Smith, Dalton Smith, Tim Osborne, Jeff Mason, Kenneth Townsend, and Charles Mason. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Connie Louise Patrick Hall, age 64, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.  Born in Winchester, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Wayne Patrick and the late Betty Atchison Patrick. She was a court hearing officer for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and she was a former member of the Kentucky Friends of the Bluegrass.  Connie was also a former member of the Eastern Star and was a devoted and very loving grandmother to her grandson, Janson. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Clayton “J.C.” Hall; one brother, Bill W. Patrick and one grandchild, Cameron Wayne McIntosh. She is survived by her daughter, Jincy (Brady Napier) Thorpe of Lexington; one grandson, Janson Patrick McIntosh; two nephews: Jake Patrick and Ian Thorpe and two nieces: Adria Crowe and Miranda (Mark) Nolan. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, October 28, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until 2:00 P.M. on Saturday at the funeral home as well.  Burial will be in Stonegate Cemetery in Stanton at the conclusion of the service.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home, Inc of Stanton.

  Mary Tincher, 73,

of Clay City, departed this life Wednesday October 19, 2022 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Ky. She was born August 1, 1949 in Irvine to Oliver and Myrtie Tipton.

  She is survived her Husband James Tincher; a son James Tincher, a daughter Peggy Strange, a brother Ray Tipton, three sisters, Maudie Crawford, Edith Estes, Ann Proffit and a grandchild.     

  She was proceeded in death by her parents Oliver and Myrtie Tipton and a son George Tincher. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 22, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City.

  Wesley Edmonson, 74, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born February 21, 1948 in Irvine to Price and Dorothy Edmonson. He was a mason.

He is survived by his fiancée Francis Bishop, a son Wesley Edmonson JR, two daughters Melissa Collins, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a brother Floyd Edmonson.

  He was preceded in death by a daughter Tina Henry and a brother Bidge Edmonson.

  A graveside service was held at the Trent Cemetery Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge.

Alvinith Stewart, 82, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022. He was born February 10, 1940, in Harlan, Kentucky to the late James Bruce and Arley Boyd Stewart. Stewart was raised in Slade and lived most of his life in Powell County.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in

death by his brothers, Aulden Stewart and Aulment Stewart, and sisters, Jerelene Lacy and Janovua Chenault.

Alvinith is survived by his children, Melinda (Jon) Markle and Angela Lynn (Stacy) Howard; brother, Albergine (Helen) Stewart; sister-in-law, Vonnie Stewart; brother-in-law, Truman Chenault; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Friday, September 30, at Betts & West Funeral Home. Betts & West was honored to serve the Stewart family in their time of need. An online guestbook is available at www.BettsAndWestFuneralHome.com

High Speed Chase Ends in Chaos and Destruction

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By: Lisa Johnson

 

On Saturday,  October 22, just after 10 o’clock in the evening, police witnessed a vehicle perform U-turn to avoid a police checkpoint that had been set up on Cat Creek Road near Bowen. Officer Ryan Smith, Stanton Police Department, attempted to stop the vehicle but it fled. As a chase ensued reaching speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. The chase ended in Stanton on College Avenue when the gray Toyota lost control, striking a parked vehicle that was flipped over and through the front wall of the barbershop and attached apartment caving in the front portion of the business. The Toyota then struck the flower cart at Blessing Floral. Police arrived at the scene to find one Wayland  Moland of Devon, Kentucky sitting outside the vehicle. Moland told police that the driver whose name he gave as Josh had fled the scene. Police later disclosed that Moland was the driver and the only occupant, he was transported to UK  Hospital with a leg and head injury. Police are still investigating and a toxicology report has been ordered. Stanton fire directed traffic and managed the scene as College Ave was closed for a short time. No one was in the business or apartment at the time of the accident.

Stanton Woman Charged with Setting Forest Fire

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By: Lisa Johnson

 

On Friday, October 14,  Clay City received a call requesting assistance from Stanton Fire Dept. Stanton needed extra manpower to combat a brush fire at 30 Brown Street. The fire had been set at the top of the hill in a wooded area and had begun to spread down the hill and was approaching nearby homes.  There were reports of a female subject leaving the area of the fire.

A woman matching the description and was picked up by Stanton police. According to police reports, the woman admitted to the arresting officer that she had started the fire. Erica Grey, 36, of Stanton,  was taken into custody and charged with willfully setting a  fire on land not owned/controlled by self.  More than half of an acre was consumed by the blaze and  Stanton Fire had to return to the scene several times over the course of the day. Forestry was also called to the scene.  Stanton Fire and Clay City were called back out to the scene the following day at 10:41 a.m. due to the fire rekindling.  Using their brush truck, Stanton Fire was finally able to extinguish the blaze.

A red flag warning was issued for Powell County on Thursday, October 13th due to low humidity and high winds. The relative lack of rain and falling leaves have turned the woodlands around Powell County into tinderboxes. It is important to practice caution when burning outside. Be vigilant, a smoldering fire capable of rekindling hours later. Sometimes a thorough dowsing isn’t even enough to fully extinguish a fire. If the ashes are too hot to touch, then they are too hot to leave unattended.

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Robert David Seale 65 of Stanton Departed this life Saturday October. 15, 2022 at his residents. He was born to Victor and Virginia Seale. He is survived by one son, Bobby Seale (Brooke) of Mt. Sterling, two daughters Chelsey Seale (Heather Waugh) of Clay City, Paula Inman (Josh) of Ohio, two Brothers Ray Seale of Clay City, Tony Seale of Jeffersonville Ky. He was proceeded in death by his Parents along with two brothers Ralph Seale, Lonnie Seale. One sister Eva Seale. Funeral service will be held 1pm Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Scott Yancy officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday from 11am till time of service. Burial will follow in the West Bend Cemetery. Grayson Funeral in Clay City is in charge of services.

Pearl Joyce “Punkin” Maxey, age 90, of Winchester, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at her home.  She was the daughter of the late James Franklin Stone and the late Pearl Newell Stone. Pearl was a former employee of Old Colonial Paper Company.

Along with her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Esley Maxey, Jr.; one son, James J. Maxey; one brother, James Robert “Pike” Stone; three sisters: Mattie Mae Frazier, Frances Stone McVay and Juanita Brandenburg, and one grandson, Nicholas James Maxey.

Pearl is survived by one son, Gregory Lynn (Angel) Maxey of Mt. Sterling; one sister, Mary Poole of Winchester; one granddaughter, Ashley Michelle Maxey and two great-grandchildren: Cameron Maxey and Madison Lane Maxey. Pearl is also survived by her beloved dog, Max.

There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Carolyn Ann Landrum, 54, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. She was born December 30, 1967 in Orlando, Florida to the late Rondal Chester and Mila Eve Helton King.

Survivors include, husband, Jimmy Campbell; daughters, Melissa Campbell and Samantha Taylor; sons, Josh Campbell and Jason Campbell; brothers, Butch King and Larry King; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Diane Renee Butcher and Patricia Wireman; brothers, James Dewey King and Rondal Chester King.

Visitation was on Tuesday, October 11, 5-9pm at the funeral home. Wells Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Joey Dewayne Collins of Stanton, Kentucky, departed this life Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the age of 36 years, 8 months & 25 days. He was a son of the late Edward and Betty Elizabeth Hall Collins born in Martin, Floyd County, Kentucky on January 6, 1986.

He is survived by his companion, Lisa Combs of Stanton, Kentucky; four sons, Zachary Oliver Collins, Hunter Dewayne Collins, Mason Johnson, and Stephen Glover; five daughters, Starla Sue Jane Hicks, Sophia Cooper, Cheyenne Combs, Rebecca Jane Collins, Hayli Nevaeh Collins; one sister, Jennifer Rice of Stanton, Kentucky; his uncle, Duke Hall; and two aunts, Debbie Matheney and Shelia Campbell (Terry).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Betty Elizabeth Hall Collins. He also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Serving as pallbearers; Family & Friends.

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Betty Cavanah 87 of Winchester passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling. She was born September 19, 1935 in Boones Creek, Tennessee to Virgil and Anna Ford. She was a member of the Heritage Baptist Church and a former seamstress for Opryland in Tennessee. She is survived by two sons James Jarrett and wife Jacqueline of Mt. Sterling, Robert Jarrett and wife Glena of Winchester, three grandchildren Jason Jarrett, Rodney Roe, Angie Roe, five great grandchildren, a brother Eddie Ford of Bristol, Tennessee and a sister Bess Hale of Piney Flats, Tennessee. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge.

Ronald Dean Withrow, husband of Myrtle Rogers Withrow, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the age of 69 in Clark County, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Junior and Withrow and Elsie Banlaningham. He is survived by his Wife, Myrtle Withrow; Sons, Duval, Gary, Billy, and Floyd Shoemaker; Daughters, Shawnniee Brinegar, Phyllis Profitt, Janet Adkins, and Anna Adams; Brothers, Frankie and Thomas Withrow; Sister, Molly Withrow; and numerous Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Service will be Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Wells Funeral Home with Wesley Shoemaker, Jeffrey Brooks, Billy Jo Shoemaker, Billy Shoemaker, Zeldon Angel, and Phillip Reed as Pallbearers. Ronald Dean Withrow will be buried in the Profitt Cemetery in Paris, Kentucky.

Billy Dean Back, 59, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at his home. He was born September 9, 1963 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Harold Back and Dottie Merrill Back. He was a Navy Veteran.

Survivors include, mother, Dottie Back; children, Trevor Back, Isabellee Back, Abigayle Back, Autumn Thorpe, and Alexa Moore; brothers, Randy Back, Joe Back, and Jason Back; grandchildren, Allison Back, Azariah Lewis, and August Back. Services  were held on Thursday, October 6, 3:00PM Wells Funeral Home with military services following.

Bill Patrick of Lexington died at the University of Kentucky Hospital Markey Cancer Center on Tuesday morning October 4, 2022. He was 66 years old. His death came after a six month courageous battle with an inoperable glioblastoma brain tumor. Bill was the first of two children born to Wayne and Betty Atchison Patrick in Powell County Kentucky on October 17, 1955. He arrived at Waltersville near the Red River not far from Clay City. He attended Clay City Elementary and Powell County High School.

Afterwards, Bill attended Eastern Kentucky University. It was during this time that Bill accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and would become a youth pastor serving part-time with a Church of God in Lexington.  This service led to him assuming the pastoral duties at the Stanton First Church of God. During his time at Eastern, Bill became involved in the Kentucky Young Democrats organization. Bill had developed an abiding interest in politics along-side his Uncle and Powell County Democrat Chairman Henry Bascum “Bass” Patrick.  Through the connections of his Uncle Bass, Bill secured a position as a legislative aide to then State Senator, Walter Strong.  The position gave him first-hand experience to understand the mechanics to being successful in politics. With his considerable political skill and congenial personality, Bill soon became recognized as a talented and trusted leader. In 1977 he was elected State President of the Young Democrats. During this same time, Bill established an insurance agency in Clay City. In 1982 in his first race for county office, Bill stunned the local political establishment with an upset victory over a popular veteran incumbent County Judge Executive. At age 26, Bill became the youngest County Judge at that time in Kentucky history. He was re-elected by a large margin in 1986. In his two terms as County Judge, he was known for his aggressive leadership in the areas of economic development, job creation, tourism and expanding the service area for treated drinking water. “Everybody deserves clean drinking water. The availability of clean water is essential to good public health” he would proclaim.  Following the 1987 Gubernatorial election, newly elected Governor Wallace Wilkinson, who Bill had backed, appointed him Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Local Government. For a period during the Wilkinson administration, Bill also served as State Chairman of the Kentucky Democratic Party.  As Chairman he delivered victories with Democratic candidates in local offices and in state legislative offices. After the Wilkinson administration Bill established a successful public affairs and lobbying business.  Later he served in subsequent administrations working in a number of different administrative positions in the Executive Branch of Kentucky State Government. This was followed by his being selected to serve as Executive Director of the Kentucky County Attorney’s Association, a position he excelled at for more than a decade. At his retirement two years ago, Bill was lauded by the people he worked with for his integrity, innovations, and faithful service. Since retiring and before his illness, Bill and Tina had begun traveling and devoting themselves to their family’s real estate interests in Powell County. Just a few weeks before his passing, Bill was presented his 21-year Alcoholics Anonymous Medallion by his sponsor Charlie Younger. On August 28, 2001 Bill entered Ten Broeck Hospital in Louisville for treatment of his alcohol addiction.  Two years later Bill wrote in a letter to his parents, “I will never forget those days and that deep sense of hopelessness, bewilderment, and despair. I will never forget looking around that hospital, perplexed, and baffled, twenty years earlier a young, aspiring newly elected County Judge and seeing myself in that dark dejected situation. Getting to a place of serious honesty and confirming my desperate suffering from alcoholism, was not an easy step for me. I had lived in absolute denial for too many years.”  He added, “I thank God every day that I found hope and a program of recovery.” . . .  “It has been only through the AA program and God’s grace . . .”   Bill continued to verbalize his gratitude for God’s grace in his life until it ended.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Betty Atchison Patrick; his brother-in-law J.C. Hall and his father-in-law Willard Rogers.

He is survived by his devoted wife Tina Goad Patrick; his son, William Jacob “Jake” Patrick of Lexington, a daughter, Whitney (Alanna Cline)  Brewer of Jeffersonville, Indiana; a son Corey (Anne Kaitlyn) Goad of Lexington and a sister Connie Patrick Hall of Lexington. Funeral services with David Fields and Dale Emmons officiating with eulogies being delivered by John Kelly and Bobby Russell were held on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Visitation was held on Friday, October 7, 2022 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home as well. Burial was conducted at the Clay City – Eaton Cemetery with James Anderson, Kevin Atkins, Drew Haddix, John Kelly, Keith Rogers, Matt Scott and Mike Scott serving as active pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers are Bob Treadway, Dale Emmons, Bobby Russell, Mike Foster, Mike O’Connell, UK Hospital Oncology Nursing Staff, fellow AA members, Jason Baird, Robert Crowe, Charlie Younger, Jim Codel, Kent Clark, Jeremy Logsdon, Steve Alvey, Martin Hatfield, Kevin Cockrell, Alan George, Robert King, Charlie Horton, Jerry Lundergan, Bob McQueen, Delbert Brown, Steve Johnson, Richard Lane, Ralph Hacker, Danny Briscoe, Tom Weddle, Ray Jones, Mac Johns, Joe Ross, Danny Martin, Gale and Judy Means, Polly Billings, and Judy Hale. Hearne Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

River Bottom Festival Off to a Bright Start

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By: Brandon Tipton

 

The first annual Clay City River Bottom Festival was held last Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9. The weather was cool, downright chilly on Saturday evening as the music played on, but it was hopefully the start of something grand.

Saturday’s entertainment consisted of the Miss Sunflower pageant followed by live music. 8 Daze Sober kicked off the music at 4:00 p. m. followed by Maddie Murray and Darren Wasson at 6:00, Jon Curtis at 8:00 and Chester Crabtree & Jackie Turner at 10:00 p. m. It was a cool, autumn night for a concert, but good music makes everything a little more bearable.

Sunday morning’s festivities started out with the Chili Cook-off. There were only two entrants, Powell County’s own Master Commissioner, Monica Lacy and Lynn Hughes After all was said and done the judges awarded first place to Lacy. The next event was the corn hole tournament. The sun was shining brightly and the air was warming as the teams limbered up for competition. Blue bags of corn floated back and forth between the boards. Ricky Arnett and Tim Lawson  came out victorious despite some stiff competition with Bill Townsend and Logan Knox coming in second place. Finally their was the much awaited turkey calling contest. It was certainly a sight to see and a sound to be heard. It’s a thousand wonders that a flock of toms didn’t descend on the Clay City Park. Joe Hill of Washington, Ky took home first place in the open division with Matt Myers of Indiana and Daylan Lowry of Powell County taking home second and third places. In the Amateur Division, Daylan Lowry took home first place, followed by Sadie and Siler Martin of Montgomery County in second and third. In the Friction Division Joe Hill took home first place and Daylan Lowry came in second.

Unfortunately we have  a pretty full paper this week, so we couldn’t share as many photos of the festival as we would have liked. Check out our Facebook page for more photos from the festival and pageant.

Mr. Science Visits the Red River Gorge Discovery Zone

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The Red River Gorge Discovery Zone (RRGDZ) popped up at the Powell County Extension office on Sunday, October 2nd to host Jason Lindsey aka “Mr. Science” of WKYT.   Inquiring Explorers turned out to learn how to identify rocks, to learn about the rock strata in the Gorge, to learn how paper is made, to identify leaves, and more.  Red River Gorge Discovery Zone (RRGDZ) is a pop-up discovery zone emphasizing Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM), with activities for kids (of all ages) focused on the Red River Gorge, conservation, and local history.

When Mr. Science offered the opportunity to publicize RRGDZ on WKYT, the troops rallied.  Close to twenty kids and adults visited the hastily prepared Zone held in Stanton.  Mr. Science shot footage of the children participating in different activities.  He also interviewed RRGDZ organizers.  RRGDZ presented him with a Discovery Zone t-shirt, and he gifted RRGDZ with a nice selfie with volunteers and participants.

The paper activity (run by Jane Hayes of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and University of Kentucky (retired)) taught the children how paper is made, how paper is recycled, the importance of recycling, and how to age paper for crafts.

The rock identification activity (run by Judy Dourson of Dourson Biological Consulting and Kentucky Retired Teachers Association (KRTA)) allowed kids to identify rocks using the vinegar test, and to learn about the types of rocks and minerals found in the Gorge.

The leaf rubbing activity (run by Katie and Crystal Neal of Powell County Schools) taught the children about leaves in Kentucky while letting them color to their hearts’ content.

The food art activity (run by Suzy Brown of Powell County Library and KRTA and Lynne Stidham of Powell County Tourism and KRTA) was a sweet way to end the Zone.  Pumpkin and leaf shaped cookies were available as well as a plethora of fall colors.  The children had the chance to “paint” the cookies with icing – and eat the cookies too, of course.  This activity also provided information on Dolly Parton’s Imagination library that is coming to Powell County.  In order to see this come to fruition, the library needs to register as many children under the age of five as possible.  To register your children, please go to imaginationlibrary.com, click on Check Availability, fill in the information, then click NEW PROGRAM ALERT, fill in the information, and you will be notified when the program is ready to go.

The Welcome table (run by Belinda Lynn (Toyota, retired) and Sandy Hall, DAR and KRTA) provided a RRGDZ passport showing all the events of the 2022 season.  If children attend our events this season and bring their passports, we will stamp the passport each time.  Children who attend at least five of the events will earn a prize at the end of the season.  In addition, children were given activity cards for “do at home” STEAM activities, as well as activity books and pencils from Citizens Guaranty Bank.

Funded by a grant from TC Energy Foundation, the all-volunteer effort includes other organizations and team members not listed above: Rita Shepherd and Matt Combs (both of Powell County Tourism), Lynne Stidham (Powell County Tourism and KRTA), Stacy Stidham (TC Energy (retired)), Ann Smith (DAR and Red River Historical Society and Museum), Rachel Miller (DAR and Lee County Schools), Deana Brooks (Powell County Schools), Patty Gordon (DAR), Judith Wilson and Sharon Robinson (both with DAR), Bea Snowden (KRTA), Keith Caudill (TC Energy), Miranda Fallen, Monica Mynk (Montgomery County Schools), and Jason Vaughn (Powell Cooperative Extension Office).  Stacy Stidham transported all accessories and led the set up and tear down, Greg Hayes assisted with set up.  Organizations/individuals who donated or loaned items to assist the Discovery Zone include Beechfork Golf Club, Powell Cooperative Extension Office, Selina Howard, Troy Brooks, Delbert Brown, Ace Hardware of Stanton, Whitaker Bank, Chris Allen, Citizens Guaranty Bank, James Clark, Rogers Hardware, Stanton Parks and Rec Board, Powell County Schools, Soil Conservation Office, Red River Historical Society and Museum, Suzy Brown, Red River Valley Chapter of the DAR, Diane Mier, Hussam Nasir, Darren Wasson, and Stacy and Lynne Stidham.  Father Al Fritsch of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, Appalachia Science in the Public Interest, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, and Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church (Stanton) was the inspiration for the Discovery Zone.

The Discovery Zone will pop-up next at Callie’s Campground in Bowen, Kentucky on October 29th for a Creepy Crawly Colorful Tasty Lyrical History Mystery.  Check out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/rrgdiscoveryzone/ for our 2022 schedule and join us at the next event!

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Elvin Catron 47 of Winchester passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 He was born December 5, 1974 to Harry Catron and Judy Barnett.

He is survived by his mother Judy Barnett, three sons Cody Sizemore and wife Casey, Brandon Sizemore, Shelby Tipton, a daughter Dakota Clark and husband Jason, five grandchildren and a sister Deanna Catron.

He was preceded in death by his father Harry Catron and two brothers Donnie and James Catron.

Funeral services were held at 1 PM Monday, October 3, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Sammy Patrick officiating. Visitation was Monday from 11 AM till 1 PM. Burial was in the Rose Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Garry Lynn Hearne, age 79, of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Stanton, Kentucky.  He was the son of the late Ira Davis “I.D.” Hearne and the late Vivian Larmer Walker Hearne. Garry, after graduating from Centre College, moved to New York City where he spent most of his adult life. He had worked for Time Magazine’s Editorial Staff for 25 years before returing home to Stanton.    

Along with his parents, Garry was preceded in death by one brother Wayne Lee Hearne and one nephew Billy Jay Hearne.  Garry is survived by one nephew, David Hondo (Kimberly) Hearne of Stanton, one sister-in-law Joyce Marie Martin Hearne of Stanton, two great nephews: Isaiah David “I.D.” Hearne and Casey Thomas (Shawna) Tarver and one great niece, Jaylee Marie Hearne.   

Funeral services officiated by Brother Greg Webb were held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was held on Monday, October 3, 2022 from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home as well.  Burial was conducted at the Stanton Cemetery with the Stanton Christian Church Board servicing as active pallbearers.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Lexington Woman Arrested After Traffic Stop

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By: Lisa Johnson

 

 On Sunday,  September 25, Deputy Hunter Martin with the Powell County Sheriffs’ office performed a traffic stop at mile marker 34 on the Bert Combs Mountain Parkway in the eastbound lane. A subsequent investigation lead to the arrest of 47-year-old Stephanie Arnett of Lexington. According to police reports,  Arnett was found to be in possession of narcotics and was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possibly fentanyl, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, tampering with physical evidence, and driving on a suspended license. Arnett is lodged in the Powell County Detention Center.

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James E. Neal, Jr., known by many as “Junior”, passed away Tuesday September 20th, 2022, at the age of 55, surrounded by family and friends. Junior was born January 20th, 1967 in Stanton, Kentucky to James Elbert Neal and Katharyn Rogers Neal. He was a former Quality Control Inspector at NAACO,Manufacturing, Berea, KY.

Loving survivors include his daughters, Brittany Osborn (John) and Kamrie Neal (Eric Sparks); his first beloved grandchild, John Osborn V, as well as his siblings: Phyllis Grashel (David Stacey), Hartwell Neal (Edna), Kenneth Neal (Faye), Kathy Clemons (Darrell) and Eddie Neal, and numerous nieces and nephews, Uncle & Aunt Jimmie & Shirley Rogers(IN), Aunt Lynnette Rogers (FL), Aunt Darlene Coppens (CA), and a host of cousins.

Junior was especially blessed to have had Diana Molihan as his caregiver for the last 12 years. She was God-sent, for sure. Junior was an outdoor enthusiast, hiking, camping, and enjoyed working on cars or anything with a motor. Musically talented on acoustic and bass. He could often be found attending car shows, watching UK basketball with friends, or traveling as far down the trails of Red River Gorge as his wheelchair would allow. A loving father and grandfather, he will be missed by all who knew him.

Bonnie Jean Smith, wife of Richard “Ricky” Smith passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the age of 59. She was preceded in death by her parents, Talmage Faye Halsey and Lovetta Barnett Halsey. Bonnie was a proud Kentucky Colonel.

She is survived by her husband, Ricky Smith; mother-in-law, Wilma Smith; best friends, Angie Little and Cynthia McDaniel; nephews, Andrew Craig Smith, Darrel (Morgan) Pelfrey, Brandon Pelfrey, and Aaron Martin; sister, Carolyn (Ray Rogers) Pelfrey; nieces, Kayla (Danny) Broughton and Sasha Martin; great-niece, Anjel Colton and Ameila Martin; sister-in-laws, Frances (Timmy) Martin and Linda Smith.

Visitation was held on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 5-9. Funeral services were held Friday, September 23, 2023 at 12:00 pm with George Sparks officiating. Darrell Pelfrey, Brandon Pelfrey, Andrew Smith, Elbert Tipton, Jeff Hall, and Josh Baker will serve as Pallbearers. She was be buried in Helton Hill Cemetery in Stanton.

Betty Sparks, 75, of Clay City passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. She was born August 18, 1947 in Lexington to Herschel and Carrie Couch.   

She is survived by her husband Silas Sparks of Clay City, a son Carlos Thompson and his wife Renee of Shelbyville and a sister Mary Tackett of Georgetown.

She was preceded in death by her parents Herschel and Carrie Couch, a daughter Tracy Stdonn and a sister Patricia Butler.

Funeral services were held Monday, September 26, 2022 with Bro. Dale Payne officiating. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Vickie Bush, 79, of Clay City passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at the Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation in Owingsville. She was born in Perry County July 10, 1943 to Greenberry and Melda Neace. She was a former employee of the Red River Dairy Freeze.

She is survived by a son Danny Bush and wife Delona, a daughter Melissa “Missy” Campbell and husband Dewy, daughter and law Vicky Bush, Five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two Brothers Roger Neace and wife Kay, Floyd Neace and two sisters Genva Ware and Nancy Bowling.

She was preceded in death by her parents Greenberry and Melda Neace, her husband Matt Bush SR, a son Matt Bush JR, grandson Joseph Bush, three brothers Gurney Neace, Roscoe Neace, Garney Neace and a sister Dora Richardson.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 27, 2022 with Bro. Daniel Lykins officiating. Burial followed in the Strange Cemetery in Clay City. Pallbearers were Dalton Campbell, Jacob Bush, Gary Hollon, Jesse Neace, Josh Neace and Noah Bush. Honorary pallbearers were Clay and Delta Campbell and Hospice East Staff. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Mary “Margaret” Franks 57 of Rogers passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. She was born in Campton January 25, 1965 to Jack and Marie Brashears. She was a Residential Aid. She is survived by her husband James Franks, two sons James Franks, Randy Franks, two daughters Chevelle Snowden and husband Robert, Jennifer Adkins, four grandchildren Raeleigh, Aiden, James, Chloe, two Sisters Betty Caldwell, Donna Sparks and two brothers Kenny Brashears and Corbit Brashears. She was preceded in death by her parent James and Marie Brashears, a brother Robert Brashears and a sister Anna May Taulbee. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 25, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Sister Norma Seabolt officiating. Burial followed in the Brashears Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

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