Friday, January 8, 2015

Letha M. Sexton, 86

    Letha M. Sexton, 86, widow of Elmer Sexton, passed away Friday, January 8, 2015 at her home.
    She was born March 4, 1929 in Powell County to the late Bryan and Fannie Tipton Snowden.
    Survivors include, daughter, Sheila Ann Graham; son, Bryan Wesley Sexton (Sheila), Clay City; brothers, Ernest Snowden, Clay City, and Rodney Snowden, Irvine; sister, Ava Barnett, Clay City; grandchildren, Carlie Joe Bentley and Dylan Sexton; step-grandchildren, Tisheena and Mason Parks; and great grandchildren, Bryan Bentley Sexton and Aldon Price Sexton.

    Mrs. Sexton was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Franklin Snowden and Preston Snowden; and sister, Lela Bell Berry.
    Services will be held Monday, January 11th at 1:00 p.m. at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue in Stanton with Rev. Scott Rogers officiating. Visitation will be held Monday after 12:00 Noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial in will be in Powells Valley Cemetery, Clay City with nephews, Danny Barnett, Mark Barnett, Morris Barnett, Karim Siahooki, and Gary Baber serving as pallbearers.
    In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Powells Valley Cemetery Association, 1781 Black Creek Road, Clay City, KY 40312 or Gideons International, Memorial Bibles, P.O. Box 592, Clay City, KY 40312.

Davis And Davis Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 7, 2016

Freda Mae Harris Abney Wells, 95

    Freda Mae Harris Abney Wells, 95, widow of Buford Samuel Wells, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Fountain Circle in Winchester, Kentucky.
    She was born in Powell County, on September 19, 1920 to the late Elbridge and Cora Curtis Harris. She was a homemaker and a member of Epperson First Church of God.
    Mrs. Wells is survived by two daughters, Bonnie Faye Abney (Ret. Col. James) Treadway and Marilyn Jo Warner (Ronnie); one son, Ronald Lee Abney (Wanda Hall); six step children, Charles Heardin Wells, James Melvin Wells, William Earl Wells, Loyd H. Wells, Dorothy Smith and Garnetta Parker; 18 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 16 great, great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Crowe.
    Services will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9th at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Bro. Chris Williams. Burial will be at Vaughns Mill Cemetery in Clay City.
    Pallbearers will be Dwayne Rader, Kevin Richardson, Gary Richardson, Bryan Abney, Danny Hall and Nick Baldanza.
    Honorary pallbearers will be James Treadway, Ronnie Warner, Ronald Abney, Kenneth Abney, Ronald Gene Embs and Lloyd Wells. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until service time, Saturday, the funeral home.
    Memorials are suggested to Epperson First Church of God 14475 Irvine Road, Winchester, KY 40391.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Wednesday, January 6, 2015

Windell Sparks, 75

    Windell Sparks, age 75, of Jeffersonville, Kentucky, husband of Ella Sparks passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling. He was of the Pentecostal Faith and a retired self-employed carpenter.
    Mr. Sparks is survived by his wife, Ella Sparks of Jeffersonville; two sons: Carl Sparks (Ruby) and Roger Sparks, both of Jeffersonville; three daughters: Lois Townsend of Winchester, Freda Martin of Campton, and Amanda Patton of Jeffersonville; 15 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; seven brothers: Lonnie Sparks of Stanton, Clay Sparks of Winchester, Charlie Sparks of Stanton, Jim Sparks, Denzel Sparks, JR Sparks, and Bob Sparks, all of Winchester; and one sister: Thelma Harrell of Richmond.
    He was preceded in death by a 3-month-old son, Robbie Lynn Sparks.
    Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Friday, January 8th at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City. Burial followed in the Machpelah Cemetery in Mt. Sterling. Friends visited Thursday from 5- 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Bonnie Kay Singleton Ellenburg Riddell, 54

    Bonnie Kay Singleton Ellenburg Riddell, age 54, of East 2nd Street in Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center following a long illness.
    She was born September 17, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Singleton. She was a member of the Embrace United Methodist Church.
    Mrs. Riddell is survived by her husband, Bobby Ray Riddell; one sister, Kathy Gibson, Hickory, North Carolina; and one brother, Brian Singleton, Oklahoma.
    She was preceded in death by one brother, Chuck Singleton.
    Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, January 10th at the Pea Ridge Cemetery by Bro. Chuck Gutenson.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Herman Worrell, 89

    Herman Worrell, age 89, of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016.
    He was born May 20, 1926 in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late Eli and Zella Worrell. He had a love and passion for cars. He retired from General Motors after 44 years of loyal service. He had a love and passion for Christ and served faithfully many years in his home church.He was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend and will be greatly missed.
    Herman leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 63 years, Wanda Worrell; children, Philip Worrell (Lisa), Peggy Volters (Brad), and Carolyn Hill (Jeff); grandchildren, Erica, Jill, Philip II, Shannan, Lydia, Daniel, and Grace; great grandsons, Caleb, Andrew, and Danny; a brother, Eli Worrell Jr. (Inez); a sister, Jewell Lyons; and many other loving relatives and friends.
    A visitation was held Thursday, January 7th at Newcomer Funeral Home - Kettering from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., where the funeral service was held Friday, January 8th at 1 p.m. Burial followed at Miami Valley Memory Gardens.
    The family would like to express their gratitude to Vitas Hospice, Dan Menke, and Jennifer Alexander for their care and compassion during this difficult time.
    In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Herman's memory to VITAS HOSPICE.

Newcomer Dayton Funeral Home

  Monday, January 4, 2015

Mae Hall, 77

    Mae Hall, age 77, wife of Danny Hall, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 at her home in Beattyville, Kentucky.
    Mae was born May 20, 1938, in Hindman, Kentucky, a daughter to the late Farris and Mattie (Campbell) Roberts. She was housewife, loved being a mother and grandmother, and enjoyed quilting. She was “cookie grandma” to multiple children in Indiana. She was a friend to anyone she met and always ready to help anyone in need of food, clothes, or a shoulder to lean on.
    Along with her husband, Danny; she is survived by three daughters: Marlene Ritchie of Indiana, Lillie Hall (John) of Beattyville, and Melody Frane of Hazard; four sons: Denzil Ritchie (Jodi) of Irvine, Boyd Ritchie (Cathy) of Kendallville, Indiana; Daniel Ritchie (Lisa) of Beattyville, and Danny Hall Jr. (Ashlee Dean) of Kendallville, Indiana; 24 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, 8 great, great grandchildren, and many other loving family members and friends.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters: Teresa Denise and Helen Bowling; one sister, Mary Roberts; and three brothers: Willie Campbell, Reece Roberts, and William Campbell.
    Visitation was held 3-9 p.m., Thursday, January 7th at the Youth Haven Bible Church. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 8th at the church with Pastor William Mullins officiating. She was laid to rest in the Hall – Ritchie Cemetery in Beattyville.
    Booneville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Booneville Funeral Home

  Sunday, January 3, 2016

Ernest Edward Bledsoe, 74

    Ernest Edward Bledsoe, 74, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016, at his home after a long illness.
    He was a native of Estill County, born June 26, 1941, a son of the late Earl Edward Bledsoe and the late Lois Mildred Barker Bledsoe.
    Mr. Bledsoe was preceded in death by his sister, Cleo Ann Bledsoe Clevenger.
    Survivors include his children: Scott Edward Bledsoe, Jack Bledsoe, John Earl Bledsoe, Bobby Wendell Bledsoe, Ernest Bledsoe Jr., Danny Dewayne Bledsoe, and Leona Dickerson; his brothers: William Bledsoe (Sherrel); and Bobby Bledsoe (Dee); and his grandchildren: Jacob Bledsoe, Malachi Bledsoe, Johnna Bledsoe, and many more.
    A memorial service was held Friday, January 8th at 7:00 p.m., at Lewis Funeral Home, officiated by Bro. Christopher Carlyle.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Lloyd McKinney, 93

    Former state representative Lloyd McKinney was born May 23, 1922 in Jackson County and departed this life Sunday, January 3, 2016 at his residence, being 93 years of age. He was the son of the late John P. Cox and Arlie Isaacs.
    Lloyd is survived by his wife, Lois (Harrison) McKinney of Annville; and by two daughters: Judy Wilson (Warren) of Tyner and Patty Jo McKinney of Berea. He is also survived by three stepsons: Phillip Smith, Gary Smith and Larry Smith; and by four siblings, Luther McKinney (Mary) of Tyner, Bradley B. Clark of Indiana, Marian Cox of Ohio, and Mayhew McKinney of London, whom he helped raise. Lloyd was blessed with four grandchildren, Tarina Raglin, Jamie Lynn Wilson, Lindsey Nolasco and Nicholas Vickers and six great grandchildren, LaKyya Washington, Keyerra Raglin, Gavin Nolasco, Giana Nolasco, Alessandra Vickers and Sabra Vickers.
    In addition to his parents, Lloyd was also preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Ruby (Rose) McKinney; a granddaughter, Jamie Lynn Wilson; and by the following siblings: Roy McKinney, Achiel McKinney, Myrtle Isaacs, Alfred McKinney, Alec McKinney, Minnie Cox, Elmor McKinney and Melvin Cox.
    Lloyd was a member of the Gray Hawk Reformed Church. He was also a veteran of the United States Army. He served as State Representative having served under four governors.
    Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday January 6th at Lakes Funeral Home in McKee with Bro. Carroll de Forest, Bro. Jason Elam, Bro. Mitchell Ball and Nicholas Vickers officiating. Burial followed in the Russell Flat Cemetery. Masonic service was held at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 5th at the funeral home.

Lakes McKee Funeral Home

Monday, January 11, 2016

Transportation Cabinet sets snow and ice removal priorities for 2015-16 winter season in District 10

    The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has established priority routes for snow and ice removal for the upcoming winter season in Estill County and the other nine counties that make up the Department of Highways District 10.
Snow routes for Estill County are as follows:
    Priority A routes are KY 52, KY 82, KY 1571 and portions of KY 89 and KY 499 which include major through routes and are those most heavily traveled in each county. They include parkways and other major arterial routes. Under normal winter weather conditions, the goal is for non-Interstate Priority A routes to be plowed and treated within two hours of the beginning of the storm, with the process repeated every two hours.
    Priority B routes include the remainder of KY 89, KY 213, portions of KY 594 and KY 851, KY 1457 and KY 1705 which are important but lesser traveled routes in each county. The goal for plowing and treating these highways is every four hours.
    Other state-maintained roads not fitting into either of the two higher categories fall into Priority C. The goal for these roads is to plow them at least once every eight hours, and to treat problem areas in the same time span. In some cases, Priority C routes may not be completely treated until other higher priority routes are cleared.
    These turnaround times are goals established in Transportation Cabinet policy, but individual circumstances relating to each weather event may impact whether or not these goals are achieved. Plowing and treating schedules may be impacted by the severity of the storm, mechanical breakdowns, the amount of salt available or other factors. During light snowfalls, crews may be able to treat all roads within a county more rapidly. Heavier snows, or varying weather conditions in different areas of each county, may impact this schedule.
    District 10 begins the winter weather season with more than 20,000 tons of salt and nearly 74,000 gallons of liquid calcium chloride on hand. More salt is available from the Transportation Cabinet’s reserve stockpile in Louisville or from vendors if needed.
    Again this year, District 10 will use Twitter and Facebook to provide updates on road conditions when weather-related emergencies occur. These social media outlets are available on home computers and Internet-enabled smartphones and tablets.
    Motorists may also dial 511 to hear traffic and travel information. Signs have been erected throughout the 10 counties of District 10 to promote the 511 service. Road condition reports will also be available on the Waze app for smartphones and tablets.

  Sunday, January 3, 2016

Virginia Lois Mansfield, 89

    Virginia Lois Mansfield, age 89, of Bybee Loop Road in Waco, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016, at her daughter’s home, following a sudden illness.
    She was born February 13, 1926 in Madison County and was the daughter of the late Elijah and Opal Patrick Lutes. She was a homemaker and a member of the Waco Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Mansfield was preceded in death by her husband, Narce Mansfield.
    She is survived by one daughter, Judy Taylor (Walker), Madison County; one grandchild, Bradley Taylor; and all her special neighborhood friends.
    Mrs. Mansfield was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Gene Mansfield; her brother, Vaughn Lutes; and her special friend, Tracy Warner.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 6th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Burial was at the Johnny Richardson Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., until service time, Wednesday at funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Irving Whicker, Bradley Taylor, Dale Lakes, Leon Dennis, Jerry Gilbert and James Moore.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, January 2, 1916

Velma D. Blackwell, 97

    Velma D. Blackwell, age 97, of Wallace Circle in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 2, 1916, at the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
    She was born November 30, 1918, in Fitchburg, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Vernon and Mary Ellen Johnson Case. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mt. Carmel Christian Church.
    Mrs. Blackwell was preceded in death by her husband, William Austin Blackwell.
    She is survived by two daughters: Eula Adamson, Xenia, Ohio; and Wilma Sue B. McQueen (Lester), Irvine; one son, Austin C. Blackwell (Fredia), Irvine; one sister, Lodena Tipton, Dayton, Ohio; one brother, Donlie Case, Irvine; nine grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 14 great, great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Blackwell was preceded in death by a daughter, Olema B. Horn Cantrell; three sisters: Mattie Brandenburg, Callie Fielder, and Leona Marcum; and seven brothers: Roscoe, Ova, Garnie, Osa, Audra, Lloyd, and Charles Case.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 5th at the Mt. Carmel Christian Church by Bro. Mark Pearson with burial following in the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Friends called from 6-9 p.m., Monday, January 4th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 11 a.m., Tuesday, at the church.
    Pallbearers were Danny Swinegar, David Blackwell, Trevor Webb, James Austin Blackwell, Corey Anderson and Ron Leedy.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday morning, December 30, 2015

Betty C. Rhodus, 90

    Betty C. Rhodus, age 90, the widow of Chester Rhodus, passed away Wednesday morning, December 30, 2015.
    Mrs. Rhodus was born on September 11, 1925 in Madison County, the daughter of the late Clark and Zelma Marshall Coffey. She was a homemaker, a retired employee of Fort Boonesborough State Park and was a member of The Peytontown Baptist Church.
    Survivors include her daughter, Sue R. Tussey; one grandson, Doug Day (Jamie); two great grandsons: Jantzen Thomas Day and Kordel Lee Day; and her extended family including, a grandson, Larry Gadd (Keeley); a great granddaughter, Kelsey Rae Gadd; and also including Mitzi Shearer and family and Jeri Woodward and family.
    She was also preceded in death by a brother, William Coffey.
    Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 5th at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 W. Main St., Richmond, with Bro. Johnathan Tussey and Mitchell Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Richmond Cemetery.
    The family received friends beginning at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, prior to the service.
    Pallbearers were Dale Emmons, Don Moore, Paul Parsons, Clay Tussey, Larry Gadd and William Hendricks.
    Honorary pallbearers were the administrative staff of Arcadian Cove.
    The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation, for the care, kindness and love, shown from the administration, staff and residents of Arcadian Cove Assisted Living Community, and also to the staff of The Terrace Nursing Facility in Berea and to Dr. John Gillespie and staff.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home