Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Clarence Oldfield Jr., 81

    Clarence Oldfield Jr., age 81, of Winchester, Kentucky, husband of Betty Patton Oldfield of 57 years, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Clark Regional Medical Center.
    He was born on June 29, 1934, in Montgomery County, to the late Clarence Oldfield Sr. and Lucy Stamper Oldfield. He was retired from Bundy Tubing and bravely served in the United States Air Force. He was also a member of Belmont Church of Christ.
    Survivors include his wife, Betty Patton Oldfield, one son, Robert Oldfield (Gloria) of Winchester; one grandson, Rob Oldfield of Winchester; one brother, Don Oldfield of Florence; one sister, Kay Harding of Middletown Ohio; one uncle, Cecil Oldfield of Mt. Sterling; and a number of nieces and nephews.
    Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 14th at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Minister Sam Marsh. Burial will be in Winchester Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, 12:00 Noon until service time at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be his friends and family.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Delbert Lawrence Hafley, 81

    Delbert Lawrence Hafley, age 81, a resident of the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at the Center, following a long illness.
    He was born October 31, 1934 in Junction City, Kentucky, and was a retired employee of Louisville Gas and Electric. He was a member of the Forest View Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Navy.
    Mr. Hafley was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Doris Pendley Hafley.
    He is survived by one daughter, Anastasia Anderson, Indiana; one son, Gordon Lee Hafley, Greensboro, North Carolina; three grandchildren: Sarah Anderson, Jake Anderson and Jennifer Anderson; and one sister, Carol Hafley.
    Mr. Hafley was preceded in death by one sister, Hulda Hafley; and two brothers: Lewis and R.C. Hafley.
    Private services will be held at a later date.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Robert Paul Lamb, 85

    Robert Paul Lamb, age 85, of Barnes Mountain Road in Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    He was born August 26, 1930 in Madison County and was the son of the late James W. and Agnes Gross Lamb. He was a retired Bluegrass Army Depot employee and a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He attended the New Bethel Baptist Church #2 and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Lamb was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Zetta M. Hoover Lamb.
    He is survived by three daughters: Donna Hurley (Russell), Phyllis Durbin (Billy) and Sue Newton (Ronnie Powell), all of Estill County; one son, Gary Paul Gross, Estill County; three sisters: Alberta Wirth (Gus), Virginia; Jessie Mae Neal, Estill County; and Brenda Horn (Bobby), Cincinnati, Ohio; two brothers: Dawson Lamb (Marie), Estill County; and Norman Lamb (Marion), Madison County; seven grandchildren: Roger Burns (Ellar), Andy Newton (Penny), Shane Durbin (Melissia), Debbie Callahan (Wayne), Rhonda Eckler, Michelle Hoover (James) and Sherry Hoover; and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by one son, Ronnie Gross; one grandchild, Ronnie Carlo Gross; one great grandchild, Dustin Young; six brothers: Herman, George, Brock, James W. Jr. (Junebug), Roger and Billy Lamb; one sister, Marie Evans; one sister-in-law, Hazel Lamb; and two brothers-in-law: Bob Kelly and Vernon (Doc) Evans.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, December 12th at 2 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Gross Point Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, December 11th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Bill Kelly, Richard Kelly, Stanley Kelly, Calvin Conrad, Dean Arvin, Charlie Tipton and Kelvin Dean Tipton. Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren and great nephew, Ethan Kelly, Mikie Stepp and Kenny Stepp.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, December 6, 2015

Mildred Ann Niekirk Tuttle, 75

    Mildred Ann Niekirk Tuttle, age 75, formerly of Estill County, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015, at the Baptist Health Lexington Hospital following a short illness.
    She was born February 28, 1940, in Estill County, a daughter of the late Louis and Nancy Elizabeth Green Niekirk. She was a retired Estill County business owner. She was a Charter member of the Friendship Baptist Church and was attending the Harvest Church of Lexington.
    Mrs. Tuttle is survived by two sons: Bret Haney and Rick Haney, both of Lexington; three brothers: Danny Niekirk, Estill County; Bill Niekirk, Virginia; and Ray Niekirk, Estill County; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Warren; and seven brothers: Fred, Jim, Louis, Boyd, Don, Marshall, and Ralph Niekirk.
    Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 11th at 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Scott Rogers with burial to follow in the Richmond Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m., Friday, until service time at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Ben Haney, Ryan Haney, Connor Haney, Brian Mischler, Curtis Neikirk and Jason Neikirk.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, December 6, 2015

Kenneth Franklin Webb, 67

    Kenneth Franklin Webb, age 67, husband of Cleta Roberts Webb, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015, at the V.A. Medical Center in Lexington.
    He was a native of Madison County, born February 7, 1948, a son of the late Grover and Clella Goosey Webb. He was a United States Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and turtle hunting with Glen. Mr. Webb was a member of the Providence Baptist Church.
    Survivors other than his wife of 45 years, Cleta, include his son, Ken Webb (Mindy); his daughters: Angela Webb, Brooke Webb, and Tammy Webb; his brothers: Earl Webb, Roy Webb, Ray Webb (Diane), and Darrell Webb (Brenda); his sisters: Lois Isaacs (Lee) and Brenda Webb; his grandchildren: Jaiylon and Kenton Webb; and special canine companions, Nala & Cocoa.
    Services will be held Wednesday, December 9th at 1:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 237 North 2nd Street, Richmond, with Bro. Fred Livingood and Bro. Mike Erickson officiating. Burial will follow in the Flatwoods Cemetery with full military honors. Friends may call Wednesday, after 11:oo a.m., until service time at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Ken Webb, Kenton Webb, Kenny Sewell, Glen Roberts, Chub Roberts, Greg Hardy, and Jaiylon Webb.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Roberts, Charlie Powell, and Chris Webb, and his four brothers.

Heritage Funeral Home

  Sunday, December 6, 2015

Larry Michael Hunt Jr., 38

    Larry Michael Hunt Jr., age 38, of Willow Tree Lane in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015, at his home.
    He was born June 4, 1977 in Lexington, and was the son of Larry Michael Hunt Sr. and Judith Gale Collins Kendall. He was a former member of the National Guard and had served in Iraq. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Hunt is survived by his father, Larry Michael Hunt Sr. (Michelle Horn), Ravenna; his mother, Judith Gale Collins Kendall (Tommy), Ravenna; one daughter, Tyra Ryann Hunt, Stanton; one son, Gage Hunt, Stanton; one sister, Crystal Meece (Eddie), Ravenna; and two nephews: Corey Bishop and Dalton Bishop.
    Graveside services were conducted Wednesday, December 9th at 11 a.m. at the Oakdale Cemetery by Bro. Roscoe Conley.
    Pallbearers were Cory Bishop, Dalton Bishop, Jason Frazier, Joe Greer, Tommy Kendall, Derrick Napier and Tyra Hunt.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, December 5, 2015

Zachary Chase Clevenger, 30

    Zachary Chase Clevenger, husband of Christina Coomer Clevenger of Irvine, Kentucky and the son of Tony Clevenger of Beattyville, and Tammy Clevenger of Lexington, was born in Lexington on March 22, 1985 and departed this life in Irvine on December 5, 2015 at the age of 30 years, 8 months, and 13 days.
    Zach served eight years as a volunteer for Estill County Fire Department in addition to his career as a Captain / EMT with Montgomery County Fire & EMS. He was actively involved with fire investigations with Matrix Fire Investigation and served on Primrose Fire Department, also as a volunteer. Zach was a member of multiple associations including: International Association of Fire Investigation, National Association of Fire Investigation and the Montgomery County Professional Firefighters Association (IAFF Local #4805).
    In addition to his wife, unborn child and parents, Zach is survived by three uncles: Don Cockerham (Faye) of Irvine, Tom Cockerham (Janie) of Beattyville, and Greg Clevenger (Tina) of Florence; one aunt, Millie Swagger of California; his maternal grandmother, Ilene Jewell of Beattyville; his Fire Department family; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
    Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 9th, 5-9 p.m., at Living Water Church, 200 Fogg Pike (off Richmond Avenue) in Mt. Sterling. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 10th at 10:00 a.m. at the church by Chaplain Tony Anderson. Burial will be in the Lucas Cemetery, Abner Flat Road at Primrose in Beattyville.
    Newnam Funeral Home of Beattyville is handling the arrangements.

Newnam Funeral Home

  Saturday, December 5, 2015

Billy Paul Graham, 62

    Billy Paul Graham, age 62, of Sandridge Road in Waco, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, following a long illness.
    He was born March 6, 1953 in Estill County and was the son of Norma Lois Horn Graham and the late Robert Graham. He was a retired mason and a former member of the National Guard. He was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Charlene Daniel Graham; three daughters: Melonie Cole, Powell County; Jennifer Rigdon, Estill County; and Donna Cook, Madison County; five sons: Robert Lee Graham, Andrew Graham, both of Estill County; Tristan Green, Dalton Olaveris, both of Madison County, and David Allen, Estill County; one sister, Sharon Arthur, Estill County; two brothers: Shannon Graham, Madison County; and Doyle Graham, Estill County; 14 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Darrell Graham.
    Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, December 8th, 11 a.m. at the Graham Cemetery.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, December 4, 2015

Martha Jean Hackworth Smith, 87

    Martha Jean Hackworth Smith, age 87, the widow of Millard “Red” Smith, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at her home.
    Mrs. Smith was born on September 15, 1928 in Irvine, Kentucky, and was the daughter of Eugene and Melvina Richardson Hackworth, both of whom preceded her in death. She was of the Holiness faith. Mrs. Smith was a farmer and had also been the owner and operator of Martha Jean’s Stockyard Restaurant.
    Survivors include three daughters: Sue Triplette, Judy Roy (Bill), and Effie Burrus (Ronnie); three sons, Merle R. Harrison (Gracie), William Harrison, and Sammy Hammons (Pat); 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.
    In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda Louise Harrison; one grandson, Ricky L. Bowling; one sister, Effie Lee Yates; and one brother, Leonard G. Yates.
    Funeral services for Martha Jean Smith were held at 12 Noon on Tuesday, December 8th at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, with Sammy Hammons officiating. Burial followed in the Turpin Cemetery at Winston in Estill County. Visitation was from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday.
    Pallbearers were Ronald Burrus, Millard Middleton, Terry Hackworth, Chad Osborne, Michael Robbins, and Bill Roy.
    The family wishes to express special appreciation to her caregivers, Sherry Rogers and Joanne Morris.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Douglas Ray Thomas, 72

    Douglas Ray Thomas, age 72, of SubStation Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, following a long illness.
    He was born March 10, 1943 in Estill County and was the son of the late Ray and Lucille Cox Thomas. He was a retired auto body technician and a member of the Providence Baptist Church. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife of 54 years, JoAnn Webb Thomas; one daughter, Kim Riddell (Teddy), Irvine; two sons: Tim Thomas (Shelia), Berea; and Jeff Thomas (Melason), Irvine; his sister-in-law, Jenna Thomas, Richmond; five grandchildren: Brittany, Jeramy, Ryan, Justin and Felicia Thomas; two nieces: Teresa (Jake) Riddell and Bridgett Thomas; one great nephew, Logan Riddell; and two special friends: Ronald & Joyce Lantern.
    He was preceded in death by one daughter, Tamara Renee Thomas; his brother, Terry Lynn Thomas and one grandchild, Megan Rechelle Thomas.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, December 6th at 2 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Kyle Knight and Bro. Bill VanWinkle. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, December 5th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Jeramy Thomas, Ryan Thomas, Justin Thomas, Tony Lewis, Chris Howard, Jake Riddell, Brandon Richardson and Jackie Horn.
    Honorary pallbearers were Brittany Thomas and Felicia Thomas.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Wanda Tiffany Barnes, 58

    Wanda Tiffany Barnes, age 58, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at her home.
    She was born June 10, 1957 in Clark County to the late James and Alice Barnes. She was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and sister.
    Survivors include one daughter, Amanda Barnes of Irvine; one son, Michael Anderson of Winchester; one sister, Terry Barnes of Winchester; two granddaughters: Raelynn Anderson and Alyson Burton; several nieces and nephews and her devoted and loving companion, T.C. Davis.
    Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 5th at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue in Winchester. Burial was at Powells Valley Cemetery at Clay City. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. untill time of service, Saturday, the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Michael Anderson, Will Watkins, Chris Burton, Aaron Jackson, Will Caudill, Tim Crowe, Danny Barnes and Darrin Trent.
    Honorary pallbearers were Lynn Watkins, April Caudill, Amanda Barnes, Taby Anderson, Allie Burton, T.C. Davis and Michael Grimmet.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Tuesday, December 1, 2015

James Preston Shuler, 80

    James Preston Shuler, age 80, of Furnace Junction Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
    He was born October 5, 1935 in Estill County and was the son of the late Elery and Louann Tipton Shuler. He was a retired employee of Smyth Lumber Company and a member of the Gum Springs Church of God. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Shuler is survived by his wife, Edna Shuler; three daughters: Carol Ann Hamilton, Illinois; Cynthia Neal and Nellie P. Rogers, both of Estill County; three sisters: Celia Babb, Ohio; Betty Shuler and Wanda Lynch, both of Estill County; one brother, Lloyd Shuler, Estill County; two grandchildren: Melissa Hamilton and Jennifer Banks; and one great grandchild, Alexander Banks.
    He was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Shuler; one son-in-law, Mark S. Hamilton; and one grandchild, Mark James Hamilton.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 4th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Glen Case and Bro. Larry Frymyer. Burial was at the Crowe Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, December 3rd at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Tim Banks, Chris Friend, Lloyd Shuler, Walter Shuler, Walter Neal, Donald Shuler and Kenneth Dwayne Shuler.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Darrell Gene Tipton, 82

    Darrell Gene Tipton, age 82, of Kirkland Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born March 16, 1933 in Estill County and was the son of the late Clay Alexander and Lillian Neal Tipton. He was a retired mail carrier with the United States Postal Service and a member of the Mt. Carmel Christian Church. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Tipton is survived by his wife, Maxine Kelley Tipton; and three sons: Darrell Wayne Tipton, Kelly Gene Tipton, and Kenneth Allen Tipton, all of Irvine.
    He was preceded in death by his sister, Mattie B. Clark.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 5th at the Mt. Carmel Christian Church by Bro. Mark Pearson. Burial was at the Tipton Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Saturday, at the church.
    Pallbearers were Vernon Muncie, Darrell Fielder, Austin Blackwell, Terry Puckett, Earl Brandenburg, Brian Crowe, Nathan DeHurage and Mike Holliman
    Honorary pallbearers were Freddie Ashcraft, Rick Frazier, Harry Crowe and Curt Saylor.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, November 30, 2015

Gregory Floyd Edmonson, 41

    Gregory Floyd Edmonson was born May 21, 1974 in Estill County and departed this life after a courageous battle on November 30, 2015 in Irvine, being 41 years of age. He was the son of Floyd Edmonson of Irvine and of the late Judy (Riddell) Edmonson.
    In addition to his father, Greg is survived by his loving wife, Margaret (Clark) Edmonson of Irvine; one son, Casey Edmonson of Irvine; and one sister, Anita Estes of Irvine.
    Other than his mother, Greg was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Leonard & Verna Riddell.
    Greg was of the Pentecostal Faith.
    "A very sincere, special thank you to the EMS driver Jimmy for being so kind and compassionate to the family."
    A graveside service was held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 3rd at Pea Ridge Cemetery in Estill County.
    Lakes Funeral Home of McKee was in charge of arrangements.

Lakes McKee Funeral Home

  Sunday, November 29, 2015

Gene (Bobby) McIntosh, 76

    Gene (Bobby) McIntosh, age 76, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015.
    He was born September 26, 1939 and was the son of Ottie and Ethel Baber McIntosh. He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict where he served five years and was a SPC5. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Expert Rifle Badge, Good Conduct Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.
    Mr. McIntosh is survived by six children, ten grandchildren, six great grandchildren, five brothers and six sisters.
    He was preceded in death by three brothers.
    A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

  Thursday, November 26, 2015

Rose Carol Pondella Abner, 69

    Rose Carol Pondella Abner, age 69, formerly of Irvine, Kentucky, a resident of the Golden Living Nursing Home in Stanford, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015, at the Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville.
    She was born October 26, 1946 in Norwood, Ohio and attended the Living Waters Church.
    Mrs. Abner was preceded in death by her husband, Larry "Sonny" Abney Sr.
    She is survived by her son, Larry Abner, Irvine.
    Mrs. Abner was preceded in death by one sister, Ilene Rhinehart; and two brothers, Less and Frank Pondella.
    Private services may be held at a later date.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.