Ella Jean Chapman

Ella Jean Chapman, age 86, widow of Almus Chapman, passed away on December 30, 2017 at Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Powell County, KY she was the daughter of the late Dillard and Leona Lane Smith and a former employee of Curlee Clothing Company.  She was a member of Church Of The Nazarene in Irvine.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her son, Damon Ray Chapman and three grandchildren, Daryl Barnes, Jamie Chapman, and Michael Norton.  She is survived by two sons:  Almus Clinton Chapman of Irvine and Mike Chapman of Nancy; two daughters:  Vada (Mike) Barnes of Irvine and Paula Combs of Clay City; two brothers:  J. C. Smith of Leeco and Hubert (Ganell) Smith of Winchester; seven grandchildren:  Leah Wiseman, Mickey Tucker, Jason Chapman, Jeremy Chapman, Amber Ratchford, Kimberly Hall and Matthew Combs along with several great grandchildren.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Brad Epperson will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation will begin at 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Lane Cemetery with Jason Chapman, Jeremy Chapman, Derick Norton, Matthew Combs, Daryl Chapman, Kenny Tucker, Boone Tucker and Dean Tucker serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Mike Barnes, Hubert Smith, J. C. Smith, Johnny Smith and Brian Smith.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com