Saturday, July 22, 2023

    Barry Junior Vires, age 36, of Irvine, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at his home.
    Barry was born on April 24, 1987, in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Donna McIntosh and Barry Vires.
    Along with his father, Mr. Vires is survived by his grandmother, Wanda Sue McIntosh; his fiancée, Brandy Davis; three stepchildren, Bradley, Nykala, and Brandon; one brother, Nicholas Vires (Amanda); and a sister, Tamera McQueen; along with numerous, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    Funeral services for Barry Junior Vires will be conducted on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 12:00 Noon in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Marvin Neal will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery in Irvine. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon on Wednesday.
    Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Wednesday, July 19, 2023

    Betty Lavon Noland, age 89, of Lily Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
    She was born March 29, 1934, in Irvine and was the daughter of the late Everett and Maggie Muncy Woolery. She was a homemaker and a member of the White Oak Church of God. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Noland is survived by one daughter, Ellen Stotts of Richmond; two sons, Phillip Noland (Connie) and Tim Noland (Kim), both of Irvine; six grandchildren: Jessica Noland (Chris), Morgen Noland, Christian Noland, Olivia Stotts, Ava Stotts, and Evan Stotts; and two great grandchildren, Lydia and Waylon Noland.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Obie Noland; one sister, Bethel Witt; two brothers, Tracy and Ronald Woolery; and one grandchild, Obie Jarrod Lee Noland.
    Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 22, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Glyndon Woosley and Bro. Larry Frymyer officiating. Burial will be at the Dunaway Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers are David Harrison, Hunter Garner, Randy Powell, Jimmy Powell, Spencer Hammond, and Christian Noland.
    Honorary pallbearers are Michael Woolery, Stevie Woolery, Kim Woolery, and Greg Woolery.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, July 19, 2023

    Toy Wilbur Leslie, age 81, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home.
    He was born on November 6, 1941, in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Roscoe and Eunice Stepp Leslie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Tuggle Leslie; his son, Brandon Leslie; and one sister, Edith Maynard. He was a long-time employee of the Trane Company.
    Toy is survived by his children, John M. "Marty" Leslie (Sheila), Andrea L. Barnes (Boone), and Tony Abney (Melva); one special niece, Linda Lou Brandenburg; along with numerous other nieces and nephews and relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    Funeral services for Toy W. Leslie will be conducted on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.. at the Leslie Family Cemetery on Cowpen Road in Pikeville, Kentucky. Brother Dewitt Crider will be officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. at Lewis Home for Funerals Chapel.
    Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Wednesday, July 19, 2023

    Lyda Louise Wiseman, age 82, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Irvine, Kentucky.
    Lyda was born on June 21, 1941, in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Louis and Martha Carroll Woolery. In addition to her parents Lyda was preceded in death by two brothers, James Woolery and Bobby Gene Woolery; three sisters, Mary Jenkins, Margaret Snowden, and Christine Abner; along with several nieces and nephews.
    Mrs. Wiseman is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Raymond L. Wiseman, special friends, Jackie, Becky, and Joshua Rogers, along with numerous nieces and nephews and relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Lyda Louise Wiseman will be conducted on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Marvin Neal will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Dunaway Cemetery in Irvine, Kentucky. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Music will be provided by the fox family singers.
    Pallbearers will be Cody Beckler, Joshua Rogers, Ricky Williams, Mike Mainous, and Jackie Rogers.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Tuesday, July 18, 2023

    Garry D. Collett, age 73, departed this life on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the Baptist Health Care Facility in Richmond, Kentucky.
    He was born on August 15, 1949, in Richmond, Kentucky to the late John D. and Minnie Marcum Collett. Garry was an engineer for many years with CSX Railroad.
    In addition to his parents, Mr. Collett is preceded in death by one son, Garry D. Collet II.
    He is survived by his wife, Eddie Watson Collett of Irvine; and a daughter, Teresa Michelle Collett (Greg) of Richmond; as well as other relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    Funeral services for Garry D. Collett will be conducted on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals with eulogy delivered by Donnie Watson. Interment will follow in the Congleton Cemetery in Irvine. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Tuesday, July 18

    Tilda Teresia Hall, age 68, a resident of the Irvine Nursing and Rehab Center, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at her home following a short illness.
    She was born August 12, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Melvin Edward Hall and Katherine Ruby Cole Hall. She had many careers in her life; she served as an EMT, 911 dispatcher, seamstress for Carhartt, truck driver, and office worker for Kentucky River Foothills. She was a member of Restoration Now Ministries, and she had lived in Estill County for most of her life.
    She is survived by two daughters, Cassie Roberts (Steven) and Veronica Lay (Ronald), both of Estill County; one sister, Hazel Diane Morton (Gregory “Buck”) of Estill County; one brother, Jonathan Shane Hall (Beverly) of Estill County; and several nieces and nephews.
    No services are scheduled at this time.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, July 17, 2023

    Joan Carol Basham, age 80, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023. She was born March 21, 1943 in Clark County, Kentucky, to Thomas and Mavis Haggard. She was a member of the Sun Valley General Baptist Church.
    She is survived by her partner, Doug Adams of Ravenna; a son, James Rogers (Angela) of Waco, Kentucky; three step-daughters, Sandy Wheeler (Kenny), Trish Blackaby (Shayne) and Jeanie Covert (John); two grandchildren, two brothers, James Haggard and Mike Faulkner; and a sister, Modena Dailey.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Basham; a son, John David Rogers; and a sister, Betty O’Hair.
    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Kenny Wasson officiating. Friends may visit Friday, July 21, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in the Cobb Hill Cemetery.

Grayson Funeral Home of Irvine

  Friday, July 14, 2023

    Lorena Marcum Brockman was born in Jackson County, Kentucky, on September 7, 1938, and departed this life on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Marcum-Wallace Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky, being 85 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Stanton D. and Velma Reece Marcum.
    Lorena is survived by three children, James Newman, Sherry Brinegar and Kelvin Newman, all of Irvine; nine grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren; two brothers, Jackie Marcum of McKee and James Elmon Marcum (Brenda) of Berea; and two sisters, Carolyn Brandenburg (Eugene) of Mt. Vernon and Joy Marcum of Brodhead. She is also survived by a namesake, Lorena McKinney of Irvine; and by several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
    In addition to her parents, Lorena was preceded in death by one son, Anthony Dale Newman; one grandson, Jamie L. Hays; one brother, Dennis Dotson Marcum; and two sisters, Mary K. Isaacs and Hope Marcum.
    Lorena was a member of the Easter Valley Baptist Church. She was a caregiver and worked at this profession from a young age, with baby sitting or caring for the elderly or disabled. She did this for many years and was loved dearly by all those she served. She was also dearly loved by her family and has left them with many wonderful memories.
    Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Lakes Funeral Home, 1181 Main Street South in McKee with Bro. Delorne Smith officiating. Burial to follow in the Marcum Memorial Cemetery (133 Wild Dog Trail Rd, McKee, KY) in New Zion area.
    Pallbearers will be her grandsons Darrin, Dustin, and Dylan Newman, and Chris Hays; her nephew, Timothy Mays, and her nephew-in-law, Charlie Skelton.

Lakes McKee Funeral Home

  Thursday, July 13, 2023

    Deborah Lethgo Hounshell age 69, widow of Milford Hounshell who passed away in January 2023, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 after a brief illness.
    She was born in Berea to the late William Lethgo and Patsy Pullins Lethgo. Deborah was a former secretary for Foley Middle Schools.
    Mrs. Hounshell is survived by her son, William Hounshell (Kristy); her sister, Lynn Zieverink (Joe); her grandson, Kason Hounshell; her aunts, Linda Lethgo and Doris Lethgo and her cousin, Dena Swim; her uncle, Eddie Pullins (Hosea Lee) and her cousin, Allen Pullins; her sister-in-law, Martha Louise Neal; and her brother-in-law, Ronald Hounshell (Lisa).
    Graveside services will be held Monday, July 17, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Berea Cemetery; burial will also take place at the cemetery.
    Lakes Funeral Home of Berea is handling services.

Lakes Berea Funeral Home

  Tuesday, July 11

    Wendell Eugene Means, 68, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at his home.
    He was born in Clark County, Kentucky on June 9, 1955, the son of the late Orbin and Lola Hale Means. For many years, Wendell took care of cemetery maintenance as well as handling grave digging and setting tents for the local funeral homes. After retirement, he enjoyed front porch sitting, being with his grandchildren and collecting tractors and especially model trains. In his younger years, Wendell attended and was baptized at the Viney Fork Baptist Church.
    Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Rickie Parker Means; his children, Wendy Lynch (Sidney) and Adam Means (Tischa); two brothers, Hubert Means and Bruce Means; three sisters, Bernice Henderson (Bill), Mary Hurt (Jim), and Vickie Means; seven grandchildren, Sidney Lynch, Jr. (Odessa), Whitney Means, Kristie Lynch (Kacie), Avondia Means, Adam Kristopher Means, Cloe Means, and Aubrey Francis; and seven great-grandchildren; as well as a host of other extended family and friends.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Steve Allen Means, Johnnie Means, Roger Means, and Bev Means; and one sister, Nannie McElroy.
    Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2023, at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond, with Rev. Johnathan Tussey officiating. Burial will follow in the Flatwoods Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m., Friday, June 14th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Sidney Lynch, Sidney Lynch, Jr., Kristie Lynch, Kory Moore, Ronnie Means, and Adam Kristopher Means.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Tuesday, July 11

    James Rowland Tipton, age 99, husband of the late Myrtle Rhea Tipton, died on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was born on July 25, 1923 in Union City, Kentucky to the late Tom R. Tipton and Carolina Broaddus Tipton. He was a retired employee of IBM where he was a maintenance supervisor, and he was a farmer in Waco, Kentucky. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the 8th Air Force in Norwich, England. James was a right waist gunner and in charge of bomb armament. He was a POW at Stalag 17B for 13 months. Mr. Tipton was a faithful member of the Waco Baptist Church for 91 years.
    Survivors include his sons, Paul Tipton (Mary Ann) of Conway, Arkansas and Kyle Tipton (Dorothy) of Berea; daughters, Deborah Broaddus (Earl), Elsie Tipton, both of Richmond, and Elizabeth Brown (Wayne) of Paris, Kentucky; a step-son, Bill Newcom of Waco, Kentucky; grandchildren, Rebecca Jackson (Aaron), Jason Tipton (Lea), Mark Tipton, Gary Tipton (Larissa) and Justin Broaddus (Melissa); great grandchildren, Blake, Christopher, Annabelle, Samantha and Robert Jackson, Elizabeth and Noah Tipton; Luke, Kali, Bella and Lyla Tipton; Logan and Temperance Tipton; Shawn Boyd and Samuel Broaddus; step-grandchildren, Tommy and Phillip Newcom and Christy Clements; and a sister, Anna Francis Barfield.
    He was preceded in death also by a brother, Charles “Buster” Tipton and s sister, Betty Jean Mayfield.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home with Malcom Hester and Bro. David Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the Richmond Cemetery. Visitation was from 10-11 a.m., Saturday.
    Pallbearers were his grandsons and Aaron Jackson.
    Honorary pallbearers were Toby Honaker, Billy Ray Hughes, Irv Whicker, Pat and Ronnie Aldridge and the members of the Waco Baptist Church Senior Men’s Sunday School Class.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Friday, July 21, 2023

    Henry Rowland Scott, age 84, widower of Phyllis Jean Campbell Scott, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at his home.
    He was born June 9, 1939 in Dunwoody, Powell County, Kentucky to the late Henry Ellis and Lillie Mae Bishop Scott. Henry was a member of the Walnut Grove Church of God.
    Survivors include a son, Rocky Scott (Leslie); daughters, Robin Kincaid (Tony), Rhonda Snapp (Robert), and Roxanne Coldiron (Lonnie); grandchildren, Tonya Young (Aaron), Brian Scott, Jessica Martin (Clevie Rowe), Randy Martin (Lori), Zach Hall (Mercedes), Chelsea Morrison (Justin Knoblett), Brianna Hunt (John), and Dalen Coldiron; great grandchildren, Savannah Scott, Riley Goode, Braxton Rowe, Laikyn Rowe, Krayson Newsome, Kali Morrison, Allie Morrison, Paisley Morrison, Logan Tillery, Jacey Armstrong, and Johnny Hunt; bonus grandchildren, Allen Wilson and Kaylynn Wilson; and a brother, Shirley Scott.
    He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Phyllis Jean Scott; his parents, brothers, Gordon Scott and Kenneth Scott; half-sister, Flossie Trent; and half-brothers, Vernon Scott, Opal Scott, and Charlie Scott.
    Services will be held Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Rev. Eddie Dawson. Visitation will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    Burial will be in in Resthaven Cemetery with pallbearers Randy Martin, Zachary Hall, Dalen Coldiron, Brian Scott, Cleavie Rowe, and Aaron Young.
    Honorary pallbearers are Mercedes Roberts, Justin Knoblett, and the wonderful staff at Hospice East.

Wells Funeral Home

  Wednesday, July 12, 2023

    Jason Ray Roberts, age 46, husband Katie Murphy Roberts, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was born February 21, 1977 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Thomas R. Roberts and Karen Powell Roberts. Jason was a employee of Walmart of Mt. Sterling.
    Survivors include his wife, Katie Roberts; his mother, Karen Roberts; three sons, Conner Roberts, Jacob Roberts, and Hudson Roberts; a sister, Kirsten Roberts; and his grandmother, Thelma Powell.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas R. Roberts; and grandparents, Maxine Profitt, Linville Profitt, and Shelby Powell.
    Services will be held Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 11:00 a.m., Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Bro. Harold Kelly. Visitation will be held on Monday, 6-9 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in West Bend Cemetery, Clay City.

Wells Funeral Home

  Wednesday, July 12, 2023

    Brandon Michael Neal, age 39, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at his residence.
    Born in Winchester, Kentucky, on July 5, 1984, he was the son of David Neal and Kathy Crouch Neal. Brandon’s entire world was his kids. He was a self-employed construction worker who took great pride in wood working and laying tile. He also loved to search for agate rocks.
    Brandon was preceded in death by his son, Burnis Michael Neal.
    Along with his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Chris Neal (Jennifer) of Georgetown and Kelly Neal (Crystal) of Stanton; one sister, Mandy Wallace (Bart) of Nashville, Tennessee; co-parent, Tina Eaton Stall and one son, Owen Cyrus Neal, one daughter, Amelia Katherine Neal, and two special daughters, Olivia Eaton and Marissa Eaton, all of Springfield, Missouri.
    Visitation was held at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023. Funeral services officiated by Rev. Steve Caudill, Bro. Williard Estep and Fred Crouch were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 15th at the funeral home.
    Burial was at Resthaven Cemetery in Stanton with Chris Neal, Ryan Neal, Kelly Neal, Bart Wallace, Bob Crouch, Logan Neal and Mandy Wallace serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers were Johnny Hurt, Rob Boyd, Patsy Crain, Jerald Faulkner, Howard and Betty Pelfrey, the members of Grace Fellowship Church of God of Prophecy and members of Catalyst Church.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Wednesday, July 12, 2023

    Freda Roberts, age 75, widow of Dave Roberts, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.
    She was born November 7, 1947 in Stanton, Kentucky to the late John M. and Virginia Case Rogers. She was a member of the Morris Creek Missionary Baptist Church.
    Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Mays (Tommy) and Robbin Faulkner (James); and her beloved grandchildren, Lucas Faulkner (Allie Adkins), Gracie Mays, and Lorri Faulkner.
    Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her parents, John and Virginia Rogers; and husband, Dave Roberts.
    Services will be held Saturday, July 15, 2023, 11:00 a.m., by Bro. Nick Wright and Bro. Kevin Chaney at Wells Funeral Home 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation will be held Friday, July 14th, 5-9 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery with her children and grandchildren serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers serving are Walter & Roslyn Lacy, Darlene Petit, Connie & Jeff Newsome, Lonnie Dale Stewart, Janetta Lane, Michelle Hensley, Selina Howard, Patty Clemmons, Gary Stewart, Forrest Hunter, Austin Brandenburg, Antonio DaSilva, and the members of the Morris Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

Wells Funeral Home

  Monday, July 10, 2023

    Carter James Freeman, beloved son of Travis Freeman and Samantha Nidiffer Haddix went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 10, 2023.
    He was born at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, on July 9, 2023.
    Carter is survived by his loving parents, Travis Freeman and Samantha Nidiffer Haddix of Campton, Kentucky; three brothers, Hunter Haddix, Waylon Haddix, both of Campton, and Isaiah Dunaway of Stanton; one sister, Kyleigh Freeman of Campton; his paternal grandparents, Ronald and Stephanie Cain of Stanton; his maternal grandfather, Clyde Mullins and his maternal grandparents, Thomas Moon (Hope) of Mount Sterling.
    He was preceded in death by one brother, Wesley Haddix; and his maternal grandmother, Deborah Mullins.
    He also leaves behind a host of other relatives and loved ones to mourn his passing.

Wells Funeral Home

  Monday, July 10, 2023

    William A. "Willie" Thorpe, age 65, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 at his home.
    He was born June 17, 1958 in Winchester, Kentucky, to the late Robert Joseph "Joe" Thorpe and the late Ima Jean Spencer Thorpe Ashley.
    Willie lived his life to the fullest and loved riding motorcycles.
    Survivors include two sons, Ian Thorpe of Stanton and Ayden Harper of Clay City; asister, Pamela Crowe (Jimmy); nieces, Adria Crowe (Kendell Knox), Miranda Nolan (Mark), and Jincy Thorpe; great-nephews, Declan Nolan, Cian Nolan, and Janson McIntosh.
    He was preceded in death by parents, Joe Thorpe, Ima Jean Ashley, and Virgil Ashley; a sister, Tina Thorpe; and a brother, Robert Edward Thorpe.
    A celebration of life will be held Monday, July 17, 2023, 3:00 p.m., at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Bro. Brad Epperson and Mark Nolan. Burial will be in Thorpe Cemetery, Hatton Creek, Stanton.
    Honorary pallbearers serving are Mark Nolan, Lewis Campbell, Jimmy Thorpe, Kendell Knox, Henry Derickson, Gordon Parks, Sheldon Baker, Lonnie & Teresa McCall, Wesley "Homie" Sexton, Jimmy Crowe, Ricky Creed, Sherwin Baker, Scotty Angel, Danny Rose, Donnie & Linda Spencer, Gay Shale, Danny Hall, Mark Johnson, Jan Fish, and Kenny Bruener.
    In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to Friends of Powell County Pets, P.O. Box 474, Stanton, KY 40380.

Wells Funeral Home

  Sunday, July 9, 2023

    Joan D. Miller, 76, widow of Roscoe Miller, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at her home.
    She was born March 14, 1947 in Stanton to the late Holt and Nell Darrell Friend. She was a member of the Powell's Valley Baptist Church and retired from Natural Bridge State Park as housekeeping supervisor.
    Survivors include step-daughters, Irene Brandenburg (Russell Hobbs), Beattyville; Linda Porter (Jim), Campton; and Sue Ledford (Steve), Slade; a step-son, Johnny Miller (Judy), Richmond; nephews, Marvin (Halsey Jr. Petrea) , Trenton, Ohio; Mike Halsey (Sharon), Lakeland, Florida; Chris Halsey (Shawna), Trenton, Ohio; and Denzel Friend, Stanton; a niece, Linda Kahler, Stanton, Sandi, Brenda; step-grandchildren, Billy Caudill (Lisa), Dorothy Moore (Rob), David Caudill (Vickie), John Porter (April), Daniel Porter (Thao), and Becky Cunningham (R.D.); special friends, Sandra & Rodney Lewis, Karen Tipton, and Rosie Drake; a host of great nieces, nephews, and step great-grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by husband, parents; a sister, Geneva Halsey; and brothers, Orval Friend and Lawrence Friend.
    Services will be held Friday, July 14, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at Powell's Valley Baptist Church by Bro. Gary Willoughby. Visitation is on Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at the church. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery, Stanton.
    Honorary pallbearers are Kenneth Strange and Troy & Deana Brooks.
    Wells Funeral Home of Stanton has been entrusted with arrangements.

Wells Funeral Home

  Monday, July 3, 2023

    James Dixon "George" Jones III of Rogers, Kentucky, departed this life Monday, July 3, 2023 at the age of 46 years.
    He was a son of the late Carolyn Sue Jamison Carpenter, born in West Liberty, Kentucky, on February 10, 1977. He was a general laborer by trade.
    George had a love for life, people, and this vast universe in which we live. His heart was full of love and his hands were full of magic, the extent of which only those who knew and loved him best were aware of. His wish for all of us who are mourning is to live life for the moment you are in now and to live it to its fullest, taking nothing and no one for granted. He would tell you, as he always told everyone, "If you love someone, tell them you love them every time you get the chance, and make the time you are granted on this Earth count."
    He is survived by one son, Travis Dixon Grant Lawson and his mother, Rebecca Lawson of Valeria, Kentucky; one brother, George William Jones (Kristie) of Mt. Sterling; two sisters, Melissa Trent of Rogers and Laura Rogers (Dean) of Clay City; one uncle, Ernie Jamison; one aunt, Brenda Creech; and a very special cousin, whom he viewed as his brother, Kevin Donathan and wife LeAnn whom he also loved dearly, of Campton; just as he considered each of the men listed as pallbearers his brothers, for life.
    "George" was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Sue Jamison Carpenter; his maternal grandmother, Sylvia Creech; and his maternal grandfather, Elwood Jamison.
    He also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
    A graveside service was held at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Helton Cemetery, Wolfe County, Kentucky.
    Serving as pallbearers were Travis Lawson, Kevin Donathan, Shawn Donathan, Josh Hollon, Joshua Stewart, Henry Cline, Eric Lyn Brewer and Matthew T. Jamison. Serving as honorary pallbearers; Ernie Jamison, Matthew Jamison, Steve Froman, Rocky Lawson, Sr., Royce Donathan, Willy Jones, Adam Cole, Michael Chambers, Billy "Worm" Perry, Jerimah Staab, Aaron Tolson, Scott Smith, Landon Drake and James Drake.
    Porter and Son Funeral Directors of Campton was entrusted with arrangements.

Porter and Son Funeral Directors