Saturday, May 9, 2015

KSP Investigates Fatal Collision in Estill County

    The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is investigating a single vehicle fatal collision that happened just after 6:00 p.m., Saturday night, May 9, 2015, on Millers Creek Road in Estill County.
    The initial investigation has revealed that a 1998 Dodge truck, operated by Chester Harrison, 54 years old of Irvine, was traveling west on Millers Creek toward Irvine. The vehicle, traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned. Harrison was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Estill County Coroner.
    The investigation indicates that Harrison was not wearing a seatbelt and alcohol may be a factor in the collision.
    The ongoing investigation is being conducted by Trooper Jason Carpenter. He was assisted at the scene by KSP Personnel, Estill County Sheriff’s Office, Estill County EMS, Estill County Fire & Rescue, and the Estill County Coroner.

  Sunday, May 17, 2015

Floyd Cletus Harrison, 80

    Floyd Cletus Harrison, age 80, of Doe Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015, at his home, following a long illness.
    He was born January 28, 1935 in Estill County, the son of the late Vernon and Rebecca Jane Rawlins Harrison. He retired as a machinist with Rockwell and had lived in Estill County all of his life. He was a member of the South Irvine Christian Church and of the Masonic Lodge.
    Mr. Harrison was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Betsy Kirby Harrison.
    He is survived by two daughters: Rebecca McGee-Parvin (Wayne) and Ginger Perkins (Steve), both of Irvine; one son, John Kim Harrison (Traci), Irvine; two sisters: Ruby Hunt (Harold), Irvine; and Leecita Powell, Ohio; two sisters-in-law: Judy Arvin (Butch) and Johnetta Whalen (Mike), both of Irvine; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters; and one great grandson, Trenton Blake Harrison.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 20th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Glendon Mayes. Friends may call 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. Masonic Rites will be held at 7:30 p.m.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the American Diabetes Association.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, May 15, 2015

Melinda Star Gibson, Infant

    Melinda Star Gibson, infant daughter of Donald E. and Melinda Justice Gibson, of Irvine, was still born, Friday, May 15, 2015 at Baptist Health of Richmond.
    Private family services will be conducted.
    Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Friday, May 15, 2015

Aleene Lail, 78

    Aleene Lail, age 78, died Friday, May 15, 2015 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
    She was born in Paris, Kentucky, to the late William and Hazel Chandler Graves. Mrs. Lail was a charter member of the White Hall Baptist Church. Aleene loved her church family and was a very devoted grandmother and great grandmother. She retired from Deluxe Check Printers.
    Aleene is survived by two daughters: Angela Lynn White (David) of Irvine, and Jacqueline Kaye Anglin of Berea; two sisters: Peggy Price of Paris, Kentucky, and Ellen Power of North Middletown; three grandchildren: Samantha Shepherd of Richmond, Wendy White and Chad White, both of Irvine; and two great grandchildren: Ayden and Adyson Shepherd, both of Richmond.
    Memorial services will be 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 20th at the White Hall Baptist Church with the Rev. Timothy Beard officiating. There will not be any visitation.
    Contributions suggested to the White Hall Baptist Church 3401 Colonel Road, Richmond, KY 40475.
    Davis & Powell Funeral Home of Berea is in charge of arrangements.

Davis & Powell Funeral Home

  Friday, May 15, 2015

Robert Lee Tucker, III, age 34

    Robert Lee Tucker III, age 34, of Turpin Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 15, 2015, at the Baptist Health Lexington following a long illness.
    He was born March 23, 1981 in Madison County and was the son of Robert Lee Tucker Jr. He was a former Hardee’s employee and attended the Baptist Church in Berea.
    Mr. Tucker is survived by his father, Robert Lee Tucker Jr.; his grandmother, Nana Orlena Tucker, Estill County; and several aunts and uncles.
    Graveside services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 17th at the Tucker Cemetery by Bro. Beverly Arvin.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Julia Centers, 58

    Julia Centers, age 58, wife of Danny Centers of Kissey Branch in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at her residence with her family by her side.
    Born March 20, 1957 in Powell County, she was a housewife and a member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness.
    Mrs. Centers is survived by her husband, Danny Centers of Irvine; two sons: Aaron Centers of Irvine and Barry Centers of Bardstown; four grandchildren, two great grandchildren; four brothers: Dale Mullins of Irvine, Garner Mullins of Stanton, Delbert Mullins of Stanton, and John Mullins of Houston, Texas; four sisters: Beverly Rose, Barbara Rogers, both of Irvine; Helen Pittman of Ocala, Florida; and Arlene Bellamy of Stanton.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Gertrude Mullins; two brothers: Kendall Mullins and Arnold Clay Mullins; and two sisters: Anna Blakey and Velda May Mullins.
    There was a memorial service on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness in Irvine.
    Grayson Funeral Home of Clay City was in charge of arrangements.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Gustava Richardson, 72

    Gustava Richardson, age 72, of Barnes Mountain Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at the Good Samaritan Hospital after a long illness.
    She was born July 19, 1942 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Jacob and Mandy Mae McKinney Estes. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Richardson.
    She is survived by one daughter, Joyce Sharon Brinegar, Estill County; four sons: Lewis Byron Richardson, Glenn Darron Richardson, James Myron Richardson, and Thomas Aaron Richardson, all of Estill County; three granddaughters and one grandson, two great granddaughters and three great grandsons, and several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by two sons: an infant son and Timothy Farron Richardson; and several brothers and sisters.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 16th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Beverly Arvin. Burial was at the Estes Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, May 15th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Asa Barnes, Jacob Estes, Robert Lewis Brinegar, Brian Jacques, Mike Mainous and Bruce Tipton.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, May 11, 2015

Elmer Lee Conner, 68

    Elmer Lee Conner, age 68, of Frames Branch Road in Clay City, Kentucky, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015.
    He was a retired employee of Southeast Coal Company.
    Mr. Conner is survived by one son, Gregory Conner of Arkansas; two daughters: Tamera Goodwin of Winchester, and Georgia Ledford (Jeff) of Stanton; eight grandchildren, one great grandchild; six brothers: Riley “Frank” Conner of Paris, Willie Conner of Spout Springs, David Conner of Lexington, Lawrence Conner of Paris, Elbert Conner of Alabama, and Paul Conner of Clay City; and four sisters: Betty Jean Jones of Paris, Virginia Atwood of North Middletown, Norma Brinegar and Lula Thomas, both of Clay City.
    Born July 31, 1946 in Powell County, he was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Edna Conner; and three brothers: John Conner, Earl Conner and Amos Conner Jr.
    Funeral Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 16th at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel. Friends visited Friday, May 15th from 6 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home Burial was in the Salem Cemetery.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Saturday, May 9, 2015

Chester Dale Harrison, 54

    Chester Dale Harrison, age 54, died Saturday, May 9, 2015.
    He was a native of Estill County, born November 20, 1960, a son of the late Adam and Helen West Harrison. He was a construction worker and horse farm worker. Mr. Harrison was of the Christian Faith. He was a member of the American Legion Post 79, one of the members of the Sons of American Legion.
    Mr. Harrison was preceded in death by his sisters: Marelen Thomas and Mae Dawes.
    Survivors include his companion, Evelyn Henry; his son, Adam Wade Harrison; a step-son, Michael Henry; his daughters: Clarissa and April Harrison; his brothers: David Harrison (Joy), Wayne Harrison (Bonnie), Charlie Harrison (Rhonda); his sisters: Lucille Wiseman (Cebert), Lorene Gentry (Paul) , Linda Schooler, Janet Schooler (Rick), and Molly Berryman; five granddaughters; one grandson; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Gary Pike.
    Services were held Wednesday, May 13th at 2:00 p.m. at the Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Glendon Woosley officiating. Burial followed in the White Oak Cemetery. Friends called any time after 11:00 a.m. until service time, Wednesday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Gary Pike, Kim Harrison, Bobby Gentry, Ed Tipton, Pleas McIntosh, and Bill Tucker.
    Honorary pallbearers were Paul Ray Thomas and Steve Rison.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Saturday, May 9, 2015

Amee Nicole Newton, 26

    Amee Nicole Newton, age 26, of Macedonia Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital.
    She was born September 7, 1988 in Lexington, Kentucky, and was the daughter of Odell Newton and Wanda Mae Estes. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Ms. Newton is survived by her father, Odell Newton; her mother, Wanda Mae Estes; her son, Kaden Joe Henry; and two sisters: Ella Mae Gordon and Crystal Gayle Taylor; all of Estill County.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 15th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Alfred Webb. Burial was at the Cane Springs Cemetery. Friends called after 10:30 a.m., Friday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Phillip Stevens, Darron Newman, Dalton Hoover, Todd Clark, Shane Young, Robbie Young, Brian Joe Henry, Kaden Joe Henry, and Jake Stevens.
    Honorary pallbearer was Michael Stevens.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, May 9, 2015

Josephine Richardson Ramsey, 79

    Josephine Richardson Ramsey, age 79, of North Minor Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
    She was born May 25, 1935 in Jackson County and was the daughter of the late Hershel and Ola B. Cox Richardson. She was a homemaker and a member of the True Vine Ministry. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Ramsey is survived by her husband, Cecil Ramsey; two daughters: Eva Gross (Randal), Estill County; and Bonnie Ellington (Terry) Madison County; two sisters: Eva Abney, Estill County; and Eunice Woolery, Mississippi; one brother, Glen Richardson, Estill County; six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by four brothers: Charles, Norman, Melvin and Ray Richardson.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 12th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Terry Barnes. Burial was at the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, May 11th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Robert Gross, Cecil Greenwood, Joseph Greenwood, Thomas Wilkerson, Cloyd Richardson, Chris McDaniel, Clifton Estes and Wayne Richardson.
    Honorary pallbearer was Annette Greenwood.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, May 9, 2015

Nicholas Ray Witt, 36

    Nicholas Ray Witt, age 36, of Manna Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Baptist Health, Lexington.
    He was born June 5, 1978 in Madison County and was the son of Roger Ray and Jackie Lynn Barnes Witt. He was an employee of Bluegrass Plating.
    Survivors include his parents, Roger Ray and Jackie Lynn Barnes Witt; one daughter, Nikki Morgan Witt; one son, Brody Ray Witt; one brother, Brian Michael Witt; one nephew, Lincoln Oliver Witt; and his girlfriend, Stephanie Thompson, all of Madison County.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 13th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Sherl Thomas. Burial was at the Beatty Place Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 12th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Brian Witt, Rodney Norton, Danny L. Abney, Bill Wagnor, Tim Bishop, Eric Raider, Leonard Hardy and Donnie Barnes.
    Honorary pallbearer was Lincoln Oliver Witt.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, May 8, 2015

Laura Cox Clough, 91

    Laura Cox Clough, age 91, passed away Friday, May 8, 2015 at her home.
    She was born February 10, 1924, in Estill County to the late Hobert Cox and Mae Boian Cox. She attended Forrest Grove Christian Church, retired from Sylvania, and was a loving homemaker.
    Survivors include one niece, Linda Cooper (Marvin); two nephews: Bill Worrell (Diane) and Doug Thomas (JoAnn); four grandchildren: Michelle Rasmussen, Melissa Spera, Crystal Wohlfahrt, and Michael Carr Clough; and numerous nephews, nieces, and great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by two sons: Larry Joe Clough and Michael "Mickey" Carr Clough; one niece, Brenda Schanding; and one nephew, Terry Thomas.
    Funeral services were conducted by Bill Worrell at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 12 at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Main Street in Winchester. Burial was in the Winchester Cemetery. Visitation was from 1:00 p.m. until service time, Tuesday, at the fruneral home.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Friday, May 8, 2015

Brenda Kay Worrell Schanding, 68

    Brenda Kay Worrell Schanding, age 68, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 8, 2015, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
    She is survived by her husband of 48 years, James T. Schanding.
    Mrs. Schanding was born on August 24, 1946, to the late Allen and Nona Worrell of Irvine. Brenda, a member of Crossroads Christian Church, was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was retired from the Bluegrass Army Depot.
    She is also survived by two sons: James Gregory Schanding (Lora) of Paris and Brent Schanding (Angela) of Winchester; five grandchildren: Benjamin, Abigail, Levi, Tirzah, and Naomi; one brother: Bill Worrell (Dianne) of Knightstown, Indiana; one sister: Linda Cooper (Marvin) of Irvine; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 11th by Rev. Forrest Hahn at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue in Winchester. Burial was in the Winchester Cemetery. Visitation was held from 12:00 Noon until service time at 2:00 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home
    Pallbearers were Greg Schanding, Brent Schanding, Ben Schanding, Levi Schanding, Matthew Cooper, Nathan Cooper, Marvin Cooper, and Jeremy Worrell.
    Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, KY 40391.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Thursday, May 7, 2015

Wanda Faye Isaacs Willis, 69

    Wanda Faye Isaacs Willis, age 69, of Winchester Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, following a long illness.
    She was born March 15, 1946 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Elbert and Letha Mae Rose Isaacs. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith. She was born and raised at Red Lick and resided in her later years in Estill County, mostly at Wisemantown.
    Ms. Willis was the ex-widow of the late Dewey Deffort Willis and long-time partner and love of the late Daniel “George” Jones.
    She is survived by her son: Marvin Shawn Willis, Waco; two sisters: Alma Willis and Beatrice Eileen King, both of Estill County; five grandchildren: Christy Michelle Willis, Ashley Nicole Willis, Miranda Willis, Michael Shawn Willis and Brian Keith Best; four great grandchildren, and one special honorary beloved friend, Anna Lois Embs
    Ms. Willis was preceded in death by two children, Regina Marilee Willis and Kevin Timothy Willis; one sister, Wilma Lee Isaacs; and three brothers: Eugene, Omie and Charles Graydon Isaacs.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 11th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Marvin Neal. Burial was at the Tackett Cemetery. Friends called after 10:30 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Stanley Tracy Jenkins, 73

    Stanley Tracy Jenkins, age 73, of Red Lick Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
    He was born March 26, 1942 in Estill County and was the son of the late Stanley and Ruth Bingham Jenkins. He was a retired employee of the Estill County School System and was a member of the O.D. Henderson Masonic Lodge. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Jenkins was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Piccola “Colie” Jenkins.
    He is survived by one son: David Jenkins (Paula), Irvine; two step-children: Monica Faye Jump, Lexington; and Roy Wayne Ashcraft (Janetta), Waco; two sisters: Viola Babb and Elizabeth Willis, both of Irvine; one brother, Robert Jenkins, Nicholasville; and three grandchildren: Brian Ashcraft, Zack Newman and Trevor Jenkins.
    Mr. Jenkins was preceded in death by one sister, Pearl Johnson; and three brothers: Raymond, James and Douglas Jenkins.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 9th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Marion Brewer. Burial was at the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, May 8th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Trevor Jenkins, Bryan Ashcraft, Zack Newman, Jeff Jenkins, Ricky Jenkins and Steve Jenkins.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Levi Shane Palmer, infant

    Levi Shane Palmer, infant son of Robert Palmer Jr. and Miranda Palmer, was stillborn on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at 4:15 a.m. at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 1 pound, 7 ounces, and 12 ½ inches long.
    Though he never spent any time with us here on Earth, our lives have been forever changed by him.
    He is survived by his parents, Rob and Miranda Palmer; a sister, Jordan Palmer; a brother Aiden Keeney; his grandfather, Bob Palmer; and grandparents Mike & Sue McQueen and Angie and Gerald Flynn.
    Shane is preceded in death by grandmother, Sharon Palmer.
    A memorial service was officiated by Pastor Tony White at Ravenna Christian Church on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at 2 p.m.
    In lieu of flowers please send a donation to:
        Kentucky Children’s Hospital
        Office of Development
        138 Leader Ave.
        Lexington, KY 40506
    *Please indicate the donation is in memory of Levi Palmer

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Jeffrey Lynn White, 66

    Jeffrey Lynn White, 66, Senior Minister at The Welcome Table Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Arlington, Texas; passed away Wednesday May 6, 2015 after a short illness. Before moving to Fort Worth, he served churches in Kentucky, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina, and was a longtime member and former Chairman of the Board of the Network of Biblical Storytellers.
    Born December 13, 1948, he graduated from Transylvania University and earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Lexington Theological Seminary.
    Although he was always dedicated to his ministry, his highest priority and greatest source of fulfillment was his family: his wife of 38 years, Sylvia; his children, Jeff White (Shawna) of Memphis Tennessee; Paula White of New York City, and Tessa White of Fort Worth; his brother, David White (Sarah) of Hermitage Tennessee; his sister, Carol Silvey (Carl) of Nicholasville; and many beloved extended family members.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob L. and Jane A. White.
    A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 9th at Northwest Christian Church, 1001 N. Davis Arlington, TX 76012, following visitation with the family at 10:00 a.m.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Network of Biblical Storytellers and/or The Welcome Table Christian Church.

Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Home

  Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Col. John Rex Embry, 66

    Col. John Rex Embry, age 66, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015. John was born Thursday, November 18, 1948, and was a graduate of the University of Kentucky, UK School of Dentistry, and the University of Florida. He operated a private dental practice in Irvine for seven years. He served in the military for over 30 years. His military career included serving in the U.S. Navy, Indian Health Service, Army National Guard in Kentucky and Florida and he retired from the U.S. Air Force.
    John was a devoted husband, father, brother and loyal friend. He loved challenges and was very adventurous. He hunted in Montana, flew planes in Louisiana, became a certified diver in Florida, skied in Germany, golfed in Japan, and boated in Mississippi. He loved music and played the guitar and was in the process of learning to play the banjo and mandolin. He valued and cherished friendships acquired throughout his life from childhood in Newport, KY to his retirement in Ocean Springs, MS (especially OSYC) ending in Lexington, KY.
    John is survived by his loving wife, Dianne Winkler Embry, Lexington, sons: John Seth Embry, New York; and Benjamin Cole Embry, Florida; sisters: Carol Marksberry (Henry), and Yvonne Mittendorf; nephew, Michael Marksberry (Tara), nieces, Lesa Lipson (David), and Kim Hensley (David); sisters-in-law: Wanda Joy Martin (John), and Cynthia Clark; mother and father-in-law, Kenneth and Helena Winkler; and he is further survived by several great nieces and great nephews.
    John was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Embry; father, Woodrow Embry; and brother-in-law, Bill Mittendorf.
    Visitation was held on Friday, May 8th from 6-9 p.m. at Milward-Man O’ War, 1509 Trent Blvd in Lexington. The funeral service was held Saturday, May 9th at 1 p.m., also at Milward-Man O’ War with Dr. Terry Freeman officiating. Burial was on Monday, May 11th at 2:30 p.m. at Camp Nelson National Cemetery, Nicholasville.
    Pallbearers were John Martin, Larry Pennington, Gary Wiseman, Bob Thompson, Dan Goins, and Henley McIntosh.
    Memorial contributions are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675.

Milward Funeral Directors

  Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Danny F. Powell, 68

    Danny F. Powell, age 68, of Dark Hollow Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
    He was born November 21, 1946 in Estill County and was the son of the late Bluford and Birdie Tipton Powell. He was an auto mechanic and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Powell is survived by four daughters: Debbie Wright (Darrell), Carrolton; Jackie Woosley, Irvine; Vicki Horn (Jeff), Ravenna; and Cathy Dawes (Bryan), Irvine; one son, Dino Powell, Irvine; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
    He was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother.
    Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Gideons International, PO Box 327, Irvine, KY 40336.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, May 4, 2015

Mary Jo Combs, 61

    Mary Jo Combs, age 61, wife of Joby Combs, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015, at her home, after a long illness.
    Mrs. Combs was a native of Hamilton Ohio, born October 1, 1953, a daughter of the late Boyd and Edith Geneva Young Plowman. She was a Paraeducator for the Estill County Board of Education. She was member and former president of the American Legion Post #79 Ladies Auxiliary.
    Survivors, other than her husband of 14 years, Joby Combs, include her children: Derrick Ryan Napier and Deidre Reeves; her brothers: Ray Snowden, Tracy Snowden, Leonard Snowden and Jackie Plowman; her sisters: Sandy McIntosh and Lisa Plowman; and her grandchildren: Dylan Abney and Elijah Napier.
    Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 7th at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Humbert officiating. Burial will follow in the Larrison Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 11:00 a.m. Thursday, until service time at the funeral home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Obert G. "Boodle" Curtis, 83

    Obert G. "Boodle" Curtis of Winchester, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Sayre Christian Village's Alzheimer's Unit.
    Obert was born June 12, 1931 at Clay City, the son of the late Raymond and Pearl Barnett Curtis (both deceased). He was brother to Jessie Curtis Minnish, Phyllis Curtis Rose (deceased), Jackie Allen Curtis (deceased) and Ambrose R. Curtis (deceased). He leaves a brother-in-law, Foster Rose; and two sister-in-laws, Barbara Curtis and Wanda Curtis.
    He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty L. Curtis. He was father to four children, Dr. Sherry L. Curtis, Connie C. Templeton (Bruce), Georgia C. Ling (Phil) and David Glynn Curtis; grandfather to Curtis E. Templeton (Kristi), Nikita Jo Curtis, Philip H. Ling III (Lauren) and Nicholas Glynn Curtis; and great grandfather to Haley Beth and Lexi Mae Templeton and Dessa Pearl and Wesley B. Foster.
    Obert served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was privileged to serve as an elder at both Stanton Christian Church and Christview Christian Church. Obert served on the boards of Sayre Christian Village and Teen Mission USA. He was a former member of the Powell County Lions Club, the Powell County Farm Bureau, the Powell County Flying Club and the Winchester Gideons. Obert was also a former mayor of Stanton. He along with his father and brothers owned and operated B & C Wholesale in Ravenna for nearly 40 years.
    Visitation was held at Hearne Funeral Home in Stanton, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5. Funeral services were held at Christview Christian Church in Winchester at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, with visitation an hour before the funeral. Interment with military honors was in Clarmont Memorial Gardens with Bill Castle, Doug Christopher, LeRoy Williams, Jim Roarx, Ron Shaffer and Mike Castle serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers were Christview Christian Church Deacons, Powell County High School Class of '48 and Powell County Farm Bureau Board of Directors.

Hearne Funeral Home