Stanton

The Winchester-Clark County Parks and Recreation Board continues to look at converting the Community Pool facility into the Eugene Gay Swim Complex. Parks Director Jeff Lewis, Chairman Charlie Eury and board member Ramsey Flynn recently visited a water park in Stanton that was built on the site of a box pool similar to the one at Community Park. They came away impressed with what Stanton officials had done, Lewis told the board Monday. “One thing they did was similar to our situation,” Lewis said.

The 4Bs Senior Adults, First Baptist Church, 32 East Lexington Ave., boarded the church bus Thursday, Oct. 2, bound for Stanton, county seat of Powell County and Natural Bridge State Resort Park, also in Powell County. Powell County was formed in 1852. It is located in the Eastern Coalfield region of the state and offers unique experiences for its visitors. The group lunched at Hood's Pizza & More, 130 Washington St., in Stanton; the diverse menu provided something for everyone.

WINCHESTER - Forest Supervisor Jerome Perez is recommending a permanent closure of the Stanton office on the Daniel Boone National Forest. Perez forwarded his recommendation last week to the regional forester, Charles Myers, in Atlanta. This request comes after months of organizational restructuring on the national forest in an effort to further increase operating efficiency and reduce costs in line with agency-wide initiatives. "During reorganization in 2005, the Stanton and Morehead districts of the national forest were consolidated to form the Cumberland Ranger District," said Perez.

Heinrich Walter Paul Josef Booher, 63, East College Avenue, passed away Thursday, Aug. 28, at Lexington Veterans Hospital. He was born Oct. 31, 1944 in Mainz, Germany to the late Robert and Margaret Booher. He was a Vietnam veteran. He is survived by his daughters, Teri Centers of Stanton, Angela Booher of Stanton, and Christina Trent of Nicholasville, son-in-law, Barry Centers of Stanton, special friend, Ann Thomas, grandchildren, Broc Mullins, Kearstin Centers, Ceceilia Booher, Ashley Centers, Cheyenne Trent and Kaylee Centers.

Alma Wise, 75, wife of Raymond Wise, passed away Wednesday, March 20, at her home. She was born May 16, 1937, in Hazard to the late Malcom and Emaline Grigsby Godsey. Survivors include her husband Raymond Wise, Winchester; son Wendell Napier, Stanton; daughter Lavona McDaniel, Stanton; stepsons, Charles Wise, Illinois, and Jeffery Wise, Winchester; stepdaughter Serina Wells, Stanton; brothers Malcom Godsey Jr., Stanton and Alton Godsey, Irvine; grandchildren Shane Napier, Misty Jones, Destiny Wingate, Brandy Riddell, Terry McDaniel, Gary Morris, Betty Morris, Dylan Wise, Randi Wise, Dakota Wise, Casey Wise and Karen Wise; and 11 great-grandchildren.

CATEIGH PAIGE JONES Markus Jones and Destinee Brewer of Stanton announce the birth of their daughter, Cateigh Paige Jones. She was born May 20 at Clark Regional Medical Center. Her grandparents are Mike Jones of Carlisle, Sherri Fraley of Stanton and Lynn Brewer of Campton. KENNEDY ALLISON SEALE Bobby Seale and Amanda Terry of Clay City announce the birth of their daughter, Kennedy Allison Seale. She was born May 20 at Clark Regional Medical Center. Her grandparents are David Seale of Clay City, Barbara Seale-Tipton of Stanton and Judy Back of Clay City.

Laura Tipton, of Stanton, and Jared E. Cockrell, of Winchester, were married Jan. 29 at Brookside Cottage in Stanton by Dr. Art Beasley and the Rev. Phillip Pogue. The groom is the son of Larry and Emily Cockrell of Mount Sterling. He is a graduate of Montgomery County High School and received a Morehead Technical College welding certificate. He is currently employed by Camargo Transmission Repair. The bride is the daughter of Michael and Susan Tipton of Stanton. She is a graduate of Powell County High School and Cumberland College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in biology.

GABRIEL JAMES BLAKE DOUGHTON Nathan and Samantha Doughton of Campton announce the birth of their son, Gabriel James Blake Doughton. He was born April 23, 2013, at Clark Regional Medical Center. His grandparents are Rita Gilbert and James and Shirley Doughton. KINLEY HOPE CLEM Kelley Rose and Josh Clem announce the birth of their daughter, Kinley Hope Clem. She was born April 26, 2013, at Clark Regional Medical Center. Her grandparents are Darrell Rose, Rhonda Barron and Mike and Angie Clem.

Alma Wise, 75, wife of Raymond Wise, passed away Wednesday, March 20, at her home. She was born May 16, 1937, in Hazard to the late Malcom and Emaline Grigsby Godsey. Survivors include her husband Raymond Wise, Winchester; son Wendell Napier, Stanton; daughter Lavona McDaniel, Stanton; stepsons, Charles Wise, Illinois, and Jeffery Wise, Winchester; stepdaughter Serina Wells, Stanton; brothers Malcom Godsey Jr., Stanton and Alton Godsey, Irvine; grandchildren Shane Napier, Misty Jones, Destiny Wingate, Brandy Riddell, Terry McDaniel, Gary Morris, Betty Morris, Dylan Wise, Randi Wise, Dakota Wise, Casey Wise and Karen Wise; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Double murder suspect Lillie Stanton may be facing the death penalty for the murders of her daughter and granddaughter last spring. Commonwealth's Attorney David Smith is considering whether to pursue capital punishment in Stanton's case, Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Heidi Engel said. That decision could come by March 14, when Stanton is due back in court for a pre-trial conference. Stanton, 48, of 233 Vaught Road, is facing two counts of murder in the deaths of her 23-year-old daughter Danel Korrey Stanton and her 22-month-old granddaughter Kaydence Ray Miers on May 20. According to police, she admitted in two interviews that she killed them both rather than face the possibility that the child's father would gain more visitation time during a final custody hearing in family court.

A.T. (Andrew Tolson) Rogers, age 74, went home to be with The Lord Wednesday evening, Jan. 9, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born on Nov. 19, 1938. in Stanton to the late Elmer G. Rogers and the late Lucy Smathers Thomas. He was a member of Grace Bible Church. He served in the United States Marine Corps and retired the commander of the identification bureau from Metro Police Department, Lexington, after 28 years of service.

The Winchester-Clark County Parks and Recreation Board continues to look at converting the Community Pool facility into the Eugene Gay Swim Complex. Parks Director Jeff Lewis, Chairman Charlie Eury and board member Ramsey Flynn recently visited a water park in Stanton that was built on the site of a box pool similar to the one at Community Park. They came away impressed with what Stanton officials had done, Lewis told the board Monday. “One thing they did was similar to our situation,” Lewis said.

The Winchester woman accused of killing her daughter and granddaughter over a custody issue pleaded not guilty  in Clark Circuit Court Thursday. Lillie Stanton, 48, of 233 Vaught Road, was indicted for two counts of murder last month for allegedly stabbing 23-year-old Danel Korrey Stanton and 22-month-old Kaydence Ray Miers to death in their home on May 20. Stanton said nothing Thursday afternoon as Judge William Clouse set a Dec. 13 pre-trial conference. In court documents, Lillie Stanton admitted to police that she cut the throats of both Danel Korrey Stanton and Kaydence Ray Miers while they slept in the home that Sunday afternoon.

OMER “FRANK” CENTER JR. Omer “Frank” Center Jr., 54 of Clark County, husband of Jerrie Dixon Center, passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, at the Hospice Care Center in Lexington.  Mr. Center was born in Clark County Nov. 9, 1957, to the late Omer Frank Center Sr. and the late Stella Mae Gross Center Brown. He was the district fleet maintenance manager for FedEx Freight and was a member of Grace Pentecostal Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Patrina Tipton and Cadrema (Greg)

Almost four months after her daughter and granddaughter were found dead in her home, Lillie Stanton was indicted on two counts of murder for their deaths. Stanton, 48,  of 233 Vaught Road, has been incarcerated since May 20 when the bodies of her daughter, 23-year-old Danel Korey Stanton, and her granddaughter, 22-month-old Kaydence Ray Miers, were found inside her home. Police said both had fatal knife wounds to their necks. Lillie Stanton later told police that she suffocated Danel Korey Stanton as well.

Double murder suspect Lillie Stanton's case went to the grand jury following a brief court appearance this morning. Stanton, 48, of 233 Vaught Road, returned to Clark County last week following a court-ordered treatment stay at the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center in June. She is facing two counts of murder for allegedly killing her daughter Danel Korrey Stanton and her 22-month-old granddaughter Kaydence Ray Miers in May. They were killed days before a custody hearing for Miers, according to court documents.