Friday, August 25, 2023

    Freida L. Deaton of Rogers, Kentucky, beloved wife of Ray Deaton, departed this life Friday, August 25, 2023 at her home at the age of 78 years, 2 months and 2 days. She was a daughter of the late Frank King and Josephine Moore King born in Sandhill, Estill County, Kentucky on June 23, 1945.
    Mrs. Deaton was a former restaurant employee, homemaker, and she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
    She is survived by her loving husband, Ray Deaton of Rogers; three daughters, Phyllis Becknell (Steve) of Salt Lick, Janet Mayabb (Kevin) and Josie Whisman (Rondall), both of Campton; five grandchildren, Ashley Carson, Amelia Miller, Garrett Morris, Stephen Tolson and Nevaeh Mayabb; nine great grandchildren, Kaylee Carson, Emily Carson, Braden Tolson, Paxtyn Miller, Casen Tolson, Kannon Tolson, Remington Tolson, Ella Tolson and Jack Hopkins; and one nephew she raised as her son, Gary King.
    Mrs. Deaton was preceded in death by one grandson, Joey Tolson; one great granddaughter, Macie Morris; one nephew, she raised as her son, Dale King; her parents, Frank King and Josephine Moore King; six brothers, Vernal King, Ralph King, Ernest King, Ray King, Jackie King, and Gordon King; and four sisters, Ida Mae Crowe, Gloria Faye White, Ada King and Mary Lucy King.
    She also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
    Visitation will be held Monday, August 28, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. at Porter and Son Funeral Directors, 769 East Main Street, Campton. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 29th at 1:00 p.m. by Rev. Adam Hayes. Burial will be at the Spencer Cemetery at Tar Ridge.
    Serving as pallbearers are Jeff Creech, Garrett Morris, Stephen Tolson, Keith White, Kevin Carson, Braden Tolson, Paxtyn Miller and Kevin Mayabb.

Porter and Son Funeral Directors

  Friday, August 25, 2023

    Jerry Richardson, age 59, of McKee Road in Irvine, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at his home.
    He was born January 17, 1964, in Madison County and was the son of the late Basslee and Ruby Benton Howell Richardson. He lived in Jackson County for most of his life.
    Mr. Richardson is survived by his daughter, Bunnetta Whitaker (Shayne) of Estill County; four sisters: Shirley Collett, Rita Collett, Frieda Holliman and Rhonda Devary, all of Estill County; three brothers: Basslee Richardson Jr. of Estill County; Wayne Richardson of Lee County; and Ricky Richardson of Clark County; and three grandchildren, Lily, Aurora, and Harrison Whitaker.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Judy Richardson; and one brother, Larry Richardson.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 30, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Richardson Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 29th from 6-9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Funeral Home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, August 24, 2023

    William Earl Rogers, 62, of Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at his home.
    He was born October 22, 1960 in Estill County, Kentucky to the late Harry Rogers, Jr. and the late Wandella Abney Rogers Wasson.
    Survivors include brothers, Danny Ray Rogers (Billie) of Stanton, Donny Clay Rogers (Sharon) and Bobby Rogers (Tonya), both of Ravenna; a sister, Rita Rogers Chaney (Eddie) of Ravenna; nieces, Regina Whisman (Gary) of Clay City, Starla Anderson (Fred) of Ravenna, Melanie Watkins (James) of Stanton, Sara Profitt and Abby Freeman; nephews, James Rogers of Irvine, Mark Rogers of Richmond, Noah Freeman and Jason Chaney (Tonya), both of Irvine; great nieces, Morgan Rogers, Rheannon Rison, Keeleah Watkins, Rylee Ballard and Brookelynn Winship; great nephews, Colton Chaney, Carson Anderson, Trey Whisman and Keegan Watkins; and a great, great nephew, Oliver Rison.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Earl and Nellie Abney and Harry and Carlie Rogers; and a nephew, Brandon Rogers.
    Funeral services will be conducted at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue in Stanton by Bro. George Sparks on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow the funeral at Cobb Hill Cemetery in Ravenna. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 26 at the funeral home from 5:30-8 p.m.
    Pallbearers include James Rogers, Mark Rogers, Noah Freeman, Trey Whisman, Carson Anderson, and Jason Chaney.
    Honorary pallbearers include Doug Rogers, Colton Chaney, Keegan Watkins, Eddie & Michelle Sparks, Travis Kinser, Terry Rogers, Jimmy & Sue Thacker, Coty Abney, Lisa Richardson and Lori Tipton Lee.

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  Tuesday, August 22, 2023

    James Arthur “Jimbo” Mullins, age 73, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at his home.
    Born in Jeffersonville, Indiana on January 13, 1950, he was the son of Bill and Martha Lee Morris Mullins, and grew up in Winchester, Kentucky. He graduated from high school in Jeffersonville, Indiana and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Kentucky University with his previous studies at the University of Louisville in Liberal Arts and Humanities. Living in the cities of Odessa, Kharkov and Kyiv, Ukraine from 2015 to 2018, he was an English Instructor at Ideal International Language Center for 16 months while there. He was a substitute teacher for Powell, Clark, and Fayette Counties for several years. Ongoing education throughout his entire lifetime was a priority to him and he shared his knowledge with friends and family, with great enthusiasm.
    James had an adventurous spirit and a zeal for life and many devoted friends whom he spent quality time with. He was a hard worker of labor jobs and kept himself physically fit. Fort Boonesborough State Park was one of his jobs, as he was the Potter, making the artistic pottery creations that he had researched and displayed for tourists while visiting the Fort and giving information on historical events and pottery items. This was a job he loved and was there during the season for many years and made many new friends.
    He is survived by one daughter, Shannon Dubke (Michael) of Alexandria, Virginia; two grandsons, Sam Dubke, and Harry Dubke; nephews, Robert Abner, Daniel Abner, Billy Mullins, Danny Mullins, Josh Mullins, Jordan Dain, and Derek Abbott; and nieces, Heather Merritt and Victoria Mullins. He is also survived by one sister, Carolyn Abner (Lewis); and one brother, William Ray Mullins.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Daniel Jack Mullins and Robert “Bob John” Mullins.
    Allansville Baptist Church was his home church, as he accepted Christ there 29 years ago. To all his family and many friends, he was known as Jimbo and greatly loved by them. He was a hard worker and had a great sense of humor.
    Visitation will be at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, with services starting at 1:00 p.m. by Allansville Pastor Paul Jorgensen. Burial will be at the Mullins Family Cemetery in Letcher County, Kentucky.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Tuesday, August 22, 2023

    Zachary Lee Thomas, age 28, of Versailles, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in Versailles.
    He was born on July 15, 1995, in Lexington, Kentucky, to the late Jerry Lee Thomas and to Susan Annette Davis Thomas.
    Along with his father, Zachary was preceded in death by his grandmother, Nannie Pearl Brooks.
    In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Austin Lee Thomas (Ashley) and Christopher Lee Thomas; one sister, Abigail Lee; and numerous other relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    Funeral services for Zachary Lee Thomas, will be conducted on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Jerry Rose will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home on Sunday prior to the service. The family has chosen cremation after the services.
    In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to his memorial fund.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Tuesday, August 22, 2023

    Nellie Winkler Webb, age 91, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
    Nellie was born on October 30, 1931, in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Stanley C. and Fannie Mae Tuttle Winkler.
    In addition to her parents, Mrs. Webb is preceded in death by her loving husband of over 66 years, Roy M. Webb Jr.; one sister, Juanita Hall; two brothers, Oscar Winkler and Stanley C. Winkler Jr.; along with two grandsons, Daniel and Todd Webb.
    Nellie was a member of Providence Baptist Church for over 76 years. She was a member of the Women’s Missionary Union, a Bible study leader, and a former member of Eastern Star #357, Irvine Lodge. She worked for Westinghouse and American Phillips Co. for over 32 years.
    Nellie especially enjoyed feeding her family, friends, and church family whenever it was possible.
    Survivors include her three sons, Kenneth N. Webb (Ruby), Lonnie M. Webb (Marsha), and Donnie M. Webb (Joyce); one brother, Kenneth Winkler; five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and four great, great grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Nellie Winkler Webb will be conducted on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Providence Baptist Church. Brother Keith Weldon will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Turpin Cemetery in Irvine. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 25th from 6-9 p.m. at the Church.
    The pallbearers will be Shamonna Bruso, Katrina Buttry, Jaydon Buttry, Donnie Webb II, Floyd Webb, and Malisa Bach.
    Honorary pallbearers will be the great and great, great grandchildren.
    Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Nellie Winkler Webb.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Tuesday, August 22, 2023

    Barbara Ann West, age 79, of White Oak Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
    She was born September 8, 1943, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Chester and Lilly Gross Horn. She retired from Sue’s House of Flowers where she worked as a Florist. She attended the White Oak Church of God and the Senior Citizens Club. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. West was preceded in death by her husband, Lindsey West Jr., and she is survived by one daughter: Sherri Short (Steve) of Estill County; four grandchildren: Kyle Short (Mashea), Taylor Short (Elizabeth), Cody West (Jessica), and Trey West (Megan); and five great grandchildren: Cabella Short, Taven Short, Kylen Short, Haze West, and Ezmae West.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Micky West; three sisters, Sue Wiseman, Eudale Martin, and Reva Puckett; and one brother, Eugene Horn.
    Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 25, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at the White Oak Church of God with Bro. Glyndon Woosley officiating. Burial will be at the White Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 11:00 a.m. to service time at 2:00 p.m. at the Church.
    Pallbearers are Kyle Short, Taylor Short, Trey West, Cody West, David Short, and Mike Krolski.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, August 20, 2023

    James Edward Flinchum, 76, husband of Minnie Marlene Flynn Flinchum, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at his home in Winchester, Kentucky.
    He was born May 15, 1947 in Estill County, Kentucky, to the late Troy and Wanda Mae Townsend. He was a United States Army veteran, a truck driver and a member of the Lions Club.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Misty Flinchum; two sons, James Flinchum and Greg Elliott II; a brother, Floyd Flinchum; two brothers-in-law, Tony Flynn and Phillip Flynn; a sister-in-law, Sharlene Neal; ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
    A memorial service will be held at a later date.
    Rolan G Taylor Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.

Rolan G Taylor Funeral Home

  Friday, August 18, 2023

    Rhonda Pauline Begley, age 52, died Friday, August 18, 2023 at her home in Macon, Georgia, after a long-time illness.
    She was born on November 28, 1970 in Irvine, Kentucky to Arnold and Mageline Gross Begley. Rhonda was a homemaker, wonderful mother, caring daughter, devoted fiancée, best friend to her siblings, and cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews.
    She is survived by her three sons, Cody, Caleb and Elisha Begley; fiancé, Phil Adams; mother, Mageline Begley; a brother, Arnold; four sisters: Sheila Snyder, Loura Kelley (Brian), Naomi Finley (David) and Rachell Turner; two sisters-in-law, Tennia and Pam Begley; and many nieces and nephews, along with her sons' grandmother, Pam Hall, who was loved dearly by Rhonda.
    Rhonda was preceded in death by her father, Arnold Earl Begley; two brothers, Mitchell Begley and Elijah Begley; a sister-in-law, Christina Begley, a brother-in-law, Robbi Snyder; and a nephew, Jeremiah Rivera.
    Rhonda was a loving, kind person who cherished her family and friends. She enjoyed visiting her family, playing cards and board games. A day seldom went by that Rhonda didn’t reach out to express her love for her family. You couldn’t be around her without smiling due to her teasing. There was no doubt of the love she had for her family.
    Rhonda will be cremated and a private ceremony will be held by family.

  Friday, August 18, 2023

    Amanda Grace Cox, age 43, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Irvine.
    Amanda was born on May 21, 1980, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Wayne Richardson and Teresa Issacs Marcum.
    She is preceded in death by her son, Christopher Lee Gregory.
    In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cox is survived by her husband, Stevie Cox; two children, Eve LaShae Cox and Joshlyn MaGail Cox; a granddaughter, Krisslyn Farjone; and two sisters, Kimberly Richardson and Rebecca Collett; along with numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Amanda Grace Cox will be conducted on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Jerry Rose will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Marcum Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
    The pallbearers will be Shawn and Kadyn Hardy, Joe Collins, and Anthony Arvin.
    In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to her memorial fund in care of Lewis Home for Funerals.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Thursday, August 17, 2023

    Barbara Jean Richardson, age 73, of Substation Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    She was born November 24, 1949 in Madison County and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Pearl Conner Goosey. She retired from the Irvine Nursing and Rehab Center where she worked as a Dietician. She was of the Holiness faith and had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Richardson is survived by son, Gregory Richardson (April) of Estill County; two sisters: Brenda Logsdon (Raymond) of Madison County and Geraldine Chaney (Steve) of Estill County; one brother, Billy Neal Goosey (Pam) of Estill County; a sister-in-law, Linda Goosey of Estill County; four grandchildren: Alexandria, Brandon, Nicholas, and Grant Richardson; and three great grandchildren.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by one son, Ricky David Richardson; one sister, Shirley Ann Estes; and three brothers, Randall Joe, Elmer Jr. and Raymond Lewis Goosey.
    Funeral services was conducted Sunday, August 20, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Burial was at the Turpin Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m.
    Pallbearers were Scott Camden, Liam Mays, Christian Grant, Michael Cruse, Billy Chaney, and Chris Goosey.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, August 14, 2023

    Helen Ruth Henderson Edwards, age 94, wife of 68 years to Robert Douglas Edwards, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at her residence in Richmond, Kentucky.
    She was born in Estill County, Kentucky to the late Elmer Lawrence and Lucille Estelle Alexander Henderson. Early in life, Helen received her nursing degree from Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing. She loved and was very devoted to her nursing career. Helen enjoyed sewing, embroidery, square dancing, and traveling with her husband Robert. She was of the Methodist faith.
    Other than her parents, Helen was preceded in death by one sister. Kathryn White.
    In addition to her husband Robert, Helen is survived by her siblings, Jessie Drake, Willis Henderson (Rose), Tommy Henderson (Shirlene), and Sue Collins (Phillip). Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews also survive.
    Memorial services were at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Davis & Powell Funeral Home in Berea with Bro. George Drake officiating. Visitation will be 12:00 Noon until service time at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Care Plus 350 Isaacs Lane Richmond, KY 40475.

Davis & Powell Funeral Home

  Sunday, August 13, 2023

    Marsha White Bonny Hughes, age 74, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
    She was born August 18, 1948 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Arthur Woodrow Bonny and Cecilia Ann Davis Bonny.
    Mrs. Hughes was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lawrence E. Hughes.
    Marsha was a graduate of Irvine High School and Eastern Kentucky University. She was a member of the Irvine-Ravenna Kiwanis Club. She was a retired social worker and had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Hughes is survived by two sons: Lawrence Edward Hughes, II and Gary Lee Winkle, Jr.; three sisters: Nelle Williams, Royce Smithers, and Teresa King; four grandchildren: Luke Hughes, Selene Winkle, Carlos Winkle, and Arthur Winkle; two nieces: C-Ann Forehand and Eschelle King; one nephew, Kevin Williams; one great nephew, Thomas Forehand; special cousins: Janie, Joedy, and Tennye Ohr; and a host of friends.
    In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Cecelia Ann Bonny; and her brother, Arthur Woodrow Bonny.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, August 19, 2023 1:00 p.m., at the Irvine United Methodist Church with Rev. Felsha Foster officiating. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. at the church.
    Pallbearers were Rob Forehand, Tom Kirby, Geoff Canter, Robert Browning, Clay Case, and Chris Finney.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Elizabeth Witt Christmas Party, 1548 Wisemantown Road, Irvine, KY 40336

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, August 25, 2023

    Teresa Adkins, 65, wife of Richard Allen Adkins, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at her home.
    She was born December 21, 1957 in Martin, Kentucky to the late Billy Charles and Lucille Yates Reed.
    Survivors include her husband, Richard Allen Adkins; a daughter, Hope Adkins; a special nephew, Dakota Halbert; a brother, Charles "Bubby" Reed; and three granddaughters, Faith Banks, Farrah Banks, and Gia Banks.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Ricky Reed; and sister, Donna Reed Boyd.
    Services Monday, August 28, 2023, 12:00 Noon at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Bro. Merle Travis. Visitation is on Sunday 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Stonegate Cemetery.

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  Tuesday, August 22, 2023

    Jelina Faye Bilbrey, age 43, wife of Pete Bilbrey, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic.
    She was born December 7, 1979 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late Ruby Gilbert Tharp and Raymond Tharp.
    Survivors include her husband, Pete Bilbrey; four sons, Robert Jones, Harley Stidham, Jacob Fields, and Tyler Bilbrey; three daughters, April Jones, Anna Marie Spencer, and Alexis Bilbrrey; her father, Raymond Tharp; a brother, Gary Craig; and five grandchildren, Isabella Watkins, Mia Watkins, Brichard Watkins, Hazel Shad, and Jeremiah Spencer.
    She was preceded in death by mother; a sister, Joyce; and a brother, Raymond Tharp Jr.
    Services Saturday, August 26, 2023, 12:00 Noon at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Burial in Ledford Cemetery, Pine Ridge.
    In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to the funeral home.

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  Monday, August 21, 2023

    Sabrina Dan'yel Elkins, age 34, of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
    She was born on September 28, 1988 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Sabrina was a homemaker who loved cats, especially her baby “Fluffy”. She was very outgoing and loved everyone she met. She loved Jesus and read her Bible every day. Sabrina loved being outside and on the side-by-side.
    Sabrina is survived by her mother, Manda Chasteen (Glendon Jones); her father, Danny Elkins Sr.; her fiancé, Adam Jones; and her siblings: Danny Elkins, Jr., Jennifer Haddix (Wayne), Kevin Elkins, Tammy Elkins and Jonathan L. Elkins.
    Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Funeral services officiated by Bro. Brad Epperson and Bro. Kenny Wasson will be held immediately following the visitation at 3:00 p.m. Burial will be at Resting Angels Cemetery in Stanton.

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  Saturday, August 19, 2023

    Leon Roberts, age 74, husband of Gathel Wells Roberts, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Kindred Health Center, Louisville.
    He was born August 20, 1948 in Woodford County to the late George and Lydia Brewer Roberts.
    Survivors include his wife, Gathel Roberts; two sons, Billy Joe Roberts (Delisa) and Leon Christopher Roberts (Crystal); three grandchildren, Devin Roberts, Tessa Roberts, and Kevin Roberts; a brother, Alvin Roberts (Sharon); and a sister, Leslie Brooks (Charles).
    He was preceded in death by his parents; asister, Alice Razor; and three brothers, Gary Roberts, Randall Roberts, and Lindsey Roberts.
    Services will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 11:00 a.m., by Bro. James Harold Combs at the Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation was held on Tuesday, August 22nd, 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery with military honors with Kenny Roberts, Charles Brooks, Ricky Roberts, Lindsey Allen Roberts, Jim Bob Wells, Kraig Helton, Jimmy Campbell, and James Conner serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers serving are Charles Brooks Sr., Sammy Conner, and Danny Pitts.

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  Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Larry Jamison Meadows, age 70, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
    Born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on September 8, 1952, he was the son of the late Henry and Fannie Campbell Meadows. Larry lived for his family whom he loved endlessly. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a master at making anything funny. He worked as a Quality Control Manager for Qwik Tool and worked at Racota Manufacturing. He was a United States Army Veteran; and a member of the AMVETS Post 67 and the American Legion.
    He was known as a very generous man, donating to several charities, but he had a special love for the disabled veterans and disadvantaged children.
    In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his son, Larry Bradley Meadows; four brothers: Trulan Meadows, Kenneth Meadows, Roger Meadows and Everett Meadows; two sisters: Freda Taylor and Eunice Babcock; and one grandchild, Aaron Micheal Cockrell.
    He is survived by his son, Micheal Cockrell of Clay City; his daughter, Krista Stevenson (Derek) of Lexington; one brother, Clifford Meadows of Pilot View; one sister, Nancy Freeman of Winchester; seven grandchildren: Justin Meadows, Kelsey Parker (Dustin), Chase Kennon, Taylor Cockrell, Nicholas Cockrell, Daylen Massey and Jaylee Stevenson; and four great grandchildren: Hayden Ritchie, Easton Parker, Rhyder Kennon and Aiden Berry.
    Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton, Kentucky. Funeral services officiated by Brother Douglas Dunn will be held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, August 23rd at the funeral home.
    Burial will be held at Meadows Cemetery with Kevin Babcock, Roger Nelson Meadows, James Meadows, Kenny Meadows, Darrell Meadows, Doug Meadows and Tracy Lee Meadows serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are Dedric Lyles, Mike and Tonia Hamilton, Alvin Johnson, Lloyd Neikirk, Nurse Wendy Keaton, and Dr. Deborah Photos, DPM.

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  Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    William Lawrence “Bill” Thompson, age 80, of Clay City, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
    Born in Ashland, Kentucky on April 22, 1943, he was the son of the late Meredith and Verna Boggs Thompson. Bill worked for Covenant Transport as a truck driver and was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the American Legion in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He loved to hunt and fish and loved to sing and dance.
    In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his former wife, Mary Jo Thompson; five brothers: Clyde Thompson, Johhny Thompson, Luke Thompson and Tom Thompson; and four sisters: Betty June Tackett, Ruth Cervantez, Mae Thompson and Della Green.
    He is survived by his four sons: William Thompson, Jr. (Lucy) of Stanton, James Edward Thompson (Lisa) of Clearfield, Ronnie Thompson (Donna) of Morehead and David Thompson (Sonya) of Stanton; two daughters: Rebecca Luman of Greenbrier, Tennessee, and Patricia Pardue of Morehead; one brother, Jake Thompson of Middletown, Ohio; 22 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
    Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton, Kentucky. Graveside services officiated by Brother Glen Maschino will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Collier Cemetery, 1788 KY 8, South Portsmouth, Greenup County, Kentucky.
    William Thompson, Jr., James Edward Thompson, Ronnie Thompson, David Thompson, B.J. Thompson, Richard Thompson, Zach Thompson and George Thompson are serving as active pallbearers.

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  Monday, August 14, 2023

    Nora Lee Walters, age 94, widow of Cecil “Pete” Walters, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
    Nora Lee was born in Rosslyn, Kentucky on April 1, 1929, to the late Virgil and Maude Benningfield Martin. Nora Lee loved her family deeply. She was a faithful member of Stanton Christian Church since 1947, a lifetime member of the DAV and the VFW, a member of the American Legion and the Chairwoman assisting the Louisville DAR and Bowen Family Association of KY.
    Throughout the years she was active in the leadership of the 4-H Club of Powell County and Parent Teachers Association, and she was appointed as a member of the Social Services Advisory Committee for eight years under both Governor Bert T. Combs and Governor Edward T. Breathitt.
    Nora Lee was the first woman appointed to the Stanton Municipal Housing Authority and was employed by the Cabinet for Human Resources. She was a member of the 83rd Infantry Division, WWII Auxiliary Association; the Kentucky Public Retirees, the National Button Society, and a charter member and treasurer of the Powell County Association for Special Needs Children.
    Mrs. Walters was a member of the Daughters of the Revolution in Mt. Sterling, a charter member of the Red River Valley Chapter D.A.R. where she served as Regent, appointed by Gov. Wendell Ford as the first woman to serve on the local Board of Selective Service and commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel.
    Nora Lee loved her community and faithfully remembered the Veterans by “ringing the bell” on the 11th month, 11th day, 11th hour each year and participated in placing American flags on Veterans' graves at Stanton Cemetery.
    Along with her husband and parents, Nora Lee was preceded in death by her daughter, Jane Alice Reed Vice; one brother, James Richard Martin; and two sisters: Wilma Jane Martin Reed and Marietta Martin Stone.
    She is survived by two daughters: Eva June Friel (Bobby) of Louisville and C. Ann Cunningham (H.K.) of Stanton; two sisters, Hilda Glenn of Saint Charles, Missouri; and Wilda Derickson (H.T.) of Stanton; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.
    Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m, Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton. Funeral services officiated by Brother Greg Webb were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 18th, at the funeral home.
    Burial was held at Stanton Cemetery with Jason Friel, Anthony Ware, Chad Vice, Sanford Vice, J.R. Dakin, J.R. Butcher and Woody Clark serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers were the members of the Red River Valley Chapter D.A.R., Red River Historical Society and Stanton Christian Church.

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  Friday, August 11, 2023

    David Sparks, age 63, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
    Born in Campton, Kentucky, on May 15, 1960, he was the son of the late Garnie and Dallie Ledford Sparks. David attended the Bowen Full Gospel Pentecostal Church of God. He loved country music and all kinds of food.
    David is survived by one brother, Greg Sparks of Troy, Ohio; three sisters: Norma Sparks of Stanton, Cathy Barker of Stanton, and Donna Slone of Troy, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
    There are no arrangements scheduled at this time.
    Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home of Stanton.

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