Saturday, October 31, 2015

Estill Marching Engineers Band Wins 1st In State

    The Estill County Marching Engineers Band won 1st Place in AA State Competition held on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green and semi-finals at other locations.
    The Marching Engineers barely edged last year's winner, Garrard County, to take the title and won out ahead of two other bands that made it to finals competition as well, Glasgow and Washington County.
    The Engineers won 1st place in each of two categories and finished 2nd in three others while Garrard County finished 1st in the other four categories and were 2nd in the two won by Estill. The Marching Engineers were picked 1st in Music Performance 2 and Visual Performance 1. Estill was 2nd in Music Effect, Visual Performance 2 and Visual Effect. They were 3rd in Music Performance 1 but still managed to ease past Garrard County 83.0 to 82.9 to take the 2015 title.
    Estill finished in second in 2014 behind Garrard County which had finished as high at 3rd four times in AAA. The Engineers previously had finished in 5th place in 2013.
    The four teams picked for finals competition at Western came from among 16 bands that participated in semi-finals competition at Glasgow High School.

  Sunday, November 1, 2015

Naomi S. Harrison, 89

    Naomi S. Harrison, age 89, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Clark Regional Medical Center.
    She was born July 1, 1926 in Estill County to the late Bonnie and Leonard Spivey.
    Mrs. Harrison was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Harrison; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Jay Hall; and a daughter, Ester Elois Harrison.
    Survivors include her children: Brenda Morris (Bill) of Lexington, Judy Adams, Chuck Harrison (Sharon), and Diane Bailey (Gene), all of Winchester; seven grandchildren, Cindy Barnett, Tupelo, Mississippi; Chris Barnett, Florence; Allison Bates (Chris), Paris; Aaron Adams (Jenny), Wes Harrison (Miranda), Winchester; April Davis (Jake), Liberty; and Patrick Bailey, Louisville; six great grandchildren: Madison Rylee Bates, Paris; Dalton Bates, Morehead; Chas and Grace Adams, Lexington; and Caleb and Camdyn Harrison, Winchester. Her brothers and sisters include: Troy Spivey, Wichita Falls, Texas; Nancy Basham, West Bend; Audrey Puckett, Laura Rose Caudill, Glenn Spivey, and Paul Spivey, all of Winchester.
    She was preceded in death by her two sisters and one brother, Anna Puckett, Dorothy Spivey, and Ray Spivey.
    Services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 5th at Lewis Funeral Home in Irvine, by Pastor Lee Cruse and Pastor Mitchell Colle. Burial will take place in the Sunset Memorial Gardens in West Irvine.
    Pallbearers will be Chris Barnett, Aaron Adams, Chas Adams, Chris Bates, Wes Harrison, Jake Davis, and Patrick Bailey.
    Honorary pallbearers are Bill Morris, Sharon Harrison and Gene Bailey.
    Visitation will be Thursday, November 5, 2015 from 12:00 Noon until time of service at the funeral home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Mary Lou Krebs, 59

    Mary Lou Krebs, age 59, wife of Marvin Allen Krebs, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at her home in Winchester, Kentucky.
    She was born on June 30, 1956 in Estill County, to the late Kelly and Myrtle Walling Harrison.
    In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Wanda Lou Harrison Charles (Doug); two step children, Alisa Krebs (Berry) and Eric Krebs; seven grandchildren, Bailey Charles, Bayden Charles, Brandon Charles, Rachel Feck, Laura Feck, Katelyn Krebs and Kristia Krebs; ten siblings, Kelly Harrison Jr., Margret Davis (John), Jerry Harrison, Ralph Harrison (Cassie), Carolyn Sue Crowe (Paul), Charles Harrison, Howard Douglas Harrison (Debra), Anita Wink-ler, Carolyn Shortridge, Jeffery Harrison (Leann) and Anna Marie Harrison.
    Mrs. Krebs was preceded in death by her parents, brother Darrel Harrison, twin brother, Joseph Byron and sister, JoAnna Walters Brewer.
    Services were at 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 30th at Scobee Funeral Home. Visitation began after services until 8:00 p.m.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Saturday, October 10, 2015

Scotty Alan “Scooter” Slawson, 29

    Scotty Alan “Scooter” Slawson, age 29, of Richmond, Kentucky passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the Hutcheson Medical Center in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
    He was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 5, 1985, son of Scotty Gilbert and Bonnie Jo Slawson Wink-ler. He was self employed and loved to draw.
    Mr. Slawson was preceded in death by a son, Ethan Slawson, on February 18, 2007.
    Scooter is survived by his wife, Kayla Slawson; three children: Matthew Durham, Blaze Withrow and Shayla Slawson; his mother and step-father, Bonnie and Ricky Winkler; his father, Scotty Gilbert; brothers: Jason Chaney, Daniel Gilbert, and Jonathon Propes; sisters, Jessica Smith, Juanita Malone, Tara Fox, Jennifer Gilbert and Brittany Propes.
    Funeral Services for Scooter Slawson were held Friday, October 23, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home, Summerville, Georgia, with Pastor Dustin Farmer officiating. Visitation was from 12:00 Noon until service time on Friday. Burial was Friday, October 30th next to his son Ethan at the Hoover Cemetery on Barnes Mountain.

Coffman Funeral Home

  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.

Lewis Funeral Home

  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.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  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.

Lewis Funeral Home

  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.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  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.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  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.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  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.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home