Maxine Crain, 80 of Clay City died Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. She was born February 19, 1939 to Melvin and Osie Rose. She is survived by two sons Jason Crain of Clay City, Kevin Crain and wife Tonya of Stanton, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a special niece Paula Watson. She was preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Osie Rose, two sons Melvin Wayne Curtis, Jeffrey Curtis, three brothers Leonard Rose, William Rose, Elmo Rose and a sister Jewell Abbott. Funeral services were held 12 PM Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Warren Toler and Bro. Wayne Hatton officiating. Burial was in the West Bend Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Claude Lindon Bowen, 89, of Mt. Sterling, KY died December 17, 2019 at the V. A. Medical Center, Lexington, KY.  Born in Kiddville, KY he was the son of the late Birt Bowen and the late Cora Lee Rogers Bowen and a US Army veteran.  Claude was a former heavy equipment operator with Skilton Construction and a member of Operators Union Local No. 181.  He attended the Mt. Sterling Christian Assembly of God and he was an avid horseback rider.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Eldora (Dodie) Townsend Bowen; one son, Billy Jo Bowen; one grandson, Bradley James Bowen; one brother, Emery Gene Bowen and two sisters, Gladys Pace and Zelma Reynolds.  Claude is survived by his son, Mike Bowen of Jeffersonville; daughter, Claudia Lynn (Robert) Burnett of Georgetown; four grandchildren:  Mikey (Mindy) Bowen, Britney Bowen, Bobby Jo Bowen and Phillip Campbell; two great grandchildren, Cody Bowen and Paxton Campbell, a step granddaughter, Chandra Burnett and a niece, Shonda (Garrick) Williams of Mt. Sterling.  Funeral services were held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc. Burial with military honors was in Powell’s Valley Cemetery, Clay City, KY.  Active pallbearers were Eddie Rice, Danny Rice, Don Butler, Henry Ashley, John Gabbard and Vernon Mast.  Honorary pallbearers are H. T. and Wilda Derickson.

Mary Henry, 73 of Nicholasville died Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington. She was born February 10, 1946 in Estill Co. to Harmon and Ruby Hall. She was a long time employee of Vaughn’s Tobacco Redryer and a longtime supporter of the Salvation Army. She is survived by six sons Shelton Wireman of Winchester, Jeffrey Wireman of Nicholasville, Charles Wireman of Nicholasville, James Wireman of Winchester, Henry Wireman of Nicholasville, Johnathan Henry of Winchester, a daughter Faith Henry of Lexington, twelve grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a sister Diana Billings of Stanton. She was preceded by her parents Harmon and Ruby Hall. Funeral services were held 12 PM Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Colonel Howard Burr of the Salvation Army officiating the service. Burial was in the Vaughn’s Mill Cemetery in Clay City. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Mary Henry, 73 of Nicholasville died Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington. She was born February 10, 1946 in Estill Co. to Harmon and Ruby Hall. She was a long time employee of Vaughn’s Tobacco Redryer and a longtime supporter of the Salvation Army. She is survived by six sons Shelton Wireman of Winchester, Jeffrey Wireman of Nicholasville, Charles Wireman of Nicholasville, James Wireman of Winchester, Henry Wireman of Nicholasville, Johnathan Henry of Winchester, a daughter Faith Henry of Lexington, twelve grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a sister Diana Billings of Stanton. She was preceded by her parents Harmon and Ruby Hall. Funeral services were held 12 PM Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Colonel Howard Burr of the Salvation Army officiating the service. Burial was in the Vaughn’s Mill Cemetery in Clay City. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Elizabeth Strange, 48 of Owingsville died at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling. She was born January 8, 1971 to Robert and Loretta Ledford. She is survived by two sons Justin Barnett of Morehead, Joe Rollins of Frenchburg, daughter Brittany Barnett of Frenchburg, four grandchildren and a brother Terry McClure of Stanton. She was preceded in death by her parents. A private family service was held Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the McClure – Swango Cemetery in Stanton. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge.

Nancy Ann Wireman, 83, wife of James Gerald Wireman of Leeco, KY died December 18, 2019 in Lee County Care and Rehabilitation Center, Beattyville, KY.  Born in Newport, KY she was the daughter of the late Auldon Martin and the late Thelma Strange Martin.  Nancy was a retired Post Office clerk and member of Torrent First Church of God where she was known as the cookie lady.  She was very active with the fund raising to begin the Tri-Community Fire Department.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Gerald Wayne Wireman; two great grandchildren, Sawyer Parks and Easton Parks and her sister, Betty Palmer.  Nancy is survived by her husband of 67 years, James Gerald Wireman; son James Kevin and his wife Renee Wireman of Leeco; daughter Kathy Ann and her husband Alton Hughes of Stanton; sister Mary Bowen of Stanton; four grandchildren:  Kristi (Joey) Parks, Kayla (Josh) Carroll, Kesha (Cooper) Carson and Kevin “Bub” Wireman and three great grandchildren, Khloe Carroll, MaKayla Parks and Lauryn.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Marvin Hobbs were held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Torrent First Church of God. Burial was in Wireman Cemetery, Leeco, KY with Josh Carroll, Joey Parks, Alton Hughes, James Kevin Wireman, Cooper Carson, Jordan Smith, Casey Clibern and Kevin “Bub” Wireman serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Chester and Bea Briscoe, Bonnie and Elmer Whisman, members of Torrent First Church of God, Teresa Noe, Jerry Ledford, Arnold Ledford, Wally and Mary Bush, Sue Lane, Verlena Creech and the staff of Lee County Care and Rehab. Center.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Howard Branham, 72, husband of Donna Spencer Branham, Stanton, KY died at his residence Thursday, December 12, 2019.  Born in Nada, Kentucky he was the son of the late John Branham and the late Eliza King Branham and he was an Army Vietnam War Veteran.  Howard was a former maintenance employee of the City of Stanton, a member of the Stanton Volunteer Fire Department and he was a member of Walnut Grove Church of God.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by four brothers:  Elmer Branham, Ova Branham, Jerry Branham and Lewis Branham and three sisters:  Loudemia Creech, Delphia Barker, and Cora King.  Howard is survived by his wife, Donna Branham; one son, Robert (Aimie) Branham of Stanton; four daughters:  Lisa (Johnny) Self of Blackshear, GA, Ramona Gabbard of Winchester, Jamie (Bow) Warren of Magnolia and Amy Branham (Jason Taylor) of Frenchburg; one brother, Omer (Sharon) Branham of Stanton; one sister, Martha Coldiron of Nada; six grandchildren:  Chelsea King, John Allen Self, Amanda Kinder, Samantha Self, Steven Gabbard and Colt Warren along with seven great grandchildren.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Eddie Dawson were held at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc. Burial with military honors was in Branham Cemetery, Nada, KY. Active pallbearers were Robert Branham, Omer Branham, John Allen Self, Johnny Self, Bow Warren, Steven Gabbard, Mitchell Barker and Anthony Bond.  Honorary pallbearers are Bill Ashley, Kenny Case, Sid McCauley, Rowland Scott, members of Stanton Fire Department, employees of the  City of Stanton and the congregation of Walnut Grove Church of God.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Donnie Conner SR., 67 of Clay City husband of Alice Louise Conner passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy a tree trimmer for 41 years and a member of the Church of God. He is survived by his wife Alice Louise Conner of Clay City, son Donnie Conner JR and his wife Jonetta of Mt. Sterling, daughter Victoria Vaughn and her husband Timothy of Clay City and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Develia Conner, a grandchild Dakota Conner, a brother Michael Conner and a sister Connie Conner. Funeral services were held 12 PM Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Sis. Victoria Spencer officiating and Military Rites.  Burial was in the Donnie G. Randall Veterans Cemetery. Pallbearers are Donnie Conner JR, Geary Conner, James Harris, Cody Harris, Timothy Vaughn and Johnny Banks. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Andrew Fraley, 89 of Lexington passed away at his residence with his family by his side. He was born September 24, 1930 in Clark County to Everett and Edna Fraley. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and the former owner of Fraley’s Auto Parts. He is survived by a son Andrew Dale Fraley of Lexington, daughter Andrea Reed and her husband Jack of Lexington, two grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a sister Mary Ann Estes of Winchester. He was preceded in death by his parents Everett and Edna Fraley, his wife Carrie Fraley, son Brian Fraley and three brothers Noble, William and Bernard Fraley. Graveside services were held 11 AM Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Winchester Cemetery with Bro. Joey Price officiating. Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City is in charge.

Mable Dean Randall, 67, widow of Donald G. Randall, died December 11, 2019 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville, KY.  She was the daughter of the late Carl Gunn and the late Grace Jones Gunn and a member of Grace Fellowship Church of God of Prophecy.  Mable is survived by three sons:  Jason Randall of Stanton, Shane Randall of Lancaster and Donnie (Amy) Baker of Clay City; two daughters, Donja (Jim) Newman of Lancaster and Cristy Fallis of Berry; one brother, Dickie (Wanda) Gunn of Stanton; one sister, Wanda Norton of Stanton; nine grandchildren:  Jocelyn Randall, Logan Baker, Lincoln Newman, McKenna Newman, Kaye-Lani Newman, Sara Roberts, Ben Teany, Josh Abrams and Austin Baker along with two great grandchildren, Neila Cutting and Gideon Cutting.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Willard Estep were held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc. Burial was in Donald G. Randall Veterans Memorial Cemetery with Terry Fraley, Jim Newman, Jason Randall, Shane Randall, Donnie Baker, Lincoln Newman and Josh Abrams serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Delora Kennon, Samantha and Dallas Watkins, Gathel and Leon Roberts.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Mary Beth Collins, 57 of Vanceburg, KY, formerly of Clay City, Ky, died on Saturday, December 7th.  Mary graduated from Raceland High School in 1960.  She was the daughter of the late Everett and Bonnie Nelson of Raceland, KY.   She is survived by her husband David Collins of Vanceburg.  Three children:  Tyler (Amanda) White of Clay City, Stefanie Collins of Raceland, and Cory Collins of Boston, Mass.  And two grandchildren:  Zoey and Grayson White of Clay City.

Most recently, Mary was a valued member of the Vanceburg community, where she worked in the Lewis County school system for the past 20 years as an educator and photographer.  Prior to that she was a treasured part of the Powell County community who worked in the school system, for the Clay City Times, and was affectionately known as the “Coach’s Wife” to many former football and baseball players. There are no scheduled services at this time.  The family asks that – in lieu of flowers – those who want to honor Mary’s life send donations to the ASPCA in her name.

James E. Davis, 54 of Jeffersonville died Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the Hazard ARH Hospital. He was born in Mt. Sterling December, 8, 1965 to James C. and Mary Catherine Davis. He was a handyman and was of the Pentecostal Faith. He is survived by three brothers Charles Davis and wife Danyell of Jackson Roger Davis and Linda Arnett of Jeffersonville, Adam Davis of Georgetown, sisters Nancy Becraft and Sonny of Jeffersonville, Benita Hattox and husband Bob of Mt. Sterling, four nephews Jessie James Davis, Charles E. Davis, Chad Davis, Willy Dalton and five nieces Nicole Davis, Heather Day, Jeannette Hamm, Amber Davis and Hope Dalton. He was preceded in death by his parents James C. and Mary Catherine Davis. Funeral services were held 1 PM Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Emmit Campbell and Bro. Walter Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Lovely Cemetery in Jeffersonville. In lieu of flower family ask that donations be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Hubert Ray Estes, 66, husband of Sandra Frazier Estes, died December 4, 2019 at his residence on Hardwicks Creek Road, Clay City, KY.  Born at Furnace, KY he was the son of the late Elby and Mary Shoemaker Estes and he was a member of Knowlton Church of God.  Ray was a custodian for the Powell County Board of Education and a farmer.  He was a founding member and former secretary of the Powell County Livestock Association and a founding member of the Powell County Farmers Market.  He was active in 4-H and founder of 4-H shooting sports.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Elby Estes, Jr. and Leonard “Bud” Estes.  Ray is survived by his wife, Sandra Estes; one son, Jonathan (Kayla) Estes of Stanton; two daughters, Sarah King of Beattyville and Lesa (Jason) Ledford of Stanton; two brothers, Barry Edward Estes and Owen (Lisa) Estes of Stanton; two sisters, Agnes Gay Williams of Ohio and Paula (Bobby) Caudill of Beattyville and seven grandchildren:  Dylan King, Megan King, Angela Ledford, Matthew Ledford, Skylar Ballard, Haily Estes and Alex Estes.  Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery with members of the Powell County Livestock Association serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Jim and Ida Baker, Emily Baker, Diana Molihan, Connie Cecil, Johnny Kennon, Pam and Larry Hood, Glenn Creech, Sherry Hicks and Sarah Canode.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Vera Clay Estes, 84, widow of Buford Estes Jr., died November 25, 2019 at her residence in Clay City, Kentucky.  Born in Powell County, she was the daughter of the late Rayburn and Junnie Barnett and a member of the First Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Emma Lois Pinner.  Vera is survived by three sons:  Andy (Stella) Estes of Clay City, Mark (Dee Dee) Estes of Shippensburg, PA and James Donald (Mandy) Estes of Georgia; two daughters, Linda Estes Minks and Lois Estes Osborne of Clay City; one nephew, Danny Disponett; one niece, Cindy Bailey; 16 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and nine  great-great grandchildren.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Marion Brewer were held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc. Burial was in Clay City-Eaton Cemetery with David Watson, Bobby Estes, Jeremy Davis, Harold Bailey, Ben Watson and Raymond Minks served as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers were Bill Riley, A. J. Osborne and Roger Watson.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Barbara Jean Noble, age 66, widow of Lester Noble of Stanton, KY passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Stanton Nursing Center.  Born in Northville, MI she was the daughter of the late Luther and Thelma McIntosh and a member of Old Fashion Pentecostal Church of Jackson, KY where she enjoyed singing for church services and funerals through the years.  Barbara was a retired manager and trainer for the K-Mart Corporation and a member of the Good News Foundation which aided and assisted needy families.  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Linda McIntosh.  Barbara is survived by two daughters, Tina Kolbas of Mt. Sterling and Kimberly Martel of Inkster, MI; one brother, Gary McIntosh of Garden City, MI; two sisters, Janice McIntosh of Campton and Patricia (Michael) Sowels of Canton, MI; five grandchildren, Kyle Sowels, Aleesha Martel, Megan Kolbas, Brooke Martel and Noah Kolbas along with four great-great grandchildren.  Funeral services were officiated by Rev. Terry Lawson were held at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc. Burial was in Stonegate Cemetery with James Southwood, Gary McIntosh, Kyle Sowels, Isaiah Southwood, Johnny Southwood, Caleb Pendleton and Tommy Combs serving as active pallbearers.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Edna Lykins Robbins, widow of C. Glenn Robbins, Sr., passed away November 29, 2019 at her home in Clay City, KY.  She was born July 4, 1924 at Daysboro, KY to the late D. C. and Nora Lykins.  She was a graduate of Alvan Drew High School at Pine Ridge, KY and the University of Kentucky.  She was a retired merchant.  She and her husband ran a small country store in Clay City, Robbins General Mdse. since the early 1970’s.  She also taught high school business in the 1940’s at Irvine City High School and later in Dayton, OH.  She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Stanton, KY as well as a member of the Woman’s Missionary Society of that church.  She was always active in church serving as a Sunday School teacher and a volunteer for Bible study at Dessie Scott Children’s Home.  While her husband was on dialysis, she volunteered at the Kentucky Kidney foundation.  Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, C. Glenn Robbins, Jr., and her sister and brother-in-law, Arnetia and Oliver Wood, Jr..  She is survived by her daughter, Dee Robbins, her daughter-in-law, Claudia Robbins and four grandchildren, Bill (Karen) Robbins, Leslie (Ben) Herald, Chris Robbins and Jenni (Jon) Smith.  She is also survived by 11 great grandchildren.  Funeral was at First Presbyterian Church, Stanton, KY, Tuesday, December 3 at 1:00 P.M.  Serving as pallbearers were Bill Robbins, Chris Robbins, Ben Herald, Jon Smith, Jackie Rose and Rick O’Brian.  Honorary pallbearers are Elouise Rose, Penny O’Brian, Bertha Hurst, Wilma Rule, Imogene Haggard, Dottie Chaney, Nell Orme, Delta Campbell and ladies of the Presbyterian Church WMS.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Clyde Edward Wilson, Sr., age 74, of Jeffersonville, KY passed away on November 26, 2019 at Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center, Hazard, KY.  Born in Magoffin County, KY he was the son of the late Lowell and Nancy Vivian Bailey Wilson and a U S Army Veteran.  Clyde was a former coal miner, barber and owner of Sportsman’s Paradise.  He was an avid outdoors man, fisherman and hunter.  Clyde is survived by his wife, Zrondra Monhollon Wilson; one son, Clyde “Kip” Wilson, II.; two daughters, Christy (Randall) Farris and Kymberly Wilson; nine grandchildren:  Stephanie (Caleb) Spencer, Grant (Katie) Perry, Daniel Farris, Alyson King, Thomas King, William Farris, Jeremy “Bob” King, Colton Markland and Logan Wyrick and one great grandchild, Emma Perry.  Funeral services officiated by Adam Shinabarger were held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday at Hearne Funeral Home Inc.Burial was with military honors in Donnie G. Randall Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Stanton, KY.  Active pallbearers are Colton Markland, Grant Perry, Daniel Farris, William Farris, Adam Shinabarger and Alyson King.  Honorary pallbearers are Logan Wyrick, Thomas King and Jeremy “Bob” King.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral

Gary Wayne Davis, 69, died Monday, November 18, 2019 at the VA Medical Center, Lexington. He was born October 8, 1950 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late William Ross Davis Jr and Olene Davis. He was an Army and Marine Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. In addition to his mother, he is survived by: brothers Harley Davis & Luke Davis; sister Diane Hawkins; close friends Sam & Angie Sexton; and numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, & nieces. Services were Thursday, November 21, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Bro. Sammy Patrick. Burial in Veterans Cemetery with military honors.

Violet J. Davis, 73, died Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born October 1, 1946 in Menifee County, Kentucky to the late Hubert Clay and Helen Marie Martin Morrison. Violet owned and operated the Dixie Freeze in Campton for 30 years. Survivors include, son, Anthony Shane (Sherry Curtis) Davis; daughter, LaShonna (Kevin) Hatton; grandchildren, Kaylee (Nathan Landsaw) Davis and Tristan Cole Brooks; great-grandson, Carter Clay Landsaw; brothers, the late George Raymond Brown, Hubert Wayne “Buddy” (Glenna) Morrison, Kermit Glen (Evelyn) Morrison, Roger Eugene “Rudy” (Sandra) Morrison, Paul Gary (the late Katherine) Ingram, and the late Louise (Arnold) Ledford and granddogs, Tango, Tessa, and Tucker. Services were Thursday, November 14, 2:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Paul Day.  Burial was in Clay City-Eaton Cemetery with Phillip Blythe, Arnold Ledford, Nathan Box, Tommy Pelfrey, Brandon Pelfrey, Darrell Pelfrey, David Davis, and Jonathan Morrison serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers servin were, Pamela Watkins, Janet Terrill, Lora Purvis, Rev. Paul Day, Velina Hatton, Emily Baker, Susan White, Lisa Blythe, Betty Kelley, Megan Wells-Davis, ICU nurses at Clark Regional Medical Center, Respiratory Care at Clark Regional Medical Center, Dr. Julie Kennon and Staff, and all former Dixie Freeze employees.

Louey Rose Hatton, 81, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at her home. She was born July 4, 1938 L. Caney and Fern Tyra Smith. Survivors include, daughter, Terry Edwards; sisters, Roena Brown and Elsie Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents, L. Caney and Fern Tyra Smith; brothers, Earl Smith, Dorsey Smith, George Smith, and L.C. “Smitty” Smith; and sisters, Julie Hatton, Betty Peck, and Zella Smith. Services were Friday, November 15, 12:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton.

Danny Keith Burr, age 79, of Stanton, KY died Monday, November 11, 2019 at his residence.  Born in Bowen, KY he was the son of the late Lagene Burr and the late Hazel King Burr and he was an Army veteran.  Danny was a former IBEW Union Secretary and plant foreman of A O Smith.  He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.  Danny’s impact reaches far beyond his family due to his loving and caring nature.  His natural instinct was to always put others first.  Nothing would’ve made Danny happier than for you to go out and commit a random act of kindness in his honor.  Take this opportunity to pay for someone in line behind you, give a little extra change to the Salvation Army bucket this holiday season or share a smile or a compliment with a stranger.  It is our hope that our sweet Danny’s memory will live on in these acts of kindness.  In addition to his parents, Danny was also preceded in death by two daughters, Angela Burr and Tammy Burr and by his sister Jean Bowen.  He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ridgeway Burr; one son, Jonathan Burr; two daughters, Jenise (Kevin) Babcock and Jacqueline (Ivan) Kirby and six grandchildren April Babcock (Nathan) Johnson, Josh Babcock, Alanna Babcock, Amanda Babcock, Corey Kirby and Courtney Kirby.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Willard Estep were held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc.  Burial was Friday in Roach Cemetery, Muddy Creek Mountain, Lewisburg, West VA with Billy Bowen, Josh Babcock, Nathan Johnson, Kevin Babcock, Ivan Kirby and Kermit Begley serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers were members of IBEW, Jimmy Morgan, Robbie Martin, Ronnie Martin, William Ridgeway

Betty Jean Centers, 61, died Thursday, November 14, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. She was born August 21, 1958 in Winchester, KY to the late Marvin Centers and Beatrice Wireman Hood. She is survived by: daughter Andrea (Carl) Williams; brother Roger Centers; sisters Ena Faye Profitt, JoAnn Joseph, & Debra Berryman; and grandchildren Kaitlin Williams, Kyle Williams, & Kaleb Williams. Services were Sunday, November 17th at 2:00PM. Pallbearers include Carl Williams, Paul Bland, Luther Willoughby, Donald May, Dale Campbell, & Phillip Brown. Burial will follow in Resthaven Cemetery, Stanton.

Teresa Lynn Bishop, 55, died Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the Stanton Nursing Center. She was born July 3, 1964 in Letcher County, KY. She was a homemaker and also worked for WBFC as well as Hardee’s. She is survived by: sons Jordan Bishop & Richard Bishop; daughter Sierra Bishop; grandchildren Braxton Bishop, Karson Bishop, & Wyatt Neal; and niece Mariah & nephew Christopher Hanson. She was preceded in death by her mother Patricia Standifer and sister Beverly Isaac. Services were Sunday, November 10 at 2:00PM.

Trent Elijah Faulkner, 24, son of Charles Edward and Evelyn Runyons Faulkner, died Monday, November 4, 2019. He was born June 9, 1995. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancee Kaitlyn Perry; his brothers Charles “C.J.” (Marisa) Faulkner, Logan (Stephanie) Faulkner, Grant (Tiffany) Faulkner, & Kohl (Megan) Faulkner; nieces Lana Kay Faulkner & Whitley Faulkner; and nephew Dean Faulkner; uncles and aunts, Denzil (Judy) Faulkner, Lee (Lois) Runyons, Cecil (Rose) Runyons, Anita Kay (Dale) Allen, and Gayle Runyons, and numerous cousins. Funeral services were Saturday, November 9, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Brad Epperson. Burial was in the Faulkner Family Cemetery with CJ Faulkner, Logan Faulkner, Grant Faulkner, Kohl Faulkner, Mike Runyons, Riley Anderson, Andrew McIntosh, and Justin Perry as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Trevor Bloom, Jacob Morton, Josh Davis, Kevin Neal, Austin Mullins, Keith Caudill, Devean Teasley, Jonathon Flinchum, Jared Farmer, Chandler Watson, Courtland Watson, Patrick McCoy, City of Stanton employees, and all staff of the former Outdoor Group.

Pauline Crabtree, 93, widow of Herman Ray Crabtree of Greenway Road, Stanton, KY died October 29, 2019 at Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Bowen, KY she was the daughter of the late Isaac “Ike” Edwards and the late Minnie Ashley Edwards.  Pauline attended Bowen First Church of God and Stanton First Church of God for a majority of her life and she was the former owner of Crabtree’s Candy.  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Omer Edwards and Gene Edwards and by four sisters:  Ruth Turner, Allie Arnold, Mary Maloney and Easter Rogers.  Pauline is survived by three sons:  Eddie (Lisa) Crabtree of Harrodsburg, Gary (Connie) Crabtree and Jon (Penny) Crabtree of Stanton; one daughter, Sandy (James) Francis of Winchester; ten grandchildren:  Martina Skidmore, Jessica Neal, J. R. Snowden, Brooke Smallwood, Paige Crabtree, Micaiah Stevens, Chris Crabtree, Chuck Smith, Corey Kennedy and Shannon Kennedy along with numerous great grandchildren.  Funeral services were officiated by Bro. Anthony Molihan and Bro. Bill Carpenter were held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., Burial was in Crabtree Cemetery with J. R. Snowden, Chris Crabtree, Chuck Smith, Shannon Kennedy, DeMarcus Kennedy, Stephen Skidmore, Chance Snowden, Nate Skidmore and Zack Skidmore serving as active pallbearers.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home Inc.

Connie Jean Hatton, 61, wife of David Hatton, died Friday, November 1, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. She was born October 24, 1958 in Paris, Kentucky to the late Eugene Clay Rainey Sr and Bessie Virginia Garland Rainey. Survivors include, husband, David Hatton; daughter, Amanda (Jerry) Puckett; mother, Bessie Rainey; brothers, Eugene Rainey Jr. and Robert (Audrey) Rainey; sisters, Madonna (Pat) Vickers, Becky (Rick) Whitaker, Tina (David) Asbury; and grandchildren, Dakota Hatton, Haley Puckett, and Gracie Puckett. Services were Monday, November 4, 2019, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton. Burial was in Hatton Creek Cemetery with Dakota Hatton, David Asbury, Jerry Lee Atkinson, Christopher Rainey, Charlie Rawlins, and Jeremy Taulbee serving as pallbearers.

Tonya Lee Watkins Hogge, 35, wife of Justin Hogge, Black Creek Road, died Friday, October 25, 2019 at her home in Clay City. She was born February 1, 1984 in Lexington to Gordon Leeroy & Linda G. Griffin Watkins. In addition to her husband and parents, Tonya is survived by: sons Austin Dale Carmack, Aahron James Carmack, & Ayden Scott Carmack; sisters Tammie Lynn Watkins (Brent) Callahan & Leandra Lauren Watkins Hernandez; and nephews Gabryel Jakob Hernandez & Masen Hunter Callahan. Services were Tuesday, October 29, 1:00pm Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton by Bro. Ken Cude. Burial was in Brooks Cemetery, Irvine.

David Gayle Noe, 44 of Georgetown died Friday, November 1, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was born November 3, 1974 in Lexington to David Lee and Peggy Noe. He is survived by his father David Lee Noe of Georgetown, a son Ethan Wilhoite of Michigan, three sister’s Fran Reynolds and husband Tim of Jeffersonville, Pam Pennington and husband Charles of Jeffersonville, Sheila Noe and six nieces. He was preceded in death by his mother Peggy and a brother Mark Arnold. Graveside services were held 2PM Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Reynolds Family Cemetery in Jeffersonville. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Sally Smith Denniston, 91, of Campton, KY  died on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Owsley County Health Care Center, Booneville, KY.   Sally was the daughter of the late Judge W. C. and Maude Asbury Smith.  She was a homemaker and a mother.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Morton Denniston and her son, Skip Denniston.  Sally’s brother, Bill Oliver Smith and his wife Rowena as well as her sister Irene Smith Durham and her husband Ben preceded Sally in death. Sally is survived by four sons:  Scott and Mick of Campton, Wendell of Lexington, and Marty of Stanton.  Also surviving are three daughters:  Lois Abner of Winchester, Kay Schweitzer of Prospect and Suzy Brown of Stanton.  Surviving their grandmother are nine grandchildren: Chad Abner, Casey Abner, Kelly Schweitzer, Michael Denniston, Zachary Denniston, Evan Brown, Wyatt Denniston, Sawyer Denniston and Paige Denniston.  Also surviving are four great-grandchildren:  Cacia Rose, Jaxon Weddington, Dallas Denniston and R. J. Ward. Surviving family members include four nieces:  Gail Bowman, Kim Jaeger, Nita Reedy and Freida Myers. Sally is also survived by several nephews. Private services for Sally were held on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Hearne Funeral Home with Mick Denniston, Wendell Denniston and Marty Denniston as well as her grandsons: Chad Abner, Michael Denniston, Zachary Denniston, Wyatt Denniston and Sawyer Denniston served as active pallbearers. Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. in charge of arrangements.

Bonnie Fraley, 72 of Clay City died Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. She was born June 25, 1947 in Versailles to John and Catherine Soard. She was a housewife and a member of the Powell’s Valley Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband William Fraley of Clay City, three sons Bill Fraley and wife Jennifer of Clay City, Terry Fraley and wife Katrina of Stanton, Ray Fraley and wife Amanda of Clay City, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three brothers Alan Soard of Winchester, David Soard and Darlene of Winchester, Eddie Duncan of Winchester and a sister Wendy Sons of Bardstown. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Catherine Soard, a daughter Evelyn Fraley, two brothers Roger Soard, Kevin Soard, and two sisters Sherry Soard and Dottie Sons. Funeral services were held at 1 PM Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Gary Willoughby officiating. Burial was in the Everman Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Tonya Lee Watkins Hogge, 35, wife of Justin Hogge, Black Creek Road, died Friday, October 25, 2019 at her home in Clay City. She was born February 1, 1984 in Lexington to Gordon Leeroy & Linda G. Griffin Watkins. In addition to her husband and parents, Tonya is survived by: sons Austin Dale Carmack, Aahron James Carmack, & Ayden Scott Carmack; sisters Tammie Lynn Watkins (Brent) Callahan & Leandra Lauren Watkins Hernandez; and nephews Gabryel Jakob Hernandez & Masen Hunter Callahan. Services were Tuesday, October 29, 1:00pm Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton by Bro. Ken Cude. Burial in Brooks Cemetery, Irvine.

Harold Tracy Sparks 47 died Saturday, October 26 after a long illness. He was born February 15, 1972 in Campton to Edward and Judy Sparks. He was a former construction worker. He is survived by his mother and stepfather Judy and Arnold Taulbee of Campton, his girlfriend Rebecca Gross of Irvine, two brothers James Sparks and wife Kayla of Stanton, Darren Sparks and wife Brittany of Irvine, a stepbrother Terry Taulbee of Michigan, three stepsisters Georgetta Marnelle of Michigan, Paula Robinson of Michigan, Debbie Taulbee of Tennessee, one niece Kayla Sparks, three nephews Devin Sparks, Zane Sparks and Gauge Arrowood. He was preceded by his father Edward Clay Sparks. Funeral services will be held 12 PM Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Bill Birchfield officiating. Friends may visit Wednesday from 10 am till time of the service. Burial will be in the Mountain Springs Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.