Harry Donald Morton, 90, husband of Lula Cindy Morton, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the VA Medical Center, Lexington. He was born November 9, 1931 in Bowen, Kentucky to the late John G and Ruby Sumner Morton. Donald was a member of the Bowen Church of God. He was a Veteran in the US Air Force, a DAV member, and served on the honor guard with the American Legion. Donald was a former employee of Rogers Hardware, the Hinkle Corporation, and the Wells Group.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lula Cindy Morton; son, Tim (Susan) Morton; daughter, Lana (Randy) Watkins; grandchildren, Brock Watkins and Ashley (Luis) Hunt; great-grandchildren, Caden Watkins and Jacob Swango; brothers, Jerry (Pearl) Morton and Richard (Lisa) Morton; sister, Judy (Robert) Mattingly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Douglas Morton; sister, Dorothy Hughes.

Services were held Tuesday, July 26, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Bill Carpenter and Rev. Brad Epperson. Visitation was on Tuesday after 11:00AM until the time of services.

Burial in Resthaven Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers serving, Winfred Hughes, Brock Watkins, William Rogers Jr., Arnold Morton, Talmadge Smallwood, Eddie Dawson, and Dwaine Morton. Honorary pallbearers serving, Virgil & Sue Faulkner, Eddie Ware, Bill Cress, Steve Everman, and Megan Wells-Curtis.

Tamara Lynne Knox, 60, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at her home. She was born September 23, 1961 in Winchester to the late Winford Knox and the late Betty McQuinn Booth.

Family and loved ones that will mourn her passing include, Wilma Jo Back, Wallace Booth, Corey Back, Anthony Back, Michael Stanley, Josh and Lauran Pingleton, Lance and Lindsay Monroe, Shirley and Judy McQuinn, Bonnie McQuinn, and Tamara’s (Nonna’s) dearly loved grandchildren, Christian, McKenzie, Jasper, Avery, and Addie.

Services were held on Monday, July 25, 12:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home. Visitation was on Monday after 11:00AM.

Burial in Resthaven Cemetery with Corey Back, Anthony Back, Josh Pingleton, Christian Pingleton, Lance Monroe, and Avery Monroe serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Donald Back, Shirley & Judy McQuinn, Bonnie McQuinn, and Charlana McQuinn-Corbett.

Jimmy Lynn Hall of Irvine passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at the Kentucky River Medical Center. He was born October 13, 1961 to Claude and Jessie Hall.

He is survived by his wife Mary Hall of Irvine, five brothers Timmy Hall, Billy Hall, Bryan Hall, Kelley Hall, Kenny Hall and a half-brother Scotty Hall.

He was preceded in death by his parents Claude and Jessie Hall and a sister Rebecca Hall.

Funeral services were held at 2 PM Sunday, July 24, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Bill White officiating. Friends visited on Sunday from 12 PM till 2 PM.

Burial followed in the Griffin Cemetery in Irvine. In Lieu of flowers family ask donations be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Harold Bradford Faulkner, Jr., age 75, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at U K Healthcare, Lexington, Kentucky.  Born in Bowen, Kentucky he was the son of the late Harold Bradford Faulkner, Sr. and the late Gladys Marie Smallwood Faulkner and an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.  He was an equipment operator with the Kentucky Department of Transportation, and he attended New Direction Church in Bowen. Harold also worked for Rockwell International, A.O. Smith, and owned, at one time, his own trucking business. He was a very hard worker and there seemed to be no machine he could not operate. Harold most importantly was a devoted loving father to his eight children.

He is survived by his companion, Lola Greear Faulkner; four sons: Harold Bradford “Brad” Faulkner III, James Edwin (Robbin) Faulkner, Michael Jay (Vianca Marie) Faulkner and Steven Elex (Sierra) Faulkner; four daughters: Stephenia Michelle (Chad) Hensley, Selina Dawn (Shane) Howard, Lisa Marie (Lane) Nunier and Susan Emma Faulkner; one brother, Cebert (Jennifer) Faulkner, one sister, Sharon (Kendell) Robinson; 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. in Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky with Darrell Mullins officiating. Visitation was from 12:00 PM until 2:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.

Burial was in Stanton Cemetery with Chad Hensley, Shane Allen Howard, Lane Nunier, Derrick Robinson, Lucas Faulkner, Dyllan Faulkner, John Robinson and Woody Cherry serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Ricky Tyra, Talmadge Smallwood, Herbert Trent and Trent’s Garage, Jeff Trent, Jerry Hall, Myers Arnett, Gary West, Vinson Stewart, Michael Patton, Chuck West, Jimmy Baker, Bobby Baker, Charles Smallwood and Gene Smallwood.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Frances Marie Curtis, 77, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born May 24, 1945 to the late Howard and Lela Ratliff Curtis.

Survivors include, daughter, Lisa Creech; grandchildren, Carson Thomas Creech, Jasmine Faye Coffee, and Phoenix Dean Clemmons; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; companion, Thomas Dean; brother, Albert Curtis; sisters, Ila Mae Curtis, Lillie Olinger, Mary Crowe, Edith Fugate, and Leatha Smith.

Services were held on Monday, July 25, 2:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. James Smith Jr. Visitation was on Sunday 5-8pm at the funeral home. Burial in West Bend Cemetery with Jonathon Bexley, Robert Wood, Jeremy Smith, Jeffrey Smith, and Kevin Smith.

Mary “Sissy” Margaret Kinser Abner, 68, wife of Gary Wayne Abner, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at Pikeville Medical Center. She was born November 16, 1953 in Winchester, KY to the late Carl Duwain Kinser & Norma McCoy Kinser Denny. Survivors include husband Gary Abner, daughter Marisa Suzanne (CJ) Faulkner, brother Carl Derek Kinser, sister Becky (Stephen) Skidmore, treasured aunt Shirley Bohrnstedt, and the light of her life, her beloved grandson Trey, with a granddaughter on the way. Sissy was a member of Stanton Christian Church and was a witty, thoughtful, and beautiful person. She was extremely compassionate and felt moved to do things to lift the spirits of others. She would give anything she had to try to make someone else’s day better. Funeral services will be officiated by Pastor Greg Webb at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 13th at Davis & Davis Funeral Home in Stanton. Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 12th beginning at 5:00 PM for family and 6:00 PM for friends. Burial followed at Stonegate Cemetery in Stanton with Rick Abner, Billy Abner, Chris Abner, J.T. Abner, Daylan Kinser, and Wayne Riggs serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Shirlene Henderson, Marie Fain, Hilda Briscoe, Anita Tirey, Janet Siladi, Karen Riggs, Margi Lindon, Darryl & Linda Abner, Kay & Lori Brandenburg, Aaron Ledford, Jay & Virginia Ledford, and the present and previous staff of Stanton Nursing & Rehabilitation that took part in her care.

Tony Daniel Lee Gross, 39, of Pittsburg, TX, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 from a hit and run. He was born in Irvine October 18, 1982 to Tommy and Joyce Gross. He was a mechanic. He is survived by his father Tommy Gross, his companion Cindie Nolan, sons Tony Gross JR, Aaron Nolan, Evan Nolan, a daughter Breanna Torres, a grandson Wesley Tony Lee Gross, two brothers Howard Gross, Tommy Gross JR and two sisters Florence Creech and Crystal Olivares. He was preceded in death by his mother Joyce Gross and a son Wesley Mullins. Funeral services were held Sunday July 3, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine. Burial followed in the Alexander Cemetery in Irvine. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Kenny Douglas Hobbs, age 50, of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. Born in Winchester he was the son of the late Emory Chester Hobbs and Anna Louise Strange Hobbs.

Kenny was a podcast producer with Spotify and worked as an Imaging Director for many radio stations in places such as Dallas, Boston, Portland, Washington D.C. and San Francisco. He was most well known as being the “Abominable Kenny Douglas” on WKQQ Radio. Kenny also played the role of “Betty the Sidekick” on the Lee Cruse and Karyn Czar Radio Show. He was wildly creative and at the same time hilariously funny with a wicked wit to match.

Along with his mother Kenny is survived by his sister, Kathy Jo Hobbs of Lexington and three brothers: Emory Keith Hobbs of Stanton, Kelly Irvin Hobbs of Stanton and DeWayne Hobbs of Lexington.

Visitation was held on Friday, July 8, 2022 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. A private burial was held on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at the Stanton Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Kenny may be made to Friends of Powell County Pets at http://www.fopcp.org/.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home.

Mildred Elizabeth Patton, age 81, widow of Asa Patton after 52 years of marriage, passed away at her residence in Clay City, Kentucky on Saturday, July 9, 2022.   Born in Campton, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Roy Miller and the late Mae Hurt Miller and was a member of Clay City First Church of God.  Mildred was head cook for 30 years at Powell County High School and later cooked at Clay City Elementary.  She enjoyed quilting, gardening and crafts and loved being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by her grandchildren, General Bowen and Warren Bowen and four brothers:  Earl Miller, Lloyd Miller, Charles Miller and Ola Miller.

She is survived by her son, Asa Lee (Linda) Patton; her daughter, Mae Pauline (James) Watson; ten grandchildren:  Crystal (Justin) Spencer, Jarrett (Ashton) Patton, Jamie (Michael) Perry, Shane Karpensky, Dillon Conlon, Micah Patton, Robert Bowen, Dustin Bowen, Kelsey (Stephen) Conrad and Addison Patton and 11 great grandchildren:  Charles Sawyer Spencer, Kamryn Elizabeth Spencer, Molly Abbott Patton, Mackenzie Caudill, Ariel Perry, Ian Perry, Catarina Hurt, Madyson Conrad, Emma Karpensky, Elizabeth Karpensky and Easton Karpensky.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Virden Cemetery with Robert Bowen, Dustin Bowen, Justin Spencer, Dillon Conlon, Jarrett Patton and Shane Karpensky serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Micah Patton and J. L. Bowen.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Anthony Cain, 53, of Irvine, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at his residence. He was born October 20, 1968 in Richmond to Willie and Helen Cain. He is survived by his mother Helen Cain two brothers Samuel Cain and his wife Elizabeth of Irvine, Willie Cain of Irvine and two sisters Serena Hardy of Irvine and Marsha Marcum and husband Joey of Irvine. He was preceded in death by his father Willie Cain and a brother James Thomas Cain. Funeral services were held Friday, July 8, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Kevin Phillips officiating. Burial followed in the Hardy Cemetery in Irvine. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of service.

Dale Fletcher SR 72 of Jeffersonville passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was born in Mt. Sterling May 28, 1950 to Harold and Pauline Fletcher. He was a mechanic.

He is survived by two sons Dale Fletcher JR of Mt. Sterling, Eric Fletcher and his wife Chrissy of Michigan, two daughters Stephanie Fletcher of Michigan, Jessica Fletcher of Michigan, one grandchild, and a brother Danny Fletcher and wife Donna of Stanton.

He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Pauline Fletcher and two Brothers Larry and Timothy Fletcher.

Funeral services were held at 1 PM Monday, July 11, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Sister Jennifer Wilson officiating. Friends visited on Monday from 11 AM till 1 PM. Burial followed in the Mountain Rest Cemetery in Stanton. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Betty Lainhart Curtis, age 86, widow of Obert G. “Boodle” Curtis, Winchester, Kentucky passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. She and Boodle were married 62.5 years before his passing in 2015.  Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter the late Hazel Murphy Snapp and was a member of Christview Christian Church in Winchester and a former member of the Stanton Christian Church.

 She is survived by four children, Dr. Sherry Curtis, Connie C. (Bruce) Templeton, Georgia C. (Phil) Ling and David G. Curtis; four grandchildren, Curtis E. (Kristi) Templeton, Nikita Jo Curtis, Philip H. (Lauren) Ling, III and Nicholas Glynn Curtis and five great grandchildren, Haley and Lexi Templeton, Dessa and Wesley  Foster and Nash Curtis; a brother-in-law, Foster Rose and a sister-in-law, Wanda Curtis.

 Funeral services officiated by Rev. Bruce Templeton were conducted at 1:00 P.M. Monday, July 11, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation iwas 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home.

Burial was in the Stanton Cemetery with Brian Johnson, Doug Christopher, Mike Castle, Leroy Williams, Forrest Hahn and Dylan Bjorkland serving as active pallbearers. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

David Wayne Hall, 56, widower of Kimberly Burton Hall, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at his home. He was born November 10, 1965 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to the late David Lee and Faye Laverne Agee Hall.

Survivors include, son, David Michael Hall; daughter-in-law, Andreya Hall; sister, Priscilla (Larry) Lawson; niece, Samantha Lawson; and nephew, Robert Lawson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Kimberly Burton Hall.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Sandra Mae Reed, age 71, wife of Gary Reed, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at her residence in Clay City, Kentucky.  Born in Dearborn, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Lyle and the late Hazel Crowe Stokley.  She was a former employee of Whitaker Bank and Clark Regional Medical Center and was a member of Powell’s Valley Baptist Church.  Her faith was first in her life and her family was second.

Sandy was preceded in death by her father, Arthur (Cathy) Lyle and her mother Hazel (Bill) Stokley; three brothers:  Jimmy Lyle, Brian Lyle and Donnie Stokley and by one sister, Bonnie Lyle Bolduc.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Reed of Clay City; two sons, Gary (Greta) Reed of Elizabethtown and Wes (Carabeth) Reed of Georgetown; one brother, Larry Lyle of Clay City; seven sisters:  Alma (Willard) Dunn of Mt. Sterling, Donna (Mike) Roberts of Clay City, Joanie (Steve) Hale of Clay City, Glenda Walls of Lexington, Sara Gates of Eaton Rapids, MI, Lana, and Lisa Reid Sedona, AZ; four grandchildren:  Haley Nicole Reed, Noah Christopher Reed, Sawyer Levi Reed and Saylor Kate Reed and one great grandchild, Arlo Thomas Samples.

Funeral services officiated by Pastor Gary Willoughby and Steve Hale will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation is 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Donnie G. Randall Memorial Veterans Cemetery with Andrew Samples, Elliot Hale, Billy Roberts, Cody Montgomery, John Clemons, John Hall, Doyl Stamper and Tony Gwynn serving as active pallbearers.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Sheila Gail Randall Crites, 51, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. She was born July 3, 1970 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky to the late Allen Wayne Randall and Janet Abney Townsend.

Survivors include, mother, Janet (Bill) Townsend; sons, Aaron Crites and Adam (Brandi) Crites; sister, Vickie (Jack Isaac) Knox; brothers, Steven (Ashley) Randall and James (Sheila) Randall; grandchildren, Landon Miller, Kobi Hammonds, Kynzi Reed, Mason Fenner, Caylie Crites, Alaric Crites, and Alijah Crites.

She was preceded in death by her father, Wayne Randall and daughter, Ashley Reed.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 5, 2:00PM by Bro. Robert Rice. Visitation was on Monday 4-7pm at the funeral home. Burial in Ware Cemetery with Aaron Crites, Adam Crites, Landon Miller, Dawson Baker, Dustin Knox, Mark Abney, Darren Abney, and Geno Bentley serving as pallbearers.

Sarah Alice Butz, 62, of Fort Madison, Iowa died at 10:45 am Thursday, June 30, 2022 at her home. She was born August 13, 1959 in Biloxi, Mississippi, a daughter of Glen Edwin and Christina (Brewer) Derickson. On June 30,1984, she married Ralph Alan Butz at the Old First Orange Baptist Church, Orange, Texas. Sarah graduated from Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School in Orange, Texas. She earned her Bachelors of Arts in General Studies with a focus in creative writing from Southern New Hampshire University. She was a homemaker and a homeschool mom. She was active in the Gideons Auxiliary for 9 years. She was a member of Harmony Bible Church, Danville, Iowa and the Writer’s Group at the Keokuk Public Library. She was talented and made many afghans and quilts that she then shared with others. In high school she played the flute and basoon. Later in life she shared her love for music by singing specials at churches.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph Butz of Fort Madison; parents Glen and Christina Derickson of Sharpsburg, Kentucky; three sons: Jonathan A. (Lisa) Butz of Lompoc, California; David A. (Heather) Butz of Norton Shores, Michigan; and Michael A. Butz of Longview, Texas; eight grandchildren: Olivia, Peter, Benjamin, Joseph, Eliana, Vernon, Rebekah, and Annika; three brothers, Glen E Jr. (Bonnie) Derickson of Sharpsburg, Kentucky, Dr Gary W. (Rebekah) Derickson of Salem, Oregon, and Henry E. (Cathy) Derickson of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky; one sister Viola (Sydney) Brantly of Sharpsburg, Kentucky; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles; and the Butz Family.

She was preceded in death by her father/mother-in-law Vernon and Carolyn Butz and one niece Elaine Ashmore.

Services were held on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at the Barr Memorial Chapel, Fort Madison. Visitation was from 5:00 – 6:30 pm Tuesday at the funeral home with her funeral services followed and began at 6:30 pm , with Pastor John Deluca, officiating.

Services Friday July 8, 11:00AM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton with visitation after 10AM. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery, Stanton. A memorial has been establish for Susan G. Koleman for the Cure, contributions may be left during the services or mailed to Barr Memorial Chapel, 1919 Ave F, Fort Madison, Iowa 52627.

Glenda Sue Spencer, age 73, widow of Ollie James Spencer, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at her residence in Clay City, Kentucky.  Born in Red Jacket, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Lauza Smith and the late Bessie Stacy Smith.  She was a homemaker and member of Bowen Full Gospel Pentecostal Church of God.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she is also preceded in death by two brothers, JB Smith and Darrell Smith and one brother-in-law James Joseph.

  She is survived by two daughters, Angela (Ben) Ritchie of Irvine and Pamela Kay Spencer of Stanton; brother, Roscoe (Jeanne) Smith of Burlington, IN; three sisters: Freda Kay Joseph, Wanda Faye (Patrick) Johnson and Omeda Cravens of Stanton; two sisters-in-law, Kathy Smith and Clara Smith of Stanton; and two grandchildren, Olivia Dee Ritchie and James Ethan Ritchie.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 2, 2022 in Bowen Full Gospel Pentecostal Church of God, 39 Little North Fork Road, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday, July 1, 2022 with a church service being conducted at 7:00 P.M. that evening at the church as well.  Burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery with Ben Ritchie, Ethan Ritchie, Mark Smith, Roscoe Smith, Brandon Dunaway and Brandon Smith serving as active pallbearers.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

David Wayne Hall, 56, widower of Kimberly Burton Hall, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at his home. He was born November 10, 1965 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to the late David Lee and Faye Laverne Agee Hall.

Survivors include, son, David Michael Hall; daughter-in-law, Andreya Hall; sister, Priscilla (Larry) Lawson; niece, Samantha Lawson; and nephew, Robert Lawson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Kimberly Burton Hall.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Ida Mae Combs, 66, of Clay City passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at her home. She was born October 25, 1956 to the late Granville & Ruby Wright Combs.

She is survived by brother Jeff (Kim) Combs and sisters Johnnie Lovins & Cherise Watkins (Ike, Jr.) Gabbard.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister Mary Elizabeth Combs.

Funeral services were held at 1:00PM on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home. Visitation was also on Sunday, beginning at 11:00AM. Burial followed the funeral at the Combs Family Cemetery in Clay City. Pallbearers will include Douglas McDaniel, James McDaniel, Caleb Pratt, & Jake Moore.

Nettie Clay Smith, 81, widow of Clarence Smith, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born August 15, 1940 in Irvine, Kentucky to the late John Raymond and Elizabeth Watson Watson.

Survivors include, sons, Harold Wayne Smith and Mark Shannon (Kim) Smith; granddaughter, Kimberly Dawn Smith; great-grandchildren, Jennifer Michelle Johnson, Sophia Grace Carpenter, and Raleigh John Monroe Carpenter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Clarence Smith; son, Clarence Steven Smith; daughter, Mary Ann Smith; brothers, Harold Edward Watson and Donald Ray Watson; and sister, Reva Powell.

Services were held Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 11:00AM at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Warren Rogers. Visitation was also held Friday 6-8pm at the funeral home. Burial in Cobb Hill Cemetery.

Rita Morton Bowen, age 82, of Winchester, Kentucky, wife of Ralph Bowen passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. Born in Powell County she was the daughter of the late Melvin C. Morton and the late Elizabeth Ledford Morton.

Rita was a member of the Grace Bible Church of Winchester and worked 32 years as a Medicare Billing Followup / Patient Financial Services Representative  at Clark Regional Medical Center. She exhibited in her life great perseverance and was a model of feminine strength. Rita loved her family most, and always had a sweet spirit along with her great sense of humor.

Along with her parents Rita is preceded in death by three brothers: Glenn Morton, Kenneth Morton and Garrett Morton.

Along with her husband she is survived by one son, Timmy (Pam) Tipton of Stanton; one daughter Lisa (Greg) Adams of Clay City; four grandchildren: Martin (April) Tipton, Hannah Tipton (Josh) Parsons, Jonathan (Jodie) Adams and Brittany Adams Billings (Patrick)  and five Great Grandchildren: Aubrey Tipton, Jayden Adams, Eliza Parsons, Bailee Billings and Bryson Billings.

Funeral Services officiated by Bro. Lee Cruse were conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, in Stanton, Kentucky. Visitation was held on Friday at the funeral home from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.

Burial took place in the Stanton Cemetery with Martin Tipton, Jonathan Adams, Greg Adams, Josh Parsons, Patrick Younts and Talmadge Smallwood serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Patty Vaske, Vanessa “Poodle” Matthews, Chris Banks, Mark Coyle and the members of the Grace Bible Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home.

Rachel Ann Back, age 53, passed away at her residence in Clay City, Kentucky on Sunday, June 19, 2022.  Born in Winchester, Kentucky she was the daughter of Jerry Douglas Morton and Margaret Ratliff Morton and she was a secretary for Complete Contracting. Rachel was a loving daughter and mother.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Veronica Lynn Morton.

Rachel is survived by her parents, Jerry Douglas Morton and Margaret Morton; three sons, Jeremy (Chelsea) Back of Winchester, Tyler Back of Clay City and Hunter Back of Stanton and three nephews, Zack Spencer, Christopher Spencer and Charles Spencer.

 Funeral services officiated by Rev. Anthony Molihan were held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation was 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Burial was in Stanton Cemetery with Chris Spencer, Charlie Spencer, Hunter Back, Tyler Back, Jeremy Back and Nathan Smith serving as pallbearers.  Arrangements were by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Jeffrey Paul Reed Sr., 61, husband of Tammy Martin Reed, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at UK Healthcare, Lexington. He was born July 12, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio to John Reed and the late Roma Farmer Phillips. A quiet, proud, and humble jokester, Jeff loved his grandbabies, motorcycle named “Boy”, and cats. He enjoyed fixing things and was a jack of all trades master of none.

Survivors include, wife, Tammy Reed; son, Jeffrey Paul Reed Jr.; daughter Devon (Jacob) Berry; grandchildren, Olivia Berry, Emma Berry, and Connor Berry; father, John Reed; brother, John Edward (Cindy) Reed Jr.; sisters, Barbara (Steve) Hagerman, Sharon (Joe) Johnson, and Tammy Cook; father and mother-in-law, Eugene and Mildred Mullins; brother-in-law, Brad Mullins; sisters-in-law, Rhonda (Brittany) Martin, Ruth (Krissy) Mullins-Smith, and Gena (Jerald) Howard.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Roma Philips.

Services were held on Saturday, June 18, 1:00PM. Visitation was on Friday 7:30-9:00PM at the funeral home.

Rosemary Carol Rayburn, 66, wife of Rodger Rayburn, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022. She was born March 12, 1956 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Leon and Shirley Barry Hobbs.

Survivors include, husband, Rodger Rayburn; son, Derrick Sean Bevins; daughter, Kimberly Dawn Mullins; brother, Charles Hobbs; sisters, Elizabeth Ann Townsend, Leona Williams, and Cynthia Purscell; 8 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

Services were held Friday, June 17, 5:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. James Combs and Rev. Marvin Thomas. Visitation was also Friday from 4-5pm.

was a son of the late Robert William Huntsberger and Elizabeth Fern Nunamaker born in Dayton, Ohio on June 6, 1952. He was a United States Army Veteran and was also an Air Force Veteran. He was retired from Hinkle as a Mechanic Supervisor, he was also a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

  He is survived by his wife, Lorene Blevins Huntsberger and mother-in-law Beaulah Blevins, Clay City, Kentucky; two sons, Ronnie Huntsberger (Kathi) of Springfield, Kentucky and Donnie Huntsberger (Tina) of Loretto, Kentucky; one daughter Sue Terrill of Lexington, Kentucky; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four brothers, Earl Mallicoat, Keith Huntsberger, and Kenny Hunstberger all of Middletown, Ohio and Rob Huntsberger of West Elkton, Ohio; and two sisters, Cheryl Barnhiser (Mic) of Middletown, Ohio and Debbie Schneider (Jim) of Sommerville, Ohio.   

  He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert William Huntsberger and Elizabeth Fern Nunamaker; one brother, Scott Huntsberger; and one sister, Judy Price. He also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

  There will be a  celebration of life ceremony at Full Gospel Lighthouse on 98 Fifth Aveneue, Clay City, KY 40312 on June 25 from 1:00pm-5:00pm. All family and friends are welcome.

  The family has been overwhelmed with love and support from so many and appreciates each one of you. In lieu of flowers please make donations to American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Lexington.

Trina LeAnn Pelfrey, 46, passed away Monday June 13, 2022. She was born July 11, 1975 in Troy, Ohio to Danny Lee Pelfrey and Deborah Stough.

Survivors include, mother Deborah Stough; father, Danny Pelfrey; children, Casey Nicole Barnes, Kayla Marie Preece, Lucas Aaron Preece, and Matthew Hunter Bailey; brothers, Timothy Pelfrey and Michael Pelfrey; grandchildren, Madilyn Marie Barnes, Emily Elizabeth Mullins, Sawyer Lee Barnes, and Noah Jonathan Ray Barnes; many cousins, aunts, and uncles.

She was preceded in death by grandparents, Vera Poor (who resided on Upper Cane Creek), Dailey and Bessie Pelfrey, and Brenda Means; and uncle, Wallace Sough (who resided in Oklahoma).

Services are Saturday, June 25, 1:00PM Stanton Assembly of God.

Juanita May Morton Crabtree, age 83, widow of Billy Ray Crabtree, passed away at her residence in Clay City, Kentucky on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Born on Cane Creek in Stanton, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Woodford Morton and the late Verna Mitchell Morton. Juanita, during her working career, held many positions. She was the dining room manager at Natural Bridge State Park, a factory employee with Continental Metal Specialties and Sylvania, secretary at Bowen Elementary School and she also served as a teacher’s aide. Juanita was a member of the Clay City First Church of God, Powell County Democrats in Action, Powell County Democrat Executive Committee, Bowen Elementary School P.T.A., one of the first officers of the Kentucky Friends of the Bluegrass and she served as an election officer for many years. Juanita was famous for her cooking skills and her excellent pies which she generously donated to every organization for their fund-raising events.

Along with her parents and her husband Juanita is preceded in death by two brothers: Harry Morton and Earl Ray Morton and one sister, Venice Crowe.

She is survived by two sons: Billy Edwin (Becky) Crabtree of Hagerhill, KY and Barry D. Crabtree of Clay City; one daughter, Lisa Ann (Raymond, Jr.) Leach of Clay City; one brother, Mendell Morton; two sisters: Glenda Strange of Stanton and Audrey Sue (Dave) Everhart of Winchester; three grandchildren: Billy Jason (Alisha) Crabtree, Benjamin Leach and Jonathan Leach and one great grandchild, which was her pride and joy, Daniel Bryce Crabtree.

Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky with Brother Larry Mullins and Brother Brad Epperson officiating. Visitation was held at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Burial took place at Stonegate Cemetery in Stanton with Barry Crabtree, Jonathan Leach, Benjamin Leach, Billy Jason Crabtree, Bobby Patrick and Dave Everhart serving as active pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers were Dwain Anderson, Tony Ball, Toby Drake, Katherine Frazier, Audrey Sue Everhart, Joyce Hearne, Hondo Hearne, Susan Lairson, Winfred Hughes, Rosalie Dawson, Linville Knox and Janice Foster. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home.

Kevin Alan Hall, 46, husband of Stephanie Hall, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Montgomery County. He was born December 30, 1975 to the late Lonnie James Hall and Bonnie Hounshell Dehart.

Survivors include, mother, Bonnie (David) Dehart; wife, Stephanie Hall; sons, Jacob Kerr, Kameron Hall, and Bentley Allen Mayes; daughters, Hannah Hall and Alexis Hall; step-daughter, Kennedy Allen; sister, Michelle (Bobby) Day; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, and brothers, Justin Dehart, Shawn Dehart, and Tony Hall.

Services were held Tuesday, June 21, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Scott Barnes. Visitation was Tuesday 11AM-1PM.

Burial in Resthaven Cemetery with Bobby Day, Brandon Snowden, Chad Bliffen, Luke Bliffen, Guillermo “Speedy” Guadarrana, and Steve Dehart. Honorary pallbearers serving, Ken Hounshell, Michael Dehart, and Justin Vanlandingham.

Zack Charles, 40, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at his home. He was born December 5, 1981 in Lexington to Anthony Charles and Teresa Drake Kennon.

Survivors include, father, Anthony (Sherrie) Charles; mother, Teresa (Shane) Kennon; siblings, Jessica Miller, Emily Charles, Samantha Charles, James Charles, Kayla Charles, Braden Charles, and Cailey Martin; grandmother, Rachel Drake, several aunts and uncles, 5 nieces and 3 nephews.

He was preceded in death by niece Danika Leighton Charles; grandfathers, Clell Charles and Cecil Drake; and grandmother, Ida Charles.

Services were Tuesday, June 21 at 6:00PM at Davis & Davis funeral home with visitation on Tuesday from 4-6pm at the funeral home.

Perry “Jimmy” Barnett 72 of Clay City passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Winchester October 22, 1949 to Earl and Sarah Barnett.

He is survived by a daughter Elizabeth Barnett, two grandchildren, a brother Dwight Barnett and wife Judy and a sister Anita Easter and husband Michael.

He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Sarah Barnett, a daughter Sherry Barnett, a brother Grover Stephen Barnett, a sister Lisa Powell.

Graveside services were held at 10 AM Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the Kennon Cemetery in Clay City. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Loyd Smyth, Jr., age 82, husband of Janice Sue Rogers Smyth passed away at his residence on Dale Drive in Winchester, Kentucky on Monday, June 6, 2022. Born in Leeco, Kentucky he was the son of the late William Loyd Smyth, Sr. and the late Amelia Catherine Allen Smyth. Loyd retired from Rockwell International where he was employed as a Assembly Line Operator. He served his country as a member of the United States Army.

Along with his parents Loyd is preceded in death by two sons: Philip Smyth and Gregory Loyd Smyth; five brothers William Clyde Smyth, George Smyth, Charles Paul Smyth, Allen Lee Smyth and John Harvey Smyth and two sisters: Mildred Marie Sparks and Millie Verne Caldwell.

Along with his wife he is survived by one son, Derek Smyth of Clay City; one brother, Tommy (Kathy) Smyth of Miamisburg, Ohio; seven grandchildren: Breanna Nickell, Zachary Smyth, Tommy Kennon, Brandon Kennon, Haley Hall, Sara Kennison and Morgan Castle; eleven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky with Brother James Harold Combs officiating. Visitation was held at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.

Burial took place at Mt. Paran Cemetery, Leeco, Kentucky with Ramiro Ramirez, Brandon Kennon, Tommy Kennon, Cobe Kennon, Zachary Smyth and Millard Skidmore serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Shirley Skidmore, Brenda Sparks, Sharon Hogan and Haley Hall. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home.

Connie Bishop, 62, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. She was born May 29, 1960 in Campton, Kentucky to the late Ralph and Katherine Tipton Bishop.

Survivors include, brother, Timothy Bishop; sisters, Judy Roberts, Jean Wilcox, Sue Townsend, and Tina Herald; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Kenneth Ray Bishop and Michael Eugene Bishop; and special nephew, Johnathan.

Services were held Friday, June 10, 3:00PM by Rev. Willard Estep. Family Visitation was on Friday after 2:00PM.

Burial in Ralph Bishop Cemetery, High Rock Road, Stanton with Jeremy Townsend, Michael Sizemore, Shane Wilcox, Steven Wilcox, Michael Wilcox, Gabe Wilcox, and Levi Herald. Honorary pallbearer serving, Minnie Knox, special nieces, Casey, Morgan Jackie, and Haley.

Kenny Ray Kelly, 55, of Irvine, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond. He was born November 21, 1966 in Irvine to Raymond and Margaret Kelly. He worked in construction.

He is survived by a daughter Summer Kelly of Lancaster, two grandchildren Brooklyn and Jaylen Moore, two brothers Wayne Kelly of Irvine, Raymond Gene Kelly of Irvine, two sisters Lisa Kelly of Irvine and Jacqueline Coffey of Irvine.

He was preceded in death by his father Raymond Kelly his mother Margaret Riddell Barrett and his stepfather Lester Barrett.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Burial followed in the Pea Ridge Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Joshua Kirby, Teddy Dawes, Randall Hall, Marvin Hunt, Phillip Kelly II, and Todd Riddell. Honorary pallbearers were Phillip Riddell and Brooklyn Moore. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Dixie Sue Hall, age 81, of South Sipple Street, Stanton, Kentucky passed away at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky on May 31, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Clayton Bowen and the late Roxie Darrell Bowen. Dixie was former cook at the Fort Knox Army Base and at the Kroger Grocery Store in Stanton. She was a proud member of the Stanton Christian Church and enjoyed being there anytime the doors were open. Dixie was loveable and kind hearted, loved working in her yard and tending her plants and rose bushes.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy Curtis; one brother, Victor Bowen and two sisters: Laura Ann Robinson and Marie Netherley.

Dixie is survived by one daughter Mona (Bob Sterling Kendell) Curtis of Elizabethtown; two brothers: Ralph (Rita) Bowen of Winchester and Damon (Beverly) Bowen of Stanton; two sisters:  Lillian Powell of Crestwood and Violet Bowen of Rockledge, Florida; five grandchildren: Ashlee Tharpe, Ryan Gray, Eric Gray, Porchia Gaspard and Mariah Kendell and seven great grandchildren: Aubree Stepp, Aria Stepp, Ethan Gray, Aubrey Gray, Hadley Gray, Colton Gray and Bryson Gray.

Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at noon at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky with Pastor Greg Webb officiating. Visitation was held on Friday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home as well.

Burial was conducted at Stanton Cemetery with Ryan Gray, Eric Gray, Robert Kendell, Kevin Stepp, David Curtis and Jamie Caudill serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Dwain Anderson, Richard Fain, Hondo Hearne, Tommy Henderson and Cebert Gilbert. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home.

Golden Gross, age 85, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at Stanton Nursing Center, Stanton, Kentucky.  Born in Lee County, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Alfred Smyth and the late Lora Wimsatt Smyth. She was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Powells Valley Baptist Church and a homemaker. She loved to camp with her brothers and sisters and she loved to fish.

Golden is survived by her children, Steve (Joanie) Hale of Clay City and Bonnie (Jerry) Ledford of Stanton; sister in law, Wilma Smyth; four grandchildren: Nicholas (Rebekah) Hale, Sally Hale, Elliott (Madalyn) Hale and Montana Hale and three great grandchildren: Madilee Risner, Kelsie Risner and Oliver Hale.

Along with her mother and father she is preceded in death by her son, Eddie Hale; grandson, Dustin Hale; four brothers: Dwight Smyth, Edmond Ray Smyth, J. T. Smyth and Alfred Smyth and seven sisters: Virginia Alene Waszciel, Helen O’Neill Rupert, Lois Jones, Ada Marie Burkhart, Eva Pelfrey, Verda Short and Lora Ruth Smyth.

Funeral services were held at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Gary Willoughby and Rev. Ted Linkous officiating and Steve Hale delivering her eulogy. Visitation was held on Monday at 6:00 P.M. until at 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home as well.

Burial was in the Winchester Cemetery with Jeff Pelfrey, Dwight Rupert, Junior Burkhart, Phillip Stone, Butch Smyth, Elliott Hale and Tommy Smith serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Dorothy Knox, Sissy Phillippe, Debbie Pelfrey and the staff of the Stanton Nursing Center. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Faron Campbell, 60, of Clay City, passed away at his residence Sunday, May 30, 2022. He was born August 1, 1961, in Rowdy, KY to Robert and Nora Campbell.

He is survived by two sons Eric Campbell, Robert Campbell, two daughters Emily Piatt, Amelia Merino, eleven grandchildren, three brothers Denver Campbell, Herbert Campbell, Mitchell Campbell, two sisters Stella Brewer and Kathleen Jones.

He was preceded by his parents Robert and Nora Campbell, four brothers Jimmy Campbell, Marvin Campbell, Freddy Campbell, Woodrow Campbell and two sisters Irene Eber and Magalene Campbell.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 3, 2022, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Kenny Wasson officiating. Burial followed in the Lewis Cemetery in Rowdy. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Dink Huffman, 60, of Frenchburg, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022. He was born November 9, 1961 to Lonnie and Doris Huffman. He was a retired welder and a member of the Big Woods Community Church.

He is survived by three daughters Lindsey Huffman, Laura Walker, Loni Rayford, six grandchildren, a brother Cyrus Huffman and a sister Carlyon Bentley.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lonnie and Doris Huffman and two brothers Lowell and Jimmy Huffman.

A memorial service was held at 1 PM Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the Big Woods Community Church in Frenchburg.

Michael Arvel Arnett Jr., 58, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington. He was born March 1, 1964 in Campton, Kentucky to the late Michael Arvel Arnett Sr. and Linda Smith Bradt.

Survivors include, mother, Linda Bradt; sons, Jordan Arnett and Jaron Arnett; brother, Marcus A. Arnett; grandchild, Rhiannon Micah Arnett. Services were held on Monday, May 30, 2:00PM Stanton City Park Pavilion.

Linda Snedegar, 72, wife of John Snedegar passed away at her residence on Black Creek Road, Clay City, Kentucky on Saturday, May 28, 2022.  Born in Clay City, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Thomas Fraley, Sr. and the late Lillie Borders Fraley.  She was a former factory employee of Rockwell International.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded  in death by her stepson, John Snedegar, Jr. and his wife, Bobbie Jo Snedegar; four brothers:  Bill Wimor, Virgil Fraley, Danny Dale Fraley and James Franklin Fraley and three sisters:  Betty Blackwell, Lois Wiest and Lola Melton.

Linda is survived by her son, Robert Earl Patton, Jr. (Barb Anderson); two stepsons, Charles Snedegar (Allison) and Michael Snedegar; her daughter, Donetta Horn (Tony); special daughter, Holly Patton; four brothers:  Thomas Fraley, Jr., Darrell Fraley, Kenneth Fraley and Tony Fraley; four sisters:  Carolyn Peak, Norma Creech, Connie Cecil and Catherine Curtis; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Funeral services officiated by Chris Fraley and Bro. Warren Rogers will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky.  Visitation is Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be in West Bend Cemetery with Chris Fraley, Jonathan Fraley, Caleb Fraley, Robert Patton, Chad Patton and Thomas Patton serving as active pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers are Chris Knox, Tim Blackwell, Frankie Blackwell, George Fraley, Marty Cecil, Charles Snedegar, Michael Snedegar, Chuck Cecil, Patty Swisshelm and the staff of Hospice East.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Matthe Alan Hatton, 52, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at Fountain Circle Care and Rehabilitation. He was born November 19, 1969 in Versailles, Kentucky to the late James Floyd and Estill Lee Briscoe Hatton.

Services Thursday 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home. Visitation Thursday 11am-1pm.

Burial in Hatton Creek Cemetery with Anthony Duff, Danny Rogers, Larry Hatton, Scott Harrison, George Rollands, and Brian Helton serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Richard Rogers, BJ Holder, and Teddy Hughes.

Gina Ann Semones, 46, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022. She was born June 8, 1975 in Lexington to the late Arvin Jr. and Ethel Combs Lane.

Survivors include, children, Ashleigh Katuzian, Charlie Semones, Felecia Ann Moore, and Michael Blair Dingus; brothers, Arvin Lane Jr. and Joey (Judy) Hensley; sister, Donna Damron; grandchildren, Gidelle, Khloe, Major, Honor, Azara, Isabella Caroline, Elio, Liam, Fausto, and Nylah Mae.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Norma Jean Sloan.

Services were held on Friday May 27, 2:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home. Visitation was from 12-2pm.

Burial was in Kennon Cemetery with Ashleigh Katuzian, Charlie Semones, Felecia Ann Moore, Michael Blair Dingus, Joey Hensley, and Sunny Singh serving as pallbearers.

Opal Stacy, 86, widow of Sherman Stacy, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born June 5, 1935 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late J.C. Clemons and Maggie Hagans Clemons.

Survivors include: sons Clayton Stacy, Dwight Stacy, & Jeffrey (Johnie) Stacy; daughter Naomi Stacy; grandchildren Kyle Edward Stacy, Xavier Alexander Hanson, Roger Keith Lane, Joshua Shea Lane, & Kayla Hanson; and great-grandchildren Lillie Stacy, Clayton Faulkner, & Myla Faulkner.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by daughter Rosemary Russell; brothers Arthur Clemons, Arlan Clemons, Warren Clemons, Earl Clemons, & John Dudley Clemons; and sisters Carmel, Edna Judy, & Rosella Francis.

Funeral services were held at 11:00AM Monday, May 30, 2022 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home in Stanton, KY. Visitation was on Sunday, May 29 beginning at 5:00PM for family and 6:00PM for friends. Burial will follow the funeral in the Richie Clemons Cemetery in Breathitt County.

Leah Parrish, 71, of Mt. Sterling passed away at her residence Tuesday, May 24, 2022. She was born in West Liberty January 16, 1951 to Cecil and Maxine Gose. She was a member of the Church of God, a teacher, the K.E.A. and the American Legion Axillary.

She is survived by her mother Mary Maxine Staton of Ohio, two sons Darren Fuggett and wife Kris of Indiana, Eddie Simpkins of Mt. Sterling, four grandchildren, two brothers Von Gose of Jeffersonville, Damon Staton and wife Jessica of Ohio, four sisters Cleah Easterling and husband Rodney of Mt. Sterling, Rhonda Muse and husband Wayne of Jeffersonville, Jeanne Criswell of Florida and Teresa Soliman and Walla of Florida.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother Laura Ison and her father Cecil Gose.

Funeral services were held 11 AM Saturday, May 28, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Robbie Conn, Bro. Dwight Back and Bro. Wayne Muse officiating. Friends were able to visit Saturday from 9 AM till 11 AM. Burial will be in the Woods Bend Cemetery in Morgan County. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Gregory Carpenter, 62, of Mt. Sterling passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was born June 6, 1959 in Mt. Sterling to William and Dorothy Carpenter. He was a member of the Church of God and a truck driver.

He is survived by a son Casey Carpenter of Mt. Sterling, a daughter Shellie Carpenter of Winchester, five grandchildren, two brothers William Carpenter (Diane) of Owingsville, Ritchie Carpenter (Patty) of Owingsville and two sisters Carolyn Elliott of Mt. Sterling and Shirley Turley of Mt. Sterling.

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Dorothy Carpenter, a son Andrew Carpenter and a brother Lonnie Carpenter.

Funeral services were held 1 PM Friday, May 27, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. David Campbell officiating. Visitation was on Friday from 11 till 1 PM. Burial followed in the Kendell Springs Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers family ask that donations be made the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of service.

Roy Lane, 74, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at his home. He was born January 30, 1948 in Campton, Kentucky to the late Ola and Blanche Mowery Lane.

  Survivors include, sons, Raymond (Michelle) Lane, Roy Lane Jr., Jonathon Lane, and William Lane; daughters, Jenny (Clayton) Wise and Amanda (John) Mills; brother, Jimmy Lane and Gerald Lane; grandchildren, Austin Lane, Savannah Lane, Clayton Alan Wise, Brock Wise, Brooklyn “Taylor” Barnett and Gabriel Hunter Mills; great-grandchildren, Zayden Wise and Carson Barnett.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Virginia Profitt and Glenda Lane, and brothers, David Lane, Harrison Lane, and Bill Lane.

Services were held on Saturday, May 21, 11:00AM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Kenny Wasson. Visitation Saturday after 10:00AM. Burial in Lane Cemetery, Big Andy.

Merle Strange, age 49, passed away at his residence in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.  Born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky he was the son of Marvella Curtis Strange and the late Gordon Strange.  He was a former laborer and a member of Freedom Church of God.  Merle loved sports and enjoyed dirt track racing and nascar racing.

He is survived by his mother, Marvella Curtis Strange: two sisters, Treva Delonna (Danny) Bush of Hudson, FL and Nicole Strange; two brothers, Gordy Strange and Tyler Strange along with several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, May 20, 2022 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. followed by funeral services officiated by Danny Bush at 7:00 P.M. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.

Pallbearers are Justin Wright, Cody Wright, Tori Howard, L’Kesha Story and cousins.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.