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Irvine-Ravenna, Estill Co., KY
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PROUDLY SERVING ESTILL COUNTY SINCE 1982
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Volume 35 - Number 25 - Wednesday, December 21, 2016
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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, December 28th Edition
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Sunday, December 25, 2016
David Wayne Conner, 55
David Wayne Conner, 55, loving husband of the late Nancey Conner, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky.
A lifelong resident of Winchester, he was born on November 6, 1961 to the late Grand Jr. and Joann Smith Conner. He was retired factory worker and was a volunteer firefighter with the Clark County Fire Department.
He is survived by three brothers: Billy Conner (Amanda) of Irvine, Randy Conner (Jennifer) of Clark County and Toney Conner(Melissa) of Winchester; one stepson, Jimmy Townsend (Terri); one grandchild; Becca Townsend; a partner in life; Nina Poole Hall; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will held from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, December 31st at the Calvary Baptist Church, 204 French Avenue in Winchester.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Calvary Baptist Church, PO Box 4115 Winchester, Ky. 40392.
Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Clarence B. Mattox, 76
Clarence B. Mattox, age 76, of Reese Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016, at the Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana, following a long illness.
He was born September 4, 1940 in Harrison County and was the son of the late Joseph Henry and Ona Fryman Mattox. He was retired Bundy Tubing employee where he had served as President of the UAW Local 1937. He was a member of the Rice Station Christian Church.
Mr. Mattox is survived by his wife, Mary Nell Henry Mattox; one daughter, Angie Wright (Ricky), Cynthiana; two sons, Dwayne Mattox (Shirley), Memphis, Tennessee; and Mark Mattox (Melissa), Georgetown; two stepsons, Gregory Bryant (Teresa), Lee County; and Kevin Bryant (Michelle), Madison County; three sisters, Jenny Porter, Linda Spence and Annie Antrobus; six grandchildren, Anthony Mattox (Sarah), Jon Michael Mattox (Kara), Rachel Carr (Jake), Amber Burgess (Timothy), Tyler Wright and Sarah Wright; four step-grandchildren, Matthew Bryant (Phoebe), Caleb Bryant, Jeremy Carroll and Joseph Bryant; and seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 28th at 1 p.m at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Friday, December 23, 2016
Johnny French, 63
Johnny French, 63, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, after a long illness.
He was born in Richmond on August 31, 1953, a son of the late Roy and Angela Garland French. He worked in the construction industry, and attended the Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was very outgoing, enjoyed helping people, and was a very unselfish person.
Mr. French was preceded in death by two sons, Jonathan Craig French and John Christopher French.
Survivors include his son, Joshua French; his brothers, Roy Glenn French and David Carl French; and his sister, Deborah Jean McKinney.
Graveside services were held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27th at the Gray Cemetery on Tipton Ridge.
Pallbearers were Randy French, Junior Coffey, Jimmie Edwards, Gene Murphy, Darrell Coffey, and Greg Wright.
Honorary pallbearers were Roy Glenn French, David French, Eric Fike, and Beetle Lyle.
Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Bonnie C. Murphy, 76
Bonnie C. Murphy, age 76, of Cedar Grove Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at the Central Baptist Hospital following a long illness.
He was born September 10, 1940 in Estill County and was the son of the late Lonnie B. and Hazel Vivian Isaacs Murphy. He was a retired gravedigger and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Murphy is survived by his wife, Betty Jean Barnett Murphy; one daughter, Jacqueline Renee Murphy, Lexington; five sisters, Ima Ward, Virginia; Mary Wilcox, Louisville; Beulah Ladd, Margie Barker, both of Lexington; and Mildred Miller, Estill County; two brothers, Everett Murphy, Madison County; and Tony Murphy, Estill County; one grandchild, Brittany Dawn Murphy; and one great grandchild, Rylie Jade Tester.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Edra Eckler and Eula Gardner; and one brother, Donald Murphy.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 26, 1 p.m ., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Todd Blevins and Bro. Willie Means. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Willie Murphy, Todd Wilcox, David Miller, Brittany Murphy, Bill Eckler and Toby Miller.
Honorary pallbearers were his brothers-in-law and Randy Cassidy.
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Evelyn Rose Spencer Hall, 60
Evelyn Rose Spencer Hall, age 60, of Turner Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
She was born December 21, 1956 in Montgomery County and was the daughter of Stella Mae Powell Newton and the late Kenneth Edsel Spencer. She was a former employee of Stop and Shop and a member of the Dark Hollow House of Prayer. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Hall is survived by her husband, William Hall; her mother, Stella Mae Powell Newton,Irvine; her stepfather, Jerry Newton, Irvine; one daughter, Jessica Dawn Hoover; one stepson, Jessie Patrick Hall, Irvine; one brother, Jerry Douglas Newton (Bertha), Irvine; and two grandchildren, Christy & Misty Townsend.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Kimberly Mays.
Graveside services were conducted Friday, December 23, 12 Noon, at the Wallace Cemetery on Thomas Road by Bro. Tony Riddell.
Pallbearers be William Hall, Jerry Newton, Jerry Douglas Newton, Jessie Patrick Hall, Raymond Conrad and Jerrica Newton.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Monday, December 19, 2016
Elizabeth Carol Fielder Crowe, 67
Elizabeth Carol Fielder Crowe, age 67, of Elm Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at the Irvine Health and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
She was born May 2, 1949, in Estill County, a daughter of the late James and Callie Case Fielder. She retired from the Estill County School System where she was a school cook and had lived in Estill County all of her life. She was a member of the Mt. Carmel Christian Church.
Mrs. Crowe is survived by her husband, Walter Danny Crowe; two daughters: Dana Murphy (Tony), Ravenna; and Karen Lewis (Derek), Morehead; five sisters: Emma Tipton, Mary Powell, Geraldine Crowe, Delorse Arthur and Diane Willis, all of Irvine; two brothers: James Fielder, Richmond; and Darrell Fielder, Irvine; and one grandchild, Christian Freeman.
She was preceded in death by a brother, J.W. Fielder.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, December 22nd at 1:00 p.m. at the Mt. Carmel Christian Church by Bro. Mark Pearson with burial following in the Crowe Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, December 21st at the funeral home and after 11 a.m., Thursday, at the church.
Pallbearers were Christian Freeman, Brian Crowe, Anthony Arthur, Mike “Bucky” Wilson, Jamie Fielder, and Billy Wiseman.
Honorary pallbearers were Vernon Muncie and Mike Abney.
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Melvin Perry Litteral, 73
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Melvin Perry Litteral, 73, of Georgetown, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the Dover Manor Nursing Home in Georgetown.
A native of Estill County, born July 26, 1943, he was the son of the late Melvin and Mildred Watson Litteral. He was a retired Safety Engineer for the Maintenance department at IBM, a former National Guardsman, a Mason and a Shriner.
Mr. Litteral was preceded in death by one sister, Elizabeth Haywood.
Survivors include his son, Melvin Litteral; his daughter, Stephanie Litteral; his sister, Carolyn Sue Smiley; his grandchildren, Michael Litteral, Joshua Litteral, and Brittany Litteral; and his great grandchildren, Jaelin and Alayah.
Services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, December 22nd at the Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with a Masonic rites service at 1 p.m. A private burial will follow. Friends may call anytime after noon on Thursday at the funeral home.
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Sunday, December 18, 2016
Joshua David Rawlins, 36
Joshua David Rawlins, age 36, of Ida Grace Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, following a long illness.
He was born December 13, 1980 in Madison County and was the son of Gene David Rawlins and Delores Smith Rawlins. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.
Survivors in addition to his father and mother include one daughter, McKinlee Dawn Rawlins, Powell County; one son, Joshua Chase Rawlins, Estill County; his grandmother, Gladys Smith, Estill County; aunts and uncles: Brenda & Arthur Smith, Michael & Teddie Smith, Billy & Richelle Smith and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Billy Gene Smith.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, December 21, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jerry Rose. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Modena Smith Estes, 94
Modena Smith Estes, age 94, of Elm Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016, at her home following a short illness.
She was born August 21, 1922, in Estill County, a daughter of the late Orland and Bertie Lee Smith. She was an assembly line worker with Westinghouse and had lived in Estill County all of her life. She was a member of the South Irvine Church of Christ and a former member of the Estill County Homemakers Association.
Mrs. Estes was preceded in death by her husband, Merriell B. Estes.
She is survived by two sons: Jerry Estes (Norma) and Garry Estes (Sarah), both of Irvine; two sisters: Alma Short, Newport; and Eva Lois Andreas, Cincinnati; a daughter-in-law, Lavonne Estes, Estill County; a son-in-law, Buddy Tuggle, London; eight grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Carolyn Tuggle; one son, Ronald Estes; one sister, Lillian Macy; and three brothers: Delmar, Kenneth, and Lenual Smith.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Tony Belcher with burial following in the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Brent Raider, Kenny Bell, Derek Estes, Terry Carter, Jimmy Hacker and Brian Gordon.
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Myrtle E. Mansfield Rose, 100
Myrtle E. Mansfield Rose, age 100, of Blue Run Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
She was born September 14, 1916 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Martha Johnson Mansfield. She was a homemaker and farmer and a member of the Sandhill Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Rose.
She is survived by two daughters: Betty Rose and Lucille “Martha” Moore (James), both of Estill County; two sons: James E. Rose and Paul E. Rose (Betty Lou), both of Estill County; two sisters: Duluth Witt, Estill County; and Mary Hochendal, Florida; seven grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 31 great, great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Juanita Rose; two sisters:Ona Smeltizer and Minnie Withers; three brothers: William, Elbert and James Mansfield; one grandchild, one great grandchild and one great, great grandchild.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, December 21, 2 p.m., at the Sandhill Christian Church by Bro. Ronald Lutes and Bro. Matt Vaughn. Burial was at the Sandhill Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 20th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the Church.
Pallbearers were David Rose, Dennis Rose, James Rose, Nile Fowler, Shawn Rose and Jack Lantzer.
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Harold Dean Thomas, 82
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Harold Dean Thomas Harold Dean Thomas, age 82, of Robin Hill Way in Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Lexington following a long illness. He was born January 14, 1934 in Estill County and was the son of the late Raleigh and Delilah Wolfinbarger Thomas. He was a retired Standard Products employee and a member of the South Elkhorn Baptist Church. He was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife, Bonnie Jean Smyth Thomas; and his son, Rory Dean Thomas (Bonnie) of Lexington; one sister, Sadia Elizabeth Elmore of Louisville; one brother, Roger Dale Thomas of Estill County, one grandchild, Casey Ryan Thomas (Whitney); and two great grandchildren: Carter Joseph and Jackson Raleigh Thomas.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Norma Jean Thomas.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 19th at 2 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home in Irvine by Bro. Sherl Thomas. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called after 12 Noon, Monday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the charity of your choice.
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Earl Cox, 86
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Earl Cox Earl Cox died in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday, December 13, 2016.
Born in Irvine, Kentucky March 25, 1930, he was the son of Bess (Benton) and Coleman Cox. He grew up in Irvine, attended the University of Kentucky and served in the U. S. Army for two years. After returning home, Earl Ruby offered him a position as a sports writer at The Courier-Journal.
In many ways, Earl was the vanguard of his profession and he was a not-so-quiet warrior for equality. He was the first reporter in Louisville to cover athletes at all-black schools in the 1950s (over the objection of his editor), and he was one of only a few writers in the nation who covered women’s college sports in the 1950s and 1960s. Until he started writing about them, these athletes were ignored. In the early 1970s, Earl hired the Courier’s first female sports writer and he told her male colleagues that if they gave her any grief, he would fire THEM.
Earl’s years began and ended with the Kentucky Derby and he was convinced that if the Courier Sports section looked good the day after Derby, he felt he had been a success that year.
After retiring from the Courier in the mid-80s, Earl began his second career as sports editor at The Voice-Tribune until his retirement in 2013. He was one of the most respected syndicated sports writers in Kentucky. At his peak, he was offered jobs with larger newspapers and national sports magazines, but he loved Kentucky too much to ever leave.
One of the things Earl enjoyed the most was being invited several consecutive years to speak at a Columbia University symposium to a group of other national sports writers. He was the founder and the first president of The Associated Press Sports Editors, a national association. He was a member of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame and the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the Dawahares/Kentucky High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame, and he was the only person inducted into all three. In addition, his colleagues elected him Kentucky Sportswriter of the Year many times.
Earl was humble about his professional accomplishments, but he always was very proud of his family. For 59 years, he was married to the former Carolyn Holliday who he first spied when he was nine-years-old and she was six, as she strolled down the street eating ice cream in downtown Irvine. Carolyn is a retired school teacher and the mother of Earl’s three children, Sarah, Scott and Ellen.
To his children, Earl was the most incredible father in the world. When asked to play catch in the back yard for the millionth time, he said yes, every single time. He taught his children how to keep score in baseball, to cheer for the Big Red Machine, and to root for any team from Kentucky. He was his children’s number one cheerleader, their coach, and their hero. His only vice was that he never missed an opportunity to let you know that Sarah was a doctor, Scott and Ellen were attorneys, and Ellen graduated from Harvard. His children apologize to all who tired of hearing about them.
Earl is survived by his wife, Carolyn, his daughter, Sarah (Dwight Pridham); his son, Scott (Lorie); his daughter, Ellen Call (Jill Johnson); and his grandchildren: Emma and Hallie Pridham, Coleman and Caroline Cox and Virginia and Sophie Call. He is also survived by three step grandchildren: Cameron Sousa, Kate Ashton and Alex Pridham.
He leaves behind countless good friends who he cherished, including Guy Strong, Oscar Combs and Joe B. Hall. He was predeceased by his parents, his five sisters and his brother. Earl’s family would like to thank Dr. Jane Cornett for her kindness as well as the staff of the Episcopal Church Home.
Please join the Cox family for a celebration of Earl’s life Saturday, December 24, at Big Spring Country Club, 5901 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville 40205. The reception/visitation begins at 12 noon followed by a special tribute at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or a charity of choice.
Pearson Funeral Home of Louisville is entrusted with arrangements.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Nakoa Lee Crowe, 32
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Nakoa Lee Crowe, age 32, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Estill County, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016, in Lexington.
He was a native of Estill County, born January 7, 1984, a son of Ritchie and Michelle Chaney Crowe. Mr. Crowe was an United States Army Veteran who enjoyed hunting, music, and especially his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Survivors, other than his parents, Ritchie and Michelle, include his sisters: Keesha Mosley and Metia Crowe; his nephews: Austin Mosley and Caleb Conrad; and his niece Makayla Mosley.
Graveside services were held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 17, at the Walton Cemetery, with Jason Lykins officiating.
Pallbearers were Chad Crowe, Ryan Chaney, Justin Mosley, Rick Chaney, Kevin Chaney, and Jason Lykins.
Arrangements by Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals.
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Friday, December 16, 2016
KSP Cram the Cruiser Campaign Collects Record Amount of Food for Needy Families
The Kentucky State Police announced today that its seventh annual Cram the Cruiser food drive gathered nearly 170 tons (339,656 lbs.) of food to help Kentucky families struggling financially during the holiday season.
“Due to the generosity of numerous individuals, businesses, schools, social clubs, scout troops and civic organizations across the state, we have surpassed last year’s campaign by more than 46 tons,” said KSP Commissioner Rick Sanders. “This spirit of giving is a genuine public service that will make a real difference to many families facing difficult times.”
KSP initiated the Cram the Cruiser program in 2010 to assist needy families in its local post and region areas. Since then, the agency has contributed over one million pounds of food to shelters, food banks and churches throughout the Commonwealth.
“The Kentucky State Police continues to maintain the traditions of service the agency was founded on more than 65-years ago,” adds Sanders. “Helping those in need is a fundamental part of our mission and we are grateful to be able to coordinate this effort and the benefits it provides to the communities which support our troopers and officers throughout the year.”
Over the years, the campaign has developed into a friendly competition among Kentucky State Police posts and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement regions. This year, KSP Post 7 in Richmond took top honors with a total of 80,872 pounds of food collected.
Capt. Chris Steward, commander of the post, praised local citizens and businesses for their support of the project. “We can’t thank them enough,” he said. “Their generosity is both impressive and humbling.”
Steward also recognized the hard work of Tpr. Robert Purdy, public affairs officer for the post, who spearheaded the effort, which increased the post’s collections by more than 52,661 pounds from last year’s results.
Photos from Cram the Cruiser events can be viewed on the KSP flickr page at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kentuckystatepolice/albums/72157673533117413.
Friday, December 16, 2016
Boyle County Man Charged with Murder following KSP Investigation
A Boyle County man has been charged with the murder of his daughter, following an investigation by the Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post.
The investigation began on Sunday, November 20, 2016, when KSP Post 7 was contacted by Boyle County DCBS, indicating that a six week old child was admitted to Ephraim McDowell Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The child was transferred to Kentucky Children’s Hospital in Lexington, where she succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday, November 22nd. An autopsy was performed the same day by the State Medical Examiner’s office, in which the preliminary diagnoses indicated that the child died from multiple internal injuries.
Following the initial investigation, Jeffery Spielman, 45 years old of Danville, was arrested and charged with Menacing, Resisting Arrest, Assault 4th Degree Domestic Violence, and Wanton Endangerment 2nd Degree, and was lodged in the Boyle County Detention Center. Spielman bonded out of jail on Thursday, December 8th, and was arrested again on Monday, December 12th for an EPO Violation.
As a result of the ongoing investigation Spielman was charged with Murder today, following the indictment by the Boyle County Grand Jury. He remains in the Boyle County Detention Center.
The ongoing investigation is being conducted by KSP Detective Tye Chavies.
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