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Saturday, January 24, 2015

KSP Conducts Death Investigation In Estill County

    The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was contacted by the Estill County Sheriff’s Office just after 10:30 a.m., Saturday morning, in reference to a female that had been found deceased on Noland Creek Road in rural Estill County.
    Personnel from the KSP Richmond Post responded to the scene and found the female victim laying on the side of the roadway with an apparent gunshot wound. The unidentified female was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Estill County Coroner.
    The Kentucky State Police is asking anyone that saw any suspicious activity in the area or with any information to call (859) 623-2404 or toll free at (800) 222-5555.
    The ongoing investigation is being conducted by KSP Detective Jesse Armstrong. He was assisted at the scene by KSP Personnel, Estill County EMS, Estill County Sheriff’s Office, and the Estill County Coroner.
    Sunday morning, an autopsy was performed at the State Medical Examiner’s office in Frankfort, Ky. As a result of the autopsy, it was determined that the victim died as a result of a gunshot wound. The deceased victim has been identified as Ellen C. Townsend, 29 years old of Irvine.
    The ongoing investigation indicates Townsend was last seen in a silver Chrysler sedan with Ricky W. Conrad, 44 years old of Irvine.
    Also on Sunday morning, at approximately 10:30 am, Lexington Police Department located Ricky Conrad in a silver Chrysler sedan. Conrad was found deceased inside the vehicle, which was parked in the St. Joseph Hospital parking lot on N. Eagle Creek Drive in Lexington. The Lexington Police Department and the Fayette County Coroner are investigating Conrad’s death.
    While Lexington Police were conducting their initial investigation, they found personal property belonging to Ellen C. Townsend and a firearm inside the vehicle.
    The ongoing investigation is being conducted by KSP Detective Jesse Armstrong.

Thursday, January 15, 2015

KSP Investigates Shooting In Madison County

    The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is currently investigating an assault that sent one person to the hospital in Madison County. The incident occurred at approximately 1:00 pm this afternoon in front of 100 Hager Drive in Richmond, KY.
    The initial investigation indicates that Brian L. Ditsch, 52 years old, and James R. Pierson, 63 years old, both of Richmond, were engaged in an argument in front of 100 Hager Drive. It is alleged that James Pierson retrieved a handgun from his vehicle during the argument and shot Brian Ditsch. Ditsch was transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
    James R. Pierson was arrested and charged with Assault 1st Degree, and has been lodged in the Madison County Detention Center.
    The ongoing investigation is being conducted by Trooper Ken Bradley. He was assisted at the scene by KSP Personnel, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Richmond Police Department, and Madison County EMS.

  Sunday, January 25, 2015

Elizabeth Cox Rowland, 92

    Elizabeth Cox Rowland, age 92, of Britton Drive in Piqua, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 25, 2015, at the Piqua Manor.
    She was born May 28, 1922 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late William and Mary Moore Cox. She was a retired cook and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Rowland was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Rowland.
    She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Jean Wood (William), Piqua, Ohio; one sister, Eva Cornett, Ravenna; one grandchild, Toni Marie Billings Schmidt (Curtis) Piqua, Ohio; and two great grandchildren: Piper Elizabeth Schmidt and Jayde Rochelle Wood.
    She was preceded in death by one sister, Emma Cox Daniels; and two brothers: Raymond and Lester Cox.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 28th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, January 24, 2015

Ellen Charlene Townsend, 29

    Ellen Charlene Townsend, age 29, of Broadway in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015.
    She was born August 7, 1985 in Madison County and was the daughter of Erville Townsend and Opal McIntosh Mays. She was a Wendy’s employee and attended the Full Gospel Evangelistic Ministry. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Ms. Townsend is survived by her mother & step-father: Opal McIntosh Mays & Tommy, Irvine; her father, Erville Townsend, Mt. Vernon; two daughters: Kendra Clark and Sierra Comley, at home; one son, Brady Comley, at home; one sister, Connie Pheanis, Mt. Vernon; and three brothers: Erville Townsend Jr., Estill County; Michael McIntosh, Lee County; and Nelson Townsend, Estill County.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 27th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Larry Collins. Burial was at the Townsend Cemetery. Friends called after 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Tommy Mays, Erville Townsend, Jr., Tommy Fields, Larry Richardson, Harold Friend, Nelson Townsend.

Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, January 23, 2015

Gerald Bush Jr., 47

    Gerald Keith Bush Jr, age 47, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015 at the Clark Regional Medical Center.
    He was born June 3, 1967 in Wolfe County, Kentucky, the son of Gerald Sr. and Ruth A. Edwards Bush. He was a handyman to many.
    Mr. Bush is survived by one daughter, Carman Bush, of Castle, Indiana; three brothers: William Pasley of Clay City, Terry Bush and Wayne Bush of Nicholasville; and one sister, Peggy Bush of Nicholasville.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald Sr. and Ruth Bush. Gerald was the great grandson of the late Callie Dickerson Thacker of Cobb Hill.
    Graveside services were held at 12 Noon, Tuesday, January 27th at the Cobb Hill Cemetery.
    Grayson Funeral Home of Clay City was in charge of services.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 22, 2015

Margaret Powell Wells, 89

    Margaret Powell Wells, age 89, of Lexington, Kentucky, widow of Harold Wells, died Thursday, January 22, 2015.
    She was born November 12, 1924 in Estill County, the daughter of the late Ancil and Pauline Barnes Powell.
    Survivors include her daughter, Pam Hurt (Don) of Lexington; two nephews: Michael and Robert Moreland; and one sister, Juanita Moreland (Harold) .
    Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, January 25th at Lewis Funeral Home. Visitation was held from 12:00 Noon until service time on Sunday at the funeral home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Melinda Alice Arvin Lynch, 101

    Melinda Alice Arvin Lynch, age 101, widow of Vernon Lynch, departed from this life on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. in her home.
    She was born on April 3, 1913 in Estill County to the late Nathaniel Thornton and Mary Catherine Arvin. Her stepmother was Bertha Richardson Arvin. She was a homemaker and a member of the Ford Christian Church.
    Survivors include her daughter & caregiver, Ella Bee Lynch of Clark County; Melvin Lynch (Marjorie) of Mason County, Charles Lynch (Alma), Douglas Lynch (Regina), and Mary Kate Jones (Garrett); special granddaughter and caregiver, Billie Roy (Roger) of Madison County; 32 grandchildren; 73 great grandchildren; 57 great-great grandchildren; her brother, Beverly Arvin (Miranda) of Estill County; and numerous nieces and nephews.
    Family that preceded her in death includes her children: Harold, William, Burgin, Banford, Marvin, Dorothy, Diana, Maydeen Cobb, and Jane Dickerson.
    Other Children she helped raise include Imogene, Jennie, Coley, Vernon Jr., Mendle, Danny, Dennie, Dennis, and Darlene.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 24th at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Anthony Molihan officiating. Burial followed in the Hunt Cemetery on Barnes Mountain. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until service time, Saturday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Darrell Lynch, Jeffrey Lynch, Nathan Lynch, George Jones, Timothy Snowden, Brandon Adams.
    Honorary pallbearers were Beverly Arvin and Shawn Roy.
    In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Hospice East.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Brian Keith Tipton, 49

    Brian Keith Tipton, age 49, of Lynch Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    He was born July 13, 1965 in Madison County and was the son of Jerry Tipton and the late Phyllis Jean Abshear Tipton. He was a Holt Equipment employee and was a former member of the Kentucky National Guard. Brian was a member of the Green Pastures Church and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Survivors, in addition to his father, include his wife, Tammy Kaye Rogers Tipton; two daughters: Alma Nicole Cackling (Tristan), Estill County; and Jena Marie Wells (James), Powell County; two sons: Derek Levi Tipton and Brian Aaron Bruce Tipton (Ariel), both of Estill County; two sisters: Debbie Dunaway and Etta Tipton, both of Estill County; one brother, Jerry Sparks, Florida; and eleven grandchildren.
    Memorial services were held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, January 24th at the Green Pastures Church, 722 Broadway, Irvine, by Bro. Doug Baker.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, January 19, 2015

Norwood (Cotton)Thorpe, 81

    Norwood (Cotton)Thorpe of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington at the age of 81.
    He was born March 5, 1933 at Torrent, Kentucky, to the late Robert and Amanda Bush Thorpe. Norwood graduated from Lee County High School in 1953. After graduation he was drafted into the Marines, where he served two years. After retirement he became an active member of the Bluegrass Marine Detachment 1012 in Richmond. He worked 36 years for L&N/CSX Railroad, earning his 35 year pin. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen and a charter member of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Historical Society.
    Mr. Thorpe was a continuous supporter of his sons’ Boy Scout and Little League Ball programs. As a member of Salem Baptist Church, he served as an usher and in any other capacity when needed. He was a member of Irvine Masonic Lodge 137 and also a former member of Oleika Shrine, Lexington, KY. His passion was in history and genealogy. He helped to organize Estill County’s Historical Society, becoming its first president, serving two different sessions. He also was the editor of their newsletter since the beginning. Norwood compiled several books for the Society and churches. One he really enjoyed doing was "A Brief History of the Boone’s Creek Association of Southern Baptist Churches". He was granted a patent from the United States Patent Office for his Hydraulic Interlocking Fuel Nozzle he invented in 2009.
    On August 5, 1958, he married Floretta Phillips. They were married 56 years.
    Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons: Dennis Thorpe, Lexington; David Thorpe (Shawny), St. Mary’s, Georgia; and Douglas Thorpe (Jenny), Mt. Sterling; one daughter, Dianne Thorpe Smith (Jerry), Irvine; eight grandchildren: Andy Thorpe, Meghan Thorpe Lucido, Autumn Thorpe, Allison Thorpe, Phillip Smith, Matthew Smith, Fox Thorpe and Seth Thorpe; two brothers: William H. Thorpe, Panama City Beach, Florida; and Robert Thorpe (Irene), Beattyville; and one sister, Brenda Knollman (Mike).
    Mr. Thorpe was preceded in death by one sister, Erma Combs (Bert) and one brother, Jack Thorpe.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 23rd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Jerry Smith. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens with military honors at the graveside by the Bluegrass Marine Detachment #1012 from Richmond. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, January 22nd at funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Nick Lucido, Matthew Smith, Phillip Smith, Fox Thorpe, Seth Thorpe, James Brashear and Donald McIntosh.
    Honorary pallbearers were Harold Calmes, James Smith, James Brashear, Bill Smyth, Richard Childers, Gene Cooper, Danny Barnett, Rodney Snowden, Obrene Richardson, Jimmy Winkler, Danny Bush, H.M. Arthur, David Harrison, Gene Watson, Wayne Horn, Bobby Parson, Bobby Crowe, Eugene Bush, Michael Woolery, Bob Calder, Donnie Walling, John Cox, Danny Callahan and Marvin Neal.

Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, January 18, 2015

Harold Ray Neal, 63

    Harold Ray Neal, age 63, of Jacqueline Court in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015, at the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
    He was born November 20, 1951 in Estill County, the son of the late Mid and Pearline Riddell Neal. He was a farmer and a carpenter and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Neal is survived by his wife, Patsy Lynn Riddell Neal; four daughters: Tonya Neal, Donea Barnes, Regina Neal and Kristin Neal, all of Estill County; one son: Gregory Neal, Estill County; two sisters: Rebecca Staton, Estill County; and Mary Shannon, Paris; four brothers: Hubert Reece, Tennessee; Larry Neal, Estill County; Kenneth Neal, Stanton; and Darrell Neal, Estill County; and ten grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by two sons: Brian Ray Neal and Brandon Scott Neal.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 21st at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Terry Barnes with burial following in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Wednesday, until service time at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Mark Barnes, Danny Bledsoe, Austin Niece, Dustin Fields, Jonathan Barrett and Larry Neal.

Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, January 18, 2015

Hobert Russell, 69

    Hobert Russell, age 69, was born February 15, 1945 in Jackson County and departed this life Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the Marcum Wallace Hospital in Irvine. He was the son of the late Johnny & Myrtle Russell.
    Hobert is survived by his wife, Joyce Russell of McKee; two children: Nada Rose (Russell) of Berea and Dale Russell and his fiancé Tasha Burton of McKee; one granddaughter, Kaitlin Russell; and one great granddaughter, Madeline, of Connersville, Indiana. He is also survived by three brothers, Herlon D. Russell (Patty) of Indiana; Hershel Russell (Eva) and Herbert Russell (Jeannie), all of McKee; and by one sister, Opal Gabbard of McKee.
    In addition to his parents, Hobert was also preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Russell and Herman Russell, both of Indiana.
    Hobert was of the Holiness Faith.
    Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22nd at Lakes Funeral Home, 1181 Main Street South, McKee, with Bro. Darrell Isaacs, Bro. Billy Stamper and Bro. Larry Gray officiating. Burial will follow in the Russell Flat Cemetery.

Joyce and Hobert Russell

Lakes Funeral Home

  Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Mavis Lynch Ashcraft, 74

    Mavis Lynch Ashcraft, age 74, and widow of Edward, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at her residence in Beattyville, Kentucky.
    Mavis was born July 30, 1939 in Beattyville, Kentucky, a daughter to the late Vance and Josie (Young) Lynch. She was a retired housekeeping custodian with the Lee County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Beattyville with 36 years of faithful service. She was a member of the Beattyville First Church of God.
    She is survived by two sons: Johnny Ashcraft (Rosie) of Heidelberg, and Jimmy Ashcraft (Debbie) of Richmond; four daughters: Joyce Ashcraft of Heidelberg, Evelyn Ashcraft-Hollon, Margaret Chatt, both of Beattyville; and Judy Kirby (Tommy) of Irvine; one brother, Ernie Lee Riley of Lexington; one sister, Lorenda Jewell (Noah) of Beattyville; 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren; along with many other loving family members and friends.
    Mavis was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, two brothers: Marcus Lynch and Danny Riley; and one sister; Juanita Riley.
    Graveside funeral services were held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 20th at the Ashcraft Family Cemetery located in the Fairground Ridge community of Lee County, with Pastor Garett Thomas and Brenda White officiating.
    The Booneville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Booneville Funeral Home

  Sunday, January 18, 2015

Harold Ray Neal, 63

    Harold Ray Neal, age 63, of Jacqueline Court in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015, at the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
    He was born November 20, 1951 in Estill County, the son of the late Mid and Pearline Riddell Neal. He was a farmer and a carpenter and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Neal is survived by his wife, Patsy Lynn Riddell Neal; four daughters: Tonya Neal, Donea Barnes, Regina Neal and Kristin Neal, all of Estill County; one son: Gregory Neal, Estill County; two sisters: Rebecca Staton, Estill County; and Mary Shannon, Paris; four brothers: Hubert Reece, Tennessee; Larry Neal, Estill County; Kenneth Neal, Stanton; and Darrell Neal, Estill County; and ten grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by two sons: Brian Ray Neal and Brandon Scott Neal.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 21st at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Terry Barnes with burial to follow in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m., Wednesday, until service time at the funeral home.

Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, January 17, 2015

James William Mastin, 74

    James William Mastin, age 74, formerly of Winchester, Kentucky, a brother of Kenneth Mastin of Irvine, died early Saturday morning, January 17, 2015, at his residence in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
    He was the son of the late John Mastin and the late Bessie Richardson, both of Winchester. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Suzanne Brock; two brothers Asa Mastin and Leon Mastin; and a sister Lucille Todd.
    He is survived by his daughters: Kathy M. Robertson and Alison M. Crossman, and son-in-law Jay Crossman; grandchildren Nicole R. Huseman, Wesley Robertson (Lauren), Lindsey R. Gonzalez (Blake), and Andrew Robertson, all of Lawrenceville, Georgia; great grandchildren Emily Huseman, Hayden and Harper Robertson; a sister and brother-in-law, Hank and Lee Korn of Sarasota, Florida; a brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Norma Jean Mastin of Irvine; and a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Elaine Mastin of Montverde, Florida; and many nieces and nephews and their children.
    Mr. Mastin, a Kentucky Colonel Honoree, was a retired district manager for Hardees Restaurants in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Prior to that, he worked many years for Jerrico, Inc. where he managed and supervised for Long John Silver's and Jerry's Restaurants. In his early years, he was active in the Winchester Jaycees and volunteered for the Wilderness Road Girl Scout Counsel with his wife. Mr. Mastin was a well-liked man with a charming sense of humor. He was always ready and willing to lend anyone a helping hand. He loved shooting trap and skeet, where he won many awards, and tinkering with homemade projects in his woodworking shop. He was enjoying retirement, spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren; and his Golden Labrador Retriever and best friend, Jack. Mr. Mastin was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Snellville, Georgia.
    The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 22nd from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, Kentucky. Funeral services were held immediately following at 2:00 p.m.
    A Celebration of Life Service was held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2208 East Main Street, Snellville, Georgia; on Saturday, January 31, 2015.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Saturday, January 17, 2015

Dorma Mae Elliott Miller, 88

    Dorma Mae Elliott Miller, age 88, widow of Claud Miller, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015, at her home on Reges Road in Irvine, Kentucky, after a short illness.
    Born June 15, 1926 in Estill County to Vernon and Provie Sparks Elliott, she was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, E.M. “Buddy” Elliott; and two grandchildren: Cheryl Ann Miller and Joel Edward Burns.
    Survivors include two sons: Larry Miller (Carol) of Nicholasville; and Joel Miller (Terry) of Midway; three daughters: Cleta Burns (Ed) of Perryville, Betty Webber (Dave) of Union and Rhonda Smyth of Irvine; a brother, Charles Elliott of Irvine; a sister-in-law, Bertha Elliott of Connersville, Indiana; ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 19th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Edward Burns officiating. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, January 18th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were her grandsons, Justin Smyth, Greg Miller and David Miller; and her grandsons-in-law, Jimmie Miller, James Stults, Jason McCowan and William French.
    Honorary pallbearers were her granddaughters, Michele Miller, Mindy Riddell, Heidi Burns, Amy Stults, Kimberly McCowan, Katie French and Allie Webber.
    Burial was at West Irvine Cemetery.

Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, January 16, 2015

Bertha Mae Wagers, 92

    Bertha Mae Wagers, age 92, a resident of the Irvine, Kentucky, Nursing & Rehabilitation Center passed away Friday, January 16, 2015, at the Center.
    She was born April 9, 1922 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Owen Rawlins and Annie Neal Rawlins Brandenburg. She was a retired St. Joseph Hospital employee and attended the Revival Tabernacle in Lexington.
    Mrs. Wagers was preceded in death by her husband, Herman “Buster” Wagers.
    She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by one sister, Nellie Pasley; and five brothers; Fred, Oliver, Cleve and Edgar Rawlins; and Beverly Brandenburg.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 20th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Glennis Sizemore. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, until service time at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Jerry Rawlins, Kelly Willoughby, Terry Horn, Jeff Fowler, Doug Miller, Mike Miller, Robbie Clark and Jay Rawlins.
    Honorary pallbearer was Terry Rawlins.

Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 15, 2015

Bertha Lynn Murphy Henry, 49

    Bertha Lynn Murphy Henry, age 49, of McKee Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born June 21, 1965 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Rex and Nellie Mays Murphy. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Henry is survived by her husband, Edward Lynn Henry; two daughters: Jami Culton (Tommy), Madison County; and Jennifer Henry, Estill County; three sisters: Carol Hoffman (Tim), Estill County; Robin Parks, Montgomery County; and Patricia Jones (Bones), Estill County; three brothers: Gene Murphy, Madison County; Roy Murphy (Paula), and Billy Murphy, both of Estill County; and five grandchildren: Jared, Trinity, Lirik, Melodi and Omar Culton.
    She was preceded in death by one brother, Rex Murphy; and a brother-in-law, Jimmy Parks.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 17th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Beverly Arvin. Burial was at the Chamberlain Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., until service time, Saturday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Johnny Hoffman, Alex Hoffman, Timothy Hoffman, Steven Hoffman, Shawn Riley, Brian Henry, Jimmy Riley and Scotty Murphy.

Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 15, 2015

Chester Sidney Witt, age 79

    Chester Sidney Witt, age 79, of Furnace Junction Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
    He was born June 4, 1935 in Estill County and was the son of the late Alton and Eva Lee Woosley Witt. He was retired from the Bluegrass Army Depot at Avon in Lexington and was a member of the Gum Springs Church of God. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    He is survived by his wife, Jeannie Gray Witt; one daughter: Vickie Witt, Winchester; one brother: Tony Witt, Estill County; one grandchild, Kelli Watson; and two great grandchildren: Dalton Watson and Grayce Watson.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 18th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Glyndon Woosley. Burial was at the Gray Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, January 17th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Bill Arthur, Rick Arthur, Todd Griggs, Jeff Case, Clay Case and Charles Watson.

Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Ida Louise Arvin, 60

    Ida Louise Arvin, age 60, wife of Roger Arvin, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015.
    She was a native of Estill County, born July 13, 1954, a daughter of the late Lonnie and Stella Powell Wiseman. Mrs. Arvin was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; and she loved antiquing. She was an employee of Carhartt Inc.
    Survivors, other than Roger, her husband of 28 years, include her sons: Brian Abney (Aubree Duechle), and Jarrod Arvin (Shea Hackworth); her grandchildren: Taylor Duechle, Averey Duechle, Lucas Abney, Lexi Arvin, Nate Arvin, and Kayle Arvin; her sister, Joan Isaacs; and several nieces and nephews.
    Services were held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, January 19th at Lewis Funeral Home with John Wallace officiating. Burial followed in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 11:00 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Anthony Charlton; Dean, Daniel, Dwight, Jarrod, and Michael Ray Arvin.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Sunday, January 11, 2015

Wilma Jean Whitener, 82

    Wilma Jean Whitener, age 82, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015.
    What a joyful day! Can you hear God’s heavenly choir. Our Mother’s voice premiered in Heaven, January 13, 2015. Fellow choir members include the voice of Logan Whitener, her husband of 62 years. Mom dons her choir robe with her parents, John and Pearl Cox, along with her brothers and sisters who preceded her. What a lovely addition to sing everlasting songs of Love and Praise.
    Our Mother was born at home in West Irvine, Kentucky, on November 21, 1932. She was a homemaker and mother to two typical boys, Gary and David. We drove her hair to gray prematurely from constant reminders of “starving children in China,” along with pleas to remember to put the toilet seat down. Contributing to her gray hair are her four grandchildren, Logan Whitener, Ashley McNeal, and McKenzie and Roman Whitener. Also left behind are her sister, Effie, who grayed without assistance from us, and her daughters-in-law, Cathy Whitener and Cindy Cheek. From her new home, Mom becomes guardian angel in waiting for her great granddaughter, Maddelynn Rene McNeal, to be born later this week.
    Our family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the support and nursing staff at Westminster Village for their professional and loving care of our Mother. Better care could not be found, even by kin.
    There was a celebration of her life held at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home in Corydon from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 16, 2015, with her funeral service to follow at 5:00 p.m.. For her church family who she deeply loved and for those who loved and knew her, please come and celebrate her life of service to others.
    A second viewing was held at Lewis Funeral Home in Irvine, Kentucky from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 18th with burial to immediately follow in the West Irvine Cemetery.

Lewis Funeral Home

Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home

  Monday, January 12, 2015

Tonya Gale Marcum, 42

    Tonya Gale Marcum, age 42, Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015, at her home.
    She was born February 3, 1972 in Estill County to the late Onley Earl & Alweena Ratliff Marcum.
    Survivors include two sons: Cody Marcum and Casey Dearing, both of Winchester; five brothers: Eddie Marcum, David Marcum, Chris Marcum, Johnny Marcum, and Roger Marcum; seven sisters: Phyllis Jean Rigsby, Trisha Guth, Helen Perkins, Donna Classen, Loretta Curtis, Lisa Bittany, and Tina Neal; and one grandchild, Kiley Dearing.
    Ms. Marcum was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Stevie Marcum; and a sister, Rachel Marcum.
    Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 16th at Ark of Mercy, 240 Winn Avenue, Winchester. Visitation was held from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Friday at the church.
    Davis & Davis Funeral Home of Stanton was entrusted with arrangements.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home

  Sunday, January 11, 2015

Edna Dozier, 85

    Edna Dozier, age 85, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015.
    She was born February 12, 1929.
    Her funeral service was held Saturday, January 17th at 1:00 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Rogers officiating. Visitation was from 10:00 a.m. until service time, Saturday, at the funeral home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Thursday, December 11, 2014

Mary Kathleen Estes, 86

    Mary Kathleen Estes, age 86, of Starke, Florida, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014.
    She was born on May 23, 1928 in Irvine, Kentucky.
    Mrs. Estes is survived by her husband of 67 years, Claborn Douglas "Doug" Estes; and their three sons: Mike (Lynda), their daughter Michelle Cregor and husband Jeff; Don (Caren), their daughter Melissa and sons Wade, Nicholas and Shawn (Courtney and their son Caiden, 9 months); and their youngest son Rick, his daughters: Elizabeth Fox (Mike) and their son Jackson, and Kristina Montanez ('Polo').
    Kath, as she was known, was the daughter of Homer and Beulah Hardy of College Corner, Ohio. She has two sisters, Jeanette Hackney (Fred) of College Corner; and Betty Baker (Bernie) of Austin, Texas; and a brother, Doug Hardy of Watertown, Wisconsin. She attended McGuffey High School. Kath lived with her husband Doug on W Spring Street, E Withrow Ave/St and Contreas Road during their years in Oxford. Doug was a longtime mechanic at the Marathon gas station on Main Street and W Park Place. They moved to Hallandale, Florida in 1960. She and Doug raised their three sons there until the boys were grown with families of their own. They moved to Starke, Florida in 1999 to be closer to their sons. She was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed the lives of her seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She will be very much missed by her family.

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