Friday, May 5, 2023

    Audrey Pauline Puckett, age 89, of Winchester, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital in Irvine.
    She was born December 14, 1933, in Estill County, to the late James Leonard and Bonnie Lee Cantor Spivey.
    Along with her parents Audrey is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Puckett; four sisters: Dorothy Spivey, Naomi Harrison, Laura Rose Caudill and Anna Mae Puckett; and two brothers, Ray and Paul Spivey.
    Audrey is survived by two sons, Roger Franklin Puckett and Kirt Wallace Puckett; one daughter, Barbara Pauline Ohlmann of Winchester; one sister, Nancy Carolyn Basham; two brothers, Troy and Glenn Spivey; six grandchildren: Matthew Thomas Ohlmann, Barbara Lynn Ohlmann, Phillip Scott Puckett, Timothy Shane Puckett, Sheena Lasha Puckett, and Megan Michelle Puckett Stepp; eight great grandchildren: Keisha Ohlmann, Dylan Thomas Poynter, Luke Preston Puckett, Braydon Puckett Cartwright, Blake Anthony Gladson, Brayson Gladson, Sam Scott Puckett and Sophia Grace Puckett; along with several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    There will be a memorial service for Audrey Pauline Puckett on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Jackson Chapel Church on Spout Springs Road with Brother Jerry Smith officiating. Services will begin at 11:00 a.m.
    Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Audrey Pauline Puckett.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Saturday, May 6, 2023

    Jackie Marie Neal, age 52, of Broadway in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital following a long illness.
    She was born March 12, 1971, in Estill County and was the daughter of Jack Neal and Gail Holiway Hardy. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all her life.
    In addition to her parents, she is survived by one daughter, Tosha Neal of Estill County; two sons: Chad Neal (CJ) and Dustin Neal, both of Estill County; three sisters: Charlena Hardy, Shonna Neal, and Vicki Norton, all of Estill County; four brothers: Tim Neal, Rick Neal (Tammy), Jack Neal, and Shannon Hardy, all of Estill County; three grandchildren: Fisher Neal, Jonah Neal, and Kaedence Neal; and her companion, Brad Raider.
    She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Donald Hardy.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Bonny officiating. Burial will be at the Hardy Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Rex Grace, Josh Neal, Dylan Neal, Kaden Hardy, Randall Johnson, and Kevin Gibson.
    In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home to help with the funeral expenses.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, May 5, 2023

    Wilburn Brandon Leslie, age 44, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, May 5, 2023, peacefully, at his home.
    Born on August 16, 1978, in Pikeville, Kentucky to Toy Leslie and the late Patricia Tuggle Leslie, Brandon was a member of the Ruckerville Church of Christ.
    In addition to his mother, Mr. Leslie was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Halsey.
    In addition to his father, Brandon is survived by two brothers, Tony Abney (Melva) and John M. Leslie (Sheila K.); one sister, Andrea L. Barnes (Boone); one niece, Crystal Young; and one nephew, Tanner Cox; a very special friend, John Abel; and many other special friends with the Irvine and Ravenna fire departments, Estill County E.M.S., and the Estill County Rescue Squad.
    At Brandon’s request there will be no memorial services at this time and the family has chosen cremation.
    Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Wilburn Brandon Leslie.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Friday, May 5, 2023

    Cathalene Puckett, age 85, of Campbells Branch in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at her home following a short illness.
    She was born June 8, 1937, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late James Daniel and Lilyrene Neal Sparks. She was an active member of the Ravenna Church of God where she attended all her life and was the oldest member of 68 years. She loved her church and her church family. She was a retired employee of Carhartt, Inc. where she worked for 30 years.
    She loved her family and treasured the time she got to spend with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed life to the fullest and always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone.
    Mrs. Puckett is survived by one daughter, Shurla Cooper (Raymond) of Irvine; one son, Barry Puckett (Lynda) of Irvine; four brothers: Woody Sparks (Darlene), Sterling Sparks (Judy), Phil Sparks (Alma), all of Ohio; and Joe Sparks (Debbie) of Florida; a sister-in-law, Donna Sparks; two grandchildren: Kristie Turner (Matt) and Lindsey Rogers (Josh); and four great grandchildren: Reid Turner, Maci Turner, Cooper Rogers, and Laurey Rogers.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruford Puckett, Jr.; her brother, Ray Sparks; and her sister, Edyth Puckett.
    Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 8, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Willie Gordon and Bro. Chuck Farrell officiating. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was held on Sunday, May 7th from 6-9 p.m.
    Pallbearers were Matt Turner, Josh Rogers, Tony Puckett, Rory Puckett, Howard Farris, Seth Farris, and Eddie Woolery.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, May 3, 2023

    Larry Dale Wilson, 73, of Irvine, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky, after a long hard fought battle with Cancer.
    He was the beloved husband of Jannie Lee Godby Wilson, whom he married on April 11, 1982.
    Larry was born in McKinney, Lincoln County, Kentucky, at home, on January 15, 1950. He was the son of the late Webster Lee “Web” and Permelia Rebecca “Pam” Fletcher Wilson, of Harrodsburg. Larry was a member of St. Philips Episcopal Church of Harrodsburg.
    He was an all star football, basketball, and baseball player for Harrodsburg High School and attended Middle Tennessee State on a baseball scholarship, before getting drafted into the United States Army National Guard. He attended basic training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. He was stationed at Fort Campbell, in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
    Larry worked as a signal maintainer for Norfolk Southern Railway and retired after 20+ years, as well as owning a successful construction company, Larry Wilson Excavating, for many years. In his downtime Larry loved grilling a big steak marinated in Michelob Light, playing softball, and woodworking. Larry never met a stranger . . . literally . . . and was liked by anyone that ever met him. Most of all, Larry loved his wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends, beyond measure.
    Survivors include his loving wife, Jannie, of 41 years; two sons, Dr. Edward Lee Simpson II (Whitney) of Culpeper, Virginia, and Jeremy Lee Simpson (Stacie) of Irvine; a daughter, Emily Kinard Wilson Rutherford Barczak (Matthew) of Towson, Maryland; seven grandchildren, Lauren Elizabeth Simpson, Sarah Faith Thompson, Rylee Beth Simpson, Sydney Georgeann “Georgie” Simpson, Eliza Bright Barczak, Gabriel Lewis Simpson, and Alexander Rutherford Barczak; a sister, Dr. Rebecca Jean Wilson Martin (Terry) of Jeanerette, Louisiana; and several nieces and nephews.
    In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his brother, David Lee Wilson.
    There will be a private Celebration of Life on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Philips Episcopal Church, 118 West Poplar Street, Harrodsburg, with Father Peter Doddema officiating. Larry's final wishes are being honored through cremation and will be handled by Ransdell Funeral Chapel in Harrodsburg.
    Honorary pallbearer is Edward Keith Kirkpatrick.
    If you wish to honor Larry, please make a monetary contribution to your local animal shelter or to The Compassionate Care Center, 350 Isaacs Ln #350, Richmond, KY 40475, in Larry’s name.
    The family thanks you and asks for your prayers during this time.

Ransdell Funeral Home

  Tuesday, May 2, 2023

    Aaron Martin Noland, age 30 of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
    He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, August 10, 1992 to Denny and Lorrie Noland Mays. He worked in construction and was a member of the Stone Cole Baptist Church in Beattyville.
    Mr. Noland is survived by his parents, Denny and Lorrie Mays; his grandmother, Ruth Mays; the mother of his children, Katasha Stepp; a son, Remington Noland; two daughters, Abree Noland and Hailey Noland; two sisters, Kristen Pryor (Cody) and Susan Mays (Zaher); and a special aunt, Lisa Osborne.
    He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Everett and Sue Noland; and an uncle, Larry Noland. F
    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Friends may visit Friday from 11:00 a.m. 'till time of the service. Burial will be in the Gray Cemetery in Beattyville. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with the funeral cost.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Sunday, April 30, 2023

    Robert Wayne Johnson, age 80, of Lexington, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the Saint Joseph Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    Robert was born on October 10, 1942, in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Luther and Bertha Bogie Johnson. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his daughter, Carolyn Johnson Gear; and three brothers, Kenneth, Quinten, and Ben Johnson.
    Mr. Johnson is survived by his loving wife of over 59 years, Thelma Cole Johnson; one son, Rick Johnson (Kim); two grandchildren, Chris Johnson (Ashley) and Shaina Estep (Eric); two great grandchildren, Kacen Johnson and Emree Estep; along with two sisters, Sue McIntosh (Roy) and Eula Conrad (Lonnie); and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    Funeral services for Robert Wayne Johnson will be conducted on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Glendyn Woosley will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Woods Cemetery in Irvine. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. Thursday until the time of services.
    Pallbearers are Frankie Estes, Junior McIntosh, Bobby Bogie, Eric Estep, Lee Emmitt, and Richard Langfels.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Sunday, April 30, 2023

    Eva Kay Ratliff Jones of Campton, Kentucky, widower of the late Joe Ratliff and Grady Jones, departed this life Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the age of 83 years, 4 months and 15 days.
    She was a daughter of the late Russell Waldo Baughman and Martha Edith Edwards Baughman, born in Dayton, Ohio on December 15, 1939. She was a former sales clerk for Mr. Wiggs and was also a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
    Mrs. Jones is survived by two sons, Joseph Edward Ratliff (Regina) of Campton and Bill Ratliff (Rebecca) of Georgetown; one daughter, Teri Lynn Mays (Tony) of Irvine; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
    She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joe Ratliff; her second husband, Grady Jones; her parents, Russell Waldo Baughman and Martha Edith Edwards Baughman; one brother, James Baughman; and two sisters, Loretta Flaun and Janet Louise Baughman.
    Mrs. Jones also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Eva Kay Ratliff Jones will be conducted on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. by Bro. Eddie Nickell in the chapel of Porter and Son Funeral Directors. Interment will follow in the Ratliff Cemetery at Trent, Kentucky. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m., Thursday, until the time of services.
    Serving as pallbearers are Joseph E. Ratliff, Bill Ratliff, Wayne Ratliff, Charles Ratliff, Jay Conner and Danny Ratliff.
    Serving as honorary pallbearer is Tony Mays.

Porter and Son Funeral Directors

  Friday, April 28, 2023

    Gordon Bryant Stacy, age 70, an accomplished man for all seasons, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was born on January 22, 1953, in Richmond, Kentucky, to the late Ada Mae Watson Stacy and Thomas Charles "TC" Stacy. They adored their son, as he adored and honored them throughout their lives. He was a true original, bright, and capable. He had a quick wit and a knack for turning phrases. Anyone who knew Gordon knows well that he embraced his father’s advice to, “do everything you’re big enough to do, son.”
    Like Lewis and Clark, Gordon was a prolific Professional Land Surveyor. He was president and owner of The Furlong Company, Inc., an independent organization that contracted with local engineering firms to provide construction inspection services, construction layout surveying, and topographical surveying. He worked contract projects for Tetra Tech Engineering for many years, and most recently was employed by Thoroughbred Engineering in Lexington. He had a diverse depth of knowledge, loved history, political conversations, trains, and had uncommon common sense. He assisted in writing the reference book Madson, on Kentucky Real Property Boundary Law by Ted Madson (June, 1989).
    Gordon grew up in Lexington and attended Picadome Elementary, Beaumont Junior High, and Lafayette High School. He attended the University of Kentucky earning his B.S. in Mining Engineering in May, 1981. After working for Peabody Coal Company, Inc. in Morganfield Kentucky for three years, he returned to Lexington and earned another B.S. in Civil Engineering at the UK College of Engineering in May, 1984.
    From May, 1981, to August, 1986, Gordon was a member of the Military in the United States Air Force, 123rd Civil Engineering Squadron, Kentucky Air National Guard (ANG). He was stationed at Lackland AFB for active duty training and Texas and Standiford Field (ANG) in Louisville, KY. He was a licensed pilot.
    Gordon was a life-long member in good standing of the Irvine Masonic Lodge. He lived out the most important tenets armed with the eternal truths of friendship, morality, and brotherly love. He was a friend indeed, with an abundant wealth of friendships that he made and cultivated throughout his life.
    He leaves behind his devoted soul mate, Vickie; Cousin Sam (Pat, Mike) Dunaway, relatives in Irvine and Lee County, Kentucky; and a multitude of friends and neighbors who were to him more like the brothers and sisters he never had.
    Gordon treasured each and every person fortunate enough to ever call him a friend. He didn’t hold grudges and had no enemies. He was thoughtful, generous, patient and kind; solid and dependable. He had the gift of hospitality. Camaraderie was important to Gordon, he relished time spent gathering with friends over music, refreshments, and jocularity. Most can surely recall their own precious, humorous “Gordo Story.” He loved good food, a good garden ripe tomato, good wine, and sharing those things and time with others. His dog, “Bird” (Molly), was the best and only dog in the world. Finally, Gordon never wanted to impose on anyone. He was a true patriot and giver through and through. That’s simply how he rolled. Obviously he didn’t write this tribute, his soul mate did. Strong yet humble, like he often referenced Brad Paisley’s song, “Waitin’ on a Woman,” he surely would want to thank you all for your patience in reading this eulogy to its end.
    A toast to my one true north: “May the wind be always at your back; May the sun shine warm upon your face; May the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.”
    Visitation will be held from 5–8 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home on Harrodsburg Road in Lexington. The funeral service will be held at the same location on Saturday, May 6th at 10:30 a.m., with burial at The West Irvine Cemetery immediately following.
    In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, Tunnel to Towers, or Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home

  Sunday, April 30, 2023

    Pairelee Hardy Angel, age 87, of Richmond Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    She was born May 7, 1935, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Millard and Hallie Mae Ebson Johnson. She was a homemaker and attended the Holiness Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Angel is survived by one daughter, Maggie Oliver of Irvine; three sons: Orville Wayne Hardy, James Lee Hardy (Cheryl), and Cecil Hardy (Celina), all of Irvine; 16 grandchildren: Lois Brinegar, David Oliver, Charlena Hardy, Michelle Bowlin, Sheri Grace, Shannon Hardy, Kevin Hardy, Angela Estes, Lori Hardy, Daniel Rose, Keisha Hardy, Steven Richardson, Scott Plowman, Kim Tipton, Casey Hardy, and Chynna Hardy; and several great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren for a total of 53 grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her husbands, Leon Hardy and Harlan B. Angel; three sons, Donald Ray Hardy, Gary Hardy, and Bobby Hardy; seven brothers and sisters, two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 12:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Sidney Sparks and Bro. Phillip Smith officiating. Burial will be at the Hardy Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 12:00 Noon.
    Pallbearers are David Brinegar, Dallas Bowlin, Kevin Hardy, John Buckland, Gary Grace, and Mason Grace.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, April 28, 2023

    Timothy Matthew Tipton departed this life Friday, April 28, 2023 in Winchester, Kentucky at the age of 46.
    He was born in Winchester July 21, 1976 to Larry and Phyllis Jacobs Tipton. Mr. Tipton was a custodian for EKU.
    He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Jacobs Tipton; two sons, Justin Lee Tipton (Sydney) and Jacob Larry Tipton; one daughter, Teresa Nichole Tipton; one sister, Karen Brooks (Vernon); two brothers, Austin Tipton (Sherry) and Larry Tipton (Pam); four nephews and one niece along with several other family members and friends to mourn his passing.
    Mr. Tipton was preceded in death by his father, Larry Tipton; and one son, Eric Austin Tipton.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday May 3, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Friends may visit Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. till time of service. Burial will follow in the Tipton Cemetery.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Wednesday, April 26, 2023

    Terry Lee Raider, age 63, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
    Terry was born on February 22, 1960, in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late Tommy and Nancy Newton Raider. In addition to his parents, Mr. Raider is preceded in death by his son, Wesley Raider; two brothers, Thomas Raider and Timmy D. Raider; along with one sister-in-law, Linda Raider; and two brothers-in-law, Scotty Hamm and Barry Witt.
    Survivors include, his brother, Bradley Scot "Scooter" Raider and fiancée Marie Neal; along with five sisters, Tonya Louise Hamm, Tammy Kay Will, Trina Rena Rawlins, Theresa Reanetta Cornett (Michael), and Tracy Lynn Richardson and fiancé James Tipton. There are numerous nieces and nephews and relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    Funeral services for Terry Lee Raider will be conducted on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals with Brother Marvin Neal officiating. Interment will follow in the Raider Family Cemetery in Irvine. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. on Monday until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers for Mr. Raider will be Thomas and Eric Raider, Jeremy Barnes, and other family members.
    The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to his memorial fund at the funeral home.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Thursday, April 27, 2023

    Danielle Marie Harkins, age 24, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
    She was born June 29, 1998, in Cincinnati and was the daughter of Charity Hall Harkins and the late Bradley Harkins. She was a graduate of the Estill County High School.
    Survivors in addition to her mother include her son, Christopher Bennie Epperson, III of Estill County; one sister, Christian Harkins of Madison County; and her grandfather, Roger Dale Harkins.
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 1:00 p.m., by Bro. Jerry Rose at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Burial was at the Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation was held on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, April 27, 2023

    Cecil Thomas Turpin, age 97, of Cedar Grove Road, Irvine, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2023, after a short illness.
    He was born September 19, 1925, to the late James G. Turpin and Della Curtis Turpin. Mr. Turpin was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and a retired IBM employee. He also served in World War II under the leadership of General George S. Patton, in the Company H, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division. During his 2-year tour, he was responsible for loading and firing a 30-caliber machine gun and provided offensive tactics to stop enemy counter attacks. He received an EAME campaign medal with a bronze star, good conduct award, and the prestigious Purple Heart Medal for his heroic efforts after being wounded in France. Mr. Turpin was well-liked and loved by many. He was most humble and kind and always had a way to make you laugh.
    In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Anna Ruth “Tootsie” Eckley Turpin; four sisters, Lois Murphy, Lucille Webb, Claire Portwood, and Betty Witt; three brothers, Harold, James, and Glyndon Turpin; and two grandchildren, Gary Adams, II, and Erin Nicole Turpin.
    He is survived by his daughter, Sondra Adams (Gary), a son, Kevin Turpin (Peggy); three grandchildren; April Stone (Jimmy), Miranda Snowden, and Tyler Turpin (Jordan); and four great grandchildren; Ashley and Jenna Stone, and Chandler and Cade Snowden.
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 1, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kevin Turpin officiating. Burial will be at the Winston Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until service tme at 1:00 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Gary Adams, Jimmy Stone, Tyler Turpin, Lonnie Webb, Donnie Webb, and Kenny Webb.
    Honorary pallbearers are Chandler and Cade Snowden.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, April 26, 2023

    Jeffery Hardy, age 61, of Picnic Hill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital.
    He was born May 27, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio and was the son of Leonard David and Elizabeth Dawes Hardy. He was a former member of the National Guard and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Survivors, in addition to his father and mother, include two daughters, Brandy Hardy and Christy Hardy, both of Estill County; one sister, Debra Rogers of Estill County; one brother, Jerald Hardy of Estill County; and four grandchildren: Christopher Smith, Jeremy Miller, Douglas Wolfinbarger and Bryce Wolfinbarger.
    He was preceded in death by his brother, David Hardy.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 29, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kenneth Bishop officiating. Burial was at the South Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was held on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to service time at 1:00 p.m.
    Pallbearers were Jeremy Miller, David Hardy, Douglas Wolfinbarger, Christian Bishop, Joe Gregory, and Howard Rogers.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, April 25, 2023

    Debra Sue Wallick Stone, age 73, of Twin Creek Road, Irvine, KY passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
    She was born November 22, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth Welsh Wallick of Columbus. She was the wife of Larry W. Stone of Irvine.
    Mrs. Stone is survived by her husband, Larry; her sister, Connie Wallick Broadwater(Tom); Mike and Rhonda Stone Childers, Kathy Stone, Conor Childers, Kathryn Paul, Jessica Chastain, and Donnie Stone.
    Debbie graduated from Mifflin High School in 1967 and attended Ohio State University where she attained her Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education. She began her teaching career in Kentucky and never left. She met her husband, Larry, of 42 years and became a true country girl.
    Debbie taught in early education for many years; becoming principal of Irvine Elementary and returning to her first love of teaching before her retirement. She then spent many happy years enjoying her cabin, family history, her hobbies of crafting, antiquing; her horses, and her family. As a teenager, Debbie was very active in 4-H and the Polled Hereford Association. She was an accomplished singer and published author.
    Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 28, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with Bro. Kevin Turpin officiating. Burial will be at the Flatwoods Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to service time at 1:00 p.m.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Marcum and Wallace Hospital at 60 Mercy Ct. Irvine, KY 40336

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, April 21, 2023

    Lisa Renee McQueen was born November 17, 1967, in Laurel County, Kentucky, and departed this life Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at her residence in Annville, at the age of 55. She was the daughter of Ella Dorothy Jones Williams of Berea and of the late Roger McQueen.
    In addition to her mother, Lisa is survived by her daughter, April Rice of Annville; by a sister, Kimberly Wynn of Berea; by a brother, Roger Lee McQueen (Judy) of Annville; and by a half-brother, Chris Williams of Irvine. She was blessed with two grandchildren, Taylor Young and Eli Coby Dale Isaacs.
    Graveside service were held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 24, 2023, at the McQueen Cemetery with Bro. Brian Gabbard officiating.
    Lakes Funeral Home of McKee was in charge of arrangements.

Lakes McKee Funeral Home

  Friday, May 5, 2023

    Phillip Denny Frazier, age 72, of Clay City, Kentucky, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was the beloved husband of 53 years to Vivian Ratliff Frazier.
    Born in Furnace, Powell County, Kentucky, on October 18, 1950, he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Frazier and Katherine Frazier of Clay City.
    Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patty Karen Neal of Clay City.
    Phillip was a lifelong servant of the public serving in many different law enforcement roles. He retired from the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement officer, holding during his career the positions of Sergeant, Captain and finally Major. Phillip served as a Park Ranger for the State of Kentucky, was Chief of Police for Clay City, police officer for the City of Stanton and currently serviced in the position of Trial Commissioner for Circuit Judge Gary Salyers.
    He was a founding member and former president of the Red River Lodge #70 of the Fraternal Order of Police remaining active in the organization for 23 years assisting and organizing the "Cops and Kids" program every year. Phillip was an avid Powell County Athletics supporter, attended the Full Gospel Lighthouse Church in Clay City and was a former member of the United States Army.
    He loved his family and his grandchildren dearly and was known for treating everyone with respect and kindness. Most of all he was a proud Christian who was not ashamed to share his faith.
    Visitation will be held at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton from 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Funeral service officiated by Bro. Sammy Faulkner and eulogy presented by Greg Howard will be conducted on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home as well.
    Burial will be held in the Phillip D. Frazier Cemetery in Clay City, with Jailer Teddy Lacy, Lieutenant Billy Rice, Sergeant Ian Morton, Major Nathan Day, Officer Jonathan Blevins and Chief Grant Faulkner serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are Beverly and Dennis Baker, Shannon Pasley, Johnny Cook, Billy Campbell, Judge Gary Salyers and Steve Rogers.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Wednesday, May 3, 2023

    Myrtle Rogers Withrow, age 89, widow of Ronald Dean Withrow, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Cambridge Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    She was born May 8, 1933 in Powell County, Kentucky, to the late Fielden and Lula Mae Abney Rogers.
    A homemaker, she is survived by sons, Duvel Ray Shoemaker (Sandy), Gary Lester Shoemaker (Wanda), William Grant Shoemaker (Teresa), and Floyd Darrel Shoemaker (Angie); daughters, Phyliis Jo Profitt, Janet S. Adkins, Anna Marie Spencer, and Shawnee Brinegar (Rudy); a brother, Rev. Jesse Clay Rogers; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren.
    In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Simon Pearl Rogers, Floyd Thomas Rogers, and Shirley Fielden Rogers; and sisters, Mary Revie Reed, Nellie Reed, Hazel Reed Foley, Magdalene Abney, Callie Randall, and Goldie Hatton.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue in Stanton. Visitation will be Friday evening, May 5th at 5:00 p.m. for family and from 6-8 p.m. for friends. Burial will follow the service on Saturday at the Profitt Cemetery on Kerrville Lane in Paris, Kentucky.

Wells Funeral Home

  Monday, May 1, 2023

    Opal Jean Jewell, 65 widow of David Jewell, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at her home.
    She was born November 21, 1957 in Breathitt County, Kentucky, to the late James Charles King and Charity Cole Caudill.
    Survivors include, daughters, Leslie Hughes (Joe) and Hazel French (John); a son, Charles King (Melissa); three brothers, Steven King, James King, and Johnnie King; three sisters, Barbara Wolfe, Eunice Dunn, and Nora Lee Booth; nine grandchildren. Johnathan Haddix, Kiser Larrison, Ricky Tracy Jr., Jay Hughes, Alexa Hughes, Jade Pennington, Austin King, Nathan Tucker, and Kaylyn Tucker; and 24 great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her father, James Charles King; and a sister, Evalee Perkins.
    Services will be held Friday, May 5, 2023, 11:30 a.m., at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, with the graveside service on Monday, May 8th at 12:00 Noon at Bluegrass Memorial Gardens, 4915 Harrodsburg Road, Nicholasville. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 4th, 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home.

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  Saturday, April 29, 2023

    Nancy Ellen Wasson, age 62, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at her home.
    She was born April 15, 1961 in Wilmington, Ohio to the late Marvin Wasson and Eldoria McKinney Johnson.
    Survivors include her mother, Eldoria Johnson; two sons, Travis Fugate and Farrell "Ray" Fugate; two daughters, Eldoria Irene Fugate and Kayla Smith; a brother, Shawn Hudgel; five sisters, Marlene Wasson, Zaundra Swanson, Martha Morton (Barry), Annitta Lykins, and Shamo Creech (James); 13 grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Wasson; and a brother, Marvin Vinson Sparks.
    Services were held Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation was held Tuesday, May 2nd after 6:00 p.m. Burial was in Stonegate Cemetery with Melvin Banks, Ray Fugate, Travis Fugate, Jacob Mullins, Nasson Fugate, Walter Fugate, Phillip Rogers, Patrick Thorpe, and Taylor Smith.

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  Sunday, April 30, 2023

    Anna Rose Morehead, age 88, of Maple Street, Stanton, Kentucky, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
    Born in Campton, Kentucky, on August 12, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Forrest Cable and the late Monna Lovelace Cable.
    Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Cable of Campton; her two adored sons: David Bryan Morehead and Anthony Scott Morehead, both of Stanton; and lastly, two brothers-in-law, Rodney Morehead and Marvin Clemons.
    A graduate of Wolfe County High School, she went on to become a student at the University of Kentucky acquiring many achievements in her youth such as a Kentucky State Representative to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago, Illinois in 1952.
    After marrying her loving husband of 57 years, the late Eugene Morehead, they served as faithful members of the Stanton Baptist Church where Anna Rose held many leadership roles such as organist, pianist, Sunday School teacher, choir director and vocalist. She and her husband also worked alongside each other in the Campton, Jackson and Stanton dry cleaners for 43 joyful years.
    Anna Rose served as a fluent member of her community as Secretary and Treasurer of Wolfe County Board of Education and a staff member of Hearne Funeral Home in Stanton where she played the piano for funeral services in her retirement years.
    Anna Rose was a leader in any endeavor she ever did, she was instrumental in starting the first band at Powell County High School, began working in 1953 for D.I. Hobbs Insurance Agency as an Office Manager, was a former member of the Wolfe County Women’s Club, and was the former co-owner of Boone Forest Shop at Natural Bridge State Park. She was an avid garden and flower garden enthusiast as well as an excellent seamstress. She enjoyed her puppy Bella whom she loved very much; reading, music, UK Sports, Kentucky basketball, and caring for all her family and friends.
    She is survived by one cherished son, Gary Morehead of Stanton; two grandsons, Jonathan Morehead (Lori) of Winchester and Nicholas Ross Morehead of Stanton; two great granddaughters: Olivia Donathan and Bianca Morehead; three sisters-in-law: Phyllis Cable, Miriam Smallwood (Talmadge) and Wanda Morehead Clemons; one daughter-in-law, Lana Morehead and family; one niece, Kim Graham of Campton; one nephew, Don W. Clemons of Thomaston, Georgia; several great nieces and nephews; and her loving caretaker, Sharlene Stevenson.
    Visitation will be held at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton, Kentucky from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023 with the funeral service officiated by Bro. Bill Boldt immediately following at 7:00 p.m.
    Burial will be at Stanton Cemetery, officiated by Bro. Kim Rose with Trevor Faw, Michael Noble, Joey Watson, Don Clemons, Kevin Graham, Hondo Hearne and Tim Blakey serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are Darlene and Gordon Bellamy, Ruth Hall, Bob and June Schoae, Sharlene Stevenson, Jenny and Robert Crowe and the members of Stanton Baptist Church.

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  Thursday, April 27, 2023

    James David Gumm, age 80, of Clay City, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at his residence.
    He was born June 28, 1942 in Booneville, Kentucky, to Crit and Ethel Chaney Gumm.
    Mr. Gumm is survived by one son, George Gumm; one step-son, Billy Smith Jr.; two daughters, Katherine Gumm and Lisa Clark; two sisters, Velma Brewer and Susie Fligar; and 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Crit and Ethel Gumm; his wife, Helen Smith Gumm; one son, Jeffery Gumm; two brothers, Herbert Brewer and Louie Brewer; three sisters, Nancy Henderson, and Ruth Blu and Annalee Ott.
    There are no services planned at this time.
    Grayson Funeral of Clay City is in charge.

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  Friday, April 28, 2023

    Jacquelyn Denise "Jackie" Keith, 54, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 at her home.
    She was born August 28, 1968 in Winchester, Kentucky, to the late Jack Shepherd and Judy Keith Craycraft. She was a nurse and a member of Ark of Mercy Church of God.
    Survivors include two daughters, Kelli Barber (Michael) and Courtney Keith; three brothers, Johnny Pergram, Jeff Pergram, and David Shepherd; a sister, Tammy Pifer; and four grandchildren, Melody Barber, Susie Barber, Dottie Barber, and Aiden Shrout.
    She was preceded in death by her grandparents who raised her, Cap and Bertha Keith; parents, and sons, Gregory Dean Ratliff Jr. and Cody Ratliff.
    Services will be held at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, on Monday, May 1, 2023, 1:00 p.m., by Pastor Janice Claypool and Kenneth Metcalf. Visitation will be held Monday 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in West Bend Cemetery with Michael Barber, Barry Bryant, Johnny Pergram, Jeff Pergram, Jeffrey Pergram Jr., Jay Moore, Carson Pergram, and Elisha Bryant serving as pallbearers.

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  Wednesday, April 26, 2023

    Elnora Louise Bellamy Howell, devoted wife for 59 years to the late Gene Howell; mother, grandmother, friend and Christian; age 77, of Clay City, Kentucky, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
    She was born on April 21,1946, in Barnes Hollow, Estill County, Kentucky, to the late Herman Patrick Bellamy and the late Emma Bernice Harper Bellamy.
    In addition to her parents and her beloved husband, she was preceded in death by seven brothers, Morgan Bellamy, Dennis Bellamy, Cecil Bellamy, Russell Bellamy, Kenneth Bellamy, Orvil Bellamy and Alton Bellamy; and one sister, Madeline Bellamy.
    Elnora loved her family fiercely and all she ever wanted to be, was a mother. She was the Salutatorian of Powell County High School Class of 1964. She always possessed a very positive attitude and was always thinking of others. She was very strong in her faith; during a 32-year battle with cancer, her faith never wavered.
    Elnora was a member of the West Bend First Church of God where she served in the ladies’ club, event hospitality and in children’s church. She was a wonderful gardener and could make anything grow. During her life she worked as a telephone operator, an assembly line operator with OHI America where she had a perfect attendance for 11 years; she cared for children in her home for 12 years, and for a season, was a stay-at-home mom where she sowed her life into her children.
    Elnora is survived by one son, Stephen Howell (Faye) of Clay City; three daughters: Lisa Rose Spangler (Michael) of Jeffersonville, Lois Jean “Jeanie” Napier (Ty) of Florence, and LeAnna Sue Lunsford (Jim) of Irvine; three brothers: Carlie Bellamy (Linda) of Mt. Sterling, Gordon Bellamy (Darlene) of Clay City, and Harry Bellamy (Jeannie) of Huntsville, Alabama; one sister, Phyllis Rogers of Stanton; 19 grandchildren: Laura Ralhael Spangler Fraley, Michael Ryan Spangler, Kari Nicole Spangler Lyons, John-Michael Dwain McCormick, Nathan Garrett Howell, Leighton Aaron Jones, Matthew Stephen Howell, Tory Ray Peyton, Ethan James Lunsford, Tiffany Anne Angel, Justin Ray Olinger, Tasha Renee Santiago, Amber Ethel Nicole Olinger, Lilly Mae Olinger, Jeremy Howard Olinger, Justin Andrew Napier, Zachary Aaron Lunsford, Lori Elizabeth McMillin and Jackson Wade Everman and ten great grandchildren.
    Funeral services officiated by Bro. James Harold Combs and Ray Watson will be conducted on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the funeral home as well.
    Burial will be at Cat Creek Cemetery in Stanton with Ryan Spangler, Jon-Michael McCormick, Nathan Howell, Leighton Jones, Justin Napier, Matthew Howell, Tory Peyton, Ethan Lunsford, Jackson Everman, Zach Lunsford, Justin Olinger and Jeremy Olinger serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are Rachael Fraley, Kari Lyons, Lori McMillin, Tiffany Angel, Tasha Santiago, Amber Olinger, Lilly Olinger, and the members of West Bend First Church of God.

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  Wednesday, April 26, 2023

    Earl Lynn Lane Sr., age 74, husband of Regina Roseberry Lane, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at his home.
    He was born November 16, 1948 in Sturgis, Michigan to the late Earl M. and Carol Vreeland Lane.
    Survivors include his wife, Regina Lane; eight children, Suelyn Lane, Shannan Gregg, Tarena Keeton, Jessica Dickerson, Earl Lynn Lane Jr., Hannah Lane, Rebecca Lane, and Amanda Hackworth; 27 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Liberty Faith Hackworth.
    Services were held Saturday, April 29, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at Wells Funeral Home in Stanton by Bro. Sammy Faulkner and Bro. Paul Day. Visitation was held Saturday, 1-2 p.m.

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  Tuesday, April 25, 2023

    Richard Charles "Rick" Pesut, age 58, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the Stanton Nursing Center.
    The husband of Jean Sparks Pesut, he was born August 25, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio to Martin and Sherry Pennington Pesut.
    In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by one son, Christopher Pesut; three step-sons, Timothy Pelfrey, Michael Pelfrey, and Bobby Banfield; one daughter, Megan Pesut; a brother, Russell Pesut; a sister, Tamara Meyer; six grandchildren, Madelynn Pesut, Heaven Pelfrey, Haleigh Pelfrey, Sabastian Pelfrey, Bredan Pelfrey, and Chloe Pelfrey; and a dog Bella.
    Further arrangements are pending at Wells Funeral Home in Stanton.

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  Friday, April 21, 2023

    Connie Gibson, 68, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023.
    She was born July 6, 1954 to the late Chester and Mollie Andrews Richardson in Winchester, Kentucky. She retired from East KY Power after 24 years of service.
    Survivors include her daughters, Monica S. Lacy and Jaime Busch; her grandchildren: Jacob Busch, Kayla Busch and Molli Lacy; three sisters, Patricia Wasson, Paula Thomas and Shirley Uresti; and one brother, Gary Richardson.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Bradley Richardson, Bobby Richardson and Ricky Richardson.
    Her services will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Rolan G Taylor Funeral Home, 259 South Main Street, Winchester.

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