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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 29, 2014

Elizabeth Ann Lamb, 68

    Elizabeth Ann Lamb, age 68, of Winchester, Kentucky, died on December 29, 2014.
    She was born on September 12, 1946 in Lee County, Kentucky. She was a resident of Winchester for 50 years. She retired from Osoram Sylvania after 37 years.
    Mrs. Lamb was preceded in death by her mother and father, Finley and Pearl Judd; three brothers: Bill, Bobby, and Gary Judd; and one sister, Katherine Ross.
    She is survived by husband, George Brock Lamb Jr.; one son, Jeff Lamb of Winchester; one granddaughter, Haley Lamb of Irvine; two brothers: Brack Judd (Betty) of Sarasota, Florida; and Ed Judd (Mae) of Georgetown; two sisters: Patricia Clinkenbeard (Jack) of Lexington; and Helen Hoots of Indianapolis, Indiana; and a host of nieces and nephews.
    Services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 31st at Forrest Grove Christian Church by Pastor Larry Decker. Burial was in Issac Cemetery in Beattyville. Visitation was 5-7 p.m., Tuesday at the church.
    Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Saturday, December 27, 2014

Malvira Bellamy, 74

    Malvira Bellamy, age 74, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014, at the Stanton Nursing Center, Stanton, Kentucky.
    She was born May 21, 1940 at Furnace, Kentucky to the late George H. and Ivy Mae Watson Bellamy.
    Survivors include two brothers: Ollie Bellamy (Kay) and Bill Bellamy; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Bellamy; caregiver and friend, Rachel and husband Paul Riddell; and numerous nieces and nephews.
    Services were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 31st at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Rev. Anthony Molihan. Visitation was 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, December 30th at the funeral home. Burial was in Mt. Canaan Cemetery with Linville Bellamy, Kelly Bellamy, Don Bellamy, Carley Bellamy, Anthony Bellamy, and Justin Tincher serving as pallbearers.

Davis And Davis Funeral Home

  Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Harold Burnam “Sam” Casey, 68

    Harold Burnam “Sam” Casey, age 68, of Richmond, Kentucky, formerly of Stanfield, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014 at Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
    Mr. Casey, the son of Orville and Naomi Rhodus Casey, was born in Madison County on December 28, 1945. He retired from IBM in Lexington as an Inspector and served six years in the Kentucky National Guard. He had been a member of the West Stanly Baptist Church in Albemarle, North Carolina and had been recently attending White Hall Baptist Church in Richmond. He had served as Sunday school superintendent, teacher, and had gone on several mission trips. He was known for his loving and caring attitude by all he knew. He never met a stranger.
    On December 21, 1979, Mr. Casey was united in marriage to Nancy Harmon Casey, who survives. They had just celebrated 35 years of marriage.
    He is also survived by two sons: Mark Ryan Casey and Robert Glen Casey, both of Cincinnati, Ohio; three brothers: Jerry Casey, Gene Casey (Linda), and Bro. Bobby Casey (Linda); three grandchildren: Amber Nicole Casey, Andrew Casey and Cameron Casey; and his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces that also loved him dearly.
    In addition to his parents, Mr. Casey was also preceded in death by his brother, Roger Perkins; and his sisters: Gloria Carol Medlock and Barbara Ann Hendricks.
    Funeral Services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 30th at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Casey and Bro. Tim Beard officiating. Burial followed in the Flatwoods Cemetery. Visitation was from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 29th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Sean Casey, Charles Casey, Tim Casey, Phillip Meade, Jonathan Rodebaugh, Scott McGuire and Jeff Hughes.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Thursday, December 25, 2014

Roy Durbin, 98

    Roy Durbin, age 98, of Lee County, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014 at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital in Irvine, after a brief illness.
    He was born on December 28, 1915 in Lee County at Heidelberg. He was the son of Andrew & Callie Howell Durbin.
    Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: William (Bill) & Clarence Durbin; two sisters: Cliffie Durbin Van Skaik and Maud Ruth Durbin Phillips. He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
    After graduation from Lee County High School, he traveled by coal train from Heidelburg to Newport, Kentucky, and walked across the bridge to Cincinnati. He found a job in the City Hospital as an orderly. From there joined the Civilian Conservation Corp (Three C’s). He was sent to Montana and worked at Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, building roads at the parks. He returned to Cincinnati. It was there he received his draft notice on May 28, 1942. He was inducted into the United States Army on June 10, 1942. He served during World War II with general hospitals in England, France and Belgium. He was a Medical NCO, where he supervised personnel of a medical unit in the administration care and treatment of the sick, injured and wounded. On November 1, 1948 he was discharged. He returned to Cincinnati and worked again at the City Hospital until he re-entered the Army in October 1950. He was assigned to the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), APO, San Francisco, California. He served a number of years in Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and the Republic of Viet Nam in several provinces. After serving his country for 33 years, Roy retired from the United States Army as a Command Sgt. Major in 1977 at McClelland Army Base in Alabama. He returned to Lee County in the area where he grew up.
    Funeral Mass was held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Ravenna, on Monday, December 29th, 10:00 a.m., with Father Al Fritsch, SJ and Father Joseph N. Koury, Jr. Burial was at the Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Jessamine County.
    Casket bearers were Robert Durbin, Kris Durbin, Wayne Phillips, Charles Phillips, Nate Phillips and Matthew Phillips.
    Honorary pallbearers were Kenneth Phillips, Edward Phillips, Jr., Marilyn & Larry Pack, Carolyn Snowden, LeeAnn Phillips, Jack Durbin, Kenneth Durbin, Clarence McQuesten, Gerald McQuesten, Albert Van Skaik, Margaret Marsico, JoAnn Andrews, Loveina Taylor, Elba Fike and Leonard S. Chmiel.

Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Jewel Dean Hawkins, 66

    Jewel Dean Hawkins, age 66, of Gist Drive in Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at her home following a short illness.
    She was born July 24, 1948 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Clark and Minnie Hurley Plowman. She was a homemaker and had lived in Clark County most of her life.
    Mrs. Hawkins was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Hawkins, Jr.
    She is survived by three daughters: Beatrice Willoughby, Winchester; Mary Elizabeth Lewis (Donald), Estill County; and Patricia Lynn Richardson (Adam), Powell County; two sisters: Marie Manning, Tennessee; and Beatrice Lancaster, Winchester; 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; and two grandchildren that lived with her: Jewel Ann Richardson and Ricky Richardson.
    She was preceded in death by one daughter, Velda Marie Rison; and several brothers and sisters.
    Funeral services were at conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 27th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Mark Pearson. Burial was at the Campbell Cemetery. Friends called after 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Adam Rowland, Eric Rison, Chris Rison, Thomas Rison, Donald Lewis and Ricky Richardson.

Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Charles Sizemore, age 77

    Charles Sizemore, age 77, Rowdy, Kentucky, brother of Wanda Stone of Irvine, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital.
    He was the son of the late Cecil and Eva (Miller) Sizemore. He was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
    Mr. Sizemore was also preceded in death by one son, Roy Dean Sizemore; one sister, Katie Back; and three brothers: David Sizemore, Kizer Sizemore, and Hobert Sizemore.
    He is survived by his wife, Neda Sizemore; five daughters: Charlotte Campbell (Donnie), Devon Jones, Kathy Wilson (Johnny), Connie Engle (Tim), and Tasha Bryant (Kenneth); three brothers: Delmar Sizemore, South Sizemore, and Ted Sizemore; three sisters: Wanda Stone, Maggie Ritchie, and Nancy Jane Patton; 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 27th at the Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Rowdy, officiated by Rev. Eldon Miller and Rev. Tim Stacy. Burial was in the Flatwoods Cemeter at Little Buckhorn. Visitation began at 5:00 p.m., Friday December 26th at the church with a special prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
    Arrangements were entrusted to the Breathitt Funeral Home.

The Breathitt Funeral Home

  Monday, December 22, 2014

William Arthur Pope, 96

    William Arthur Pope, age 96, of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 at his residence. He is the husband of his beloved wife of 68 years, Ophia Hood Pope.
    Born March 7, 1918 in Franklin County, Kentucky, he is the son of the late Willie Robert and Anna Brawner Pope. He worked as a farmer and an employee of the former National Distillers in Frankfort. A recipient of the Purple Heart, he served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member and deacon of the Alton Christian Church and enjoyed fishing, quail hunting, and playing pool.
    Along with his wife, he is survived by three daughters: Joyce Cox (Frank) of Lawrenceburg, Debbie Lamberth of Frankfort, and De Anna Parker (Dwight D.) of Owen County; six grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and a sister, Betty Jean (Paul) West of Versailles.
    Including his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, William Todd Lamberth; a sister Alma Turner, and a brother, Louis Pope.
    Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 26th at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home with Dwight D. Parker and Noal Cotton Jr. officiating. Visitation was 10 – 1 Friday. A private burial followed in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
    Memorials are suggested to the Alton Christian Church, 1686 Old Frankfort Rd., Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.

Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home

  Sunday, December 21, 2014

Tracy Gene Profitt, 75

    Tracy Gene Profitt, age 75, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 at the University of KY Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, from injuries received in an auto accident.
    Born June 22, 1939 in Powell County, he was a retired pastor, carpenter and was a member of the Vaughn’s Mill Church of God. He loved to coon hunt and rabbit hunt.
    Mr. Profitt is survived by one son, Tracy Dewayne Profitt (Sheryl), two daughters: Donna Westphal (Barry), and Tina Rogers and ex-husband David; six grandchildren: Brandon Profitt, Kasey Drew Profitt, Katherine Rogers Franklin, Autumn Rogers Gecas, Amanda Westphal Gecas and Emma Westphal Boseman; four brothers: James, Earl, Richard and Larry Profitt: three sisters: Betty Booth, Mae Barnes and Rose Wireman; and many special family members and friends.
    He was preceded in death by his parents John and Martha Patrick Profitt; two brothers: William and Shirley Profitt; and two sisters: Roberta Profitt and Polly Eller.
    Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 26th at The Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City. Friends visited from 12 Noon until time of service. Burial was in the Kennon Cemetery. A reception followed at the Vaughn's Mill Church of God.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Saturday, December 20, 2014

Agnes Dean Fielder Lewis, 76

    Agnes Dean Fielder Lewis, age 76, wife of Norman Lewis, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014, at the St. Joseph Hospital East in Lexington, Kentucky.
    She was a native of Estill County, a daughter of the late Dudley and Ethel Barnes Fielder. Mrs. Lewis was a loving mother, wife and grandmother, who enjoyed puzzles, & animals. She attended church at Quest Community. She was an "Angel on Earth," who always put others first.
    Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her brother, Leslie Fielder.
    Survivors include her husband, Norman Lewis; her daughters: Christy Fox and Norma Lewis; her sister, Wilma Duff; her grandsons: Jacob Brently Fox and Andrew M. Fox; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
    There was a gathering of friends, Friday, December 26th, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., at Lewis Funeral Home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Monday, December 22, 2014

Dr. Glenn T. “Bo” Morris, 61

    Dr. Glenn T. “Bo” Morris, age 61, of Richmond, Kentucky, was called home by God on Monday, December 22, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer.
    He was born August 9, 1953, in Heidelberg, Germany, the son of James and Doris Morris.
    He was a loving husband to his wife, Judy Palmer Morris of 38 years, and a devoted father to his two daughters, Megan Morris Butcher and Greta Morris Strange, both of Richmond. Earlier this year, Bo gained two new sons-in-law, when Megan married Joey Butcher, and Greta married Danny Strange. He was also a wonderful Papa to his granddaughter, Sophia Monroe Morris. He also had one sister-in-law, Cheryl Palmer, and one brother-in-law, Alan Palmer, both of Richmond, as well as one nephew, Shawn Morris and wife Thai, of Newnan, Georgia.
    For the past 21 years, he was a cardiologist and touched many lives, providing care and compassion for his patients. He cared deeply for his community and the people in it, and always strived to make it a better place to live for everyone. He treated patients in Madison County at Baptist Health Richmond, and in surrounding counties; and the clinic at Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital in Irvine held a special place in his heart. He loved his family, but the number one priority in his life was his faith and his love of God. Bo was always glad to share his faith, and he often talked with friends about what God had done for him, and the knowledge that he would be with God in Heaven some day.
    Bo’s love of knowledge led him to recently earn his master’s degree in health administration. He also enjoyed studying the Bible and gaining an even better understanding of God’s word.
    Photography was one of his hobbies, and he shared that love with many friends, whose lives were enriched by getting to know him through it.
    Visitation was from 5-9 p.m., Friday, December 26th at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, in Richmond. The funeral was at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 27th at the funeral home, followed by burial in the Resthaven Memorial Park at 4400 Bardstown Road (US-150) in Louisville.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Saturday, December 20, 2014

Theodore “Ted” Lowe, 57

    Theodore “Ted” Lowe, age 57, of Riddell Court in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a brave battle with cancer.
    He was born July 23, 1957 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Stanley and Mildred Tupi Lowe. He was a carpenter and a retired teacher with the Lee County Technical School. He was a member of the Ravenna Nazarene Church and several professional societies.
    Mr. Lowe is survived by his wife, Debra Toler Lowe; his step-mother, Patricia Lowe, Monaca, Pennsylvania; two sons: James Paul Lowe and Nicholas Lowe, both of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; two step-children: Amy Elizabeth Henry, Irvine; and Joseph Bradley Clem, Lexington; one brother, Stanley Fredrick Lowe, Washington, DC; three step-brothers, one step-sister; his father and mother-in-law, Warren and Elizabeth Toler, Irvine; and four grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his brother, James Paul Lowe.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 23rd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Rob Steinbrook. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 8 p.m., Monday, December 22nd at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Charles Brand, Tim Addison, Jamie Stickler, Kenneth Napier, Cody Spencer, John Lucas, Earl Vires and Aaron Shelton.
    Honorary pallbearers were Craig Herald, Ricky Wooten and Josh Goosey.

Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, December 20, 2014

John Thomas Richardson, 55

    John Thomas Richardson, age 55, of Irvine, Kentucky, husband of Peggy, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014, at his home.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 26, at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home in Richmond. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Lexington Cemetery.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Friday, December 19, 2014

Bill Mullen, 85

    Bill Mullen, age 85, of Morehead, Kentucky, father of Tommy Mullen and grandfather of Parker Mullen of Irvine, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014, at the V.A. Medical Center in Lexington.
    Born December 31, 1928, in Clarksville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Roy and Pearl Leis Mullen. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Mike and Scott Mullen, and seven brothers and sisters.
    Bill is survived by his wife, Kathy Manning Mullen; two sons, Bo Mullen (Susan) of Winchester, and Tommy Mullen of Irvine; one daughter, Debi Star Johnson of Winchester; one stepdaughter, Donna Wallace (James) of Clearfield; one sister, Linda Lou Carter of Pass Christian, Mississippi; six grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; six great grandchildren; and one step-great grandson.
    Bill was a graduate of Wilmington (Ohio) High School, a United States Army veteran and former police officer in Wilmington, Ohio. He was also a former administrator with the Daniel Boone Convalescent Center in Morehead (now Life Care Center), owner of the first local ambulance service (apart from funeral homes) in Morehead; and regional director of 14 nursing and rehabilitation centers in Western Kentucky. He was active in civic organizations, Masonic Lodge No. 654, and American Legion Post No. 126. He loved to fish.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 21st at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel, 400 Fraley Drive in Morehead, with Rev. Allan Hutchinson and Rev. Mark Caldwell officiating. Burial followed in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with full military honors presented by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126. Visitation was Saturday, December 20th, from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., with masonic rites conducted at 7:30 p.m. by Morehead Masonic Lodge No. 654.
    Pallbearers were E. R. Johnson, Tommy Mullen, Jerry Strunk, Kyle Roberts, Cole Caldwell, and Billy Mullen.
    Honorary pallbearers were Morehead American Legion Post 126, and his grandchildren: Michael Mullen, David Mullen Jr., Stacey Mullen, David Mullen III, Amie Adkins, Hannah Johnson, and Parker Mullen.

Northcutt And Sons Home For Funerals

  Thursday, December 18, 2014

Lillian Marie Culton, 81

    Lillian Marie Culton, 81, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Thursday evening, December 18, 2014 at Richmond Health & Rehab-Kenwood.
    Mrs. Culton was born on April 8, 1933 in Estill County, the daughter of the late Issac Thomas and Mary Margaret Shearer Sparks. She was a homemaker and a member of The Waco Pentecostal Tabernacle.
    Survivors include her husband, Harold Culton; two sons: Darrell Culton (Teresa) and Donald Culton; four daughters: JoEtta Dunn (Jerry), Joyce Smith (Kenny), Betty Oliver (Harold) and Kathy Smith (Chris Ponder); five brothers: James Sparks, Sidney Sparks (Ruth), Herman Ray Sparks (Blanche), Earl Sparks (Ruby) and Johnny Sparks (Marquita); one sister: Coffa Etta Embrey; eleven grandchildren, five step-grandchildren; several great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
    She was preceded in death by one brother, Glendon Sparks; one sister, Elsie Still; two grandchildren: Cody Culton and Stacy Dunn; and by two brothers and two sisters that died as infants.
    Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 22nd at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond, with Rev. Frankie Sparks and Rev. Scott Guiley officiating. Burial will follow at Madison Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m., Sunday, December 21st at the funeral home.
    Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Morris Ballard, 73

    Morris Ballard, age 73, of Richmond, Kentucky, widower of Mary Esther Lutes Ballard, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at the St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington.
    He was born on January 5, 1941 in Estill County to the late Taylor and Callie Wiseman Ballard. He was a retired employee of Sherwin-Williams.
    Mr. Ballard is survived by his son, Morris Ballard Jr. (Jeana); two grandchildren, Kelli and Kristin Ballard; one brother, James Ballard (Diane); two sisters: Helen Ballard, and Mary Mills; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
    In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Ballard was preceded in death by six brothers, Edgar, Artie, Johnny, Fred, Richard, and David Ballard.
    Funeral Services were private. Interment was in the Richmond Cemetery.
    In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Care Plus, 208 Kidd Dr., Berea, KY 40403
    The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Ida Bea Puckett West, age 81

    Ida Bea Puckett West, age 81, of James West Way in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at her home, following a short illness.
    She was born March 25, 1933, in Estill County, the daughter of the late John Allen and Elizabeth Crouch Puckett. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all of her life. She was of the First Church of God faith.
    Mrs. West was preceded in death by her husband, James Allen West.
    She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Powell (Breck), Irvine; two sons: Otis Lee West (Rene’) and David Allen West (Darlene), both of Irvine; three sisters: Beatrice West, Jimmy Lou Berry, and Sally Marcum; one brother, Willard Puckett; six grandchildren: “Little” David West, April Riddell, Mandy Beckler, Darla Estes, Kirsten West, and Jamie Woolery; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lois Woolery; a grandson, Billy “Bo” Abney Jr.; two brothers: James Puckett and Orville Puckett; and three sisters: Laurie Johnson, Sudie Mays, and Polly Puckett.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 20th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jerry Rose with burial to follow in the Dunaway Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, December 19th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Logan Beckler, Cody Beckler, Jake Estes, John Beckler, David West, and Trinity McIntosh.
    Honorary pallbearers were Gage Riddell, Jacob Estes and Robert Morgan.
    Expressions of sympathy can be made to Hospice Care Plus.

Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Barbara Ann Lynch Estes, 73

    Barbara Ann Lynch Estes, age 73, of Berea, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at the U.K. Chandler Medical Center in Lexington.
    Barbara, the daughter of the late William “Bill” and Effie Fowler Clark, was born in Jackson County on November 7, 1941. She was known for her love of rose gardening, fishing and working puzzles. She retired from Tokico Manufacturing Corporation in Berea and was of the Baptist faith.
    In October 1957, she was united in marriage to Adolph Lynch who preceded her in death on February 9, 2003. She later married Troy Estes who also preceded her in death.
    She is survived by two sons: Rick Lynch of Richmond; and William Lynch (Debbie) of Berea; two daughters: Rhonda Riddell of Lexington; and Darlia Lynch Martin (Ralph) of Irvine; her brother, Ronald Clark (Claudia); her sister, Beverly Clark-Fultz (Bill); five grandchildren: Amber Lynch, Ashley Shehata (Mike), Logan Lynch, Kristy Teater (Dwayne) and Tracey Teater (Ryan); five great grandchildren: Nicholas Shehata, Victoria Shehata, Emily Oliver, Hannah Oliver and Emma Kirby; her daughter-in-law: Barb Lynch; many nieces and nephews; and her furry companion, Little Bit.
    She was also preceded in death by her grandson: Benjamin Riddell.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 20th at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond. Burial followed in the Russell Flats Cemetery in Jackson County. Visitation was from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 19th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Rick Lynch, Logan Lynch, Bill Fultz, Ryan Ellis, Dwayne Oliver, Brent Willoughby, Eddie Lynch and William Ray Clark.
    Grandchildren and great-grandchildren served as honorary Pallbearers.

Combs, Parsons & Collins 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 Sissy 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 were 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 received friends on Thursday, December 18th from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was in the Eaton Cemetery in Clay City.
    Pallbearers were 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