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Grayson Funeral Home Inc. We at Grayson Funeral Home understand the hardship - both mental and financial -that comes with the loss of a loved one.

located in Clay City, KY and Irvine, KY is a family owned funeral home that is focused on providing professional services with sympathy and support. Allow us to help you today, we offer pre-need consultation, quality life insurance through Investors Heritage as well as the traditional at-need services most all funeral homes offer.

12/22/2025

Jay Carrol 65 of Clay City passed away December 18, 2025, from a massive stroke in his brain at the Albert Chandler U.K. Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born March 4, 1960, at Beyer Memorial Hospital in Ypsilanti, MI, to Essie Marie (Prince) Carroll and Grady Carroll. He moved to Kentucky when he was about 20 Years old. Jay is survived by his daughter Emily Ann Carroll, brother James Brian Carroll, and sisters Susan Gilbee and Cherie Danell, nieces and nephew John Gilbee, Sarah Gilbee Nielsen, and Sydney, Carroll Michael Darnell, David Darnell He had a special friend in Rennie (Serena) Hardy. J has several surviving aunts who care deeply about him. He was proceeded in death by his father, mother, a younger brother Matthew Carroll, (who lived in Morehead, KY); and a niece Stephanie Rix. Jay used to work at auto body shops until Neuropathy took the feeling in his hands. He loved to repair cars and truck engines when he could. Always helping friends when they needed his knowledge about their vehicles. One of his favorite things to do was twostep with his girlfriend, Jo Epperson at a dance hall he tried to visit weekly. As a matter of fact, the two of them went there the night he had the stroke and had a great time. Jay will be cremated at Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City, KY. His remains will be taken to Highland Cemetery in Ypsilanti, MI. Where he will be with his mother, aunts and uncles, and cousin.

12/16/2025

Larry Willoughby 76 of Jeffersonville passed away at his residence Monday, December 15, 2025. He was born on November 19, 1949, in Stanton to J. D. and Teresia Willoughby. He was a former employee of Hobart’s and A.O. Smith and was a member of the Church of God in Stanton. He loved his Church, his family, Fishing and piddling in his garage. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Gross Willoughby, a son Larry Christopher Willougby (Trish), a daughter Valarie Kay Donathan (Rodney), three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, four brothers Sherman Willougby (Nit), Leon Willoughby, Linville Willoughby, Jeff Willoughby, four sisters Becky Henry, Sharlene Stevenson (Tom), Madonna Lawson and Ruth Charles. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Bill, Johnny, and Luther Willoughy. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Christian Assembly of God in Mt. Sterling with Bro. Lovell Stevens officiating. Friends may visit Thursday from 11 AM till time of the service. Burial will follow in the Fagan Cemetery in Frenchburg. Pallbearers are Jonathan Henry, Josh Henry, Christopher Willoughby, Michael Willoughy, Jim Gross, Denny Gross and Rodney Donathan. Honorary pallbearers are Shelby Rogers, Terry Morris, Raymond Townsend, Cody Roark and David Ballard. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services

12/15/2025

Roy Douglas Johnson 78 of Clay City passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his residence after a long illness. Roy was born June 9, 1947, in Clay City to Elmer and Belvia Johnson. He was a retired Heavy equipment operator, Mechanic, and Carpenter. He loved his family and friends, kids, and dogs. He was happiest when he was on his backhoe or motorcycle or under the hood of any vehicle. He had a firm belief in God, without a deep understanding of doctrine. But I convinced him that God understood his simple prayer. He was baptized in the Methodist Church but just wanted to be just a Christian. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Debra, a daughter Rebecca Johnson, two sons Nathan Johnson (April), Casey Johnson (Veronica) three grandchildren Amber Johnson, Dillard Blackburn, April Johnson three great grandchildren Ethan Whisman, Waylon Johnson, and Jasey Spencer. He was preceded in death by his parents two brothers Harold and Ronnie Johnson, two sisters Josephine Brush and Thelma Muncie. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Grayson funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Sammy Falkner officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday from 6 PM till 8 PM and Wednesday from 11 AM till time of the service. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

12/08/2025

Janet Smith 62 of Irvine passed away December 6, 2025, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. She was born January 5, 1963, to Otto and Kristine Gross. She is survived by her husband Beverly Smith, three daughters Brandy Hardy (Thomas McKinney), Christy Hardy, Shawna McKinney, eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, two brothers Donald Ashcraft, Amos Ashcraft and two sisters Debra Alcorn and Phyllis Durban. She was preceded in death by her parents Otto and Kristine Gross, four brothers Joseph Ashcraft, Dallas Ray Ashcraft, Ronnie Gross, Gary Gross and a sister Donna Hurley. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Friends may visit Thursday from 11 AM till time of the service. Burial will follow in the Smith Family Cemetery on Barns Mountain. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of service.

11/14/2025

Dannie Dale Kendrick 78 of Lexington passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the Lexington V. A. Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1947 in Owsley County to Dale and Ethel Kendrick. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by a son Timothy Kendrick, a daughter Talia Brush, seven grandchildren, a brother Tommy Kendrick, and a sister Janie Knapp. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Brenda Crim and Judy Mullins. Family has chosen cremation. There will be a memorial service held at a later date. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge.

11/13/2025

Henry Parks JR 32 of Wi******er passed away Tuesday November 11, 2025. He was born February 20, 1993 in Wi******er to Henry Parks and Emily Deaton Parks. He was a employee of the Washington Pen Factory. He is survived by his parents Henry and Emily Parks, three sons Hayden Parks, Greysen Parks (May), Henry Parks III, a daughter Haddie Parks, a brother Dustin Parks, three nephews Braxton Parks, Franklin Parks, Raylynn Parks, a sister in-law Brooke Parks and his grandmother Nancy Adams. Funeral services will be held 2PM Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Jackie Stmper officiating. Friends May visit Friday from 12 PM till time of the service. Burial will follow in the Clairmont Memorial Gardens in Wi******er. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

11/04/2025

David Allen Anderson age 73 of Clay City passed away Monday November 3, 2025. He was born in Powell County on March 13, 1952, to the late Everett and Betty Anderson. David enjoyed C**n Hunting and going to all the dog shows and c**n hunts. He was the President for the Montgomery County C**n Hunters Club. He also enjoyed collecting knives. He loved to find a good deal to swap and trade on. He never met a stranger. In addition to his parents David was preceded in death by his wife Fay Anderson, a brother Leonard Anderson, and on sister Joyce Stanhope. He is survived by two brothers John Anderson and Paul Anderson of Mt. Sterling, four sisters Helen (Robert) Mize, Barbara Seale Tipton of Clay City, Patty Knox and Cindy (Bobby), Willoughby of Mt. Sterling and numerous nieces and nephews, on very special nephew Jeff Petitt. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro. Kenny Wasson officiating. Friends may visit Thursday from 11 AM till time of the service. Burial will be in the Patton Cemetery in Clay City. Pallbearers are Christpher Willoughby, Jamie Willoughby, Micheal Anderson, Victor Seale, Jeffrey Flinchum and Wade Anderson, Honorary Pall Bearers are the members of the Montgomery County C**n Hunters Club. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

10/23/2025

Bobby (Chugger) Isaacs 80 of Irvine left his earthly home Tuesday October 21, 2025, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. Bobby was a lifetime resident of Estill Co where he was born to Raymond and Mayfra Isaacs. Bobby enjoyed his family, going to numerus churches in the area, he was a board member of the Wagersville community Pentecostal church of God, he also loved hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. He is survived by two sons Christopher Epperson SR (Cindy), Josh Isaacs (Crystal), one daughter Jessica Jones, the mother of his children Debbie Isaacs, one sister Gwen Hager (David), eight grandchildren Joshua (Chugger JR), Makynley Isaacs, Joslynn Isaacs, Gunner Isaacs, Sarah Carrol (Tyler), Destiny Isaacs, Dimitri Isaacs, Montanna Jones, two great grandchildren Isabella Carrol, Christopher ( Bennie) Epperson III, a very special friend Larry Norton as well as a host of nieces and nephews and friends to morn his passing. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Mayfra Isaacs, one brother Donnie two sisters Janis Isaacs, Sharlene Napier, one grandson Christopher Epperson JR, his paternal grandparents Lewis and Nancy Isaacs, Maternal grandparents Robert and Alleen Callahan, special brother-in-law Larry Napier. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Phillip Smith, Brother David Hagger and Bro. Ronnie Tipton. Friends may visit Saturday from 11 AM till time of services. Burial will be in the Callahan Cemetery in Wagersville. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

10/10/2025

Rodney Horn 79 of Irvine passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at his residence. He was born October 30, 1945, in Huntington, WV to the late Arnold and Myrtle Horn. He was a construction worker and a Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his wife Wanda Horn, a son Kelby Horn (Amy Morris), four daughters Salena Munday (Matthew), Tabatha Nutt (Mike), Michelle Mathers (Jermey), Sandra Cook, Nine grandchildren, several great grandchildren, a brother Merle Horn, three sisters Brenda Norman, Faye Mayse and Gertrude Horn. Rodney was preceded in death by his parents Arnold and Myrtle Horn, a brother Charles “Sonny” Horn and a sister Mary Ellen Jones. Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Bill White officiating. Friends may visit from 2 PM till time of the service. Burial will follow in the West Irvine Cemetery. Pallbearers are Kelby Horn, Matt Munday, Daniel Munday, Chuck Frogge, Jacob Munday and Clayton Munday. In lieu of flowers family ask that donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of service.

09/30/2025

Dwight Douglas Barnett 70 of Clay City, KY husband of Judy Barnett, departed this life on Sunday, September 28, 2025, and entered his heavenly home. He was born on June 9, 1955, in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Earl and Sarah Olinger Barnett, along with two brothers, Perry Barnett and Steve Barnett and one sister, Lisa Powell. Dwight is survived by his loving wife , Judy Barnett; two sons, Aaron (Dana) Stone of Clay City and Shane Stone of Clay City; one daughter Jeanette Lagace of Heath, Ohio and the following grandchildren, Lydia Stone, Olivia Stone, Zoey Stone, Sadie Stone, Leah Stone, Ashley Pelfrey, Dalton Howard, Lance Howard, and Jackson Everman; and one sister, Anita Easter of Estill County, Kentucky. He also leaves behind a host of church family and friends. Arrangements are as follows: Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Full Gospel Lighthouse Church in Clay City. 11:00 AM Family Visitation, 12:00 PM Public Visitation Burial to follow in the Powell’s Valley Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

09/15/2025

Phyllis Ann Scott Warford, 87 wife of Edward Ray Warford, daughter of the late Nannie Lucas Scott and Syl Scott. Two children, Debra Ann and Michael Ray Warford. One grandchild Ashlynn Rayne Warford, Preceded in death by her parents, Brothers Kenneth, Bill, and Paul Scott, Sisters Marilyn Lyle and Marsha Gail Scott and Marsha Gail Scott. A graduate of Estill Co. High School a member of Powells Valley Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers are surviving Scott Family, Nieces and nephews Joann Elkins, Shade Allen Miller and Elliot Hale and Powells Valley Church Family. Graveside services will be held 3 PM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Stanton Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

09/11/2025

Phillip Henry 45 of Irvine passed away Monday September 8, 2025, in Cincinnati Ohio He was born in Irvine on August 6, 1980, to Troy and Peggy Henry. He was a construction worker by trade. He is survived by his parents Troy and Peggy Henry, two daughters Alissa Henry, Brooklyn Henry, two brothers Steven Henry, and Jeffery Henry, his companion Elizabeth Roberts. Funeral service will be held at 2PM Saturday September 13, 2025, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Phillip Smith officiating. Friends may visit from 12PM till time of service. Burial will follow in the West Irvine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family ask donations to be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

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201 7th Avenue
Clay City, KY
40312

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+16066639999

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http://www.graysonfuneral.net/

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