Thursday, July 3, 2014

Norma Jean Arvin Reeves, 85

    Norma Jean Arvin Reeves, age 85, widow of Henry D. Reeves, passed away Thursday at Baptist Health in Richmond, Kentucky.
    Mrs. Reeves was a native of Estill County, born February 28, 1929, a daughter of the late Bige and Ollie Puckett Arvin. She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, sewing, crafting, cooking, talking, and traveling. Mrs. Reeves was a CB enthusiast who went by the handle of “Frosty Lady”.
    She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lois Susie Reeves; and by three brothers and two sisters.
    Survivors include her sons: Tommy Reeves (Rose), Henry Reeves (Judy); her grandchildren: Deanna Birchfield, Amy Reister (Patrick), Tonya Adams (Tim), Brian Reeves (Carrie), Thomas Scott Reeves (Tressa), Teresa Talbott (Chris), and Trina Barnes; her great-grandchildren: Michael Johnson, Henry Birchfield, Ethan Scott Reeves, Jaycee Hail, Amber Hail, Bailey Durham; and her sisters: Cheryl Lockett (Frank), Wanda Cooper (Jim), and Nina Isaacs (Tracy).
    Memorial services will be held at 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 10th at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Marvin Neal officiating. There will be a gathering of friends and family, 6:00 p.m. until service time, at the funeral home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Saturday, July 5, 2014

Susan Jill Webb Tipton, 56

    Susan Jill Webb Tipton, age 56, of South Irvine Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014, at the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
    She was born October 16, 1957 in Madison County, the daughter of the late Jesse Ray and Geneva Rhodus Webb. She was a nurses aide with Mepco and had lived in Estill County all of her life. She was a member of the South Irvine Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Tipton is survived by her husband, Scotty Tipton; a daughter, Allie Tipton Gosnell (Bryan), Estill County; three sons: Jacob Tipton, Estill County; Barry Tipton, Mount Sterling; and Brent Tipton (Mia), Maryland; a grandchild, Star Gosnell; and several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Webb.
    Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 9th at the Noland Cemetery.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Lloyd D. King, 68

    Lloyd D. King, age 68, of Stacy Lane Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond after a long illness.
    He was born February 17, 1946, in Estill County, the son of the late Willie and Emily Jane Reece King. He was a former owner of Kings' Service Company and had lived in Estill County all of his life. He attended the Green Pastures Worship Center.
    Mr. King is survived by his wife, Sherry Neal King; four daughters: Diane Estes, Debra Combs, Kathy Cain and Melissa King, all of Estill County; one son, Zachary King, Estill County; one sister, Loretta Hobbs, Ohio; two brothers: Paul King and Sammy King, both of Estill County; eight grandchildren: Chris Mckinney, Brandon Combs, Mary Beth Estes, Heather Rose, Opal Marie Ashcraft, Allan Combs, Emily Smith and Lloyd Michael Cain; and four great grandchildren: Mahailee, Allyson, Kennah and Ashdan.
    He was preceded in death by a son: James D. King; a sister: Juanita Morris; three brothers: Miles, Troy, and Snowden King; and a grandchild, Jesse Jr Ashcraft.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 5th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Douglas Baker and Bro. Randy Bowles, with burial following at the Campbell Cemetery. Friends called from 6-9 p.m., Friday, July 4th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Chris McKinney, Brandon Combs, Allen Combs, Lloyd Cain, Jerry Plowman, Jamie Calmes and Sammy Glenn King.
    Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Lisle, Darrell Baker and the men from Green Pastures Worship Center.

Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Farrie Emelene Gullett, 79

    Farrie Emelene Gullett, age 79, of Murphys Ford in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    She was born November 30, 1934 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Charles Daniel Fox and Rosa Ethel Cox Fox Prather. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Gullett was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Dean Gullett.
    She is survived by one sister, Carrie Clarkc Irvine; one brother, Delbert Fox, Richmond, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.
    Mrs. Gullett was preceded in death by one sister, Marie Osborne; and one brother, Carl Fox.
    Graveside services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 6th at the Marcum Cemetery by Bro. Darrell Isaacs.
    Pallbearers were Marvin Dixon, Jesse Shepherd Jr., John Dixon, Dale Turner, Jesse Shepherd, Glen Clark, Jeff Clark and Gary Fox.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, June 24, 2014

William Trent Williams, 82

    William Trent Williams, age 82, a native of Ravenna, Kentucky, born April 30, 1932, a son of Isaac and Belle Trent Williams, passed on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.
    In 1949, he left high school to enter the United States Navy, and flew with the Naval Air Corps Patrol Squadron 21 in anti-submarine warfare in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean. In 1953, he entered the University of Kentucky, earning his Bachelors in Education in just two and one-half years, and later a Masters in History. In 1962 he earned a Masters in Mathematics from the University of Tennessee.
    He subsequently taught for two years at Lafayette High in Lexington, and four years at the Sewanee Military Academy, where he also served as Assistant Commandant, before returning to Lexington in 1963 to head the high school at Sayre School where he implemented the first high-school level computer programming curriculum in the state.
    From 1968-1976 he was headmaster of Bollingbrook School in Petersburg, Virginia, developing it into a K-12 school of 500 students. He also served as president of the Virginia Association of Independent Schools and was instrumental in revising the accrediting standards for private schools.
    In 1976, he returned to Lexington and served as headmaster of Sayre School for fourteen years, developing many student and teacher enrichment programs. The annual Sayre History Symposium for private and public teachers received national acclaim; he was responsible for the renovation of Old Sayre; the construction of a building for the middle school; the expansion of the upper school; the development of a fine arts center; and the acquisition of three playing fields. He authored the text *Problems in Mathematics*, and *All Rise*, a history of Sayre School, and co-authored two texts on computer usage for the high school. He served as president of the Kentucky Association of Independent Schools, served on the Board of Directors of the Accrediting Agency for Private Schools in the Central States (ISACS), and chaired numerous accreditation teams.
    In retirement he taught at the American School in England and served as adjunct faculty for Midway College, Eastern Kentucky University, and Jefferson Community College.
    Mr. Williams is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, the former Peggy Arnold; children, Jeffrey, Robin (Michael Brohm) and Christopher (Diane Cox); brothers, Roger (Lois) and Don (Pat); sisters, Barbara (Johnny Rison), and Kay Lay; granddaughters, Zoë Catherine, Morgan Pauline "May"; and numerous nieces and nephews.
    A memorial service was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 2nd at Beargrass Christian Church, 4100 Shelbyville Road, Louisville; followed by a private graveside service. Visitation was 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 1st at the church.
    In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Sayre School, Estill County Public Library or Doctors Without Borders .

Legacy

  Sunday, June 29, 2014

Elmer Townsend Jr., 86

    Elmer Townsend Jr., age 86, of Jackson Ferry Road in Winchester, Kentucky, passed away at his residence, Sunday, June 29, 2014.
    He was born in Clark County, the son of Elmer and Elizabeth Abney Townsend.
    Mr. Townsend was the widower of Mary Gross Townsend and was a retired farmer.
    He is survived by seven sons: Randall, Larry, Richard, David, Jerry, Ronald and Ernest Townsend; three daughters: Freda Anderson, Teresa Shoemaker and Debra Berryman; two brothers: Ralph and Gerald Townsend; two sisters: Nancy Burton and Ruby Moore; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Elizabeth Townsend; his wife, Mary Townsend; and two daughters: Geraldine Hall and Anna Sue Patrick.
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 3rd at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City with Rev. Jerry Hatton officiating. Friends visited 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 2nd at the funeral home. Burial was in the Cobb Hill Cemetery.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Saturday, June 28, 2014

Jewell Morton Scrivner Wagers, 94

    Jewell Morton Scrivner Wagers, age 94, widow of Ernest Quinn Wagers, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014, at the Irvine, Kentucky, Health and Rehab Center after a long illness.
    She was a native of Estill County, born February 3, 1920, a daughter of the late John Morton Scrivner and Minnie Rice Scrivner. Mrs. Wagers was a member of the South Irvine Christian Church where she served as church clerk for 63 years. She was a former employee of Crouch’s Town & Country and Rite-Way.
    Mrs. Wagers was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Quinn Wagers; her son, Larry Wagers; her brother, Carlton Scrivner; her sister, Eudell Scrivner; and her friend, Lillian Alcorn.
    Survivors include her daughter, Phyllis Wagers; her daughter-in-law, Joan Fowler Wagers; her grandson, Steven Wagers ( Amber) Wagers; great-grandchildren Sarah and Shelby Wagers; and her friend Dora Winkle.
    Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 5th, at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Chism and Bro. Glendon Mays officiating. Burial followed in the Brinegar Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 4th.
    Pallbearers were Steven Wagers, Frank Pittman, Dr. Garnett Brown, and Danny Fowler.
    Honorary pallbearers were Winfred Winkle, Jerry Rice, Don Fletcher, Lloyd Roberts, Donald Richardson, Raymond Alcorn, Donald Hall, and Paul “Red” Roberts.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Friday, June 27, 2014

Clark Alcorn, 97

    Clark Alcorn, age 97, of Corydon, Indiana, died Friday, June 27, 2014, at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany, Indiana.
    He was born May 23, 1917, in Wagersville, Kentucky, to the late Bev and Lillie Barker Alcorn. He was retired from the Naval Ordnance Station near Richmond, Kentucky; and Wenning’s Packing Company in Central Barren, Indiana; was a farmer, was a member of Potato Run United Methodist Church near Corydon and was a United States Army veteran of World War II.
    He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dessie Jane Neal Alcorn; his son, Roger Lee Alcorn; his sisters: Sarah Chaney and Maranda Alcorn; and his brothers: Matt, Henry, Earl, and Sherman Alcorn.
    Survivors include his sons: Earl Zyndell Alcorn (Pamela) and Timothy W. Alcorn (Tammy) both of Corydon; his daughters: Fredia E. Naegele (Fred) and Betty L. Fessel, both of Corydon; his brothers: Wilse Alcorn of Carlyle, Ohio and Mitchell Alcorn (Karen) of Corydon; his sister, Gracie Sandlin (Floyd) of Hamilton, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and three great, great grandchildren.
    Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home in Corydon. Rev. Larry Hensley officiated. Burial was in Jordan Cemetery near Corydon.
    Visitation was from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 30th and after 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Roger, Randy, and Ray Fessel, Todd and Jason Naegele, and Ethan Alcorn.
    The family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to Potato Run United Methodist Church.

Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home

  Friday, June 27, 2014

Clifton Eugene Watkins, 81

    Clifton Eugene Watkins, age 81, of Irvine, Kentucky, was born October 4, 1932, and departed to his heavenly home, Friday, June 27, 2014. He went home to be with Jesus. He was a member of New Vision Full Gospel Church and he served in the United States Army for three years.
    He is survived by his wife, Barbara Seale Watkins; two daughters: Virginia Waites (Ray) of Lexington, Kentucky; and LeAnn Watkins of Adrian, Michigan; two stepdaughters, Debra Hendry (Myron) of Orlando, Florida and Angie Metcalf (Ken) of Winchester; one stepson, Timothy Powell of Irvine; five grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, three great grandchildren; four sisters: Gloria Caudill (Tom), Mary Johnson (Paul), Linda Poe, and Nada Taylor; one brother, Harold Watkins; and a host of nieces and nephews, friends and loved ones.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Matt and Laura Watkins; one sister, Mollie Watkins; three brothers: Matt Watkins Jr., Herbert Watkins, and Virgil Watkins; and one special brother-in-law, Geo Seale.
    Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 1st at Newnam Funeral Home, 108 Center Street in Beattyville, with Bro. Elmer Ray Mays and Pastor Kenneth Metcalfe officiating. Burial was in the McIntosh Cemetery in Beattyville. Friends called on Monday, June 30th, 6-9 p.m., at the funeral home.

Newnam Funeral Home

June 28th - July 5th & July 11th & 12th

Estill County Agricultural Fair Promises Ten Days of Continuous Excitement

Fireworks Extravaganza On Tuesday, July 1st
    The Estill County Agricultural Fair opened Saturday, June 28, 2014 and promises seven more days of excitement with farm shows, talent contests, ATV mud runs, a demolition derby, and two horse shows, before it ends on Saturday, July 12th.
    Wednesday night is Old Fashion Fair night with lots of activities. Plus, register to win one of two Irvine Save-A-Lot gift cards to be given away.
    Along with the traditional shows and rides, this year's fair continues the Coca Cola Talent Contest. Come out on Thursday night and show off your talent in the amateur contest as well. Register for three Irvine Save-A-Lot gift cards to be given out on Thursday.
    Friday night will feature ATV mud runs and Saturday night will be Demo Derby night. Register all week for the Husqvarna zero turn mower to be given away on Saturday night, but you must be present Saturday night to win.
    The traditional fair will be followed the next weekend with a Summer Pleasure and Fun Horse Show on Friday, July 11th followed by a Walking Horse Show on Saturday, July 12th.

Click Here To Go To 2014 Estill Fair Pages

Friday-Sunday, June 27-29

Dry Ridge Road South in Estill County is reopened with limited access.

Intersection with KY 89 to be realigned as part of safety improvement project
    As part of a safety improvement project along KY-89 North (Winchester Road) in Estill County, Dry Ridge Road South was closed the weekend of June 27-29 to allow for the reconstruction of the KY 89-Dry Ridge Road intersection but has now been reopened with limited access.
    Drivers may still want to use the northernmost intersection of KY-89 and Dry Ridge Road near Hargett as a detour route while the southernmost terminus of Dry Ridge Road is under construction.
    Motorists using KY 89 in this area should be aware of possible delays while the work is ongoing.

Monday, June 23rd

Winchester Road (KY-89N) Open To Two Lanes

Delays of 10-15 minutes expected
    A section of KY 89 North in Estill County that had been reduced to one lane with traffic controlled by temporary signals for nearly a month, was reopened to two-lane traffic on Monday, June 23rd.
    The affected area between milepoints 15.5 and 16.0 (between Dry Ridge Road North and Dry Branch Road) is still an active construction zone; so, drivers should use caution and expect possible temporary delays.