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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inez Marie Thorpe, age 95, widow of Joe Thorpe, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at her residence in Clay City, Kentucky with her family by her side.  She was the daughter of the late George Washington Powell and Sarah Ellen Hardy Powell and a member of Never Ending Grace Church.  Inez was a former employee of Sylvania, Lycoming Shoe Factory, Blankenship Drug Store, Irvine Air Shoot and Four Seasons Consignment Shop.  She was also preceded in death by her grandchild, Levi Ashley; her great-great grandchild, Madelynn Mae Robertson; her sister, Mary Ruth Pasley; her brother, Shelby Russell Powell and her half brother, Wendell Powell.  She is survived by two daughters, Dianna (Rondal) Davis and Patsy (Robert Lynn) Roe and one son, Virgil (Theresha) Ashley, Jr. all of Clay City; seven grandchildren:  Valerie Jones, Leslie (Anthony) Wright, Ronna (Stephen) Donithan, Robert (Leslie) Roe, II, Carol (Ricky) Faulkner, Curtis (Jennifer) Roe and Sarah (George) Russell; 15 great grandchildren:  Joshua Jones, Braedon Jones, Kylee Jones, Cierra (Quintin) Robertson, Nikki (Josh) Weaver, Dawson Wright, Trinity Romans, Bobbi (Dave) Hall, Levi Roe, Rebecca (Brennen) Ball, Zebediah (Hayleigh) Faulkner, Lyndsey (Frank) Spencer, Curtis Thomas, Nathaniel Roe, River Roe, Kaylee Russell and Lily Ann Russell and six great-great grandchildren:  Willow Spencer, Courtney Barnett, Gavin Hall, Caleb Hall, Presley Spencer and Kenneth Reid Spencer.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Stephen Donithan will be held at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc. in Stanton.  Visitation begins at 5:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be in West Bend Cemetery on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. with Joshua Jones, Braedon Jones, Dawson Wright, Anthony Wright, Levi Roe, Zebediah Faulkner, George Russell and Ricky Faulkner serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Joyce Ann Bishop, Mary Morton and Ilse Marcum.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.          

Bertha Barnett, 65, of Clay City passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at her residence. She was born July 19, 1955 in Hazard to Daniel and Kathleen Mullins. She was a member of the Clay City Church of Christ and a Cook. She is survived by a son Douglas Barnett of Clay City, two daughters Kathy Fay Brewer of Clay City, Kimberly D. McIntosh of Clay City, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two brothers Earl Mullins of Clay City, Bill Mullins of Clay City, three sisters Sue Rice and husband M. C. of Clay City, Gracie Fraley and husband Darrell of Clay City and Darcus Francis of Paris. She was preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Kathleen Mullins, a son Danny Barnett, five bothers George Mullins, Rufus Mullins, Zac Mullins, Johnny Mullins, David Mullins, four sisters Mag Hopson, Mary Mullins, Lottie Mullins and Martha Mullins. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Daniel Newell officiating. Burial followed in the Fraley – Mullins Cemetery. Pallbearers were Doug Barnett, Earl Mullins, Bill Mullins, Darrell Fraley, Gage Barnett, Kienan Tiller and Timothy Hicks. Honorary pallbearers Jonathan Mullins, Derick Meadows, Daniel Mullins, Ricky Mullins, Taylor Fraley, Brian Mullins, Timothy Mullins, Shane Francis, Ryan Fraley and Dewayne Mullins. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Raven Rogers, 80, husband of Ava Case Rogers, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. He was born to the late George Otis and Hildreth Spencer Rogers. He was an Army Veteran. Survivors include, wife, Ava Rogers, daughter, Melissa (Dwayne) Henning; sons, David Rogers and Chris (Callie) Rogers; grandchildren, Shea (Mike) Bartlett, Nash Henning, Dylan Ginn, Brennan Rogers, Caleb Rogers, Elisabeth Jo Bishop, and Tucker Bishop; brothers, James (Charlene) Rogers, Tom Rogers, Cebert (Jane) Rogers, Carlos (Linda) Rogers, Eldon Rogers, Goble (Carol) Rogers, Mike (Kathy) Rogers, and Ray (Carolyn) Rogers; sister, Nannie (Randolph) Moreland; sister-in-law, Phyllis Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Edward Rogers and Kendal Rogers. Services were Saturday, October 31, at Rogers Chapel Cemetery with Mike Bartlett, Nash Henning, Dylan Ginn, Brennan Rogers, Caleb Rogers, and Tucker Bishop serving as pallbearers.

Steven JR and Tristan Balliet infant twins passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. They are survived by their parents Steven Balliet and Tequila Jacobs. Graveside services were held Monday, October 26, 2020 at the West Bend Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City was in charge of services.

Eli Crain infant son of Tonya Crain passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling. He is survived by his mother Tonya Crain of Clay City, a brother Joshua Gray of Clay City, sister Cassandra Gray of Clay City, grandparents Bruce and Susan Spencer of Clay City, Grandfather Jason Crain and Aunt Sarah Wilcox. Grave side services were held Friday, October 23, 2020 at the West Bend Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City was in charge of services.

David Mullins 72 of Clay City passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson. He was born May 18, 1948 in Hazard to Daniel and Kathleen Mullins. He was a masonry worker. He is survived by two sons David E. Mullins of Clay City, Thomas Trickett of Lexington, two daughters Kathlyn Mullins of Owensboro, KY, Tonya Mullins and husband Robert of Stanton, five grandchildren Dakota Trickett, Taylor Smith, Darren Trickett, Dami Mullins, Kaytlin Booth, four great grandchildren Weston Smith, Isaac Smith, Thomas Trickett, Harper Smith, two brothers Earl Mullins of Clay City, Bill Mullins of Clay City, four sisters Sue Rice and husband M.C. Rice of Clay City, Bertha Barnett of Clay City, Gracie Fraley and husband Darrell of Clay City and Darcus Francis of Paris. He was preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Kathleen Mullins, his wife Rosella Curtis Mullins, four brothers George Mullins, Rufus Mullins, Zac Mullins, Johnny Mullins, four sisters Mag Hopson, Mary Mullins, Lottie Mullins and Martha Mullins. A memorial service was held Monday, October 26, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Renny Ross officiating. . Grayson Funeral Home Clay City was in charge of services.

Alta Faye King, 73, widow of Matthew B King, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at Stanton Nursing Center. She was born March 14, 1947 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late Charlie and Ima Jean Taulbee Brooks. Survivors include, son, Matt King; daughter, Connie King Harding, Lisa King Snowden, and Wyona King; brothers, Glen Brooks, Charles Brooks, and Rondel Brooks; sisters, Jeanie Patrick, Betty Townsend, Dorothy Risner, Darlene Watkins, Teresa Risner, and Leslie Scott; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Services were Thursday, October 22, 11:00AM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Jared Hyatt. Visitation was Wednesday after 6:00PM at the funeral home. Burial in Watkins Cemetery with Matt Snowden, John Harding, Vannie Jackson Jr., Keith Jackson, Bobby Jackson, and Eli Jackson Sr.

Vannie Jackson, 59, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at his home. He was born November 4, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Robert Amous and Joan Mitchell Jackson. Survivors include, Sons, Melvin Jones, Vannie Eli Jackson Jr., Jessie Thomas, Morgan David Sexton, Keith Marice Jackson, and Mathew Robert Jackson; daughters, Chrissy Clemons Jones, Henryetta Roses, Stacy Lou Thomas, Ashley Marie Jackson, Hali Harvey, and Cassie Wilson; step-children, Kevin Lawson, Robert Lawson, Alyssa Lawson, and Alan Lawson; brother, Steve Jackson; sisters, Robin Jackson and Mary Jackson; 8 grandchildren; numerous step-grandchildren. Services Wednesday 7:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home. Visitation Wednesday 4-7pm at the funeral home.

Arlene Faye Elam, 82, widow of James Donald Elam, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, KY. She was born September 29, 1938 in Middletown, OH to the late Stanley & Elizabeth Whitaker Waits. Survivors include: sons, James Sidney Elam of Lexington & Freddie Joe (Penny) Elam of Winchester; daughters Patricia (Chuck) Williams of Slade, Carolyn Sue (Billy) LeMaster of Virginia Beach, VA, & Cynthia (Jerry) Hale of Clay City; brother, Dennis Waits of Middletown, OH; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Raymond Elam. Services were Sunday, October 25 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Skinner officiating. Visitation was Saturday at 5pm for family and public visitation 6-8pm. Burial  followed the funeral at Eaton Cemetery in Clay City with Ms. Elam’s grandchildren and sons-in-law serving as bearers.

David Howard “Speedy” Brewer, age 78, passed away on October 19, 2020 at his residence in Bowen, Kentucky.  Born in Campton, Kentucky he was the son of the late Thomas and Olive Fultz Brewer and a member of West Bend First Church of God.  He was a former employee of Hobart Manufacturing and Continental Metal Specialty.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas “Rennie” Brewer and Charles Brewer and three sisters, Eva Fox, Katherine Landrum and June Brewer.  He is survived by his son, Don Dwayne (Kim) Brewer of Irvine; special daughters Janice Campbell and Marco (James) McKinney of Stanton; two grandchildren, Savannah Brewer and Nicholas Brewer and three brothers, Wayne Brewer, Arnold “Reed” Brewer and Kenny Brewer.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. James Harold Combs and Bro. Kenny Brewer were held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Hearne Funeral Home in Stanton.  Visitation was at 6:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.  Burial was in Stonegate Cemetery with Jay Townsend, James McKinney, Bob Fauste, Bobby Fauste, Mike Martin and Nicholas Brewer serving as active pallbearers.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Thaleena Faye, “Snookie” Allen, 67, of Stanton, widow of Danny Ray Allen, passed away Oct. 11th after a long illness. She was born to Fred and Mildred Shearer Strange Nov. 22, 1952 in Clay City, KY. Thaleena served as the director of Powell County Senior Citizens for 22 years. Survivors include her son, Christopher Allen and daughter, Cassandra Allen, both of Stanton; a brother, Billy Strange (Marble) of Grayson KY; two sisters, Virginia Watson of Stanton and Kathy Price of Frankfort; mother-in-law, Deloris Allen of Stanton; a special nephew, Dustin Strange (Shelley) and great-niece Ella Strange, all of Louisville; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers, Robert (Pepper), Ronnie, and Bruce Strange, and a sister, Carol Dennis. A memorial service was held Saturday, Oct. 17th, at Harvestime Assembly, 480 E. College, Stanton, KY by Pastor Tony Story. Friends may visited at 12 noon followed by the service at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Senior’s activity fund. Mail to: Powell County Senior Citizens, c/o Kiwanas Club of Powell County, 551 S. Main, Stanton, KY 40380. Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Rd is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ClarkLegacyCenter.com.

Billy R. Claypoole, 75, husband of Pastor Janice Claypoole, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at his residence in Winchester, KY. He was born October 16, 1944 in Winchester to the late Robert Claypoole, Sr. and Stella Estes Claypoole. Mr. Claypoole was retired from the Winchester Police Department, where he served the citizens of Winchester for over 20 years, including 13 & 1/2 years as police chief. He also has worked for the Clark County Sheriff’s Department. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by: son, Billy R. (Joy) Claypoole, II of Arkansas; daughter, Lenora “Francie” (Chad) Keathley of Florida; grandchildren, Carrie Lee Claypoole & Blaine Keathley; and brothers Elihue Claypoole, Clarence Claypoole, & Donnie Claypoole. He was preceded in death by siblings Robert Claypoole, Jr., Laura Jean Ewen, Emma White, Mildred Fischer, Johnnie Claypoole, & Tommy Claypoole. Services were Monday, October 19, 2:00PM at Ark of Mercy Church. Visitation Monday after 12:00PM until time of service. Burial was in Winchester Cemetery with Blaine Keathley, Joe Curtis, Wesley Roe, Quin Carpenter, Donnie Claypoole, and Gordan Frazier serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, John Sueclay, Ken Cooksey, Ray Watson, John Flynn, JR Morton, Thomas Hughley, David Stanford, Marty Jackson, Steve Caudill, Chief Kevin Palmer, current and retired Winchester Police Department, and the Ark of Mercy Men’s Sunday School Class.

Thelma Florine “Katie” Skidmore, age 48, of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on October 14, 2020 at Clark Regional Medical Center.  Born in Mt. Sterling, KY she was the daughter of the late Sherman and Barbara Mildred Swartz Skidmore.  She was a 1991 graduate of Powell County High School and a life enrichment assistant at Mary C. Brooks Place.  Katie is survived by sons, Landen Skidmore and Landen Reynolds of Stanton; daughters, Kristen Trent of Clay City, Allison (Myles Ashley) Trent of Stanton, Brianna Trent of Clay City and Mackenzie (Hunter Bloom) Rogers of Stanton; brother, John Sherman (Karen) Skidmore of Clay City; sisters, Joan Willoughby of Mt. Sterling, Ginnie (Johnny) Maynard of Stanton and Margarette (Chris Sparks) Skidmore of Jeffersonville; three grandchildren, Hensley Trent, Cashlen Booth and Wyatt Ashley along with her fiance, Josh Tolson.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Jim Skidmore conducted at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Hearne Funeral Home in Stanton.   Burial was be in Skidmore Cemetery with Josh Booth, Josh Tolson, Myles Ashley, Johnny Maynard, Jamie Skidmore and John Carter serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Tony Clay, Chris Sparks, Zach Romans and Landen Skidmore.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.      

Ilene Dunn, age 75, passed away October 17, 2020 at her residence in Clay City, Kentucky with her husband, Walter and granddaughter, “Cappie” Barnes by her side.    Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mildred Leblanc Grigsby and a member of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church.  Ilene was a retired factory employee of Nestle.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, John W. Cross Jr., her grandchild, Autumn Marie Raker, her brother, Michael Grigsby and her sister, Helen Broussard.  Ilene is survived by her husband, Walter Dunn; her sons, Eugene Hale and Walter Lee (Yan) Dunn;  stepson,  Anthony Dunn; three daughters:  Victoria Cross, Jennifer Rogers and Heather (Brandon) Jackson; stepdaughter, Shelia (Bobby) Barnes; three brothers:  Fred Grigsby, Andrew (Anna Mae) Grigsby and Paul (Cheryl) Grigsby along with 15 grandchildren.  Funeral services conducted by Father Al Fritsch will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday,  October 21, 2020 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation begins at 5:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in West Bend Cemetery with Lee J. Dunn, Jacob Dunn, Kristopher Dunn, Kenneth Dunn, Danny Wayne Hampton and Brandon Keith Jackson serving as active pallbearers.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Garry D. Tipton, age 71, of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on October 16, 2020 at his residence with his family by his side.  Born in Stanton, KY he was the son of Mary Ann  Brooks Tipton and the late Herdon Tipton.  He was an Army Vietnam War Veteran,  a  member of Stanton Church of Christ and a retired team leader with Toyota Manufacturing Company.  Garry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Juanita Watson Tipton and his mother, Mary Ann Tipton both of Stanton; his son, Garry W. (Lisa) Tipton of Clay City; his daughter, Stephanie (Dean) Rogers of Eaton, OH; five grandchildren:  Hannah Tipton, Ronnie Tipton, McKenna Tipton, Waylen Rogers and Alanna Rogers; four brothers:  Eddie (Lavonna) Tipton, Billy (Betty) Tipton and Glen (Pam) Tipton of Stanton and Kevin (Michelle) Tipton of Brookville, IN along with four sisters:  Teresa (Duwaine)  Morton, Carol (Terry) Barnes and Janet Howard of Stanton and Kathy (Gary) Knox of Columbia, TN.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Brock Hartwigsen, Bro. Larry Shoemaker and Bro. Thomas Caudill will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  Visitation begins at 5:00 P.M. Monday, October 26, 2020 at the funeral home.  Burial with military honors will be in Stonegate Cemetery with Ronnie Tipton, Kenneth Graves, Glen Tipton, Billy Tipton, Kevin Tipton and Syl Knox serving as active pallbearers.  Eddie Tipton will be an honorary pallbearer. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.    

Orvil Gray, Jr., of Clay City passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 1, 1948 in Clay City to Orvil SR and Mary Gray. He was a member of the Church on The Rock and a retired Grounds keep at the University of Kentucky. He is survived by his wife Martha Gray of Clay City, son Greg Gray of Clay City, four grandchildren, one great grandchild, a brother Boyd Hall of Clay City, two sisters Ethel Combs of Georgetown and Lilly Thorpe of Clay City. He was preceded in death by his parents Orvil SR and Mary Gray. Funeral services will be held 11 am Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Sister Diane Harrison officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday from 5 PM till 7 PM. Burial will be in the Rest Haven Cemetery. Pallbearers are Greg Gray, Heather Turner, Jimmy Thorpe, Joseph Moon, James Thorpe and Tony Moon. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Joe Chadwell and Lewis Chadwell. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Bobby Duane Curtis Sr., 51, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Bluegrass Hospice Care Center, Lexington. He was born September 20, 1969 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late Robert C. Curtis and Connie Abney Haddix. Survivors include, mother, Connie Haddix, Winchester; nephew, Devin Hall; aunts and uncles, Taffy Curtis, Stanton, Audrey (Frenchie) Charles, Winchester, Bill (Lois) Abney, Franklin, OH, and Hazel Watkins, Clay City; step-brothers, Fred (Jenny) Haddix, Seymour, TN and Clarence (Martha) Haddix, Scottsville, KY; step-sisters, Linda Hatton, Stanton, Evelyn Banks, Campton, Debbie (David) Russell, Sevierville, TN, Peggy (PJ) Chambers, White Pine, TN, Patrice (Charlie) Outlaw, Sevierville, TN, and Marlene (Bob) Parton, Sevierville, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, son, Bobby Duane Curtis, Jr; brother, Michael Brady; step-brother, Donnie Haddix; and step-sister, Sandra Green. Services were Sunday, October 18, 2:00PM Powells Valley Cemetery, Clay City. Procession met at the funeral home Sunday 1:00PM. Burial was in Powells Valley Cemetery with CJ McKinney, Larry Pasley, Greg Potts, Doug Potts, Cory Potts, and Robert Curtis Jr.

Della Sparks, 49, of Winchester passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. She was born January 1, 1971 in Campton to Raymond Sparks and Marcella Curtis Banks. She was a member of the Ark of Mercy Church. She is survived by her mother Marcella Curtis Banks, her Fiancée Gary Smith of Winchester, two brothers Darrel Sparks of Clay City, Jacob Sparks of Stanton, three sisters Rosalee VanCleve of Winchester, Lisa Hunter of Winchester and Christy Sparks of Ohio. She was preceded in death by father Raymond Sparks. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Tony Story officiating. Friends may visit Thursday from 11 AM till time of the service. Family ask in Lieu of flowers donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge of services.

Robin Lynn Hedger, 35, passed away. She was born April 20, 1985 in Lexington to Robert Jr and Linda Hedger. She is survived by her mother Linda Hedger of Winchester, three brothers Robert Hedger the third of Irvine, Charles Hall of Winchester, Benjamin Fay of Winchester and a sister Misty Barnes of Mt. Sterling. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Hedger JR. Graveside services were held 10 AM Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the Mullins Cemetery in Irvine. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge.

Zelphia Marie Hollon, 94, widow of Dock Hollon, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at her home. She was born September 14, 1926 in Powell County, Kentucky to the late James and Rosie Wright McCall. Survivors include, sons, Larry Spurlock, Clay City and Roger Watkins, Mt. Sterling; daughters, Linda Faye Cannon, Winamac, IN, and Donna Carol Partin, Stamping Ground; brothers, William McCall, Middletown, OH and Cecil McCall, Warren, Michigan; sisters, Zannie Smyth, Clay City, Eunice Mays, Clay City, and Ruby Major, Richmond; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 13 great great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday, October 17, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Brad Epperson. Visitation was  Saturday after 11:00AM. Burial was in Clay City-Eaton Cemetery with Brian Patrick, Steve Bowen, Dewayne P, Phillip Stone, Doug Caudill, and Mike Caudill serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, members of the Clay City Fist Church of God, Junior King, Mike Roberts, Ralph Gaylord, Bob Mays, Melvin Burgher, and Herbert Burgher.

Brenda Lea Estes Riddell, 58, of Irvine passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Baptist Health in Richmond after a long illness. She was born June 5, 1962 in Irvine to Clarence and Ida Estes. She is survived by two sons Russell Riddell of Irvine, Joshua Riddell and wife Sarah of Irvine, a daughter Ladonna Riddell of Irvine, ten grandchildren, brother Earl Estes and wife Laven of Irvine, a sister Earlene Estes and husband Jacin of Berea, several nieces and nephews including her favorite niece Modi Paige. She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Ida Estes, four brothers Thomas Estes, Billy Estes, Fredrick Estes, Clarence Estes JR, two sisters Nina Cassidy and Norma Johnson. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Grayson Funeral Home Irvine was in charge of services.

Mark H. Richard, 50, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was born in Irvine October 23, 2020 to William H. Richard and Wandalyn Tipton Macy. He was a self- employed handyman. He is survived by his mother Wandalyn Macy and her husband Jackie Macy SR of Irvine, a brother William S. Richard and his wife Catherine of Irvine, stepbrother Jackie Lee Macy JR of Aurora, Colorado and a step Sister Sara Lykins and husband James of Los Angeles, California. Graveside services were held Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Oak Dale Cemetery in Irvine with Bro. Steve Evans officiating. Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine was in charge of services.