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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 26 - Wednesday, December 28, 2016
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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, January 4th Edition
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Saturday, December 31, 2016
Larry Townsend, 67
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Larry Townsend Larry Townsend, age 67, of Furnace Junction, Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at his home.
He was born July 21, 1949 to the late Robert and Ina Sexton Townsend. He was an employee of Townsend Tree Service.
Survivors include, wife, Della Louise Chaney Townend; sisters, Eva Faye Owens (Jim), Pamela Dunn (Rick), Vickie Chambers (Gerald), Glenda Lane (Buddy), and Linda Stidman; brothers, Orville Townsend, David Townsend (Jean), and Jackie Townsend; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Services will be held on Tuesday, January 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Bro. Terry Barnes and Bro. Kenny Wasson. Visitation was on Monday, 6-9 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in West Bend Cemetery with Eddie Chaney, Lonnie Crabtree, Bobby Rogers, Toby Royce, Jason Chaney, and Gene Chaney serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving will be Darrell Wasson, Ricky Wasson, Gus Pence, James Thacker, nieces, nephews, friends at Townsend Tree Service, and friends at BP Station.
Friday, December 30, 2016
Virginia Shanks, 52
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Virginia Shanks Virginia Shanks, age 52, wife of Richard Shanks, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky.
Virginia was born on February 9, 1964 in Estill County to the late Grover Crawford and Christine Tipton Crawford. She was an employee of Dollar General and a member of Lighthouse Church of God in Winchester.
In addition to her husband, Virginia is survived by one daughter, Pamela Brooks (Jeff Jordan) of Winchester; one son, Matthew Crawford (Nekara) of Winchester; five grandchildren, David Neal, Christian Brooks, Jacob Brooks, Leon Crawford, Gabriel Crawford; two brothers, Roy Crawford, Gene Crawford; she also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services to honor the life of Virginia will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Lighthouse Church of God, 127 East Hickman Street, Winchester, with Pastor Ryan Dotson officiating. Burial will follow in Athens-Boonesboro Cemetery in Lexington.
Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Lighthouse Church of God.
Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, December 28th Obituaries
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Former 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 were conducted Wednesday, December 28th at 1 p.m at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Anthony Mattox, Jon Michael Mattox, Tyler Wright, Jake Carr, Timothy Burgess, Matthew Bryant and Joseph Bryant.
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.
Wednesday, December 14th Obituaries
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Estill County News
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Sunday, January 1, 2017
KSP Investigates Fatal Collision in Jackson County
– The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is investigating a fatal collision that occurred early this morning on US 421 at the intersection of KY 3447 in Jackson County.
“The initial investigation indicates that a 2004 Chevy Blazer, operated by Sarabeth Shields, 34 years old of McKee, KY, was traveling south on US 421. Shields lost control of her vehicle, and crossed the centerline, colliding with a 1997 Chevy Lumina that was traveling north on US 421, operated by Josephine Sparks, 54 years old of Berea KY.
“As a result of the collision, Randall L. Sparks, 51 years old of Berea, and Lloyd W. Sparks, 58 years old of Berea, both passengers in the Chevy Lumina were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Jackson County Coroner. Sarabeth Shields, Josephine Sparks, and a juvenile were transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
“The ongoing investigation is being conducted by KSP Trooper Scott Townsley.
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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