Rhonda Allen Barnett

Rhonda Allen Barnett, age 66, of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington. She was born in New Albany, Indiana on October 2, 1956, to the late Philip Edward Allen and Deloris Allen. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Michael Allen and Danny Allen and one sister-in-law, Thaleena Allen. Rhonda had the biggest heart and a great personality. She always had a way about her that made everyone feel special. She was inducted into the Powell County Democratic Hall of Fame in 2018 for her service as Deputy Clerk from 1994-1998 and as Powell County Court Clerk from 1998-2017. She was known for being the heart of local government. In addition to her mother, Rhonda is survived by her son, Shannon (Tonya Steele Williams) Boyd of Clay City; one brother, Dale (Anita) Allen of Stanton; three sisters: Janet (Linville) Adams of Owensboro and Kathy Allen Stone and Dawn (Eddie) Barnes both of Stanton; one sister-in-law, Michelle Allen of Stanton and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services officiated by Rev. Tony Story and Rev. Garland Lacy and eulogies given by Kathy Allen Stone and Cari Allen will be conducted on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery in Stanton with  Shannon Boyd, Andrew McIntosh, Matthew Chaney, Zach White, Tyler Allen, Brett Howard and Rocky Adams serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Charles Noss, Cari Allen, Cassie Allen, Chris Allen, Mark Adams, Ryan Adams, Kelsey Allen Cohen, Kayne Allen McIntosh, Megan Barnes Griggs, Ashley White, William Barnes, Kaelyn Stewart, Harlow Deskins, Ethan Anderson, Gage Williams and a host of special friends. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Harvest Time Assembly to help with the purchase of a church van, P.O. Box 1514 Stanton, KY, 40380. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home of Stanton.