Sunday, June 26, 2016

James Paul Newman, 68

    James Paul Newman, age 68, of Leighton Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born March 5, 1948, in Lee County, a son of the late Claude and Mary Elizabeth Bailey Newman. He was a farmer and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Newman is survived by three sisters: Helen Marie Martin, Madison County; Margie Ann Ramey and Martha Jane Horn, both of Estill County; and three brothers: Johnny Ray Newman, Estill County; Ronald Lee Newman, London; and Toledo Glenn Newman, Madison County.
    He was preceded in death by four siblings: Dorothy Cole, Fredia Vanderpool, Claude Newman Jr., and Ernest Gene Newman.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 29th at 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Sparks Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, June 28th at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, June 25, 2016

Marvin Ray Newton, 59

    Marvin Ray Newton, son of Arthella Spencer Newton and the late Arvel Newton was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 6, 1957 and departed this life at his home in Beattyville, Kentucky on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the age of 59 years and 19 days.
    In addition to his mother, Marvin is survived by four children, Marlena Hoover and husband John of Berea, Kentucky, Marvin Sparks, Ashley Begley and husband Timmy, and McKenzee Newton; five grandchildren, Sydney and Aiden Sparks, Madison and Jaidyn Hoover, and Jada Newton; one great grandchild, Caydence Sparks; girlfriend, Sheila Taylor; two brothers, Kenneth Newton and Arvel Newton, Jr.; one sister, Jeanetta Newton; one half-sister, Melissa Moore; one half-brother, Jamie Newton, all of Beattyville, Kentucky; and a host of other relatives and friends.
    He is preceded in death by his father, two brothers, Bobby Joe and Melvin Newton; and one half-sister, Rosa Jane Newton.
    Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 28th, 6-8 p.m., at Newman Funeral Home Chapel, 108 Center Street in Beattyville. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 29th at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Beatty Place Cemetery, New Yellow Rock Road.
    Pallbearers include Marvin Sparks, Timmy Begley, Arvel Newton, Jr., Timmy Lee Bishop, Jamie Newton, and John Hoover.

Newnam Funeral Home

  Saturday, June 25, 2016

Coletties Walton Jr., 59

    Coletties Walton Jr., age 59, of Crooked Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital, following a long illness.
    He was born September 24, 1956, in Lexington, a son of the late Coletties and Elizabeth Horn Walton. He was a farmer and woodworker.
    Mr. Walton was preceded in death by his wife, Fannie Riddell Walton.
    He is survived by one sister: Roxand Walton, Irvine; one brother, Ricky Walton (Ramona), Irvine; two nieces: Elizabeth Walton and Buffy Lynn Walton; and one great nephew, Creed Herald.
    Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 28th at 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Kevin Turpin with burial to follow in the Walton Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m., Tuesday, until service time at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, June 24, 2016

Caroline Sue Henry, 78

    Caroline Sue Henry, age 78, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016, at the Windsor Care Center in Mt. Sterling, following a long illness.
    She was born March 28, 1938, in Estill County, a daughter of the late John and Cora Wiseman Henry. She was a homemaker and had lived in Missouri most of her life.
    Ms. Henry is survived by two daughters: Dorothy March, Columbia; and Leana Robinson, Owingsville, one son, Nathan Woodard, Alabama; one sister, Linda Henry, Madison County; two brothers: Larry Henry and Ronnie Henry, both of Estill County; and three grandchildren.
    Memorial services will be held at a later date.
    Arrangements are by Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, June 23, 2016

Harry LaViers Jr., 86

    Harry LaViers Jr., age 86 of Lexington, Kentucky; surrounded by his family, passed from this life peacefully on June 23, 2016 after a 12 year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
    Born August 26, 1929 in Paintsville, Kentucky to Harry LaViers II and Maxie Auxier LaViers, he was the inseparable husband of Sue (Purple) LaViers for 63 years.
    Harry Jr. was a graduate of the Paintsville Independent Elementary School. He attended and graduated high school from Culver Military 1946-1947 where he was in Artillery Battery B. He graduated from Princeton University in 1951 with a degree in mechanical engineering.
    Entering the United States Army, as a SGT, he worked connecting many independent residential telephone lines to multiple high powered radar-directed computer controlled anti-aircraft guns to create networks of protective circles in the airspace around Washington D.C. and other USA east coast cities.
    In 1954 Harry completed his tour of duty and he and Sue returned to Paintsville where he began working with his father at South East Coal Company
    In 1958, Harry expanded South East Coal Company, building several new mines in Letcher County, and built a coal cleaning plant in Irvine, Kentucky that created jobs in Eastern Kentucky. On completion in 1961 it was the largest coal preparation plant in the United States. In 1980 this preparation plant became the first fully computer controlled coal cleaning plant in the world, using custom software and IBM computers; winning recognition from the US Department of Energy.
    Harry Jr., like his father, was a firm believer in education. He was a member of the board of regents at Morehead State University, Berea College, Centre College, Culver Military Academy, and he was actively involved behind the scenes lobbying to improve education in Kentucky.
    Harry believed that knowledge was a shared gift to mankind, and stressed this at home and at work. If you asked Harry a question on any technical matter, you always got far more information than you expected. At South East Coal Company, Harry created a unique college scholarship program for the employees’ children. Eventually more than 180 students graduated from college by 1990 having been financed by these scholarships.
    Harry LaViers Jr. is survived by his wife, Barbara Sue Purple LaViers; his daughter, Beth LaViers Owen (Randal) of Lexington; three sons: Hank LaViers of Pompano Beach, Florida; Donald Gregory LaViers (Margaret), of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee; and Stephen Douglas LaViers (Shelia), of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
    Harry was blessed with six grandchildren: Joseph Owen, Kristen Owen Kusterer, Laura Owen, Amy LaViers Minnick, Lisa LaViers and William LaViers; plus five great grandchildren, all of whom he adored and loved spending time with.
    There was a visitation from 6-8 p.m., Monday, June 27th at Milward's Celebration Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    Memorial Donations should be made to Morehead State University, your local public library, Hospice of the Bluegrass or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Milward Funeral Directors

  Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Connie Jo Hale, 53

    Connie Jo Hale was born May 21, 1963 in Berea, Kentucky, and departed this life Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, being 53 years of age. She was the daughter of Laura McCowan and of the late Kenneth Boshers.
    In addition to her mother, Connie was survived by eight siblings: Roger Boshers (Donna) of Berea; Michael McCowan (Kendal), Lynn Peyman (Josh), both of Annville; James Richard McCowan (Robin), Cathy Lakes (Eugene), JoAnn Lunsford (Ronnie), Linda Bowman and Paula Boshers, all of McKee.
    She is also survived by her boyfriend, John Arvin, of Irvine.
    Connie was of the Baptist Faith.
    Funeral service was at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 25th at Lakes Funeral Home in McKee with Bro. Jason Thomas officiating. Burial followed in the John Doc Carpenter Cemetery.

Lakes McKee Funeral Home

  Monday, June 20, 2016

Hazel Morton Hatton, 86

    Hazel Morton Hatton, age 86, widow of Alfred Earl Hatton passed away June 20, 2016 at Fountain Circle Health and Rehabilitation Center, Winchester, Kentucky.
    Born October 3, 1929, in Powell County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late John T. Morton and the late Ella Morton. Hazel was a former seamstress at Curlee Clothing Factory and a member of Clay City Church of Christ.
    In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Phyllis Tucker; her son, Alfred Danny Hatton; one brother, Cecil Morton and by one sister, Lillian Morton.
    Mrs. Hatton is survived by two sons: Jerry Hatton of Jeffersonville and David Hatton (Connie) of Irvine; three daughters: Dorothy Sue Willoughby (Allen) of Winchester, Carolyn Henderson and Kathy Hatton, both of North Middletown; one brother, Charlie Morton of Dayton, Ohio; three sisters: Patricia McIntosh (Dwight) of Stanton, Mary Kate Olson (Eugene) of Georgetown, and Fern Morton of Ashland; eleven grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and eleven great, great grandchildren.
    Funeral services officiated by Bro. M. C. Rice were held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 24th at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation began at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, June 23rd at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hatton Creek Cemetery alongside her husband, Alfred Earl Hatton.
    Pallbearers were Mark Roberts, Paul Roberts, Kevin Willoughby, Jerry Atkinson, Cody Hatton and Michael Hight.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Sunday, June 19, 2016

Margaret Jane Fox Rogers, 72

    Margaret Jane Fox Rogers, age 72, of Glory Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    She was born November 29, 1943, in Abilene, Texas, a daughter of the late Cecil and Evelyn Mays Fox. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life. She attended the Bowen First Church of God.
    Ms. Rogers is survived by two daughters: Denise Neal, Madison County; and Nikki Bloom (Darren), Powell County; two sons: Cecil Neal (Rusti), Powell County; and Wayne Rogers (Amber), San Diego, California; two sisters: Evelyn Tackett, Estill County; and Carolyn Gould, North Carolina; six grandchildren: Sara Jane Neal, Graelyn Neal, Jamie Neal, Tori Bloom, Kelly Bloom, and Clarissa Rogers; one great grandchild, Katelyn Neal; her companion, Robert O. Sanders; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
    She was preceded in death by one son, Tony Neal.
    Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, June 26th at 2 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends may between 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, June 25th.
    Pallbearers will be Kyle Bellamy, Jamie Neal, Derek Smyth, Tim Gould, Tom Gould, and Sawyer Gould.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  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 were 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 called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 22nd at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Freddie Noland, Stewart Flynn, Jimmy Noland, Willie Hayes, Kenny Abshear and Daniel Quenton Callahan.

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 Sunday, 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 were conducted Tuesday, June 21st at 1 p.m., at the Easter Valley Baptist Church by Bro. Michael Davis with burial following in the Alcorn Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, June 20th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Chris Kenny, Shawn Chaney, Corey Chaney, Todd Chaney, David Chaney, Jimmy Miller and Wes Reece.
    Honorary pallbearer was Cody Gentry.

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 were conducted Monday, June 20th at 11 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Leon Dennis. Burial was at the Woolery Cemetery. Friends called 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 were 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 were Warren Toler Jr., Todd Maynard, Charles Brotherton, Scott Shoemaker, David Shoemaker and Greg Honshell
    Honorary pallbearers were 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 was 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.

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

KSP Continues Investigating the Disappearance of Brookelyn Farthing

    RICHMOND, Ky. (June 22, 2016) – Today marks three years since Brookelyn Farthing disappeared, and the Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is asking for the public’s help as they continue the investigation.
    On June 23, 2013 the Kentucky State Police began investigating the disappearance of Brookelyn Farthing following a fire at 113 Dillon Court in Madison County. Some of Brookelyn Farthing’s personal belongings were recovered from inside the partially burned residence, however she was nowhere to be found. In the days, weeks, months and years following her disappearance, multiple searches have been conducted to no avail. Since the onset of the investigation, KSP has conducted and participated in multiple searches, continually followed up on leads, and actively sought new information. Additionally, a Facebook page ‘Missing: Brooklyn Farthing’ and www.findbrookefarthing.com have been created, as well as a $14,000 reward for information leading to the return of Brookelyn or the capture and conviction of those responsible for her disappearance.
    If you or someone that you know has any information that could be of assistance in finding Brooke, please call the Kentucky State Police in Richmond at 859-623-2404.