Anthony Collins, 54, of Sparta, passed away Monday Oct. 12, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Ft. Thomas. Born August 16, 1955, in Magoffin County, he was the son of the late David Collins and was preceded in death by his brothers Guy and Van Collins. Anthony was a former factory worker and a member of the New Liberty Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Faye Ellis Collins; his mother, Della Mae Collins of Magoffin County; his son, Tony (Felecia) Collins of Owenton; brothers, Dave Phillip Collins of Milwaukee, WI and Vernon Collins of Phoenix, AZ and four sisters, Pamela G. Warren of Owenton, Hope Williams of Litchfield, MI, Darla Majiland, Denise Collins both of Magoffin County and Holly Collins of Somerset. Arrangements are being handled by McDonald & New Funeral Homes. Memorial Services will be held at 6pm, Thursday, October 22, 2009 at the New Liberty Baptist Church