Thursday, July 24, 2014

Edward Wayne Johnson , 60

    Edward Wayne Johnson was born September 9, 1953 in Irvine, Kentucky, and departed this life on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at his residence, being 60 years of age. He was the son of Robert E. Johnson of McKee and of the late Mary (Richardson) Johnson.
    In addition to his father, Wayne is also survived by two daughters: Jessica Spoonamore of McKee and Mary Baston of Florida; two sisters: Thelma Cunningham (Skip) and Willene Cunningham (Chuck) of Ohio; and by two brothers; James Johnson (Linda) and Sam Johnson (Sandy) of McKee. He was blessed with three grandchildren, James, Rachel and Tiffany Spoonamore; and by a host of nieces and nephews.
    Other than his mother, Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Johnson.
    The funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 25th at Lakes Funeral Home in McKee. Burial followed in the Johnson Family Cemetery in Estill County.

Lakes Funeral Home McKee

  Wednesday, July 23, 2014

James Evert "Joe" Lakes, 74

    James Evert "Joe" Lakes, age 74, of Cedar Grove Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Lexington.
    He was born May 14, 1940 in Jackson County and was the son of the late Luther T. and Modena Cox Lakes. He was retired from CSX and a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was a United States Army veteran and served as guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He had lived in Estill County most of his life and was an Estill County Hall of Honor Inductee.
    Mr. Lakes is survived by two sisters: Lucille Durham and Dena Faith Bowles (Brian), both of Madison County; two brothers: Delbert A. Lakes (Wanda), Desota, Missouri; and Johnny G. Lakes (Barbara), Estill County; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by two sisters: Alena Powell and Ella Mae Lakes; and two brothers: Charles E. and Billy Ray Lakes.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 27th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Sherl Thomas. Burial was at the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, July 26th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were McKinley Harris, McKayla Harris, John Lakes, Darren Lakes, Tim Dixon and Benny Durham.

Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Gladys Patrick Henry, 80

    Gladys Patrick Henry, age 80, of Winchester, Kentucky, widow of Thomas Lee Henry, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 23, 2014, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.
    She was born January 18, 1934 in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late Major and Lizzie Dunaway Patrick. She was a former employee of Curlee Clothing & Loma Manufacturing and retired from Lexmark. She was a member of Central Baptist Church.
    Survivors include three daughters, Tona Tudor (John) of Harrodsburg, Sandra Skaggs (Mitch) of Winchester, and Sheila Camp (Curtis) of Indianapolis, Indiana; one stepdaughter, Rosemarie Kagin Patterson of Reno, Nevada; grandchildren, Lindsey Williamson Howard, Jerica Tudor Shannon; Jaylin, Tudor, Stephen, and Thomas Skaggs; Olivia, Rachael, and Alexandra Camp; Thomas Kagin and Valerie Kagin Bell; two great grandchildren; one sister, Margaret Patrick Ricci; and several nieces and nephews.
    She was proceeded in death by eight brothers, Clarence, Russell, "Tink", John, Floyd, Fount, Roy, and Lloyd Patrick.
    Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 26th at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Reverend Dennis Wainwright. Burial was at Clarmont Memorial Gardens.
    Pallbearers were Steve Patrick, Marvin Patrick, Jim Dunaway, Terry Dunaway, Ronnie Dunaway, Brad Condley, and Brinston Muncie.
    Visitation was from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 25th at the funeral home.
    Memorial contributions are suggested to Central Baptist Church in Winchester, Kentucky.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Denny Rawlins, 56

    Denny Rawlins, age 56, of Broadway in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, after a long illness.
    He was born November 9, 1957 in Madison County and was the son of Evelyn Samples Rawlins and the late Edward Rawlins. He was an employee of Hardy Gas and a member of the White Oak Church of God. He was a former member of the Twin City Cruisers. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Survivors, in addition to his mother; include his long-time girlfriend, Cherrye Lynch; one son, Bryan Rawlins (Ashley), Irvine; two sisters: Pamela Sue Isaacs (Russell) and Laura Ann Rogers (Fred), both of Irvine; two brothers: Gary Rawlins (Lisa), Irvine; and Denny's twin brother, Kenny Rawlins (Mary Nell), Jeffersonville; six nieces and nephews: Tonia Henry, Kristy Carroll, Jessica Townsend, Erica Stewart, Fred "Bud" Rogers, and Melissa Riley; several great nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
    He was preceded in death by one nephew, Jon Tyler Rawlins.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 26th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Glendon Woosley and Bro. Larry Frymeyer. Burial was at the Rawlins Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, July 25th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Randy Fox, Pepper Hardy, Mark Hardy, Hubie Fox, Gary McIntosh, Derek Samples, Bill McKinney and Steve Sons.

Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Nina Louise Richardson, 87

    Nina Louise Richardson, age 87, of Elm Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
    She was born March 17, 1927 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, and was the daughter of the late William and Hannah Barhm Weeks. She was a floral designer and owner of the Irvine Florist and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Richardson.
    She is survived by two daughters: Sandra Dixon (Milton) and Janice Miller (Larry), both of Irvine; one son, Donald W. Richardson (Pattie), Irvine; one sister, Wilma Wallace; three brothers: Dempsy Weeks, Bob Weeks and Charles Weeks; three grandchildren: Charlotte O’Bryan, Kevin Miller and Melissa Powell; and seven great grandchildren: Carson O’Bryan, Marlee Kate Miller, Grant Miller, Shelbee Miller, Kamden Powell, Ramzee Powell and Kooper Powell.
    She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Stephen Richardson; four sisters: Evelyn Ellis, Rita Horner, Dorothy Robinson and Beck Bunnell; and four brothers: Bonnie, Sam, J.W. and Reuben Weeks.
    Funeral services was conducted at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 26th at the Calvary Baptist Church by Bro. Keith Sands and Bro. Bobby Greene. Burial was at the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Saturday, at the church.
    Pallbearers were Charles Weeks, Donald Richardson, Ryan Powell, Larry Miller, Kevin Miller, Tyler Snowden, Ethan Witt, Milton Dixon, Kamden Powell, Kooper Powell, Carson O’Bryan and Grant Miller.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral was entrusted with arrangements.

Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Jimmy Trent, 51

    Jimmy Trent, age 51, of Chevy Drive in Rogers, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at the Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson, Kentucky.
    He is survived by one son, Jimmy Trent Jr. ( Loveda) of Zachariah; two daughters: Jennifer Trent of Cynthiana; and Mindy Trent of Rogers; seven grandchildren; two brothers: Jeff and Greg Trent, both of Zachariah; and four sisters: Charlene Brewer of Pine Ridge, Sharon Ritchie of Beattyville; Nancy Young and Nellie Rose, both of Irvine.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Ethel Trent; and a granddaughter, Autumn Trent.
    Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 25th at The Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue, Clay City. Friends visited Friday, from 12 Noon until time of service, at the funeral home. Burial was in the Trent Family Cemetery.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Thursday, July 17, 2014

Michael Lee Franklin, 46

    Michael Lee Franklin, age 46, of Fountain Run, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
    Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m., central time, Saturday, July 26th at the Fountain Run Funeral Home with Jeremy Yokley officiating. Burial followed in the Old School Cemetery in Fountain Run.
    Visitation was Friday, July 25, from 4 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, after 8 a.m. until time of the service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
    His survivors include, his wife, Christie Branham Franklin of Winchester; a daughter, Raven Whiteside of Tompkinsville; and several nieces and nephews.
    The family requested memorial contributions to Old School Cemetery.

Fountain Run Funeral Home

  Monday, July 21, 2014

Barbara Etta Price Mainous, 81

    Barbara Etta Price Mainous, age 81, a resident of the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center passed away Monday, July 21, 2014, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky, after a long illness.
    She was born April 5, 1933 to Andy and Ada Price of Lee County, Kentucky. She was a member of the Williams Memorial Baptist Church, a former member of the Irvine City Council and the Eastern Star.
    Survivors include two daughters: Ada Rene’ West (Otis) and Marti Dawn Mainous-Chilcoat (Jim), both of Irvine; one son, Michael Wilson Mainous, Irvine; five grandchildren: Carey Johnson, Frankfort; Stacey Bruce, Florence; Brent Mainous, Steven Mainous and Kirsten West, all of Irvine; six great grandchildren; two sisters: Billie Sandlin, Miamisburg, Ohio; and Ruby Golden, Dayton, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
    Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Lazarus Mainous; a daughter, Diane (Mainous) Johnson; a brother, Russell Price; and sisters: Bettye Tyree, Judy Hopkins and Reba Judd.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 24, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jerry Rose. Burial was at the Mainous Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 23 at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Steven Mainous, Brent Mainous, Carey Johnson, Otis West, Jim Chilcoat and John Bruce.

Toler Funeral Home

  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.

Toler Funeral Home

  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.

Toler Funeral Home

  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.

Toler Funeral Home

  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.

Toler Funeral Home

  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

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.