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● Volume 34 - Number 22 - Wednesday, November 25, 2015 ●
Current Obituaries
December 2nd Edition

  Sunday, November 29, 2015

Janice Eudell Conrad, 74

    Janice Eudell Conrad, age 74, of Ironworks Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness.
    She was born February 4, 1941 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Tracy and Nannie Mae Bryant Winburn. She was a homemaker and volunteered at the Estill County Food Bank. She attended the Full Gospel Evangelistic Ministries and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Conrad was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Conrad.
    She is survived by one daughter, Ona Carlline “CJ” Conrad, Irvine; one son, Raymond Wendell Conrad, Irvine; four sisters: Alice Carol Maples, Oklahoma; Margaret Pitts, Wanda Tillery, and Elaine Gray, all of Irvine; one brother, Paul Ray Winburn, Lexington; and one grandchild, Jerame Conrad.
    She was preceded in death by two children: Barbara Sue Conrad and David Randall Conrad; two sisters: Hazel King and Ruby Rader; and three brothers: Leon, Donald and Dean Winburn.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2nd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Larry Collins and Bro. Jeff Hobbs. Burial will be at the Winburn-Witt Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 1st at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Jerame Conrad, Raymond Conrad, Nick Horn, Kevin Horn, Jerry Rose, Bill Taulbee, William Hall and Michael Miller.
    Honorary pallbearer will be Paul Ray Winburn.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Nancy C. Bowling, 72

Nancy C. Bowling

    Nancy C. Bowling, age 72, of Chelsea, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015, at Allegiance Hospital in Jackson, Michigan.
    She was born on November 4, 1943, in Milan, Tennessee, the daughter of William and Wafie (Madery) Perry. Nancy was a member of Williams Memorial Baptist Church in Ravenna, Kentucky. She was very proud to have been a bus aide for the Estill County School District in Kentucky for 12 years. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, flowers, and especially her roses.
    On November 23, 1961, she married George L. Bowling in Wayne County, Michigan, and he survives. Also surviving are five children: Judith Siebeneicher (Kevin) of Texas, Donna Whitaker of Stockbridge, Daniel Bowling of Michigan, Amy Higgins (Arron) of Grass Lake, Michigan; and Jackie Patrick (Johnnie) of Irvine, Kentucky; 14 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and her mother-in-law, Lucille Bowling of Irvine.
    She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Chrissy Lynn; her parents; two brothers, Eugene Perry and Billy Perry; one son-in-law, Shayne Whitaker; one grandson, Jackson Patrick; her mother-in-law, Mildred Hart; and her father-in-law, Joe Bowling.
    A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 30th at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, Michigan, with Pastor Adam Summers officiating. The family received friends at the funeral home on Sunday, November 29th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, December 2, at 1:00 p.m. in West Irvine, Kentucky. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home

  Thursday, November 26, 2015

Minnie Lee Goolman, age 95

    Minnie Lee Winburn Goolman, age 95, of Racetrack Road in Irvine, Kentucky, widow of Everett Goolman, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015.
    She was a native of Estill County, born April 23, 1920 the daughter of Parker and Amanda Wills Winburn. She was a member of the Corinth Christian Church and enjoyed quilting and cooking.
    She was preceded in death by her son, Frayvoll Goolman; and her sister, Gertrude Crim.
    Survivors include her son, Mel Goolman; her daughter, Pam Goolman; her sister-in-law, Ada Goolman; her grandchildren, Chad Goolman (Joanna), Brad Goolman (Melissa), and Stuart Goolman; and her great grandchildren, Blake Goolman, Kylie Goolman, Dalton Goolman, and Hannah Goolman.
    Services were held Tuesday, December 1st at 2:00 p.m. at the Corinth Christian Church with Bro. Linville Dunaway officiating. Burial followed in the Berryman Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Monday, November 30th at Lewis Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Chad, Brad, and Stuart Goolman, Richard Ramsdell, Mike Sebastian, and Tyler Glasson.
    Honorary pallbearers were her grandchildren, friends, neighbors, and the deacons of Corinth Christian Church.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Elizabeth Pearl Collins, 81

    Elizabeth Pearl Collins, age 81, of Brown Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at her home following a short illness.
    She was born January 3, 1934 in Jackson County and was the daughter of the late Cleve and Betty Hurley Angel. She was a retired teacher with the Estill County School System and had lived in Estill County most of her life. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and the Eastern Star.
    Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Collins.
    She is survived by one daughter: Terri Thomas (Roger), Estill County; one grandchild, Dale Thomas; and two great grandchildren: Garrett Thomas and Ella Thomas.
    She was preceded in death by two sisters: Virginia Angel and Rosalee Collins; and eight brothers: Joe, Curt, Bill, Elmer, Edwin, Edgar, Audley and Earl Angel.
    Graveside services were conducted Friday, November 27th at 1 p.m. at the West Irvine Cemetery by Bro. Keith Sands.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Norma Jean “Jane” Newman Elliott, 71

Norma Jean “Jane” Newman Elliott

    Norma Jean “Jane” Newman Elliott, age 71, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the home of her daughter in Richmond.
    She was born February 14, 1944, in Irvine, Kentucky to Opal Stevens Reece and Everett Newman, both of whom preceded her in death. Norma was a homemaker.
    Survivors include two daughters: Lolita Allen of London, Kentucky; and Pamela McClure (Frank) of Richmond; one son, Lester Scott Messer (Wanda Gail) of Broadhead; one sister, Jeanetta McKinney of Morning Sun, Ohio; and four brothers: Stanley Newman of Stamping Ground, Billy Newman of Frankfort; Bobby Hoover and Danny Hoover, both of Irvine.
    Norma also leaves three grandchildren: Cindy Allen of Oneida, Brandalin McClure of Lexington, and Franklin McClure of Richmond; three step grandchildren: Christopher Benge, Joshua Benge, and John York; step great grandchildren: Damion York, Samantha Benge and Hannah Benge; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Molly “Peaches” Harp; and one brother, Roger Reece.
    Funeral services were held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, November 28th at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond. Burial followed at Madison County Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Terry McKinney, Derek McKinney, Randy McKinney, Ricky McKinney, Chris Benge, and Chris Foster.
    Honorary bearers were Jimmy Gadd, Chris Stewart, Jon Collins, Bryant McKinney, Joshua Benge and John York.
    Donations are suggested to Hospice Care Plus, 208 Kidd Drive, Berea, KY 40403.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Robert "Junior" Cox, 76

    Robert Cox Jr., age 76, widower of Ilene Messer Cox, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the Irvine Health and Rehab Center, after a short illness.
    Mr. Cox was a native of Lee County, born November 18, 1939, a son of the late Robert and Lillie Angel Cox. He was a member of the New Bethel Baptist Church, he enjoyed trading and working in his yard.
    Survivors include his sons: Shane Cox (Andrea), Perry Cox (Cindy), Phillip Cox (Brenda), Kenny Stepp (Barbara), Mike Stepp (Linda), and Jason Stepp (Sally); his sister, Wilma Lois Young; his sister-in-law, Jewel Fike; 19 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
    Services were held Saturday, November 28th at 11:00 a.m. at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Linville Dunaway officiating. Burial followed in the Estes Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 27th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Alfred Webb, Brian McKinney, Andy Newton, Archie Angel, Chad Canter, and Mike Stevens.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Laney Anne Tipton, 9 days

    Laney Anne Tipton, age 9 days, of Stacy Lane Road, Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at her home.
    She was born November 15, 2015, in Fayette County, the daughter of Robert Tyler Tipton and Lauren Ashley Rose.
    In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her grandparents: Robin Gail Rose, James Garrett Rose, both of Estill County; and Stan and Patricia Tipton, Madison County; great randparents: Wanda Faye Henry, Estill County; Millard and Lynn Reed, Madison County; James Edgar Rose, Estill County; and Myrtle Riddell, Madison County; a sister, Khloe Allison Tipton; and several aunts and uncles.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, November 29th, 2 PM at the Sunset Memorial Gardens.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, November 23, 2015

George Wayne Tincher, 45

George Wayne Tincher

    George Wayne Tincher, age 45, of Spout Springs in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at his residence.
    Born August 16, 1970 in Estill County, he is survived by his parents, James Lee and Mary E. Tipton Tincher of Irvine; one brother, James Wayne Tincher of Sandy Hook; and a sister, Peggy Ann Strange (Ricky) of Clay City.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2nd at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City. Friends may visit Wednesday from 11 a.m. 'till time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Pea Ridge Cemetery.
    In Lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the George Tincher Memorial Fund, 201 7th Ave. Clay City, KY 40312.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Sunday, November 22, 2015

Phyllis M. Carroll, 72

    Phyllis M. Carroll, age 72, of Doe Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015, at the Baptist Health Lexington.
    She was born December 29, 1942 in Lee County and was the daughter of the late Roy and Geneva McKinney McIntosh. She was a retired nurse’s aide and had worked 22 ˝ years at the Irvine Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of the South Irvine Church of Christ and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Carroll is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bonnie Carroll; one daughter, Rhonda Carroll, Estill County; two sons: Randall Carroll (Mary) and Raymond Carroll (Mary), both of Estill County; one sister, Lillian Plowman, Norwood, Ohio; one grandchild, Phyllis Nicole Horn; and one great grandchild, Coraline Horn.
    She was preceded in death by one sister, Juanita Johnson.
    Private funeral services were conducted Wednesday, November 25th at 11 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Tony Belcher. Burial was at the Carroll Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Bonnie Carroll, Raymond Carroll and Randall Carroll.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, November 22, 2015

Bonnie Joyce Henry, 78

    Bonnie Joyce Henry, age 78, of Miamisburg, Ohio, departed this earth on Sunday, November 22, 2015.
    She was born in February 13, 1937 in Estill County, Kentucky to the late Bevely and Edna Walters. She devoted her life to her family, especially her son Nicky, and her church, First Church of God. She retired from Kettering Medical Center after more than 30 years of loyal service.
    Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Helen Ruth.
    She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Harold Henry; children: Donna Hubert (Rick), Nicky Henry, and Jackie Barker (Gary); a granddaughter, Kelli Barker; siblings: Bernice, Blanche, Lavern, Ladene, Glynn, David, James, Damon, and Bill; and many other loving relatives and friends.
    A visitation was held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 from 5-7 p.m. at The Moraine City First Church of God in Dayton Ohio with the funeral Service to take place in Irvine on Wednesday, November 25th at Lewis Funeral Home. Burial was at Dunaway Cemetery.
    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bonnie's memory to the Alzheimer's Association.

Lewis Funeral Home

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  Friday, November 20, 2015

Sheri Tina Henry, age 41

Sheri Tina Henry

    Sheri Tina Henry, age 41, of Picnic Hill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, November 20, 2015, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    She was born July 6, 1974 in Richmond, Kentucky, and was the daughter of Vadis Abney and the late Ova “Toad” Abney. She was an employee of the Good Samaritan Hospital and attended the Turning Point. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, Kenneth Wayne Henry; one daughter, Kayle Nicole Henry; one son, Christian Wayne Henry; two sisters: Teresa Tompkins, Berea; and Lisa Walters, McKee; and two brothers: Marvin Gabbard, McKee; and Ova Abney Jr., Estill County.
    She was preceded in death by four brothers: Bobby, Ricky, Bill and Scotty Abney.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 24th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Larry McIntosh. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, November 23rd at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Robbie Abney, Linville Gray, Blake Dunaway, Bill Dooley, David Walters and Steve Howell.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, November 19, 2015

Louise Grace Sparks Stamper Lester Cox, 85

    Louise Grace Sparks Stamper Lester Cox, age 85, of Lynn, Indiana; passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015, at the Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana, following a short illness.
    She was born January 3, 1929 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Leonard Sparks and Grace Emery Sparks Dawes (Frank Dawes, step-father). She was a retired employee of the Richmond, Indiana State Hospital and a member of the Baptist Church. She had lived in Fountain City, Indiana most of her life.
    Ms. Cox is survived by three daughters: Wanda Stamper, El Paso, Texas; June Jeffries, Fountain City, Indiana; and Christle Stamper Parker, Lynn, Indiana; two sons: Darrell Stamper, Williamsburg, Indiana; and Danny Stamper, Greensfork, Indiana; three sisters: Mildred Brinegar, Ann Tipton, and Sue Murphy, all of Estill County; one brother, Leon Dawes, Estill County; 12 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
    She was preceded in death by three husbands: Clarence “Red” Stamper, Wayne Lester and Perry Cox; one son, Roger Stamper; one sister, Loretta Witt; and two brothers: Kenneth and Jimmy Dawes.
    Funeral services were conducted at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, November 21st at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Larry Neal. Burial was at the Jackson Chapel Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Andy Stamper, Joe Jeffries, Mike Freeman, Dustin Stamper, Mike Snowden, Kenny Charles and Jerry Stamper.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, November 19, 2015

Zetta M. Hoover Gross Lamb, 89

    Zetta M. Hoover Gross Lamb, age 89, of Barnes Mountain Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness.
    She was born May 26, 1926 in Estill County, a daughter of the late John William and Ida Keller Hoover. She was a member of the New Bethel Baptist Church #2 and had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lamb preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters; one son, Ronnie Gross (Drucilla); and one grandson Ronnie Carlo Gross.
    She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert Paul Lamb; three daughters: Donna Hurley (Russell), Phyllis Durbin (William) and Sue Powell (Ronnie), all of Irvine; one son: Gary Gross, Irvine; three grandsons: Roger Burns (Ellar), Andy Newton (Penny) and Shane Durbin (Melissa); four granddaughters: Deborah Callahan (Wayne), Rhonda Eckler, Michelle Hoover and Sherry Hoover; several great and great, great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a special niece, Christeen Jordan.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 23rd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jerry Chaney. Burial was at the Gross Pointe Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, November 29th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Calvin Conrad, Fred Webb, Ronald Osborne, Dean Arvin, Kevin Dean Tipton and Charley Tipton.
    Honorary pallbearers were Roger Burns, Andy Newton, Shane Durbin, Billy Durbin, Ronnie Powell, Russell Hurley and Wayne Callahan.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, November 19, 2015

Lloyd Jackson Stone, 85

Lloyd Jackson Stone

    Lloyd Jackson Stone, age 85, of Cressy Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family and caregivers.
    He was born April 7, 1930 in Estill County and was the son of the late Frank and Noomie Allen Stone. He was a farmer and a retired employee of Sara Lee. He was a member of the Ivory Hill Baptist Church (formerly a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Lexington). He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.
    Mr. Stone is survived by his wife of 67 years, Bonnie Riddell Stone; one daughter, Judith Elaine Stone Marwil (David), Lexington; one sister, Helen McDonald, Dayton, Ohio; two brothers: Bonny Stone, Louisville; and James David Stone, Lexington; four grandchildren: Misha Elaine Stone Brown, Joseph Isaac Marwil, Isaac Stone Marwil and Robert Jacob Marwil; two great grandchildren: Tyler Jamie Brown (Sarah) and William James Brown; and three great, great grandchildren: Alexis Rae Brown, Spencer Aiden Brown and Ethan Tyler Brown.
    He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Lloyd Stone; one brother, Wayne Stone; and a grandson-in-law, Jamie Brown.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 22nd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Marvin Neal. Burial was at the Sally Poore Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 Noon, Sunday, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, November 14, 2015

James John Burns, 50

    James John Burns, age 50, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.
    He was a roofer.
    He is survived by his mother, Glenda Burns of Irvine; his father, John Mabe (Mary), one son James Dishman (Kristen) of Kennedal, Texas; two brothers: Edward Mabe of Phoenix City, Arizona; and Mitchell Mabe of Hillham, Tennessee; four sisters: Frances Scott, Lisa Burns (Brian Bowman), both of Irvine, Tina Mabe and Elizabeth Shepard (Roy), both of Hillham, Tennessee; and five grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his dad, James Burns.
    The family has chosen cremation.
    Grayson Funeral Home of Clay City is in charge of arrangements.

Grayson Funeral Home

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