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Irvine-Ravenna, Estill Co., KY

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Volume 35 - Number 37 - Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Current Obituaries

Wednesday, March 22nd Edition

  Saturday, March 18, 2017

Ruby Lee Richardson Lutes, 84

    Ruby Lee Richardson Lutes, age 84, of Springview Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed Saturday, March 18, 2017, at the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital, following a short illness.
    She was born March 19, 1932, in Estill County, a daughter of the late Jesse and Ruth Ann Estes Richardson. She was a homemaker and a seamstress. She was a member of the Sandhill Christian Church and had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Lutes was preceded in death by her husband, Clausen Lavaughn Lutes.
    She is survived by one daughter, Donna Joyce Lutes, Estill County; a son, Ronald Lutes, Estill County; three sisters: Edna Marie Dennis, Loraine Crawford, and Phyllis F. Gilbert, all of Estill County; and a brother, George Richardson, Estill County.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 22nd at 11 a.m. at the Sandhill Christian Church by Bro. Harvie Spry and Bro. David Holland with burial following in the Johnny Richardson Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 21st at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the church.
    Pallbearers were Roger Richardson, Randy Richardson, Jeff Dennis, Tim Gilbert, Johnny Poynter, and Kris Spry.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, March 17, 2017

Tony Cecil Lamb, 70

    Tony Cecil Lamb, age 70, husband of Sandra Kay Lamb, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky.
    He was born on September 13, 1946, in Estill County, Kentucky, to the late George B. Lamb Sr., and Hazel Wagers Lamb. He was a member of Forrest Grove Christian Church and University of Kentucky Committee 101 for 36 years. Mr. Lamb coached little league and Babe Ruth baseball, attended Morehead State University and served as secretary of the local UAW. He was retired from Rockwell International.
    In addition to his wife of 51 years, he is survived by a daughter, Tonya Ellen Lamb; a son, Eric Keith Lamb; a very special grandson, Weston Keith Lamb; several nieces, nephews and one great nephew.
    Services were at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 21, by Pastor Larry Deckard, at Forest Grove Christian Church,4733 Old Boonesboro Road in Winchester. Burial were in Winchester Cemetery. Visitation were Monday, March 20th from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at the church.
    Pallbearers were E.B. Stacey, Pepper Hardy, Jim Ballou, Ronald Parido, Charles Higginbothum and Jim Murray.
    Honorary pallbearers were Butch Hardy, Jim Roarx and Leroy Goldson.
    Scobee Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Forest Grove Christian Church 4733 Old Boonesboro Rd, Winchester, KY 40391.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Thursday, March 16, 2017

Robert Dawes, 99

Robert Dawes

     Robert Dawes, age 99, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017.
    He was born October 8, 1917 in Estill County, KY to Henry and Annie Dawes. He was retired from the old L & N Railroad, and was a member of the Farmdale Church of the Nazarene.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Dawes.
    He is survived by his sons, Bobby Gene “Pete” Dawes (Della) and Harlan “Juball” Dawes (Carol); daughters, Brenda Hale and Judy Knight (Ed). He is also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren.
    His funeral service were held at 1 p. m. on Tuesday, March 21st at Embry-Bosse Funeral Home, 2723 Preston Highway, Louisville, with entombment in Evergreen Mausoleum. Visitation were after 11 a. m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Embry-Bosse Funeral Home

  Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Milford Parnell Todd, 73

    Milford Parnell Todd, age 73, of Todd Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born November 20, 1943 in Estill County and was the son of the late Willard and Irene Powell Todd. He was a retired GM employee and had lived in Estill County most of his life. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, the Masonic Lodge where he held the 32nd degree, the Shriners, the Eagles and the American Legion.
    Mr. Todd is survived by his wife, Lettie Mae Ratliff Todd; two daughters: Kimberly Lynn Todd Geer and Angela Michele Todd Webster (Brian), both of Beavercreek, Ohio; three stepsons: Aaron David Moore, Dayton, Ohio; Terrance Michael Sorah, Tipp City, Ohio; and Robert John Sorah, Vandellia, Ohio; ten grandchildren: Dusty Lynn Kalback (Derek), Cody Wyatt Geer (Javi), David Moore, Cassie Taylor, Kip Sorah, Zachary Sorah, Karleigh Sorah, Robert Northrap, Jason Sorah and Brady Sorah; six great grandchildren: Willa Evelyn Irene Kalback, David Moore, David James Moore, Titus Taylor, Lucas Taylor and Kaily Moore; and his special dog, Little Bit.
    He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Chip Geer.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 18, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Powell's Valley Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, March 17th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Cody Geer, Joel Timmons, Brian Webster, James Willard Richardson, Terrance Michael Sorah and Robert Sorah.
    Honorary pallbearers were Kimberly Geer, Angela Webster, Wilton Flynn, Brenda Kennon, Shanetta Flynn, Melvin Rawlins, Paul Snowden, Nelson Hunt, Jimmy Richardson, and his cousins.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Etta Marie Willis, 80

    Etta Marie Willis, age 80, of Dry Branch Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born March 26, 1936 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Daniel Odell and Sarah Jane McKinney Estes. She was a former American Tobacco Company employee and had lived in Estill County all of her life. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and also a former member of the Eastern Star.
    Mrs. Willis was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Eugene Willis.
    She is survived by three daughters: Sue Patrick, Owen County; Amanda Bessie McIntosh, and Nita Jane Tipton, both of Estill County; one son, Claude Nelson Willis, Estill County; ten grandchildren: Charles Staton, Daniel Willis, Belinda Addison, Jeff Wilson, Kathy Cole, Betty Ramos, Bobby White, Larry White, Amanda Neal and Claude Willis II; 15 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.
    She was preceded in death by one son, Charles Danny Willis; three sisters: Frances Muncy, Lillian Todd, and Verda Mae Chamberlain; and six brothers: Orvil, Ollie, Glen, Joe Eddison, Odell and Hiram Estes.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 19, 2 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Hardy Cemetery. Friends called after 12 Noon, Sunday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Charles Staton, Jeff Wilson, Claude Willis, II, Bobby Nelson White, Larry Dean White, Terry Sexton, Alex Cole and Jaxon Cole.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations toward the funeral expenses.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

Former 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

Estill County News

  Thursday, March 13, 2017

Storm Damage Update from Melissa Jessie

Update: March 13, 2017
     We continue damage assessments and the #’s continue to grow.
             • 213 Homes Damaged
             • 21 Destroyed
             • 20 Major
             • 88 Minor
             • 84 Affected
     There are also 10 businesses or non-profits and 21 farms with damage from the March 1 storm.
     If your home was damaged by the March 1st storms please call the Estill County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) (606)723-6533.
     We continue to work with residents affected by the storm and ask for their continued patience as we transition to recovery.
     If you need help with recovery please contact our office and we will try our best to help or point you in the right direction.
     Donations can be made to help storm victims:
             Helping Hands
             PO Box 451
             Irvine, KY 40336
     *Write “storm relief” in the memo section.

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

  Wednesday, March 15, 2017

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