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Monday, July 3, 2017
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The Estill County Fair held its annual Open and Local Cattle Show on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Participants in the Estill County 4-H and open cattle show included, left to right, front: Tucker Martin, Will Beckley, Hayden Brown. Back, Eli Haskell, Micah Lynch, Hannah Parks, Makena Cox, and Logan Gibson. See more photos are on Page 2 of the July 12th edition of The Estill County Tribune. (Photo courtesy of Phyllis Alcorn)|
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Friday, June 28, 2017
College students should take advantage of their meal plan
Many colleges require students to have a meal plan, especially if they live on campus. Meal plans vary among colleges, but most will give students a certain number of dining hall meals per week. Students may also be able to add flex dollars to use at the campus food court or other locations. The larger the school is, the greater flexibility students may have.
Students who choose their meal plan carefully may be able to cut college costs by selecting the plan that is best for them, according to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA).
Most often, the meal plan will come out of students’ financial aid or their parents’ money if they’re footing the bill. Funds will be loaded on a card students swipe at on-campus cafeterias and restaurants.
Students can waste a lot of money eating off-campus and even rack up credit card debt by charging food. Most meals on campus are already paid for through the meal plan, so students should eat on campus as much as possible.
KHEAA is the state agency that administers Kentucky’s grant and scholarship programs, including the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES). KHEAA provides financial literacy videos at http://itsmoney.kheaa.com.
KHEAA also provides free copies of “It’s Money, Baby,” a guide to financial literacy, to Kentucky schools and residents upon request at publications@kheaa.com.
For more information about Kentucky scholarships and grants, visit www.kheaa.com; write KHEAA, P.O. Box 798, Frankfort, KY 40602; or call 800-928-8926, ext. 6-7214.
Friday, June 28, 2017
A good admissions essay may mean more financial aid for college
Some colleges, especially private schools, require an essay as part of their admissions process for college freshmen. That essay may also help when it comes to paying for college, according to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA).
Generally, the more exclusive the college, the more important the essay may be in admissions and financial aid decisions.
Essays let schools learn more about students than just what the application shows. That gives writers a chance to set themselves apart.
Students should put time and effort into an admissions essay. Colleges want students who can express themselves clearly, using proper spelling, grammar and punctuation. It may take several drafts to get it right, but the essay needs to be well written and free of errors. Students should have a teacher, school counselor or parent review the essay before submitting it to the college. The better the essay, the better a student’s chance of being accepted at a top school.
KHEAA is the state agency that administers the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES), need-based grants and other programs to help students pay their higher education expenses.
For more information about Kentucky scholarships and grants, visit www.kheaa.com; write KHEAA, P.O. Box 798, Frankfort, KY 40602; or call 800-928-8926, ext. 6-7214.
Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 9:00 p.m.
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A black bear created some excitement in the Hargett community on Sunday night, July 9th around 9:00 p.m. After trashing some trash cans at a residence, the bear stopped traffic briefly on KY-89 as he crossed the highway and dropped over the hill heading down toward Polecat Creek. Click here if you are Facebook friends with Kenny Elliott and want to see some great photos.
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Wednesday, July 19th Edition
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Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Hubert “Sparky” Sparks, 86
Hubert “Sparky” Sparks, age 86, husband of Louise Gardner Sidwell Sparks, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at his home.
A native of Estill County, he was born on December 12, 1930, to the late Jesse Sparks Sr. and Maggie Elizabeth Rawlins Sparks. He was a school bus driver for 18 years, a cattle farmer and an avid fisherman. Mr. Sparks loved people and never saw a stranger. He was a prayer leader for 22 years at Beverly White Towers on Sunday mornings and a member of Church of God Cathedral on Lexington Road.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Jackie Sparks of Louisville, and Woodford Ray Sparks of Liberty, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Tyler Sparks, Trisha Lynn Sparks, Hollie Sparks, Katrina Sparks, Susan Sparks, Woodie Sparks, and Gregory Sparks; 16 great grandchildren; four brothers: Charlie Sparks (Linda), Clyde Sparks (Patty), Jesse Jr. Sparks (Crystal) and Ernie Lee Sparks (Cheryi); two sisters: Edith Rainey (Harold) and Helen Fallen (Kelly); several nieces and nephews and tons of friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mildred Dawson Eldridge, Lucille Brandenburg (Matt).
Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 20, at Church of God Cathedral by Pastor David Douglas and Robert Gayheart. Burial will be in Winchester Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m., Thursday, until time of service at the church.
Pallbearers will be Charlie Sparks, Clyde Sparks, Jesse Sparks Jr., Ernie Sparks, Ron Frazier and Sherman Dotson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Johnson, Charles Steele, Steve McHorning, Robert Gayheart, Robert Lee and John Estepe.
Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Virginia Worrell Reed Henderson, 98
Virginia Worrell Reed Henderson, age 98, loving wife and widow of Mr. Clarence Reed and Mr. Harold Henderson; aunt, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at the Telford Terrace Nursing Facility in Richmond, Kentucky.
A native of Estill County, she was born on June 3, 1919, the daughter of the late Alex and Minnie Taylor Worrell. She lived most of her life in Dayton, Ohio. Virginia was a retired Registered Nurse, who served over 40 years in the state of Ohio. She was a member of the Madison Hills Christian Church in Richmond, Kentucky.
Virginia is survived by: one brother, Kenton Worrell (Margorie); and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by nine brothers, Thaddeus, Charlie, Stanley, Claude, Allen, Francis, Johnnie, Doug and Harold; and four sisters, Grace, Naomia, Spicie, and Christine.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 20, at the Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals, 224 Main St., Irvine, with Bro. Martin “Marty” Frazer officiating. Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday in the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5:00 p.m., Thursday, at the Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals.
The family expresses their deepest appreciation to the Elders and Members of the Madison Hills Christian Church, as well as the staffs of McCready Manor and Telford Terrace for their excellent care and dedication during Virginia’s stay with them.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions are suggested to the McCready-Telford Foundation, 300 Stocker Drive, Richmond, Kentucky, 40475.
The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, W. Main St., Richmond, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Friday, July 14, 2017
Millard Henry, 70
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Millard Henry, age 70, of Whispering Woods Drive, in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017, at the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
He was born March 19, 1947, in Estill County, a son of the late Andrew Jackson and Ida Wiseman Henry. He was a former Radio Shack and J.B. Spalding TV Repair employee. He had lived in Estill County all of his life and was a member of the House of Prayer. Mr. Henry was a Veteran of the United States Air Force where he served in the Vietnam Conflict.
He is survived by a daughter, Samantha Dawn Henry (Wanda Howard), Madison County; one son, Millard David Scott Henry (Kim), Estill County; a sister, Alice Rogers, Estill County; a brother, Harold Henry, Ohio; three grandchildren: Tamara Rashaye Embs (Shawn), Breanna Nicole Ashcraft and Micah Preston Ashcraft; and his former wife, Ethelene Sparks Henry.
Mr. Henry was preceded in death by two sisters: Mabel Campbell and Faye Wilson.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 18, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the White Oak Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, until service time, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Micah Ashcraft, Shawn Embs, Robbie Jackson, Cody Price, Chris Edmonson and John McKinney.
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Henry Allen Price, 74
Henry Allen Price, age 74, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017 at the Parklands Care Center in Gainesville, Florida. A native of Estill County, born August 31, 1942, he was a son of the late Oscar and Cynthia Massey Price. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gilbert Price. Mr. Price was a pastor who loved the Lord, his family, UK Basketball, reading his bible, singing gospel music and was an avid fisherman.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Jean Neal Price; sons, Rick Price (Jo-Ann) and Henry Allen Price Jr. (Patricia Leigh); grandchildren: Genét Price Kelly, Sean Price, Brittney Cella, and Makayla Price; great grandchildren: Brogan Kelly, Douglas Kelly, Kaleesi Kelly, Makenzie Price, Hailey Price, Joshua Price, Avery Price and Haydon Cella; brothers: Charles Price (Dorothy), Oscar "June" Price Jr. (Sharon), Tony Price (Michelle), and Mike Price; and sisters: Lois Wall (Roy), and Edna "Ellie" Aldridge (Jerry).
Services will be held Tuesday, July 18, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Pastor Al Price Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbell Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17th at the funeral home.
Serving as pallbearers will be Tony Price, Mike Price, Billy Eldridge, Burt Fuqua, Pastor David Woosley, Roy Wall and Dusty Cella.
Honorary pallbearers will be Donnie Rogers, Pastor Jerry Chaney, Ralph Hinton and Sammy Dickie.
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Gladys Scenters Still, 82
Gladys Scenters Still, age 82, of Daniels Addition in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017, at her home following a long illness.
She was born November 3, 1934, in Estill County, a daughter of the late Willie and Eva Lamb Scenters. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all of her life. She enjoyed watching WLJC.
Mrs. Still is survived by one daughter, Carol Murphy, Estill County; three sons: Mike Grace (Vonda), Estill County; Lloyd Grace (Marilyn), Lee County; and Jimmy Grace (Marcy), Estill County; four sisters: Opal Riddell, Naomi Walling, Berthie Riddell, all of Estill County; and Gracie Estes, Jackson County; a brother, Chester Scenters, Estill County; 14 grandchildren: Kassie, Crystal, Amy, Daniel, Jesse, Brandy, April, Mary Ellen, Jessica, Darleen, Lisa, Michael, Ashley, and Tyler; and several great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Riddell; one son, Stevie Allen Grace; two grandchildren, Eric and Angel; and five siblings: Emily Stone, Mamie Gordon, Wesley, Floyd, and Clyde Scenters.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, July 16, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Pea Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m., Sunday, until service time, at the funeral home.
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Delbert Douglas Isaacs, 46
Delbert Douglas Isaacs, age 46, of Red Lick Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at the Baptist Health Lexington Hospital.
He was born May 13, 1971, in Madison County, a son of Howard “Doug” and Linda Thomas Isaacs. He was the owner of Isaacs Specialty Roofing Systems and had lived in Estill County most of his life. Mr. Isaacs was a devoted father, loving son, kind brother, and supportive uncle. He was known for his kindness, generosity, and his incredible work ethic. He was loved by many and will never be forgotten.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Isaacs is also survived by a daughter, Terra Isaacs; one son, Collin Isaacs; two sisters: Danisha Isaacs, Estill County; and Ciara Hagedorn (Brad), Lexington; one brother, Levi Isaacs (Emmy), Waco; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles
Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, July 15, 11:30 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may call after 10:00 a.m., Saturday, until service time, at the funeral home.
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Wednesday, July 12th Edition
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Sunday, July 9, 2017
Angela Maxine Dennis, 45
Angela Maxine Dennis, daughter of Larry Joe Estes and Velma Patrick, was born in Estill County, Kentucky on January 26, 1972 and departed this life in Lexington, Kentucky on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the age of 45 years, 5 months and 13 days.
In addition to her parents, Angela is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Kidd and Mackenzie Newcomb; one son, Zachariah Dennis; three grandchildren, all of Beattyville, Kentucky; two brothers: Billy Joe Estes and Darrell Wayne Estes; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 11, 6-9 p.m. at Newnam Funeral Home Chapel, 108 Center Street in Beattyville with funeral services by Bro. Elwood Patrick on Wednesday, July 12th at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.Burial was at the Pinnacle Cemetery at Old Landing.
In lieu of flowers, donations to cover funeral expenses may be made in her name to Newnam Funeral Home, P.O. Box 187, Beattyville, KY 41311-0187.
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Roger Wayne Riddell, 62
Roger Wayne Riddell, age 62, of Pea Ridge Road, in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017, at his home following a long illness.
He was born December 9, 1954, in Estill County, a son of Cornell and Catherine Plowman Riddell. He was a contractor with Woodford Excavation and Transport. He had lived in Estill County all of his life and was a member of the Pea Ridge Holiness Church.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Delorice Sparks Riddell; two sons: Jeffery Lane Riddell and Aaron Phillip Riddell, both of Irvine; two sisters: Dorothy Frances Chevalier, Somerset; and Judy May Jones, Stanton; a brother, Denver Cornell Riddell, Berea; and five grandchildren: Jeffery Lane Riddell II, Caitlyn Erin Rochelle Riddell, Joseph Dewayne Riddell, Carly Nicole Riddell and Sarah Delorice Riddell.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Lavonne Riddell.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, July 12, 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Frankie Sparks, Bro. Sydney Sparks Jr., and Bro. Leonard Wilder, with burial following in the Pea Ridge Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 11th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Gary Jones, Joseph Riddell, Jeffery Riddell, Shane Sparks, Levi Sparks and Dustin Brinegar.
Friday, July 7, 2017
Renaye Sparks Marcum, 55
Renaye Sparks Marcum, age 55, of Winchester Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, following a long illness.
She was born October 12, 1961, in Primble County, Ohio, a daughter of Charlie Sparks and the late Peggy Jean Rhodus Sparks. She was a former employee of the White House Clinic and had lived in Estill County all of her life. She attended the Franklin Avenue Church of the Living God.
In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Danny Marcum; a daughter, Jessica Renaye Kirby (Brian), Estill County; two brothers: Gary Sparks (Caroline) and Larry Sparks (Belinda), both of Estill County; two grandchildren: Ella Kate Kirby and Abigail Elizabeth Kirby; and her stepmother, Linda Sparks.
She was preceded in death by one unborn grandchild.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 11, 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Tom Hall and Bro. Mike Smith with burial following in the Sparks Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, July 10th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Larry Sparks, Gary Sparks, Brandon Sparks, Jeremy Sparks, Donna Marcum, Brenda Witt, and Belinda Sparks.
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Melinda Kay Painter, 69
Melinda Kay Painter, age 69, of Main Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at the Baptist Health Lexington following a short illness.
She was born April 12, 1948 in Middletown, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Joe Sanders Jr. and Jean Smith Sanders. She was a retired Carhartt, Inc. employee and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Ms. Painter is survived by two daughters: Denise Christine Puckett, and Tammie Lynn Gentry (Casey), both of Estill County; one son, Charles Benton Painter II, Estill County; two sisters: Nancy Sanders and Melaine Douglass, both of Indiana; nine grandchildren: Chris Vaughn, Morgan Abney, Shelby Richardson, Shelby Fain, Meagan Gentry, Kendall Vaughn, Madison Painter, Devin Gentry and Julia Painter; two great grandchildren: Blake Tyson Neal and Carter Jace Faulker; and three more on the way; and a special friend, Donna Crowe.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Terri Michelle Painter; one sister, Lisa Sanders; and two brothers: George and Joe David Sanders.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 8, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Debbie Rison. Burial was at the Dunaway Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Kevin Henry, Keith Tuttle, Shawn Dawes, Melvin Rawlins, Danny Muncie and Ben Smith.
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Louise Rogers, 83
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Louise Rogers Louise Rogers, age 83, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, July 4, 2017.
She was a member of Beulah Land Bible Baptist Church.
Born June 15, 1934, she was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Rachel Emery Rison; and siblings, Johnny Rison, Katherine Cornelius, Tracy Rison and Dwight Rison.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Carl S. Rogers; children, Carl L. Rogers (Debra), Gary R. Rogers (Betty) and Jean Skaggs (Sam); grandchildren, Stephanie Looney, Ben, David, Matthew, Brian and Noah Rogers, Allen Skaggs and Rachel Gabbard; great grandchildren, Parker, Kennedy, Charlotte, Emmy, Grayson and Sarah Rogers, Kyndall and Miles Looney and Jillian and Elliott Skaggs; and siblings, Blanche Miller, Elizabeth Fielder, Ida Mae Ashcraft, Clarence Rison and Barbara Sue Albritton.
Her funeral was at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 8, at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road, Louisville, with burial in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 3-7 p.m., Friday, July 7th at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts are suggested to her church.
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Kenneth Ray Chaney Sr. 82
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Kenneth Ray Chaney Sr. age 82, husband of Arlene Flynn Chaney, passed away Sunday morning, July 2, 2017, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehab center, after a long illness.
He was a native of Estill County, born May 12, 1935, a son of the late Robert Edward and Carrie Oaks Chaney. He was a retired machinist and farmer. Mr. Chaney was a United States Army Veteran. He was a mason and a deacon and member of the Greenbriar Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, auctions, and trading.
Mr. Chaney was preceded in death by a daughter, Paulene Chaney; his brother, Jessie Chaney Sr.; and his sisters: Nadine Cole and Hallie Chaney.
Survivors, other than his wife Arlene, include his children: Kenneth Ray Chaney Jr. (Doris), Eulane Gardener (Tommy), and James Chaney; his brother, Claude Chaney; his grandchildren: Tabatha French, Chris Chaney, Brittany Dixon, Stephanie Woolery, Carrie Chaney, Lisa Craft, Mark Trimble Jr., and Cheyanna Kelly; and his great grandchildren: Isabella Short, Bryson Dixon, and Isiah Craft.
Services were held Wednesday, July 5, at 11:00 a.m. at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals, with Glendon Mays and Delmer McGee officiating. Burial followed in the Sparks Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 4th at the funeral home.
There was a meal following the interment service at Greenbriar Baptist Church.
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