Sunday, December 27, 2015

Dale Stevens, 54

    Dale Stevens, age 54, of St. Timothy Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness.
    He was born November 26, 1961 in Estill County and was the son of the late Charles W. Stevens Sr. and Joyce Oveda Puckett Stevens. He was a former construction worker and attended the St. Timothy Episcopal Church. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Stevens is survived by two daughters: Rebecca Croucher (Garrett), Berea; and Ashley Stevens, Irvine; one son, Brandon Stevens (Heather), Irvine; three sisters: Virginia Stevens, Wilma Stevens and Glenna Stevens, all of Irvine; two brothers: Lander Stevens (Stella) and Darrell Stevens, both of Irvine; and three grandchildren: Braiden Stevens, Brody Stevens and Bryleigh Stevens.
    He was preceded in death by one sister, Carol McKinney; one brother, Charles Stevens Jr.; and a sister-in-law, Della Stevens.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 30, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Stevens Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m., until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, December 26, 2015

Shelia Darlene Henry, 61

    Shelia Darlene Henry, age 61, of Maupin Hill in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, following a short illness.
    She was born June 25, 1954 in Richmond, Kentucky, and was the daughter of Douglas Worrell and the late Edith Gordon Worrell. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Survivors in addition to her father include her husband, Ronnie Lynn Henry; one daughter, Kimberly Dawn Henry, Estill County; one son, Billy Douglas Henry, Estill County; one sister, Joyce Puckett (Larry), Estill County; one brother, Phillip Worrell, (Teresa), Estill County; her mother-in-law, Clara Henry, Estill County; one brother-in-law, Larry Henry, Estill County; and two sisters-in-law: Linda Murphy, Madison County; and Carolyn Sue Beckett, Bath County.
    Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 28, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Rick Powell. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., until service time, Monday at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Junior Coffey, David Coffey, Mark Worrell, Leslie Withers, Marvin Cooper, and Raymond Cooper.
    Honorary pallbearers were Jamie Puckett, Larry Puckett III, Bill Hockersmith, Billy Cooper, Harold Worrell, David Worrell and Timothy Worrell.
    In lieu of flowers, donations toward her funeral expenses are suggested.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Allen Crowe Jr., 86

    Allen Crowe Jr., age 86, of West Alexandria, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015. He was a native of Estill County, born December 14, 1929.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Estine in 2011 and is survived by his children: Wilbert Leon Crowe, Charlene Reynolds, Pamela Abner, Ruby Roberts, and John Crowe. Allen is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 30th at the Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory -- North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road in Dayton, Ohio. Interment will be in the Sugar Grove Cemetery, West Alexandria. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Newcomer Funeral Home

  Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Charles Franklin Walton Sr., 82

    Charles Franklin Walton Sr., age 82, of Richmond Road in Paint Lick, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Berea following a long illness.
    He was born January 27, 1933 in Estill County and was the son of the late Luther and Viola Elizabeth Robertson Walton. He was a retired Mobile Tech employee and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Christian Church and the Estill County Lions Club. He had lived in Lexington most of his life.
    Mr. Walton was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Eades Walton.
    He is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Walton McKnight (Steve), Paint Lick; one son, Charles Franklin Walton Jr.; Mt. Vernon; two sisters: Georgia Barker, Irvine; and Mary Jane Overbay, Richmond; and one brother, Earl Walton, Richmond.
    He was preceded in death by one brother, James “Jim” Walton.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, December 26, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Geral Richardson and Bro. Bobby Hale. Burial was at the Walton Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., until service time, Saturday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Larry Overbay, John Overbay, Dean Overbay, James “Jimmy” Walton, Owen Barker and Michael Barker.
    Honorary pallbearer was Stanley Eades.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, December 21, 2015

Michael Lynn "Mike" Barnes, 52

    Michael Lynn "Mike" Barnes, age 52, of Cynthiana, Kentucky, died Monday, December 21, 2015, at his residence.
    He was born in Estill County, Kentucky, March 25, 1963. Mike was an employee of Wal-Mart Tire and Lube in Georgetown, and a farmer.
    Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by his father, Bob R. Barnes; and a niece, Vanessa Jones Fightmaster.
    Survivors include his mother, Jo Nell Watson Barnes; one brother, Jeffrey Barnes; and two sisters: Darlene Jones , (Luther Randall) and Peggy Sue Taylor (Jason); and nieces and nephews: Rebecca Jones, Sarah Barnes, Dylan Taylor, Matthew Taylor and Makayla Taylor.
    Services were conducted 12:00 Noon, Saturday, December 26th at Drake-Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home, Cynthiana, with burial in Beards Cemetery in Scott County. Friends called after 10:00 a.m., until service time, Saturday, at the funeral home.
    Active pallbearers were: Ricky Doyle, Steve Prows, Jerry Prows, Kyler Snapp, Sandy Barnes and Patrick Carson.

Drake-Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home

  Saturday, December 19, 2015

Barbara Wyatt Harrison,79

    Barbara Wyatt Harrison, age 79, widow of Cegal, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    She was born May 30, 1936.
    Mrs. Harrison is survived by several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 23rd at 2:30 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home Burial followed in West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 22nd at the funeral home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Saturday, December 19, 2015

Ruth Wilson, 93

    Ruth Wilson, 93, widow of Wayne Wilson, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015, at the Marcum Wallace Hospital after a short illness.
    She was a native of Estill County, born February 25, 1922, a daughter of the late Floyd and Clay Tipton Rogers. She was a retired school teacher and a member of Irvine First Christian Church.
    Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her brother, Glenn Clive Rogers; her sisters: Marie Tuttle, Irene Flora, and Lula Mae Rogers; and the child she raised but never adopted, David Joe Rader.
    Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
    Services were held Wednesday, December 23rd at 12:00 Noon, at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Humbert officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called after 10:00 a.m. until service time, Wednesday, at the funeral home.

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  Friday, December 18, 2015

Randy Dale Griggs, 47

    Randy Dale Griggs, age 47, of Furnace Junction Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 18, 2015, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
    He was born June 20, 1968 in Estill County and was the son of Dorothy Ashcraft Griggs and the late Samuel Griggs.
    Survivors in addition to his mother include two daughters: Mashea Short (Kyle) and Alison Griggs (Dalton Adams) both Estill County; one son, Samuel Griggs, Madison County; one sister, Lisa Riddell (Mark), Estill County; two brothers: Larry Griggs, Fayette County; and Timothy Griggs (Annette), Laurel County; and one grandchild, Cabella Short.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, December 20, 2 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called after 12 Noon, Sunday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Kyle Short, Dalton Adams, Keith McCoy, Bobby Blevins, Greg Adams and Dennis Burns.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, December 18, 2015

Della Rae Moreland, 91

    Della Rae Moreland, age 91, a resident of the Lee County Care and Rehabilitation Center passed away Friday, December 18, 2015, at the Center following a short illness.
    She was born April 3, 1924 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Floyd and Martha Jane Puckett Moreland. She was a member of the Crooked Creek Christian Church and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Ms. Moreland is survived by three sisters: Mary Puckett (Willard), Ilene Wolfinbarger, both of Estill County; Ollie McIntosh, Lee County; and two brothers: Floyd Moreland Jr. (Mildred) Estill County; and John Moreland (Lenora), Fayette County.
    She was preceded in death by two sisters: Minnie Osborne and Susie Tuggle; and one brother, Fred Moreland.
    Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 21, 11 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Crowe Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, December 20th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Algain Moreland, Tommy Durham, David Moreland, Nicholas Puckett, Phillip Flynn, Floyd Moreland and Roy Arvin.
    Honorary pallbearer was Willard Puckett.

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  Friday, December 18, 2015

Dennis Edward Watson, 76

    Dennis Edward Watson, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army (Retired), Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor recipient, was called home at 8:28 p.m. on December 18, 2015 in Lexington, Kentucky after a long, courageous battle with serious illnesses. He served multiple tours in Korea and two tours with distinction during the Vietnam War being present during the fall of Saigon. Dennis and his love, Anna Lois opened their home to the refugees of Vietnam after the United States withdrew from Vietnam. Dennis also retired from Camp Burnamwood in Irvine, Kentucky.
    He was born June 2, 1939, in Estill County, a son of the late Herman and Lanie Watson Watson.
    No one was a stranger to Dennis and he would do anything for anyone in need. He passionately loved his family, Anna Lois (Stamper) Watson, his wife, his lifelong best friend and partner; his sons: Michael Kevin Watson (Kimberly) of South Charleston, Ohio; Dwaine (Joey) Watson, and Darren (Skeet) Watson, both of Cobb Hill, Kentucky; his grandchildren: Michael Watson (Bonnie Salser) of Austin, Texas; Darcy Brier of Paulding, Ohio; Jesse Watson (Holly) of Sheffield Lake, Ohio; Brie Watson of South Charleston, Ohio; Jessica Bustillos (Jorge) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Jeremy Watson (Jaquelin) of Las Cruces, New Mexico; and numerous great-grandchildren.
    Dennis is a true hero to his Country and fellow man. He was willing to sacrifice when many were not. He was a patriot, husband, father, son, brother, cousin, and friend. The world has lost a son but Heaven has gained a Saint. Rest in eternal peace, true American hero.
    He was preceded in death by two sisters: Orpha Shaffer and Anna Lee Tipton, and one brother, Otis Watson.
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, December 22nd, 1 PM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Merle Travis. Burial was at the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 8 p.m., Monday, December 21st at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Michael Watson, Michael Watson Jr., Darren Watson, Jeremy Watson, Brie Watson and David Tipton.

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  Thursday, December 17, 2015

Maudie M. Sieberkrob, 72

    Maudie M. Sieberkrob, age 72, Nicholasville, Kentucky, wife of David Leon Sieberkrob Sr. and sister of Verlon Rowland of Irvine, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015 after an extended illness.
    She was born on January 24, 1943 in Winchester, Kentucky, to the late Virgil and Fannie Rowland.
    Mrs. Sieberkrob is survived by two sons: David Leon Sieberkrob Jr. (Liz) and Eric Allen Sieberkrob (Lisa), three grandchildren: Erin, Jared (Hannah) and Josh Sieberkrob; one brother, Verlon Rowland; four sisters: Geatta Reffett, Nettie Childers, Juanita McCuddy and Barbara Booth; and a sister-in-law, Delores L. Rowland (the late Ray) of Irvine.
    Maudie is also preceded in death by four siblings.
    Funeral service was conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 22nd at Betts & West Funeral Home, 404 North Main Street in Nicholasville. Burial followed in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery. The family received friends from 4-8 p.m., Monday, December 21st at the funeral home.
    Maudie was the namesake and longtime contributor of the popular, long-running column, "Maudie's Naughties," that has run in The Estill County Tribune for more than ten years.

Betts and West Funeral Home

  Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Charles Wayne Herman Farmer, 72

    Charles Wayne Herman Farmer, 72, husband of Mary McHale Farmer, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at the VA Medical Center, Lexington.
    He was born August 24, 1943 in Richmond, Indiana to the late James Earl and Ruthie McQueen Farmer. He was a United States Navy veteran serving as a signalman during the Vietnam era; while serving he was a part of the Dominican Interntion of 1965. He was also a retired carpenter.
    Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Mary McHale Famer, Stanton; two sons: Jim Farmer (Susie), Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Thomas Farmer (Elise), Louisville; one daughter, Rebecca Hicks (James), Portland, Oregon; three brothers: Tracy Farmer (Brenda), Bourbon County; Ralph Farmer (Millie), Estill County; and Paul (and the late Melody) Famer, Clay City; and three sisters, Rebecca Rolf (Don Jr.), Crescent Springs; Rachel Sizemore (Ron), Cincinnati, and Nancy Farmer, Clay City.
    Visitation was Friday, December 19th, 5-9 p.m., at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton.
    In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to the charity of your choice, or Hope Lodge, 1500 College Way, Lexington, KY 40502, Shriners Hospital for Children, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502, St. Jude's, or St. Agnes House.

Davis And Davis Funeral Home

  Monday, December 14, 2015

Farris Miller

    Farris Miller passed away Monday, December 14, 2015.
    Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 18th at Lewis Funeral Home. Burial was at the South Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was held from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Friday, at the funeral home.

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