81, of Mount Sterling, Kentucky passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Cambridge Nursing and Rehab, Lexington. He was born July 17, 1944 in Morgan County, Kentucky, to the late Edward and Opal May Dennis. James was a retired custodian for the Montgomery County School System where he serviced for several years. He was also a faithful member of Lexington United Baptist Church. James was a farmer and mechanic who could fix just about anything that needed repaired. One of his greatest joys was playing his guitar and singing for the Lord at Church. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his loving wife of 28 years, Barbara Dennis of Mount Sterling, sons, Danny Dennis, Darrin Dennis, and Quinton Dennis; daughters, Donna Branham, Denice Bush, and Nawasa Dennis; stepsons, Rodney Mitchell, Doug Mitchell, and Harold Ballard; brother, Stanley Dennis; sister, Deloris Berkiehiser; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including his very special great-granddaughter, Peyton Mitchell, who shared a uniquely close and loving bond with him; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Robin Dennis; brothers, Willie Dennis, Leroy Dennis, Carl Dennis, and Denzil Dennis; and sister, Lodema McCarty. James will be remembered for his kind heart, willingness to help anyone in need, and his love for his family, music, and the Lord. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Services Friday, March 20, 11:00AM Lexington United Baptist Church, 9477 Rockwell Road, Lexington, KY 40516 by Elder David Nickles, Elder Ron Woodward, Bro Danny Varney, and Bro Jason Varney. Visitation Thursday 6-8pm at the church. Burial in Lovely Cemetery with Rodney Mitchell, Justin Mitchell, Kenneth Adkins, Harold Ballard, Micah Tufano, and Hayden Ballard serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Jacob Mitchell and Anthony Adkins. Wells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.Tracy Sweeney,
66, of Nicholasville, widower of Kathy Sweeney, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Baptist Health Lexington. He was born November 30, 1959 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late Harvey and Cora Lee Burse Sweeney. Survivors include sisters, Linda (Albert Kurtz) Roberts and Rose (Robbie Morrow) Boular; several nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and siblings, Mary Caudill, Margie Barbee, Herbert King, Billy Wilson, and Johnny Wilson. Services Thursday, March 19, 1:00PM Wells Funeral Home. Visitation Thursday 12-1pm at the funeral home. Burial in Clay City-Eaton Cemetery.
LaDonna Rae Rogers Pelfrey,
80, of Stanton, widow of Donald Elmer Pelfrey, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Wolfe County Health and Rehab surrounded by her family. She was born May 11, 1945 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late Leonard D. and Chelsea Hall Rogers. Survivors include, son, Bryan K. (Karen) Pelfrey; brothers, Charles (Joyce) Rogers and Darrell (Nancy) Rogers; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and special friend, Faye Hampton. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Phillip D. Pelfrey, and brother, Lanny Dale Rogers. Services Saturday, March 14, 12:00PM Wells Funeral Home, Stanton by Bro. Rob Rice and Rev. Stanley Burnett. Visitation Friday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
William David Townsend,
70, of Zachariah, husband of Carla Lynn Townsend, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Kentucky River Medical Center, Jackson. He was born December 7, 1955 in Campton, Kentucky to the late George William and Sarah Vivian Wilburn Townsend. David began working as an oil field worker and later became a truck driver, hauling coal, cattle, chemicals, and oil. His handle name was, “Chopperman”. David was an avid hunter, enjoyed watching Nascar, and riding his harley. Survivors include wife of 43 years, Carla Townsend; son, Terance Devin Townsend; and sister, Jeanna Lee Townsend. Services Sunday, March 15, 2:00pm by Bro. James Harold Combs, Wells Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation Saturday 5-8pm at the funeral home. Burial in Stonegate Cemetery with Devin Townsend, Tommy Napier, Phillip Lane, Tommy Ray Napier, Jimmy Cable, Phillip T. Lane, JJ Rose, and Adam Chambers serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Ronnie Easter, Darrell Rogers, Ronnie Price, Vonnie Mays, Donald Brandenburg, Louis “Tiny” Lawson, Jimmy Sparks, Charles Green Wilburn, and the staff at Wolfe County Health and Rehab.
Fava Louise Woosley Hoover,
66, of Stanton, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Baptist Health Richmond. She was born February 11, 1960 in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Vetra and Etta McIntosh Woosley. Survivors include, daughters, Bridgett Hoover and Emily (James) Shelton; grandchildren, Paige Hollenbeck, Lucas Hollenbeck, Makenzie Shelton, and Reagan Shelton; brothers, Randy Woosley and Wallace Woosley; sisters, Mary Sheets and Linda Woolery. Visitation Thursday March 12, 5-7pm at the funeral home. Wells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Freda Sue Hamilton,
78, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at her home in Clay City. She was born September 24, 1947 in Lee County, Kentucky to the late Otis and Learline Birkheimmer McClure. Survivors include, sons, Anthony Hamilton and Jody Hamilton, both of Clay City; daughters, Betty (Earl) Conner, Waco and Melissa Horn, Clay City; brothers, Bill McClure and Wayne McClure; sister Dorothy Brewer; grandchildren, Doneven Hamilton, Aaron Conner, Coty Horn, Kory Conner, Matthew Hamilton and Tommy Lee Johnson; great-grandchildren, Calvin Horn, Kori Conner, Annabelle Conner, Victorie Conner, Versai Conner, Kash Conner, Kaylee Barnett, Vedette Conner, and Jace Curry. Freda was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters, Barney McClure, JD McClure, Lorena Fugate, Betty Jean McClure, and Jackie Thacker; grandson, Cody Wayne Gamble. Services Tuesday, March 10, 2:00PM Full Gospel Lighthouse Church, Clay City by Bro. Sammy Faulkner. Visitation Tuesday 12-2pm. Burial in Clay City-Eaton Cemetery with Aaron Conner, Kory Conner, Earl Conner, Bill McClure, Ron McClure, and Dustin McClure serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Dylan Fugate, Calvin Horn, Glenn Fugate, Doneven Hamilton, Matthew Hamilton, Tony Hamilton, and Ronnie Hill. Wells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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