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Irvine-Ravenna, Estill Co., KY
PROUDLY SERVING ESTILL COUNTY SINCE 1982
● Volume 34 - Number 3 - Wednesday, July 15, 2015 ●
Current Obituaries
July 22nd Edition

  Saturday, July 18, 2015

Oliver Elwood Gould, 80

    Oliver Elwood Gould, age 80, of North Court Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the Baptist Health Richmond Hospital after a short illness.
    He was born April 24, 1935, in Estill County, the son of the late Nathan Henry and Fannie Jo Richardson Gould. He retired from Southwestern Life Insurance Company and was a member of the First Christian Church. He graduated from the American College of Life Insurance with a C.L.U. and had lived in Estill County most of his life. He was a member and Former Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge and a former member of the Lions Club and the Kiwanis Club.
    Mr. Gould is survived by his wife: Anna Genevieve Flynn Gould; one daughter, Rhonda Michelle Mitchell (Forest Gene Jr.), Louisiana; one son, Eric Todd Gould (Trish), Irvine; one sisster, Betty Lou Lane (George), Irvine; one brother, Harold Gould (Dixie), Winchester; and four grandchildren: Jordan Wade Mitchell, Tyler Clay Mitchell, Eric Blake Gould and Nathan Oliver Gould.
    He was preceded in death by a stepbrother, Kelly Morefield.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 21st at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Greg Humpert with burial to follow at the Sandhill Cemetery. Friends called from 6-9 p.m., Monday, July 20th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Tyler Mitchell, Jordan Mitchell, Tim Gould, Tom Gould, Charlie Park and Jeff Gould.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Edric White Newman, 85

Edric White Newman

    Edric White Newman, age 85, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center of Richmond. She is the grandmother of Judge Bo Leach.
    Mrs. Newman was born in Richmond, Kentucky on December 15, 1929, to Shelby and Irene Clem White, both of whom preceded her in death. She was the widow of Delton C. Newman and a retired Circuit Clerk of Madison County, where she served for 30 years. Mrs. Newman was a member of Kirksville Baptist Church and the Madison County Democratic Women’s Club.
    Survivors include one daughter, Connie Leach (Jerry) of Richmond; one son, Thomas Newman (Deena) of Leesburg, Georgia; four grandchildren, Kelly Philbeck, the Honorable William “Bo” Leach, Whitney McWilliams and Alison Newman, as well as four great-grandchildren, Eric Philbeck, Noah McWilliams, Addilyn Leach and Ellory Leach.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda White; and a brother, Shelby White.
    Services for Mrs. Newman were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 18th at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, with Rev. Ronnie “Butch” Pennington and Rev. Thomas Newman officiating. Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery. Visitation was from 5 – 9 p.m., Friday, July 17th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were the Honorable William “Bo” Leach, the Honorable Earl Ray Neal, Donnie Philbeck, Eric Philbeck, Rodney Davis, and Nathan White.
    Members of the Madison County Bar Association will serve as honorary bearers.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Hospice Care Plus, 208 Kidd Drive, Berea, KY 40403.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Monday, July 13, 2015

Robert "Bobby" Burkhart, 80

    Robert "Bobby" Burkhart, age 80, husband of Juanita Baber Burkhart, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015 at his home.
    He was born in Clark County on March 23, 1935 to the late Floyd and Bertha Carmichael Burkhart. He served in the United States Army from July, 1958 until July, 1960 and worked for Rockwell International for 25 years. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and a Kentucky Colonel.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by two brothers: Gerald Burkhart (Mamie) of Winchester and Billy Burkhart (Joy) of Irvine; one brother-in-law, Danny Baber; one nephew, Tim Burkhart (Missy); two nieces: Shirley Price (Wally) and Cheryl Denham (Brian); one sister-in-law, Ada Burkhart; one step sister, Shelia Cecil (Murrel); and one step brother, Harold Howard (Imogene).
    Mr. Burkhart was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wilbert Burkhart; nephew, Gerald "Jerry" Burkhart; step mother-in-law, Relda Burkhart; and step brother, Eugene Howard.
    Services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 17th at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Pastors Travis Drake, Barney Bates and Tony Cecil. Burial was in Log Lick Cemetery. Visitation was from 11:00 a.m. until time of service, Friday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Jr. Burkhart, Tim Burkhart, Ike McKinny, Terry Cavic, Walter Hunt and Jerry Wilson.
    Honorary pallbearers were Billy Wills, Bobby Wills, Mike Baber and Darrell Ginter.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Monday, July 13, 2015

Jeannette Bonny King, 85

Jeannette Bonny King

    Jeannette Bonny King, age 85, widow of Joseph M. King, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at the Marcum Wallace Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky, after a long illness. Mrs. King was a native of Madison County, born May 20, 1930, a daughter of the late Arthur and Myrtle Clouse Bonny. She was a former telephone operator, the proprietor of Jen's Fabric shop for 17 years. She was a member of the Irvine United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Philathea Sunday School Class. Mrs. King was a member of the Woman's Club, Kiwanis Club, Homemaker's Club, Eastern Star #357, the Garden Club She was a bowling enthusiast, and a member of a women's state champion team. Mrs. King was very active in her community, volunteering for the Mushroom festival, tutoring reading at the local elementary schools, and playing the part of Mrs.Claus in the annual Christmas Parade for many, many years. She enjoyed reading and writing poetry and prose.
    She was preceded in death by her siblings: Lucille Bonny, A.W. Bonny, Toots Bonny Hall, Ann Bonny Stickley, Thomas Bonny, Ed Bonny, Bill Bonny and her twin brother, Gene Bonny. She was also preceded in death by her grandson Joseph M. "Jay" King III.
    Survivors include her daughter, Nada Witt (Mark); her sons, Joseph M. King II. (Sheila), and Gene Scott King (Valerie), all of Irvine; her brother, Jim Bonny of Dayton; her sister, Peggy Garrett of Irvine; her grandchildren: Jennifer Reynolds (Brad), Janet Thompson (Zach), Victoria Barnett (Drew), Andrew Witt, Nicole King, and Summer King, all of Irvine; and Stephanie Collins (Chip) of Richmond; her great-grandchildren: Havyn Reynolds, Easton Reynolds, Carter Barnett and Lyla Collins, all of Irvine; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 17th at the Irvine United Methodist Church with Rev. Don Hatton, Rev. John Hatton, and Bro. Jimmy Bonny officiating. Burial followed in the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 16th at Lewis Funeral Home, and after 10:00 a.m. until service time, Friday, at the church.
    Pallbearers were Andrew Witt, Brad Reynolds, Chip Collins, Drew Barnett, Zach Thompson and Tim Gould.

Lewis Funeral Home

Wednesday, July 15th Obituaries

Former Obituaries
July 15th Edition

  Monday, July 13, 2015

Patsy Charlene Barnes Puckett, 61

    Patsy Charlene Barnes Puckett, age 61, of Winchester Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington after a sudden illness.
    She was born December 22, 1953, in Estill County, the daughter of the late Charlie and Jewel Christine Willoughby Barnes. She was a retired teacher with the Estill County School System and a clinical educator at Eastern Kentucky University. She attended the Corinth Christian Church and had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Puckett is survived by her husband, Robert Wayne Puckett; one daughter, Christina Kissick (Kyle), Ohio; one son, Stuart Puckett (Rikki), Lexington; four sisters: Barbara Hunter (Terry), North Carolina; Peggy Perkins (Steve), Lexington; Connie Glasson (Tracy), Irvine; and Bonnie Riddell (James), Winchester; four brothers: Jimmie Barnes (Debbie), Irvine; Johnie Barnes (Helen), Berea; Raleigh Barnes (Cindy), Indiana; and Tommy Barnes (Pam), Irvine; and four grandchildren: Cole, Erin, Avery, and Simon Kissick.
    She was preceded in death by two brothers: Dean and Lonnie Barnes.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 16th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Linville Dunaway with burial following in the Puckett Cemetery. Friends called from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, July 15th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Donald Ray Barnes, Tyler Glasson, Kendall Barnes, Jeremy Adams, Chris Barnes, Clayton Barnes and Tim Riddell.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Genevieve Nancy McIntosh Tucker, 86

    Genevieve Nancy McIntosh Tucker, age 86, of Coral Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
    She was born March 26, 1929 in Madison County and was the daughter of the late Wilgus and Pauline Strong McIntosh. She was a retired employee of Kaiser Engineers and had lived in Estill County the past 13 years.
    Mrs. Tucker is survived by two sons: Thomas G. Tucker and E.L. Tucker, both of Estill County; one sister, Ann Blackwell, Estill County; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marlayne Turner; two sisters: Loraine Toler and Margaret Wolfinbarger; and one brother, Wilgus McIntosh.
    Memorial services will be held at a later date.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, July 5, 2015

Donald F. Patrick, 82

Donald F. Patrick

    Donald F. Patrick, age 82, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015.
    He was born January 10, 1933 in Hamilton, the son of the late Chester and Nora (Hammons) Patrick. Donald was a member of the United States Army serving during the Korean War. He worked as a machinist for many years with Frigidaire.
    Mr. Patrick was also preceded in death by his wife Sherrol June Patrick.
    He is survived by his children: Terry Patrick (Linda), Charles Patrick, Ronald Patrick (Aida) and Angela Whigam; two sisters: Juanita Rowland and Gloria Holmes-McQueen (the late Robert); one brother, Clyde Patrick; ten grandchildren: Jason, Hector, Sherrol, Brandon, Ronnie, Valerie, Amanda, Jackie, Joanne, and Jacob. He is also survived by many other family and close friends.
    Mr. Patrick was also preceded in death by his siblings: Zelma Patrick, Dorothy Patrick, Chester Patrick Jr., Loretta McGee, Ronald Patrick, and Raymond Patrick.
    Visitation was held at the Webster Funeral Home, 3080 Homeward Way at Rt. 4, Fairfield, Ohio, on Friday, July 10th from 12:00 Noon until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Darryl McCoy officiating. Burial followed with full military honors in Greenwood Cemetery.

Webster Funeral Home

Wednesday, July 8th Obituaries