Obituaries
Stanton, KY Obituaries
Billy Abner
May 18, 2026
Billy David Abner, age 78, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Sunday, January 4, 1948, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, to the late Harding D. Abner and the late Helen Stokley Abner. Billy served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict, demonstrating a commitment to...
Phyllis Von Center
May 16, 2026
Phyllis Von Center, age 89, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at her home in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was born on Wednesday, March 10, 1937, in Powell County, Kentucky, to the late Walker Lane and the late Ida Belle Fryar Lane, the fourteenth of sixteen children. Phyllis, a devoted mother, was married in 1953 at the age of 16....
Jeffrey Clay Willoughby
May 5, 2026
Jeffrey Clay Willoughby, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at his home in Stanton, Kentucky. He was born on Friday, December 18, 1964, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, to the late John Daniel "J.D." Willoughby and the late Teresia Powell Willoughby. Jeffrey was a devoted follower of Jesus who embraced his faith in the Church of God. In...
Peggy Ann Sizemore
May 2, 2026
Peggy Ann Sizemore, age 76, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at her home in Clay City, Kentucky. She was born on Friday, June 24, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late John Henry Pryor and the late Francis Georgia Sisk Pryor. Peggy was a remarkable cook who loved preparing meals that brought her family together. As a devoted...
Jeffery Scott "Bear Dog" Watkins
May 1, 2026
Jeffery Scott "Bear Dog" Watkins, age 57, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at his home in Clay City, Kentucky, surrounded by his family. He was born on Wednesday, November 13, 1968, in Newport, Kentucky, to Donnie Watkins and the late Maxine Smith. Jeffery was a lifelong over-the-road trucker who spent the majority of his career hauling cattle. He...
Phillip Davis
Apr 29, 2026
Phillip E. Davis, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his home in Clay City, Kentucky. He was born on Monday, September 5, 1949, in Clay City, Kentucky, to the late William Davis and the late Pauline "Polly" Crowe Davis. Phillip was a devoted husband and a loving father who cherished his marriage and family above all...
Glenda Joyce Miller
Apr 28, 2026
Glenda Joyce Miller, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. She was born on Friday, February 20, 1953, in Winchester, Kentucky, to the late Adrian Conley and the late Opal Hamilton Conley. Glenda loved boating at the lake and going camping. She thoroughly enjoyed attending Bible study and cherished family...
Linda Fay Helton
Apr 23, 2026
Linda Fay Helton, age 83, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on Monday, November 30, 1942, in La Grange, Kentucky. Linda worked at Natural Bridge State Park, Gladie Visitor Center, and C.M.S. through the years. She enjoyed demonstrating weaving techniques at the Gladie Center. Linda was a dedicated worker...
Ted Phillip Landers
Apr 21, 2026
Ted Phillip Landers, age 73, of Center Square, Indiana, entered this life on January 3, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the son of the late Joseph F. Landers and the late Ida Mae Huxel Landers. He was a 1971 graduate of Western Hills High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ted was united in marriage on June 16, 1990, to Nancy...
Forest Martin
Mar 27, 2026
Forest Delno Martin, age 92, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was born on Tuesday, February 20, 1934, in Knowlton, Kentucky, to the late Lawrence "Hoppy" Martin and the late Annie Brandenburg Martin. Forest served in the United States Army and worked for Chrysler Motor Company...
Mary Lou Creech
Mar 21, 2026
Mary Lou Creech, age 61, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at her home on Westview Drive in Stanton, Kentucky. She was born on Wednesday, December 16, 1964, in Campton, Kentucky, to the late Robert Oscar Holder and the late Julia Ellen Burns Holder. Mary, in her youth, loved to sunbathe and, over the years, enjoyed vegetable gardening and...
Ann Collinsworth
Mar 15, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Collinsworth, age 80, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. She was born on Wednesday, September 5, 1945, in Henderson, Kentucky, to the late Harold Edward Windhaus and the late Frances Ann Siewert Windhaus. Ann graduated from Holy Name Catholic School. In 1985, she was a founding member of Our...
Glenna Ruth Hall
Mar 5, 2026
Glenna Ruth Hall, age 82, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at her home in Stanton, Kentucky. She was born on Saturday, March 27, 1943, in Gessling, Kentucky, to the late Lorenzo "Jack" Pence and the late Thelma Burton Pence. Ruth was a proud graduate of Carter City School, class of 1961. She was a dedicated member of the...
Lajune Choate
Feb 27, 2026
Lajune Choate, age 77, wife of Robert “Bob” Paul Choate of Maple Street, Stanton, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. She was born on August 8, 1948, in Harlan, Kentucky, to the late Carl Edward Howard and Lena Mary Calloway Howard. Lajune loved family gatherings and treasured being in the...
Brenda Hughes
Feb 15, 2026
Brenda Lou Hughes, age 81, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Stanton Nursing & Rehab Center in Stanton, Kentucky. She was born on Saturday, December 16, 1944, in Winchester, Kentucky, to the late Daniel Boone Skidmore and the late Elsie Arnold Skidmore. Brenda was a talented beautician who owned her own shop, Brenda's Cut and Curl. She also...
Oaklynn Wade Kay Osborne
Feb 9, 2026
Oaklynn Wade Kay Osborne, beloved daughter of Roger Osborne III and Jacey Thorpe, was born sleeping on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She was, and always will be, deeply treasured and missed by her family. Oaklynn is preceded in death by her grandfather, Clinton Wade Thorpe; and her great-grandparents: William Morton...
Roselee Harmon
Feb 6, 2026
Roselee Harmon, age 68, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at her home in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. She was born on Monday, February 3, 1958, in Lubbock, Texas, to the late Lee Edward Caudill and the late Rosemary Cagle Caudill. Roselee was a beloved member of Grace Baptist Church in Winchester. She dedicated over 35 years as a leader...
Betty Gentry
Feb 6, 2026
Betty Gentry, age 89, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. She was born on Wednesday, August 26, 1936, in Stanton, Kentucky, to the late James Baker and the late Edna Combs Baker. Betty was a proud graduate of the Powell County High School Class of 1954, whose tireless work ethic and...
Erica Mullins
Feb 5, 2026
Erica Frances Mullins, age 43, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in Winchester, Kentucky. She was born on Thursday, July 1, 1982, in Martin, Kentucky. Erica loved writing in her journal and was passionate about playing Pokémon, where her competitive spirit truly flourished. With her sparkling sense of humor, she could effortlessly bring laughter to those around her. Family...
Pauline Schooler
Feb 2, 2026
Pauline Schooler, age 82, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at her home in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on Thursday, October 28, 1943, in Beattyville, Kentucky, to the late Leon Schooler Pasley and the late Effie Ann Townsend Pasley. Pauline was a compassionate nurse who dedicated her career to helping others, serving at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington Country...
