Friday, July 8, 2016

James R. Townsend, 78

    James R. Townsend, age 78, passed away at his home, Friday, July 8, 2016, after a long illness.
    He was a native of Frankfort, born May 5, 1938, a son of the late Cassius and Linda Pitts Townsend. He was a retired mason, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.
    Mr. Townsend was preceded in death by grandson Michael Townsend; his brothers Allen Crowe, and George Townsend.
    Survivors include his companion of 57 years, Mary F. Townsend; his sons: Cassius Townsend III, James E. Townsend (Bobbie), Johnson Townsend (Amy), Joe Townsend, and Richard Neal; his daughters: Connie Estes (Jacob), Dorothy Walling (Henry Knight), and Jessica Townsend; his brothers: Paul Townsend, Cassius Townsend II (Neabie), and Creed Joe Townsend (Alice); his sisters: Sandra Hardy, Rethia Gooch, Mary Kirby (Edward Smith), Rhonda Gabbard, Bernice Willis, and Wanda Willis (Farrell); his grandchildren: Victoria & Logan Townsend, Melissa Townsend, Latasha Alexander, Leighann Alexander, Clayton Mays, Chris Hoover, Josh Walling, Marlena Richardson, Gloria Bingham, Lester lee Richardson, Carly Townsend, Corey Townsend, and Ethan Townsend; and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
    Services will be held Monday, July 11th at 11:00 a.m., at Lewis Funeral Home with Jason Riddell officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call after 10:00 a.m. until service time, Monday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Joe, Cassius III, James, & Logan Townsend, Clayton Mays, and Chris Hoover.
    Honorary pallbearer will be Josh Walling.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Friday, July 1, 2016

Charles Earl Underwood II, 32

    Charles Earl Underwood II, of Richmond, Kentucky, was born May 23, 1984 and departed this life July 6, 2016. He was a 2003 graduate of Madison Central High School.
    He worked as a flooring installer, most recently with Van Rose.
    Charles leaves behind a son, Charles Earl Underwood III, and Little Charlie’s mom, Kiesha Gibson; his parents Charles Earl “Wolf” Underwood and Lisa Terri Renfro; his little sister, Jeanene Nicole Underwood; his special nieces, Nora and Teri Ann Mullins; and sisters: Michelle Meier, Lola Underwood and Alverta Underwood. Charles is also survived by his aunts and uncles, numerous cousins, his nieces and nephews and many friends who will miss his friendship.
    He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Wes and Betty Underwood; and his maternal grandparents, Herman and Gracie Renfro.
    Pallbearers were Daniel Martinez, Kevin Renfro, Nicholas Barron, Lee Henry Renfro, Donnie Underwood, Josh Henry and Russell Ambrose.
    Honorary pallbearers were all his aunts and uncles, a special uncle Scott, Johnny Wayne, Juice, Earily, Van Rose, Connie, Penny and David Salmons and all those who loved Charles.
    His services were held July 11 at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. His uncle, the Reverend Owen Moody officiated. Charles was laid to rest at the Johnson Cemetery.
    A fellowship dinner was hosted by the Richmond House of Prayer following the services.
    The Renfro and the Underwood family would like to say thank you for the outpouring support and love. We are humbled. Continue to pray for all of us. Rest in peace, Charles.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, July 6, 2016

George Brock Lamb, Jr., 72

    George Brock Lamb, Jr., age 72, widower of Elizabeth Ann Lamb, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at his home.
    He was born on October 11, 1943, in Estill County, Kentucky, to the late George Brock Lamb, Sr. and Hazel Wagers Lamb. He was retired from Square D. He was a member of Forest Grove Christian Church and a veteran of the United States Army.
    Survivors include one son, Jeffrey Lamb; a granddaughter, Haley Lamb; an unborn great grandson, Mason McIntosh; one brother, Tony Lamb (Sandra); a nephew, Eric Lamb; a niece, Tonya Lamb; a great nephew, Weston Lamb; a special friend, Juanita Jones; and several nieces and nephews.
    Visitation will be Friday from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Forest Grove Christian Church, 4733 Old Boonesboro Road in Winchester. Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 9, 2016 at the church by Pastor Larry Deckard. Burial will be in Winchester Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be Larry Centers, Michael Arvin, Austin McIntosh, Jeff Beckett, E.B. Stacy, Ray Harold Hardy, H.T. "Butch" Hardy, Jr.
    Honorary pallbearers will be the Peddlers Mall Pickers.
    Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Monday, July 4, 2016

Aaron Lincoln Abney, 33

    Aaron Lincoln Abney, age 33, St. George, Kansas, passed away peacefully, Monday, July 4, 2016 at his home.
    Aaron was born on March 14, 1983 to Ova and Lisa (Gay) Abney in Irvine, Kentucky. He graduated from Estill County High School in 2001. After a few years of work, Aaron enlisted in the United States Army in 2009. He served overseas in Iraq from 2011 – 2012 and was honorably discharged in 2014.
    Aaron was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed being in the woods. He was an avid trapper, hunter, and Notre Dame football fan. He also enjoyed woodworking, making benches, chests, walking sticks, and even a bed frame. Aaron was known as a simple man and will be missed.
    He is survived by three daughters: Chloe Abney, Irvine; Leigha and Jocelyn Abney, both of Mt. Vernon; a sister, Ashley Abney; a girlfriend: Jessie Redding, St. George, Kansas; other family members, Jody Justin and Shannon Redding, all of St. George; and several friends and loved ones.
    Visitation for Aaron will be Saturday, July 16, 2016 from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. at the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Interment will follow at the St. George Cemetery in St. George, Kansas, with military honors.
    The family has suggested memorials to American Cancer Society, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Stewart Funeral Home

  Monday, July 4, 2016

Jane Baber Christopher, 91

    Jane Baber Christopher, age 91, widow of Wayne Christopher, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    A native of Irvine, she was born March 22, 1924, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Virginia Baber.
    Mrs. Christopher was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Hancock.
    She was a member of the Irvine United Methodist Church, Four Seasons Garden Club, United Methodist Womens Association, Estill County Book Club, Estill County Homemakers and was instrumental in the organization of the Estill County Library. She was a retired social worker for the State of Kentucky.
    Survivors include her son, Mark Christopher (Carol); daughters, Jane Scott Bentley and Lisa Grimes (Bill); five grandchildren: Jane Katherine Moores (Ian), Grant Christopher, James Christopher Bentley, Reed Christopher, and Tate Christopher; four great grandchildren: Jane Alise Moores, Nora Moores, James Bentley, and Jacob Bentley; and many nieces and nephews.
    Services will be held Wednesday, July 13th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lewis Funeral Home with Rev. Don Hatton officiating. Burial will follow at the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12th at the funeral home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Sunday, July 3, 2016

Ailene Smith Case, 84

    Ailene Smith Case, age 84, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016, surrounded by family and friends.
    She was a native of Estill County, born at Fitchburg, Kentucky, on March 27, 1932, the daughter of the late George D. and Bertie Howell Smith.
    Mrs. Case was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Case Jr.
    She was a member of the Cobhill Crossroads Community Church, serving as treasurer for many years. She was a retired employee of the Estill County Schools where she was a cook at the Estill County High School. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed quilting, crocheting, cooking, baking pies and chocolate no bake cookies, a family favorite.
    Ailene is survived by her children, Ava Rogers (Raven), Stanton; Gary (Jean) Case, Irvine; Debra Patrick (Elwood), Connie Case, both of Irvine; Vonda Dunn (Ralph), Clay City; and Johnny Case (Missy), Stanton; as well as grandchildren Melissa Rogers Henning, David Rogers, Chris Rogers, Woody Patrick, Eric Patrick, Casey Patrick Kirby, Darla Dunn and Chandra Dunn and fourteen great grandchildren.
    She is survived by her siblings, Wayne Smith (Virginia), Denny Smith (Vivian), Freda Hardy (Ray Harold), Elwanda Roberts (Kirby), and Billy Darrell Smith (Sharon); and several nieces and nephews.
    Services will be Friday, July 8th at 2:00 p.m. at the Cobhill Crossroads Community Church with Bros. Elwood Patrick and Gainus Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in the Cobhill Cemetery. Friends may call at the church after 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 7th and on Friday, July 8th from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.
    Pallbearers will be Gary Case, David Rogers, Chris Rogers, Woody Patrick, Eric Patrick and Brennan Rogers.
    Lewis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Duane Smith, 56

    Duane Smith, age 56 of Little Hardwick's Creek in Clay City, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at his residence.
    He worked in the oil fields and Refineries in Texas and had a love of motorcycles and fishing.
    Mr. Smith is survived by his mother, Myrta Boswell; one son, Duane Thomas Wynnett (Kelly) of Irvine; two brothers: Darrel Smith (Beth) of Diamond Head, Mississippi; and Scott Smith (Tracie) of Clay City; a special cousin, Dana Allen of Stanton; a special aunt, Irvaleen Marcum of Clay City; and special niece and nephew, Ian and Megan Smith of Stanton.
    The family held a private graveside service.
    In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to Hospice East or the Vaughan’s Mill First Church of God.
    Grayson Funeral Home of Clay City was in charge of services.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Friday, July 1, 2016

Harvey Delois Greenwood Jr., 61

    Harvey Delois Greenwood Jr., age 61, of Opossum Run Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, following a sudden illness.
    He was born August 8, 1954, in New Jersey, the son of the late Harvey Delois and Osie Lee Stamper Greenwood. He was a quality inspector with Advanced Green Components and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Greenwood is survived by two sons: Cecil Delois Greenwood (Jennifer Carol), Madison County; and Joseph Lee Greenwood (Frances Annette), Estill County; one stepsister, Crystal Combs, Hazard; a half brother: Dallas Gilbert Greenwood, Hazard; and three grandchildren: Carlie Breann Greenwood, Dilan Chase Delois Greenwood and Sarah Elizabeth Greenwood.
    He was preceded in death by several sisters.
    Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 5th at 11 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Terry Barnes and Bro. Bobby Hale with burial following in the Beatty Place Cemetery, New Yellow Rock Road, Beattyville. Friends may call between 6 and 8 p.m., Monday, July 4th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Cecil Greenwood, Joseph Greenwood, Aaron Tipton, Clifton Estes, Trinity Storm McIntosh and Kevin Garris.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, July 1, 2016

Waneetta Lynam Newman, 92

    Waneetta Lynam Newman, 92, widow of Odis Newman, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky.
    Mrs. Newman was a native of Scott County, born September 2, 1923, a daughter of the late John Lewis and Maude Ellen Games Lynham. She was a retired employee of Kentucky Textiles in Paris.
    In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Donald Newman; and her sisters, Ethel Lynham and Lillie Mae Lynham.
    Survivors include her half-sister, Henrietta Wainscott (Corinth, KY); her half-brother, William “Bill” Games (North Carolina); two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special caregivers, Ray and Marie Dixon.
    Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 4th at Lewis Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Double Oak Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 6:00 pm Sunday.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Wayne Patrick, 86

    Wayne Patrick, age 86, passed away June 29, 2016 at Sayre Christian Village in Lexington.
    Born December 22, 1929, in Estill County, he was the son of the late William and Emma Tuttle Patrick. Wayne Patrick was a United States Army veteran and a former automobile dealer of Patrick Bros. Used Cars.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Atchison Patrick; two brothers: Bascum Patrick and John Thomas Patrick; and by two sisters:Elsie Mattingly and Mildred Shrout.
    He is survived by his son, Bill W. Patrick (Tina); his daughter, Connie Hall; two grandchildren: Jincy Thorpe and Jake Patrick; and by one great grandchild, Janson McIntosh, all of Lexington.
    Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 1st at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton. Visitation begins at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, June 30th at the funeral home. Interment will be in Clay City-Eaton Cemetery with Larry Bowling, Gary Smith, Mike Scott, Matt Scott, Darren Patrick and Hobert Hoskins serving as pallbearers.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Bernice Walters Hall, 84

    Bernice Walters Hall, age 84, widow of James Arthur Hall, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the Marcum-Wallace Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky.
    She was native of Estill County, born July 24, 1931, a daughter of the late Beverly "Cutter Walters and Edna Tipton Walters. Mrs. Hall was a homemaker, and a former employee of Carhart. She enjoyed quilting, and working in her flower garden. She was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her husband, James, and her sisters, Helen Ruth Walters and Bonnie Henry.
    Survivors include her daughters: Sherrel Kay Hall Bledsoe (William), and Janice Hall Embs (Gary); her son, Beverly Allen Hall (Barbara); her sisters: Blanche Griffin (Gary), Laverne Riddell (Gene), and Ladene Foster (Jerry); her brothers: David Walters (Louise), Glen Walters (Louise), James Walters (Loretta), Damon Walters (Sherlyn), and Billy Walters (Janet); her grandchildren: Brad Hall (Amanda), Leeann Cole (Wayne), William A. Bledsoe, Brent Bledsoe (Kristy), Chance Hall, Parker Hall, and Whitney Embs; her great grandchildren: Emma Bledsoe, Josh Bledsoe, and Kaitlyn Bledsoe, Kayla Cole, Aubrey Cole, Kara Cole and Braden Hall; several nieces and nephews also survive.
    Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 1st at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call after 6:00 p.m., Thursday, June 30th at the funearl home.
    Pallbearers will be Brad Hall, William A. Bledsoe, Brent Bledsoe, Chance Hall, Whitney Embs, Parker Hall, and Leeann Cole.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Tuesday, June 28, 2016

James Drexell McIntosh, 79

    James Drexell McIntosh, age 79, passed away Tuesday, June 28th, 2016 at the Stanton Nursing Center after a long illness.
    He was born November 14, 1937 in Montgomery County, the son of the late John Martin "Mart" and Chessie Shoemaker McIntosh. Mr. McIntosh was a lifelong car enthusiast and autobody specialist. He was a member of the Mountain Parkway Church of God.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughters, Teresa Meadows and Sondra Joanne Freeman; his brother, Junior Carl McIntosh; and four sisters: Violia Powell, Pauline McIntosh, Anna Mae McIntosh, and Faye McIntosh.
    Mr. McIntosh is survived by his wife, Margaret Miller McIntosh; his daughter, Colleen Crowe (Robert), Clay City; three brothers: Harold McIntosh (Lucy), Stanton;, Raymond McIntosh, Clay City; and Troy McIntosh, Winchester; three sisters: Gladys Simerly, Bristol, Tennessee; Marjorie Shortridge and Irene Rose, both of Winchester; grandchildren: Brandon Crowe (Tammie), Jerri Wireman, Stanton; Ginger Reed (Justin), Irvine;, and Savannah Jeffers (Dester), Mason, Ohio; and great grandchildren: Jackson Reed, Dester Jeffers IV, Wyatt Jeffers, Willow Wireman, and Brayden Crowe.
    Funeral services will be held at Mountain Parkway Church of God on Friday, July 1st at 3:00 p.m., with Pastor Dell Payne officiating. Friends may call anytime after 12:00 Noon on Friday at the church.
    Pallbearers will be Glen Powell, Jr. Shortridge, Greg Shortridge, Randy Rose, Jeff McIntosh and Terry Miller.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Charlene Kennon, Winfred Brewer, Albert Leach, Donald McClure, Opie Meadows, Dewey Freeman, Eddie Combs; staff of Hospice East, the members of Mountain Parkway Church of God, and the staff at the Stanton Nursing Center.
    Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home of Richmond.

Heritage Funeral Home

  on Sunday, June 26, 2016

Raymond H. Carpenter, 84

    Raymond H. Carpenter, age 84, husband of Marian Jones Carpenter, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky.
    He was born on February 8, 1932, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Howard and Cecilia Butler Carpenter. He was retired from GE Mobile Communications and current president of M & R Resources, Inc. He was a member of Christ Church of Winchester where he was well known for organizing the "Big Breakfast" on Sunday mornings. He served as co-chairman of the building committee of Calvary Christian Church. He was a United States Army veteran and a Kentucky Colonel.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Nancy Davis (Mark); a son, Craig Carpenter (Lynn); three step sons: Clayton Babb (Amanda), Colburn Babb (Misty) and Clint Babb; eleven grandchildren; one great grandchild; in-laws, Harry and Anita Jones; and brothers-in-law, Tim, Gary, Scott and Tom Jones.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, William Carpenter; a sister, Dorothy Carpenter; and a brother-in-law, Dr. Terry Jones.
    Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, June 30th at Christ Church of Winchester, 1691 Ironworks Road. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 1st at Christ Church of Winchester by Pastor David Scalf, Dickie Everman and Gary Epperson. Burial will be in the Winchester Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be Joe Davis, Scott Carpenter, Steven Carpenter, Clayton Babb, Colburn Babb and Clint Babb.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Russell Gates, Brian Howard, Henry Branham, Terry Estes, Glenn Wise, Bill Turner, Dave Roher, Bill Tooley, Eric Hunter, Gale Clark, Neil Peterson, Bob Guillock, including friends at EKPC and associates in the mobile communications business.
    In lieu of flowers please make contributions in his memory to Christ Church of Winchester, PO Box 15, Winchester, KY 40392.
    A special thanks to all those who were so kind during his final days, including the staff at Hospice East, Clark Regional Medical Center, St Joseph East Hospital and Fountain Circle Rehabilitation Center.
    Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.

Scobee Funeral Home

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

KY 89 (North Main Street) to be closed at Estill Springs, July 11-21

    KY 89 (North Main Street/Winchester Road) at the north city limits of Irvine in Estill County will be closed beginning Monday, July 11. The road will be closed at milepoint 12.1, between Estill Springs Elementary School and Geneva Avenue. The road will be closed for approximately 10 days and is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Friday, July 22.
    No signed or marked detour will be posted. 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 required for removal and replacement of the bridge over Sweet Lick Creek, and is part of the ongoing project to widen KY 89 on the north side of Irvine.
    During this 10-day period, construction crews will also be installing several cross drains along the portion of KY 89 that remains open. Drivers who use this section of highway should expect delays while that work is ongoing.