Saturday, June 20, 2015

Sue Watson Case, 73

    Sue Watson Case, age 73, of Elm Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a battle with cancer.
    She was born October 24, 1941 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Olga Watson and Ovalene Stamper Pendergest. She was a former nurse’s aide in the home healthcare industry and had lived in Estill County all of her life. She was a member of the Waco Nazarene Church and also a member of the Red Hat Society.
    Mrs. Case was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Tearl Case.
    She is survived by three daughters: Trulene Tate (Mike), Estill County, Regina Case-Rupert (Angus), Pensacola, Florida; and Marina Prewitt (Rick), Estill County; six sisters: Frances Friend, Peggy Patrick, Carolyn Hall (Jim), Stella Gray, Dorita Marcum, and Bernie Abney (Junebug), all of Estill County; one brother: Joe Pendergest, Estill County; and six grandchildren: Micah Tate, Jordon Tate, Iuri Rupert, Kylie Rupert, Nick Prewitt and Gabby Prewitt.
    A Celebration of Life service was held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 23rd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Don Brown and Bro. Dan Miller. Friends called after 5 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Care Plus.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, June 20, 2015

Steven Wayne Dawes, 63

    Steven Wayne Dawes, age 63, of V.C. Witt Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015, at his home following a sudden illness.
    He was born June 8, 1952 in Hamilton, Ohio, and was the son of Irene Neal Dawes and the late Albert Dawes. He was a retired carpenter with Dawes Construction and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his companion and longtime friend, Shirley Hurley; three sons: Jon Dawes, Wilmington, North Carolina; Brian Dawes (Dawn), Vidalia, Georgia; and Dustin Dawes, Irvine; one step-son: David Adams (Rebecca), Irvine; one sister, Peggy Spivey (Harold), Irvine; one brother, Gary Dawes (LaDonna), Irvine; one grandchild, Christopher Dawes; two nephews: Glynn Spivey and Brandon Spivey; and one niece, Jessica Dawes.
    Funeral services were conducted at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, June 23rd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Beverly Arvin. Friends called after 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, June 18, 2015

Hiram D. Lainhart, 87

    Hiram D. Lainhart, age 87, of Farmersville, Ohio, passed away, Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Kingston of Miamisburg.
    He was born in Irvine, Kentucky, on July 21, 1928, to the late Lincoln and Zelma (White) Lainhart. He retired from General Motors Truck & Bus.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jewel Lainhart (2013); a son Michael Lainhart; a granddaughter, Andrea Vaughn; his brothers, Roscoe Lainhart and Doyle Lainhart; and his sister, Irene.
    Hiram is survived by four daughters: Vera Lainhart (Jeff Ball); Debra Blanton (Larry), Lisa Gibbs (Tim) and Cheryle Powell; his son, Carson Lainhart; his grandchildren, Erica Lakins, Jonathan & Charles J. Powell and Carmen & Sara Lainhart; and numerous great-grandchildren.
    Services are private for the family. Burial was at Highland Cemetery.
    Dalton Funeral Home, Germantown is serving the family.

Dalton Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Charles “Sonny” Arnold Horn, 77

    Charles “Sonny” Arnold Horn, age 77, of Front Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at his home following a long illness.
    He was born March 28, 1938, in Estill County, a son of the late Arnold and Lennie McQuinn Horn. He was a retired machinist with South East Coal Company and had lived in Estill County most of his life. He attended the Greenbriar Baptist Church. He was a member of the Irvine Masonic Lodge and the Oleika Shriners.
    Mr. Horn was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Roberts Horn.
    He is survived by one daughter: Betty Ann Horn, Estill County; one son: Charles Wayne Horn (Laura), Estill County; three sisters: Fay Mayse, Crestwood; Gertrude Goe, Spokane, Washington; and Brenda Norman, Estill County; and two brothers: Rodney Horn and Merle Horn, both of Estill County.
    In addition to his wife, he is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Simpson and Mary Elizabeth Fike Horn; and two sisters, Mary Jones and Ruby Keith Horn.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 20th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, June 19th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Lester Mays, Jr., Nelson Mays, Tommy Ratliff, Lee Dixon, Eddie Fultz and Blake Fultz.
    Honorary pallbearers were Gene Wilson, Eli Sparks, Dr. Charles Terry, Bill Childers, Leon Roberts, Terry Conrad, Bobby Isaacs, Shelton Cox, Donald Willis, Tommy Reffitt, Ray Dixon and Cecil Brandenburg.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, June 15, 2015

Timothy W. Williams, 48

    Timothy W. Williams, age 48, son of Gloria Anna Henry Williams, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015.
    He was a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, born July 24, 1966, a son of Gloria Anna Henry Williams and the late Albert "Butch" Williams. Mr. Williams was a New York Jets fan, and a University of Kentucky Wildcats fan, and enjoyed watching all manner of sports.
    Survivors, other than his mother, Anna, include his brother, Jimmy Williams (Christy); and his nieces: Lindy Griffith, Kirsti Williams, and Elyssia Williams.
    Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 19th at Lewis Funeral Home, with Bro. Scott Rogers officiating. Friends called from 12:00 Noon until service time, Friday, at the funeral home. Burial followed in the Witt Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were John Vickers, Daaron King, Lance Aceon, Dallas Pennington, Mike Tipton, and Greg Bryant.
    Honorary pallbearers were Kevin Bryant, Steve "Doc" Gibson and Ray Arvin.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Friday, January 9, 2015

Robert O’Neal McIntosh, 68

    Robert O’Neal McIntosh, age 68, of Temple, Texas, son of the late Arthur Earl and Beatrice Mobley McIntosh, was born on December 18, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio. He passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015 in Waco, Texas at the Provident Hospice Center.
    He is survived by his adopted son, Kenneth, his sisters, Karen Lewis (Sam), Venita Rhoads (Robert), Jonda Copsey (Dave), and Chris East (Dale); a brother, J.D. McIntosh (Sheri); and an aunt, Margaret Lawson.
    Mr. McIntosh was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Jennings McIntosh; brothers: Mark Richard and Kirt Franklin; maternal grandparents, John and Grace Mobley; and paternal grandparents, Jess and Standly McIntosh.
    He was a United States Army veteran, having served from March 1965 until August 1975. His military training was at Ft. Hood, Texas, and when he returned from his tour of duty in Germany, he was stationed at Ft. Hood.
    While serving in the Army at Ft. Hood, he married Helen Jennings on December 14, 1969; so, after his discharge from the Army in 1975, he made his home in Temple, Texas.
    After his wife Helen’s death in 1994, he made a pilgrimage each spring to Irvine, Kentucky, his parents’ retirement home, to help care for and support his parents Arthur and Bea in their retirement. Each fall after all the mowing and summer work was completed, he returned to Temple, Texas. His devotion to his parents enabled them to extend their retirement years in their beloved Kentucky home.
    A graveside service, under the direction of the Littleton Funeral Home of Sabina, Ohio; will be held on Monday, June 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Bowersville, Ohio. After the service, family and friends will gather at the home of Karen and Sam Lewis, Wilmington.
    If desired, contributions may be made to Bob’s chosen charity, The Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas, 66675.

Littleton Funeral Home

  Saturday, June 13, 2015

Anthony Mark Brewer, 47

    Anthony Mark Brewer, age 47, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was born January 22, 1968 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late Louie Brewer and Bonnie Sue Sparks Patton.
    Survivors include, his mother, Bonnie Sue Patton, Stanton; step-father, Robert Patton; sons, Kyle Brewer (Kayla), Irvine; and Devin Brewer, Mt. Sterling; a daughter, Star Brewer, Mt. Sterling; brothers, Shannon Brewer and Jason Patton (Vanessa), both of Stanton; a step-brother, Robert Patton Jr.; a half-sister, Messiah Craft (Alan), Stanton; and step-sisters, Donitta Horn (Tony), Irvine; and Lissie Allen (Greg), Stanton.
    Services were at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 15th at Resthaven Cemetery, Stanton by Rev. Scott Rogers. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery with family serving as pallbearers.
    Davis and Davis Funeral Home of Stanton was entrusted with arrangements.

Davis And Davis Funeral Home

  Friday, June 12, 2015

Anna Ruth Miller Norton, 81

    Anna Ruth Miller Norton, age 81, of Stacy Lane Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 12, 2015, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
    She was born July 18, 1933 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Daw and Mary Kate Edmonson Miller. She was a homemaker and attended the Pea Ridge Holiness Church. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Norton was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Norton.
    She is survived by one daughter, Delphine Jenkins, Estill County; five sons: Larry Norton, Gary Norton, Thomas Norton, Steve Norton and Rodney Norton, all of Estill County; five sisters: Helen Woolery, Curlean Riddell, Loretta Crowe, Mary Logston and Judy Lynch; one brother, Daw Miller Jr.; 21 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Norton was preceded in death by one daughter, Lisa Norton; one son, Mark Floyd Jr., five sisters: Cleo Bishop, Viola Bishop, Dolly Crowe, Bonny Riddell and Joyce Riddell; and one brother, Herchell Miller.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 15th at the Pea Ridge Holiness Church by Bro. Jason Riddell. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, June 14th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 12 Noon, Monday, at the church.
    Pallbearers were Gary Norton, Joshua Norton, Michael Bishop, Danny Lee Abney, Jesse Norton, Larry Norton, Dillion Norton and Cody Norton.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, June 12, 2015

Gloria Faye White, 73

    Gloria Faye White, 73, of Waco, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 12, 2015.
    She was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky, on February 15, 1942 to the late Frank and Josephine Moore King.
    Mrs. White is survived by her husband of 55 years, Norman “Whitie” White; two sons: Doug White (Jane) of Winchester, and Keith White (Michelle), of Waco; one daughter, Connie Perkins (Terry), of Richmond; one brother, Ralph King (Carleen) of Estill County; one sister, Freida Deaton (Ray) of Wolfe County; ten grandchildren: Lindsey White, Kelsey White, Kaitlen McDaniel, Mercedez Stager, Lexii White, Noah-J White, Chastity Damrell, Terry Perkins, Jr., Brandon Perkins and Jessica Sullivan; and 16 great grandchildren; as well as a host of other family and friends.
    She was preceded in death by: her daughter, Tami White; one sister, and one brother.
    Funeral Services were conducted at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, June 14th at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Jones and Bro. Terry Perkins. Burial followed in the Flatwoods Cemetery. Visitation was from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, June 13th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Brandon Perkins, Terry Perkins, Jr., Brad Brinegar, Randy King, Clayton Rader, Larry Kaylor and Randy King Jr.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Thursday, June 11, 2015

Mattie Bell Barnett, 72

    Ms. Mattie Bell Barnett, age 72, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Baptist Health – Richmond.
    The daughter of the late Curt and Sarah Allen Barnett, she was born in Rockcastle County on August 21, 1942. She enjoyed cross stitching and sewing.
    Ms. Barnett is survived by her son: Jeffrey Estes of Gainesville, Georgia; two daughters: Teresa Culton (Darrell) of Irvine and Elizabeth Estes of Richmond; her brother, Charles Barnett; eight grandchildren: Billywade Brewer, Thomas Culton (Jami), Amanda Culton, Ashley Ratliff (William), Justin Culton (Shelby), Courtney Culton, Katelyn Culton and Jessica Thomas; 12 great grandchildren and her companion of many years, Tim Jenkins.
    She was also preceded in death by her other brothers and sisters.
    A graveside service was conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 15th at the Scaffold Cane Cemetery, Scaffold Cane Loop, Mt. Vernon with Rev. Arthur Ray officiating.
    Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Thursday, June 11, 2015

Brian Thomas Johnson, 43

    Brian Thomas Johnson, age 43, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 in Clark County.
    He was born July 13, 1971, in Clark County to the late Donald Ray Johnson and his mother, Teresa Estes Johnson of Winchester.
    Others survivor include one son, Tyler Johnson of Irvine, a brother, Jake Johnson (Amy) of Winchester, a step-sister and step-brother, Rachel Willoughby of Jeffersonville and Ricky Willoughby (Jaleesa) of Winchester; aunts Debbie Bailey and Peggy Brookshire of Winchester, and uncle, Larry Johnson of Winchester; his step-mother, Gloria Johnson of Clark County; the mother of his son, Rita Watts; and nieces and nephews.
    Memorial services were at 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 15th at the Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, 289 S. Main Street, Winchester. The family will receive friends on Monday from 5 p.m. until the hour of services.

Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home

  Thursday, June 11, 2015

Thelma Williams Kelly, 90

    Thelma Williams Kelly, age 90, of Lexington, Kentucky, died Thursday, June 11, 2015 at the Saint Joseph Hospital after a short illness.
    A retired Federal Court employee, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Williams of Ravenna; her second husband, Dudley Kelly of Versailles; and one son, Ronnie Williams of Florida.
    She is survived by one son, Paul Williams (Sandy) of Winchester, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
    There was no visitation and burial was private.
    Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.

Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home

  Thursday, June 11, 2015

Ricky Earl Wilson, 57

    Ricky Earl Wilson, age 57, of Drowning Creek Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015, at his home following a sudden illness.
    He was born November 27, 1957 in Madison County and was the son of Louise Stone Wilson and the late Chester Ray Wilson. He was a retired employee of Uncle Charlie's Meats and played music with the Country Ramblers. He was a member of the Providence Baptist Church and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Debra Eden Wilson; two stepsons: William Mason and Benjamin Mason; one sister, Judy Chrisman (James), Estill County; and one brother, Jim Wilson (Betty), also of Estill County.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 14th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Bill VanWinkle and Bro. A. B. Patrick. Burial was at the Turpin Cemetery. Friends called after 12 Noon, Sunday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Grey Chrisman, Chad Chrisman, George Winkler, Tiny Stamper, Jamie Witt and Joe "Sam" Eversole.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Reva J. Crowe, 84

    Reva J. Crowe, age 84, widow of Vinson C. Crowe, South Fork Road, Stanton, Kentucky, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, June 9, 2015.
    Born April 4, 1931, in Stanton, she was the daughter of the late Sherman and Beulah Brandenburg Bellamy. She was a former quality control employee of Continental Metal Specialty factory and she attended Bowen First Church of God.
    In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Alvin Bellamy, James Bellamy and Sherman Bellamy Jr.; one sister, Arvetta Nolan; a grandson, Lucas Crowe Crabtree; and a great grandson, Tyler Brewer.
    Mrs. Crowe is survived by her son, Edward Crowe of Berea; four daughters: Carolyn Conley of Stanton, Judy Higgason and Alicia Crabtree of Lexington; and April Crowe of Stanton; one brother, Kelly Bellamy (Arlene) of Stanton; four sisters: Ruby Fiola (Hank) of Flint, Michigan; Shirley Crabtree (Brenton) of Irvine, Alberta Handy of Clio, Michigan; and Cecelia Estes of Winchester; ten grandchildren: Beth Pennington, Becky Brewer (Doug), Leslie Vaughn (Wayne), Brandon McCoy, Jessica Skeese (Steven), Charanda Fugate (Zach), Amanda Pelfrey (Tim), Adam Crabtree, Chris Hall and Ashley Crabtree; and 13 great grandchildren: Adrian Morton, Alyssa Pennington, Haley Vaughn, Chloe Skeese, Baylee Brewer, Carlee Skeese, Will Nolan, Canyon Fugate, River Fugate, Clara Fugate, Brennan Hall, Cooper Skeese and Chloe Pelfrey.
    Visitation begins at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, June 13th and funeral services officiated by Bro. Garland Lacy and Bro. Anthony Molihan were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 14th at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Interment was in Donnie G. Randall Memorial Veterans Cemetery with Steven Skeese, Chris Hall, Brandon McCoy, Zach Fugate, Adam Crabtree and Tim Pelfrey serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are Tony McCoy, Doug Brewer, Kelly Bellamy, Preston Nolan, Michael Nolan, Allen Adams, Russell Adams, David Adams and Donovan Nolan.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Lawrence Stepp, 73

    Lawrence Stepp, 73 of Richmond, Kentucky, the husband of Sharron Click Stepp, went to meet the Lord on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
    Mr. Stepp was born on April 8, 1942 in Estill County, to the late Robert and Jessie Stepp. He had worked for the Allen Construction Company, and retired after 35 years of service. He loved race cars and classic old cars. He was a member of the Concord Christian Fellowship Church.
    Survivors, in addition to his wife Sharron, include two daughters: Dedra Smith (Charles) and Charm Todd (Tommy); one brother, Earnest Stepp (Jeanette) of Hamilton, Ohio; two sisters: Floretta Robertson of Hamilton, Ohio; and Geraldine Scrivner (Jimmy) of Irvine; four grandchildren: Seth, Amanda and Michele Smith and Luke Todd and one great grandchild, Gabriel Dombroski, all of Richmond; as well as several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Steve, Billy Ray and Boyd Stepp.
    Funeral services were conducted at 7:00 p.m., Saturday evening, June 13th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home in Irvine, with Pastor Kenneth Bishop and Bro. Atwood Winkle officiating. Visitation began at 2:30 p.m., Saturday afternoon at the Toler Funeral Home.
    The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home of Richmond is in charge of the arrangements.

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