Saturday, February 20, 2016

Inge Fitzgerald, 74

    Inge Fitzgerald, age 74, wife of Jim Fitzgerald, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, February 20, 2016.
    She was a native of Reagansburg, Germany, born September 26, 1941, and had lived in the United States since she was 12 years old. She was an employee of Lewis Funeral Home and owner of Artistic Wood Art. She was a member of Ravenna Church of God and St. Elizabeth Church. She enjoyed home decorating, collecting Boyd's Bears, and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.
    Mrs. Fitzgerald was preceded in death by her parents, Hans and Maria Ferstl Sauer.
    Survivors, other than her husband of 38 years, Jim, include her sons: James Joseph Fitzgerald III and Daniel Fitzgerald; her daughters: Candy Forshee, Sandy Brown, Theresa Ann Fitzgerald and Julie Marie Protivia; and her brother Perry Schaffner.
    A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, 9:00 a.m., at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Ravenna, with Father Al Frich officiating. There will be a memorial service at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, at Ravenna Church of God with Bro. Willie Gordon officiating.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Friday, February 19, 2016

Earnest Ashcraft, 73

    Earnest Ashcraft was born September 9, 1943 in Estill County and departed this life Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Hazard ARH, being 73 years of age. He was the son of the late Millard Earl Ashcraft and Ada Marie (Fletcher) Ashcraft.
    Earnest is survived by his wife, Linda (Angel) Ashcraft of Beattyville; by five children: Donald Ashcraft of Bedford, Amos Earl Ashcraft of Lexington, Joseph Lee Ashcraft of Louisville, Debra Ann Alcorn and Janet Gross Smith both of Irvine; and by a step son, Harold Gene Roberts of Centerfield. He is also survived by the following siblings: Owen Ashcraft of Gainesville, Florida; Millard Earl Ashcraft Jr. of Pee Wee Valley, Jimmy Fletcher Ashcraft of Oldham County, Eugene "Red" Ashcraft of Crestwood, Harold Lloyd Ashcraft of New Castle, Mary Dunaway of La Grange, Cora Lee Dunaway and Ethel Ashcraft, both of Georgetown. Earnest was blessed with nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
    In addition to his parents, Earnest was also preceded in death by a son, Dallas Ashcraft; and by three siblings: Elbie Ashcraft, Vonnie Quirer and Christine Ashcraft.
    He was a member of the Old Orchard Baptist Church.
    Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 22nd at the Old Orchard Baptist Church, 130 Brushy Mountain Road, McKee, with Bro. Mike Angel officiating. Burial will follow in the Cave Springs Cemetery in Estill County.
    Lakes Funeral Home of McKee is in charge of arrangements.

Lakes Funeral Home McKee

  Thursday, February 18, 2016

Derrick Thomas Grace, 23

    Derrick Thomas Grace, age 23, of Villa Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016, at his home.
    He was born June 2, 1992 in Mt. Sterling and was the son of Rex Carlos Grace and Lisa Combs Grace. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Survivors in addition to his father and mother include his wife, Ashley Jones Grace; one son, Derrick Thomas Grace Jr. Richmond; and two brothers: Rex Carlos Grace II, Estill County; and Dylan Timmy Grace, Clay County.
    He was preceded in death by one sister, Heather Renee Grace; and his grandparents: Edna Wooten Grace, Ezekial Grace, Julia Combs and Grant Combs.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, February 21, 2 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Darren Slone. Burial was at the Pea Ridge Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Jeremy Gordon, Masco Grace, Rex Grace II, Brian Riddell, Donnie Underwood, Marvin Hunt, Frankie Johnson and Cash Willis.
    Honorary pallbearers were Timothy Stanley, Brenton Holbrook, Jacob Hunt, Doug Gordon and Michael Hardy.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, February 18, 2016

George Gordon Ritter Jr., 73

    George Gordon Ritter Jr., age 73, widower of JoAnn Rose Ritter, died Thursday, February 18, 2016, at Cambridge Place in Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was born December 24, 1942, in Athens, Ohio, the son of the late George Ritter Sr. and Margaret Dickens Ritter. Mr. Ritter was an Ohio University graduate, a retired teacher, and a volunteer fireman in Estill County.
    He is survived by a large family.
    A graveside service and burial were held at 1 p.m., Monday, February 22nd at Cobb Hill Cemetery in Estill County. Visitation was 10–11 a.m., Monday, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Road, Lexington.
    Contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Dr., Lexington, KY 40504.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home

  Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Nadean Chaney Cole, 87

    Nadean Chaney Cole, 87, widow of Roy Cole Sr. died Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at the Marcum Wallace Hospital.
    She was a native of Estill County, born January 29, 1929, a daughter of the late Robert and Carrie Oaks Chaney. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church and the DAV Auxiliary.
    Mrs. Cole was preceded in death by her brother, Jessie Chaney, and her sister, Hallie Chaney.
    Survivors include her son, Roy Cole Jr. (Alice); her daughter, Elva (Marvin) Neal (Marvin); her grandchildren: Mariah Lindsey Cole and Michael Douglas Neal; her great-grandchildren: MacKenzie Paige Neal, Kamden Atherton, and Addison Reese Neal; and several nieces and nephews.
    Services were held Saturday, February 20th at 1:00 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Marvin Neal officiating. Burial followed in the Campbell Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 11:00 a.m. until service time, Saturday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Oakley Chaney, Jack Chaney, Truman Chaney, Michael Neal, Dennis Atherton, and Ray Moses.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Irene Neal Noland, 91

    Irene Neal Noland, age 91, of South Irvine Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
    She was born January 7, 1925 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Frank and Betty Campbell Neal. She was a retired secretary with the South Irvine Elementary School and a member of the Irvine First Church of God. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Noland was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Noland.
    She is survived by three daughters: Cheryl Abshear (Kenny), Estill County; Lois Page, Nicholasville; and Betty Barnes, Frankfort; one son, Freddie Noland (Rhonda), Estill County; two stepdaughters: Mary Jane Britt and Bernice Noland, both of Ohio; seven sisters: Dora Henry, Lucille Harrison, both of Estill County; Hazel Berger, Florida; Zora Hayes, Louisville; Opal Day, Cynthia Faye “Teenie” Hisle and Eunice Shouse Hall, all of Ohio; one brother, Roy Glen Neal, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
    She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mollie Noland; and one brother, Lloyd Neal.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, February 19, 1 p.m., at the Irvine First Church of God by Bro. Glennis Sizemore. Burial was at the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends callwed between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, February 18th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 11 a.m., Friday, at the church.
    Pallbearers were Kenneth Abshear Jr., Robert Barnes, Chris Noland, John David Noland, Bradley Scott Neal and Josh Neal.
    Honorary pallbearers were Kim Dunn, Elisha Noland, Kelly Perry, Jessica Ard, Tiffany Scarborough, and Amanda Neal.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  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.
    Pallbearers were Bobby Glynn Hoover, Richard Dale Hoover, Christopher Paul Hoover, Danny Hoover, Michael Mainous and Garrett Horn.

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

February 17, 2016

Update on Salmonella Poisoning

    The Estill County Health Department continues to work with the KY Department for Public Health, the local hospital and local healthcare providers regarding the salmonella outbreak. The health department has collected food samples and they are being tested at the state lab.
    If you believe you have experienced symptoms of salmonellosis, consult your healthcare provider.  If you have a question, you may contact your local health department at 606-723-5181.
    As of Feb. 16th we have the following numbers to report:
        * 75 people experiencing gastrointestinal illnesses
        * 51 confirmed positive test results for salmonella
        * Numerous test results pending
        * 11 hospitalizations

    Every year, Salmonella is estimated to cause one million foodborne illnesses in the United States, with 19,000 hospitalizations. Most people infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts about a week, but it can last longer for some people and most recover without treatment. Given how common Salmonella outbreaks are in the US, public health agencies from the CDC on down to our local health departments in Kentucky have procedures in place to handle such outbreaks. In fact, every local health department in our state has an Epi Rapid Response Team trained to respond to such outbreaks. Resources from the local, regional and the state level are being utilized to address the situation in Estill County. The state food inspector has been here twice this week to assist the local food inspector and I have been on-site for the past two weeks assisting your local Epi Rapid Response Team with follow-up, investigation and an epidemiologic case-control study.
    We are continuing to receive case reports of individuals with prior signs and symptoms. However, these are not new cases – these are cases confined to a specific time period. We are all working tirelessly to identify and investigate all possible causes of this outbreak. Just as the old saying goes, ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day,’ a salmonella outbreak isn’t going to be cured in a day. Epidemiologic investigations take time due to the large number of variables involved in finding the source of the problem. Solutions must be based on sound scientific fact that comes from proper investigation and lab testing and that takes time. Understandably, it is difficult to have patience when people are sick, but playing the ‘blame game’ gets us no closer to a solution and only hinders the process, as resources have to be pulled away from where they are needed most in order to address rumors and mis-information. Patience will always prevail in a crisis and that is what is needed in this instance. We will continue to work diligently to protect the citizens of Estill County.

    Judy Collins, Sr. Regional Epidemiologist

    If you believe you have experienced symptoms of salmonellosis, consult your healthcare provider.  If you have a question, you may contact your local health department at 606-723-5181.