Obituaries
Stanton, KY Obituaries
Bonnie Faye Friend
Apr 9, 2025
Bonnie Faye Friend, 99, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Lawrence Friend. She is survived by her four children, Charles Barnum, Jimmy Barnum, Brenda Hudson, and Sandra Spicer, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her many hobbies included gardening, quilting, and crocheting. Services will be private. Please...
Evelyn Elois Davis
Apr 4, 2025
Evelyn Elois Davis, age 89, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Wolfe County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Campton, Kentucky. She was born on June 15, 1935, to the late William Hoy Childers and the late Ollie Trent Childers. Evelyn cherished her family deeply and found immense joy in the simple pleasure of...
Wendell Creech
Mar 30, 2025
Wendell Clinton Creech, age 84, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2025, at his home in Rogers, Kentucky. He was born on October 25, 1940, to the late William Dorsey Creech and the late Ada Thelma King Creech. Wendell was a dedicated farmer and logger, whose hands were weathered from years of hard work in the fields and forests. Throughout...
Linda Scott
Mar 5, 2025
Linda Gayle Puckett Scott, age 69, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on June 28, 1955, to the late Charlie Puckett and the late Hazel Francis Willoughby Puckett. Linda cherished her family deeply and found immense joy in every moment spent...
Arnold Morton
Feb 24, 2025
Arnold Burton Morton, age 91, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, February 24, 2025, in Clay City, Kentucky. He was born on December 4, 1933, to the late Coleman Morton and the late Sallie Burus Morton. Arnold was a proud United States Army veteran whose steadfast dedication to service shaped his character and values. After his military...
Jason Rogers
Feb 14, 2025
Jason Lee Rogers, age 43, husband of Tammy Rogers of Jeffersonville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, surrounded by his family at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born in Winchester, Kentucky on May 29, 1981, to the late Jearl Rogers and Kathlene McKinney Rogers. Jason was a dedicated and loving husband...
Pauline Lane
Feb 12, 2025
Pauline Lane, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Stanton, Kentucky. She was born May 24, 1941, to the late Harvey Ballard and the late Dena Bond Ballard. Pauline cherished her family and radiated warmth and kindness. Her gentle spirit was often complemented by a surprisingly quick wit that brought...
Maxine Smith
Feb 12, 2025
Maxine Smith, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. She was born on July 28, 1949, to the late Ernest Smith and the late Aileen Hensley Smith. Maxine was the spirited owner and operator of C and C Trucking, where she reveled in the thrill of maneuvering her impressive...
Mariam "Mermee" Todd
Feb 12, 2025
Mariam (Mermee) Lee Crowe Todd, age 59, of Clay City, peacefully passed away on February 12, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 13, 1966, to the late Charles Eunice Crowe and Lucy Ann Crowe. Mariam is survived by her loving husband, Paul Duane Todd; her daughter, Aubrey (Ethan) Crawford; her...
Michael Crowe
Feb 9, 2025
William Michael Crowe, age 78, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort, Kentucky. He was born on May 11, 1946, to the late John William Crowe and the late Pearline Palmer Crowe. Mike was a proud member of the Powell County High School class of 1964, a time...
Sarah Elizabeth Willoughby
Feb 8, 2025
Sarah Elizabeth Willoughby, age 86, departed her earthly life for her heavenly home on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Stanton, Kentucky. She was born on December 3, 1938, in Clay City, Kentucky, to the late Rev. Rex Townsend and the late Illa Mae James Townsend. In addition to her parents, Sarah is preceded...
Ronald Crowe
Feb 7, 2025
Ronald Wendel Crowe, age 74, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, February 7, 2025, in Clay City, Kentucky. He was born on September 9, 1950, to the late Charles Jenning Crowe and the late Ida Mae Barnes Crowe. Ronald proudly graduated from Powell County High School in 1969, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to craftsmanship...
Carolyn Smith
Feb 6, 2025
Carolyn Sue Smith, age 75, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Stanton Nursing Center in Stanton, Kentucky. She was born on January 2, 1950, in Stanton, Kentucky, to the late Shirley King and the late Nora Hollon King. Carolyn was a devoted member of Grace Fellowship Church of God of Prophecy, where she found joy in singing....
Jackie Jay Jones
Feb 5, 2025
Jackie Jay Jones, age 53, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born in Irvine, Kentucky on May 16, 1971, to Claudie Ray Jones and Glenda Combs Jones. Jackie was a proud and dedicated veteran of the United States Army, having served bravely in the...
Gary Brewer
Jan 22, 2025
Gary Arthur Brewer, age 69, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Greenwood Nursing Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He was born on August 11, 1955, and adopted by the late Myrtle Mae Brewer. Gary spent his formative years at the Dessie Scott Children’s Home, a place where he found not only shelter but...
Andrea Smith
Jan 19, 2025
Andrea Leah Smith, age 60, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at her home in Winchester, Kentucky. She was born in Lexington to Hubert Benjamin Smith and the late Garnell Sue Kalar Smith. Andrea proudly graduated with a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Eastern Kentucky University, a milestone that marked the beginning of a fulfilling career. For...
Bobby Ray Shouse
Jan 17, 2025
Bobby "Bob" Ray Shouse, age 77, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at his home in Stanton, Kentucky. He was born on March 12, 1947, to the late John A. Shouse and the late Carly Fox Shouse. Bobby was a proud U.S. Navy veteran, having honorably served his country with unwavering dedication. With a heart full of love...
Nettie Childers
Jan 17, 2025
Nettie Bea Childers, age 83, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at her home in Clay City, Kentucky. She was born in Winchester to the late Virgil Rowland and the late Fannie Hall Rowland. Nettie was a devoted follower of the Lord Jesus Christ and a cherished member of the First Presbyterian Church in Stanton, where she dedicated...
John Napier
Jan 16, 2025
John Sherman Napier, age 79, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his home in Stanton, Kentucky. He was born in Stanton on August 13, 1945, to the late John S. Napier and the late Laura Combs Napier. John was a proud U.S. Army veteran, having honorably served in the tumultuous Vietnam War. He was a dedicated member...
Kenneth Fugate
Jan 9, 2025
Kenneth D. Fugate, age 64, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at University of Kentucky Saint Claire Hospital in Morehead, Kentucky. He was born March 12, 1960, in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Bert Fugate and Fannie Combs Ritchie. Ken had an incredible love for music, embracing everything from Christian...
