Mr. Darrell Glen Walker, 64, husband of Patty Bailey Walker, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at his home in Clay City, KY. He was born June 12, 1957 in Louisville, KY to the late Arnold G. Walker & Doris L. Harper Smith.

A graduate of Morehead State University and a veteran of more than 20 years in the United States Army, Mr. Walker retired from duty as an OH-58 Aeroscout Instructor Pilot, having served in the Gulf War. He was an active member of Amvets Post 67 in Clay City. In addition to his wife Patty Walker, he is survived by: sons Michael (Erin) Walker & Matthew (Kuntheavy) Walker; daughter Wendy (Keith) Woods Kaneakua; brothers Larry Walker, Sr., Bob Walker, Tom Walker, & Tony Walker; sister Teresa Walker; and grandchildren Kaden Woods Kaneakua, Keanu Woods Kaneakua, & Daniel Walker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Gary Walker and sister Tina Webb. Visitation was held Friday, April 29 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home at 5:00PM for family and 6:00PM for friends . There was also time for visitation on Saturday beginning at 11:00AM until the time of the service. A celebration of life with military honors was held on Saturday at 1:00PM at the funeral home.

Manda Martin, 98, of Jeffersonville, Kentucky passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her children. Born January 12, 1924 in Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Nancy Martin. Manda was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. She also worked outside her home for Bluegrass Sewing Factory, Cowden Manufacturing and as a farmer and house cleaner. Manda loved cooking on her old wood stove, quilting, gardening vegetables, tending to her flowers, word search puzzles, watching Hour of Harvest on WLJC and spending her days with her dog, Tater, by her side. Her home was the site of many Sunday dinners and holidays through the years and she will be dearly missed by her family.

Survivors include four daughters, Loretta (Roland) McIntosh of Stanton, Jean (Jimmy) Williams of Lexington, Sheila (Marty) McCoy of Clay City, Jackie (Bobby Dale) Osborne of Winchester; one son, Alfred (Pam) Martin of Jeffersonville; two sons-in-law, Glenn George of Mt. Sterling and Randle Wireman of Stanton; 16 grandchildren, Glenda Comer, Jettie Sparks, Becky Rankin, Carmen Liles, Alex McIntosh, Kama McKinney, Meredith Ballard, Scott Wireman, Melody Knox, R. D. Cunningham, Amanda Bailey, Daniel Ray Martin, Marty Ray McCoy, Sylvana McCoy, Bobby Jacob Osborne, Sierriah Collins; 25 great grandchildren, Kiernan Comer, Morgan Sparks, Marley Sparks, Alexis Johnson, Amber Rankin, Justin Rankin, Paige Stamper, Tucker Liles, Trent Liles, Grace Liles, Nate Liles, Brilee McIntosh, Katie Caudill, Kane Knox, Jax Bailey, Lyla Bailey, Logan Ballard, Sarah Ballard, Maura Ballard, Emily Wireman, Ethan Wireman, Ava Martin, Liam McCoy, Evelyn Osborne, Teagan Osborne; one great-great grandchild, Clyde Caudill; many cousins, nieces and nephews; and her special little dog, Tater.

Manda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ray Martin; daughters, Helen George and Georgia Wireman; son Bruce Martin; a son at birth; sister Emma C Bowles; brothers, Shirley Martin, Turner Martin, Gibson Martin and Oliver Martin.

Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 13, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky with Rev. William David Campbell officiating. Visitation was Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., with a family hour at 5:00 P.M.

Manda will be laid to rest in the Martin-Willoughby Cemetery. Pallbearers are Alex McIntosh, R. D. Cunningham, B. J. Osborne, Marty Ray McCoy, Daniel Ray Martin and Charles Comer. Honorary Pallbearers are her nieces and nephews that loved her dearly. Arrangements have been entrusted to  Hearne Funeral Home.

Birdellia Patrick, 70, wife of Raymond C. Patrick, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022 in Richmond, Kentucky. She was born June 15, 1951 in Powell County to the late Henry and Bonnie Spangler Watkins.   

Survivors include, husband, Raymond C. Patrick; son, Raymond (Tessica) Patrick Jr.; daughters, Melissa (Tim) Reynolds and Jenny (Daniel) Perkins; brothers, David Watkins, Lawrence Watkins, and James Watkins; sisters, Janice Watkins, Angela Sea, Teresa Pelfrey, Elaine Reid, Patricia Crase, and Sue Strange; 5 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, James Patrick, and brothers, Roy Watkins and Michael Watkins.

Services were held Thursday, May 12, 1:00PM by Sister Patty Utterback. Visitation was on Wednesday 7-9pm at the funeral home. Burial in Watkins Cemetery, Stanton with Tim Reynolds, Daniel Perkins, Robert Overbee, Brendon Reid, Ian Gorstieta, and James Watkins Jr. Honorary pallbearers all her brothers and sisters.

Frank Taulbee 74 of Clark Co. passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Campton August 15, 1947 to Raymond and Cora Taulbee.

He is survived by his wife Lillie Taulbee, a son Timothy Russ Taulbee (Chris), a daughter Rose Martin (Leon), three grandchildren Elizabeth, Chelsey and Taylor, four great grandchildren Collin, Caleb, Caiden and Alissa, and two brothers Ed Taulbee, Omer Taulbee, three sisters Ruth Curtis, Naomi Napier and Helen Taulbee.

He was preceded by his parents Raymond and Cora Taulbee and a grandson Daniel Martin. Funeral services were held 1 PM Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. John Taylor officiating.  Visitation was on Thursday from 11 AM till time of the service. Burial will be in the Napier Cemetery in Clay City. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge.

Judy Carol Ledford, wife of Ira Ledford, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at her home in Winchester. She was born April 19, 1946 to the late Adrian & Opal Hamilton Conley in Salyersville, KY, and a homemaker.

  She is survived by: husband Ira Ledford; son Alan Ledford; daughter Teresa Richmond (Doug Pavlovic); brothers Ray (Joyce) Conley, Tom (Chris) Conley, & Damon (Billie) Conley; sisters Doris (Larry) Mullins, Mildred Gilbert, Glenda (Gordan) Miller; sister-in-law Barbara Conley; grandchildren Cole Ledford & Seth Richmond; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son Ira David Ledford; brothers Edward Louie (Carolyn) Conley, Jerry (Hilda) Conley, Gary Conley, & Daryl Conley; and brother-in-law Jim Gilbert.

  Funeral services were conducted at 1:00PM on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Larry Mullins. Visitation Tuesday began at 11:00AM for family and 12:00PM for friends. Burial followed the funeral at the Ledford Cemetery in Pine Ridge. Pallbearers include Kevin Mullins, Brad Mullins, Tony Miller, & Travis Miller.

Larry Everett Brandenburg, 77, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born November 2, 1944 in Clay City, Kentucky to the late James Everett and Juanita Stone Brandenburg. He was a United States Marine.

Survivors include, daughters, Hazel L. Brandenburg and Michelle Conley; son, Kevin (Theresa) Brandenburg; sisters, Sharon Kay Brandenburg and Deloris Neugebauer; grandchildren, Gary Lee Brandenburg, Tyler Brandenburg, Aundrea Schechter, Brandon Caissie, and Kathryn Brandenburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Hazel Brandenburg Kirby.

Visitation Thursday, May 19, 1-3pm at the funeral home with military honors at 3:00PM.

Honorary pallbearers serving, Lon and Angie Goodwin, Hager and Linda Holland, Larry Meadows, Steve Abner, Kevin Brandenburg, Gary Lee Brandenburg, Tyler Brandenburg, Brandon Caissie, and Michael Stone.

Merrill Brown 70 of Stanton passed away at his residence Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He was born in Whitesburg December 22, 1951 to Paul Brown and Ruby Cooper. He had a passion for playing music and was a member of the Church of God.

He is survived by his mother Ruby Cooper of Stanton and a brother James Brown of Stanton. He was preceded in death by his father Paul Brown.

Funeral services were held 1 PM Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City. Visitation was held on Friday from 11 AM till 1 PM. Burial followed in the Cooper Cemetery in Stanton. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Lou Virna Hall, 84, widow of William Sherman Hall, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her home. She was born June 5, 1937 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Henry and Mary Joseph Vanover.

Survivors include, sons, Billy Hall, Lester (Angie Kennon) Hall, and Raymond (Barb) Hall; daughters, Bonnie Lacy, Tince McDaniel, Ruby (Danny Chambers) Hall, Vickie (Gary) King, Susan (Dale) Harrison, and Peggy (Bill) Monroe; brothers, Sam Vanover and Jimmy (Sue) Vanover; 47 grandchildren and 73 great-grandchildren.      She was preceded in death by parents, husband, son, Travis Dale Hall, Fred Hall, Mack Hall, and Thomas Hall; daughters, Christine Sparks, Marie Rogers, and Phyllis Hall; and several brothers and sisters.  Services were held Friday, May 6, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Glen Oliver and Bro. Larry Shoemaker. Visitation was held on Thursday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Burial in Tin Town Cemetery with John Wesley  Branham, Thomas Branham Jr., Chris Hall, Jonathon Tinker, Jeremy Tinker, Zach Townsend, Daxten King, and Dillon King. Honorary pallbearers serving, Powell County School Bus Garage, Senior Citizens Center, Ruby Watson, Debbie Rogers, Lavonna Tipton, Tina and Troy Herald, and Hospice East.

Johnna Meredith Kennon, age 47, passed away May 1, 2022 at her residence on Hardwicks Creek Road, Clay City, KY.  Born in Winchester, KY she was the daughter of John H. Kennon and Mary Helen Crowe Kennon.  She attended Clay City Elementary School, Powell County Middle School and graduated from Powell County High School in 1993.  She also attended E.K.U. and Morehead University.  She graduated from New Opportunities School for Women in Berea, KY.  She was a member of the Hardwicks Creek Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her son, John David Hubbard.

Surviving relatives are one grandson Luka James Hubbard; brothers Shane Kennon, Jared Kennon and Aaron Kennon (Nikki); aunts Jennifer Billings, Debra Cox, Bonnie Mathis and Mary L. Potts; uncle Ronald Crowe; nieces Johnna D. Kennon and Jade Kennon; nephews Taylor Kennon and Seth Kennon; great nieces Adreanna Neace and Megan Spencer; great nephew Bobby Shane Spencer; cousins Jonathan Townsend, Brian Billings, Sarah Lee, Robert Mathis and Jo Luxon.

Funeral services were conducted by Sister Felchia Foster and Ronald Crowe at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was held on Wednesday May 4, 2022 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Burial was in Kennon Cemetery with David Hawkins, Jonathan Townsend, Tom Martin, Jamie Rice, Seth Kennon and Taylor Kennon serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Lisa Tipton, Johnna D. Kennon, Rebecca Johnson, Tosha Sword, Melissa Collins, Ecko Spence, Adreanna Neace, Jamie Davis, Bobby Shane Spencer and Megan Spencer.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home.

John L. Estep, 76, of Stanton, husband of Shirley Estep, passed away on May 4, 2022 at the UK Medical Center. Born in Benham, Kentucky on February 19, 1946, he was the son of the late Granville and Gertrude Smith Estep.

He was also preceded in death by sisters Hazel Estep and Ruth Keeling;brothers Ernest David Estep, Benny Luther Estep and Lonnie Gene Estep; and special mother-in-law Ruth Hobbs.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; his children Andrea (Brian) Charles, Christie (Steve) Caudill, and John (Kelly) Estep; his grandchildren Nicholas Caudill (fiance Angela Porchetta), Lauren Caudill (fiance Dustin Bates), Bradley Charles, Matthew Charles, Trevor Estep, Alex Charles, Tyler Estep, and Livy Kate Caudill; his siblings Georgia (Paul) Ewashko, Willard (Linda) Estep, Lorene (Frank, deceased) Chipka, and Don Estep; and brother-in-law Joe Keeling. John was a builder who built many homes and churches across Kentucky. In Powell and Wolfe counties, he developed and operated Brookside Cottages, Stonegate Cemetery, and Scenic Heights Cabins. He loved entertaining company and hosting social functions (usually potluck dinners). John had a big heart, always willing to help those he came in contact with. He loved God and his family. He was married for 56 years to the love of his life, Shirley Estep. Pallbearers serving are Nicholas Caudill, Bradley Charles, Matthew Charles, Trevor Estep, Alex Charles, Jared Ison, Leon Ewashko, and Chris Allen. Honorary Pallbearers are Mark and Anne Keith, Robert and Martha Lee, Matt and Ashley Berberich, Leonard and Verda Carpenter, Mark and Jodie Brandenburg, C.B. Martin, Dave Thorpe, Troy Brooks, Rick Stamper, and Wendy Miller. Visitation was held Friday, May 6th from 6-9 pm at Davis and Davis Funeral Home, 777 W. College Avenue, Stanton, KY. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 7th, 2 pm at Davis and Davis Funeral Home. Burial will be in Stonegate Cemetery, next to the funeral home.

Serenity Thomas, 2 Month old daughter of Chris Thomas and Chelsea Steward of Owingsville. She was born March 1, 2022 in Lexington.

She is survived by her parents Chris Thomas and Chelsea Steward of Owingsville and two brothers Travis Thomas of Owingsville and Remington Thomas of Moorefield.

Funeral services were held Saturday May 7, 2022 at the Sugar Grove Christian Church. Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of services.

Kenneth Dunn 62 passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022. He was born in Winchester December 11, 1960 to Frank and Denvie Dunn. He was a carpenter.

He is survived by a son Brian Dunn, three daughters Carrie Whisman (Ronnie), Elizabeth Hiler, Connie Rose (Buster), thirteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a brother Rondel Dunn, sister Judy Stokley and a special friend Caroline Shermer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Raymond, Randall and Manuel Dunn and a sister June Spencer.

Funeral services were held Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Dunn and Stokley Cemetery in Clay City. Pallbearers were Brian Dunn, Chris Strange, Donnie Baker, David Baker, Steven Strange and Ronnie Whisman. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Eugene Shumate, 89 of Clay City passed away at his residence. He was born March 7, 1933 in Paris to Zachary and Elizabeth Florence. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and was a Master Plumber.  He is survived by a son Brian Shumate of Nebraska, three daughters Sandra Hisle of Winchester, Sharon Hall of Winchester, Tammy Miller of Nebraska and a brother William Bill Shumate.   Funeral services were held Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City. Burial followed in the Donnie G. Randall Veteran Cemetery in Stanton. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Larry Everett Brandenburg, 77, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born November 2, 1944 in Clay City, Kentucky to the late James Everett and Juanita Stone Brandenburg. He was a United States Marine. Survivors include, daughters, Hazel L. Brandenburg and Michelle Conley; son, Kevin (Theresa) Brandenburg; sisters, Sharon Kay Brandenburg and Deloris Neugebauer; grandchildren, Gary Lee Brandenburg, Tyler Brandenburg, Aundrea Schechter, Brandon Caissie, and Kathryn Brandenburg. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Hazel Brandenburg Kirby. Visitation Thursday, May 19, 1-3pm at the funeral home with military honors at 3:00PM.

Teddy James Johnson, 86, widower of Geneva June Johnson, went to his heavenly home on April 30, 2022. He was born April 29, 1936 in Roslyn, Kentucky to the late John and Hattie Conlee Johnson. He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, an Army Veteran, member of Amvets, and a retiree of Codell Construction.

Survivors include, niece, Lisa (Danny) Rose; nieces and nephews, Marissa Rose (Jason) Lee, Shannon (Megan) Rose, Brittany Osborne Fisher, Autumn Osborne (Matt) Sebey, Flynn Cornett, Lincoln Shockey, Abigayle Rose, Elijah Rose, Hannah Osborne, Stella Sebey, Lyla Sebey, Bella Waller, and Addie Hires.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Hattie Johnson, wife, Geneva June Johnson, uncle, Henry Conlee, brother and sister-in-law, Hayden and Juanita Johnson, nephew, Kevin Johnson, and niece, Connie Johnson Osborne. Ted had two special friends at the nursing center, Charles Benson and Mike Means, that took very good care of him.

Services Wednesday, May 4, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Tim Rhodes. Visitation Wednesday 12-1pm at the funeral home.

Burial in Stanton Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers serving Jeff Trent, Mark Reed, Charles Johnson, Shannon Rose, Flynn Cornett, and Jim Ferrell. Honorary pallbearers serving, Gale and Judy Means, James Martin, Nora Lee Walters, Kenneth Kirkpatrick, Herb Trent, Trent’s garage, Charles Benson, Mike Means, Pam Ferrell, David Codell, Danny Rose, and AmVets..

Linda Gayle Lane, 73, widow of David E. Lane, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born July 9, 1948 in Stanton to the late Sherdon and Gladys Knox Tipton.

Survivors include, son, Roger Dale Lane; daughter, Sharon (Jeff) Boyd; brothers, Ricky Glenn Tipton and Roger Dean Tipton; sister, Sandra Kay (Anthony) Floyd; grandchildren, Roger Keith Lane (Summer Reece Hatton), Bridget Nicole Boyd (Elijah Wayne Oertli), Joshua Shea Lane, and Haley Leann Boyd; great-grandson, Oliver Wayne Oertli.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, David Keith Lane and sister, Debra Netherly.

Services were held on Sunday, May 1, 2:00PM by Bro. Larry Shoemaker. Visitation was held on Saturday 6-9pm. Burial in Knox Cemetery, Stanton with Anthony Floyd, Ricky Tipton, Dean Tipton, Donnie Profitt, Shawn Netherly, and Elijah Oertli. Honorary palllbearers serving, Keith Lane, Josh Lane, Jeff Boyd, and Pete Netherly.

Melvin Lee Rogers, age 66, husband of Catherine Benningfield Rogers of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on April 19, 2022 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky.  Born in Stanton, Kentucky he was the son of the late Jasper Newton Rogers and Irene Foster Rogers.  Melvin was a law enforcement officer for 33 years serving as the chief deputy of the Powell County Sheriff’s Office and a member of the Clay City Police Department. He also served two years as Powell County Jailer. Melvin was a member of Spruce First Church of God in Jeffersonville, Kentucky where he served as a board member and he was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He had a passion for horses and loved to go horseback riding and he enjoyed riding motorcycles as well.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Earnest Rogers and John Rogers.  Melvin is survived by his wife, Catherine Benningfield Rogers of Stanton; two daughters, Shannon (Matthew) Buckland of Stanton and Melvalene Riggs of Winchester; one sister, Alma Lois Clark of West Liberty; one granddaughter, Kayla Riggs and one step grandson, Aaron Isaac McKinney.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. James Wendall Clevinger and Bro. Ed Farmer was held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, April 22, 2022 at the funeral home.

Burial will follow in Benningfield Cemetery, Paint Creek Road, Stanton, Kentucky with Matthew Buckland, Larry Hall, Danny Rogers, Eddie Barnes, Scott Centers, Shannon Buckland, Gerald Tharpe, and Melvalene Riggs serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Darrell Oliver, Don Huckney, Albert Combs, Kentucky River Foothills,  Leon Bailey, Powell County Sheriff’s Office, Mitchell Smith, Timmy Benningfield, James Anderson, Earl Dickey, Darren Farmer and Jesse Hale. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Victoria Lynn Todd, 48, wife of Lloyd Todd, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 16, 1974 in Lexington to Eddie and Wanda Branham Sizemore. Survivors include, parents, Eddie and Wanda Sizemore; husband, Lloyd Todd; sons, Timothy Brandon Coffey and William David Todd; daughter, Emily Michelle Todd; sisters, Connie Sizemore Ritchie and Jessica Sizemore; grandchildren, Leighton Ross, Brantley Ross, Peyton Coffey, and Victoria Coffey; several nieces and nephews. Services Wednesday, April 27, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Jimmy Cole and Merle Travis. Visitation Tuesday 6-8pm at the funeral home. Burial in Sizemore Cemetery with Roger Spicer, Jordan Richie, Brian Helton, Cody Lovin, Graham Quiqley, and Tommy Dunn. Honorary pallbearers serving, Jimmy Sizemore, Randy Richie, William Todd, Roger Lovin, Doug Branham, and Arnold Ledford.

Gregory Joe Allen, 52, husband of Lissie Hyden Allen, passed away, Friday, April 22, 2022 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati. He was born September 23, 1969 in Winchester to the late Robert “Bobby” Allen and Ada Louise Snowden Allen. He was a member and deacon at Means Baptist Church.

Greg was the proud business owner of Allen’s Heating and Cooling where it gave him great joy in serving each of his customers. He was a great teacher and master of his trade. Greg shared his knowledge not only with Joey, Tanner, and Mike but with anyone who was interested in mastering the business. He was so thankful for each and every customer he worked for. Greg was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather who always loved, laughed, and worried. He had a great sense of humor, had a love for his farm and all the outdoors. Greg left a legacy that his family will proudly continue to share and serve with great pride.

Survivors include, wife, Lissie Allen; son, Joey (Kansas) Allen; daughters, Madison (Kody) Fugate, and Macey (Tanner) Sorrell; grandchildren, Ava Adams, Paysley Allen, Gracie Allen, Owen Gregory Fugate, Grant Reed Allen, and Tripp Fugate; step-mother, Brenda Allen.

Services were held on Tuesday, April 26, at 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Joey Rogers and Tyler Robinson. Visitation was on Monday 5-9pm. Burial in Stonegate Cemetery with Matthew Snowden, Tim Snowden, J R Snowden, Joe Snowden, Shane Sherwood, Wayne Patrick, and Richard Robins. Honorary pallbearers serving, Michael Cockrell, Tammy Sherwood, Doug Elam, Brian Derickson, Steve Koutoulas, John Brewer, Scott Toler, Neal Hamilton, Richard Rogers, Kenny Segress, Mike Nolan, and Leon Heaton.

Sister M. David Ruschmann, OSB, died peacefully Tuesday, April 19, at St. Walburg Monastery at age 95.  A Benedictine sister for over 75 years.

Sr. David served as a nurse and nurse anesthetist at Santa Fe Hospital, La Junta, CO and St. Joseph Hospital. Florence, CO, Director of Nursing at Madonna Manor, Villa Hills, KY; Director of Nursing and Anesthesia at Estill Co/Marcum and Wallace Hospital, Irvine, KY; nurse anesthetist at Clark Regional Med. Center, Winchester, KY; outreach service to the poor at St. Elizabeth Church, Ravenna, KY and many supportive services at St. Walburg Monastery.

She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Clara Motz Ruschmann, her sisters, Sister Clara, CDP, Sr. Joseph, OSB, Freda Schmitz, Sr. Agnes, OSB, Bernadette Cunningham, Theresa Humpert, Agnes Rumker and brothers, Joseph and William.

Sr. David is survived by her sister, Rita Keener, many nieces, nephews, friends and her Benedictine community.

Vigil service will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 26 followed by visitation until 9  p.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 27 at St. Walburg Monastery.

Services will be live stream: https://www.facebook.com/Benedictine-Sisters-of-St-Walburg-Monastery-of-Covington-Kentucky-268993496250 Memorials are suggested to St. Walburg Monastery, 2500 Amsterdam Rd., Villa Hills, KY 41017; www.stwalburg.org Online condolences to: www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com

Lovisa Taulbee, age 87, of Clay City, Kentucky went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at her home in Clay City.  Born on September 22, 1934 in North Middletown, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Doyle F. Combs and Florida Sparks Combs. She was a member of the Kiddville Baptist Church and attended Eastside Baptist Church in Winchester. She was a dedicated homemaker, avid gardner and a loving mother. Lovisa loved to sing gospels in church and for her family. She especially loved to sing “Me and Bobby Mcgee” with her son, Roger, accompanying her on his guitar. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Pryce Taulbee Jr; one son, Ronald Taulbee; one daughter, Diana Thornberry; two brothers, Calvin Combs and Howard Combs, two sisters, Vernetta Watts and Helen Combs Smith. One half-brother, Doyle Combs, Jr. and one half- sister, Carolyn Tipton are also deceased.  Lovisa  is survived by three sons, Ricky Taulbee of Winchester, Roger Taulbee of Winchester and Gary (Violet) Taulbee of Clay City and one daughter,  Lesa (Randy Smith) Taulbee of Winchester and one daughter-in-law, Lori Taulbee, Elizabethtown. Two brothers, Forrest “Henry” (Emma) Combs of Winchester and James Combs of Mt.Sterling. Two sisters Velma (Bobby) Bailey of Winchester and Sondra (Richard) Morgan of Winchester and one half -sister, Brenda Curtis. Seven grandchildren; Michael Taulbee, Kayti Taulbee, Melissa Taulbee, Brian Thornberry, Brandon (Mindy) Thornberry, Greg Richardson and Anthony Richardson. Several great grandchildren and one great-great grandson and many nieces and nephews.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 12:00 P.M. until time of service at 1:00 P.M. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky.  Burial will follow in Clarmont Memorial Gardens, in Winchester, Kentucky. Pallbearers will be Wayne Combs, Dewayne Shuler, Randy Smith, Michael Taulbee, Brandon Thornberry and Brian Thornberry. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Bailey and Forrest (Henry) Combs. Lovisa’s family would like to thank the staff and nurses of Hospice East. In addition, a special thank you to her grandson, Brandon and his family for all the love and care they provided for their beloved Grandma. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home in Stanton, KY.

Bobby Clay Lawson, age 78, husband of Madonna Willoughby Lawson, formerly of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on April 12, 2022 at his residence in Lafayette, Indiana.  Born in Stanton, Kentucky he was the son of the late Russell Clay Lawson and Irene Manning Lawson and a veteran of the U S Air Force. Bobby was a former security guard at Bluegrass Army Depot in Richmond and a member of West Bend First Church of God.

He is survived by his wife, Madonna Lawson of Lafayette, IN; two sons, Randell Wade Lawson of Stanton and Timothy Ryan (Denise) Lawson of Lafayette, IN; one daughter, Roxanna Lawson of Tennessee; four grandchildren, Paige Lawson, Ryann Lawson, Lacey Lawson and Gretchen Lawson; three brothers, Donald Ray (Josephine) Lawson of Stanton, Kenneth Lawson of Richmond and Troy Lawson of Stanton along with one sister, Brenda Sue Lawson of Stanton.

Funeral services officiated by Bro. James Harold Combs were conducted at 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 18, 2022 in Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Stanton Cemetery with Timothy Lawson, Steven Ray Lawson, Leon Willoughby, Donald Ray Lawson, Kenneth Lawson and Troy Lawson serving as active pallbearers.  Arrangements  by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Sandra Lee Davis, age 64, wife of James Davis of Winchester, Kentucky passed away April 12, 2022 at St. Joseph East, Lexington, Kentucky.  Born in Neubrucke, Germany she was the daughter of the late David Wilson Reffett and Geatta Faye Hisle Reffett.  She was one of the most loving and caring people that you would ever meet and she never met a stranger.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Jason Davis; special nephew, Gary Banks and great nephew, Ni’Klaus Toth.

She is survived by her husband, James Davis; two sons, Jamie Davis of Winchester and Jeremy (Chasta) Davis of Clay City; a brother, John Reffett of Clay City; a sister, Christiana R. Banks of Winchester; two grandchildren Drew Davis and Jaxon Davis; great nephews Tristyn Toth and Elyjah Toth; special nephew, Nathan Toth; special nieces, Brittany Banks and Janetta (Ceddy) Lyons and great niece, Faelynn Wells.

  Funeral services officiated by Jamie McIntosh and Brittany Banks were held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 16, 2022 in Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was Friday from 6:00 until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Burial was in Kennon Cemetery with Teddy Henry, Nathan Toth, Cedric Lyons, Gary Banks, Brian Hamblin and Kevin Stanfill serving as active pallbearers. Raymond Davis is an honorary pallbearer. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Mary Lou Stapleton, 80, of Clay City, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. She was born January 25, 1942 in Jackson to Arthur and Mandy Napier. She was a member of the Harvest Time Assembly of God and was a homemaker.

She is survived by a son Donnie Stapleton (Tonya), two daughters Ruby Means (Elihue), Patricia Wilburn (Don), eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, a brother William Napier (Norma) and two sisters Opal Buckland and Lillie Taulbee (Frank).

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clyde Stapleton, a son Randy Stapleton, a daughter Valerie Stapleton, a grandchild Michael Paul Means, a brother Elmer Napier and his wife Mary Napier and a sister Juanita Campbel.

Visitation was Friday from 11 AM till time of the service. Funeral services were held 1 PM Friday, April 15, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Tony Story officiating.  Burial will be in the Napier Cemetery in Clay City. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Vinson Thomas Rogers, 78, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, Hazard. He was born July 28, 1943 in Rogers Chapel, Kentucky to the late George Otis and Hildreth Spencer Rogers.

Survivors include, son, Vinson Kevin (Jessica) Rogers; daughters, Rebecca Gross, Rhonda (Wayne) Crowe, and Tina Rogers; brothers, James (Charlene) Rogers, Cebert (Jane) Rogers, Carlos (Linda) Rogers, Eldon Rogers, Goble (Carol) Rogers, Mike (Kathy) Rogers, and Ray (Carolyn) Rogers; sister, Nannie (Randolph) Moreland; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Rogers and Ava Rogers; grandchildren, Katelyn Marie, Chad, Christina, Ricky, James, Robbie, Timothy, Elizabeth, Brandy, Jessica, James, Emily, and Jason.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Edward Rogers, Raven Rogers, and Kendal Rogers; sons, Timothy Lee Rogers and Robert Jason Rogers; and grandson, Brandon Caudill.

Services were held on Wednesday, April 13, at 11 a.m. at Roadside Mission, 3107 Furnace Junction, Ravenna by Bro. Ben Liston and Jim Hall. Visitation is Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Rogers Chapel Cemetery.

Michael John Barnett, age 50, husband of Maria Angelica Arreola Barnett, passed away at Desert Regional Hospital in Palm Springs, California on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.  Born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky he was the son of the late Andy Wallace Barnett and the late Lois Dean Linton Barnett.  Michael was a manager for Western Environmental, Inc. and also was a heavy equipment operator.

He is survived by four children, Michael Andrew Barnett of California, Shelby Barnett of Mt. Sterling, Mackenzi (Paul) Mallory of Stanton and Krana Puckett of Irvine and one sister, Rebecca (Alex) Bolduc of Clay City.

Memorial services officiated by David Jones, Cecil Neal and Kelly Spangler Roberts will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Saturday as well at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elkins Cemetery in Clay City. Memorial contributions may be made to the Powell County Homeless Coalition. Local arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Anthony Wayne “Tony” Rogers, 63, husband of Judy Hall Rogers, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 6, 1958 Dayton, OH to the late Simon Pearl and Kathleen Barker Rogers Howell. He was retired factory worker and a National Guard Veteran.

Survivors include, wife, Judy Rogers; son, Daniel Wayne Rogers; daughter, Stephanie Marie (Kris Ritchie) Rogers; sisters, Barbara Sue Muncie and Della May (Richard) Wine; grandchildren, Ethan Andrew (Amy) Mullins, Sarah Nicole Mullins, Xander Paul Stroer, and Lukas Wayne Stroer; and great-granddaughter, Isabella Mullins; nieces and nephews, Taffy (Mike) Willoughby, Michelle Adams, Peggy Spencer, Corrine Hicks, Tim (Deb) Armstrong, Brittany Dawn (Austin Davis) Kimberland, Ashley Kimberland, Joshua Knox, Kristen Knox, and Desiree Hall.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fielden and Lula Rogers and John C. “Quillie” and Effie Barker; parents, Simon Pearl Rogers and Kathleen Barker Rogers Howell; brother, Raymond Pearl Rogers, Rodney Carl Rogers, and Ralph Burton Rogers; sister, Rozetta Gay Armstrong; great-nephews, Shawne Michael Woosley, Joshua Louis Young, and Jacob Ryan Watson.

Services Friday April 1, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Mike Wilson and Rev. James Rison. Visitation was held on Friday 11AM-1PM at the funeral home. Burial in Winchester Cemetery with Kris Ritchie, John Biggerstaff, Verlin Cantor, Scott Ferguson, Austin Davis, and Tim Armstrong. Honorary pallbearers serving Gary & Fern Blake, Paynter Tire and Service Center, Mike & Dottie Wilson, James & Debbie Rison, Dr. Joseph Ott, Jane Pasley, Crossroads Towing, and Hospice East and Palliative Care employees.

Clarence F. Claypoole 79 of Winchester passed away Saturday, April 2. 2022 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. He was a retired Security Guard and a member of the Ark of Mercy Church.

He is survived by his wife Myrtle Claypoole, four sons Clarence Claypoole Jr, Clayton Mathney, Steven Claypoole, Bryan Mathney, three daughters Rose Ellen Tallarigo, Teresa Muiz, Ronda Claypoole, Eighteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two Brothers Elihue Claypoole, Donnie Claypoole.

  He was preceded in death by a son Timothy Mathney, four brothers Billy Claypoole, Johnny Claypoole, Robert Claypoole, Tommy Claypoole and three sisters Mildred Fisher, Emma White and Jean Ewen.

Funeral services were held at 1 PM Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at the Ark of Mercy Church in Winchester. Visitation was held Tuesday from 11 AM till time of the service. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Lonnie Victor Seale, 71, of Clay City, KY passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester. He was born June 26, 1950 in Powell County to the late Victor & Virginia Todd Seale.

Survivors include: sons Jackie (Phyllis) & Lonnie Franklin (Anita); daughter Brandy; brothers Roy, Tony, & David; grandchildren Ambria, Destiny, Alyssa, & Tyler; great-grandchild Korra; and numerous honorary grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by wife Trudy, brother Ralph, and sister Eva.

No service is planned, but there will be visitation from 12:00PM to 2:00PM on Sunday, April 10 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home.

David Walter Creech, age 59, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the home of his parents, Stanton, Kentucky.  Born in Lexington, Kentucky he was the son of David Franklin Creech and Mary Kathryn Combs Creech of Stanton and an Army Veteran where he served as a drill instructor and a tank commander.  He was a member of Mill Knob Baptist Church, a truck driver with Tina “C” Trucking and a diesel mechanic.  He was a generous, very creative, hard working and kind hearted person.

In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his companion, Juanita Owens, children, Brian David Creech and Daphne Renee Creech of Clay City; brother, Stephen (Angie) Creech of Stanton; sister, Teresa Lynn (Jerry) Banks of Frankfort along with three grandchildren, Kaylee Begley, Hailey Hawkins and Kaden Blevins.

Funeral services officiated by Bro. Daniel Reed and Stephen Creech were held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was on Friday from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Burial with military honors was held in Resthaven Cemetery with Lucas Creech, Daniel Creech, Jon Creech, Sam Creech, Jake Banks, Dillon Banks, Travis Banks and Harold Inoue serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Darrell Ashley, Dave Taulbee, Donald and Jo Back, David and Pam Jones.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

We mournfully announce the passing of Damon Lynn Martin, 46, of Winchester, Kentucky. Damon passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving mother and family on March 21, 2022 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. Damon was born in Lexington, KY on August 11, 1975 to the late Gary Martin and Wanda (Ronnie) Baber. A lifelong resident of Winchester, Damon graduated from George Rogers Clark in 1994.

Along with his mother Wanda (Ronnie) Baber, he is survived by one sister Melissa (Eric) Biddle and four nephews Dylan, Clayton, Eli, and Owen Biddle. He also leaves behind a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Martin; grandparents Willis & Zelpha Dehart and Raymond & Aileen Martin. Visitation was held Thursday, March 24th at Davis & Davis Funeral Home from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Funeral services were held immediately following on Thursday, March 24th at 1:00 PM by Pastor Steve Moore. Burial will follow the funeral service at Rest Haven Cemetery in Stanton, KY with Danny Dehart, Michael Dehart, Steve Dehart, Jon Dehart, Mikey Dehart and Eli Biddle serving as pallbearers.

Dottie Swords, 69 of Irvine Passed away March 25, 2022, at her residence. She was born April 2, 1952, in Kenton County to David and Norma Monk. She was a homemaker and a member of the Irvine Apostolic Church.

She is survived by her husband Herman Swords, a son Herman Swords II, a daughter Crystle Smith and husband David, three grandchildren, two sister’s Carol Wright and husband Jerry and Linda Glass. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Tiffany Swords and a brother Michael Monk.

Funeral services were Monday, March 28, 2022, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ivan Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Swords Cemetery in Irvine. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services

Brixlee Kingston King, 10 month old daughter of Quinton and Chelsea Lynn Brewer King, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022. She was born May 14, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester.

Survivors include, her parents, Quinton Chase and Chelsea Lynn Brewer King; brothers, Conner Nathanial Morguson and Roger Bentley “Beans” Howell; grandparents, Roger Darren & Jenell Brewer and Billie Jo King; great-grandparents, Lena Brewer, Delores Wilson, Johnny (Linda) King, and Kathryn Spivey; uncles and aunts, Christian (Jacklyn) Brewer, Amber Craycraft, Lloyd Craycraft, Wendy Anderson, Heather King, Dustin Baltimore, and Barry (Misty) Bryant; great-uncles, Doug Brewer and Darhyl Brewer; great-aunt, Becky Brewer.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Mark Christopher King. Services were held on Thursday, March 24, 4:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home. Visitation was on Wednesday after 7pm. Burial in Stonegate Cemetery.

Diane Harrison, 69, wife of Vernon Harrison, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 at her home. She was born January 1, 1953 in Bath County to the Lee and Millie Brewer Hall.

Survivors include, husband, Vernon Harrison; son, Joshua Harrison; grandchildren, Brittany Harrison, Todd Harrison, Brianna Harrison, Trinity Ray, Carmen Harrison, Kiara Harrison, and Benjamin Harrison; great-grandchildren, Colt Tindall and Kinsley Tindall; brothers, Marlin Hall, Kenneth Hall, and Forest Hall.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Todd Harrison, brothers, Mason Hall, Harold Hall, and Lloyd Hall, and sisters, Wanda Flack and Eunice Guy. Services were held Wednesday, March 30, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Tim Lawson. Visitation was on Tuesday 5-9pm at the funeral home. Burial in Harrison Family Cemetery with Josh Harrison, Eddie Williams, Justin Shelton, Jamie Ray, Brianna Harrison, Todd Harrison, Hank Tindall, and Raymond Flack serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Michael Hall, Lilly Shelton, and Jesse Centers.

Mr. Sanford K. Gibson, 65, of Stanton, KY passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester. He was born October 20, 1956 in Amma, WV to the late Charles Everett & Lillie Burgess Gibson.

Survivors include: sons Jason Gibson, Kristopher Gibson, & Jeremy Gibson; daughter, Reva Reece; brothers Harold Gibson, Charles (Rose) Gibson, & Duane Gibson; sisters Wilma Harris, Donna Harris, Mary Hodge, & Tansy (French) Harris; and grandchildren Lilly Gibson, Jacob Gibson, Nicholas Tipton, Abigail Ison, Patrick Morguson, & David Morguson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother James Gibson and sister Diane York.

Funeral services were held at 12:00PM on Sunday, March 27 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home. Visitation was also held on Sunday from 10:00AM until noon. Burial followed the service at Stonegate Cemetery in Stanton with Jason Gibson, Kristopher Gibson, Jeremy Gibson, Ryan Hall, Kenneth Hall, Matthew Strange, Ryan Duvy, & Reva Reece serving as pallbearers.

Franklin Karl Adams, age 81, widower of Lillie Mae Martin Adams, passed away at his residence in Stanton, Kentucky on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.  Born in Clay City, Kentucky he was the son of the late Otto Adams and the late Beatrice Abner Adams and a veteran of the U S Air Force.  Karl was a machinist with Rockwell International,  a superintendent with Martin Construction Company, a carpenter, farmer and a home builder.  He was an elder emeritus of the Stanton Christian Church, past master and 50 year member of Stanton Masonic Lodge No. 352 and past President of the Powell County Lions Club.

He is survived by two children, Blake (Marquita) Adams of Stanton and Carmen (Brian) Billings of Lexington; two brothers, Damon Adams and Linville (Janet) Adams, one sister, Treva Brewer; six grandchildren, Ethan (Holly) Adams, Ian (Morgan) Adams, Abigail Adams, Brook (Josh Depp) Billings, Bo Billings and Betsy Billings and one great grandchild, Levi Adams.

Funeral services officiated by Pastor Greg Webb were conducted at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.  on Friday at the funeral home. Masonic Funeral Rites were also held on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Burial was in the Stanton Cemetery with Gary Abner, Rick Abner, Darryl Abner, Steve Abner, J.T. Abner, Bill Abner, Chris Abner, Tim Abner and David Adams serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are board members of the Stanton Christian Church, members of the Powell County Lions Club, Bill and Margie Angel and Dan and Donna Thorpe. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stanton Christian Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Virgie Mae Corcoran, 79, wife of Marvin D. Corcoran Jr., passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022 at her home. She was born March 31, 1942 in Mount Sterling to the late John Franklin and Cora Lillie Bowman Anderson.

Survivors include, husband Marvin D. Corcoran Jr; daughter, Yvonna Kaye Thompson; brothers, Walter Ray Anderson and Stevie Clayton Anderson; sisters, Frances Ross and Donna Gail Dailey; 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sons, Robert Franklin Costello and Wendell Lee Costello.

Services were held on Wednesday, March 23, 1:00PM Full Gospel Lighthouse Church by Bro. Sammy Faulkner. Visitation was Wednesday 11:00AM-1:00PM at the church. Burial in West Cemetery with Joshua Costello, Brandon Clark, Rodney Borders, Dustin McClure, Terry Townsend, and Donald Flinchum serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer serving Jordan Thompson.

Rita Wickline Farmer, 84, widow of Henry Talmadge Farmer, passed away March 12, 2022 at her residence in Stanton, Kentucky.  Born in Wayside, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Robert Wickline and the late Gladys King Wickline and a member of Clay City Baptist Church.

She was a Teacher Aid with Powell County Board of Education having taught at Nada Head Start and Mountain Canaan School.  She was also a dispatcher with Powell County Fiscal Court.  Rita was a very strong advocate against the Red River Dam and was active in the organization, Save Our Red River.  She loved animals and was always giving to others and putting herself last.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by her son, Eric Farmer; her grandson, Ryan Farmer; two brothers, Bobby Wickline along with his wife, Patricia and Austin Wickline; her brother-in-law, Danny Billings and her sister-in-law, Bonnie Farmer Bowen along with her husband, Kenneth.

She is survived by two sons, Rick (Medora) Farmer and Darren (Danita) Farmer; her sister, Patricia Billings; sister-in-law, Betty Wickline; grandchildren, Jessica (Kenny) Yarber, Jared (Traci) Farmer, Brandon (Kristin) Farmer, Brooke (D. J.) Haddix and Brett Farmer and great grandchildren, Boone Bailey, Maddie Yarber, Ryan Yarber, Hadley Ward Farmer, Lydia Farmer, Zaiden Kirby and Tristan West.

Visitation was held at 12:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 16, 2022 with funeral service officiated by Bro. John Combs and Brandon Farmer following at 3:00 P.M. in Hearne Funeral Home Inc., Stanton, KY.  Burial will be in Farmer Cemetery on Spaas Creek with Kenny Yarber, Jared Farmer, Boone Bailey, Brandon Farmer, Brett Farmer and D. J. Haddix serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Bob Skidmore and Hospice East.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, KY 40381 or Friends of Powell County Pets, P. O. Box 424, Stanton, KY 40380.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.                      

           

Edward Brooks, 82, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2022 at the Stanton Nursing and Rehab. Center. He was born October 9, 1939 in Mt. Sterling to Green and Virginia Brooks. He was a farmer.

He is survived by two sons, Bucky Brooks and wife Loraine and Randall Brooks and wife Beverly; three daughters, Connie Osborne and husband Michael, Bonnie Couch and husband Wayne, Mary Smith and husband Shaun; twelve grandchildren and twenty four great grandchildren, a brother Kenneth Brooks, three sisters, Juanita Taulbee, Mildred Chaney and husband Sam and Judy Barnes and husband Sonny.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Brooks and his parents Green and Virginia Brooks.    

Funeral services were held Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro. Paul Day officiating. Burial was in the West Bend Cemetery in Clay City.

Pallbearers were Derek Smith, Anthony Osborne, Jason Crouch, Timmy Brooks, Chris Brooks and Randy Brooks. Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City is in charge of services.

Ellaray Campbell, 94, widow of Charlie Campbell, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born September 3, 1927 in Powell County to the late Lewis and Manda Patton Stewart.

Survivors include, son, Dewey Clay (Delta) Campbell; daughter, Joyce Patton; grandchildren, Dewey Campbell, Missy Campbell, Brian Campbell, Vanessa Campbell, Stacey Patton, Beverly Patton, Saundra Patton, Tyler Patton, and Michael Patton; great-grandchildren, Megan Sturgill, Sawyer Kenniston, Hailey Kenniston, Aden Larrison, Ashton Larrison, Peyton Larrison, and Joshua Clem; great great-granddaughter, Crimson Darlene Kenniston.

Services were held Tuesday, March 22, 11:00AM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Daniel Newell. Visitation was on Monday after 6:00PM at the funeral home. Burial in Mt. Canaan Cemetery, Stanton with Joshua Clem, Dalton Campbell, Aden Larrison, Ian McCoy, Joe Newell, and Tyler Patton. Honorary pallbearers serving, MC Rice, Homer Rice, Walter Rice, Larry Shoemaker, Jody McCoy, Rob Little, Greg Brewer, Dwayne Goldie, Kyle Lucas, and Shane Burger.

Daniel Ralph Corey, 64, husband of Helen Hall Corey, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at his home. He was born July 23, 1957 to the late Ralph and Geneva Centers Corey.

Survivors include, wife, Helen Corey; son, Phillip Scott (Jennifer) Corey; daughter, Rachel (Simon) Satterwhite; sister, Joyce (McKinley) Vance; grandchildren, Joshua Corey, Haleigh Golden, Haylee Rose, Hunter Corey, and Serenity Satterwhite; step-grandchildren, Bianca McCane and Felecia Reid.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Kevin Christopher Corey.

Services were held on Friday, March 18, 2:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home. Visitation was 12-2pm before the service. Burial in Hall Cemetery, Clay City.

Ronald Barnes 45 of Irvine passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond. He was born April 21, 1976 in Lexington to Dudley and Brenda Barnes.

He is survived by a brother Ray Barnes of Irvine, two sisters Rebecca Baker of Irvine, Rhonda Barnes (Shawn) of Georgia, three nieces Kendra Tipton, Katy Baker, Kaylee Adams and three nephews Joey Baker, Josh Baker and Hunter Bowling.

He was preceded in death by his parents Dudley and Brenda Barnes, a sister Susan Bowling and a niece LeAnna Baker.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home with Bro. Bill White officiating. Burial followed in the Moberly Cemetery. Pallbearers were Katy Baker, Joey Baker, Josh Baker, Hunter Bowling, Daniel Payton, Libby Tipton, Robbie Tipton and Kendall Murphy. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Teresa Gail Bellamy, 57, of Winchester passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 at her home. She was born May 13, 1964 in Winchester to the late Cecil Clay & Margaret Justeen Tipton Bellamy.

Survivors include brother David (Monica) Bellamy, sister Joyce (Cecil) Young, and various nieces, nephews, & cousins.

Funeral services were conducted at 2:00PM Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Robert Peace. Visitation was also held on Saturday beginning at 1:00PM for both family & friends. Burial will follow the funeral at Mt. Canaan Cemetery in Stanton.

Burnetta Faye Adams 94, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 29, 1928 in Eubank, Kentucky to the late Herman and Mary Belle Meeks Smith.

Survivors include, sons, Roy (Marilyn) Adams, Steve (Anna Carol) Adams, and Doug (Kathy) Adams; daughters, Rhonda Brewer Payne, Mary (Wayne) Shepherd, and Kaye (Tony) Rice; sister, Louise Wines; 17 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Don Adams.

Services were held Tuesday, March 8, 10:00AM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Robbie Conn. Visitation was on Monday after 6:00PM at the funeral home. Burial was in Stonegate Cemetery with Lee Little, Robin Stokley, Anthony Rice, Carlos Rice, Faron Davis, Stephen Adams, Garret Lawson, and Jacob Conner serving as pallbearers.

Gary Lee Asch, 65, husband of Vickie Roberts Asch, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 7, 1956 in Greenup to the late Billy Joe and Betty Jean Martin Asch.

Survivors include, wife, Vickie Asch; son, Gary Asch II; daughter Lora Lynn Asch Haddix; grandchildren, Gary Lee (Sam) Asch, Jacob Townsend, Deleigha Asch, and Shelby Ellis; brother, Neal Hamilton and Anthony Patrick; sister, Sue Pennington; step-mother, Wanda Asch; step-brothers and sisters, Donald Lewis, Charles Lewis, Michael Lewis, Barbara Pierce, and Kimberly Lewis.

Services were held Tuesday, March 15, 11:00AM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro Robert Boyd. Visitation was held on Monday 6-9pm at the funeral home.

Burial in Roberts Cemetery with Colin Frazier, Charles Luttrell, Johnny Joe Asch, Joseph Walter Lemanski, Darrell Townsend, Mike Lockard, Carl Drake, and Jamie Townsend. Honorary pallbearers serving Dickie Gunn, Toby Royce, Moody Rose, Chris Peak, Darren Bloom, Mike Bloom, Shannon Bloom, and Jacob Jones.

Chiquitha Mullins Crawford, age 73, widow of Huston Damon Crawford, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, KY.  Born in Chavies, KY she was a daughter of the late Dailey Mullins and the late Gora Fugate Mullins.  She was a former Para Professional with the Powell County Board of Education and attended the Three Cross Baptist Mission Church. Chiquitha loved life, she enjoyed traveling, dancing and was always a great help to other people. Her great outlook on life was infectious.

 In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by her son, Damon Huston Crawford. Chiquitha is survived by her daughter, Melissa Crawford of Stanton and grandchildren, Sydney Pippin and Tori Crawford.

Visitation was held on Friday, March 11, 2022 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.  Funeral services conducted by Pastor Steve Skinner was held at 2:00 P.M Saturday at the funeral home.

Burial followed in Stonegate Cemetery with Brad Derickson, Danny Dennis, John Martin, Robert Overbee, Bill Estes, and Kenny Rice serving as active pallbearers.  Arrangements have been entrusted to  Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Carolyn Friend, 70, widow of Donald Friend, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at her home. She was born July 9, 1951 to the late Clyde Mullins and the late Ave Mullins Carson.

Survivors include, grandchildren, Megan Burgher, Hope Helton, Chelsea Dunn, and Kyler Dunn; great-grandchildren, Gunnar Bellamy, Kia Helton, Brenton Fugate, and Hudson Huff; brothers, Junior Mullins, Hugh Mullins, and Elwood Mullins; sisters, Virginia Ann Tharpe, and Charlotte Tanner. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and daughter, Donna Friend. Services will be scheduled at a later date.

Charles Henry Hale Sr., 83, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Norton Hospital, Louisville. He was born May 16, 1938 in Menifee County, Kentucky to the late Bruce and Ethel Ledford Hale.      Survivors include, sons, Jesse Hale, Darrell Hale, Charles Hale Jr., Christopher Hale, Richard Hale, Benji Faye Hale, and James McKinney; daughters, Cheyanne Hale, Debbie Stevens, Jennifer Hale, Angelia Ballard, and Tammy Hale; sisters, Phyllis Hale and Irene Hale; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Jimmy Dean Hale, daughter, Gloria Jean Hale, brothers, Donald Hale and Buddy Brewer, sisters, Mary Hale, Gail Hale, Kathryn Brewer, and Mazie Brewer, grandchildren, Jacqueline Hale, Autumn Raker, Dalton Hale, and Andrea Hale; and great-granddaughter, Hazel Spencer. Services were held on Friday, 1:00PM at the Ledford Cemetery, Pine Ridge with his sons serving as pallbearers.

Fred Cecil Tuttle, 93, longtime resident of Stanton, KY, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Ashton Grove Assisted Living in Georgetown.  Born on May 4, 1928 in Ashland, KY, he was the son of the late Rev. F. C. Tuttle and Winnie Mae Cornelison Tuttle.  Fred graduated from high school in Eagle, CO and later from Eastern Kentucky University.  He was instrumental in the building of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Stanton and was proud to be a PK (preacher’s kid).  Fred loved to tell ‘embellished’ stories and recite poetry.

He is survived by his wife, Pauline Billings Tuttle; his children, Fred Tuttle, Michael Tuttle (Vito), Brenda Tuttle Stanko (John) and David Tuttle; step children, Ruth Billings and Casey Billings (Gayle); five grandchildren, Amy Tuttle Turner (Tim), Andrew Delaney Tuttle (Jackie), Shelley Stanko Denton (Justin), John Walter Stanko (Lindsey) and Mary Elizabeth Pelfrey (Ethan); six great grandchildren, Abigail Turner, Cash Turner, Jack Stanko, Banks Denton, William Stanko and River Tuttle; as well as a special nephew and niece, Raymond Edgar Knox and Gailen Knox Smith.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda Tuttle Knox and stepdaughter Rebecca Billings Pelfrey (Dallas).  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to EKU’s Becky Pelfrey Memorial Scholarship Fund (EKU Office of Development, CPO 19A, 521 Lancaster Drive, Richmond, KY 40475) or Emmanuel Baptist Church, P. O. Box 910, Stanton, KY 40380.  Arrangements by Johnson’s Funeral Home, Georgetown, KY.

Deloris Jane Townsend, 62, wife of Arnold Clay Townsend, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born February 16, 1960 in Versailles to the late Lawrence and Mary Anna Morris Watkins.     Survivors include, loving husband, Arnold Clay Townsend; son, Damon (Tanya) Spencer; daughters, April Ritchie, Renee Spencer, Sabrina Spencer, and Destiny Bradshaw; step-daughters, Amy (Jeff) Pittman and Regina (Jerry) Sons; brothers, Lawrence (Leesa) Watkins, Jimmy (Darlene) Watkins, Billy (Shannon) Watkins, and Terry (Connie) Morris; sisters, Wilma Watkins, Hattie Hatton, Rosie Arnett, Betty (Chuck) West, and Nancy (Tim) Spencer; 21 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Linda Stewart, 3 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, March 8, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Kenny Wasson and Bro. George Sparks. Visitation was Monday after 6:00PM. Burial in Watkins Cemetery with Grandsons serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, great grandchildren and members of the wildwood chapel church.

Sharon Ingram, 62, of Mt. Sterling passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022. She was born in Versailles, KY November, 16, 1959 to William “Bill” and Shirley Duncan. She was a housewife.

She is survived by her husband Gordon Wayne Ingram of Mt. Sterling, a brother Allen Duncan Betty) of Campton, a sister Teresa Lykins (Lori) of Mt. Sterling, Sandy Moss her best friend for 48 years, several nieces and nephews and her dogs that she loved and cared for so much.

She was preceded in death by her parents William “Bill” and Shirley Duncan, two brothers Don Duncan, Bobby Duncan and a sister Karen Faye Duncan. Funeral services were held 12 PM Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City. Friends visited Friday from 10 AM till time of the service.  Burial followed in the Beatty Place Cemetery in Lee County. Pallbearers were Johnathan Russell, Tod Pelfrey, Allen Duncan, Edwin McCarty, Tony Douthitt and Carl Ray Myers. Honorary pallbearers Sandy Moss and Lori Lykins. Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City is in charge of services.

Correne Hatton, age 88, passed away on March 1, 2022 at Baptist Health in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.  Born in Stanton, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late James Madison Roberts and the late Myrtle Rebecca Marcum Roberts and a former factory worker with Bundy Tubing, Cowen’s Sewing Factory and Trojan, Inc. Correne also worked for some time at Kroger.  She was a member of Clay City Church of Christ and was an outstanding mother.

Along with her parents Correne is preceded in death her husband, Walter W. Hatton, Sr.; one son, Walter W. Hatton, Jr.; one daughter, Sharon Sons; seven brothers: Aubrey Roberts, Stanley “Jack” Arnold Roberts, Kenneth “Buck” Elwood Roberts, Jessie Millard Roberts, Johnny Roberts, Bernard Roberts and Wendell Herman Roberts; two sisters: Ruby Imogene Antrobus and Janice Derickson and two grandchildren: Kelly Burton and Brandley M. Sons.

She is survived by three daughters: Marcella (Terry) McCarty of Mt. Sterling, Valerie (Kenny) Burton of Mt. Sterling and Charlene (Gregory) Brewer of Stanton; one brother, Delbert Dean Roberts of Versailles; two sisters: Alma Faye York of Lexington and Geraldine Crabtree of Clay City; nine grandchildren: Michelle Defrates, Jerry Dale Martin, Regina Ballard, Donnie R. Sons, Jr., Kimberly Burton, Kayla Burton, Krista Burton, Cory Brewer, Sabrina Campbell along with 17 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.

Funeral services officiated by Bro. Daniel Newell and Bro. M. C. Rice were held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home in Stanton.  Visitation began at 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home.

Burial was in Hatton Creek Cemetery with John Campbell, Taylor Ballard, Branson Ballard, Cory Brewer, Robert Barker and Joe Stacy serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers werew Terry McCarty, Greg Brewer, Hondo Hearne, Virgil Hatton and all members of the Clay City Church of Christ.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Johnny Coffey, 66, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022. He was born in Salem, Ohio May 14, 1955 to Warren and Sylvia Coffey. He was Veteran of the United States Navy, a truck driver and a member of the Beech Fork Golf Club.

   He is survived by, four sons Uriah Coffey, Chris Coffey, James Knox, Robert Knox, a daughter Donna Coffey, sixteen grandchildren, three sisters Clara Coffey Hutchison, Kathy Coffey and Mary Coffey and his special friend Beth Williams.

  He was preceded in death by his parents his wife Ollie Coffey, Warren Eugene and Sylvia Coffey, a daughter Dana Miles, two brothers Harold Pitts and Warren Coffey a sister Edna Coffey.

  Funeral services were held 12 PM Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Steve McGuire officiating. Visitation was on Friday, March 4, 2022 from 5 till 7 PM. Burial will follow in the Little Ella Cemetery in Jeffersonville. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Morgan Lee “Mort” Morton, 86, passed away on Jan. 11, 2022, at his residence in Lexington, Kentucky. Born in Montgomery County on May 3, 1935, he was the youngest child of the late Albert Sidney and Effie Spencer Morton. The former owner and operator of Hi Acres Barber Shop, Morgan served generations of customers during his 58-year career in barbering that included Morton’s Barber Shop on Winchester Rd from 1957 until 1971, when he purchased Hi Acres Barber Shop, and joined Danny Richardson, until 2000, when he retired and barbered part-time until 2015. Morgan worked to play, bowling in several city leagues from the late 1950s through the 2000s. He picked up golf as a hobby in the 1960s and played until he was 80. His customers would often find him practicing his swing when they came into the shop for a haircut. An avid UK basketball fan, he regularly attended home games at Memorial Coliseum and later at Rupp Arena. Over the years, many life events were planned with game time in mind. Morgan was a member of Central Christian Church in Lexington.

He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 68 years, Wilma “Faye” Arnett Morton; two children, Terry Morton of Wilmore, and Joy (Kelly) Henderson of Lexington; beloved grandchildren Keith (Caitlyn Kogge) Henderson of Kansas City, MO, and Elaina Henderson of Chicago, IL; great-grandson Camden Kogge; several nieces and nephews and extended family members. In addition to his parents, Morgan was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Morton; and nine siblings, Leonard Morton, Elzie Morton, Everett Morton, Buford Morton, Lucas Morton, Lela Spencer, Eva Duff, Elizabeth Haddix and Mabel Morton.

A celebration of life was held at Central Christian Church (Lexington) on February 26, 2022,  with Rev. Elizabeth King, officiating. In his memory, play a round of golf, shoot some basketball or donate to your favorite charity.

Burnetta Faye Adams, 94, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 29, 1928 in Eubank, Kentucky to the late Herman and Mary Belle Meeks Smith.

Survivors include, sons, Roy (Marilyn) Adams, Steve (Anna Carol) Adams, and Doug (Kathy) Adams; daughters, Rhonda Brewer Payne, Mary (Wayne) Shepherd, and Kaye (Tony) Rice; sister, Louise Wines; 17 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Don Adams.

Services were held Tuesday, March 8, 10:00AM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Robbie Conn. Visitation was Monday after 6:00PM at the funeral home. Burial in Stonegate Cemetery with Lee Little, Robin Stokley, Anthony Rice, Carlos Rice, Faron Davis, Stephen Adams, Garret Lawson, and Jacob Conner serving as pallbearers.

Kathryn Virginia Cox, 94, widow of John Cox, passed away at her residence in Stanton, Kentucky on March 4, 2022.  Born in Irvine, KY she was the daughter of the late Jack Smith and the late Stella Wilson Smith and was a fifth grade teacher for the Powell County Board of Education. She also served the Powell County Board of Education as an administrator over the Federal Funding Programs.  Kathryn was a member of Stanton Christian Church, D.A.R., Eastern Star, Powell County Woman’s Club, Powell County Retired Teachers Association and a Hospice Volunteer.  In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Roger and Gardie Smith and a grandchild, Staci Lee.    

She is survived by two children, Lawrence (Lois) Cox and Cheryl (Jeff Parks) Goodwin both of Stanton and three grandchildren, Emily Cox, Jarod Goodwin and Dora Beth (Mickey) Sims.

Funeral services officiated by Pastor Greg Webb were conducted at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was held Monday from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  Burial was in Stanton Cemetery with Paul White, Jr., Rupert “Artie” White, Mickey Sims, Jonathan Goodwin, Will Goodwin and Jimmy Smith serving as active pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers are members of Stanton Christian Church and D.A.R. Kathryn’s family would like to thank her caregivers, Bonnie Patton, Sonia Hall, Lynn Lane and Debra Gukeisen.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.