Kennedy Flynn Scores 3,000th Point Against Harrison County

    The game between Estill and Harrison County was stopped on Monday night to recognize Kennedy Flynn for having scored 3,000 points in her high school career. Kennedy is second in the state in scoring with over 27 points per game including 27 on Monday night, which gave her a total of 3,011 so far. Kennedy scored 1,222 in middle school, playing only in grades 6, 7 and 8. She is the daughter of Gina and Greg Flynn.

    Kennedy Flynn, senior guard for the Estill County Lady Engineers, has dropped to 3rd place in statewide scoring with 27.1 points per game average after being passed by Brianna Burbridge of Frankfort who is averaging 27.8 points after 22 games.
    Hot-shooting Whitney Creech of Jenkins now averages 42.3 points per game to continue to lead the statewide scoring.
    Flynn scored 36 points in a hard-fought trouncing of the Hazard Lady Bulldogs, 62-44, the previous Saturday at Hazard.
    Kennedy improved her average to 27.22 last week with 33, 32, and 28 against Menifee, Lee and Pendleton counties. Estill scored 59 points in all three games, losing by one to Menifee, winning by 10 over Lee, and losing by 20 on Saturday to Pendleton. She scored 27 on Monday in an overtime loss to Harrison County.

KHSAA Girls Records

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Winter Weather Safety Tips

     After the harsh start to this week the future forecast doesn’t look any better. Extremely cold temperatures will enter the area with temperatures below zero and wind chills as cold as 25 below zero. Temps this cold are very dangerous to people, pets and livestock; take time to prepare now. Make sure pipes are well insulated to prevent freezing. Also take the time and prepare a Disaster Supply Kit, you never know when you might need it.
    Everyone is potentially at risk during winter storms. Most fatalities are indirectly related to the storm. People die from traffic accidents on icy roads, heart attacks while shoveling snow, and hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold.
    Be prepared for winter weather! Listen to NOAA weather radio or commercial radio/television to stay informed about winter storm watches, warnings and advisories.

At home and work, plan ahead for winter storms by having these in hand:

    ●  Flashlight and extra batteries
    ●  Battery-powered NOAA weather Radio
    ●  Extra food and water - high energy food such as dried fruit, nuts and granola bars, and food requiring no cooking or refrigeration
    ●  Can opener
    ●  Extra medicine and baby supplies
    ●  First aid kit
    ●  Heating fuel
    ●  Emergency heat source
    ●  Fire extinguisher
    ●  Smoke alarm
    ●  Make sure pets have plenty of food, water, and shelter

If you are already indoors during hazardous winter weather:

    ●  Stay inside!
    ●  When using alternate heat from a fireplace, wood stove, space heater, etc., use fire safeguards and properly ventilate
    ●  Close off unneeded rooms
    ●  Stuff towels or rags in cracks under doors
    ●  Cover windows at night
    ●  Eat and drink - food provides the body with energy for producing its own heat
    ●  Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing

The best advice for traveling during forecasted winter conditions is; “simply stay at home”. Only travel if necessary. However, if you must:

Before starting out in a vehicle:

    ●  Plan your travel
    ●  Check the weather
    ●  Have road condition phone numbers handy
    ●  Carry a Winter Storm Survival Kit
    ●  Keep the gas tank near full to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines
    ●  Avoid traveling alone
    ●  Let someone know your timetable and route

If you are stranded in your vehicle during hazardous winter weather:

    ●  Stay with your vehicle
    ●  Take turns sleeping
    ●  Run the motor every hour for 10 minutes to keep warm
    ●  Keep windows open a little to prevent carbon monoxide buildup
    ●  Make sure the exhaust pipe is not blocked
    ●  Tie a bright cloth to the antenna
    ●  Exercise periodically by vigorously moving your arms, legs, toes and fingers
    ●  Turn on the dome light while the engine is running to aid rescuers at night
    ●  After the snow stops falling, raise the car hood to indicate you need help

A good automobile Winter Safety Kit includes: cell phone and charger, blankets, flashlight and extra batteries, first-aid kit, knife, high-calorie non-perishable food, bottled water, extra clothing to keep dry, large empty can to use as emergency toilet, tissues and paper towels, small can and waterproof matches to melt snow for drinking water, sack of sand or cat litter for traction, shovel, windshield scraper and brush, tool kit, tow rope, battery booster cables, water container, compass and road maps. Dress for the storm if you must be outdoors during severe winter weather:

    ●  Wear loose, lightweight, warm clothes in layers
    ●  Remove layers to avoid perspiration and subsequent chill
    ●  Outer garments should be tightly woven, water repellent, and hooded.
    ●  Wear a hat --half your body heat loss can be from the head.
    ●  Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold.
    ●  Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves.
    ●  Try to stay dry

If you are caught outdoors during hazardous winter weather:

    ●  DO NOT PANIC
    ●  Find shelter
    ●  Try to stay dry
    ●  Cover all exposed body parts
    ●  Build shelter: a lean-to, windbreak or snow cave for protection from the wind
    ●  Build a fire for heat and to attract attention
    ●  Place rocks around fire to absorb and reflect heat
    ●  Melt snow for drinking water -- eating snow will lower your body temperature
    ●  Avoid overexertion - especially when shoveling or freeing stuck vehicles

Being prepared for winter weather (just like all weather) starts at home. Be Aware, Learn How to Prepare. Visit us on the web at www.estillcountyema.net, find us on FB and follow us on Twitter.

  Saturday, February 28, 2015

Karel W. Hardy, 76

    Karel W. Hardy, age 76, husband of Shelby Jean Miller Hardy, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015 at his home.
    He was born on January 17, 1939 in Estill County to the late James Clark and Mary Bush Hardy. He retired from Leggett and Platt and begin to work for Goody's where he worked for 11 years.
    In addition to his wife, Mr. Hardy is survived by one daughter, Robyn Michelle Jones (Randy) of Winchester; two grandsons: Dylan and Mathew Jones, both of Winchester; one sister, Marion Bush Hardy of Richmond; one brother, Kenneth Hardy of Louisiana; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday March 3rd at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Bro. Gary Brown. Burial will be in the Boonesboro Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Monday, March 2nd at the funeral.
    Contributions can be made to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Dr., Winchester, Ky. 40391.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Monday, February 23, 2015

Phillip Michael Larrison, 22

    Phillip Michael Larrison, age 22, of Kimball Road in Irvine, Kentucky, born August 22, 1992, son of Willie and Jennifer Larrison, passed away Monday, February 23, 2015.
    Survivors, other than his parents, include his daughters, Hailey and Hannah Larrison; his brother, Thomas Addison (Brittany); a sister Megan Addison and her fiance’ Dwayne Tipton; his nephew, Jared Addison; his grandparents: Betty Larrison and Bertha Riddell; special friend, Leann Stepp; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
    Services were held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, February 28th at the Lewis Funeral Home, with Bro. Marvin Neal officiating. Burial followed in the Gary Riddell Memorial Cemetery. Friends called after 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 27th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Willie Larrison, Thomas Addison, Terry Larrison, Joe Baker, Stanley Means, and Kenneth Brooks.
    Honorary pallbearers were Walter Snowden, Marv Snowden, Matt Barnes, Anthony Jones, Claude Willis II, Dwayne Tipton and Ron Carroll.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Sunday, February 22, 2015

Orlan Leon “Buddy” Riddell, 83

    Orlan Leon “Buddy” Riddell, age 83, of Winston Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born September 20, 1931 in Madison County and was the son of the late Dallas and Mildred Riddell. He was a retired mason and a member of the Providence Baptist Church. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Riddell was preceded in death by his wife, Cletta Stone Riddell.
    He is survived by three daughters: Patsy Neal, Dianne Reynolds (Lonnie), and Sheala Fields, all of Estill County; one son: Michael Riddell, Madison County; two sisters: Dean Hall and Doris Hall, both of Estill County; ten grandchildren: Brad Reynolds, Kristina Fox, Tonya Neal, Donea Barnes, Greg Neal, Kristin Neal, Regina Neal, Dylan Fields, Dustin Fields and Terry Gibson; and several great grandchildren.
    Mr. Riddell was preceded in death by three grandchildren: Brandon and Brian Neal and Ricky Gibson.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 25th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Bill VanWinkle and Bro. Kyle Knight. Burial was at the Turpin Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Charlie Allen Birch, 90

    Charlie Allen Birch, 90, of Winchester, Kentucky, husband for 46 years to Lucille Wilson Birch, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the Clark Regional Medical Center.
    A native of Powell County, he was born March 29, 1924, to the late Lonnie and Letha Allen Birch. He was a United States Army veteran, a member of Christview Christian Church, retired farmer, and he retired from the Bluegrass Army Depot.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth “Buddy” Allen Birch (Abby) of Somerset; and Danny Dale Birch (Susan) of Winchester; two step-sons: Doug Christopher (Linda) of Winchester, and Randall Christopher (Joyce) of Irvine; one sister, Hazel Flippo, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
    Graveside services were held Monday, February 23 at 2 p.m. at the Winchester Cemetery. The family received friends on Sunday, February 22nd from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, 289 South Main Street, Winchester.
    Grandsons served as pallbearers.
    Contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home

  Thursday, February 19, 2015

Barbara Sue Hawkins, 66

    Barbara Sue Hawkins, age 66, wife of Steve Hawkins, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington after a long illness.
    Mrs. Hawkins was a native of Estill County, born October 6, 1948, a daughter of the late Taylor and Callie Baber Powell. She was a retired van driver for BMT and Kentucky River Foothills.
    She was a member of the White Oak Church of God, a member of the Estill County Dulcimer Club, the American Legion Post 76 Women’s Auxiliary, the Estill County Golf Club, and the Silver Sneakers Get Fit Health Club.
    She was preceded in death by her brothers: Bill Powell, and Breck Powell; and her sister, Ruth Powell. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
    Survivors, other than Steve, her husband of 27 years; include her children: James Edmondson (and girlfriend Maliea Arvin); her daughter, Angelia Sherlin (William); her brother, Eugene “Jip” Powell; her sister, Louise Henry (Richard); her grandchildren: Kristyn Bush, Devan Bush, Ashlee Edmonson, Morgan Sherlin, Haley Sherlin, and Taylan Arvin; her great-grandchild, Gracie Roth; several nieces and nephews; and her canine companion, Benji.
    Services were held Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at the White Oak Church of God, with Bro. Glendon Woosley officiating. Friends called from 11 a.m .until service time at the church.
    Burial followed in the Sonny Powell Cemetery. Friends also called anytime after 6:00 p.m., February 24 at Lewis Funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Randy Powell, Jimmy Powell, Robbie Powell, Ryan Powell, Devan Bush, and William Sherlin.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Kenneth Wayne Bingham, 65

    Kenneth Wayne Bingham, age 65, passed away Wednesday morning, February 18, 2015.
    Kenneth was born June 4, 1949 in Wagersville, Kentucky, to the late Ellis and Marie Miller Bingham. He enjoyed working in his garden, caring for his dogs and going on fishing trips with his family. Listening to country music was one of his favorite pastimes.
    He is survived by four brothers: Harold Bingham (Brenda), Everett Bingham (Eula), Cecil Bingham (Carolyn), and Ronnie Bingham; and four sisters: Ruth Lawson (Herb), Lois Meyer (Steve), Grace Carol Stotts, and Martha Walter.
    Mr. Bingham was preceded in death by two of his sisters: Willy Joe King and Sue Schulte.
    Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 23rd at the Combs Parsons, & Collins Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Browning officiating. Burial followed in Madison County Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held Monday, February 23rd, beginning at 12:00 Noon, until time of service.
    Pallbearers for Mr. Bingham were Steven Walter, Timothy Tudor, Alex Morton, Adam Morton, Barry Bingham, and David Farrar.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Rebecca Earnestine Tipton Chaney, 71

    Rebecca Earnestine Tipton Chaney, age 71, of Wallace Court in Irvine, passed away February 18, 2015, at Central Baptist Hospital following a short illness.
    She was born February 24, 1943 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Theodore R. Tipton and Helen Rogers Tipton. She was a retired seamstress with Carhartts and Powell Manufacturing. She was a member of the Irvine United Methodist Church.
    Mrs. Chaney was preceded in death by two sisters, Earlene Tipton and Margaret Tipton Vincent.
    Survivors include her daughter, Rhonda Chaney Scott and her children, Joshua, Jacob and Emily, all of Winchester; her son, Raymond Chaney of Irvine; her daughter, Robin Chaney Farmer and children, Samantha, Matthew and Christopher, all of Stanton; her sister, Faye Tipton of Irvine; her brother, James Tipton of Winchester; and her brother, Wendell Tipton and wife Connie of McKee. She is also survived by several wonderful nieces, nephews and their children.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 22nd at Lewis Funeral Home in Irvine, with Reverend Jerry Rose officiating. Burial followed at Oakdale Cemetery in Irvine. Friends called Saturday, February 21, 2015 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Lee Melton, Matthew Melton, Joshua Scott, Jacob Scott, Levi Frazier and Jason Frazier.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Larry Kenneth Feagins, 69

    Larry Kenneth Feagins, age 69, of Richmond Green Drive in Richmond passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born March 12, 1945 in Kingsport, Tennessee and was the son of Mary Frances Ragle Feagins and the late John Wallace Feagins. He was a retired Southern States employee and was a member of the Drip Rock Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon.
    Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Lillie Francis Cox Feagins; two daughters: Pamela Isaacs (Steve), Irvine; and Tina Marshall (Mark), Tennessee; one sister, Trudy Leake (Warner), Tennessee; one brother, Thomas Feagins, Tennessee; three grandchildren: Alisha Lester (Tony), Michalia Marshall, and Steven Isaacs; two great grandchildren: Kenneth and Kaleb Lester; and a host of loving nieces and loving nephews and several loving sisters- and brothers-in-law.
    He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Feagins.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 21st at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Mike Davis and Bro. Darrell Isaacs. Burial was at the Cox Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Jason Blackwood, Eric Blackwood, Randy Fox, Steven Isaacs, Jr., Kevin Haney and Frank Sutter.
    Honorary pallbearers were Mark Marshall, Steve Isaacs, Tony Lester, Ivan Rogers and all remaining nephews.

Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, February 15, 2015

Kenneth Shuler, 77

    Kenneth Shuler, 77, of Taylorsville, Kentucky, died Sunday, the 15th day of February, 2015, at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville.
    A native of Estill County, he was the son of the late Elery and Lueann Tipton Shuler. He was a member of the Plum Creek Baptist Church of Waterford, where he assisted David Hahn with the Northern Lights Program and nursing home ministry. A retired employee of the Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives, he ultimately retired as a supervisor after forty-two years of service.
    His survivors include his sons: Kenneth DeWayne Shuler and his wife, Rosa, of Mount Sterling; William Keith Shuler and his wife, Karen, of Louisville: Anthony Purcell Shuler and his wife, Rachelle, of Taylorsville: and Christopher Brian Shuler and his wife, Christine, of Louisville; his brother: James P. Shuler of Ravenna; sister, Celia Robb of Canton, Ohio; his nine grandchildren: Ethan Shuler, Shannon O’Daniel, Cassie O’Daniel, Brittany Rice, Elizabeth Shuler, Amber Phillips, Caylee Shuler, Lisa Sweeney, and Tiffany Phillips; and his twelve great-grandchildren, Abigail Beauerle, William Beauerle, Claire Beauerle, James Rice, Caden O’Daniel, Landon O’Daniel, Nevaeh Phillips, Jordan Janssen, McKenzie Janssen, Hailey Janssen, Desiree Sweeney, and Trenton Sweeney.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 P.M., Monday, the 23rd day of February, 2015, at the Plum Creek Baptist Church, with Reverend Jon Rohr officiating. Interment was in Valley Cemetery in Taylorsville, Kentucky. Visitation was from 2:00 p.m., until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, 22 February 2015, at the Hall-Taylor Funeral Home of Taylorsville.
    Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Plum Creek Baptist Church.

Hall-Taylor Funeral Home

  Sunday, February 15, 2015

Bessie Crowe Wilson, 95

    Bessie Crowe Wilson, age 95, widow of Robert M. Wilson, died Sunday, February 15, 2015 at her residence.
    Born Oct. 6, 1919 in Estill County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late William M. Crowe and Nellie Carroll Crowe. Mrs. Wilson was retired from General Electric and was a member of Broadway Baptist Church.
    Survivors include a sister-in-law, Francis Crowe; and several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.
    She was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters.
    Funeral services were held 2:30 p.m. Monday, February 16th at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, by Rev. James Heard. Burial followed in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 12:30 p.m., Monday, until the service time, at the funeral home.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home