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November, 2014

Two Estill County Bands Featured In Upcoming Film

"Manitoba Rock n Rolla" and "Ash Wednesday"
    There is a movie premiering in November that features St. Louis called "Four Color Eulogy". It was filmed there as well and will be premiering at the St. Louis Film festival and will then be shown in various film festivals and conventions and hit DVD and digital in the spring. It will feature the music of two Estill County bands, Tony Carroll's band "Manitoba Rock n Rolla" as well as "Ash Wednesday". It also features the music of "All the Little Pieces" out of Lexington. These three bands are the only thing "non-St. Louis" about it. Here are some useful links.

Official Facebook page     Trailer for the film     Manitoba Rock n Rolla     Ash Wednesday

Friday, October 24, 2014

KY 1571 (Millers Creek Road) in Estill County to be closed Friday, Oct. 24

Use KY-52 (Tipton Ridge) As An Alternate Route
    In order to make repairs to a bridge, the Kentucky Department of Highways plans to close KY 1571 in Estill County on Friday, Oct. 24. The road will be closed at milepoint 0.4, at the one-lane bridge crossing Cow Creek just east of Ravenna. The project will begin around 8:30 a.m. and will continue until approximately 2:30 p.m. During this time, the road will be closed to all through traffic. This will impact travel between Lee and Owsley counties and Irvine and Richmond.
    No marked detour will be posted, but drivers can use KY 52 as an alternate route. Motorists should plan their trips accordingly.
    In case of inclement weather, the closure will be postponed until another suitable day.

  Saturday, October 11, 2014

Nancy R. Tipton, 91

    Nancy R. Tipton, age 91, of Fremont, Ohio, died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg.
    Nancy was born on March 26, 1923 to Miller and Edda (Neal) Witt in Irvine, Kentucky. Upon graduating from Estill County Kentucky High School, she was employed by the Estill County Rationing Board during World War II. After the war, she attended Crump Commerce College in Lexington, Kentucky, and worked for the State Department of Mines and Minerals.
    On October 2, 1946, she married Joseph G. Tipton in Lexington, and they moved to Fremont in 1951.
    In Fremont, Mrs. Tipton worked for the Herbrand Corporation, the Fremont Foundry, and Trico Glass Company. She attended St. Paul's Episcopal Church, was a homemaker, a member of the Fremont Federation of Women, the Shrine Auxiliary, National Secretaries Association, Beta Sigma Pi, the Fremont Country Club, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and the League of Women Voters. Nancy enjoyed her life in Fremont; flower gardening, interior and holiday decorating, and playing bridge.
    She is survived by a son, Ray G. Tipton of Philadelphia; a sister, Marjorie Hanks of Louisville; brothers, Beverly Witt (Virginia) of Clay City and Farris Witt (Lovelle) of Charlotte, Tennessee; and a sister-in-law, Betty Witt of Lexington.
    Mrs. Tipton is preceded in death by her husband; parents; a sister, Ella Kate Eirk; a brother, Willie Witt; and brothers-in-law: Carl Hanks, John Powell and Richard Eirk.
    Visitation was held Sunday, October 26th from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Herman-Kinn-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont. Funeral services were held at Lewis Funeral Home in Irvine on Tuesday, October 28th. She was buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Irvine, Kentucky, next to her husband, Joseph, who passed in 1988.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Christian Church Homes of Kentucky (12700 Shelbyville Road, #1000, Louisville, KY 40203-9976).

Herman-Kinn-Karlovetz Funeral Home

  Friday, October 24, 2014

Betty June Riddell Willis, 74

    Betty June Riddell Willis, age 74, of Blackburn Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 24, 2014, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, following a long illness.
    She was born January 9, 1940 in Newport, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Virgil Victor and Pauline Turner Riddell. She was a homemaker and attended the Pea Ridge Holiness Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Willis is survived by her husband, Donald Ray Willis; two daughters: Deborah Kelley (Millard) and Lisa Willis, both of Estill County; two sisters: Lorena Willis and Ruth Farthing, both of Estill County; four brothers: Marion Riddell, Richard Riddell, Robert Riddell and Jody Riddell, all of Estill County; five grandchildren: Crystal Friend, LeAnn Ruble, Latisha Morris, Joseph Willis and Jeremy Willis; and nine great grandchildren.
    She was preceded by one brother, Cecil Riddell; and one great grandchild, Bentley Willis.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 27th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jerry Rose. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, October 26th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Joseph Willis, Russell “Doc” Morris, Stephen Willis, Bobby Wayne Willis, Christopher Friend and Joseph Riddell.
    Honorary pallbearers were Jeremy Willis, Joel Ruble, Farrell Willis and Darrell “Smokey” Woods.

Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, October 23, 2014

Daryl Wayne Lainhart, 42

    Daryl Wayne Lainhart, age 42, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Baptist Health-Lexington.
    Daryl was born on December 21, 1971 in Richmond, Kentucky, and was the son of James and Eunice Tipton Lainhart. He had worked in construction. Daryl loved to hunt, fish, ride four-wheelers, and work on cars.
    In addition to his parents, he is survived by: one son, Nicholas Lainhart of Union City; one daughter, Samantha Lainhart of Paris; one brother, James Douglas Lainhart of Richmond; and two sisters: Gina Cerda of Nicholasville and Kimberly Shepherd, of Irvine.
    Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road in Richmond.
    Condolences may be expressed at www.orpfh.com.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Monday, October 20, 2014

Violet Susan McGee Walton, 79

    Violet Susan McGee Walton, age 79, of Dark Hollow Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
    She was born May 9, 1935 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Leonard and Elzie Fox McGee. She was a retired Phillips Lighting employee and attended Thomas Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Walton is survived by one son, Sam Berryman, Estill County; two brothers: Pete McGee, Perry County; and Delmer McGee, Estill County; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by one son, Louie Wayne Berryman Jr.; one sister, Juanita Wilcox; and three brothers: Gene, Bill and Junior McGee.
    A memorial service was conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 23rd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Pete McGee. Friends called after 12 Noon, Thursday, until service time at the funeral home.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass.

Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, October 20, 2014

Guston "Gus" Willis, 90

    Guston "Gus" Willis, 90, widower of Mary Jones Willis, died Monday, after a long illness.
    He was a native of Estill County, born May 15, 1929, a son of the late Curtis and Bertha Rogers Willis. He was a retired farmer, and a member of the Redlick Holiness Church.
    Mr. Willis was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Willis; and a daughter, Ruth Abney; four grandchildren, and several brothers and sisters.
    Survivors include his daughters: Betty Jean Hisle, Eva Mae Walling (James), Mary Carroll (Raymond), Marsha Baker, Wanda Fowler, Martha Sue Riddell (Mike), and Joy Abney; 18 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; his brother, Rufford Willis (Myrtle); and his sisters: Mamie Johnson and Tressie Powell.
    Services were held at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, October 23rd at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Burial followed in Madison Memorial Gardens. Friends called anytime after 10:00 a.m., Thursday, until service time, at the funeral home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Sunday, October 19, 2014

Linda Kay Broaddus, 69

    Linda Kay Harless Broaddus, age 69, wife of Donephine Wayne Broaddus, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014, at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
    She was a native of Richmond, Kentucky, born in Madison County on February 24, 1945, a daughter of the late L.E. and Pauline Turpin Harless. She was a homemaker and a member of the Providence Baptist Church in Winston.
    Mrs. Broaddus was preceded in death by her brothers: James and Larry Harless; and her special grandparents, Ora and Anna Turpin.
    Survivors, other than her husband, Donephine; include her daughter, Paula Propst (Fred); and her granddaughter, Brittany Crowe (Gerald).
    Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 24th at the Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Van Winkle officiating. Burial followed in the Turpin Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., until 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 23rd at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Lonnie Reynolds, Ronald Lanter, Butch Hardy, Pepper Hardy, Wayne Hall, and Greg Chrisman.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Saturday, October 11, 2014

Richard Larry Witt, 63

    Richard Larry Witt, age 63, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014, at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
    Born March 2, 1951, he was a construction worker and a farmer. Richard was also the longtime operator of the Gulf Oil Service Station on River Drive in Irvine.
    Mr. Witt is survived by one son, Richard L. Witt Jr. of Irvine; one daughter, Ashley Byrd (William) of Clay City; five grandchildren: Landon and McKenzie Witt; Sierra, Cheyenne and Haley Byrd; one brother, Roger Witt (Jackie) of Waco; and one sister, Joyce L. Webb (Donnie) of Irvine.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Mason and Lydia Henry Witt.
    Graveside services were held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 21st at the Witt Family Cemetery with Bro. Don Hatton officiating.
    Grayson Funeral Home of Clay City was in charge of services.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Friday, October 17, 2014

Linda Sue Hamilton, 60

    Linda Sue Hamilton, age 60, of Mountain Crest Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014 at the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
    She was born May 6, 1954, in Owingsville, Bath County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Archie Cassidy and Jean Brantley. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    She is survived by her husband, Charles Hamilton; seven sisters: Michelle Hayes (Andy), Patti Alsept, Cathy Cole, Jackie Deaton (Cliff), Elaine Pruyear (Mike), Gwen McKinney (Kenny) and Sylvia Coffey (Billy); one brother, Randy Cassidy (Lou); and several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 20th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Henry Johnson. Burial was at the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, October 19th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Henry Coffey, Jake Hoskins, Steve Officer, Andy Hayes, John Wooten, Cliff Berger and Brandon Stewart.

Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, October 16, 2014

Delma Lee Roberts Lakes, 80

    Delma Lee Roberts Lakes, age 80, of Riverview Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
    She was born January 7, 1934 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Fred and Willie Richardson Brandenburg. She was a former business owner and a member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Eastern Star and the White Shrine and was a Kentucky Colonel.
    Mrs. Lakes was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lakes.
    She is survived by one son, Byron Roberts (Kelli), Irvine; two sisters: Madonna Jenkins, Irvine; and Evelyn Williams, Ravenna; two brothers: Fred Brandenburg Jr. and Harold Brandenburg, both of Irvine; three grandchildren: LeeAmber Roberts, Rickie Kenton Roberts and Felicia Flannigan; and three great grandchildren: Branson Jones and Eli & Caleb Flannigan.
    Mrs. Lakes was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert Roberts; three sons: Ricky, Jerry and Terry Roberts; three sisters: Lillian Kirk, Joetta Brandenburg and Lena Henry; and two brothers: Russell and James Brandenburg.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 19th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Beverly Arvin and Bro. Dennis Williams. Burial was at the Roberts Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, October 18th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were David Brandenburg, Ronnie Brandenburg, Wesley Jenkins, John Henry, Jason Brandenburg, Robbie Roberts, Larry Horn, Rickie Kenton Roberts and Terry Williams.
    Honorary pallbearers were Carol Brandenburg, Sissy Brandenburg, Emily Gross, Gail Burgess, Faye Fowler and Tracy Turner.

Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Wanda Marie Brisco Hatton, 84

    Wanda Marie Brisco Hatton, age 84, wife of Coleman Hatton, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at her home.
    She was born on December 30, 1929, in Estill County, Kentucky, to the late Jessie M. Brisco and Nora Mae Frazier. She was a homemaker.
    In addition to her husband, she is survived by five daughters, Dixie Lee Brandenburg (Belvin), Connie Jo Williams (Stanley), Bonnie Sharon McVey, Gayle Ann Runyons and Patricia Lynn Combs (Enies); 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and two great, great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Hatton was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Garrett Coleman Hatton; a granddaughter, Stephanie Lynn Runyons; a grandson, Robie Douglas Hatton; and two sons-in-law, William Thomas Runyons Jr. and Carl "Buck" McVey Jr.
    Services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 18th at Scobee Funeral Home by Pastor Rusty Wright. Burial was in Clarmont Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, October 17th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were John Stuber; and her grandsons, Dennis Combs, Darren Combs, Jason McVey, Stacy Noble, Greg Williams, Bradley Williams and Derrick Hatton.
    Honorary pallbearers were Dorothy Chism and granddaughters, Maria Cupp, Natalie Kinner, Candie Hatton and Brittnay Hatton.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Norma C. Flynn Fike, 88

    Norma C. Flynn Fike, age 88, of Broadway in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born February 22, 1926 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Dewey and Minnie Fox Flynn. She was a homemaker and a member of the White Oak First Church of God. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Fike was preceded in death by her husband, Graydon Fike.
    She is survived by two daughters: Donna Gross (James) and Karen Edwards (Earl) both of Estill County; one son, Eric Fike (Donna), Estill County; two sisters: Nevedda Canter and Margie Canter, both of Estill County; two brothers: Mindle Flynn, Indiana; and Dowell Flynn, Ohio; six grandchildren: James Gross, Greg Gross, Erica West, Susan Tillery, Michael Edwards and Deandra Fike; and six great grandchildren: Marley Gross, Carly West, Elliott West, Caden Bowles, Eric Samuel Tillery and Tyler Farthing.
    She was preceded in death by one son, Gerald Fike; and one brother, Hershel Flynn.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 16th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Glennis Sizemore and Bro. Glyndon Woosley. Burial was at the Cane Springs Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, October 15th at the funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Jim Gross, Greg Gross, Michael Edwards, Joe West, Earl Wayne Edwards, Michael Kelly, Steve Fike and Robbie Canter.

Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Buford Neal, 82

    Buford Neal, age 82, of Clearcreek Township, Ohio, brother of Boyd Neal of Irvine, passed away Monday, October 13, 2014.
    He was born September 7, 1932 in Estill County, Kentucky, to the late Terry and Zettie Henderson Neal. He retired from General Motors with over 35 years of service.
    Buford is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Midge Neal; two children: Glenn Neal and Roselynn Dillon; a second son, David Dillon; two grandchildren: Brad and Chip Knee; two great grandchildren: Jocelyn and Anderson; two brothers: Malcolm Neal and Boyd Neal; one sister, Shirley Gleason; and numerous other family members and friends.
    Along with his parents, Buford was preceded in death by four brothers: Estes, Lawrence, Terry Jr. and Hugh Neal; and four sisters: Dora Wolfinbarger, Bessie Wise, Lillian Tipton and Betty Day.
    A Celebration of Buford’s Life was held at 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 21st at Newcomer Funeral Home – South Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering, Ohio, with John Lutes and Chris Dillon officiating. The family received friends at the funeral home on Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.
    A graveside memorial service for Buford Neal will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens in West Irvine, Kentucky, at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 25, 2014.
    The family would like to extend at special thanks to Debbie Townsend for all of her love, care and support during this loss.
    In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton in memory of Buford.

Newcomer Funeral Home

  Saturday, October 11, 2014

Barbara Ann Stamper, 63

    Barbara Ann Stamper, age 63, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014, after a sudden illness.
    She was a native of Clark County, born May 29, 1951, a daughter of Nancy Clay Tipton. She was a homemaker, and a caregiver.
    Mrs. Stamper was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Gene Kirby; and her aunt, Bertha Hopper.
    Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Russell; her son, Richard Lewis Stamper; her daughters: Alice Michelle Richardson (Danny) and Amy Lorriane Manning (Michael); her grandson, Elijah Keaton Manning; and her special canine friend, Emily.
    Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 16th at the New Life Apostolic Church with Rev. Ross Conley officiating. Burial followed in the Stonegate Cemetery in Stanton. Friends called anytime after 11:00 a.m., Thursday, until service time, at the church.
    Pallbearers were Mike Creech, Junior Townsend, Dallas Townsend, Pete Hardy, Allen Stamper, and Gary Grace.
    Honorary bearers were Danny Richardson and William Allen Tipton.
    Lewis Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Lewis Funeral Home