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David Lewis Willoughby, 79, widower of Cynthia Ann Willoughby, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026. He was born Septembe...
04/29/2026

David Lewis Willoughby, 79, widower of Cynthia Ann Willoughby, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026. He was born September 23, 1946 to the late Millard and Alberta Price Willoughby in Bracken Co., KY. He was a retired salesman for the Keebler Cookie Corporation. He is survived by his daughters, Laura Willougby (Marvin) Hatton, Jr. and Sandra Willoughby; grandsons, Little David Willoughby (Laura) and Mackenzie Willoughby, granddaughter, Carrie Korb (TK), grandson David Grider, great-grandchildren, Easton, Emma, Ellie, Clayton, Amelia Willoughby, Kylie, Harper, Aliana Crase and Paislee Korb; siblings, Danielle Willoughby, Ted Willoughby (Jodi) and Bill Daugherty, along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by a son Rick Willoughby, his sister Joy (Cookie) Daugherty and brothers, Sam (Lynn) Willoughby and Jerry Willoughby. His service will be Saturday, May 2, at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, at 1:00 pm, with visitation from 10:00 am until the hour of service.

Billy Ray Morgan, 76, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was born September 25, 1949 to the late Clayton and Bett...
04/23/2026

Billy Ray Morgan, 76, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was born September 25, 1949 to the late Clayton and Betty Price Morgan in Lexington. Billy was a US Army veteran, retired firefighter from Lexington Fire department and an avid horseman and outdoorsman. He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Jo Hatfield (Brian) and grandchildren, Brianne Raye Hatfield (Molli Huffman) and Shelby Lynn Slone (Bailey); great grandchildren, Adalynn Raye Slone and Baylor Morgan Slone. Billy was also blessed with the beloved Stivers family. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son Billy Ray Morgan II and sister Peggy Morgan. His service will be on Saturday, April 25, at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, with Bro. Tim Christopher presiding, at twelve noon. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the hour of service. Pallbearers will be Todd and Brandon Reece, Keith Graves, J.W. Winburn, Roy Cornett, Dave Crabtree and Louie Cloud. Burial in Clintonville Cemetery, Paris KY.

Ellie Mae Cox, infant daughter, of Alyssa Jones and Tyler Cox, was born into the welcoming arms of Heaven on April 14, 2...
04/16/2026

Ellie Mae Cox, infant daughter, of Alyssa Jones and Tyler Cox, was born into the welcoming arms of Heaven on April 14, 2026.

She came into this world in the quiet space between hope and hello, already at rest, yet forever awake in our hearts. Though no cry was heard, her life was deeply felt.

In the briefest moment, Ellie Mae brought immeasurable love, and a bond that time cannot touch. In the moment of her arrival, her tiny hands-perfect and still—left an imprint that will never fade.

She is lovingly remembered by her mother, Alyssa Jones; her father, Tyler Cox, big brother, Jackson Cox, and many other loved ones who will forever carry her close in their hearts.We grieve the moments we will never hold, yet cherish the love that will never leave. Ellie Mae’s life, though silent and far too short, was meaningful beyond words. Reminding us of the depth of love and the fragility of life.

Forever loved, forever missed, forever ours.

A visitation will take place on Friday, April 17, from 5-7 pm at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home.

04/13/2026

Phyllis Ann Meyer, 83, widow of Leonard W. Meyer, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. at Center Point Health. She was born August 20, 1942 to the late William Lee King and Betsy Thompson King in Wi******er. She was employed 49 years by all three Clark County Hospitals, previously active in the Boy Scouts, Civitan and Relay for Life, and a US Army veteran. She is survived by three children, Clara Stairs, CA., Jeffery Meyer (Susan), TN, and Michael Meyer, Wi******er. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband of 58 years, she is preceded in death by brothers and sister. Her service will be on Wednesday, April 15, at 11:00 am at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, with Neil Salvaterra presiding. Visitation will be on Tues evening from 5-7 pm at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Bill Osborne, Brian Murray, Charles Underwood, Chase Bennett, Roy Jarman and Johnny Ratliff. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society. Burial in Clarmont Memorial Gardens.

Donald Ray Spargo, 79, husband of Linda Lisle Spargo, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026. He was born to the late Douglas...
04/07/2026

Donald Ray Spargo, 79, husband of Linda Lisle Spargo, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026. He was born to the late Douglas and Gladys Spargo on August 26, 1946, in Cold Spring, KY. Donald was a semi-professional hockey player in Northern, KY before meeting Linda, while buying a horse and moving to Wi******er. He taught Welding at Clark Co. Vo-Tech for 30 plus years, was owner of Point Breese Tack Shop and was an avid farmer, horseman and leather worker. In addition to his wife of 55 years, he is survived by his children, Andy (Becky) Spargo and Annie (Dale) Carter; grandchildren, Alexis (AJ) McGuire, Talen Spargo, Caleb Kline, Tucker Kline and Kayden Carter; great-grandchildren, Landon McGuire, Ellie McGuire and Beckett McGuire. He is also survived by his constant companion, his beloved dog, Ollie. A visitation will take place on Thursday, April 9, from 5-7 pm at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home. Burial in Camp Nelson National Cemetery, Nicholasville, KY at a later date.

Betty L. Cornish, 65, wife of Daryl Cornish, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026. She was born November 27, 1960, to th...
04/02/2026

Betty L. Cornish, 65, wife of Daryl Cornish, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026. She was born November 27, 1960, to the late Donald T.Means and the late Ann Highland Means in Paris, KY. She was a homemaker and a member of the Christain faith. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Amber (Dusty) McIntyre, Mindy (Don) Day and Amanda (Doug) Carr; a son Brandon (Jessica) Goldie; 14 grandchildren; sisters, Pam (PJ) Bailey, Kathy (George) Harris, Stephanie Bates Michelle (Robbie) Hopkins,and Michelle Lynn (MichaeL) Goforth, brother Ronnie Mold, also several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Donald W. Means and Jerry S. Taulbee. Her service will be on Monday April 6 at 11:00 am, at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, with visitation on Sunday evening, April 5 from 5-7 pm at the funeral home. Burial in Clarmont Memorial Gardens. Paullbearers: Jimmy Means, Kevin Means, Benjamin McFadden, Christopher Hasty, Don Day, Brayden Cornish, Preston Losh, Jordan Goldie.
honorary pallbearers: Jackson Goldie, Joseph Whitaker, Kyle Whitaker, Hunter Whitaker, Brayden Cornish, Devon Triggs, Payton Triggs, Robert Cornish, Jakob McFadden, Ryan Cummins, Ben McFadden, Shane Hasty,

04/01/2026

Evelyn M. Watts, 87, widow of Rev. John K. Watts, passed away March 31, 2026. She was born May 26, 1938,to the late James W. Hudson and Margaret Wills Hudson. She was a beloved member of Three Cross Baptist Church that she and her husband started many years ago. She loved playing the organ and teaching Sunday School and loved watching the Kentucky Wild Cats. Evelyn was a beloved mom, nanny and sister to her family. She was a true prayer warrior who loved the Lord her whole life. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. She will forever be in our hearts until we see her again. She is survived by a son Mike Watts; a daughter Angie (Jerry) Miller, daughter-in-law Robin Watts (Mark's wife); her sister and best friend , Gracie King and her children Jody and Ravae; grandchildren, Matthew (Vanessa) Watts, Luke Watts, Justin (Whitley) Watts, Joshua Watts, Keiara (Jacob) Albritton, Jerry Miller, Jr., Laken and Gage Watts and Rebecca McCoy. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, John, her sons Shane, Tony, Mark and John S. Watts and grandson Shane Watts. Her service will be on Saturday, April 4 at 1:00 pm at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Skinner presiding. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the hour of service.

03/31/2026

Anne Kathleen Smith, 93, widow of Billy Ray Smith, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026. She was born March 7, 1933, to the late Carson and Lona Wilson Derositt in Lexington, Ky. She was owner of Robins Nest, Lexington and Fayette Co. Homemaker. She is survived by her daughter, Robin (David) Prewitt, a niece Gail (Glen) Chapman, and grandchildren William Shelby Prewitt and Michael Carson Prewitt. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her brother, W. C. DeRossitt and nephew Gary DeRossitt. A graveside service will be on Tuesday, March 31, at 2:30 pm, at the Lexington Cemetery, with Tom Byrd presiding. No visitation will take place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Fayette Co. Homemakers, 1140 Harry Sykes Way, Lexington, KY 40504. Pallbearers will be: David, Will and Michael Prewitt, Samuel Rafferty, Joe Graviss, Bobby Smith, Chris Thomas and Chad DeRossitt; honorary pallbearers will be: Charles Graves, James Clay, Jeremy and Justin DeRossitt.

Eric G. Westlund, 62, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at his home in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born September 15, 1...
03/31/2026

Eric G. Westlund, 62, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at his home in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born September 15, 1963 to Arnold and
Kaaren Kohl Westlund in Gloucester, Massachusetts; He grew up in Wi******er, Kentucky before moving to Lexington where he worked at Lowe's as a Flooring Associate. In his free time he liked to collect wrestling memorabilia and build model trains. He is survived by a daughter, Summer (Colby) Birkes, a brother Arnold (Lynn) Westlund III, sister Sherrill (Mike) Scheid, partner Sherria Hawkins, grandson Lincoln Luke Birkes and one granddaughter on the way. His service will be Friday April 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm at First Christian Church located at 24 E Hickman St, Wi******er. A visitation will take place from 4:00pm until the hour of the service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice in his name. The service will be conducted by Dr. Jerry Johns.
Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

03/17/2026

Walter Dexter Collins, 88, of Wi******er, Kentucky, husband of Shirley (Taulbee) Collins, departed this life peacefully at the Veterans Administration Hospital (Cooper Drive) Friday, March 13, 2026, after a short illness. Walt, son of Walter and Eva Collins of Montgomery County, was born May 13, 1937 in Mt. Sterling, graduated from Camargo High School, and honorably served four years in the Air Force.
He was the father of Brian Collins of Wi******er, grandfather of Capt. Chris (Katie) Collins of San Antonio, Texas, and great-grandfather of Owen and Benjamin Collins. Other survivors include three sisters, Jeannette (Ray) Patrick, Edwina (Dale) Honn, and Pam (John) Lawson. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Phyllis Edens and Judy (Don) Davis. Walt was a 32nd Degree Mason and member of the VFW, attended the Church of God, and was retired as an equipment operator for East Kentucky Power Cooperative after 34 years. Graveside services with military honors will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 19, at Wi******er Cemetery. Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Ray Patrick, Dale Honn, Shane Honn, Chris Davis, Randy Patrick, and Jared Edens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice East.
“I’ll see you all in heaven.” – Walt

Katie Bowen, 66, wife of Gary Donald Bowen, Sr. passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Stanton Nursing Home. She wa...
03/15/2026

Katie Bowen, 66, wife of Gary Donald Bowen, Sr. passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Stanton Nursing Home. She was born June 4, 1959 to the late Phillip and Norma Wood in Prince Frederick, Maryland. She was retired as Office Manager for Dr. Bonnie Wheatley and a Realtor, and of the Methodist faith. As a Maryland native, she carried a lifelong love of the ocean and beach. She treasured traveling with her beloved husband and never passed up the chance to enjoy fresh seafood along the way. Above all, she loved her family deeply, especially her grandchildren, who brought her endless joy and who she spent every free moment with. In addition to her husband she is survived by her son Gary Donald Bowen, Jr. (Maura), daughter Kimberly Bowen Schweitzer; grandchildren, Henry and Oliver Bowen, Courtlin Crabtree, Carly and Caramia Schweitzer; sisters Ebba Bowen (Ray), Patty Rumaker (Joe) and Mary Langley (Keith). In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister Elaine Wood and brother Paul Wood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice East or Stanton Nursing Home. Visitation will be on Saturday, March 21, from 12 noon until the hour of service at 1:00 pm at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home.

Betty Lou Hammond, 71, native of Clark County, residing in Madison Co., passed away in her home after a long illness. Pr...
03/02/2026

Betty Lou Hammond, 71, native of Clark County, residing in Madison Co., passed away in her home after a long illness. Preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Hammond. She is survived by her daughter, Donna McKinney (Jarvis) and a grandson Cody R. Jones (Tina Dennis); sisters Phyllis Lumpkins, Katherine Psimer and Lola Mae Green; brothers Robert and Jerry Holder; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents Jincy and Jace Holder, she is preceded in death by sisters Ruby Jackson and Irene Holder; brothers John and James Holder. Pallbearers: Zach Griffee, Gabriel Strange, Ob Charles,Jarvis McKinney, Larry Holder and Robert Holder; honorary pallbearers: Randy Lewis, Scottie Psimer, John Robert Holder and Eddie Brookshire. Her service will be on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Rolan G Taylor Funeral HOme at 12 noon with visitation from 11:00 am until the hour of service. Burial in Clarmont Memorial Gardens.

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