| APR 12 | MAY 05 |
|
Irvine-Ravenna, Estill Co., KY
|
|
PROUDLY SERVING ESTILL COUNTY SINCE 1982
|
|
Volume 35 - Number 43 - Wednesday, April 26, 2017
|
|
Current Obituaries
|
|
Wednesday, May 3rd Edition
|
Sunday, April 30, 2017
David Wayne Hackworth, 58
|
|
David Wayne Hackworth David Wayne Hackworth, age 58 of Waco, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond. He was a beloved son, husband, father and grandfather.
He was born June 13, 1958 in Richmond, and he was a retired Emergency Maintenance Tech. at Eastern Kentucky University.
Mr. Hackworth is survived by his mother, Bonita Cain, and step-father, Paul Cain of Waco; his wife, Merinda Hackworth of Waco; a son, Timothy Hackworth (Mary) of Paint Lick; a stepson, Bruce Beagle of Waco; three stepdaughters: Sandra True (Bruce), Rita Strange (Edgar), and Dana Banta (Kevin), all of Winchester; 17 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; three brothers: Anthony Hackworth of Quitman, Alaska; Greg Hackworth (Audrey) of Irvine; and Tobey Ballinger (Melissa) of Jeffersonville; one uncle, Cecil Richardson (Annabell) of Richmond; and one aunt, Theda White of Richmond.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Hackworth; and a son, David Hackworth.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, at the Grayson Funeral Home, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City with Bro Edgar Strange and Bro. Greg Hackworth officiating. Friends may visit Wednesday from 11 a.m. till time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Powell’s Valley Cemetery.
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Leonard Carl Hall, 74
Leonard Carl Hall, age 74, widower of Lilly Hall, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Fountain Circle Nursing Home in Winchester, Kentucky.
He was born on May 24, 1942 in Estill County to the late Beedee and Cecil Hall. He was a retired general laborer.
Mr. Hall is survived by three sons: Teddy L. Hall, Jacob Hall and Thomas Hall; two stepsons, Matthew and Daniel Eversol; two brothers, Harvey and Bug Hall; one sister, Edith Hall; one special daughter, Emma Lee Scott; one special cousin, Jimmy Wayne Wooten; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Sherry Lynn Hall; and one son, Eddie Carl Hall.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 3, at the Hall Cemetery in Estill County.
Pallbearers are Teddy Charles, Lonnie Cooper, Jimmy Wooten, Jacob Hall, Daniel Eversol and Bug Hall.
Honorary pallbearer is Matt Eversol.
Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of the arrangements.
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Mildred Neal Adams, 87
|
|
Mildred Neal Adams Mildred Neal Adams, age 87, widow of Harry Russell Adams, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky.
She was born May 26, 1929 to the late Howard and Nanny Drake Neal.
Survivors include daughters, Sherry Lynn and husband Harold Borden, Clay City; and Debra Elaine and husband Ted Malone, Spout Springs; brothers, George E. Neal, Joe Neal, and Clell Neal; sister, Mary Snowden; grandsons, Steven Lutes and Glen Borden; and three great grandchildren.
Services Monday, May 1, 11:00 a.m., Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Rev. James Combs and Ray Watson. Visitation Sunday, April 30th after 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Stanton Cemetery.
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Michael Dewayne “Spike” Kinder, 49
Michael Dewayne “Spike” Kinder, age 49, of Furnace Junction in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at his home following a short illness.
He was born January 11, 1968 in Clark County and was the son of Elaine Gray Levi and the late John William Kinder. He was a construction worker and did directional drilling. He attended the Church of God and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Kinder is survived by his mother & stepfather, Elaine Gray Levi & Jesse Levi, Ravenna; one brother, Matthew Allen Gray, Estill County; and a special uncle: Lonnie Allen Gray.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 28, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Marcum Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, April 27th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Lonnie Gray, Linville Gray, Donnie Tipton, David Gray, Greg Bryant and Ronnie McKinney.
2017
Blanch Griffith
|
|
Blanch Griffith Blanch Griffith, formerly of Estill County, passed away in Dayton, Ohio. She was born in 1935.
Visitation was Thursday, April 27, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon at Franklin Church of God,704 River Street, Franklin, Ohio; followed by service at 12:00 Noon.
Newcomer Funeral Home of Dayton was in charge of arrangements.
|
Former Obituaries
|
|
Wednesday, April 26th Edition
|
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Glendon Edward Horn, 64
Glendon Edward Horn, age 64, of Sweet Lick Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
He was born March 30, 1953, in Estill County, a son of the late Charlie Green and Cubie Rawlins Horn. He was a construction worker and had lived in Estill County all of his life. He attended the Church of God.
Mr. Horn is survived by a sister, Sandra Eleen Newton (Tony), Estill County; and one brother, Chester Ray Horn, Lexington.
He was preceded in death by eight siblings: Ruby Eleen Horn, Harold Horn, William “Bill” Horn, Charlie Green Horn Jr., James Horn, Roscoe Horn, Russell Horn, and Jesse Horn.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, April 26, at 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Danny Neal with burial following in the Rawlins Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, April 25th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Cotton Tipton, David Fox, Chester Horn, Melanie Gilbert and William Gilbert.
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Shirley Sue Ross, 73
Shirley Sue Ross, age 73, of Glyn Court in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
She was born April 6, 1944, in Knox County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Wesley Shelton and Doxie Hamblin Liford. She was a factory worker at Carhartt, Inc. and then a nurse’s aide at the Kenwood Nursing Home. She had lived in Estill County for the past 35 years and was of the Holiness Faith.
Mrs. Ross is survived by her husband, William “Bill” C. Ross; four daughters: Deborah Richardson, Irvine; Sandra Richardson, Sheila Isaacs and Melinda Mills, all of Richmond; three sons: William J. Ross, Lexington; Gregory Ross (Susan), Richmond; and David Ross, Irvine; two brothers: Eugene Shelton, Barbourville; and Wesley Shelton Jr., Berea; a half sister, Freida Jackson, Barbourville; 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Lillian Wagers.
Graveside services were conducted Monday, April 24, 1 p.m., at the Bark Road Cemetery at Dreyfus in Madison County, by Bro. Raymond VanCleve.
Pallbearers were her family members.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Hospice Care Plus.
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Virginia Ann Mullins, 46
|
|
Virginia Ann Mullins Virginia Ann Mullins, 46, formerly of Irvine, widow of Donald Lee Mullins, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
She was born January 19, 1971 to the late Vernon and Anna Lake Johns.
Survivors include her mother, Anna Johns; a sister, Crystal Wireman (Scott); two stepdaughters, Amanda Jones and Tosha Sexton; a niece, Emily Wireman; a nephew, Ethan Wireman; and four grandchildren, David Spurlock, Shannon Spurlock, William Smith, and Kendall Benson.
In addition to her husband, Donald Lee Mullins, she was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Johns; and anephew, Rylan Wasson.
Services were held on Monday, April 24, 11:00 a.m. at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 W. College Avenue, Stanton, by Bro. Gene Johns and Josh Johns. Visitation was on Sunday, April 23, 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was in the Mullins Cemetery with Danny Plowman, Patrick Johnson, Jason Johns, Scott Wireman, Tommy Dees, James Mullins and Alfred Mullins serving as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers serving, Maxx Sledd and Kenny Case.
Monday, April 17, 2017
Anthony Glenn Freeman, 63
Anthony Glenn Freeman, age 63, husband of Linda McDaniel Freeman, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, following a brief illness.
Born July 28, 1953, in Richmond, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Jesse and Mary Ella Wood Freeman. He attended public schools at Hargett Elementary School and Estill County High School. He was the owner of his company, Freeman Excavating, in partnership with Gary Mullins.
Glenn was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, and a caring and supportive friend and co-worker to all who knew him.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children: Candy Jackson (Ron), Berea; Christopher Glenn Freeman, Manchester; and Kim Freeman (Jason Little), Winchester; seven grandchildren: Brooke Jackson, Hunter Jackson, Kevin Freeman, Kyle Freeman, Meadow Little, Miley Little and Mark Little
Glenn also leaves to mourn his passing a sister, Rosetta Kay Sandidge (Henry) of Nicholasville; and a brother, Phillip Freeman (Gail) of Irvine; three nephews: Juneau Calmes (Mary) of Georgetown, Brandon Freeman (Betty) of Irvine and Casey Freeman (Olivia Crowe) of Irvine; an uncle, Ed Wood (Ruth) of Winchester, an aunt, Darlene Freeman of Winchester; a host of great-nephews, great-nieces, and cousins; and many friends and co-workers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Clifton Freeman.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 21, 10 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Scott Beauchamp. Burial was at the Rose-Freeman Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, April 20th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were James Bishop, Juneau Calmes, Brandon Freeman, Casey Freeman, Ron Jackson, and Frankie McDaniel.
Honorary pallbearers were Lyle Bishop, Richard Dennis, Billy Estes, Richard Estes, Dewey Freeman, Gary Freeman, Larry Freeman, Forest Lutes, Jerry Mainous, Letcher McDaniel, Craig Mullins, Gary Mullins and Gary Stone.
Sunday, April 16, 2017
Millard Dixon, Jr., age 75
|
Millard Dixon Jr., 75, of Sugar Hollow Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017, at his home following a long illness.
He was born June 25, 1941 in Estill County and was the son of the late Millard and Mattie Osborne Dixon. He was a retired service manager with Gross Chevrolet and a former member of the National Guard. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. Dixon is survived by one brother: Donald Lee Dixon (Katherine), Estill County; and two grandchildren: Johnathon Edward Dixon and Alicia Marie Dixon
He was preceded in death by three sons:; Marvin Ray Dixon, Millard Edward Dixon and Anthony Kyle Dixon; and two brothers: Jimmy and Doug Dixon.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 20, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jason Brooks. Burial was at the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Perry Dixon, Justin Dixon, Martin Dixon, Chris Stone, Cloyd Richardson and Eli Dixon.
Honorary pallbearers were Glendon Cox, Don Williams and Carol Williams.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Berry Virgil "Cotton" Abney, 74
Berry Virgil "Cotton" Abney, age 74, of Dayton, Ohio, brother of Audrey Adams of Ravenna, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017.
Visitation was Friday, April 21, 1:30-2:30 p.m., at Newcomer Funeral Home, Beavercreek Chapel, Beavercreek, Ohio, followed by services at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
|
Estill County News
|
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Superintendent makes pitch for “Recallable Nickel”
by CATHY DAWES
The Estill County Tribune
A lengthy school board meeting was held on April 19th at Central Office with the main discussion of the night being the “Recallable Nickel” and the benefits it would mean to the school district.
Two representatives from Hilliard and Lyons were on hand to inform the board and members of the audience how the nickel actually works and exactly how the money could be used if it was approved by the state.
Mark Rawlings said that at this time the district has just under four million dollars that can be used on construction expenses. He said if the state agreed to levy the recallable nickel that amount would go up to just under nine million dollars. He explained that with the nickel plus equalization meant that for every dollar that the taxpayer puts in, the state state will put in two dollars.
“In one fell swoop you could increase your bonding capacity to what it would take fifteen years to get,” stated Rawlings.
Rawlings commended the board on refinancing any existing loans to obtain a lower interest rate and paying off loans in a timely manner. He then went on to explain that if the board continues the process of getting the nickel and it fails at the election then the only option they would have would be to take the four percent tax increase in the fall. Rawlings added that it would cause the district to lose equalization from the state as well.
Superintendent Jeff Saylor said the deciding vote would be put in the hands of the taxpayers. He gave a timeline of how this would play out if board members voted in favor of the nickel on May 18th.
A first and second advertisement would be ran the first two weeks of June with a public hearing and final vote by members of the board on June 15th.
If a petition is presented then County Clerk Sherry Fox would have 45 days to verify that those who had signed the petition had voted in the last presidential election. A projected election date would be somewhere around September 26th.
Saylor stressed the need for repairs at all of the schools especially with the transition of Kindergarten students to Estill Springs. He said with the work that needed to be done at Estill Springs and the repairs at the middle school that would exhaust the four million dollars that the district has at this time.
He said that the average home in Estill County is valued at $65,000 and if the recallable nickel passes that means an increase of approximately $38 on next year’s tax bill for property owners. This will have no effect on motor vehicle taxes or those who are homestead exempt.
Saylor said that he knew he would receive flak from some in the community about the tax increase because he doesn’t live in Estill County. He said that at the time of his marriage, his wife already owned a home on the Powell County side of Furnace Mountain which he considers to be “God’s Country.” He also reiterated the fact that this would not trigger reassessments on properties throughout the county. He said that the PVA reassesses properties every three to four years and this would have nothing to do with those assessments.
A list of the projected projects that will be completed if the ‘nickel’ passes include 8 million dollars spent at Estill Springs, 3-5 million dollars spent at the Estill County High and Estill County Middle Schools, 10 million dollars spent on a Career and Technical Facility, and minor improvements to the parking lot and playground area at West Irvine Intermediate.
“I’m a big athletic person but athletic facilities are dead last on the list of things to do,” stated Saylor.
Saylor was pleased to announce that the grant that the district had applied for to be used for the Career and Technical Facility had moved on to the second phase. He said that there are 21 other districts to be interviewed for the grant but if they are approved then 2.5 million dollars would come out of the 4 million that they have at this time. He also said that the fiscal court has agreed to put in one million dollars on the facility and that he is looking to purchase land somewhere along Spout Springs for the facility to be built in hopes that Powell County schools would be involved with it.
NOTE: The superintendent has already called for public forums on the "Recallable Nickel" at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at the Estill County Extension Service and again on Thursday, May 4th a the Estill County Courthouse.
To view the superintendent's Power Point presentation go to
www.estilltribune.com/714062/Nickel.html
|
Estill Tribune Pages
|
