Jonell “Mam” Arnold Lear

June 26, 1946 - July 21, 2026

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visitation

Tucker Funeral Home

113 North Third Street

Central City, KY 42330

270-754-1551 |

Friday 7/24, 11:00 am

service

Tucker Funeral Home

113 North Third Street

Central City, KY 42330

270-754-1551 |

Friday 7/24, 2:00 pm

cemetery

Rose Hill Cemetery

603 E. Everly Brothers Blvd

Central City, KY 42330

Friday 7/24

DRAKESBORO – Jonell “Mam” Arnold Lear, 80, of Drakesboro, died Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 4:13PM at Greenville Nursing and Rehab. Mrs. Lear was born June 26, 1946, in Muhlenberg County. She was a homemaker and member of Jehovah Witness Church in Central City. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Irene Arnold; and siblings, Charles Arnold, Bobby Arnold, Larry Arnold, and Reba Trotter.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bennie Lear; daughter, Tina (Shane) Robinson; grandchildren, Dustin (Tanya) Stephens and Zackery Stephens; great-grandchildren, Colton Stephens and Maverick Schulz; bonus grandchildren, Josh Wester and Rachel Wester; and brother, Joe Michael Arnold.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 24, 2026, at 2:00PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday after 11:00AM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.