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Volume 35 - Number 11 - Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Current Obituaries

September 21st Edition

  Sunday, September 18, 2016

Cindy Marie Thacker Rison, 42

    Cindy Marie Thacker Rison, age 42, of Furnace Junction Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016, at her home following a short illness.
    She was born October 25, 1973, in Estill County, the daughter of James Ralph and Helen Sue Frazier Thacker. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all of her life. She attended the Roadside Mission Church.
    In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her husband, Stanley Dale Rison; a son, Brett Michael Rison, Ravenna; and two brothers: Darrell Thacker and Farrell Thacker, both of Estill County.
    Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, September 21st at 11 a.m. at the Cobb Hill Cemetery by Bro. Henry Johnson.
    Pallbearers will be Keith Thacker, Ryan Thacker, Bill Rogers, Clayton Wise, Bennie Bishop and Mike Mays.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, September 16, 2016

Terry W. Chesnut, 52

    Terry W. Chesnut, age 52, of Clark County, Kentucky, husband for 26 years to Shelly Martin Chesnut, passed away Friday, September 16, 2016 at the Hazard A.R.H. Medical Center.
    A native of Winchester, he was born April 16, 1964 to the late Albert “Wayne” Chesnut and Judy A. Baber Chesnut Blackwell of Winchester. Terry had a bachelors of Science from Eastern Kentucky University 5-12 Science and Social Studies Secondary Education, Masters of Arts from Northern Kentucky University in Special Education Learning Behavioral Disorders, 7 years of teaching experience with Harrison County Public Schools and Pendleton County Public Schools, and current owner of Chestnut Hill Foods dba American Favorites Mobile Restaurant. He was an ordained Minister for Salem Fellowship Institute, an online Christian School, he worked for the Red Cross as an EMT tech, he had a special interest in Creation Science, fishing, boating, graphic design, computer programming and cooking.
    In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a brother, Brian S. Chesnut, a daughter, Shelby M. Chesnut Gordon; a son, Albert W. Chesnut; a daughter, Aletheia C. Chesnut; a daughter, Valerie A. Chesnut Porto; a daughter, Kimberly J. Chesnut Collins, sons-in-law, Matthew, Andrew and Nick; grandsons, Draven and Aiden; granddaughters, Aislynn, Alaina, Erin and Enora; and one nephew, Jonathan.
    He was preceded in death by step-father, Paul H. Blackwell; and two daughters, Jacqueline R. and Rachel L. Chesnut.
    Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 21st at 11:00 a.m. at the Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, 289 S. Main Street, Winchester, with Sam Marsh presiding. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Sept 20, from 5-8 p. m.at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Clarmont Memorial Gardens.

Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home

  Friday, September 16, 2016

Sylvia Jane Wilson, 69

Sylvia Jane Wilson

    Sylvia Jane Wilson, age 69, of McKee Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 16, 2016, at her granddaughter's house surrounded by her family following a long illness.
    She was born February 22, 1947, in Madison County, the daughter of Bobby Jean Brandenburg White and the late Ernest Eugene “Gene” White. She was the owner of Jane’s Hair Studio where she was a hairdresser. She then retired from MEPCO. She had lived in Estill County all of her life and was a member of the Ravenna Christian Church.
    Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon “Flash” Wilson.
    In addition to her mother, she is also survived by three daughters: Angela Flynn, (Gerald), Julie Richardson (Kevin) and Rebecca Fowler, all of Irvine; a brother, Tony White (Paula), Berea; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; three step grandchildren; five step-great grandchildren; and a special cousin, Jenny Blevins.
    Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 24th at the Ravenna Christian Church by Bro. Tony White. Friends may call after 11 a.m., Saturday at the church.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Betty J. Easter

    Betty J. Easter of Union Township, Ohio, age 84, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016.
    She was the beloved wife of 66 years to Harry Easter, loving mother of Linda Easter, and was born November 8, 1931, the daughter of the late Hannah Fultz and Curt Ross. She was the dear sister of Elizabeth Geraldine Noland.
    Mrs. Easter was preceded in death by two brothers.
    She was the cherished grandmother of Sharon Brandt and aunt of Janette McGreal.
    Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
    Memorials are preferred to the Cincinnati Nature Center External Relations Department 4949 Tealtown Road Milford, OH 45150
    Moore Family Funeral Homes, LLC, of Cincinnati is in charge of arrangements.

Moore Family Funeral Homes

Wednesday, September 14th Obituaries

Former Obituaries

September 14th Edition

  Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Ray Louis Dixon, 65

Ray Louis Dixon

    Ray Louis Dixon, age 65, of Sugar Hollow Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at his home following a short illness.
    He was born December 15, 1950 in Estill County and was the son of the late Robert and Edna McKinney Dixon. He was a retired Food World employee and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Dixon is survived by his wife, Dorothy Marie Dixon; one daughter, Amanda Dixon, Estill County; two sons: Robert Dixon, Powell County; and Cecil Dixon (Patricia), Estill County; two sisters: Linda Jane Frazier (Nelson), Clark County; and Tina Stamper (Darrell), Florida; and his sister-in-law, Doris Dixon, Estill County; six grandchildren: David Ray Dixon, Daniel Logan Dixon, Noah Tyler Dixon, Brooklyn Dixon, Kayla Dixon and Racheal Dixon; and by many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
    He was preceded in death by three brothers: Glendon, Cecil and Woodrow Dixon, and his stepfather, Tracy B. Neal.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, September 10th at 11 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jerry Rose. Burial was at the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, September 9th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Michael Dixon, Lee Dixon, Marvin Hunt, Jesse Willis, David Dixon and Jerry Dixon.
    Honorary pallbearers were James Crowe, Sam Crowe, Daniel Dixon and Noah Dixon.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, September 5, 2016

Sally Puckett Markland, 78

Sally Puckett Markland

    Sally Puckett Markland, age 78, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, died Monday, September 5, 2016 at Windsor Care Center.
    She was born October 16, 1937 in Irvine to the late Lizzie Crouch Harrison and John Puckett.
    Sally was a life-long resident of Montgomery County. She enjoyed watching movies, shopping, cooking, taking country drives, fishing and spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
    Survivors include her husband of fifty years, Harold Markland of Mt. Sterling; three daughters: Mariesa Raymer-Watson (Michael) of Lexington, Connie Hatton of Waco and Sheila Puckett (Tim) of Mt. Sterling; one brother, Willard Puckett (Mary Jane) of Irvine; two sisters, Beatrice West of Irvine and Jennie Berry of Annville; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, James Puckett and Orville Puckett; four sisters: Laura Johnson, Sue Mays, Ida Bea West, and her twin, Polly B. Puckett.
    Visitation will be Thursday, September 8th, 6-8 p.m., at Coffman Funeral Home & Crematory, 315 South Queen Street in Mount Sterling.

Coffman Funeral Service and Crematory

  Monday, September 5, 2016

Peggy LouElla Patrick, 64

    Peggy LouElla Patrick, age 64, of Cobb Hill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016, following a long illness.
    She was born August 29, 1952 and was the daughter of the late Joseph Patrick and Mattie B. Ratcliff Pendergest. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Patrick was preceded in death by her husband, William Ralph Patrick.
    She is survived by one daughter,Robin Nicole Alexander (Randal), Madison County; one son, William Ralph Patrick Jr. (Kayla), Estill County; five sisters: Stella Gray, Carolyn Hall (Jim), Dorita Marcum, Bernie Abney (Ova), and Francis Friend, all of Estill County; one brother, Joseph Patrick Pendergest Jr., Estill County; and two grandchildren: Taylor Nicole Patrick & William Ralph Patrick III.
    Mrs. Patrick was preceded in death by her stepmother, Ovalene Pendergest, and a stepsister, Sue Case. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 8th at 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Chris Hall, Jamie Richardson, Brandon Alexander, Brennan Patrick, Coty Abney, Josh Spicer, Ova Abney and Dakota Arvin.
    Honorary pallbearers were Jim Hall and James Galloway.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, May 28, 2016

Adam Dean Harrison,55

    Adam Dean Harrison,age 55, of Wall Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016.
    He was born January 31,1961 in Anchorage, Alaska and was the son of James B. and Linda Carroll Harrison. He lived in Estill county for most of his life.
    Dean enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed joking with and playing pranks on his family and friends.
    He is survived by his son, Jacob Harrison of Irvine; his former wife, Lisa Hinds Harrison; his mother, Linda Harrison; five brothers: Wayne (Ruth), James Nicholas, Dallas (Cookie),George and Charlie Harrison; his sister, Shirley Lowe; and several nieces and nephews.
    He is preceded in death by his father, James B. Harrison; and a sister, Sharon Harrison Arvin.
    Private services were held in May.

Wednesday, September 7th Obituaries

Estill County News

Sunday, September 11, 2016

KSP Investigates Armed Robbery in Madison County

BP #1 BP #3

    The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was called just before 7:30 pm this evening, and is now conducting an investigation after a northern Madison County gas station was robbed.
    The initial investigation indicates that an armed suspect entered the BP Gas Station located at 3002 Simpson Lane, just off of KY-627 near I-75, and demanded that the clerk open the cash register. The suspect was last seen wearing a dark colored bandana over his face, a blue long sleeve shirt, khaki pants, boots, and a dark colored hat that said ‘American Sniper’. He left the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of money, and no serious injuries were reported at the scene.
    KSP Personnel and Deputies from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search of the area, and were unable to located the alleged suspect.
    If anyone saw any suspicious activity in the area around the time of the robbery or can identify the suspect seen in the surveillance photographs, they are asked to call KSP Post 7 at 859-623-2404.
    The ongoing investigation is being conducted by KSP Trooper Albert LaGrange.

  Monday, September 5, 2016

South Irvine Pentecostal Church of God Welcomes New Pastor

South Irvine Pentecostal Pastor Andy Saylor and wife Ashley

    South Irvine Pentecostal Church of God, 165 Sugar Hollow Road, has welcomed a new pastor, Andy Saylor. Andy and his wife, Ashley, were offered the pastoral position in June 2015, as the previous pastor had left to move on into another ministry. At first, the Saylors agreed to only fill in until another pastor was placed in position, but after months of prayer and consideration, they knew that this was the door God had opened for them. So Andy, along with his wife and three boys, have planted roots in Irvine after having sold their home in Paint Lick.
    Although holding a senior pastor position may be something new for Andy, he has been in the ministry for 11 years. Over those 11 years he has worked as an assistant pastor, youth pastor, been involved in jail ministry and is still currently involved in tent ministry. The most recent tent ministry in Irvine that he had the opportunity to hold was back in June of this year on Barnes Mountain.
    Ashley has been involved in the singing ministry, as well as speaking for women and youth events. But she is no stranger to this church. Her grandfather, Rev. Paul Arvin, founded and pastored there for nearly 53 years. Arvin passed away in April of 2014. Ashley and her husband count it a great honor to further the work that God called Arvin to begin, but they are also excited for the new things ahead for the church, and are dependent on the Spirit of the Lord to direct them.
    The Saylors are firm believers that church is so much than four walls inside of a building with a steeple on top. They understand that they weren’t just called to have church, but to be the church. It is their desire to reach the least, the last, the lost and also focus on teachings that will empower the saints to live victorious lives through Christ. The Saylors want to do their part to help get the message across that God has a purpose and plan for each life and that Jesus died to save each and every one that would come to Him.
    South Irvine Pentecostal Church of God welcomes everyone. Services are currently on Sundays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
    The church has a Facebook page under the name of the church.

Saturday, September 10, 2016

KSP Locates Escaped Inmate in Lee County

William Napier

    The search for an escaped Lee County inmate came to an end just before 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning, September 10th following his arrest by troopers assigned to the Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post.
    William Napier was located and arrested near the rail road tracks off of Coal Branch Road in Lee County, following a tip that was called into the State Police. In addition to Napier’s original charges, he is lodged in the Three Forks Regional Jail, charged with Escape 1st Degree.
    The ongoing investigation is being conducted by KSP Trooper Tyler Morris.
    KSP had been looking for the inmate who escaped in Lee County while being transported back to the Three Forks Regional Jail following a court appearance in Breathitt County on Friday, September 9, 2016.
    The initial investigation alleged that William Napier, 31 years old of Clay Hole, Kentucky, escaped from a Breathitt County transport van at approximately 1:30 p.m on KY-52, east of Beattyville. Napier swam across the river and was last seen on Rock of Ages Road wearing khaki pants and no shirt.
    He is described as 5’10” tall and 180 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and may have a cut to one of his arms or hands. Napier was in jail after being charged with Murder in July, following an investigation by the KSP Hazard Post.