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December, 2014

Ky. Transportation Cabinet sets snow and ice removal priorities for 2014-15 winter season

    The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has established priority routes for snow and ice removal for the upcoming winter season in the 10 counties that make up the Department of Highways District 10.
Snow removal priority routes in Estill County are:
    Priority A: KY 52, KY 82, KY 1571 and portions of KY 89 and KY 499.
    Priority B: The remainder of KY 89, KY 213, portions of KY 594 and KY 851, KY 1457 and KY 1705.
    Priority C: All other routes.
    KYTC is responsible for keeping more than 1,800 miles of state-maintained roadway in the district passable in inclement weather. This amounts to nearly 3,800 lane-miles of highways that must be treated and plowed during each snowstorm. (One mile of two-lane road equals two lane-miles; one mile of four-lane highway equals four lane-miles). KYTC sets snow removal priorities according to the amount and nature of traffic on the routes within each individual county. Maps showing the snow removal priority routes may be viewed at http://go.usa.gov/gmDe.
    Priority A routes include major through routes and are those most heavily traveled in each county. They include parkways and other major arterial routes. Under normal winter weather conditions, the goal is for non-Interstate Priority A routes to be plowed and treated within two hours of the beginning of the storm, with the process repeated every two hours.
    Priority B routes include other important but lesser traveled routes in each county. The goal for plowing and treating these highways is every four hours.
    Other state-maintained roads not fitting into either of the two higher categories fall into Priority C. The goal for these roads is to plow them at least once every eight hours, and to treat problem areas in the same time span. In some cases, Priority C routes may not be completely treated until other higher priority routes are cleared.
    These turnaround times are goals established in Transportation Cabinet policy, but individual circumstances relating to each weather event may impact whether or not these goals are achieved. Plowing and treating schedules may be impacted by the severity of the storm or other factors. During light snowfalls, crews may be able to treat all roads within a county more rapidly. Heavier snows, or varying weather conditions in different areas of each county, may impact this schedule.
    "Last year was a challenge for our snow removal team,” said Corbett Caudill, chief district engineer for the Department of Highways District 10. “We had more snow and colder temperatures than we have had for the past several years, and by the end of winter, we were running low on salt. We learned several lessons last winter that we will apply to our snow removal efforts this year. Our crews have already responded to a couple of light snowfalls, so we are ready for the worst of winter when we will get more frequent and heavier snows.”
    “The Transportation Cabinet recognizes how important roadway conditions are to Kentucky motorists,” Caudill continued. “We are dedicated to keeping state highways clear and safe for travel. Our snow removal crews will work long, hard hours during the winter to keep our highways passable."
    "We ask drivers to be patient during snow removal operations," Caudill added. "Drivers should slow down, keep an eye out for snowplows, and remember to buckle up to ensure their safety. Our crews will work as fast as they can to clear the highways."
    Again this year, District 10 will use Twitter and Facebook to provide updates on road conditions when weather-related emergencies occur. These social media outlets are available on home computers and Internet-enabled smartphones.
    “Every winter, the number of our social media followers grows,” Caudill said. “Several media outlets in our area forward our road condition reports to their own followers, which helps spread the word and aids travelers during bad weather. We urge motorists to check these sources before they leave home to know the status of our highways during winter weather events.”
    Motorists may also dial 511 to hear traffic and travel information. Signs have been erected throughout the 10 counties of District 10 to promote the 511 service.

  Monday, December 15, 2014

Clarence D. (C.D.) Noland Jr., 77

    Clarence D. (C.D.) Noland Jr., age 77, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014.
    He was born in Lee County, Kentucky on June 11, 1937 to the late Clarence D. Noland Sr. and Amanda Fike Noland. Clarence retired from the CSX Corporation with 35 years of service and also retired as Master Sergeant from the Kentucky National Guard with 31 years of service. C.D. was the former owner of the Montgomery Ward Catalog Store and a partner in Noland Lumber and Noland Brothers Farms. Clarence served from 1982-1996 in the Kentucky House of Representatives and was the Minority Caucus Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Appropriations and Revenue and Transportation Committees.
    C.D. had a long history of civic activism and community service. He served 16 years on the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital Board with the majority of time as Chair. In 2006, he received the Kentucky Hospital Association’s Healthcare Governance Award. He also served as Vice-Chair of the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital Foundation Board. He served two terms as President of the Irvine-Ravenna Kiwanis Club and was named Kiwanian of the Year in 1987. He was a member of the Natural Bridge State Park Association, Bluegrass Area Development District Transportation Board and in 2005 was inducted into the 6th District Republican Hall of Fame. C.D. was past President of the Estill County Shrine Club and a member of the Oleika Shrine Temple. He served as Vice-Chair of the Estill County Development Alliance and was the long-time treasurer and 50-Year Member of the Irvine Masonic Lodge #137 F&AM and was twice (2003 & 2006) named Mason of the Year. He was a 32nd Degree Mason in the Valley of the Covington Scottish Rite, Irvine Chapter #42 R&AM, Irvine Council #92 R&SM, Irvine Chapter 357 Order of the Eastern Star, and White Shrine of Jerusalem.
    Clarence is survived by his wife of 35 years, Bobby Carol Noland; his two children: Jennifer Cherry (Phil) of Henderson, Nevada; and Dr. Thomas Noland (Sharon) of Mobile Alabama; his two grandchildren: Elizabeth and Caroline Noland; a brother, W.J. Noland (Phyllis); sisters: Doris McCray (Bob), Jewell Castle (Jasper) and Wilma Pugh; and numerous nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Noland.
    The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 18th from 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday, November 19th from 11 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. at Irvine United Methodist Church, 243 Main Street. Masonic Rites will be bestowed at the grave site.
    Arrangements are by Lewis Funeral Home.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital Foundation, 60 Mercy Court, Irvine, KY 40336 or the Irvine Masonic Lodge Association Building Fund, P.O. Box 252, Irvine, KY 40336.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Monday, December 15, 2014

Oliver Wood Jr., 88

    Oliver Wood Jr., age 88, of Clark County, Kentucky, widower of Arnetia Lykins Wood, passed away Monday, December 15, 2014, at the St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington.
    A native of Estill County, he was born April 3, 1926, to the late Oliver Wood and Tiffie Stone Wood. He was a United States World War II Navy veteran, farmer and businessman, and member of the Pharris Hill Christian Church.
    Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Terrie Wood Bond (Charley) of Clark County; one brother, William L. Wood of Clark County; two grandchildren: Whitney Wood Bond and Oliver Wood Bond, one great-grandson, Brantley Wood Bond; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ocie Wood, Elsie Wood, and Mossie Wood.
    Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 19th at the Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, 289 S. Main Street, Winchester, with Rev. James Atwood Winkle presiding. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Eaton Cemetery in Clay City.
    Pallbearers will be Bruce Reide, Gary Taylor, Otis Freeman, David Stanfield, Billy Rayburn, and Marshall E. King, II.
    Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas, 66675.

Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home

  Sunday, December 14, 2014

Alvin Craig Gunn, 88

    Alvin Craig Gunn, age 88, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014, at The Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berea, Kentucky.
    He was born May 24, 1926 in Cambridge, Ohio and was the son of the late Fred F. and Mable Louella Smith Gunn. He was a farmer and a retired SGS Tool Company employee. He was a member of the Graham Road Baptist Church in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
    Mr. Gunn is survived by his wife of 42 years, Maxine Moore Gunn; three stepdaughters: Jane Ellen Walters, Ravenna; Linda Sharon Seese (Doug), Berea; and Deborah Kay King, Irvine; one stepson, Randy William Moore (Colleen), Akron, Ohio; three sisters: Vonnah Jean Cox; Shirley Stutz (Loren), and Carol Lodge (Dale), all of Ohio; eleven grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, six great, great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by one stepson, Bernard Neil Moore; two sons-in-law, and two grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 19th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Rob Steinbrook. Burial will be at the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m., Friday, at the funeral home.

Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, December 14, 2014

Henry Buford Alcorn, age 102

    Henry Buford Alcorn, age 102, of Wisemantown Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital, following a short illness.
    He was born September 8, 1912 in Estill County and was the son of the late Henry and Louisa Tipton Alcorn. He was a retired Carhartt Inc. employee and a member of the Wisemantown Methodist Church. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Alcorn is survived by his wife, Vicie Smyth Alcorn; one son: William Ray Alcorn (Sue), Kettering, Ohio; one stepson, Arthur Gene Ballard (Janice), Irvine; three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three step-great grandchildren, and two great, great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by six sisters: Etta Colter, Ellen Rogers, Eva Alcorn, Carrie Wiseman, Clara Miracle and Rebecca Alcorn; and five brothers: Vernon, Virgil, John, Tom and Clarence Alcorn.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 17th at the Wisemantown Methodist Church by Bro. Jerry Beck and Bro. Greg McClellan. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the church.
    Pallbearers will be Phil Henry, Bart Alcorn, Arnold Alcorn, Tom Henderson, Randall Ballard and Arthur David Ballard.

Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, December 13, 2014

Bobby Earl Anderson Sr., 70

    Bobby Earl Anderson Sr., age 70, husband of Sharron Anderson, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014.
    A native of Boyle County, born August 22, 1944, he was the son of the late Oscar and Mary Stella Whitaker Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a retired builder, a Navy veteran and a member of the Valley View Baptist Church in Irvine.
    Additional survivors include a daughter, Betsy Anderson; a son, Bobby Earl Anderson, Jr. (Melissa); four granddaughters: Kasey Mariah and Adelynn Grace Anderson; and Hayleigh and Shianne Abner; five brothers: Glenn, Gary, Lawrence, Dan and Gib Anderson; and a sister, Gladys Douglas.
    In addition to his parents, Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by two brothers: Bill and Don Anderson; and five sisters: Jean Stamper, Ruth Rousey, Lorraine Stone, Kate Ryan and Betty Phelps.
    Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 16th at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Rev. Pat Finley. Burial will follow in the Anderson Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Monday, December 15th at the funeral home.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Friday, December 12, 2014

Jemima Gail Barker, 67

    Jemima Gail Barker, age 67, of Richmond, Kentucky, died Friday, December 12, 2014, at the Richmond Health & Rehab Complex – Kenwood.
    She was born August 4, 1947, in Estill County to Lloyd & Edith Rose, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and caregiver and she was of the Baptist faith.
    Survivors include her companion of 24 years, Roland Adams of Richmond; one sister, Hallie Estelle Rose Rohr of Lexington; one brother, Chester Landon Rose of Richmond; two nieces, Sandy Owen and Lisa Rose; three nephews, Michael Rose, Jim Rohr II and David Rohr.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2014, at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, with Bro. Scott Guiley officiating. Burial will follow at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 – 9 p.m. Wednesday, December 17th at the funeral home.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Monday, December 8, 2014

Russell Riddell, Jr., 60

    Russell Riddell, Jr., age 60, of Pea Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
    He was born August 4, 1954 in Estill County and was the son of the late Russell and Alberta Underwood Riddell. He was a carpenter and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Riddell is survived by one daughter, Jacqualine Michell Riddell, Madison County; one son, Russell Riddell III, Estill County; three sisters: Lucille Carroll (Bob), Estill County; Betty West (Andy), Madison County; and Bernece Burke (Larry), Estill County; two brothers: Michael Glenn Riddell (Martha Sue), and Charles Darrell Riddell, both of Estill County; and five grandchildren: Ryan Casey Riddell, Megan Gross, Kadence Riddell, Eleice Agee and Madison Riddell.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 11th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Beverly Arvin. Burial will be at the Pea Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, December 10th at the funeral home.

Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, December 5, 2014

David Nelson Lee, III, 22

    David Nelson Lee, III, age 22, of Bradbury-Pointe Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 5, 2014, at the Baptist Health Richmond.
    He was born December 11, 1991 in Brevard County, Florida, and was the son of David Nelson Lee, II and Paula Lynn Dunaway Lee. He was an employee at Stop and Shop and was a member of the Corinth Christian Church.
    Survivors, in addition to his father and mother, include his grandparents: Linville and Pauline Dunaway of Estill County; and David Nelson & Carolyn Lee of Madison County; his great grandparents: Neffie Woosley, Estill County; and Velma Moss, Ohio; two sisters: Bethany Paige Lee and Megan Nicole Lee, both of Texas; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 10th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Paul Groves. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 9th at the funeral home.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, December 4, 2014

Reva Mae Smith, 97

    Reva Mae Smith, age 97, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014, at the Hospice Care Plus Compassionate Care Center.
    She was born June 4, 1917, in Estill County, to Matt and Martha Gabbard Brandenburg, both of whom preceded her in death. She was the widow of Alden Smith, who passed away in 1997, and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Smith, known by many as “Aunt Reva”, was a homemaker and was well known for her homemade desserts; especially her fried apricot pies.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters: Ethel Woods and Effie Eden; and five brothers: Carl, Elbert, Edward, Ezra, and Fred Brandenburg.
    She is survived by three nieces, 11 nephews; a special great niece, Sherri Eden; and a special first cousin, Janie B. Gudy of Lexington.
    Visitation for Mrs. Smith, began at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, December 6th at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, followed by her service at 1:00 p.m. Bro. Elmer Thomas officiated the service. Burial followed in the Richmond Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were E. W. Brandenburg, Gene Woods, Bobby Combs, Chandler Combs, Jim Carr, Kevin Coleman, David Denny Sr., and Ron Eden.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Hospice Care Plus, 208 Kidd Drive, Berea, KY 40403.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Samantha Lynn Elam, 20

    Samantha Lynn Elam, age 20, of Sandhill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital.
    She was born March 5, 1994 in Madison County and was the daughter of Sarah Lynn Shockley Nichols and the late Chris Nichols. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Ms. Elam is survived by her mother, Sarah Lynn Shockley Nichols; her step-father, Wendell Barrett; her grandmother, Connie Rawlins, Florida; one sister, Brittany Elam, Estill County; one brother, Chris Nichols, Estill County; one step-sister, Keisha Davidson; one step-brother, John Barrett; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
    Memorial services were conducted 1-3 p.m., Sunday, December 7 at the Miller’s Creek Church by Jimmy McKinney.

Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, December 1, 2014

Mitchell Alcorn Sr., 70

    Mitchell Alcorn Sr., 70, of Corydon, Indiana; died Monday, December 1, 2014, at his home, near Corydon, after a 2-year battle with lung cancer.
    He was born March 26, 1944, in Estill County, Kentucky, to the late Beverly and Lillian Barker Alcorn. He was a retired truck driver with Keller Manufacturing Company in Corydon.
    Mr. Alcorn was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Clark, Sherman, Matt, Henry and Earl and his sisters, Sarah and Miranda.
    Survivors include his wife, Karen Willis Alcorn; his sons, Robert Mitchell Alcorn (Lona) of Hustonville, Kentucky; Mitchell Alcorn Jr. (Missy) and Russell Lynn Alcorn (Mary Ann), both of Corydon; his daughters, Beverly Regina Berkwith (David) of Middletown, Ohio; Bertie Mae Faulkner and Pearlene Alcorn, both of Corydon; his brother, Wilse Alcorn of Carlisle, Ohio; his sister, Gracie Sandlin (Floyd) of Hamilton, Ohio; his grandchildren: Lindsey, Jay, Michael, Randi, Rusti, Brittany, Katie Jo, Wade, Kristen and Jarrett; and his great granddaughter, Libby.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 4th at Pine Hill Baptist Church in Irvine, Kentucky, with Rev. Eddie Eve will officiating. Burial was in the Alcorn Cemetery near Irvine. Visitation was from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 3rd at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home in Corydon, Indiana; and after 12:00 p.m., Thursday, at Pine Hill Baptist Church.
    Pallbearers were Mitchell Alcorn Jr., Russell Lynn Alcorn, Ed Willis, Jarrett Alcorn, Rob Alcorn, Jay Faulkner and Wade Alcorn.

Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home

  Monday, December 1, 2014

Dewey Elden Cole Jr., 47

    Dewey Elden Cole Jr., age 47, of Spout Springs Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 1, 2014, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born December 12, 1966, in Estill County, and was the son of Dewey Elden Cole Sr. and Geraldine Crowe Cole. He was a truck driver and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Survivors, in addition to his father and mother, include his wife, Dodie McCoy Cole; one son, Jeremiah Caige Cole, Irvine; three sisters, all of Irvine: Kimberly Cole Chaney Blackwell (Jim), Eldina Cole Howe (Jerry), and Lorri Cole Cornett (Jerry), 17 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.
    Mr. Cole was preceded in death by one son, Jonathan Maleki Cole.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 4th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Kevin Chaney. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, December 3rd at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Chris Conrad, Alex Brewer, Jerry Von Chaney, Jim Blackwell, Jerry Cornett and Jerry Howe.
    Honorary pallbearers were Jim Jones, Keith McCoy, Daniel Johnson and Danny Rogers.

Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, December 1, 2014

Ollie B. Witt, 54

    Ollie Witt, age 54, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 1, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital in London, after a sudden illness.
    He was a native of Estill County, born September 8, 1960, a son of the late Vernon and Clarice June Grassman Witt.
    Mr. Witt was preceded in death by his brother, Kerry L. "Bud" Witt.
    Survivors include his sons: Brandon Witt (Brittany) and Bruce Witt (Jacquie); his daughter, Tonya Rowe (Jonathan); and his grandchildren: Emily, Robert Aaron, Katie, Aiden, Connor, and Caroline.
    Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 6th at Lewis Funeral Home with Mike Davis officiating. Friends called anytime after 12:00 Noon until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Sunday, November 23, 2014

Leonard Wilbert Berger, 74

Reprinted at the request of the family
    Leonard Wilbert Berger, age 74, of Dry Branch Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    He was born May 6, 1940 in Estill County and was the son of the late Vernon and Ada Walling Berger. He was a truck driver and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Berger was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Carolyn Powell Berger; and three brothers: Lenval, Shirley, and Glenn Dean Berger.
    He is survived by two sisters: Wilma Flinchum and Martha Sparks, both of Estill County; one son, Ronnie Powell; three grandchildren: Earl and John Powell, and Scott Riddell; and three great, great grandchildren: Brianna, Lyndsi, and Cody Powell, all of Estill County.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 26th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Delvin Reece. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, November 27th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Jordan Durbin, Nikita Flinchum, Larry Sparks, Roger Fike, Freddie Durbin and John Powell.
    Thank you, to all who attended the service and offered support to the family in this very difficult time.

Toler Funeral Home