Helen Ray McPherson Spencer, widow of Clarence “Red” Spencer, of Hope-Means Rd. passed away Monday, December 28, 2009. She was an 84 year old native of Montgomery County, the daughter of the late Estill and Emma Rogers McPherson, a housewife and a member of the Church of God. She is survived by a son, Clarence (Teresa) Spencer Jr. of Montgomery County, 3 daughters, Betty (Jerry) Smallwood and Patricia (Jackie) Rogers, all of Means, and Debbie Spencer (Charlie Puckett) of Mt. Sterling, 5 grandchildren, Vernon Dean Rogers, Stephen Richard Smallwood, Jacqulyn Damron, Susan Jo Sponcil and Clarence Spencer III, 10 great-grandchildren, a sister, Bernice Buffin of Lexington, an aunt, Thelma Walters of Hope, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her funeral will be 2:00 Wednesday at Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals with burial in Little Slate Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9:00 Tuesday.Sign/View Guestbook

William “Bill” Lee, husband of Linda Lewis Lee, of North Middletown, passed away Thursday. He was a 67 year old native of Powell County, and the son of the late Henry Hayden and Mary Catherine Willoughby Lee. In addition to his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters, Mary Frances Osborne of North Middletown and Regina Gayle McCall of Nicholas County, a son, William Lee II of North Middletown, 7 grandchildren 1 great-grandchild, 3 sisters, Judy Means and Elsie Martin, both of Jeffersonville, and Opal Price of Lexington and 2 brothers, Jim Lee of Mt. Sterling and Tom Lee of Lexington. There will be a gathering of family and friends in his rememberance 1:00 Saturday at the North Middletown Christian Church with burial to follow in North Middletown Cemetery. Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals in charge.Sign/View Guestbook

Harry Curtis Jones, husband of Roberta Reynolds Jones, of Sewell Shop, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2009. He was a 71 year old native of Morgan County, a self-employed businessman, and a member of the Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Lester and Mariah Gevedon Jones. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Jeff Jones of Winchester, 8 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 2 brothers, John Jones and Bobby Gene Jones, both of Morgan County, 2 sisters, Gerleen Nickell of Morgan County and Peggy Prater of Jeffersonville and many loving nieces, nephews and friend. His funeral will be noon Thursday at Meta Baptist Church in Pike County, with burial in Bent Ridge Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9:00 Wednesday at Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals.Sign/View Guestbook

Mattie Johnson Sorrell, wife of Willie Clay “Bill” Sorrell, of Salt Lick, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009. She was the daughter of the late J.W. and June Utterback Johnson, an 89 year old native of Bath County, a housewife and a member of the House of Prayer Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, William David Royse of Salt Lick, 3 stepsons, Jimmy, Robert Allen and Thomas Edward Sorrell, all of Florida, a stepdaughter, Cheryl Ann Sandlin, Indiana, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchild-ren, 3 brothers, Everett and Bill Johnson, both of Paris and Stanley Johnson of Lexington, 2 sisters, Betty Lawson of Mt. Sterling and Myrtle Tapp of Sharpsburg and several nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be 2:00 Wednesday at Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals with burial in Machpelah Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9:00 Tuesday.Sign/View Guestbook

Lena Dunn Clemons Bates, daughter of the late Sammy and Rovie Wilson Dunn, of Jeffersonville, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009. She was the widow of Wesley Clemons and Osa Bates, a housewife and a member of the Pentecostal Church. She is survived by a son, Charles Clemons of Campton, 4 grandchildren, Jackie and Jamie Clemons, both of Mt. Sterling, Rodney Clemons of West Liberty and Ronnie Clemons of Ezel, 9 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters, Jewell Brock of Louisville, Bessie and Carma Smith, both of Dayton, Ohio. Her funeral will be 11:00 Tuesday at Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals with burial in Sponcil Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8:00 Monday.Sign/View Guestbook

Aleisha Lynne Monroe Setters, widow of Tony Setters, of North Middletown, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009. She was a 31 year old native of Clark County, operated a cleaning service, and liked making candy and quilts and reading. She is survived by her mother, Sheree Lynn Watkins Milner, and 4 sons, Dylan Miles, Anthony Setters, Braxton Setters. amd Camden Setters, all of North Middletown, her grandfather, Ray (Tina) Watkins of Jeffersonville, an aunt and friend, Demeris (Randy) Miller of Mt. Sterling, an uncle, Tony (Barbara) Watkins of Mt. Sterling, 4 cousins, April Alliss, Austin Watkins, Kelli McGee and Hannah Hash, and special friend, Kim Dice. Her funeral will be 11:00 Saturday at Gateway Christian Church with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8:00 Friday at the church. Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements.Sign/View Guestbook

Sharon Kay Rice Dunn, wife of Mark Taylor Dunn, of Brentwood Dr., passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009. She was a 51 year old native of Bell County, the daughter of the late Claude and Letha Willford Rice, a housewife and a member of the Pentecostal Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by 2 daughters, Michelle Rovinelli of Lexington and Angela Desiree Parker of Mt. Sterling, 2 sons, James Mark Dunn of Eddieville and Levi Tyler Dunn of Mt. Sterling, 3 grandchildren, 2 sisters, Sue Anson of Paris and Vanessa King of Berea, and 2 brothers, Claude Rice Jr. of Benton and Michael Rice of Richmond. Her funeral will be 10:00 Friday, December 18, 2009 at Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals with burial in Machpelah Cemetery. Visitation is 8:30-10:00 Friday.Sign/View Guestbook

James D. “Jim” Taylor, husband of Vernice Cundiff Taylor, of Brown St., passed away Tuesday. He was a 74 year old native of Marion County, a retired employee from WMST, and a member of Antioch Christian Church, Kentucky Colonels and Gateway Amateur Radio Society. He was the son of the late John Thomas and Essie Benningfield Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Vernice Cundiff Taylor of Mt. Sterling, 3 daughters, Debbie (John) Owen of Louisville, Tammy (Robert) Haydon and Debbie (Eric) Ledford, all of Mt. Sterling, 3 sons, Stephen (Ginny) Taylor of Louisville, John and Tommy Taylor, both of Mt. Sterling, a daughter-in-law, Vickie Taylor of Louisville, a sister, Jewel (Tom) Gupton of Campbellsville, 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 1 niece, and 1 nephew. He was preceded in death by a son, Darrell Taylor. His funeral will be 1:00 Thursday at Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals. Visitation is 10-1:00 Thursday. Contributions are suggested to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital.Sign/View Guestbook

Bobby Shane Romine, of Harrison Ave., passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2009. He was a 38 year old native of Montgomery County, a construction worker and loved Bingo, sports, riding horses and 4-wheeling. He is survived by a son, Nathan Romine of Jeffersonville, his mother, Kay Romine Howard, 2 brothers, Ricky Wayne Howard and Brandon Howard, and a sister, Michelle Howard, all of Salyersville, an uncle, Bill Romine, an aunt, Cheryl Chandler, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. His funeral will be 2:00 Saturday at Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals with burial in Barnes Cemetery. Visitation in 12-2:00 Saturday.Sign/View Guestbook

Wanda Ruth Banfield Fletcher, widow of Harold Fletcher, of Old Nest Egg Rd., passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009. She was a 72 year old native of Montgomery County, the daughter of the late Robert Clay and Ona Clifford Banfield, a housewife and a member of the Pentecostal Church. She is survived by 2 daughters, Angela (Billy) Estes of Estill County, and Sandra Hunt of Mt. Sterling, 2 sons, Ovie Willoughby and Luther Wayne (Jaequinta) Willoughby of Mt. Sterling, 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, Donald Banfield of Camargo, Mason Banfield of Mt. Sterling, Larry Banfield of Florida and Rick Banfield of Menifee County, and several nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be 10:30 Friday at Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals with burial in Fagan Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 Thursday.Sign/View Guestbook