Elizabeth Ann Windhaus Collinsworth,
age 80, widow of Stephen Collinsworth, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Glenna Ruth Hall,
age 82, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at her home in Stanton, Kentucky. She was born on Saturday, March 27, 1943, in Gessling, Kentucky, to the late Lorenzo “Jack” Pence and the late Thelma Burton Pence. Ruth was a proud graduate of Carter City School, class of 1961. She was a dedicated member of the Stanton Baptist Church, where, over the years, she passionately taught Sunday School Classes for children ranging from Kindergarten through 5th grade, and she enjoyed singing in the choir. In recent years, Ruth had found her spiritual home at Clay City First Church of God, where her warm presence continued to shine. She possessed an immense love of music, showcasing her talents as a gifted guitarist. In addition to her musical pursuits, Ruth played a vital role in her husband Donald Ray’s photography business, offering invaluable support while also demonstrating her own impressive skills as a photographer. For 21 years, she was a devoted employee of the United States Postal Service, known for her sweet disposition and strong work ethic. Above all, Ruth was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was fiercely committed to her family, often putting their needs above her own and attending every event that involved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ruth’s playful spirit was infectious, as she loved to play hide-and-seek, creating delightful memories that would last a lifetime. She had a wonderful sense of humor, always ready to share a laugh. Ruth cherished curling up with a good mystery novel, losing herself in captivating stories. Her legacy of love and joy continues to resonate with all who knew her. In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ray Hall; one daughter, Lori Jo Hall; two brothers, Gene Pence and Jackie Arnold Pence; three sisters-in-law: Judy Pence, Louise Pence, and Juanita Hall Kerr; one very special cousin, Jack Cales; two grandchildren, Ryan McCoy and Gary Lee “Chip” Hensley; and one nephew, Scotty Pence. She is survived by one daughter, Robin LeAnne (Randy) McCoy of Stanton; one step-daughter, Chuckie (Gary) Hensley of Georgetown; five brothers: Larry Pence of West College Corner, Indiana, David (Susan) Pence of Ashland, Ronnie (Susie) Pence of Grayson, Doug (Maria) Pence of Ashland, and Johnny (Lisa) Pence of Florence; five grandchildren: Stevie Jo (Cadence) Randall, Kinley Nicole (Austin) Miller, Robert Jake McCoy, Sarah Hensley, and Joe Hensley; and five great-grandchildren: Bryson Randall, Brylee Mason, Raymond Lee Young, Bella Hensley, and Elijah Hensley. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Brad Epperson will be held at the funeral home at 2:00 P.M. immediately following visitation. Burial will be held at Stanton Cemetery in Stanton, Kentucky, with Robbie Pence, Billy Jack Pence, Kevin Pence, Taylor Webb, Rick Brown, Bradley McKinney, Chad Cooper, Tony Pence, David Wayne Pence, Terrell Webb, and Tyson Webb serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer is Darlene Watson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home of Stanton.
Lajune Choate,
age 77, wife of Robert “Bob” Paul Choate of Maple Street, Stanton, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. She was born on August 8, 1948, in Harlan, Kentucky, to the late Carl Edward Howard and Lena Mary Calloway Howard. Lajune loved family gatherings and treasured being in the presence of those she loved. She often prepared large dinners for friends and family, cherishing the time spent together in conversation. She deeply loved her husband and was, in every way, a caring and compassionate person to everyone she met. Later in life, she enjoyed the challenge of working puzzles and took great pride in each one she completed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Paul Choate, Jr., and Paul Harrison Haywood; and four brothers, Jerry Edward Howard, Paul Donnie Howard, Robert “Robby” Howard, and Michael “Mike” Howard. Along with her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Cammy Lee (Ben) Wiseman of McHenry, Illinois; two sons, Ronald David Choate of Lake Villa, Illinois, and Keith Edward Haywood of Stanton, Kentucky; four sisters, Wilma Jean Hensley of Wallins Creek, Kentucky, Debbie (Delaney) Galloway of Wallins Creek, Kentucky, Theresa Howard of Georgetown, Kentucky, and Tammy (Bobby) Whitehead of Stanton, Kentucky; two brothers, Clayton “Blackie” Howard of Wallins Creek, Kentucky, and LeRoy (Sharon) Howard of Fort Payne, Alabama; six grandchildren, Ronald David Choate, Jr., Nathan (Candace) Haywood, Dale Haywood, Kevin (Allison) Wiseman, Kelly Wiseman (Phillip) Lesniak, and Makayla Wiseman; five great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Haywood, Zachary Wiseman, Mave Lesniak, Maya Lesniak, and Maya Haywood; and a host of extended family whom she cherished. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. at Kentenia Full Gospel, 2911 KY 219, Wallins Creek, Kentucky. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow in the Park Howard Cemetery in Wallins Creek, Kentucky, with Ben Wiseman, Christopher Dagnon, Robbie Whitehead, Ben Sears, Keith Edward Haywood, and Kelly Wiseman Lesniak serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Kevin Wiseman, Steven Whitehead, Jordan Howard, Michael Blaine Howard, Nathan Haywood, and Dale Haywood. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home of Stanton.
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