Obituaries
Stanton, KY Obituaries
Dorothy Tipton
Sep 9, 2025
Dorothy Tipton, age 97, widow of Morgan Tipton, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
John Michael "Mike" Williams
Sep 2, 2025
John MIchael "Mike" Williams, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Kentucky. He was born in Dallas, Texas, on March 7, 1972, to the late John Edward Williams and Sandra Wybo Williams. Mike arrived in the world aglow with promise, coming into the loving arms of his adoptive parents at just...
Kenneth Jerry King
Aug 30, 2025
Kenneth Jerry King, age 74, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Owingsville, Kentucky. He was born in Lapeer, Michigan, on November 11, 1950, to the late Jerry Mar King and the late Juanita Mae Woodward King. Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he developed a strong...
Joyce Jerlene Burnett
Aug 28, 2025
Joyce Jerlene Snowden Burnett, age 82, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, surrounded by her family, at her home in Stanton, Kentucky. She was born in Powell County on May 11, 1943, to the late Thomas Shelton Snowden and the late Naomi Rogers Snowden. Joyce was a warm-hearted and loving woman with a unique ability to see the goodness...
Wilda Jean Strange
Aug 26, 2025
Wilda Jean Strange, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson, Kentucky. She was born in Powell County on April 26, 1938, to the late Samuel Profitt and the late Mary Creech Profitt. In her younger years, Wilda found joy in visiting the elderly, bringing thoughtful gifts that reflected her deep appreciation...
Wendell Roger Harris
Aug 21, 2025
Wendell Roger Harris, age 83, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. He was born in Holly, Kentucky, on July 20, 1942, to the late Trulan Harris and the late Josie Hatton Harris. Wendell proudly served in the United States Army, where he developed a deep sense of dedication and discipline that...
Kimberly Mae Demmons
Aug 18, 2025
Kimberly Demmons, age 58, of North Fork Road, Stanton, Kentucky, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, August 18, 2025. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on December 30, 1966, to the late Robert William Demmons and the late Catherine Marie Burd Watson. Kim radiated warmth and joy as she cherished every moment spent with her...
Danny Keith Bowen
Aug 13, 2025
Danny Keith Bowen, age 84, of Hazard, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at his residence in Hazard, Kentucky. He was born on October 11, 1940, to the late Taulbee Bowen II and the late Juanita Frymyer Bowen. Danny was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, whose dedication to service extended beyond his military duties....
Larry Napier
Aug 12, 2025
Larry Thomas "Big Moe" Napier, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Irvine Health and Rehabilitation in Irvine, Kentucky. He was born on March 7, 1945, to the late Herman Napier and the late Opal Combs Napier Begley. Larry was a dedicated truck driver employed by Montgomery Brothers Trucking, where the open road became his second home....
Brenda Gail Hall
Aug 11, 2025
Brenda Gail Hall, age 73, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. She was born in Martin, Kentucky, on February 28, 1952, to the late Odis Miller and the late Betty Caudill Miller. Brenda was a devoted homemaker who found immense joy in nurturing her children and crafting...
Rebecca "Becky" Sue Esteppe
Jul 31, 2025
Rebecca Sue Esteppe, age 71, of Stanton, passed away surrounded by her family on July 31, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, following a sudden illness. She was born on October 4, 1953, in Medina, Ohio, to the late Robert Scranton and the late Wilma Surrarrer Angerer. Becky was nurtured in the Methodist Church but...
Garry Boyden Lane
Jul 15, 2025
Garry Boyden Lane, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. He was born in Richmond, Kentucky, to the late Victor Lane and the late Elsie R. Townsend Lane Frazier. Garry was a warm-hearted man with a passion for canning, skillfully transforming fresh produce into delightful jars of preserved goodness. He...
Anna Strong
Jul 14, 2025
Anna Elizabeth Strong, age 92, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Frankfort Regional in Frankfort, Kentucky. She was born on December 21, 1932, to the late Silas Grigsby and the late Sylvania Terry Grigsby. Anna proudly graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Charleston in West Virginia, after which she devoted herself to teaching at Dacota...
Mary Janice Roberts
Jul 12, 2025
Mary Janice Roberts, age 80, was reunited with her husband, Jesse Roberts, as she entered her heavenly reward on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at home on the farm in Stanton, Kentucky. She was born on March 30, 1945, to the late Jesse Orville Wireman and the late Anna Lee Williams Wireman. Janice was a beloved beautician who dedicated an impressive...
Dennis Craig Friel
Jul 9, 2025
Dennis Craig Friel, age 73, husband of Jane Friel, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on December 10, 1951, to the late Francis Dudley Friel and the late Violet Marie Hall Maahs. Dennis was the Vice President of Tebco of Kentucky, Inc., where he poured his heart into his work,...
David E. Walters
Jul 4, 2025
David E. Walters, age 81, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at his home in Stanton, Kentucky. He was born in Ottawa, Ohio, on February 15, 1944, to the late Merrian Walters and the late Martha Banks Walters. David had a deep appreciation for Bluegrass music, often finding joy in singing along to his favorite songs. As a humble...
Ronald Wade Moore
Jul 3, 2025
Ronald Wade Moore, age 59, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at his home in Clay City, Kentucky. He was born in Middletown, Ohio, on March 25, 1966, to the late Cecil Albert Moore and the late Jessie Pearl Puckett Moore. Ron was a dedicated machinist at Danville Machinery, where he found both passion and camaraderie among his coworkers....
Janice Sue Newcomb
Jul 1, 2025
Janice Sue Hall Newcomb, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at her home in Clay City, Kentucky. She was born in Rogers Chapel, Kentucky, on November 7, 1949, to the late Dell Hall and the late Abbie McCoy Hall. Janice spent her working years at Bundy Tubing and the Lycoming Shoe Factory, where she dedicated herself to...
Luther Wayne Willoughby
Jun 22, 2025
Luther Wayne Willoughby, husband of Gail Duff Willoughby, age 64, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at his home in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, on September 5, 1960, to the late John Daniel "J.D." Willoughby, Sr., and the late Teresia Powell Willoughby. Luther proudly served and retired from the United States Army as a...
Carl Raymond Baker
Jun 7, 2025
Carl Raymond Baker, age 78, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Clay City, Kentucky. He was born in Clay City on November 10, 1946, to the late Sidney Baker, Sr., and the late Anna Mae Larrison Baker. Raymond devoted his life to seeing Powell County Athletics succeed. He was a former coach of the Clay City Indians, who...
