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Lena Deloris Perry Henderson

Lena Deloris Perry Henderson, age 78, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Life Care Center in Morehead, Kentucky.

She was born Tuesday, December 16, 1947, in Carter County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Austie and Mary Inez Stevens Perry.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and high school sweetheart, Azel Lavern Henderson; special brother, David Marlin Perry and infant sisters, Shirley Mae Perry and Vonda Sue Perry.

She attended Olive Hill Wesleyan Church and loved going to church. She enjoyed traveling on bus trips with her sisters, shopping and spending time with her family.

Lena is survived by two daughters, Annette (Vaughn) Dyer of Olive Hill, Kentucky, Bethany (Ronald) Graham of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; two grandchildren, Gabrielle (Brock) Murphy of Morehead, Kentucky, Christopher Graham of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; two brothers, Donnie (Faye) Perry, Eugene (Alice) Perry, of Olive Hill, Kentucky; five sisters, Wilma (Allen) Wells of Olive Hill, Kentucky, Loretta (Dwight) Cimino of Waldo, Ohio, Linda (Doug) Tackett, Nellie (Robert) Perry, Barbara (Troy) Brickles all of Olive Hill, Kentucky; a host of nieces and nephews, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss her.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother Bobby Day officiating. Burial will follow 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

Friends may visit after 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2026, until the service hour at Globe Funeral Chapel.

Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers.

Globe Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Lena Deloris Perry Henderson.

Congressman Rogers Announces $7.54 Million for Morehead State University’s Space Science Center

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) secured a $7.54 million Community Project Funding earmark for the Morehead State University (MSU) Space Science Center. The federal funding will provide payload operations for government and commercial space stations, allowing students to continue aerospace education and engineering in partnership with NASA and private space science companies. 

“Students at Morehead State University not only have a front row seat to NASA’s lunar missions and deep space pioneering, but they also get to participate in these missions through coding and engineering, as a result of key investments like this Community Project Funding,” said Congressman Rogers, a cardinal member of the House Appropriations Committee. “MSU launched this flagship mission more than 20 years ago, and today, students are working first-hand with the nation’s leaders in aerospace technology for American space missions. I’m incredibility proud of our students and the innovative opportunities they have right here at home in the mountains.” 

The funding was included in the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 6938) that President Trump signed into law on January 23, 2026. 

“At Morehead State University, we are incredibly proud to lead the way for space exploration and aerospace engineering, alongside the nation’s premiere private space tech companies and NASA. Thanks to Congressman Rogers’ continued support and success in securing federal funds for student programs, we now expanding capabilities and opportunities in our state-of-the-art Space Science Center,” said Dr. Jay Morgan, President of Morehead State University.

NASA recently selected MSU to track the historic Artemis II mission, which is scheduled to launch in March. Artemis II represents the first human mission to the Moon in 50 years and will carry humans farther away from Earth than any mission in history. Congressman Rogers secured a $10 million Community Project Funding earmark in 2024 for MSU’s Space Science Center to upgrade the university’s antenna on campus to support tracking operations.   

“This additional federal funding provides a significant gateway for our students to be an integral part of future historic space missions. Without the previous support we would not have had the capability to support Artemis II. With Congressman Rogers’ new support, MSU will be advancing our payload operations capabilities. We will upgrade our Mission Operations Center to support space-based payloads operations for multiple missions simultaneously for both NASA and commercial ventures,” said Dr. Benjamin Malphrus, Executive Director of the MSU Space Science Center. “We are leading the way for our students to do more research from the Appalachian Mountains with more advanced technology, alongside government and commercial leaders in aerospace.”

In 2024, the NASA Administrator applauded MSU Space Science students and faculty for saving the public-private lunar mission after communications failed with the Odysseus Lander “Odie.”  

Congressman Rogers secured a total of $142 million for 14 Community Project Funding earmarks that have been signed into law for fiscal year 2026. Every county has the opportunity to apply for federal Community Project Funding in each congressional district.

Click the links below to review the awards for Kentucky’s Appalachian Region: 

February 3, 2026: Congressman Rogers Secures Nearly $95 Million for Southern and Eastern Kentucky Road Projects, Water Systems, Emergency Operations and Economic Development

January 2026: Applauds Final Federal Funding Package with Nearly $40 Million for Community Project Funding in Eastern Kentucky

November 17, 2025: Congressman Rogers Secures More Than $7 Million for First Responders in Eastern Kentucky

For more information about Congressman Rogers’ work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media. 

Extension Notes: Seventh Annual National Pesticide Safety Education Month

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By: Rebecca Konopka
Carter County Extension Agent

February is National Pesticide Safety Education month. This is a time to carefully examine current best safety practices with pesticide use. Pesticides are key tools used to manage a diverse group of pests, diseases, and weeds. Pesticide safety is just as important with pesticides used around homes as it is on farms and businesses.

In Kentucky, pesticides are defined quite widely and include any substance or mixture of substances to prevent, destroy, control, repel, attract, or mitigate any pest; any substances used as plant regulators, defoliants, or desiccants; or any substance used as a spray adjuvant, once they have been mixed with an EPA registered product. Recently, new laws and regulations for pesticides were approved by the Legislature that affect core competencies expected of pesticide applicators as well as updated training and certification requirements.

Safe use of pesticides does not have a simple, one-size-fits-all solution, but here are some basic pesticide safety principles – a starting point for safety from purchase to disposal.

  • Read the entire pesticide label before purchase and use. You are legally required to read and follow everything on the label except the information about crops or sites that you are not going to treat. Labels are periodically updated, users need to review the label even when they purchase materials they have used in the past.
  • Follow all applicable federal, state, tribal, and local laws and regulations concerning the use of pesticides and personal protective equipment.
  • Wash your reusable PPE with soap and water after use.
  • Seek competent advice if there is something you don’t understand on the label or in other applicable laws and regulations.
  • Transport pesticides in the car trunk or truck bed, separate from passengers, groceries or animal feed, and secure the containers to prevent spills.
  • Store pesticides in original containers in a locked cabinet or secure area, away from food, feed, or personal protective equipment.
  • Follow all applicable Worker Protection Standards information exchange, notification, posting, and other requirements.
  • Measure and mix pesticides in a well-ventilated area away from children, pets, toys, and food.
  • Calibrate and maintain application equipment so that the amount of pesticide applied will be accurate, uniform, and legal.
  • Keep pesticides on target – use untreated buffers if necessary or delay the application if conditions favor off-target movement due to wind or water.
  • Identify sensitive areas and organisms that could be affected by the application and take all necessary precautions.
  • Do everything possible to prevent spills and leaks; always have absorbent material, such as cat litter or sawdust, readily available.
  • Wash slightly contaminated work clothes separately before re-use; follow all directions on care and disposal of personal protective equipment.
  • Dispose of pesticides properly, as well as any excess spray mixture, empty containers, and contaminated cleanup material and clothing.

Always read and follow all pesticide label requirements as well as all applicable state and federal laws and regulations regarding pesticide use.

Written by Ric Bessin, Entomology Extension Specialist, and originally published on February 3, 2026 in Kentucky Pest News.   Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

 

Upcoming Events:

  • Berry Plant Orders Due – Deadline extended to February 12th
  • Northeast Area Livestock Association Meeting – February 24th @ 6:00 PM; Topic: USDA Programs
  • Beef Quality Care & Assurance Training – February 27th @ 10:00 AM; Call 474-6686 to register. 

Years ago

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By: Tommy Druen
Guest Columnist

Years ago, I was channel surfing when I stumbled across an old movie called “Murder in Coweta County.” Johnny Cash played a Georgia sheriff, and Andy Griffith—yes, that Andy Griffith—played the villain, a wealthy landowner named John Wallace who thought he was above the law.

I couldn’t look away.

Here was Sheriff Andy Taylor, America’s beloved small-town lawman. Here was Matlock, the folksy defense attorney who always got to the truth. And he was playing a cold-blooded killer who murdered a man and tried to cover it up with the arrogance of someone who’d gotten away with everything his whole life.

The most unsettling part? He was brilliant at it. And it just seemed wrong.

We do this with actors all the time—lock them into boxes based on the roles for which we know them. John Wayne playing Hamlet? Unthinkable. Meryl Streep in a Marvel movie? We’d probably assume we walked in the wrong theater. Once we’ve decided who someone is, we resist seeing them any other way.

But here’s the thing: we don’t just do this to actors. We do it to everyone.

The teacher is always the teacher, even at the grocery store. The boss is always the boss, even at their kid’s baseball game. The clerk, the coach, the pastor, the parent—we see them in their roles and forget there’s a whole person underneath, someone with dimensions we’ve never considered.

I think about Marcel Marceau. Most people knew him as the silent performer in the striped shirt and white face paint. But during World War II, he was a Jewish teenager whose father was captured by the Gestapo and died at Auschwitz. Marcel joined the French Resistance with his cousin and brother, and together they rescued Jewish children across France, leading them to safety in Switzerland.

While he wasn’t a mime yet, he used his innate gift to keep those children calm and silent during the dangerous journey. When they were frightened, when they wanted to cry out, he made them smile without making a sound. The same talent that later made him famous on stages around the world first saved lives in the darkness of war.

We only knew him as the mime. He was so much more. His silence saved them before it ever entertained us.

I remember a moment closer to home that taught me this lesson as well. Two friends, Sarah and Amanda, saw my dad one afternoon. He was a middle school social studies teacher and principal, and Amanda only knew him in that context—dressed in jacket and tie, standing in school hallways, speaking with that particular authority teachers carry.

But Sarah knew him differently. Her father owned the local general store, and she’d seen my dad there countless times in his farm clothes—worn jeans, work boots, and stained shirt.

That day, he was dressed for the farm. Amanda was genuinely surprised. Sarah was not. I heard about it the next day.

Same man. Different contexts. Both equally real.

We see people only as they appear to us in our limited interactions. We forget they go home to full lives we know nothing about. The stern principal coaches his daughter’s soccer team with patience and laughter. The quiet clerk writes poetry. The intimidating boss volunteers at an animal shelter every weekend.

Walt Whitman wrote, “I contain multitudes.” So do all of us.

Andy Griffith could play both the gentle sheriff and the ruthless killer because he contained multitudes, like all of us do. Marcel Marceau was both the entertainer and the hero. My dad was both the principal and the farmer.

The next time you see someone in their uniform—literal or otherwise—remember: you’re watching one scene from a movie you walked into halfway through. The rest of the story might astonish you.

Maybe we need to slow down. Maybe instead of just seeing people, we need to truly know them—to remember that everyone we meet is living a story far bigger and more complex than the single chapter we happen to witness.

General Assembly can help religious groups in fighting homelessness.

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By: Keith Kappes
Columnist
Carter County Times

Yes, I’ve teased members of the Kentucky General Assembly in the past about trying to fix things that aren’t really broken but the 2026 legislative session already has produced an opportunity to help ease a growing social problem — homelessness.

 House Bill 333, a bipartisan measure with a co-sponsor from each party, received unanimous support last week from the House Local Government Committee and now moves to the full House for consideration.

The bill would enable religious institutions to build small-scale, affordable housing units for short-term occupancy on property already owned by such organizations.

            Rep. Michael Pollock, R-Campbellsville, is the primary sponsor of the bill. He said the Sisters of Loreto, a Roman Catholic religious congregation of women, had asked him and Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, about a plan to renovate an empty structure into short-term housing.

            Pollack told his fellow committee members that he came away from that conversation with an understanding of both the need and opportunity here in Kentucky for affordable temporary housing.

            HB 333 would allow faith-based organizations to build up to 24 small-scale affordable housing units on a parcel or contiguous parcel owned by the institution within a half mile of the proposed site.

            The developer of such housing would be required to guarantee that the units remain affordable for at least 15 years.

            Additionally, the bill would expand a religious institution’s ability to operate modestly-sized homeless shelters, including cooling or warming centers, in industrial zoned areas. Such facilities would be required to follow health and safety regulations.

            Rep. Sarah Stalker, D-Louisville, is a co-sponsor of the legislation. She noted that creating rental housing on church-owned property would return it to the property tax base.

            More than a dozen Kentuckians died as a result of the snow and ice storms which recently ravaged most of the U.S. Some of them were homeless, no doubt.

            That means enlightened legislation like House Bill 333 would be a lifesaver and definitely should become law.

            Contact Keith at keithkappes@gmail.com.

Trump versus Massie tensions flare at local Kentucky event, on national stage

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By McKenna Horsley

Kentucky Lantern

Flaring midterm election tensions among Kentucky Republicans were on display over the weekend after a microphone was taken away from U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie during a Lincoln Day Dinner.

Meanwhile, Republican Massie, who faces a Trump-endorsed challenger, took the Republican president to task on national television Sunday for posting a racist video and criticizing Massie’s wife.

As Kentuckians prepare to vote this year for members of Congress, including electing a successor to U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Republican president’s eagerness to defeat Massie is casting a national spotlight on the Kentucky GOP. It’s also seeping into the U.S. Senate race as Republican candidates vie for an endorsement by Trump who easily carried Kentucky in all three of his elections.

Videos that have gone viral on social media show state House Speaker David Osborne taking the microphone away from the congressman, who is seeking reelection against a primary challenger recruited by President Donald Trump. Massie was speaking at the Oldham County Republicans’ Lincoln Day Dinner.

Massie, who spoke for about eight minutes, said he wanted to take “a little extra time to defend” his wife, Carolyn Grace Moffa, after Trump attacked her online last week. Trump said on Truth Social that Moffa was “supposedly a Radical Left ‘flamethrower.’”

She is a former staffer for U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, another Kentucky Republican, and has voted for Trump three times, Massie previously said.

“This will be the first and last time I respond to the president’s tweet, and I wouldn’t even respond to it if Ed Gallrein hadn’t retweeted it,” Massie said during the Lincoln Day dinner. “I feel like a woman needs defended, and I’m going to defend her here tonight.”

Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and Shelby County farmer, is Massie’s Trump-backed Republican opponent.

Osborne can be seen stepping toward Massie in the videos around the six-minute mark. Massie continued to talk and was critical of Gallrein, who also attended the dinner. Eventually, another person walks up from a table in front of the lectern.

“Come up here and hug me,” Massie said to the person and Osborne while holding his arms out before returning to his remarks. Osborne then takes the microphone from the lectern.

According to one video of Massie’s speech, shared by Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Faris, someone in the crowd said after Massie leaves the lectern, “Welcome to the snake pit, baby!”

The Louisville Courier-Journal reported that Massie left the dinner with some of his supporters after his speech and they got drinks at a local restaurant.

Spokespeople for Massie did not immediately return a request for comment Monday.

Lincoln Day Dinners are annual fundraisers for county Republican parties. They often draw candidates who hope to speak directly to the party faithful. After the dinner, the Oldham County Republican Party said on Facebook that all campaigns were “given explicit instructions on how long they were permitted to speak well in advance of the event to allow them to prepare for the opportunity.” The post did not list the exact minutes allotted to the candidates. Osborne, who represents Oldham County in the Kentucky House, was “entrusted with enforcing these rules,” the party said.

Massie represents the 4th Congressional District, which includes Oldham County.

The county party’s statement also said that Massie, Gallrein, and U.S. Senate candidate Nate Morris “all went over their allotted time and were ushered from the stage when they continued past their time limit.”

When asked for additional comment, a spokesperson for Osborne referred the Lantern to the Oldham County Republican Party’s statement.

Gallrein posted a clip on X of Osborne taking the microphone away with the caption “Massie Meltdown!”

A spokesperson for Gallrein referred the Lantern to the X post on Monday and declined to give additional comment.

Trump effect in Kentucky

U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, one of three Republican frontrunners for U.S. Senate, endorsed Gallrein against Massie last week. Barr posted on X a photo of himself with Gallrein at the Oldham County Lincoln Day Dinner. Morris quickly followed suit, also endorsing Gallrein against Massie.

Massie again took issue with the Republican president over the weekend. Massie has split with Trump by pushing for release of government files on the investigation of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and criticizing Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela.

In a Sunday interview on CNN, Massie criticized Trump’s posting of a video on social media that depicts former President Barack Obama, the first Black president, and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes.

“He should absolutely apologize. He’s gone too far,” Massie said. “I mean, he’s attacked my wife recently online, and I do think there are limits,” Massie told host CNN journalist Manu Raju.

Barr slams DEI in new television ad

Also over the weekend, Barr began airing a new ad that shows the congressman disavowing DEI programs, which he said means “Dumb, Evil, Indoctrination.” The acronym is shorthand for diversity, equity and inclusion.

“It’s not a sin to be white, it’s not against the law to be male, and it shouldn’t be disqualifying to be a Christian,” Barr said in the ad. “I’m Andy Barr and I approve this message to give woke liberals something else to cry about.”

According to a Monday press release from Barr’s campaign, the commercial is part of a $1 million ad buy on broadcast, cable and digital platforms. The press release highlighted the “unhinged tweets from woke liberals across KY and the country” that were in response to the ad. Democratic U.S. Senate candidates Charles Booker and Amy McGrath were among those criticizing the ad.

Booker’s and Barr’s campaigns had a back and forth about the commercial on X.

“It’s not a sin to be white. It should be a sin to be this desperate though,” Booker said in one of his posts about the ad.

McGrath wrote on X that “Kentuckians don’t wake up worried about culture-war acronyms,” but are concerned about “bills, jobs and health care.”

Kentucky’s primary election is May 19.

Originally published at Kentucky Lantern, republished under Creative Commons license.

Contact us at news@cartercountytimes.com 

Super Bowl shenanigans

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By Robert Dean

Carter County Times

“Who’s that guy?”

“Is this a car commercial?”

“I think that’s Rock Kid.”

“I feel like I’m at a Chili’s at midnight in the suburbs.”

Being at a Super Bowl party with a bunch of comedians is an exercise in patience. Everyone’s firing off jokes, and if you want to survive, you’d better keep pace. One-liners only. No long setups. Meanwhile, the game itself was a snooze fest—milquetoast football that made the Bears vs. Rams look like a tent revival. So, out of morbid curiosity, we flipped on the Turning Point USA halftime show.

Holy crap.

What was that supposed to be? What did anyone get out of it? A performance that felt like it was hosted in a local VFW hall, where Kid Rock didn’t even wander onstage until Bad Bunny was already done, only to lip-sync so poorly it didn’t line up with his own mouth. Then it ended with some weird, deflated bummer song, like a funeral for internet comment section relevance. 

My dude, Jesus was not in the building. He wasn’t even in that parking lot. 

Watching the Turning Point goat rodeo felt like witnessing your friend’s tacky mom order Mexican food in broken Spanish—“Quay-sa-dillas”—then giggling like she nailed a punchline while everyone else quietly dies inside. That’s the energy. That’s the Turning Points vibe. Secondhand embarrassment with a light dusting of entitlement.

Now, on the actual official side of the ball: Bad Bunny’s performance ruled.

And I say that as someone who does not like his music. At all. Whatsoever. Actually, I can’t stand it. But I can recognize when something rips. His set was a celebration of family, culture, and people. It was joyous. There was movement. Smiling. Dancing. It felt alive. It felt like America as it actually exists, not the hollow cardboard cutout version sold to people who think “values” means vibes and vibes mean red hat, cult exclusion.

Meanwhile, over in Erika Kirk’s Weirdoville, the TPUSA show was a soulless performance staged in a dark box that felt more like the gulag than entertainment. If I were Charlie Kirk’s ghost, I’d be so mad that this is how they chose to honor me. They got Cardi B twerking with a margarita, and you got Lee Bice? Damn, homie, they did you dirty. 

Republicans couldn’t stand that the Super Bowl halftime show wasn’t made for them—couldn’t stand that a performance centered on culture instead of catering—so they took their toys and went home. All this outrage over a fifteen-minute spectacle that has always been one big pop-culture commercial. That’s the whole point. It’s pageantry. It’s branded excess. It’s not meant to validate performative identity politics; it’s an Apple Music commercial. That’s such a fragile take in the face of a whole lot of people smiling and all the Right can talk about is the performance not being in English.

Kid Rock doesn’t have that kind of ingénue firepower. He’s not an icon. He’s not a social disruptor. He’s a two-bit huckster in boat shoes and a fedora, yelling about America while doing the fried Oreos circuit. This wasn’t a rebellion; instead, it was nostalgia cosplay. Trump’s America is a depressing box, and Bad Bunny’s is filled with people smiling. That sounds way better to me. And I don’t even like his music – I’m more of a Rage Against the Machine kinda guy. But boy, did we have fun cracking jokes about Brantley Gilbert performing at the opening of a new strip mall. Bad Bunny won’t be there; he’s probably going to be on a world tour. Contact the us at news@cartercountytimes.com

Decades of Memory

Chamber plans for Memory Days 2026

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By: Charles Romans
Carter County Times

The Grayson Chamber of Commerce has begun planning for their 2026 Memory Days event. Director Mike Nelson said that the popular event, which showcases Grayson businesses with live music, vendors, and food trucks, has been going on every year for over half a century.

“Memory Days was put together by the Chamber of Commerce as a tribute to Memorial Day,” Nelson explained. “It started as just a weekend festival, and as it grew, we added on additional days leading up to Memorial Day. Traditionally we don’t have events actually on Memorial Day, though last year there was a car show on that day that we publicized.”

Nelson himself has been involved with Memory Days since he came on board at the chamber, which is about four years, he said. He works closely with the Memory Days Coordinator, Michelle Boggs, to help make the event a success, he said.

“She (Boggs) takes care of everything,” Nelson said, quick to give credit where credit is due. “And I sort of approve it through the chamber.”

“Memory Days is a way for the Chamber of Commerce and its members to honor those who have gone on,” Nelson said of the event. “The businesses back the events that happen, with a lot of the businesses actually putting on the events themselves. Everything from ice cream socials to offering cotton candy.”

Some people attending the event even dress in clothes from bygone days, honoring the memory of Grayson’s past and those who built the city.

Nelson said many of the businesses in Grayson get more involved in the event, with some businesses even moving some of their inventory outdoors in the style of a sidewalk market so that people can browse through the downtown area. This helps local residents enjoy what the city has to offer, as well as bringing others in from out of town.

“The City of Grayson has a lot to offer,” Nelson said. “And we want everyone to be able to enjoy it.”

The best way to keep up to date on what is being planned for Memory Days 2026 is to visit the event’s Facebook page or the Grayson Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, Nelson said. Currently the event is in the advanced planning stage where they accept sponsors and vendors, and plan talent. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor should apply now, he said, and numerous levels of sponsorship are available.

“The events that we do, especially the entertainment we have each night, does cost money,” Nelson said. “So, to put on these things we reach out to our chamber members to help support them.”

But even if you aren’t a member of the Chamber of Commerce, you can still help sponsor the event, he said. The chamber accepts small donations for the event, but at certain levels of sponsorship the name of the donor is placed on a t-shirt or on banners.

“There is even what we call a corporate level sponsorship. That’s where you can basically sponsor an entire day of entertainment,” Nelson said.

“Without the sponsors helping us out, we couldn’t have the events we do,” Nelson added.

Sponsors help to get the entertainment that draws people to the event, he said. Nelson said that anyone interested in sponsoring Memory Days, or seeking more information about the event, can call him at the chamber office, or email him at graysonchamber41143@gmail.com. The website also has an electronic sponsor form available, which can be submitted through the webpage or sent to the email address if you prefer.

“We are looking for merchandise vendors,” Nelson said. “Everyone loves looking at handmade items. And we are also looking for food trucks that would like to participate.”

Vendors and food truck operators can contact the chamber and apply in the same way as potential sponsors.

Contact the writer at charles@cartercountytimes.com

Letter to the Editor: Scrutinizing utility rate bills

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Editor,

I have done as much research as I possibly could in the last five days on House Bills 398 and 535. I am not an expert on energy policy, nor do I claim to be. What I will say is that, as a concerned constituent, legislators are either not being fair and transparent about these bills, or they refuse to speak up when they know it will hurt their constituents. Legislators are forgetting who they were sent to Frankfort to represent.

These bills work hand in hand. HB 398 makes sure that when a plant is closed the cost of decommissioning, retirement, and the overall cost of closure, can be put on the ratepayer’s bill even when no new plant is scheduled or planned to open in the region and provide energy to its customers. 

However, HB 398 does require the PSC to approve this closure, which I believe is a good aspect of the bill. The issue lies in moving the cost on consumers 

HB 535 allows utility companies to purchase securities, which is a fancy way of saying they’re going to refinance the debt. It removes the provision that utility companies prove to the PSC that these refinancing opportunities could save ratepayers money.

HB 398 locks in a cost to customers, and HB 535 stretches it out, so it doesn’t look as bad. Just because it doesn’t look bad, doesn’t mean that it isn’t bad. These bills have the potential to make our energy affordability crisis worse, not better. 

I’ve spoken with constituents about their electric bills and their usage. Most speak of times when they wish they could have done something. Whether it’s holding utility companies or legislators accountable. Most didn’t because they were unaware the legislation had been filed or the PSC meetings took place.

This week, I’m putting my political opinions aside, and I’m traveling to the capitol. While there, I will attempt to speak with any legislator or official that will listen to my concerns. I will be asking legislators if they support the PSC’s authority to verify savings, whether they believe that the risk is balanced between utility companies and ratepayers, and whether energy burdens in East KY have been considered while writing these bills.

If you are just as concerned as me, and have questions or suggestions, follow my personal page. I’ll be providing an update after my day with legislators soon. Everyone, regardless of political affiliation, should be concerned because…

Everybody pays an electric bill!

McClain Dyer

Concerned Constituent

Joyful Noise: The battle of the mind

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By Pastor Naomi Mitchell

For Carter County Times

Has someone ever asked you what you were thinking about? Maybe you said something like, “Oh, my mind has been all over the place!” We can be very stressed by our overthinking. Some days our mind feels at peace. Other times our mind may think about many things in a day’s time. Maybe you have had days that your mind was on a certain project, event, or good or bad news for days. Did you know that the Bible speaks about different “minds” and even what we should think on?

The condition of our mind shapes our choices, our peace, our relationships, and our walk with Jesus. Scripture shows us that not all “minds” are the same. Some lead to life, others lead to bondage. Through Christ, our minds can be renewed, which is great news!

RIGHT MIND. Mark 5:15 says, “This is the man who had been possessed by demons, now sitting clothed and in his right mind.” This man’s mind was no longer ruled by torment, but he was now stable and clear minded in peace.

SOBER MIND. Titus 1:8 says, “…but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober minded, just, holy and self-controlled.” He was alert, not being ruled by his fleshly desires or emotions. He began to live with an alert, watchful mind, being disciplined.

SPIRITUAL MIND. Romans 8:6, “to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” 1 Corinthians 2:16 says, “For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him? But we have known the mind of Christ.” We should be thinking God’s thoughts, not just of things on earth.

ANXIOUS MIND. Luke 12:29 says, “And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind.” That is a mind that is consumed with worry and fear about a lot of things. We forget God is our Provider.

DEBASED/REPROBATE MIND. Romans 1:28 says, “And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind.” This mind set has rejected the truth of God so much that their hearts become hardened. They continue to resist the commands of God.

CARNAL MIND. Romans 8:6-7 says, “The carnal mind is death…it is enmity against God.” This mind set is saying, “I want what I want and not what God wants.” Our fleshly desires are causing us to resist God as it is more pleasurable to live for ourselves.

Philippians 4:6-8, says, “Be careful for nothing; …the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” We are to renew our minds daily in the Word. Jesus said if we keep our minds stayed upon Him He would give us our perfect peace. There is hope for a troubled mind. Get into the Word of God!

Amen! So be it!

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Fiscal court approves purchase of transport vans

(Photo by Charles Romans, Carter County Times)

(Photo by Charles Romans, Carter County Times)

By Charles Romans

Carter County Times

The Carter County Fiscal Court approved the purchase of three new transport vans for the Carter County Detention Center on Monday, February 9. The jail is currently operating its transport with vehicles that are over ten years old, and all of those vehicles have experienced major maintenance issues. Two of the vehicles have needed engines replaced and the jail has also had to purchase replacement transmissions.

Carter County Jailer R.W. Boggs told the fiscal court that the transport vans currently in use had been purchased in 2014 and 2016, and the vehicles had reached their limit.

“We have broken down seven times this year,” Boggs said, referring to the issues the vans had experienced since the beginning of 2016.

There were three instances, he said, where the vehicles had effectively stranded them while working for the US Marshall Service.

Boggs voiced his apprehension that consistent breakdowns and/or delays might compromise that contract, which currently brings in around $2 million per year for the county jail. He presented the fiscal court with quotes for new cargo vans, the cheapest being from Mark Porter Chevrolet in Ashland, at a cost of $35,000 per vehicle. As is the case with most official service vehicles, Boggs told the court they would need to be ordered soon because of the delay in delivery.

One of the three vehicles, Boggs said, might arrive fairly quickly but he was not given a time frame for delivery of the remaining two vehicles. That delivery might be up to six months, he said. Fortunately, however, the jail would not be out a re-equipping fee for changing radios and cages because jail employees would be able to handle that conversion themselves.

Boggs also mentioned to the court that he had spoken with Kentucky Deferred Comp about a retirement supplement that could be made available to county employees.

“It’s kind of like the health departments in the state systems use,” Boggs said. “They allow for the counties to participate in that, and all we have to do is have a resolution stating that we want to participate.”

They program runs a 401K and a 457B deferred compensation for county employees who choose to sign up. The program allows employees to designate a portion of their payroll to the account before taxes, and the county, if it chooses to do so, can match those funds, but it is not required to do so. The program, Boggs said, was designed as a supplement to the county employees’ pensions. The court voted to approve a resolution (No. 450) that the county wished to participate.

In other business, the court voted to renew the interlocal agreement with the Carter County Public Library. The agreement, which has a two-year term, lists the fiscal court’s support of the public library (along with the City of Grayson and the City of Olive Hill) in the amount of $27,000 per year.

The court also accepted the recommendation from Mindy Click to appoint Olive Hill teacher Diane Stephens to replace Aaron Baldwin, who resigned from the Carter County Library Board. The court has the right to appoint one board member to the Library Board, Click explained, and Baldwin was the last member appointed by the court.

Contact the writer at charles@cartercountytimes.com

Icy rescue

Police and fire crews secure the scene after the fire was extinguished. (Submitted photo)
By: Charles Romans
Carter County Times

In an emergency situation quick response can mean the difference between life and death. This was the case when first responders from two separate agencies responded two weeks ago (January 28), fighting inclement weather to respond to a house fire on Kristy Drive in Grayson. The call came in as a possible structure fire, and Assistant Director Mike Wears of Carter County EMS and K9 Officer Justin Stone of the Grayson Police Department arrived at virtually the same time.

“The house was fully involved and on fire at that point,” Wears said.

He knew the house was occupied because he had just been at the residence two days prior and helped the resident, a woman who was bedridden, get out for a doctor’s appointment. The reason for officer Stone responding, Wears said, was that all departments respond to fire and traffic emergencies, offering what is commonly known as mutual aid.

“Everyone is kind of covering everyone’s back when those kinds of calls happen,” Wears said.

And it was fortunate for the woman (whose name was not released) that two responders arrived at the same time because it required both men to assist in getting the woman out of the home.

“When we got to the house, we could see the front door was partially open,” Stone said. “Smoke was already through the whole structure, and was already banked down to the floor.”

Added to this, he said, there was noticeable fire on the corner of the dwelling opposite the front door.

“It was visible from the outside of the house,” Stone continued. “All the departments – fire, police, and EMS – had responded to multiple calls in that area. We knew she was bedridden and in the living room. So, when Mike and I were able to confirm that she was still in the house, that’s when we removed her and pulled her out into the front yard.”

Stone and Wears, working quickly, decided that the safest and most expedient means of removing the woman from the burning, smoke-filled structure, was to carry her out using the mattress of her bed.

“The mattress slid across the floor, then across the ice in the front yard,” Stone said.

“It worked better taking her with the mattress rather than trying to pick her up,” Wears added. “She was totally unresponsive and incapacitated. There was no chance of her assisting us in any way. So, we basically used the mattress as a lift sheet and that’s what we took her out of the house with.”

Wears said there was another EMS truck right behind him, and it was staged at the end of the street.

“At that point they (the other truck) didn’t know it was confirmed entrapment. Justin and I got there first, and we had her out of the house by the time the first ambulance showed up. At that point we got her onto the ambulance, and got the ambulance headed back out as the first fire truck was pulling up,” he explained.

The ambulance took the woman to the burn unit at Cabell Hospital, Wears said.

“Any time we have anyone that is involved in a situation like that, even if they aren’t physically burned, they are still taken there because that is their specialty, burns and respiratory burns.”

Stone and Wears responded quickly to save the woman’s life, working together in spite of being from different departments. Both say that mutual aid is a key factor in protecting the residents of Grayson in the best manner possible.

“We help each other,” Wears said. “We do what needs to be done, and we do it better working together.”

Contact the writer at charles@cartercountytimes.com

Ask Daryl – Your Professional Organizer: Grownups and their toys

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By Daryl Ashley

Confusion Solution

Yes, grownups have their toys too. It actually can be more problematic than the toys your children own, simply because they are larger and more complex to dispose of. For instance, since the dawn of the modern technological age, adults have collected everything from CDs to computers. And let’s not forget the cords, chargers, and phones. We have purchased shelves, entertainment centers, and desks in which to house our toys and yet our collections seem to multiply as we attempt to keep up with changes in technology, and these things are not cheap.

Adults also collect outdoor toys. These can be camping gear, swimming apparatus, and sporting goods, all of which are much larger than a plush teddy bear or a child’s table and chairs. And again, these things are not cheap.

To put this into perspective, the same principles you apply to managing your child’s toys can be applied to managing your own. Here are some suggestions.

1. Think before you buy. As technology changes, back up your data before you add that new laptop or phone and take stock of cords and chargers that no longer serve a purpose. Consider the space you need and the space you have before you add furniture or other organizers to store your things. 

2, Replace the old with the new. Search for companies who will discard your electronics safely. Sending them to the dump isn’t eco-friendly. These companies may also be able to use the parts from your old computers to recondition others. 

3. Donate items that can still be useful for someone else. Students that are in need of computers or tablets to help with studies or finding jobs, or maybe someone just wants something simple to use to communicate through social media. There are many people out there who don’t have the funds to purchase expensive tech. And think about donating those old fishing rods, or basketballs, or tents to charities that support youth. 

4. Be mindful of your budget. Don’t let the thought of a new toy end up costing you more than you actually earn. Simple planning for that next thing is necessary when there is a constant stream of bigger and better always available.

All in all, you should be able to enjoy what you have and look forward to what’s coming up without putting a strain on your living space or your finances.

It’s as simple as that!

Send your questions and comments to me at info@confusionsolution.com

Weekly Arrests: 2/11/26

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Carter County Detention Center over the past week. This list includes local arrests only. It does not include federal inmates being housed at or transported through the detention center.

  • Leshiara Powell, 34, of Ashland, arrested by Carter County Sheriff, on a probation violation (for a felony offense), arrested and booked February 2.
  • Michael Overton, 31, of Grayson, arrested by Carter County Sheriff, on charges of operating a motor vehicle with an expired operator’s license, and being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun, arrested and booked February 4.
  • Bryson Crider, 18, of Morehead, arrested by Carter County Sheriff, on charges of public intoxication on a controlled substance (excludes alcohol), and first degree possession of a controlled substance (heroin), arrested and booked February 4.
  • Kyle Greer, 29, of Grayson, arrested by Carter County Sheriff, on charges of second degree fleeing or evading police (on foot), third degree burglary, public intoxication on a controlled substance (excludes alcohol), first degree possession of a controlled substance (heroin), first degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, and three counts of failure to appear on a citation for a misdemeanor, arrested and booked February 4.
  • Stephanie Porter, 38, of Olive Hill, arrested by Grayson PD, on charges of second degree burglary, failure to pay support, and three counts of failure to appear on a citation for a misdemeanor, arrested and booked February 4.
  • Elaina Malone, 48, of Grayson, arrested by Kentucky State Police, on two counts of failure to appear on a citation for a misdemeanor, arrested and booked February 5.
  • Jacob Hoffman, 23, of Buford, GA, arrested by Grayson PD, on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, failure to wear seat belts, failure to produce an insurance card, and no or expired registration receipt, arrested and booked February 7.
  • Cari Hayes, 42, of Clearfield, arrested by Kentucky State Police, for failure to appear on a citation for a misdemeanor, arrested and booked February 7.

All of the charges listed are arrest charges only, and do not indicate an indictment or a conviction for the charges in question. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Information is compiled from publicly available sources, but may not be comprehensive.

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Thomas Richard “Tommy” Thompson

Thomas Richard “Tommy” Thompson, age 58, of Hitchins, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at UK-King’s Daughter Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky.

He was born Monday, July 24, 1967, in McHenry, Illinois, a son of Clifton Isaacs of Hitchins, Kentucky and the late Donna Coburn Isaacs.

Tommy proudly served his country for 4 years in the United States Army and 11 years in the Army National Guards. He was a man with a rare and beautiful soul, one that drew people in and made them feel at home. He loved cooking for others, traveling, and sharing life’s experiences with those he cared about. There was nothing he couldn’t figure out; his mind, determination, and curiosity knew no limits. He was a loyal friend to all, the kind of person you could always count on, and someone who left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

Above all, he was the greatest son, brother, nephew, and uncle, roles he carried with pride, love, and devotion. To know him was to truly love him. He was deeply loved by many, and his absence leaves a space that can never be filled. He will be missed beyond words and remembered forever for his kindness, strength, and the love he gave so freely.

Tommy is survived by two brothers, Wade (Angelia) Thompson of Grayson, Kentucky, Lennie (Tina) Isaacs of Ashland, Kentucky; one sister, Justie (Mark) Kouns of Grayson, Kentucky; six nephews; three great-nephews and special friends, Chris and Kim Prince, and the entire Burton family.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Grayson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 49 McCoy Road, Grayson, Kentucky, with Lennie Isaacs and Derrick Burton officiating. Burial will follow in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast in Grayson, Kentucky.

Friends may visit from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m, Monday, February 9, 2026, and after 9 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2026, until the service hour at Grayson Funeral Home.

Grayson Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Thomas Richard “Tommy” Thompson.

Charles David Lewis

Charles David Lewis, age 55, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 7, 2026, at UK-St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Thursday, June 25, 1970, in Boyd County, Kentucky, a son of Emilie Underwood Lewis and the late Charles Herman Lewis.

A devoted child of God, David lived his life grounded in faith; his trust in the Lord guided his actions, shaped his values, and carried him through both joy and hardship. He found comfort in prayer and believed deeply in God’s promise of eternal life.

Family was the center of David’s world. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend who showed up without hesitation and loved without condition. Time spent with family—whether gathered around a table, working side by side, or sharing stories—was time treasured most.

David was a loyal friend to many, known for a generous heart, steady presence, and a willingness to help whenever needed. Their friendships were lasting and meaningful, built on trust, laughter, and shared experiences. Many looked on David as an example of perseverance, grit, and grace under pressure; in addition, David never hesitated to give advice or opinions.

An avid outdoorsman, David had a deep appreciation for hunting and the quiet peace found in the woods. Those moments in nature brought him joy, reflection, and connection—both to creation and to God.

Equally strong was David’s passion for anything with motors and wheels. From cars, trucks, ATVs, racing and engines, he found freedom, excitement, and satisfaction in the roar of an engine and the open road. It wasn’t just a hobby—it was part of who he was.

David leaves behind many extended family members and friends who will miss him deeply and will remember him always.

“He fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. – an overcomer in life, now victorious in eternity.”

David is survived by two sisters, Patty (J.D.) Hignite, Paulette (Kurt) Parker all of Olive Hill, Kentucky; nieces and nephews, Sidonna Gayle (Cary) Cox, Justin Douglas Parker, Crystal Dawn (B.A.) Oney, Jonathan Wesley (Jessica) Parker, Jacklyn Elizabeth (Alex) Napier; great-nieces, Carmen Cox, Georgia Parker, Shanelle Oney, Dylan Oney, Eden Napier and Ivy Napier, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss him.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Oakland Christian Holiness Church, 6405 Carter Caves Road, Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother Randy Kiser and Brother Raymond Steagall officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery in Carter County, Kentucky.

Friends may visit from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2026, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky, after 11 a.m., Saturday, February 14, 2026, until the service hour at Oakland Church.

Justin Parker, Jonathan Parker, Dwayne Moberly, Stephen Kitchen, J.D. Gee and David Wolfe will serve as pallbearers.

Globe Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Charles David Lewis.

Charlotte Ann “Sis” Paynter Kiser

Charlotte Ann “Sis” Paynter Kiser, age 76, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at her residence.

She was born Monday, October 24, 1949, in Carter County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Gerald and Avis Wilburn Paynter.

Charlotte was a Christian, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved gathering with her family, especially holidays. She was always ready for a trip to Smokey Mountains.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Matthew Wayne Kiser and one grandson, Deegan Beane.

Charlotte is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Spencer Kiser; three sons, Dale (Penny) Kiser, Les Kiser, Brian Kiser all of Olive Hill, Kentucky; one daughter, Renna Kiser of Olive Hill, Kentucky; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Roger (Rhonda) Paynter, Donnie Paynter, Rick (Sheila) Paynter all of Olive Hill, Kentucky; one sister, Regina Griggs of Olive Hill, Kentucky, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss her.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother Buris Leadingham and Brother Mark Cox officiating. Burial will follow in Kiser Cemetery in Carter County, Kentucky.

Friends may visit after 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2026, until the service hour at Globe Funeral Chapel.

Tyler Kiser, Travis Kiser, Isaiah Kiser, Dale Kiser, Les Kiser, Dylan Kiser, Adam Marsh and Austin Marsh will serve as pallbearers.

Globe Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Charlotte Ann “Sis” Paynter Kiser.

Nona Carroll Hurley

Nona Carroll Hurley, 91 of Olive Hill KY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Canterbury Villa in Alliance, OH. Nona was born August 20, 1934 in Gimlet, KY to Charles and Lizzie Thornberry Carroll.

Nona retired from Sherwood Coat Outlet as a sewer. Nona loved to sew. Besides sewing, Nona loved to fish more than anything. She also loved her dogs and all the other animals that crossed her path.

Nona is survived by her husband, David, whom she married October 16, 1967 and many nieces and nephews.

Nona is preceded in death by her sisters : Virgie Carroll Crockett of Columbus, OH, Nettie Carroll Bear of Olive Hill, KY and Dazel Carroll Rogers of Olive Hill, KY. Her brothers: Zion of Alliance, OH, Tommy of Olive Hill, KY, Lonnie of Grayson, KY, Norwood (Woody) of Olive Hill, KY.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, KY with Chris Colly officiating. Burial will follow in Garvin Ridge Cemetery.

Friends may visit after 11 a.m., Saturday, January 31, 2026, until the service hour at Globe Funeral Chapel.

The family would like to thank Canterbury Villa for the excellent care Nona received during her transition.

Zendal Carroll, Bruce Carroll, John Henderson, Chris Colley, Jackie Crockett, Dalton Hurley will serve as pallbearers.

Globe Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Nona Carroll Hurley.

Leon Smith

Leon Smith, age 68, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia.

He was born Thursday, May 16, 1957, in Lewis County, Kentucky, a son of the late Thurston and Rosie Bloomfield Smith.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, working on small engines, talking to his family and grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Jeff Smith; one daughter, Rose Ann Smith; four brothers, Gene Smith, Lovell Smith, Junior Smith, Charles Smith; five sisters, Mellie Bloomifeld, Ina Knell, Inez Knell, Helen Marie Smith and Myrtle Cooley.

Leon is survived by three sons, Thurston (Deann) Smith, Steven (Jackie) Smith, Scotty (Candice) Smith all of Olive Hill, Kentucky; one brother, Simon Smith of Laurel, Kentucky; one sister, Betty Davis of Olive Hill, Kentucky, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss him.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother Daniel Miller and Brother Junior Logan officiating. Burial will follow in Nolen Cemetery in Lewis County, Kentucky.

Friends may visit after 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2026, until the service hour at Globe Funeral Chapel.

Brandon Dyer, Stevie Smith, John Perry, Dusty Perry, Levon Bear and Daniel Logan will serve as pallbearers.

Globe Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Leon Smith.

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