Saturday, February 13, 2016

Sandra Louise Embs Caudill, 63

    Sandra Louise Embs Caudill, 63, wife of Cecil George Caudill, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
    She was born on September 15, 1952, in Winchester, Kentucky, to the late Edward and Edith Walters Embs. She was a retired music teacher of 37 years, florist and wedding consultant for 32 years, a homemaker and a retired organist for Scobee Funeral Home. She was a member of Pharis Hill Christian Church, where she played piano and taught Sunday school for many years.
    In addition to her husband, she is survived by two children, Joy Caudill Curtis and Cecil Edward Caudill, both of Winchester; several siblings and grandchildren; and lots of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
    Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 17th at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Pastors Alan Epperson and Ronald Lutes. Burial will be in Winchester Cemetery. Family will serve as pallbearers. Visitation was Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Saturday, February 13, 2016

Tony Tipton, 74

    Tony Tipton, age 74, of Beavercreek, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord, Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Kettering Medical Center, surrounded by his family.
    He was born July 18, 1941 in Estill County, Kentucky, the son of Earl Ray and Carrie Shuler Tipton.
    Mr. Tipton was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Addie "Phyllis" Tipton on July 29, 2015; and his son, Steven Tipton.
    Tony had been an excavator for most of his life and had worked at many cemeteries in the area. He loved the outdoors and fishing. Tony was a musician and enjoyed going to revivals and listening to gospel music. He was an avid fan of the University of Kentucky Wildcats and always considered Kentucky his home. Tony was very outgoing and never met a stranger. He is a member of Southside Church of God. He loved the Lord and there is no doubt he is in Heaven with His Savior, his parents, and his beloved wife, Phyllis.
    He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Chester Tipton (Eva) of Miamisburg, Ohio; Calvin Tipton (Judy), Bobby Tipton (Jessie Lynn), Mary Rucker (Roscoe), all of Irvine, Kentucky; Troy Tipton (Linda) of Centerville, Ohio; Martha Barnett (Kenneth) of Winchester, Kentucky; and Raymond Tipton (Kae) of Irvine; two daughters: Teresa Hunter and Sheila Kitchens; a brother-in-law, Everett Carter (Judy); and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
    Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 17th at the McColaugh Funeral Home, Inc., 826 North Detroit Street, Xenia, Ohio, with Rev. Joe Sweet and Tony's youngest brother, Raymond, officiating. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery, Fairborn. Friends may call Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
    In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the South Side Church of God in Tony's memory.

McColaugh Funeral Home

  Friday, February 12, 2016

Herbert Hoover Marcum, 83

    Herbert Hoover Marcum, age 83, of Winchester, Kentucky, husband of Linda Salyer Marcum for 50 years, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 in the Hospice Care Unit at the Clark Regional Medical Center after a long illness.
    He was the son of Parker Benton and Elizabeth McIntosh Marcum, born January 14, 1932 in Estill County.
    Mr. Marcum is survived by two sons: Patrick Marcum (Angela) of Winchester, and Greg Marcum (Valorie) of Stanton; one brother, Balus McIntosh Marcum of Irvine; three sisters-in-law: Wanda Parton of Venice, California; Faye Marcum of Lexington, and Jeannie Marcum of Irvine; a brother-in-law, John Parton of Antioch, Tennessee; a step-granddaughter Shamera LeShea Williams; and one step-grandson, Jordan Williams of Winchester; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by three brothers: Silas Parker Marcum, Roy Benton Marcum and Charles Marcum; and one sister, Annabelle Muncy.
    Mr. Marcum was a member of the First Church of God, Colby Road, where he served on various boards and committees and was a bus pastor and children’s camp worker for over 20 years. He was a charter member of the Harold G. Epperson Marine Corps Detachment and a member of the Boonesboro Lions Club. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served fourteen months in Korea during the Korean War. On the 50 anniversary of the Korean War he received the South Korean Presidential Medal of Freedom presented in a ceremony held in Frankfort, Kentucky. He was retired from the Lexington Bluegrass Army Depot.
    Funeral services were Tuesday, February 16, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Church of God, Colby Road, Winchester, with Rev. Frank Curtis and Rev. Bush Stevenson presiding. The family received friends on Monday from 5p-8p at the church. Burial was in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery with full military honors.
    Pallbearers were David Lunceford, David Perdue, Balus Marcum, Sherman Riddle, Harold Stoneking, Bob Feeback and Steve Palmer.
    Honorary pallbearers were Frank Curtis, Bush Stevenson, Michael Muncy, Bobby Jean Muncy, James Earl Muncy, Tony Marcum, Kevin Friend, Ralph Palmer, Mike Palmer, Bob Cartwright and Don Cartwright.
    In care of arrangements is the Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, 289 S. Main St.

Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home

  Thursday, February 11, 2016

Hester May Hoover, 65

    Hester May Hoover, age 65, of Dark Hollow Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a short illness.
    She was born June 23, 1950 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Dillard Monroe and Flora Dunn Horn. She was a former Carhartt, Inc. employee and a member of the Barnes Mountain Nazarene Church. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Ms. Hoover is survived by: one daughter, Heather Florene Morris (Benjamin), Estill County; three sons: Bobby Glynn Hoover, Richard Dale Hoover and Christopher Paul Hoover, all of Estill County; four sisters: Betty Ruth Turner, Gracie Ann Cox, Lucy Ann Dudney and Wilma Lois Hoover, all of Estill County; three brothers: Dillard Monroe Horn Jr., Jeff Horn and Garet Wayne Horn, all of Estill County; and ten grandchildren
    She was preceded in death by one son, Mitchel Monroe Hoover; and one sister, Ethel Francis Denny.
    Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 16, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Lindsey Cornett. Burial was at the New Bethel Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 15th at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, February 11, 2016

Larry Donald Witt II, 49

    Larry Donald Witt II, age 49, of Rice Station Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
    He was born June 13, 1966 in Estill County and was the son of Larry Donald and Betty Joyce Bailey Witt. He was a member of the Mt. Carmel Christian Church and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Survivors, in addition to his father and mother, include three aunts: Dena Muncy (Doots), Mary South (Ray), both of Estill County; and Bobbie Wiseman, Lexington; and two uncles: Jessie Bailey and Johnny Griggs, both of Estill County.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, February 14, 2 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Mark Pearson. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, February 13th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Daniel Spicer, Roger Muncy, Todd Griggs, Bradley Tudor, Emery Griggs and Ricky Tudor.
    Honorary pallbearers were Darrell Hall, Michael Woolery and Gary Miller.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, February 8, 2016

Ray Murphy, 72

    Ray Murphy, age 72, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 at his residence after a long illness.
    He was born April 6, 1943 in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Quinton and Wayneda Murphy. He graduated from Dayton Roosevelt High School in 1962, and soon after began his career at Westinghouse/Phillips from where he retired after 29 years of service. He was a member of the Baptist faith. Ray loved watching the University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball and telling stories with his old friends and most of all being a grandfather.
    Besides his wife of 45 years, Linda Henry Murphy, he is survived by one daughter and son-in law, Lori and Gerald Tatum of Richmond; his beloved grandson, Russell Tate Tatum of Richmond; two sisters: Millie E. Murphy of Dayton, Ohio; and Phyllis Matthews (Steve) of Peoria, Illinois; two brothers: Eurshel Murphy (Sharon), of Dayton, Ohio; and Quinton Murphy Jr. (Vicki), of Springboro, Ohio; two brothers-in laws, Larry Henry (Harriett), of Ravenna and Ronnie Henry of Irvine; and his mother-in-law, Clara Henry of Irvine. He had numerous nieces and nephews, as well as extended family and dear friends.
    Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Wesley Murphy.
    Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 11th at Oldham, Roberts, and Powell Funeral Home, officiated by Bro. Bill Fort. Burial followed in the Richmond Cemetery. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, February 10th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Johnny Arnold, John Broaddus, Marion Cornelison, Gene Reed, Ken Scott, and Raymond Tudor.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Madison County Humane Society at P.O. Box 2094 Richmond, Kentucky 40475.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Monday, February 8, 2016

Ruby Jean Treadway, 85

    Ruby Jean Treadway, age 85, a resident of the Madison Health & Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016, at the Baptist Health Richmond following a short illness.
    She was born July 26, 1930 in Lee County and was the daughter of the late Bergie and Nazzie Jewell Brandenburg. She was a homemaker and a former employee of the Citizen Voice and Times, and she attended the Body of Christ. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Treadway was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Martin Treadway.
    She is survived by one daughter, Sherrlyn Walters (Damon), Irvine; one son, David Martin Treadway (Rosemarie), Irvine; one sister, Josie Lee, Dayton, Ohio; two grandchildren: Brian Damon Walters (Selena) and Phillip Martin Treadway (Carrie) and three great grandchildren: Makenza Bree Walters, Izabella Renea Walters and Kaley Brooke Treadway.
    She was preceded in death by two brothers: Willis Paul Brandenburg and Wendell Douglas Brandenburg.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, February 12, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Bill Wesley and Bro. Rob Spurlock. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, February 11th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Brian Walters, Phillip Treadway, Eric King, Todd Walters, Steven Walters and Gary Hansel.
    Honorary pallbearers were Otis King, Lonnie Tillery, Gene Johnson and Sam Stiffler.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, February 8, 2016

Jesse Raymond Van Cleve, 82

    Jesse Raymond Van Cleve, age 82, passed away February 6, 2016, from advanced Parkinson's disease in the Houston, Texas, suburb of Kingwood where he lived.
    He was born December 16, 1933 in Wolfe County, Kentucky, the eldest son of Jesse and Lena Lane Taulbee Van Cleve of Irvine, Kentucky. He was a graduate of Estill High School, class of 1953. He retired from Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio in 1995.
    Mr. VanCleve is survived by his wife, Marlene Ashcraft Van Cleve; two children: Peggy Van Cleve Smith (Dr. Edward); and Timothy Van Cleve (Mary Elizabeth); five grandchildren: Matthew and Sean Smith; Aaron, Lauren, and Juliana Van Cleve; and a great grandson, Grayson Smith. He is also survived by two brothers, William C. Van Cleve and Rondell Van Cleve; and a sister, Ruth Ann Kearns, and nieces and nephews.

Darst Funeral Home

  Sunday, February 7, 2016

Billy Ray Hamilton, 83

    Billy Ray Hamilton, age 83, husband of Johanna Rose Schwing Hamilton for 65 years, died Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the St Joseph Hospice Care Center, Lexington, Kentucky.
    A native of Fox, Kentucky, born April 8, 1932, he was the son of the late Matt Hamilton and Nettie Smith Hamilton. He was a member of the Bedford Acres Christian Church and a retired electrician.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children: Sherrel Israelson (Jim), Kimberly Hamilton, and Carl Hamilton (Peggy); six grandchildren: Brittany Fathergill, Kelly Fathergill, Kerri Gonzalez (Uzias), Adam Israelson, Lisa Whetstine and Ernie Franklin; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Glen Hamilton and Kenneth Hamilton (Margie) and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday February 10th at Bedford Acres Christian Church, 5414 Lexington Rd., Paris, Kentucky, by Mitchell McIntyre. Burial was in Evergreen Memory Gardens. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday February 9th at Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home, 1120 Main Street, Paris.
    Pallbearers were Carl Hamilton, Uzias Gonzalez, Tyler Whetstine, Guy Clark, Eddie Hart and Ernie Franklin.
    Honorary pallbearers were Haney Johnson, C.C. Lee and Jack Graves.

Lusk McFarland Funeral Home

  Sunday, February 7, 2016

Ambrose Wood, 93

    Ambrose Wood, age 93, widower of Edna Kirby Wood, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky, after a long illness.
    He was a native of Estill County, born June 22, 1922, a son of the late John D. and Bertha Stevens Wood. He was a former sheriff of Estill County, and a retired mason, working until he was 84 years old. He was a member of the O.D. Henderson Masonic Lodge F&AM #437. He was a member of the Bethel Christian Church.
    Mr. Wood was preceded in death by his brothers: Willis, Willie, Clarence, Lewis , Omean, and Harold Wood; his sisters: Mary Freeman, Alice Woods, Mattie Woods, Dovie Tuttle, and Aileen Harrison; and his step-grandson, Benny Estes Jr.
    Survivors include his son, Darrell "Smokey" Wood (Priscilla); his brothers: Edgar and Alford Woods; and his step-grandchildren Anthony Barnett and Martha Hackworth.
    Services were held Thursday, February 11th at 1:00 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home. Burial followed in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 10th at the funeral home..

Lewis Funeral Home

  Friday, February 5, 2016

Duane Anthony Covill, 49

    Duane Anthony Covill, age 49, of Thomas Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016, at his home following a short illness.
    He was born July 13, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio and was the son of Deanna Covill and the late Willie Eugene Wilkey. He was a construction worker and had lived in Estill County for the past seven years.
    Mr. Coville is survived by his mother, Deanna Covill, Dayton, Ohio; three sisters: Denise Collier, Penny Boomershine and Teresa McCowen, all of Ohio; five brothers: Kimloe McTeer, Glenn McTeer, Greg Covill, Matthew Covill, all of Ohio; John McTeer, Estill County; and several nieces and nephews.
    Memorial services will be held at a later date.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Malcom Godsey, 84

    Malcom Godsey, age 84, husband of Cindy Louise Godsey, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Saint Joseph Hospital Mt. Sterling.
    He was born September 11, 1931 in Bulan, Kentucky to the late Malcom Godsey Sr. and the late Emaline Grisby Godsey. He was a United States Army veteran and a retired road mechanic.
    Survivors include his wife, Cindy Godsey, Stanton; daughters: Clara Godsey Graham, Wanda Tester, both of Stanton; Darlene Rose, Mt. Sterling; and Janice Kennon, Winchester; six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Malcom and Emaline Godsey, wife, Mary Faye Godsey; a son, Burton Dewayne Godsey; and brothers and sister, Alton Godsey, Alma Wise, and Roy Godsey.
    Services were at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6th at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. John Owen. Visitation was on Saturday after 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery with military honors.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home

  Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Betty Jean Lawson, 70

    Betty Jean Lawson, age 70, went on to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 2, 2016. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side.
    She was a homemaker and a member of the Wings of Love Ministries.
    Ms. Lawson is survived by two sons: Elwood Walters and Ricky Shuler (Rebecca), both of Clay City; three daughters: Lisa Riddell (Phillip) of Irvine, Vicky Bush (husband was the late Matt Bush) and Suzie Hatton (Donald), both of Clay City; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren; four brothers: George “Dooney” Jordan of Irvine, Tommy Jordan of Beattyville, James Jordan (Phylis) of Owingsville, and Pat Jordan (Louise) of Clay City; two sisters: Peggy Powell of Clay City and Mary Kirby (Albert), a host of nieces and nephews and special friends: Rebecca Shuler, Vickie Brinegar and Michelle Catron.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Olga Jordan; a daughter, Elery Cissy Snowden; a brother, Jerry Jordan; sisters: Brenda Jordan and Carolyn Jordan; and a grandson Joseph Bush.
    Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Friday, February 5th at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue, Clay City, with Bro. Gene Johns and Josh Johns officiating. Friends visited Thursday, February 4th from 5 till 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was in the Jordan Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Jeremy Hatton, Christian Hatton, Alex Shuler, Jordan Shuler, Mason Jordan, Justin Jordan, Jacob Bush, Michael Ratliff and Nathan Jordan.
    Honorary pallbearers were Brandon Riddell, Bradley Riddell, Joshua Snowden and the staff of Hospice East.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Monday, February 1, 2016

William Brian Stone, 34

    William Brian Stone, age 34, of Hargett Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016, at the University of Kentucky Hospital following a long illness.
    He was born July 9, 1981 in Estill County and was the son of William Stone and Clara Blanton Christensen. He was a member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his grandfather, Wynton Gayle Stone, Estill County; and one brother, Timothy Stone, Estill County.
    Funeral mass was conducted Friday, February 5th, 11 a.m., at the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Ravenna by Father Al Fritsch. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, February 4th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home (with an 8 p.m. service) and after 10 a.m., Friday at the church.
    Pallbearers were Adam Blanton, Nick Donell, Justin Stevens, Jacob Arnold, Ron Douglas and Eric Banks.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, January 31, 2016

Christine J. Tipton, 86

    Christine J. Tipton, age 86, of Winchester Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital, following a long illness.
    She was born September 3, 1929 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Dillard and Mamie Rucker Jones. She was a former Square D employee and a member of the Hargett First Church of God. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Tipton was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Tipton.
    She is survived by two daughters: Mary Walling (Tommy), Estill County; and Carolyn Coffey (Wayne), Montgomery County; two sons: David Tipton & girlfriend, Jennifer Walters, Estill County; and Scotty Young (Chrystal), Clark County; three sisters: Virginia Ruth Williams, Dorothy Richardson and Ruby Thacker, all of Estill County; nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; and special friends: Rosemary Capo and Shannon Fisher.
    She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Ann Tipton; two sisters: Mattie Barnes and Sarah Gross; three brothers: Raymond Jones, Tracy Jones and Junior Toler; and one grandchild, Thomas Lambert.
    Funeral services were conducted Thursday, February 4th at 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Forest Turpin and Bro. Larry Frymyer. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, February 3rd at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Steven Sexton, Terry Sexton, Scotty Young, Wayne Coffey, Ricky Williams, Jeremiah Williams, James Tipton and David West.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

Monday, February 8, 2016

Date Changed on Catholic Basement Sale

    Due to a funeral being held on Friday at the church, the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Basement Sale will be postponed until Monday, February 8th from 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.