Obituaries

Sep 1, 2024

Albert “Preston” Hobbs, age 87, beloved husband of Helen “Irene” Murphy Hobbs, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 1, 2024, in La Mesa, California. He was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky, on June 26, 1937, to the late Finley Carl Hobbs and the late Victoria Watkins Hobbs. Al was always proud to say that he was...

Aug 24, 2024

Vanda Hash, age 63, wife of Ronald Hash, passed away surrounded by her family and her lifelong best friend on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Bloomington, Indiana. She was born in McKee, Kentucky, on February 23, 1961, to the late Harvey Potter and the late Virgie Jones. Vanda was a member of Paynetown Pentecostal Church in Bloomington, Indiana. She...

Aug 19, 2024

Betty Martin Burton, age 91, widow of Allen Burton, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, August 19, 2024, at her home on Morris Creek Road in Stanton, Kentucky. She was born in Spruce, Kentucky, on May 6, 1933, to the late Ellis Martin and the late Bernice Neal Martin. Betty, a deeply committed Christian, made it a...

Aug 18, 2024

Carlos Rogers, age 78, passed into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at his home in Stanton, Kentucky. He was born in Vaughns Mill, Kentucky, on February 21, 1946, to the late George Otis Rogers and the late Hildreth Spencer Rogers. Carlos was deeply devoted to his family. He leaves behind...

Aug 17, 2024

Helen F. Brush, age 101, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024.  Helen was an Inspector for Vernay Laboratories, Inc. for 12 years and a member of North Huber Heights Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her daughters-in-law, Helen Brush & Opal Sue Brush; and grandson, Derk Brush. Helen is survived by her sons, Donald...

Aug 13, 2024

Brent Allen Johnson, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. He was born in Winchester, on March 17, 1965. Brent was a dedicated mail deliverer for the United States Postal Service. His compassionate nature was evident in the deep love he held for his family. Brent was very outgoing...

Aug 12, 2024

Janice Sue Smyth, age 79, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Edgewood Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Frenchburg, Kentucky. She was born in Leeco, on March 21, 1945, to the late Raymond Rogers and the late Alene Stevens Rogers. Janice cherished her family and treasured every moment spent with them. Family meant everything to her, and...

Aug 11, 2024

Calvin McDaniel, age 68, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at his home in Stanton, Kentucky. He was born in Campton, Kentucky, on July 20, 1956, to the late Billy McDaniel and the late Viola Ashley McDaniel. Calvin was known for his diligent work ethic and his love for the outdoors. He found joy in swimming, tending his...

Aug 7, 2024

Christine “Dude” Wells, age 92, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at her home in Clay City, Kentucky. She was born in Clay City, on January 29, 1932, to the late Sarah Ann Crowe. Dude was a dedicated and devoted member of Vaughn’s Mill First Church of God, where she lived out...

Jul 27, 2024

Cashlen James Booth, age 6, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. He was born in Winchester on October 25, 2017, to Josh Booth and Kristen Trent. Cashlen loved life, enjoying fishing, basketball, and baseball, his favorite sport. He also liked to swim with his friends and go down waterslides at...

Jul 22, 2024

Nannie Smith, age 102, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Wolfe County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Campton, Kentucky. She was born in Pilot, Kentucky, on February 20, 1922, to the late Isaac Henry “I.H.” Brown and the late Verna Rupe Brown.

Nannie exemplified a life of service to her God,...

Jul 16, 2024

Rodney Preston Barnes, age 53, husband of Melissa Barnes, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. He was born in Winchester, Kentucky on May 21, 1971, to Rodney Barnes and Ida Mae Profitt Barnes. Rodney was a 1989 Powell County High School graduate and worked as a...

Jul 11, 2024

Michael Wayne Friend, age 56, husband of Regina Hensley Friend, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on April 18, 1968, to the late William Dale Friend, Sr. and Sylvia Spurlock of Winchester.  In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by...

Jul 9, 2024

Woodrow Clay Bush, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Windsor Care Center in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. He was born in Muncie, Indiana, on March 28, 1951, to the late Woodrow Bush and the late Ella Brewer Bush. Woodrow was lead maintenance at Continental Metal Specialties and loved to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed square...

Jul 3, 2024

David Warren Terry, Jr., age 48, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at his home in Jeffersonville, Kentucky. He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on January 13, 1976, to the late David Warren Terry, Sr. and Jo Ann Hatton Terry. He was a 1995 graduate of Montgomery County High School and worked as a semi-truck driver for...

Jul 2, 2024

Josephine Deal, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Otterbein Middletown SeniorLife Neighborhood in Middletown, Ohio. She was born in Stanton, Kentucky, on April 4, 1942, to the late Shirley King and the late Nora Hollon King. Josephine previously worked as a nurse’s aide with Hospice and at several factories in Ohio, as well as at...

Jun 30, 2024

Wilma Lois Smith, age 88, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at her home in Clay City, Kentucky. She was born in Clay City, Kentucky, on November 2, 1935, to the late Cecil Elwood Gravett and the late Alma Elinor “John” Davis Gravett. Wilma was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her home, being outside mowing her...

Jun 22, 2024

Courtney Rae Martin, age 24, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Winchester, Kentucky, on October 12, 1999, to Donnie Sons, Jr. and Angela Martin. Courtney was extremely outgoing and had the ability to easily make friends with anyone. She was goofy and fun, always eager to try new things. Courtney loved...

Jun 18, 2024

Carol Marie Foster, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at her home in Stanton, Kentucky. She was born in Cobb Hill, Kentucky on May 15, 1940, to the late Sidney Clark Hall and the late Juanita Marie Bryant Hall. Carol was a homemaker who loved caring for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed working in her...

Jun 17, 2024

Howard Wayne Pelfrey, age 76, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at his home in Stanton, Kentucky. He was born in Stanton, Kentucky on February 11, 1948, to the late Lawrence Edward Pelfrey and the late Beulah Lowe Pelfrey. Howard was a member of Grace Fellowship Church of God of Prophecy and worked as a machinist for Allied...