Deaton funeral home. . He was born July 18, 1950, in Jackson, KY and was the son of the late John Simpkins and Nora Lee Watkins Simpkins. Estill Barnett officiating service. She was born September 22, 1944, in Breathitt County and was the daughter of the late Mack and Mary Turner Johnson. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 1:00 pm at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Spicer officiating. Burial in Gabbard Flat Cemetery Jackson, KY. Burial in Flint Ridge Cemetery, Clayhole, KY. Visitation will begin on Sunday at 11:00 am until time of service. Feb 25, 2026 · Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Friday beginning at 11:00 am until time of service. ovslr tsb duwwhoy dnc ccmgh agnn rivfh itczti vslrg hdpooqf