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11/04/2025

Sue Craycraft Neal, 78, passed away peacefully at her home November 3,2025, less than a mile from the farmhouse where she was born, May 5, 1947. She was the first of the four living children of Calbert and Margaret Craycraft. Sue was the widow of James Herbie Neal and a retiree of the Lex. Bluegrass Army Depot. Sue was a Christian and loved God. Being the oldest sister, Sue was the boss or so she thought, of sisters, Peggy Ashe of Acworth, GA, Mary Craycraft (Sam Watts) of Wi******er. Sue's brother, Mark Craycraft was born in 1965, Sue's senior year at GRCHS. She delighted in spoiling him. When he married he gave her another sister, Susie (never called her sister-in-law). Sue's greatest joy in life was becoming an Aunt to Lauren Katherine (Katie) Craycraft. She was definitely a helicopter aunt. Sue was a generous and caring person, always thinking of others. She once gave the shoes right off her feet to a person in need. She loved spending time with her family and will be in their hearts forever. Great nieces and nephews include; Emily, Connor, Gito, Leo and Xander. In addition to her parents, husband and two infant brothers, she is preceded in death by her cherished niece, Elizabeth Ashe, and brother-in-law, David Ashe, of GA. The family would like to thank Ruth and Marsha Hillard for the loving hands they provided to Sue. Also, Hospice East and Dr. Greiser for the care they provided. In lieu of flowers, Sue would want you to just do a kind deed for someone less fortunate. Services will be Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, with visitation from 11:00 am until the hour of service 1:00.

10/20/2025

Ray Douglas Taulbee, 79 of Clark County passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025. He is survived by his wife Dee Taulbee, Son Steven (Jessica) Taulbee, Daughter Kimberly Darnaby, four grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Ray was a truck driver for Ale8 for 22 years and a member of the Christian Faith.

Visitation will be Wednesday October 22 at Rolan G Taylor Funeral Home from 11:00 till 12:30 with Graveside Service by Bro. Billy Keller and burial at 1:00 in Boonesboro Cemetery.

10/14/2025

Ronald E. Rogers, 83, widower of Anna Lee Hall Rogers, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025. He was born November 20, 1941, to the late Edward L. Rogers and Mattie Parido Rogers in Wi******er. He retired from Bundy Tubing and attended Grace Baptist Church. He is survived by his son Steven Rogers. His service will be at Rolan G Taylor Funeral Home on Thursday, October 16, at twelve noon, with Pastor Dominic Sunukjian presiding. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the hour of service. Pallbearers will be: Steven Rogers, Mike and Jarrod Hall, Jerry Botner, William Elkins and Larry Lambert. Burial in Wi******er Cemetery.

09/30/2025

Chester Milton Rice, 77, husband of Karyn S. Rice, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2025. A life long Wi******er resident, he was born June 22, 1948 to the late Chester and Nancy S. Rice. He was an Air Force veteran, former President of Wi******er FOP, Sgt. at Clark Co. Detention Center, member of the American Legion and worked at Rockwell International. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children; Shane McCaslin, Shanna Rice, Amy Lucy (bonus daughter); a special nephew Gayle Williams. Also several neices and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Jude Childrens's Researdh Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

09/23/2025

Maureen Lien, 91, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, at Stanton Nursing Home under the care of Hospice East. She was born February 7, 1934, to the late Karl and Minerva (Huebner) Walter in Gunder, Iowa. She was a member of First Christian church, was an accountant, loved sewing,doing appliques on teeshirts and sweatshirts, and was an avid Bridge player. She is survived by her 3 children; Chuck (Becky) Lien, Brian (Tracy) Lien, and Julie (Mike) Menchen; 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Walter and several cousins. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings: Wayne Walter and Bill (Carolyn) Walter. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Alzheimers Association. A memorial service will be planned at a later date, to be held in Decorah, IA. Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

09/18/2025

Angela Wood, 63, wife of Raymond L. Wood, for 26 years, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025. She was born July 19, 1962, to Harry Thomas Stivers and Betty Rhodus Stivers, In Richmond, KY. Angela worked in food service in the Fayette, Co. school system for 17 years, and a life long member of Davids Fork Baptist Church, and a avid animal lover. In addition to her mother and husband, she is survived by a daughter, Niki (Kris) Wood Beasley; a son, Raymond, Jr.(Sara) Wood; a sister, Diane (Mike) Stivers Reece; a brother,Jeff (Diane) Stivers and numerous beloved neices and nephews, grand kids, great grand kids, and great neices and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Harry Her service will be on Saturday, September 20th, at 1:00 pm at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home., with visitation from 11:00 am until the hour of service. Burial in Clintonville Cemetery.

09/18/2025

Betty Green Bailey, 95, widow of Jessie (Jake )Betty Bailey, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025. She was born December 30, 1929, to the late Frank and Maggie Curtis Green, in Wi******er, KY. She was a hairdresser and a member of Salem Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a brother, William (Bill) Green, and step-daughter, Linda Caudill and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Katherine Rye, Virginia Hopkins and Ollie Frances Green, brothers, Morris, Curtis, and Prewitt Green.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

09/16/2025

Minnie "Van" Rogers, 79, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025. She was the daughter of the late O. C. Hamm and Ruby Irene McKenzie Hamm, born on March 24, 1946 in Harrison Co., KY. and was a member of Grace Bible Church. Van loved her family; children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed being out in her back yard gardening and water aerobics with her friends. She is survived by her daughters; Michele (Kevin) Birch, and Jaime (Tommy) Saunders, a brother, O. C. Hamm (Jerrie); a sister Ruby (Wayne) Jacob; five grandchildren; Jake O'Bryan, Nicholas Hensley, Chaz Early, Weston and Wayland Saunders and five great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Rolan G Taylor Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

08/27/2025

Janet Neace Miracle, 82, wife of William Carson Miracle, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was born on April 25, 1943, to the late Millard and Enez Potter Neace in Ashland, KY. She was a retired school teacher, serving 20 years in the Clark County School System. In addition to her husband, Janet is survived by her children: Mark Miracle, Janeen (Jesse) Lewis, Kristin Miracle; Siblings: Paul (Janice) Neace, Burtis (Jewell) Neace, Frances (Carlos) Flannery, Rose Marie (Rufus) Adkins, Juanita Zieber and Dorothy (Michael) McClanahan; grandchildren: Andrew and Gracie Lewis. Her services will be on Saturday, August 30, at 1:00 pm, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 2410 Lexington Rd., Wi******er. Visitation will be on Friday evening, August 29, at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, from 5-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Heart Assoc. or The American Cancer Society.

08/20/2025

Joe Ann Dove, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died peacefully at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday August 19, 2025. Born in Greenville, Kentucky on July 21, 1942 to Richard and Catharine Hill, Joe Ann spent her younger years accompanying her father, a Baptist minister, as he established and pastored several churches in Kentucky. After graduating from Danville High School, Joe Ann moved to Birmingham to attend Howard College where she met her husband Donald (Ken) Dove. After college, she and Ken moved back to Kentucky, settled in Wi******er, and had two daughters, Catherine and Elizabeth. Joe Ann worked as a teacher and then eventually became the Director of the Clark County Association of Handicapped Citizens until she retired. Joe Ann was dedicated to her faith and an active member of First Baptist Church for over fifty years. Joe Ann is survived by her daughters Catherine (Katy) Greene and Elizabeth Scott. Additionally survivors include husband to Elizabeth, John Scott, and grandchildren Zachary Greene, Lauren Greene, Sylvia Scott, and John (Wesley) Scott. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Kenneth Dove. Services will be held at First Baptist Church Wi******er (32 E. Lexington Ave.) at 1pm on August 23, 2025. Visitation will begin at 11am and continue until the start of the service. Donations may be made in Joe Ann's honor to First Baptist Church 32 E. Lexington Ave. Wi******er, KY 40391. Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

08/04/2025

John Ronald Gyula, 76, passed away August 1, 2025. He was born in Lodi, NJ, on November 6, 1948, along with his twin sister, Eleanor. He was the son of John and Eleanor Gyula. He graduated Lodi High School in 1966 and attended Newark College of Engineering, graduating in 1970. John is survived by his wife of 42 years, Maryett Maynard Gyula and sons Jeff and Nik Gyula, his sister Eleanor and brother Donald and many nieces and nephews. John worked at IBM for 36 years and for the State of KY for 10 years. While living in New York, he was a member of Trail Sweeper Ski Club, serving as president once. He also lead hiking for many years. In 1981, he hiked the Applachian Trail, taking 6 months off work to complete it. He was also a member of the Catskill 3500 Club, not only hiking all 34 mountains but all of them in the winter. John and Mariett built a Green Mt. Passive solar home in Glenford, NY on top of Ohayo Mt. He spent his retirement helping with trail maintenance in Wi******er and Lexington. He hiked Natural Bridge many times with his family. His service will be Thursday, August 7, at 6:00 pm at Rolan G Taylor Funeral Home with visitation from 4:00 pm until the hour of service.

07/25/2025

Theodore (Theo) M. Godlaski, M.Div, CADC, (78) passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Born in Garfield Heights, Ohio, Theo graduated from John Carroll University and St. Mary’s Seminary. He was active in the civil rights movement in 1960s Cleveland and spent his life working in mental health, addiction recovery, and research.

His work spanned decades in Kentucky and Alaska, where he focused on substance misuse, trauma, and domestic violence, particularly among rural Appalachian and Indigenous (Lingít) communities. A clinician, professor Psychiatry and Social Work, and researcher, Theo was known for his compassion and commitment to culturally and spiritually responsive care.

He was also a devoted volunteer with the St. Vincent de Paul Society, offering food and financial assistance to anyone in need.

Theo is survived by his wife of 49 years, Janice; sons Adam (CG) and Aaron; daughter Leah (Matt) Graham; and three grandchildren, McKade, Philomena and Felix, who will grow up hearing many tender stories about their grandfather.

Visitation: Thursday, July 31, 5–7 p.m. at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, Wi******er, KY.
Funeral Mass: Friday, August 1, 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wi******er, KY.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Greenhouse 17 (Lexington, KY) or the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Joseph Catholic Church (Wi******er, KY).

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