Friday, May 5, 2023

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

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Saturday, May 6, 2023

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

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, May 5, 2023

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

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Friday, May 5, 2023

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

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, May 3, 2023

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

Ransdell Funeral Home

  Tuesday, May 2, 2023

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

Grayson Funeral Home

  Sunday, April 30, 2023

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

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Sunday, April 30, 2023

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

Porter and Son Funeral Directors

  Friday, April 28, 2023

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

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home

  Friday, May 5, 2023

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

Hearne Funeral Home

  Wednesday, May 3, 2023

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

Wells Funeral Home

  Monday, May 1, 2023

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

Wells Funeral Home

  Saturday, April 29, 2023

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

Wells Funeral Home