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. 

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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.  

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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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Eunice Spencer, 83 

Eunice C. “Susie” Spencer, 83, died at home Feb. 17, 2010. She was born Oct. 7, 1926 in Guage (Breathitt County) to Kelly and Dora Hammond Craft. Formerly of Warren, Mich. and Stanton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Luther “Jr.” Spencer, brother Orville Craft and sister Bertie  Sain. She will be remembered as a loving, kind and gentle woman. She was a member of the  Eastern Star.

Survivors include one son, Richard Allen (Gail) Spencer of Canton, Mich.; and two grandchildren, Samantha (Thierry) Mouchet of Brieres Les Scelles, France, and Colin Spencer and his fiance, Debra Terry of Albuquerque, N.M.; brothers, Reid Craft of Houston, Texas, and Elmer (Florence) Craft of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Bessie Risner of Ocala, Fla.; several nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation was held Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 at Arlington Park Funeral Home; additionally, a viewing was held at Watts Funeral Home, Jackson on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 from 10 a.m. till noon with services following.

Burial was at Tyra Cemetery, Vancleve.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

 

Cecil Myers, 94

Cecil Myers, 94, of Middletown, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 at Hawthorn Glen Senior Living. He was born April 5, 1915 in Stanton to Melvin and Ella Jane (Lewis) Myers. When Cecil came to Middletown his first jobs were working for McGraw Construction and Coolidge Ballbearings. He then went to work at Aeronca as a millwright for 16 years, retiring in 1980. He was an avid outdoorsman and liked fishing and hunting. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lauretta Myers on Nov. 6, 2004; brothers, Roy and Shirley Myers; sisters, Grace Pelfrey and Florence Humphrey.

Survivors include his five children, Wreford (Evelyn) Myers, Brenda (Lewis) Reffitt, Garland (Jeannie) Myers, Kenty(Robyn) Myers, Myron Myers; 10 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Zana Brown, Beatrice Brisco; and many loving family members and friends.

A celebration of life service was held Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home by Pastor James R. Anderson and Pastor Thomas B. Groves with burial at Woodside Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Middletown, 1131 Manchester Ave., Middletown, Ohio 45042.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.baker-stevens.com.

 

Christina Faulkner, 49

Christina Mae Faulkner was born Aug. 25, 1960 in Powell County, and died Jan. 14, 2010 in Tacoma, Wash. She leaves behind her partner of 26 years, Charlie Abbott, and her children, daughter Brandy; son, Darrell; daughter-in-law, Tammy; and their two sons, Darrell and Dakoda; her brother; and five sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. We loved her and will miss her. We will keep her in our hearts forever. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 in the Mountain View Garden Chapel, Lakewood, Wash.

 

Margaret Payne, 86

Margaret Bucher Payne, 86, Irvine Street, Richmond, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 at Madison Manor Nursing Home. She was born on April 29, 1923 in Laurel County, the daughter of August and Sarah Baker Bucher. She was a retired supervisor of food service at Eastern Kentucky University, and the widow of Henry Payne. She enjoyed yard sales, word puzzles, and was an avid UK basketball fan. Many have enjoyed her delicious homemade candies.

Survivors include one son, Dale Payne (Darlene) of Clay City; two daughters, Sondra Parke (Bobby) and Cheryl Kirby of Richmond; six grandchildren, Mark Reffett (Hope), Scott Reffett (Trina Conrad), Greg Payne (Melissa), Ashley Payne, Chris Kirby and Kelly Kirby; five great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Ricky Payne; six brothers, Frank, Charlie, Bert, Willard “Bill”, Alvin and Lenny Bucher; three sisters, Ada Bucher, Elizabeth Fritz and Elsie Bowman.

Funeral services were conducted Feb. 16, 2010 at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home in Richmond with Rev. Phillip Payne officiating.

 

Granville Combs, 78

Granville Pearl Combs, 78, 628 Irvine Road, Clay City, husband of Fannie Jane Eversole Combs, died Sunday, Feb. 21 at his home. He was  born Sept. 16, 1931 in Knott County to the late John Cannon and Mahala Godsey Combs. He was a retired trucking company owner and operator, mechanic and a farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Fannie Combs of Clay City, a son, Jeff and wife Kim Combs of Jackson; daughters, Johnnie Gay and husband David, Lovins, Dwarf, KY, Ida Mae Combs, Clay City, Cherise Renee and husband Ike Gabbard, Watkins, Stamping Ground; step-daughter, Winnie Bush, Hazard; brother, Elmer Combs, Clay City; sister, Anna Faye Hudson, Ary; grandchildren, Loretta Moore, Susan Pratt, Michael Paul Watkins, Jessica Jade Watkins, John Combs and Daniel Combs; step-grandchildren, Amanda Williams, Nicholas Bush and Savannah Bush; two great-grandchildren; and one step-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruby Combs; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Combs; brothers, Clifford, Sam and Orville Combs; and sister, Dorothy Robinson.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. at Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. Gary Willoughby and Rev. Gus Dean with burial at the Combs Family Cemetery, Irvine Road, Clay City with grandchildren serving as pallbearers.

 

Leon Pasley Jr., 72

Leon Pasley Jr., “Skeeter”, formerly of Beattyville, born June 19, 1937, died Feb. 19, 2010 in San Antonia, Texas after a long, courageous battle with leukemia. He was the son of the Leon and Effie Pasley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet; father, Leon Pasley; sister, Anna Louise Pasley; and nephew, Michael Wayne Pasley.

Survivors include one son, Michael Leon Pasley of San Antonia, Texas; mother, Effie Pasley of Wolfe County; two brothers, Leonard and Lavonne Pasley of Wolfe County; one sister, Pauline Schooler of Lexington; three nephews, Marvin, Jonny and Jason Schooler; and six great-nieces and nephews.

He was a dedicated employee of General Motors in Mexico for a number of years and retired in 2000. His passion in life was the outdoors, fishing, hunting, motorcycling and spending time with his son, Michael and friends and family.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. at Wells Funeral Home with burial at Stanton Cemetery.

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Orville Smith, 90

Orville Smith, 90, husband of Helen Elam Smith, died Sunday, Feb. 21 at Kentucky River Medical Center, Jackson. He was born Oct. 8, 1919 in Estill County to the late Walter and Nellie Smith. He was a retired truck driver.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Smith of Campton; step-sons, Mitchell Spencer of Stanton, Marlon Dean Spencer of Tennessee, Chris Spencer of Campton and Thomas Spencer of Campton; sister, Orpha Baber of Middletown, Ohio; and nine step-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Doyle Spry with burial at the Spencer Cemetery, Campton.

Pallbearers were Justin Spencer, Frank Spencer, Joshua Spencer, Zachary Spencer, Christopher Spencer and Charlie Dale Spencer.

 

Harry Morton, 65

Harry W. Morton, son of the late Woodford Morton and Verna Mitchell Morton was born in Powell County Kentucky on Aug. 22, 1944. He entered eternal life Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at his residence in Clay City, Kentucky being 65 years, five months and 17 days of age at the time of his passing.

He was married to Mary Smith on Aug. 1, 1964 in Winchester, Kentucky. He enjoyed hunting, riding horses and also taking his dog Dunston for a ride. He loved spending time with his family and friends, but most of all he enjoyed going to Heartbreak Ridge Texaco and the Powell County Feed Store and talking with his old buddies.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Morton of Clay City; two sons, Harry David Morton and wife Darlene of Jeffersonville, and Gary Owen Morton of Clay City; four sisters, Juanita Crabtree of Clay City, and Glenda Strange of Winchester, Venice Crow of Versailles, Sue Everhart of Winchester; one grandchild, Roxann Combs of Jeffersonville; two great-grandchildren, Kyla Dawn Combs and Courtney Lynn Combs, both of Jeffersonville.

Also surviving are a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

Harry was preceded in death by one brother, Pokberry Morton.

 

Devonia Spencer, 64

Devonia “Sissy” Spencer, 64, Fountain Circle Health Center, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. She was born Aug. 22, 1945 in Stanton to the late James Captain and Orpha Branson Spencer.

Survivors include a brother, Ted Spencer of Fort Lakemore, Va.; Fannie Phillips, LaFollette, Tenn., Helen McGee, Berea, Cindy Godsey, Stanton, Martha Campbell, Hazard and Hazel Martin, Jeffersonville; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Corsey and Ike Spencer; and nephew, David Wayne Case.

Funeral services willbe held Thursday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Ricky Brewer and Rev. Anthony Molihan with burial at Spencer Cemetery, Pine Ridge.

Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Charles Barnes, 57 

Charles Dean Barnes, 57, Racetrack Road, Irvine, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 at his home following a short illness. He was born April 8, 1952 in Powell County, the son of Charlie Barnes and the late Jewell Christine Willoughby Barnes. He was a United States Army veteran and a former Wintech employee. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.

Survivors include his father, Charlie Barnes of Irvine; one son, Donald Ray Barnes and wife Angie of Bath County; five sisters, Patsy Puckett and husband Robert, and Connie Glasson and husband Tracy, both of Irvine, Barbara Hunter and husband Terry of Charlotte, N.C., Peggy Perkins and husband Steven of Lexington, and Bonnie Riddell and husband James of Winchester; four brothers, James Darrell Barnes and wife Debbie of Irvine, Johnie Barnes and wife Helen of Berea, Raleigh Barnes and wife Cindy of N. Vernon, Ind., and Tommy Barnes and wife Pam of Clay City; and three grandchildren, Jonah, Andrew and Tyanna Barnes.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Lonnie Barnes.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Marvin Neal and Bro. Terry Hunter with burial at the Jackson Chapel Cemetery.

Pallbearers were James Darrell Barnes, Johnie Barnes, Raleigh Barnes, Tommy Barnes, Kendall Barnes and Tyler Glasson. Honorary pallbearers were Stuart Puckett, Dakota Glasson, Kyle Hunter, Blake Hunter, Timothy Riddell, Jeremy Adams, Clayton Barnes and Christopher Barnes.

 

Michael Nienhuis, 55

Michael Eugene Nienhuis, 55, husband of Robin Marie Nienhuis, Brush Creek Road, Clay City, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, following a long battle with lung cancer. Born in Sumter, S.C., he was a son of the late Robert Eugene and Shirley Oakes Nienhuis. He was a US Army veteran and a former turck driver.

Survivors include his wife, Robin Marie Devereaux Nienhuis; three sons, Michael Allen and wife Caroline Miles, James Curtis Smedley and Adam Joe and wife Heather Nienhuis, all of Michigan; three daughters, Lora Jean and husband Wilson Reynolds of Illinois, Andrea Diane Beeman of Kansas and Amanda Sue Nienhuis of Michigan; one brother, Robert Nienhuis of California; two sisters, Kathi Sue and husband T.J. Korbel of Holland, and Shirley Ann Little of Florida; and 13 grandchildren.

Cremation was selected and a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 at the residence of Maryann Nelson, 1429 Brush Creek Road, Clay City.An additional memorial service will be conducted in Michigan at a later date.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home Inc.

 

Fred Newman, 81

Fred Webb Newman, 81, of Hamilton, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Community. He was born April 26, 1928 in Irvine, a son of Fred and Era (Reeves) Newman. He was an electrician with International Brothers of Electrical Workers for 40 years, retiring in 1992; a welder for Boilermaker’s Blacksmith Local #105 and Fab Shop. He was a member of Monroe High Point Masonic Lodge #51 and Bass Masters of Franklin. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis Newman; a brother, William; sisters, Helen, Virginia and Lucille.

Survivors include his sons, Jerry (Debbie) Newman of Middletown, Michael (Tammie) Newman of Somerville; daughters, Theresa Newman and husband Lance Edwards, Debra (Paul) Pope of Chesterton, Ind.; grandchildren, Shaun, Leah, Tarron, Rachel, Alaura, Jacob, Celissa, Nikki, Kim; seven great-grandchildren, Melody, Morgan, Randel, Madalyn, Kaleb, Dominic, Zachery; a sister, Dorothy Jean Sullivan of Cordova, Tenn.

A celebration of life service was held at 2 p.m. at Baker-Steven-Parramore Funeral Home Thursday, Feb. 11 by Rev. Tim Sheets with burial at Butler County Memorial Park.

Condolence may be sent to the family at www.baker-stevens.com.

 

A. Lurline Bruno, 84

A Lurline Moore Bruno, 84, of Savannah, Georgia, formerly a resident of Rochester, Mich. and Panama City Beach, Fla., widow of James Harold Bruno, died Thursday, afternoon, Feb. 11, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. Born in Stanton, she was a daughter of the late John Wesley Moore and the late Emily Elizabeth Bach Moore. She was a retired educator for 28 years with the public school system of Rochester, Mich. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by 16 siblings.

Survivors include three daughters, Mary Ann Paradise and husband Bill of Winnetka, Ill., Jane Elizabeth Bruno of Savannah, Ga., Katheryn Louis Knight and husband Keith of West Olive, Mich.; two grandchildren, Rachel and Andrew Knight; and one brother Russell Moore and wife Amy of Kentucky.

Funeral service was held at noon Saturday in the chapel of Potere-Modetz Funeral Home by her nephew, Rev. James R. Moore with burial at Mount Avon Cemetery in Rochester.

Remembrances may be made to Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon, Mich. 49441.

 

Reva Powell, 75

Reva Allice Watson Powell, 75, 933 Lone Oak Road, wife of Thomas A Powell, died Sunday, Feb. 14 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. She was born June 18, 1934 in Estill County to the late John Raymond and Lizzie Watson. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Tom Powell of Clay City; sons, Thomas Eugene and wife Linda Powell, and Dennis Ray and wife Linda Powell, both of Clay City; daughters, Robin Moore of Winchester, and Patty and husband David Hall of Clay City; a sister, Nettie Smith of Stanton; grandchildren, Michael Powell, Paul and wife Jennifer Powell, Jerry Powell, Brandon and wife Jessica Powell, Tasha and husband Richard Rogers, Brittany Hall, Kaleb Hall, Matthew and wife Melissa Moore,  Andrea and husband Greg Hall, Joseph and wife Shawnetta Hall, and Melissa and husband Jason Adams; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Olivia, Madison and Mercedes Powell, Taylor and Caitlyn Ratliff, Jared Anderson, Airel Means, Joseph Hall, Keeley Maggard, and Jacob Maggard.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jimmy Dale Powell; daughters, Penny Denise Powell and Betty Jane Hall; brothers, Donald Ray and Harold Edward Watson; great-granddaughter, Talita Anderson.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. at Wells Clay City Chapel by Rev. James Smith and Rev. M.C. Rice with burial at Warner Cemetery, Estill County.

Pallbearers were Kaleb Hall, Matthew Moore, Jerry Powell, Richard Rogers, Michael Powell, Paul Thomas Powell and Joseph Hall. Honorary pallbearers were Greg Ratliff, David Hall, Jason Adams, Derrick Brooks and all nephews.

 

Arthur Elkins, 61

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

Survivors include his brothers, Stanley Eklins and Danny Eklins; sisters, Alma Knox and Thelma  Wilburn.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 at 3 p.m. at Knowlton Church.

Pallbearers are Martin Ross, Chris Knox, Jason Brown and Walter Trent. Visitation is Thursday, Feb. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church. Guestbook at www.wellsfh.com.

Phyllis Bush, 49 

Phyllis Diane Bush, 49, wife of Woody Bush, 3916 Main Street, Clay City, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. Born in Mohab, Mo., she was a daughter of the late Della Bert and Helen Marie Banks Land. She was a former factory employee of Continental Metal Specialty and a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Clay City.

Survivors are her husband, Woodrow C. Bush; children, James Michael Williams of Hazel Green, Casandra (D.J.) Vance of Morehead, and Jessica (Mason) Cox of Jeffersonville; her foster parents, Murph and Carrie Prater of Ezel; a step-mother, Mary Lou Land of Campton; five brothers, Bobby (Beverly) Land of Frenchburg, Jimmy Land, Jeff (Cathy) Land and Lewis (Cathy) Roberts, all of Campton, and Paul (Peggy) Roberts of Winchester; and four grandchildren, Hayden Cox, Ethan Cox, Maria Williams and Christian Michael Williams.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Allyssa Eyveigh Cox.

Funeral services were held at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton by Bro. Warren Rogers at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 with burial at the Miller Cemetery, Campton on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010.

Pallbearers were Mason Cox, D.J. Vance, Ray Isaacs, Larry Hampton, Donald Williams and Carson Brooks. Honorary pallbearers were Kristen Griffett, James Michael Williams, Casandra Vance, Jessica Cox and Elizabeth Osborne.

 

Mirna Yearian, 57

Mirna Chicas Yearian, 57, wife of Kenneth R. Yearian, died Jan. 31, 2010 at the Home For Health Lifestyle Center, Stanton. Born in San Salvador, El Salvador, she was a daughter of Carmen Forres Chicas and the late Alfonso Chicas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Littlerock, Calif.

No services are scheduled at this time. Her cremated remains will be interred by her family at a later date.

Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home Inc.

 

Juanita Babcock, 79 

Juanita Wireman Babcock, 79, widow of Ray Babcock, died at Palmdale, Calif. on Nov. 24, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie Boyd Wireman. She was born at Pilot March 19, 1924 and grew up there, but later moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. She married Ray Babcock in Cincinnati in August of 1945. They moved right away to Los Angeles, Calif. which was Ray’s home state. They met on a Greyhound bus between Lexington and Cincinnati during World War II. He was in the Army and was stationed at Fort Knox.

Survivors include sons, Gary and Joann Babcock, Michael Babcock, and Jesse and Kathi Babcock; and six grandchildren, all of California. She was the sister of Irene and husband  Stanley Crowder, New Richmond, Ohio, Pauline and husband Russ Caudill, Dayton, Ohio, Beatrice Hood, Winchester, Gerald and wife Nancy Wireman, Leeco, Geraldine and husband Willard Morton, Stanton. She leaves many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by Aunt Beulah and husband Boyd Hall of Stanton.

Funeral service was held Dec. 5, 2009 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, New Richmond, Ohio with burial at Laurel Cemetery, New Richmond.

 

Cornelius Bowman, 88 

Cornelius Bowman, 88, of Middletown, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Powell County Jan. 10, 1922 to Edd and Addie Lee (Hall) Bowman. He worked as a zinc strip operator for Armco Steel Corporation for 31 years, retiring in 1983. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, knives and whittling, and he loved to tell stories.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Eureka “Peggy” (Woods) Bowman; three sons, Buford A. (Deana) Bowman, David (Karin) Bowman and Billy Ray (Dawn) Bowman; seven daughters, Edna (Mark) Repyneck, Rosa (Kenny) Smith, Rita Ratliff, Sharon Cate, Stephanie (Morris) Thompson, Faye Elkins and Patty Bowman; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Lloyd Wayne Bowman; son-in-law, Raymond Ratliff; a sister, Dolly Barnett; and a nephew, Albert Elkins.

Funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, Middletown by Pastor Vince Williams with burial at Woodside Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Middletown Combined Honor Guard.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. 

 

James Brandenburg, 65 

James Robert Brandenburg, 65, of Hamilton, died at Jewish Hospital on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. He was born in Irvine on Aug. 30, 1944, the son of Willis and Grace (Johnson) Brandenburg. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and was employed as a production mechanic for General Electric Evendale for 320 years, retiring in 2002. On Jan. 10, 1992 in Hamilton, he married Carolyn (Dawson) Rhoden.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Barndenburg of Hamilton; two daughters, Sudie Brandenburg of San Antonia, Texas and Patricia (Corey) Monroe of Hamilton; five step-children, Debbie, Stephanie, Steven, Jay and Sherry Rhoden, all of Cincinnati; a sister, Sue (Troy) Gross of Hamilton; five grandchildren, P.J., Brittney, James, Maggie and  Carolyn; 15 step-grandchildren; a nephew, Johnie Gross of Hamilton; and three nieces, Pamela, Rena and Grace Gross; and his cats, Sassy and Nubbin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Johnnie Brandenburg; a step-daughter, Sandy Rhoden; and his cat, C.J.

Funeral service was held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 at 10 a.m. by Rev. Sonny Price with burial at Hickory Flat.

 

Mary Rader, 96

Mary Rader, 96, of Hamilton, died at Golden Years Health Care on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. She was born in Estill County on July 15, 193, the daughter of Mardie and Elviera (McIntosh) Wells. She was employed as a press operator at National Can for 23 years, retiring in 1974. She had been a member of Princeton Pike Church of God since 1958.

Survivors include her daughter, Linda Sue Evans of Hamilton; three grandchildren, Lora (Paul) Williams of Oxford, Lonnie (Jill) Durbin of Central, S.C., and  Tony (Roxanna) Durbin of Columbia; seven great-grandchildren, Casey and Aryn Durbin, Brandi Bates and her fiance Danny Hoffman, Jamie and Bradley Durbin, Jacob and Nicolas Williaims; a great-great-grandson, Nathan; three brothers, Emmett (Mosie) Wells of Hamilton, Elmer (Nancy) Wells of South Carolina, and Eddie (Margie) Wells of Georgia; and a special former son-in-law, Lonnie Durbin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters, Elizabeth, Myrtle, Dorothy, Stella and Florence; and one brother, Earl.

Funeral service was held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at noon by Pastor Rick Witt of Faith Pentecostal Church with burial at Rose Hill Burial ParkWilsonSchrammSpaulding.com

 

Ruby Foster, 75

Ruby Lee Foster, 75, 1961 North Bend Road, Stanton, widow of Hibert Foster, died Wednesday, Feb. 3 at her home. She was born Oct. 9, 1934 in Estill County to the late George and Susie Neal Abney. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her sons, Ernest and wife Betty Foster, Doug and wife Elizabeth Foster; daughters, Virginia and husband Lester Campbell, and Vickie and husband Greg Aines, all of Stanton; a brother, Donald Ray and wife Judy  Abney of Estill County; sisters, Mary Ellen Crouch of Irvine, and Eva Jo and husband William Young of Indianapolis, Ind.; grandchildren, Nathan Foster, Melissa Butcher, Jeremy Foster and Andrea Foster; great-grandchildren, Braden Butcher and Emma Foster.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home Stanton by Rev. James Harold Combs and Bro.  Lynn Dunaway.

All adopted children served as pallbearers.

 

Thelma Dennis, 84

Thelma Dee Dennis, 84, died Feb. 2, 2010 in Miamisburg. She was born Nov. 27, 1925 in Irvine, a daughter of Viola Mae Hinds and William Witt. On Dec. 13, 1939 she married Eugene Dennis. They had five children; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Dennis Sr.; a son Eugene Dennis Jr.; her parents and her sister, Helen Roberts.

She is survived by her children, Billy Joe and Naomi Dennis, Shirley A. Prugh-Spence, Clara and Bill Cencebaugh, Helen and Tom Allmond; brother Bill Witt; a sister, Marjorie Seabolt; and many grandchildren.

Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 at Brough-Getts Funeral Home with burial at Miami Valley Memory Gardens in Centerville, Ohio.