Sunday, August 2, 2015

Ernest “Ernie” Beckler, 80

    Ernest “Ernie” Beckler, age 80, of Garrett Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015 at his home following a long illness.
    He was born October 6, 1934 in Estill County, the son of the late Achilles and Ella Tipton Bechler. He was a truck driver for many years and also served Estill County for 17 years as a Constable in District #1. Mr. Beckler was a United States Air Force veteran and was an avid golfer until he became ill. He was a member of the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans. He was a member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.
    Mr. Beckler is survived by his wife, Marian Winter Beckler; a son, John Paul Beckler (Mandy), Irvine; three grandchildren: Cody, Kristen, and Logan Beckler; a sister-in-law, Joanna Beckler, Greensboro, North Carolina; and many nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by six sisters: Beatrice, Mabel, Edith, Lillian, Addie, and Gladys; and four brothers: Elmer, Earl, Achilles “Beck”, and Carl Beckler.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 5th at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church by Father Al Fritsch with burial to follow in the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, August 4th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Cody Beckler, Logan Beckler, Raymond Alcorn, Scott Beckler, David Beckler and Jeff Beckler.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, August 2, 2015

Joyce Marie Yeary Cole, 79

    Joyce Marie Yeary Cole, age 79, O'Possum Run Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015 at her home following a sudden illness.
    She was born November 15, 1935 in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ira L. and Mellie Marie Monday Yeary. Mrs. Cole was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County for the last three years. She was a member of the Holiness Church.
    Mrs. Cole was preceded in death by her husband, John Tilford Cole.
    She is survived by three sons: John David Cole (Deborah), Lee County; Donald Cole, Independence; and Dennis Matthew Cole (Teresa), Estill County; three sisters: Helen Moses, Ohio; Clara Ballard, Somerset; and Juanita Maloon, Ohio; three brothers: Frank Yeary, Tennessee; Donald Yeary and William Yeary, both of Ohio; and six grandchildren.
    In addition to her husband, she is also preceded in death by three siblings: Doris Moses, James Yeary, and Eugene Yeary.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 5th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Cobhill Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, August 4th at the funeral home.

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  Friday, July 31, 2015

Roy Noland Jr., 78

    Roy Noland Jr., born in Irvine, Kentucky on June 3, 1937, went to his heavenly home Friday, July 31, 2015.
    Roy, affectionately known to many as “Birdlegs,” served with honor and distinction in the Kentucky National Guard and worked on the L & N Railroad. He never lost his love of pretty women, fast cars and horses and trading at the flea markets.
    He was preceded in death by one daughter, Debra Michelle Noland; his parents Roy & Dorothy; one brother, Frank Noland; and a sister, Jean Noland Bennett.
    Mr. Noland is survived by a brother, Fred Noland; a sister, Mary Grace Pinkston (John); four children: Kevin Noland (Michelle), Heather Risen (Chris), Roy Dwayne Noland (Bo) and Sandy Coleman (Gary), eight grandchildren, one great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
    Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Visitation was after 11 a.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.

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  Thursday, July 30, 2015

Joseph Benjamin “J.B.” Henry, 80

    Joseph Benjamin “J.B.” Henry, age 80, of Newport, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood, following a short illness.
    He was born November 1, 1934, in Estill County, the son of the late Joseph Lee and Mabel Rawlins Henry. He was a construction worker with Universal Construction in Cincinnati and attended the Church of God. He was raised in Estill County but spent most of his life in Newport.
    Mr. Henry is survived by his wife: Arine Wiseman Henry; two daughters: Teresa Sue Smith (Hays), Fort Thomas; and Anna Marie Grotjan (Thomas), Alexandria; five sisters: Rebecca Pennington (Dallas), Danville; Mary Mattox (Clarence), Irvine; Gloria Anna Williams, Rita Faye Tipton, both of Richmond; and Glenda June Arvin (Ray), Beattyville; three grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Donna Gayle Henry.
    He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Henry; a sister, Viola Sue Tipton; and four brothers; Billy Ray, Carl, Ronald Lee, and Gilbert Henry.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 2nd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jerry Horn with burial to follow in the McDowell Cemetery. Friends called after 12 Noon, Sunday, until service time at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Justin Chaney, Adam Smith, Bryan Henry, Micah Klagman, Jeff Henry and Timothy Wiseman.

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  Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Kathleen A. Majetich Dixon, 70

    Kathleen A. Majetich Dixon, age 70, of Richmond Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, following a long illness.
    She was born June 25, 1946 in Joliette, Illinois and was the daughter of the late Stephen John and Mary Ann Vranich Majetich. She was a retired Carhartt, Inc. employee where she had worked for 31 years as a seamstress. She attended the Pentecostal Church and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Dixon is survived by her husband, Darrell Dixon; one daughter, Tina Gentry (Alfred), Irvine; two grandchildren: Shabrina Gentry Rosenbauer (Ben) and Jaycob Gentry; and two great grandchildren: Landon and Kaden Rosenbauer.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 31st at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Frankie Sparks. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, July 30th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Jaycob Gentry, Shabrina Rosenbauer, Ben Rosenbauer, Willie Dixon, Mike (Pogo) Hodges and Darrell Dewayne Dixon.

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  Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Harold B. Culton, 81

    Harold B. Culton, age 81, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Kenwood Health & Rehabilitation.
    The son of the late Joby Culton and Maude Collins Culton, he was born in Jackson County on May 31, 1934. He worked as a farmer for many years. Later in life, his pastimes were working puzzles and playing bingo. On July 30, 1955, he united in marriage to Lillian Sparks Culton who preceded him in death on December 18, 2014. They had celebrated 59 years of marriage.
    Survivors include: two sons: Darrell Culton (Teresa) of Irvine and Donald Culton of Richmond; four daughters: JoEtta Dunn (Jerry), Joyce Smith (Kenny), all of Richmond; Betty Oliver (Harold) of Irvine and Kathy Smith (Chris Ponder) of Berea; his brother, Loranza Culton; 11 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren and several great grandchildren and other relatives.
    Mr. Culton was also preceded in death by four brothers: Omer, Limuel, Clarence and Clifford Culton; his sister, Katherine Oliver; and two grandchildren: Cody Culton and Stacy Dunn.
    Funeral Services were conducted at 11:00 a.m,. Friday, July 31st at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond, with Bro. Frankie Sparks, Bro. Charlie Wilson and Bro. Scott Guiley officiating. Burial will follow in the Madison County Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 30th at the funeral home.
    Mr. Culton’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

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  Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Charlie Allen “Dobbin” Isaacs, Jr., 45

    Charlie Allen “Dobbin” Isaacs, Jr., age 45, of Marcum Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born January 18, 1970 in Estill County and was the son of Charlie Allen and Virginia Mae Estes Isaacs. He was a former brick layer and attended the Drip Rock Baptist Church. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Survivors, in addition to his parents, include two sisters: Becky Tipton (Steve) and Brenda Isaacs, both of Estill County; one half-brother, Richard Lee Isaacs, Estill County; one nephew, Stevie Tipton; a great niece, Lacey Tipton; a great nephew, Allen Clay Tipton; and another family member, Pam Bradley.
    He was preceded in death by a sister, Karen Isaacs.
    Graveside services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 30th at the Marcum Cemetery by Bro. Ricky Isaacs.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
    Pallbearers were Stevie Tipton, Stanley Means, Billy Cox, Ernie Causey, James Woolery and Larry Stewart.

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  Monday, July 27, 2015

Earl Franklin Ashcraft, 92

    Earl Franklin Ashcraft, 92, Fruitland Park, Florida, died July 27, 2015, at Leesburg Regional Medical Center. He was a former resident of Irvine, Kentucky. He was born Aug. 13, 1922, in Beattyville, the son of Ezart Francis Ashcraft and Cloria Mae Brandenburg Ashcraft.
     He graduated from Irvine Grade School, Irvine High School and then the University Of Kentucky School Of Law. While at Irvine High School, he was elected president of his sophomore class. At the University of Kentucky he was elected and served on the student council for several years. Before his graduation from the University of Kentucky he was elected State Representative of the 77th Legislative District of Kentucky, composed of Estill and Powell counties and served as such during the 1948-1949 regular and special session of the Kentucky legislature. While serving in the legislature, he was honored by his fellow Republican members who elected him as Whip of the Republican Party.  When he was elected State Representative he was the youngest person ever elected to the Kentucky Legislature.
    While a practicing attorney, Mr. Ashcraft was elected Circuit Judge of the 23rd Judicial District of Kentucky, composed of Estill, Lee and Owsley counties. After serving as Circuit Judge he was elected and served as Estill County Attorney. Next he was appointed and served as Estill District Court Trial Commissioner. After that he was elected and served as District Judge of the 23rd Judicial District of Kentucky, composed of Estill, Lee and Owsley counties. Then he retired and bought a place in Florida so that he could pursue the passion of his life, fishing. 
     Mr. Ashcraft was a Mason and a fifty-year member of the Irvine Masonic Lodge No. 137 F&AM.  
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Gaye Click Ashcraft; a brother, Francis Marion Ashcraft, who passed away on Feb. 10, 2015, at the age of 90; a half-sister, Candace Ashcraft Tabor; and a brother-in-law, William Cody Thompson.
    Mr. Ashcraft is survived by his daughter, Barbara Ann Ashcraft Harned and son-in-law, Ack Lee Harned, Brandenburg; two granddaughters, Kimberly Dawn Harned, Elizabethtown, and Susan Camille (Kevin) Hobbs, The Woodlands, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Kevin Tyler Hobbs, Kaylee Allison Hobbs and Braden Acklee Hobbs; a sister, Beverly Ashcraft Thompson, Ravenna; a sister-in-law, Deloris Huddleston Ashcraft, St. Charles, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Earl Ashcraft, Beverly Thompson and F.M. Ashcraft

  Saturday, July 25, 2015

Christina Belinda Conway, 55

    Christina Belinda Conway, age 55, wife of John Conway, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015 at her home in Irvine, Kentucky, after a long illness.
    She was a native of Louisiana, born September 20, 1959, a daughter of Charles B. Murray and the late Pauline Cole Cupples. Mrs. Conway was of the Christian faith, a Bible teacher, an educator, and a non-denominational ordained pastor. She was a United States Air Force wife. Mrs. Conway had a heart to teach children. She was a nutritionist for Health Lifestyle. She was an advocate against child pornography.
    Mrs. Conway was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline Cole Cupples; and her sister, Janice Hickey.
    Survivors, other than her husband John and her father Charles B. Murray, include her daughter, Krystal Danielle Conway (Joseph Richard Colley); her brother, Byron Cupples; her sisters: Ashley Cook and Chastity Clark Vanderford; her grandchildren: Caleb Isaac Conway, Kyla Christina and Trinity Grace Colley; and two special friends: Kathy Napp and Sharon Ahrens.
    No services are planned at this time.

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  Tuesday, July 21, 2015

James Daniel "Danny" Parsons, 63

    James Daniel "Danny" Parsons, age 63, husband of Cathy, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky, after a long illness.
    He was a native of Estill County, a son of the late Leonard and Ruby Sparks Parsons. Danny had been a plumber his entire life. He loved playing country music for the Peacemakers, VFW, and American Legion.
    Survivors, other than his wife Cathy, include his daughters: Danisha Parsons and Stacy Hall (Bryan); his son, Brian Parsons; his sister, Sandra Cox (Darrel); his grandchildren: Logan Hall, Kaitlyn Hall, Shaelyn Parsons, Andrew Chaney and Ashley Darbyshire; and several nieces and nephews.
    A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 1st at the Easter Valley Baptist Church with Bro. Mike Davis officiating. Friends called after 10:00 a.m. until service time Saturday, at the church.
    Lewis Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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  Monday, July 6, 2015

Pauline Sams Puckett, 83

    Pauline Sams Puckett, age 83, of Chamberlain Branch in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 at the Irvine Health and Rehabilitation Center, after a short illness.
    She was born December 10, 1931 in Estill County, the daughter of the late Elva Sams and Artie Harris Sams. Mrs. Puckett was a homemaker and an avid dog lover. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Ms. Puckett is survived by one son, Jimmy Dewayne Puckett of Estill County; one sister, Lillian Frances Barnes of Estill County; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
    She is preceded in death by two sisters: Wilma Jean Sams and Brenda Imogene Williams; and three brothers: Jimmy, Johnny and Bobby Joe Sams.
    No services are planned at this time.

  Sunday, July 26, 2015

Blanche Samples Birchfield, 90

    Blanche Samples Birchfield, age 90, widow of Harold Birchfield, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the Kenwood Health & Rehab Center in Richmond, Kentucky, after a long illness.
    She was a native of Estill County, born July 26, 1925, a daughter of the late Oscar David and Emza Howell Samples. Mrs. Birchfield was a member of the Ravenna Christian Church, a University of Kentucky Wildcat basketball fan, a great cook, and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker.
    She was preceded in death by her son, H.W. "Butch" Birchfield; her brother, Oscar David Samples; and her sister, Billie Samples West.
    Survivors include her son, Mark Birchfield; her brother, Charles Samples (Patsy); her sister, Brenda Hardy (Butch); her grandchildren: Kevin Birchfield, Keith Birchfield (Erica), Brianna Robbins (Stephen), Casie Smith, and Riley Birchfield; and her great grandchildren: Hayden Robbins, Max Birchfield, Savannah Smith, and Jaden Birchfield.
    Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 30th at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Baughman and Bro. Tony White officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called anytime after 11:00 a.m., Thursday, until service time, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Keith Birchfield, Kevin Birchfield, Riley Birchfield, Steve Robbins, Michael Hardy, and Michael McKinney.

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  Saturday, July 25, 2015

Tracy Warner, 88

    Tracy Warner, age 88, of Sandhill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday July 25, 2015, at the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
    He was born July 11, 1927, in Estill County, the son of the late Ed and China Rose Warner. He was a retired carpenter and a farmer. Mr. Warner was a member of the Sandhill Christian Church and had lived in Estill County most of his life. He was a veteran of the Army where he served in World War II.
    Mr. Warner is survived by a special friend, Lois Mansfield; his aunt, Myrtle M. Rose; and several cousins.
    He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Warner.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 28th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Matt Vaught and Bro. Ronald Lutes with burial following in the Rose Freeman Cemetery. Friends called from 6-8 p.m., Monday, July 27th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Harold Johnson, Leon Dennis, Jerry Gilbert, Jake Rose, Brad Taylor, Jerry Rose, Mark Rose and Ron Phillips.

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  Friday, July 24, 2015

Cleta Mae Witt Allen, 84

    Cleta Mae Witt Allen, age 84, of Winchester Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015 at her home, following a long illness.
    She was born December 17, 1930, in Estill County, the daughter of the late O. W. and Emma Caudill Witt. She retired from the Lexington Bluegrass Army Depot where she was an Administrative Clerk. She was a charter member of the Ivory Hill Baptist Church and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis D. Allen.
    She is survived by three daughters: Betty Brooks, Estill County; Wanda Hare (James), Georgia; and Norma Roark (Glen), Alabama; one son, Lewis David Allen Jr., Estill County; and four grandchildren: Michelle Brooks, Johnny Brooks Jr. (Julie), Stewart Sheckler (Dawn) and Flint Childers; 12 great grandchildren and one great, great grandson.
    Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Dunaway.
    Funeral services were conducted at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Stewart Sheckler and Bro. Marvin Neal with burial following in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, until service time, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Johnny Brooks Jr., Shane Richardson, Tyler Glasson, James Hare, Will Delk and Randy Householder.
    Honorary pallbearers were Dakota Glasson, Jack Delk, Trey Brooks and Victor Blackburn Jr.

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  Thursday, July 23, 2015

Ray D. Snowden, 80

    Ray D. Snowden, 80, widower of Margaret Woolery Snowden, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015.
    He was born October 15, 1934, a son of the late Everett and Beatrice Wilson Snowden. He was a retired carpenter.
    Mr. Snowden was preceded in death by his brothers: Thomas Elva Snowden and Earl K. Snowden; and his sister:s Genna Bea Tyson and Rosetta Fitzgerald.
    Survivors include his daughter, Cynthia Snowden; his son, Jimmy Ray Snowden (Royetta); two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
    Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 25th at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Glendon Woosley officiating. Burial was in the Dunaway Cemetery. Visitation was held from 11:00 a.m. until service time, Saturday, at the funeral home

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  Thursday, July 23, 2015

Virda Baker Pelfrey, 82

    Virda Baker Pelfrey, age 82, Clay City, Kentucky, widow of Orville Pelfrey, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015, at her home. She was the aunt of Harold Stamper and others of Irvine.
    Mrs. Pelfrey was born October 11, 1932 in Powell County to the late James Clark and Nancy Tipton Baker.
    Survivors include two sons: Robert Eugene Pelfrey, Texas; and Roy Vinson Pelfrey, Clay City; one daughter, Shirley Fern Warner, Michigan; one sister, Emma May Hartzog, Louisville; grandchildren: Tina Sanderland, Velvet Garver, Vanessa Polk, Camron Warner, Christy Bond, Johny Browning, Denise Miller, Earl Pelfrey, Joeanna Pelfrey, and Carmon Pelfrey; and great grandchildren, Zach Garver, Sarah Garver, Wayne Deblock III, Chelsa Deblock, Leah Deblock, Celsey Hieght, Jon Bond, Amber Browning, Levi Miller and Jesse Miller.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Orville Pelfrey; brothers, Paul Baker, Mervin Eugene Baker, and Clarence Baker; and sisters, Ona Fay and Elsie Stamper.
    Services were at 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 27th at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton by Rev. Anthony Molihan. Visitation was Sunday, July 26th, 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial was in the Hatton Creek Cemetery, Stanton with Fred Warner, Camron Warner, Earl Pelfrey, Junior Stamper, Wiley Miller, and Guy Garver serving as pallbearers.

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  Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Maggie E. Fouch, 78

    Maggie E. Fouch, 78, wife of Logan Fouch, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at her home.
    She was born January 5, 1937 to the late Jimmy and Dorothy Goodwin Hall.
    Survivors include her husband, Logan Fouch, Clay City; two sons: Alan Fouch (Anna), Clay City; and Herman Fouch (Mary), Lexington; two daughters: Marie Dixon (Ray), Irvine, and Marlene Wren (Bobby), Clay City; five brothers, Franklin Hall, Amery Hall, Rodney Hall, Scottie Hall and Richard Hall; one sister, Helen Corey; 14 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Fouch was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Charlie Fouch; and one daughter, Ida Mae Fouch.
    Services were at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 25th at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation was 5-9 p.m., Friday, July 24th, Burial was in the Hall Cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers serving were Ray Dixon, Bobby Wren, Sandy McCoy, Dr. Julie Kennon; great grandsons and Hospice East staff.

Davis And Davis Funeral Home

  Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Shirley Faye Hall Hicks, 70

    Shirley Faye Hall Hicks, age 70, of Majestic Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at her home, following a short illness.
    She was born May 14, 1945 in Powell County and was the daughter of the late Sherman and Jean Irene Catron Hall. She was the owner of Dollar Deals and attended the Emmanuel Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Hicks is survived by her son, Joseph Scott Hicks, Estill County; and two sisters: Donna Floyd, Estill County; and Linda Fields, Michigan.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 24th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Sherl Thomas. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, July 23rd at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Mike Conrad, Jessie Stone, David King, Frank Dixon, Jr., Anthony Scenters, and Dan Rogers.
    Honorary pallbearers were Mark Floyd and Johnny Dixon.

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