Sunday, April 28, 2024

    James E. Galloway, age 77, of Irvine, Kentucky, Departed this life on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky after a sudden illness.
    Jim was born on July 16, 1946, in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Calvin E. Galloway and Bessie G. Cain.
    In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Margie Bowlin; and two brothers, Robert G. Galloway and Earl Plowman.
    Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Patricia Curry Galloway; two sons, Shane and wife Elizabeth Galloway of Irvine, and John and wife Karen Galloway of Berea; four grandchildren, Sibyl Colwell (Matt) of Mt. Vernon, Nick Galloway (Jenna) of Olive Hill, Breanna Golden Jordan (McKee), and James Galloway of Jackson County; four great grandchildren, Grayson and Hannah Galloway, Desman Golden, and Marlie Cowell; three sisters, Mary Miller of Richmond, Irene Lainhart of Brodhead, and Margaret Durbin of Irvine; a special cousin, Bernice Plymon of Irvine, and numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved puppy, Rowdy.
    Funeral services for James E. “Jim” Galloway were conducted on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Wisemantown Methodist Church with Bro. Tim Jones and Bro. Noel White officiating. Interment followed in the Oakdale Cemetery. The family received friends Tuesday evening, April 30th, 6-9 p.m. at Lewis Home for Funerals.
    Pallbearers were Shane Galloway, Gene Higginbotham, James Miller, Nick Galloway, Matt Colwell, and Jordan Golden. The funeral procession will be led by his grandson and KSP Trooper Nick Galloway.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Saturday, April 27, 2024

    Mary Jane Walton Overbay, age 89, of Overbay Trailer Court in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at her home following a beautiful life.
    She was born September 5, 1934, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Luther and Viola Robertson Walton. She was a Business Owner and a member of the Victory Tabernacle Church of God.
    Mrs. Overbay was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Overbay, and she is survived by four daughters: Delendia Overbay, Edith Blanton (James), Bessie Marie Overbay, and Martina Rothwell, all of Madison County; five sons, Raymond Overbay Jr. (Angelia), Estill County; Jerry Wayne (Overbay Barbara), Samuel Lee Overbay, Daniel Ray Overbay (Pam), and Manford Dean Overbay, all of Madison County; one brother, Earl Wayne Walton of Madison County; 17 grandchildren and several great and great, great grandchildren.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Luther Martin Overbay; one sister, Georgia Elizabeth Barker; and two brothers, James Wesley Walton and Charles Franklin Walton.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 11 a.m., at the Victory Tabernacle Church of God in Richmond with Bro. Geral Richardson officiating. Burial will be at the Walton Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 30th from 6-9 p.m. at the church.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, April 26, 2024

    Alma Raye Nolan, age 81, wife of Glen Nolan, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at her home in Stanton, Kentucky.
    She was born in Mt. Canaan, Powell County, Kentucky, on June 14, 1942, to the late Clarence Stewart and the late Opal Lane Stewart. Alma was a career secretary, working for Faulkner Drilling; D.L. Pendleton, Attorney at Law; and J.O. Briggs Realty. She was a member of Stanton Presbyterian Church and loved life. Alma loved her husband and her family. She was a mother first and loved to cook. Alma enjoyed her family sitting around the table, partaking in the food she had lovingly prepared. She was known for her great sense of humor. Alma enjoyed flowers, gardening and sitting on her porch watching the hummingbirds come to the feeder.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Evalyn Adams.
    In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, John Shirley Nolan (Heather) and Willie Nolan (Holly), both of Stanton; one daughter, Glenna McIntosh (Danny); two brothers, Glenn Stewart (Sue) and Garney Stewart (Lorna), both of Dry Ridge; four sisters, Ceberta Thomas, Janice Stone, Edna Whaley (Darrell) and Kathy Burgess (Bobby), all of Dry Ridge; three special sisters, Virginia Wills, Shirley Ashley, and Judy Stephens; nine grandchildren, Danny Glen McIntosh, Emily Taube, Dustin Nolan, Hunter Nolan, John Tucker Nolan, Nolan McIntosh, Ty DeFilippo, Alison Craig, and Zach Monroe; and six great-grandchildren, Emma Taube, Wyatt Taube, Georgia Craig, Oliver Monroe, Aiden Neace, and Jacob Monroe.
    Visitation was held from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Funeral services officiated by Brother Terry Barnes were held at the funeral home at 12 Noon on Wednesday, May 1st.
    Burial was held at Nolan Cemetery in Stanton with Dustin Nolan, Hunter Nolan, John Tucker Nolan, Danny Glen McIntosh, Nolan McIntosh, and Cory Nolan serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers were Reece Foster, Billy Glen and Judy Puckett, Mike Nolan, Julie Kennon, John “Rub” Skidmore, and Juanita Randall.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Wednesday, April 24, 2024

    Pamela Beth King, 73, wife of William Darrell King, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky.
    She was born October 17, 1950 in Peru, Indiana, to the late Elmer Ulsperger and the late Marilyn Manning Helton.
    A homemaker, Pamela is survived by her husband of nearly fifty years, William "Bill" and& Glenda Covey; two brothers, David Helton (Debbie) and Johnny Helton; five and Vickie Lindeman (Dave); eight grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Ulsperger; her mother, Marilyn Helton; her step-father Raymond Helton; three brothers, Cecil Bud Helton, Raymond Eugene Helton, and Bruce Helton; and two sisters, Alene Jackson and Joyce Waveleyne Eby.
    Visitation was held Friday, April 26, 2024, beginning at 5 p.m. for family and 6 p.m. for friends. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27 2024, by Bro. Eddie Dawson and Bro. Anthony Bond. Burial followed the service at the Tin Town Cemetery on South Fork Road in Stanton.

Wells Funeral Home

  Tuesday, April 23, 2024

    Howard Donny Dixon passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his residence following a short illness.
    He was born October 27, 1945, in Irvine, Kentucky. He was a retired employee of the Kentucky Department of Highways. Donny loved being outdoors in nature and was an avid walker. At one time in his life, you could see him walking on River Drive every day for miles and miles. Sometimes with his dog by his side.
    Donny was preceded by his parents, Clyde and Emma Baily Dixon of Irvine. Also preceding him were his two sisters, Sue Dixon Gross and Billie Jean Dixon Cawood; one brother, Larry Dixon; and his niece, Stephanna Cawood.
    He is survived by a nephew, J.C. Cawood of Harlan, Kentucky; a special friend, Joy Abney; a great niece and nephew, several cousins and other special friends.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Hall officiating. Burial was at the Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation was held on Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m.
    Pallbearers were Bruce Baber, Duff Wolfinbarger, J.C. Cawood, Kevin Combs, and Scott Adams.

Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, April 23, 2024

    Gary Paul Gross, age 70, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at his residence.
    He was born in Irvine on November 4, 1953 to Otto and Zeta Gross. He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator.
    Mr. Gross is survived by an honorary daughter, Rhonda Eckler; four stepsons, Tommy Boyken, Chris Boyken, Keith Boyken,and Jody Boyken; a stepdaughter, Missy Boyken; and three sisters, Phyllis Durbin, Janet Smith and Sue Newton.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Zeta Gross; his stepfather, Robert Lamb; his stepmother, Isabell Gross; a brother, Ronnie Gross; and a sister, Donna Hurley.
    A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Chad Brothers officiating. Friends may visit Wednesday from 4 p.m. till time of the service.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Tuesday, April 23, 2024

    Ray Holland Rose, age 83, of Winchester, Kentucky, formerly of Irvine, departed this life on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
    Ray was born on November 6, 1940, in McKee, Kentucky to the late Chester and Tressie Lamb Rose. He was of the Holiness faith and a United States Navy veteran.
    In addition to his parents, Mr. Rose was preceded in death by his wife, Reba Sparks Rose.
    Survivors include four children, Rayna Thomas (Glen), Seleta Bean (Michael), Curtis Rose (Gina), and Holly Calvert (Mark); two brothers, Joe Rose (Virginia) and Steve Rose; two sisters, Barbara Cole and Marilyn Goosey (Paul); nine grandchildren, Stephanie Ross, Jessica Easter (Matthew), Amanda Thomas, Riley Bean, Savannah Hollender (Joshua), Lauren Ramsey (Matt), Vance Rose (Lauren), Emily Calvert, and Hannah Calvert and fiancé Jake Parker; and five great grandchildren, Trenton Ross, Maddie Ross, Eliza Ramsey, Mollie Ramsey, and Kent Ramsey; along with many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    A memorial service for Ray Holland Rose was conducted on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Macedonia Holiness Church in McKee, with Rev. Sherl Thomas officiating. The family received friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday at the church. Military honors were be provided by Chapter 165 of the D.A.V. of McKee, Kentucky.
    Lewis Home for Funerals was in charge of arrangements.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Monday, April 22, 2024

    Teresa Walling, age 69, of White Oak Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
    She was born September 23, 1954, in Madison County and was the daughter of the late Walter Baker and Sarilda Mae Williams Ross. She was a retired employee of the Winchester Nursing Home and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Teresa is survived by one daughter, Missy Walling (Charlena Hardy) of Estill County; one son, Ben Walling (Amanda Weekley) of Estill County; 12 grandchildren, Blair Walling, Austin Wells (Sierra), Stephen Wells, Jessalynn Wells, Jayce Chapman, Nolan Walling, Ansley Chapman, Grayson Chapman, Lincoln Walling, Layton Walling, Jax Hardy, and Hayes Walling; one great grandchild, Ezren Wells; and a special Friend, Marlene Baker.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Junior Walling; and her sister, Vina Kaye Walling.
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 29, 2024, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Scott Rogers and Bro. Larry McIntosh officiating. Burial will be at the Dunaway Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Oza Johnson, Rusty Williams, Kagan Walling, Austin Wells, Brandon Walling, and Tyler Flynn.
    Honorary pallbearer is Stephen Wells.

Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, April 21, 2024

    Charlene Arrowood, age 88, wife of Bermin Arrowood, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at her home in Winchester, Kentucky.
    Born in Perry County, Kentucky, on April 19, 1936, she was the daughter of the late David and Harriet Godsey Miller.
    In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by her son, Michael Arrowood (Carolyn); a grandson, Grafton Arrowood (Tina); two great grandchildren, Grafton Dale Arrowood, Jr. and Kyla Arrowood; three sisters, Jan Ross, Ruby Shivener, and Sharon Miller; one brother, Dan Miller; and a host of extended family members and friends.
    Services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 26, 2024, at Scobee Funeral Home in Winchester. Burial followed in Clarmont Memorial Gardens. Family received friends from 10 a.m. until time of service on Friday.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Sunday, April 21, 2024

    Nancy Fox, widow of Ray Donald Fox and the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Kincaid Schaefer, was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 19, 1942 and peacefully departed this life at her home in Beattyville, Kentucky on April 24, 2024 at the age of 81 years, 9 months, and 7 days.
    Mrs. Fox is survived by five children, Debbie Steinhauer (Brad) of Crittenden, Barbara Brandenburg (Danny) of Beattyville, Susan Pettit (James) of Richmond, Michael Fox, and Ricky Fox (Jolene), both of Beattyville; three grandchildren, Shane Steinhauer, Candice Kelley, and Autumn Fox; five great grandchildren, Brooklyn Steinhauer, Caleb and Emma Pettit, Sadie Kelley, and Luke Steinhauer; one brother, Michael Schaefer of Clay City; and a host of other relatives and friends.
    In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Fox was preceded in death by her aunt and uncle, Lenville and Nell Price; a grandson, Craig Pettit; and her four siblings, Trudy Boggs, Jerry Schaefer, Sandra Smith, and Ricky Schaefer.
    Visitation was held Sunday, April 28, 2024, 12 Noon to 2 p.m. at the Newnam Funeral Home Chapel, 108 Center Street in Beattyville, followed by the service at 2 p.m. Interment was at the Ray D. Fox Memorial Cemetery, Blaine's Branch in Beattyville.

Newnam Funeral Home

  Sunday, April 21, 2024

    William Knox, age 61, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at his residence.
    He was born September 15, 1962 in Bayonne, New Jersey, to William "Bill" and and Bernadette Knox. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
    Mr. Knox is survived by two daughters, Shana Knox and Kristin Nemecek; two stepsons, Joseph Bexley and Jonathan Bexley; eleven grandchildren, one great grandchild; a brother, Donald Knox; and two sisters, Donna Miller and Judy Jones.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Glenda Knox.
    Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City. Friends visited Friday from 11 a.m. till time of the service. Burial was in the Donnie G. Randall Veterans Cemetery in Stanton.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Sunday, April 21, 2024

    Linda Lou Powell, age 74, of Noland’s Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
    She was born August 5, 1949, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Rebecca Johns Abner. She was a homemaker and farm worker and had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Powell, and is survived by three sons, Charles Powell, Jr. (Tammy), Timothy Lawrence Powell, and Matthew Dwayne Powell, all of Estill County; two sisters, Diane McGuire and Darlene Abner, both of Estill County; eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren; her companion, Elisah John “Bobo” Freeman; and several nieces and nephews.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Elizabeth Osborne; and two brothers, Thomas Abner and Larry “Sonny” Abner.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 26, 2024, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Marvin Neal officiating. Burial was at the Woods Cemetery. Visitation was held on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Sean Horn, Charles Wesley Powell, Gary Hull, Tommy Hull, Jason Powell, and Larry Abner.

Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, April 21, 2024

    Carson Euell Sumner, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was born in Rosslyn, Kentucky, on October 5, 1938, to the late Bryan Sumner and the late Helen Wilson Sumner. Euell was a lifelong farmer who raised corn, tobacco, and livestock. He loved to hunt and fish. Euell loved Chevrolet cars. He had a high level of integrity and was a lifelong learner. Euell served in the United States Army and was proud to have served his country.
    Mr. Sumner is survived by his wife, Margie Sumner of Stanton; one daughter, Angela Chapman (Glenn) of Stanton; one grandchild, Taylor Chapman Blevins (Zachary); and three great grandchildren, Harper Kate Blevins, Adalynn Marie Blevins, and Porter Reece Blevins.
    Visitation was held from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Funeral services officiated by Bro. Wesley Miller were held at the funeral home immediately following the visitation at 3 p.m.
    Burial was at Stanton Cemetery with Glenn Chapman, Zachary Blevins, Mike Reed, Gary Napier, Dwayne Hatton and Randall Young serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers were Carol Jean and Dewey Hollon, George and Vickie Welicki, Vickie Reed, Karen and Tim Hatton, Kevin and Debbie Phelps, Gary Abner, Michelle Young, Josh and Heather Abney, Samantha and Jace Miller, Ruby Napier, James Ed Dennis, and Monica and Jimmy Miller.
    The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Saturday, April 20, 2024

    Elizabeth Ann Hurley Ayers, age 39, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Irvine, departed this life on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the University of Louisville's Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
    Elizabeth was born on May 27, 1983, in Winchester, Kentucky to the late Archie Hurley and Patsy Mullins Hurley.
    In addition to her father, Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband, Chester Ayers.
    Survivors include her fiancé, Jerome Wright; her mother, Patsy Mullins Hurley; three sisters, Patricia, Mary Sue, and Rhonda Hurley; two nieces, Kylie and Maelee Headstrom; and one nephew, Hunter King; as well as numerous other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Elizabeth Ann Hurley Ayers were conducted on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals with Brother Marvin Neal officiating. Interment followed in the Marcum Cemetery. The family received friends from 12 Noon until the time of services at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Family and friends served as pallbearers.
    In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to her memorial fund care of Lewis Home for Funerals.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Saturday, April 20, 2024

    Reverend Bruce Edward Kirby, born November 30, 1951 to the late Myrtle Smith Abrams and Flemon Kirby, departed this life on Saturday, April 20, 2024 being 72 years of age.
    He was preceded in death by his brother, Gene Kirby; and his sister, Nina.
    Brother Kirby was a piano player for many groups and later played for the church. He pastored Clover Bottom Baptist Church for two years. He was called to Kerby Knob Baptist Church and remained there for 22 years. He was ordained at Kerby Knob Baptist Church and remains a member, he loved the church and all the people of Kirby Knob Baptist Church. Bruce was a Vietnam veteran serving two years in the Army.
    He is survived by his wife Wanda Faye "Lunsford" Kirby; one son, Jason Kirby (Amanda); and two grandchildren that he loved dearly, Ryan Kirby (Breanna) and their baby, Nevah; and Natalie Angie Sturgill Boone (Clifton) and their children, Ruthie and Myrah. He also had a special niece and family.
    Pallbearers were Chad Sturgill, Gene Lunsford, David Lunsford, Larry Lunsford, Hank Patton, Jason Kirby, Clifton Boone and Ryan Kirby.
    Honorary Pallbearers included all the men at Kerby Knob Baptist Church.
    Funeral Services were held Friday April 26, 2024 at the Kerby Knob Baptist Church at 12 Noon with Bro. Darren Hisel officiating. Burial followed at the Kerby Knob Cemetery in McKee. Visitation begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 25th at the church.
    Lakes Funeral Home of McKee was in charge of arrangements.

Lakes Funeral Home

  Friday, April 19, 2024

    Alice Arvin, age 81, of London, Kentucky passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
    She was the mother of Debra Fathergill of Corinth, Kentucky and Charlotte Jeffrey of London, Kentucky. She was blessed with five grandchildren, Rachel Grubb (Aaron), Rebekah Jeffrey (Adam Hoover), James Jeffrey (Erin Rucker), Lindsey Candelaria (Damon) and Amanda Goins (Caleb), and seven great grandchildren, Gage Hillman, Brantlee Jones, Christopher Candelaria, Bobby Goins, Jonah Grubb, Anastasia Grubb and Emma Goins.
    Mrs. Arvin was preceded in death by her first husband, Bobby Begley; and her second husband Bill Arvin; by her parents, Ira and Angie Martin Smith; and her siblings, Stanley Smith, Floyd Smith, Marie Jackson and Ruby Harris.
    She was of the Baptist faith and worked for the Kentucky Highway Department.
    Funeral services for Alice Arvin were conducted Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 1 p.m. in London Funeral Chapel. Burial followed at Norvell Cemetery. The family of Alice Arvin received friends at London Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday.
    Serving as pallbearers were Damon Candelaria, Caleb Goins, Adam Hoover, Aaron Grubb, Anthony Wagers and Hunter Nantz.
    Serving as honorary pallbearers were Gayle Jeffrey, Mike Fathergill, James Jeffrey, Gage Hillman, Christopher Candelaria, Bobby Goins, Jonah Grubb and Brantlee Jones.

London Funeral Home

  Sunday, April 7, 2024

    Joyce Fae Strong, 94, of North Chesterfield, Virginia; went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Strong; parents, James and Louise Hawthorne; and a brother, James Hawthorne, Jr.
    Joyce is survived by her nieces, Kimberly Trentham (Alan) and Ann Coleman; nephews, Bill (Lisa), Joe, and James Strong; a sister-in-law, Nellie Hawthorne; and numerous great nieces and nephews.
    A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Kingsland Baptist Church, 8801 Perrymont Rd., N. Chesterfield, 23237.
    Morrisett Funeral Home of Richmond, Virginia, was in charge of arrangements.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kingsland Baptist Church, PO Box 3209, Chester, VA 23831.
    The family donated the remainder of her newspaper subscription toward newspapers for patients at Marcum & Wallace and residents of Irvine Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Morrisett Funeral Home

  Wednesday, April 10, 2024

    Jimmy Boyd, 80, husband of Bonnie Boyd passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at his home.
    He was born February 24, 1944 in Stanton, Kentucky to the late Noga Boyd Sr. and Mintie K. Boyd. Jimmy was a member of Bowen First Church of God and a retiree of Delta Natural Gas. He loved playing music, pool, and golf.
    Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Bonnie Boyd; his loving children, Marty Boyd (Michelle), Jeff Boyd (Sharon), and Darren Boyd (Marlene Shoemaker); grandchildren, Austin Estes, Bridget Boyd (Elijah Oertli), Haley Boyd (Ryan Phelps), Chris Stamper, Whitney Banks, and Samantha Stamper; and great grandchildren, Oliver Oertli, Jackson Crowe, Koleson Crowe, Zaylen Crowe, and Reecher Stamper.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Eugene, Noga Jr., Kenneth, Raymond, and Danny Boyd; and a sister, Gloria Ledford.
    Services will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024, 11 a.m., at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Bro. Terry Freichs. Visitation will be held Friday 6-9 p.m., at the funeral home.
    Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery with Randy Boyd, Terry Boyd, Wayne Boyd, Greg Crabtree, Keith Hall, and Ronnie Hall serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers serving are Jeff Boyd, Marty Boyd, Darren Boyd, Elijah Oertli, Kevin Ledford, Charles Boyd, Austin Estes, Oliver Oertli, Chris Stamper, Whitney Banks, Samantha Stamper, Bridget Boyd, and Haley Boyd.

Wells Funeral Home

  Monday, April 8, 2024

    Leigh Ann Dodson, age 58, widow of John Dodson Jr., passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky.
    She was born October 22, 1965 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Maurice B. and Carolyn Johnson Ahern.
    Survivors include, a son, Jacob Stone Dodson (Michelle); a daughter, Samantha Jo Dodson-Skinner (Ariq); and grandchildren, Brody Dodson, Raegan Dodson, Leighannlynn Dodson, John Skinner, and Jamari Skinner.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers, Brennen Ahern and Gary Ahern.
    Visitation will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024, 4-6 p.m., at the Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton.

Wells Funeral Home

  Monday, April 8, 2024

    Donald Ray Roland, 54 passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky.
    He was born January 11, 1970 in Winchester, to the late William Elza and Viola Reynolds Roland.
    Survivors include a son, Jason Roland (Amanda); a step-son, Patrick Anderson (Britany); three brothers, David Roland (Donna), Billy Roland, and Randy Roland; two sisters, Kathy Neal (Raymond) and Tammy Wysong; a step-grandson, Jared Anderson; and a step great-grandson, Isaac Anderson.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Pat Roland; three brothers, Willie, Ricky, and Tobie Roland; and a sister, Peggy Roland.
    Funeral services were held Friday, April 12, 2024, 1 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home. Visitation was held Thursday 7-9 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial was in Kennon Cemetery with Tony, Billy, Josh, William, Sarah, and Don serving.

Wells Funeral Home

  Tuesday, April 9, 2024

    Wilbert “Tom” Williams, age 90, of Edgewood Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
    He was born February 1, 1934, in Estill County and was the son of the late Columbus and Virgil Eades Williams. He retired from IBM and was the former Mayor of Irvine from 1990 – 2007 and served on the City Council for 33 years. He was a member of the Ravenna Nazarene Church, the Irvine Volunteer Fire Department, the Jaycees, the Lions Club, and the Estill Development Group. Tom was a charter member of the Estill County Rescue Squad and served in the National Guard and the Reserves. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Nelle LaVonne Bonny Williams; one daughter, Cecelia W. Forehand (Robert Forehand III) of Estill County; one son, Kevin Thomas Williams of Estill County; one grandchild, Thomas Forehand; and two nephews, B.I. Murrell and Jack Murrell.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Chad Arthur Williams; his sister, Kathleen Murrell; and his brother, William “Billy” Williams.
    Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 14, 2024, 2 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chris Winkler and Bro. Glendon Woosley officiating. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    Pallbearers will be Thomas Forehand, Justin Patrick, Tommy Lane, Robert Forehand, Kevin Williams, and Phil Cox.
    Honorary pallbearers are his Special Friend and Clerk For 17 years, Rhonda Gould; B.I. Murrell, Jack Murrell, Charles Crowe, Mike Tyree, Beattle Lisle, Billy Arthur, Tobo Bryant, Tim Burkhart, Ernie Fletcher, Andy Barr, Rodney Davis, Otis Freeman, Fred Rogers, Tony Murphy, Paul Wayne King, C B Muncy, JB Wiseman, Roger Bowels, and a host of friends and colleagues from Local and State Government, and Local First Responders.
    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Save The Mack at P.O. Box 421, Irvine, KY 40336

Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, April 10, 2024

    Cecil Logan Dixon, age 47, of Spicer Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, following a long illness.
    He was born September 15, 1976, in Estill County, and was the son of Dorothy Marie Fouch Dixon and the late Ray L. Dixon. He was a Farm Laborer and Mechanic and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Martinez Dixon; two sons, David Ray Dixon and Daniel Logan Dixon, both of Estill County; one sister, Amanda Marie Dixon of Estill County; one brother, Robert Louis Dixon of Estill County; two nephews, Noah Dixon and Maddox Mays; four nieces, Brooklynn Dixon, Kayla Dixon, Rachel Dixon, and Makenzie Smith; and numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
    Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 20, 2024, 11 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Burial will be at the South Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 19th from 6 to 9 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Lee Dixon, Michael Dixon.

Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, April 11, 2024

    Shelby Ann Fowler Pitman, age 86, of Squires Way in Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born December 2, 1937, in Estill County, and was the daughter of the late Elbert V. Fowler and Provie Marcum Fowler. She worked in Communications for the Bluegrass Army Depot, and she was a United States Air Force Veteran. She was a member of the Edgewood Baptist Church in Nicholasville and she had lived in Nicholasville for the last 8 years.
    Mrs. Pitman is survived by her husband, Frank Pitman Jr.; her daughter, Sandra Pitman Adams (Timothy) of Nicholasville; one sister, Joan Wagers of Florida; two grandchildren, Erin Adams Barnott (Andrew) and Alexandra Courtney Adams; and one great grandchild, Boone Dean Barnott.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Armeda Fowler Thomas and Jaunita Fowler Collinsworth; and three brothers, Lewis Frank Fowler, J.B. Fowler, and Vinson Fowler.
    Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 19, 2024, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Gray officiating. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, April 9, 2024

    Terry Stephen Farthing, 62 of Irvine, Kentucky, husband of Betty Jo Rison Farthing, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at his residence after a long illness.
    He was born January 6, 1962 to the late Earl and Sue Farthing. Terry was a lifelong member of the Substation Holliness Church.
    Mr. Farthing is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Betty Jo Rison Farthing; a brother, Kenny Farthing of Irvine; and a sister, Pam Miller (Dan) of Berea; along with several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, William Earl Farthing; and a nephew, Stephen Farthing.
    Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Bill White officiating. Friends visited Friday from 11 a.m. till time of the service. Burial will be in the Gary Riddell Memorial Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Caleb Clowers, Phil Clowers, Danny Thacker, Tim Rison, Justin Rison and Joey Rison.
    Honorary pallbearers were all church family and other family.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Saturday, April 6, 2024

    Betty Stokley, age 89, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away at her residence, Saturday, April 6, 2024.
    She was born April 13, 1934 in Winchester to Robert "Bob" and Mary Elizabeth Willoughby. She was a homemaker.
    Mrs. Stokley is survived by a son, Mathew Stokley (Judy); two daughters, Elizabeth Fugate and Joy Watkins; 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, eight great, great grandchildren, and two brothers, Carl Willoughby and Russell Willoughby (Phillis).
    She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Stokley; a son, James Stokley; a daughter, Audrey Stokley; and two brothers, Silas and Bobby Willoughby.
    Graveside services were held at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Stokley Cemetery in Clay City.
    Grayson Funeral Home of Clay City was in charge of services.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Saturday, April 6, 2024

    Troy McIntosh, age 75, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at UK Hospital, Lexington.
    Born January 27, 1949, in Powell County, he was the son of the late Martin and Chessie Shoemaker McIntosh. He resided in Winchester with a very special nephew, Junior Shortridge, who cared for him for 20 years.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six sisters and three brothers, Pauline McIntosh, Anna Mae McIntosh, Viola Powell, Faye McIntosh, Irene Rose, Margie Shortridge, Carl McIntosh, James McIntosh, and Harold Lee McIntosh.
    Mr. McIntosh is survived by one sister, Gladys Simerly of Bristol, Tennessee; and one brother, Raymond McIntosh of Clay City.
    Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Sammy Faulkner officiating. Friends visited Wednesday from 11 a.m. till time of the service.
    Interment was in Powell’s Valley Cemetery with Junior Shortridge, Greg Shortridge, Randy Rose, Glenn Powell, Jeff McIntosh and Brandon Crowe serving as pallbearers.
    A special "Thank You" to Junior Shortridge, Regina Shortridge, Greg Shortridge and the late Margie Shortridge for the love, support and care given to Troy.
    Grayson Funeral Home of Clay City was in charge of services.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Wednesday, April 10, 2024

    Charlotte Rae Napier of Richmond, Kentucky, beloved wife of James D. Napier, departed this life on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the age of 70 years, 6 months and 30 days.
    She was a daughter of the late Ralph Cable and Catherine Vaughn Cable born in Dayton, Ohio on September 11, 1953. She was a homemaker, mother and seamstress.
    Mrs. Napier is survived by two sons, Willie Napier of Lexington, and Heath Napier of Richmond; one daughter, Hillary Beckman (Jason) of Frisco, Texas; six grandchildren, Brett Napier (Rebecca), Kelsey Napier, Kamryn Napier, Madison Beckman, Emersyn Beckman and Espyn Beckman; one great grandchild, Ava Rose Napier; two brothers, Randy Cable (Debbie) of Leeco and Billy Cable of Zachariah; and two sisters, Gale Roberts (James Estill) of Stanton, Kentucky and Candy Alderson (Larry) of Wilmington, North Carolina.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Cable and Catherine Vaughn Cable and one brother, Willard Dean Cable.
    Visitation will be held Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Porter & Son Funeral Directors, 769 Main Street, Campton. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 15th at 12 Noon. Burial will be in the Rock of Ages Cemetery at Beattyville.
    Serving as pallbearers are Avery Roberts, Corey Roberts, Andrew Roberts, Brett Napier, Jerry Napier and Clifford Williams.

Porter & Son Funeral Home

  Sunday, April 7, 2024

    Richard Young of Campton, Kentucky, beloved husband of Alexis Terry Young, departed this life Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the age of 37 years, 8 months and 23 days.
    He was a son of the late Robert Young and Connie Seal Young, born July 15, 1986. He was a tattoo artist by trade.
    Mr. Young is survived by his wife, Alexis Terry Young of Campton; four sons, Jesse Young, Young, both of Booneville; Zachary Young and Matthew Young, both of Corbin; one daughter, Kirston Young of Irvine; two brothers, Neal Young and Robert Young, Jr., both of Booneville; and one half brother, Mike Young of Booneville.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Young and Connie Seal Young; and one brother, Dwight Young.
    No services are planned at this time.

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