Estill Tribune Obituaries

  Friday, December 27, 2013

Charles Allen Patrick, 56

    Charles Allen Patrick, age 56, of Twin Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 27, 2013, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
    He was born October 7, 1957 in Estill County and was the son of the late Tracy and Irene McIntosh Patrick. He was a store owner and a member of the Ivory Hill Baptist Church. He was a former member of the Estill County School Board. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    He is survived by his wife, Rita Sparks Patrick; three daughters: Ashley Marsh (Brandon), Georgetown; Lachanda Collins (Steven), Corinth; and Brittany Ecton, Estill County; two sons: Jason Patrick and Brandon Ecton (Laurie), both of Estill County; three sisters: Nancy Townsend (Ralph), Betty Powell, and Delores Lynn Rowland, all of Estill County; two brothers: Tracy Randall Patrick (Luellis) and Johnnie Patrick (Mary Abney), both of Estill County; three brothers-in-law: Farrell Sparks, Terry Sparks and Ronnie Sparks; his former brother-in-law: Danny Powell, Estill County; four grandchildren: Kiyah Marsh, Jenna Marsh, Jaylee Patrick, Hunter Jones and Madysen Ecton; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 30th at the Ivory Hill Baptist Church by Bro. Ted Barker and Bro. Elmer Thomas. Burial was at the Fielder Cemetery. Friends called between 11:00 a.m. and service time, Monday, at the church.
    Pallbearers were Cash Willis, Dino Powell, Red McBride, Jimmy Cox, Johnnie Patrick II and Eddie Walters
    Honorary pallbearers were Jim Morris, Ezra Brandenburg and John E. Brooks.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, December 26, 2013

Danny Cox, 61

    Danny Cox, age 61, husband of Patricia Moores Cox, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was a native of Jackson County, a son of Geneva Webb Cox, and the late Druie Cox. Mr. Cox was a woodworker, and owner of Custom Woodwork. He was preceded in death by his daughter Terry Richardson; and his brother Berlin Cox.
    Survivors, other than his wife Patricia, include his children: Jan Brandenburg, Danny Cox, Donna Fish, and Jason Cox (Rachel); his grandchildren: Justin Richardson, Travis Richardson, Patrick Webb, Jake Brandenburg, Lennon Fish, Cody Brandenburg, Morgan Cox, and Elliot Cox; his great-grandchild, River Richardson; his brother, Merdy Cox; and his sisters: Myrtle Hartsock and Carolyn Craft.
    Memorial Services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 31st at Lewis Funeral Home with David Alexander officiating.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Thursday, December 26, 2013

Pattie M. Freeman, 74

    Pattie M. Freeman, age 74, of New Fox Road, Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013 at the Irvine Health and Rehab Center.
    She was a native of Estill County, born May 2, 1939, a daughter of the late Virgil and Bertha Singleton Freeman.
    Ms. Freeman was preceded in death by her sons: Vernon Freeman and Michael Lynn Freeman; her daughter-in-law, Sandra Joanne Freeman; and her sister, Carlie Baker.
    Survivors include her sons: Tim Freeman and Dewey Freeman; her brother, Bud Freeman (Rhonda); her sisters: Darlene Estes and Corina Steinmetz (Clarence); her granddaughters: Kelli and Laura Freeman; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 30th at Lewis Funeral Home, with Bro. Dale Payne officiating. Burial followed in the Freeman-Rose Cemetery. Friends called from 11:00 a.m. until service time, Monday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Timothy Tuttle, Donald, Gary, Phillip, Larry, and Jeffery Freeman.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Thursday, December 26, 2013

Norma R. Hall, age 91

    Norma R. Hall, age 91, of Sandhill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital.
    She was born July 20, 1922 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Hyman and Bessie Lee Witt Richardson. She was a former employee of Cincinnati Suburban Bell and co-owner of the Driftwood Resort in Max, Minnesota. She was a member of the Sandhill Christian Church.
    Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her first husband, Truman Harper, and her second husband, Henry Garrett Hall.
    She is survived by one sister, Lois Hensler, Daytona Beach, Florida; several nieces and nephews including her caretaker, Christopher Richardson; six stepdaughters: Carrie Marstella (Glenn), Betty Spry (James), Thelma Jordan (Melvin), Rose Etta Spry (Harvie), Brenda Christopher (Bobby), and Patricia Wilds, all of Clark County; and five stepsons: Wendell Hall (Hazel), James Hall (Patsy), Henry Garret Hall Jr. (Rhonda), David Hall (Margaret), all of Texas, and Lowell Thomas Hall (Carolyn), Ohio.
    She was preceded in death by one daughter, Susan Lee Harper; and five brothers: Glendon C., C.D., R.L., Orville C. and George G. Richardson.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 28th at the Sandhill Christian Church by Bro. Matt Vaught. Burial was at the Sandhill Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, December 27th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 12 Noon, Saturday, at the church.
    Pallbearers were Danny Richardson, Chris Richardson, Timmy Richardson, Brandon Richardson, Lowell Thomas Hall and James Ernest Hall.

Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Mary E. Chism, 99

    Mary E. Chism, age 99, widow of the late Carlton Chism, passed away on December 25, 2013 at Clark Regional Medical Center.
    She was born in Estill County on March 14, 1914, to the late John and Pearl Allen Embry. She was a retired farmer and coon club member. She was also a member of Allensville Baptist Church and loved cooking for her family and friends.
    Mrs. Chism is survived by a sister, Edith Stamper of Estill County; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Visitation will be Saturday, December 28th, 10-11 a.m., at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, followed by services at 11:00 a.m. by Bro. Ray Coates at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Boonesboro Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Nathaniel Cole, Ethan Johnson, Blain Johnson, Ronnie Thomas and Josh Brian.
    Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Sanders, Scott Hopper, Ray Kirk, Wendell Cole and David Means.
    Visitation was Saturday, December 28th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Scobee Funeral Home.
    In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice East 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, KY 40391.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Sunday, December 22, 2013

Josephine Langworthy, 63

    Josephine Langworthy, 63, Frenchburg, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013 at her home after an extended illness.
    Born November 28, 1950 in Mt.Sterling, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Rhoda Shepherd Tackett.
    Besides her parents, one sister, Betty Fritts, preceded her in death.
    Josephine was employed as a Wal-Mart associate. She was united in marriage to James Langworthy on July 3, 1968, and they were blessed with three children.
    Surviving is her husband, James Langworthy, Frenchburg; one daughter, Jennifer McCormick (Jeff) of Irvine; two sons: Joseph Langworthy of Mariba and Jon Langworthy of Mt.Sterling; three grandchildren: Jordyn and Justin McCormick, and Jacob Davis; two sisters, Carriel Dean Hiler and Katherine Reed, both of Mt.Sterling; one brother, Wilson Tackett (Linda) of Lexington; several nieces, nephews and many, many special friends; and one sister friend, Carolyn Gevedon of West Liberty.
    Visitation was held Thursday, December 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, at Menifee Home For Funerals, Frenchburg. Private graveside services were held at the Langworthy Cemetery, Frenchburg, with Rev. Luther Keeton officiating.
    Pallbearers were friends and relatives.

Menifee Home For Funerals

  Saturday, December 21, 2013

William Jackie Branham, 70

    William Jackie Branham, age 70, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mount Sterling.
    He was born in Clark County on April 18, 1943, to the late William Ora and Anna Virginia Adams Branham. He was a construction worker.
    Survivors include his son, Keith Branham; two daughters: Lisa Wiler and Teresa Eubanks; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Tommy Branham; and one sister, Ruthie Willoughby.
    He was preceded in death by his grandson, Greg Smith; a brother, and two sisters.
    Graveside funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 27th at the Adams Cemetery on Ruckerville Road.
    Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester was in charge of arrangements.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Ralph E. Morgan, 92

    Ralph E. Morgan, age 92, widower of Jean Marie Adams Morgan, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
    He was a native of Estill County, born May 21, 1921, a son of the late John and Ethel Woodford Morgan. Mr. Morgan was retired from IBM, operated Morgan’s restaurant for ten years, was a used car salesman for Rob Robinson & Mich Tate. He was a member of American Legion Post 79, VFW Post 8019, and a Shriner. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving in World War II. He also attended Irvine Christian Church.
    Mr. Morgan was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Morgan; a grandson, Marvin Edgar Stephen Morgan; a brother, Paul Morgan; a nephew, John Russell Morgan; and a sister, Dorothy Gold.
    Survivors include his son, Larry S. Morgan; his grandson, Craig Stephen Morgan, his great grandson, Dakota Stephen Morgan; his great granddaughter, Lydia Kaye Morgan; his special cousin Joyce Land; and several nieces and nephews.
    A memorial service was held Thursday, December 26th, at 1:00 p.m. at Irvine First Christian Church with Bro. Greg Humbert and Skip Johnson officiating.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Sunday, December 22, 2013

Phillis Faye Hoover Edwards, 58

    Phillis Faye Hoover Edwards, age 58, a resident of the Bluegrass Care and Rehabilitation Center in Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013, at the Center following a short illness.
    She was born October 16, 1955 in Clark County and was the daughter of the late Leonard and Nancy Elizabeth Taylor Hoover. She attended the Baptist Church and had lived in Fayette County most of her life.
    Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Edwards.
    She is survived by three sisters: Ann Brown, Richmond; Ruby Howard, Carlisle; and Barbara Barber, Lexington; three brothers: Bobby Hoover, Georgetown; Tommy Hoover, Garrard County; and Joe Hoover, Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews.
    Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by one sister, Jennie Martin; and two brothers: Russell and Wayne Hoover.
    Graveside services were conducted Monday, December 23, 12 Noon, at the Hoover Cemetery.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, December 21, 2013

Joyce Davon West Rogers, 57

    Joyce Davon West Rogers, age 57, 129 11th Street, Clay City, Kentucky, wife of Ronald "Ozzie" Rogers, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013, at her home after a battle with cancer.
    She was born June 15, 1956 in Irvine to the late Verlin Elihue West and Earline Powell West, Irvine.
    Survivors include, husband, Ronald "Ozzie" Rogers, Clay City; sons, Lynn West (Stephanie), Irvine, O. J. Rogers (Sarah), Stanton, and Kevin Joe Rogers (Samantha), Irvine; mother, Earline Powell West, Irvine; brother, Gary Powell (Elaine), Irvine; grandchildren, that she loved and adored: Whitney Rogers, Neesa West, Emma Rogers, Aaliyah Rogers, Hannah Crabtree, Emily Lawson, Blake Warner, Dustin Warner, and Carl Warner; a niece, Crystal Riddell (Brian), Irvine; a nephew, JR Powell, Irvine; and great-nieces, Savannah Riddell and Debreona Powell, both of Irvine.
    She was preceded in death by her father, Verlin Elihue West; and her brother, Harvey "Butch" West.
    Services were at 3:00 p.m., Monday, December 23rd at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 College Avenue, Stanton by Rev. Anthony Molihan. Visitation was held on Monday from 12:00 Noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial was in the Patrick Cemetery, Irvine, with Mark Brandenburg, Jacob Brandenburg, Earl Powell, John Powell, Jarred Baker, and Jordan Baker serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving were Stephanie West, Samantha Rogers, Crystal Riddell, Sarah Crabtree, Jodie Brandenburg, and Beth Rogers.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home

  Friday, December 20, 2013

Wilma Jean Fielder Buckley, 83

    Wilma Jean Fielder Buckley, 83, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013 at The Terrace Nursing Home in Berea, Kentucky. She was the widow of William Coby Buckley.
    Mrs. Buckley was born on October 8, 1929 in Estill County, and was the daughter of James and Sallie Betty Smithers Fielder, both of whom preceded her in death.
    Survivors include one son, William Coby Young Buckley of Richmond; two daughters, Jacqueline Sue Davis of Battle Creek, Michigan; and Vickie Fawn Sandlin, of Berea; five grandchildren: seven great grandchildren; and one sister, Dortha Mae Newton, of Estill County.
    In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Gary Milton Lindsay Buckley; two brothers, James Fielder, Jr. and David Farrell Fielder; and four sisters: Roberta Fielder, Cleata Fielder, Freda Fielder, and Anna Witt.
    Funeral services for Wilma Jean Buckley were held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 11110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, with Pastor Mark Sarver officiating. Burial followed at the Sand Hill Cemetery in Estill County. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, December 22nd at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Tom Davis II, Tom Davis III, Marc Davis, Steve Davis, Phillip Newton, and Michael David Fielder.
    Ken Sandlin and Earl Sandlin served as an honorary pallbearers.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Ruby Tipton Grillot, 82

    Ruby Tipton Grillot, age 82, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at the Mason Christian Village where she resided seven months.
    Ruby was born April 16, 1931, in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Jasper and Lula Tipton. She was married to Cyril J. "Jack" Grillot Jr, for 43 years (preceded her in death).
    She is preceded in death by her daughter, Linda S. Felty; granddaughter, Michelle M. Henz; sibilings: Cara, Mabel, Myrtle, Carl, Bennie, Warren, Charlie Ray and Elvia Joyce; sisters-in-law: Violet Wead and Toni Grillot; brother-in-law Ronald Grillot; and long-time friend Mary Streck-Hoover "Biz".
    Mrs. Grillot is survived by daughter Deborah L. Grillot-Cornett (Wes) of Hamilton, Ohio; son Craig J. Grillot (Cindy) of Miamisburg, Ohio; granddaughters Jennifer L. Urmston (Denny) and Carrie A. Apling (Kevin), grandson Christopher K. Felty, great grandchildren Victoria Felty, Cayden Urmston, Kelson Urmston, Jackson Apling, Carter Apling, sister Bessie McDaniel, brother Forest Tipton, sisters-in-law Rickey Walker, Carol Tipton and Thelma Lewis, and brothers-in-law Edward Grillot and John Grillot.
    Ruby leaves behind many loving and caring nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends Patty Coombs, Bev Fanz, and Beulah Rarick and her good friends at the Village. Ruby will be remembered greatly as a loving mother and a foster mother for Family and Children's Services for more than 12 years. She worked at W.H. Kiefaber Company, Miami Valley Hospital, and Dayton State Hospital. She loved the Lord's church and her church family at East Dayton Christian Church and was a past member of the Ladies Auxiliary; Also a member of the Shamrock Club.
    Visitation was Sunday, December 22nd, 2-3 p.m., with a 3 p.m. funeral service at the Mason Christian Village with Chaplain Tom Moll officiating, and Monday, December 23rd, 4-6 p.m., with a 6 p.m. funeral service at the Tobias Funeral Home, Belmont Chapel, 648 Watervliet Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, with nephew Pastor Mike Berger officiating.

Tobias Funeral Home

  Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Tony Randall Neal, 49

    Tony Randall Neal, age 49, of 10th Avenue, Clay City, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Baptist Health Lexington Hospital.
    Born January 28, 1964 in Irvine, he was a foreman with Westower Communications, and he attended the Bowen First Church of God.
    Mr. Neal is survived by his mother, Janie Fox Rogers, and by his father, Tony Neal (Anna), all of Irvine; his darlin', Melissa Rogers Freeman, and two stepsons, Kolby Boyd and Kory Freeman, all of Clay City; three brothers: Cecil Ray Neal (Rusti) of Clay City, Ronald Wayne Rogers II (Amber) of Lemon Grove, California; and Jeffrey Neal of Irvine; two sisters: Margaret Denise Neal of Irvine, and Nikki Rogers (Darren Bloom) of Clay City; and by seven nieces and nephews: Sara Jane Neal, Gracelyn Darlene Neal, Clarissa Rogers, Tori Bloom, Kelly Bloom, Katelyn Neal and Jamie Neal.
    Visitation only was held at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 21st at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.
    Pallbearers were Wayne Rogers, Cecil Neal, Tom Gould, Tim Gould, Darren Bloom, Donnie Lawson, Kolby Boyd, Kory Freeman, Bob Sanders and Jamie Neal.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Bobby Wayne Puckett, 73

    Bobby Wayne Puckett, age 73, of Furnace Junction Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at his home, following a short illness.
    He was born April 8, 1940 in Estill County and was the son of the late John and Zella Flynn Puckett. He was a retired IBM employee and a member of the Mt. Carmel Christian Church. He served as a MP in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era.
    He is survived by his wife, Jessie Tipton Puckett; one daughter, Libby G. Puckett, Boone, North Carolina; one son, Terry Puckett (Emma), Ravenna; one sister, Celia Gaye Willis, Ravenna; one grandchild, Kyleigh Ren Puckett, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia; and many more family and friends.
    Mr. Puckett was preceded in death by his in-laws, A.D. and Hazel Tipton; two sisters: Lucille Wyatt and Mary Barnes; and four brothers: Gilbert, Allen, William and Edward Puckett.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 19th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Art Marcum and Bro. Mark Pearson. Burial was at the Puckett-Tipton Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, December 18th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Kenneth Rogers, Shirley Adams, Dennis Miller, Dallis Abney, Rudolph Crowe, Calvin Spicer, Henry Peters and Michael Rogers.
    Honorary pallbearers were Michael Tipton, Randolph Moreland and John Moreland.

Toler Funeral Home