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Irvine-Ravenna, Estill Co., KY

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Volume 35 - Number 15 - Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Current Obituaries

October 19th Edition

  Sunday, October 16, 2016

Charles Kenneth Crouch, 79

    Charles Kenneth Crouch, 79, husband of Wanda Faye Marcum Crouch, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
    He was a native of Estill County, born May 6, 1937, a son of the late James N. and Elizabeth Henry Crouch. Mr. Crouch owned and operated Charlie's Supply Store in Estill County and was a veteran of the Army Reserve and a retired homebuilder. He was an avid fisherman, woodworker and craftsman.
    Mr. Crouch was preceded in death by his first wife, Kate Neal Crouch; and one sister, Della Northern.
    Survivors other than his wife Wanda include his sons, Danny Marcum (Lesa), Jeff Marcum (Brenda) and William E. Isaacs; his brothers, Orville, James Edward and Henry Crouch; his sister Lillie May Hardy; his six grandchildren; his seven great grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Cindy Savey; a special nephew, Eddie Crouch; and several nieces and nephews.
    Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 19th at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 18th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Danny Marcum, Jeff Marcum, Eddie Crouch, Jason Crouch, Nicky Crouch, and Matthew Marcum. Honorary pallbearers are Jeffery Marcum, Jr. and Cindy Savey.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Sunday, October 16, 2016

Donna Sue Fike, 60

    Donna Sue Fike, age 60, of McKee Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born October 24, 1955 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late George and Mary Fox Flannery. She was a homemaker and attended the White Oak Church of God. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Fike is survived by her husband, Eric Dale Fike; two daughters: Erica Leigh West (Joseph), Louisville; and Susan Lynn Tillery (Gary Dale), Jackson County; four sisters: Judy Flannery, Zada Dennis, both of Estill County; Wanda Miller, Wyoming; and Darlene Watson, Estill County; and four grandchildren: Carly West, Elliott West, Caden Bowles and Eric Tillery.
    She was preceded in death by two sisters: Ollie Flannery and Beatrice Chaney; and three brothers: Owen, Prinice and George Lee Flannery.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 19, 11 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Glennis Sizemore and Bro. Glyndon Woosley. Burial will be at the Cane Springs Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, October 18th at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, October 15, 2016

Eva Lou Dawes, 97

Eva Lou Dawes

    Eva Lou Dawes, age 97, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016.
    She was born May 16, 1919 in Estill County, to John W. and Cora Baber. She was a member of Farmdale Church of the Nazarene.
    Eva is survived by her husband, Robert Dawes; daughters: Brenda Hale and Judy Knight (Ed); brothers: Alonzo "Buddy" Baber (Kay) and Bill Baber; four grandchildren, several great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
    Her funeral service was held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 18th at Embry-Bosse Funeral Home, 2723 Preston Highway, Louisville, with entombment in Evergreen Mausoleum. Visitation was from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Embry-Bosse Funeral Home

  Saturday, October 15, 2016

Linda Faye Evans, 56

    Linda Faye Evans, 56, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, formerly of Irvine, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 at her home.
    She was a native of Estill County, born March 13, 1960, a daughter of of Dorothy Simpson Hall and the late Thomas Hall. She was a graduate of Estill County High School and of Eastern Kentucky University. She was an animal lover, and enjoyed fishing.
    Ms. Evans was preceded in death by her brother, Daniel Hall.
    Survivors include her mother, Dorothy Simpson Hall; and her brother, David Hall.
    Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 18th at Lewis Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 11:00 a.m. until service time, Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Friday, October 14, 2016

Bertie Smyth Henderson, 87

    Bertie Smyth Henderson, age 87, of Main Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016, at her home following a short illness.
    She was born March 29, 1929, in Menifee County, a daughter of the late Troy and Nellie Marcum Smyth. She was a housewife and had lived in Estill County most of her life. She was a member of the Ravenna Christian Church, a charter member of the Estill County Historical Society, and a member of the Estill County Homemakers Association.
    Mrs. Henderson was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Weston Henderson.
    She is survived by a daughter, Valerie H. Flinchum, Irvine; one sister, Hoyt Baber, Ravenna; two brothers: Elwood Marcum Smyth (Ellissia) Rome, Georgia; and Larry Dale Smyth (Debbie), Ravenna; two grandchildren: Michael Justin Abney (Nancy) and Matthew Jason Abney (Matthew James Nelson); and three great grandchildren: James Weston Fike II, Zoe Camille Abney, and Mason Jagger Abney.
    She was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Joy Henderson Abney; two grandchildren: James Weston Fike and Richard Jared Fike; and two brothers: Glynn Smyth and Lloyd W. Smyth.
    Funeral services were conducted Monday, October 17th at 3 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Paul Groves with burial following in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 1 p.m., Monday, until service time at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Michael Justin Abney, Matthew Jason Abney, James Weston Fike, Robert Lincoln Smyth, Matt Nelson and Mike Abney.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Robert Glenn Riddell, 54

Robert Glenn Riddell

    Robert Glenn Riddell, age 54, of Doe Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    He was born January 30, 1962 in Richmond, Indiana and was the son of the late Harry Lloyd and Mary Stanley Riddell. He was a carpenter and a former employee of Hospice and Trane. He was a member of the Old Time Baptist Church.
    Mr. Riddell is survived by his wife, Sondra Kay Chaney Riddell; one daughter, Amy Jo Jordan (Chris), Hartford; two sons: Jay Bingham and Josh Bingham (Chesney), both of Irvine; three sisters: Teresa Trent, Connersville, Indiana; Wendy Barker (Steve), Centersville, Indiana; and Sandy Robinson (Billy), Carlisle; seven grandchildren: Jayden Bingham, Aleya Bingham, Hunter Bingham, Emma Jordan, Aniston Bingham, Zoey Jordan and Karmen Bingham; his father- & mother-in-law, Jerry & Sue Chaney; and several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 15th at the Old Time Baptist Church by Bro. David Chaney and Bro. Chad Miller. Burial was at the Alcorn Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, October 14th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Phil Hardy, Tom Hardy, Scott Riddell, Ray Chaney, Kevin Chaney, Corey Chaney, Stevie Barker and Eli Barker.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Hilda Wilkerson Kelly, 85

    Hilda Wilkerson Kelly, age 85, of Dry Branch Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    She was born September 28, 1931, in Kettering, Ohio;, a daughter of the late Elvin Sr., and Effie Foley Wilkerson. She was a clerk at Stop and Shop and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Kelly was preceded in death by her husband, Burnam Isaac Kelly.
    She is survived by a daughter, Pamela Patrick (Marvin), Irvine; two grandchildren: Stephanie West (Lynn) and Justin Patrick (Heather); three great grandchildren: Logan Patrick, Neesa West and Bryce Patrick; and several nieces and nephews.
    Mrs. Kelly was preceded in death by two siblings, Janis Wilkerson and Elvin Wilkerson Jr.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, October 14th at 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Donnie Watson with burial following in the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called after 10:30 a.m., Friday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Richard Johnson, Randy Lovin, Roger Lovin, Justin Patrick, Logan Patrick and Lynn West.
    Honorary pallbearers were Marvin Patrick and Jerry Rice.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, October 7, 2016

Robert E. Patton, 71

Robert E. Patton

    Robert E. Patton, age 71, husband of Bonnie Sue Sparks Patton, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was born April 20, 1945 in Clay City to the late Eugene and Lou Emma White Patton.
    Survivors include, wife, Bonnie Patton, Stanton; sons, Jason Wayne Patton (Vanessa), Stanton; and Robert Earl Patton, Winchester; step-son, Shannon Brewer, Stanton; daughter, Donetta Horn (Tony), Irvine; brother, Roger Dale Patton (Judy), Stanton; sister, Juanita Boyd (Charles), Stanton; half brother, Eugene Patton, Stanton; half sister, Jeanie Swango, Winchester; step-mother, Alberta Conrad, Irvine; grandchildren, Kyle Brewer (Kayla), Irvine; Star Brewer, Devin Brewer, both of Stanton, Chad Patton and Thomas Patton, both of Clay City; five great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
    He was a retired Hinkle Construction Company employee.
    Services Thursday, October 13, 1:00 p.m ., at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton by Rev. Brad Epperson. Visitation, Thursday after 12:00 Noon at the funeral home. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery with Jason Patton, Shannon Brewer, Paul Smith, Kyle Brewer, Robert Patton Jr., and Charles Boyd serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers serving, Jerry and Shelly Sparks, Juanita Boyd, Donetta Horn, Joann Elkins, and Dale Patton.

Davis And Davis Funeral Home

Wednesday, October 5th Obituaries

Former Obituaries

October 12th Edition

  Sunday, October 2, 2016

Hearl Harris, 90

    Hearl Harris, age 90, husband of Kelcie Ross Harris, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
    He was a native of Estill County, born September 16, 1926, a son of the late Arnold and Perlie Isaacs Harris. Mr. Harris owned and operated a water hauling business in Estill County for many years and was a former magistrate. He was a member of the Crooked Creek Christian Church.
    Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his brothers: Ernest, Earl, and Glenn Harris; and his sister, Evelyn Stevens.
    Survivors, other than his wife Kelcie, include his daughters: Joyce Christopher (Randall) and Penny Partin; his brothers: Hargus Harris (Helen), Troy Harris (Cleta), and Leonard Harris (Hallie B.); his sister, Opal Fox (Stan), Ora Lee Isaacs (Harold), and Kathy Harris; and his grandchildren: Kyle Christopher, Blake Christopher, Sonya Bajer, Jay Tomlinson and Craig Tomlinson.
    Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 12th at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Leo Crowe officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends may call anytime after 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, until service time at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Robert Smith, John Isfort, Blake Christopher, Kyle Christopher, Gary Partin, and Randall Christopher.
    In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial donations to the Compassionate Care Center, 350 Isaacs Lane, Richmond, KY 40475. Phone: (859) 626-9292.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Friday, October 7, 2016

Diane S. Arvin, 69

    Diane S. Arvin, age 69, of Crooked Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 at her home.
    She was born August 24, 1947 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Aaron and Alberta Muncie Smithers. She was a KMA with the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and a member of the Crooked Creek Christian Church. She was also a member of the Eastern Star and had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Arvin is survived by her husband, Dwight Edward Arvin; two daughters: Jackie Thacker (Jim), and Kyle McIntosh (Randy), both of Irvine; two sons: Buddy Ray Arvin (Charlotte) and John Edward Arvin, both of Irvine; four sisters: Donna Miller, Keavy; Connie Lugar (Frank), Carol and Elizabeth, all of Florida; two brothers: Larry Smithers (Freda), Corbin; and Scott Smithers, Keavy; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by one daughter, Elizabeth Faye Arvin; one son, Dwight Dale Arvin; one sister, Mary Sue; and two brothers, John and David Smithers.
    Join the family for a “Celebration of Life” Potluck, Saturday, October 15th, 2-4 p.m. at Crooked Creek Christian Church.
    In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial donations to the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center’s Resident Council, donations can be made at the facility or US Bank.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, October 7, 2016

Darlene Duncan, 55

Darlene Duncan

    Darlene Duncan, age 55, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 at her residence.
    She was a Surgical Tech at Baptist Health in Lexington.
    Ms. Duncan is survived by one son, William Duncan and his wife of Plattsburgh, New York; two daughters: Faye LaFountain (Gary) of Irvine and Pamela Johnson of Clayburg, New York; seven grandchildren: Payton Duncan, Paisley Duncan, Codey LaFountain, Rhiannon LaFountain, Emma LaFountain, Blake Johnson, and Isabelle Johnson; and a brother, Robert Fleming of Louisiana.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Fayette and Doreen Fleming; her companion, Timothy Rogers; and a son, Richard Duncan.
    Funeral services were held at 7 p.m., Monday, October 10th at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue, Clay City. Friends visited Monday from 5 p.m. untill time of the service at the funeral home.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Thomas Jefferson King II, 46

    Thomas Jefferson King II, age 46, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at the Compassionate Care Center following a long illness.
    He was born April 27, 1970, in Madison County, the son of Deborah K. Moore King and the late Thomas Jefferson King Sr. He was a sign language interpreter with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and was the pastor of a deaf congregation. He was a member of the Vineyard Community Church and had lived in Estill County all of his life. He was a veteran of the National Guard.
    Mr. King is survived by his wife, Christina Rae Price King; a daughter, Sydney Paige King, Richmond; a son, Brandon Chase Campbell, Richmond; a sister, Susie Napier (Shannon), Irvine; his grandmother, Maxine Gunn; several nieces, nephews, and one great niece.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, October 8th at 2 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church by Bro. Joe Wood, Bro. Tim Beard, and Pastor Willie Means with burial following in the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called after 11 a.m., Saturday, until service time, at the church.
    Pallbearers were Shannon Napier, Josh Napier, Josh Shepperson, Tyler Carpenter, Andrew Gill and Dan Ball.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the EKU Tom King Scholarship. Make checks payable to EKU Tom King Scholarship, Attn: Lorna Grubb, 521 Lancaster Avenue, Wallace 216, Richmond, KY 40475.
    Arrangements were made by Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Leoda Puckett, 95

    Leoda Puckett, age 95, of White Oak Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the Lee County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Beattyville, following a long illness.
    She was born February 21, 1921, in Estill County, a daughter of the late William Ben and Betty Witt Ginter. She retired from Carhartt Inc., where she was a seamstress, and had lived in Estill County most of her life. She was a member of the White Oak Church of God.
    Mrs. Puckett was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Puckett.
    She is survived by two sons: Roger Puckett (Anna), Irvine; and Billy Ray Puckett, Corbin; one brother, Weldon Ginter, Hamilton, Ohio; five grandchildren nine great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Puckett was preceded in death by a son, Bennie Puckett; and two sisters, Delsie Savage and Hazel Amoruso.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, October 7th at 1 p.m. at the White Oak Church of God by Bro. Glyndon Woosley with burial following in the Dunaway Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, October 6th at the church.
    Pallbearers were Drew Tuggle, Roger Puckett, Ben Wilcox, Todd Puckett, Randy Powell, Walter Shuler and the Men of the White Oak Church of God.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, October 2, 2016

John Kevin Arvin, 44,

    John Kevin Arvin, age 44, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.
    Mr. Arvin was a construction worker, who enjoyed racing, fishing and hunting. He was a native of Columbus, Ohio, born June 30, 1972, a son of Doug and Myra Bowling Arvin of Apollo Beach, Florida.
    Survivors, other than his parents, Doug and Myra Arvin; include his daughter, Sierra Arvin; his brother, Gary Douglas Arvin; his siste,r Kathy Ann Arvin Hlavin (Christopher); his nephew, Logan Douglas Greene; and his niece, Grace Hlavin; as well as several cousins.
    Services were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 8th at Lewis Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Moberly Cemetery. Friends called after 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 7th at the funeral home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Sunday, October 2, 2016

Billy Wilson, 54

    Billy Wilson, age 54, husband of Hilda Wilson, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 at the Marcum Wallace Hospital.
    He was a native of Estill County, a son of the late Cornelius and Ida Belle Campbell Wilson. He enjoyed antiques and yard sales.
    Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his brothers, Lester and Joseph Wilson; and his sister, Diane Willis.
    Survivors, other than his wife Hilda, include his sons: Mark Watkins (Crystal), Tyler Watkins, and Larry Thompson; his daughters: Tabitha Stepp and Kinea Thompson; his brother, Cornelius Wilson; his sister, Gladys Graham; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
    Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 7th, at Lewis Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Campbell Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 11:00 a.m. until service time, Friday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were John Wilson, Randy Coffey, Chris Hoover, Chris Kirby, Joshua Kirby and Preston Stepp.
    Honorary pallbearers were Darrell Spicer and Tony Coffey.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Saturday, October 1, 2016

Terry Wayne Stamper Sr., 56

Terry Wayne Stamper Sr.

    Terry Wayne Stamper Sr., age 56, of Irvine, Kentucky, died Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
    He was born July 2, 1960 to the late Melinda Raleigh and Hiram Stamper Sr. Terry moved to Estill County five years ago from Clark County. He was a retired truck driver. He had a jokester personality and enjoyed camping, fishing, watching boxing and western movies. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
    Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Kathy Thurman Stamper of Irvine; two sons: Terry Stamper Jr. (Kristy) of Stanton; and Tony Stamper (Cassie Bishop) of Winchester; two daughters: Maria Stamper (Joey Clem) of Winchester; and Bobbie Lamb (Leon) of Richmond; one brother, Hiram "Junior" Stamper Jr. (Virginia) of Winchester; eight sisters: Brenda Plowman (Jerry), Kathy Gilbert (William), Pam Childers (Ricky), Tina Stamper, all of Irvine; Edna Stamper, Kay Childers (Dale), Alma Salley (George) and Linda Stokley (George), all of Winchester, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild.
    A memorial service was held Sunday, October 9th at 1:00 p.m. at Terry & Kathy Stamper's residence, 1668 Doe Creek Road, Irvine.
    Arrangements were handled by Coffman Funeral Home & Crematory of Mount Sterling.

Coffman Funeral Home

  Saturday, October 1, 2016

Vernon Neal, 79

Vernon Neal

    Mr. Vernon Neal, age 79, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday afternoon, October 1, 2016.
    He was born on February 20, 1937 in Estill County, the son of the late Omer and Ollie Brinegar Neal. He was a retired plumber having worked for the William J. Lynch Company in Lexington. He was a member of the Irvine Street Holiness Church.
    Survivors include his wife, Pauline Cruse Neal; one son, Kenneth Wayne “Kenny” Neal (Marsha); two daughters: Brenda Kay Neal Noe and Vickie Sue Neal Milligan (John); one brother, James Edward Neal (Kay); seven grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
    He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Ray Neal.
    Funeral service was at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 6th at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond, with Bro. Gerald Skaggs Jr. and Bro. Anthony Cruse officiating. Burial followed at Madison Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 5-9 p.m., Wednesday evening, October 5th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Shawn Noe, Shelby Noe III, Kent Turpin, Josh Thomas, Roger Thomas Jr, and Aaron Edmonson.
    Honorary pallbearers were Robert Cruse and Randall Scott.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

Wednesday, September 28th Obituaries

Estill County News

  Beginning Monday, October 17, 2016

Lane closure, width restriction scheduled for Mountain Parkway in Powell County
Bridge deck restoration project at westbound KY 613 overpass

  October, 2016

Hamblin graduates from basic military training

    United States Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua D. Hamblin graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
    The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
    Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
    Hamblin earned distinction as an honor graduate.
    He is the son of Theresa A. Hamblin of Irvine, Ky., Jennifer L. Copper of Louisville, Ky., and Wayne G. Hamblin of Irvine, Ky.
    He is a 2011 graduate of Estill County High School, Irvine, Ky. He earned a bachelor's degree in 2014 from Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Ky.

  Thursday, October 13, 2016

CVE Officer Locates Missing Juvenile Makes Drug Arrest

    (Berea) While on patrol Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer Erik Stallsworth observed an operator not properly seat belted, and having excessive window tint. Upon conducting a traffic stop on the vehicle, Officer Stallsworth obtained identification on all occupants inside the vehicle. It was then discovered a passenger in the vehicle was entered into LINK/NCIC as a missing juvenile from Richmond, KY since March 2016. Officer Stallsworth detained the juvenile and conducted an interview with the operator of the vehicle. The operator, Dustin M. Hurley of Nicholasville, was then administered a field sobriety test and placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle under the influence. As Officer Stallsworth searched the vehicle Hurley was operating, he located a small plastic wrapper that appeared to contain heroin. Hurley was lodged in the Madison County Jail and charged with the following: failure to wear seatbelt, excessive windshield/window tinting, possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (Heroin), drug paraphernalia, and operating a motor vehicle under the influence 2nd offense aggravating circumstances.
    Officer Stallsworth was assisted on the scene by CVE Officer Jed Hudson and Officer Bradley from the Berea Police Department.

  Through Friday, October 14th

Adult Learning Center offers para-educator classes

    The Estill County Adult Learning Center will offer paraeducator (teacher’s aide) classes during the month of October. This certification will allow you to work as a teacher’s aide not only in Estill County but also in school systems across Kentucky.
    We invite you to pre-register for these classes. Please sign-up by calling 723-7323 by October 14, 2016.
    Note: If you have 48 college credits, you do not need this certification to work as a teacher’s aide.

  Through Tuesday, November 8th

Work begins on the KY 52 Bridge over Muddy Creek at Waco

    The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways has announced that the routine bridge deck restoration project over the KY-52 bridge over Muddy Creek in Waco began Monday, October 10, 2016. The project includes waterproofing and new bridge approaches and is anticipated to continue for 30 calendar days.
    Closures will be 24 hours a day through Tuesday, November 8 with a temporary, standard 2-phase traffic signal in place located at mile point 19.158. Single lane closures will be in effect with one lane remaining open at all times.
    Note: vehicles in excess of 8 feet in width (wide loads) and 10.5 feet in height (some tractor trailer trucks) will not be permitted to pass through the 11 foot in width and 12 foot in height open lane to traffic on the bridge.
    Motorists should expect and plan for delays and traffic stoppages.
    All work is subject to change depending on weather, emergencies and other factors beyond the control of the Department of Highways.

  Through Tuesday, November 15th

Repairs are underway on KY 52 Kentucky River bridge in Irvine

    Repairs were scheduled to begin Monday, Oct. 3, on the bridge carrying KY 52 over the Kentucky River in Irvine.
    A $246,892.67 contract was recently awarded to replace the concrete curbs on the bridge.
    Drivers should expect lane closures during overnight hours (8 p.m. to 6 a.m.) while the project is ongoing. One-lane traffic will be maintained on the bridge, controlled by temporary traffic signals, while the work is in progress. Normal two-way traffic is expected to be maintained during daytime hours.
    Motorists who wish to avoid delays can use KY 89 (Winchester Road) and KY 499 (Joseph Proctor Bypass) as an alternate route. However, drivers who choose this detour will experience construction on KY 89 north of Irvine.
    The bridge work is expected to take five weeks to complete, meaning it should be done by the first week of November. If the project is not finished by Nov. 15, the contractor is liable for liquidated damages.

  Friday, September 16th

Estill GEAR-UP Students Visit EKU

  Saturday, October 15, 2016

Road Block for Will Wise Toy Drive

    Classmates and friends will be having a road block on Saturday, October 15, for the Will Wise Toy Drive. Each year the toy drive provides toys to sick children who are patients at Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky, during the Christmas season. Thank you in advance for all who donate and once again fill up Will's truck and bring a smile to a sick child.

  

  

  Tuesday, October 25, 2016