Saturday, April 1, 2023

    Reverend Marion Brewer, age 87, devoted husband of Janice Winders Brewer, departed this Earth to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, April 1, 2023, surrounded by his family.
    Born on May 2, 1935, in Stanton, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Charlie and Mollie Centers Brewer. He was a graduate of Powell County High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corp after graduation. Staff Sergeant Marion Brewer was a proud United States Marine serving active duty from 1953-1961. He was a Korean War Veteran. During his service time, Marion received many honors; the Korean Service Medal, UN Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
    Marion married the love of his life, Janice, on October 24, 1955. Bro. Brewer, as he was affectionately called, pastored many churches during his 63-year tenure as a minister. He pastored Powell’s Valley Baptist Church in Clay City, Kentucky from 1967-2000. He most recently pastored Beech Grove Baptist Church and Cow Creek Baptist Church in Irvine, Kentucky. He was also a member of Salem Baptist Church. Bro. Brewer was Director of the Powell County Senior Citizens for 10 years and a member of MEPCO Home Health Board for many years. He lived his life serving others and sharing the gospel. He could often be found reading his Bible, “the good book”, as he called it.
    Left to carry on his legacy, Reverend Marion Brewer is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Janice Brewer; three daughters: Debbie Means (Jay), Teresa Noble (Brandy) and Brenda Johnson (Anthony); grandchildren: Brooke Mays (Kevin), Shayna Campbell (Jackie Watts), Sarah Rogers (Derrick) , and David Johnson; great grandchildren: Kamryn Kennon, Keegan Lacy, Garrett Mays, Sophia Rogers, Olivia Rogers, Delaney Johnson and JJ Watts; great, great grandchild, Marli Angel; sisters: Dee Neal (Joe) and Pearl Lee; bonus granddaughters: Jessica Townsend, Sarah Conner and Paula Stidham; and a special brother and sister in Christ, Bro John and Mildred Ryder.
    In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, John, Louie, and Larry Brewer.
    Funeral services officiated by Brother John Ryder with special words from Brother Jerry Smith will be conducted on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Visitation will be held from 5-9 p.m., Tuesday, April 4th, also at the funeral home.
    Burial will take place at Donnie G. Randall Memorial Veterans Cemetery with Jay Means, Anthony Johnson, Brandy Noble, David Johnson, Kevin Mays, Jackie Watts, and Derrick Rogers serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are childhood best friend, Foster Rose; Ministers of the Boone’s Creek Baptist Association, Members of Winchester’s Harold G. Epperson Marine Corps League Detachment 1113; Medical Staff of the VA Medical Center, Dr. James Kevin Holbrook; brother-in-law Joe Neal, and nephews, Darin Lee, Duane Lee, John Charles Brewer, Shannon Brewer, and Greg Neal.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Saturday, April 1, 2023

    Dewey Wayne Campbell, age 63, husband of Wendy Ritchie Campbell, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.
    He was born July 1, 1959 in Campton, Kentucky to the late Dewey and Betty Yeary Campbell. He was a retired construction worker and board member at Harbor Light Worship Center.
    Survivors include his wife, Wendy Campbell; ason, Danny Campbell (Angela), Flemingsburg; and Vanessa Gill, Mt. Sterling; grandchildren, Kayla McCoy (Jacob), Bobby Gill III (Journey), Derek Gill, Shelbi Gill, and Ethan Campbell; and great grandchildren, Isabella, Kenzi, Ian, Grey, Carter, Porter, Jax, and Layla.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Betty Campbell.
    Services will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton, by Bro. Jimmy Cole. Visitation will be held Monday, 6-9 p.m.
    Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery with Jordan Ritchie, Aaron Muncie, Tyler Muncie, James Watkins Jr., Danny Hon, and John Wagner serving a pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers serving will be Tony Combs, members of the Harbor Light Worship Center, employees of Hospice East, members of Ark of Mercy; nieces and nephews.

Wells Funeral Home

  Saturday, April 1, 2023

    Sherry Lee Hobbs Profitt of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the age of 67 years.
    She was a daughter of the late Charles L. Hobbs and Flora Whisman Hobbs, born in Campton, Kentucky on July 29, 1955. She was a factory worker.
    Sherry is survived by her sister, Valerie Hobbs of Ravenna, Kentucky.
    She is preceded in death by her daughter, Leyla Jo Hobbs; her parents, Charles L. Hobbs and Flora Whisman Hobbs; and one brother, Charles Leo Hobbs. She also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
    No services are planned at this time.

Porter and Son Funeral Directors

  Thursday, March 30, 2023

    Pamela Jean Wertz Powell, age 61, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the Saint Joseph Medical Center in London, Kentucky, following a brief illness.
    Pamela was born on March 15, 1962, in Hamilton, Ohio to the late John Jr. and Imogene Brandenburg Wertz.
    In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
    Having lived in Estill County most of her life, Miss Powell was a homemaker who rightfully gained the title of Mom from all of her son Justin’s friends. She was a dedicated mother and granny. Pamela gave the gift of life in her final days by being an organ donor. In Pam’s own words, “This is not goodbye, its just see you later.”
    Survivors include her significant other of 14 years, Brian Estes; one son, Justin Wertz (Stevie) of Irvine; one sister, Vickie Edwards of Irvine; one brother, Wallace Frazier of Florida; two nieces, Traci Taylor of Irvine and Jodi Frazier of Florida; three grandchildren, Taylor and Alexis Crowe, and Landon Hurt; two special cousins, Debbie Abney and Jeannie Newton; along with a host of special friends, cousins, and great nieces and nephews.
    Graveside services for Pamela Jean Wertz Powell will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the Strong-Estes Cemetery in Irvine, Kentucky with Brother Bill VanWinkle officiating.
    The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to her memorial fund C/O Lewis Home for Funerals.
    Pallbearers will be Billy Davidson, Steven LeMaster, Jerry Puckett Jr., Greg Neal, James Roberts, Gary Boyken, and Chris Lynch.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Taylor Crowe, Justin Wertz, and Brian Estes.
    Lewis Home for Funerals of Irvine is honored to serve the family of Pamela Jean Wertz Powell.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Thursday, March 30, 2023

    Ronald Lynn Powell, age 68, of Elmer Richardson Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    He was born August 28, 1954, in Madison County, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Mattie C. Powell Berger. He retired from 38 years with The Allen Company as an operator/engineer. He was a member of the Sandhill Christian Church and had lived in Estill County all his life. He enjoyed fishing, golf, the banjo, and car racing.
    Mr. Powell is survived by his wife, Jean Cain Powell; three sons: Earl Powell (Jami), John Powell (Kendra), and Scott Riddle, all of Estill County; three grandchildren: Brianna Hall (Trevor), Lyndsi Powell, and Cody Powell; and one great grandchild, Melody Collett.
    He was preceded in death by his mother and his stepfather, Leonard Berger.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 1, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Matt Vaught officiating. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was held on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m.
    Pallbearers were Stevie Madden, Dan Sparks, Shawn Sparks, Jason Parker, Trevor Hall, and Tim Gilbert.
    Honorary pallbearers were O.J. Rogers, J.R. Powell, Gary Powell Kevin Rogers, Bobby Durbin, and Lynn West.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, March 30, 2023

    Darren Dwight Smith, age 48, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at his home.
    He was born May 5, 1974 in Winchester, Kentucky to Dwight Smith and the late Patsy Abney Smith.
    Survivors include his father, Dwight Smith; a son, Tyler Mastin (Taylor); two daughters, Michaela Moreland and Hannah Jones (Daniel Creech); two grandchildren, Jase Centers and Malia Moreland; a sister, Sandy Wright; two nephews, Jordan Wright (Ashley) and Jonathan Wright; and great nieces and nephews, Kylie Richardson, Karson Wright, Konner Wright, Isabella Wright, and Nova Wright.
    He was preceded in death by his mother, Patsy Abney Smith.
    Services were held at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton, on Sunday, April 2, 2023, 3:00 p.m. by Rev. Scott Rogers and Rev. Warren Rogers. Burial was in the Puckett Cemetery with Jordan Wright, Jonathan Wright, Tommy Mays, Jeff Mays, Mike Mays, and Chad Bush serving at pallbearers.

Wells Funeral Home

  Tuesday, March 28, 2023

    Rhonda Allen Barnett, age 66, of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
    She was born in New Albany, Indiana on October 2, 1956, to the late Philip Edward Allen and Deloris Allen.
    In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael Allen and Danny Allen; and one sister-in-law, Thaleena Allen.
    Rhonda had the biggest heart and a great personality. She always had a way about her that made everyone feel special. She was inducted into the Powell County Democratic Hall of Fame in 2018 for her service as Deputy Clerk from 1994-1998 and as Powell County Court Clerk from 1998-2017. She was known for being the heart of local government.
    In addition to her mother, Rhonda is survived by her son, Shannon Boyd (Tonya Steele Williams) of Clay City; one brother, Dale Allen (Anita) of Stanton; three sisters: Janet Adams (Linville) of Owensboro, Kathy Allen Stone and Dawn Barnes (Eddie), both of Stanton; one sister-in-law, Michelle Allen of Stanton; and a host of nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services officiated by Rev. Tony Story and Rev. Garland Lacy with eulogies given by Kathy Allen Stone and Cari Allen will be conducted on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton. Visitation was held on Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery in Stanton with Shannon Boyd, Andrew McIntosh, Matthew Chaney, Zach White, Tyler Allen, Brett Howard and Rocky Adams serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Charles Noss, Cari Allen, Cassie Allen, Chris Allen, Mark Adams, Ryan Adams, Kelsey Allen Cohen, Kayne Allen McIntosh, Megan Barnes Griggs, Ashley White, William Barnes, Kaelyn Stewart, Harlow Deskins, Ethan Anderson, Gage Williams and a host of special friends.
    In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Harvest Time Assembly to help with the purchase of a church van, P.O. Box 1514 Stanton, KY, 40380.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Saturday, November 19, 2022

    Joyce Kaye Powell Albright passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, peacefully in her home in Louisville, Kentucky. She was 71 years young and was a retired nurse of 40 years.
    She was born October 22,1951 in Estill County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Rodney Powell and Lois Watson Powell. She graduated from Berea College with her degree in Nursing in 1973; then from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in Indianapolis, Indiana with her Masters Degree in 1997.
    Joyce Kaye had a heart of gold and deeply cared for family and friends. That's just the kind of person she was and will be dearly missed.
    She is survived by her sister, Rita Powell-Tompkins-Wiley (Phil); her step-sister, Beverly Travelsted; her niece, Victoria Ann Tompkins; two aunts, Mamie Powell-Hudson and Wanda Watson-Grey; an uncle, Howard Watson (Patty); and several cousins and friends.
    Mrs. Albright was preceded in death by her parents, Rodney Powell and Lois Watson Powell-Travelsted; also her grandparents, Henry Powell and Dorsie Howell Powell, and Hargus Watson and Betty Embry Watson-Moore; a niece, Elizabeth Kaye Tompkins; and many aunts and uncles.
    Her Celebration of Life will be held at Irvine First Church of God, 199 Broadway Street, Irvine, Kentucky, on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon until memorial service at 2:00 p.m. conducted by the Honorable Donnie Watson, followed by burial at West Irvine Cemetery.

  Friday, March 24, 2023

    Patrick Ryan Fugate, age 35, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky.
    He was born July 14, 1987 in Winchester to the late Anthony Fugate and Lisa Lawwill Fugate.
    Survivors include his mother, Lisa Fugate; a sister, Kristina Fugate; two brothers, Christopher Fugate and Shane Fugate; and a half brother, Michael Lawwill.
    Visitation will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Combs Family Cemetery.

Wells Funeral Home

  Friday, March 24, 2023

    Marilyn Lynn Richmond, age 61, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at her home.
    She was born January 1, 1962 to the late Ova and Anita Joyce Yeary Branham.
    Survivors include, daughters, Crystal Richmond, Jessica Richmond, and Christina Richmond; brothers, Howard Branham, Ralph Ashley, and Stanley Branham; sisters, Mary Byrd, Diana Branham, and Delores Gunaratne; grandchildren, Brittany, Kendell, Daygan, Dalton, and Brayden.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ova Branham Jr., Verlin G. Yeary, and Danny Yeary; a grandson, Keyden Richmond; and a great grandchild, Aurora Barnes.
    Services will be conducted Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 1:00 p.m., by Rev. Donald Wayne Hale. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 28th, 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home.
    Burial will be in the Branham Cemetery with pallbearers Daygan Larrison Derrick Beer, Chad Richmond, Kendell Noble, Brayden Richmond, and Cayden Johnson.
    Honorary pallbearers are Dalton Muncie and Jarrod Townsend.

Wells Funeral Home

  Wednesday, March 22, 2023

    Peggy Ann Wills Brown, age 88, widow of Tommy Carroll "Tom C." Brown, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
    Born May 1,1934 to the late Everett Spencer Wills and Tillie Alcorn Wills at Pryse in Estill County, Kentucky; she was also preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Mae Wills Branum; a brother, Jack Gordon Wills; a daughter, Polly Ann Carroll Brown; a nephew, James Louis Branum; and beloved lifelong best friend, Virginia Maxine Whitaker Kemmerly.
    A graduate of Irvine High School, she was a retired nurse with a BSN from Eastern Kentucky University. She was a lover of all animals; especially dogs, and loved cooking for her family, playing bridge, working in flower beds, doing counted cross stitch, knitting, and collecting vintage postcards.
    She is survived by three children, a son, Thomas "Tim Brown (Mary Beth) of Somerset; a son, James Edward Brown of Lexington; and a daughter, Joyce Hardy (Pepper) of Irvine; a very special nephew, John Gorden Branum of Arizona; four grandchildren, Jennifer Hall (Matthew), Mark Hardy (Leslie), Leigh Brown and Hunter Brown, and six great grandchildren, Alexis and Gabriel Hardy; and Julia Grace, Lauren, Hudson, and Nova Hardy. Following Peggy's wishes, there will not be a public service, but those who wish may send a gift to a charity of their choice.

  Sunday, March 26, 2023

    Randy Dennis Puckett, age 59, of Eades Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the St. Joseph Hospital following a long illness.
    He was born January 26, 1964, in Estill County and was the son of Tony and Gearl Denn Osborne Puckett. He had served in the National Guard and was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was an employee of Kentucky Eagle Inc. and attended the Emanual Baptist Church. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Survivors in addition to his father and mother include his wife, Deborah Lee Qualls Puckett; one daughter, Staci Puckett-Riddell (Justin) of Estill County; one son, Randy Kyle Puckett of Estill County; four stepchildren: Jessica Green, Josh Green, both of Madison County; Jeremy Green of Estill County; and Jacob Green of Clark County; one sister, Tricia Henry (John) of Estill County; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and several nieces & nephews
    Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 30, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Sherl Thomas officiating. Burial was at the Willie Puckett Cemetery. Visitation was held on Wednesday, March 29th from 6 to 9 p.m.
    Pallbearers were Justin Riddell, Jacob Green, Josh Green, Jerry Green. Jeremy Green, and John Henry.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, March 24, 2023

    Wilma Jo “DaDa” Parsons, age 84, of South Madison Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    She was born December 20, 1938, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Oscar and Effie Clem Cooper. She was a retired Okonite Cable Company employee and a member of the Irvine First Baptist Church. She was a Kentucky Colonel and a past president of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
    Mrs. Parsons was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Parsons, and is survived by two daughters: Lisa Jo Cooper of Estill County and Amy Darlene Rogers of Boyd County; two sons: Jeffery Wayne Cooper and Jerry Parsons, both of Estill County; two sisters: Virginia Withers and Nancy Rhodes, both of Estill County; one brother, Ray Cooper of Clark County; five grandchildren: Allison Wolf, Hallie Nunn, Russell Rogers, Travis Cooper, and Jerry Lynn Parsons; and four great grandchildren: Kayda Cochran, Abigale See, Timothy Johnson, and Jerah Parsons.
    She was preceded in death by a grandchild, Kayla Cochran; three sisters, Katie Hill, Clara Henry and Minnie Sanders; and five brothers, Henry “Hoss” Cooper, William Cooper, Owen Cooper, Billy Cooper, and Arthur Lee Cooper.
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 27, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with Les Withers officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, March 24, 2023

    Zachari Ann Townsend, age 46, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
    Born in Winchester on July 21, 1976, she was the daughter of the late Jon Duane Townsend and Margaret D. Ewen Chenault. Zachari was a certified paramedic working during her career for the Powell County Ambulance Service and the Jessamine County Ambulance Service. She also worked for a time as a Powell County dispatcher.
    She loved to be outdoors and loved to fish. She really enjoyed reading books of all kinds and studying medical material that helped her with her profession as a paramedic. She was very interested in astronomy and astrology and enjoyed looking at the stars and the moon. Zachari had a great sense of humor with a dry wit and at the same time was very compassionate and accepting.
    Zachari is survived by her mother, Margaret D. Chenault (Gary) of Stanton; one daughter, Keely Shelton (Lilly) of Winchester; one brother, Larkin Townsend (Whitney) of Richmond; two aunts: Sydney Ewen and BoPree Young; three cousins: Kelly Conley (Tim) of Georgetown, Anna Kate Conley of Stanton, and Alex Chiles of Georgetown; one niece, Caroline James Townsend; and two nephews: Jon Hundley Townsend and Chase Wilson.
    Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Visitation is also on Saturday and begins from 12:00 Noon until service time.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Thursday, March 23, 2023

    Betty Jean Roberts, age 67, of Beattyville Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington, following a long illness.
    She was born May 11, 1955 in Estill County and retired from Winchester Coating. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    She is survived by her husband, Ricky Crowe; two daughters: Olivia Crowe and Jessica Roberts, both of Estill County; one son, Christopher Roberts of Estill County; two brothers: Robbie Richardson of Powell County and James Richardson of Estill County; and five grandchildren: Xander Bray, Cordel Pingleton, Abigal Voils, Ryan Freeman, and Kayden Freeman.
    She was preceded in death by a grandchild, Bryson Voils.
    Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Hall officiating. Burial will be at the Alexander Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Michael Crowe, Ruben Crowe, Michael Crowe, Cordel Pingleton, Olivia Crowe, and David Voils.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, March 22, 2023

    Scotty Dale Meek, age 54, of Main Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, following a short illness.
    He was born January 9, 1969, in Estill County and was the son of the late Cecil and Rosa Faye Spicer Meek. He was an employee of Glare Control, Inc. and was a member of the Ravenna Church of God. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Meek is survived by his wife, Victoria Kaye Watson Meek; two daughters, Brooklyn Paige Moreland (Algin) and Peyton McKinley Day (Kordel), both of Irvine; two sisters: Debbie Tillery of Irvine and Karen Cochran (James) of Richmond; one brother, Randall Meek (Jill) of Lexington; Poppy’s babies, Reed Moreland and Addyson Moreland; his father and mother-in-law: Mike and Darlene Watson of Irvine; two sisters-in-law: Christie Fletcher (Ronnie) and Julie Lunce (Shawn), both of Irvine; one brother-in-law, Justin Watson (Sondra), Irvine; special nieces and nephews; and Will “Wee Man” Isfort – the son he never had.
    Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 25, 2023, 12:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Willy Gordon officiating. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
    Pallbearers were Terry Williams, Algin Moreland, Kordel Day, Reed Moreland, Ronnie Fletcher, Shawn Lunce, Justin Watson, and Dylan Fletcher.
    Honorary pallbearers were Randall Meek, Chris Miller, Tyler Meek, James Cochran, Kris Lee, Kevin Miller, Joey Johnson, Bryan Covey, Danny “Tojo” McIntosh, Toby Miller, Tim Burkhart, Will “Wee Man” Isfort, Adam Hall, Anthony Neal, Anthony Arthur, and John Schimmoeller.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, March 19, 2023

    John D. Chaney, age 71, of Alumbaugh, Estill County, Kentucky, widower of Peggy Lou Burns Chaney, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky, after a short illness.
    He was born September 20, 1951 in Irvine to Archie Chaney and Stella Black Chaney. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, a retired employee of the Square D Corporation and a member of the Wagersville Pentecostal Church of God.
    Mr. Chaney is survived by his son, Jonathan Darin “JD” Chaney; a sister, Martha Chaney Gay of Covington; two brothers, Edmon Chaney (Wanda) of Lexington, and Archie S. Chaney (Millie) of Frankfort, and his beloved pet, Tiny. Also surviving are two special nieces, Dreama and Tassie; a very special little girl, Alayna; and a large number of nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Annabelle Bailey (Charles M.), Katherine Chaney Tipton (Eugene), Diana Faye Chaney Brandenburg, Betty Chaney Alcorn (Wilse), and Margaret Lee Chaney Williams (Hubert); and one brother and sister-in-law Charley Henry and Priscilla Bailey Chaney.
    Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the Hoover Cemetery in Alumbaugh.
    In lieu of flowers, family ask donations be made to the Compassionate Care Center in John's honor.
    Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine is in charge of services.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Monday, March 20, 2023

    Jesse Douglas Rice, age 53, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, March 20, 2023, at his home.
    He was born on April 4, 1969, in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Wendell Dale Rice Sr. and to Delphia Lucille Issacs Rice.
    In addition to his father, Mr. Rice is preceded in death by a son, Casey Jones; a brother, Edwin C. Fowler; and a niece, Wendy Elizabeth Rice.
    Jesse is survived by his loving wife of seven years, Loretta Jones Rice; his mother, Delphia Lucille Issacs Rice; his son, Wendell Andrew Rice (Lindsay); a brother, Wendell Dale Rice Jr. (Vanessa); one sister, Bobbie Rice; three grandchildren, Carter Rice, and Shandrea and Shandre Jones; along with several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. at Lewis Home for Funerals.
    No formal services will be held as the family has chosen cremation afterwards.
    The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations can be made to his memorial fund.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Friday, March 17, 2023

    Wendell Lee Pitts, age 73, of Richmond, Kentucky, departed this life Friday, March 17th, 2023, at the VA in Lexington.
    He was born May 7, 1949 in Berea, Kentucky, to Gladys Bryant Pitts and the late Joe E. Pitts, Jr.
    "Wendy" graduated from Garrard County High School. He entered active duty with the United States Navy on May 12, 1969 and was honorably discharged July 17, 1970. Wendy worked alongside his father as a brick mason for many years. He also farmed in Valley View and retired from Okonite Cable.
    He was a lifetime member of the Peacemaker’s Motorcycle Club where he participated in many charitable events for the community. Wendy loved to travel but above all loved to spend time with his family and friends.
    In addition to his mother, Gladys, survivors include his wife, Tolene Hacker Pitts of Richmond; a daughter, Geri Pitts Harrison (Mike) of Irvine; a granddaughter, Madison Lee Harrison and fiancé Kimball Foley of Richmond; a grandson, Gregory Bryant Harrison of Irvine; and a sister, Sherry Jo Fowler (Wedge) of Danville. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
    Mr. Pitts was preceded in death by his father, Joe E. Pitts; and a brother, Don Pitts.
    Visitation was held at Lakes Funeral Home, Berea, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with services at 1:00. Burial was at Robinson Cemetery, Cartersville.
    Pallbearers were Greg Harrison, Kimball Foley, Greg Pitts, Michael Pitts, Crosby Grant Harris, and Mark Fain.
    Honorary pallbearers were Dan Ward Ledford and Mike Azbill.
    Throughout his life Wendy has made donations to various charities. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to one of the following: The Robinson Cemetery, mailing address: 749 Narrow Gap Road, Paint Lick, KY 40461; Peacemaker’s Motorcycle Club Berea, 10861 Buckeye Road, Lancaster, KY, 40444. Please earmark for Thompson-Hood Veterans Home in honor of his service with check to Peacemakers MC/Mike Oakley; a charity of your choice.

Lakes Berea Funeral Home

  Wednesday, March 15, 2023

    Wayne Morris Stanley (who would have been 80 on April 5, 2023), of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at home after a long illness.
    He was born April 5, 1943. He had several different jobs, but most notably, he worked on a barge for several years and worked as a truck driver in later years.
    Mr. Stanley was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Ernest Stanley; his mother, Evelyn Goe Stanley; a granddaughter, Heather Spencer; brothers and sisters, Paul Stanley, Shirley Whemer, Dale Stanley, Joyce Embs, Carol Stanley, and Janet Stanley.
    He is survived by two daughters, Tina Marie Stanley and Vickie Lynn Stanley Schultz; two sons, Sonny Ray Stanley and Ralph Wayne Stanley; six grandchildren, Randy Morgan, Lacy Gallegous, Jack Irvin, Blake Spencer, James Stanley, and Tabithia Scott; four great grandchildren, Jack Gallegous, Junior Gallegous, Jered Lopaz, and Orlando Asquic Irvin and one girl on the way; and two sisters, Virginia Fulton and Maxine Livingston.
    His ashes will be interred at the West Irvine Cemetery at the foot of his parents' graves.
    Care Cremation and Funeral Service of Lexington is honored to be entrusted with his final care.

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