Saturday, July 6, 2024

    Sarah Bunch, age 65, of Berea, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
    She was born June 16, 1959 in Estill County to Robert and Samantha Bowles.
    Sarah is survived by a son, Harvey Bunch; a daughter, Samantha Bunch; two brothers, Ledford Bowles and Mike Bowles; and a sister, Genna Elliot.
    She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Bunch; a brother, Lloyd Bowles; and four sisters, Della Conrad, Eva Conrad, Peggy Murphy, and Gladys Crump.
    A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Sparks Cemetery in Irvine with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating.
    Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Thursday, July 4, 2024

    Paul Allen Smith, age 79, of Spout Springs Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born April 4, 1945, in Clark County and was the son of the late William and Ruby Powell Smith. He retired from the Winchester Municipal Utilities and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 54 years, Brenda Hisle Smith; one daughter, Allenna Tipton of Estill County; two sons, Christopher Smith (Tonya) and Nathaniel Smith, both of Estill County; five grandchildren, Aaron Isaacs, Ashley Isaacs, Keegan Rogers, Makenzie Smith, and Emerald Grim; and three great grandchildren.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda “Peggy” Spencer; and a brother, Bobby John Smith.
    Graveside services were conducted Monday, July 8, 2024, 11 a.m., at the Smith Family Cemetery with Bro. Doug Adams officiating.
    Pallbearers were Weldon Stamper, Aaron Isaacs, Nathan Smith, David Hisle, Allen Tevis, James Shoemaker, and Chris Smith.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, July 3, 2024

    Roetta Neal Hackworth, age 77, of Laurel Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at The Terrace Nursing Home in Berea following a long illness.
    She was born June 10, 1947, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Charlie and Scottie Riddell Neal. She was a Homemaker and a member of the Pea Ridge Holiness Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Hackworth was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wayne Hackworth; and she is survived by one daughter, Miranda Kelly (Hank Kinslow) of Louisville; one stepdaughter, Kandace Travillian of Louisville; one sister, Hester White of Estill County; three grandchildren, Cheyanna Ray Kelley, Sadae Kinslow, and Devon Kinslow (Faith); two step-great grandchildren, Kamari Kinslow and Christian Campbell; and several nieces and nephews.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by five sisters, Edith Hall, Myrtle Miller, Clare Donahueone1 step-great grandchild, Ozzy Kinslow.
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 8, 2024, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Stone Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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  Wednesday, July 3, 2024

    Randell Townsend, age 74, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at the University Of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.
    He was born February 25, 1950 in Estill County to Elmer and Mary Townsend.
    Mr. Townsend is survived by two sons, Mike Embs and Dwayne Embs; five brothers, Larry Townsend, Richard Townsend, Jerry Townsend, David Townsend, and Rondel Townsend; three sisters, Fredia Anderson, Tereas Shoemaker, and Debra Berryman; and two grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Mary Townsend; his wife, Janice Townsend; one brother, Ernest Townsend; and two sisters, Jerldene Hall and Anna Sue Patrick.
    Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday July 8, 2024 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro. Bill White officiating. Friends may visit from 11 a.m. till time of service. Burial will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery in Irvine.
    In lieu of flowers, family ask donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral cost.

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  Tuesday, July 2, 2024

    Paul Wayne Williams, husband of Sandy and father of Mark, passed away July 2, 2024, at his home in Winchester, Kentucky. He was 80.
    Paul was born at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington on January 31, 1944, to the late Clarence Williams and Thelma Wilson Kelley. He was a 1962 graduate of Irvine High School, where he was a standout basketball and baseball player, and had been a resident of Winchester for 57 years. He was proud to have served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
    On July 3, 1964, he married the former Sandra Dozier, who survives. Paul retired from IBM and was an avid golfer and member of the Winchester Country Club. He was a member of Williams Memorial Baptist Church.
    Paul was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Ronnie Williams.
    He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sandy Williams; and one son, Mark Allen Williams (Shannon) of Lexington; three grandchildren, Brayden Foos (Alyssa Teegarden), Ashton Foos, and Brody Foos; and one great grandchild, Declan Archer Teegarden-Foos, all of Lexington.
    In accordance with Paul’s wishes, he will be cremated and no public services are scheduled.
    Memorial contributions may be made in Paul’s memory to the Clark County Animal Shelter.

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  Monday, July 1, 2024

    Donald Lee Stone, age 44, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at his residence. He was born October 30, 1980 to Gary Stone and Georgia McBratney.
    He is survived by his wife, Tashia; his mother, Georgia McBratney; his grandmother, Betty Mayes; three daughters, Ileyona, Isabella, and Olivia; two sisters, Donna Stone and Shelleana Stone; and one grandson, Layton.
    Donald was preceded in death by his father, Gary Stone; his second father, Robert McBratney; one son, Donald Lee Stone Jr.; one sister, Christie Crowe; and one niece, Kaylen Dunn.
    Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Bill White officiating. Friends visited from 11 a.m. till time of service. Burial followed in the Abner Cemetery in Irvine.

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  Tuesday, July 2, 2024

    Markley Brinegar age 56, passed away suddenly Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at her home in Berea, Kentucky.
    She was a 1985 graduate of Berea Community High School; she had been working for Tunista Logistic Services as well as Lockheed Martin, assisting with facility support services.
    Markley was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Brinegar; and her aunt, Marilyn Hamblin.
    She is survived by her father, Dwayne Brinegar, her partner, Michael King; her uncle, Coy Hamblin; her cousins, Heather Johnson (Michael) and Walker Johnson; and special sisters-in-law, Anna Mae, Brenda and Virginia.
    The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at Lakes Funeral Home, 203 North Dogwood Drive, Berea. There will be remarks made by the family at 7 p.m.

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  Wednesday, June 26, 2024

    Sharlene Isaacs Napier, age 77, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Irvine on November 3, 1947 to the late Raymond and Mayfra Callahan Isaacs.
    She loved her family more than anything and was proud of her display of family photos that filled her home for all to see. She enjoyed porch sitting and drinking ice cold Ale 8, while watching traffic go by. Sharlene was a friend to all and enjoyed company that came to visit. Sharlene was a member of Wagersville Pentecostal church and a dedicated follower of WLJC Hour of Harvest.
    In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Robert and Alleen Johnson Callahan, parental grandparents, Lewis and Nancy Sparks Isaacs, her companion, Berley Nolan, one brother, Donnie Leon Lad Isaacs, and one sister, Janice Chasten Isaacs.
    Sharlene is survived by one daughter: Tammy Pasley (Tracy) of Irvine; two sons: Anthony Napier (Kim) of Anderson, Indiana, and Tommy Napier (Kim) of Clay City; nine grandchildren: Tommy Kennon, Justin Pasley (Sarah), Brandon Kennon (Tiffany), Tommy Napier (Kim), Oshea Howell (Toby), Kimberly Reed (Mark), Anthony Larrison (Breanna), Melanie Graham (Steven), and Brandon Shipley; one sister, Gwen Hager (David); one brother: Bobby (Chugger) Isaacs; former sisters-in-law: Pam Isaacs Noe and Debbie Isaacs; a niece: Magen King (David); and a nephew: Matthew Hager (Kindra); and a great nephew, Conner King, whom she thought of as one of her grandchildren.
    Sharlene is also survived by several nieces and nephews, along with many great grandchildren, and two great, great grandchildren. Sharlene had many great friends who looked out for her, including her best friend, Dreama Workman.
    Funeral service was held Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Wagersville community Pentecostal Church. Visitation was held from 12 noon till time of service. Burial followed in the Callahan Cemetery Wagersville, Kentucky.
    Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Grayson Funeral home

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Tuesday, June 25, 2024

    Charles Ray Hamilton, age 81, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
    Born on August 11, 1942, in the Olive Hill community of Carter County, Kentucky, Charles was the son of the late Lonnie Ray and Sarah Caroll Hamilton.
    In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Sue Hamilton; two sisters, Hazel Hamilton Kelly and Rosemary Estes; and three brothers, Davis Hamilton, Samuel Hamilton, and Orville Hamilton.
    Survivors include two brothers, Gene Hamilton and James Hamilton; two sisters, Betty Epperhart and Eliza Jane Richardson; a special niece, Cathy Lynn Hamilton; and several other nieces and nephews and relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    Funeral services for Charles Ray Hamilton were conducted on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Mark Adams will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the services from 12 Noon until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Dustin Issacs, Casey Brooks, Cody Jones, Chase Disel, Gary Lane, Jeffrey Adams, and Bobby Greene.
    Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Gadd and Alajandro Hernandez.

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  Monday, June 24

    Tonja Louise Hicks, age 49, of Winchester, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, June 24, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
    Tonja was born on January 28, 1975, in Peru, Indiana to the late Jerry Ray and Artie Jane Patrick Hicks.
    Survivors include her daughter, Starla Sue Jane Hicks; and two sisters, Patty See and Melissa Sue Townsend; along with numerous nieces and nephews to miss her and mourn her passing.
    A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date by the family.
    Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Tonja Louise Hicks.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Sunday, June 23, 2024

    Delbert Estes, age 68, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
    He was born on November 25, 1955 to Masco Estes and Addie Bee Kirby Estes. He was a long-time employee of Wiggs Chevron and Bunt Gross Chevrolet. He was of the Christian faith.
    Delbert is survived by his daughter, Misty Deal of Bassett, Virginia; two granddaughters, Katherine Deal and Jamye Deal; one brother, Kenneth Estes of Irvine; one sister, Geneva Philbeck of Hamilton, Ohio; and a special cousin, Darrell Smokey Woods (Priscilla) as well as several nieces and nephews.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Eva Mae Miller, Roscoe Estes, Samuel Estes, Obed Estes, Eunice Robertson, Elsie Kirby, Beverly Estes, Reva Hardy, and Michael Estes.
    No services at this time. He requested to be cremated.
    There will be a celebration of life at a later date.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Sunday, June 23, 2024

    Emma Lee Elizabeth Hutchison Hood, age 96, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at the Hospice Care Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
    Emma Lee was born in Irvine, Kentucky, July 24, 1927, to the late Clarence and Jennie Hutchison. She was a graduate of Irvine High School and member of the First Baptist Church in Irvine. She was a homemaker most of her life, raising her two children and caring for her grandchildren. She loved sitting outside on her patio with family and friends, cleaning and maintaining a meticulous household, and cheering for the University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball and football teams.
    She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Bert Powell Hood Jr.; a son, Bert Douglas Hood; her parents, Clarence and Jennie Hutchison; two brothers, Clarence Hutchison Jr. and William Elmore; two sisters, Eunice Hutchison Witt and Wanda Thomas; and her favorite dog, Teddy.
    Mrs. Hood is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Hood Simpson (Emmett); a daughter-in-law, Patty Hood; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Ashley Hood-Morley (Robert) and Chelsea Hood Reece (Clay); and a special niece, Janie Stone (Ryan).
    Funeral services for Mrs. Hood were conducted on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with burial following at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
    Pallbearers were Robert Morley, Clay Reece, Ryan J. Stone, Matt Hutchison, John Hutchison, Richard Snowden, and Ashley Witt.
    Honorary pallbearer was Charles B. Muncy.
    Family received friends from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

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  Sunday, June 23, 2024

    Elizabeth Ann Stidham, age 77, of Sprucewood Drive in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati.
    She was born July 23, 1946, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Roy and Lula Warner Stidham. She was a Nurse for the Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, and she was an avid Golfer and Antiquer. She had lived in Northern Kentucky for most of her life.
    Elizabeth is survived by one niece, Lisa Perkins; and four nephews, Gerald Johnson, Ron Stidham, David Stidham and Terry Stidham.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Maxine Johnson; and two brothers, Kenneth Stidham and Ronald Stidham.
    A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, July 11, 2024, 2 p.m., at the Stidham Warner Cemetery, 1102 Dry Ridge Road, Irvine, with Bro. Donnie Watson officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the cemetery.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Sunday, July 7, 2024

    Charlotte Fern Estes, age 66, widow of Billy Ray Estes, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis, Indiana.
    She was born December 24, 1957 to the late John and Fern Smallwood Brewer.
    Survivors include sons, John William Estes (Brian Blankenship), Mike Estes (Alisa), and Billy Jason Estes; a brother, John Charles Brewer (Patty); a sister, Joyce Robinson (Gerald); grandchildren, Alex Estes, Brittany Estes, Tiffany Tipton (Nate), Makaela Estes (Jeremiah Richardson), Michael Austin Estes, Cody Bowen (Adrian), Camryn Estes, Emma Estes, Annie Estes, Joshua Estes; and eleven great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, DeCrystal Carol Centers.
    Services will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024, 11 a.m., Wells Funeral Home. Visitation Friday, July 12th, 5-8 p.m., at the funeral home.

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  Tuesday, June 4, 2024

    Courtney Michael Townsend, age 69, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.
    He was born February 6, 1955 in Slade, Kentucky to the late Jacob and Juanita Faulkner Townsend.
    Survivors include three children, Anthony Townsend, Courtnie Townsend, and Joanie Townsend; bonus children, Kaidence Johnson, Caden Johnson, Danielle Watson, and Ashley Spencer; grandchildren, Riley Snowden, Sawyer Gilpin, Hudson Gilpin, Delilah Potts, Josiah Orlan, and Sabrina; nieces and nephews, Cary Brock, Greg Brock, Hollie Ruth, Michael Smith, and Phillip; great nieces and great nephews, Jay, Dominic, Hazel, and Tinslee; and special friend, Misty Helton.
    Memorial service Saturday, July 13, 2024, 4 p.m. at Clay City Park.

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  Wednesday, July 3, 2024

    Emily Baker, age 80, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
    She was born in Powell County, August 25, 1943 to Levi and Ruth Combs.
    Mrs. Baker is survived by a son, Donald Baker (Amy); two daughters, Rhonda Roe (Joey) and Leah Cox; eight grandchildren; a brother, Noah Combs (Cheryl); and two sisters, Velina Hatton (Nathan) and Waveline Estep (the late Robert).
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Edsel Baker; and her parents.
    Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro. Johnny Hurt officiating. Friends visited Saturday from 11 a.m. till time of the service. Burial wase in the Resthaven Cemetery in Stanton.
    Serving as pallbearers were Logan Baker, Levi Roe, Jason Smallwood, Tocha Spencer, Micheal Wells, and Logan Townsend.
    Honorary pallbearers were Joey Casey, Bobbi Roe, Bobby and Kim Knox, Jennifer Basham, and Crystal Wells.

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  Tuesday, July 2, 2024

    Josephine Deal, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Otterbein Middletown SeniorLife Neighborhood in Middletown, Ohio.
    She was born in Stanton, Kentucky, on April 4, 1942, to the late Shirley King and the late Nora Hollon King. Josephine previously worked as a nurse’s aide with Hospice and at several factories in Ohio, as well as at Curley Sewing Factory in Winchester, Kentucky.
    She is survived by a large, loving family whom she enjoyed spending time with. Josephine was known for her love of talking and laughter, and she took pleasure in caring for others. She also enjoyed playing bingo and shopping.
    In addition to her parents, Josephine was preceded in death by two daughters, Charlotte Kay Barker and Barbara Jean Hatton; four brothers, John D. King, Barney Ray King, Jesse E. King, and Millard King; and one sister, Cora Elizabeth Bryant.
    She is survived by two sons, Britton Layne Newcomb (Jamie) and Jeffery Carl Newcomb (Paula), both of Franklin, Ohio; one daughter, Ramona Ruth Gentry (Adrian) of Rydal, Georgia; one brother, Shirley King, Jr. of Clay City; two sisters, Linda May Kirkpatrick (Kenneth) and Caroline Sue Smith, both of Stanton; 14 grandchildren, Ronnie Barker, Rebecca Barker, Tangela Becerra, Tabitha Gordon (Tyler), Brandon Newcomb (Elizabeth), Brittany Newcomb (Kenny), Dustin Newcomb, Chelsey Reed (Joseph), Justin Newcomb (Cassie), Lindsey Blanton (Keisha), Leslie Konsdorf (Karl), Tamara Hall, Jessica Little, and Kevin Miller; 22 great grandchildren, Haley Scott, Laney Scott, Ulisses Becerra, Marcos Hernadez, Yanell Bailon, Axin Hernandez, Gabi Becerra, Matthew Black, Levi Black, Peyton Reed, Elaina Reed, Justin Newcomb, Gracelynn Newcomb, Nicholas Konsdorf, Spencer Konsdorf, Owen Konsdorf, Lily Newton, Mahala Gordon, Laila Gordon, Kennedy Chambers, Jaxon Newcomb, and Bella Newcomb; and four great, great, grandchildren, Penelope Timm, Dominic Timm, Adeline Timm, and Ty Ryan Deaton.
    Visitation was held from 1-2 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Mike Estep and Sis. Dana Estep were held at the funeral home immediately following visitation at 2 p.m.
    Burial was at Stanton Cemetery with Ulisses Becerra, Marcos Hernandez, Axin Hernandez, Tim Hatton, Dwayne Hatton, Terry Carpenter, Matthew Black and Levi Black serving as active pallbearers.
    The family would like to offer a special thank you to Otterbein Senior Living Nursing Home and Otterbein Hospice.

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  Sunday, June 30, 2024

    Wilma Lois Smith, age 88, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at her home in Clay City, Kentucky.
    She was born in Clay City, on November 2, 1935, to the late Cecil Elwood Gravett and the late Alma Elinor John Davis Gravett. Wilma was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her home, being outside mowing her yard, and tending to her flowers. In her younger years, she loved square dancing and clogging with her husband. Wilma cherished spending time with her grandchild and creating special memories. She was strong-willed and very disciplined. Wilma was a great caregiver and was very hardworking. She served as the caretaker and Sexton of the Vaughns Mill Cemetery.
    In addition to her parents, Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Thomas J.T. Smith; and her sister, Gail Ann Gravett. She is survived by two daughters, Gail Ann Smith (Chuck Donaldson) and Susan Mariah Smith, both of Clay City; and one granddaughter, Rachel Mariah Lynch.
    Visitation will be held from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Funeral services, officiated by Pastor Felsha Foster and Pastor Jessica Wheeler, will be held at the funeral home immediately following visitation, at 2 p.m.
    Burial will be held at Vaughns Mill Cemetery in Clay City with David O Hair, Anthony Clark, Steve Collins, Phillip Stone, Steve Hale, Junior Burkhart, and Dwight Rupard serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are Gail and James Cope, Lisa Turner, Phyllis Jo Anderson, Melissa Collins, Donna Jo Wafford, Daryl Anderson, Ronna Davis-Donithan, Jerry Strange, Gathal Conner; and the congregation of the Hardwicks Creek United Methodist Church.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hardwicks Creek United Methodist Church, 3760 Main Street, Clay City, Kentucky 40312.

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  Thursday, June 27, 2024

    Mark Anthony Brewer, age 54, of Grayson, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 at his home.
    A native of Powell County, he was born March 14, 1970 in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late Austin Darrell and Carol Sue Horn Brewer. He was passionate about his work as a Detox Associate with Pathways, Inc. and helped many people.
    Mark is survived by his sister, Shelly Marie Jones of Frenchburg; and a host of other friends and family not related by blood, but family nonetheless.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and by two brothers Darrell Wayne Brewer and Brian Keith Brewer; and a sister, Amy Lorene Townsend.
    No official service is planned, but there will be visitation for family and friends at Wells Funeral Home in Stanton on Sunday, June 30, 2024, from 2-5 p.m. with time for public remarks at 4 p.m.

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  Tuesday, June 25, 2024

    Brenda Sue Campbell, age 67, wife of William Herald Campbell, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
    She was born April 6, 1957 in Michigan to the late Robert and Anna Lou McKinney Compton.
    Survivors include her husband, William Harold Campbell; six sons, Otis Wayne Campbell (Brandi), Robert Harold Campbell (Jessica), Victor Scott Campbell, Quinton Dale Campbell (Heather) , Jeff Hall, and Roger Spicer; daughters, three Cathy Lynn Wireman, Angie Hamilton, and Shellie Roberts; two brothers, Robert Michael Compton and Phillip Wayne Compton; 18 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Ethan Wireman.
    Services were held Friday, June 28, 2024, 12 Noon at Wells Funeral Home by Bro. Terry Frerichs. Visitation was Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service.

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  Saturday, June 22, 2024

    Courtney Rae Martin, age 24, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.
    She was born in Winchester, Kentucky, on October 12, 1999, to Donnie Sons, Jr. and Angela Martin. Courtney was extremely outgoing and had the ability to easily make friends with anyone. She was goofy and fun, always eager to try new things. Courtney loved to sing and was very headstrong, never backing down from anyone.
    Courtney is preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Sharon Hatton Sons; her maternal grandfather, David Martin; and her great grandmother, Correne Hatton.
    In addition to her parents, Courtney is survived by her son, Carson Whitt of Clay City; one brother, Dallas Martin of Mt. Sterling; one sister, Whitney Martin of Lexington; her paternal grandfather, Donnie Sons, Sr. of Mt. Sterling; her maternal grandmother, Judy Martin (James Isaacs) of Richmond; four aunts, Marcella McCarty, Michelle Hatton, Charlene Hatton Brewer, and Valerie Burton; two nieces, Kenleigh Brewer and Karleigh Brewer; one nephew, Kendall Brewer; and cousins, Julie Defrates and Jayla Defrates.
    Visitation was held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Anthony Molihan were held at the funeral home immediately following visitation, at 3 p.m.
    Honorary pallbearers were Dallas Martin, Jamie Martin, Jaylan Martin, Jarett Martin, Jake Whitt, and Donnie Sons, Jr.

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