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Irvine-Ravenna, Estill Co., KY
PROUDLY SERVING ESTILL COUNTY SINCE 1982
Volume 35 - Number 39 - Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Current Obituaries

Wednesday, April 5th Edition

  Sunday, April 2, 2017

Joseph Marlin McKinney, 78

    Joseph Marlin McKinney, age 78, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
    A native of Frenchburg, he was the son of the late Morthan “Bulger” and Anzy Hasty McKinney. A veteran of the United States Army, he spent most of his life as a resident of Lexington, Nicholasville, and called Estill County home for the past nearly 20 years. He was known as the “pony man” to children of Fayette County, and “mule man” or “chicken man” to many others. He enjoyed any equine activity, collecting friends everywhere, square dancing, clogging, and training chickens. He was the greeter at the Estill County Animal Clinic, a horse dentist, and a school bus driver.
    Mr. McKinney was preceded in death by his son, David McKinney; and his sister, Erma Athleen Phillips.
    Survivors include his long time companion, Linda Grimes; three sons, Joseph Marlin McKinney Jr., Stevie McKinney, and Scotty McKinney; a daughter, Sheila Fugate; two brothers: Trevor Douglas McKinney and Neal Tracy McKinney; three sisters, Eula Maxine Parrish, Ruthie Ilene Fraley, and Patricia Lou (Bob) McLemore; and many pets.
    Services will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.. Burial with military rights will follow in the Berryman Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after noon on Saturday.
    Serving as pallbearers will be Lee Grimes, Pat Gill, Brian Thompson, Mel Goolman and Richard Ramsdell.
    Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Hunter Richardson.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Sunday, April 2, 2017

Bro. Danny Burnom Baker, 65

    Bro. Danny Burnom Baker, 65, of Dreyfus, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
    Bro. Danny, the son of the late Burnom Baker and Gladys Hunter Baker, was born in Madison County on February 1, 1952. He had worked as an auto mechanic painter and enjoyed looking at old cars. Since 1996, he served as Assistant Pastor at the Richmond House of Prayer. He loved his church and serving in that capacity.
    On September 29, 1994, he was united in marriage to Donna Sue Scenters Baker who survives.
    Bro. Danny is also survived by two sons: Daniel Baker (Ashley) of Berea and Timothy Coffey (Rebecca) of Lancaster; two daughters: Marilyn Baker of Richmond and Alisya Shouse (Tim) of Berea; his brother, Mitchell Baker; four sisters: Paulette Gilliam (Gene), Kay Evans (William), Myrna Hehr (Wally) and Ruth Felty; ten grandchildren: Brandon Coffey, Amber Locker, Abbie Rippeon, Chevy Coffey, Brayden Baker, Eil Coffey, Ava Baker, T. J. Shouse (Tasha), Austin Isaacs (Racheal), and Eli Ratliff; and a number of great grandchildren.
    He was also preceded in death by two brothers: Dale Baker and Noland Baker; and two sisters: Carolyn Bradley and Donna Gabbard.
    Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 5, at Richmond House of Prayer, 330 Mule Shed Lane, Richmond, with Bro. Owen S. Moody and Bro. Clyde Wimmer officiating. Burial will follow in the Bark Road Cemetery. Visitation was 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 4th at the church.
    Pallbearers will be Daniel Baker, Bobby Powell, Clifford Rose, Tommy Ballard, Brian Webb and Dalton Moody.
    Honorary Pallbearers will be Hazel Ramsey, Mitch Locker, Edna Banks, Owen Howard and the entire Richmond House of Prayer church family.
    Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home of Richmond is in charge of arrangements.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Sunday, April 2, 2017

Odell Newton, 69

    Odell Newton, age 69, of St. Timothy Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    He was born January 7, 1948 in Estill County and was the son of the late Dillard and Daisy Canter Newton. He was a construction worker and had lived in Estill County all his life. Mr. Newton was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Estes Newton.
    He is survived by three daughters: Chrystal Taylor, Ella Gordon, both of Estill County; and Judy Rose, Louisville; two sisters: Jewel Dean Young and Annie Jane Berryman, both of Estill County; two brothers: Shelby Newton and Madford Newton, both of Estill County; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
    He was preceded in death by one daughter, Amee Newton; two sisters: Christine Newton and Farrell Jean Newton; and four brothers: George, Junior, James and Edward Newton.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 5, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Alfred Webb. Burial will be at the Cane Springs Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, April 4th at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, March 31, 2017

Cecil Estes, 76

    Cecil Estes, age 76, of Palatka, Florida, passed from this life on Friday, March 31, 2017 at his home following an extended illness.
    A native of Millers Creek, Kentucky, Cecil resided in Palatka since 1978, coming from Winchester, Kentucky. He attended the University of Kentucky and was an avid Wildcat fan. Cecil worked 35 years with Bell South Telephone Company, retiring as assistant manager of construction. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, a 50-year Mason, a member of Pineland Lodge #86 F&AM and a member of College Road Church of Christ. In his leisure time, Cecil enjoyed model building and working on cars.
    Cecil is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lucille P. Estes of Palatka; two sons: Brian Cecil Estes of Palatka and Christopher Jason Estes (Tracy) of Newark, Delaware; two brothers: Jesse Estes (Clara) and David Estes (Barbara), all of Winchester, Kentucky; two nieces, Dana Stanfield (Billy) and Sue Johnson (Larry), all of Winchester; and a nephew, Richard Estes, also of Winchester.
    Services celebrating Cecil’s life were at 11:00 a.m.. Tuesday, April 4th at Johnson-Overturf Chapel in Palatka with Bro. C.L. Overturf Jr. officiating. Burial with Masonic Rites followed at Westview Cemetery in Palatka. The family received friends on Monday, April 3rd from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Flowers are gratefully accepted or memorial donations may be sent to Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177.
    Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Cecil’s Book of Memories page at www.JohnsonOverturffunerals.com.

Johnson-Overturf Funerals

  Thursday, March 30, 2017

William Elgin Crump, 65

    William Elgin Crump, 65, passed away, Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Georgetown, Kentucky.
    He was born April 30, 1951 in Cynthiana to Betty Elizabeth Bryant Crump and the late William Elgin Crump Sr. He enjoyed farming and working with animals.
    Along with his mother, he is survived by his son, James Crump (Tammy) and daughter, Patricia Crump, both of Irvine; grandchildren, Megan Rose, Zachary Crump, Savannah Warner, and Brandon Warner; great grandchildren, Emily Rose and Logan Rose; brothers, Terry Crump and David Crump; sisters, Maria Carr and Rita Omby; and the mother of his children, Brenda Vinson.
    He was preceded in death by his brothers Lewis and Larry Gene.
    Services at a later date.
    Tucker, Yocum, & Wilson Funeral of Georgetown has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Tucker, Yocum, & Wilson Funeral Home

  Sunday, March 26, 2017

Betty Frances Dennis, 87

    Betty Frances Dennis, age 87, a resident of the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017, at the Center.
    She was born April 7, 1929 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Clarence Edgar and Helen Richardson Moore. She was a retired Verizon employee and a member of the Irvine First Church of the Nazarene. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Dennis was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Dennis.
    She is survived by her daughter, Tonya Isaacs (Jeff), Irvine; five sisters: Ruby Joyce Horn, Irvine; Wafie Jean Neal, West Carrolton, Ohio; Carolyn Sue Gonzalez, Patricia Davis, both of Miamisburg, Ohio; and Rhonda Freeman, Irvine; two grandsons: Jeffrey L. Isaacs II (Jessica) and Jon C. Isaacs (Kasie), four great grandchildren: Mason, Max, Jase and Ella Isaacs; a special cousin, Judy Heinlein, Irvine; and several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 3, 11 a.m., at the Irvine First Church of the Nazarene by Pastor Curt Napier. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, April 2nd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers will be Greg Neal, David Neal, John Davis, Joe Freeman, Tim Horn, Jeffrey Isaacs and Jon Isaacs.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Betty C. Abner Reed, 78

    Betty C. Abner Reed, age 78, of Estill County, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday morning, March 29, 2017 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
    She was born in Estill County on May 1, 1938, the daughter of the late Aaron and Annie Mae Powell Abner. She was a retired supervisor for Kentucky American Water Company in Lexington and was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Berea.
    Survivors include one daughter, Tamra Reed Shearer (Dempsey); one sister, Mabel Willis of Irvine; a sister-in-law, Irma Abner; one granddaughter, Chelsea Shearer; three step-grandchildren: Shane Shearer (Laura), Dempsey Alan Shearer (Debbie) and Jamie Ledet; as well as several nieces, nephews and dear friends.
    The family would like to acknowledge her longtime friendship with the Peacemakers MC Club.
    Funeral Services were held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 7th at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Davis officiating. Burial followed in the Red Hill Cemetery at Panola in Madison County. Visitation was from 6-9 p.m., Thursday evening, April 6th at the funeral home.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Jack Young, 74

    Jack Young, age 74, of Garrett Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at the Baptist Health Richmond Hospital, following a short illness. He was born June 7, 1942 in Estill County, a son of the late Theo and Maggie Isaacs Young. He was a retired dozer operator and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Young is survived by his wife, Brenda Lou McKinney Young; two sons: Jackie Young (Heather), Powell County; and Jason Young (Becky), Estill County; two sisters: Darlene Calmes (Darrell) and Marie Young, both of Estill County; two brothers: Roy Young (Thelma) and Troy Young, both of Estill County; a brother-in-law, Ray Spivey, Estill County; and a sister-in-law, Jewell Young, Estill County.
    He was preceded in death by a grandson: Dustin Young; and five siblings: Jeanette Spivey, Geraldine Newton, Ella Young, Frank Young, and Luther Young.
    Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 1st at 2 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Tony Belcher with burial following in the Dunn Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m., Saturday, until service time, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Michael McKinney, Dalton McKinney, Adam McKinney, Shannon Gross, Wayne Walling and Brian Calmes.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home



Former Obituaries

Wednesday, March 29th Edition

  Sunday, March 26, 2017

Marion Hardy, 87

    Marion Hardy, age 87, of Hardy Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, following a short illness.
    He was born January 21, 1930 in Estill County and was the son of the late Kizer and Rachel Catherine Stepp Hardy. He was a former employee of Riddell Construction Company and a member of the Pentecostal Church. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Hardy was preceded in death by his wife, Mirtie Johnson Hardy.
    He is survived by six daughters: Brenda Joyce Riddell, Laverne Estes (Earl Sr.), Pauline Walling, Evelyn Hardy, Carolyn Sue Riddell (Anthony), and Doris Jean Hardy (Robert), all of Irvine; one son, Jimmy Hardy (Hazel), Irvine; three brothers: Glendon Hardy, George Hardy, and Harvey Hardy, all of Irvine; five grandchildren including his only granddaughter, Cindy Marie Riddell; 14 grandchildren; one great, great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his first grandchild, Mickey Riddell; and five brothers: Jesse, James, Leon, Estill and Tracy Hardy.
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 28, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Bill Wesley and Bro. Jason Riddell. Honorary Pastors were Bro. Ross Conley and Bro. Buford Powell. Burial was at the Hardy Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Randy Hardy, Orville Hardy, Leo Hardy, Christopher Crowe, Earl Wayne Estes, Austin Freeman and Noah Riddle.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, March 26, 2017

Bertha Lee Wise, 75

Bertha Lee Wise

    Bertha Lee Wise, age 75, widow of Odell Wise, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    She was born on April 19, 1941, in Estill County, Kentucky, to the late James R. and Stella Shuler Watson. She was a nurse assistant at Fountain Circle Nursing Home and a member of Trinity Church of God.
    Mrs. Wise is survived by six children, Roger Wise, Phyllis Clem (Ronald), S. Kathy Stephens (Ronnie), Rebecca Wise (Rick Ball), Mary Lamb and Tonya Wise; nine grandchildren, Ryan Clem, Samantha Wise, Matthew Rucker, Cassie Stephens, Brandon Miller, Shavona Prater, Aaron Wise, Bria Wise and Julia Richardson; six great grandchildren, Rhiley Rucker, Braydon Stephens, Leigha Wise, Maddie Prater, Carter and Eden Miller; one brother, Teddy Watson; and one sister, Margie Rogers.
    In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Russell Wayne Wise.
    Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 30th at Trinity Church of God, 285 Winn Avenue, Winchester, by Bro. Billy Keller. Burial will be in Clarmont Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at the church.
    Pallbearers will be grandsons and sons-in-law.
    Scobee Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Saturday, March 25, 2017

Arthur Embry, 76

    Arthur Embry, age 76, of Maupin Hill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born April 20, 1940 in Estill County and was the son of the late Hugh and Hazel Babb Embry. He was a mason and a retired rig operator with Western Crude. He attended the Lower Red Lick Holiness Church and the House of Prayer. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Embry is survived by his wife, Thelma Plowman Embry; five daughters: Connie Murphy (Dennis), Bobbie Townsend (James), Hazel Hardy (Jimmy), Charlene Sellars (Tony), and April Embry Coffey (Jason), all of Estill County; four sons: Arthur Earl Embry (Patty), Michael Jr. Embry (Annie), Brian Eugene Embry (Amanda), Dwight Steven Embry, all of Estill County; 22 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; a grandchild he raised: Brook Townsend; many nieces and nephews; and two pets: Gracie and Tiger.
    He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Michael Edward Townsend and Lucas Carl Embry; three sisters: Louise Arvin, Gracie May Embry and Mattie Embry; and five brothers: Eugene Embry, Robert Embry, Shannon Embry, Nelson Vickers and Chester Embry; and two loving pets: Prince and Lazy.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 29, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Bruce Alcorn, Bro. Jerry Rose and Bro Paul Luster. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 28th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be David Matthew Murphy, Arthur Earl Embry Jr., Cameron Townsend, Roger Embry, Charlie Arvin and Larry Arvin.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, March 24, 2017

Thelma Sizemore Webb, 87

    Thelma Sizemore Webb, age 87, passed away in her home on Friday, March 24, 2017. She was born March 17, 1930, and was very blessed to have lived a long and full life surrounded by her family and friends and is now reunited peacefully with her husband, James Howard Webb.
    Thelma is survived by her sons: Danny (Linda) and Donald (Patty); and her grandchildren: Shannon, Danielle, Angie, Bradley, Ryan, Matthew, and Josh. In addition, she is survived by her great grandchildren: Hayden, Tyler and Isaiah.
    She was a loving and respected sister to Polly, Ollie, Sylvester, Baxter, Mettie, Baxter, Sylvester, and to those siblings who have passed, John, Steve, Marthie, Lee, Luther, and Bonnie. She was also a beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews.
    Thelma will be greatly missed in her community where she was socially active in the senior citizens center, local bingo, and church. She touched many people with her warmth, kindness, and giving heart. The loss of Thelma is immense to those who loved and cared for her, but we will seek comfort and solace knowing she has gone home to rest peacefully with our Lord and Savior.
    Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 29th at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Bro. Scott Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in the Sandhill Cemetery. Friends called Tuesday, after 6:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  Saturday, March 25, 2017

Rondle Lee, 87

Rondle Lee

    Rondle Lee, age 87, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at St. Joseph East, Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was born March 17, 1930 in Campton to the late Vicie and Noah Sr. Lee.
    Survivors include his wife, Alma R. Lee; sons: Anthony Lee (Deborah), Jeffrey Lee (Deborah) and Glyn Rogers Jr; a daughter, Dianna K. Todd (Caleph); brothers: Matthew Lee, Samuel Lee, Gloyd Lee, and Jerry Lee; sisters: Tammy Snyder, Wilma Faye Stokley, Mattie Wasson, Glenda Taylor, Louise Merion, Charolette Sparks, and Bonnie Derickson; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and several loving nieces and nephews.
    Services will be held Wednesday, March 29, 1:00p.m., Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, with Reverend Ben Liston and Reverend Max Molihan. Visitation was Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Kennon Cemetery with Caleb M. Todd, Derrick Rogers, Bryan Rogers, Colin Rate, Larry Epperson and Glyn Rogers Jr. serving as pallbearers.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home

  Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Alverta Hymer Brinegar, 103

Alverta Hymer Brinegar

    Alverta Hymer Brinegar, age 103, widow of Willie Howard Brinegar, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 22, 2017, at the Irvine Health and Rehab Center.
    She was a native of Estill, born April 12, 1913, a daughter of the late Sam Hymer & Bitha Murphy Hymer. Mrs. Brinegar was a retired cook.
    She was preceded in death by a son, Carlos Ray Brinegar.
    Survivors include her children: William Edward Brinegar (Chris), Kenneth Franklin Brinegar (Betty), Ruby Roberts (Leon), and Pauline Bingham (James); her grandchildren: Michael Brinegar, James Ray Brinegar, Christian Brinegar, Dwayne Bingham (Donna), Robbie Roberts (Shaye), James Bingham Jr. (Timiri), William Edward Brinegar Jr. (Chris), Debra Raye Kissick (Roger), Sherie Ann Lolos, and Ken Brinegar (Amber); her great grandchildren: Justin Bingham, James Bingham, Ratasha Puckett, Rachel Roberts, Dawson Bingham, Tia Brandenburg, Cody Marshall, Kasie Isaacs, Tanya Brinegar, and Jaimie Bazar (Steve); and nine great, great grandchildren also survive.
    Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 26 at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Kirby officiating. Burial followed in the Brinegar Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 12:00 Noon until service time Sunday at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Dwayne Bingham, James Bingham Jr., Ken Brinegar Jr., Christian Brinegar, Robbie Roberts, and Sherie Lolos.
    Honorary pallbearers included James Bingham Sr. and Leon Roberts.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Angeline Jean Brandenburg, age 83

    Angeline Jean Brandenburg, age 83, of Lakeshore Drive in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at her home following a short illness.
    She was born March 7, 1934, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of the late Antonio and Victoria DelVecchil Cioffi. She was a mail clerk with Procter and Gamble and was a member of the Severns Valley Baptist Church in Elizabethtown.
    Mrs. Brandenburg was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Fred Brandenburg.
    She is survived by two daughters: Teresa DeStefano (Mike), Cincinnati; and Donna Fohl (Larry), Elizabethtown; a son, David Brandenburg (Sandy), Kettering, Ohio; one brother, Pat Cioffi (Sue), Cincinnati; eight grandchildren: Jennifer Miller (Jon), Melissa Miller (Mike), Julie McNamee, Tom Fohl (Michelle), Steve Fohl (Dana), Justin Brandenburg (Brittany), Kelly Westcott (Andrew), and Mike Fohl (Lindsay); and nine great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by a grandson, Joseph Brian Fohl; and 10 siblings.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 25, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called after 11:30 a.m., Saturday, until service time at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Tom Fohl, Steve Fohl, Mike Fohl, Larry Fohl, Dave Brandenburg, Justin Brandenburg, John Miller, Jake Miller, Mike Destefano.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Hospice of Central Kentucky.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Harvey Carroll, 74

    Harvey Carroll, age 74, of Hinton Branch Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    He was born September 6, 1942 in Estill County and was the son of the late Ernest and Sarah Isaacs Carroll. He was a farmer and a retired cab driver and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Carroll is survived by two sons: Harvey Carroll Jr. (Tanya), Ukraine; and Terry Carroll (Sonya), Estill County; two sisters: Linda Harrison, Estill County; and Kate Webb, Madison County; two brothers: Rice Carroll and Bonnie Carroll, both of Estill County; four grandchildren: Jeremy Carroll, Teia Brandenburg, Tate Parks and Christian Carroll; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by one son, Jerry Carroll; and one sister, Van Brinegar.
    Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 23, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Lloyd Woolery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Wayne Harrison, Dallas Harrison, Earl Brandenburg, Bobby Brandenburg, Jason Woolery and Travis Harrison.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Eva Rae Richardson, 83

Eva Rae Richardson

    Eva Rae Richardson, age 83 of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 21, 2017.
    She was born in Stanton, Kentucky on February 1, 1934 to Omer and Hilderth (Hall) Blythe. She enjoyed spending time with her family, her backyard garden and shopping.
    Eva is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 63 years, Vernon Richardson; her children, Charlotte Henderson (Dave), Gary Richardson (Susan), Jeanie Asher (Butch) , Donna Ginn (Bill), and Sharon Hall (Steven); her grandchildren, Crissy Snader (Bill), Jerrod Moore, Aaron Lehman, Matthew Bower, Estill Hall (Jamie), April Alderucci (Rob), Jessica Ginn (Shane), Cheyanne Burke, Autumn Burke, and Falicity Stone; her great grandchildren, Billy, Emily, Abby, Karli, Kaylee, Ashley, Eva, Brooke, Eli, Sophia, Bige, Faith, Kiaya, Jaylen, Alex, Andrew, Tatum, Kenzi, Noah, Brady, Jonah, Makena, and Paislee; a great greatgrandchild on the way; her siblings, Alma Caldwell and Bill Blythe; and her lifelong friends, Jean Keen and Jackie Scheid.
    She was preceded in death by five siblings and her parents.
    Funeral service was held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio, on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 1 p.m. with Keith Staton officiating. Burial followed at Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation was held on Monday, from 12 Noon to service time at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Cincinnati. A special thank you to Atrium Medical Center and Hospice of Cincinnati for their care and support.

Brown, Dawson and Flick Funeral Home



Estill County News

  Thursday, March 23, 2017

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Residents of Kentucky Affected by Severe Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Winds and Hail

     Kentucky businesses and residents affected by severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, winds and hail from Feb. 28 through March 1, 2017 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Linda E. McMahon announced today.
     McMahon made the loans available in response to a letter on March 16 from Michael E. Dossett, Authorized Representative of Gov. Matthew Bevin, requesting a disaster declaration by the SBA. The declaration covers Estill County and the adjacent counties of Clark, Jackson, Lee, Madison and Powell in Kentucky.
     "The SBA is strongly committed to providing the people of Kentucky with the most effective and customer-focused response possible to assist businesses of all sizes, homeowners and renters with federal disaster loans," said McMahon. "Getting businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority at SBA."
     SBA's customer service representatives will be available at the Disaster Loan Outreach Center to answer questions about the disaster loan program and help individuals complete their applications. The Center is located in the following community and is open as indicated:

Estill County Estill Development Alliance 177 Broadway Street Irvine, Kentucky 40336
Opening: Thursday, March 23
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Days: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Closed: Sunday, March 26
Closing: Thursday, March 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

     Businesses and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.
     For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any physical property damage.
     Loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for loans up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.
     Applicants may be eligible for a loan amount increase up to 20 percent of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements may now include a safe room or storm shelter to help protect property and occupants from future damage caused by a similar disaster.
     Interest rates are as low as 3.15 percent for businesses, 2.5 percent for nonprofit organizations, and 1.875 percent for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Loan amount and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant's financial condition.
     Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA's secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. .
     Businesses and individuals may also obtain information and loan applications by calling the SBA's Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (1-800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing), or by emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Loan applications can also be downloaded at www.sba.gov/disaster. Completed applications should be returned to the center or mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
     The filing deadline to submit applications for physical property damage is May 19, 2017. The deadline for economic injury applications is Dec. 20, 2017.
     For more information about the SBA's Disaster Loan Program, visit our website at www.sba.gov/disaster.


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