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Dr. Don R. Stephens, age 79, East Pike Street, Cynthiana, died Monday, August 5, 2013, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington. He was born August 28, 1933 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to the late Albert and Stella Prewitt Stephens. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Albert Stephens and a sister, Jean Stephens. He is survived by his wife, Sonia Stephens; three sons, Don (Kathryn) Stephens, Louisville and Doug Stephens and Dennis Stephens, both of Cynthiana; two daughters, Jane Stephens, Cincinnati, Ohio and Susan Stephens (Michael) Grieff, Liberty Township, Ohio; a brother, Hobert Stephens, Kissimmee, Florida; a sister, Sue Stephens (Jim) Jones, Cincinnati, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Jarrod Douglas, Jacob Donald, Joanna Duncan Stephens, Donald Ray Stephens, III, Henry Mercer Stephens, William Patrick Stephens, Joshua Dennis Stephens, Abigail Mackenzie Grieff and Madeline Elizabeth Grieff and two great grandchildren, Kaylee Brook Mirabito and Payton Stephens. Dr. Stephens graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1960. He started his practice in Berry, Kentucky in 1961 and later opened a practice in Cynthiana, Kentucky. After 6 years in practice, Dr. Stephens was called into active military duty and served in Vietnam, leaving behind his practice and family in Cynthiana. Returning from service in Vietnam, Dr. Stephens reestablished his practice and celebrated his 50 year anniversary in 2011. He was grandfathered into the charter membership of the specialty of Family Medicine in 1970. He practiced medicine, surgery and obstetrics in his Family Medicine practice. He delivered many babies during his time in practice. Apart from Dr. Stephens' dedication to his medical practice and his family, he was deeply involved in organized medicine. He was a member of the Academy of Family Physicians, of the Kentucky Medical Association and of the American Medical Association. He was longtime chair of the Rural Kentucky Medical Scholarship Fund (RKMSF) which provides loans and grants to medical students who agree to practice medicine in underserved rural areas of Kentucky. He also served as chairman of the KMA Board of Trustees and as KMA President 1998-1999. He was an Alternate Delegate to the American Medical Association. Dr. Stephens' life was marked by dedication and service to his patients, to his practice and to organized medicine. The school system and community at large benefitted from his 31 years of dedicated service on the Harrison County Board of Education. He was an elder of the Covenant Presbyterian Church for 42 years. Dr. Stephens served in the 7th Armored Calvary Medical Hospital and Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. A memorial service will be held 5:00 P.M. Saturday by Pastor Mike Bowen at the Harrison County High School Auditorium with visitation beginning at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Rural Kentucky Medical Scholarship Fund, 4965 US Hwy 42, Suite 2000, Louisville, Kentucky 40222 or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 836 Euclid Avenue, Suite 316 & 317, Lexington, Kentucky 40502. Arrangements are under the direction of Ware Funeral Home. View and sign the guestbook at
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Etta Mains
August 3, 2014
Still keeping your family in my prayers. So many people miss you.
Jean (Six) slone
December 29, 2013
Such a wonderful person! Iworked in Dr.Stephens office in the early 1970's He taught me so much! my prayers to his family
Wendy. Lee Moredock
August 15, 2013
We went. Doctor Stephens. He was great doctor took care of us took care dad until he call him home i remember doctor Stephens smile.Our prayes are with Mrs Stephens and family and Doctor Stephems may u. rest peace thanku great service
David, Etta, Joe Mains
August 11, 2013
Grief can be so hard, just know that so many people are sharing it with you and praying for peace, comfort and strength for you and your children. God Bless
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Sgt. Kyle Macy Mains U.S.M.C
August 11, 2013
Lost a great man in my life today. Dr. Stephens, the man that brought me into this world and helped me fight to stay in it. He came into this world and left it a better place I like to believe with all the love and sacrifices on his part. He seemed to always be smiling no matter the news he was bringing you and he always gave you a sense of safety and well keeping with his soft spoken but confident voice. Every sticker, dum dum sucker, and ever time he made sure the "play room" was available every time I came showed that he truly cared for his patients. You will be greatly missed Doctor Stephens! Give Lacy a bone and kiss her on the head, give my papaw a hug and my uncle Ronnie a playful elbow. I miss you and hope I made you proud cause I couldn't be the man I am today without meeting the man you were. With deepest respect and sympathy to his wife, children and grandchildren.
August 11, 2013
Dr Stephens was a honorable citizen to this county.I,along with many others will remenber him in the future for the passion he showed for his patients; the citizens of this county; and the students in our schools. He will be missed but never forgotten.Dr. Stephens; R.I.P.and Thank You for what you have done.
August 10, 2013
Sonia: Our hearts are aching for and with you. Don was a great friend. Don't lose touch. We love you. Ken and Rhoda
JAMES LEVIN
August 10, 2013
I was sorry to hear of Don's death. I grew up in Williamsburg and knew him
as Donnie (as my father used to call him) when he worked in my father's store as a clerk during the time he
was going to school. My father was really fond of him and he was like
part of the family.He was so proud of
him when he graduated from Medical School.The entire Levin family wish
to extend our deepest sympathy to his
family, as I know he will be missed by
them and his many friends and patients.James Levin
Dawn Gasser
August 10, 2013
Dr. Stephens was the greatest man I have ever known. He was always there when I needed him as a doctor and a friend. I admired him and loved him and words can not express how much I will miss him and our talks. He saved my daughter's life when she had a rare staff infection, saved my marriage when my husband had a stroke, by reminding me marriage was through sickness and health. I drove my kids and myself 45 minutes one way so he would take care of them. Words can not express what has been lost by his passing. He can not be replaced. My prayers go out to his family and the community. Dr. Stephens you are loved and will be missed. Thank you for what you have done for me over the years and for my family. I shall not forget you.
August 9, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the stephens family. Dr stephens will be greatly missed. There truly was no other Dr like him anywhere. God bless all.Ty
KAYE KNIPP
August 9, 2013
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS. I ALSO HAVE LOST MY HUSBAND SO I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH
Barry Sawayer
August 9, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Don and Kathryn and the Stephens Family. May God's light shine on Dad Stephens forever.
Ed/Sharon Lowdenback
August 9, 2013
Thank you for your professional,kind,care and concern for Sharon,my children and myself ! Your dedication to church,family,medicine, education and community is the Best that we have ever known!
August 9, 2013
Sonia...Your husband was a dedicated doctor in the most noble of all professions. I am sorry you have lost him....love to you, Margaret Clark Brown
Sylvia Sandlin
August 9, 2013
Donnie and I graduated high school together in 1952. He was such a kind. gentle person. I was blessed to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.
Tara Markland
August 9, 2013
RIP doctor stephens.. You were a great doctor and thank you for serving for our country. Prayer will be with the whole family during this hard time
Steven Lucas
August 8, 2013
DR.Stephens,I was deeply saddened to hear about your passing.You were my personal Doctor for many many years as well as a Great friend.You always went out of your way to return a call or to help others in any way you could.You will be so missed in the community of Cynthiana.We have lost a Great Doctor as well as a Great Friend to all.God Bless you and your family at this time.I will never forget you Doc.May you rest in Eternal Peace.
Steven Lucas
August 8, 2013
Dr. Stephens was not only my Doctor for many years but he was also a great friend and never to busy to return a call or go out of his way to help others.God bless you Doc for your service to others for so very many years, you have no idea how much you are going to be missed.You were truly loved by all people.
August 8, 2013
I talked to Donnie about our 60 high school reunion last year he was on call and couldn't come Most of us are retired now ,but he said he had no plans to stop . we are all fortunate to have people like him in the medical field I am thinking of his family at this time Jennie Lou Barton
August 8, 2013
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in God's eternal peace. From a grateful American.
Cece McCoy
August 8, 2013
May you find peace in the memories you hold in your heart. With deepest sympathy.
Louise B. Tipton
August 8, 2013
Don, or Donnie as we called him in Williamsburg, meant so much to so many people, as indicated in the messages here. He and I were the same age in Williamsburg, and went to school together. The last time I saw him was at our high school reunion a few years ago - class of '52. It is special that he and his family lived in Cynthiana and Harrison County where my father's family lived. I send sincere condolences to his family.
Lynda R. Benson
August 8, 2013
Dr.Stephens will be so missed ! He was a blessing and we are thankful God gave him to us. But Heaven has called him home,may he rest in peace.
John Anderson
August 8, 2013
So sorry to hear about Dr. Stephens passing. My name is John Stephen Anderson. I go by Steve, short for Stephen, always have. I've been told my middle name was chosen in honor of Dr.Stephens because I might not be here today if it weren't for his tireless efforts! I was born a twin at only 3 1/4 pounds, premature. As the story goes, there were apparently complications and Dr. Stephens moved into our hospital room to make sure my twin sister and I would get through and survive! I'm not sure for how long he had to do so, but I am grateful! Thank you for giving me and my sister a chance in life! My twin, Candy Anderson-Catron ironically passed a way just a few days before Dr. Stephens! I hope they run into one another on the other side! I'm sure Candy will thank him personally! Condolences and God Bless the family of Dr. Stephens during such a sadden time! I hope you find this story uplifting!
Barbara Carr
August 8, 2013
My family and I would love to express our deepest sympathies to Mrs. Stephens and the four children. We loved Dr. Stephens and he was truly a great person, man and Doctor. Our hearts are broken.
Judy Tucker
August 8, 2013
A great Dr.God bless his family.
GENE AND SANDRA MASON
August 8, 2013
I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO DR. STEPHENS FAMILY.HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY OUR GIRLS AMBER AND MARY.
Lois May (Rose)
August 8, 2013
Our community has lost a great man and doctor. He was my doctor for at least 30 years. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Teresa Fryman Bell
August 7, 2013
Loving memory of a wonderful man. Rest in peace
TERESA Fryman BELL
August 7, 2013
HE WAS A GREAT MAN DR AND FRIEND. I WILL MISS YOU GREATLY. SENDING LOVE AND PRAYERS to THE FAMILY
August 7, 2013
God Bless Dr. Stephens. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting the man: that is my loss. I heard many stories about his kindness and friendliness.
I send prayers to the family.
He will be deeply missed.
Dana S, Burrows
August 7, 2013
My deepest sympathies to Dr. Don's family..he was a great person and physician
Gail Wyatt Hvorcik
Darlene Rawlings Hieatt
August 7, 2013
I want to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Stephens...he was a wonderful man who saved my life in Oct. 1969. Heaven is brighter today:)
Kim Vickers-Hicks
August 7, 2013
Dr. Stephens you will be greatly missed as a doctor and a friend. You delivered me, my whole family went to you, you saw my mother up until God called her home. I moved away but the rest of my family went to you and you were more like a friend.... I know God has called a good man home and your work on earth is done. You made a difference and will be missed!!!
Sally Tanner
August 7, 2013
My deepest sympathies to all of Dr. Don's family. He took care of multi-generations in the community and state. His kindness and skill will be sorely missed.
August 7, 2013
Sonya and family, Steve and I are so sorry to hear about Don. We are sending our prayers and love your way. He was a wonderful man.
Steve & Theresa Roettger
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