Sunday, October 25, 2015

Lonnie Wayne Means, 62

    Lonnie Wayne Means, age 62, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015.
    Mr. Means was a native of Estill County, born April 11, 1953, a son of the late Everett and Laura Keith Means.
    Survivors include his son, Bo Hankins; his brother, Everett C. Means; his sister, Wava Saunders; and four grandchildren.
    The family will host a gathering of friends for remembrance Friday, October 30th from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Lower Red Lick Holiness Church.
    Lewis Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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  Saturday, October 24, 2015

Ona Mae Osborne Clair, 82

    Ona Mae Osborne Clair, age 82, of Doe Creek Road, Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond following a short illness.
    She was born July 14, 1933, in Estill County, a daughter of the late Linville and Mattie Ashcraft Osborne. Her father died helping a neighbor build a root cellar when she was six years old. Her mother died when Ona was twelve years old leaving her orphaned until she met the love of her life, Bryant Clair. They were married for 67 years. She was a member of the Ravenna Church of God and had lived in Estill County for the past 22 years. She touched many lives and to know her was to love her. She was always positive, upbeat, cheerful, and confident. She would be the first to tell you to stand up straight and put a smile on your face. She will be missed by all.
    Her philosophy: "Don’t profess to be someone or something that you’re not."
    Mrs. Clair is survived by her husband, Bryant Clair; three sons: Donald Clair (Sharon), Alexandria; Bobby Clair (Brenda), Estill County; and Brian David Clair, Erlanger; ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by three children: Sharon Kay Clair, Charlotte Ruby McKenzie and William K. “Bill” Clair; two sisters: Bessie Estes and Ted Noland; six brothers: Hubert, Harrison, Hobert, Hiram, Harley and Herman Osborne.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 26th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Willie Gordon with burial following in the Clair Cemetery in Lee County. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Monday, until service time at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Bob Clair, Vance Pernell Caudill, Tyler Clair, Brian David Clair, Ronald Osborne, Daniel Barthel, Rex Caudill, Buford Noble and Randy Clair.
    Honorary Pallbearers were Cecil Clair and Donald Clair.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.

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  Saturday, October 24, 2015

Georgina Kane, 94

    Georgina Brakefield Kane, age 94, widow of William Thomas Kane, passed away Saturday, October 24th, 2015 at the Irvine Health and Rehab center.
    Mrs. Kane was a native of Estill County, born January 9, 1921, a daughter of the late William Walter and Sarah Hunt Brakefield. She was a retired lab technician who enjoyed cats, and was an avid reader. Mrs. Kane was a United States Navy veteran and was of the Episcopalian faith.
    She was preceded in death by her brothers: William Walter Brakefield Jr., Edward Brakefield, Joseph Brakefield, Lawrence Brakefield, Francis Brakefield, and Bolan Breakfield; and her sisters: Sarah Brakefield, Aimee Fisher, and Ida Brakefield.
    Survivors include her sister, Jean Brakefield Miller; her brother, James Brakefield; and several nieces and nephews.
    A graveside memorial service will be held Thursday, October 29th, 2015 at the Oakdale Cemetery with Bro. Tony White officiating.
    The family requests donations to the animal shelter of your choice, or to Marcum-Wallace Hospital, in lieu of flowers.
    Lewis Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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  Saturday, October 24, 2015

Claire L. Turpin Portwood, 101

    Claire L. Turpin Portwood, age 101, of Rice Station Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born May 21, 1914, in Estill County, a daughter of the late James G. and Della Curtis Turpin. Mrs. Portwood was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all of her life. She was a member of the Rice Station Christian Church.
    Mrs. Portwood was preceded in death by her husband, Tommie Portwood.
    She is survived by seven daughters: Geraldine Conner, Irvine; Sue McEvoy, Frankfort; Ann Watson (Fred), Cincinnati; Bettie Sparks (Kenyon), Nettie McCreary (Gale), both of Waco; Della Newton (Phillip), Irvine; and Joyce Stacy, Richmond; one brother, Cecil Turpin, Irvine; 11 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Portwood was preceded in death by two children: Judy Portwood and Wayne Scott Portwood; three sisters: Betty Witt, Lois Murphy and Lucille Webb; two brothers: James Turpin and Harold Turpin; one grandson, David Todd Combs; and three sons-in-law: E.B. Conner, Joe McEvoy and Tony Stacy.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 28th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Kirt Scott with burial to follow in the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, October 27th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Jamie Newton, Michael Sparks, Kevin McEvoy, Lee Anglin, Adam Robinson, Thomas Clinch, Mark Watson, Joel Fields and Kenny Abshear.

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  Thursday, October 22, 2015

George Walker Crowe, 95

    George Walker Crowe, age 95, of Pine Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015, at his home following a sudden illness.
    He was born January 1, 1920, in Estill County, the son of the late Henry Harlan and Eva Barnes Crowe. He retired from CSX as a Carman and had lived in Estill County all of his life. He was a member of the Ravenna Church of God.
    Mr. Crowe was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Zereda Fore Crowe.
    He is survived by a son,Charles Crowe (Loretta), Ravenna; two grandchildren: Shonna Ballard and Monica Arvin; four great grandchildren: Whitney O’Keefe, Mariah Ballard, Haley Lisle and Cade Lisle; and a great, great grandson, Wyatt Noland.
    Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, October 25th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Kenneth Steele and Bro. Willie Gordon with burial following in the Turpin Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, October 24th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Bill Jones, Steve Baber, Doug Adams, Darrell Johnson James Walling and Jon Lisle.
    Honorary pallbearers were Mike Miller, Ken White, Damon Walters, Tommy Breeding, E. B. Stacy, Charles Blevins and Glen Richardson.

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  Thursday, October 22, 2015

Melvin Douglas Lynch, 73

    Melvin Douglas Lynch, age 73, of New Fox Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed awy Thursday, October 22, 2015, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born July 4, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son of the late Willard and Sarah Berryman Lynch. He was a machine operator with Rockwell International and had lived in Estill County most of his life. He was a member of Fairfax Church of Christ.
    Mr. Lynch is survived by his wife, Lois Richardson Lynch; two sons: Patrick Dean Lynch (Valerie), Paris, Kentucky; and Marlin Eric Lynch (Henrietta), Georgetown; a sister, Sandra Kendall, Florida; one half sister, Jane Wood Britton, Frankfort; four sisters-in-law: Barbara Estes, Regina Witt, Norma Curry, and Betty Griffin, all of Estill County; four brothers-in-law: Jesse Richardson, Richmond; Millard Richardson, James Richardson, both of Estill County; and Jerry Richardson, Tennessee; and one grandson, Craig Douglas Lynch, Georgetown.
    He was preceded in death by a half brother, Carroll Wood.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 27th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Phillip Rainwater with burial following in the Amos Richardson Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, October 26th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Millard Richardson, Jesse Richardson, Jerry Richardson, Jimmy Richardson, Patrick Lynch and Daron Collard.

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  Monday, October 19, 2015

William Noland, 83

    William Noland, 83, Stanton, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at home.
    He was born February 21, 1932 in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Hobert and Sally Thomas Noland. He was a Korean War Army Veteran and retired truck driver of 66 years.
    Survivors include, children: James "Kenny" Case (Jennie), Mary Faulkner (Albert), Ramona Katherine "Kathy" Noland, and Dennis Lee Noland; grandchildren: Candace Rison, Josh Rison, Ashley L. Howard, Devonia and husband, Robert Whittaker, John David Case and Lexie Adams, McKenzie Faulkner, Courtney Noland, Albert Lane Faulkner, Destiny Case, Julio Castillo, and Isaiah Costillo; and several adopted grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Amanda Jane Sapp and Alice Mae Inglehart; and two sons: Richard Noland and David Wayne Case.
    Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 15th Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery, Irvine, with military honors, and Kenny Case, Robert Whittaker, John David Case, Roy Rison, Josh Rison, Lane Faulkner, and Albert Faulkner serving as pallbearers.

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  Friday, October 16, 2015

Belva Mae Abney Bennett, 79

    Belva Mae Abney Bennett, age 79, of Picnic Hill Loop Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    She was born September 12, 1936 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Everett George and Myrtle Lou Rogers Abney. She was a caregiver and had lived in Estill County for the last 40 years.
    Mrs. Bennett is survived by one daughter, Margaret Ann Williams, Estill County; three sons: Jerry Bennett (Kathy), North Carolina; Jimmy D. Bennett (Paula), Nicholasville; and Johnny Bennett, Florida; three brothers: Arthur Abney, Donald Abney, and Ernie Abney, all of Estill County; and three grandchildren: Shelby L. Williams, Sara L. Williams and Tyler G. Bennett.
    She was preceded in death by one son, Richard Bennett; 1 sister, Jewell; and one brother, Audrey Abney.
    Graveside services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 19th at the Cobb Hill Cemetery by Bro. Elwood Patrick. Friends called from 11 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Monday, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Jerry Bennett, Jimmy Bennett, Johnny Bennett, Tyler Bennett, Kendall Rogers and James Abney.

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  Friday, October 16, 2015

Delmar C. Combs, 85

    Delmar C. Combs, age 85, of Owingsville, Kentucky, widower of Barbara Combs; died Friday, October 16, 2015.
    He was born January 31, 1930, a son of Mitchel C. Combs and Eliza Tuttle Combs (both deceased). He was a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean War and was a machinist, retired from General Motors.
    Survivors include one son, Mick Combs (Kathleen) of Waynesville, North Carolina; two daughters: Jeannette Wenzel (John S.) of Phoenix, Arizona; and Vera Posh (Larry) of Alvin, Texas; one brother, James B. Combs (Phyllis) of Beavercreek, Ohio; two sisters: Elizabeth Marcum (Eddie) and Inez Worell (Eli), all of Beavercreek, Ohio; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
    Mr. Combs was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Combs; and two sisters: Agatha Walling and Bethel Wendling.
    Visitation was held 10 a.m.-12 Noon, Wednesday October 21st at Richardson Funeral Home, 121 East Main Street in Owingsville, followed by a memorial service at 12:00 Noon, officiated by Pastor Franklin Rose.

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  Friday, October 16, 2015

Norma Mastin, 68

    Norma Mastin, age 68, wife of Kenneth Mastin, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at her home .
    She was born on June 19, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Clayton Sparks and Gladys Williams Sparks. She was a retired supervisor at Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
    Survivors include her husband, two daughters: Teresa Holt Vanwinkle (Irv) of Williamstown and Angela Mastin of Irvine; one son, Timothy Holt (Monica), Mt. Sterling; two stepsons: Michael Mastin of Irvine and Ron Mastin (Denisa) of Nashville, Tennessee; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one sister, Loretta Crouch (Terry); two brothers: Glenn Sparks (Brenda) and Kenneth Sparks (Sharon); and five nephews.
    Services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 21st at Scobee Funeral Home, 201 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester by Pastor Bill Curtis. Burial was in Winchester Cemetery. Visitation was 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, October 20th at the funeral home.

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  Friday, October 16, 2015

Ova Douglas Wilson, 75

    Ova Douglas Wilson, age 75, of Wisemantown Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at the Fountain Circle Health and Rehabilitation Center in Winchester, following a short illness.
    He was born January 25, 1940, in Estill County, the son of the late William Preston and Mattie Lee Richardson Wilson. He was a self-employed construction worker and had lived in Estill County for about 30 years.
    Mr. Wilson is survived by a daughter: Tina Lee Clem (Paul Jr.), Winchester; a sister: Joyce Kerby (Marshall), Irvine; three grandchildren: Ridge Douglas Richardson, Charlie Scott Clem and Chad Lee Clem; four great grandchildren: Layla Michelle Clem, Kynslee Shae Grace Wilson, Aiden Scott Clem, and Andrew Paul Clem; several step grand, great grand, and great, great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m., Saturday, October 17th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. James McIntosh and Bro. Junior Richardson with burial following in the Richardson Cemetery. Friends called after 1 p.m., Saturday, until service time at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Charlie Clem, Chad Clem, Mickey Dearing, Justin Cline, Darrell Spicer and Cecil Hardy.
    Honorary pallbearers were Gary Combs, Jimmy Combs, Billy Wilson, Bug Wilson, Robert Lee Wilson, Claxton Knowles, Randy Lainhart and Stevie Richardson .

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  Thursday, October 15, 2015

Danny Hardy, 63

    Danny Hardy, age 63, husband of Linda Riddle Hardy, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, after a long illness.
    He was born February 13, 1952 in Estill County, the son of the late Douglas and Arbara Jean Riddle Hardy. Mr. Hardy was a construction worker and a farmer, who enjoyed hunting, motorcycles, and University of Kentucky basketball.
    He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Lanny Hardy.
    Survivors, other than his wife, Linda, include his sons: Rex Allen Hardy and Danny Wayne Hardy; his brother, Rick Hardy; his grandchildren: Danielle Jean Hardy, Stephanie Nicole Hardy, and Dakota Arvin; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
    Services were held Monday, October 19th at 1:00 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Sherl Thomas officiating. Burial followed in the Hardy Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Sunday, October 18th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Dakota Arvin, Donald Hardy, Robert Wilson, Timmie Riddle, Brian Riddle, Donnie Underwood, and Danny White.
    Honorary pallbearers were his many friends.

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  Thursday, October 15, 2015

Ardelle "Lem" Riggs Hisle, 84

    Ardelle "Lem" Riggs Hisle, age 84 of Clark County, Kentucky, widow who was married to Dalous William Hisle for 63 years, entered her "Haven of Rest" on Thursday, October 15, 2015.
    The daughter of the late Henry and Nettie Riggs, Ardelle is survived by one sister, Otella Riggs Witt; one niece, Sandy Witt Baker (Larry); a great niece, Kate Baker Estes (Anthony) of Huntsville, Alabama; and a sister-in-law, Lotha Hisle Allen of Irvine.
    A graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan and Eastern Kentucky University, Ardelle was a double major in Biology and History. She was a devoted teacher for thirty years in the Clark County School System; teaching at Providence, Trapp, and George Rogers Clark High School.
    She served on a selection committee for Congressman Larry Hopkins to recommend young high school graduates for an appointment to the nation's military service academies, such as West Point, Annapolis, or the Air Force Academy.
    Dining in her home was a fellowship many considered a "treat" - sampling new recipes that she "whipped up" in her kitchen. Ardelle was known for her party table fair and gourmet cooking. Her trademark lemon pound cake was always on her counter ready to serve unexpected drop-in friends.
    A member of Dunaway United Methodist Church she was a leader, teacher, and delegate to the Kentucky United Methodist Conference. Her most notable phrase was "GOD MAKES NO MISTAKES." She was also a fifty-year member of the El Bethel Homemakers.
    Services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17th at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Rev. Clarence Dishman and Bishop Al Gwinn. Burial was in Winchester Cemetery. Visitation was Friday, October 16th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and from 10:00 a.m. until time of service time on Saturday.
    Pallbearers were Mike Dishman, Pete Hardy, Tim Layton, Jason Stanfield, Steve Wilson, and Mike Woolery.
    Honorary pallbearers were Betty Dishman, Anna Belle Houk, Mae Gilkison, Izola Crowe, Connie Woolery, Bonnie Hardy, Becky Taylor, Betty Pace, Angie Jackson, Liz Berryman, Alice Quisenberry, and Lois Carol Shimfessel.
    Her wish to live out her life at Wesley Village was fulfilled - Memorial gifts in her honor may be sent to Wesley Village 1125 Wesley Drive, Wilmore, Kentucky 40390.

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  Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Ruby Marie Whitaker Snowden, 82

    Ruby Marie Whitaker Snowden, age 82, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the Compassionate Care Center after a long illness.
    She was born March 4, 1933, in Garrard County, the daughter of the late Marshall and Hazel Montgomery Whitaker. She was employed as a bus driver for 21 years by the Madison County Board of Education. She had lived in Garrard County most of her life and was a member of the Tates Creek Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Snowden was preceded in death by her husband, Kendall Snowden.
    She is survived by two daughters: Patricia Horn (Ronald), Garrard County; and Peggy Fox (Ellis), Irvine; a sister, Minnie Lawson, Garrard County; two brothers: William Whitaker, Garrard County; and Earl Gordon Whitaker, Lincoln County; three grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two step great granddaughters.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jerry Huffman with burial following in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., on Friday, October 16th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were David Horn, Dewayne Horn, Erin Stiles, Alison Stiles, Zachary Geiger, Russ Paquin, Angela Paquin and Mike Fox.

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  Tuesday, October 13, 2015

James G. "Jimmy" Horn, 71

    James “Jimmy” G. Horn, age 71, of Substation Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    He was born January 8, 1944 in Toledo, Ohio and was the son of the late Zelda Horn. He was a former employee of the 76 Truck Stop, Uncle Charlie’s and Allen Construction. He attended the Richmond House of Prayer and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Horn is survived by his wife, Phyllis Jo Brinegar Horn; one daughter: Donna Horn (Kenny Gibson), Irvine; one son: Eric Horn (Kimberly), Moberly; five grandchildren: Ashley Brown (Billy), Samantha Riddell, Carolyn Riddell (Michael Taylor), Chandra Riddell (Jacob “Bunk” Thompson) and Jordan Horn; and four great grandsons: Billy Brown Jr., Brennon “Chance” Brown, Brayden Brown and Waylon Noland.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, October 16th 11:00 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Delmer McGee and Bro. Charles Elliott. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, October 15th at the funeral home.

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  Monday, October 12, 2015

Lucille Townsend, 81

    Lucille Townsend, age 81, of Peters Road in McKee, Kentucky, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
    She was born January 9, 1934 in Lee County and was the daughter of the late Marvin and Callie Cole Combs. She was a former employee of the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and attended the Holiness Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Townsend was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Townsend.
    She is survived by four daughters: Brenda Woolery (Mason), Mary L. Hardy (Kiser), Wilma Willis, all of Irvine; and Debra Conner (Ron), McKee; three sons: Carlos Townsend (Mildred), Charles Townsend (Charlene), and Travis Townsend, all of Irvine; one sister, Jeanette Mays, Irvine; one brother, Omer Combs, Austin, Indiana; 16 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
    Mrs. Townsend was preceded in death by three sisters: Adria Applegate, Eloree Mays and Betty Townsend; three brothers: Odell, Otis and James Combs; and one grandchild, Jessica Townsend.
    Funeral services were conducted Thursday, October 15th at 11 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, October 14th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Philip Townsend, Blake Townsend, Jeff Townsend, Matt Connor, Brian Connor and Aaron Connor.

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  Friday, October 9, 2015

Robert Lee Dixon, 61

    Robert Lee Dixon, age 61, of Cherry Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 9, 2015, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born May 12, 1954 in Estill County and was the son of the late Clarence Jr. and Goldie May Tipton Dixon. He was a logger and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Dixon is survived by two daughters, Erica Dixon (Dan), Estill County; and Christy Moore (Tim), Lee County; two sons: Fairley Dixon (Lori), Estill County; and Johnny Elliott (Candace), Clark County; two sisters: Kathy Begley (Bill) and Valerie Rose (Mark), both of Estill County; one brother, Jerry Dixon (Lavern), Estill County; 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by one son, Jason Dixon; and one sister, Mary Dixon.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 16th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jerry Rose. Burial was at the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Friends called from 1 p.m. until service time, Friday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Dan Smith, Paul Fault, Timothy Sizemore, Jason Aaron Dixon, Drew Dixon, Tyler Mansfield.
    Honorary pallbearers were Travis Sizemore and Travis Marcum.

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