Lighthouse Family Church

09/04/2026

Shirley was an amazing woman of God, wife, mother and Mamaw to many.

Please remember Pastor Abel, Amanda and family through the next couple days.

Shirley Sue Hounshell, 81, of Newport, KY, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 1, 2026. Shirley was born on December 10, 1944, in Breathitt County, Jackson, KY to her parents Frank and Emma (Watson) Miller.

She worked many years as a Nurse’s Assistant at the Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport, KY. She was a faithful member of the Full Gospel House of Refuge. Shirley loved being with her family and especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband of 58 years Letch Hounshell and twin girls Barbara and Brenda.
She will leave a loving legacy behind with her family, sons; Reverend Eddie (Kristi) Hounshell Sr., Letch (Brenda) Hounshell Jr., Frank Hounshell, brothers Mackie (Kay) Miller, Frank (Mary)Miller and sister Connie Miller. 8 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, 13 great great grandchildren and her faithful loving pup Leroy.

Visitation will be held on Friday September 4, 2026, at Cooper Funeral Home from 5:00 pm – 8:00pm. Service will begin at 8:00pm with Rev. Eddie Hounshell Sr conducting the service, an additional visitation will be held at Deaton Funeral Home in Jackson, KY from 10:00 -12:00pm on Saturday September 5, 2026. Following the visitation, she will be laid to rest next to her husband Letch Hounshell at Gilbert Cemetery.

Cooper Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.

08/26/2026

This is the last week for buying a brick!

FUNDRAISER TIME FOR LFC!!!
Buy a brick and make an impact!

Every brick purchased brings us one step closer to completing our church home. Your gift isn’t just helping construct a building—it’s helping build a place where lives will be changed, families will grow in Christ, and the Gospel will be shared for generations to come.

Tax-deductible donation receipts are available upon request. Thank you for your generous support.

08/26/2026

Our hearts are with our church family as they mourn the loss of their loved one. 💔 We ask our Lighthouse Family Church family to please keep them lifted up in prayer during this difficult time.

May the Lord comfort their hearts, give them strength, and remind them of His promise to be near to the brokenhearted. 🙏❤️

We love you and are praying for you. —
Lighthouse Family Church

Mary Frances Smith 83, of Walton, KY, passed away on Sunday August 23, 2026. She was born in Williamsburg, KY on December 2, 1942, to her parents John and Bessie (Wyatt) Murray.

She retired from Queen City Barrell. She was a faithful member of the House of Deliverance, she loved to read and watch sports, especially the Cincinnati Reds and UK, and she was also a member of the Eighties Ladies in Florida. But most of all Mary enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents John and Bessie Murray, son Jeff Smith, brothers; Jim Murray, Martin Murray, Darrell Murray and Robert Murray, and sisters Sandra Richard and Clara Guilkey, granddaughter Amber Hounshell and 2 great grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her loving husband of 61 years John William Smith JR, daughters Donna (Dan) Partin, Sheila (Marvin) Thomas, brother Tom (Barbara) Murray and sister Susan Murray, daughter in law Sandra Smith and sister-in-law Edie Murray and 6 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Thursday August 27, 2026, at the House of Deliverance 626 Washington Avenue, Newport, KY 41076 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 10:00am at the church with Rev. Brooks Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Alexandria Cemetery.

Cooper Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.

08/20/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our Pastor Abel! 🎉

Today we celebrate a wonderful man of God who faithfully leads, loves, and serves our church family. We are so thankful for your heart for God and for the people He has entrusted to you.

We love and appreciate you, Pastor! May God continue to bless you, strengthen you, and guide you in the year ahead. ❤️🙏

Happy Birthday, Pastor Abel! 🎂🎉

08/15/2026

You don’t want to miss this yard sale! The kiddos have worked really hard on it!

Come enjoy a lemonade, a treat and see what treasures you can find.

08/14/2026

YARD SALE TOMORROW!!! 9am - 2pm

675 West Miller Road
Alexandria, Ky. 41001

08/14/2026

FUNDRAISER TIME FOR LFC!!!
Buy a brick and make an impact!

Every brick purchased brings us one step closer to completing our church home. Your gift isn’t just helping construct a building—it’s helping build a place where lives will be changed, families will grow in Christ, and the Gospel will be shared for generations to come.

Tax-deductible donation receipts are available upon request. Thank you for your generous support.

08/09/2026

Come and worship with us! We have a seat saved for you.

08/08/2026

PRAYER STATION TODAY!! 11am - 1pm

08/05/2026

CHURCH TONIGHT!! Come and worship with us!