Friday, July 18, 2014

Ruth Richardson Gumm, 67

    Ruth Richardson Gumm, age 67, of Waco Loop Road in Waco, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmnd, after a long illness.
    She was born December 7, 1946 in Estill County, the daughter of the late Ralph and Beulah Rader Richardson. She was a retired assembly line worker with Square D and had lived in Madison County most of her life. She was a faithful member of the River Drive Christian Church.
    Mrs. Gumm is survived by her husband: Donald C. Gumm Jr.; a daughter, Jennifer Tipton (Shawn), Waco; a son, Donald Scott Gumm, Richmond; two brothers: Denver Richardson (Virginia), Madison County; and Dennis Richardson (Trish), Powell County; three grandchildren: Tyler Tipton, Lauren Tipton, and Trevor Gumm.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 22nd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Paul Groves with burial following in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, July 21st at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Donnie Gumm, Wayne Henry, Frank Neeley, Trevor Gumm, Tyler Tipton and Stephen Birchfield.

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  Thursday, July 17, 2014

Beulah Elizabeth Witt Fox Hall, 93

    Beulah Elizabeth Witt Fox Hall, age 93, a resident of the Irvine, Kentucky, Nursing and Rehabilitation Center passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014, at the Center following a long illness.
    She was born February 12, 1921 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Lucy Richardson Witt. She was a homemaker, a former school bus driver and former bookmobile driver. She was a member of the Waco Baptist Church, the Eastern Star and a former member of the White Shrine.
    Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her husbands, Lloyd Fox and Troy Hall.
    She is survived by one daughter: Phyllis Jane Davidson (Earnest), Irvine; one son, Harry Dale Fox (Mary Alva), Ravenna; two stepdaughters: Sheila Fox, Georgetown; and Shirley Phelps, Winchester; nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; and six great, great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by one daughter, Janice Eudell Hamblin; three sisters: Edith Tuttle, Annie Fox, and Doretta Brooks; and one brother, Burt Witt.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 21st at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Dennis Williams. Burial was at the Hoover Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, July 20th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Allen Pack, Joshua Hamblin, Tim Arvin, Lance Arvin, Jacob Puckett and Dustin Creech.

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  Thursday, July 17, 2014

Danny Ray McIntosh, 43

    Danny Ray McIntosh, 43, of Little Rock Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital.
    He was born March 25, 1971 in Richmond, and was the son of Danny and Wanda Babb McIntosh. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his loving companion of 20 years, Misty Bowles; his son, Boone Raydan McIntosh, Home; one sister, Donna Faye Vires, Madison County; and two nephews: Barry Wayne Vires and Nicholas Ray Vires.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 20th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Cecil Burns. Burial was at the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Nick Vires, Barry Vires, Anthony McIntosh, Thomas Richardson, Bobby Brooks and Larry Smith.

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  Monday, July 14, 2014

Patricia Tuggle Leslie, 69

    Patricia Tuggle Leslie, age 69, of Sandhill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014, at her home, following a sudden illness.
    She was born June 17, 1945, in Estill County, the daughter of the late Ray and Sally Barnes Tuggle. She was a homemaker and owner of Sandhill Grocery. She had lived in Estill County all of her life and was a member of the Thomas Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Leslie is survived by her husband, Toy W. Leslie; one daughter, Andrea L. Barnes (Boone), Estill County; three sons: Tony Abney (Melva), W. Brandon Leslie, and Marty Leslie (Sheila), all of Estill County; a sister, Julia Robinson, Estill County; and a brother, Bud Tuggle, London, Kentucky.
    She was preceded in death by one son, Terry Allen Halsey; and one brother, Arliss Tuggle.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 17th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Rick Kirby with burial following in the Gray Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 16th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Andrea Barnes, Sheila C. Leslie, Andy Abney, Jessica Abney, Melva Abney and Amy Thomas.

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  Sunday, July 6, 2014

Nancy “Nan” Westra, 81

    Nancy “Nan” Westra, age 81, of Irvine, Kentucky, formerly of Grand Haven, Michigan, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014, at home.
    She was born on April 17, 1933 in Jackson, Michigan to William and Gertrude (Blocher) Strong. Nancy married Jacob “Jake” Westra on October 16, 1954 in Grand Haven and worked at Electrical Assemblies, Camfields, Challenge Machinery, the City of Grand Haven, and retired from Ottawa County Friend of the Court. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Dunes where she sang in the chancel choir. Nancy loved her flowers and also enjoyed reading and listening to music. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, visiting Europe and going on many bus trips throughout the United States.
    Nancy is survived by her husband, Jake; stepchildren, Chie Chie (Anthony) Worsham of Irvine, Kentucky, and Clyde (Jan) Westra of Walker, Michigan; several step-grandchildren; half-sisters, Margot Strong of San Rafael, California; and Marsha Lucas (Brian) of Roseville, California; half-brothers, T. “Michael” Moss of Raleigh, North Carolina; and William “Mike” Strong (Cheryl) of Chandler, Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.
    A funeral service for Nancy was held at Klaassen Family Funeral Home in Grand Haven on Monday, July 14th at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Glenn Wagner officiating. Visitation was held 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, July 13th at the funeral home. Interment was at Lake Forest Cemetery.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Nancy Westra Memorial Fund c/o United Methodist Church of the Dunes.

Klaassen Family Funeral Home

  Sunday, July 13, 2014

Sherryl Chaney, 67

    Sherryl Chaney, age 67, wife of Jerry Chaney, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky.
    Mrs. Chaney was a native of Estill County, born December 14, 1946, a daughter of the late Charlie Hampton Williams and Nellie Gross Williams. She was a former employee of the Waco Bank, and a member of the Irvine Free Methodist Church.
    She was preceded in death by her brothers, Jack and Roy Williams.
    Survivors, other than her husband of 50 years, Jerry, include her daughter, Missy Burkhart (Tim); her son, Shawn Chaney (Laura); her grandchildren: Ryann Chaney, Casey Chaney, and Will Burkhart; her sisters: Katherine Wheat and Margaret Camic; several nieces, nephews, and a host of extended family and friends.
    Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 16th at the Lewis Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Carlyle and Bro. Terry Barnes officiating. Burial followed in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 15th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Paul Chaney, Steve Chaney, Chris Chaney, Billy Paul Chaney, Doug Dooley, Joe Wheat, and Jack Wheat.
    Honorary pallbearers were Bobby Parsons, Larry Bellamy, Wayne Wise, and Carl Rhodes.

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  Sunday, July 13, 2014

Roy M. Webb Jr., 84

    Roy M. Webb Jr., age 84, husband of Nellie Winkler Webb, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky, after a long illness.
    He was born May 25, 1930, a son of the late Roy M. Webb Sr, and the late Lucille Turpin Webb. He lived in Estill County most of his life. Mr. Webb retired as a heavy equipment operator for the State Highway Department. He was a member of the Providence Baptist Church; a member of the Irvine Masonic Lodge, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Irvine York Rite, the Irvine Council, and the Irvine Commandery.
    Mr. Webb was preceded in death by his grandsons: Daniel Webb and Kenneth Todd Webb; and by his sister, Wanda Webb Barnes.
    In addition to Nellie Winkler Webb, his wife of 66 years, he is also survived by his stepmother, Alice Thomas Webb; his three sons Kenneth Webb (Ruby), Donnie Webb (Joyce), and Lonnie Webb (Marsha); his siblings Billy Webb (Penny), JoAnn Thomas (Doug), Carol Dennis (Richard), and Rhonda Rawlins (Gene). Five grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and three great, great grandchildren also survive, as well as several nieces, nephews, and a host of extended family and friends.
    Funeral services were held Thursday, July 17th, 2:00 p.m. at the Providence Baptist Church with Bro. Bill Meece and Bro. Bill Vanwinkle officiating. Burial followed in the Turpin Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 16th, at Providence Baptist.
    Pallbearers were Donnie Marshall Webb, Floyd Webb, Jason Bach, James Bruso, Jason Rawlins, Mike Barnes, Steven Reed, Tyler Beebe, and Timothy Thomas.
    Honorary pallbearer was Jayden Todd Buttry.
    Lewis Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Friday, July 11, 2014

Ona L. Mansfield Smeltzer, age 93

    Ona L. Mansfield Smeltzer, age 93, of West Cedar Grove Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born May 5, 1921 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Martha Johnston Mansfield. She was retired from Miles and was a member of the Plymouth United Church of Christ.
    Mrs. Smeltzer was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan R. Smeltzer.
    She is survived by her son, Henry W. Scheidt IV, Elkhart, Indiana; three sisters: Myrtle Rose, Irvine; Mary Hochadel, St. Petersburg, Florida; and Duluth Witt, Irvine; two grandchildren: Kristin Hill (Anthony) and Azure Scheidt; and two great grandchildren: Avery and Courtni.
    She was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry Scheidt; one sister, Minnie Withers; and three brothers: Elbert, William E. and James Mansfield.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 15th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Ronald Lutes. Burial will be at the Violett Cemetery in Goshen, Indiana. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, July 14th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Carl McMaine Jr., Carl Wayne McMaine, Paul Rose, Dennis Rose, Marty Arthur and Steve Tolliver.

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  Thursday, July 10, 2014

Charles Hugh “Spud” Abney, 56

    Charles Hugh “Spud” Abney, age 56, of James Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014, at the Compassionate Care Center in following a long illness.
    He was born November 16, 1957 in Madison County and was the son of Geraldine Neal Campbell and the late Woodson Charles Abney. He was a Trane Company employee and a member of the Panola Baptist Church. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Martha Corey Abney; one daughter, Cindy Abney Mills, Lincoln County; three stepdaughters: Amy Lee Elliott, Clark County; Jennifer Lynn Sharon and Melissa Gail Winkler, both of Estill County; two sisters: Debbie Jordan and Donna Sons, both of Estill County; four brothers: David Edward Estes, Russell Scott Brandenburg, both of Madison County; Jerry Abney and Terry Abney, both of Clark County; one step-brother, William Reed, Clark County; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by one step-sister, Wilma Reed; and one grandchild, Brianna Mercedes Mills.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 13th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Marvin Neal. Burial was at the Turpin Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, July 12th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Chris Sons, Ethan Jordan, A.J. Conrad, Larry Sons, Mike Puckett and Steve Young.

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  Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Carolyn Ratliff Parrett, 63

    Carolyn Ratliff Parrett was born January 24, 1951 in Lee County and departed this life Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at her residence, being 63 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Sterling & Thelma (Miller) Ratliff.
    Carolyn is survived by four children: Rebecca Lambert (Gary) of Cherokee, North Carolina; Anthony Glen Bond (Bonnie) of Stanton, Timothy Robert Bond of Cherokee, North Carolina; and Melinda Marshall (Brandon) of Beattyville. She is also survived by her loving companion of more than 16 years, Lloyd Creech of Beattyville and by the following brothers and sisters: Sterling Ratliff Jr., Dewey Ratliff (Chris) and Mary Etta McIntosh (Don), all of Beattyville; Lawrence Ratliff (Ann), George Ratliff (Shirley) and Shirley Ward (Danny), all of Zoe; Beatrice Stamper (David) of Canyon Falls, and Leroy Ratliff (Gerri) of Irvine. Carolyn was blessed with twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
    In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by a son, Jason Luther Parrett; and by a brother, Clarence Ratliff.
    Carolyn was of the Baptist Faith.
    The funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 11th at the Lakes Funeral Home in McKee, with Bro. Vernon Harrison officiating. Burial followed in the Creech Family Cemetery in Lee County.
    Pallbearers were David Stamper, Joey Stamper, Danny Ward, Tommy Ratliff, Ethan Ratliff and Tony Bond.

Lakes Funeral Home McKee

  Saturday, July 5, 2014

Benjamin F. Riddell, 26

    Benjamin F. Riddell was born January 27, 1988 in Madison County, Kentucky, and departed this life Saturday, July 5, 2014 in Jackson County, being 26 years of age. He was the son of Rhonda Sue (Lynch) Riddell of Lexington and of the late Benjamin Franklin Riddell.
    In addition to his mother, Ben is survived by his grandmother, Barbara Lynch Estes of Berea; two sisters: Becky Jo Creech and Ashley Suzanne Henry, both of Irvine; a great aunt, Beverly Clark Fultz (Bill) of Richmond; and a great uncle, Ronald Clark (Claudia) of Richmond. Other survivors include, an aunt, Darlia Martin (Ralph) of Irvine, and two uncles: Ricky Lynch of Richmond; and William Eddie Lynch (Debbie) of Berea. Ben was blessed with a nephew, Ashton Thomas Rose; by two nieces: Hayley Chyanne Henry and Savannah Paige Henry; and by a host of cousins, other family and friends.
    Other than his father, Ben was preceded in death by grandparents, Vic and Marriah Riddell and Adolph Lynch; and by his great grandparents, William (Bill) Clark and Effie Fowler Clark.
    Ben was of the Holiness Faith.
    Funeral service were held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 8th at the Lakes Funeral Home in McKee with Bro. Brian Gabbard officiating. Burial followed in the Russell Flat Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Ricky Lynch, Burley Joe Burns, Brent Willoughby, William Ray Clark, Brian Riddell, Brandon Kelley and Larry Jones.

Lakes Funeral Home McKee

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Large Crowd Attends Jackson Energy's 76th Annual Meeting

Winners of $2,000 College Scholarships Announced
    Clear skies and perfect temperatures brought out a large crowd for Jackson Energy's 76th annual meeting.
    Held on July 3, the event had a decidedly patriotic theme and co-op members drove under a large flag held by two Jackson Energy bucket trucks as they entered the annual meeting grounds.
    Several thousand Jackson Energy members and visitors gathered in the field on KY HWY 290 to visit vendor tents, community exhibits, the cruise-in car show and enjoy entertainment and fireworks. 
    The Ladies for Liberty performed two shows, including one of music in the style of the popular 1940s group The Andrews Sisters. In keeping with the patriotic theme, a red, white and blue banner featuring a lineman and patriotic bunting decorated the main stage under the big tent.
    Jackson Energy President & CEO Carol Wright addressed the crowd at the business meeting and urged co-op members to voice their concerns about recently announced EPA regulations. Wright warned members the regulations will raise electric rates and said now is the time to speak out about keeping rates affordable.
    Three Jackson Energy board members were re-elected during the business meeting. They were Fred Callahan, Owsley County; Ted Cundiff, Lee County; and Keith Binder, South Laurel County.
    Wright and Board Chairman Phil Thompson also recognized scholarship winners and students who participated in this year's Washington Youth Tour program.
    Keavy’s Chris Smith was presented the 2014 Lineman Scholarship. Smith won a $3,500 scholarship to attend the Lineman's Training Program at Somerset Community College.
    Winners of the $2,000 college scholarship were - Rachel Gaines, Jackson County; Tanner Hacker, Clay County; Adam Holmes, Owsley County; Justin Austin, Lee County; Michael Witt, Estill County; Evan Singleton, Rockcastle County; Sawyer Holcomb, North Laurel; and Zachary Schoolcraft, South Laurel.
    Washington Youth Tour students who were recognized at the meeting were Matthew Herald, Laurel County; Jaclyn Johnson, Jackson County; Karlie Reed, Laurel County; and Andie Walters, Laurel County.
    Herald was also honored for being selected as Kentucky's delegate to the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's Youth Leadership Council. He will represent Kentucky at the 2015 NRECA Annual Meeting and attend leadership training in Washington, D.C.