Saturday, March 26, 2016

Gertrude Jenkins Combs, 83

    Gertrude Jenkins Combs, age 83, of Reges Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016, at her home following a sudden illness.
    She was born May 6, 1932 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Pebbel Rice Jenkins. She was a retired Westinghouse & Phillips Lighting employee and a former employee of Carhartt, Inc. and the Estill County Board of Education. She was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church, the Estill County Farm Bureau Ladies Committee and a Farm Bureau Director. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Combs was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Combs.
    She is survived by her son, Larry D. Combs (Tonda K.), Estill County; three grandchildren: Patrick R. Montague (Jamie), Amanda L. Rhodus and Amber L. Southworth (Brad); six great grandchildren: Taylor R. Montague, Brooklyn N. Montague, Gracie L. Rhodus, Gretchen L. Rhodus, Jalyne C. Southworth and Jaxon L. Southworth; a brother-in-law, Donald Combs (Shirley), Madison County; two nephews, seven nieces, ten great nephews and six great nieces.
    She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patty Rae Montague; and her brother, Boyd Jenkins.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 30th at 11:00 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Sherl Thomas. Burial will be at the Turpin Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 29th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Patrick R. Montague, Wesley Jenkins, Paul Combs, Owen Barker, Earl Kirby and William Bill Woolery.
    Honorary pallbearers will be all her friends at Emmanuel Baptist Church; Junior Rose, Rowland & Eva Watson, Claude & Janet Jones, R.J. & Gertrude Spivey, Dennis & Chris Rice, Jim & Liz Fox, and Don & Shirley Combs.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, March 25, 2016

Scotty Ray Hamm, 73

    Scotty Ray Hamm, age 73, of Walton Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born May 13, 1942, in Estill County, a son of the late George Thomas and Myrtle Richardson Hamm. He was a self-employed farmer and had lived in Estill County all of his life. He was a member of the Crooked Creek Christian Church.
    Mr. Hamm was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Anglin Hamm.
    He is survived by his second wife, Tonya Raider Hamm; three daughters: Teresa Hamm, Sandy Flynn (Tony), and Joyce Powell, all of Irvine; four sons: Billy Hamm (Linda), Greg Hamm (Faye), Jamie Hamm (Paula), and Todd Hamm, all of Irvine; four step-children: Latonya Myers, Rebecca Robertson, Gary Robertson, and Daniel Robertson, all of Irvine; four sisters: Barbara Lay (Doug), Margie Rucker (Glenn), Mary Ann Flannery (Gerry) Irvine, all of Irvine; and Pattie Rison, Berea; two brothers, Gene Hamm, Indiana; and Gary Hamm, Ohio; 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by two brothers: Larry Hamm and Donnie Hamm.
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 29th at 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Walton Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, March 28th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were grandsons.

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  Friday, March 25, 2016

Sylvia Dunn, 81

    Sylvia Lou Dunn, age 81, Old Landing Road in Irvine, Kentucky, widow of Cabot Dunn Sr., passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 in Winchester, at the home of her daughter.
    She was born on June 17, 1934 in London, Kentucky, to the late Paul and Anna Taylor Chandler. She was retired from the family construction business where for 30 years she worked as a bookkeeper and was on the board of directors. She was a lifelong Baptist and was a former member of Ivory Hill Baptist Church in Irvine.
    Mrs. Dunn is survived by one daughter, Jackie Crouch (Richard) of Winchester; two sons: Cabot Dunn Jr. (Regina) of Fort Myers, Florida; and Michael Dunn (Krista) of Richmond, Virginia; and twelve grandchildren.
    Visitation and funeral will be announced at a later date.
    Burial will be in Lee Memorial Park, Fort Myers, Florida.
    Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of the arrangements.

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  Thursday, March 24, 2016

Lillie Mae Searcy, 75

    Lillie Mae Searcy, age 75, of Winchester, Kentucky, widow of Bobby B. Searcy, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington.
    She was born September 10, 1940, in South Irvine, Kentucky, to the late Sherman Newton and Fanny Willis Estes. She was a retired hairdresser and former owner of the Belmont Beauty Shop.
    Lillie is survived by a daughter, Nancy Manning; a grandson, Jason Lawson; a sister, Kitty Thompson Werner; and a half-brother, C.B. Estes, Jr.
    She was preceded in death by a grandson, Bobby Douglas Bellamy.
    Memorial services was held Tuesday, March 29th at 11:00 a.m. at the Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, 289 South Main Street, Winchester, with Pastor Bill Keller presiding.

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  Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Timothy Aaron Snowden, 30

    Timothy A. Snowden, age 30, Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at home. He was born April 6, 2985 in Estill County.
    He is survived by his mother, Melissa S. Eversole, his grandmothers: Frances Friend and Mildred Snowden; and numerous other family members.
    He was preceded in death by grandfathers: Elvea Snowden and Gobel Wayne Rogers, and a sister, Ashley Luray Snowden.
    Private services at a later date.
    Davis & Davis Funeral Home of Stanton is in charge of arrangements.

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  Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Norma C. Starling Ronson, 95

    Norma C. Starling Ronson, age 95, of Silver Spring, Maryland, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a short illness.
    She was born December 16, 1920 in Washington, D.C., and was the daughter of the late Albert and Francis Davis Chipman. She was former bookkeeper with the Georgetown Insurance Company and a member of the Interfaith Chapel in Leisure World, Maryland. She had lived in Maryland most of her life.
    Mrs. Ronson was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert L. Starling and Richard W. Ronson.
    She is survived by one son, Robbie Starling (Susan), Estill County; one sister, Jean Donaldson, Silver Spring, Maryland; one brother, Francis Chipman, Florida; and two grandchildren: Micheal & Matthew Starling.
    She was preceded in death by one brother, Albert Chipman, Jr.
    Private Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Monday, March 21, 2016

Thomas Dewayne McDowell, 40

    Thomas Dewayne McDowell, age 40, of Elmer Richardson Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016, at the St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
    He was born November 25, 1975 in Estill County and was the son of Thomas Edward McDowell and the late Nancy Hall McDowell. He was a dry wall carpenter and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Survivors, in addition to his father, include his son, Andrew McDowell, Estill County; two sisters: Tina Spencer and Brenda Roberts, both of Powell County; and four brothers: Michael McDowell, Estill County; Kenny McDowell, Newport, Ohio; Chad McDowell and Steven McDowell, both of Estill County.
    Funeral services were held Saturday, March 26th at 1:00 p.m. at the Wagersville Community Pentecostal Church of God by Bro. Beverly Arvin, Bro. Bill Ross and Bro. Jerry Rose. Burial was at the McDowell Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, March 25th at the church.
    Pallbearers were James McDowell, Ryan McDowell, Chad Newman, Frank Johnson, Larry Sparks and John Bowman.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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  Monday, March 21, 2016

Donald Lee Renner, 55

    Donald Lee Renner, 55, of Irvine, Kentucky, formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 at his home.
    Born in Rockcastle County, Mr. Renner was the son of the late Jessie Renner and Ruth Barnett Renner. He was born on December 26, 1960. He had enjoyed teaching children at 4-H and instructing Conceal Carry Classes. He also loved playing the guitar. Mr. Renner was of the Baptist faith.
    He was also preceded in death by his brother: Rev. Jackie Renner.
    Survivors include two first cousins: Teresa Culton and Darrell of Irvine and Elizabeth Estes of Richmond; a close friend, Tim Jenkins; and other family members and friends.
    The family has chosen private services.
    Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home in Richmond in charge of arrangements.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Monday, January 25, 2016

Freddie Lynn Patrick, 59

    A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, April 8, 2016, 5-8 p.m. at River Drive Christian Church for Freddie Lynn Patrick, age 59, of Winchester, Kentucky, formerly of Irvine, who passed away Monday, January 25, 2016, at his home.
    He was a native of Estill County, born April 8, 1956, a son of the late Dillard and Opal Abney Patrick. He was a farmer, and a bluegrass musician. He played guitar, mandolin, and was a vocalist in Southern Harvest, and Kentucky Harvest Band.
    Mr. Patrick was preceded in death by a brother, William Ralph Patrick; and his sister, Marie Warmouth.
    Survivors include his daughter, Tiffany Patrick; his brothers: Willard, James, Arnold, Greg and Larry Patrick; and his sisters: Vivian Flynn and Brenda Patrick.

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  Saturday, March 19, 2016

Dessie Lee Burton, 85

    Mrs. Dessie Lee Burton, age 85, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Baptist Health – Richmond.
    The daughter of the late William Chester Marcum and Lizzie Mansfield Marcum, Mrs. Burton was born in Madison County on October 7, 1930. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, watching Westerns and shopping. She was a member of South Irvine Penecostal Church.
    Survivors include three sons: Chester Ray Plowman (Kay) of Richmond, James Morton Plowman (Ruth) of Ensign, Kansas; and Gregory Sterling Plowman (Belinda) of Wright, Kansas; her daughter, Sharon Irene Hessman (Frank) of Eugene, Oregon; four grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, great, great grandchildren, step-grandchildren, -great grandchildren and -great, great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Burton was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Carlis Plowman; her brothers: Glenn David Marcum, J. B. Marcum, and William Henry Marcum; and her sisters: Bessie Mae Reece, Rose Katherine Robinson and Mona “Tootsie” Robinson.
    Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 24th at Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond, with Rev. Beverly Arvin officiating. Burial will follow in the Lutes Cemetery in Sandhill. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 23rd at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Johnny Robinson, Gregory Allen Plowman, Trevor Richardson, Bobby Marcum, Jackie Marcum and Charles Marcum.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Saturday, March 19, 2016

Elby Jett Cox, 80

    Elby Jett Cox, age 80, passed away Saturday, March 19th, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
    He was a native of Estill County, born November 7, 1935, a son of the late James and Lora Estes Cox. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Fitchburg and enjoyed working in his shop with his tools, making everything work with what he had. He was a veteran, serving in the United States Army.
    Mr. Cox was preceded in death by his brother, Delbert Cox; and his sister, Vila Mae Lutes.
    Survivors include his children: Debra Freeman (Gary), Kathy Watson, Joey Allen Cox, Jason Cox (April), Sheila Leslie (Marty), Clarissa Cox (Missy Cole), and Elby Jared Cox (Misty); his brothers: Lenzy Cox (Cleta), Utah Cox, and Sheldon Cox (Linda); his grandchildren: James Freeman, Andy Watson, Cory Cox, Cody Cox, Courtney Cox, Casaundra Mink, Megan Cox, Hannah Smith, Tanner Cox, Julian Cox, Abigail Cox, and Madelyn Cox; and his great-grandchildren: Slade Freeman, Dalton Riddle, and Daxton Harrison.
    A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 26th at 2:00 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home with Sam Miller officiating. The family will receive friends after 11:00 a.m., until service time, at the funeral home.

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  Saturday, March 19, 2016

Henrietta Lynch, 64

    Henrietta Lynch, age 64, of Irvine, Kentucky, wife of Mike Lynch, passed away at her residence, Saturday, March 19, 2016.
    She was a housewife and a member of the Barnes Mountain Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Lynch is survived by her husband, Mike Lynch of Irvine; two sons: Tommy Gilbert (Amanda) and Jason Richardson (Elizabeth), both of Irvine; six grandchildren, two brothers: Scotty Gilbert of Georgia and Buel Gilbert of Irvine, and five sisters: Joyce McKinney, Ennaline McIntosh, both of Irvine; Mattie Winkler of Richmond, Wanda Isaacs and Ida Mae Wobles, both of Irvine.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Gracie Gilbert; a son, James Richardson; two brothers: Danny Gilbert and Charles Bunch; and sister, Dovie Lynch.
    Graveside services were held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 22nd at the Crouch & Lynch Cemetery.
    Grayson Funeral Home of Clay City is in charge of services.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Christopher Lee Gregory, 19

    Christopher Lee Gregory, age 19, of Marcum Road, in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
    He was born October 20, 1996, in Estill County, the son of Coy Gregory and Amanda Grace Cox. He was a student of the Estill County High School and had lived in Estill County all of his life. He attended the Drip Rock Baptist Church.
    Survivors in addition to his mother and father include his grandparents: Farrell and Teresa Marcum, Wayne Richardson and Francis Marcum; five sisters: Shae Cox, Joshlyn Cox, both of Estill County; Raegan Gregory, Winchester; Addison Gregory and Maddison Gregory, both of Alabama; and his stepfather, Stevie Cox.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 19th at 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Marcum Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, March 18th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Shawn Hardy, Austin Morris, Dillion Evans, Joseph Fryer, Daniel Terry and Jason Watkins.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, March 14, 2016

Anna Embry, 69

    Anna Embry, age 69, widow of Robert Embry, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, after a long illness.
    She was a native of Hazard, Kentucky, but had lived in Estill County her entire life. She was born August 30, 1946, a daughter of the late Troy and Edna Edmonson Campbell. Mrs. Embry attended the Red Lick Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Troy Embry; a grandson, Jonathan Embry; and her brothers, Eugene and Earl Campbell,
    Survivors include her daughter, Rhoda Kelley; her siblings: Troy Campbell, Ozzie Campbell, Rhoda East, Martha Lynch, and Thelma Embry; and her grandchildren: Shannon Embry, Ricky Kelley, Ashley Embry and Tricia Kelley.
    Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 18th at Lewis Funeral Home with Adam Arvin officiating. Burial will follow in the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 11:00 a.m. until service time, Friday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Ricky Kelley, Shannon Embry, Travis Rose, Earl Embry, Brian Embry, and Michael Embry.

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  Monday, March 14, 2016

Georgia Frances Hoover Kirby, 83

    Georgia Frances Hoover Kirby, age 83, wife of George Kirby, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016, at the Irvine Health and Rehab Center.
    She was a native of Estill County, born September 11, 1932, a daughter of the late Jim Daniel and Lucinda Sparks Hoover. She enjoyed crochet, knitting, bingo, and fishing. She was a former employee of the Miami University. She was a member of the South Irvine Baptist Church.
    Ms. Kirby was preceded in death by her brothers: Virgil, Bedford, Robert, Stanley, and John Hoover; and her grandson, Shannon Carl Kirby.
    Survivors, other than her husband of 62 years, George, include her sons: Delbert Kirby (Betty) and Dana Hoover; her grandchildren: Preston Kirby, Brian Kirby, Rhonda Hoover Stevens, Steve Hoover, Jody Hoover, and James Hoover; 12 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 17th at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Logan officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 16th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Jody Hoover, Brian, Preston, Phillip, Bill, and William Kirby.
    Honorary pallbearers were Brad Myers and David Kirby.

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