Sunday, July 24, 2016

Merle Randle Harrison, 68

    Merle Randle Harrison, 68, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at his home.
    He was born in Estill County, Kentucky, on Feb. 12, 1948. He was a United States Army veteran and former employee of B & H Toolworks.
    Mr. Harrison was preceded in death by his father, William Jennings Harrison; his mother, Martha Jean Hackworth Smith; and a sister, Brenda Louise Harrison.
    Survivors include his wife, Gracie Ann Hayes Harrison; two brothers: William Jennings Harrison Jr. and Sammy J. Hammons (Pat); three sisters: Sue Triplette, Judy Roy (Bill) and Effie Burrus (Ronnie); and several nieces and nephews including, Lonnie Kevin Gipson, Melissa Gipson, Barbara Jean Bowlin and Katrina Baker.
    Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 27th at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home with Sammy Hammons officiating. Burial will follow in the Turpin Cemetery at Winston, Kentucky. Visitation was after 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Ronnie Baker, Lonnie Kevin Gipson, Terry Hackworth, Millard Middleton and Ronald Burrus.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Thursday, July 21, 2016, 2016

Effie Georgia Peters, 75

    Effie Georgia Peters, age 75, of Pryse Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Baptist Health Lexington following a short illness.
    She was born September 15, 1940 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Ross Miller. She was a retired CMS employee and a member of the Mt. Carmel Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Peters is survived by her husband, Henry Clay Peters; one son, Timothy Lynn Peters (Kimberly Ann), Estill County; one sister, Mary Joyce Warner, Estill County; two brothers: Chester Miller, Lee County; and Gerald Eugene Miller, Madison County; and two grandchildren: Hannah Elizabeth Peters and Timothy Logan Peters.
    She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Dalton Timothy Peters; six sisters: Virginia Whisman, Laura Durbin, Cora Hager, Mertle Myers, Pauline Newman and Olpha Hall; and three brothers: Floyd, Paul and Raymond Dole Miller.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, July 24th at 2:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Mark Pearson. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, July 23rd at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Dennis Miller, Mike Miller, Greg Kirby, Eugene Miller, Billy Miller and Doug Miller.
    Honorary pallbearers were Tim Peters, Logan Peters, Harry Crowe, Vernon Muncie, Chester Miller and Gerald Eugene Miller.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, July 20, 2016, 2016

Jeffrey S. Barnes, 44

    Jeffrey S. Barnes, age 44, of Winston Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at his home, following a long illness.
    He was born July 12, 1972, in Estill County, a son of the late Carlie John “Junior” Barnes Jr. and Mary Alice Puckett Barnes. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Barnes is survived by a brother, Michael Barnes (Lesia); a sister: Cheryl Chaney (Paul); four nieces: Kristen Clark (Robbie), Carla Kissick, Laura Davis (Jeremiah) and Whitney Barnes; three nephews: Michael Barnes (Samantha), Ryan Chaney and Corey Barnes; several aunts, an uncle, and many cousins, great nieces and great nephews.
    He was preceded in death by a nephew: Daniel Rose; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday,July 23rd at 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Terry Barnes with burial to follow in the Turpin Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Saturday, until service time, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Michael Barnes, Corey Barnes, Mike Barnes, Paul Chaney, Robbie Clark and Ryan Chaney.
    The family would like to thank Kristen, Robbie, and Carla for all the time they spent with Jeffrey and all they did for him. He loved them so. We love and will always miss him very much.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, July 18, 2016

Mary Carmen Conlee Cress, 77

    Mary Carmen Conlee Cress, age 77, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Irvine, Kentucky, following a long illness.
    Born in Winchester, Kentucky, January 7, 1939, she was the daughter of late Gertrude Derickson Conlee and the late Bernard Martin Conlee. Mary Carmen was the former School Food Service Director for the Powell County Board of Education. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, former member of the Powell County Woman's Club, member of the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association and member of the Shiloh United Methodist Church.
    In addition to her parents, Mary Carmen was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Cress; one brother, Bernard Lynwood Conlee; and one sister, Desta Louise Price.
    She is survived by her two sons: Rupert "Artie" White of Richmond and Stan White of Frankfort; one sister, Diana Brandenburg of Irvine; three stepchildren: Doug Cress, Katie Cress and Quinn Atherton; five grandchildren: Lindsey White, Leslie White, Lauren White, Kelsey Carr-White, and Kaden Carr-White; two great grandchildren: Doc Silas Robinson and Lillian Piper Nichols; and six step grandchildren.
    Funeral services officiated by Rev. Jonathan Tullos and Cebert Gilbert were held on Saturday, July 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at Shiloh United Methodist Church, 2652 Campton Road, Stanton. Visitation was held on Friday, July 22nd at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m.
    Interment was in Stanton Cemetery with Thomas Lynn Conlee, David Garrett, Brian Duke, Caden Carr-White, Nicholas Garrett, and Martin Brandenburg serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers were Nelson White, Ralph Wayne Derickson, Powell County High School Class of 1957, Arlis Martin, Paul "Pooge" White, and H.T. & Wilda Derickson.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Monday, July 18, 2016

Millie Verne Caldwell, 85

    Millie Verne Caldwell, wife of the late Willis Charles Caldwell and daughter of the late Lloyd and Catherine Allen Smyth Caldwell was born on September 30, 1930 and departed this life on July 18, 2016 at the age of 85 years, 9 months, and 18 days. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and homemaker.
    Mrs. Caldwell is survived by four children: Shirley Skidmore (Millard) of Stanton, Brenda Sparks (Ricky) of Irvine, Carl Butch (good friend Michelle) and Sharon Hogan (Dewayne), both of Beattyville, Kentucky; two brothers: Lloyd Smyth Jr. (Janice) of Stanton, and Tommy Smyth (Cathy) of Dayton, Ohio; seven grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a sister, Mildred Sparks; 5 brothers, William, Wallace, Paul, Allen, and Harvey Smyth.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22nd at Newnam Funeral Home Chapel, 108 Center Street in Beattyville by Rev. Marvin Hobbs. Burial was at the Smyth Cemetery, Smyth Cemetery Road in Beattyville. Visitation was Thursday, July 21st, 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Newnam Funeral Home

  Thursday, July 14, 2016

Barbara Jean Minix, 58

    Barbara Jean Minix, age 58, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at her home.
    Barbara was born on November 15, 1957 and was the daughter of Ruey and Suedell Carol Allen Minix. She was a hairdresser at Great Clips in Richmond.
    Survivors include one daughter, Candina Isaacs (Donnie) of Waco; one son, Nicholas Colley (Kristin) of Lima, Ohio; four grandchildren: Tanner Minix, Hayley Sparks, Kiser Colley, and Alana Colley; one great-granddaughter, Aleigha Baker; one brother, Michael Minix; and one nephew, Zachary Minix.
    A graveside memorial service officiated by Bro. Bob Casey was held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at the Bark Road Cemetery.
    Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home is serving the family.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  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, Kentucky, 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 agrandson, Michael Townsend; and 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), John 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 (Nevie), 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 were held Monday, July 11th at 11:00 am, Lewis Funeral Home with Jason Riddell officiating. Burial followed in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called after 10:00 am until service time on Monday at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Joe, Cassius III, James, & Logan Townsend; Clayton Mays, and Chris Hoover.
    Honorary pallbearer was Josh Walling.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Thursday, June 23, 2016

William Harold Leach, 93

    William Harold Leach, age 93, of Junction City, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at home.
    Born August 8, 1922, in Yosemite, he was the son of the late William Noah and Anna Bell Wells Leach. He was the former Mayor of Junction City, a retired heavy equipment operator for the state department of highways and owned and operated Leach’s Grocery & Tire Store and was of the Baptist Faith. He was past master of Waco Lodge #338 and the Harvey McGuire Lodge # 209 F&AM. He served our country in the United States Army and was a World War II veteran.
    Mr. Leach was preceded in death by his sister, Ester Bogie.
    He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Iva Brown Leach; two sons: Bill Leach (Myong) of Augusta, Georgia; and Jerry Leach (Connie) of Richmond; two daughters: Mary Lawrence (Wendell) of Danville and Linda Pennington (E.C.) of Hebron; one brother, Preston Leach of Moreland; two sisters: Jean Chandler of Shepherdsville and Iva Mae Young of Harrodsburg; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and one great, great grandson.
    A funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 28th at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home in Moreland by Bro. James "Monty" Lynn with burial at Hustonville Cemetery. Visitation was from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, June 27th with a Masonic Service at 7:00 p.m. by Rocky Ford Lodge # 765 F&AM. Military rites were by Caswell Saufley Post 18 of the American Legion.
    Pallbearers were Eddie Lawrence, Judge William Leach, Emmett Pennington, Clay Pennington, Allen Leach and Elwood Brown.
    Honorary pallbearers were Mike Young, Wayne Pahl, Sam Buckingham, Tony Wilder, Harold McKinney, Richard Campbell and R. Finley Hendrickson.

W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home

  Saturday, July 16, 2016, 2016

Jeffery Wayne Dixon, 53

    Jeffery Wayne Dixon, age 53, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016.
    He was born February 14, 1963, in Estill County, a son of the late Roy Dixon Sr. and Fairy Hymer Larson. He was a self-employed farmer and construction worker and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Dixon is survived by a sister: Carolyn Miller (Earl), Garrard County; three brothers: Roy “Dink” Dixon Jr., Linville Dixon (Shirley), and Milton Dixon (Sandra), all of Estill County; and a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Dixon.
    He was preceded in death by two brothers: Doug Dixon and Harold Dixon.
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 19th at 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. James Hardin with burial following in the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m., Tuesday, until service time at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Tony Miller, Jason Cox, Jerry Kelly, Marvin Dixon, Jason Dixon, and Tim Dixon.
    Honorary pallbearers were Gina Dixon, Jolin Owens, Angel Dixon, Charlotte O’Bryan, Kelli White, Staci Miller, Judy Vaughn, and Teresa Dixon.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  July 15, 2016, 2016

David Daniel Campbell, 72

    David Daniel Campbell, age 72, the husband of Grace Lynch Campbell, passed away Friday evening, July 15, 2016, at The St. Joseph-East Hospital in Lexington.
    Mr. Campbell was born on March 13, 1944 in Estill County, the son of the late Isom G. and Mary Jane Neal Campbell. He was a retired employee of Duncan Machinery in Lexington and was a member of the Lexington Road Church of God.
    Survivors in addition to his wife include one son, Roy David Campbell; two daughters: Karen Elizabeth Campbell Allen and Linda Carol Campbell Bonnett (George Frederick II); two grandsons: Fredrick David Bonnett and Darius Campbell Allen; one sister, Estine Tipton; as well as several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Elaine Campbell; one brother, Joe Campbell; and three sisters: Cordelia Reffitt, Clara Marcum and Katherine Pasley.
    Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 18th at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Frohardt officiating. Burial was in the Congleton Cemetery in Estill County. Friends called from 4-8 p.m., Sunday, July 17th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Fredrick David Bonnett, Darius Campbell Allen, Chucky Plowman, Rodney Reffitt, Danny Wood, Andrew Standiford and William Standiford.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Thursday, July 14, 2016, 2016, 2016

William C. Hall, 76

    William C. Hall, age 76, of Furnace Junction in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 in Clay City following a short illness.
    He was born May 23, 1940 in Estill County and was the son of the late Beedie and Cecil Gillespie Hall. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Gum Springs Church. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his wife, Gearldine Townsend Hall.
    He is survived by two daughters: Wanda Hall, Estill County; and Samantha Burgher, Powell County; three sons: William C. Hall Jr., Bracken County; Virl Lee Hall and Harvey D. Hall, both of Estill County; three sisters: Ruby Gross, Powell County; Irene Hammond, Danville; and Faye Hall, Sadieville; two brothers: Harvey G. Hall, Sadieville; and Carl Hall, Clark County; eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
    He was preceded in death by several siblings.
    Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 18th at 11 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Gainous Rogers. Burial was at the Watson Ridge Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, July 17th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Ryan Burgher, Timothy Burgher, Wesley Banks, Virl Hall, Shane Burgher and Lorenzo Calderon.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, July 14, 2016, 2016

Helen Joy McGee, age 86

    Helen Joy McGee, age 86, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016, at the Madison Health & Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, Kentucky, following a long illness.
    She was born February 11, 1930 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Hulbert Mays and Della Smith McIntosh. She was a former employee of Cedar Village Restaurant and a member of the Jehovah Witness Church.
    Mrs. McGee was preceded in death by her husband, William McGee.
    She is survived by two daughters: Michelle Ruble (Rickie) Irvine; and Juanita Leavitt, Florida; two sons: Leonard McGee and Joel McGee, both of Irvine; one sister: Glenna Witt, Irvine; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by one sister, Geraldine McIntosh; one brother, Cecil Mays; and one grandchild.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, July 17th at 2 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Bill Daily. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 12 Noon, Sunday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Jake McGee, Shannon Melvin, Sharron McGee, Anthony Alexander, Barry Witt, and Charles Andrews.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Howard C. Mackey, 98

    Howard C. Mackey, age 98, of Seymour, Indiana passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at the Seymour Place following a long illness.
    He was born March 14, 1918 in Neon, Kentucky and was the son of the late Otis and Sally Jo Tyson Mackey. He was a retired bookkeeper with Allen Construction Company and a member of the Ravenna Christian Church. He was also a former member of the Masonic Lodge.
    Mr. Mackey is survived by his wife, Eloise J. Masters Mackey; his son, Robert H. Mackey (Patricia), North Vernon, Indiana; two grandchildren: Erin Mease, Orlando, Florida; and Robyn Mackey Hensley, Lexington; and two great grandchildren, Josey Mease and Samantha Mease.
    He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Humble; and his brother, Jack Mackey.
    Graveside services were conducted Friday, July 15th at 1 p.m. at the Oakdale Cemetery by Bro. Tony White.
    Pallbearers were Richard Snowden, Greg Horn, Greg Snowden, Glenn Wise and Robert Mackey.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, July 11, 2016

Lonnie Reece Smyth, 89

    Lonnie Reece Smyth, age 89, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton.
    He was born in Estill County, Kentucky on November 22, 1926 to Henry Omar “Jack” & Nona (Chaney) Smyth. Lonnie was a master repairman at N.C.R. for over 32 years. He was also the Director of the Community Center in Tomball, Texas. Lonnie was a United States Navy Seabee during World War II, and in 1950, joined the Army Air Corps, where he was stationed in the United Kingdom during the Korean War. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, and the Masonic Lodge.
    Mr. Smyth was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Vivian Rosemary Smyth, in 2015.
    Surviving are his daughter, Brenda Hamilton (Jay Dee); his son, Lonnie Reece Smyth, Jr. (Jessy Savo); two grandchildren: Jeffrey Paul Hamilton (Carrie) and Janice Bullock (Josh); five sisters: Vicie Alcorn, Margie Flannery, Pauline Kash Hudson, Anna Smyth and Janet Dixon; a beloved sister-in-law, Janice Moss; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
    He was also preceded in death by three sisters: Lillian Sparks, Juanita Henry and Lucille Henderson.
    The funeral service was at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 16th at the George C. Martin Funeral Home, “Northridge Chapel,” 5040 Frederick Pike at Needmore Road in Dayton. Interment was at Poplar Hill Cemetery, Vandalia. The family received friends Saturday after 10 a.m., prior to the service, at the George C. Martin Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Dayton.

George C. Martin Funeral Home

  Monday, July 11, 2016

Paul G. Watson, 78

    Paul G. Watson, age 78, husband of Louise Young Watson, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was a native of Estill County, born November 9, 1937, a son of the late Pearl and Ruth Powell Watson. He was a United States Army Veteran. Mr. Watson was an entrepreneur, having several businesses in Estill County. He founded the Burger Barn in 1973, he also owned used car lots, service stations, groceries, and a contracting company throughout the years. He also enjoyed collecting antiques.
    Mr. Watson was preceded in death by a grandson, Bradley Wayne Watson.
    Survivors other than his wife of 39 years, Louise, include his daughter, Paula Rison (Phil); his son, Bruce Watson (Regina); his step-daughter, Teresa Mitchell (Mark); his brothers: Sam Watson (Donna) and Fred Watson (Ann); his grandchildren: Tyler Watson (Jimmi Lynn), Matthew Ryan Mitchell, Lindsay Ann Maples (Austin), and William Colby Rison; and his great grandchildren: William Andrew Maples and Bo Bradley Watson.
    Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 16th at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Burial followed in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 10:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Sunday, July 10, 2016, 2016

Tina Renee Fugate, 49

    Tina Renee Fugate, age 49, of 2nd Street in Slidell, Louisiana; passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016, at her home following a sudden illness.
    She was born March 1, 1967 in Madison County and was the daughter of Alvin Ballard and JoAnn Scenters Jones. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Ms. Fugate is survived by her mother, JoAnn Scenters Jones (Scott), Estill County; her father, Alvin Ballard; two daughters: Rachel Smith and Jessica Seals, both of Estill County; and three sons: Brandon Toler, Estill County; Casey Fugate, Perry County; and Johnny Seals, Estill County.
    She was preceded in death by one son, Randall Toler.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 16th at 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Paul Groves. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called after 11 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Paul Bishop, Dalton Bishop, Trevor Venters, James Venters, Robbie Robertson, Anthony Bishop and Tim Jones.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

Friday, July 22, 2016

KY 89 (North Main Street) expected to reopen Friday, July 22nd

    KY 89 (North Main Street/Winchester Road) at the north city limits of Irvine in Estill County was closed on Monday, July 11th and after nearly two weeks is scheduled to reopen on Friday, July 21st. The road was closed at milepoint 12.1, between Estill Springs Elementary School and Geneva Avenue.
    No signed or marked detour were 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 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 the 10-day period, construction crews also began installing several cross drains along the portion of KY 89 that remained open. Drivers who use this section of highway should expect delays while that work is ongoing.
    A detour has been blacktopped around the White Oak Creek overpass and is expected to be used when construction begins on that structure. Traffic will be able to continue through that area; however, large trucks may be directed to detour across the Bypass.