Johnny T. Campbell, 77, of Jeffersonville passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling. He was born October, 31, 1943 in Mt. Sterling to John and Stanley Gertrude Campbell. He was a member of the Howards Mill First Church of God. He is survived by three brothers David Campbell and wife Connie, Denver Campbell and wife Geraldine, Ricky Campbell, five sisters Marie Reed and husband Charles, Joyce Campbell, Carrie Liggett, Freda Montgomery and husband Moe, Eleanora Grooms and husband Pete and several nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Stanley Gertrude Campbell, two brothers Wayne and Paul Campbell and two sisters Maudie and Sonia Campbell. Funeral service were held Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. David Campbell officiating. Burial followed in the Lovely Cemetery in Jeffersonville. Pallbearers will be Randall Campbell, Shane Campbell, Patrick Campbell, Michael Campbell, David Barrentine, Kevin Campbell, Tim Campbell and Travis Mobley. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City was in charge of services.

Dorothy Mae Hughes, age 87, widow of Bill Hughes passed away at her residence in Stanton, Kentucky on Saturday, January 9, 2021.  Born on Cane Creek she was the daughter of the late John George Morton and Ruby Sumner Morton and a member of Bowen Church of Christ and a member of Red River Homemakers Club.  Dorothy was a former teacher’s aid and secretary for the Powell County Board of Education and a store keeper at B and D Grocery.  She was a great baby sitter and loved going to church.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her grandson, Zachary Hughes and her brother, Doug Morton.  Dorothy was survived by her children, Winfred C. Hughes and Rosalie (Eddie) Dawson of Stanton; three brothers:  Donald (Cindy) Morton of Clay City, Jerry (Pearl) Morton and Richard (Lisa) Morton of Stanton and by her sister, Judy (Butch) Mattingly of Berea.  Private funeral services officiated by Bro. Eddie Dawson will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Public visitation begins at 6:00 P.M., Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Faulkner Cemetery with Duwaine Morton, Jason Morton, Jarrett Rose, Seldon Reed, Rick Tyra, Timmy Tipton and Lonnie Dale Stewart serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Wilma Jones, Misty Jones, Tammy Puckett and the staff of Hospice East.  Funeral services can be viewed on Hearne Funeral Home’s Facebook Page on facebook live.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Debra Lynn Farmer, 64, of Waco passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was born March 23, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to James and Cordelia Angel. She was a factory worker. She is survived by her parents James and Cordelia Angel, her husband Thomas Farmer, a son Shawn Farmer and a brother Jeffery Angel and wife Jeanna. She was preceded in death by a brother James Anthony Angel. Funeral services were held 12 PM Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Joseph Stanley officiating. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge of services.

Sara Jewell Profitt, 85, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 12, 1935 in Wolfe County, Kentucky to the late Leonard Morton Profitt and Edna Campbell Profitt. She was a retired employee of Sylvania. Survivors include, daughters, Vickie Frisby and Lee Ann (Jason) Brewer; brother, Albert L. (Denise) Profitt; sister, Ira “Elizabeth” Hall; grandchildren, Cameron Frisby, Caroline Frisby, and Claire Brewer. She was preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Edna Profitt, siblings, Bill Profitt, Bob Profitt, and Betty Pergram. Graveside services were Saturday, January 9, 1:00PM at Winchester Cemetery, 625 West Lexington Ave, Winchester. Pallbearers serving Cameron Frisby, Jason Brewer, Claude Frisby, Steve Curtis Jr., Kenny Pergram, Kobe Baker. Face Coverings and the practice of Social Distancing will be required.

Dennis Pryor, 40, of Richmond passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2021 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond. He was born November 28, 1980 in Evarts, KY to Clarence and Norma Pryor. He was a construction worker. He is survived by his parents Clarence and Norma Pryor, his wife Jennifer Pryor, one son Trevor Pryor, two daughters Tracy and Kara Pryor, three brothers Phillip Darrell and Johnathan Pryor. Funeral services were held 11 AM Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Friends may visitied Wednesday from 10 AM till time of the service. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Vivian Willoughby Sons, 98, of Winchester passed away at her residence Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born in Owingsville July 6, 1922 to Emerson and Molly Jones. She is survived by Three sons William Willoughby and wife Betty, James Willoughby and wife Janice, Tommy Willoughby, a daughter Shirley Willoughby and several grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Emerson and Molly Jones, three sons Kenneth, Earnest and Allen Willoughby and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held 11 AM Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Ark of Mercy Church in Winchester with Bro. Billy Keller officiating. Friends visitied Saturday from 10 AM till time of the service. Burial was in the Claremont Memorial Gardens in Winchester. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Audrey Mae Stokley, 63, of Winchester passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. She was born in Winchester April 9, 1957 to Ben and Betty Stokley. She was a former employee of Dairy Queen in Winchester. She is survived by her mother Betty Stokley, two sons Ivan Sams JR and Robert Sams, a daughter Joy Watkins, a brother Matthew Stokley and wife Judy and a sister Elizabeth Fugate and husband Casey. She is preceded in death by her father Ben Stokley and a brother James Robert Stokley. A private graveside service was held Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Stokley Cemetery in Clay City. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City in charge.

Juanita Spradlin, age 72, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky widow of Danny K, Spradlin passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at St. Claire Regional Medical Center.  Born in Ashland, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Charles Roy Rice and Fern Marie Stewart Rice and former office manager at U.S. Steel, Inc.  Juanita enjoyed having family gatherings, fishing with her family and she loved her dog named “Sparky”.  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by her son, Daniel Wayne Reed; her brother, Charles Roy Rice, Jr. and her sister-in-law, Linda Carol Rice.  Juanita is survived by her son, William “Bill” Charles Reed and his wife Debra of Isonville; her brother, Gary Michael Rice of Monroe, Michigan; her sister, Carolyn Kay Blevins of Jeffersonville; brother-in-law Larry Blevins; sister-in-law, Royetta June Rice; six grandchildren:  Kasey Reed, Katlin Terry, Kristin Reed, Nina Livengood, Kenley Reed and Kelsey Reed and four great grandchildren:  Hudson Reed, Hadley Reed, Hunter Reed and Harper Reed.  No services are scheduled.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Virginia Nell Orme, age 90, widow of William T. “Bill” Orme passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at her residence in Stanton, KY.  Born in Clark County, KY she was the daughter of the late Goebel and Stella Hopper Snowden.  Nell was a retired medical assistant office manager for Charles G. Noss, MD. She was a member of Stanton First Presbyterian Church along with the Women’s Missionary Group and sang many years in the choir.  She was a member of Stanton Women’s Club and former member of Stanton Elementary PTA.  Nell felt blessed to have wonderful neighbors, church family and many friends.  She was also blessed for a year and a half to have the love and support of several caregivers who enriched her life.  Nell was someone who believed in prayer and she had a constant companion in prayer for over 18 years with Diane Elam.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Dr. Eugene Snowden and her sisters, Irene Estes and Geneva Roberts.  Nell is survived by her children:  Mark (Lori) Orme of Franklin, TN, Debbie (Bill) Bush of Clay City, Sarah (Wayne) Shearon of Maumelle, AK and Ruth Ann (Gary) Daniels of Dallas, TX; her sister, Helen Hannan of Winchester; nine grandchildren:  Stephanie (Roger) Ritchie, Chad (Nathania) Bush, Heath (Staci) Shearon, Chase (Hannah) Shearon, Tyler Daniels, Catie Daniels, Ashleigh (Hutch) Garmany, Jason (Malorie) Orme and Michael (Anne Hayden) Orme; 19 great grandchildren;  two great-great grandchildren and one sister-in-law Ruth Snowden.  .  Private funeral services officiated by Rev. Lucas Waters and Bro. Anthony Molihan were held at Hearne Funeral Home Inc. at 1:00 P.M, on Sunday, January 3, 2021.  Burial was in Stanton Cemetery with Chad Bush, Heath Shearon, Chase Shearon, Tyler Daniels, Jason Orme, Michael Orme, Hutch Garmany. Brad Smith and Jordan Woosley serving as pallbearers.  Memorial contributions may be made to Stanton First Presbyterian Church.  Services can be viewed on Hearne Funeral Home’s Facebook Page on facebook live.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.   

Hobert Osborne, Jr., age 88, of Irvine, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital.  Born is Estill County, Kentucky he was the son of the late Hobert Osborne, Sr. and Lillie Johnson Osborne. Hobert was a retired cook of over 35 years with the University of Miami Ohio in Oxford, Ohio. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers; Elmo Osborne and David Osborne and his sister Julia Osborne. Hobert is survived by his wife Shelby Jean Powell Osborne of Irvine, Kentucky; daughter Donna Osborne of Irvine, Kentucky; granddaughter Richolle Osborne; three brothers: Cecil Osborne of Hamilton, Ohio, Wilmer Osborne of Winchester, Kentucky and Bobby Osborne of Irvine, Kentucky and two sisters, Marie Osborne of Winchester, Kentucky and Jean (Robert) Alcorn of London, Kentucky.  Visitation was held on Monday, January 4, 2021 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  A procession  then departed the funeral home for a graveside service at Fielders Cemetery,   Irvine, KY.  Active pallbearers are Steve Jones, Michael Johnson, Aaron Faulkner, Steve Randall, Donald Miller and Bobby Dale Osborne.  Honorary pallbearers are Chuck Powell, Michael Osborne, James Miller and Walter Powell.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.   

Randall Lynn Johnson SR 41 of Irvine passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was born June 9, 1979 in Irvine to Randy and Teresa Johnson. He was a mechanic. He is survived by his parents Randy and Teresa Johnson, two sons Randall Johnson JR, Waylon Johnson, two daughters Deadra Johnson, Kendall Johnson, a brother Craig Johnson, a sister Sabrina Lambert and husband Josh. He was preceded in death by a brother Ryan Johnson. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Terry Barnes officiating. Burial followed in the Gray Cemetery. Pallbearers were Duck Johnson, Joshua Lambert, Javen Lambert, Jerry Glenn Estes, Randall Johnson Jr, Linclon Lynch and Jesse Johnson. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine was in charge of services.

Bro. William “Bill” Ross 85 of Irvine passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the University of Vanderbilt Burn Center. He was born December 30, 1935 in West Liberty to Garnold and Elsie Ross. He was an Evangelist who loved the Lord and spread the Gospel everywhere he went. He is survived by two sons David Ross, Greg Ross and wife Susan, three daughters Deborah Richardson, Sandra Richardson, Sheila Isaacs, fourteen grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, a brother Edison Ross, five sisters Lucy Ross, Christine Ross, Deloris Ross, Mary Jane Ross and Brenda Ross. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Ross, a daughter Melinda Mills, a son William Ross JR, a brother Wilburn Ross, two sisters Karen Vest and Jean Horn. Funeral services were held Monday, January 4, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Burial followed in the Bark Road Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Mary Parks Martin 79 of Winchester passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 14, 1941 Owingsville to Bob and Abagail Corey. She was a member of the Winchester Community Church and was a housewife. She is survived by her husband Andrew Martin, three sons Thomas Parks and wife Brenda of Michigan, Nathan Parks and partner Teresa Puckett of Irvine, Henry Parks and wife Emily of Winchester, three daughters Connie Allen and husband Phillip of Irvine, Patricia Borders and husband Rick of Clay City, Juanita Noble and husband Lee of Winchester, seven grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, three great-great grandchild, two brothers Harold and Hargus Corey of Bath County, two sisters Bonnie and Margaret. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Frank Parks, a daughter Beverly Daniels and a grandson Ricky Borders. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Winchester Community Church with Bro. Jackie Stamper and Bro. Cecil Burns officiating. Burial followed in the Claremont Memorial Gardens in Winchester. Pallbearers were Nate Parks, Phillip Allen, Andrew Borders, Dustin Parks, Henry Parks SR and Henry Parks JR. Honorary pallbearers were Lee Noble and all her grandsons. Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of services.

Barbara Catron, 61, wife of Billy Catron, passed Friday, December 25, 2020 at her home. Survivors include, husband, Billy Catron; mother, Ivory Jean Jones; sister, Bonnie Crabtree Smith; niece, Kristy Miller; mother-in-law, Wanda Catron. Services were Thursday, December 31, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Brad Epperson. Visitation was Thursday 11-1:00PM at the funeral home. Burial was in Jones Cemetery, Stanton with Donald Catron, David Catron, Benny Catron, JR Catron, and Randy Smith.

Alphia Elizabeth Crawford Burton, 63,  of Clay City passed away at her residence Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio January 15, 1957 to Franklin and Ruth Crawford. She was a house wife. She is survived by her mother Ruth Crawford, her fiancé Sam Rogers, daughters Tonya Tolson and husband Jimmy, Randi Burton, Jonna Burton, a special step-daughter Tonya Rudd, a son D J Williams, two grandchildren Kamron Davidson, Tayelynn Adams, one great grandchild Rose Davidson, special niece Brigitte Hacker, two nephews Jerrid Hurt, Desmond Yeary, two special sister in-laws Treva Hall and Roxie Embs. She was preceded in death by her father Franklin Crawford, her husband Randy Burton and two sisters Frankie and Ruthie Irene Crawford. Funeral services will be held 6 PM Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Sister Pam Poe officiating. Friends may visit Thursday from 4 PM till time of the service. A graveside service was held 10 AM Saturday December 26 at the Crawford Cemetery in Hazard. Pallbearers are John Adams, JR Roger, Nathan Hall, Kamron Davidson, DJ Williams and Scott Grigsby. Honorary pallbearers are Jamie Hacker, Eric Foster and Roger Pollard. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge of services.

Larry Dean Collins, 65, of Irvine passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was born April 15, 1955 in Jackson to Herbert and Betty Collins. He was a Pastor of the Full Gospel Evangelistic Ministries in Irvine for the past 25 years. He is survived by his father Herbert Collins, his wife Sheila Collins, two daughters Stephane Taulbee and husband Billy JR, Bobbie Miller and husband Michael, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a brother Tom Collins and wife Janie and a sister Yolanda Anderson and husband Rob. He was preceded in death by his mother Betty Collins, two brothers Merlin and Linville Collins and three sisters Belinda, Sherry and Rebecca Collins. Funeral services were held 3 PM Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Full Gospel Evangelistic Ministries with Bro. Bill Wesley officiating. Friends vistied Saturday from 1 PM till time of the service. Burial will follow in the Larry Collins Cemetery in Irvine. Family ask that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral cost. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge.

JT Powell, 93, of Clay City passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Estill County May 2, 1927 to Francis and Annie Powell. He was a retired Veteran of the United State Marine Corps and the Blue Grass Army Depot. He is survived by a son Glen Powell, a daughter Patricia Miller and husband Roger, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis Marion and Annie Powell, a daughter Ima Jean Cord, a grandson Jason Miller, five brothers Cecil, Owen, Estill, Tom, Raymond Powell and two sister’s Mildred Collins and Marie Young. Visitation was held Monday, December 28, 2020 from 10 AM till 11:45 AM at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City. Followed by a graveside service at 12 PM at the Powell’s Valley Cemetery in Clay City with Bro. Marion Brewer officiating. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge of services.

Linda Mae Townsend, 69, widow of Charlie Clay Townsend, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at her home. She was born November 1, 1951 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Walter and Minnie Mae Brooks Snelling. Survivor include, sons, Charlie (Marie) Townsend and James Allen (Billie) Townsend; daughters, Stanley Jo Townsend (Billy) Flippo and Trina Townsend Rogers; brother, James Snelling; sister, Daphene Howard; 13 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, daughter, Cheryl Ann Townsend; and many brothers and sisters. Services Wednesday, December 30, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation was Tuesday after 6:00PM. Burial in Townsend Cemetery with Seth Stewart, Michael Rogers, Gary Allen, James Townsend, Jamie Lykins, and Billy Dickie. Honorary pallbearer serving, Gary Asch, David Booth, and David Booth.

Cassandra Beasley 44 of Clay City passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was born January 26, 1976 in Shelbyville, IN to Charles and Margaret Grimes. She was survived by her mother Margaret Grimes and her husband Earl, Her husband Michael Spencer, two sons Michael and Joshua Perkins, daughter Sandra Perkins, three brothers Charles West III and wife Angel, Chris West and wife Rebecca and joseph West and wife Melissa. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City was in charge.

Billy Larry Rogers, 75, of Jeffersonville passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 11, 1945 in Manchester to Bill and Clara Rogers. He was a business owner Larry’s Bar and Grill and a member of The Church of the Living God in Jeffersonville. He is survived by a son Donnie Fugate and wife Matosha, two daughter’s Chrystal Rogers, Barbara McGuire, grandchildren Alexis and Kelly Lanter, Bobby Hays, Ethan Fugate, Canaan Fugate, Hannah Fugate, Shelby Claywell, Laney Johnson, great granddaughter Everly Ferguson, two sisters Eva Watts and husband Marion, Lucille Depew and husband Melvin, Niece Sheila Lewis, Sister In-law Lola Rogers, a nephew Benny Rogers JR. He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Clara Rogers and a brother Benny Rogers. A graveside service was held 12 PM Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the Ezel Cemetery with Bro Lonnie Meeks officiating. Pallbearers are Bobby Hays, Tommy Hays, David Adkins, Chris Arnett, Donnie Fugate, Carl McGuire, Tommy Maiden and Donnie Shields. Honorary pallbearers are Marion Watts and Melvin Depew Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge of services.

 Christine Dotson Bullock, 74, of Ravenna passed away December 11, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Big Rock, Virginia August 26, 1946 to Harv and Eva Dotson she worked in the coal mines. She is survived by three sons Ricky Hurley, Larry Dotson and wife Elizabeth, Tommy Dotson, two daughters Mary Arthur and husband James, Melissa Dotson, ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren and a sister Opal Gavin. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lloyd Bullock, and two brothers Hassle and Roy Dotson. A memorial service will be held at a later time. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge.

Sterling Esteppe, 63, husband of Angela Watson Esteppe, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 of the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. He was born July 12, 1957 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to the late Arthur and Della Mae Watkins Esteppe. Survivors include, wife, Angela Esteppe, Clay City; son, Sterling Dean (Clara) Esteppe; daughter, Valerie (Charlie II) Goodwin; grandchildren, Christian Cole Goodwin, DaShayla Esteppe, Jaylin Davis, and Angelina Esteppe;step-grandchild, Michael Napier; step great-grandchildren, David Graham Napier and Abigail Napier; brothers, Roy Esteppe, Kenny Esteppe, Nelson Esteppe, Timmy Esteppe, and Ronnie Esteppe; sisters, Faye Watkins, Nellie Lane, Georgie Hatton, Bessie Watkins, and Grace Maddox. Services were Thursday, December 17, 11:00AM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. David Campbell. Visitation was Thursday 10-11:00AM. Burial in Cobb Hill Cemetery with Dean Esteppe, Charlie Goodwin II, Cole Goodwin, John Watson, Danny Watson, and Doug Watson serving as pallbearers.

Barbara Ledford Hale, 81, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her home. She was born October 28, 1939 in Hillsboro, Ohio to the late Robert Burton and Lou Ella Gebhardt Shaffer. Survivors include, daughters, Kimberly Akers, Brenda White, and Andrea Farthing; grandchildren, Courtney Faron Davis, Lindsay Akers, Ashley Gary, Kelsey Farthing, and Kalei Farthing; great-grandchildren, Gavin Davis, Grayson Davis, Presley McClure, Kennedy McClure, Jaden Kidd, and Kaitlyn Kidd. Services Tuesday, December 22, 2:00PM Ledford Cemetery, Pine Ridge.

Ola Mae “Dodie” Hayes, 74, widow of Edger Leon Hayes, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital, Cincinnati. She was born November 18, 1946 in Michigan to the late Charles Otto and Naomi Sorrell. Survivors include, son, Billy (Michelle) Brooks and Mark Meadows; brothers, Charles (Linda) Sorrell and Marvin (Gayle) Sorrell; sisters, Francis (Bill) Patton, Iona Anderson, Sue (Bill) Flora, and Wanda Sorrell; grandchildren, Keisha (Marc) Faw, Brittany Brooks, Billy (Audrey) Brooks II, Krystal Hayes, Courtney (Corey) Walters, Aerial (Timmy) Prater, Chasity (CJ) Bailey, and Tiffany Meadows; and 17 great-grandchildren. Services were Monday, December 21, 6:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Tom Caudill. Visitation was Monday 4-6pm at the funeral home.

Mary Lee (Hoskins) Osborne, 92, of Bedford passed away at 2:30 am on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Garden Villa in Bedford.   Born February 18, 1928 in Clay City, KY she was the daughter of David Martin “Tucker” Bush and Ollie Mae Hoskins.  She married Morgan T. Osborne and he preceded her in death.   She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church in Bedford and the Omega-Tau Sorority Theta Chapter.  Mary Lee had worked at the Just Kids Daycare in Bedford.  Survivors include her cousin, Georgia Marie Goodman of Springville, as well as several other cousins.   She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Morgan. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 23rd in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Jo Ratkovich officiating.  Private burial will follow in the Sheeks Cemetery.  Visitation will be from noon until the hour of service on Wednesday.  Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.

Jerelene “Jerry” Lacy, age 87, widow of Woodrow Lacy of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at her residence.  Born in Slade, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late James Bruce Stewart and the late Arley Boyd Stewart. Jerry was a member of the Clay City Church of Christ.  She formerly worked at the lodge restaurant at Natural Bridge State Park, Powell County Head Start, Southern States and was best known as a baby sitter. She baby sat for 34 years and during that time she looked over 87 children and 17 grandchildren and great grandchildren .  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by her stepson, Larry “Crook” Lacy; two brothers, Aulden and Aulmen Stewart and her sister, Janovua Chenault.  Jerelene is survived by three daughters:  Kathy (Garry) Chaney of Stanton, Debbie (Charles) Smallwood of Mt. Sterling and Brenda (Scottie) Muncie of Clay City; two sons, Darrell Lacy of Richmond and Gary (Glenda) Lacy of Oklahoma;  14 grandchildren:  Eddie Lacy, Christy Cox, Chris Chaney, Cassandra Begley, Monica Mynk, Micki Clark, Nicolas Smallwood, Kiowa Muncie, Koda Muncie, Keenan Muncie, Vanessa Drummond, Joshua Lacy, Ben Lacy and Ashley Lacy; 19 great grandchildren; two brothers, Albergine (Helen) Stewart of Peculiar, Missouri and Alvinith Stewart.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Larry Shoemaker,  Bro. Anthony Molihan and Keenan Muncie will be held at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Funeral services may be viewed on Hearne Funeral Home’s facebook page, on facebook live. Visitation was at 5:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.  Burial was beside her late husband, Woodrow Lacy, in Cat Creek Cemetery with Chris Chaney, Nicolas Smallwood, Kiowa Muncie, Koda Muncie, Keenan Muncie, Joshua Lacy and Ben Lacy serving as pallbearers.  COVID-19 regulations were followed as set forth by Governor Beshear and the CDC.  The family request that masks be worn and COVID-19 guidelines be followed. Memorial donations may be made to Potters Children’s Home, 2350 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Mattie Louise Martin, age 91, widow of Troy Chester Martin, Jr. of Ocoee, Florida passed away on December 9, 2020. She was born on October 31, 1929 in Eustis, Florida to the late John and Anna Rich, one of 12 siblings. She enjoyed her marriage to T. C. Martin for over 50 years. Her strength and faith in God made up the bedrock of their beautiful family together and they lived as true partners in all they did.  Mattie worked as a rural postal carrier for the United States Postal Service for two and a half decades.  But, her family celebrates her role as homemaker even more richly. A talented cook, everyone always found all of their favorite recipes with Ms. Mattie. In other moments, you might likely find her reading her Bible or cheering on her favorite basketball team, the University of Kentucky Wildcats.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Troy (T. C.) Martin and one son, Jeff A. Martin, Sr. Mattie is survived by her children, Tommy C. Martin (Amparo) of Orlando, Florida, Paul Martin (Polly) of Astatula, Florida, and Ann Martin of Fort Lauderdale, Florida along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. was in Stanton Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the Martin family invites you to make a donation in Ms. Mattie’s name to any charity of your choice.  Local arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Margaret Ann Compton Roberts, 65, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Stanton Nursing Center, Stanton. She was born November 5, 1955 in Trenton, Michigan to the late Robert and Anna Lou McKinney Compton. Survivors include, son, Matthew (Stephanie) Campbell; daughters, Shellie (Ronald) Roberts and Mindy (Brandon) Thornberry; brothers, Mike (Karen) Compton and Phil (Wanda) Compton; grandchildren, Autumn Lyle, Denissa Roberts, Danielle Roberts, Morgan Campbell, Dylan Campbell, Emily Campbell, and Hannah Thornberry; great-grandchildren, Addie Rogers, Axel Rogers, Waylon Ingram, Cami Lyle, and Levi Adams; goddaughter, Angela Kelly; and special friend, Gail Spencer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Anna Lou Compton; and grandson, Aaron Lyle. Memorial services Wednesday, December 23, 4:00PM by Bro. Ken Cude. Visitation Wednesday 2-4pm at the funeral home.

Ladonna Sue Larison Sons 64 of Stanton passed away December 17, 2020. She was born December 31, 1955 in Stanton to William and Edith Larison. She is survived by two sons Donald Sons and wife Pamela, Chris Sons and wife Brittany, a daughter Rebecca Rose and husband Moody, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Edith Larison, a brother Tommy Larison, two sister Betty Watson and Dorothy Rodgers. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City. Burial followed in the Nolan Cemetery in Stanton. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge.

Cheryl “Kathy” Wilson, 53, of Irvine passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the University Of Kentucky Medical Center. She was born in Irvine May 2, 1967 to James and Myrtle Neal. She was a homemaker and a member of the Holiness Church. She is survived by her mother Myrtle Neal, a son Bryce Tyler Neal (Nicole), two grandchildren, a sister Cynthia McDowell, two special nephews Thomas McDowell, Joshua McDowell and a special niece Katelynn Puckett. She was preceded in death by her father James Neal, a son James Michael Neal and a brother James Russell Neal. Funeral services were held 12 PM Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Friends visted Friday from 10 AM till time of the service. Burial was in the Hardy Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge of services.

Melissa Ruiz, 42, of Winchester passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020. She was born December 9, 1978 in Maysville to Linville Nester and Marie Barnett. She was a former employee of Clay City Food Mart. She is survived by her mother Marie Dennis and Step Father Larry Dennis, two sons Jose Ruiz of Stanton, Sean Ruiz of Stanton, two daughters Kayla Ruiz of Stanton, Diana Ruiz of Stanton, a brother Linville Nester JR of Winchester, two sisters Jennifer Perez of Stanton and Gloria Means of Stanton. She was preceded in death by her father Linville Nester. Private graveside services were held Wednesday, December 10, 2020 at the Rose Cemetery in Stanton. Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of services.

Helen Rogers VanPoortfliet, 76, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at Stanton Nursing Center. She was born June 17, 1944 in Clay City, Kentucky to the late Hezzie and Ila Rogers. Survivors include, brothers, John Rogers, Clay City, Ronald Rogers, Irvine, and Ted Rogers, Stanton; sisters, Judy Goodwin, Williamstown, Nancy Rogers, Stanton, Shirley (Jim) Gordon, Lexington, and Vickie Rogers, Clay City, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Eva Curtis, Marcia Gerstenfield, Betty Jo Carrier, and Gathel Rogers; brothers, Fred Hensley and Otis Rogers; and son, Jimmy VanPoortfliet. Services were Monday, December 14, Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Stephen Donithan. Visitation was Monday at the funeral home. Burial in Rogers Chapel Cemetery with H.K. Goodwin, Eric Rogers, Dustin Goodwin, Lynn West, O.J. Rogers, Kevin Rogers, Tony Goodwin, and James Gordon.

Joyce Sewell, 73, of Corbin formerly of Irvine passed away at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in Hamilton Ohio July 29, 1947 to Paul and Betty Kuykendoll. She was a member of the Sand Hill Christian Church and work in the Coal Mines and for Leggett and Platt. She is survived by two sons Bobby Sewell Jr, Zachary Sewell, two daughters Cheryl Marshall and husband Joseph, Lisa Neal, ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and three sisters Charlotte Waldridge, Janet Powell and Bonnie Sallee. She was preceded in death by her parent Paul and Betty Kuykendoll, her husband Bobby Sewell SR, a grandson Timothy Sewell, two brothers Doug Chaney and Paul Kenny Kuykendoll. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Burial followed in the Richardson Cemetery in Irvine. Pallbearers were Bobby Sewell JR, Joshua Sewell, Zachary Sewell, Tyler Neal, Joseph Marshall and Hunter Townsend. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine was in charge of services.

James “Jimmy” Filmore Shearer, 53, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. He was born March 15, 1967 to the late Raymond Shearer and Wanda Howell Shearer Campbell. Jimmy was the owner of Shearers Construction Company. Survivors include, mother, Wanda (Jim) Campbell; daughter, Felicia Shearer; son, Aaron Crites; brother, Ray G. Shearer and David (Kortney) Shearer; sister, Shannon (Chester) Moore; grandchildren, Autumn Flinchum and Mason Fenner; many nieces and nephews. Services were Tuesday, December 15, Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Ben Liston. Visitation was Monday at the funeral home. Burial in Shearer Cemetery, Clay City with Tyler Shearer, Chester Moore, Doug Watson, Logan Faulkner, David Stringer, and Jeff Barnett serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Donald Johnson, Bill Goodwin, Toby Moore, Alonza Shearer, Ken Howell, Billy Brooks, and Anthony Howard.

Harry Keith Daniel, 63, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington. He was born September 28, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Harold Donald Daniel and Betty Shouse Daniel. Survivors include, mother, Betty Shouse Daniel, Clay City; nephew, Brian Greer Haun; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by father, Harry Donald Daniel and sister, Sharen Ann Daniel. Services were Tuesday, December 15, Clay City United Methodist Church by Rev Kim Rose. Visitation was Tuesday morning at the church. Burial in Clay City Eaton Cemetery.

Karen Sue Campbell, 65, wife of Ronald “Doc” Townsend, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington. She was born June 8, 1955 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late Lewis Campbell and Kathleen Angel Campbell. Survivors include, mother, Kathleen Campbell; husband, Ronald “Doc” Townsend, Stanton; daughter, Melinda (Waltes) Lee, Clay City; step-daughter, Stacy Lynn Hall; step-son, William Ronald Townsend Jr; brother, Lewis Campbell Jr., Clay City; sisters, Linda (Carlie) Bellamy, Mt. Sterling; Judy (Ralph) Gaylord, Clay City, Vicky Campbell, Clay City, and Teresa (Yonhawn) Marcum, Clay City; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and son, William “Larry” Bellamy. Services were  Thursday, December 10, 2020 by Bro. Waltes Lee. Visitation Thursday at the funeral home. Burial in West Bend Cemetery Justin Lee, Tyler Bellamy, Yohawn Marcum, Ralph Gaylord, Eric Campbell, and Chase Fallen serving as pallbearers.

Edith Marie Hall, 81, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at her home. She was born July 22, 1939 in Stanton to the late Renee Clay “Andy” and Virginia “Jenny” Marie Hall. Survivors include, sister, Wilma Jean Smith; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, William Earl “Bud” Hall, Woodford Clay “Doc” Hall, and Dewey “Bogie” Campbell, sisters, Myrtle Yeary, Roseann Briscoe, and Alpha Hall. Services Wednesday, 9, 2020 Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation was Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial was in Helton Cemetery with Timothy Martin, Richard Smith, Danny Yeary, Jeffery Hall, Steven Sparks, and Elwood Briscoe serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Timothy Aaron Martin, Darrell Briscoe, and Andrew Smith.

Ena Faye Bowen, age 90, went to be with the Lord on December 3, 2020.  She was born to the late Herbert and Celia Palmer on October 1, 1930 in Bowen, Kentucky.  Ena was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She was a member of Tytus Ave Church of God and enjoyed singing in the church quartet.  Ena was an avid Vince Gill Fan.  She attended numerous Vince Gill concerts and was his #1 fan.  If you knew Ena, she loved to cook and always kept her family and friends well fed.  She is survived by her children Darryl Newt (Lisa) Bowen, Jim (Rhonda) Bowen, Mark (Darlene) Bowen, Cynthia Bush, and Beth (Rick) Lanham; daughter-in-law, Mary Bowen; 19 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Newt Bowen; parents; son, Bruce Bowen; son-in-law, Danny Bush and granddaughter, Zyanya Bush.  A visitation will be held at Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 10am-12pm with a funeral service to follow at 12pm.  Officiating the service will be Chaplin Tom Myers. Burial will take place at Butler County Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made in honor of Ena to Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.bakerstevensparramore.com.

Aileen Centers, 86, of West Union, OH, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born September 14, 1934 in Powell County, KY, daughter of the late Prince and Mina (Tipton) Wilburn.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Richard Centers on July 11, 2020; daughter, Marla Jo Centers and sister, Irene Rogers. Aileen is survived by sons, William “Bill” Centers and wife Glenda of May Hill, OH, Danny Centers and wife Robbie of Leesburg, OH; daughters, Rhonda Moore and husband Johnny of West Union, OH, Rhoda Huff and husband Greg of Decatur, OH; sisters, Mary Ann Tipton of Stanton, KY, Violet Martin of Clay City, KY, Ivory Jean Jones of Stanton, KY, LaDonna Thorpe of Whitman, TX; 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and special friends Larry and Judy Kiser.  Aileen’s wishes were to be cremated.  The family will have a memorial service at a later date.   The Meeker Funeral Home is serving the family.

Gregory Conner, 45, of Clay City passed away Friday, December 4, 2020. He was born in Irvine December 30, 1974 to Elmer and Shirley Conner. He was an Automotive Technician. He is survived by his mother Shirley Conner Rivas, two daughter Amber Tipton, Hayley Conner, three grandchildren, two sisters Tammy Goodwin and Georgia Ledford and her husband Jeff. He was preceded in death by his father Elmer Conner. Funeral services will be held 11 am Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Steven Caudill officiating. Visitation will be held Monday from 5 till 7 PM. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Earnest Woosley 65 of Irvine husband of Debra Woosley passed away at his residence Friday, December 5, 2020. He was born in Richmond November 27, 1955 to I. H. and Katherine Woosley. He was a member of the Ivory Hill Baptist Church he was a Gideon in Estill County and owned Laymor Paving. He is survived by his wife Debra Woosley, two sons Isaac Woosley and wife Alicia, Phillip Rodgers, a daughter Kelly Rawlins and husband David, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two sisters Patsy Newton and Karen Woosley. He was preceded in death by his parents I. H. and Katherine Woosley and a brother Michael Woosley. Funeral services were held 12 PM Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Marvin Neal officiating. Burial was in the Pine Crest Cemetery in Irvine. Pallbearers are Noah Campbell, Deric Campbell, Chad Rogers, Colby Rogers, Tom Horn and Chris Hall. Honorary pallbearers are David King, Seth Young, Jason Riddell, friends and neighbors at Palmer. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Mark Allen Elam, husband of Cathy Elam, of Jeffersonville, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020.  He was a 55 year old born in South Carolina to the union of Arlene Fricke Elam and the late Vernon Elam, an Army veteran and fork lift operator at Save-a-Lot.In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a daughter, Kristan Elam, three sons, Nicholas Elam, Joshua (Brooklyn) Elam and Matthew (Jessica) Elam, eight grandchildren, Chandler Quarles, Lillian King, Callista King, Cannon Lawson, Caselyn Elam, Harmony Elam, Ryker Elam and Arabella Elam, 1 sister, Dottie (Greg) Pelfrey, and 4 nephews, Trevor Hopkins, Braxton Hopkins, Greg Pelfrey and Devon Pelfrey.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Fredricka Elam.There will be a private memorial service for him at a later date.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals.

Nicholas Martin Derham, 33, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at his home. He was born June 17, 1987 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Donald Howard Derham and Jamie Dawn McQueen. Survivors include, Father, Donald (Debbie) Derham; mother, Jamie McQueen; son, Nicholas Tripp Derham; sisters, Shannon Elizabeth Peters and Allie Dawn Calhoun; half-brother, Chip Sweet; step-brothers, Blake Means, Chris Taylor, and Derrek Taylor; grandmothers, Faye Elkins, Joyce Derham, and Betty Burchett; ex-wife, Taylor Southwood.

Chester Scenters, 89,  of Irvine passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020. He was born in Estill County April 16, 1931 to Willie and Eva Scenters. He was retired from Central Bank and was a member of the Body of Christ Ministry. He is survived by one son Dallas Scenters and wife Jenny, four daughters Lisa Powell, Cletta Lucas, Jaymie JO Asa Barreto and husband Rick, Ivie Evans and husband Randall, ten grandchildren, two sisters Opal Riddell and Gracie Estes. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Eva Scenters, his wife Margaret Scenters, a son Edward Scenters, grandson Jonathan Barreto, three brothers Floyd Scenters, Wesley Scenters, Clyde Scenters, sisters Emily Stone, Mamie Gordon, Bertha Riddell, Naomi Walling and Gladys Still. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Bill Wesley officiated. Visitation was Friday from 5 PM till 7 PM. Burial was in the Garrett Cemetery in Irvine. Pallbearers will be Lawrence Gullette, Chris Gullette, Terry Gullette, Jerry Gullette, Taylor Hampton and Jacob Stevens. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge of services.

Robert Stokley, 64, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Stanton Nursing Center, Stanton. He was born October 20, 1956 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky to the late Earl Martin and Florene Lewis Stokley. Survivors include, sons, Keegan Stokley and Niko Stokley; sisters, Mary Lou (Wayne) Parks and Hilda Briscoe; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, twin brother, Marty Stokley, and sister, Ida Grace Hall. Graveside services Thursday, December 3, Stokley Cemetery.

Laverne Tharpe, age 89, widow of Eugene Tharpe of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on November 27, 2020 at Baptist Health Lexington.  Born in Irvine, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Jessie Mountz McKinney and the late Eunice Wells McKinney.  She was former head cook at Powell County Middle School and attended Vaughns Mill First Church of God and Hatton Creek Community Church.  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, MaDonna Rose Tharpe Bowen; three brothers, David Anderson McKinney, Ferrell Ray McKinney and Kendall McKinney and six sisters:  Mildred Estes, Thelma Bishop, Jeannette Charles, Wilma Bishop, Irene Olinger and Beulah Ann McKinney.  Laverne is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Bill) Smith; her grandson, Steven L Bowen, II and his wife Stephanie; her great grandchild, Kedir Bowen and four sisters:  Eldoria “Dody” Johnson, Kathlene (Jearl) Rogers, Janet Flippo and Berniece Wills.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. John Combs will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  Visitation begins at 5:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Tharpe Cemetery with Steven Bowen, II, Steven Bowen, Kedir Bowen, Bradley Thorpe, J. L. Bowen and Bradley Derickson serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are David Thorpe, Dan Thorpe, Elish Bishop, Cash Bishop, Tom Tharp, Ronnie Tharp and Larry Taulbee. Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. in charge of arrangements.

Joel Clay Watkins, 43, of Salyersville passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 from injuries received in an ATV accident. He was born September 11, 1977 in Floyd County to Jackie and Kim Watkins. He was a landscaper and was a member of the Tri County Anglers Club. He is survived by his father Jackie Watkins, his mother Kim Hampton, his wife Kim Bain Watkins, one daughter Alyssa Watkins, four sisters Jaci Watkins, Cari Watkins, Terri Cayson, Janelle Watkins, and two special friends Michael Lykins and Robert Conley. A private family service was held Wednesday, November 25, 2020 with Bro. Steve Patrick officiating. Burial was in the Cleve Bailey Cemetery in Salyersville. Pallbearers will be Randy Bain, Michael Lykins, Donavon Watson, Robert Conley, Russell Miller, Josh Watkins, Whitey Arnett and Kevin Hopson. In Lieu of flowers family ask that donations be made to the Grayson Funeral Home 201 7th Ave Clay City, KY 40312 to help with funeral expenses. Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City is in charge of services.

Geneva June Johnson, 85, wife of loving husband Teddy James Johnson, passed to her heavenly home Monday, November 16, 2020 at Saint Joseph Mount Sterling. She was born May 13, 1935 in Pikeville, Kentucky. June was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Frenchburg, where all the members will truly miss her. Survivors include, husband of 43 years, Teddy Johnson; niece, Lisa (Danny) Rose; nieces and nephews, Marissa Rose, Shannon Rose, Flynn Cornett, Lincoln Shockey, Abigayle Rose, and Elijah Rose; cousins, Phyllis Haynes and Joyce Haley. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Douglas Keith Goff; and brother, Vanis Bevins. Services Thursday, November 19, 11:00AM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Tim Rhodes. Visitation Thursday after 9am at the funeral home. Burial in Stanton Cemetery with Jim Ferrell, Shannon Rose, Dean Rogers, Jonathon Helton, Freddie McCoy, and Jim Hagerman serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Trent’s Garage Friends, Members of Bethel Baptist Church, Marissa Rose, Danny Rose, Lisa Rose, Tyler Ferrell, Chelsey Ferrell, Nancy & James Mullins, James Martin, Brenda Allen, Brittany Fisher, Autumn Sebey, Velma Boyd, Pearl & Linville Frye, Billie Long, Marlene Ewen, Joyce Haddix, Gale & Judy Means, Rhonda & Bill Logan, David Hagen, Jimmy Codell, Nora Lee Walters, Valena Hatton, Kenneth Kirkpatrick, and very special friend Pam Ferrell.

Teresa Sparks, 59, of Irvine wife of David Sparks passed away Friday, November 27, 2020. She was born May 12, 1961 in Hazard to Custer and Glenda Walker. She was a housewife. She is survived by her husband David Sparks of Irvine, a daughter Anna Combs of Berea, two grandchildren Brady and Bryson Peters, one brother Clayton Walker and a sister Tammi Fields. She was preceded in death by her parents Custer and Glenda Walker and two sister’s Deborah and Cleo Walker. Funeral services will be held 12 PM Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Friends may visit Wednesday from 10 AM till time of the service. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge of services.

Paul Shepherd Sr., age 83, widower of Gloria Jean Shepherd, passed away on November 18th, 2020 at his residence in Clay City, Kentucky.  Born in Wentz, Kentucky he was the son of the late Earton and Gracie Bowling Shepherd and a U.S. Army Veteran.  He was a former coal miner with Blue Diamond Coal Company and a member of Clay City First Church of God.  In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Danny Ray Shepherd, Bill Shepherd, James Shepherd; and his sisters: Belvia Lee, Mary Shepherd, Vadis Shepherd, and Betty Riddle.   He is survived by his two sons, Paul Shepherd Jr. (Rosanne) and Robert Shepherd; four daughters: Patricia Kerr (James), Sandra Shepherd Moore, Lori Boykin (Craig), and Kathryn Hampton; eleven grandchildren:  Kristi (Jarett) Gregory, Jennifer (Mike) Schenkenfelder, Madison (Corey) Oliver, Nicholas Jourdan, Daniel Shepherd, Matthew (Jennie) Shepherd, Ryan (Teanna) Moore, Aaron Moore, Ethan Moore, Jessica Hampton, and HM2 (FMF) Andrew Hampton;  step-grandchildren: Davis and Graham Forney. Six Great-Grandchildren: Jaxson and Joston Gregory, Norah and Emilie Schenkenfelder, and Hadley Ryan and Bella Danielle; three brothers: Bobby Shepherd, Burnis Shepherd, and Eli Shepherd and five sisters: Loretta Polly, Lorene Dixon, Lana S. Lee, Carol Isom, and Opha Shepherd.  Graveside services were officiated by Bro. Brad Epperson and Kristi Gregory at Stonegate Cemetery on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 2:00 P.M.  Honorary Pallbearers: Paul Shepherd Jr., Robert Shepherd, Eli Shepherd, Aaron Moore, Ryan Moore, Ethan Moore, Nick Jourdan, Andrew Hampton, Matthew Shepherd, and Daniel Shepherd.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Geneva June Johnson, 85, wife of loving husband Teddy James Johnson, passed to her heavenly home Monday, November 16, 2020 at Saint Joseph Mount Sterling. She was born May 13, 1935 in Pikeville, Kentucky. June was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Frenchburg, where all the members will truly miss her. Survivors include, husband of 43 years, Teddy Johnson; niece, Lisa (Danny) Rose; nieces and nephews, Marissa Rose, Shannon Rose, Flynn Cornett, Lincoln Shockey, Abigayle Rose, and Elijah Rose; cousins, Phyllis Haynes and Joyce Haley. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Douglas Keith Goff; and brother, Vanis Bevins. Services were Thursday, November 19, 11:00AM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Tim Rhodes. Visitation was Thursday after 9am at the funeral home. Burial in Stanton Cemetery with Jim Ferrell, Shannon Rose, Dean Rogers, Jonathon Helton, Freddie McCoy, and Jim Hagerman serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Trent’s Garage Friends, Members of Bethel Baptist Church, Marissa Rose, Danny Rose, Lisa Rose, Tyler Ferrell, Chelsey Ferrell, Nancy & James Mullins, James Martin, Brenda Allen, Brittany Fisher, Autumn Sebey, Velma Boyd, Pearl & Linville Frye, Billie Long, Marlene Ewen, Joyce Haddix, Gale & Judy Means, Rhonda & Bill Logan, David Hagen, Jimmy Codell, Nora Lee Walters, Valena Hatton, Kenneth Kirkpatrick, and very special friend Pam Ferrell.

Jimmy Gene Eller, 69, of Lexington, KY passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 10, 1951 in Abingdon, VA to the late Harlow Moore and the late Sarah McCracken Eller Lowe. Survivors include: son Tony Eller of Stanton; daughter Tina Eller of Winchester; brother Dwight David (Cindy) Lowe; sisters Nancy (Doug) Caudill & Virginia (Robert) Cramer; grandchildren Jacob (Corinna) Carroll, Ashlynn Carroll, Emma Eller, Jackson Eller, & Avery Eller; and great-grandchildren Grayson Carroll & Addilyn Carroll. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Avery Eller, Mary Lou Williams, William Clyde Eller, & Charles Eller. Services were Friday, November 13 @ 12:00pm with Bro. Anthony Molihan officiating. Public visitation was Friday @ 10am. Burial followed at Machpelah Cemetery in Mt. Sterling with Jacob Carroll, David Caudill, Tracy Lowe, Jonathan Lowe, & Charles Hays serving as pallbearers.

Ricky Dale Fugate, 59, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Stanton Nursing Center, Stanton. He was born August 18, 1961 in Powell County, to the late Drew Fugate and Edith Mae Curtis Fugate. Survivors include, mother, Edith Mae Fugate; brother, Orville (Sherrie) Fugate; sisters, Donna Sue (Bruce) Donaldson and Roxanne Hawkins; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Drew Fugate and brother, Anthony Carl Fugate. Private funeral services were Saturday, November 14, Davis & Davis Funeral Home. Public walk-thru visitation was Friday, November 13, after 6:00PM. Burial in Pop’s Place Cemetery with Brian Donaldson, Andrew Fugate, BJ Brandenburg, Jayden Brandenburg, Braeden Brandenburg, Eric Hawkins, and David Crowe serving as pallbearers.

Tonya Renee Perry, 34, of Wellington passed away from injuries received in an automobile accident. She was born June 6, 1986 to James and Mary Shanks. She was a member of the Denniston House of Prayer. She is survived by her parent James and Mary Shanks of Mt. Sterling, her husband Billy Jo Perry of Wellington, two sons Bradley and Austin Perry of Wellington, stepdaughter Brooklyn Perry, God daughter Kiley Macamoore, six brothers Christopher Shanks and wife Kim of Lexington, Scotty Shanks and wife Joyce of Mt. Sterling, Randal Shanks of Mt. Sterling, Gregory Shanks and wife Wanda of Mt. Sterling, Matthew Shanks and wife Carolyn of Mt. Sterling, James Shanks JR of West Liberty and a sister Emily Shanks of Mt. Sterling. Funeral services were held 12 pm Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro. Richard Rife officiating. Burial followed in the Perry Cemetery in Wellington. Pallbearers were Chris Shanks, Matthew Shanks, Bo Shanks, Randal Shanks, Scotty Shanks, Greg Shanks, James Perry and Brian Perry. Honorary pallbearers were Caroline King, Sereda Saylor, Rachel Satterwhite and Carl Hurt. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City was in charge of services.

Danny Powell, 58, of Georgetown passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Georgetown Community Hospital. He was born March 12, 1962 to George and Edith Powell. He was a member of the Ravenna Church of God and a former Surgical Tech at the Lexington Clinic. He is survived by his mother Edith Turpin of Ravenna, his wife Valerie Powell of Georgetown, a son Josh Powell of Lancaster, stepson Allen Gaines of Georgetown, daughter Jackie Mitchell and husband Danny of Wilmore, three stepdaughters Victoria Williams and husband Josh of Means, Lauren Vogel and boyfriend Chad Gilbert of Georgetown, Joycelyn Gaines of Georgetown, ten grandchildren and a brother Buford Powell and his wife Mary of Ravenna. He was preceded in death by his father George O. Powell. A memorial services will be held 2 PM Saturday, November 21, 2020 At the New Vision Full Gospel Church at 300 Fifth Street in Ravenna with Bro. Buford Powell officiating. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge.

72, of Frenchburg passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling. She was born in Vanceburg, KY September 6, 1948 to Arthur and Gustava Richmond She was a homemaker and a member of the North Side Church of God. She is survived by three daughters Judy Kilgore and husband Buddy of Salt Lick, Gail Mitchell and husband Doug of Carlisle, Barbara Norris of Owingsville, ten grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, two brother Ricky Richmond of Sharpsburg, Freddy Richmond of Carlisle, nine sisters Shirley Donathan of Owingsville, Coffine Evans of Owingsville, Opel Purvis of Owingsville, Tina Ginter of Owingsville, Hester Vice of Mt. Sterling, Phyllis Jordan of Owingsville, Gracie Lucas of Owingsville, Mary Alice Bowels of Sharpsburg and Kathy Evans of Carlisle. She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Gustava Richmond, her husband Preston Townsend, grandson Robert Norris, one brother JR Richmond, two sisters Debbie Richmond, Francis Shepherd and a son In-law Ricky Norris. No services are planned at this time. A private graveside service will take place at a later date. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge.

Lawrence “Dick” Townsend, 92, husband of Maud Martin Townsend, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born March 4, 1928 in Pilot, Kentucky to the late Rube and Sudie Muncie Townsend. He was a Korean War veteran where he earned three bronze stars. Survivors include, wife, Maud Townsend; sons, Mike (Chrissy) Townsend, Darrell (Jessica) Townsend, and Stevie Townsend; daughter, Kim (Jim) Austin; grandchildren, Derek Townsend, Joey (Megan) Ferryman, Chad Austin, Lauren (Sam) Thalacker, McKenna Austin, Gary Asch, Jacob Townsend, Abby Townsend, Gatlin Blake Townsend, Heather Trout, Nikki Townsend, Josh (Lacey) Townsend, Jarrod Townsend, Seth Townsend, Sally Hale, Montana Hale, and Elliott Hale. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Steven Keith Townsend. Services Saturday, November 7, 2020, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton by Bro. Brad Epperson. Visitation Friday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Burial in Veterans Cemetery with Chad Austin, Derek Townsend, Joey Ferryman, Gary Asch, Jacob Townsend, Sam Thalacker, and Tristan Jackson serving as pallbearers. The family would like to express a special thanks to Hospice East for their special care.

Sherry Stanley, 58, Fife Lick Road, Clay City, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at her home. She was born March 14, 1962 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Donald R. and Emma Lee Stanley. Survivors include life companion, Matthew Duskin; brother, Donald R. Stanley, Jr.

Daniel Wayne Martin, 65, husband of Barbara Napier Martin, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his home. He was born March 21, 1955 in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Lemray and Ruth Whisman Martin. He was retired from Clark Energy Cooperative. Survivors include, wife, Barbara Martin, Stanton; son, John Martin, Clay City; daughters, Rebecca Martin and Angela Martin, both of Stanton; and sister, Freda Shoemaker, Lexington. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Bill Martin and sister, Brenda Rogers. in lieu of flowers donations suggested to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, KY 40391.

Corbet Lee Tolson of Clay City, Kentucky husband of Mary Willoughby O’Hair Tolson departed this life Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the age of 67 years, 1 month and 20 days. He was a son of the late Edgar and Hulda Patton Tolson born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on September 11, 1953. He was a Truck Driver by trade and he loved playing the guitar and singing. Corbet was a member of the Christian Fellowship Church of God in Clay City, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife, Mary Willoughby O’Hair Tolson of Clay City, Kentucky; one son, Corbett Eugene “Bruiser” Tolson of Campton, Kentucky; two step-sons, Tony Creech of Lexington, Kentucky and Scott Willoughby of Clay City, Kentucky; one daughter, Mary Nicole Gamble of Paducah, Kentucky; three step-daughters, Donnitta “Dee” Woosley of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, Christina “Chrissy” Davis of Lexington, Kentucky and April Johnson of Clay City, Kentucky; nine grandchildren, Britney Danielle Grace Tilford, Amberly Blair Nicole Tilford, Corbett Bryce Tolson, Tyler B. Beasley, Preston Neal Johnson MaKenzie Payton Johnson, Madison Paige Johnson, Riley Grace Willoughby, and Adeline Harper Willoughby; several great-grandchildren; and many others who called him papaw Corbett; three brothers, Donnie Tolson and Paul Tolson both of Campton, Kentucky and Ronnie Tolson of Pine Ridge, Kentucky; and two sisters, Blanche Rose and Mary McKinney both of Campton, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Gene Tolson; his parents, Edgar and Hulda Patton Tolson; six brothers, Herald Tolson, Tom Tolson, Bill Tolson, Edmond Tolson, Wilgus Tolson and Charles Tolson; and six sisters, Monnie Profitt, Minnie Angel, Linda Tolson, Flossie Hollon Mayabb, Wanda Abercrombie, and Connie Sowers. He also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Serving as pallbearers; Randy Haddix, Junior Wilgus Profitt, Junior Tolson, Anthony Tolson, Bryan Banks, Eddie Rose, Neal Johnson, Gerald Rose, and Scott Willoughby. Serving as honorary pallbearers; Sam Kincaid and Elmer Willoughby.

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James Edward “Murdock” Townsend 54 of Irvine passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. He was born April 2, 1966 in Richmond to James and Mary Townsend. He was a carpenter. He is survived by a daughter Melissa Brinegar of Winchester, two grandchildren Neveah Puckett, Mathew Townsend, four brothers Cassius Townsend of Irvine, Johnny Townsend and wife Amy of Irvine, Joe Townsend of Paris, Richard Neal of Irvine, two sisters Connie Estes and husband Jacob of Irvine and Dorothy Walling and husband Henry Knight of Irvine. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Mary Townsend and a son Michael Edward Townsend. Funeral services will be held 12 PM Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Scott Rogers officiating. Friends may visit Friday from 10 AM till time of the service. Burial will be in the Oak Dale Cemetery in Irvine. Pallbearers are Joe Townsend, Johnny Townsend, Richard Neal, Clayton Mays, Steve Hoover and Earl Willis. Honorary pallbearers are Josh Walling, Mathew Townsend and Neveah Puckett. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge.