Estill Tribune Obituaries

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October 9th Edition

  Sunday, October 6, 2013

Kyle McIntosh, 56

    Kyle McIntosh, age 56, of Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013, at Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine.
    He was a former construction worker.
    Mr. Mcintosh is survived by three brothers: Jerry McIntosh, Danny (Sharon) McIntosh, both of Irvine, and David (Angie) McIntosh of Greenback, Tennessee; one sister, Ruth Henry of Irvine; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Private family services were held.
    Grayson Funeral Home of Clay City was in charge of arrangements.

Grayson Funeral Home

   Friday, October 4, 2013

Ella Frances Perry Bartlett, 69

    Ella Frances Perry Bartlett, age 69, of Perry Woods Way in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away Friday, October 4, 2013, at the St. Francis Hospital after a long illness.
    She was born March 9, 1944 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Julia Marcum Perry. She was a former manager of the Village Pantry and had lived in Indiana most of her life. She was a United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
    She is survived by her husband, Burton Samuel Bartlett; one daughter, Julia Roseann Martin, Columbus, Georgia; one son, Richard Burton Bartlett, Indianapolis; four grandchildren: Richard Burton Bartlett Jr., Kylee Bartlett, Samantha Jo Bartlett and Zachary Martin; one great grandchild, Gracie; an uncle and aunt: Claud and Janet Jones; and special friends: Rose Bell and Carol Hunter.
    Funeral services were conducted at 12:00 Noon, Monday, October 7th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Beverly Arvin. Burial was at the Campbell Cemetery. Friends called after 10 a.m., Monday at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Ben Lay, Greg Bell, Merlin Bartlett, Fred Jones, Richard Bartlett, and Richard Bartlett Jr.

Toler Funeral Home

   Saturday, October 5, 2013

Porter Woodson Graham, 74

    Porter Woodson Graham, age 74, of Pea Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington following a long illness.
    He was born September 7, 1939 in Fleming County and was the son of the late Raleigh Jackson and Lorene Porter Graham. He was a former employee of the Winchester Tobacco Warehouse and owner of Graham's Furniture. He attended the Baptist Church and had lived in Estill County for the past 20 years.
    Mr. Graham is survived by his wife, Gladys White Graham; two daughters: Jacqueline Faye Coffey (Anthony Sr.), Estill County; and Rebecca Jan Covington, Georgetown; two sons: Woody Graham (Cindy) and Ricky Graham, both of Fleming County; one sister, Jane Jolly, Paris; ten grandchildren: Joshua Porter Kirby, Christopher Lane Kirby, Anthony Wayne Coffey, Angela Elizabeth Camp, Racheal Chyanne Crouch, Derrick Graham, Brittany Covington, Spencer Covington, Brook Covington and Andrew Graham; and several great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Lewis Graham.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 9th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Sidney Sparks and Bro. Frankie Sparks. Burial will be at the Winston Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, October 8th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Joshua Kirby, Christopher Kirby, Anthony Coffey, Austin Camp, John Wilson and Darrell Spicer.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Wilson, Lester Wilson, Larry Thompson, Robert Wilson, Gary Hardy, Gene Mack Barber and James Gary Graham.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to your favorite charity or to the COPD Foundation at 2937 SW 27th Avenue Suite 302 in Miami, FL 33133.

Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, October 4, 2013

William Herbert “Herbie” Mays, 51

    William Herbert “Herbie” Mays, 51, father of Laura Whitney Mays, passed away Friday, October 4, 2013, at his home.
    He was a native of Estill County, born March 31, 1960, a son of Ica Caldwell Mays and the late Herbert Mays.
    Survivors include his daughter, Laura Whitney Mays; his mother, Ica Caldwell Mays; his sisters: Dana Mays Brady and Lana Mays Horn (Mike); his niece, Leah Michelle Brady Winkle (James “Jamie” Glenn); his nephew, James Michael Horn; and two great nieces: Abby Lynn Winkle and Emma Kate Winkle.
    Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, October 6th at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Donnie Burford officiating. Burial followed in the Caldwell Cemetery at Patsy. Friends called after 6:00 p.m., Saturday, October 5th at the funeral home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Friday, September 27, 2013

    Earl Lowell “Rob” Robbins Sr., age 87, died Friday, September 27, 2013 at 4:30 a.m. after a long illness of severe dementia, Alzheimer's type. He was the son of the late Oscar Robbins and Freda Peters and brother of Lance Robbins of London, Ky. He was born May 30, 1926 in a tent in a coal mining camp in Harlan, Ky.
    Earl, or better known as "Rob," began his employment as a young boy delivering newspapers. As an adult, he was an insurance salesman, theatre manager, fruit and vegetable merchant, part owner of the "Family Key" Grocery Store, part-owner and manager of T&R Liquor Store, Richmond, Ky. and a land contractor in West Irvine. During his retirement, he owned and managed Robbins Apartments and "Rob's" Auto Sales.
    He was a member of the Irvine City Council, a decorated World War II veteran of the Merchant Marines and was torpedoed in the North Sea. Rob was also a former member of the Shriners. He attended First Christian Church and the Methodist Church on Main Street.
    He was a lifetime member of Estill County Golf Club, a former member of Arlington Golf Course and Association, and donor to the Meditation Chapel on EKU's campus.
    After World War II, he came to Irvine and met his wife, Nancy Lou McClanahan, while she was selling popcorn in the Mack Theatre, and it was love at first sight. On their wedding day, June 1st, 1948, they were arrested and made the headlines of the local newspaper for "Disturbing the Peace."
    He loved collecting guns, was an excellent marksman and billiards player, and was a former member of the N.R.A. His step-father, John Peters, was a a gunsmith. One of Rob's guns had a gold inlay with his initials on it, and it was featured in a book of gun collectors, written by Thomas Turpin of Irvine, Ky.
    He loved to hunt, especially deer. He had been a former deer hunting guide and stayed on a ranch in Meeker, Colorado, with a lifelong friend, Keith Dunbar. He loved to hunt elk, moose, and antelope, and, in his later years, he went to Africa on a safari. In Kentucky, he loved to fish, frog gig; and hunt turtle, squirrel, rabbit, duck, dove, and quail.
    In southern Florida, he loved to deep sea fish. He was a certified scuba diver and would hunt lobster with his family in Palm Beach Jupiter and the Keys. That was a natural evolution from when he used to love to take his family to the river on the beach at the locks where they would swim back and forth all day long, finding mussels, and where he took great pride in doing beautiful swan dives off the lock wall, second only to his famous cannonballs. In the Palm Beach area, he became friends with billionaire John D. MacArthur and was a guest at Rose Kennedy's Palm Beach estate.
    One of his favorite stories was when he ran away from home as a small boy, hitch-hiked to New York, wound up as a bus boy in a ngihtclub where blues singer Billie Holiday was the featured peformer.
    He loved people and was a great story teller. He loved beautiful cars. Even though he might not have had two nickels to rub together, he made sure he owned a brand new Cadillac.
     He loved to travel with his best friend, Ed Bonny aka "The Cutter" and long-time friend, Robert "Skip" East where they often went to Las Vegas and the Indianapolis 500, where they were guests of A.J. Foyt and would stay in his suite at the track at Indy. They would also hunt with Mr. Foyt on his ranch in Texas. Every year they went to the Super Bowl together and could always be found at Keeneland during the spring and fall meets.
    Most of his life was spent at the Estil County Golf Course, socializing with his friends.
    He was young at heart and loved to stay around his young friends, having lobster and elk dinners on New Year's Eve, July 4th, and Super Bowl Sunday. He always was a snappy dresser, and his wife, Nancy always said he was "movie star" handsome, looking like Robert Mitchum.
    In the 1960's - 1990's, his late wife, Nancy, and he loved to dance. They stole the dance floor but never had one professional lesson or training.
    He lived life to the fullest extent and fought hard not to leave. With his passing ended an entire generation of his family. He took his last breath for all of them. I once asked Dad, "What do you believe happens to you when you die. And he answered, "I believe you just die and return to dust." But his children believe as long as they breath, he will be alive.
    He was preceded by his dear loving and devoted, beautiful wife, Nancy Lou McClanahan Robbins, whom he was married to for 48 years; his brothers-in-law: Ralph and Russell McClanahan; and his sisters-in-law: Delorus (Jip) and Connie McClanahan.
    Survivors include his son, Earl Lowell (Robbie) (No Sweat) Robbins Jr.; a daughter, Earla True Robbins; a daughter-in-law, Chesteen Hall Robbins; two granddaughters: Nancy Fuller and Mackenzie True Robbins; and two great grandsons: Lance Lowell Fuller and Barret Fuller.
    Memorial services will be at the Estill County Golf Course conducted by Jimmy Bonny and Greg Humpert at 5 p.m., Sunday, October 13th. Everyone is invited.

  Saturday, July 6, 2013

Mary Louise Patrick, 93

    Mary Louise Patrick, age 93, sister of Margaret Wiseman, grandmother of William Thomas Patrick, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013.
    She was a native of Estill County, a daughter of the late Earl and Lillie Kilburn Muncie. She was a homemaker and a member of the 1st Church of God.
    Mrs. Patrick was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Cecil Patrick; and her son, Cecil Darrell Patrick; her sisters: Marie Smith and Alberta Smithers; and her brothers: Clarence Muncie, Linville Muncie, James Muncie, Claude Muncie, Bobby Muncie and Tommy Muncie.
    Private services were held in the Oakdale Cemetery.

Lewis Funeral Home

October 2nd Edition

  Sunday, September 29, 2013

Donald Robert Jones, 63

    Donald Robert Jones, age 63, husband of Carolen Jones died Sunday, September 29, 2013 from injuries sustained in an auto accident.
    He was born in Powell County to the late Otha and Ella Jones. He was a member of the Church of God and a former construction worker.
    He is survived by his wife, Carolen Jones of Stanton; one son, Daniel Jones of Hagerstown, Maryland; two daughters: Dora Grace Jones and Donna Beth Jones, both of Hagerstown, Maryland; four grandchildren; one brother, Claudie Jones of Stanton; and one sister, Anna Wise of Stanton.
    He was preceded in death by one son, Barry; one daughter, Victoria; two brothers: Clifford Jones and Henry Lee Jones.
    Funeral services were held Thursday, October 3, 2013 at The Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue, Clay City, with Bro. Hurbert Barnett and Bro. Gary Sparks officiating. Friends visited Wednesday, October 2, from 4 'till 8 p.m. Burial was be in the Rose Cemetery.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Sunday, September 29, 2013

Margaret Carolyn Rogers, 66

    Margaret Carolyn Rogers, age 66, of Stewart Fork Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013, at her home, following a short illness.
    She was born November 1, 1946 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Sidney and Ruby Warmouth. She was a homemaker and a member of the Roadside Mission Church of God. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    She is survived by her husband, Gainus Rogers; two daughters: Zada Rogers, Irvine; and Dana Patrick Adams (Jonathon), Lexington; one son, Terry Rogers (Susie), Irvine; one brother, Arthur Warmouth, Ohio; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her sister, Virgie Thacker Reeves.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 3rd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jered Patrick and Bro. Jim Hall. Burial was at the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, October 2nd at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Shayla Crowe, Dustin Bowen, Brandon Bowen, Billy Rogers, Jeff Thacker and Brennan Patrick.

Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, September 28, 2013

Rev. John Emery Savage, 80

    Rev. John Emery Savage of Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the age of 80. He was a retired elder in the United Methodist Church.
    He was born July 31, 1933 in Wichita, Kansas to Claude Savage and Edna Nicholas Savage. He graduated from Quincy High School, Quincy, Kansas in 1951.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings: Ray Savage, Claudene Savage Harbor, George Savage, “Doc” Savage and Dorothy Savage Johnston.
    He is survived by his wife, of the home, Sandra (Caskey) Savage; a son, Rev. Jim Savage (Suzie) of Prestonsburg; daughters: Deborah Savage Watkins (Walt) of Lexington and Lynette Savage Bradford (Kevin) of London, Kentucky; nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
    John received a BA degree from Missouri Southern College in Joplin, Missouri. He worked as a design-draftsman for several years, teaching for two years in the vocational school in Monett, Missouri where he answered the call to full-time ministry. He received a Master of Divinity Degree from Asbury Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky. During his tenure as a pastor/minister he served the following churches: Ravenna UMC, Burnside UMC, Harris Memorial UMC at Stanford, Hindman UMC, before working at Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center in his retirement years after 1995. He also traveled as an evangelist following his time at Aldersgate Camp. Then John answered the call to serve the College Hill UMC until his retirement (again) in 2005.
    A devoted husband, man of God’s own choosing, loving father and grandfather; John gave his life to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to all whom he came in contact with.
    His service of celebration of life was held at the Irvine United Methodist Church, Main Street. Visitation began at 10 a.m., Monday, September 30th, followed by the service at 11 a.m. Burial was in the Roberts/South Irvine Cemetery. His son, Rev. Jim Savage was in charge of the service and bringing the message of remembrance was by Rev. Don Hatton and Rev. Charlie Douglas, assisting.
    In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to one of the following: Irvine UMC (or your own church); The Gideons Bible International; or Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital, Irvine, KY.
Others participating in the service:
    Pianist, his daughter, Lynette Bradford (Susi Roberts assisting as needed).
    Pallbearers: Jim Roberts, Waco; Beverly Dezarn, Waco; grandson Tandon John Warner, Lexington; Walt Watkins, Lexington; Kevin Bradford, London; Ken Weitkamp, Richmond; Stephen Picklesimer, Wilmington, Ohio; Dustin Smith, Richmond; and Luke Dalton, London.
    Honorary pallbearers: Wayne Roberts, Lexington; Jack Rivel and Emmanuel Blackwell, both of Irvine.
    Grandchildren: Tandon John Warner, Meghan Warner Picklesimer, Amanda Workman, Bethany Bradford Smith, Ashley Bradford Dalton, Tasha Savage Propes, Jamie Savage Brackett, Jacklyn Savage, and Katherine Savage Chandler.
    Great grandchildren: Emmalee, Ethan, Ella, Eli Picklesimer; Conner, Trenton, Kyleigh Smith; Shelby, Sidney Propes; Jeffrey, Jett Brackett; Kendrick, Cohan, Mikkah Savage; Grayson Savage and Chandler Lee Workman.

Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, September 28, 2013

Allene Lutes Rose, 80

    Allene Lutes Rose, age 80, passed away Saturday at the Irvine Health and Rehabilitation Center.
    She was born November 13, 1932, in Estill County, the daughter of the late Jesse and Cora Hall Lutes. She was a retired sew operator with Carhartt, Inc. and had lived in Estill County most of her life. She was a member of the Bethel Christian Church.
    She is survived by her husband, Lewis William Rose; a daughter: Jeanette Stepp (Bill), Irvine; two sons: Glenn Rose, Irvine; and Travis Rose (Sharon), Richmond; two sisters: Margie Richardson and Virgie Wilson; two brothers: Jesse Lutes Jr. and Forest Lutes, six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by two sisters: Betty Patrick and Minna Lee Johnson; and three brothers: Russell Lutes, Roy Lutes, and Johnny Lutes.
    Funeral services were conducted at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 2nd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. David Watson with burial following in the Rose-Freeman Cemetery. Friends called after 12 Noon on Wednesday until service time at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Randall Shumate, Bill Stepp, Shawn Stepp, Amy Stepp, Callie Mullins, Dwayne Rose, and Stewart Flynn.
    Honorary pallbearers were Lulabele Lutes, Zada Dennis, Arlene Hall and Emma Dennis.

Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, September 27, 2013

Helen Lois Moore Walling, 86

    Helen Lois Moore Walling, age 86, of Cedar Grove Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 27, 2013, at the Irvine Health & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
    She was born January 28, 1927 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mattie Witt Moore. She was a retired employee of Westinghouse and Phillips Lighting and was a member of Rice Station Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Earl Walling.
    She is survived by her granddaughter: Tonya Leann Fortner; and one brother, Tom Jack Moore (Mollie).
    She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jill Karen Walling Fortner; one sister, Doris Jean Hall; and two brothers: Norbert F. “Nobby” Moore and Francis Leo Moore.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 1st at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Kirt Scott. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, September 30th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Kent Hall, Miles Moore, Danny Bush, David Newton, Jonathan Newton, Mike Chaney and Danny Long. Honorary pallbearers were Farrell Moore, Boyd Moore, Byron Moore and Jerry Hall.

Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, September 26, 2013

    Basslee Richardson, age 90, of Winchester Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
    He was born April 20, 1923 in Jackson County and was the son of the late Levi and Mollie Botner Richardson. He was a farmer and had lived in Jackson County most of his life.
    He is survived by his wife, Ruby Benton Howell Richardson; four daughters: Shirley Collett, Rita Collett, Freida Holliman, and Rhonda Devery, all of Estill County; four sons: Basslee Richardson Jr., Wayne Richardson, both of Estill County; Ricky Richardson, Winchester; and Jerry Richardson, Estill County; two sisters: Pauline Grigsby, Michigan; and Zella McKinney, Indiana; two brothers: Burgoyne Richardson, Jackson County; and Hume Richardson, Madison County; 26 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by one daughter, Judy Richardson; one son, Larry Richardson; one sister, Irene Goodlander; and one brother, Ralph Richardson.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 30th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by bro. Bill Wesley. Burial was at the Richardson Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, September 29th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Brad Richardson, Chad Richardson, Michael Wayne Richardson, Scotty Collett, Pedro Cisneros and William Puckett.

Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Linda Lou Alexander, 55

    Linda Lou Alexander, age 55, of McKee, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at her home after a short illness.
    She was a native of Estill County, a daughter of the late Victor and Darlene Rose Jordan.
    Mrs. Alexander was preceded in death by her sister Judy Vanwinkle.
    Survivors include her children Paul (Stacy) Alexander, Jessica (Shawn Tyra) Alexander, and Penny (James) Richardson; her sisters Pam and Carol Jordan; her grandchildren Nickoli Velbis, Jesse York, Russell Lee York, Payton Lou Alexander, and Anthony Alexander.
    Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 30th at the Heritage Funeral Home 237 North 2nd Street, Richmond, with Bro. Cecil Burns officiating. Burial followed in the Alexander Family Cemetery in McKee. Friends called after 11:00 a.m. until service time, Monday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Paul Alexander, Shawn Tyra, Nickoli Velbis, Russell York, James Richardson, and Brandon Lunsford.

Heritage Funeral Home

  Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Ida Mae Bowles Begley, 69

    Ida Mae Bowles Begley, age 69, of Woolery Lane in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at the Central Baptist Hospital after a sudden illness.
    She was born April 10, 1944 in McKee and was the daughter of the late Jeddie and Nettie Stacy Bowles. She was a homemaker and attended the Irvine Nazarene Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Begley is survived by her husband, Andrew Jackson Begley; three daughters: Betty Marshall (Tony), Irvine; Joyce Litsey and Sandy Smith (Gary), both of Richmond; one son, Billy Begley (Kathy), Ravenna; two sisters: Margaret Lemaster, Ravenna; and Zula Brock, Richmond; one brother, Donald Walling, Irvine; seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; and special friends: Audrey & Darrell Baker & family, and Pat Alexander.
    She was preceded in death by three brothers: Bobby Sloane, James Shouse and Elmer Bowles.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 28th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Tony Marshall. Burial was at the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, September 27th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Clarence “Drew” Dixon, Anthony Hall, Leon Jones, Robby Burgin, Steve Lemaster and Brian Anglin.
    Honorary pallbearers were her friends at the Estill County Senior Citizens Center.

Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Brig. Gen. James Elbert Payne III, Ret., 60

    Brigadier General James Elbert Payne III, Retired, age 60, of Old Landing Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center following a sudden illness.
    He was born October 5, 1952, in Fort Knox, Kentucky, and was the son of Anna M. Chandler Payne and the late James Elbert Payne Jr. He was a retired Brigadier General with the United States Army and served in Desert Shield, Desert Storm, the Iraq War and the Afghan War. He was a member of the VFW and had lived in Estill County for the past eight years.
    He is survived by his wife, Betsy K. Payne; his mother, Anna M. Payne; one sister, Sandra P. Sarafian (Mark), Fort Myers, Florida; nieces and nephews: Tessa Sarafian, Augustus James Sarafian and Luke Sarafian; beloved aunts: Geneva Rush, London; Sylvia Dunn, Irvine; Donna (Richard) McIntire, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; beloved cousins: Jacqueline “Jackie” (Richard) Crouch, Cabot (Gina) Dunn, Michael (Krista) Dunn, Candy (Jon) Tucker, Rob (Gina) House, Travis McIntire, Charlotte (Ted) Hensley, Joanna (Mike) Rush, Eli Alexander, Sheila Hernandez, Celeste Alexander, David Alexander, Zak Crouch, Jeff Crouch and Kayla (Cody) Jackson; and many beloved friends in Irvine and around the world including his fellow officer and friend, John Vanetta.
    He was preceded in death by two beloved aunts: Louise Alexander and Leona Epperson.
    Memorial services and Military Rites will be conducted at a later date.

Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Lindsey West Jr., 76

    Lindsey West, Jr., age 76, of White Oak Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital, after a long illness.
    He was born November 30, 1936 in Estill County and was the son of the late Lindsey Sr. and Myrtle Henry West. He was a retired employee of the Boonesboro Quarry and a member of the River Drive Christian Church. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. West is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Horn West; one daughter, Sherri Sue Short (Steve), Estill County; one brother, Charles H. West, Estill County; and four grandchildren: Kyle (Mashea) Short, Taylor Short, Cody Lynn West and Trey C. West.
    He was preceded in death by his son, Micky Lynn West.
    Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Larry Frymyer at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 27th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the White Oak Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, September 26th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Kyle Short, Taylor Short, Cody West, Trey West, Charles West and Ronnie Fike.

Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, September 23, 2013

Robert Lee “Hook” Kersey, 61

    Robert Lee “Hook” Kersey, 61, of Irvine, Kentucky, husband of Wilma Carol Cameron Kersey, passed away Monday, September 23, 2013, at Lakeridge Villa in Cincinnati, Ohio.
    He was born in Madison County on March 21, 1952 to the late Marshall and Mary Ashcraft Kersey. He had attended the Valley View Baptist Church. He was an avid U. K. basketball fan and was a lifelong member of the Free Riders Motorcycle Club of Irvine.
    In addition to his wife, Mr. Kersey is survived by three daughters: Sherry Lynn White, Rebecca Sue Rhodus (Walter), all of Richmond; and Amanda Leigh Kersey of Irvine; two stepdaughters: Serena Carol Wilson and Vivian Kay Chrisman (Michael), all of Richmond; his brother, Glen Ray Kersey; five sisters: Louise Gordon, Shirley Ann Golden, Joyce Marie Peale, Janice Sue Pickett and Anna Lee Stone; 11 grandchildren: Cody Wilson, Karri Wilson, Dylan Wilson, Ashley Faith Rhodus, Madison Hope Rhodus, Brittany Nicole Robertson, Andrea May Kelley, Jessica Sue Kelley, Mikayla Chrisman, Jason Chrisman and Christian Boardman; seven great grandchildren; and his aunt, uncle and cousins.
    In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Oscar Kersey and his sister, Betty Jo Gibson.
    The family has chosen private services.
    Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

September 25th Edition

  Sunday, September 22, 2013

Minnie Frances Estes Richardson, 89

    Minnie Frances Estes Richardson, age 89, of Stacy Lane Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013, at the Irvine Health and Rehab Center after a long illness.
    She was born December 7, 1923, in Estill County, a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Maude Flynn Estes. She was a former Carhartt Inc. employee and a cook with the Estill County School system. She had lived in Estill County all of her life and was a member of the South Irvine Christian Church for over 60 years.
    Survivors include her husband, McDonald Richardson; a daughter, Sandra Dean Wilds (Joe), Irvine; two sons: Donald Lee Richardson (Evelyn), Clarksville, Indiana; and Roger Glynn Richardson (Ann), Irvine; five grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and five great, great grandchildren
    She was preceded in death by two sisters: Lucille Hoskins and Lillian Witt; a brother, Howard Lee Estes; and a grandson, Chris Richardson.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 25th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Mike Chism with burial to follow in the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, September 24th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Mike Richardson, Ben Harrison, Dustin Niehaus, Howard Chaney, Derrick Muncie and Bill Richardson.

Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, September 19, 2013

    James R. “Jimmy” Hall, age 72, of Richmond, Kentucky, husband of Mary E. Rison Hall, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
    Mr. Hall was born in Madison County on July 31, 1941 to the late Robert and Margaret Johns Hall. He was of the Christian Faith and had retired from Home Lumber Company in Richmond. He also served in the United States Army. He enjoyed woodworking, had great mechanic skills, and was a dog lover as well. He was known by many in Madison County as their Little League baseball coach.
    In addition to his wife, Mr. Hall is also survived by his son, Chad Hall (Stacey) of Richmond; his brother, Marvin Hall (Marianne) of Phoenix, Arizona; his sister, Joyce Campbell (Earl) of Richmond; his grandson, Austin Hall; and two nieces: Margaret Hurt (John), and Suzanne Campbell.
    His family by marriage includes two daughters: Sandra Dobson (Dean) of Irvine, and Vickie White (Jeff) of Lexington; six grandchildren: Joey Dobson (Andrea), Deborah Agee, Brianna Swain (Ryon), Alicia Baker (Josh), Andrea White, and Brinley White; and two great grandchildren, Devon Marie Bryant and Sara Griffin.
    The funeral service was conducted at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 23rd at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond, with Bro. Dallas Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the College Hill Cemetery. Visitation was 4-8 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were John Hurt, Ryon Swain, Josh Baker, Joey Dobson, John Bryant and Jeff White.
    Honorary pallbearers were Steve Cosby, Earl Campbell, Aubrey Spivey, Russell Stewart, Mayor Jimmy Barnes, Edwin Luxon Sr. and Barrie Baker.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Thursday, September 19, 2013

Betty June Pennington Lambert, 87

    Betty June Pennington Lambert, age 87, of Winchester, Kentucky, widow of John “Jack” G. Lambert, whom she was married to for 64 years, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013, at her home.
    A native of Stockdale, Ohio, she was born June 28, 1926, to the late Matthew and Amanda Pennington. She retired from the Lexington Bluegrass Army Depot, was a member of the Winchester Church of the Nazarene where she was the adult Sunday School teacher, and she was a charter member of the Winchester Writers' Club.
    Survivors include one sister, Ethel P. Hughes of Louisville; five children: John G. Lambert Jr. of Winchester, Linda (K.W.) Black of Athens, Alabama; Larry (Kandy) Lambert, Elizabeth (Don) Dawson, and Jill (Fred) Goodman, all of Winchester, eleven grandchildren: John G. Lambert III, Bryan (Oneda) Lambert, Carol Ritchie (Ben) Mann, Cynthia Dawson (Paul) Campbell, Christopher Ritchie, Heather Goodman (Pete) Penichet, Ryan (Amy) Goodman, Julia Dawson (Jason) Dixon, Shane (Amy) Lambert, Joshua C. (Sabrina) Lambert, and Frederick H. Goodman; 25 great grandchildren, one great, great grandson, and good friend and neighbor, Bessie Wren.
    In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers and and four sisters.
    Funeral services were at 11:30 a.m., Monday, September 23rd at the Winchester Church of the Nazarene by Bro. Bill Shumate and Bro. Lonnie Storm. The family received friends on Sunday, September 22nd, 6-8 p.m., at the Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, 289 South Main Street, Winchester, and again on Monday from 10:30 a.m. until the hour of services at the church. Burial was in the Clarmont Memorial Gardens.
    Pallbearers were John G. Lambert III, Bryan Lambert, Christopher Ritchie, Ryan Goodman, Shane Lambert, Joshua C. Lambert and Frederick H. Goodman.
    Honorary pallbearers were Andrew Penichet, Noah Penichet, Eli Penichet, and Houston Goodman.
    Contributions may be made to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Dr., Winchester, KY 40391.

Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home

  Thursday, September 19, 2013

Norma Jane Rogers, 84

    Norma Jane Rogers, age 84, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away at her residence, Thursday, September 19, 2013.
    She was the widow of Hubert Charles Rogers, a member of the Salem Baptist Church, and a housewife.
    She is survived by five sons: Hugh Rogers of Irvine, Norman David Rogers (Patsy) of Lexington, Timothy Rogers (Martha) of Richmond, Roy Rogers of Toledo, Ohio; Patrick Rogers of Clay City: and three daughters: Margaret Maldonado of Clay City, Jennifer Tapp (Leroy) and Pamela Baker, both of Sharpsburg.
    Funeral Services were held at 2:00 p.m, Tuesday, September 24th at the Salem Baptist Church. Friends visited from 6 till 9 p.m., Monday, September 23rd at Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue, Clay City. Burial was in the Mountain Springs Cemetery.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Thursday, September 19, 2013

Glendon Ray White, 73

    Glendon Ray White, age 73, of Drowning Creek Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    He was born May 13, 1940 in Estill County and was the son of the late Cecil and Effie Rose White. He was a retired Trane Company employee and was a United States Army veteran. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. White is survived by his wife, Hester Neal White; one daughter, Ladonna Ellen Faye Reed, Estill County; two brothers: Tommy White, Winchester; and Robert White, Madison County; one grandchild, Sierra Cheyenne Reed; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his sister, Jeaness Moatts; a niece, Becky Ann Grey; and a nephew, Cecil Darrell Moatts.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 21st at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Frankie Sparks. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, September 20th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Robby Moatts, Cecil Hardy, Darrell Spicer, Kenny Chaney, Chris Chaney, Eugene Miller and Ryan Miller.

Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Donna Faye Kendrick Sparks, 54

    Donna Faye Kendrick Sparks, age 54, of Reynolds Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at the Hospice Care Center in Lexington, following a short illness.
    She was born April 9, 1959 in Lee County and was the daughter of Archie Kendrick and the late Nannie Jean Miller Kendrick. She was an employee of the Jessamine County EMS and attended the Southland Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Sparks is survived by her husband, Lehlan Paul Sparks; her father, Archie Kendrick, Wilmore; one son, Henry Wullis Sparks, Lexington; five sisters: Barbara Geier (Robin), Loveland, Ohio; Shelby Horn, Nicholasville; Patricia Graham, McDonough, Georgia; Sandra Newman (Mason), Nicholasville; and Terry Combs (Rick), Lexington; and two brothers: Larry Kendrick (Kathy), Nicholasville; and Archie Lee Kendrick (Dinah), Kings Mountain.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 20th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Robin Geier and Mason Newman. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 10:30 a.m., Friday at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Lehlan Paul Sparks, Henry Wullis Sparks, Larry Kendrick, Archie Lee Kendrick, Robin Geier, Mason Newman and Rick Combs.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass.

Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, September 16, 2013

Harold "Glenn" Watson, 58

    Harold "Glenn" Watson, age 58, of Westport, Kentucky, died Monday, September 16, 2013.
    He was a conservation officer with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife for 22 years before retiring. Glenn was a member of Westport Baptist Church, Oldham Trimble Baptist Builders and on the board of the Oldham County Conservation District.
    Glenn was born on September 23, 1954 in Hardin County, Kentucky, and is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Thelma Smith Watson.
    He is survived by his wife, Tanya Johns Watson; sons Mica Watson (Jessica Reinbold), Clay Watson (Allye Marquez); daughters Anna and Sara Watson; brother Kenneth Watson (Debbie); sister Sandra Madden and grandson Noah Alexander Watson.
    A memorial service was held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at his church (Westport Baptist Church, 6415 Washington Street, Westport) with visitation from 3 p.m. until the service. The family invited all attending to a potluck dinner following the service at the church.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Noah Alexander Watson in care of PNC Bank, 415 S. First St., LaGrange, KY 40031.

Legacy

  Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Effie Treva (Barker) Winkler, 84

    Effie Treva (Barker) Winkler, age 84, of Hamilton, Ohio. Treva’s family was by her side when she was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 8:40 p.m. She passed away peacefully, in the home that she shared with her beloved husband, Kenneth, for 50 years.
    She was born in Hamilton on July 31, 1929, the daughter of Moss and Mossie (Isaacs) Barker. Her world changed when she met Kenneth Winkler, and the two became one in Irvine, Kentucky on September 2, 1950. Treva was employed at Twin Fair for 21 years. She was a member of Washington Chapter #195 Order of Eastern Star and Princeton Pike Church of God. Treva attended church faithfully until Alzheimer’s kept her from doing so. She loved the Lord, leaning on and trusting Him until the end. Her beliefs were strong and carried her throughout her life for 40+ years. Treva was a lioness by the way she loved and protected her cubs; she would have stood up and fought to the death for her daughters; Patty and Pam. They knew this about her and felt her amazing and unconditional love every day of their lives. Her children; Patty, Regan, Pamela, Greg, Dylan, and Marissa meant everything to her.
    She is survived by her two devoted daughters, Patricia S. Roark and Pamela Winkler Cox; and a beloved grandson, Dylan Travis Roark; four siblings: Betty Lou (Tommy) Hymer, Drucilla (Eddie) Muncie, Earl Barker, and Ronnie Barker; other family members: Johnny "John" (Renee) Barker, Jeffrey "Todd" Barker, and Jachelle Tricilla "Shellie" (Roger) Prescott; many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and those special people in her life that she called family, Drew Miller, Johnny Ray Carberry, Travis Parsley, Brian Barker, and Marissa Michelle Moore; and a sister-in-law, Mattie Pauline Winkler, that she loved dearly.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth; a brother, Stanley Tracy Barker; a sister, Barbara Ann White; two sons-in-law, Regan Roark and Greg Cox; and brothers-in-law Raymond Winkler, Glen Winkler, Robert Winkler, Dan White, Roscoe Lainhart, and Roy Marcum.
    The funeral service was held at the Princeton Pike Church of God, 6101 Princeton-Glendale Road, Hamilton, Ohio, on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Ron Medley officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation was held at the church on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    Arrangements were by Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home in Hamilton, Ohio.

Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home