Saturday, June 18, 2016

Ancil Daniel “A.D.” Noland, 93

    Ancil Daniel “A.D.” Noland, age 93, of South Irvine Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long life.
    He was born December 29, 1922, in Estill County, a son of the late Joe and Molly Gabbard Noland. He was a retired merchant and farmer and was a faithful member of the Williams Memorial Baptist Church in Ravenna. He was a World War II Veteran with the United States Army where he served in the South Pacific. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for the past 67 years and was a member of the Estill County Cattlemen’s Association.
    Mr. Noland is survived by his wife, Glynna Hays Noland; a daughter, Cynthia Callahan (Daniel), Irvine; one grandchild, Daniel Quenton Callahan; and several nieces, nephews, and a loving church family
    He was preceded in death by a wife, Hazel Henderson Noland; and six siblings: Elizabeth Noland, Virginia Hardy, Lillian Heilman, Martha Taylor, Fred Noland, and Joseph Noland.
    Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 23rd at 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Vincent Carman and Bro. Chris Winkler with burial following in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 22nd at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, June 17, 2016

Bonnie Jean Roberts, 68

    Bonnie Jean Roberts, 68, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
    She was a native of Pike County, Kentucky, born January 19, 1948, a daughter of Andy Thacker and Helen Hopkins Kirk. She enjoyed the Horizon Adult Center, and also enjoyed reading, writing, and poetry.
    Ms. Roberts was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheri Blackburn; her brothers: Larry and Doug Thacker; and her sister, Etta Sue Bartley.
    Survivors include her daughters: Tara Roberts (Todd Tayler), and Staci Brewer (Scottie) ; her loving niece Brandi Robinson (Matt) ; her grandchildren: Corey Lee Blackburn, Courtney Blake Blackburn, Adam Brewer, Jordan Akers, Mollie Damron and Jeffery "J.C." Damron; and her great granddaugher, Maci Blackburn.
    There will be a gathering of friends on June 26th, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home, with a memorial service at 2:00 p.m.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Saturday, June 18, 2016

Brian Keith Chaney, 40

    Brian Keith Chaney, age 40, of Hope Estates in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born May 8, 1976, in Madison County, a son of Truman and Doris Jean Gross Chaney. He attended the Easter Valley Baptist Church and had lived in Estill and Madison counties all of his life.
    In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Jamie Faith Thompson Chaney; a beloved stepdaughter, Cailyn Gross; one brother, Mark Duane Chaney, Madison County; three nephews: Colten Chaney, Conner Chaney, and Kyler Chaney, all of Estill County; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
    Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 21st at 1 p.m., at the Easter Valley Baptist Church by Bro. Michael Davis with burial to follow in the Alcorn Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, June 20th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, June 16, 2016

Ruby Catherine Griffin Woolery, 76

    Ruby Catherine Griffin Woolery, age 76, of Woolery Lane in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016, at the Lee County Care and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
    She was born May 1, 1940 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Solomon and Rhoda Sparks Griffin. She was a retired employee of the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and a member of the Sandhill Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Woolery is survived by her husband of 60 years, Owen Woolery; two sons: Alvin Dean Woolery (Jenny), Irvine; and Owen Woolery Jr., Ravenna; one grandchild, Jeremy Woolery (Andrea); and three great grandchildren: Hayden, Chase & Maddi Woolery.
    She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Jamey Woolery.
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 20th at 11 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Leon Dennis. Burial will be at the Woolery Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, June 19th at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, June 13, 2016

William Howard Honshell, 77

    William Howard Honshell, age 77, of Clearwater Road in Wayland, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016, at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard following a long illness.
    He was born in Floyd County and was the son of the late William “Bill” Honshell, Sr. and Beatrice Martin Honshell. He was retired from Consol Energy and was a member of the Wayland United Methodist Church.
    Mr. Honshell is survived by his wife of 47 years, Phyllis Burnett Honshell; one daughter, Leigh Ann Maynard (Todd), Prestonsburg; one son, Gregory Howard Honshell, Texas; one sister, Elizabeth Ann Toler (Warren), Irvine; one brother, Walter Franklin Honshell (Nettie), Michigan; and three grandchildren: Grace, Katie Rose and John Maynard.
    He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Frances Goodrich; and one brother, Charles Ronald “Bucky” Honshell.
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 20th at 1 p.m., at the Wayland United Methodist Church, 2542 King Kelly Coleman Highway, by Bro. Jack Howard and Bro. Warren Toler. Friends may call Sunday, June 19th between 6 and 9 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home,331 Beaver Valley Road in Martin and after 12 Noon, Monday church.
    Pallbearers will be Warren Toler Jr., Todd Maynard, Charles Brotherton, Scott Shoemaker, David Shoemaker and Greg Honshell
    Honorary pallbearers will be Chalmer Martin, George Martin, Blaine Taylor Martin, William Clark, Robert Muncy, Jimmy Muncy and Curtis Ray Slone.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Wayland United Methodist Church at P O Box 308 Wayland, KY 41666 or the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center at 101 Dennis Sandlin MD Cove Hazard, KY 41701

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, June 13, 2016

Everett Means, 67

    Everett Means, age 67, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016, at Baptist Health in Richmond, Kentucky, after a short illness.
    He was a native of Estill County, born January 3, 1949, a son of the late Everett and Laura Keith Means.
    Mr. Means was preceded in death by his sister Margie Bowman, and his brother Lonnie Means.
    Survivors include his sons: Donald Means (Allison), and Jimmy Means (Diane); his daughters: Sharona Hatmaker and Crystal Means; his sister, Wava Sauders; and six grandchildren.
    No services are planned at this time.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Monday, June 13, 2016

Juanita J. Merrill, 80

    Juanita J. Merrill of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2016 at the age of 80. .
    She was born February 16, 1936, in Irvine, Kentucky; lived in Franklin, Ohio for many years and then moved to Bradenton, Florida in 2003. .
    Loving mother of Gary and survived by daughter Tonya, sisters Janice Phillips and Velma Garrett, and brother Otis Johnson. She enjoyed a good laugh, time spent with family and friends, and travelling. .
    A Celebration of Life is to be held Saturday, July 23, 2016, at 1 p.m. in the afternoon, in her home town at Michael's Restaurant, located at 100 3rd St., Ravenna, KY. Her final resting place will be at Wills Stevens Cemetery in Irvine. .
    Arrangements under the direction of Manasota Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Bradenton.

Manasota Memorial Park and Funeral Home

  Spring, 2016

Gene "Bobby" McIntosh

    A Memorial Service for Gene "Bobby" McIntosh who died in the Spring of 2016, will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at McIntosh Hollow at Pitts with the McIntosh Reunion following at 1:00 p.m.

  Saturday, June 11, 2016

Richard Wayne Riddell, 62

    Richard Wayne Riddell, age 62, of Regis Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
    He was born September 5, 1953, in Madison County, a son of the late William P. and Victoria Horn Riddell. He retired from CSX Railroad where he was a clerk and attended the Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp where he served in the Vietnam Era.
    Mr. Riddell is survived by four daughters: Stacy Davis (George), Florida; Kelly Williams (Brad), Russell, Jill Riddell, West Virginia; and Sunny Riddell, Lexington; one sister, Sylvia Joan Riddell, Estill County; two brothers: Billy O. Riddell and Sidney (Jack) Riddell, Estill County; three grandchildren: Jace Davis, Mason Davis, and Riley Williams; one nephew: B.J. Riddell (Rene); one great nephew: Luke Riddell; one great niece: Harper Riddell; and a very special friend, Gail Garrison.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, William Scott Riddell.
    Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 16th at 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Sherl Thomas. Friends may call after 11 a.m., Thursday, until service time at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Ralph Martin, Anthony Wiseman, Juan Strickland, Buddy Feltner, Brad Williams and Israel Mills.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Hamp Dunn, 76

    Hamp Dunn, age 76, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at his residence.
    He was born July 16, 1939 in Madison County, Kentucky, to the late Jeff and Hester (Bryant) Dunn. He was a United States Army veteran and was a member of the Eaton Baptist Temple. He retired after many years of employment from the Holiday Inn, Richmond, Indiana; and he enjoyed traveling throughout his entire life.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Flora, Oscar, Hargis, Leonard, Myrtle, Lucy, Luther, Jeff, and Mary.
    Mr. Dunn is survived by his wife, Carolyn Dunn of Eaton; a son Brian Dunn of Eaton; three daughters: Joanna Ramey (Bill) of Eaton; Holly J. Dunn of Connersville, Indiana; and Rhonda Allen (Craig) of West Alexandria; grandchildren: Jordan Schilling (Tara), Jackie Ramey (Cody Pack), Joseph Ramey, David Allen (Megan Wilson), Ashley Newsome (Matt), and Beth Allen (Justin Brock); great grandchildren: Kylie Pack and Brooklyn Pack; siblings James Dunn, Robert Dunn (Bernice), both of Richmond, Indiana; and Hazel Horn of Florence, Kentucky; and several special nieces, nephews and friends.
    Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 11th at the Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home, 226 West Main Street, Eaton, Ohio, with Rev. Lowell Spencer officiating. Burial was in Monroe Twp. Cemetery, Eldorado, Ohio. Visitation was held on Friday, June 10th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Memorial contributions may be sent to Eaton Baptist Temple or Ha'ven, Connersville, IN.

Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home

  Sunday, June 5, 2016

Thomas Dewayne Raider, 58

    Thomas Dewayne Raider, age 58, of Glory Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016. at the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness.
    He was born January 2, 1957, in Estill County, a son of the late Tommy and Nancy Newton Raider. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Raider is survived by his wife, Linda Barnes Raider; three sons: Jeremy Allen Barnes, Thomas Dewayne Raider II and Eric Lee Raider, all of Irvine; five sisters: Tonya Hamm, Tammy Witt, Tracy Richardson, Teresa Cornett, all of Irvine; and Trina Rawlins, Covington; two brothers, Tim Raider and Terry Raider, both of Irvine; and three grandchildren.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 10th at 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Terry Barnes with burial following in the Raider Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, June 9th at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Louise Pasley Ecton, 90

    Louise Pasley Ecton, age 90, widow of the late Audley B. Ecton, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Clark Regional Medical Center.
    She was born in Clark County at Kiddville on October 20, 1925, to the late Dewey and Beulah Everman Pasley. She was a graduate of Clark County School and received a bachelor's degree in education in 1950 from Eastern Kentucky University. Mrs. Ecton taught for many years in Clark County before becoming involved with her husband in business on East Broadway. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and loved animals.
    Survivors include four children, A.B. Ecton Jr., Barbara Walters (Larry), Jeannie Palmer (Lennie), and Gerald "Bill" Ecton (Diana); grandchildren, BreAnn Walters, Brandon Ecton (Laura), Brittany Clark (Hank), Amanda Ecton, Angie Walters, Travis Palmer, Monica Birch, and Steven Birch; nine great grandchildren; and several cousins.
    In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Arthur; grandsons, Cody Durbin and Brian Walters; brother, Ernest Pasley; and a niece, Linda Sue Case.
    Services were at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 10th at Scobee Funeral Home. Burial following in Winchester Cemetery. Visitation was Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Brandon Ecton, Hank Clark, James Koston, Brett Gillespie, Steven Birch and Ernest Wayne Pasley.
    Honorary pallbearers were Clifton and Mae Barnett and Wayne Pasley.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Sunday, June 5, 2016

B. Keith Nilhas, 60

    B. Keith Nilhas, age 60, passed away on June 5, 2016 at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was born on May 3, 1956, in Springfield, Illinois, to the late Arthur A. and Frieda B. Schultz Nilhas. He worked at Paul Miller Ford, Cole Ford, Kenneth Reed Masonry and Scott’s Service Center. He was a member of Baptist Believe Church.
    Survivors include three brothers: Allen and Larry Nilhas of Estill County and Mike Nilhas of Clark County; three sisters: Katherine Nilhas of Winchester, Nancy Nilhas (Eddie Marcum) of Ravenna, and Sandra Reed (Kenneth) of Winchester; two nieces: Donna Finney (Danny) and Lori Woosley (Chris); five nephews: Ricky Nilhas, Douglas Nilhas, Jeffrey Nilhas, Brian Nilhas (Priscilla), and James Reed (Bethany Hall); great nieces: Rebecca Nilhas, Sarah Beth Reed, and Adrianna Babb; a great nephew, Dalton Finney; an aunt, Martha Pruitt; an uncle, Adam Schultz; and several cousins.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Earl Edward Nilhas; grandparents, John and Erna Schultz and George and Lillie Nilhas; and several aunts and uncles.
    Family received friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, June 10th at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue in Winchester.

Scobee Funeral Home

Thursday, June 16, 2016

KY 89 (North Main Street) in Estill County to be closed overnight

    KY 89 North, (North Main Street/Winchester Road) at the north city limits of Irvine in Estill County will be closed overnight on Thursday, June 16. The road will be closed at milepoint 12.1, between Estill Springs Elementary School and Geneva Avenue. The closure will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, and the road should be open to traffic by 7 a.m. on Friday, June 17.
    No detour will be posted, but drivers can use KY 499 (the Irvine bypass) and KY 52 (Richmond Road) as an alternate route. Motorists should plan their trips accordingly.
    The closure is necessary for utility work related to the ongoing project to widen KY 89 on the north side of Irvine.

KY-89 North Road Closure Saturday, June 18, 2016 Estill Coach to be Inducted Into Softball Hall of Fame Shirley Beard     Estill County Lady Engineers Fastpitch Softball coach Shirley Beard will become the third member of the Estill County High School athletic department in less than six months to be recognized for high achievement when she is inducted into the Kentucky Softball Coaches Hall of Fame this coming Saturday, June 18, 2016.     Beard will be inducted at a banquet at the Clarion Hotel in Lexington along with six other players and coaches, Emily Jolly, Samantha Sparks, Morgan Alsip, Jessica Speake, Kelly Cable and Griffin Joiner - Miss Softball.     She will also be one of the coaches for the East Seniors in the annual East-West All-Star Games. Two of Beard’s players, catcher Zoe Deaton and pitcher McKeely Muncie, will be on that squad.     Coach Beard has been with the Estill County softball program for 33 out of its 34 years. She was assistant coach with successful coach James Lonnie Thomas for 17 years and has been head coach for the last 16 years.     Thomas and Beard started out in slow pitch in 1984, and in 1985, their team came in runners-up in the state tourney.     Beard says when the softball program went to fast pitch, she was going to quit. “I knew nothing about it . . . I was a slow pitch pitcher . . . that was my expertise.     “But James (Coach Thomas) convinced me to stay and taught me all about fast pitch.”     Beard took over as head coach in 2000 for Thomas, whom the Estill County field is named after.     Records are not available for first couple of years she was head coach. “I am not a big record person and don’t even have my record until 2002,” says Beard. “That’s when they started putting it on the website.”     Since 2002, she has had 311 wins and 221 losses. In 2002, her team was 3-17. “Wonder why I stayed?” asks Beard. “I guess because I love the girls and softball.”     To read more, pick up a copy of The Estill County Tribune