Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Elbert B. Jones, 93

    Elbert B. Jones, 93, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Berea Health and Rehab Center.
    He was a native of Estill County, born September 25, 2921, a son of the late John Bill Jones and the late Edith Barnes Jones. Mr. Jones was a retired employee of the Telephone Company and a member of Friendship Baptist Church who enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was a past member of the Kiwanis Club.
    Mr. Jones was preceded in death by brothers: Otha Robert Jones, Charles Glenn Jones, Price Junior Jones, Arthur James Jones, and Warren Jones; and his sister, Hasteen Golden.
    Survivors include his son, Nubby Jones; his daughter, Deborah Riddle; his sisters: Emma Clay Arthur and Ella Mae Adams; his brother Carlie Gene Jones; his grandchildren: Ron Dale Riddle II, Joshua Elbert Riddle, Melia Jones, and Jeremiah Jones; his great grandchildren Bailey Jessie, Brett Riddle, Peyton Riddle, Sydney Riddle, Evie Riddle, Brianna Powell and Addy Jones; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a special son-in-law, Ronnie Riddle.
    Services were held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, June 27th at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Rogers officiating. Burial followed in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 26th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Ron Riddle II, David Vanderpool, Josh Riddle, Edmon Chaney, Frank Vanderpool.
    Honorary pallbearer was Columbus Bailey.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Douglas Gail Phillips, 64

    Douglas Gail Phillips, son of the late James Thomas and Rose Edna Riley Phillips, was born in Oneida, Kentucky on February 22, 1951 and departed this life in Beattyville, Kentucky on June 24, 2015 at the age of 64 years, 4 months, and 2 days.
    He is survived by two daughters: Kimberly Phillips Newman and Patricia Gail Phillips Terry (Jason Brown), both of Beattyville; two sons: Thomas Keith Phillips (Judy) of Beattyville and Anthony Scott Phillips (Angel) of Irvine; two special grandchildren: Madison Rayne Gabbard and Kaedyn Grace Turner; 11 grandchildren: Lea Nicole Terry, Jeffrey Terry, Jr. (Jenna), Dylan Travis Rice, Rose Phillips, Damon Phillips, Brayden Paul Newman, Adam Keith Phillips, Isaac Phillips, Elijah Phillips, Hunter Phillips, and Alex Richardson; two sisters: Marie Manson Blair of Beattyville and Kathy Phillips Moore of Indiana; two great grandchildren: Alayna Faith Terry and Jayce Tyler Terry; one expected great grandchild; his lifetime love, Naomi Warner Phillips of Beattyville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
    Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29th at the Phillips Cemetery, Highway 52 West in Beattyville. Visitation was 6-9 p.m., Sunday, June 28th at Newnam Funeral Chapel, 108 Center Street in Beattyville.

Newnam Funeral Home

  Monday, June 22, 2015

Donald Lee "Rascal" Mullins, 49

    Donald Lee "Rascal" Mullins, age 49, Stanton, Kentucky, husband of Virginia Ann Jones Mullins, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015.
    He was born July 28, 1965 to the late Curtis and Lillie Mae Jennet Mullins.
    Survivors include his wife, Virginia Ann Mullins, Stanton; two daughters, Tosha Sexton, Stanton; and Amanda Jones, Richmond; seven brothers: James Mullins, Irvine; Douglas Mullins, McKee; Bobby Mullins, Lakeland, Florida; Alfred Mullins, Jeffersonville; Joey Mullins, Clay City; Billy Mullins, Irvine; and John Mullins, Indiana; three sisters: Linda Hedger, Irvine; Phyllis Campbell, Winchester; and Patsy Hurley, Irvine; and three grandchildren, David Spurlock, Shannon Spurlock, and William Smith.
    Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25th at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Gene Johns and Rev. Herbert Barnett. Visitation is 5-9 p.m., Wednesday, June 24th at the funeral home.
    Burial in Mullins Cemetery, Estill County with Terry Tipton, David Markland, Harold Thomas, Danny Plowman, Jimmy Cole, William Byrd, Kenny Case, Ricky Shuler, Scott Wireman, and B J Bowles serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers serving will be his brothers.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home

  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.
    Pallbearers were Gary Dawes, Harold Spivey, Glynn Spivey, Brandon Spivey, Craig Kerby and David Adams.

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