Thursday, September 26, 2024

    Tommy Gross Sr., age 63, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at his residence.
    He was born in Irvine, Kentucky, December 14, 1960, to Roy and Florance Gross.
    Mr. Gross is survived by his what is the female version of fiance fiancée, Wanda Melton; two sons, Howard Gross and Tommy Gross Jr.; two daughters, Gina Creech and Crystal Oliveres; ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and a brother, Roy Gross Jr.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Florance Gross; his wife, Joyce Gross; a son, Tony Gross; two brothers, Howard Gross and Larry Gross; and two sisters, Marlene Gross and Earlene Woolery.
    Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine. Friends visited Tuesday from 11 a.m. till time of the service. Burial was in the Alexander Cemetery in Irvine.
    In lieu of flowers, family ask donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Sunday, September 29, 2024

    Deborah Puckett Gay Sparks, age 73, of Irvine, Kentucky passed on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
    She was born in Irvine, Kentucky on August 4, 1951, to the late Otha "Bud" and Anna Mae Spivey Puckett.
    In addition to her parents, Deborah is preceded in death by two sons, Sherman Gay III and Robert Wayne Gay; and one brother, Billy Lee Puckett.
    Deborah is survived by her loving husband, Albert D. Sparks; one son, David Gay (Andrea); two stepsons; Lonnie Sparks (Shelly) and James Sparks (Jennifer); four grandchildren, Jamie Katelyne Sparks, Trae Sparks, Alyssa Sparks and Bryson Sparks. One brother; Larry Puckett (Joyce); one sister, Patricia Lambert; and many nieces and nephews and several more family and friends to mourn her passing. Deborah was loved by many and will be missed by her family and friends.
    Deborah was a graduate of Estill County High School and retired from the medical field in 2010. She was an avid Fiesta Ware potter collector and enjoyed taking trips to the Fiesta factory. She also enjoyed sewing and cooking, but her favorite thing was to spend time with her family and friends.
    A memorial graveside service will be held on a later date at Sunset Memorial Gardens in West Irvine for family and friends. The service will be officiated by the workers of the Non-Denominational Christian Church. Deborah’s friend LaDonna Whorley will speak,
    In lieu of flowers, Deborah and her family suggest donations to Hospice (Navigators of the Bluegrass).
    Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Deborah Puckett Gay Sparks.

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  Tuesday, September 24

    Estill Lee Cole, age 84, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was born October 31, 1939, in Irvine Kentucky to the late Virgil and Bessie Powell Cole.
    Along with his parents, Estill is preceded in death by his loving wife, Jeannie O'Malley; his puppy, Stella; three children, Alexander Cole, Doris Cole and Kelly Owens; numerous brothers and sisters; and two grandchildren; Estill Logan Cole and Raymond Franklin Hulse.
    Survivors include one child, Hank Williams (Paula); several brothers and sisters; six grandchildren, Donna Cole, Joshus O’Neil, James O'Neil, Wayne Williams, Harly Williams, and Douglas Owens; several great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and many more family and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    Funeral services for Estill Lee Cole will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Marvin Neal will be officiating. Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow in the Alexander Cemetery in Irvine.
    Family and friends will serve has pallbearers.

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  Tuesday, September 24, 2024

    Norma Horn, age 85, of Richmond, Kentucky passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
    She was born on September 18, 1939, in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late Henry Floyd Horn and Rebecca Ann Puckett Horn. Norma was a member of the Pilot Knob Baptist Church.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Travis, Harold, Charles, and Floyd Horn; and three sisters, Hazel Tipton, Elsie Oliver, and Carol Sue Brewer; along with a brother-in-law, Stanley Trimble.
    Survivors include two sisters, Lorene Trimble and Joyce Ann Clemons (Donald Wayne); two nieces, Diana Lee Horn Fowler and Debbie Kaye Oliver Hammonds; two nephews, Jeff Horn (Renata) and Chris Rawlins; one great niece, Brooke Shell (Johnathan); and one great nephew, Devan Horn (Sarah); as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Norma Horn will be conducted on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Pilot Knob Baptist Church with Brother Greg Lakes and Brother Randy Calico officiating. Interment will follow in Madison Memorial Gardens in Richmond. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the church.
    Pallbearers will be Devan Horn, Jeff Horn, Chris Rawlings, Chase Hammonds, Ricky Clontz, and Stacy Quinley.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Trimble, Joshua Charles Travis Fowler, Debbie Hammonds, Donald Wayne Clemons, Renata Horn and Don Charles Fowler.
    Lewis Home for Funerals of Irvine is honored to serve the family of Norma Horn.

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  Tuesday, September 24, 2024

    Jackie Fred Rawlins, age 75, of Dark Hollow Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
    He was born August 20, 1949, in Estill County and was the son of the late Fred and Katherine Elam Rawlins. He retired from Novelis where he worked as a Furnace Operator. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Rawlins is survived by his wife, Sharon Ross Rawlins; two daughters, Lindsey Henry and Katelyn Henry, both of Estill County; two sons, C.J. Meeks (Steve) of Michigan and Austin Henry of Estill County; three sisters, LaDonna Fowler (Jeff), Brenda Horn (Terry) and Carolyn Miller, all of Estill County; two brothers: Glen Rawlins of Estill County and Mike Rawlins (Sandy) of Paintsville; and one grandchild, Bean Greene.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Bert Rawlins, Linda Clark, and Lorraine Rawlins; and two brothers, Doug Rawlins and Robert Rawlins.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, September 27, 2024, 11 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Roy Jackson officiating. Burial was at the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Visitation was held on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m.
    Pallbearers were Mickey Miller, William David Rawlins, Steve Tipton, Rick Marcum, Layden Rawlins, and Dawson Miller.

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  Monday, September 23, 2024

    Anna Lois Watson, age 83, of Watson Ridge in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    She was born March 2, 1941, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Floyd and Fannie Estes Stamper. She was a Homemaker and had lived in Estill County for most of her life.
    Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Watson, and she is survived by thre sons, Michael Kevin Watson of El Paso, Texas; and Darren Edward Watson of Ravenna; four sisters, Beverly “Jean” Bailey, Kathy Watson, both of Irvine; Lee Gross and Jo Hall, both of Ohio; five grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
    A memorial service will be held at a later date.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, September 18, 2024

    Opal McIntosh Newman, widow of Douglas Lee Newman, and daughter of the late Clint and Mary Elizabeth Fox McIntosh, was born in Lee County, Kentucky on March 18, 1949 and departed this life at her home in Beattyville, Kentucky on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the age of 75 years and 6 months. She was a member of the Beattyville Church of the Nazarene, a Kentucky Colonel, and former owner and operator of Beartrack Grocery Store for 30 years.
    Opal is survived by two children, Kimberly Marie Newman and Charles Newman (Tara), all of Beattyville; four grandchildren, Ashley Bowling (Mike) of Ricetown, Holly Riddell (Joseph) of Irvine, Allie Burton (Josh) of Ft. Collins, Colorado; and Brooklyn Kelley (River) of Irvine; seven great grandchildren, Landon and Logan Holland, Karter and Grayson Bowling, Maci Riddell, Jace and Norah Burton, and expected great-grandchild, Beckett Kelley; three sisters, Helen Wilds (Bill), Evelyn McIntosh, and Judy Shouse (Larry), all of Beattyville; her best friend for over 50 years, Charlotte Richardson of Wisemantown, Kentucky; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
    In addition to her husband, Douglas; and parents, Clint and Mary McIntosh; Opal was preceded in death by a brother, Rouster McIntosh; and one sister, Rhoda McLemore.
    Visitation was held Saturday, September 21, 2024, 6-9 p.m. at Newnam Funeral Home, 108 Center Street in Beattyville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, September 22nd at the funeral home. Burial was in the Ashcraft Cemetery, Fairground Ridge Road (KY-1144), Beattyville.
    Josh Burton, River Kelley, Joseph Riddell, Michael Bowling, Greg Durbin, Justin Shuler, Roy Lee Centers, and Darrell McLemore served as pallbearers.

Newnam Funeral Home

  Tuesday, September 17, 2024

    Neal Smith, Jr., widower of Lousetta Reece Smith and son of the late Neal and Carrie Anderson Smith was born in Lee County, Kentucky on December 7, 1928 and departed this life in Jackson, Kentucky on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the age of 95 years, 9 months, and 10 days.
    He was a devoted member of the Heidelberg Baptist Church for more than 80 years and was a retired Railroad Foreman.
    Mr. Smith is survived by two children, Barbara Begley (John) and Keith Smith (Connie), all of Beattyville; his son-in-law, Larry Dale Smyth of Ravenna; ten grandchildren, Theresa Jones, Nicole and Derek Begley, Jesse and Kyle Smith, Chris, Neal, and Robert Smyth, Shanna Kiner, and Cretia Mainous; 18 great grandchildren, David and Dean Addison, Tanner Thomas, Liam Begley, Eden and Landon Smyth, Kaitlyn Soto, Austin Moir, Rylee and Oliver Smyth, Abbigail, Hagan, Hartlyn, and Hatton Smith, Brody and Kalia Mainous, and Dylan and Kylee Kiner; five great, great grandchildren, Raelynn Richards, Charlee, Robert, and Jacob Addison, and Annabeth Soto; brothers and sister, Marvin Smith, Alma Ruth Ross, William “Bill" Smith, Harold Smith, and Charles Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends.
    In addition to his wife, Lousetta "Duckie" Smith and parents, Neal and Carrie Smith, he was preceded in death by one son, Robert Lee Smith; one daughter, Debbie Smyth; a great grandchild, Eli Luke Smith; two sisters, Jean Spencer and Goldia Sparks; and one brother, Johnny Smith.
    Visitation will be held Thursday, September 19, 2024, 6-9 p.m. at Newnam Funeral Home, 108 Center Street in Beattyville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, September 20th at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Heidelberg Cemetery, West Railroad Street in Heidelberg.
    Serving as pallbearers are Mr. Smith’s grandsons, Derek Begley, Robert, Neal, and Chris Smyth, and Jesse and Kyle Smith.

Newnam Funeral Home

  Monday, September 16, 2024

    Jennifer Lynn Arvin, age 42, passed away suddenly at her home in Connersville, Indiana on Monday, September 16, 2024.
    Jennifer was born May 4, 1982, in Richmond, Kentucky to Gary W. and the late Linda Lou Horn Arvin.
    In addition to her mother, Jennifer was preceded in death by one sister, Alisha Kay Arvin.
    Survivors include her father, Gary Arvin (Becki); two children, Kaitlyn Hinds (Cody) and Jacob Neal; two grandchildren, Brynlee Beckler and Lakelyn Beckler; one brother, Colby Arvin (Jill); and three sisters, Billie Jean Caudill (Nathan), Amanda Hesselbrock (Andrew), and Brandi Morgan (Brandon); along with numerous family members and friends to miss and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Jennifer Lynn Arvin will be conducted on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Phyllis Rawlins will be officiating. Interment will follow in Chestnut Stand Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be the family and friends.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Wednesday, September 25, 2024

    Michael V. Schaefer, age 79, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the Stanton Nursing Home.
    He was born August 14, 1945, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Frank and Helen Kincaid. He was a concrete worker.
    Mr. Schaefer is survived by his wife, Nina Schaefer; he has a son, Michael Scott Schaefer; eight daughters, Nina Land, Karen Cowell, Kathy Collins, Tammy Schaefer, Victoria Schaefer, Valerie Schaefer, Krystal Dees, and Brittany Tate; 21 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren.
    Funeral services were held at 12 Noon, Monday, September 30, 2024, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Rob Boyd officiating. Friends visited Monday from 10 a.m. till time of the service. Burial was in the family Cemetery on Virden Ridge Road.
    In lieu of flowers, family ask donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Saturday, September 21, 2024

    Patricia Joyce Centers, age 60, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at her home in Jeffersonville, Kentucky.
    She was born in Winchester, Kentucky, on September 26, 1963, to the late Ollie Centers and the late Ollie Marie Ratliff Centers.
    In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her two brothers, Jimmy Centers and Kenny Centers.
    She is survived by her companion, Michael White of Mt. Sterling; her son, Corey Centers of Louisville; three daughters, Eva Marie Centers of Stanton, Shonda Centers of Mt. Sterling, and Chrissy Centers of Morehead; one sister, Geneva Swartz (Benjamin) of Owingsville; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
    Services are incomplete at this time.
    Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home of Stanton.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Saturday, September 28, 2024

    Geneva Eula Jean Martini, 49, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky.
    She was born September 3, 1975 in Winchester to the late Billy Burl and Isabell Flynn Watkins.
    Survivors include, sons, Travis (Amanda) Watkins, Victor (Tina) Watkins, and Brandon Carr; brothers, Billy Watkins (Ebony) and Arthur Watkins (Sasha); sisters, Billie Jo Watkins and Tina (Darrell); grandchildren, Cameron Watkins and Sabin Watkins; nieces and nephews, Yasmine Bradshaw, Danika Watkins, Treasure Watkins, Kylie Watkins, and Jaden Johnson.
    Services will be held Friday, October 4, 2024, 12 Noon, at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation is on Thursday, 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home.
    Burial will be in the Flynn Cemetery with Billy Watkins, Arthur Watkins, Travis Watkins, Victor Watkins, Seth Hall, and Jeff Estes serving as pallbearers.

Wells Funeral Home

  Wednesday, September 25, 2024

    Bill Logan, age 54, husband of Rhonda Logan, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at his home.
    He was born December 30, 1969 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late William and Wilma Brock Logan.
    Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Logan; two sons, Dustin Nolan (Jessica) and Hunter Nolan (Stephanie); and sisters, Judy Lewis, Brenda Logan, and Joyce Logan.
    He was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Logan.
    Services were held Sunday, September 29, 2024, 2 p.m., at Wells Funeral Home by Bro. Seth Lawson. Visitation was on Saturday, September 28th, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Burial in Resthaven Cemetery with Dustin Nolan, Ritchie Rednour, Mike Wills, Jacob Hollon, David Hollon, and Justin Jerick serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers serving, Dana & Mike Seelig, Linda & Mike Burton, Gwen & Kyle Chandler, Tammy & Duane Hollon, Hunter & Stephanie Nolan, and Jessica Nolan.

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  Friday, September 20, 2024

    Erma Sue Banks of Stanton, Kentucky, widow of the late R.C. Banks, departed this life Friday, September 20, 2024 at the age of 74 years, 6 months and 25 days.
    She was a daughter of the late James William Centers and Ollie Jewell Mills Centers born in Morgan County, Kentucky, on February 26, 1950. Mrs. Banks was a former cashier at Save-A-Lot.
    She is survived by one son, Jason Brewer of Stanton; one daughter, Bobbi Sue Baker (Michael) of Winchester; ten grandchildren, Jacquelyn Taylor, Roxanne Wilson, Amanda Taylor, Landon Wilson, Aaron Wilson, Kade Brewer, Chance Brewer, Brittany Wilson, Travis Baker and Jamika Conkwright; four great grandchildren, Robbie, Rylie, Xander and Evie; one brother, David Centers (Kathy) of Stambaugh, Kentucky; and one sister, Kathy McCauley (Sidney) of Stanton.
    Mrs. Banks was preceded in death by her husband, R.C. Banks; her parents, James William Centers and Ollie Jewell Mills Centers; and two sisters, Carol Hopson and Creda Hinkle.
    Visitation will be held Monday, September 23, 2024 beginning at 6 p.mn. at Porter & Son Funeral Directors, Campton, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 24th at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Jim McKenzie. Burial will be in the Bailey Cemetery, Adele, Kentucky.
    Serving as pallbearers will be Chance Brewer, Landon Wilson, Kade Brewer, John Brewer, Aaron Wilson and Sidney Mccauley.

Porter & Son Funeral Home

  Thursday, September 19, 2024

    Bonnie F. Whisman, 82, wife of Elmer Whisman, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
    She was born November 11, 1941 in Lee County, Kentucky to the late Walter and Juanita Cable Combs. Bonnie was a member of the Stanton First Church of God. A true exemplar of the Proverbs 31 woman, she did not eat the bread of idleness. Strength and honor were her clothing, and the law of kindness was on her tongue. Inside her was a heart that beat with compassion and generosity.
    She loved her family and served them day and night. Beyond that, she was a grandmother to many who were no relation to her by blood but with whom, like the good Samaritan of Jesus’ parable, she found the great kinship of neighborliness. Only heaven knows the true quantity of food that she has cooked to deliver to the homes of those suffering. She has ministered the love of God as she has lived this life, and now she has finished her race. Our entire community feels the loss of this godly woman who now rests with Christ.
    Survivors include her husband, Elmer Whisman; a son, Tony Whisman (Sherri); a daughter, Kim Whisman; a brother, James Combs; two sisters, Ada Willis and Kathryn Creech; grandchildren, Christina Pitts (Chris), Matthew Whisman (Janet), Walter Whisman (Shelby), and Alec Whisman; and great grandchildren, Kennedy Costa, Asher Whisman, Ryan Whisman, Lincoln Whisman, and Cooper Whisman.
    Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; a beloved son, Ronnie Whisman; a brother, Rondle Combs; and sister, Betty Bush.
    Services will be held at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton, Monday, September 23, 2024, 11 a.m., by Rev. Marvin Hobbs, Rev. Anthony Molihan, and Stephen Creech. Visitation was held Sunday, September 22nd, 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery, Stanton.

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  Tuesday, September 17, 2024

    Wilma Faye Stokley, 89, widow of Bernard Stokley, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Saint Joseph Mt. Sterling.
    She was born December 6, 1934 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Noah Lee Sr. and Vicia Embry Lee.
    Survivors include one son, John Stokley; brothers, Gloyd Lee and Sammy Lee; sisters, Louise Merion (Derek), Bonnie Derickson (Henry), Mattie Wasson, Tammy Snyder, and Charlotte Sparks; one grandson, Mark Stokley; and two great grandchildren, Parker Stokley and Madison Stokley.
    Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, Noah Lee Sr., Vicia Lee, and Irene Lee; one son, Terry Stokley; two daughters, Mattie Stokley and Helen Stokley; five brothers, Noah Lee Jr., Rondle Lee, Jerry Lee, Gary Lee, and Mathew Lee; and one sister, Glenda Taylor.
    Services will be held Sunday, September 22, 2024, 2 p.m., at Wells Funeral Home in Stanton, by Bro. Ted Linkous. Visitation Saturday, 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home.
    Burial in Stokley Cemetery with Jamie Rice, Brian Lee, Eric Overbee, Darren Lee, Dwain Lee, Adam Taylor, and Alex Taylor serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers serving, Mark Stokley, Parker Stokley, Madison Stokley, Wayne & Mary Lou Parks, Bimbo & Debbie Reed, Gary Reed, Steve & Joanie Hale, Mike & Donna Jean Roberts, Glenda Walls, Billy Abner, Jeff Browning, and Craig Browning.

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  Sunday, September 15, 2024

    Richard Martin, age 68, of Florida, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024.
    He was born August 26, 1956, in Winchester, Kentucky, to Floyd and Nellie Martin. He was a retired construction worker.
    Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Frances Martin of Florida; two sons, Richard Martin Jr. and Harley Rose Jr.; five daughters, Brandy Martin, Angela Martin, Emily Martin, Kelly Goosney, and Heather Baucom; 18 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; and four sisters, Ellen Teaque, Eva Mae Martin, Betty Lou Martin and Julia Martin.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; a son' Jason Allbritton; three brothers, J.B. Martin, Floyd Martin Jr., and Andrew Martin; and four sisters, Mary Stamper, Lena Baker, Elizabeth Martin and Helen Randell.
    Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon, Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Bill White officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday from 10 a.m. till time of the service. Burial will follow in the Stokley Cemetery in Clay City.
    In lieu of flowers, family ask donations to be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

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