Estill Tribune Obituaries

  Saturday, February 8, 2014

Mary Maxine Sparks Flynn, 75

    Mary Maxine Sparks Flynn, age 75, a resident of the Irvine Health & Rehabilitation Center passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014, at the Center following a long illness.
    She was born February 14, 1938 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Eli and Clay Tipton Sparks. She was a homemaker and caregiver and a member of the South Irvine Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Ms. Flynn is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Flynn Stepp (James), Irvine; four sons: James Eli Flynn, Rocky Flynn, Tony Flynn (Sandy), and Glen Flynn, all of Irvine; three sisters: Lydia McKinney, Hazel Noland, and Estine King, all of Irvine; five brothers: Earl Sparks, Berea; Eli Sparks Jr., Irvine; Delbert Sparks, Berea; Phillip Sparks and Michael Sparks, both of Irvine; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by five brothers: Donald, Odell, Raymond, Rollie and Randall Sparks.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 12th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Sparks Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, February 11th at the funeral home.

Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, February 8, 2014

John Frank Goodwin, 63

    John Frank Goodwin, age 63, of Spout Springs Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014, at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, following a sudden illness.
    He was born February 1, 1951 in Powell County and was the son of the late Maxie and Violet Tipton Goodwin. He was a carpenter and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    He is survived by one daughter, Rita Valene Greene (Chris), Winfield, Tennessee; five sisters: Nellie Ballard, Estill County; Julie Puckett, Norma Conner, both of Powell County; Bessie Tipton, Ohio; and Allie Goodwin, Powell County; three brothers: Roger Goodwin, Oklahoma; Robert Goodwin, Powell County; and Bill Goodwin, Middletown, Kentucky; and three grandchildren: Ethan Isaacs, Aubree Isaacs and Ella Greene.
    He was preceded in death by one brother, Floyd Tracy Goodwin.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Chris Greene. Burial was at the Gray Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Tuesday at the the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Greg Goodwin, Don Cockerham, Clifford Ballard, Chris Howell, Dawayne Conner, Fred Ballard and Garland Ballard.

Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, February 7, 2014

Stanley Gene Wiseman, 65

    Stanley Gene Wiseman, age 65, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014, at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center.
    He was born on July 2, 1948, in Irvine, to the late Vernon and Mary Alice Walling Wiseman. He was a United States Army veteran, and earned the National Defense Service Medal, as well as the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars for his service to his country during the Vietnam War. Stanley loved to spend time with his grandchildren, and also enjoyed attending his church – Richmond House of Prayer.
    Survivors include two sons: Randall Wiseman, and Danny Sebastian; two brothers: Cebert Wiseman (Lucille), and Raymond Wiseman (Louise); five grandchildren: Stacy Winkler, Alex Wiseman, Aryne Sebastian, Addison Sebastian, and Adryana Sebastian; and several special friends: Rita Sebastian, Alan Hatfield, Buddy Durham, and Lawrence Hayes.
    In addition to his parents, Stanley was preceded in death by four brothers: Edward, Winfred, John Dewey, and Tracy Wiseman; and one sister, Anna Mae Wiseman.
    Funeral Services will be held at the Richmond House of Prayer, 330 Mule Shed Lane, Richmond, on Wednesday, February 12, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., with Bro. Owen Moody and Rev. Clyde Wimmer Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the White Oak Cemetery in Estill County with full military honors. Visitation was from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, February 11th at the church.
    Pallbearers will be Buddy Durham, Tommy Ballard, Raymond Hager, Sam Cox, Gary Wilson, and Joey Estes.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Aryne Sebastian, Tammy Cundiff, and Chasity Henderson.
    The family would like to thank the Hospice Compassionate Care Center for their kindness and help during this time.
    The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 W. Main St, Richmond, is in charge of arrangements.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Thursday, February 6, 2014

Dennis Burgess Bates, 75

    Dennis Burgess Bates, age 75, of Irvine, Kentucky, husband of Diane Jacobs Bates, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
    Mr. Bates was born in North Middletown, Kentucky, on October 26, 1938 to the late Henderson and Ruth Calvert Bates. He was retired from IBM and a member of the Baptist faith.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Sharon Turner; three stepdaughters: Shannon Congleton, Kimberly Link, and Helen Flinchum; a stepson, Earl Wayne Congleton; two brothers: Harold Bates and Carl Fred Bates; and seven sisters: Arlene Eades, Donna Gaunce, Brenda Murphy, Nancy Dotson, Marilyn Stewart, Doris Swartz, and Judy Shelley.
    He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Burgess Bates, Jr. and his brother, Julian Bates.
    Funeral services were private. A memorial service may be held at a later date.
    Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Thursday, February 6, 2014

Clarence Randall Stamper, 53

    Clarence Randall Stamper, age 53, East College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014.
    He was born April 27, 1960 in Clark County to the late Oakley Burton and Elsie Baker Stamper.
    Survivors include, a daughter, Kara Hernandez (Antonio), Texas; a son, Randall Stamper (Erica), Irvine; the mother of his children, Tina Stamper; his life companion, Kym Brock; ten brothers: Oakley Stamper Jr., Henry Stamper, Harold Stamper, Dale Stamper, Donald Stamper, Ray Stamper, Floyd Stamper, Allen Stamper, Paul Stamper, and Russell Stamper; two sisters: Nellie Beach and Lois Beach; and four grandchildren: Randall and Alex Stamper, and Dylan and Vanessa Hernandez.
    He was preceded in death by his parents.
    Services were at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 9th at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation was 6-9 p.m., Saturday, February 8th at the funeral home.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home

  Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Virginia Lee “Hoppy” Babb, 71

    Virginia Lee “Hoppy” Babb, age 71, of Pitts Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at her home following a short illness.
    She was born January 5, 1943 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Ed and Mary Powell Farthing. She was a homemaker and attended the House of Prayer and the Body of Christ. She had lived in Hamilton, Ohio most of her life.
    Mrs. Babb was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Babb.
    She is survived by four daughters: Sharon Jackson (Bruce), Fairfield, Ohio; Teresa Napier (Richard Lambert), Fairfield, Ohio; Brenda Paddack (Dan), Hamilton, Ohio; and Kathy Yeary (Rob), Ravenna; one sister, Willene Riddell, Irvine; one brother, Bobby Farthing (Sharon). Hamilton, Ohio; seven grandchildren: Mandy Glynn (Mike), Stevie Napier, Courtney Brann (Tony), Ronnie Yeary, Brittany Paddack, Ronnie Yeary and Alyssa Payne; five great grandchildren: Allie, Nolan, Ava, Connor and Colten; and her special dog, Coco.
    She was preceded in death by one daughter, Karrie Babb; one grandchild, Brandon Napier; and eight brothers and sisters.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Bill Wesley. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, February 7th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Stevie Napier, Brucie Jackson, Bruce Jackson, Richard Lambert, Dan Paddack, Rob Yeary, Mike Glynn and Tony Brann.

Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, February 3, 2014

Joy L. Brumagen Gilbert, 54

    Equine photographer Joy L. Brumagen Gilbert, age 54, wife of Kevin Gilbert passed away Monday, February 3, 2014 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, after a lengthy illness.
    A resident of Nicholasville, she was born September 29, 1958 in Winchester, the daughter of Vivian Berryman Brumagen and the late John Brumagen. Joy was an accomplished equine photographer working with many of the well known Central Kentucky horse farms. She was the granddaughter of Grace Berryman, Winchester; and the late Sheridan Berryman.
    The Daily Racing Form says Gilbert was best known for her stallion conformation photography for several Central Kentucky farms, including Lane's End, Spendthrift, and others; as well as photos of young horses, mares, and scenic shots.
    Besides her husband and mother, survivors include a daughter, Hannah Cheyenne Gilbert, Lexington; and a brother, Tom Brumagen (Cindy), Winchester.
    Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, February 7th at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Road, Lexington; with visitation prior to the service, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Burial was in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home

  Sunday, February 2, 2014

Gerald W. Estes, 70

    Gerald W. Estes, age 70, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away in Port Richey, Florida, on Sunday, February 2, 2014.
    He was born to the late Edward and Bertha Estes on August 7, 1943 in Winchester, Kentucky. Gerald graduated from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. He was a veteran in the United States Army and later he went on to retire from the Preble County Sheriff’s Department. He also was an EMT on the Camden Life Squad for many years. Gerald worked at Mosler Safe Company and retired after 16 years. He was a member of Moraine City First Church of God.
    Gerald is survived by his loving wife, Wilma Estes, of 51 years, and together they had three children Gerald Jr., William, Kimberly (Joe) Swartz; six grandchildren: Gerald III, William Jr., Jacob, Joshua, Owen, Kaitlyn; and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by two siblings: Harold Samuel (Barbara) from Fairfield, Ohio; and Virginia Isaacs (Charlie) from Irvine, Kentucky; and many nieces and nephews.
    He is preceded in death by his brother, Benny.
    Gerald’s visitation was Sunday, February 9, 2014 from 5pm-7pm at the Ivey Funeral Home, 2565 Princeton Road, Fairfield Township, Ohio; with funeral services following on Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

Ivey Funeral Home

  Sunday, February 2, 2014

Geneva Williams, 84

    Geneva Williams, age 84, a resident of the Irvine, Kentucky, Health & Rehabilitation Center passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014, at the Center following a long illness.
    She was born July 8, 1929 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Robert and Laura Bowles Williams. She was a homemaker and had lived most of her adult life in Richmond, Indiana.
    Ms. Williams is survived by several nieces and nephews who loved her very much.
    She was preceded in death by three sisters: Viola Williams, Lena Murphy and Edna Williams; and five brothers: Lewis, Omer, Herman, Raymond and Hershell Williams.
    Funeral services were conducted at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, February 6th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jimmy Williams. Burial was at the Williams Cemetery. Friends called after 10:30 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Bill Williams, Bob Williams, Steve Williams, Jerry Oberer, Terry Young and Ben Cain.

Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 30, 2014

Wilma Sue Jones Fowler, 67

    Wilma Sue Jones Fowler was born January 20, 1947 in Estill County and departed this life Thursday, January 30, 2014 at the Kenwood Health & Rehab in Richmond, being 67 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Raymond & Eleren (Muncy) Jones.
    She is survived by her son, Dillard Jones (Diana) of Irvine; and by the following brothers and sisters: Richie Jones of Powder Springs, Georgia, Stevie Jones of Winchester, Brian Jones of Irvine, Phillip Jones of Stanton, Brenda Sue Neal of Richmond, and Ramona Boyd of Stanton.
    In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Danny Ray Jones.
    A graveside service was held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1st at the Pea Ridge Road Cemetery in Estill County, with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating.
    Lakes Funeral Home in McKee was in charge of arrangements.

Lakes Funeral Home McKee

  Monday, January 27, 2014

Wanda Lee Everman, 72

    Wanda Lee Everman, age 72, wife of Russell Wayne Everman, of Cox Street in Stanton, Kentucky, passed away at her residence on Monday, January 27, 2014.
    Born November 1, 1941, in Campton, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Cleeda Alexander Wireman and the late Orival Wireman. She was a homemaker and a member of the Ravenna Church of The Nazarene.
    She is survived by her husband, Russell Wayne Everman; and her mother, Cleeda Wireman, both of Stanton; two daughters: Michelle Rashid (Irfan) and Regina Everman, both of Cary, North Carolina; two brothers: Bernard Wireman (Rosalee) and Randle Wireman Georgia), both of Stanton; two sisters: Darlene Watson and Lena Rogers (Ray), both of Stanton; along with two grandchildren: Macy and Lily Rashid.
    Visitation began at 6:00 p.m., Friday, January 31st and funeral services, officiated by Rev. Warren Toler and Rev. Rob Steinbrook, were held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1st at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Interment was in the Stanton Cemetery with Steve Everman, Barry Rose, Scott Wireman, Tim Rogers, Warren Toler Jr. and Brett King serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Everman, Bernard Wireman, Randle Wireman, Ray Rogers, Grider Denney, Ronnie Knox, Jarrod Childers, Cecil Neal, Joplin Rice, Mark Buckles and Jason Mays.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice East.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Sunday, January 26, 2014

Donald Hall, 79

    Donald Hall, age 79, of East Railroad Street, Stanton, Kentucky, passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 26, 2014.
    Born August 12, 1934, in Pilot, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Dell and Abbie McCoy Hall. He was a former factory employee of Bundy Tubing and a member of Bowen Church of Christ. Donald loved hunting, training horses and raising beagle hounds.
    In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Blythe Hall.
    Mr. Hall is survived by one daughter, Deborah Howell (Mickey) of Richmond; four brothers: Tom Hall (Frances) of Irvine, Danny Hall (Patricia), Raymond Hall, both of Stanton, and Marion Hall (Bonnie) of Irvine; two sisters: Janice Newcomb (Larry) of Clay City and Mary Durham of Stanton; along with one grandson, Justin Morgan Howell.
    Visitation began at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29th, and funeral service officiated by Rev. Daniel Newell was held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 30th at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.
    Pallbearers were Jesse King, Carlos Rogers, Lonnie Brooks and Bobby Pelfrey.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 23, 2014

Maxine Stidham Johnson, 76

    Maxine Stidham Johnson, age 76, of Bellevue, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014, at the St. Elizabeth Hospital after a short illness.
    She was born August 9, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of the late Roy and Lula Warner Stidham. She was retired from Wendling Printing and had lived in Campbell County most of her life. She was a member of the Irvine Nazarene Church.
    Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, Virgil D. Johnson; one daughter, Lisa Perkins (Alex), Lakeside Park, Kentucky; two sons: Gerald Johnson, Florence; and Kevin Johnson, Bellevue; one sister, Elizabeth Ann Stidham, Cincinnati; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Johnson; and two brothers: Kenneth and Ronald Stidham.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 2nd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Henry Johnson with burial to follow in the Warner Cemetery. Friends called from 12 Noon until service time, Sunday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Alex Perkins, Glen Powell, Gerald Johnson, Gary Estes, and Leighton Perkins.

Toler Funeral Home