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November 27th Edition

  Sunday, November 24, 2013

Lorena Hunt, 76

    Lorena Hunt, age 76, of Sunrise Valley Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, after a long illness.
    She was born March 26, 1937 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Victor and Marriah Neal Riddell. She was a homemaker and a member of the Stacy Lane Holiness Church. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Hunt was preceded in death by her husband, James Hugh Hunt.
    She is survived by two daughters: Vickie Arvin and Roxy Plowman (Bobby), both of Irvine; one son, Robert Hunt (Vickie), Richmond; one sister, Wanda Duncan, Versailles; three brothers: Herman Riddell, Jason Riddell and Estill Riddell, all of Estill County; six grandchildren: Hope Johnson, Brian Riddell, Michelle Arvin, Jamie Farmer, James Hunt and Stephen Hunt; six great grandchildren; and a special friend, Marion Hardy of Irvine.
    She was preceded in death by one son, James Dwayne Hunt; one sister, Margaret Barrett; and three brothers: Harlee, Benjamin and Victor Riddell Jr.
    Memorial services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 27th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Beverly Arvin. Friends may call after 12 Noon, until service time, Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, November 24, 2013

Celia Martha Witt Crowe, 98

    Celia Martha Witt Crowe, age 98, of Locomotive Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital in Irvine, after a long illness.
    She was born December 15, 1914 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Walter and Lyda Ann Tipton Witt. She was a homemaker and a charter member of the Mount Carmel Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Crowe was preceded in death by her husband, William Allen Crowe.
    She is survived by one daughter, Sylvia Ann Henderson (Tom), Irvine; two sons: Harry Martin Crowe (Tina), Irvine; and Walter Danny Crowe (Elizabeth), Ravenna; seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren three great, great grandchildren; and her caregivers: Dorothy Howell and Nancy Rhodes.
    She was preceded in death by one son, Allen Crowe Jr.; and one brother, Henry Martin.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 27th at the Mount Carmel Christian Church by Bro. Mark Pearson. Burial will be at the Crowe Cemetery. Friends may call 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, November 26th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, until service time at the church.
    Pallbearers will be Brian Crowe, Blake Crowe, Wayne Crowe, Chad Crowe, Michael Wilson, Tony Murphy, Billy Wiseman and Tanner Crowe.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Rondal Goble, Fred Arthur, W.J. Noland, Tom Henderson, Michael Woolery, Freddie Ashcraft, Rick Frazier and her nephews.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Mount Carmel Christian Church or the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital.

Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, November 23, 2013

    Skyler Brandon Clay Curtis, age 19, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; formerly of Irvine, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013.
    He is survived by his parents, Billy and Stacey Curtis of Clay City; his mother, Semmone Calmes of Colorado Spring, Colorado; one brother, Kaleb R. Curtis of Mount Sterling; three sisters: Kelsey Curtis of Jeffersonville, Megan Sturgill of Clay City, and Hailey Sturgill of Clay City; and grandparents, Bill C. and Connie Curtis of Winchester.
    He was preceded by his grandmother, Elsie M. Curtis; and grandparents, Shelby and Gloria Calmes.
    A memorial service will be held 2-4 p.m., Saturday, November 30th at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Saturday, November 23, 2013

Bobby Lee Hawkins, 61

    Bobby Lee Hawkins, age 61, of Irvine, Kentucky, husband of Brenda Hawkins, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine.
    He was a member of The Old Time Baptist Church and a self-employed roofer.
    Mr. Hawkins is survived by his wife, Brenda Puckett Hawkins of Irvine; two sons: Josh and Tyler Richardson, both of Irvine; four daughters: LeAnn Hyden (Jason) of Ravenna, Angela Harmond (Tom) of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Carla Stamper of Irvine, and Shona Harrison of Richmond; one son-in law, Darren Sparks of Irvine; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild; two sisters: Linda Hall and Debbie Hawkins, both of Irvine.
    He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dorothy Begley; one daughter, Kandi Sparks; one brother, Albert Hawkins; and five sisters: Shirley Barger, Deloris McBride, Rose Mary Fultz, Donna Alcorn and Freda Hawkins.
    Funeral Services will be at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 26th at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City. Friends may visit from 5:00 p.m. until time of service, Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Thursday, November 21, 2013

Judy Ann Marcum, 49

    Judy Ann Marcum, age 49, of Knob Lick Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born January 13, 1965 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Leland Max and Della Mae Conrad Wetzel. She was a former foreman with Richmond Auto Parts and Technology. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Marcum is survived by her husband, David Allen Marcum; one son, Jonathan David Marcum (Meranda), Irvine; one sister, Brenda Sue Reynolds (David), Richmond; one grandchild, Nathan Glen Marcum; and a special friend, Mary Anna Abney, Indiana.
    She was preceded in death by her brother, Tony Wetzel.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 25th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Beverly Arvin. Burial will be at the Marcum Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m., until service time, Monday, at the funeral home.

Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, November 21, 2013

Charles Roger Clowers, age 79

    Charles Roger Clowers, age 79, of Richmond Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013, at his home.
    He was born August 18, 1934 in Estill County and was the son of the late Robert and Cora Johnson Clowers. He was a local merchant and farmer and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Clowers is survived by his wife, Geraldine Riddell Clowers; one daughter, Rhonda C. Lisle (Beatle), Irvine; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his son, Richard Dale Clowers; two sisters: Freida Dunaway and Bonnie Miller; and five brothers: Reid, Cornell, Welston, Gayle and Bobby Clowers.
    Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 23rd at the Sunset Memorial Gardens by Rev. Bob Mills. Friends may call between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers will be John Lisle, Teddy Dawes, Greg Wright, Ronnie Clowers, Jimmy Noland and Darrell Johnson.

Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, November 18, 2013

Stella Rawlins McGee, 85

    Stella Rawlins McGee, age 85, a resident of the Tri-County Extended Care Center in Fairfield, Ohio; passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at the Center, following a long illness.
    She was born August 28, 1928, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Robert and Nancy Rawlins. She was a homemaker and had lived in Ohio most of her life.
    Mrs. McGee was preceded in death by her husband, Roy McGee; three sisters: Cora Deforville, Sue Fielder and Martha Rawlins; one brother, Frank Rawlins; one half-sister, Flora Rawlins; and three half-brothers; Travis, Earl and Charlie Green Rawlins.
    Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 23rd at the South Irvine Cemetery by Bro. Beverly Arvin.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Jerry Otis Riddell, 67

    Jerry Otis Riddell, age 67, of Glyn Court in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, as the result of an automobile accident.
    He was born February 9, 1946 in Estill County and was the son of the late Frank and Anna Mae Canter Riddell. He was a United States Navy veteran and attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Riddell is survived by one daughter, Mitzi Karen Riddell, Ohio; three sons: Jeffery Scott Riddell, Jerry Estes and Terry Estes, all of Estill County; and several grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by two sons: Jerry Mitchell Riddell and Joseph Dwayne Riddell; three sisters: Bessie Jones, Gail Jones and Carol Sue Hunt; and three brothers: Harlen, James and John Riddell.
    Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 22nd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.

Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Oneida M. (Mirrell) Phillips, 89

    Oneida M. Phillips, age 89, of Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at the Randolph Nursing Home in Winchester.
    She was born on July 26, 1924 in Middletown, Ohio, to William and Callie (Brandenburg) Mirrell. She was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her children and being with her family.
    Oneida is survived by her children, Mary Ellis of Winchester, Indiana; Bill Wasson of Anderson, Indiana; Ruth Barron of Winchester, Indiana; Nancy Hicks of Union City, Indiana; Kathleen Myers of Winchester, Indiana; John Wasson of Winchester, Indiana; and Anna Younker of Union CityIndiana; and a stepdaughter, Kathy Baker of Winchester, Indiana; 25 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren and 26 great, great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Leonard Wasson; her second husband, Simon Phillips; a stepson, Roger Phillips; and two brothers and two sisters.
    Funeral services for Oneida were at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 22nd at the Walker Funeral Home in Winchester, Indiana; with Pastor Sonny Pettie officiating. Burial will follow at Fountain Park Cemetery in Winchester. Friends and family called from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Walker Funeral Home

November 20th Edition

  Monday, November 18, 2013

Lucian Cox, 88

    Lucian Cox, age 88, of McKee Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 18, 2013, at his home, following a short illness.
    He was born May 27, 1925 in Jackson County and was the son of the late John and Carrie Messer Cox. He was the former owner of Lucian Cox Transfer and was a member of the First Church of God. He was also a member of the Rocky Mountain Horse Association and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    He is survived by his wife, Anna L. Arvin Cox; three sons: Larry D. Cox, Anthony Phillip Cox (Pam), and Sammy Cox (Richelle), all of Estill County; one sister, Opal Ross, Beattyville; one brother, Jack Cox, Lynn, Indiana; three grandchildren: Luciana Shana Cox, Samuel Lucas Cox and Joshua Phillip Cox; and three great grandchildren: Hunter Allen Cole, Alyssa Brianne Cox and Madison Lorraine Cole.
    He was preceded in death by two sisters: Myrl Arvin and Anna Lee Freeman; and three brothers: Leonard, Isaac and Jesse Cox.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 21st at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Leo Crowe. Burial was at the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, November 20th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Joshua Cox, Lucas Cox, Jeremy Cole, Greg Arvin, Kenny Cox and John Jones.

Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, November 16, 2013

Marvin Rush Hereford, 81

    Marvin Rush Hereford, age 81, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2013.
    He was born in Wellington, Virginia, on October 13, 1933, the son of the late Jack and Lolitte Jeffers Hereford. He was the widower of Linden Mauck Hereford, a retired carpenter and had attended Red House Baptist Church.
    Survivors include one daughter, Debbie J. Pittman (Eugene), of Reedville, Virginia; one son, Marvin S. Hereford (Rebecca), of Irvine; two grandchildren, Russell Pittman (Jennifer) and Gayle Hereford; and one great granddaughter, Madelyn Pittman.
    He was preceded in death by three brothers: Thomas, William and Wade Hereford; and two sisters: Lolitte Mauck and Emma Walters.
    Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, November 19th at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street in Richmond. Funeral services will be held in Culpepper, Virginia, with burial following in Linden Cemetery, Linden, Virginia.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Friday, November 15, 2013

Kimberly Ann Barnes, 45

    Kimberly Ann Barnes, age 45, passed away Friday, November 15, 2013 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky, after a short illness.
    She was a native of Estill County, born December 2, 1967, a daughter of the late Chester Ray and Ima Lou Lanter Barnes Campbell. She was a 1987 graduate of Estill County High School.
    Ms. Barnes was preceded in death by her brothers, Gregory and Jeffery Barnes; and her uncles: Dudley, Raymond and Tim Barnes; Lloyd and Boyd Lanter.
    Survivors include her sister, Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Buddy); a very special niece, Brittany Lou-Ann Stevens; her step-dad, Ozzie Campbell; her companion, Henry Embs; her aunt, Jean Wiser of Reading, Ohio; an uncle, Ronald Lanter (Joyce) of Waco; and several cousins.
    Services were held Monday, November 18th at 2:00 p.m. at the Lewis Funeral Home, with Randy Tate officiating. Burial followed in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 17th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Brittany Stevens, Valerie Rose, Joey Baker, Joshua Baker, Harold Horn and Ronald Lanter.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Friday, November 15, 2013

Robert P. Hoover, 94

    Robert P. Hoover, age 94, widower of Bertha Hoover, passed away Friday, November 15, 2013 at Baptist Health in Richmond.
    He was a native of Estill County, born September 12, 1919, a son of the late James Daniel and Lucinda Sparks Hoover. He was a United States Army veteran, a member of the 83rd Infantry, serving in World War II. He was a member of the South Irvine Baptist Church.
    Mr. Hoover was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bertha, on February 15, 2011. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Armettia Glander; by his granddaughter, Ronda Hughes; and by his brothers: John, Banford, Stanley, Ezart, David, Virgil, Arthur, and Dennis.
    Survivors include his sons: Bobby and wife Carolyn, and Arnold Gray and wife Donna; his daughter, Loretta and husband, James Walters; seven grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and one great, great grandchild.
    Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 19th at South Irvine Baptist Church with Bro. Donnie Burford officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 6:00 p.m., Monday, November 18th at the Lewis Funeral Home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Sunday, November 10, 2013

    Virginia Baker Reeder, age 73, of Salvisa, Kentucky, wife of Charles R. Reeder, died Sunday, November 10, 2013 at her residence.
    Born October 9, 1940 in Estill County, Kentucky, Virginia was the daughter of the late Sam and Kathaleen Dickerson Baker. She retired after 25 years as a press operator with Modine Manufacturing. She was a Baptist and she loved University of Kentucky basketball and collected basketball cards.
    Survivors, in addition to her husband, are, one son, Samuel Taylor Smith of Lexington; six daughters: Terry (Glenn) Webb of Louisville, Ramona Darlene (Steve) Williams of Danville, Kimberly Elizabeth Smith of Lawrenceburg, Renee (Mark) Carper of Harrodsburg, Danetta G. (Jeff) Grubbs of Lawrenceburg and Julie Hizer of West Virginia, twelve grandchildren, two nephews: James Daniel Baker and Donald Leslie Baker; and one niece, Alice Baker.
    Virginia is preceded in death by three brothers: Leslie Dickerson, Donley Baker and Danny Baker; and one great nephew, Tyler Baker.
    Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 14th at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home, 308 East Lexington Street in Harrodsburg with Chaplain Darrell H. Hahn officiating. A graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at the Cobb Hill Cemetery in Estill County with Glenn Webb, Adrian Dickerson, Steve Williams, Mark Carper, Jack Reeder and James Daniel Baker serving as pallbearers.
    Darrell Dickerson, Jeff Walton and Carl Lloyd Dickerson served as honorary pallbearers.
    Visitation was 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, November 13th and after 7:00 a.m., Thursday, November 14th at the funeral home.

Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home

  Thursday, November 7, 2013

Roy C. Puckett, 78

    Roy C. Puckett, age 78, of Cow Creek, Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013, at his home.
    He was a native of Estill County, born September 11, 1935, a son of the late Ruford Puckett Sr. and the late Betty Ballard Puckett. Mr. Puckett was an avid outdoorsman, loved to hunt mushrooms and ginseng, hunt and fish. He had been involved in the oilfields in Estill County for many years. He retired from the Dayton Walters Company.
    Mr. Puckett was preceded in death by his son, Michael Puckett, and his brother, Ruford Puckett Jr.
    Survivors include his son, Tony Puckett; his former wife and good friend, Edyth Puckett; his sister-in-law, Cathalene Puckett; his nephew, Barry Puckett (Lynda); his niece, Shurla Cooper (Raymond); his great nieces: Kristie Turner (Matt) and Lindsey Cooper; and his great, great nephew, Aaron Reid Turner.
    Services were held Sunday, November 10th at 2:00 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home with Rev. Willie Gordon officiating. Burial followed in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 11:00 a.m. until service time, Sunday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Raymond Cooper, Matt Turner, Josh Rogers, Howard Farris, Seth Farris, and Rich Neal.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Sunday, November 3, 2013

Lillian Beckler Alcorn, 92

    Lillian Beckler Alcorn, age 92, widow of William Alcorn, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013 at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky.
    She was a native of Estill County, born July 12, 1921, a daughter of the late Achilles and Ella Tipton Beckler. Mrs. Alcorn was a member of the South Irvine Christian Church and a Kentucky Colonel.
    She was preceded in death by her brothers: Elmer, Earl, Carl and Achilles Beckler Jr.; and her sisters: Beatrice Faulkner, Mabel Willoughby, Gladys Ritchie, Addie Anderson, and Edith Alcorn.
    Survivors include her son, Raymond Wayne “Fuzzy” Alcorn (Ernestine); her daughters: Shirley Carey and Janice Fletcher (Don); her grandchildren: Jimmy Jackson (Marsha), Keith Jackson (Tricia), Kevin Jackson (Leigh), Paul Fletcher, Ronnie Fletcher (Christie), Steve Fletcher (Anisha), Sean Alcorn (Kimberly), and Raya Lewis (Ben); her brother, Ernest Beckler (Marion); and special friend, Jewel Wagers.
    Services were held Wednesday, November 6th at 1:00 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Glendon Mays and Bro. Butch Arvin officiating. Burial followed in the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends call after 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 5th at the funeral home.
    Grandsons and nephew Scott Beckler served as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers were Raya Lewis, Alyssa Landon, and all nieces and nephews.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Friday, November 1, 2013

Verlon Crawford, 89

    Verlon Crawford, age 89, of Winchester, Kentucky, formerly of Irvine, passed away Friday, November 1, 2013.
    He was a native of Cobb Hill Kentucky, born a son of the late Richard Hood Crawford and Sallie Abney Crawford. Mr. Crawford was a farmer and a member of the Mt. Zion Christian Church. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corp.
    Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by his grandchildren: Cassie Woods, Mary Evelyn Woods, and Katie Crawford; as well as two sisters, and seven brothers.
    Survivors include three daughters: Carol Randall, Sandra Kennedy (Marshall), and Leona McGuire (John); two sons: Ricky Crawford, and Ronald Crawford (Heather); his brother, Clyde Crawford; 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
    Services were held Tuesday, November 5th at 1:00 p.m. at the Lewis Funeral Home with Rusty Wright officiating. Burial followed in the Moberly & Crawford Cemetery. Friends called after 10:30 a.m. until service time, Tuesday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were John Maguire, Thomas Woods Jr., Kevin Crawford, James Adams, Brian Adams and Christopher Wheeling.

Lewis Funeral Home

November 13th Edition

  Sunday, November 10, 2013

    Alma Lena Brewer, age 87, of Trenton, Ohio, died Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties.
    She was born November 14, 1925 in Irvine, Kentucky, the daughter of Willie Cox and Rebecca (Crouse) Cox. Alma was the Jewelry Manager at Elder-Beerman, prior to her retirement. She was a long-time member of Yankee Road First Church of God. She liked gardening, quilting, and reading.
    Mrs. Brewer is survived by her seven children: Gary Brewer (Teresa) of Middletown, Ohio; Phyllis Osborne of Franklin, Ohio; Darrell Brewer (JoAnna) of Goodsprings, Tennessee; Charles Brewer of Trenton, Ohio; Wallace Brewer (Karen) of Somerville, Ohio; Sandra Calhoun (Michael) of Troy, Ohio; and Willie Brewer of Trenton, Ohio; 25 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren; three sisters: Elizabeth Hounshell of Jackson, Kentucky; Barbara Arvin of Irvine, Kentucky; and Audrey Chaney of Hamilton, Ohio.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert Lee Brewer, in 2001; a son-in-law, Bo Osborne; four brothers and three sisters.
    Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 14th at the Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home, 517 South Sutphin Street, Middletown, Ohio; with Reverend Kevin Collins officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, November 13th at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Butler County Memorial Park.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Street, Dayton, OH 45420.

Breitenbach McCoy Leffler Funeral Home

  Friday, November 8, 2013

    Robert Parker Comley, age 92 years, Frankfort, Kentucky, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013, at home.
    Bob was born in Irvine, Kentucky on July 14, 1921, and was the son of the late Dr. H.J. and Sarah Parker Comley. He was a World War II veteran serving in the United States Navy.
    After relocating to Frankfort, Bob was a manager at Jerry''s Restaurant. He later owned and operated several restaurants in Frankfort including Eastwood Coffee Shop, Munch 'n Crunch and Chuckwagon. He was a member of Highland Christian Church having served as deacon and elder and was a member of the One Way Joy Class.
    Bob is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years, Maxine Harding Comley. His children are: Judy Comley Rhodes, Maine; Robert H. Comley (Genie), Georgia; Jerry Comley (Mary Jo), Katherine Comley, Cindy Comley, Paul Comley (Barbara) and Pat Comley (Tammy). Grandchildren are Robert Rhodes (Becky), James Rhodes (Jenna), Kimberly Conterio (Josh), Rebecca Comley, Max Comley (Ashley), Eric Comley (Sara), Ashlye Comley, Kyle Comley, Parker Comley, Chris Comley and Katlyn Comley. He also had seven great grandchildren, Carys and Cailyn Rhodes, Addison Comley, Clara and Zoe Conterio and Cash and Lynnin Comley. His sister, Sarah Helen Comley, also survives.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeny Parker Comley; a grandson, Robert Tyler Comley; and his brother, Dr. Bill Henry Comley.
    The family gives special thanks to our caregiver, Georgia Bennett, for her patience and support.
    Visitation was at Highland Christian Church, Versailles Road, Frankfort, on Monday, November 11th from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Funeral service was at the church, Tuesday, November 12th at 10:00 a.m. with Dr. Scott Rollins officiating. Burial followed in Lexington Cemetery.
    His grandsons served as pallbearers, and honorary bearers were his granddaughters.
    In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in his memory be made to Highland Christian Church, Franklin County Senior Citizens or Hospice of the Bluegrass, Frankfort Office.
    Harrod Brothers Funeral Home of Frankfort was entrusted with arrangements.

Harrod Brothers Funeral Home

  Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Paul Douglas Brakefield, 54

    Paul Douglas Brakefield, 54, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington.
    Born May 8, 1959 in Jefferson County, a son of Beverly J. Scrivner Brakefield and the late Bolan Almon Brakefield, he lived most of his live in Estill County. Mr. Brakefield was a retired United States Air Force veteran and a realtor.
    He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amanda Brakefield; and his brother, Bolan Brakefield.
    Survivors include his son, Jason Brakefield (Crystal); his daughter, Casey Brakefield; his brothers: William Brakefield, Kenny Brakefield (Alice), and Tom Brakefield (Margaret); his sister, Kathy Harrison; his stepmother, Della Ann Brakefield; his granddaughter, Adelynn Brakefield; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
    Services were held at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 9th at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Rogers officiating. Friends called anytime after 5:30 p.m. until service time, Saturday, at the funeral home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Samuel Abney, 47

    Samuel David Abney, age 47, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital.
    Born December 24, 1965, he was a mechanic and a logger.
    Mr. Abney is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Johnson Abney of Irvine; one son, Bryston Abney of Manchester; two daughters: Samantha and Stephanie Abney of Somerset; two grandchildren; two brothers, Jeff Abney of Lexington and James Abney of Irvine; and one sister, Patricia Abney of Irvine.
    There was a private family service. Burial was in the Cobb Hill Cemetery.
    Grayson Funeral Home of Clay City was in charge of services.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Lola Gray, 89

    Lola Gray, age 89, of Gettysburg, Ohio, formerly of Irvine, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at Ohio Veterans Home.
    He was a native of Estill County, born September 8, 1924, a son of the late Coleman and Lucy Caudill Gray. Mr. Gray had been a Pentecostal preacher and was a United States Navy veteran.
    He was preceded in death by five brothers; one sister, and a great grandchild Josh Hager.
    Survivors include his three sons Rocky Gray, Jody Gray (Joyce E.) and Bobby Gray (Joyce A.); his daughter, Leota Newton; his sisters: Florence Covey and Jean Herman; his brothers: Albert and Daniel Gray; his 14 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and 26 great, great grandchildren.
    Services were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9th at the Lewis Funeral Home with James Spencer officiating. Burial followed in the Logue Cemetery. Friends called after 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 8th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Travis and Jason Gray, Lola Ray Griffin, and Johnny Griffin.

Lewis Funeral Home