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12/22/2025

Janice Marie Martin, 67, widow of David Martin, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025. She was born January 5, 1958, to the late Charles and Frances Erlanson Martin, in Mt. Sterling, KY. She is survived by her children Kimberly and Tina Martin; grandchildren, Ciera Martin-Clem, Dion Harris, Jr. and Lucas Molands; her sisters Wanda Jones and Betty Martin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jasmine Davis. A graveside service will be on Monday, December 21, at the Wi******er Cemetery at 1:00 pm. Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

12/10/2025

Lynn Renee Willoughby, 71, widow of Samuel Joe Willoughby, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025. She was born March 30, 1954 to the late Otis and Arlene Robbins Fair in Chateauroux, France. She is survived by her children, David (Hillary) Maricle, Erica (James) Parks and Jennifer (Randy) Conner; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; her dearest best friend, Cynthia Ball, two sisters and a host of other family members. A private graveside service will be on Friday, December 12, at 1:00 pm, at Boonesboro Cemetery. Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

12/10/2025

Myra K. Meetze, 90, loving mother, passed away peacefully on December 9th. Myra was a woman before her time. Her independence and strong will allowed her to thrive and forge her own path in a time that wasn't easy. Myra worked for and retired from the Federal Government in the Corp of Engineers in numerous locations and at Ft. Ben Military Base in Indianapolis, IN. In her retirement she worked for Boonesboro Water District and KY American Water. Myra was a lover of music, especially Bob Seger. She enjoyed all forms of auto racing - to the point of documenting times of some of the racers. She could even be found helping her son, Gary, on his farm. Her accomplishments are a testimony to her independence and strong will that will live on throughout the generations of her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Reece and Nellie (Spencer) Townsend. She is survived by her sons, Gary Rice (Richmond) and James D. Shrout (Des Moines, IA): three grandchildren, Kristen Rice Combs, James Dillon Shrout, and Tayrn Shrout: four great-grandchildren, Maisyn Combs, Levi Combs, Nova Shrout and Braxton Shrout. She is also survived by her sister, Patricia Graham (Nashville), formerly of Wi******er.

Visitation will be held Saturday, December 13th from 3pm-5pm with a memorial service immediately following, both at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home. Burial will be held at Clairmont Memorial Gardens at a later date.

Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of services.

12/10/2025

Olena Dunaway, 88, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025. She was born July 28, 1937 to the late Andrew and Susie Isaac Arnold in Irvine, KY. She is survived by her children, Susan Covey and Jimmy Dunaway; grandchildren, Brandy Fugaate, Stephanie Callahan, Jillian Dunaway and Olena Covey and three great grandchildren; siblings, Margie Berchum and Gene Arnold. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Jewel Arnold and Carol Breeding, Doug, Clayton and Lloyd Arnold. A service will not take place.

12/05/2025

Carol Bach, 78, wife of William L. Bach, Sr., passed away Thursday, December 4,2025. She was born January 5, 1947, to the late Bradley and Edith Turner Tirey in Owlsey Co. Ky. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Michele Roe, Melanie (Monte) Stamper; grandchildren, Justin (Samara) Witt,Joshua Rose and fiancee Kristian Watkins, Dylan (Patricia) Talpas, Destiny Talpas (Jacob Wagner), Julia Talpas and fiancee Jay Lawson; great-granchildren, Kinley Talpas, Aiven Wagner, Arianna, Gable and Nova Witt, Ariel Bailey and Maliyah Rose; siblings, Phyllis Harmon, Ronnie (Sharon) Tirey, Judy (David) Alford and Janet (Ken) Hogan, also several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, James Darrell Roe and brother-in-law, Ronald Harmon. A private graveside service will take place, Monday, December 8, 2025 at Clarmont Memorial Gardens, Wi******er.

12/03/2025

Sandra "Sandy" Johnson, 82, wife of Raymond Earl Johnson, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025. She was born January 8, 1943 in Altadena, California to the late Roger and Ruth Farmer Bursch. She was a retired RN and worked at Chick-Fil- A. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Krista (Sarah)Johnson, Marsha Johnson, David (Kara)Johnson, and Michael (Jenna) Johnson; siblings Linda (Bob) Petersen, Karen Giannota and Ken (Sandy)Jeffries; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a brother, Richard Bursch. Services will be on Saturday, December 6, at Fellowship of Believers, 3421 Combs Ferry Rd., Wi******er, at 1:00 pm, with visitation from 12:00 until the hour of service.

11/25/2025

James William "Bill" Green, also known as Paco to many, passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on November 20, 1939 to the late Maggie Mae and Frank Green. He retired from IBM after 34 years of service. He began as an apprentice in tool & dye, and later became a Manufacturing Engineer. After retirement he worked as a volunteer at Clark Regional Hospital. In 1958 he married Barbara Tapp. adding to this union, they had three children; Diane Johnson, Amy (Chuck) Harms, and Jim (Karen) Green. He was a grandfather to Jacob Martin, Clay (Sarah) Martin, and Lance Johnson. He was a great-grandfather to Alyssa and Ava Martin, Jayden Whitley, Sam and Lucy Mofield. James was preceded in death by his grandson, Lance Johnson, and siblings Prewitt, Virginia, Kathleen, Betty June, Curtis, Morris and Ollie Frances. He enjoyed music and dancing, playing golf and spending time with his family. He enjoyed wood working and made beautiful pieces of furniture for both his home and for his children. We want to give special thanks to his wonderful caregivers and Hospice East. In Lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Dr. or First Presbyterian Church, Windridge Dr. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 3, from 4:00-6:00 pm, at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, with a celebration of life to follow.

11/24/2025

Brian Keith Smith, 56, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025. He was born April 26, 1969, to the late Dewey Jack Smith and Norma Jean Baber Smith in Wi******er, KY. He was in Sales at Mansea Metal. Brian is survived by his sons, Brian Keith (Kayla) Smith, II, Timothy Smith, Lexington, KY and Chandler Smith, Nicholasville, KY; a daughter, Sarah (Austin) Long, Richmond, Ky; a sister Mary Duvall, Avondell, AZ and five grandchildren. In additon to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Anthony W. Smith. Services will be on Friday, November 28, at 1:00 pm, at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, with visitation from 11:00 am until the hour of service.

Frank Keith Lanter, 64, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He was born to the late Jesse "Peaches" Lanter and Mary...
11/06/2025

Frank Keith Lanter, 64, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He was born to the late Jesse "Peaches" Lanter and Mary Sydney Delaney Lanter on February 2, 1961 in Wi******er, Kentucky.
He was employed by Kroger for over 27 years and Donato's Pizza where he made close friendships that he was thankful for. He was an avid sports lover and prankster. His sense of humor and sarcasm and loving kind heart will be missed by all who knew him. "We love you a bushel and a peck!" Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Sandra "Sandy" Nacole and Brent Anderson; grandaughter and husband, Sydney Irene and Ian Jargo; grandson Ivan John Anderson and great-grandson Soren Michael James Jargo; brothers Larry Lanter and Philip and Angie Lanter; Nieces and nephews, Tabatha Caudil, Cameron, Peyton and Delaney Lanter. Also a host of extended family and friends. Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers are Cameron Lanter, Peyton Lanter, Phillip Lanter, Larry Lanter, Brent Anderson, Dean Sullivan and Christian Caudill. Services will be Tuesday, November 11, at 1:00 pm with visitation from 11:00 until the hour of service.

Sue Craycraft Neal, 78, passed away peacefully at her home November 3,2025, less than a mile from the farmhouse where sh...
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.

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