Judith Banks, 64

Judith Anne Rankin Banks, 64, 9805 Winchester Road, Clay City, widow of George Daniel Banks, died Sunday at her home. She was born June 16, 1945 in Paris, Kentucky to the late William Perry Rankin and Juanita Curtis Rankin. 

Survivors include her mother, Juanita Rankin, Stanton; step-son, Danny Vernon and wife, Karen Banks, Winchester; step-daughter, Gina and husband, George Purvis, Stanton; brothers, Jackie Rankin, Stanton and William and wife, Janie Rankin, Warsaw; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Warner and James Rankin, and sisters, Dolores Rice and Wilhelmina Rankin. 

Services were held on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.m. at the West Bend Church of God by Rev. George Sparks and Rev. Bill Boldt. 

Pallbearers were Daniel Banks, Chris Banks, Zackery Banks, Scott Jones, Jason Jones, Grant Jones, Chas Joslin, and Justin Walters. Honorary pallbearers were Brandon Rice, Richard Rice, Greg Adams, Greg Purvis, Will Rankin, Colin Rankin, Brian Rankin, Johnny Lee Rankin, Andrew Rankin, Jeremy Walters, Billy Joe Rankin, Jeff Vance, Robert Rice, Hannah Rice, and Elizabeth Rankin. Burial followed in Clarmont Memorial Gardens, Winchester. The family would like to thank Hospice East for their kindness and care during this time. Wells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Ruby Burgher, 88

Ruby Catherine Douglas Burgher, 88, of Clay City, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in Lake Panasoffkee, Fla. She was the seventh child of nine children born on Oct. 12, 1921 to Dr. Smith Walker and Anna Douglas of Eudora, Arkansas who preceded her in death. She was married to Edmon Burgher, Jr. of Clay City, on July 20, 1947 who preceded her in death in 2001.

“Catherine” was a member of the Salem Baptist Church near Irvine. Jointly appointed with her husband as missionaries to the Russian speaking people in Los Angeles, Ca., she ministered alongside her husband as a faithful wife, mother and helper in the ministry for 54 years.

 Catherine is survived by a brother, Max Douglas of Owensboro, a sister, Elizabeth Jennings, of Eudora, Ar., and a sister-in-law, Loraine Kaufman of Louisville. 

Other survivors include: four sons and one daughter, Benjamin Douglas Burgher and wife Sherri of Clay City, David Allen Burgher and wife Nancy of Lawrenceville, GA., Timothy Everett Burgher and wife Marcia of California, Mo., Don Thomas Burgher and wife Betsy of Brooksville, Fla, and Nancy Ann Britton and husband Mike of Travares, Fla. Surviving her also are 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. 

Services were held on Monday, Oct. 26, at 3 p.m. at the Salem Baptist Church by Rev. Jerry Smith. Burial followed in Salem Cemetery. Wells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Sam E. Cecil, 67

Sam E. Cecil, M.D., 67, husband of Anne Cecil, of Stanton, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at St. Joseph East in Lexington.  He was born in Morgan County, the son of the late Albert Boyd and Ruth Oney Cecil and a member of Stanton Baptist Church.  He was a 1960 graduate of Ezel High School where he was a member of the basketball team, a 1964 graduate of Berea College and a 1968 graduate of U. K. Medical School.  

Dr. Sam Cecil opened his family medical practice office in Stanton in 1970 serving the Powell County area until the present.  He was a former chairman of the Powell County Board of Health and a former attending physician at Stanton Nursing Center.  

Surviving relatives are his wife of 43 years, Anne Hadley Cecil; two sons:  David and his wife Maru Cecil of Lexington, and Darin and his wife Lorraine Cecil of Richmond; two sisters:  Barbara and her husband Charles Taylor of Ohio and Delena Manning of Hazel Green, and three grandchildren:  Tanner Cecil, Carly Cecil and Braden Cecil all of Richmond.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Phyllis Ann. 

Funeral services were officiated by Rev. Troy Luttrell at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.   Burial followed in Stonegate Cemetery, Stanton with David Cecil, Darin Cecil, Justin Wickline, Jack Gross, Jr., Gary Bowen and Hondo Hearne having served as his active pallbearers.  

Honorary pallbearers were Charles Taylor, Carl Bryant, Bart Bryant, James Ed Dennis, Dr. Charles Noss, Dr. David Barnes, Dr. Avichai Eres, Dr. Paul Maddox, Doug Collins, Steve Mallory, Barry Rose, Joyce Hearne, Paul Pelfrey and Boyd Herbert Murphy.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com  

 

Emma K. Creager, 81

Emma Katherine Creager, 81, of Woodville, formerly of Cane Creek, in Stanton, died on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. She was the beloved wife of the late Erwin Russell Creager, dear mother of Ronnie Creager, Morgan (Sandie) Creager, Melanie (Mark) Conover, Chris (Karen) Creager; caring sister of Pearl Baker, Lewis Wierman, Jeanette Valentine, Marge Johnson; and the loving grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. 

Funeral services were held on Monday, Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, Ohio 45107.  Burial was at the Blanchester IOOF Cemetery. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St. Suite 1026, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203, or to “Let Us Never Forget Scholarship Fund”. P.O. Box 375, Milford, Ohio, 45150.

 

Jarrod T. Miller, 18

Jarrod Tyler Miller, 18, of Walnut Grove in Irvine, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 in Powell County.  He was born May 23, 1991 in Montgomery County and was the son of Jerald Eugene Miller, Jr. and Tonja Denise Robinson Miller.  He had lived in Estill County all of his life.  

He is survived by his parents Jerald Eugene Miller, Jr. of Estill County and Tonja Denise Robinson Miller of Powell County.  His grandparents Charles and Marie Robinson of Estill County, Jerald E. and Beverly Miller, Sr. of Berea, Barbara and Jerry Warner of Estill County.  His great-grandmother Willene Riddell of Estill County; two brothers Dylan Casey Miller and Jeremy Isiah Miller both of Estill County.  Also several aunts and uncles.  

Graveside services were conducted Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at the Tuggle Cemetery by Bro. Bill Wesley and Bro. Junior Lamb.  Pallbearers were Shawn Robinson, Andy Wiseman, Timothy Kyle Rawlins, Jason Alcorn, Ryan Wiseman, James Hoover, Devin Wiseman, and Walter McKinney.  Honorary pallbearers were Dylan Miller, Johnny Dunaway, Christy Hardy, Dwayne Alcorn, Christopher Smith, Nick Johnson, Anthony Bellamy, Jeremy Miller, Simon Rogers.

Blake Ely Smith

Blake Ely Smith, infant son of Russell and Kari Shackelford Smith, died shortly after birth on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ely Smith.

Survivors, other than his parents, include his brother, Russell Ely Smith, Jr. and sister, Desiree LeAnn Smith, both of Irvine; paternal grandmother, Joann Smith of Irvine; maternal grandparents, Robert Earl Geiger and Kathleen Jarrell of Clay City.

Services were conducted on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. at St. Timothy Episcopal Mission, Barnes Mountain, with Bro. Douglas Baker officiating. Burial followed at the Spencer Ridge Cemetery in Lee County.

Jeffrey, P. Bellamy, 47

Jeffery Paul Bellamy, 47, 30 Graham St., son of Jean Bellamy, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. He was born Feb. 2, 1962 in Mt. Sterling to the late Paul Bellamy and Jean Hatton Bellamy. 

Survivors include his mother, Jean Bellamy, Stanton; brother, Eddie Bellamy, Stanton; and sister, Donna and husband, John Smith, Greensboro, NC. 

Services were held on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. at the Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. David Bowden. Burial followed in the Stanton Cemetery, Stanton. 

Pallbearers who served were Dustin Knox, Matthew Bellamy, Chuck Smith, Larry Bellamy, Linville Bellamy, and David Reed. Honorary pallbearer was Gary Knox.

 

Robert C. Curtis, 62

 Robert Conlee Curtis, 62, 9770 Winchester Rd., Clay City, son of Allie Curtis, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. He was born Aug. 3, 1947 in Powell County to the late William C. “Ted” and Allie Curtis. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran and retired from Rockwell International. 

Survivors include his mother, Allie Curtis; son, Bobby D. Curtis; brother, William Wayne Curtis; sister, Taffy Curtis; and grandchild Bobby Duane Curtis, Jr. 

Services were held on Monday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. at the Wells Clay City Chapel. Burial followed in the Vaughn’s Mill Cemetery, Clay City. 

Pallbearers who served were Ricky Willoughby, James Anderson, Charles Begley, Mike Curtis, James Bailey, Willard Rogers, Harvey Ballard, Marvin Abney, James Bailey, and Greg Potts. Honorary pallbearers were Linville Bellamy and Charles Brewer.

 

Justin K. DeHart, 26

Justin Kyle Dehart, 26, 6775 Levee Road, Mt. Sterling, husband of Chelsea Dehart, died Wednesday, Oct. 14 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Mt. Sterling. He was born May 9, 1983 in Mt. Sterling to Willis Dehart and Teresa K. Harney. 

Survivors include his wife, Chelsea Richardson Dehart, Mt. Sterling; father, Willis David and wife, Bonnie Dehart, Mt. Sterling; mother, Teresa K. and Husband, David Harney, Winchester; brother, Shawn David Dehart; sister, Michelle Day; step-brothers, Kevin and Tony Hall and Rodney and Timothy Harney; step-sister, Deanna Teagarden. He was preceded in death by a son, Ayden Kyle Dehart. 

Services were held on Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m. at the Wells Funeral Home, Stanton. Burial followed in the Resthaven Cemetery. Cousins, friends, and family served as pallbearers.

 

Amanda D. Hollon, 29 

Amanda Dunn Hollon,  29, of 474 Kiddville Road, Winchester,  died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 due to an automobile accident in Larwill, Indiana.  Born in Fayette County she was a daughter of Willard Lee Dunn and Stephenia Barnes Hall and she was a homemaker who attended the Clay City First Church of God.  She is survived by her husband, Ricky Hollon of Winchester; her previous husband, Terry Dunn of Jeffersonville; her mother, Stephenia Hall of North Tazewell, VA.; her father, Willard Lee Dunn of Mt. Sterling; two children: Chelsea Dunn and Kyler Dunn of Winchester; five brothers:  Christopher Hall, Willard Dunn, Jr. and Dewayne Mullins of Clay City, Eric Dunn of Boston, GA. and Daniel Dunn of Mt. Sterling; two stepbrothers:  John Colombe of Mt. Sterling and Cody Hall of Stanton; two sisters:  Melissa Dunn and Pamela Dunn of Winchester and two stepsisters:  Jennifer Colombe of Mt. Sterling and Jessica Knowles of Clay City.  

Funeral services were officiated by Bro. Garland Lacy at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.  Burial followed in Kennon Cemetery, Clay City.  

Active pallbearers who served were Christopher Hall, Alfred Hall, Nathaniel Hall, Willard Dunn, Jr., Paul Barnes and Eric Barnes. Honorary pallbearers were Terry Dunn and Bobby Barnes.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com

 

Ella Jones, 89

Ella Jones, 89, of 2961 Furnace Road, Stanton, widow of Otha Robert Jones died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester.  Born in Estill County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Virginia Elizabeth Creech Booth and she was a member of the Church of God.  Ella and her late husband, Otha Jones operated Jones Grocery Store for many years.  She was also preceded in death by one son, Clifford Jones.  

Surviving relatives are three sons:  Henry Lee and his wife Linda Jones, Claudie Ray and his wife Glenda Jones and Donald and his wife Carolen Jones all of Stanton; one daughter, Anna Gay and her husband Dorstle Wise of Stanton; 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.  

Funeral services were officiated by Bro. Curtis Shepherd and Bro. Herbert Barnett were held Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 at 3 p.m. at the Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.  Burial followed in the Rose Cemetery with Glyndon Ray Jones, Eric Jones, Clayton A. Wise, Reuben Derickson, Brandon Derickson, Lacy Tipton, Berry Jones and Raymond Rogers having served as her pallbearers.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com  

 

Ruth Begley McElroy, 93

Ruth Begley McElroy, 93, of 200 Rosemary Dr., Winchester, wife of the late Duffy P. McElroy, died on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 31, 1915 in Lee County to the late CB and Ethel Evans Begley. 

Survivors include her daughter, Lynda Dianne and husband Fred Haddix; sisters, Jean Lucas and Faye Blakeman; grandchildren, Kevin Scott Haddix and Lesley Dawn Monsein; great-grandchildren, Emory Haddix, Rebecca Lombard, Kasen Haddix, Grant Haddix, Micha Cronie, Myra Monsein, and Jacob Haddix.

Services were held on Friday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m. at the Wells Clay City Chapel. Burial followed in the Powells Valley Cemetery, Clay City. Pallbearers who served were Raymond Hall, Leon Jones, Kevin Haddix, Aaron Shimfessel, and Robert Monsein.

 

Sharar D. Means, 34

Sharar David Means, 34, of Jeffersonville, formerly of Stanton, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 due to an automobile accident in Larwill, Indiana.  Born in Morgan County, he was a son of Darlene Means and he was a self employed contractor.  

He is survived by his wife, Chastity Lynn Stevens Means; by his mother, Darlene Means Morton and stepfather, David Morton of Jeffersonville; three sons:  Charles William Cody Stevens of Jeffersonville, Sebastian Shai Daniel Means and Sharar Christopher Jadon Means of Stanton; one sister, Staci and her husband Fred Lee of Clay City and his maternal grandmother, Lacy Means of Stanton.  He was preceded in death by one brother, Shan Douglas Faulkner and by his maternal grandfather, Bill Means.  

Funeral services were officiated by Rev. Marion Brewer were held on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.  Burial followed in the Cat Creek Cemetery with Lacy Means, Gary Morton, Randy Kenny Bowen, Jay Means, Cordie Buckland, Arnold Mullins and Stacy Coffey serving as his active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers were Harry Morton, Randy Bowen, Bobby Coffey, Denny Bennett, Willie Means, Kevin Noel, Derrick Rogers, Chandler Walters, Faye McIntosh, Roxanne Combs and Courtney Tipton.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com      

 

Richard C. Rardin, 26

Richard Casey Rardin, 26, 173 Second St., Clay City, son of Debbie Cole Rardin, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009. He was born April 18, 1982 to the late Mark Randall Rardin and Debbie Cole Rardin. 

Survivors include his mother, Debbie Rardin, Clay City; sister, Kassie Renee Rardin, Clay City; grandfather, James Cole, Clay City; uncle, Arch Toler Jr; Aunts, Faye Toler, Darlene Pettit, and Jewel Anderson; and cousins, Jeff Pettit, Scott Toler, David Toler, Brian Toler, Elizabeth Toler, Jennifer Angel, and Melissa Kell. 

Services were held on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2:30 p.m. at the Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. Warren Rogers. Burial followed in Toler Cemetery, Clay City. Pallbearers who served were Jordan Dunn, Michael Johnson, Justin Johnson, Melissa Kell, Alma Centers, Jason Kell, Jeff Pettit, Brian Toler, and Adrian Toler.

 

Blake Ely Smith

Blake Ely Smith, infant son of Russell and Kim Shackelford Smith, died shortly after birth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ely Smith.

Survivors, other than his parents, include his brother, Russell Ely Smith, Jr. and sister, Desiree LeAnn Smith, both of Irvine; paternal grandmother, Joann Smith of Irvine; maternal grandparents, Robert Earl Geiger and Kathleen Jarrell of Clay City.

Services will be conducted on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. at St. Timothy Episcopal Mission, Barnes Mountain, with Bro. Douglas Baker officiating. Burial will follow at the Spencer Ridge Cemetery in Lee County.

 

John C. West, 77 

John Columbus West, 77, Bayton, Texas., husband of Ruth E. West, died on Monday, Oct. 12, 2009. He was born March 15, 1932 in Stanton to the late Charlie and Ethel Ingram West. He was an Air Force Veteran and a retiree of General Motors. 

Survivors include his wife, Ruth E. West; sons, Greg West and Brian and wife, Cindy West, both of Houston, Texas.; daughters, Patricia West Opelousas, Louisiana and Paula Schwandt, Metairie, Louisiana; sisters, Jean, and husband Ronald Medley, Hamilton, Ohio, Roberta and husband, Doug Wireman, Blanchester, Ohio, and Geneva Barnett, Picayune, Mississippi.; grandchildren, Clinton West, Aaron West, Kyle West, Joshua Garcia, Elizabeth Schwandt, Emma Schwandt, and Erin Schwandt. 

Services were held on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. at the Cane Creek Union Church, Stanton by Bro. Ron Medley. Burial followed in the Logan Cemetery, Cane Creek. Wells Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Kathryn Owen, 87

Kathryn Owen, 87, a life-long resident of Clark County, while surrounded by family at her home, died, on Oct. 10, 2009.  Kathryn was the daughter of the late Ben R. Owen and Lucia C. Jones of Winchester.  

Kathryn was born on a farm at L&E Junction on Oct. 24, 1921.  When she was two years old her family moved to Winchester.  She graduated from Winchester High School in 1939.  After high school, Kathryn became interested in researching her personal family history.  This then led to the love of her life:  historical research, in particular the history of the City of Winchester and Clark County.  She became a renowned historian, genealogist, and author.  While never looking for recognition, Kathryn received numerous awards, including the 2003 Citizen of the Year Award.  She had many affiliations that include D.A.R., Kentucky Colonel, Blue Grass Heritage Museum, Winchester Cemetery Board, World Wildlife Fund, and Clark County Animal Shelter.  

Survivors include one nephew, John Clifton and wife Debbie of Texas and five nieces:  Nancy Kathryn Owen, Debra Leigh Owen, Bonnie Owen Steele, Rebecca Owen Vinson and husband Russell of Texas and Pamela Wycherly Readdy of Washington State.  Kathryn also enjoyed her large extended family of numerous cousins, great nieces and nephews, fellow historians, and longtime friends.  Special friends include David and Sissy Clark, Oakie Curtis, Sally Devery, Mary Evans, Dorothy Shrout, and Hazel Siler.  Kathryn was preceded in death by her mother and father, brothers Lewis Cole and Ben Clay Owen and sister Helen Palmer Wycherly.  Services were held Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 at 1 p.m.  Burial followed at the Owen Family Cemetery in Clark County.

 

Eugene S. Townsend, 76

Eugene Stanley Townsend, 76, 283 James Crowe Hollow Road, Stanton, husband of Rosetta Helton Townsend, died Thursday at his home. He was born March 13, 1933 in Powell County to the late Lee and Maggie Dempster Townsend. 

Survivors include his wife, Rosetta Townsend, Stanton; sons, Ronald Townsend and David Townsend, both of Stanton; daughters, Faye Sparks, Clay City and Angelene Wasson, Stanton; brothers, Elmer Townsend, Stanton, Robert Townsend, Stanton, Roy Townsend, Stanton, and Raymond Townsend, Jeffersonville; sisters, Glenda Hensley, Michigan and Orene Hooten, Oklahoma; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, William Townsend, and daughter, Glenda Dunn. 

Services were held on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m. at the West Bend Church of God by Rev. George Sparks and Rev. Mike Spicer. Burial followed in Townsend Cemetery, Stanton. 

Pallbearers who served were Steven Dunn, Brandon Dunn, Phillip Sparks, Kevin Wasson, Billy Townsend, Billy Martin, and Gerald Bishop. Honorary pallbearers were Elmer Townsend, Robert Townsend, Roy Townsend, Raymond Townsend, Rodney Dunn, and Doug Wasson.

 

Mae Marie Vance, 82

Mae Marie Vance, 82, of Pilot Knob Road, Mt. Sterling, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009 at her daughter’s home in Mt. Sterling. She was born in Hyden on Jan. 22, 1927 the daughter of Steve and Drue Sillar Bentley Stubblefield.  She was a homemaker, a member of the Church of God, and the widow of Randolph Vance.  

She is survived by eight sons, Jimmy Stubblefield of Boston, Mass. McKinley Vance of Mt. Sterling, Darrell Vance of Mt. Sterling, David Vance of Nicholasville, Michael Vance of Mt. Sterling, Freddie Joe Vance of Mt. Sterling,  Jeffrey Lee Vance of Clay City, Jerry Vance of Stanton; four daughters, Littie Mae Goodwin of Clay City, Garnetta Craycraft of Bath County, Rose Lee Richards of Lexington and Angela Fair of Mt. Sterling; two sisters, Nannie Lawson of Ohio and Betty Ruth Elkin of Florida;  several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive. 

She was preceded in death by two sons, Ralph Vance and Arthur Douglas Vance and two brothers, Demeree Stubblefield and Mack Stubblefield. 

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 at the Taul Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Millard Anderson and Scott Barnes officiating and burial followed in the Wheeler Walnut Grove Cemetery in Morgan County.  

Pallbearers were Gary Martin, Jason Fair, Jerald Vance, Dustin Vance, Charlie Goodwin, Randolph Goodwin, Brandon Richards, and Matt Tuttle.  Her  sons served as honorary pallbearers.

Chris D. Blair, 38

Chris David Blair, 38, Jeffersonville died on Sept. 29, 2009. He was the son of James and Dorothy Morrison Blair was born in Cynthiana on April 20, 1971.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family and friends especially his daughter.  

Chris is survived by one daughter, Harley D. Davis of Idaho; one brother James C. Blair Jr. of Stanford; one sister, Deedee Michelle Eldridge also of Stanford.  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

Services were conducted on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Kevin Strausbaugh at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Jeffersonville. Burial was in the Blair Family Cemetery in Jeffersonville. Family and friends served as pallbearers. Everidge Funeral Home in Whitesburg was in charge of arrangements.

 

Sondra Jo-Anne Freeman, 48

Sondra Jo-Anne McIntosh Freeman, 48, of Irvine, died Oct. 3, 2009 in her home.  She was born Sept. 29, 1961 in Powell County.  She was the daughter of James and Margaret McIntosh.  

She is survived by her husband Dewey Freemen of Irvine; parents James and Margaret McIntosh, Clay City; two stepdaughters Kellie (Caleb) Gay, Mt. Sterling; Laura Freemen, Irvine;  sister, Colleen (Robert) Crowe, Clay City; mother-in-law, Patty Freemen, Irvine; brother-in-laws, Vernon, Michael, Timothy Freemen of Irvine; nephew, Brandon (Tammie) Crowe of Stanton; nieces, Ginger (Justin) Reed of Mt. Sterling, Jerri (Orvial) Wireman of Stanton, Savannah (Dester) Jeffers of Mason, Ohio; two great nephews, Jackson Reed of Mt. Sterling, Dester Jeffers IV of Mason, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by her sister Teresa Meadows.

Services were conducted on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Dale Payne at the Mountain Parkway Church of God in Clay City. Burial was in the Freeman and Rose Cemetery in Irvine. Those who served as pallbearers were: Jeff Freeman, Vernon Freeman, Michael and Timothy Freeman, Rick Poe and Chuck Ginter.  Everidge Funeral Home in Whitesburg was in charge of arrangements.

 

Linville O’Hair, 74

Linville O’Hair, 74 of Clay City, died on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. He was the son of the late Taylor and Elsie Barnett O’Hair was born in Estill County on Aug. 23, 1935.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing cards, building houses, and sheds, but most of all spending time with his family and friends.  

He is survived by his special companion:  Carla Jo Kennedy of Clay City; two sons Robert O’Hair of Swaunee, Georgia and Linville Thomas O’Hair, Jr. of Beattyville; one step-son:  Marshall Wayne Howard; one daughter:  Libby Jo Bowman of Beattyville; two brothers:  Andrew Rankin O’Hair of Clay City and Michael Taylor O’Hair of Estill County; foster brother:  Andrew Ingram; two sisters: Stella Victoria Twiss of Clay City and Janie Louise Mondell of Houston, Texas.  Also surviving are six grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.  He is preceded in death by one son, John Taylor O’Hair; one brother:  Jerry Shelton O’Hair.

Services were conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Ralph Banks at the Ralph Banks Ministries in Clay City. Burial was in the West Bend Cemetery in Powell County. Family and friends served as pallbearers. Everidge Funeral Home in Whitesburg was in charge of arrangements.

 

Ora Smith, 63

Ora Smith, 63, of 1109 West Lone Oak Road, Clay City, widower of Gladys Smith, passed away Friday, Oct. 2 at the Hilltop Nursing and Rehab, Owingsville. He was born Dec. 3, 1945 in Perry County to the late Ola and Marie Quinn Smith. 

Survivors include his sons, Jerry Smith and Bradley Smith, both of Mt. Sterling; daughters, Teresa Smith, Clay City, Lisa Smith, Jeffersonville, and Regina Hatfield, Sequin, Texas; brothers, James Smith, Lloyd Smith, Burnice Smith, and Ola Smith Jr.; sister, Nancy Stamper, Winchester; grandchildren, Amber Henderson, Chris Kendrick, Logan Kendrick, Justin Hatfield, and Dillon Hatfield; great-grandchildren, Austin and Kaitlyn Henderson. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers, Aster, Earl, Clarence, and Ova Smith, and grandchildren, Michelle and Cory Boyd. 

Services were held on Monday, Oct.  5 at 2 p.m. at the Wells Clay City Chapel. Active Pallbearers who served were: Johnny Smith, David Smith, Paul Smith, Randy Smith, Jimmy Smith, Mark Smith, Wayne Smith, and James Eric Stamper. Honorary pallbearers who served were: Christopher Kendrick, Logan Kendrick, Lloyd Smith, James Smith, J.R. Smith, and Burnice Smith.

Jerry L. Elam, 27
Jerry Lee Elam, 27, of Levee Road in Jeffersonville died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 at his home. He was born June 18, 1982 in Clark County and was the son of James Elwood and Mary Ellen Tincher Elam. He was an employee of W.A. Kendall.
He is survived by his parents James and Mary Ellen Elam of Jeffersonville; two daughters, McKenzie Brook Martin and Halee Storm Elam both of Powell County; two sisters, Angela Spencer of Powell County and Wyona Kay Shelton of Lee County; one brother, James Christopher Elam of Powell County.
Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Pea Ridge Church by Brother Frankie Sparks and Brother John Henry Moore. Burial followed at the Pea Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated toward the funeral expenses. Pallbearers were: James Strange, Jr., Nick Conners, David Strange, Gary Shelton, Donald Hale, and George Tincher.

Kenneth Pierson Johnson, 29
Kenneth Ray Pierson Johnson, 29, 882 Cow Creek Road, Stanton, father of Kenneth and Paul Johnson, died Sept. 14. He was born Feb. 29, 1980 in Lexington to Kenneth Hayes and Gayle Pierson.
Survivors include his wife, Samantha Johnson; mother, Gayle Pierson, Stanton; dad, Paul E. Johnson, Stanton; father, Kenneth Hayes, Kenton, Ohio; sons, Kenneth Johnson Jr. and Paul Keith Johnson, both of Stanton; brothers, James Johnson, Stanton, Dewayne Johnson, Stanton, and Michael Dustin Johnson, St. Mary; sister, Paula Johnson, Stanton; half-sisters, Teresa Whisman, Campton, Missy Hayes, Campton, and Melissa Johnson, Cincinnati, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Alexis, Jacob, Jordan, Nathan, Ethan, and Michael Johnson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Ethel Jonson and Otis and Sylvia Pierson.
Services were held on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. at 882 Cow Creek Road, Stanton by Rev. Tommy Evans and James Pierson. Burial was in the Johnson-Pierson Cemetery, Stanton. Pallbearers who served were Shawn Rogers, Larry Napier, Kendall Pierson, Kenneth Johnson, Paul Johnson, Dewayne Johnson, Shane Johnson, Scott Smith, Dean Martin, Greg Damron, and Leeland Johnson. Wells Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements

Michael L. Shriner, 48
Michael Louis Shriner, 48, of 71 Redwood Drive, Stanton, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he was a son of the late Charles and Harrett Slater Shriner. He was an Air Force Veteran and a former machinist with Texas Instrument.
Surviving relatives are his wife, Georgia Ann Ratliff Shriner; two sons: Michael Paul Shriner of Winchester and Jon Shriner of Stanton; one daughter, Michelle Shriner of Clay City; three grandchildren: Kaleb Michael Browning, Rylee Stamper and J. J. Rogers; one brother, Robert (Jocelyn) Shriner of Kent, Ohio and his father-in-law, Harry Ratliff of Stanton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Shriner.
Graveside services with military honors were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 in the Amvets Post 67 Veterans Cemetery on Highway 15, Stanton. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. www.hearnefuneralhome.com

September 24, 2009

Elwanda Brewer, 73
Elwanda Brewer, 73, 33 Derickson Lane, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 at Stanton Nursing Center. She was born on Aug. 28, 1936 in Winchester to the late John Corbett and Lorene Berryman Brewer.
Survivors include: a brother, Woody and wife, Maxine Brewer, Clay City; sister, Elouise and husband, Gus Pence, Stanton; sister-in-law, Faye Brewer, Stanton; niece, Sandy and husband, Silas Smith, Stanton; nephews, Eddie Brewer, Clay City, Steven and wife, Tracy Brewer, Clay City, James and wife, Quay Brewer, Lexington, and Brian and wife, Jennifer Brewer, Campton; great-nephew, Ryan Ellis Brewer, Campton; great-nieces, Destine and husband, Travis Rogers, Owingsville, Whitney Brewer, Clay City, McKenzie Brewer, Clay City, Hannah Brewer, Campton, and Katie Brewer, Irvine; great great-nephew, Kaden Michael Rogers, Owingsville; aunts, Blanche Tipton and Zella Shortridge, both of Irvine; and a host of cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, beloved brother Ellis Brewer, Great-Nephew, Jonathan Edward Brewer, and special uncle Louie Wayne Berryman.
Services were held on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. James Harold Combs. Burial was in Kennon Cemetery, Clay City.
Pallbearers who served were Steven Brewer, Travis Rogers, Monty Berryman, Marvin Berryman, Laney Rogers and James Ed Dennis. Honorary pallbearers who served were friends and employees at Stanton Nursing Center

Roscoe Campbell, 76
Roscoe Campbell of Dayton, Ohio, who was born in 1932 to Amos and Josephine Campbell in Nada, was a long time member of Holy Family Catholic Church, served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was a Senior Designer at AM Graphics (formerly Schriber’s), died at his residence Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. He was 76.
Roscoe is survived by his wife: Sarah Pietrzak with whom he would have celebrated 52 years of marriage on Oct. 11; by his children and their spouses: Rachel and Mike Stapleton of New Vienna, Ohio, Nora and Dennis Richmond of Huber Heights, Ohio, Tim and Penny Campbell of Athens, Alabama, Steve and Becky Campbell of Cynthiana and Andy and Therese Campbell of Red Lion, Pennsylvania; his sisters and their husbands: Sylvia and Harry Ashley of Fairborn, Ohio, Phyllis and Rowland Scott of Stanton and Nancy McCoy of Berea; by his 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 19 in Harris Funeral Home, 49 Linden Avenue, Dayton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Family Church. Burial was at the Calvary Cemetery, Dayton. The family extends their sincere thanks to Jaime, Judy and Sabeena of Hospice. An expression of sympathy may be made in Roscoe’s honor to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, 701 E Columbia Ave, Cincinnati 45215 or Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45420.

Edna Dawes, 91
Edna Earle Billings Dawes, 91, Watson Ridge Road, Ravenna, wife of Floyd Lee Dawes, died Friday, at the Irvine Health and Rehab Center, after an illness. She was born Sept. 29, 1917 in Estill County a daughter of the late Birk and Mallie Chaney Billings. Mrs. Billing was a member of the Furnace Church of Christ and a retired restaurant employee and manager. She was preceded in death by her five sisters and two brothers; Katherine and Idna Reed, Crystal Spence, Nannie Winburn, Eula Lovins, Ernest and Warren Billings.
Survivors in addition to her husband Floyd Lee, include: two daughters; Myra Joyce (Dean) Snyder of Hamilton, Ohio and Karen Machele (Tom) Colley of Sterling Heights, Michigan; one son Edward Lee (Mary) Dawes of Loveland, Ohio; eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren.
Services were conducted at 3 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Barnes officiating. Burial was in the Billings-Newkirk Cemetery at Furnace.
Grandchildren served as pallbearers;

Ruth Morton, 86
Ruth Baker Morton, 86, of Newport, formerly of Powell County, widow of Gene Morton, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009. She was born April 21, 1923 to the late James and Edna Combs Baker. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Stutzenberger of Alexandria, a granddaughter, Beth (Michael) Zachery of Fort Thomas, a grandson Eric (Lindsey) Stutzenberger of Oregon, two great-grandchildren Branon and Sarah Zachary, one brother Roger (Bettye) Baker, two sisters Virginia Boyd and Betty (Victor) Gentry and one sister-in-law Anna Marie Baker, all of Stanton. Besides her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a granddaughter Laura Stutzenberger and two brothers, Glenn Ray and Earl Dean Baker.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at the Bowen First Church of God with Rev. Larry Mullins officiating. Pallbearers were Eric Stutzenberger, Michael Zachary, Sherwin and Sheldon Baker, Eddie Baker and Larry Epperson. Arrangements were handled by Alexandria Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Ruth Morton, 86
Ruth Baker Morton, 86, of Newport, formerly of Powell County, widow of Gene Morton, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009. She was born April 21, 1923 to the late James and Edna Combs Baker. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Stutzenberger of Alexandria, a granddaughter, Beth (Michael) Zachery of Fort Thomas, a grandson Eric (Lindsey) Stutzenberger of Oregon, two great-grandchildren Branon and Sarah Zachary, one brother Roger (Bettye) Baker, two sisters Virginia Boyd and Betty (Victor) Gentry all of Stanton. Besides her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a granddaughter Laura Stutzenberger.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at the Bowen First Church of God with Rev. Larry Mullins officiating. Pallbearers were Eric Stutzenberger, Michael Zachary, Sherwin and Sheldon Baker, Eddie Baker and Larry Epperson. Arrangements were handled by Alexandria Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Seldon Morton, 69
Seldon Eugene (Bojim) Morton, 69 of Stanton, died Aug. 28, 2009 after a long illness. He was the husband of Minnie L. (Sexton) Morton. He was the son of the late Alvin (Munk) Morton and Eula (Williams) Morton. Seldon was born on Feb. 29, 1940. He was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Morton, and two sisters, Stella Mae Morton and Patty Morton; as well as three neices, Barbara Sue Morton, Brenda Jean Gay and Jenny Lynn (Morton) Baker; and two nephews, Floyd Shelton, Jr. and Richard Welch.
He is survived by two sisters, Mildred Shelton of Ottway, Ohio and Dorthy (and James) Gay of Winchester; a sister-in-law, Stanley Morton of Stanton; three brothers, Ray Morton, Cas Morton, both of Stanton, and Elmer (and Eileen) Morton of Fairborn, Ohio; nieces, Teresa (Dwight) McPherson of Frenchburg, Debbie McVey of Winchester, Phyllis Morton, Angie (Billy Ray) Helton, Rolanda Dunaway, all of Stanton, Carla Morton of Fairborn, Ohio; nephews, Richard Shelton of Aberdeen, Ohio, Greg Shelton of Ottway, Ohio, Jason Morton of Fairborn, Ohio, Larry (Leshal) Morton of Clay City, Charles Morton, Randy Morton, Tommy Morton, all of Stanton, Milburn Morton of Illinois and Johnny (Buggy) Covington of Stanton. Seldon is also survived by 12 great nieces and 13 great nephews, eight great-great nieces and four great-great nephews.
A memorial service was conducted on Aug. 31 by Bedford King at the Cane Creek Union Church. Burial was in Finch Cemetery on Highway 77-Nada Tunnel Road in Powell County.

Juanita Perry, 67
Juanita Sue Rice Perry, 67, died Saturday, Sept. 12. She was a daughter of Deward Belmont Rice and Nancy Elizabeth Rice. She was born in Powell County on Sept. 7, 1942. She was an employee of INAK for 10 years.
She is survived by a son, Tim Rice and a daughter, Angie Abbott, both of Paris; four grand children, Brittany Noel Rice, Branson Tyler Rice, Madison Sue Abbott and Chester Abbott, III, all of Paris; two sisters, Clara McCarty and Helen Morris, of Mt. Sterling; a brother, Billy Ray Rice, of Mt. Sterling; along with numerous family and friends.
The funeral services were held on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. at Herald and Stewart Home for Funerals Chapel by the Rev. Kevin Thomas. Burial was in the North Middletown Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Anthony Rice, Wayne Rice, Kevin Tipton, Cole Tipton, Craig Means, Doug Morris, Kelly Leggett and Arnold Tolson, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Ronald Hon, Hoppy Haddix, Barbara Haddix, Larry Robinson and Bill McCarty.

John Morgan Centers, 87
John Morgan Centers, 87, of 4597 McCormick Road, Mt. Sterling, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 at the V A Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Breathitt County, he was a son of the late Taylor and Annie Hatton Centers. He was a World War II veteran of the US Air Force and a retired building contractor.
He is survived by his wife, Ellis D. Elkins Centers, three sons: John Michael (Samantha) Centers, Jeffersonville, Mark David (Deanaray) Centers and William Joseph Centers both of Mt. Sterling; three daughters: Janet (Rodney) Young, Frenchburg, Virginia (Allen) Lemaster and Ruth Ann (Floyd, Jr.) Ballard both of Mt. Sterling; one brother, Eugene Centers of Lake City, FL; 13 grandchildren: Rose Tallarigo, Clarence Franklin Claypoole, Morgan Lemaster, Shawn Lemaster, Joseph Ballard, Brian Ballard, April Manning, Amie Eddenfield, John Michael Centers, II, Zachary Centers, Joshua Centers, Crystal Johnson and Michael Centers and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral services officiated by Rev. Marion Brewer were held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 at the Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.
Burial with military honors was in the Resthaven Cemetery, Stanton. Active pallbearers were Michael Centers, Clarence Claypoole, Brian Ballard, Danny Centers, Morgan Lemaster, Shawn Lemaster, Branden Tallarigo, Tony Tallarigo, Steve Centers and Barry Centers. Honorary pallbearers were Rose Tallarigo, Joseph Ballard, April Manning, Amie Eddenfield, John Michael Centers, II, Zachary Centers, Joshua Centers, Crystal Johnson, Cass Lane, Daniel Morrison, Bobby Amburgey and Opal Smallwood. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. www.hearnefuneralhome.com

Regena Faye Lucas, 82
Regena Faye Lucas, 82, 9228 Winchester Rd., widow of William Talmage Lucas, died Tuesday at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. She was born Aug. 17, 1927 in Estill County to the late Alva and Nettie Patton Puckett. She was a homemaker and a member of the West Bend First Church of God for 46 years.
Survivors include her son, Larry Lucas and Sherry Childers, Stanton; daughter, Linda and husband, Hager Hollon, Lawrenceburg; brother, Orville Puckett, Covington; sisters, Delores Gross, Winchester; grandchildren, Allison and husband, Lt. Col. David Gossett and William Talmage Lucas; step-grandchild, Mitchell McIntire; great-grandchild, Allison Grace “Gigi” Gossett.
The funeral services were held on Friday, Sept. 4, at 2 p.m. at the Wells Clay City Chapel. Burial was in Powells Valley Cemetery, Clay City.
Pallbearers who served were: Darnell Fletcher, Hager Hollon, Lt. Col. David Gossett, Bruce Davis, Will Lucas, and Mitchell McIntire. Honorary pallbearers who served were: Russell Ware, Larry Brandenburg, Ray Warford, Ralph Gaylord, Wayne Gaylord, and Barry Moore.

Elery “Cissy” Snowden , 43
Elery “Cissy” Snowden, 43, wife of Franklin P. Snowden, Jr. of 284 Forge Mill Road, Clay City, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mountain Parkway Church of God.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: Brittany Michelle Snowden and Joshua Paul Snowden both of Clay City; her mother, Betty Jordan Lawson; her stepfather, William Shuler; two brothers: Elwood Walters and Ricky Shuler both of Clay City; and three sisters: Lisa (Phillip) Riddell of Estill County, Vickie (Matt) Bush and Suzie (Donald) Hatton both of Clay City.
Funeral services officiated by Brother Dale Payne and Brother Franklin Sparks were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009 at the Mountain Parkway Church of God, 30 Adams Ridge Road, Clay City, with burial following in the Jordan Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Jonas Childers, Justin Jordan, Brandon Riddell, Bradley Riddell, Sammy Faulkner, Thomas Rogers, Mark Jordan and Jeff Jordan. Honorary pallbearers were the members of Mountain Parkway Church of God. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY. www.hearnefuneralhome.com