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Estill Tribune Obituaries

DEC 4
Irvine-Ravenna, Estill Co., KY
PROUDLY SERVING ESTILL COUNTY SINCE 1982
● Volume 32 - Number 22 - Wednesday, November 27, 2013 ●

Current Obituaries

December 4th Edition

  Sunday, December 1, 2013

Ruth Arvin Winkle, 95

    Ruth Arvin Winkle, 95, of McKee Road, Irvine, Kentucky, widow of Carlo Winkle, passed away Sunday, December 1st, 2013 at the Irvine Rehabilitation and Health Center after a short illness.
    She was born September 1, 1918 in Estill County, and lived there all her life. She and Carlo were married February 3, 1940, and spent 59 loving years together. Ruth was a homemaker for many years and enjoyed every minute of it. She put God first; then family. She will be missed more than words can say.
    Mrs. Winkle was preceded in death by her loving husband Carlo Winkle; her dear father and mother, Albert and Myrtie Edwards Arvin; her sister, Bessie May Richardson; and four brothers: Clyde Walker Arvin, James Franklin Arvin, Edward Turner Arvin and William Hunter (Bill) Arvin.
    Ruth is survived by one daughter, Beverly Ann Collier (Don) of Irvine; her son, Gary Lee Winkle of Irvine; three grandchildren: Belinda Collier of Irvine, Sandy Collins (Robert) of Waco and Gary Lee Winkle Jr. of Berlin, Germany; two sisters: Anna Louise Cox of Irvine, and Wilberta Jane Richardson of Connersville, Indiana; one brother, John Dale Arvin (Mildred) of Irvine; four sister-in-laws: Dora Winkle, Mary Helen Garrett (Jimmy), and Edith Henderson; a very special friend dear to the family, Hallie Harris; several nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
    Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 4th at the Irvine 1st Christian Church with Bro. Glennis Sizemore and Bro. Elder Gobel. Burial will follow in the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call after 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 3rd at the Lewis Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers will be Glenn Richardson, Robert Collins, Larry Cox, Phillip Cox, Winfred Winkle, and Stuart Arvin.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Abshear, Roy “Dink” Dixon, Jr., Charlie Park, Sammy Cox, Greg Arvin, and Brent Arvin.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Sunday, December 1, 2013

Diane Lane Begley Garrett, 57

    Diane Lane Begley Garrett, age 57, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013 after arrival at Marcum & Wallace Hospital in Irvine.
    She was born December 9, 1955, in Lexington, Kentucky, and was the daughter of John Robert and Lottie Evelyn (Shanks) Begley, both of whom preceded her in death. She worked as a state certified nurse’s aide, and she was a medical technician.
    Diane was a member of White Hall Holiness Church, and she enjoyed fishing, long walks on the beach, gardening, motorcycles, and decorating her home. Above all, she enjoyed her family that she loved very much.
    Survivors include her husband, Mike Garrett of Irvine; two sons: Michael Paul Garrett (Rebecca Elizabeth) of Waco, and Steven Ray Garrett of Irvine. She also leaves one sister, Linda Short (Bill) of Richmond; one brother, Robert Begley (Louise) of Waco; one granddaughter, Michelle Garrett; and numerous nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services for Diane will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, with Bro. Gary Northern officiating. Burial will follow at Madison County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 3rd at the funeral home.
    Jason Kenworthy will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Jennifer LeAnn Newton Fox, 32

    Jennifer LeAnn Newton Fox, age 32, wife of Thomas Fox, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013.
    She was a native of Estill County, born June 6, 1981, a daughter of Glen Newton and Vicky Davis Newton. She was a homemaker and a member of Crooked Creek Christian Church.
    Survivors, other than her husband and parents, include her children: Haley Fox, Brooklyn Fox and Jaren Newton; her sister, Krista Newton; her brother, Jason Newton; her grandmother, Goldie Davis; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
    Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 30th at Lewis Funeral Home, with Bro. Leo Crowe officiating. Burial followed in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 29th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were John Winkler, John Isfort, Randall Curtis, Ricky Davis, Jerry Newton, and Matthew Riddell.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Joyce Marie Cockrell Cole, 71

    Joyce Marie Cockrell Cole, age 71, of 8th Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at her home, following a short illness.
    She was born December 27, 1941, in Estill County, the daughter of the late Robert and Nannie Lantern Cockrell. She was a retired assistant manager at the Family Dollar store and had lived in Estill County all of her life. She was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Cole is survived by her husband, Maynard Cole Jr.; one daughter, Connie Cockrell, Estill County; one son, Clinton Cole (Sherri), Estill County; one sister, Edna Dozier, Ohio; four grandchildren: Melissa Neal Jessie Riddell (Ronnie), Jennifer Neal Sparks (James), Tabitha Cole Stepp (Robert) and Jared Cole; and seven great grandchildren: Jamie, Trae, Baylie, Sydney, Brody, Evie, and Bryce.
    She was preceded in death by two sisters: Jean Burroughs, Mary Cockrell; and two brothers: David Dozier and Bobby Cockrell.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 30th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Scott Rogers with burial following in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m.,on Friday, November 29th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Buck Lawson, Tommy Cole, Arvin Hargety, James Sparks, Robert Stepp and Ronnie Riddell

Toler Funeral Home

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 were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 27th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Beverly Arvin. Friends called 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 were 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 called 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 were Brian Crowe, Blake Crowe, Wayne Crowe, Chad Crowe, Michael Wilson, Tony Murphy, Billy Wiseman and Tanner Crowe.
    Honorary pallbearers were 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

Skyler Brandon Clay Curtis, 19

    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 was 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 were at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 26th at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City. Friends visited from 5:00 p.m. until time of service, Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Thursday, November 21, 2013

Judy Ann Marcum, 48

    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, Irvine.
    She was preceded in death by her brother, Tony Wetzel.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 25th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Beverly Arvin. Burial was at the Marcum Family Cemetery. Friends called 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 were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 23rd at the Sunset Memorial Gardens by Rev. Bob Mills. Friends called between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were 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 were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 23rd at the South Irvine Cemetery by Bro. Beverly Arvin.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was 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 were 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 was from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, November 19th at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street in Richmond. Funeral services were 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 were held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 19th at South Irvine Baptist Church with Bro. Donnie Burford officiating. Burial followed in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Monday, November 18th at the Lewis Funeral Home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Sunday, November 10, 2013

Virginia Baker Reeder

Virginia Baker Reeder, 73

    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

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