Thursday, January 14, 2016

Eula M. Adamson, 77

    Eula M. Adamson, age 77, of Xenia, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton after a short battle with cancer.
    She was born May 26, 1938 in Irvine, KY, the daughter of the late William Austin and Velma D. Blackwell. She attended Dayton Avenue Baptist Church in Xenia. Eula worked at JC Penny for 38 years where she was loved by everyone. She had many close friends and neighbors that she loved as her family, and one special angel.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, of 44 years, Paul Adamson; a daughter, Sharon Evelsizor Adamson; a sister, Olema B. Horn Cantrell and a son-in-law, Norman Sipe.
    Eula is survived by her daughter, Linda Sipe; a sister, Wilma Sue McQueen (Lester) of Irvine; a brother, Austin C. Blackwell (Fredia) of Irvine; four grandchildren, Tiffany Young (Shawn), Christopher Sipe, Danielle Sipe and Chelsea Evelsizor; five great grandchildren and numerous family and friends.
    Visitation were held from 12:00 Noon until the funeral at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19th at Newcomer Funeral Home Beavercreek Chapel, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio. Burial followed at Woodland Cemetery in Xenia.
    A special thanks to Hospice of Dayton staff, for the loving care of my mother and the comfort of her family at the hardest time of life. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton.

Newcomer Dayton Funeral Home

  Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Brillian E. “Bill” (Cox) Cain, 94

    Brillian E. “Bill” (Cox) Cain, age 94, of Waco, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center of Richmond.
    She was born October 1, 1921, in Estill County to the late John and Emma Bush Garrett Cox and she was the widow of Joseph Franklin Cain.
    Bill was a homemaker and retired kitchen supervisor for Arlington. Prior to working at Arlington, she worked at Bales Restaurant for 25 years. She was a member of Flatwoods Christian Church and had attended First Christian Church in Irvine for several years. She was a member of the Eastern Star and A.A.R.P. and was described as one of the best cooks in the world.
    Survivors include two daughters, Geraldine Cain of Waco, and Jo Ettta Amburgy (Larry) of Bargersville, Indiana; one sister, Carolyn Lincoln (Don) of Mexico, Missouri; three brothers: James Cox of Richmond, Ralph Cox (Katherine) of Waco, and Ed Cox of Charlotte, North Carolina; two grandchildren: William Anthony Cain (Stacey) and their son, Adam Brady Cain; and Marva Faye Campbell (Scott) and their sons, David Scott and Matthew William Campbell; special friends, Sue and Phil Herald, Brian, Amey and Breanna Herald; and three sisters-in-law: Margaret Shepherd, Sue Cox and Eva Cox; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
    She was also preceded in death by one son, William Coleman Cain; four sisters: Katherine Agee, Hazel Foster, Dora Henson and Margaret Dickerson; and five brothers: Tony, Russell, Garnett, Anderson and John Thomas Cox.
    Services were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 16th at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, with Pastor Greg Humpert officiating. Burial followed at the Flatwoods Cemetery in Waco. Visitation was from 5 – 9 p.m., Friday, January 15th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Andy Cox, Darrell Tate, Curtis Tate, Gary Parks, Eldon Campbell, and Kenneth Hall.
    Honorary bearers were Raymond and Brenda Tate, Ken and Mary Weitkamp, Tony Cox and Hank Henson.
    Donations are suggested to Hospice Care Plus, 208 Kidd Drive, Berea, KY 40403, or to Shriners Hospital for Children, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Patrick Shawn McManus, 42

    Patrick Shawn McManus, age 42, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Baptist Health – Richmond.
    Shawn, the son of Joseph Patrick McManus and Sandra Lyon McManus, was born in Madison County on June 7, 1973. He worked as a technician for Evans Tire and Auto Care. He has always been a car enthusiast even from his childhood and enjoyed dirt track racing, as well. Most importantly, he was a great husband and dad. His loving daughter, Megan, was his entire world.
    On September 21, 1996, he united in marriage to Jennifer G. Moore McManus who survives.
    Other survivors include his daughter, Megan McManus; his father, Joseph Patrick McManus of Irvine; his mother, Sandra Lyon McManus & Everett Arthur of Irvine; two brothers: Jeremy McManus and Adam McManus; his sister, Allison McManus Tevis; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Greg and Carol Moore; and several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral Services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 18th at Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 W. Main Street in Richmond. Burial followed in the Richmond Cemetery. Visitation was 3-7 p.m. on Sunday, January 17th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were his brothers, Jeremy and Adam; as well as Dan Ball, Paul Morin, Chad Walling, David West and Arnold Adams.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Sunday, January 10, 2015

Stephen Todd Wells, 36

    Stephen Todd Wells, 36, of Irvine, died Sunday morning, January 10, 2016, at the Mercy Marcum Wallace Hospital. He was born March 9, 1979 in Lexington, to the late Teresa Durbin Wells.
    Todd always had a smile on his face. He had a big heart and always was willing to help anyone. He loved his family, friends and his three beautiful children. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
    Survivors include three children, Austin Todd Wells, Stephen Tyler Wells and Jessalyn Faith Wells, all of Irvine; his father, Jimmy Turpin of Irvine; his brother, Phillip Wells (Marilyn Puckett) of Ravenna; aunt, Charlotte Raider (Richard) of Ravenna; nephews, Nicholas Puckett and Luke Puckett, both of Ravenna; and the mother of his children, Jessica Rose of Irvine.
    In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ed and Sally Durbin.
    Private family service.
    Arrangements under the direct care of Coffman Funeral Home & Crematory.

Coffman Funeral Home & Crematory

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.

  Friday, January 8, 2015

Letha M. Sexton, 86

    Letha M. Sexton, 86, widow of Elmer Sexton, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 at her home.
    She was born March 4, 1929 in Powell County to the late Bryan and Fannie Tipton Snowden.
    Survivors include, a daughter, Sheila Ann Graham; a son, Bryan Wesley Sexton (Sheila), Clay City; brothers, Ernest Snowden, Clay City, and Rodney Snowden, Irvine; a 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 were 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 was held Monday after 12:00 Noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial was in the Powells Valley Cemetery, Clay City with nephews, Danny Barnett, Mark Barnett, Morris Barnett, Karim Siahkoohi, 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 were at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9th at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Bro. Chris Williams. Burial was at Vaughns Mill Cemetery in Clay City.
    Pallbearers were Dwayne Rader, Kevin Richardson, Gary Richardson, Bryan Abney, Danny Hall and Nick Baldanza.
    Honorary pallbearers were James Treadway, Ronnie Warner, Ronald Abney, Kenneth Abney, Ronald Gene Embs and Lloyd Wells. Visitation was 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 were 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.
    Pallbearers were Marvin Hunt, Zeke Grace, Masco Grace, Gary Grace, Frank Johnson and Rodney “Shoe” Green.

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