Estill Tribune Obituaries

  Friday, January 3, 2014

Bentley Joseph Willis, 15 days

    Bentley Joseph Willis, 15-day-old infant son of Joseph Dudley Willis and Kimberly Ann Morris, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents: Lisa Willis and Doc and Letisha Morris; and his great grandparents: Betty & Donald Willis and Ruby Richardson.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 8th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jason Carpenter. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until service time, Wednesday at the funeral home.

Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, January 3, 2014

Phyllis L. Stone Hampton, 81

    Phyllis L. Stone Hampton, age 81, of Clark County, Kentucky, wife of 64 years to Bro. Eugene "Gene" Hampton, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 3, 2014, at the Clark Regional Medical Center.
    Mrs. Hampton was born in the Log Lick community of Clark County on June 17, 1932 to the late Berry and Dulah Barnett Stone. She was a graduate of Clark County High School and retired from Sylvania after 35 years of service. She and her husband, Bro. Eugene Hampton, were instrumental in the founding and establishing of the Preston Church of God in Bath County and the Goffs Corner Independent Church of God in Clark County.
    Additional survivors include her daughter, Wydine Cruse (Kiayam Ginter) of Clark County; three grandchildren: Lee Cruse III (Elizabeth) of Lexington, Aaron Cruse (Tara) of Clark County, and Nikki Gulick (Brandon) of Winchester; six great grandchildren: Jacob, Lauryn, Lake, Hagan, and including two on the way; and several nieces and nephews.
    Mrs. Hampton was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Combs and Mary Nugent.
    Visitation was from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 7th at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. by Bro. Lowell Rice and Pastor Lee Cruse Jr. Burial followed in the Stone Family Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Lee Cruse III, Aaron Cruse, Jacob Wheeler, Hagan Blanton, Elmer Gene Tolson, Brandon Gulick, Laker Cruse, and Ben Stephens.
    Honorary pallbearers were Martha Thomas, Linda Crowe Meers, Beulah Willoughby Barnett, Emily Bailey, Ulaha Donahue, Donna Bell Ferguson, Rex Cassidy, Nathan Whitaker, Dr. A. Joseph Ott, Donnie Denton, David Wills, Cheryl Buskirk, and Valerie Damron.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Friday, January 3, 2014

Herbert Wayne Harrison, Sr., 92

    Herbert Wayne Harrison, Sr., age 92, passed away on January 3, 2014, at Baptist Health-Richmond, Kentucky.
    Mr. Harrison was born on June 14, 1921 in Jackson County, and was the son of Vernon and Grace Miller Harrison, both of whom preceded him in death.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Herbert Wayne Harrison Jr.; three brothers: Beckham Harrison, Laban Park Harrison, and Vernon Clyde Harrison; and one sister, Bernice Hisle.
    Survivors include two sisters: Zola Hisle of McKee and Eileen McWhorter of London; as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
    Visitation for Herbert W. Harrison was from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Monday, January 6th at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road in Richmond. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7th at the funeral home. Burial followed in the Richmond Cemetery.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Friday, January 3, 2014

Charles Williams Jr., 89

    Charles Williams Jr., age 89, of Burton Williams Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014, at his home following a short illness.
    He was born August 22, 1924 in Estill County and was the son of the late Charles Sr. and Louella Stevens Williams. He was a farmer and a retired Leggett and Platt employee. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his wife, Alma D. Berry Williams.
    He is survived by one daughter, Nancy Lou Held (Mike), Madison County; one son, Charles “Tommy” Williams (Barbara), Estill County; three grandchildren: Anthony Williams (Tonya), Steven Held and Cindy Held; and one great grandchild, Hanna Mae Williams.
    He was preceded in death by two sisters: Sara Ann Means and Fannie Mae Williams; one brother, Cecil Dillard Williams; and one grandchild, Rebecca Williams.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 7th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. David Watson. Burial was at the Sally Poer Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, January 6th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Merle Means, Douglas Means, Steven Held, Anthony Williams, Brian Berry and Phillip Berry.
    Honorary pallbearers were Richard Barnes & sons.

Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 2, 2014

Linda Lavon Scrivner Embs, 66

    Linda Lavon Scrivner Embs, age 66, wife of Roy Embs, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky.
    Mrs. Embs was a native of Estill County, born May 31, 1947, a daughter of the late Henry V. and Lillian Parsons Scrivner. She was a retired employee of the Kroger Company, and a homemaker.
    Survivors include her husband, Roy Embs; her daughter, Shaye Roberts (Robbie); her granddaughters: Rachel Horn and Ratisha Roberts; her great grandsons, Brennan and Lukas; her sister, Tammy Prewitt (Chris); her brothers Dwight Scrivner (Sheila) and Billy Scrivner; and several nieces and nephews.
    Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 5th at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Bob Mills officiating. Burial followed in the Dunaway Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Saturday, January 4th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Dickie Murphy, Larry Honchell, Ronnie Mays, Jeff Hix, Kevin Horn, and Eric Patrick.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Billy Russell Wagers, 53

    Billy Russell Wagers, age 53, of Reges Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at his home, following a battle with cancer.
    He was born April 13, 1960 in Estill County and was the son of the late Harry C. Wagers and Bessie Wagers Johnson. He was a farmer and an employee of the Madison County Stockyards and the Lancaster Stockyards.
    Mr. Wagers is survived by his companion, Charleen Robinson; three sisters: Linda Sue Wagers Bunch, Estill County; Betty Brinegar (Kenneth) Madison County; and Joyce Martin (Pat), Estill County; one half-brother, Harry B. Wagers (Betty), Ohio; his chosen grandson, Wesley Johns; four nephews: Gene Allen Bunch Jr., Kenneth F. Brinegar Jr., Michael P. Martin and Stuart A. Martin; and three great nephews: Cody Bunch, Travis Bunch and Tucker Martin.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 3rd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Robert Johns. Burial was at the Boian Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, January 2nd at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Kenneth F. Brinegar Sr., Patrick D. Martin, Kenneth F. Brinegar Jr., Michael P. Martin, Stuart Martin and Dwight Edwards.
    Honorary pallbearers were Ray McKinney and Wesley Johns.

Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, December 30, 2013

Dorothy Marie Crowe, 83

    Dorothy Marie Broaddus Crowe died Monday, December 30, 2013 after a long illness. She was born April 17, 1930 to Tobe Hackett Broaddus and Mayme Powell Broaddus in Irvine, Kentucky.
    Besides her parents, she is pre-deceased by one brother, Earl D. Broaddus; two sisters, Mildred Langan Whiddon and Mary Langan Delamater; and two children, Barbara A. Benton and Robert L. “Butch” Benton.
    Survivors include her husband of 57 years, James Herbert Crowe, three children, James David Crowe (wife, Lori), Donna McClanahan Crow and Angela K. Crow; six grandchildren, Ralph E. (Mac) McClanahan III, Adam R. Benton, Brett D. Benton (wife, Dana), Cody McClanahan Alvey (husband, Josh), Bradley A. Stepp and Bronwen O. Crowe.
    She was once employed at Westinghouse where she met her husband and found her true calling as a loving wife and mother. She was also occasionally employed with the Fuller Brush Company and as an Avon Lady where she was able to spread her love throughout the homes of Estill County.
    She had many talents such as crochet and writing poetry and was an award winning baker and cook but her first love was raising children, and she poured most of her creativity into that endeavor.
    She was active in her community through her participation in the Estill County Fair, Estill County Homemakers, PTA, volunteering at her children’s schools, visiting shut-ins, and being a regular supporter of the American Heart Association going door to door for donations. She was genuinely helpful wherever there was need.
    Though she was raised in the Irvine Christian Church, as an adult she became a member of the Richmond Primitive Baptist Church where she served God through service to others.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 2nd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Officiant Larry Stone. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, January 1st at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Adam Benton, Brett Benton, Brad Stepp, Charles Blevins, Bev Blevins and Bobby Brandenburg.
    Honorary pallbearers were Juelma Blackwell, Joan Hughes, Geraldine Conner, Sallie Lou Moore, Julia Rae Witt, Mildred Cook (deceased) and Carol Crowe (deceased).

Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, December 29, 2013

Ova Combs III, 33

    Ova Combs III, age 33, Stanton, Kentucky, passed away, Sunday, December 29, 2013, at the University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, after a short illness.
    Born December 26, 1980, the son of the late Ova Combs Jr. and Wilma Combs, Ova was an avid UK fan, and loved spending time with his daughter.
    He is survived by his wife, Jeanie Profitt Combs of Stanton and their 5-year-old daughter, Kendall. Also surviving is his mother, Wilma Combs; and step-mother, Linda Hendrick; two sisters Alisha Combs and Dalina Bradley; a brother, Greg Combs; and a half-brother, Eddie McDuffard; his mother- and father-in-law, Nannie and Scooter Moreland; a sister-in-law, Amanda Profitt; a brother-in- law, Jeff and Betsy Moreland; nieces and nephews: Dylan Neal, Alexia Baker, Michael Moreland, Savanna Dawson, Makayla Profitt, and Blake Banks; and several uncles and aunts. He loved all his family and friends.
    Services were at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 1st at Davis and Davis Funeral Home, Stanton, by Rev. Henry Johnson. Visitation was 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, December 31st at the funeral home. Burial was in the Rogers Family Cemetery with Keith Rogers, Darrell Rogers, Dwayne Rogers, Dean Rogers, Josh Rogers, Jeff Moreland, Keith Profitt, Ray Rogers, and Matthew Brinegar serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Dennis Randall, Mr. Randall, Sammy Campbell, Brian Evans, John McQuinn, Kevin Tharpe, Eddie McDuggard, Dylan Neal and Kevin Townsend.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home

  Sunday, December 29, 2013

Daisy Carol Marshall Moore, 55

    Daisy Carol Marshall Moore, age 55, widow of Charles “Pig” Moore, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
    She was born in Booneville, Owsley County, on September 5, 1958, a daughter of the late Charlie Jr. and Pauline Duff Marshall. She obtained her Associate of Arts in Business Administration degree at AIU and worked for the Owsley County Health Care Center as a Certified Nurse Assistant. She was an avid Kentucky Wildcats fan; enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and she had a love for anyone that she came in contact with.
    She is survived by three sons: Charles Moore (April), Eligha Moore (Corina) and Brandon Bowman, all of Booneville; two daughters; Jennifer Bowman (Todd) of Booneville and Elizabeth Heenan of Guilford, Connecticut; three brothers: Michael Marshall (Peggy) of Manchester, Everett Marshall (Jamie) and Troy Marshall (Durrane), both of Irvine; four sisters: Linda Moore (Junior), Robin Lynch (Ronnie), both of Booneville; Edna Brewer (Robert) of Beattyville, and Ruth Morgan (Charles) of Jackson; and three grandchildren: Hemi Dakota Bowman, Leland Connor Bowman and Nico River Iris Moore; as well as a host other relatives and friends.
    Daisy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one sister, Patricia Powell.
    Funeral Services were held at the Booneville Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1st with Reverend Randall Amburgy officiating. Visitation was held Tuesday, December 31st from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Daisy was laid to rest at the Griffin Family Cemetery located in Booneville.

Booneville Funeral Home

  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; five 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 were 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