Jerry Fields, 66, of Red Lick Road in Irvine passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Independence, Missouri June 13, 1954 to Gerald and Wanda Fields. He was a carpenter.

He is survived by his wife Ann Fields of Irvine a son Rusty Price and wife Tina of Berea, a daughter Michelle Price of Irvine, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two brothers Mark and Johnny Fields both of Independence, Missouri, and three sisters Jeanie Forkcum, Candy Fields and Tammy Fields all of Independence, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents Gerald and Wanda Fields and a son Jerry Don “JD” Fields.

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine was in charge of services.

Mr. Patrick Dean Hall, 59, of Garner, North Carolina passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at his home. He was born May 2, 1962 in Montgomery County, Ohio to the late Kenneth V & Verna Clay McCall Hall. An avid gardener and lover of animals, Patrick was a plumber employed by Triangle Mechanical in Raleigh, North Carolina. He also was caretaker for his father in his declining years.

Preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Hall is survived by: brother Eric Hall of Wendell, NC; sisters Debra Hall of Highpoint, NC & Mary (Bobby) Hamilton of Fuquay-Varina, NC; nephew Mark (Amanda) Hamilton; and great-nephew Ayden Hamilton.

A memorial service was held Saturday, June 12 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home at 2:00pm with Bro. Warren Rogers & Bro. Scott Rogers officiating. Visitation preceded the service at 1:00pm. Burial followed in the Eaton Cemetery in Clay City.

Wanda Lee Reynolds, 62, of Clay City passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. She was born February 11, 1959 in Hazard to Lute and Evalee Feltner.

She is survived by one son Michael Reynolds and his wife Felicia of Morehead, three grandchildren Kherington Reynolds, Becklin Meglone, Maddox Reynolds, two brothers Vondal Feltner and wife Crystal, Shade Feltner and wife Rita and a sister Fran Feltner.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lute and Evalee Feltner, her husband Larry Reynolds, nine brothers Ralph, Floyd, Freeman, Jimmy, Lute JR, Jesse, Larry, Gary and Dishman Feltner and a sister Geraldine Reed.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 11, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro. Chad R. Campbell officiating. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City was in charge of services.

David Allen Matthews, 63, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at his home. He was born October 1, 1957 in Winchester to the late Jimmy and Twyla Allen Matthews.

Survivors include, step-son, Ben McClure; step-daughter, Melanie McClure Crouch; brother, Johnny Matthews; sister, Pat (Jerry) James; grandchild, Emma McClure; aunt, Shirley (Max) Molihan; nieces and nephews, Christy Matthews, Justin James, Preston James, Micah James, and Eric Matthews.

Services Wednesday, June 16, 11:00AM by Bro. Johnny Hurt. Visitation was Tuesday after 6:00PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cat Creek Cemetery with Preston James, Dude Faulkner, Larry Powell, Jason Allen, Ben McClure, Lane Faulkner, Brandon Allen, Anthony Molihan, and Kenny Case serving as pallbearers.

Eva Eliza Durbin Rice died peacefully on July 27, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 90. Eva is survived by her children, Robert Rice and Mary Beth Whitehouse, Sharon Taylor, a son-in-law, Mark Whitehouse, a grandson, Warren Taylor, two siblings, Herman Scott Durbin, Wanda Wilson and a large extended family. She was born on June 14, 1930, in Irvine, Kentucky, to Herman and Birdie Durbin. Eva attended and graduated from nursing school, and worked as a nurse at Gillium, Blackburn and Ray Urology until her retirement. She married Maurice Rice.

Eva was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a sister, Myra Embry. In her spare time, Eva enjoyed gardening, spending time with her family, attending Central Christian Church, and cheering for the Kentucky Wildcats.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made in her name to either the Alzheimer’s Association, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass.

A memorial to celebrate Eva’s life will be held on June 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the  Paris Cemetery Chapel located at 1603 Main Street,  Paris, Kentucky 40361

Virginia Atkinson Reed, age 89, widow of Elmer M. Reed of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center.  Born in Powell County she was the daughter of the late John D. Atkinson, Jr. and the late Mina Strange Atkinson.  She was a retired Whitaker Bank Vice President where she was employed 42 years.  She was a member of Stanton First Presbyterian Church where she had served as deacon, had been a member of the choir, the Women’s Missionary Society and Sunday School secretary for several years.  Virginia Reed had been a member of the National Association of Bank Women where she held several positions in the Central Kentucky Group.  Later she was a member of Financial Women International.  She was also listed in Who’s Who In Kentucky.  She leaves behind a legacy of faith, family and friends.

In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Malcolm Eugene Atkinson and Joe Thomas Atkinson.  Virginia is survived by two loving daughters, Linda Gail Nolan and Lana (Scott) Morehead of Stanton; three loving and precious grandchildren, Chris Nolan, Melanie (Chris Knox) Barnes and Nicholas (Toni) Barnes;   two step grandchildren, Jon (Lori) Morehead and Nick Morehead; great grandchildren, Teghan, Hana, and Chris Knox, Jaxon, Londyn and Anistyn Barnes; step great grandchildren, Olivia Donathan and Bianca Morehead; special aunt, Helen F. Brush, sisters-in-law, Barbara Reed of Norton, VA and Bonnie Reed of Stanton  along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation was at 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Friday, June 4, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home.  Funeral services were held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Stanton First Presbyterian Church with visitation that morning beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the church.

Burial was in Stanton Cemetery with Mark Reed, Mike Reed, Seldon Reed, Randy Stidham, Melvin Atkinson, Troy Brooks and Shannon Atkinson serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are the Womens Missionary Group and the Monday Morning Prayer Group of the Stanton First Presbyterian Church, Harvey Crowe, Ron Rousey, Steve Hale, Darlene Watson, Faye Garrett, Renee Brashear, Don Brush, Billy Brush, Dianne Meadows, Sharon Patrick, Katherine Frazier, Debbie Tipton, Tony Shultz, H.K. Cunningham, Jackie and Elouise Rose, Bruce Crowe, Rose Lynn Hall, Wanda Cunningham, Jon Skidmore, Betty Lou Thomas, Anna Rose Morehead, Ambra Caudill, Sue Collins, Mark Bowen, Sharlene Stevenson, Thelma Snowden, James Ed Dennis, Jimmy Strange, Brenda Wells, Megan Wells, Joyce Hearne, Hondo Hearne, Renee Fox, Kim Hall, Wilma Rule, Mary Back, Dorothy Tipton, Angelyn Maloney, John Kelly, Charlie Johnson, Dr. Charles Noss, James Anderson, Brian Cook, Mary Bowen and the Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stanton First Presbyterian Church, 420 North Main Street, Stanton, KY 40380.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Olene Rogers, 79, widow of Marcus Rogers, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her home. She was born July 10, 1941 in Powell County to the late Russell and Bessie Sparks Townsend. Survivors include, daughters, Sheila Rogers, Betty Rogers Tipton (Bill), and Brenda Rogers Clair (Daniel), all of Stanton; son, Simon Rogers (Tonya Miller), Estill County; brothers, Cebert Townsend (Katrina), Patsy; sisters, Irene Campbell, Peru, IN; Reola Bryant (Rick), Logansport, IN, Lily Pickens (Mike), Lucrene, IN, Barbara McCoy (Ray), Stanton, and Gracie Lane, Pine Ridge; grandchildren, Brittany Elam, Dakota Tipton, Daniel Ray Clair (Linda), Mitchell Clair (Brenda), Tommy Clair (Regina), Brandon Clair, Marcus Paul Rogers (Zoey), and Dylan Miller; great-grandchildren, Destiny Ray Clair, Riley Jaden Clair, Mason Sawyer Clair, Susanna Grace Clair, Jaxon Richard Clair, Charles Braden Clair, Harley Marie Miller, and Nova Lee Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and grandson, Tyler Miller. Services were Sunday, May 30, 2:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Kenny Wasson. Visitation was Saturday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Meadows Cemetery with Dakota Tipton, Tommy Clair, Mitchell Clair, Daniel Ray Clair, Brandon Clair, Marcus Paul Rogers, and Billy Tipton serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Pete Netherly, Syl and Sheila Knox, Juanita Tipton, the staff of Hospice East, Mercy Medical Clinic, and Clark Regional Medical Center.

Parriett Josephine Mitchel, 80, of Irvine passed away at her residence Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born in Irvine May 24, 1941 to Milford and Minnie Robertson. She was a retired maid. She is survived by a daughter Angela Richardson and her husband Charles of Irvine, one grandson, two great grandchildren and two sisters Thelma Martin of Florida and Connie Robertson of Irvine. She was preceded in death by her parents Milford and Minnie Robertson, her husband Joe Mitchell, a daughter Vicky Mitchell, five brothers Herbert, Howard, Dewey, Steve and Billy Robertson and five sisters Nancy Robertson, Mary Cordene, Ima Creech, Coffa Winkler and Betty Chaney. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Marvin Neal officiating. Friends may visit Thursday from 11 AM till time of the service. Burial will be in the Glenn Richardson Cemetery in Irvine. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge of services.

Carolyn Martin, 73, wife of Danny Martin, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Saint Joseph Mount Sterling. She was born January 2, 1948 to the late Lorelei Pasley Steele. Survivors include, husband, Danny Martin; daughter, Tammy (Roy) Arvin; grandsons, Logan Arvin and Dylan Arvin; brother, Elbert (Sheila) Steele; sisters, Eva Townsend and Sonya Barzegar; brother-in-law, CB Martin; sister-in-law, Carol Jean (Dewey) Hollon. Services were Monday, May 31, 11:00AM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Ben Liston and Bro. Bill Carpenter. Visitation was Sunday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Burial in Stanton Cemetery with Roy Arvin, Logan Arvin, Dylan Arvin, CB Martin, Elbert Steele, and Dewey Hollon. Honorary pallbearers serving, Faye Hampton, Bonnie Crabtree, Ronnie & Barbara Tharpe, Cindy Morton, Geraldine Puckett, Linda Kirkpatrick, and Connie Carpenter.

Ledford, Gloria (Boyd)-, age 84 of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021. Gloria was born September 17, 1936 in Stanton, Kentucky, to the late Noga and Mintie (Hall) Boyd.

Gloria was known for her homemade biscuits. She used only White Lily flour, which she sweet-talked the manager at the local grocery store into special ordering for her. She insisted on feeding everyone who entered her door, even if they swore they weren’t hungry. She was a firm believer that every batch of mashed potatoes required two sticks of butter. She was also awarded the prestigious title of “Corn Bread Queen” in 2007.

Gloria took fashion cues from no one. She enjoyed ordering new shirts from catalogs, ripping out the shoulder pads, and cutting the sleeves off—she hated being hot. She was once spotted at the grocery store wearing purple sweatpants and buying black eyeshadow. Gloria enjoyed shopping anywhere. She and the Fashion Bug went together like peas and carrots. Gloria loved her family fiercely. She was a source of never-ending love and support to her three children. She could often be seen at the McDonald’s drive-thru with her grandchildren. Their wishes were her command. She kept all of their favorite treats in her “sweetnin’ drawer” and allowed them access to this magical drawer anytime they wanted, despite their parents’ protests. She had a love for Cassano’s pizza, Maxwell House coffee, Klondike bars, Eric Church (specifically the song “Smoke a Little Smoke”), and all things nonsense. Her laugh was infectious. She was loved by all who knew her. Gloria is proceeded in death by her husband of 56 years, Carl Ledford; four brothers; Noga Boyd, Jr., Eugene Boyd, Kenneth Boyd, and Raymond Boyd. Left to cherish her memory are her three children; Kevin (Rhonda) Ledford of New Carlisle, Ohio, Pam (Cecil) Howard of New Carlisle, Ohio, and Kim (Jimmy Adkins) Ledford-Lakins of Dayton, Ohio; Brothers, Danny (Orene) Boyd and Jimmy (Bonnie) Boyd both of Stanton, Kentucky; Grandchildren, Amy Studebaker, Abby Neff, Michael Couch, Mindy Couch, Kaylynn Lakins, Josh Garcia, Jimmy Adkins, and nine great-grandchildren.

Visitation will take place at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton, KY, Thursday, June 3, 2021, from 12:00pm-2:00pm. Funeral immediately to follow at 2:00pm. Burial in the Ledford Cemetery, Pine Ridge, KY.

Carolyn Sue Miller, age 80, widow of James Monroe Miller of Clay City, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her residence.  Born in Winchester, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Owen Powell and Hazel Todd Powell.  In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby and Charlie Powell and two sisters, Dorothy Moore and Evelyn Snowden.  She is survived by three sons, Donald (Donna) Miller, James Owen (Angela) Miller and Mark Douglas Miller; one daughter, Lisa Gay (Jerry) Faulkner and one brother, Walter (Judy) Powell all of Clay City; four sisters:  Betty Centers of Florida, Shelby Osborne of Irvine, Carla Brake and Ethel (Bill) Watkins of Ohio; eight grandchildren:  Josh Faulkner, Aaron Faulkner, Chris Faulkner, Jerry Faulkner, James Miller Jr., Zack Miller, Nicky Miller and Mark Douglas Miller along with several great grandchildren.  No services are scheduled at this time.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.   

Prewitt Clem, 71, of Winchester passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1949 in Winchester to Charlie and Rose Clem. He was a grounds keeper at Boones Trace. He is survived by two sons Scott Clem, Chris Clem and wife Sherri, four daughters LaDonna Wasson, Tiffany Clem, Kimberly Longstreet, Penny Crank and husband James, ten grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, ten great greatgrandchildren, five brothers JR Clem, Paul Clem, Kenneth Clem, Bobby Clem, Ronnie Clem, three sisters Betty Willoughby, Nancy Winburn and Barbara Hisle. He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Rose Clem, a brother Alvie Clem and a sister Christine Clem. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Trinity Church of God in Winchester with Bro. Billy Keller and Bro. James Bush officiating. Burial will be in the Claremont Memorial Gardens in Winchester. Pallbearers were Tyler Sexton, Jarrod Clem, Robbie Willoughby, David Willoughby, Billy Willoughby, Larry Kid, Brad Clem, Jessie Kid, Jacob Clem, Milbert Clem and Kendell Clem. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Lester “LC” Daniel, 64, of Buckhorn, KY passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was born October 13, 1956 in Indiana to Charles and Imojean Daniel. He was a member of the Community Harvest Church. He is survived by his partner Jeannie Brandenburg, five sons Cameron Sandlin, Gary Daniel, Lester “Chuckie” Daniel, Ryan Griffith and Jericho Daniel, two daughters Patricia Adams, Laura George, sixteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren and three brothers Gary Daniel, David Daniel and Rodney Allen Daniel. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Imojean Daniel, two sons Brian Daniel, Anthony Daniel and a brother Willie Daniel. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Community Harvest Church in Buckhorn with Bro. Calvin Bowling officiating. Burial followed in the Buckhorn Government Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City was in charge of services.

Anna Dale Johns, 69, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington in the Hospice Care Center. She was born November 24, 1951 in Winchester to the late John and Alverta Virginia Lawwill Lake. Survivors include, daughter, Crystal (Scott) Wireman, Stanton; grandchildren, Emily Wireman and Ethan Wireman; and sister, Peggy Weese. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Ann Mullins; grandchild, Rylan Wasson. Services were Wednesday, May 19, 11:00AM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Gene Johns and Bro. Josh Johns. Visitation was Tuesday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Stonegate Cemetery with Scott Wireman, Ethan Wireman, Danny Plowman, Jimmy Murry, Jason Johns, and Patrick Johnson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving EKBC Knights and the PCHS softball team.

Dottie Lee Daniels, 75, wife of Morgan Larry Daniels, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. She was born June 21, 1945 to Willie and Gertie Centers Wilburn. Survivor include, husband, Morgan Larry Daniels; daughter, Renee Daniels Campbell; sons, Larry Curtis Daniels (Jeannie Rison) and Derrick Andrew Daniels (Karen); sister, Mae Colaw; brothers, Donald Wilburn and Denver Wilburn; grandchildren, Megan Daniels Wells (Paul), Derrick Denniston, Morgan Daniels, Brandy Flowers, and Lexi Adams; great-grandchildren, Sawyer Wells, Jace Wells, Lucy Wells, Grayson Sebastian; and Isabella Waylon. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Desmond Wilburn, Damon Wilburn, and Delmont Wilburn; and sisters, Vivian Townsend, Glora Mick, and Betty Duff. Services were Monday, May 24, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. George Sparks. Visitation was Sunday 6:00PM-9PM. Burial was in the Faulkner Cemetery, Stanton Derrick Denniston, Morgan Daniels, Shawn Everman, William Spencer, Justin Tincher, and Tom Wilcox.

Donna Haney, 62, of Mt. Sterling passed away Friday, May 20, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. She was born April 16, 1959 in Campton to Franklin and Wynona Hatton. She was a homemaker. She is survived by two sons Herbert Charles and wife Pam, Greg Charles and wife Loretta, one daughter Norma Martin and husband Jim, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a brother Franklin Hatton JR and a sister Phyllis Lykins. She was preceded in death by her parents Franklin and Wynona Hatton and her husband Ricky Haney. Funeral services were held 12 PM Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro. Donald Hale officiating. Burial was in the Watkins Cemetery in Slade. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge of services.

Martha Strange, 71, of Jeffersonville passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling. She was born November 20, 1949 to John and Della Martin. She was a clerk and a homemaker. She is survived by her husband Harold Strange SR, four sons Harold Strange JR, Stanley Strange, Steve Strange, Joseph Strange and his wife Amanda, two daughters Barbara Miller and husband Chris, Tammy Curtis, twenty two grandchildren, five brothers Irvin Martin, Woodrow Martin, Lester Martin, Rocky Martin, Finley Martin, three sisters Josie Martin, Pam Patton and husband Donald and Patsy Ramsey and husband Bill. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Della Martin, a daughter Kelly Strange and four brothers Bobby Martin, Red Martin, Roger Martin and Phillip Martin. Funeral services were held Monday, May 24, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City. Burial followed in the family Cemetery in Jeffersonville. Pallbearers were Joseph Strange, Eric Strange, Zac Strange, Chris Miller, Justin Miller, Travis Miller, Brandon Miller and Dakota Miller. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City was in charge of services.

Johnny Albert Keith, Sr., age 74, of Clay City, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center.  Born in Winchester, Kentucky he was the son of the late Cap Keith and Bertha Robinson Keith.  He was a member of Ark of Mercy Church of God and former employee of Square D and Rockwell International.  He was a hard working “Family Man” and his word was very  important.  When he said something he meant it.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Janie Mae Keith and his children, Johnny Albert Keith, Jr. and Julia Bryant and by two sisters, Wilma Sue Shepherd and Judy Ann Craycraft.  Johnny is survived by his daughter, Jenell (Darren) Brewer of Stanton; five grandchildren:  Barry Simp Bryant, Jr., Christian Michael Keith Brewer, Chelsea Lynn King, Amber Craycraft and Lloyd Craycraft, III and seven great grandchildren:  Elijah Simp Bryant, Conner Nathaniel Morguson, Page Elizabeth Brewer, Clay Tyler Brewer, Roger Bentley Howell, Brixlee Kingston King and Channing Scott Brewer.  Funeral services officiated by Jenell’s forever best friend Carla Aldridge and Jenell Brewer were conducted at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was at 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial was in Winchester Cemetery with Barry Simp Bryant, Jr., Christain Michael Keith Brewer, Lloyd Craycraft III, Jeffrey Alan Pergram, Johnny Leon Pergram, Donald Ray Curtis, Elijah Simp Bryant and Conner Nathaniel Morguson serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Mark and Sissy Crowe, Lloyd and Ilene Collins, Ralph Harrison, Darrell Kennon, Douglas Wayne Brewer, Clark Regional Medical Center I.C.U. and Med. Surg. Staff.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Charles Eugene Pelfrey, 88, widower of Joyce McIntosh Pelfrey, passed away Saturday May 22, 2021 at his home. He was born May 10, 1933 on Cane Creek to the late Irvin and Norma Wilson Pelfrey. Survivors include, daughter, Lisa Pelfrey, Stanton; grandsons, Byron Keith Welch Jr (Erin) and Tyson Dunn; great-grandson, Brody Kane Welch; sisters, Sharon (Larry) Hatton, Stanton, Linda (Ted) Bilbrey, Mt. Sterling, and Arnis Bailey, Winchester; brothers, Seldon (Margie) Pelfrey, Jeffersonville, KY, and Doug Pelfrey, Georgia; and a host of nieces and nephews. Services were Tuesday, May 25, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Stephen Donithan. Visitation was Monday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Stanton Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers serving, Bobby Pelfrey, Darrell Boone, Mike Bilbrey, Brian Hatton, Kenneth Kirkpatrick, and June Bug Todd. Honorary pallbearers serving, Kenny Wayne Pelfrey, Kerry Pelfrey, Donnie Boone, Junior Pelfrey, Marcus Moore, Linda Willoughby, Deborah Young, and the staff of Hospice East.

James Monroe (JM) Smallwood, age 95, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 18th at Windsor Care Hospice in Mt. Sterling. Mr. Smallwood was born November 17, 1925 on Cane Creek, Kentucky to Alex (EC) and Emma Skidmore Smallwood. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Loreba (Reba) Rogers Smallwood.

He served as an elder for many years at Cat Creek Church of Christ, and later was a faithful member at Stanton Church of Christ. He was an Army veteran of WW2, serving in Central Europe and was assigned to the Chemical Mortar Battalion, Co. C. He served for 8 years as a Powell County Magistrate. He farmed at Rosslyn, Kentucky for 71 years and operated a sawmill and bulldozer business as well. He received an honorary High School Diploma under a program that honored veterans who interrupted their high school education to serve in the military.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by seven siblings: Alwena Smallwood Goodwin, Bill Smallwood, Anne Smallwood Pelfrey, Cecil Smallwood, Dora Ellen Smallwood Wierman, Ollie Smallwood, and EC Smallwood, Jr.

He is survived by two sons, Dennis Gene Smallwood (Mary) of Haverhill, Massachusetts, and Charles Wayne Smallwood (Debbie) of Mt. Sterling. He is survived by one sister, Gladys Smallwood Faulkner of Winchester. He was a beloved Papaw to five grandchildren: Michael Smallwood (Kaitlyn) of San Diego, California; Katie Smallwood Staiti (Scott) of Boston, Massachusetts; Monica Smallwood Mynk (Lane) of Winchester, Kentucky; Micki Smallwood Clark (Joseph) of Madisonville, Kentucky; and Nicolas Smallwood (Lindsay) of Richmond, Kentucky. He was blessed with 12 great grandchildren: Samantha, Lauren, and Emily Smallwood; Maddie and Elena Staiti; Matthew and Dana Mynk & Austin Rice; Cameron, Colton, and Carson Clark, and Lucy Smallwood. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews whom he loved very much.

Special thanks to his very special caregiver, Judy Lacy and her husband Jimmy for the tender care he received over the last couple of years.

Visitation will be from 10AM to 2PM at Davis and Davis Funeral Home in Stanton, Kentucky by Bro. Jerry Carmichael. The funeral will follow at 2PM. Burial will be in Stanton Cemetery with Gene Smallwood, Michael Smallwood, Nick Smallwood, Katie Staiti, Lane Mynk and Cebert Faulkner serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Jimmy and Judy Lacy, Dale Anderson, Herb Trent, Jeff Trent, Talmadge Smallwood, Henry Ashley, Jr. Cas Morton, Harold Faulkner, Philip Wells, Gene Horton, Jerry Hall, Larry Means, Michael, Ray Morton, Larry Epperson, and John Skidmore.

Margaret Branham, 40, of Winchester passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. She was born July 23, 1980 in Winchester to Tony and Lisa Sexton. She was a homemaker and a member of the Ark of Mercy Church. She is survived by her fiancé Jerry Watkins of Winchester, a son Billy King JR of Winchester, two daughters Mackenzie Branham of Winchester, Madison Branham of Winchester and a brother Tony Sexton JR and his wife Latosha of Winchester. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the Ark of Mercy Church. Burial followed in the Winchester Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Herbert Randall, 91, of Stanton passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Stanton Nursing and Rehab. Center. He was born April 27, 1930 to Calvin and Bertha Randall. He was a retired truck driver. He is survived by a daughter Katrina Fraley and her husband Terry of Stanton, ten grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren and a sister Margie Said of Newport, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents Calvin and Bertha Randall, his wife Myrtle Randall, three sons Donnie Randall, Wayne Randall, James Randall, a daughter Dianna Randall, three brothers Victor Randall, Lee Randall, Dick Randall, and four sisters Celia Hatton, Lilian Lawson, Mammie Slemp and Mattie Bell Randall. A private family service will be held at a later date. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge.

Jamie Lee Faulkner Alexander, 43, of Hatton Creek Road, Stanton, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at her residence. She was born February 7, 1978 in Winchester, KY and was the daughter Gail (John) Brewer of Stanton and Cebert (Jennifer) Faulkner of Winchester. Surviving besides her parents is a very special daughter, Abigail Lee Alexander, Stanton; brothers, John (Jill) Brewer II, Stanton, and Stephen (Michelle) Brewer, Barrie, Canada, paternal grandmother, Gladys Faulkner, Winchester; maternal grandmother, Mildred Allen, Stanton; several very special cousins, aunts, and uncles. Jamie also left behind a host of other family members and friends. Private services will be held at a later date. Davis & Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Dorris Glenwood West Jr., 72, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home. He was born May 2, 1949 in Stanton to the late Dorris and Nettie Marie Francis West. Survivors include, brothers, Chuck (Betty) West and Gary (Wilma) West; sister, Delana Phillips; and several nieces and nephews. Services were Saturday, May 8, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Ben Liston.  Burial was in Logan Cemetery with Larry Epperson, Larry Willoughby, Ricky Tyra, Charles Faulkner, Logan Faulkner, and Bill Watkins serving as pallbearers.

Brian C. Royse, 45, of Stanton passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at the Stanton Nursing and Rehab. He was born December 30, 1975 in Lexington to Joseph and Judy Royse. He is survived by a brother Joseph M. and Heather Royse of Stanton, a sister Pamela Royse of Winchester, a niece Hannah Whitt of Winchester, a nephew Houston Land of Winchester and two special friends Cory Noland and Ron Hancock. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro. Larry Shoemaker officiating. Burial followed in the Hill Crest Cemetery in Lexington. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Mary A. Napier, 71, of Clay City passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester. She was born September 28, 1949 in Clay City to Roy and Emma Lee Riffe. She was a former employee at Walmart and a member of the Allensville Baptist Church. She is survived by a son Arthur Napier and his wife Tina, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a sister Gini Stewart of Canada. She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Emma Lee Riffe, her husband Elmer Napier, three children Shelia Napier, Serena McKinney, David Napier, brothers Larry, Woody, Jackie Riffe and a sister Juanita Riffe. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Napier Cemetery in Clay City. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

John Daniel Harris, age 65, of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his residence.  Born in Valparaiso, Indiana he was the son of the late John Harris, Jr. and Thelma Wireman Harris and a welder for Contech Engineered Solutions.  He was a member of Freewill Baptist Church of Salyersville and a loving father.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, raising animals, horse back riding and flying ultralight air planes.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Ray Harris and his sister, Betty Lou Harris.  He is survived by his wife, Sandra Lea Bailey Harris; two sons, John David (Tina) Harris of Clay City and Travis Clifford Harris of Stanton; one daughter, Shannon Lea (Kenneth) Willoughby of Clay City; one brother, Jarvie Michael Harris of Indiana; two sisters Marlene Sue (Phillip) Miller and Cathy Rose (Michael) Burger of Indiana and seven grandchildren, Cassandra Jeanette (Steven) Gilbert, Kendra Leanne Willoughby, John Donavon Harris, Joshua David Harris, Makayla Harris, Autumn Gail Harris and Tyler Colton Harris.  Funeral services were officiated by Bro. Floyd Arnett and were conducted at 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.   Funeral service was on Saturday at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers are Michael Harris, Bo Bailey, Travis Harris, David Harris, Kenneth Willoughby, Chambler Wireman, Wendell Hurt, Phillip Miller, Bob Bellemy, Brandon Harris, Matthew Miller and Darren Ambrozich.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Darrin Hostetler, 33, of Jeffersonville passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 in Middletown OH. He was born June 15, 1987 to David and Debbie Hostetler. He was a construction worker and a member of the Spruce Church of God. He is survived by his parents David and Debbie Hostetler of Jeffersonville, four brother’s David Hostetler JR and his wife Corie of Tennessee, Dustin Hostetler of Georgia, Chad Hostetler of Jeffersonville, Jake Hostetler of Jeffersonville, five sisters Barbie Hostetler of Maysville, Faye Dixon and husband Jamie, Anna Hostetler of Maysville, Tonya Hostetler of Georgia and Whitney Hostetler of Florida. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Dolly and Cleo Strange, Jimmy Hostetler, Dixie Goodwin, Shirley and C.B, Carson. Funeral services were held 1 PM Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Wendell Clevenger officiating. Burial was in the Martin Willoughby Cemetery. Pallbearers are Brandon Hinton, Jessie Willoughby, William Strange, Justin Reed, John Jones and Joey Reed. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge of services.

Hugh Logan Fouch, 86, widow of Maggie E. Fouch, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his home. He was born May 8, 1934 in Breathitt County, Kentucky to the late Charlie and Emily Haddix Fouch. Survivors include, sons, Alan Fouch and Herman Fouch; daughters, Marie Dixon and Marlene (Bobby) Wren; brother, Charles Fouch; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 3 great great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie & Emily Haddix Fouch; wife, Maggie E. Fouch; son, Charlie Fouch; daughter, Ida Mae Fouch; brothers and sisters, Jim Fouch, Bobby Fouch, Polly Strange, Cordilla Huey, and Aggie Richards; and son-in-law, Ray Dixon. Services were Thursday, May 6, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Brad Epperson. Burial was in Hall Cemetery with Grandchildren serving as pallbearers.

Robert Auxier, 69, of Mt. Sterling passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 30, 1952 in California to Dean and Roberta Auxier. He was a member of the Gateway Church of God and was a farmer. He is survived by his wife Nettie Auxier of Mt. Sterling, six daughters Paula Auxier of Lexington, Chrisa Auxier, of Nashville, Jennifer Ball of Richmond, Mandy Hudson and husband Eric of Winchester, Lisa Spence and her husband Don Sams of Mt. Sterling, Misty Baker of Lexington, fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the Gateway Church of God with Bro. Jessie Rogers and Bro. Steve McGuire officiating. Burial will be in the Carlisle Cemetery. Pallbearers are Mike McGuire, Mark Cooper, Robert Geddings, Ronnie Ball, Eric Hudson, Eddie Bealert, David Bussell and Rex Kelley. Honorary pallbearers are Byron Amburgey, Jarod Bromigen, Danny Hardwick, Keith Justice, David Spence and Jamie Davis. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Marcella Banks, 72, of Winchester passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her residence. She was born January 18, 1949 to Nova and Della Curtis. She was a member of the Ark of Mercy Church. She is survived by one son Darrell Sparks, two daughters Lisa Hunter and Rosalee VanCleve, and nine grandchildren, and twenty one great grandchildren, a brother Nova Curtis JR, three sisters Joyce Parido, Carol Spangler and Debbie Brewer. She was preceded in death by her parents Nova and Della Curtis, a stepmother Maude Curtis, a daughter Della Sparks, and five sisters Phyllis Curtis, Linda Smith, Brenda Tipton, Rozelle Mullins and Margaret Stamper. Funeral services were held 12 PM Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge of services.

A former Bardstown resident, Mrs. Betty Jean Allen age 94, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at her residence in Clay City, Ky. She was born on April 18, 1927 in Louisville to the late Ira Nelson and Bertha Mae Crumpton Stevens. Betty was a retired registered nurse and was of the Baptist faith.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Mitchell Allen, a sister, Virginia Lee Thompson and 2 brothers, Ira Nelson Stevens, Jr. and James Edward Stevens.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Brenda Jefferson of Clay City, Nancy Lindsay of Houston, Texas, along with 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11:30am, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Stanton Christian Church in Stanton, Ky with Bro. Greg Webb officiating. Interment will be around 2:00pm in Bardstown Cemetery following the service. Houghlin Greenwell Funeral Home, 1475 New Shepherdsville Road in charge of arrangements.

Marvin “Bay” Banks, 71, husband of Kathy Puckett Banks, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, KY. He was born April 8, 1950 in Winchester to the late Woodrow & Pearlie Dunn Banks. A retired truck driver, he and his wife resided in Winchester. Along with his wife, he is survived by daughters Sharon (Ronnie) Wells, Toshia (B.J.) Rose, & Michelle Hager; step-son Marcus (Christy) Puckett; brothers Melvin Banks & John (Penny) Banks; and by many grandchildren & great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son Jesse Briggs; brothers Ralph Banks & Elmer Banks; step-brother James Earl Banks; and sisters Margie Barrett, Margaret Jackson, Carolyn Wright, & Rita Stokley. Funeral services were held Friday, April 30 @ 1:00PM at Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Jimmy Cole. Visitation was Friday, beginning at 10:00AM for family & 11:00AM for friends. Burial was at Winchester Cemetery with Michael Johnson, Justin Johnson, Naasson Fugate, Jamie Lykins, Timothy Shepherd, Melvin Banks, Jr., Patrick Thorpe, & Ray Fugate serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Melvin Banks, John Banks, Johnnie Messmear, Ronnie Wells, Tony Combs, B.J. Rose, William Banks, & Taylor Smith.

Jesse King, age 85, widower of Sue Bennett King, passed away at Stanton Nursing and Rehab Center on Sunday, April 25, 2021.  Born in Powell County, Kentucky he was the son of the late Shirley King and Nora Hollon King and he was an employee of Hobart Corporation and Sipple Brick Plant.  He was a member of Stanton Church of God of Prophecy and supported his wife in Sue’s Hotdogs business.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and shooting guns.  In addition to his parents and wife he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Johnny King, Millard King and Barney King and one sister, Cora Bryant.  Jesse is survived by his daughter, Connie (Terry) Carpenter of Stanton; grandson, Shane Carpenter; great grandchild, Summer Carpenter; brother, Shirley King, Jr. of Clay City and three sisters, Linda (Kenneth) Kirkpatrick of Stanton, Josephine Deal of Middletown, OH and Carolyn Sue Smith of Stanton.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Willard Estep were held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was at 12:00 P.M., Wednesday at the funeral home.  Burial was in Stanton Cemetery with Shane Carpenter, Tim Hatton, Scotty Hatton, Jeff Newcomb, Brett Newcomb, Josh Snowden and John Logan King serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Paul Wilson, Joe Chaney, Danny and Carolyn Martin, Carlos Rogers, Gary Crabtree and Chester Miller.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Ruby Lee Patrick, age 80, widow of Ralph Denny Patrick of Clay City, Kentucky passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Owingsville, Kentucky. Born in Trapp, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late William and Alta Johnson and a member of Clay City United Methodist Church. She began working at Square D, then became a practicing Beautician and later she was employed as a Para Professional at Clay City Elementary School. Ruby is survived by her son, Darrin Patrick of Clay City. In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Patrick; two brothers, Earl Johnson and Mark Johnson and four sisters, Ada Johnson, Patricia Neal, Imogene Devary and Marlas Johnson. Funeral services officiated by Bro. Kim Rose and Bro. James Harold Combs were conducted at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY. Visitation was at 11:00 A.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial was in Clay City Eaton Cemetery with Hugh Reed, Lonnie Barnett, Paul Ramsey, Gary Morton and Larry Meadows serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are past and present employees of Clay City Elementary School and long time care giver Sarah Jane Reed. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Larry Parido,  60, of Stanton passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021. He was born April 30, 1960 in Winchester to Ernest and Chestine Johnson Parido. He was a former employee of the Golden Coral Restaurant and a member of the Antioch Christian Church in Winchester. He is survived by two sisters Joyce Merritt and husband Roger of Winchester, Carolyn Tolson and husband Frank of Winchester, four brothers Ray Parido and wife Joyce of Clay City, Shirley Parido and wife Sandra of Winchester, Donnie Parido and wife Carolyn of Springfield, KY, Paul Parido and wife Judy of Richmond, one granddaughter Megan Fisher and husband Tim of Clay City, one great granddaughter Nevaeh Fields of Clay City, a special young man that was like a son to him Elbert Tipton and wife Amber of Clay City, four special kids David, Cameron and Greyson Tipton and Kara Rose Mahan and several Nieces, Nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his first wife Carol Parido, his parents Ernest and Chestine Parido, one sister Patsy Fraley, three brothers Jimmy, Harold and Arthur Parido , a great grandson Timothy Fisher and his special companion and caregiver of 12 years Phyllis Curtis. Funeral services were held 12 PM Monday, April 26, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Mike Chism officiating. Friends visited Monday from 10 AM till time of the service. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery. Pallbearers are Frank Tolson, John Bradley, David Fraley, Bo Spangler, Elbert Tipton and Tommy Pelfrey. Honorary pallbearers are Ray Parido, Mark Parido, Jordan Benningfield, Shelby Rogers, Shirley Parido and Paul Parido. Family ask donations be made to Hospice East 407 Shoppers Drive Winchester, KY 40391. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

A former Bardstown resident, Mrs. Betty Jean Allen age 94, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at her residence in Clay City, Ky. She was born on April 18, 1927 in Louisville to the late Ira Nelson and Bertha Mae Crumpton Stevens. Betty was a retired registered nurse and was of the Baptist faith.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Mitchell Allen, a sister, Virginia Lee Thompson and 2 brothers, Ira Nelson Stevens, Jr. and James Edward Stevens.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Brenda Johnson of Clay City, Nancy Lindsay of Houston, Texas, along with 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11:30am, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Stanton Christian Church in Stanton, Ky with Bro. Greg Webb officiating. Interment will be around 2:00pm in Bardstown Cemetery following the service. Houghlin Greenwell Funeral Home, 1475 New Shepherdsville Road in charge of arrangements.

Roy Vincent Pelfrey, 66, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at his home. He was born September 11, 1954 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late Orville and Virda Baker Pelfrey. He was a retired factory worker. Survivors include, daughters, Denise (Wiley) Miller, Joeanna Pelfrey, and Carmen Pelfrey; son, Earl Pelfrey; brother, Robert (Donna) Pelfrey; sister, Shirley (Fred) Warner; grandchildren, Levi Miller, Jesse Miller, and Lucas Pelfrey. Services were Friday, April 23, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Kim Rose. Visitation was Friday after 11:00AM until time of service. Burial was in Hatton Creek Cemetery with Wiley Miller, Levi Miller, Jr Fugate, Paul Smith, Ricky Poe, Shannon Heartline, Guy Garver, Mike Baker, and Greg Stamper.

David Eugene Lane, 76, husband of Linda Tipton Lane, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at his home. He was born July 10, 1944 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Ola and Blanch Maury Lane. Survivors include, wife, Linda Tipton Lane; son, Roger Dale Lane; daughter, Sharon (Jeff) Boyd; brothers, Jimmy Lane and Roy Lane; sister, Virginia Profitt; grandchildren, Roger Keith Lane (Summer Reece Hatton), Bridget Nicole Boyd (Elijah Wayne Oertli), Joshua Shea Lane, and Haley Leann Boyd. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, David Keith Lane; and brothers, Harrison Lane and Bill Lane. Services were Saturday, April 24, 2:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Larry Shoemaker. Visitation was Friday 5-9pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Knox Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers serving Anthony Floyd, Ricky Tipton, Dean Tipton, Pete Netherly, Donnie Profitt, and Elijah Oertli. Honorary pallbearers serving, Roger Keith Lane, Jefff Boyd, Josh Lane, Shawn Netherly, and Chase Tipton.

Christopher Glenn McKinney, 45, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his home. He was born Sunday, August 10, 1975 in Mt. Sterling to Glenn and Elizabeth McKinney. Survivors include, parents, Glenn and Elizabeth McKinney; children, Kelsey (Scott) Newsome, Layne Christopher McKinney, and Sierra McKinney; grandchildren, Krayson Newsome, Aliyah Taulbee, and Harleigh Newsome; sister, Sarah (Shannon) Bloom; nephews, Hunter Bloom (Mackenzie Rogers), Levi Bloom, Luke Bloom, Cole Bloom, and Memphis Bloom; fiance’ Jennifer Stone. Services Sunday, April 25, 2:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Linville Spangler. Visitation was Sunday from 12:00pm-2:00PM. Burial was in Kennon Cemetery with Layne McKinney, Hunter Bloom, Levi Bloom, Luke Bloom, Shannon Bloom, and Brian Shoemaker. Honorary pallbearers serving, Cole Bloom, Cody Stone, Troy Peters, Douglas McKinney, JD McKinney, Robbie Henderson, RW Henderson, Edwin Henderson, Scott Newsome, Krayson Newsome, Dennis Combs, and Brandon Howard.

Zana M Brown, 91, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021. She was born May 12, 1929 in Stanton to the late Melvin and Ella Jane Lewis Myers. Survivors include, sons, Dennis (the late Deann) Brown, Lennis (Jayne) Brown, and Jim (Suesan) Brown; sister, Beatrice Briscoe; grandchildren, Denise Wollenhaupt, Jeff (Jennifer) Brown, Tim (Tina) Brown, Emily (Eric) Roberts, Michael (Julie) Brown, Monica Brown, Amanda (Chris) Johnson, and John Brown; great-grandchildren, Cody Brown, Carli Brown, Gabrielle Wollenhaupt, Chase Brown, Hunter Brown, Daric Brown, August Roberts, Camden Brown, Bennett Brown, Tyler Manning, Nevaeh Manning, Branch Johnson, Bentley Brown, Nathan Brown, and Bella Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John Henry Brown, brothers, Cecil Myers, Roy Myers, and Shirley Myers; sisters, Florence Humphrey and Grace Pelfrey; and grandchildren, Stephen Brown and Amber Brown. Services were Friday, April 16, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Brad Epperson. Visitation was Friday from 12:00PM-1:00PM. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery with Jeff Brown, Tim Brown, Michael Brown, John Brown, Eric Roberts, and Christopher Johnson serving as pallbearers.

Iva Mae Adams, age 87, widow of James L. “Dick” Adams of Clay City, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 in Hospice of Dayton, Ohio House.  Born in Camden, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Thomas Shockley and the late Mildred Bowerman Shockley and she was a former furniture upholsterer.  Iva Mae was a member of Vaughns Mill First Church of God where she taught Sunday School, was a youth leader, W C G member and member of the Church sewing group.  In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by her son, Danny Dale Adams.  She is survived by two sons, James L. Adams, Jr. and his wife Cindy of Wilmington, NC and Charles Thomas Adams and his wife Joanna of New Carlisle, OH; four grandchildren, Brandon Adams, Ashley Adams, Seth Adams and Jordan Adams and five great grandchildren, Levi Adams, Olivia Adams, Annelin Adams, Chance Adams and Elaina Adams.  Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY. with Brandon Adams, Seth Adams, Jordan Adams, Keith Conkright, Mitchell Haggard, David Adams, Paul Farmer and Dwight Smith servicing as honorary pallbearers.  Visitation was at 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial was  in Kennon Cemetery, Clay City. KY.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Connie Buffington, 63, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at her residence. She was born January 29, 1958 to Arnold and Wanda Spangler. She was a former employee of save a lot. She is Survived by her husband Willie Buffington, her mother Wanda Spangler, a son Brian Buffington, a daughter Stephanie Hale, five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, a brother Bo Spangler and a sister Kim Means. She was preceded in death by her father Arnold Spangler, a son Bobby Gill, a brother Jeff Spangler and a sister Watonia Booker. There are no services to announce at this time. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge.

Wanda Moore, age 79, wife of John Henry Moore, Sr. of Stanton, Kentucky passed away at her residence on April 14, 2021.  Born in Beattyville, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Alton Cockerham and the late Lena Turner Cockerham.  She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother and a lady of the mountains.  Wanda is survived by her husband, John Henry Moore, Sr.; five sons:  John H, Moore, Jr. of London, Jesse C. (Debbie) Moore of Stanton, Donald R. (Angie) Moore, Frankie L. (Lola) Moore and Dexter W. Moore of Mount Sterling; two daughters Rosa Morgan and Wanda L. Moore of Stanton; one brother, Earl (Jennifer) Cockerham of Beattyville; one sister, Mary Edda White of Jackson and 12 grandchildren, Donald R. Moore Jr., Anthony Moore, Josh Moore, Samantha Shields, Zachary Moore, Matthew Moore, Shakayla Rayne, Paul Moore, Joshua E. Moore, Nick Moore, Sara B. Moore and Billie Moore.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one grandchild, Chelsey Moore, one sister, Eva White and six brothers:  George Cockerham, Sam Cockerham, Vernon Cockerham, Chester Cockerham, Orville McIntosh and Hershall McIntosh.  Funeral services were officiated by Rev. Tommy Evans and Rev. Richard Rift were held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was at 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.  Burial was  in Stonegate Cemetery with John H. Moore Jr., Dexter W. Moore, Jessie C. Moore, Donald R. Moore, Frankie L. Moore, Josh Moore, Matthew Moore and Anthony Moore serving as active pallbearers.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Monica Crowe Simpson, 72, wife of Stephen Simpson, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. She was born in Stanton, Kentucky on December 26, 1948 to the late John and Pearline Crowe. She was a retired teacher with the Franklin County School System. Monica was a very active member of the Capital Vineyard Community Church. She loved her family, and her grandchildren were her world. They gave her new life. She treasured her friends and church family and was always available to lend a helping hand. Monica liked to bowl, play golf, and was an avid fan of NASCAR. In addition to her husband of 52 years, she is survived by her sons, Stephen “Steve” (Cathy) Simpson, II, Frankfort, and Jason Simpson, Frankfort; her brothers, Michael (Judy) Crowe, Clay City, and Mark (Sissy) Crowe, Stanton; and her grandchildren, Jackson Simpson, Atticus Simpson, and Ella Simpson.  Services will be planned for a later date. Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Rd is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ClarkLegacyCenter.com.

Burchnel Rose, Jr., 54, of Irvine, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was born in McKee January 16, 1967 to Burchnel SR and Bessie Rose. He was a member of the Full Gospel Evangelistic Ministries Church. He is survived by his father Burchnel Rose SR of McKee, his wife Debbie Rose of Irvine, two sons Snowden Rose and wife Morgan of Irvine, Travis Rose and his wife Trisha of Irvine, a daughter Tina Rose of Corban, nine grandchildren, two brothers L D Harrison of Irvine, C V Rose of McKee, three sisters Jean Licklighter of Lawrenceburg, Judy Rose of Richmond and Linda Crabtree of McKee. He was preceded in death by his mother Bessie Rose. Funeral services were held 12 PM Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the Full Gospel Evangelistic Ministries Church in Irvine with Bro. Orval Hisle officiating. Burial was in the Logsdon Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine is in charge of the services.

Ola Smith, Jr., 66, of Clay City passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester. He was born in Perry County July 11, 1954 to Ola and Marie Smith. He was a member of the Cross Roads Baptist Church and the Labor Local 189. He is survived by a sister Nancy Stamper and several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by His parents Ola and Marie Smith, eight brothers Lloyd Smith, Aster Smith, James Smith, Burnis Smith, Ore Smith, Ova Smith, Earl Smith and Clarence Smith. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Danny Bush officiating. Burial followed in the Combs Cemetery. Pallbearers are David Smith, Danny Smith, Paul Smith and James Eric Stamper. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City was in charge of services.

Roy Logan Sizemore II, 42, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at his home. He was born March 19, 1979 in Lexington, Kentucky to Roy Logan Sizemore and Priscilla Holland Barnett. Survivors include, father, Roy Logan (Tammy) Sizemore, Clay City; mother, Priscilla (Gary Martin) Barnett, Frenchburg; sisters, Stephanie Christopher, Winchester and Jenny Sizemore, Frenchburg; grandparents, Bill and Betty Holland, Winchester; special nephew, Patrick Sizemore; step-mother, Martha Sizemore. He was preceded in death by his son, Dylan Sizemore; and sister, Elizabeth Sizemore.

Larry Edward Shoemaker, 70, husband of Mary Ellen Baker Shoemaker, passed away at his home in Clay City, KY on Monday, April 5, 2021. He was born January 19, 1951 in Powell County to the late Earnie Shoemaker and to Minnie Patrick Shoemaker. A veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, he was later a machinist and welder employed by Alliance Machine Shop. Survivors include: his wife, Mary Ellen Shoemaker; mother, Minnie Shoemaker; daughter, Jennifer (Andres) Montenegro; and sisters, Judy (Richard) Brewer, Joan (Tim) Beswitheric, Janet (David) Edwards, & Lori (Mitchell) Patrick. Graveside service was Friday, April 9, 1:00PM Resthaven Cemetery by Rev. John Combs. Pallbearers serving, Brandon Patrick, Perry Lee Baker, Andres Montenegro, David Edwards, and Shannon Ritchie.

James A. Mattingly, 69 of Frankfort passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center. He was born November 5, 1951 to James and June Ann Ballard. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by a son Jayson Mattingly, a daughter Jamie Mattingly, a brother Robert Mattingly, two sisters Rita Agular and husband Richard and Ruby Ballard. A private graveside service will be held at the Donnie G Randall Veterans Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge.

Helen Kathryn Miller, 69, wife of Lindsay Wayne Miller, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born December 18, 1951 in Pond Gap, West Virginia to the late Cyril Waltes Huddleston and the late Birtie Belle Elswick. Survivors include, husband Lindsay Wayne Miller; children, Bobby (Sandy) Lee, Irvine, Waltes (Melinda) Lee, Clay City; Franklin (April) Means, Flemingsburg, Joshua (Vinessa) Means, Morehead, Angel Clary, Morehead, and Lenox Wayne Miller, Morehead; brother, Steve Huddleston, Indianapolis, IN; sisters, Shirley Brown, Campton, Lois Madden, Slade, Jean Kirk, Clay City, Lynn Adkins, West Virginia, and Missy Huddleston, West Virginia; 13 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Jane Elswick, brother, Frankie Elswick, and granddaughter, Rebecca Means. Services Wednesday, April 14, Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Waltes Lee. Visitation Wednesday from 11:00AM-1:00PM. Burial in the Miller Cemetery with Bobby Lee, Brandon Lee, Justin Lee, Dakota McCoy, Lenox Wayne Miller, Lindsay Means, Fraklin Means, and Josh Means. Honorary pallbearer serving, Ariel Means.

Henry Kermit Ledford, age 95, widower of Freda Spencer Ledford and Juanita Martin Ledford of Stanton, Kentucky passed away in his sleep on April 8, 2021 in West Milton, Ohio.  Born in Pine Ridge, KY he was the son of the late Daw White Ledford and the late Stella Tackett Ledford.  He was a WW II Army Veteran in 1st Army, 4th Division, 42nd Field Artillery and a former factory employee of General Motors.  He enjoyed gardening, canning, playing the guitar and banjo and reading.  Kermit is survived by two sons, Mark (Yolanda) Ledford of Wapakoneta, OH and Stewart Ledford of Stanton, KY; one daughter, Stephanie Ledford Sturgill of West Milton, OH; three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  In addition to his parents and wives he was also preceded in death by his son, Wayne Ledford and siblings Kelly D. Ledford, Joseph C. Ledford, William C. Ledford, Rosie (Ledford) Foley, Lily May (Ledford) Pennington, Thomas C. Ledford, Minnie (Ledford) Jennings, Marion F. Ledford, Clyde B. Ledford and Donald Ledford.  Funeral services with military honors were conducted at 11:00 A.M.  Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery with Brian Sturgill, Derek Sturgill, Dale Ledford, Stewart Ledford, Mark Ledford and John Ferguson serving as active pallbearers.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Opal Gavin, 79, of Ravenna passed away March 30, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 2, 1942 in Big Rock, Virginia to Harv and Eva Dotson. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Teresa Lietzke and her husband Milton of Bristol, Tennessee, eleven grandchildren and special niece and nephew Randy and Mary Arthur. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Rev. George Gavin, a daughter Elizabeth Johnson, two brothers Roy Dotson, Hassell Dotson and a sister Christine Bullock. She will be missed by her many friends and family. No services are planned at this time. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge.

Doris Clark, 62, of McKee passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. She was born in Richmond October 14, 1958 to Harold and Mildred Short. She is survived by her husband Ronnie Clark, a son Donnie Meece, a daughter Cylina Johnson, five grandchildren, three brothers Tubby Short, Larry Short, Hershel Short, five Sisters Letha Smith, Kathy Fredrick, Margret Walters, Karen Arnold and Faye Creech. Graveside services were held Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Russell Flats Cemetery in McKee. Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine was in charge of services.

Ivory Jean Jones, 78, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her home. She was born May 12, 1942 in Campton, Kentucky to the late Prince Wilburn and the late Minna Tipton Friend. Survivors include, daughter, Bonnie (Randy) Smith; granddaughter, Kristie (David) Miller; great-grandchildren, Drew Miller and Maci Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Barbara Catron, and grandson, Stephen Catron. Services were Tuesday, April 13, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Brad Epperson. Visitation was Tuesday from 11:00AM-1:00PM. Burial was in Jones Cemetery with David Miller, Drew Miller, Randy Smith, George Denniston, Rick Smith, and Billy Catron serving as pallbearers.

Tennie Lois Courtney, age 82, widow of Wayne Courtney, Clay City, Kentucky passed away on April 6, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Robert Willoughby and the late Nora Sparks Willoughby and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Jo Abney. She is survived by three daughters, Karen (Tim) Hatton, Michelle (Randall) Young and Monica (Jimmy) Miller: six grandchildren: Josh (Heather) Abney, Samantha (Jace) Miller, Courntey Miller, Dwayne (Shavonna) Hatton, Wesley (Mackenzie) Miller and Chris Miller; six great grandchildren: Braylon Miller, Hadlee Hatton, Casen Hatton, Ember Miller, Ellie Abney and Finley Miller and one sister, Ann (Euell) Sumner. Funeral services officiated by Bro. Wesley Miller and Jimmy Miller were held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Burial was in the Courtney Family Cemetery, 2011 Stone Road, Clay City, KY with Tim Hatton, Randall Young, Dwayne Hatton, Josh Abney, Chris Miller, Braylon Miller and Casen Hatton serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Ann Sumner, Angie Chapman, Taylor Blevins, Betty Courtney, Doris Courtney, Sue Stone, Ingrid Crabtree, Linda Kirkpatrick, Susie Young, Verneda Miller, Connie Johnson, and Mary Miller. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.