Grayson Funeral Home Inc.

Grayson Funeral Home Inc. Grayson Funeral Home Inc. We at Grayson Funeral Home understand the hardship - both mental and financial -that comes with the loss of a loved one.

located in Clay City, KY and Irvine, KY is a family owned funeral home that is focused on providing professional services with sympathy and support. Allow us to help you today, we offer pre-need consultation, quality life insurance through Investors Heritage as well as the traditional at-need services most all funeral homes offer.

Charles (C.J) McKinney 76 of Clay City passed away at Saint Joseph Hospital Thursday January 22, 2026. He was born on Oc...
01/27/2026

Charles (C.J) McKinney 76 of Clay City passed away at Saint Joseph Hospital Thursday January 22, 2026. He was born on October 03,1949 in Clark County to Shirley and Beulah McKinney. He is survived by two Daughters Charis McKinney, Carmen Mckinney one Grandchild Kyleigh McKinney Three Brothers Johnny McKinney (Greta), Donnie McKinney (Marcella), Gayle McKinney (Sue) Funeral services will be held 2PM Thursday January 29, 2026, at Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Brad Epperson officiating. Friends may visit Thursday from 12PM till time of the service. Burial will follow in the Stone Gate Cemetery in Stanton. Serving as Pallbearers are Stephen Adams, John Gray, clint Johnson, Brian McKinney, Landon McKinney, Shade Miller. Honorary Pallbearers Ernest Curtis, Karey and Jennifer Scott, Johnny and Greta McKinney, Donnie and Marcella, Gayle and Sue McKinney, Connie Begley, Tammie Johnson, Laura Young, Trish Knox, Melody Lawson, Sarah Fortney centimole, Lloyd Pitsenbarger, and Walgreens Pharmacy Staff. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of the services.

01/21/2026

Ruby Cooper 90 of Staton passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born April 6, 1935, in Letcher County to James and Bessie Nease. She retired from Arch Gild Bindery Company. She is survived by her husband William Bill Cooper, a son James Brown, four sisters Kathleen, Merlene, Evadean and Tammy. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Merrill Brown, a stepdaughter Janice Brown and a brother Tommy Wayne. Funeral services will be held 2 PM on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Friends may visit on Wednesday from 12 PM till time of the service. Burial will follow in the West Bend Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of service.

01/20/2026

Ronnie Tyra 73 of Wi******er passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, peacefully at his residence. He retired from Legget and Platt. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Tyra. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lula Thomas 67 passed away at her residence Sunday, January 18, 2026. She was born on October 20, 1958, in Irvine to Amo...
01/19/2026

Lula Thomas 67 passed away at her residence Sunday, January 18, 2026. She was born on October 20, 1958, in Irvine to Amos and Edna Conner. She was a member at Bethesda Church. She is survived by two sons Kevin Carroll, Jerome Clemons,two daughters Kimberly Thomas, Tashia Thomas, nine grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, five brothers Frank Conner, Willie Conner, Larence, Elbert Conner, Paul Conner, two sisters Virgina Conner and Norma Brinegar. She was preceded in death by her parents Amos and EdnaConner, her husband David Thomas, a son David Thomas II, Catrinia Conner, five brothers John Conner, Earl Conner, Amos Conner JR, Elmer Conner, David Conner, and a sister Betty Conner. Funeral services will be held 1PM Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City. Friends may visit Thursday from 11 AM till time of the service. Burial will be in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Sharpsburg. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Sidney Shuler 79 Husband of Carolyn Shuler of Corinth passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026. He was born August 23, 1946...
01/18/2026

Sidney Shuler 79 Husband of Carolyn Shuler of Corinth passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026. He was born August 23, 1946, in Ravenna to Delly and Allie Shuler. He was a Handyman. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Shuler, two sons Timothy Hayden, Windell Parnell, a daughter Carol Jeannie Koettel, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a brother Walter Shuler, and a sister Enna Jean Oney. He was preceded in death by his parents Delly and Allie Shuler, a brother Donald Shuler and a sister Bonnie Rogers. A private family service was held Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Bill White officiating. Burial followed in the Dunaway Cemetery in Irvine. Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Pamela Goosey, 63 of Irvine wife of Billy Goosey passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Marcum and Wallace Hospita...
01/18/2026

Pamela Goosey, 63 of Irvine wife of Billy Goosey passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital. She was born on December 13, 1962, in Lexington to Jack and Louise Cockrell. She was a housewife and a member of the Crooked Creek Christian Church. She is survived by her husband Billy Goosey, three sons Billy Shawn Goosey, James Dudley Goosey, Jerry Lynn Goosey, seven grandchildren, three brothers Charles Cockrell, Jack JR Cockrell, Daniel Cockrell, five sisters Betty Anderson, Rosemary Woolsey, Judy Cheeks, Karen Gibbs, and Beulah Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Louise Cockrell and a brother Glenn Cockrell. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Tom Blackburn officiating. Friends may visit on Monday from 11 AM till time of the service. Burial will be in the Goosey Cemetery on Sand Hill. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

James D. Jenkins, 57, of Irvine, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026. He was born on September 23, 1968, in Richmond to ...
01/07/2026

James D. Jenkins, 57, of Irvine, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026. He was born on September 23, 1968, in Richmond to James and Myrtle Jenkins. He was an employee of the Army Depot. James is survived by his partner Anida Jenkins, two sons Justin Farthing, Mathew Farthing, a daughter Shannon Jenkins, seven grandchildren, a brother Daniel Jenkins and a sister Lisa Horn Alcorn. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Myrtle Jenkins. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Friends may visit on Saturday from 11 AM till time of the service. Burial will be in the Joe Miller Cemetery on Red Lick. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Jay Carrol 65 of Clay City passed away December 18, 2025, from a massive stroke in his brain at the Albert Chandler U.K....
12/22/2025

Jay Carrol 65 of Clay City passed away December 18, 2025, from a massive stroke in his brain at the Albert Chandler U.K. Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born March 4, 1960, at Beyer Memorial Hospital in Ypsilanti, MI, to Essie Marie (Prince) Carroll and Grady Carroll. He moved to Kentucky when he was about 20 Years old. Jay is survived by his daughter Emily Ann Carroll, brother James Brian Carroll, and sisters Susan Gilbee and Cherie Danell, nieces and nephew John Gilbee, Sarah Gilbee Nielsen, and Sydney Carroll ,Michael Darnell, David Darnell He had a special friend in Rennie (Serena) Hardy. J has several surviving aunts who care deeply about him. He was proceeded in death by his father, mother, a younger brother Matthew Carroll, (who lived in Morehead, KY); and a niece Stephanie Rix. Jay used to work at auto body shops until Neuropathy took the feeling in his hands. He loved to repair cars and truck engines when he could. Always helping friends when they needed his knowledge about their vehicles. One of his favorite things to do was twostep with his girlfriend, Jo Epperson at a dance hall he tried to visit weekly. As a matter of fact, the two of them went there and had a great time. The next night he had a stroke . Jay will be cremated at Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City, KY. His remains will be taken to Highland Cemetery in Ypsilanti, MI. Where he will be with his mother, aunts and uncles, and cousin.

Larry Willoughby 76 of Jeffersonville passed away at his residence Monday, December 15, 2025. He was born on November 19...
12/16/2025

Larry Willoughby 76 of Jeffersonville passed away at his residence Monday, December 15, 2025. He was born on November 19, 1949, in Stanton to J. D. and Teresia Willoughby. He was a former employee of Hobart’s and A.O. Smith and was a member of the Church of God in Stanton. He loved his Church, his family, Fishing and piddling in his garage. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Gross Willoughby, a son Larry Christopher Willougby (Trish), a daughter Valarie Kay Donathan (Rodney), three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, four brothers Sherman Willougby (Nit), Leon Willoughby, Linville Willoughby, Jeff Willoughby, four sisters Becky Henry, Sharlene Stevenson (Tom), Madonna Lawson and Ruth Charles. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Bill, Johnny, and Luther Willoughy. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Christian Assembly of God in Mt. Sterling with Bro. Lovell Stevens officiating. Friends may visit Thursday from 11 AM till time of the service. Burial will follow in the Fagan Cemetery in Frenchburg. Pallbearers are Jonathan Henry, Josh Henry, Christopher Willoughby, Michael Willoughy, Jim Gross, Denny Gross and Rodney Donathan. Honorary pallbearers are Shelby Rogers, Terry Morris, Raymond Townsend, Cody Roark and David Ballard. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services

Roy Douglas Johnson 78 of Clay City passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his residence after a long illness. Roy ...
12/15/2025

Roy Douglas Johnson 78 of Clay City passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his residence after a long illness. Roy was born June 9, 1947, in Clay City to Elmer and Belvia Johnson. He was a retired Heavy equipment operator, Mechanic, and Carpenter. He loved his family and friends, kids, and dogs. He was happiest when he was on his backhoe or motorcycle or under the hood of any vehicle. He had a firm belief in God, without a deep understanding of doctrine. But I convinced him that God understood his simple prayer. He was baptized in the Methodist Church but just wanted to be just a Christian. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Debra, a daughter Rebecca Johnson, two sons Nathan Johnson (April), Casey Johnson (Veronica) three grandchildren Amber Johnson, Dillard Blackburn, April Johnson three great grandchildren Ethan Whisman, Waylon Johnson, and Jasey Spencer. He was preceded in death by his parents two brothers Harold and Ronnie Johnson, two sisters Josephine Brush and Thelma Muncie. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Grayson funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Sammy Falkner officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday from 6 PM till 8 PM and Wednesday from 11 AM till time of the service. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

12/08/2025

Janet Smith 62 of Irvine passed away December 6, 2025, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. She was born January 5, 1963, to Otto and Kristine Gross. She is survived by her husband Beverly Smith, three daughters Brandy Hardy (Thomas McKinney), Christy Hardy, Shawna McKinney, eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, two brothers Donald Ashcraft, Amos Ashcraft and two sisters Debra Alcorn and Phyllis Durban. She was preceded in death by her parents Otto and Kristine Gross, four brothers Joseph Ashcraft, Dallas Ray Ashcraft, Ronnie Gross, Gary Gross and a sister Donna Hurley. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Friends may visit Thursday from 11 AM till time of the service. Burial will follow in the Smith Family Cemetery on Barns Mountain. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of service.

Dannie Dale Kendrick 78 of Lexington passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the Lexington V. A. Medical Center. He...
11/14/2025

Dannie Dale Kendrick 78 of Lexington passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the Lexington V. A. Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1947 in Owsley County to Dale and Ethel Kendrick. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by a son Timothy Kendrick, a daughter Talia Brush, seven grandchildren, a brother Tommy Kendrick, and a sister Janie Knapp. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Brenda Crim and Judy Mullins. Family has chosen cremation. There will be a memorial service held at a later date. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge.

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