Leatha Berger, 60, of Irvine, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. She was born in Irvine July 22, 1961 to Almassa and Florance Covey. She was a housewife and a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. She is survived by her husband James Berger, a son Josh Adkins, two grandchildren, three brothers Al Covey, Gary Covey, Coleman Covey, four sisters Diana Frymyre, Sherry Covey, Carolyn Covey, Mickey Embs and her faithful fur baby Snowball. She is preceded in death by her parents Almassa and Florence Covey, two brothers Leon Covey, Pete Covey and a sister Pam Brandenburg. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Tim Stidham and Bro. George Stidham officiating. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge.

Aaron Dwayne Hale, 20, son of Donald and Sandy Hale, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Fleming County Hospital, Flemingsburg. He was born July 3, 2001 in Morehead, Kentucky to Donald and Sandy Rowe Hale. Survivors include, parents, Donald and Sandy Hale, Flemingsburg; brother, Caleb Hale; sister, Sarah Hale; grandfather, Odis Rowe; numerous family and friends. He was preceded in death by grandparents, James Donald Hale, Angela Strange, and Rebecca Rowe; and cousins, Hannah Brooks, Tabitha Brooks, and Riley Grace Moore. Services were Friday, October 15, 11:00AM, Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Tommy Evans. Visitation was Thursday 6-8pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Lovely Cemetery with Ronald Ritchie, Brian Ingram, Roger Crowe, Glen Brooks Jr., Robert Carpenter, and James Hale serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Josiah Carpenter and Joshua Rowe.

Nellie Haddix, age 65, widow of Henry Hudson, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at her residence in Stanton, Kentucky.  Born in Winchester, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Vernon Haddix and the late Minnie Holder Haddix and she was a homemaker.  In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Caudill and Lillie Creech and four brothers:  Eddie Wayne Haddix, Bernie Haddix, Shirley Haddix and Johnny Haddix.  Nellie is survived by her daughters, Linda Haddix and Rebecca Richardson; her son, Robert Haddix; 11 grandchildren, Dayln Rogers, Coby Rogers, Caleb Rogers, Gavin Rogers, Haven Rogers, Austin Haddix, Joshua Haddix, Brandon Tincher, Gracy Bowman, Carson Bowman, Kylie Richardson, special friend, Gary Ingram, special nephew, Johnathon Haddix and two sisters, Linda Haddix and Ruby Richardson.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. John Hurt and Bro. Matt Barnett was held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was at 5:00 until 9:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial was in Hatton Creek Cemetery with Robert Haddix, Dayln Rogers, Gary Ingram, Johnathon Haddix, Johnny Haddix and David Wayne Creech serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Austin Haddix, Brandon Tincher, Tommy Richardson, Brandon Crabtree, Brian Keith Haddix, James Creech and Tommy Haddix.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Mr. Bobby Eugene Estes, 79, husband of Sharon Tipton Estes, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at his home in Stanton, KY. He was born July 14, 1942 in Irvine, KY to the late James G. & Ora Rea McIntosh Estes. A lifelong resident of Powell County, he is remembered for his immeasurable contributions to his community as a retired educator who taught auto mechanics at Powell County High School, an accomplished real estate agent, and as the former owner of Estes Sunoco in Stanton. In addition to his professional achievements, he was a devout Christian, a devoted family man, and an honorable veteran of the United States Army, having served with great valor during the Vietnam War. In addition to his wife Sharon, Mr. Estes is survived by: son Dewayne (Felicia) Estes; daughter Bridget (Brian) Marcum; grandchildren Jacob Estes, Luke Marcum, Claire Estes, Noah Marcum, & Julia Estes; and nephew Richard White, Jr. Funeral services was held Saturday, October 16 at 1:00PM at Davis & Davis Funeral Home and will be officiated by Bro. Steven Donithan. Visitation was held Friday, beginning at 5:00PM for family and 6:00PM for friends. Burial followed the funeral on Saturday in Stanton Cemetery with Jacob Estes, Luke Marcum, Noah Marcum, Rob Little, Richard Boone, Brian Marcum, Poss White, & Damon Hughes serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Larry Tipton, C.B. Martin, Danny Martin, Mendel Tipton, Tony Ball, Bruce Reynolds, Ovie Hollon, Mike Briggs, Mike Crowe, & all Mr. Estes’ previous students.

Kevin Norwood Davis, age 51, husband of Arvy Alingog Davis of Meadowbrook Drive, Stanton, Kentucky passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.  Born in Fort Thomas, Kentucky he was the son of Billy Davis and Mary Lou Hartzell Davis of Leeco, Kentucky. He attended college at Hocking Technical College in Nelsonville, Ohio. Kevin was a land surveyor with Spencer Land Surveyors and was County Surveyor for the Powell County Fiscal Court. He formerly worked for the United States Forestry Service and was a member of the Hotshot Fire Fighting Team associated with the United States Forestry Service. He fought many fires in several different states while being a part of this team. Kevin was the chairman of the Stanton Airport Board and attended the Zoe First Church of God. He was a very hard worker, honest, understanding and was a loving husband. Along with his wife and parents he is survived by two sisters: Karen Barnard of Anderson, Indiana and Kerri Fee (Skip) Phillips of Lily, Kentucky; two step children: Ken De Guzman of Stanton and Klein De Guzman of Batangas, Philippines; four nephews Jacob Barnard, Stephen Barnard, David Barnard and Joshua Fee; one niece, Kate Fee and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services officiated by James Harold Combs will be held at 1:00 PM. Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky.  Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021  beginning at 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers are Eric Elam, Ken De Guzman, Jacob Barnard, Stephen Barnard, David Barnard, Joshua Fee, Skip Phillips and Roger Purdy. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Raymond J. Hale, 78, of Irvine, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the St Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was born in Estill County January 9, 1943 to James and Mable Hale. He was retired V R Wasson Factory. He is survived by his daughter Donna Brinegar (Glenn) of Irvine, a granddaughter Jessica Abell (Jeremy) of Berea, two step grandchildren Cheyenne Brinegar, Russell Brinegar, two sisters Pearl Shofner of Nicholasville and Carrie Benson of Nicholasville. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Mable Hale, a brother Lewis Hale and a sister Barbara Hale. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the New Vision Full Gospel Church in Ravenna with Bro. Buford Powell officiating. Burial followed in the West Irvine Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine was in charge of services.

James M. Nunnelley, 71, of Irvine, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2021 at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine. He was born July 8, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio to James and Donna Nunnelley. He is survived by his mother Donna Nunnelley, two daughters Jeanette Tiemeyer, Jessica Winchester, a granddaughter Lynn Smith Cole, four great grandchildren, two Brothers Paul Nunnelley, Alan Nunnelley, four Sisters Kathy Blankenship, Effie Halfpenny, Betty Kelley and Phyllis Eldridge. He was preceded in death by his father James Nunnelley, a wife Maryland Nunnelley and a brother Kenny Nunnelley. A memorial service will be held 12 PM Monday, October 25, 2021 at the Restoration Community Church in Irvine with Bro. Jim Bonny officiating. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge.

Helen Martin Randall, 67, of Winchester, passed away at her residence Sunday, October 10, 2021. She was born Winchester November 3, 1953 to Floyd and Nellie Martin. She was a housewife. She is survived by her husband Michael Allen Randall, two sons Charles Banks III (Necole), Christopher Banks (Cleda), three grandchildren, two Brothers Andrew Martin, Richard Martin, four sisters Betty Larrison, Ellen Martin, Eva Martin and Julia Duhon. Funeral services were held  Friday, October 15, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Jackie Stamper officiating. Burial followed in the Stokely Cemetery in Clay City. Pallbearers are Rick Martin, Christopher Banks, Charles Banks III, Dave Stamper, Herbert Stamper, David Banks and Charles James Banks. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Raymond J. Hale, 78, of Irvine passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the St Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was born in Estill County January 9, 1943 to James and Mable Hale. He was retired V R Wasson Factory. He is survived by his daughter Donna Brinegar (Glenn) of Irvine, a granddaughter Jessica Abell (Jeremy) of Berea, two step grandchildren Cheyenne Brinegar, Russell Brinegar, two sisters Pearl Shofner of Nicholasville and Carrie Benson of Nicholasville. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Mable Hale, a brother Lewis Hale and a sister Barbara Hale. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the New Vision Full Gospel Church in Ravenna with Bro. Buford Powell officiating. Burial followed in the West Irvine Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine was in charge of services.

Michael Shelly Helton, age 59, widower of Pamela Sue Helton of Stanton, Kentucky died October 9, 2021 from injuries received in an accident on Highway 82 in Estill County, Kentucky.  Born in Barbourville, Kentucky he was the son of the late Shelly Coy Helton and the late Alpha “Jean” Marshall Burgress and an Army Veteran.  Mike Helton was the operator of Bruen’s Restaurant in Stanton.  He was a member of Southern Brothers Motorcycle Club, Task Force Omega, Amvets Post 67 and Owingsville VFW.  Mike was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son, Austin Dean Helton and brother, Richard Eugene Helton.  He is survived by his sons, Michael Coy Helton of Bowen and Trinity Joseph Michael Crump of Owingsville; daughter, Kayla (Ryland) Ledford of Bowen; sisters, Matilda Purvis of Mt. Sterling, Katherine (Robert) Skaggs of Jeffersonville,   Janice Banks of Mt. Sterling and Melissa Helton of Mt. Sterling and four grandchildren, Noah Ledford, Corbin Crump, Harley Ledford and Daniel Willoughby.  Funeral services officiated by Danny Belcher and Rev. Lowell Rice will be held at 12:00 P. M., Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Southern Brothers Motorcycle Club, 560 Reffitt Road, Jeffersonville, KY.  Visitation is 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Wednesday at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.  Burial will be in Stonegate Cemetery, 27 Stonegate Drive, Stanton, KY with Kyle Pence, Danny Belcher, Robert Skaggs, Robbie Skaggs, David Welch, Mark Shaffer, Bobby Edmondson and Jeremy Banks serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Hall, Robert Bailey, Millard Boswell, C. B. Martin, Raymond Gilley, Larry Powell, Tony Napier, Adam King and Ryland Ledford.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.   

Elouise Pence, 79, widow of Virgil Gus Pence, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Wolfe County Health and Rehab Center, Campton. She was born February 5, 1942 to the late John Corbett and Lorene Berryman Brewer. Elouise was long time owner and operator of Stanton Floral Design. Survivors include, daughter, Sandi (Silas) Smith; Granddaughter, Summer Destine (Richard) Empson; Great Grandson, Kaden Michael Rogers; brother, Woody (Maxine) Brewer; sister-in-laws Faye Brewer, Ruby Miller, Ruth Pence; brother-in-law, Vernon (Joyce) Pence; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Corbett and Lorene Brewer, husband, Virgil Gus Pence, brother, Ellis Brewer, sister, Elwanda Brewer; nephew, Eddie Brewer; and great-nephew, Jonathan Edward Brewer. Services Thursday, October 14, 4:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. James Harold Combs. Visitation Thursday 1-4pm at the funeral home. Burial in Stonegate Cemetery with Kaden Rogers, Richard Empson, Monty Berryman, Marvin Berryman, Corey Roberts, and Avery Roberts serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers, the staff at Wolfe County Health & Rehab, Dr. Nadeem Shaikh, Lynn Lane, Sandy Wells, James Ed & Kathryn Dennis, Kim & Tommy Napier, Carol Bradley, James & Gayle Roberts, Tom & Lori Deflippo, Mike & Tonya Lindon, and Megan Curtis. The family would like to extend their gratitude for the exceptional care that the Wolfe County Health and Rehab and Dr. Nadeem Shaikh provided.

Thelma Hensley, 49, of Irvine passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond. She was born in Irvine January 3, 1972 to Frank R. and Yvonne Draggoo. She was a homemaker. She is survived by a son Lloyd Hensley (Robin), two daughters Destiny Hensley, Brooklyn Spicer, four grandchildren, three brothers Frank Draggoo, Jimmy Draggoo, Charles Draggoo, four sisters Ethel Lynch (Danny), Nancy Ballard, Minnie Sowers (Robbie) and Lucy Walters (Roger). Funeral services were held Monday, October 11, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Burial followed in the Draggoo Cemetery in Irvine. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine was in charge of services

Robert Joe Rose, 38, of Clay City, passed away passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. He was born in West Liberty October 4, 1983 to Arnold and Mary Rose. He was a caregiver and a member of the Church on the Rock. He is survived by his wife Teresa Rose, a son Luke Rose, two daughters Caitlin Rose, Amber Rose, a brother Arnold Rose (Miranda), two sisters Christine Moore (Allen), Jessica Rose and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Clayton Rose. Funeral services were held at 3 PM Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Pastor Diane Harrison officiating. Friends visited at  2 PM till time of the service. Burial was in the Rose Bend Cemetery in Wolfe County. Pallbearers are Josh Harrison, Edward Williams, Allen Moore, J.J. Maloney, Daniel Rose, Kenneth Rose, Arnold Rose and Matthew Rowe. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Lona Frances Hollon of Seaman, Ohio formerly of Campton, Kentucky, widow of the late Clay Hollon, departed this life Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the age of 77 years. She was a daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Ora Honchul Tibbs born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on  December 8, 1943. She was a factory worker and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her son, Henry Clay Hollon (Edna) of Winchester, Kentucky; one grandchild, Erica Louise Banks (Jason); two great-grandchildren, Mary Grace Banks and Cassie Lynn Banks; a special friend, Russell Rainwater of Seaman, Ohio; two brothers, Glen Tibbs of Newman, Georgia and Billy Tibbs Booneville, Kentucky and two sisters, Wanda Faye Hall of Tavares, Florida and Louise McClary of West Union, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clay Hollon; her parents, Raymond and Mary Ora Honchul; one brother, Ralph Tibbs and one sister, Edna Mae Hall. She also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Family will serve as pallbearers.

Ronald “Ozzie” Rogers Sr., 72, widow of Joyce Rogers, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at his home. He was born December 17, 1948 in Clay City, Kentucky to the late Hezzie and Ila McCoy Rogers. Survivors include, sons, Lynn (Stephanie) West, O J (Sarah) Rogers, and Kevin Joe (Samantha) Rogers; grandchildren, Whitney Rogers, Neesa West, Emma Rogers, Aaliyah Rogers, Hannah Crabtree, Emily Lawson, Blake (Jamie) Warner, Dustin Warner, and Carl Warner; brothers, John Rogers and Ted Rogers; sisters, Judy Goodwin, Nancy Rogers, Shirley (Jim) Gordon, and Vickie Rogers; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sisters, Eva Curtis, Marcia Gerstenfield, Betty Jo Carrier, Gathel Rogers, and Helen VanPoortfliet; brothers, Fred Hensley and Otis Rogers. Services Monday, October 4, 2:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation Monday 12:00PM-2:00PM at the funeral home. Burial in the Patrick Cemetery with Lynn West, OJ Rogers, HK Goodwin, Blake Warner, Dustin Warner, and Carl Warner.

David Hostetler, 71 of Jeffersonville passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Mount Sterling. He was born June 5, 1950 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Jimmy Hostetler and Dixie Douglas Goodwin. David was a member of Spruce Valley Church. He worked in construction, ran his own used car business, and owned his own restaurant. David was an avid race car driver where he won several championships and was a race fan for many years. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Darrin Hostetler; daughter, Faye Dixon; grandsons, Maxwell Hostetler and Austin Huron; and brothers, Mike Martin and George Martin. Survivors include, children, Barbara Hostetler, Maysville, Anna Hostetler, Maysville, David (Corie) Hostetler, Knoxville, TN, Tonya and Dustin Hostetler, Georgia, Chad Hostetler, Jeffersonville, Whitney Hostetler, Panama, FL, and Jacob Hostetler, Jeffersonville; grandchildren, Bryan Sweet, Brandi Champion, Brandon Hinton, Cassandra Stanfield, Rachel White, Ryan White, Kimberly Barnett, Pamela Dixon, Santana Hostetler, Hunter Hostetler, Casey Gulley, Kaston Hostetler, Randy Dixon, Brandon Dixon, and Matt Dixon; brothers, Larry (Sue) Martin, Maysville, Rusty (Jo) Martin, Minerva, KY; sisters, Debbie Duzan, Vanceburg, KY, Sarah (Martin) Meadows, Greenup, KY, Diana (Clyde) Logan, Sevierville, TN, Linda (Greg) Clayborn, Flemingsburg, KY, Billy (Sandra) Strange, Hershel (Leona) Strange, and Kathy Reed; and 18 great-grandchildren. David leaves many family and friends who will mourn his passing. Services Wednesday, September 29, 3:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation Wednesday 1:00-3:00PM at the funeral home. Burial in Martin-Willoughby Cemetery with Bryan Sweet, Brandon Hinton, Justin Reed, William Strange, Greg Montgomery, and Canaan Reed serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Casey Miller and Ryan White.

Joanna Campbell, 46, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021. She was born March 17, 1975 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Franklin Pierce and Minnie Ann Townsend Campbell. Survivors include, daughter, Lois Campbell; sons, Dalton Campbell and Wayne Campbell; and sister, Lois Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents and partner Marcus “Pooter” Banks. Services Friday, October 1, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation Friday 10:00AM-1:00PM. Burial in West Bend Cemetery, Clay City.

Carolyn Janalene Neace, age 80, widow of Jim Neace, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at her residence on Washington Street in Stanton, Kentucky.  Born in Brinkley, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Rader and Arizona Everage Smith.  Carolyn worked as a cook for Jerry’s Restaurant in Morehead and loved to go shopping. She had a great love for her Grandbabies, loved family gatherings especially Christmas, enjoyed traveling almost anywhere and had a great love for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Carolyn is survived by her son, Jimmy (Marlina) Neace of Hazard ; two daughters:  Lisa (Pat) Blankenship of Anniston, Alabama and Kathy (Randy) Baker of Stanton; three sisters:  Ivory (Roger) Waddell of Morehead, Billie (Carson) Dailey of Grayson and Sandy Campbell of Morehead; two brothers: Lester Smith of Morehead and Freddy (Alice) Smith of Morehead; eight grandchildren: Sanchia Jolly, Josh Campbell, Audrey Jett, Kim Campbell, Derek Campbell, Brittany Couch, Brian Baker and Jacob Baker and seven great grandchildren: Emma Jolly, Maverick Jett, Cristian Campbell, Fisher Couch, Saylor Couch, Matthew Campbell and River Couch.  In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by her siblings, Dexter Smith, Tina Noble, Sharon Rivers and Nancy Waddell. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Stonegate Cemetery officiated by Brother Ralph Ferguson with Randy Baker, Pat Blankenship, Derek Campbell, Brian Baker, Jacob Baker and Joshua Campbell serving as active pallbearers. Arrangements are by Hearne Funeral Home of Stanton.

John Briscoe Crain Jr., 83, husband of Patsy Rogers Crain, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at his home. He was born September 8, 1938 to the late Walter Davis and Ora Hazel Dohoney Crain. Survivors include, wife, Patsy Crain; sons, Kevin (Tonya) Crain, Jason Crain, Morgan Powell, Yancey (Vera) Powell; daughters, Teresa Sons and Kay Keaton; sister, Sue Ella Broyles; many grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. Services Sunday, September 19, 2:00PM Grace Fellowship Church of God of Prophecy by Rev. Willard Estep. Visitation was Saturday 5-8pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Stanton Cemetery with Dallas Blankenship, Brandon Neal, Tony Vaske, Danny Allen, Dorvin Bush, and Terry Carpenter. Honorary pallbearers Lindsey Keaton and Dani

Rhoda Gabbard, 78, of Irvine, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington. She was born April 11, 1943 in Irvine to Cashus and Melinda Townsend. She is survived by two sons Keith Perdue, Timothy Perdue, two daughters Rethia Collins, Ellar Burns, twelve grandchildren, three brothers Creed Townsend, Paul Townsend, Cashus Townsend, five sisters Bernice Willis, Wanda Willis, Sandra Hardy, Mary Kirby and Rethia Crouch. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Mary Noland, a grandson Keith Perdue, and three brothers James Townsend, George Townsend and Buck Crowe. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Rick Powell officiating. Burial followed in the Crowe Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine was in charge of services.

Diane Edwards, 71, of Irvine, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond. She was born June 19, 1950 in Irvine to Barry and Jean Tipton. She was a homemaker and a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Irvine. She is survived by her husband James Edwards of Irvine, three sons James Edwards JR (Jennifer) of Richmond, Virgil Edwards (Rebecca) of Richmond, Paul Edwards (Jesse) of Richmond, a daughter Diana Kerr (Michael) of Arizona, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, three brothers Elihu Tipton (Katrina) of Winchester, Harold Tipton (Bertha) of London, James Tipton (Diane) of Winchester, four sisters Patty Watson (Howard) of Richmond, Linda Means of Richmond, Norma Nixon of Winchester and Nina Cooper of Irvine. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters Neal Pearson and Joann Frost. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Irvine with Bro. Sherl Thomas officiating. Burial followed in the Edwards Cemetery in Irvine. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Linvel “Bud” Wise, 84, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was born in Estill County February 18, 1937 to William and Sudie Wise. He was a carpenter. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Shelia Wise, a son Lloyd Wise, three daughters Carol Burke and husband Elmer, Sheri Wise and husband Will, Amanda Pelfrey and husband Kevin, seventeen grandchildren, twenty one great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren and a sister Darlene Sparks. He was preceded in death by his parents William “Chester” and Sudie Wise, three sons Tony, Eugene and Ricky Wise, two brothers Millard and Letcher Wise, two Sisters Estill Helton and Charlene Weaver. Funeral services were held Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. George Sparks officiating. Burial followed in the Stone Gate Cemetery in Stanton. Pallbearers were Michael Sparks, Phillip Sparks, Troy Sparks, James Holmes, Shane Wise and Elbert Ray Sparks. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Lacy Mae Ledford, infant daughter of Justin and Holly Reed Ledford, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. Survivors include, parents, Justin and Holly Ledford; sister Skylar Ledford; grandparents, Jeff and Georgia Ledford, Anthony (Lori) Reed, and Stacy Parido; great-grandparents, Bertha Ledford, Mark and Louise Reed, Ray and Joyce Parido, and Shirley Rivas. Services Sunday September 26, 2021 12:00PM Resthaven Cemetery, Stanton.

Mary Louise Puckett, age 58, of Furnace Junction Road in Ravenna, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at her home following a short illness. She was born March 13, 1963 in Montgomery County and was the daughter of the late Irvin and Myrtle Snowden Strange. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life. She is survived by her husband David Glenn Puckett; one daughter April Lynn Young of Madison Co.; one son Joshua Lewis of Estill Co.; three sisters Nancy Puckett of Estill Co.; Minnie Jordan of Powell Co.; Helen Townsend of Clark Co.; five brothers, James Strange of Fayette Co., Charlie Strange of Powell Co., Jerry Strange of Powell Co., Billy Strange of Powell Co., Eugene Strange of Estill Co.; and multiple furry grandbabies.

She was preceded in death by four siblings: Ethel Tipton, Bethel Barnes, David Strange and Roy Strange. Funeral services were conducted Friday, September 17, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Puckett Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Rob Young, Joshua Lewis, John Strange, James Strange, Jerry Strange and David Strange.

Hazel Jean Floyd, age 92, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. Born to Glyndon and Elizabeth Warner Webb in Madison County on June 11, 1929, she was the oldest daughter of 12 children. She was a devoted homemaker all her life, truly a blessing to her family and friends. She was always working with her vegetable and flower gardens, sewing and quilting with great joy and thankfulness. Hazel Jean was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Floyd; sons Sherman and Larry Floyd; two sons-in-law, Sheryl Griffin and Billy Kelley; brothers, Robert, Homer, Edward, Glyndon Jr., and James Roy Webb; sisters, Daisy Webb, Myrtle Cowan and Wanda Webb.

She is survived by five daughters: Faye Renfro (Joe) of Mt. Sterling, Linda Kelley of Richmond, Brenda Fauste (Bob) of Clay City, Martha “Jenny” Griffin of Irvine,  Frances Spader (Glenn) of Lexington, one daughter-in-law, Sue Floyd of Irvine; two sisters, Catherine Elliott of Connersville, IN

and Betty Brookshire (James) of Irvine; one brother, Paul Webb (Kathleen) of Richmond; 17 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 12 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Betty Brookshire and the Hospice Care Center.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, September 16, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Eric Patrick and Bro. Glennis Sizemore officiating. Burial was at the Johnny Richardson Cemetery in the Sandhill community.

Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons Larry Dean Floyd, Bobby James Fauste, Jeremy Moreland, Derek Kelley, Don Brewer and Marcum Brown

Honorary pallbearers were Betty Brookshire, Eric Webb, Michael Brookshire, Tristan Arvin, Nicholas Brewer and Cody Floyd.

Arnice West, 63 of Hamilton passed away on September 13th at her residence. She was born on January 18, 1958 in Powell Co., Kentucky to Millard & Emma Dorothy (Mullins) Ledford Jr. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Robert West; her children, Misty Lynn Dirksen, Robert Shane (Tonda Larison) West and Brian Christopher (Stacy) West; 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 6 sisters, Virginia (Dennis) Ledford Creech, Evelyn Ledford Rose, Glenna (Buddy) Ledford Morrison, Gwen (Teddie) Ledford Linkous, Ghedra (David) Ledford Dunn and Amy (Dana) Ledford Gevedon and 3 brothers, Arnie Ledford, Farren (Teresa) Ledford and Onan (Judy) Ledford. She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers, Lowell, Ernie and Norman Ledford. Visitation was Friday, September 17th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home 1500 Manchester Avenue. Funeral services followed at 1:00 p.m., also at the funeral home with Pastors Ted Linkous and Dana Gevedon officiating. Burial followed at Woodside Cemetery.

Shelia Strange, 53, of Stanton passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 28, 1968 to Dick Dunn and Glenda Morton Strange. She was a care giver. She is survived by her mother Glenda Strange, two daughter Heather Martin (Mark McMillan), Ashley Combs (Jason Derrickson), six grandchildren, one great grandchild, three brothers Terry Strange, Kerry Strange and Ronnie Strange. She was preceded in death by her father Dick Dunn and a son Mike Strange. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. John Combs officiating. Burial followed in the Faulkner Cemetery in Stanton. Pallbearers were Michael McMillan, Cayden McMillan, Jason Derrickson, Terry Strange, Matthew Strange and Aaron Strange. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City was in charge of services.

Gary Shelton, 50, husband of Cindy Shelton, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris. He was born May 12, 1971 in Irvine, Kentucky to Cecil Shelton and Judy Farthing Spicer. He was a member of Church on the Rock and a supervisor at Kendall. Survivors include, father, Cecil Shelton; mother, Judy Spicer; wife, Cindy Shelton; son, Justin “Knothead” (Alissa) Shelton; daughters, Nicky (Matthew) Rowe and Lillian “Pudden” (Keely) Shelton; step-son, Ethan Sword; step-daughters, Erika Davis and Sierra Perez; brothers, Ernie Shelton and Brandon Shelton; and grandchildren, Kaylynn Rowe, Allison Rowe, Kristyn Rowe, Adalynn Rowe, Easton Flinchum, Jace Perez, Alivia Ball, and Elliott Felter. He was preceded in death by his brother Sammy Shelton. Funeral services Monday, September 20, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Diane Harrison and Amy Gullet. Visitation was Sunday 7-9pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Shelton Family Cemetery with Justin Shelton, Lillian Shelton, Brandon Shelton, Davis Allen, Ethan Sward, and Matthew Rowe. Honorary pallbearers serving, James Rowe, Raymond Goodwin, and Cindy Goodwin

Shirley M. Slemp, age 71, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Lee County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Beattyville, Kentucky.  Born in Powell County, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Arlie and Dorothy Johnson Tackett and she was a member of Blessed Assurance Church.  Shirley worked in the medical field for 32 years mainly for Hospice of the Bluegrass.  She is survived by her son, Darin Russell (Delia) Slemp ; two brothers:  Charlie Wayne Tackett Sr. and John Paul (Bonnie) Tackett; three sisters:  Betty Nantz, Audrey Rains and Darlene Rains along with two grandchildren,  Luther Cape Slemp and Sophia Slemp.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her siblings, David Tackett and Alice Dickey. Private graveside services will be held at Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Lillianna Scarlett Thorn Knox infant daughter of Owen and Autumn Knox passed away Thursday, September 15, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. Graveside services were held Saturday, September 18 at the Napier Cemetery in Clay City. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Donna Renee Kirby, 54 – Affectionally known by Renee, left this world and went straight into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, September 15th. She was born June 21, 1967 in Winchester to the late Donnie Lee Sparks and Betty J. Creed Sparks. Survivors include, her husband Alan Kirby, two children Chase Kirby and Brooke Kirby, mother Betty J Sparks, sister Stephanie (Doug) Werne, niece Macci (Josh) Linville and the joys of her life, four grandsons: Aiden Marcum, Mason Kirby, Declan Marcum and Xander Kirby. She is preceded in death by her Father, Donnie Sparks, maternal grandparents, Christy and Marie Gilbert and paternal grandparents Kenny and Betty Bales along with many Aunts, Uncles and cousins. She also leaves behind several aunts, cousins, sister in laws, brother in laws and special friend Laura and other close friends that love her. Services were Sunday, September 19, 5:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Willard Estep. Visitation was Sunday 1-5pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Stonegate Cemetery with Ivan Kirby, Robbie Kirby, Jeff Strange, Randy Lacy, Ricky Creed, and Danny Sparks serving as pallbearers.

John Briscoe Crain Jr., 83, husband of Patsy Rogers Crain, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at his home. He was born September 8, 1938 to the late Walter Davis and Ora Hazel Dohoney Crain. Survivors include, wife, Patsy Crain; sons, Kevin (Tonya) Crain, Jason Crain, Morgan Powell, Yancey (Vera) Powell; daughters, Teresa Sons and Kay Keaton; sister, Sue Ella Broyles; many grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. Services Sunday, September 19, 2:00PM Grace Fellowship Church of God of Prophecy by Rev. Willard Estep. Visitation was Saturday 5-8pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Stanton Cemetery with Dallas Blankenship, Brandon Neal, Tony Vaske, Danny Allen, Dorvin Bush, and Terry Carpenter. Honorary pallbearers Lindsey Keaton and Dani

Sheila Strange, 53, of Stanton passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 28, 1968 to Dick Dunn and Glenda Morton Strange. She was a care giver. She is survived by her mother Glenda Strange, two daughter Heather Martin (Mark McMillan), Ashley Combs (Jason Derrickson), six grandchildren, one great grandchild, three brothers Terry Strange, Kenny Strange and Ronnie Strange. She was preceded in death by her father Dick Dunn and a brother Mike Strange. Funeral services were held 12 PM Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. John Combs officiating. Friends visited Tuesday from 5 PM till 7 PM. Burial was in the Faulkner Cemetery in Stanton. Pallbearers are Michael McMillan, Cayden McMillan, Jason Derrickson, Terry Strange, Matthew Strange and Aaron Strange. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge.

William Henry “W. H. / Bill”  Gilbert, age 84, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky passed away on September 9, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center.  Born on August 29, 1937 on Furnace Mountain in Estill County, he was the son of the late Cebert and Fannie L. Crowe Gilbert.  W. H. “Bill” was a man with many careers, from the age of 16 as a dishwasher for Frisch’s Big Boy Restaurant he moved up to manager for over 25 years with the restaurants.  He later managed Jerry’s Restaurants.  He owned and operated the Stanton Dry Cleaners and he also served as a supervisor of a fencing company doing horse farms in several states.  Bill also owned and operated the Powell County Feed Store in Clay City for several years before working over twenty years as a janitor at Stanton Elementary School where he was affectionately known as “Mr. Bill”.  Bill also worked part time for the Bluegrass Stock Yards and worked until his illness at age 83 part time at the Stanton Post Office.  Bill was a hard worker who loved his family and his farm on Hardwicks Creek.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Bonnie Buckler Gilbert.  W. H. Gilbert is survived by his son, Dale (Nancy) Gilbert of Clay City and stepson, Timothy (Susan) Pergram of Lexington; grandchildren,  Amanda Gilbert and Cory Gilbert; step grandchildren, Clay Thomas (Sarah) Pergram, Cameron McCall (Lauren) Pergram and Zach Hein; great grandchildren, McKaila Johnson, Ava Johnson and Reese Johnson; step great grandchildren, Seeley Grace Pergram and Grey Thomas Pergram; one sister, Phyllis (W. J.) Noland of Irvine; three brothers:  Earl (Doris) Gilbert of Lexington, Morris Gilbert and Cebert Jr. (Karen) Gilbert of Stanton along with several nieces and nephews whom he adored.  Funeral services officiated by Pastor Greg Webb wereconducted at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Burial was in Stanton Cemetery, Main Street, Stanton, KY with Cory Gilbert, Zach Hein, Clay Pergram, John Gilbert, Ryan Brown, Tanner Hall, Doug Collins and Tim Brown serving as pallbearers.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Aiden Christopher Bishop passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Baptist Health Lexington. He was born Thursday, September 9 at Baptist Health Lexington to Benjamin Bishop and Caitlyn Griffett. Survivors include, parents, Benjamin Bishop and Caitlyn Griffett; sisters, Layla Osborne, Luna Bishop, and Laiken Bishop; grandparents, Christina Rose, Lanny Griffett, Amanda (Charles) Reed, Ben Bishop; great-grandparents, Roy & Deloris Townsend, Cash Bishop, and Nancy Reed; aunts and uncles, Bethani Griffett, Amber Reed, Nicholas Reed, Abigail Reed, Braxton Bishop, Alexis Bishop, and Kristen Henry; great aunts and uncles, Kimberly Rose Pugh, Sara Crews, Emily Hopper, Lindsay Rose, Dr. Michael Pugh, and Brad Rose. Services were Monday, September 13, 1:00PM Cress Cemetery, Ware Chapel Road, Mt. Sterling by Bro. Larry Shoemaker.

Connie Callahan, 56, of Manchester wife of Raleigh Callahan passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Oneida, KY October 23, 1964 to Lester and Pauline Bray. She was a member of the Cool Spring Community Church. She is survived by her husband Raleigh Callahan, five sons Ronald Byrd, Shannon Byrd, Dustin Callahan, Raleigh Daniel Callahan, Danny Callahan, and a daughter Crystal Barger, stepdaughter Becky Baker, fourteen grandchildren, two Brothers Roger Bray, Danny Bray, two sisters Brenda Byrd and Agnus Bray She was preceded in death by her parents Lester and Pauline Bray and a sister Linda Bray. Funeral services were held 2 PM Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the Cool Spring Community Church in Manchester. Burial was in the Balls Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of service.

Lillie Mae Adams, age 75, wife of Franklin Karl Adams passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her residence in Stanton, Kentucky.  Born in Stanton, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Bernice Neal Martin and a member of Stanton Christian Church.  Lillie was a devoted wife and mother. She was a member of the Powell County Homemakers Club and the Powell County Womens Club.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her brother, Paul Martin, her sister, Louise Martin and her special cousin Eunice Salchli.  She is survived by her husband, Franklin Karl Adams; one son, Blake (Marquita) Adams of Stanton; one daughter, Carmen (Brian) Billings of Lexington; one brother, Charles (Yvonne) Martin of Stanton; one sister, Betty Burton of Stanton and six grandchildren:  Ethan (Holly) Adams, Ian (Morgan Campbell) Adams, Abigail Adams, Brook Billings, Bo Billings and Betsy Billings and one great grandchild Levi Adams.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Greg Webb will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.   Burial will be in Stanton Cemetery with the Stanton Christian Church Board serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are the ladies of the Stanton Christian Church.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Christopher Scott Vanover, age 40, of Pine Trace Trail, Campton, Kentucky died on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at his home. He was the son of Sam Vanover of Clay City and the late Betty Trent Townsend. He worked as a laborer for Lexington Building Supply and spent a great deal of his time working during his life as an arborist. Chris loved to go on hikes in the Red River Gorge and several other locations. He had an outstanding work ethic and a great personality as well. Along with his mother, Chris is preceded in death by his brother, Michael Henry Vanover. He is survived by his father, Sam Vanover, his companion, Juanita Owens of Campton, one sister, Lisa Potts of Clay City, two nephews: Derrick Potts and Darren Potts and his aunt, Patty Trent of Clay City.  Funeral services were held at 7:00 PM at the funeral home on Friday evening as well with Brother Larry Shoemaker officiating. Patty Trent, Harry Lowry, Shane Trent, Scotty Trent, Tim Shackelford, Chuck Poe and Kenny Boyd are honorary pallbearers. Arrangements are being handled by Hearne Funeral Home

Elmer Powell, 87, of Jones Rd in Clay City passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born in Powell County April 16, 1934 to Everett and Sylvia Powell. He was a carpenter. He is survived by a son Bobby Powell and his wife Teresia, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one great – great grandchild, a brother Montford Bud Powell and wife Patsey and a sister Geraldine Toney. He was preceded in death by his parents Everett and Sylvia Powell, Betty Blackwell,two sons Roger Powell, Ricky Powell, a daughter Linda Powell, seven brothers M.C. Powell, Earnest Powell, Marshall Powell, Lonnie Powell, Delmus Powell, Denzel Powell, JR Powell, five sisters Tersia Willoughby, Alfa Whilhoit, Fay Goodwin, Mary Etta Brinager and Yvonne Slone. Funeral services were be held 12 PM Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City. Burial was in the West Bend Cemetery in Clay City. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Sharon Reed, 49, of Clay City passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the Fountain Circle Nursing Home in Winchester. She was born July 15, 1972 in Dayton, Ohio to William and Lela Hughes. She is survived by a son Freddie Reed II, daughter Haley Reed, three grandchildren, three brothers Edward Hughes and wife Peggy, Greg Briscoe and wife Kathy, Jeff Hughes and a sister Beverly Reed. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Penny Smallwood. Funeral services will be held 12 PM Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City. Friends may visit Wednesday from 10 AM till time of the service. Burial will be in the West Bend Cemetery in Clay City. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge of services.

Robert Arnold Derickson, 86, of Stanton, KY passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Mr. Derickson was born February 15, 1935 to the late William Henry & Fannie Derickson. In addition to his military service, Mr. Derickson worked in quality control for Lockheed-Martin, from which he retired. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers William Derickson & Thomas Derickson and sister Opal Morey. He is survived by daughters Deborah (Danny) Derickson, Bobbie Jean (Craig) Conrad, & Cindy (Gary) Shelton; brother Glen Derickson; sisters Hazel Thorpe & Mina Davis; grandchildren Jason Derickson, James Mullins, Erika Lynn, Sierra Perez, Ethan Sword, Benny Conrad, Amber Conrad, Cameron Conrad; numerous great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service was Sunday, September 12 at 3:00PM at the Veterans Cemetery in Stanton.

Chad Anthony Curtis, 52, husband of Shannon Yeary Curtis, passed away, Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his home. He was born May 22, 1969 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late Robert “Mineo” Curtis Sr. and Loretta Wells Curtis. Survivor include, wife, Shannon Curtis; daughter, Tabitha Curtis; son, Chad Anthony Curtis Jr. (Ashley Lane); mother, Loretta Curtis; brother, Robert (Megan) Curtis Jr; sister, Amy (John) Baker; grandchildren, Connor Muncie and Mia Grace Curtis. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert “Mineo” Curtis Sr. Services were Monday, September 13, 5:00PM Vaughns Mill Cemetery, Clay City by Rev. Brad Epperson with Robert Curtis Jr., John Baker, Zachary Rice, Doug Potts, and Dale Rogers serving as pallbearers.

Benny Layne Sparks, 71, husband of Betty Faye Sparks, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. He was born June 21, 1950 in Slade, Kentucky to the late Roy and Dorothy Bailey Sparks. He was an army veteran and a retiree of General Electric. Survivors include, his loving wife, Betty Faye Sparks; Brother, Wayne Sparks; and sister, Gail Hollon. Services Sunday, September 12, 4:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, by Bro. Kenny Wasson. Burial was in Stonegate Cemetery with Johnny Edwards, Joey Edwards, Bob Crockett, Joseph Hollon, Charles, Hollon, and Alvie Hollon.

David “Scottie” Havens, 54, of Mt. Sterling passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. He was born June 21, 1967 in Mt. Sterling to John William and Anna Faye Havens. He is survived by two brothers Marty Havens and his wife Debbie of Mt. Sterling, John Clay Havens and his wife Judy of Mt. Sterling and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents John William and Anna Faye Havens and a sister Teresa Lyn Havens. Funeral services were held 12 PM Friday, September 10, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro. Kelly Poe officiating. Friends visited Friday from 10 AM till time of the service. Burial was in the Machpelah Cemetery in Mt. Sterling. In lieu of flowers family ask donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral cost. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Louise Tipton McIntosh, 86, of Irvine widow of Virgil McIntosh passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Ravenna December 13, 1934 to Pearl and Biddie Barnes Tipton. She was a retired factory worker. She is survived by a son Garry McIntosh of Clay City, daughter Kathy McIntosh (Mike Rogers) of Ravenna, two grandchildren Heather and Tara McIntosh, two great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, two brothers Bradly Tipton and wife Sheila of Ravenna and Paul Tipton of Berea. She was preceded in death by her parents Pearl and Biddie Barnes Tipton, her husband Virgil McIntosh, three brothers Neal, Manuel and Melvin Tipton, six sisters Golden Johnson, Mick McKee, Emma Lee Watson, Donnal Pack, Dorothy Ballard and Virginia Tipton. A graveside service were held 2 PM Friday, September 10, 2021 at the Grey Cemetery on Tipton Ridge with Bro. Larry Frymyer officiating. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge of services.

Cynthia Sullivan, 53, of Mt. Sterling passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling. She was born August 10, 1968 in Winchester to Ralph and Dorothy Banks. She was a housewife and a member of the Ralph Banks Full Gospel Ministries. She is survived by her husband Shannon Sullivan of Mt. Sterling, two sons Jared Powell of Mt. Sterling, Blake Powell of Mt. Sterling, a brother Gregory Banks of Clay City and a sister Tauana Poe of Clay City. She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Dorothy Banks. Funeral services wereheld 12 PM Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Alvin Lester Choate, 63, of Clay City passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. He was born November 22, 1957 in Kewanee, Illinois to Jimmy and Joyce Choate. He is survived by his mother Joyce Lane of Clay City, a brother James Choate and wife Barbara of Clay City, two stepsisters Sharon Baldwin of Lexington and Debbie Baker of Lexington. He was preceded in death by his father Jimmy Choate and a sister Teresa Choate. Funeral services will be held 12 PM Monday, September 6, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Bill White officiating. Burial was in the Choate Cemetery in Clay City. Pallbearers are Daniel Derbyshire, Christian Derbyshire, James Choate JR, William Caudill and Brian Meadows. Honorary pallbearers are Averie Choate, Michael Baldwin and Shaun Baldwin. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Patricia Eileen Carter, 92, passed away Friday, September 3 in the home of her granddaughter in Waco, KY where she had been cared for over the past year and a half. She was previously a resident of Georgetown, KY since 1975. She was born December 9, 1928 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Vernon and Elizabeth Metz. She was a teacher, librarian, photographer, stained glass artist, painter and member of St Francis Catholic Church, Georgetown Ky. She is survived by her children, Kevin A. (Joan) Carter, Saint Petersburg, FL, Karen E. (Tom) Whalen, Hampstead, NC, Katherine J. (Robert Douglass) Daniels, Lexington, KY, and Kenneth R. (Tamy) Carter, Carrsville, VA; brother, Richard Metz, Sun City, AZ; grandchildren, Ross and Matthew Carter, Jessie Wright, Lindsey Romans, Carter and Joseph Daniels, Andrew and Amber Carter, as well as eight great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents Vernon and Elizabeth Metz, her husband of 63 years Robert Lillion Carter, grandson Bradford Lake, sister Phyllis Glass and a brother Melvin Metz. Funeral services will be held 1:30 PM Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Jessamine County.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice Care Plus of Berea, Ky. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Coty  Aaron Spencer, age 29 of Mount Sterling, Kentucky died on Friday, September 3, 2021, at UK Healthcare, Good Samaritan Hospital.  Born Wednesday, September 2, 1992 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, he was the son of Edward Spencer and Rhonda Conley.  He was a graduate of Montgomery County High School and the caregiver of his grandmother, Hazel Spencer. He loved to hunt deer and fish. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Edward C. Spencer and his maternal grandparents, Hershell Conley and Barbara Barnett.  He is survived by his fiancée Debbie Rose of Mt. Sterling, his mother, Rhonda Conley of Mount Sterling, his father Edward C. (Tracy) Spencer of Jeffersonville, his brother, Nathan (Dana) Spencer of Somerset, his sister, Katlyn Elizabeth Spencer of Mount Sterling, paternal grandmother, Hazel Spencer, step brother, Kyle (Nikki) Murphy and step sisters, Peyton and Mackenzie Sponcil.  A funeral service was at 1:00 PM on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home located at 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. The family received friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Monday at the funeral home.  Interment was in Branham Cemetery, Jeffersonville with Jeffrey Conley, Justin Adkins, Michael Havens, Bracken Banfield, Jordan Adkins and Joshua Castillo serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Nathan Spencer, Kyle Murphy, Katlyn Elizabeth Spencer, Peyton Sponcil, Mackenzie Sponcil,  Cynthia Goodwin, Raymond G. Goodwin, Jacob Briscoe, Joseph Spencer, Sawyer Murphy, Connor Tubbs, Carter Holt and Luke Briscoe.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Gladys Smallwood Faulkner, age 93, passed away on September 4, 2021 in Winchester, Kentucky.  She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Bradford Faulkner; parents, E. C. and Emma Skidmore Smallwood; siblings, Anna Pelfrey, Dora Wierman, Alwena Goodwin, Oillie Smallwood, Bill Smallwood, J. M. Smallwood, Cecil Smallwood, Elec Smallwood Jr. and granddaughter, Jamie Alexander.  Survivors include children:  Harold B. (Lola) Faulkner Jr., Sharon (Kendall) Robinson and Cebert (Jennifer) Faulkner.  Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, numerous other relatives and a special friend, Sue Taulbee.  Gladys was the matriarch of her family, devoted to all and hosted holiday gatherings for the entire family!  Gladys with Bradford owned and operated farms in Clark and Powell Counties plus Faulkner’s Grocery Store prior to his death.  She retired from the Kentucky State Police Department.  Gladys’ hobbies included gardening, cooking, traveling and quilting.  Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM the time of her funeral service at Hearne Funeral Home in Stanton, Kentucky.  Reverend Jerry Owens was officiating the services.  Interment was in the Stanton Cemetery located on Main Street in Stanton, Kentucky with Brad Faulkner, James Faulkner, Steven Faulkner, Michael Faulkner, John Robinson, Woody Cherry, Chad Hensley and Shane Howard serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Talmadge Smallwood, Gene Smallwood, Charles Smallwood, Mark Keith, Virgil Goodwin Jr., David Goodwin, Herbert Trent, Cecil Wierman, Brian Hanback and Lane Nunier.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Sandra Ann Wilkerson Berryman, 83, widow of L. Wayne Berryman, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. She was born November 28, 1937 in Garden City, Texas to the late Joy Edward and Mary Joyce Sparkman Wilkerson. Survivors include, sons, Marc (Kathy) Berryman, Michael (Carla) Berryman, Monty (Cherie) Berryman, and Marvin (Rebecca) Berryman; sister, Juda McKinney; grandchildren, Erin (Amy) Holloway, Logan Berryman, Tyler (Taylor) Mastin, Gunner Berryman, Haley (Trevor) Bloom, Kyle Berryman, and Taylor Berryman; and nieces, Shay Kay and Megan McKinney. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joy and Mary Joyce Wilkerson, and husband, L. Wayne Berryman. Services were Monday, September 6, 1:00pm Shiloh United Methodist Church by Pastor Felsha Foster. Visitation was Sunday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Stonegate Cemetery, Stanton with Kyle Berryman, Trevor Bloom, Tyler Mastin, David Davis, Darrell Townsend, and Flynn Cornett serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Lois Rogers, Brenda Tipton, Darnell Mize, Connie Johnson, and Mary Abney. In lieu of flowers contributions suggested to Shiloh United Methodist Church, 2652 Campton Road, Stanton, KY 40380.

Nona Johnson, 80, of Clay City passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at her residence. She was a former cook at the Clay City Elementary School and E-Z Stop. She is survived by two sons Tim Johnson of Clay City, Paul Johnson of Clay City, nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and a brother Scottie Muncie of Clay City. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Johnson, a daughter Deana Johnson, three brothers Jackie Muncie, Ronnie Muncie, Bobby Muncie, and a sister Ida Tincher. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Dewayne Mullins officiating. Burial followed in the Combs Cemetery in Clay City. Pallbearers were Lee Eversole, Tyler Eversole, Chase Johnson, Shelby Tipton, Paul Johnson and David Hall. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Paul Lee White, Jr., of Stanton, KY passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester. He was born November 5, 1966 to the late Paul & Lois Fay White. He was a gentle giant with a wonderful memory, who loved everyone and was loved by everyone who knew him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jon Mark White. Survivors include uncles Richard Lee (Lori) White, Sr. & Glenn Thomas White and caregiver Ann Wagers. Funeral service Tuesday, August 31st at 2:00PM with Bro. Willard Estep officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from noon until 2:00PM. Burial will follow the service at Powells Valley Cemetery.

Bobby Lloyd Sparks, 67, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris. He was born October 10, 1953 in Slade, Kentucky to the late Roy and Dorothy Bailey Sparks. Survivors include, son, Khris Sparks; daughters, Kathryn Sparks and Jessica Sparks; brothers, Benny (Betty) Sparks and Wayne Sparks; sister, Treva Hollon; and grandchildren, Kaleb, Logan, and Abigail. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Jody Sparks, Orlan Sparks, and Don Sparks; and sister, Bonnie Rawlinson. Services Monday, August 30, 1:00PM by Bro. Kenny Wasson. Visitation Monday after 11:00AM at the funeral home. Burial in the Hobbs Cemetery with family serving as pallbearers.

James Anthony Tipton, 59, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at his home in Stanton, KY. He was born August 22, 1961 in Stanton to the late Denvil & Annalee Townsend Tipton. Survivors include: sons Robert Tipton & Steven Lee Tipton; brother Denvil Keith (Charlene) Tipton; and sister Rhonda Tipton. No service is planned, but a visitation was held at Davis & Davis Funeral Home on Thursday, August 19 beginning at 5:00PM for family and 6:00PM for friends. Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Townsend, William Hall, Tim Bishop, & Raven Tipton.

Lyvon Sue Rogers, age 80, wife of Jessie Rogers of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at her residence.  Born in Mt. Sterling, KY she was the daughter of the late John A. Pitts and the late Alta Hatton Pitts and a retired employee of Curlee Clothing Factory.  She was a very Godly woman who supported her husband through many years of ministry and she was a member of Mt. Sterling Gateway Church of God.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Johnny Rogers.  She is survived by her husband, Jessie Rogers and son, Tim Rogers of Mt. Sterling; one daughter, Charlene (Paul) Reed of Georgetown; five grandchildren:  Johnathan (Kristin) Rogers, Ciara (Dalton) Mears, Austin Rogers, Madison Rogers and Jesse Baker and one great grandchild, Atlas Clay Mears.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Lowell C. Rice were held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home.  Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery with Paul Reed, Johnathan Rogers, Dalton Mears, Austin Rogers, Jesse Baker and Geff Combs serving as pallbearers.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Westyn Cole Crabtree, infant son of Alexis Brewer and Caden Crabtree was stillborn on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Baptist Health of Lexington, Kentucky. Along with his parents he is survived by his maternal grandmother, Crystal Brewer of Stanton; paternal grandparents, Will and Connie Crabtree of Bowen; aunt, Whitney Brewer of Stanton; uncles; Caleb (Sarah Trent) Crabtree of Bowen, Caleb Brewer of Stanton and Eli Brewer of Stanton and cousin Conner Crabtree. Westyn was preceded in death by his great grandmother Magalene Brewer. Private graveside services conducted by Brother Brad Epperson were held on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Crabtree Cemetery in Bowen, Kentucky. Hearne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Virgil Clay Fraley, 61, of Clay City passed away at his residence Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was born in Campton May 27, 1960 to Thomas Fraley SR and Lillie Borders Fraley. Former employee of Leggett and Platt and Heling Myers. He is survived by a son Dustin Fraley, four brothers Darrell Fraley, Kenny Fraley, Tony Fraley, Tom Fraley JR, and five sisters Linda Snedegar, Norma Creech, Carolyn Peak, Catherine Curtis and Connie Cecil. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Lillie Fraley, three brothers Bill Wimor, Jimmy Fraley, Danny Fraley, three sisters Lois Weist, Lola Melton and Betty Blackwell. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel Clay City. Burial followed in the Fraley Cemetery in Clay City. Pallbearers were Robert Patton JR, Chad Patton, Marty Cecil, Ryan Fraley, Caleb Fraley and Jonathan Fraley. Honorary Pallbearers were Dustin Fraley and Chris Fraley. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Gary Reffitt, 64, of Mt. Sterling passed away at his residence. He was born October 21, 1956 in Mt. Sterling to Christine Reffitt. He was retired from Major Brands and a member of the Southern Brothers Motorcycle Club. He is survived by two sons Gary Reffitt II and his wife Melissa, Bobby Reffitt and his wife Aimee, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two Brothers Steve Martin, Terry Reffitt, two Sisters Pam Hatfield and Vikita Fletcher. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Ernest and Marvella Reffitt and his mother Christine Reffitt. Funeral services were held 12 PM Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the Christian Assembly of God in Mt. Sterling with Bro. William “Hoss” Prater officiating. Friends visited from 11 AM till time of the service. Burial was in the Lovely Cemetery in Jeffersonville. Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City is in charge of services.

Sherry Mullins, 55, of Irvine husband of Billy Ray Mullins passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester. She was born September 18, 1965 in Irvine to Bill and Carol Barnes. She was a member of the Ivory Hill Baptist Church and was a housewife. She is survived by her husband Billy Ray Mullins, her mother Carol Barnes, two sons David Freeman II and his wife Becky, Daniel Freeman and wife Brenleyn, two daughters Leslie Matney and husband Michael, Marissa Chavec and husband Hector, five grandchildren, two brothers Thomas Barnes and wife Debra and Ricky Barnes and wife Jessica. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Marvin Neal officiating. Burial followed in the Duggan’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Daniel Freeman, Billy Ray Mullins, Gabriel Brooks, and Logan Kirk. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Phyllis Booth,  81, of Stanton passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine. She was born December 13, 1939 to Ulma and Gertrude Carroll. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness and a former employee of CMS. She is survived by three sons Michael Corbitt, James Booth wife Damaris, Randall Booth, four daughters Judy Tackett, Bonnie Tackett and John, Lesa Peters, Rebecca Mason, eleven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and a brother Jim Mize. She was preceded in death by her husband Bradley Booth and her parents Ulma and Gertrude. A graveside service wereheld Tuesday, August 10, 2021at the Carrol Cemetery in Campton. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City was in charge of service.

Mattie Jean Gilley Slemp , age 78, of Vine Street, Stanton, Kentucky passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at her home.  She was born on September 16, 1942 in Powell County, Kentucky to the late Earl and Iva Pelfrey Gilley.  She was a former seamstress at Cowden Manufacturing, Loma Manufacturing and Powell Manufacturing.  She later retired from the Powell County Board of Education as a cook. She loved the Lord first and foremost. She loved her family and made them all feel special. Everyone was always welcome in her home. Her daughters all agree that she was the strongest and best of a Godly woman. She was their “Rock”.  Her five daughters loved spoiling her and enjoyed taking her on vacations especially to the beach. In addition she loved shopping, reading, going to car shows, crocheting, working puzzles, playing putt putt golf and attending sporting events that her children and grand children played in. She loved holidays and best of all Christmas. Jean is survived by her five daughters, Beverly (Greg) Crabtree of Stanton, Judy (Ernest “Mike”) Anderson of Clay City, Pam (Frank “Junie”) Hutchison of Stanton, Jennifer (Mark) Elkins of Cowpens, South Carolina and Deana (Anthony) Rogers of Stanton; one sister, Ann (Ishmael) Slemp of Stanton; one brother, Frank (Carol) Gilley of Springfield, Ohio; nine  grand children, Joshua (Stephanie) Crabtree of Stanton, Nyoshua (Shawn) Weir of New Richmond, Ohio, Shemeka (Chris) Martin of Mt. Sterling, Shawna (Casey) Tarver of Stanton, Aaron (Triston) Hutchison of Lexington, Macey (Casey) Duncan of Rockvale, Tennessee, Haley Elkins of Wellford, South Carolina, Lucas (Megan) Creech of Bardstown and Daniel Creech of Stanton and seven great grand children Ryleigh Martin, Keimika Edwards, Kylan Martin, Jaxton Weir, Aiden Rowland, Barrett Creech and Carsen Creech.  Funeral services officiated by Brother Bill Carpenter were held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky.  Burial was conducted at Stonegate Cemetery with Greg Crabtree, Mike Anderson, Junie Hutchison, Mark Elkins, Anthony Rogers, Aaron Hutchison, Joshua Crabtree, Lucas Creech, Daniel Creech, and Kylan Martin serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Liz Barry, Faye Hampton and Elsie Martin.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

John Allen Pennycuff, age 80, a resident of Cincinnati, passed away on July 31, 2021. A visitation was held at the new Winton Woods High School August 12, 7-10 pm with additional parking at Kemper Meadows park. Funeral services were Friday, August 13th at 3:00 pm, at Spring Grove Funeral Home, 4389 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati. The service will be preceded by a gathering beginning at 2:00 pm. John was born in Berea, KY to the late Ruth Allen and Henry Graden Pennycuff. He is survived by his daughter Laura (Sander) Pennycuff of Vienna, VA; son Kevin (Gina) Pennycuff of Maineville, OH; grandchildren Maren, Ethan & Aidan Pennycuff and Nina Glick; and sisters Betty (Steve) Robinson of Blue Ash, OH and Janet Maerz of Richmond, VA. He was predeceased by Mary Tudor Pennycuff, the love of his life and wife of 57 years. John grew up in Stanton, KY attending the school across the road where his father was principal and one of his teachers. He earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from Berea College in 1964. John entered the U.S. Air Force and graduated with distinction from Officer Training School. He then served six years on active duty in Texas, California, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and England. He resigned his commission from the Air Force in 1971 as a Captain. In 1971, John began his career as a manager with the Procter and Gamble Company in Cincinnati that would last until his retirement in 1999. John held a wide variety of management positions of increasing responsibility, primarily in the Engineering, Paper Products, and Management Systems Divisions. After growing up in small rural towns, John and Mary decided to find an integrated community in which to raise their family. They ultimately settled in Forest Park, Ohio-an intentionally integrated community-while John worked at P&G. Supporting world-class public education was one of the highest priorities in his life. John served on the Board of Education of the Winton Woods School District for 26 years starting in 1989. He was re-elected six times, serving as its President for ten years and Vice-President for nine. He was a persistent advocate of adding a global focus to all courses and was a leader of the successful effort in 2011 to create the Academy of Global Studies as a unique school within the Winton Woods High School. In 2006, John helped establish the Winton Woods Educational Foundation and most recently served as its Treasurer. Through the WWEF, he particularly enjoyed assisting students in obtaining college scholarships. Through his school work, John was President of the Ohio School Boards Association in 2010 where he was part of the team that wrote Ohio’s first standards for school superintendents. He also served on the Federal Relations Network of the National School Boards Association; the Executive Committee of the Southwest Region of the Ohio School Boards Association (serving as region president in 2006); the Board of Directors of High Schools That Work-Southwest Ohio; and the Board of Directors of the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education. In 2015, he was honored by SW OSBA as a “Distinguished Educator” and “Friend of the Southwest.” His time with the Air Force gave he and Mary the travel bug and they enjoyed travelling frequently until recent years. John also loved spending time with family, vegetable gardening, researching the history of his family in Appalachia and beyond, and faithfully supporting school arts and sporting events. Always attributing his wife with the artistic talents of the family, he took up gourds as a canvas for art in the last 20 years, self-teaching himself various decorative techniques. He was also a long-time member of the Greenhills/Forest Park Kiwanis Club and the Forest Chapel United Methodist Church. John will be remembered as a gentle, steadfast man, a loving and supportive father and grandfather, and a friend to many in the community. Memorials may be made to the Winton Woods Educational Foundation, https://wintonwoodsfoundation.org/other-ways-to-give/. Online condolences and memories of John may be shared with his family by visiting www.springgrove.org. Arrangements by Spring Grove Funeral Home, 4389 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati.

Gary Wade Allen, age 78, husband of Brenda Brewer Allen of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center.  Born in Stanton, KY, he was the son of the late Eugene Allen and the late Wanda Ruth Riggs Allen Johnson. Gary was an assembler for I.B.M. and Lexmark, and a former deacon with Stanton Baptist Church, and a current deacon of Powells Valley Baptist Church.  He was a member of the Powell County Jaycees and former president of the Powell County Football Boosters. Affectionately known as Coach, he was a former Little League baseball, basketball and football coach and he also coached the 3rd grade thru 6th grade Powell County Football Team. He was a key factor in the forming of the Powell County Football Program from the very start. He touched numerous lives in such a positive way. He was a dedicated, Christian, family man; had a passion for helping kids; he never met a stranger; and he loved his wife more than life itself.  In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by three siblings, Brenda Shanks, Danny Allen, and Emery C. Dunn. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Ellen Brewer Allen; one son, Barry (Abby) Allen of Georgetown; three daughters: Tina (Anthony) Davis, Gina (Myron) Kinser and Sonya (David) Thompson all of Stanton; three siblings: Ricky (Mabel) Allen, Larry Allen and Sharon (Larry) Redmon all of Stanton; eight grandchildren, A. J. (Ashley) Snyder, Casey Snyder, Corey (Mariella) Snyder, James (Felicia) Allen, Coty Allen, Evan Kinser, Zachary Thompson and Bethany Davis and eight great grandchildren, Elijah Snyder, Emma Snyder, Haven Allen, Kameron Murphy, Adriana Snyder, Nova Allen, Ezekiel Snyder and Asher Snyder; and special cousin Rick Riggs.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Gary Willoughby and Evan Kinser were conducted at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY. Visitation was 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers are members of Powells Valley Baptist Church, Powell County Athletics and Rick Riggs. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Louise Huff Abner, age 99, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Sayre Christian Village, Lexington, Kentucky. Born on Wilder Branch, Confluence, Leslie County, Kentucky, February 11, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Nelson Huff and Mary Sparks Huff Tinney. Along with her parents, Louise moved to Powell County at age 13, lived on Hatton Creek and attended Powell County High School. Louise married the late Green Mitchell Abner in 1942. They farmed for many years on Pecks Creek before moving to Stanton, where they owned and operated Abner’s Market in 1960s. After her husband’s death in 1970, Louise established and ran Abner’s Sundries, also in Stanton. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Sylvia Huff and Opal Huff Ball, and brothers Lester Huff and Curtis Huff. She is survived by her children: Steven G. and wife Lula; Christopher N. and wife Jean; Rosemarie and husband Cecil Runyons; Timothy K. and wife June; grandson, Jason Abner. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. No services will be held; visitation was 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021, Davis and Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, Ky.  In lieu of flowers, we would gratefully request donations to Sayre Christian Village, in honor of Louise Abner, 3775 Belleau Wood Drive, Lexington, KY 40517 Our family would like to acknowledge our gratitude and our deepest respect to the staff of Sayre Christian Village. They have been such a huge blessing in their care of and the life of our Mother.