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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.

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

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.

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.

02/24/2026

We meet here today to celebrate the life of Sylvia Elliott, who passed away February 22, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Sylvia was born to Roy and Hazel Hays on April 23, 1944. She was joined by 6 brothers and one sister. She is survived by 2 of those brothers; Bruce and Ted, both of Gray Hawk and Shiela Richardson of Berea and 20 nieces and nephews, her sons, Kevin (Brigette) Elliott and David (Rebecca) Elliott, grandchildren Sean, Elizabeth and Scott Elliott. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 5 brothers and their wives; Lewis, Bill (Jean), Leo, Glen (Evelyn), Kenny and Dallas. Sylvia did several jobs to meet financial needs when she school was out. She worked as a tow motor driver for Lexmark for a year and as store manager at Cato's for three years. She returned to teaching in 1984 and retired in 2008 due to health issues. Any contributions can be made to Jackson Co. Cancer Society. Money will go directly to families with housing, utilities and food needs. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 26, from 6-8 pm at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home and a graveside service on Friday, February 27 at 2:00 pm at the Hays Cemetery in McKee, KY.

02/03/2026

Ruthann Ann "Boo" Nunan, daughter of the late Thomas A. Nunan and Ruth Bushey Nunan, passed away unexpectedly at UK hospital on Saturday, January 31, 2026. She was the sister of Kaki Nunan Nagel, Richard "Dickey" Nunan (Ann), Peggy Nunan Bonfield (Jim), the late Tom Nunan, Jr., Patty Nunan Dalton, and John F. Nunan. "Boo" is survived by 23 nieces and nephews, as well as numerous great nieces and nephews. Affectionately known as "Our FSA" (favorite single aunt), she leaves behind her closest friend, Deloris Reed White, and her loving friend and caretaker, Lois Townsend. A native of Wi******er, Boo graduated from St. Agatha Academy, was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and retired from AT&T. Boo was a beacon of positivity, quick wit, and was cherished by all who knew her. Her presence was a true joy, and she will be deeply missed. A visitation will be held at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home in Wi******er on Thursday, February 5, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with the Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. A funeral service Mass will take place on Friday, February 6, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, followed by burial in Wi******er Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or St. Agatha Academy.

01/28/2026

Ann Anderson, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 27 in Lexington, Kentucky. Ann lived a life marked by generosity, resilience, and strength. She was tough, independent, and deeply devoted to her family. She had a big heart, a strong will, and a personality that was as real as it was unforgettable — loving, generous, and, at times, grumpy in the way only someone deeply human and deeply loved can be. She showed her love through action, especially in the kitchen. Cooking was one of the ways she cared for others, and her food brought people together, created lasting memories, and made her home a place of comfort and belonging. Ann is survived by her son, Gary (Leslie) Anderson; her granddaughter, Deborah (Josh) Bean, and great-grandchildren Stella and Oliver; her grandson, Matt (Stacy) Anderson; and several nieces and nephews. She was a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, and a steady presence in the lives of those who loved her.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and her son, Larry Anderson.

Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, followed by a service at 1:00 p.m. at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, Wi******er, Kentucky.

The family would like to extend special thanks to her dear friend, Annette Dence, and the caring staff at Homestead, for their kindness and compassion.

Ann will be remembered for her strength, her generosity, her cooking, and the love she gave in her own unforgettable way.

01/28/2026

Vickie Darlene Barker, 63, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was born February 9, 1962, to the late James and Cora Young Barker in Wi******er. She had many friends and nothing brought her more happiness than her grandchildren. She is survived by a daughter Misty Griggs and son Jimmy Griggs III; grandchildren, Tyler (Selina) Tays, Mckenzie Griggs, Austin Sexton, Ellie Callahan, Kyle and Dakota Ginter; great grandchildren, Cayd and Brynn Tays, Korbyn Osborne, and Elijah Ginter; sisters Charolette Terry and Patricia Burton; also several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday January 31, from 1:00 pm until the hour of service at 3:00 pm, at Grace Bible Church, Lee Cruse officiating.

01/28/2026

Francis Marie Chism, 93, widow of W. C. Chism, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was born June 19, 1932 to the late Howard Christopher and Selina McKenzie Christopher in Bourbon Co. She was proud to be a Kentucky Colonel and a hostess at Ft. Boonesboro. She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Chism Rogers (Bill); son David H. Chism (Dana) grandchildren; Samantha Rogers Warner (Steven), William Shane Rogers (Jennifer) and Megan Vanoli, Allison and Eric White, Tyler and Cory Dupre; nine great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Steven Warner, Luca Vanoli, Eric White, Shane and Bill Rogers and Greg McGuire. Honorary pallbearers are John Morgerson and Larry Goolman. Visistion will be on Monday, February 2, from 12 noon until the hour of service at 1:00 pm at Rolan G.Taylor Funeral Home, Wi******er, KY. with Kenny Speaks officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Mt. Zion Christian Church or your favorite charity.

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