Robert Combs, 87

Robert S. “Bobby” Combs, 87, of Brassfield, husband of Mabel Warren Combs, died Friday morning, May 14, 2010, at his home after an extended illness. He was born on Nov. 2, 1922 in Madison County, the son of the late John L. and Flossie Baker Combs. He attended Speedwell and Bobtown grade schools and was a 1942 graduate of Kingston High School, where he excelled in basketball. Following graduation, he served his country in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theatre. He was a farmer and landowner and a retired merchant. After the war, he returned home and purchased the N.G.Todd General Merchandise store at Brassfield, which became known simply as Combs Store. From 1947 until 1998, he owned and operated this unique country store. He was a retired employee of The Kentucky Department of Transportation. He was a member of the Viney Fork Baptist Church, but attended First Baptist Church in Richmond and was a member of The Richmond Elks Lodge.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Mabel Warren Combs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Shannon Combs II (Heather Wells) and James Warren Combs (Nancye Farmer); five grandchildren, Sara Ashley Combs (Judah Short), James Clay Combs, John Conner Combs, Robert Braeden Combs and Whitley Carlyle Combs; and one great-granddaughter, Sophie Autumn Short.

Funeral Services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, 425 Eastern By-pass, Richmond by Rev. Bill Fort, Rev. Robert R. Blythe and Rev. James Chrisman with burial at the Richmond Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Shannon Johnson, Ernest Lee Farmer, Kenneth Baker, Doug Tudor, Greg Ginter, Vardy Jones and Mickey Lutes. Honorary pallbearers were R. J. Spivey, Parrish Johnson, Charles Kenneth Johnson, Darrell Bicknell, Gilbert Miller, Baxter Kelly, Dwight Wells, Judge James S. Chenault, Eugene Reed, Truman Turner, James Cruse, Franklin Turpin, Joe Hensley, Bill Maupin, Dan Maupin, John H. Maupin, Martin Lynch, Stafford Nelson, Clyde Benge and Mike Reed.

 

Lloyd Brewer, 52

Lloyd Brewer, 52, son of Janice Brewer died Thursday, May 13. He was born Sept. 1, 1957 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Carl Brewer and Janice Miller Brewer. 

Survivors include his mother, Janice Brewer, Stanton; brothers, Richard Brewer, Stanton, Charles Brewer,  David Brewer and Ernie Brewer, all of Clay City, and Carl Brewer, Mt. Sterling. 

Funeral services were held Monday, May 17 at 1 p.m. at Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. Steve Skinner with burial in Tarr Ridge Cemetery, Wolfe County. Pallbearers were Charles Brewer, David Brewer, Kevin Brewer, Brian Brewer, Jeffrey Espitso, and Justin Espitso.

 

John Longley, 85

John Henry Longley, 85, 418 Townsend Road, husband of Lillie Dale Townsend Longley, died Tuesday, May 4 at his home. He was born Sept. 20, 1924 in Detroit, Mich. to the late John Joseph and Edna Elizabeth Burdeno Longley. He was a Navy veteran and a retired factory worker. 

Survivors include his wife, Lillie Longley, Clay City; sons, John Joseph Longley, Michigan, and Charles Emery Newton, Winchester; daughters, Gaye Lorene Shumate, New Mexico, Brenda Sue Nelson, Winchester, Irene Robinson, Mt. Sterling, Kathy Darlene Hatton, Winchester, and Diana Lynn Anderson, Winchester; sister, Shirley Carey, Florida; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services were held Friday, May 7, at 11 a.m. at Wells Clay City Chapel with burial in Kennon Cemetery, Clay City. 

Pallbearers were Jerry Hatton Jr., Stevie Robinson, Don Barker, Matt Anderson, Jimmy Carpenter, and John Brewer.

 

 Dorothy Mott, 85

Dorothy “Dottie” Powell Mott, 85, widow of John Mott, died Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Irvine Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Lexington, she was a daughter of the late John and Jenny Powell. She was an auxiliary member of American Legion Post 341 and V.F.W. Post 680. 

Survivors are two daughters, Deborah Lou (Jim) Gaynor, Chambersburg, Penn., and Sharon Kay (George) McIntosh, Irvine; a son, James Ricky (Tessie) Mott, Lancaster; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marlene Rowe. 

She was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Land; and two brothers, Roy and Lynn Powell. 

Funeral services were conducted at 12 p.m. Wednesday at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Main Street with burial at Blue Grass Memorial Gardens.

 

Homer Mason, 61 

Homer Pershing (Perry) Mason, age 61, Vietnam War Veteran and husband of Billie Richards Mason of Lexington, died May 14, 2010 at V A Medical Center. Born in Brownville, Penn. He was a son of the late Sherman and Nancy Heck Mason and a veteran of the U S Marine Corps. He attended the Christian Fellowship Church in Clay City,  and he was very active in the Children’s Lifeline of Clay City. 

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Billy Mason and by one sister, Nancy Mason.  

Survivors include his wife, Billie Mason; his sons, Perry (Stacey) Mason of Smithfield, Penn., Lucas (Ashley) Campbell of Cynthiana, and Jonathan (Amanda) Campbell of Georgetown; one brother, Bobby Mason of Uniontown, Penn.; his sisters, Dorothy (John) Hazuka of Tamarai, Fla., Caroline (Keith) Williamson of North Canton, Ohio, Naomi Myers of Uniontown, Penn. and Rennetta (Jim) Tressler of Hopwood, Penn. and nine grandchildren, Phoenix, Gauge and Benjamin Mason, Allen Williams, Brooklyn, Abbie, Sarge, Violet and Harmonie Campbell.  

Graveside services with military honors were conducted by Rev. Donald L. Curtis and Rev. Harold Kelly at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in the Donnie G. Randall Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Stanton.  The family requests that contributions in his memory be made to Children’s Lifeline, 194 Sunset Drive, Clay City, KY 40312.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., Stanton, KY.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Nola Harter, 91

Nola Margaret Harter, 91, of Somerville, Ohio died Sunday May 9, 2010. Born Oct. 12, 1918 in Powell County, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Anna E. (Shouse) Johnson. She was a cab driver for the Red Top Cab Co. in Hamilton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elby Estes; second husband, Guy M. Smith in 1958 and third husband, Forrest Harter in 1976; sons, Elby “Jack” Estes Jr. in 2008 and Leonard “Bud” Estes in 2009; sisters, Norma Muncie in 1980, Mary Doris McIntosh in 2009 and Betty Alioto in 1992; brother, Norval J. Johnson in 1973. 

Survivors include a son, Richard Smith of Somerville, Ohio; daughter, Gay Estes Williams of Winnsboro, Texas; brother, Charles Johnson of Somerville, Ohio; sister, Lucille Rumpler of Somerville, Ohio; best friend, Dorothy Finch of Liberty, Ind.; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday,  May 14, 2010 at Somerville United Presbyterian Church with burial at Somerville Cemetery Somerville, Ohio. 

Memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Cincinnati c/o Bethesda Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 633597 Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597. Online condolences via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com

 

Raymond Smith, 68

Raymond Smith, 68, of 1760 Caudill Road, Stanton, died with his family at his side on Saturday evening, May 15, 2010.  Born in Slade, he was a son of the late Earl and Ruth Rogers Smith.  He was a former maintenance electrician with East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Winchester. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Berta Faye Neal.  

Survivors include two sons, Jared (Heather) Smith of Stanton, and Stephen Smith of Clay City; two daughters, Heather (Keith) Rogers of Walton, and Stephanie Smith of Stanton; one brother, Dwight (Patsy) Smith of Clay City; one sister, Wavelene Wasson of Winchester; three grandchildren, Drew Haddix, Kaitlyn Rogers and Norah Rogers; and by his loving companion, Nelda Fields.  Visitation was after 5:00 P.M. Wednesday at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Willard Estep and Rev. Warren Rogers with eulogy by Glenville Powell with private burial at Resthaven Cemetery at a later date.  

Pallbearers were Terry Wasson, Brandon Wasson, Jason Ritchie, Keith Rogers, Burman Fields, Mike Starnes, Doug Starnes, Ryan Neal and Anthony Todd.  Honorary pallbearers were Glenville Powell, Gene Starnes, Jason “Bo” Tipton, Kenneth Neal, Dwight Smith, Darren Smith, James Fields and Danny Knox.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Shirley Morton, 48

Shirley Jean Morton, 48, wife of Mendell Morton, died Sunday at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born Dec. 5, 1961 in Lexington to the late Dillard and Mary Francis Chriswell Crowe. 

Survivors include her husband, Mendell Morton, Winchester; brothers, Jeff Crowe, Stanton, Roger Crowe, Georgetown, William Crowe, Winchester, Jimmy Crowe, Oklahoma, Tommy Crowe, Stanton and Kenneth Brown, Winchester; grandchildren, Abby, Greg, Lacey, Casey, and Tommy; great-grandchildren, Madison and Landen. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Betty James. 

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 19, at 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Roger Crowe with burial in Clay City Cemetery. 

Pallbearers were Donnie Brown, Eric Brown, Nathan Spencer, Greg Morton, Scott Morton, and Jeffrey Meadows.

Laura Sharma, 16

Laura Maya Sharma, 16,  of Lexington, died Thursday, April 22, 2010 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.  She was a daughter of Baikuntha and Anita Coomer Sharma and a student at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. While attending Paul Laurence Dunbar High School she was a member of the golf team and recycling club. Before moving to Lexington she attended Stoney Creek High School in Rochester Hills, Mich. where she was a member of the soccer team, ski team, band, and a member of the honors society. She also was an active member in the Kentucky Nepali Society.

Survivors include one brother, Neal Sharma; one sister Tarah Sharma; paternal grandparents, Dilli and Meena Sharma of Kathmandu, Nepal; maternal grandparents, Vernon and Dorothy Coomer of Clay City; and several uncles and aunts. 

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., Stanton. A memorial service was held on Saturday May 1, 2010 from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Quest Community Church at 410 Sporting Court, Lexington. Interment was in the Rest Haven Cemetery. 

Pallbearers were Clint Rose, Deves Dongol, Kyle Watts, Don Spray, Ben Rose, Labib Dongol, Dennis Coomer Jr. and Stefan Slavov. Honorary pallbearers were Leslie Pennington, Hannah Webb, Kali Bentley, Courtney Haney, Hailey Hernandez, Kathleen Hager, Katie Money, Lauren Shields, Brittany Hall, Logash Ramesh, Joe Patterson, Bhoj Rawal, Madhav Adhikari, Sushil Sharma, Nischal Pradhan, Dennis Coomer, Paul Brewer, Ben Kinser, Clem Stambaugh and Shannon Burton. 

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Marjorie Walters, 87

Marjorie S. Walters, 87, formerly of Winchester, widow of Henry Bascomb Walters died Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Stanton Nursing Center, Stanton.

Born in Powell County, she was a daughter of the late Clinton and Mina Aines Spencer and she was a member of Emmanuel First Baptist Church of Winchester.  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Clarence and Jerry W. Walters; one brother, Carl Spencer and by two sisters, Orania Hatton and Marcella Bramel.  Surviviors are one daughter Carolyn and her husband Robert Harris of Ann Arbor, Mich.; one sister, Kathleen Hatton of Brandon, Fla.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.  

Funeral services officiated by Bro. David Bowden were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Interment was in the Clay City-Eaton Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Donald Ray Walters, Michael Lane, Ricky Walters, Eddie Walters, Travis Wickline and Kevin Wickline.  

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Melvin Brewer, 41

Melvin Darrell Brewer, 41, 1419 Skinner Branch Road, Clay City, son of Melvin and Helen Strange Brewer, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010. He was born Feb. 4, 1969 in Campton. 

Survivors include his parents, Melvin and Helen Brewer, Clay City; a son, Damien Alexander Brewer, Clay City; Amanda Shenell Brewer, Clay City; sister, Cynthia Brewer, Lexington; brother, David Strange, Clay City; nephew, Steven Daryl Brewer, Clay City. 

Visitation was Saturday, April 24, 11a.m.-2 p.m. Wells Clay City Chapel.

 

Jonathan Roberts, 27

Jonathan Wayne Roberts, 27, 264 East Warren Street, Germantown, son of James and Judy Roberts, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010 in Germantown, Ohio. He was born Sept. 23, 1982 to James Clinton and Judy Carol Bishop Roberts.

Survivors include his parents, James and Judy Roberts, Germantown, Ohio; sisters, Casey Lee Taulbee, Germantown, Morgan Wendy Lynkins, Stanton, and Jackie Katherine Roberts, Germantown, Ohio; nieces, Brooklyn Taulbee and Emily Lykins; nephews, Brandon Taulbee and DJ Lykins; grandmother, Katherine Bishop; uncles, Michael Bishop, Timmy Bishop, Charles Roberts, and JR Roberts; and aunts, Jean Wilcox, Connie Bishop, Sue Townsend, Tina Herald, Pearlene Brewer, Rachel Drake, Linda Thorpe, Phyllis McIntosh, Bonnie Crabtree, and Vickie Asch. 

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph Bishop, Courtney Roberts, and Zola Adams. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 24, at 12 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton with burial at Bishop Cemetery, High Rock Road, Stanton. 

Pallbearers were Nathan Gisewhite, Tim Bishop, Troy Herald, Adam Kelhoffer, Gary Asch, Johnnie Roberts, Gary Lee Asch, Jeff Adkins, Seldon Reed, Shane Wilcox, Stephen Wilcox, Jeremy Townsend, and Michael Sizemore. Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

 

Randall Roundtree, 48

Randall Scott Roundtree, 48, Clay City, formerly of Winchester, died at 6:38 p.m. Saturday at the U.K. Medical Center. A native of Clark County, he was the son of Jimmy W. Roundtree and Sandy Scott. He was a former Fayette Electric employee and former co-owner of Roundtree’s Used Parts.

Survivors include a sister, Pam Roundtree of Shelbyville; a brother-in-law, Adrian Thomas of Shelbyville; two nieces, Tiffany Roundtee of Richmond and Jeneca Thomas of Shelbyville; and a special friend, Katelin Corwin of Winchester.

Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Scobee Funeral Home by Bro. Donald Hatton with burial at West Bend Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Albert Spencer, Ernie Saylor, Dale McKinney, Eddie McKinney, Arthur Napier and James Shoemaker.

The online guest book is at www.scobeefuneralhome.com.

 

Edward Francis, 74 

Edward A. Francis, 74, 25 Lisa Lane, husband of Mazie Jewel Francis, died Monday, April 12 at his home. He was born July 18, 1935 in Knott County to the late John Francis and Leona Nealon Francis. He was a retired Army veteran and a truck driver. 

Survivors include his wife, Mazie Jewel Francis, Stanton; Ricky R. Sanders, Pensacola, Fla. and Michael E. Francis, Coppers Cove, Texas; daughter, Leona Jean Donofrio, Celine, Mich.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 14 at 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Gary Willoughby. Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

 

 Richard White Sr., 75

Richard Keith “Dick” White Sr., 75, 60 White Ave., Stanton, husband of Eva Mae Estes White, died Thursday, April 22 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington. He was born Sept. 16, 1934 in Bowen  to the late D.B. and Elizabeth Cox White. He was a retired Natural Bridge State Park employee. 

Survivors include his wife, Eva Mae White, Stanton; sons, Richard White Jr “Poss” and wife, Linda, Clayton, NC and James “JD” White, and wife, Faye, Stanton; brothers, Nelson White, Frankfort and Paul White, Stanton; sister, Nancy Allen, Lexington; sister-in-Law, Snookie, White, Stanton; grandchildren, Kenneth Neal, NaKeisha White, Rick White, Shae White, and Barina White; three great-grandchildren; uncle, John L. Cox, Jr and wife, Katherine, Stanton; several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, DB White Jr., John Elmer White, and Raymond White. 

Funeral services were held Friday, April 23 at  3 p.m. at White Family Cemetery, Hatton Creek Road, Stanton by Rev. David Rule. 

Pallbearers were Danny Rogers, Gary Abner, Rick White, Ken Neal, Charles Faulkner, Dewayne Estes, Willie Brewer, and Jason Ritchie. Honorary pallbearers were Bertha Hurst, Winnie Marcum, Clayton Campbell, Ida Campbell, Zenita Campbell, Millie Abner, Bobby and Sharon Estes, David and Lorna Baker, Wayne and Ann Fortney, and C B Martin. Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

 

Learline McClure, 96

Learline I. McClure, 96, 5171 Main Street Clay City, widow of Otis McClure, died Tuesday at her home. She was born Nov. 26, 1913 in Peyton City, W.Va. to the late Marion Oakey and Syvilla Eddy Birkhimer. She was a member of the Mountain Parkway Church of God and retired from Clark Regional Medical Center.

Survivors include sons, Barney McClure of Mt. Sterling, Julian Dennis McClure of Clay City, Rondal Wayne McClure and John William McClure, both of Jeffersonville; daughters,  Lorena Fugate, Dorothy Brewer and Freda Hamilton, all of Clay City; sister, Margaret Cable of Torrent; a special niece, Barbara Hill; 24 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Otis McClure; and children, Betty Jean McClure and Jackie Thacker.

Funeral esrvices were held Thursday, April 29 at 2 p.m. at Mountain Parkway Church of God by Rev. Levi Lainhart and Rev. Sammy Faulkner with burial at Clay City-Eaton Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jody Hamilton, Jackie McClure, Ron McClure, Don McClure, Dustin McClure and SAmuel Fugate. Honorary pallbearers were David McClure, Jon McClure, Glen Fugate, Joseph McClure, Portr Brewer Jr., and Anthony Hamilton.

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Edward A. Francis, 74 

Edward A. Francis, 74, 25 Lisa Lane, husband of Mazie Jewel Francis, died Monday, April 12 at his home. He was born July 18, 1935 in Knott County to the late John Francis and Leona Nealon Francis. He was a retired Army Veteran and a truck driver. 

Survivors include his wife, Mazie Jewel Francis, Stanton; two sons, Ricky R. Sanders, Pensacola, Fla. and Michael E. Francis, Coppers Cove, Texas; a daughter, Leona Jean Donofrio, Celine, Mich.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 14, at 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Gary Willoughby. 

Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

 

Cora Mae King, 73

Cora Mae King, 73, 5869 South Fork Road, Stanton, died Friday, April 16 at her home. She was born Feb. 8, 1937 in Powell County to the late John and Liza Jane King Branham. 

Survivors include three sons, William Darrell and wife, Pamela Beth King, Virgil Glenn King, and Michael Wayne King; three daughters, Sandra Anderson, Wilma and husband, Stacy McCoy, and Carolyn Ann and husband, Russell Ballard; five brothers, Ova Branham, Louis Branham, Elmer Branham, Howard Branham, and Omer Branham; two sisters, Delphie Barker and Martha Coldiron; grandchildren, Sara Beth McCoy, James Anderson, Lester Ray Ballard Jr., Rachel Ann Ballard, Bethany Michelle McCoy, and William Glenn McCoy; great-grandchildren, Blaytin Emmanuel Anderson, Logan Chase McCoy, Christopher Dale Townsend, and Shalya Page Ledford. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Jerry Branham; a sister, Demia Creech; and grandchildren, Leslie Michelle Townsend, Melissa Jo Anderson, George Henry Anderson, and Barbara Bernice McCoy. 

Funeral services were held Monday, April 19, at 1 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Bill White with burial in Branham Cemetery, Nada. 

 

Isaac Edward Friend, 57

Isaac Edward Friend, 57, 760 Miller Ridge Road, died Saturday, April 17 at his home. He was born July 8, 1952 in Estill County to the late Sidney and Celia Whisman Friend. He was an employee of United American Energy. Survivors include a son, Joey Friend, Campton; daughters, Rebecca Friend and Samantha Elam, both of Campton, Amanda Cliburn, Wilmington, Ohio; brothers, Eugene Friend, Beattyville, Sid Friend Jr., Patsy, Robert Friend,  Donald Friend, Ronald Friend, and Paul Friend, all of Stanton, William Friend, Georgetta,  Ala., Dwight Friend and Allen Friend, Pine Ridge, Gary Friend, Rogers, and Timothy Friend, Wilmington, Ohio; sisters, Wavelene Sparks, Leeco and Josephine Gross, Avon; grandchildren, Cody Michael Chambers, Rylee Paige Friend, Kaycee Whitt, Kelsey Maggard, and Brayden Wilson. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Friend; and sisters, Eunice Sparks and Gloria McCoy. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 21, at 1 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton with burial in Hall Cemetery, Stanton. 

His brothers served as pallbearers. Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

 

Roy Billings, 68

Roy Daniel “Danny” Billings, 68, 1404 North Fork Road, husband of Patricia Wickline Billings, died Saturday, April 17 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. He was born Sept. 17, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Roy and Ada Frazier Billings. He was former Stanton Chief of Police and served in law enforcement for over 20 years. After retiring he started Dan-Son’s construction company where he was the owner and operator. He was a member of the Torrent Masonic Lodge 711, Zachariah. 

Survivors include his wife, Patty Billings, Stanton; sons, Darrell and wife, Jennifer Billings, Denny and wife, Renee Billings, Dustin and wife, Lisa Billings, and Darby and wife, Christi Billings, all of Stanton; sisters, Mary Barnes and Shirley Lowe, both of Clay City, Connie Gardner, Lexington, Nancy Cox, and Beulah Pelfrey, both of Stanton, Glenda Lacy, Alaska; grandchildren, Logan Tanner, Erin Danielle, Joseph Tristan Hunter, Darcy LaVonne, Kaitlyn McKenzi, Chloe Morgan, Tanner Glen, and Ellie Grace. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Daniel Shadoe Duran Billings. 

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 20, at 2 p.m. at Bowen First Church of God by Rev. Anthony Molihan and Rev. Stephen Donithan. Visitation Monday 4-9pm at the church with Masonic Rights at 7 p.m.. Burial in Wickline Cemetery, Stanton. 

Pallbearers were Charlie Parks, Wes Howard, Dennie Frazier, David Gardner, Gary Lacy, and Eddie Barnes. Honorary pallbearers were Charlie Hood, Steve Noe, Christy Gilbert, Anthony Wickline, C.B. Martin, Preston Nolan, Gary Allen, Donald Riggs, Bud Parks, Dewey Hollon, Ricky Farmer, Justin Wickline, Tim Abner, Ruth Wickline, Jason Old, James Conley Billings, Kim Billings, Stanley Harris, all current and former employees of Dan-Son’s Contracting, and all local and state law enforcement officers. Contributions to American Cancer Society, in memory of Danny Billings, mail to: Carol Dennis, P.O. Box 246, Stanton, KY 40380. Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

 

 Noah Crase, 75

Noah Crase, 75, died on April 13, 2010. He was born in Barwick on Dec. 10, 1934, the son of Pearlie Crase and James Crase. He lived in the Franklin/Springboro, Ohio area for many years and retired from the Springboro Post Office. He was a member of Spring Hill Church of Christ. He was a great banjo player and had performed with several bands, one being Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys. He also loved to fish, hunt, and cook. He was preceded in death by his mother Pearlie Crase and his father James Crase; and three sisters. 

Survivors include his loving wife Elena Crase; two sons, Derek (Regina) Crase of Clay City, and  Noah James “Jimmy” Crase of Franklin, Ohio; one daughter Alicia (Charles) Neville of Germantown, Ohio; one step-daughter, Lisa (Steve) George of Middletown, Ohio; two grandsons, Jimmy (Stacy) Crase, and Matthew (Christy) Crase; one granddaughter, Holly Crase; one step-grandson, Marshall George; two great- granddaughters, Morgan and Abigail Crase;  one great-grandson, Colin Crase; one sister, Katherine Toler of Crosby, Texas; two brothers Claude (Marcie) Crase of Carlisle, Ohio and John Crase of Phoenix, Az. 

Funeral services were held Saturday April 17, 2010 at Anderson Funeral Home, Franklin, Ohio.

Dustin Pelfrey, 22

Dustin Wade Pelfrey, 22, 6382 Furnace Road, son of Lyndon Woodrow Pelfrey and Jackie Rose Patrick, died Saturday, April 3 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. He was born Oct. 16, 1987.

Survivors include his father, Lyndon Woodrow Pelfrey; mother, Jackie Rose Patrick; sisters, Brittany Pelfrey and Stephanie Pelfrey; step-brothers, Hunter James Abner and Justin Allen Abner; grandmothers, Anita Pelfrey and Dorothy Patrick.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 7 at 1 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton with burial at Rose Cemetery, Stanton.

Pallbearers were Alex Jones, Josh Jones, Lewis Wright, Bobby Dale Pelfrey, Cody Jones, Frank Toath, Darrell Pelfrey Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Doug Jones, Steven Fowler, Marty Abner.

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Billy Hatmaker Jr., 36

Billy Ray Hatmaker Jr., 36, 2118 Little Hardwicks Creek Road, Clay City, husband of Cheronna Means Hatmaker, died Wednesday, March 31 at his home. He was born Sept. 28, 1973 in Harlan, to the late Billy Ray Hatmaker Sr. and Juetta Farley Cornett. 

Survivors include his parents, James “Bullett” and Juetta Cornett, Harlan; wife, Cheronna Hatmaker, Clay City; sons, Billy Ray Hatmaker III and Cayden Scott Hatmaker, both of Clay City; daughter, Ashley Johnson, Tenn.; brothers, Jimmy Cornett, Harlan, and Doug Cornett, Whitesburg; sisters, Marcella Chadwick, Harlan, and Melinda Williams, Virginia. 

Funeral services were held Friday, April 2 at 1 p.m. at Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. Steve Skinner with burial at the Pelfrey Family Cemetery, 2118 Hardwicks Creek Road, Clay City.

Pallbearers were Billy Hatmaker, Tommy Puckett, Danny Dennis, Alan Mullin, David Williams, Bill Demuth, Chester Barnes, and Eddie Farley.

 

Albert Hawkins, 59

Albert Junior Hawkins, 59, Gist Street, Winchester, died Monday, March 29, 2010 at St. Joseph East Hospital after a long illness. He was born Nov. 4, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was the son of the late Robert Lee and Dorothy Frances Begley Hawkins. He was a roofer and had lived in Clark County most of his life.

Survivors include his wife, Jewell Plowman Hawkins; two daughters, April Lynn Jordan and husband Jeff, and Lisa Kilburne, both of Estill County; one son, Albert Dewayne Hawkins of Estill County; four step-daughters, Beatrice Willoughby, Jewell Lynn Richardson, and Elizabeth Lewis and husband Donald, all of Winchester, and Patricia Richardson of Powell County; one step-son, Ricky Richardson of Winchester; two sisters, Debbie Hawkins and Linda Hall, both of Estill County; one brother, Bobby Hawkins and wife Brenda of Estill County; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one step-daughter, Marie Rison; and five sisters, Freda Hawkins, Delores Ann McBride, Rose Mary Fultz, Donna Alcorn and Shirley Barger.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 1 at 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Beverly Arvin with burial at the Campbell Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Donald Lewis, Thomas Rison, Junior Mullins, W.T. Patrick, Keith Felton and Chris Rison.

 

ORear J. Tharp, 83  

ORear J. Tharp, 83 of Dayton, died March 31, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Haline; his parents, Jesse and Edna Tharp; and brother Edward C. Tharp. 

Survivors include his sons, David and wife Gail, Nelson, and Eddie all of Dayton; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Flynn of Kentucky; and brother Clyde Tharp of Illinois. 

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Magetti Gavin Funeral Home by Pastor Randy Chestnut with burial at the Willowview Cemetery.

 

Fred E. Teasley, 84

Fred E. Teasley, 84, 665 Beechfork Rd., husband of Waveline Pasley Teasley, died Saturday, April 3 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. He was born May 2, 1925 in Knott County to the late Arthur and Frona Mae Napier Teasley. He was a retired Avon and Kentucky Toll Road employee, a veteran, and a member of the Clay City Church of Christ. 

Survivors include his wife, Waveline Teasley, Clay City; sons, Andrew Ray and wife, Janet Marie Teasley, Barbourville and Mark Snowden and Fiance’ Barbara McCarter, Clay City; brother, Claude Teasley, Clay City; sister, Beatrice Johnson, Akron, Ohio; grandson, Matthew Crit Teasley. 

Funeral services were held Monday, April 5 at 1 p.m. at Clay City Church of Christ by Ministers Mac Rice and Daniel Newell with burial at Powells Valley Cemetery, Clay City with military honors. 

Pallbearers were Lloyd Fantz, Homer Rice, Walter Rice, Mark Snowden, Andrew Ray Teasley, and Jody McCoy. Honorary pallbearers were Cebert Rogers, Pearl Brewer, Colnel Cline, Donald Olinger, Steve Brewer, and Greg Brewer. 

Arrangements by Wells Funeral Home, Stanton. Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

 

Dorothy Ashley, 78

Dorothy Louise Ashley, 78, widow of Arthur Ray Ashley, died Sunday, March 28 at DePaul Medical Center, Norfolk, Va. She was born Jan. 26, 1932 in Powell County to the late William and Roxie Atkinson. She was the Powell County treasurer for 33 years. 

Survivors include a son, Arthur and wife, Lisa Ashley, Stanton; daughter, Susan Ashley, Norfolk, Va.; grandchildren, Myles, Evan, and Lauren Ashley, all of Stanton. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Steven Ray Ashley. 

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 3 at 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. David Rule with burial at Stanton Cemetery. 

Pallbearers were Bobby Derickson, Randy Derickson, Dennis Friel, Bobby Friel, Bruce Crowe, and Chris Nolan. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Charles Noss, Stacy Stidham, Shannon Stidham, Shane Stidham, Bill Patrick, Billy Ashley, and Mike Ashley.  

Wells Funeral Home, Stanton in charge of arrangements. Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

 

Tony Rose , 48

Tony Keith Rose, 48, of 309 Hatton Creek Road, Stanton,  died April 2, 2010 at his residence.  Born in Wolfe County, he was a son of William Rose and the late Anita Tharp Rose Foster. He was a former mechanic for Red River Ranch. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Landon Chase Taylor. 

Survivors include his father and stepmother, William and Nancy Rose of Stanton; one son, Derrick A. (Jessica) Taylor of Stanton; two brothers, Darrell Wayne Rose and Timothy Brandon (Megan) Rose, both of Stanton; two sisters: Charlotte (Byron) Welch of Stanton, and Conchita (Danny) Everman of Clay City; one grandchild, Alyssa Kealey Taylor; three nephews, J. D. Dunaway, Todd Rogers and Dakota Rose; and one niece, Madison Rose.  

Funeral services were conducted by Bro. James Harold Combs  at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel,  Stanton with burial at the Tharp Cemetery. 

Pallbearers were J. D. Dunaway, Todd Rogers, Glen Salyer, Tommy Elkins, Myers Arnett, Randy Derickson and Steve Faw.  Honorary pallbearers were Heather Elkins, Byron Welch, Danny Everman, Juan Morales, James Faulkner, Keith Rogers and Steve Allen.  

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Ollie Parks, 86 

Ollie Jacobs Parks, 86, widow of Victor Parks, 12 West Halls Road, Stanton, died Friday morning, April 2, 2010, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester. Born in Oldham County, she was a daughter of the late John Jacobs, IV and Sallie Fraley Jacobs. She was a member of Powells Valley Baptist Church and a former employee of Abner’s Motel and Powell County Head Start.  

She is survived by 11 children: Bud (Janice) Parks and Russell A. (Patty) Parks of Stanton, Goble Wayne (Mary) Parks of Clay City, John M. (Lillie) Parks and Sammy Parks of Stanton, David (Charity) Parks of Clay City, Richard Parks of Stanton, Gordon Parks of Lexington, Sue Cunningham of Stanton, Vickie (Jerry) Johnson of Georgetown, and Sarah Martin of Stanton; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Herbert Jacobs, Mobile, Ala.  

In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Julie Cunningham and Joshua Parks; son-in-law, John Cunningham; two brothers, Goble Jacobs and Sonny Jacobs; and one sister, Frankie Durham.  

Funeral services were held by Rev. Marion Brewer at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton  with burial at Stanton Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jeff Parks, Charles Parks, Joey Parks, John Cunningham II, Shawn Martin, Jay Parks, Derrick Parks and Jordon Parks. Honorary pallbearers were Eva Watson, Rev. Marion and Janice Brewer, Brenda Johnson, Debbie Means, Larry Gregory, William Fraley, Ricky Fraley, Stanton Nursing Center staff, Danny Billings, Bessie Brewer, Roland Dotson and Lonnie Dale Stewart. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Hargus Spicer, 63

Hargus Billy Spicer, 63, 8223 Winchester Road, died Tuesday, March 23, at his home.  He was born July 5, 1946 to the late William and Geneva Gross Spicer.  He was a retired farmer.  

Survivors include his brothers, Bobby Spicer, Winchester, William “Peanut” Spicer, Stanton, and Teddy Spicer, Florida; sisters, Zelma Morefield, Stanton, Wanda Branham, Winchester, and May Gross, Richmond; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Friday, March 26, at 1 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton with burial at Rest Haven Cemetery, Stanton. 

Pallbearers were Dustin Bailey, Justin Goodwin, Ricky Strange, Jeremy Sparks, Brian Haddix, William “Peanut” Spicer, Cody Goodwin, Robert Haddix, Ryan Goodwin, and Billy Spicer. Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

 

Elmer Reed, 83  

Elmer M. Reed, 83, Stanton, beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, died Saturday morning, March 20, 2010 at Stanton Nursing Center. Born in Powell County, he was a son of the late E.C. and Ella Johnson Reed and a retired employee of R.R. Dawson Bridge Company. He was a World War II Army veteran that received several metals including a Bronze Star. He was a member, elder and deacon who also served as trustee of Stanton First Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Stanton Masonic Lodge 352 F&AM for 57 years, and a Powell County Farm Bureau Director for several years. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jimmy, Hollis and Linville Reed; and one sister, Mary Reed.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia Atkinson Reed; two daughters, Linda Gail Nolan and Lana (Scott) Morehead; one brother, Matthew (Bonnie) Reed; one sister, Elsie Garrett, all of Stanton; three grandchildren, Chris Nolan, Melanie Barnes and Nicholas (Toni) Barnes; two step-grandchildren, Jon and Nick Morehead; three sisters-in-law, Barbara Reed, Doris Lane and Elnora Atkinson; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2010 at Stanton First Presbyterian Church, Stanton by Rev. Phillip Pogue, Rev. David Rule and Rev. Troy Luttrell with burial with military honors at Stanton Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Mark Reed, Seldon Reed, Mike Reed, Mike Atkinson, Randy Stidham and Troy Brooks. Honorary pallbearers were officers of Stanton First Presbyterian Church, Jackie and Mary Bowen, Norman and Darlene Watson, Charlie and Faye Garrett, Renee Foster Brashear, James Edward Dennis and Dr. Charles Noss.

Memorials are requested to Stanton First Presbyterian Church, 420 North Main Street, Stanton KY 40380 and Hospice East, P.O. Box 1209, Stanton KY 40380.

Elmer Reed leaves us with a legacy of love, strength, humbleness and integrity.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home Inc. www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

William Trent, 77

William Letcher Trent, 77, Springboro, Ohio, died Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born in Powell County April 7, 1932 to  Carl and Josie (Tyra) Trent. He was a veteran of the Korean War, a member of Springboro Baptist, and was employed by Appleton Paper for 43 and one half years and retired in 1995. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Arnold, Augustus and Billy Carl “Tootie” Trent; and a niece, Janet “J.R.” Trent.

Survivors include his wife, Laura Eva (Bentley) Trent; a son, Garth Trent and wife Jenny of Avon, Ind.; a daughter, Kelli (Trent) Albert and husband Jim of Springboro; five grandchildren, Karah, Alyssa, Camille, Abigail and Isaac; four sisters, Opal (Elmer) Turner, Reva O’Hair, Gracie (Lee) Lapp, and Clara (Pearl)  Brewer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 26, 2010 at Anderson Funeral Home, 40 N. Main St., Springboro, Ohio by Rev. Cornelious Hancock with burial at Miami Valley Memory Gardens with full military honors.

Send online condolence at www.anderson-fh.com.

 

Kendall Jones, 79

Kendall B. Jones, 79, of Springboro, died Saturday, March 27 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born on April 26, 1930 in Powell County to Lloyd C. and Bertha (Hatton) Jones. He was a veteran in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He worked in the security department for 30 years, retiring in 1982 from Armco Steel Co. He was a member of the Tytus Avenue First Church of God and the D.A.V. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Ray and Charles E. Jones; and a sister, Lois Patton.

Survivors in addition to his wife of 62 years, Ora Jean Jones, are his son, K. Douglas (Judy) Jones of Springboro; a daughter, Diane (Randell) Brewster of Middletown; four grandchildren, Corey and Casey Jones, Randy Brewster and Mandy Bunch; four great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Dillon and Cadence Bunch and Kailey Brewster; and his brother, Levaughn D. Jones.

A Celebration of Life Service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at the Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home by Rev. Cleta Rider with burial at the Woodside Cemetery with military honors by the Middletown Combined Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tytus Avenue First Church of God. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bakerstevensparramore.com.

William Davis Jr., 83

William “Junebug” Davis Jr., 83, 295 7th Avenue, Clay City, widower of Pauline Crowe Davis, died  Wednesday morning, March 24, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center. Born in Estill County, he was a son of the late William Davis Sr. and Madge Tipton Davis. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy, a retired carpenter with Wicker Construction Company, a member of Amvets Post 67, and a member of the Red River Historical Society.

Survivors are one son, Phillip (Janet) Davis of Clay City; one daughter, Vonda (Dean) Tipton of Stanton; one brother, Cecil (Lois) Davis of Clay City; three sisters, Exie (Allen) Minton and Pauline (Fred) Tuttle, both of Lexington, and Beverley (Damon) Bowen of Stanton; four grandchildren, Michael Shane Davis, Christy Lynn Powell, Tausckii DaNelle Tipton and Chase Makenzie Tipton; six great-grandchildren, Ocean Taylar Coon, Lakelyn Page Powell, Katelyn Rayne Powell, Megan Hayes, Kristin DeAnn  Davis and Jesse Vance Davis; and his special friend, Mary Lee Osborne.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton by Bro. Jimmy Clark and Bro. George Sparks with burial with military honors at Vaughns Mill Cemetery, Clay City.

Pallbearers were Larry Meadows, Danny Combs, Ronnie Everman, Eck Snowden, Dickie Rice and Dale Hall.

Memorials requested to the 2010 Relay For Life, PO Box 578, Stanton KY 40380. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home Inc. www.hearnefuneralhome.com.

 

Vonda Tipton, 45

Vonda Kaye Tipton, 45, Stanton, died Saturday morning, March 27, 2010, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. She was the daughter of the late William Davis Jr. and the late Pauline Crowe Daivs. She was a member of Bowen First Church of God. She was the judicial secretary for District Judge, Kenneth Profitt, and she had been very active in Relay For Life.

Survivors include her husband, Dean Tipton; one son, Chase Makenzie Tipton, and one daughter, Tausckii DaNelle Tipton, all of Stanton; one brother, Phillip and his wife, Janet Davis of Clay City; mother-in-law, Gladys Tipton of Stanton; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Bowen First Church of God, 5555 Campton Road, Stanton by Bro. Stephen Donithan with burial at the Knox Cemetery, Griders Ridge, Stanton.

Pallbearers were Shawn Netherly, Pete Netherly, Ricky Tipton, Anthony Floyd, Stevie Collins and Kenneth Profitt.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bowen First Church of God, PO Box 306, Stanton KY 40380.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home Inc. www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Nelson Bowen, 49

Nelson Dwain Bowen, 49, formerly of Stanton, died Tuesday morning, March 23, 2010 at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Born in Middletown, Ohio, he was a son of Taulbee Bowen III and the late Sue Ewen Bowen Tackett. He was a graduate of Powell County High School, and a former senior service lineman with Clark Energy. He was a former Powell County Little League basketball and baseball coach.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his loving companion, Karen Stapleton of Lexington; one son, Craig Bowen and his companion, Beth Pasley of Stanton; two stepsons, Travis Meadows and Warren Meadows of Stanton; one brother, Shane and his companion, Cassie King of Stanton; one sister, Teresa Fox and her companion, Kevin Fox of Clay City; one grandchild, Cambria Rhyan Bowen and by his former wife, Teresa Bowen of Stanton.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sue Ewen Bowen Tackett; and his sister, B.B. Bowen Barnett.

Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Johnathon Goodwin with eulogy by Mark Bowen and burial at the Bowen Family Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Mark Bowen, Shane Bowen, Travis Meadows, David Goodwin, Barry Ewen, J.L. Bowen, Josh Pelfrey and Warren Meadows. Honorary pallbearers were Shirley and Donna Sue Crabtree, Gale Means, Gary Meadows, Clark Energy employees, Robert King, Brian Frazier, Teddy Ray Lacy, James Goodwin, Jay Means, Amanda Crowe, Darrell Billings, Mendel Tipton and Lynn Stidham.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home Inc. www.hearnefuneralhome.com.

 

Bruce Roberts, 53

Bruce T. Roberts, 53, 1507 East College Ave., Stanton, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center. He was born January 22, 1957 in Mt. Sterling to the late James Clay Roberts and Sue Forrester Roberts. 

Survivors include his mother, Sue Roberts, Stanton; son, Tyler Roberts, Stanton; daughters, Rhonda Ellis, Clay City and Whitney Roberts, Lexington; brothers, Kevin Wright, Clay City and Jeffery Roberts, Stanton; sisters, Karen Bowling, Texas, Shannon Little, Nicholasville, Tammy Shoemaker, Stanton, and Michelle Medley, Lexington; grandchildren, Sean Ellis, Madison Roberts, and Jayden Roberts. He was preceded in death by his father, James Clay Roberts and son, Jeremy Ryan Roberts. 

Services Friday, March 19, 1 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Paul Day. Visitation Thursday 5-9pm at the funeral home. Burial in Rest Haven Cemetery, Morris Creek Road, Stanton. 

Pallbearers serving: Erik Fountain, Mikey Shoemaker, Shaun Shoemaker, Mark Little, Danny Dunaway, and Lee McKinney. Honorary pallbearers serving: Sammy “Hoppy” Parks, Donald Lykins, Lnita Roberts, Jeff Roberts, Kevin Wright, Mike and Tammy Shoemaker, Michelle Medley, Shannon Little, Karen Bowling, Sonya King, Darryl and Linda Abner, Mark Atkinson, and University of Kentucky Medical Center staff and doctors. Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

 

Conrad Clemons, 66

Conrad “Tim” Clemons, 66, of Homosassa, Fla., died Monday, March 22, 2010. Born April 18, 1943 in Clay City, he was a son of the late Roy and Alvia Clemons. He moved to Florida in the early 1970’s and was the owner of Tim Clemons Drywall until he retired in 1998. He was an Air Force veteran and was a longtime resident of “Old” Homosassa and loved the Homosassa River and his air boat. He was a charter member of MacRae’s Coffee Club in Homosassa. Tim never met a stranger and enjoyed life to the fullest. He left behind many friends.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Clemons of Old Homosassa; brothers, Ronald Clemons and James Thelander of Kentucky; sisters, Rossa Taylor and Renee Foster of Kentucky; stepsons, Bill (Laura) Lambutis of Florida and Jim (Kathy) Martin of Georgia; grandchildren, Brandon and Kaitlyn Lambutis of Florida, and Amy, Jennifer and Gail of Georgia; and six step-great-grandchildren.

Friends were received from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 24 at Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs. The family suggests that donations be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association in memory of Tim.

 Billy Gilbert, 74 

Billy Dean Gilbert, 74, Greenup, Ill., died at 2:10 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 2010 at his home. He was born on Sept. 30, 1935 in Hidalgo, Ill., the son of Clifford and Celia (Hires) Gilbert. He was a retired farmer. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1958. He enjoyed camping and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; foster parents, Everett and Maude Darling; a brother, Gene; and a sister, Linda.

Survivors include a loving friend of 16 years, Beverly Dengler of Greenup, Ill.; a son, Billy Dean and wife Sandi Gilbert Jr. of Greenup, Ill.; daughters, Brenda Thompson and her fiance James Thomas of Warrenton, Mo., Alicia Freeman of Toledo, Ill.; two brothers, Jim and wife Mildred Gilbert of Clay  City, Jack Gilbert of Columbus, Ms.; two sisters, Virginia Crest of Tacoma, Wash., Vera Eubank of Newton, Ill.; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren. 

Funeral services celebrating Billy’s life were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, Ill. with burial at Aten Cemetery in Hidalgo, Ill. with full military rites.

 

Ray Matthews, 80 

Ray Matthews, 

80, Wheelersburg, died Friday, March 5, 2010 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born in Vassalboro, Me. on Jan. 6, 1930, the son of the late Alva and Blanche (Towle) Matthews. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of the Operator Engineer Local #118 in Cincinnati, American Legin Post *0888, V.F.W. Post #15036 and the N.R.A.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Maverick and Della Matthews of Stanton, and Shawn and Teresa Matthews of Lima; two daughters, Sara and Summer Matthews, both of Wheelersburg; two step-sons, Dan and Fred Reed; two step-daughters, Kim Green and Melody Stewart, both of Peebles; one sister, Regina Fernandez of Florida; half-sister, Trudy; half-brother, Dan Matthews of Maine; 12 grandchildren; and eight geat-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Locust Grove Cemetery by Dave Hopkins.

Wallace-Thompsn Funeral Home in Peebes was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Disabled Veterans. Guest book at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com

 

Jack Layne, 86

Jack Layne 86, 258 Fifth Ave., husband of Mary Abney Richardson Layne, died Friday, March 12 at his home. He was born March 6, 1924 in Phelps, to the late John and Sarah Whitt Layne. He was a retired coal miner and a minister.  

Survivors include his wife, Mary Abney Richardson Layne, Clay City; sons, Bobby Layne, Frenchburg, Frankie Layne, Versailles, and Danny Layne, Stanton; daughters, JoAnn Casey, Stanton, Lossie Casey, Tenn., Sharon Layne, Clay City, Magaline Smith, Cynthiana, Shirley Kay Smith, Phelps,  and Jackie Irene Smith, Phelps; sister, Ethel Lawson, Huntington, W.Va.; 20 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.  

Funeral services Monday, March 15 at 1 p.m. at Full Gospel Lighthouse Church, Clay City by Rev. Paul Day, Rev. Dale Payne, and Rev. Harold Layne with burial at Powells Valley Cemetery, Clay City.  

Pallbearers were Bobby Layne, Frankie Layne, Danny Layne, Russell Dotson, Tommy Dotson, Matthew Lee, Butch Sparks, and Terry Casey.  

Guestbook at www.wellsfh.com

 

Willie Adkins, 69

Willie Adkins, 69, 1521 Lone Oak Road, Clay City, husband of Mary Lou Adkins, died Thursday, March 11, at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. He was born May 11, 1940 in West Virginia to the late Don and Jessie Sadler Adkins. He was a retired coal miner. 

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Adkins, Clay City; daughters, Donna Adkins and Drema Adkins, both of Clay City, Dallas Davis Darrah and Bessie Davis, both of Virginia, Rita Blankship, Ella Griffin and Patsy Goodwin, all of West Virginia; brother, Junior Ray Adkins; sisters, Octavie Gilman and Nannie Adkins, both of Irvine, Gladys Walls Green, West Virginia, and Anne Johnson, Ohio; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 

Funeral services were held Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m. at Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. Gary Sparks and Rev. Herbert Barnett with burial at Goodwin Cemetery, Clay City.   Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com.

Alberta Carmack, 77 

Alberta G. Carmack, 77, of Hickory, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, died Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Lutheran Home West in Hickory. Born March 10, 1932 in Stanton, she was the daughter of the late Naomi Geneva Goodwin. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, D.C. Carmack. She was a member of Mount Olive Lutheran Church of Hickory. She worked for 46 years in the retail furniture industry, retiring from Roberd’s Furniture in West Carrollton, Ohio.

Survivors include her son, James Richard Carmack and wife Debbie of Hickory; a granddaughter, Jennifer Carmack Baxley and husband Michael; a grandson, Jon Michael Carmack; and a great-granddaughter, Bryce Lynn Baxley, all of Charlotte.

There will be a graveside service Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in Miami Valley Memory Gardens in Centerville, Ohio.

The family would like to thank Sterling House of Hickory, Claire Bridge of Statesville, Lutheran Home West, Dr. John K. Earl, Dr. Rajkumar Joshi, Dr. Elizabeth Wright and Dr. James T. Barker for the special care they provided over the last six years.

Memorials may be sent to Mount Olive Lutheran Capital Campaign, 2780 N. Center St., Hickory, N.C. 28601 or Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28215.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.bass-smithfuneralhome.com. Bass-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory of Hickory and Swart Funeral Home of West Carrollton, Ohio, is serving the family.

 

Kenneth Sublett, 98

Kenneth A. Sublett, 98, passed away peacefully on Feb. 19, 2010. He bravely served his country in World War II and was a decorated veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia. He will be remembered for his humor and easy-going good nature.

Services will be private.

Donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society in his memory.

Wells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

William C. Gibbs, 90 

William Claude Gibbs, 90, widower of Golden Gibbs, of Middletown, Ohio, died March 3, 2010 at his residence.  Born in Winchester,  he was a son of the late Stanley and Nellie Ledford Gibbs and a World War II veteran of the Merchant Marines.  He was a former employee of the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company having retired from their Albany, Ohio division.  In addition to his wife and his parents, he was also preceded in death by one son, William Preston Gibbs.  

He is survived by one son, Charles Gibbs, Middletown, Ohio; one daughter, Latina and her husband Vincent Mellott, Mentor, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Marjorie Gibbs, Shade, Ohio; a brother-in-law, Charlie Clay and his wife Faye Garrett, Stanton; two sisters-in-law,  Venal Kash, Trenton, Ohio and Emma Garrett, Middletown, Ohio; three grandchildren, Mark Mellott, Jennifer Gibbs and Matthew Gibbs; and one great-grandchild, Emma Gibbs.  

Graveside services with military honors were conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010 in the Stanton Cemetery, Main Street, Stanton.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

John Napier, 38

John Carlon Napier, 38, passed away Thursday, Feb. 25. He was born September 21, 1971 to Johnny and Lydia Napier. 

Survivors include his parents, Johnny and Lydia Napier, Stanton; sons, Dillon and Peyton Napier, Mt. Sterling; brother, Brady Napier, Stanton; nephews, Austin Napier, Stanton and Landon Napier, Somerset; cousin, Laura Woosley, Katy, Texas, and grandmother, Laura Napier, Stanton. 

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Napier; aunts, Linda Carole Napier and Janet Sue Storm. 

Memorial services were held Saturday, March 6, at 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton. Visit guestbook at www.wellsfh.com.

 

 Twyla Mathews, 80 

Twyla Mathews, age 80, of 539 Cat Creek Road, Stanton,  passed away Friday morning, March 5, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester.  Born in Powell County,  she was a daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Lacy Allen and a member of Stanton First Church of God. She was a retired nurse’s aide from Stanton Nursing Center.  

She is survived by three sons, Robert and his wife Vanessa Mathews and David Mathews both of Stanton,  and Johnny and his wife Elsie Mathews of Winchester; one daughter, Patricia and her husband Jerry James of Gray, La; one brother, Jimmy Allen of Stanton; three sisters, Faye Powell, Wanda and her husband Albert Faulkner and Shirley and her husband Max Molihan, all of Stanton; and nine grandchildren, Eric Mathews, Christy Mathews, Justin James, Preston James, Micah James, Ben McClure, Melanie Crouch, Nancy Mann and Junior Ware.  

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010 by Rev. Anthony Molihan and Rev. Max Molihan  at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, with burial at Cat Creek Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Ben McClure, Albert Faulkner, Jason Allen, Larry Powell, Danny Allen and Troy Poe.  Honorary pallbearers were Albert Faulkner, Sr., Max Molihan, Ted Lacy, Chester Lacy, Garry Lacy, Garland Lacy, Fern Oaks, Donna Martin, Charles Boyd and Anthony Molihan. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Arthur Elkins, 61

Arthur “Arkie” Elkins, 61, 4424 Furnace Road, Stanton passed away at his home on Thursday, Feb. 11. He was born in Powell County on May 29, 1948 to the late Booker and Hattie Kincaid Elkins. He was a retired construction worker. 

He is survived by brothers Stanley (Virginia) Elkins and Danny Elkins; sisters, Alma Knox and Thelma Wilburn; nieces and nephews, Michelle (Jason) Brown, Angie Reed, Martin (Cindy) Ross, Cary (Bryan) Sexton, Chris (Koula) Knox, Carl (Paula) Wilburn, Sabrina Elkins, Tammy Elkins, Jennifer Haddix, Danny Elkins Jr., Kevin Elkins, and Jonathan Elkins; great-nieces and nephews, Kaylee and Tori Dunn, Jay, Dominic, and Hazel Sexton, Jackson Ross, Corrie and Lucas Wilburn, Jaylind and Jarad Martin, Jaycee Elkins, Brandon, Shaelia, and Danna Everman, Nick, Coly, Brook, and Cameron Elkins, Elizabeth Elkins, Austin Elkins, Rylie Elkins, Jeffrey Brooks, Whitney Atkins, Phillip and Cody Reed; and two great great-nephews. Arkie also had a very close and special friend, Eric Scott Dunn. A memorial service was held for “Arkie” on Thursday, Feb. 18 from 1 until 3 at Knowlton Church on Furnace Road.

A Special Thank you to Wells Funeral Home, Hospice, Kenny Wasson, and Knowlton Church of God, Dallas Knox, and special nurses Elizabeth and Christi.

 

Danika Charles, 

22 months 

Danika Leighton Charles, 22 months, daughter of Jessica  Charles, 574 Frames Branch Road, Clay City, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester.

She is survived by her mother, Jessica Charles; her sister, Madison Pearle Ledford; grandparents, Anthony (Sherrie) Charles and Teresa (Shane) Kennon of Clay City; great-grandparents, Ida Charles and the late Clell Charles of Clay City, and Cecil (Rachel) Drake of Stanton.

Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Interment followed in the Charles Cemetery, Frames Branch Road, Clay City.

Pallbearers were Kyle Bell, Steve Pointer, Eric Tipton and Casey Garrigus. Honorary pallbearers were Greg and Arlene Scott, Anthony Charles, Zack Charles, Shane Kennon, Kacy Britton Charles, Cecil Drake, Emily Charles, Briana Tipton, Carl Drake, Charles Drake, Matthew Watts, Barbara Baker, Gary and Mellissa Baker, Clell Charles Jr., Kathy Rice, Travis Crabtree and Kacy Britton Charles.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home Inc. www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Donlie Lane, 70

Donlie K. Lane, 70, 227 Pine Crest Camp Road, Beattyville, died Saturday, Feb. 27. He was born April 5, 1939 in Powell County to the late Mitchell and Minnie Lane.

Survivors include a son, Henry Leon Lane of Clay City; brothers, Bill and wife Maryarley Lane of Lexington, George and wife Betty Lane of Irvine, Onlie and wife Peggy Lane, Louisville; grandson, Kenneth Eugene Scott Lane.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Victor and Edgar Lane; sisters, Opal Stuart, Renee Thorton, Elar Creech, Nancy Hull and Mary Spencer.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, at 1 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Betsy Caudill with burial at Mt. Canan Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Ray Mullins, James Smith, Dale Goodwin, Tony Townsend, Ricky Rogers and Larry Shifller.

 

 

Kenneth Slemp, 41 

Kenneth Wayne Slemp, 41, of 1586 North Bend Road, Stanton, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. Born in Wolfe County, he was a son of Charles Wayne and Darlene Profitt Slemp. He was a graduate of Powell County High School, a Navy veteran, a former employee of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, and an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include one daughter, Kelsey Michelle (Jeremy) Adams of Mt. Vernon; his parents, Charles Wayne and Darlene Slemp of Stanton; two brothers, Keith (Charlotte) Profitt and David (Deborah) Slemp, both of Stanton; a niece, Cheyenne Profitt; and two nephews, Logan Profitt and Cory Smith.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mammie and Luther Slemp; maternal grandparents, Flora and Oscar Profitt; and his aunt, Irma Tipton.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010 at 1 p.m. by Bro. Dale Sparks and Bro. Stephen Donithan at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Interment followed in the Slemp Cemetery, Stanton.

Pallbearers were Keith Profitt, Justin Slemp, Kevin Slemp, Matthew Brinegar, Darrell Slemp and Eric Slemp. Honorary pallbearers were Darain Slemp, Marvin Slemp, Ishmael Slemp, Bascom Slemp, Russell Slemp, Stanley Slemp and Cameron Covey.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home Inc. www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Lenville Profitt, 81  

Lenville G. Profitt, 81, 116 Scrivner Street, husband of Maxine Profitt, died Saturday, Feb. 27 at Fountain Circle Nursing Center, Winchester. He was born June 26, 1928 in Torrent to the late Henry and Nellie McCoy Profitt. He was a Korean War veteran and retired from Bundy Tubing, Winchester.

Survivors include his wife, Maxine Profitt, Stanton; a son, Danny and wife, Lisa Roberts of Nicholasville; a daughter, Dezra; a brother, Omar Profitt, Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Karen Roberts, Winchester; grandchildren, Brandon, Christine, Jason and Kirsten Roberts, Steven and Melissa Morton; great-grandchildren, Conner and Jacob Robertsl He is preceded in death by a son, Thomas Roberts; brothers, Henry Profitt Jr., Enlo Profitt; sisters, Lorna Rogers and Ava Fletcher.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 1 at 11 a.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Kevin Chaney with burial at Rest Haven Cemetery, Stanton.

Pallbearers were Jason Roberts, Tim Campbell, Kevin Campbell, Shelby Overbee, Donnie Roberts and Denzil Morton. Honorary pallbearers were Sherman Roberts, Scottie Frazier, Denver Campbell and Vernon Coomer.

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John Napier, 38 

John Carlon Napier, 38, passed away Thursday, February 25. He was born Sept. 21, 1971 to Johnny and Lydia Napier of Stanton. Survivors include his parents; two sons, Dillon and Peyton Napier, Mt. Sterling; a brother, Brady Napier, Stanton; nephew, Austin Napier, Stanton; and grandmother, Laura Napier, Stanton. He was preceded in death by grandfather John Napier. Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton.

 

Edward Crowe, 80

Edward Crowe, 80, 1031 Muddy Creek Road, Winchester, widow of Sarah Crowe, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Windsor Care Center, Mt. Sterling. He was born July 26, 1929 in Powell County to the late Alfred and Stella Woolery Crowe. He was an Army veteran.

Survivors include a sister, Ora Todd, Mt. Sterling; nephews and nieces.

Funeral services were held Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. Marion Brewer and Rev. Lee Cruze with burial at Powells Valley Cemetery, Clay City.

Pallbearers were Mike Crowe, Mark Crowe, Everett Todd Jr., Billy Ray Todd, Steve Todd, Harold Crowe and Douglas Crowe. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Sallee, Darren Henry, Donnie Kennon, John Ed Harris, George Scott, Jim Smithers and Don Birch.

 

Linda Hall, 61

Linda G. (Harrison) Hall, 61, Winchester, wife of Ernie Jay Hall, died Saturday, Feb. 27. She was born June 26, 1948 in Irvine to Naomi and the late Arnold Harrison. She and Jay owned and operated Hall’s Grocery Store on Hardwick’s Creek for 13 years.

Survivors include her husband, Ernie Jay Hall of Winchester; a brother, Chuck Harrison and wife Sharon of Winchester; sisters, Brenda Barnett and Judy H. Adams, both of Lexington, Diane and husband  Gene Bailey of Winchester; nieces, Allison and husband Chris Bates, Lexington and Cindy Barnett of Tupelo Miss., and April Harrison of Winchester; nephews, Aaron and wife Jenny Adams, Lexington, Wes and wife Miranda Harrison, Winchester, Chris Barnett, Florence and Patrick Bailey of Lexington; great-nieces, Madison Rylee Bates and Grace Alexandra Adams of Lexington; great-nephews, Chas Adams, Lexington, and Camdyn and Caleb Harrison, Winchester; and many nieces and nephews within the Hall family. 

Services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Wells Clay City Chapel by Bro. Mitchelle Tolle and Bro. Eugene Hampton with burial at Kennon Cemetery, Clay City.

Pallbearers were Aaron Adams. Chris Barnett, Wes Harrison, Patrick Bailey, Jake Davis and Chas Dillon Dean.

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