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Volume 35 - Number 36 - Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Current Obituaries

Wednesday, March 15th Edition

  Friday, March 10, 2017

Garry Lemar Hamm, 70

    Garry Lemar Hamm, age 70, of Sunbury, Ohio, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born October 3, 1946, in Estill County, a son of the late George and Myrtle Richardson Hamm. He was a retired truck driver with Roadway Express and had lived in Estill County most of his life. He was a veteran with the United States Army where he serving in the Vietnam Era.
    Mr. Hamm was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Williams Hamm.
    He is survived by two daughters: Debra Hamm, Ohio; and Lori Fee, Colorado; one son, Danny Hamm, Ohio; four sisters, Barbara Lay, Mary Ann Flannery, Margie Rucker, all of Estill County; and Patty Rison, Madison County; a brother, Gene Hamm, Indiana; three grandchildren: Paigel Hamm, Breanna Hamm and Aidan Cornell; and one great grandchild, Lilyonna “Lilybug” Hamm.
    Mr. Hamm was preceded in death by a son, Robert Pennington; and three brothers: Donnie, Scotty, and Larry Hamm.
    Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 13th at 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Walton Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m. Monday until service time at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, March 9, 2017

Irene Neal Dawes, 83

    Irene Neal Dawes, age 83, of Pea Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017, at the Baptist Health Lexington following a short illness.
    She was born October 30, 1933 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Lee Riddell Neal. She was a homemaker and a lifetime Christian who loved the Lord and her family and loved to watch WLJC nightly. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Dawes was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Dawes and a son, Steven Wayne Dawes.
    She is survived by one daughter, Peggy Spivey (Harold), Irvine; one son, Gary Dawes (LaDonna), Irvine; eleven siblings: Charles Neal (Lil), Sam "Dickie" Neal (Edith), Jean Neal, Hazel Mae Neal, Lacey Ray Neal, Albert Harold Neal, Johnny Neal, Ethel Flannery, Glen Neal, Lois Kirby, and Sheila Neal; six grandchildren: Jon Dawes (Amanda), Brian Dawes (Dawn), Glynn Spivey, Brandon Spivey, Dustin Dawes (Paige) and Jessica Dawes; two great grandchildren: Christopher Dawes and Landon Dawes; and several nieces and nephews and many special friends.
    Mrs. Dawes was preceded in death by five siblings: Francis Riley Neal, Benny Neal, Milton Neal, Mildred Kerby and James A. Neal.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 12, 2 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Mark Sarver. Burial was at the Pea Ridge Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, March 11th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Brian Dawes, Brandon Spivey, Dustin Dawes, David Adams, Philip Kirby and Bradley Kirby.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, March 9, 2017

Brock Ashley Sims, 35

Brock Ashley Sims

     Brock Ashley Sims, age 35, Richmond, Kentucky, formerly of Harrodsburg, husband of Jodi Michele Lahrmer Sims, died Thursday, March 9, 2017 at his home in Richmond after a brief illness.
    Born September 22, 1981 in Danville, Kentucky, he was son of Genie G. and Toni G. (Stephens) Sims. Other survivors besides his wife and parents include one sister, Jennifer G. Sims, and one brother, Chris Clark, both of Harrodsburg; his father- and mother-in-law, Joe and Noreen Lahrmer of Ravenna; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; and two very special canine companions, Shelbie and Brodi.
    Brock was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Buster and Myldred Sims; and maternal grandparents, Doug and Carolyn Stephens.
    He was a 2000 graduate of Harrodsburg High School, where he participated in numerous sports, was a member of the academic team, Beta Club and many other school activities. He was a 2004 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University where he received his Bachelor of Arts and Master’s Degree in Education. He was a dedicated teacher and administrator having been employed at Harlow Elementary in the Harrodsburg Independent Schools and Mercer County School System. He began his administrative duties at North Washington Elementary and was currently employed in the Estill County School System at South Irvine P/K Center. Brock’s love of children was evident in each and every school that he worked.
    Funeral services were conducted 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, at Sims Funeral Services, 130 North Chiles Street, Harrodsburg, by Keith Greer. Burial will follow in Springhill Cemetery in Harrodsburg. Visitation was Monday, March 13th from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, March 14th from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service at Sims Funeral Services of which Brock was part owner.
    Active pallbearers are Doug Cornish, Jody Davis, Matt Gordon, Ike Matherly, Dustin Phillips, Jeff Renner, Stanley Tatum and Matt Weitzel.
    The family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Mercer County Animal Shelter, 896 Moberly Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 or to the Estill County Animal Shelter, 50 Ginter Road, Ravenna, KY 40472.
    In honor of Brock, the family would like for those attending the service, if possible, to wear UK blue clothing.

Expressions of sympathy can be sent to the family at
Sims Funeral Services

  Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Ernest Cue Brinegar Jr., 56

    Ernest Cue Brinegar, Jr., age 56, of North Plum Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at the Markey Cancer Center in Lexington, following a long illness.
    He was born June 19, 1960 in Estill County and was the son of the late Ernest C. Brinegar and Agnes Gray Brinegar Means. He was a welder and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Brinegar is survived by his wife, Charmaine Williams Brinegar; three daughters: Charlene Kirk, Madison County; Jessica Brandenburg and Ida Mae Brinegar, both of Estill County; one son, Ernest Brinegar III, Estill County; four sisters: Connie Ferguson, Ohio; Malissa Riddell, Estill County; Rebecca Willis, Madison County; and Tina Kelly, Estill County; two brothers: Herman Brinegar and Timothy Brinegar, both of Estill County and ten grandchildren.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 11, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jeff Ferguson. Friends called after 11 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, March 7, 2017

David Allen White, 51

     David Allen White, 51, of Irvine, Kentucky, husband of Angie Mills White, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Marcum and Wallace Hospital.
    A native of Estill County, born August 26, 1965, he was a son of James and Lillian Campbell White. A motorcycle enthusiast, he loved to play billiards and spend time with his family and friends.
    Survivors include his wife, Angela Mills White; a son, Chad White, Irvine; a daughter, Wendy White, Jacksonville, Florida; brothers, Roger White (Linda) and James White (Stella); and a sister, Bertha Newton (Jerry).
    A celebration of life service was held on Friday, March 10th at 5 p.m. at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  Monday, March 6, 2017

Janice Law Mullen Manley, 85

Janice Law Mullen Manley

     Janice Law Mullen Manley, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 6, 2017.
    She was born on March 23, 1931 in Morehead, Kentucky, to the late Gillard and Elma Law. She was a retired nurse from the Veterans Administration in Lexington. She also worked in nursing at the St. Claire Medical Center and the Nursing Home in Morehead. She attended Calvary Baptist Church in Winchester.
    Mrs. Manley is survived by one daughter, Debi "Star" Johnson of Winchester; two sons, Dave Mullen (Sue) of Winchester and Tommy Mullen of Irvine; six grandchildren: Mike Mullen Mader (Candice) of Yoakum Texas; Hannah Roberts (Kyle) of Winchester, Dave Mullen Jr., of Aurora, Colorado; Bill Mullen of Winchester, Stacey Mullen of Galveston, Texas; and Parker Mullen of Irvine; eight great grandchildren and lots of nieces and nephews.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Mike Mullen and Scott Mullen; her first husband, of 25 years, Bill Mullen; and her second husband, of 30 years, A.B. Manley; a sister, Jo Brewer and a brother, Buck Law.
    She loved her flower gardens as well as growing and canning all kinds of vegetables. She also enjoyed going to yard sales and having her "own" annual Labor Day Weekend Sale for 34 years. She was a frequent shopper at C.C.'s Closet, always looking for a unique treasure.
    Visitation was Wednesday, March 8th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Scobee Funeral Home, 215 West Lexington Avenue in Winchester. Visitation will also be on Thursday, March 9th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Memorial services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 10th at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals by Bro. Jess Brewer and Bro. James McIntosh. Burial will follow in the Brown Cemetery, Morehead.
    Pallbearers were Mark Law, Jimmy McKenzie, David Mullen Jr., David Mullen III, Bill Mullen, E.R. Johnson and Kyle Roberts.
    Honorary pallbearers were Mike Mullen Mader, Don Brewer, Jay McKenzie, Dakota Thompson Roberts, Carson Roberts, Parker Mullen and Jerry Keefer.
    Donations are encouraged for C.C.'s Closet of Winchester, KY and Hospice East.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Sunday, March 5, 2017

Pearl Gillespie Tipton, 87

    Pearl Gillespie Tipton, age 87, of Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at UK Chandler Medical Center in Lexington.
    Mrs. Tipton, the daughter of the late Rice Gillespie and Eliza Ball Gillespie, was born in Estill County on October 21, 1929. She was a homemaker and a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Irvine.
    She united in marriage to Omer Tipton, Jr. on June 30, 1950, who survives.
    Mrs. Tipton is also survived by her daughter, Phyllis Moyer (Ken) of Germantown, Ohio; her son, Terry L. Tipton of Ravenna; seven grandchildren: Teresa Tipton, Joshua Tipton (Sarah), Jeremy Tipton (Chelsea), Kenny Moyer, Jared Moyer, Andrea Moyer and Kevin Moyer (Sheena); and four great grandchildren: Christopher Tipton, MacKenzie Myers, Luna Tipton and Beau McIntosh.
    She was also preceded in death by five sisters: Lavada Marshall, Eda Winkler, Florence Lay, Eula Turpin and Nadine Darbyshire; and two brothers: Robert Gillespie and Orville Gillespie.
    A Memorial Service was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 11th at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Irvine.
    Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

Former Obituaries

Wednesday, March 8th Edition

  Saturday, March 4, 2017

Donna Sue McIntosh, 70

    Donna Sue McIntosh, age 70, of Fike Road in Waco, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017, at her home.
    She was born November 24, 1946 in Irvine and was the daughter of the late James and Mary Ann McKinney Davis. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius McIntosh.
    Mrs. McIntosh is survived by her daughter, Doreen McIntosh Alley (Arnold), Waco; one sister, Elaine Powell, Irvine; four brothers: James Davis Jr., Ohio; Pleas Davis, Irvine; John Davis, Richmond; and Patrick Doyle, New Hampshire; and four grandchildren: Charles M. Hayden, Jessica M. Hayden, Arnold P. Alley and James C. Alley.
    Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 9, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were John Davis, Arnold Alley, Arnold Patrick Alley and Charlie Hayden.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, March 3, 2017

Loretta Kallembach, 70

Loretta Kallembach

     Loretta Kallembach, 70, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Green Valley Convalescent Center in New Albany, Indiana.
    She was born on December 20, 1946 in Cobb Hill, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Robert and Marie (Mays) Hall. Loretta was a former employee of the old U.S. Shoe Corporation in Crothersville, Indiana.
    Ms. Kallembach was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters: Wandella Brown, Wilma Howell, Deane and Vivian Hall and Valorie Jewell Warf; and two brothers, Bobby and Billy Ray Hall.
    Survivors include a daughter, Amy Dawn Napier of Scottsburg, Indiana; three sons: Charles Abney of Scottsburg, Indiana, Roger Abney of Richmond, Kentucky and Rick Abney of Austin, Indiana; and seven grandchildren, Samuel, John, Erin and Sean Matthew Abney, Hunter, Kady and Emily Bryson.
    Funeral service was at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 6th at Collins Funeral Home, 465 West McClain Avenue in Scottsburg, Indiana. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m., Monday. Private burial was at a later date in Cobb Hill Cemetery in Irvine, Kentucky.

Collins Funeral Home

  Friday, March 3, 2017

Abraham "Abie" Ferrell Lewis, 76

Abraham "Abie" Ferrell Lewis

     Abraham "Abie" Ferrell Lewis, 76, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away at his home on Friday, March 3, 2017, surrounded by family.
    Abraham served in the National Guard for nine years. He worked as a mail carrier for five years and retired from Blue Grass Army Depot after 26 years. He was a deacon and Sunday School teacher at Irvine 1st Christian Church. He was a Mason, as well as an Eagle Scout. He loved playing golf, fishing, and telling others about Christ.
    Abraham is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judy Walker Lewis; his daughter Melissa Barnes (Rodney); his son Chris Lewis (Lorri); and six grandchildren: Erin, Molly, Jack, Megan, Rachel, and Cierra.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Ferrell Lewis; his mother, Dellarie Thomas Lewis; his sister, Dawn Bolton; his half-brother, Dana Lewis; also one niece and two nephews.
    A celebration of life service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 6th at Irvine First Christian Church on Main St. with Bro. Greg Humpert officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called after 6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 5th at the church. Masonic rites were held at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, March 4th.
    Memorial Donations may be sent to Hospice.
    Pallbearers were Roger Riddell, Ralph Howe, Joedy Ohr, Melvin Williams, Bill Marcum and Tracy Snowden.
    Honorary pallbearers were Donald Hardy, Bobby Sherrard, Carroll Hughes, Glenn Sexton, Earl Blackwell, and Dobin Walters.
    Arrangements entrusted to Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  Thursday, March 2, 2017

June Mae Smith Curtis, 95

June Mae Smith Curtis

     June Mae Smith Curtis, age 95, Winchester, Kentucky, widow of Henry F. Curtis, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 in her home.
    She was born March 22, 1921 in Perry County, Kentucky. to the late George and Alma Edwards Smith. June worked as a nurse's aide and was a proud member of the Log Lick Homemakers Club. She was very active in the Winchester Generation Center where she made many great friends. She was a member of Primitive Baptist Church in Lexington.
    June, commonly called "Mama June", had a great love for all children. She loved flowers, gardening and cooking. She loved life and never met a stranger. She loved visiting her daughter Mary Sue in Denver and exploring the West. She will be greatly missed by all.
    Surviviors include one son, Steve Curtis (Connie) of Winchester; one daughter, Mary Sue Curtis of Denver, Colorado; ten grandchildren, Dustin Curtis, Todd Curtis, Steve Curtis Jr., Tammy Curtis King, Bridget Curtis, Heather Curtis Hanseler, Brandy Curtis, Cyndi Curtis Henry, Kimberly Williamson Patton, Amie Williamson Keltner; two brothers, Paul Smith and Charles E. Smith of Irvine. She also leaves behind several great and great, great grandchildren.
    June was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Curtis; and one daughter, Pamela Curtis Williamson.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:30 a.m., Monday, March 6, at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, with Rev. Paul Trautner officiating. Burial followed in the Winchester Cemetery. Visitation was held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service, Monday at the funeral home.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Thursday, March 2, 2017

W. C. “Tucker” Taylor, 90

     W. C. “Tucker” Taylor, age 90, of Pryse Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, at the Baptist Health Richmond Hospital, following a short illness.
    He was born December 2, 1926, in Lee County, a son of the late Charlie and Ollie Brandenburg Taylor. He was a farmer and had lived in Estill County most of his life. He was an organizer and former member of the Board of Directors with Citizen Guaranty Bank where he served as chairman. He was a veteran with the United States Army where he served in World War II.
    Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his wife, Lelia Tipton Taylor.
    He is survived by a daughter: Sue Carol Beckley (Wayne), Estill County; one son: Wallace Charles Taylor (Cathy), Estill County; two sisters: Princess Benton, Estill County; and Wanda Cox Casey, Franklin County; three brothers: Charlie Taylor Jr. (Claudine), Estill County; David Taylor and Gary Taylor (Becky), both of Clark County; three grandchildren: Dr. L. W. Beckley (Emily), Charleston Jo Neal (Chad) and Wallace Chandler Taylor; and two great grandchildren: Will Jared Beckley and Willow Charleston Taylor.
    He was preceded in death by one son: William Calvin Taylor Jr.; five siblings: Della Holbrook, Cora Jo Flynn, Ella Marie Ratcliff Morris, James Charles “Mutton” Taylor, and Henry Clay Taylor; and one grandchild: Chadwick Miles Beckley.
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 7th at 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Tim Hall with burial following in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, March 6th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Roger Powell, L.W. Beckley, Chandler Taylor, Bobo Rogers, Tony Miller and Charles Tipton.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  Friday, February 24, 2017

Lydia Sparks McKinney, 95

     Lydia Sparks McKinney, 95, of Irvine, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017. A native of Estill County, she was the daughter of the late Eli and Lillie West Sparks. She was a retired county treasurer and homemaker.
    Ms. McKinney was preceded in death by her sister, Maxine Smith and brothers, Earl, Donald, and Delbert Sparks.
    Survivors include her son, Jerry McKinney (Christie); granddaughters, Meg and Molly McKinney; sisters, Hazel Noland and Estine King (Paul); brothers, Eli Sparks, Jr., Phillip Sparks (Linda) and Michael Sparks; and several nieces and nephews.
    Services were held on Friday, March 3rd at 1 p.m. at the Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Bro. Sherl Thomas officiating. Burial followed in the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called anytime after 12 noon on Friday, at the funeral home.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  Friday, February 24, 2017

Marie Hobbs Smith, 85

    Marie Hobbs Smith, age 85, of Ticky Fork Drive in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
    She was born May 31, 1931, in Estill County, the daughter of the late Sherman and Carrie Miller Dixon. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all of her life. She attended the Rice Station Christian Church and the Estill County Senior Citizens Center.
    Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by two husbands: Bill Smith and Herbert Hobbs.
    She is survived by four daughters: Anita Marcum, Estill County; Mildred Moore, Madison County; Janice Flynn and Cheryl Embs, both of Estill County; two sons: James Hobbs and Ricky Hobbs, both of Estill County; a brother, Odell Dixon, Madison County; 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by a son, Doug Hobbs; and two grandchildren.
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, February 28th at 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Kirk Scott with burial following in the Marcum Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Tuesday, until service time, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Joey Harkins, Josh Harkins, Roger Harkins, James Hobbs, Jason Aaron Dixon, Justin Hobbs and Brandon Hobbs.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

Estill County News

  Thursday, March 9, 2017 10:17am

Storm Damage Update from Melissa Jessie

March 9, 2017 7:30am

**Volunteers**

    If you want to volunteer with a clean-up crew please register at the Estill County Fair Barn between 9:30am and 2pm to be assigned to a crew. The weather will be decent the next few days and we need to get as much done as possible.
    The Donation Drop Off Center is located at Main St. in Ravenna at the Helping Hands Outreach.
    **Days and hours of operation will be today and Friday 11am-1pm and 5pm-7pm**

    We also need grocery cards so people can buy refrigerated food.
We do not need any more water or clothing.**
Cleaning items we are running low on:
Mops, brooms, buckets, laundry detergent, dish soap, and window cleaner.

    Clean-up teams will be out assisting residents with debris removal. If you have already started clean-up move debris to the curb and they will get picked-up. If you need assistance with debris removal please call our office at 723-6533 or message us on fb so we can send a crew to you.
    Thank you to everyone who is continuing to help our community recover from this disaster.
    We continue to receive reports of damaged homes.

    *201 homes damaged - 21 destroyed

    We ask that any Estill County resident that has damage to their property to please contact our office (723-6533) and let us know. We need to document everything, it doesn’t matter how minor.

Melissa A. Jessie, Public Information Officer
Estill County EMA/CSEPP, Call (606) 723-6533

  Saturday, March 11, 2017

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