● Volume 32 - Number 34 - Wednesday, February 19, 2014 ●
Estill County News
Patriots' 6th & 8th Grade Make Semi-Finals Of Tourney
The Estill County Middle School Patriots 8th grade closed out their season in the semifinals of the conference tourney with a heartbreaking loss to Clark Moores on Thursday night, February 13, 2014, by a score of 50-37.
Clark Moores jumped out to a quick lead in the beginning of the game; the Patriots went on a run before the half and went into the locker room only trailing by three points.
The third quarter spelled trouble for the Patriots, they were outscored 9-2 and went into the 4th quarter down 10 points and were not able to mount a 4th quarter comeback.
The Patriots had defeated Clark Moores in both regular season meetings.
The 8th grade Patriots were led in scoring by Caleb Bonny with 19 and Joe Benton added 18.
The 8th grade opened the tourney with a blow out win over Caudill by a score of 53-31.
The Patriots were led in scoring in the Caudill win by Caleb Bonny with 25 points, Joe Benton 15, Logan Beckler 4, Dylan Evans, Andrew Doty, Kevin Richardson and Logan Napier each added 2, and Will Burkhart 1.
The ECMS 8th grade closed out the season with an impressive record of 25-7, and finished runner up to Foley for the regular season’s top position, finishing conference play with a record of 13-3.
The 8th grade Patriots were undefeated against 56th District and 14th Region competition and were the 56th District champions for the third straight year. The 8th grade Patriots also posted three 20 win seasons in their three seasons at ECMS.
“The accomplishments of this group were phenomenal, and when you spend as much time around them as this coaching staff has, you understand why they have enjoyed this level of success. They are an unbelievable group of young men on the court, in the classroom and in life, “ remarked Coach Jim Bonny.
The Patriots 7th grade lost in the first round to Madison Middle by a score of 58-34.
They were led in scoring by Logan Napier with 14 points, Micah Adams 9, Conner Chaney 4, Justin Rison 3, and Trevor Evans and Trent Walker with 2 each.
The 7th grade ended the season with a record of 11-18 and were runner ups in the 56th district tournament.
The 6th grade opened tournament play with a big win over Caudill by a score of 53-24.
They were led in scoring by Joe Benton with 18 points; Micah Adams, Ethan Webb and Chase Rawlins added 6 each, Conner Hall and Cody Hatton both added 4, and Chase Muncie, Coben Clem and Micah Swim 2, Cobbe Click 1.
The 6th graders were defeated in the semis as they traveled to Rockcastle County, by a score of 57-43.
Joe Benton led in scoring with 18, Cody Hatton 8, Chase Muncie 5, Micah Adams 4, Matthew Woolery 3, Conner Hall, and Chase Rawlins 2, and Cobbe Click 1.
The 6th grade team ended the season with a record of 25-6, with a 3rd place conference regular season mark of 13-3.
The Patriots 6th won the 56th District championship and were undefeated against 56th District competition for the season.
Current Obituaries
Wednesday, February 26th Edition
Monday, February 24, 2014
Opal Mae Chrisman, 87
Opal Mae Chrisman, age 87, of Irvine, Kentucky, the widow of Edward Chrisman, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014, at Pine Meadows Health Care in Lexington.
She was born April 7, 1926, in Estill County, to Sherman and Mary Thomas French, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a member of Red Lick Holiness Church, and she enjoyed flowers, gardening, and bird watching; but, above all else, she loved her grandchildren.
Survivors include her sons: Jim Chrisman (Judy) and Larry Chrisman (Joan), both of Irvine; her daughters: Shirley Berryman (Bob) of Richmond, and Brenda Kay (John) of Versailles; one sister, Delina Roop of Berea; six grandchildren: Greg Chrisman (Lisa), Rodney Chrisman (Heather), Chad Chrisman, Shane Chrisman (Melissa), Robert Berryman, and Bill Berryman (Paige); and two step grandchildren, Colleen Kay and Courtney Quire (Paul); 14 great grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Edward, and her parents; she was preceded in death by one grandson, Jeffrey Chrisman; one sister, Mable Richardson; and three brothers, James, Paul and Jennings French.
Funeral services for Mrs. Chrisman will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 27th at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, with Bro. Charlie Wilson officiating the service. Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Burial will follow at the West Irvine Cemetery in Irvine. Visitation will be from 5 – 9 p.m., Wednesday, February 26th at the funeral home.
Joyce Ann Gross, age 53, of Cottman Lane in Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014, at her home following a long illness.
She was born March 26, 1960, in Hazard, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Dennis Back and Maggie Mullins. She was a homemaker and had lived in Winchester most of her life.
Mrs. Gross is survived by her husband, Tommy Daniel Gross; two daughters: Gina Barnett, Winchester; and Crystal Gross, Texas; three sons: Tony Gross, Texas; Howard Gross and Tommy Gross, both of Winchester; four sisters: Shirley Lucas, Donna Gross, both of Whitesburg; Percy Combs, Georgia; and Barbara Ann Collins, Stanton; and one brother, Harold Back, Irvine.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 25th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Alexander Cemetery. Friends called from 11:00 a.m. until service time, Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Sonia Kaye Doty Abel, age 42, wife of Eugene Abel, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky, after a long illness.
She was a native of Estill County, and the office manager of Save-A-Lot grocery. Mrs. Abel was born May 10, 1971, a daughter of Marcella Isaacs Doty and the late James P. Doty. She was a member of the Sandhill Christian Church and loved scrapbooking with her sister.
Mrs. Abel was preceded in death by her brother, James R. Doty.
Survivors other than her husband of 23 years, Eugene, include her daughter, Kaytlyn Abel; her son, John Abel; her brothers: Brian Doty (Jennifer) and Philip Todd Doty; her sisters: Cynthia Barnes (Roger) and Brittany Miller (Christopher); her nieces and nephews: Tiffany Brinegar(Christopher), Roger Allen Barnes, Joshua Barnes, Devan Doty, Andrew Doty, Lane Doty, Adam Doty (Heather), Landon Doty, Zoey Abel and Addie Winker; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and by her very special friends: Amanda Rose, Jonathan Abel, and all Save-A-Lot employees.
Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 24th at Lewis Funeral Home with Matt Vaught officiating. Burial followed in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 23rd at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Jonathan Abel, Jeff Richardson, Christopher Miller, Joshua Barnes, Devan Doty and Adam Doty.
Jonathan Russell Jones, aka Rusty Callahan, age 54, of Wagersville Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, after a short illness.
He was born July 22, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a painter and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Rebecca Jones; his mothers: Wanda L. Williamson, Betsy Vancil and Jo Callahan; one daughter, Katherine Jones, Ravenna; five sisters: Tenia King, Lisa Hock, both of Ohio; Mary Dillingham, Virginia; Donna Tipton and Dianna McKinney, both of Estill County; two brothers: Bo Callahan and Bobby Callahan, both of Estill County; and a special cousin, Gwen Hager.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton Carlton Callahan; two sons: Jonathon Russell Jones II and Matthew Tyler Jones; and one sister, Lisa Williamson.
Graveside services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 21st at the Callahan Cemetery by Bro. Jerry Rose and Bro. Terry Barnes.
Pallbearers were Bo Callahan, Bobby Callahan, Dewey McKinney, Matthew Hager, David Hager and Ronnie Tipton.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Gena Whitehead Tipton, age 52, of Reges Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at her home following a long illness.
She was born February 10, 1962 in Hyden, Kentucky, and was the daughter of Virginia Lee Morgan Whitehead and the late Clifford Whitehead. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Tipton is survived by her husband, Ricky Tipton; her mother, Virginia Lee Morgan Whitehead; one sister, Diane Sizemore, Hyden; three brothers: Roy Lee Whitehead, Winchester; Roger Wade Whitehead, Harlan; and Randy Richard Whitehead, Hyden; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22nd at the Grassy Branch Church in Hyden. Burial will be at the Whitehead Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, February 21st at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home in Irvine; and after 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Grassy Branch Church.
Oliver Rawlins, Jr., age 57, of Darley Creek in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014, after a long illness.
He was born July 2, 1956, in Estill County and was the son of the late Oliver Sr. and Marjorie Back Rawlins. He was a carpenter and had lived in Montgomery County most of his life.
Mr. Rawlins is survived by one daughter, Amanda Rawlins, Mt. Sterling; one son, Steven Rawlins, Mt. Sterling; four sisters: Rita Mayse, Jeffersonville; Gayle Hall, Anderson, Indiana; Nellie Willoughby and Anita Willoughby, both of Jeffersonville; three brothers: Jerry Rawlins, Estill County; Owen Rawlins, Jeffersonville; and John Pelfrey, Florida; and three grandchildren: Kearsten, Breonna and Arthur “A.J.” Johnson.
He was preceded in death by one son, Matthew Rawlins; two sisters: Sandra Martin and Lydia Ann Wells; and one brother, Robert Lewis Pelfrey.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 19th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Willie H. Gordon. Burial was at the Rawlins Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Jesse Willoughby, Wayne Rawlins, Anthony Jackson, Lee Rawlins, Cody Lamb, Patrick Jolley, Gary Mayse and Dustin Cornwell.
James F. Tipton, age 79, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Friday afternoon, February 14, 2014.
Born in Irvine, KY, he was a son of the late Warren & Alleane (Hamilton) Tipton. He proudly served with the United States Army from 1956 - 1958, mostly in Germany. He worked as a Die Press Operator for Westvaco/Weyerhauser in Eaton, retiring in 1994 after 35 years of service. Member of the Eaton YMCA, he enjoyed all outdoor sports including golf, hunting and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death on December 25, 1990 by his wife, Doris E. (Reed) Tipton, whom he married April 19, 1963; a sister, Ruth Moreland; and son-in-law, Ronnie Benge.
Mr. Tipton is survived by children: Paul Tipton (Machel, Jennifer Selby (Mike), both of Eaton; Jimmy Sorrell (Melody) and Patsy Benge, both of Santa Claus, Indiana; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Delmus Tipton of Irvine, Thelma Thomas of Midway, Loretta Crowe of Irvine, Burnell Tipton of Maiden, North Carolina; Ronnie Tipton of Irvine, Sue Shupe of Lexington, Connie Melear of Harrodsburg, and Gary Tipton of Irvine; his stepmother, Ann Tipton of Irvine; numerous nieces and nephews, other family, and many, many friends.
Friends called on the family from 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 17th at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US Rt. 35 - West Alexandria, Ohio. Funeral service followed at 2 p.m. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Robert Lee Estes, age 71, of Clark County, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014, at his home.
A native of Clark County, he was born January 31, 1943, at his home on Jones Nursery Lane, to the late Raymond Earl Estes and Nannie Townsend McCall. Married for 28 years, he was preceded in death by the mother of his three children, Helen Louise Jackson.
Robert was the owner of Estes Excavating, in which he did subcontracting work for Ball Homes along with several other companies. He was baptized at the age of 17 at the Pharis Hill Christian Church by Linville Berryman in a nearby pond. He was a former member of Eastside Baptist Church and current member of Powell's Valley Baptist Church in Powell County.
Survivors include one son, David Wayne Estes of Winchester, one daughter, Brenda Louise Kennon (Bill) of Ford, Kentucky; two sisters: Hazel Sue Townsend of Frankfort, and Mary Stephens of Lexington; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Estes was preceded in death by one son, Robert Lewis Estes, who was of New Albany, Indiana; three brothers, James Estes of Clark County, John Estes of Fayette County, and Lenyel Estes of Henry County; and two sisters: Emma Pitts of New Albany, Indiana; and Lorene Ware of Shelbyville.
Funeral services were on Sunday, February 16th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, 289 S. Main Street, Winchester, with Pastor Gary Willoughby presiding. The family received friends on Sunday from 12:00 Noon until the hour of services. Burial was in the Cobb Hill Cemetery in Estill County.
Pallbearers were Ricky Estes, Danny Estes, David Estes, Tommy Stanfield, Clifton Kennon, and Eddie Kennon.
Honorary pallbearers were Bill Kennon and Steven Estes.
Vickie Rae Arvin, age 55, of Turkey Pen Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at her home.
She was born July 14, 1958 in Richmond and was the daughter of the late James Hue and Lorena Riddell Hunt. She attended the Pea Ridge Holiness Church and had lived in Estill County all of her life.
Mrs. Arvin is survived by two daughters: Sharmala Michelle Arvin and Jamie Marie Farmer, both of Irvine; one sister, Roxy Plowman, Irvine; one brother, Robert Hunt, Richmond; and three grandchildren: Callee Arvin, Miheyla Farmer, Tessa Arvin; and they are expecting her 4th grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husbands: Kenneth “Moose” Plowman and Walter Scott Arvin; and one brother, James Dewayne Hunt.
Memorial services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 17th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jerry Rose. Friends called after 12:00 Noon, Monday at the funeral home.
Mattie Frances Osborne Brinegar, age 73, of Old Landing Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at her home, following a long illness.
She was born May 10, 1940, in Estill County, a daughter of the late Hiram and Cynthiana Sparks Osborne. She formerly worked at Carhartt Inc. and was a farmer. She had lived in Estill County most of her life and attended the Wagersville Pentecostal Church of God.
Mrs. Brinegar is survived by her husband, Clark Brinegar; a daughter, Kathy Smith (Phillip), Estill County; five sons: Jerry Wayne Brinegar (Barbara), Ricky Joe Brinegar (Karen Ann), both of Clark County; Michael Lee Brinegar (Thelma), Roy Lynn Brinegar (Annette) and Jeffery Quienten Brinegar (Trish), all of Estill County; two sisters: Virgie McIntosh and Shirley Crowe (Bobby) both of Estill County; ten grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters: Ruby Brinegar and Ella Marie Osborne; and two brothers: Herman Osborne and Benny Ray Osborne.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Beverly Arvin and Bro. Hargus Gordon with burial following in the Campbell Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, February 14th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were her sons and her son-in-law.
Stanley Marion Durbin Jr., 74, of Birchwood Lane, Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, following a long battle with cancer.
He was a native of Estill County, born January 7, 1940, a son of the late Stanley Sr. and Carrie Fike Durbin. Mr. Durbin was a renowned mechanic and businessman who had been named both a Kentucky Colonel and a Kentucky Admiral. He enlisted in the United States Army on May 8, 1963 and was honorably discharged April 30, 1969. During his service to our country, he was honored with a Good Conduct Medal as well as being recognized as a Sharpshooter (Rifle).
One of Mr. Durbin’s proudest accomplishments was the formation of the American Legion Riders Post #79 where he is lovingly heralded as “The Godfather.” He attended Ivory Hill Baptist Church and was an active member of American Legion, VFW, AmVets and 40 & 8th.
A state champion pool player, Mr. Durbin was known by all as an avid lover of horses and dogs. Riding motorcycles and socializing with friends brought much joy to Mr. Durbin throughout his life.
Survivors include his sons, Victor Leon Durbin (Kathy) of Irvine and Kim Durbin of Big Hill; two daughters: Natalie Locascio (Charles) of Houston, Texas; and Amanda Rachalle Clapp (Jason) of Mayfield, Kentucky; nine grandchildren: Amber Durbin Bray, Erin Durbin Neal, Jaimy R. Locascio, Kammy D. Locascio, Vinchenzo C. Locascio, Ty J. Ellegood, Haley-Marie Ellegood, Jonathan Durbin, and Valisa Durbin; eight great grandchildren; his siblings: Carrie Nell Abney and Ora Lee Hardy; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Durbin was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Sr. and Carrie Fike Durbin; and siblings: Eudell Miller, Reva Jean Richardson, Ronald Durbin, and Royce Durbin.
A Memorial/Celebration of Life Service is being planned for a later date.
Lewis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Debbie Rardin, age 53, Winchester Road in Clay City, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014.
She was born November 10, 1960 in Irvine to James and Corrine Neal Cole.
Survivors include one daughter, Kassie Rardin, Clay City; her parents, James and Corrine Cole, Clay City; three brothers: Thomas Cole, Irvine; Michael Cole, Clay City; and James Ray Cole, Irvine; three sisters, Wanda Compton, Irvine; Phyllis Hoskins and Alice O'Hair, both of Clay City.
Ms. Rardin was preceded in death by her son, Casey Rardin; and two sisters, Sharon and Joyce Cole.
Vistation began Friday at 11:00 a.m. with the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue in Stanton.
Robert W. “Buster” Tipton, age 87, of Winchester, Kentucky, widower of Betty C. Tipton, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at the Bluegrass Care and Rehabilitation Center in Lexington.
A native of the Furnace community in Estill County, he was born December 4, 1926, to the late William A. and Stanley Reed Tipton. He was a retired plumbing and HVAC contractor and member of the Central Baptist Church, where he served as an usher and greeter.
Survivors include one son, Robert L. Tipton, and two grandchildren, Ike and Allie Tipton, all of Winchester; two sisters: Norlynn (Kyle) Goodlet of Lexington, and Eldean (Hall) of Versailles; three brothers; Ralph Tipton (Liz) of Livingston, Jerry Tipton (Betty) of Winchester, and Kenneth Tipton (Dorothy) of Lexington; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Vickie Tipton; and brother-in-law, Eddie Hall.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 15th at 2:00 p.m. at the Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, 289 South Main Street, Winchester, with Bro. Pat Finley presiding. The family received friends on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home. Burial was in the Winchester Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bobby and Ike Tipton, Justin and James Hamilton, Tim Patrick, and Jacob Moore.
Mahala Frances Newman, age 80, of Red River Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
She was born January 3, 1934 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Gilford and Sarah Ann Newman McKinney. She was a retired employee of F.W. Rickard Seed Company and had lived in Estill County all of her life.
Mrs. Newman was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Newman.
She is survived by three daughters: Carol Alcorn, Brenda Neal, and Pamela Barnes, all of Irvine; one son, Danny Newman, Irvine; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Mrs. Newman was preceded in death by two daughters: Ruby and Vickie Newman; one son, Harold Newman; six sisters and seven brothers.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 14th by Bro. Beverly Arvin at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Fielder Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, February 13th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Paul Samples, Anthony Neal, Chris Isaacs, Chris Neal, Jamie Newman and Mickie Conrad.
Honorary pallbearers were Josh Bobbitt, Mark Smith, Andy Alcorn and PhilipWalton.
Geraldine Lutes Wilson, age 75, of Wisemantown Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014, at the Irvine Health & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
She was born April 25, 1939 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Roy Lutes and Nettie Kate Richardson. She was a homemaker and attended the South Irvine Pentecostal Church of God. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Howard Wilson.
She is survived by four daughters: JoAnn Harrison, Patricia Hurley, Darlene Ballard and Loretta Mackey, all of Irvine; one son, Willie Wilson, Danville; ten grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Lonnie Wilson.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 13th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Sidney Sparks. Burial will be at the Winston Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, February 12th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Dustin Willis, Brandon Coffey, Jeremiah Vaught, Michael Willis, Justin VanWinkle and Travis Cooper.
Perry Luther Parrett, age 57, of Wagersville Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 7, 2014, at his home.
He was born September 26, 1956 at New Zion in Jackson County, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Hiram and Effie Flannery Brandenburg Parrett. He had worked at Philco-Ford in Connersville, Indiana; ran a used car lot and more recently owned a large farm in Estill County. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by four brothers: Bill Brandenburg (Margie), Garlin Brandenburg (Christine), both of Connersville, Indiana; Eugene Brandenburg (Carolyn), Mount Vernon; and Darrell Parrett (Sue), McKee; three sisters: Susie Hall, Connersville, Indiana; Betty Mays (James Paul) McKee; and Virginia Call, Salisbury Center, New York;
and several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends
Mr. Parrett was preceded in death by one son, Jason Parrett; three brothers: Charles Parrett, Willis Brandenburg and Clarence Brandenburg; and two sisters: Eulene Isaacs and Mildred Parrett.
Graveside services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 13th by Bro. Jimmy Ward at the Hoover Cemetery.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Phyllis Joy Lucas Henderson, age 80, of Irvine, Kentucky, was called home to glory on Monday, February 3, 2014.
She was born February 14, 1933 in Canyon Falls, Lee County, Kentucky, and was daughter to the late Floyd and Pauleon Lucas.
Mrs. Henderson was preceded in death by her husband, J. W. Henderson; two brothers: Dyolf Lucas and Thomas Lucas; two sisters: Dixie Lucas Rose and Barbara Lucas Caruso Parks; and one great granddaughter, Baylee Madison Friend.
She was the mother of Jesse Wells Henderson III, Carrie Paulette Henderson Chaney, and Jonathan Lucas Henderson. She is survived and missed by two sisters, Daphne Lucas Opdyke and Brenda Lucas Deckard; one brother, Michael D. Lucas, granddaughters, Tracey Henderson Harrison, Laura D. Davis, Ashley Henderson, Sydney Henderson, and Julie Henderson; grandsons, Ryan Chaney, and Aiden Henderson; great grandchildren, Austin Harrison, Logan Harrison, Blake Friend, Bella Joy Davis, Roree Anna Davis, and Lillyan Henderson.
Phyllis, or more lovingly known as P Hen or Grandmaw, joyously took her heavenly home. While we cry for our own loss, we also rejoice and celebrate her life. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Irvine, and could often be found driving her blue station wagon full of kids and adults to church or singing in the choir. She, along with her husband built and operated Stacy Lane Apartments for 20 years. While she was the manager to many tenants over the years, several of those became more like family. One could simply sit in the office for a chat or even watch a soap with P Hen. Phyllis much enjoyed her time with friends in the local Homemakers’ group. Their outings and charitable work were a source of happiness for her. She was a very giving person. One only had to ask for help, and Phyllis would do her best to oblige. Her greatest source of happiness came from her family. If anyone could teach the sincerest act of loyalty to family it would be Phyllis. She championed and loved her family as Christ loved the church.
There will be a memorial service held in honor of Phyllis’ life at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 21 Glory Street, Irvine or to the National Audubon Society, 225 Varrick Street, New York, NY, 10014.
Phyllis loved the Lord and found his beauty in the things he created, especially the birds.
Phyllis Joy Lucas Henderson