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_   Volume 36 - Number 3 - Wednesday, July 19, 2017   Irvine, Ravenna, Estill County, Kentucky    _
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Estill County News


  Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Win an iPad in KHEAA drawing

    Kentucky residents have another chance to win a new iPad from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) in a sweepstakes being held through Facebook in August. The contest runs from 12 a.m. on Aug.1 through 12 a.m. on Sept. 1.
    To enter, a Kentuckian must visit the KHEAA Facebook page, click on the “Giveaway” tab on the left side of the page and answer one question about college. On a mobile device, the giveaway post is pinned to the top of the KHEAA Facebook page. KHEAA will not share or sell any personal information to a third party.
    Only Kentucky residents are eligible. Employees of KHEAA or its sister agency, the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation (KHESLC), and their immediate family members are not eligible. Prior winners are also not eligible.
    The drawing will be held in early September, and the winner will be notified by email. The winner must respond by email within three calendar days to receive the iPad with Retina display. If no response is received within three days, another winner will be drawn.
    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.

Current Obituaries

Wednesday, July 26th Edition

  Saturday, July 22, 2017

Amanda C. Napier, 87

    Amanda C. Napier, age 87, of Broadway in Irvine, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017, at her home, following a long illness.
    She was born May 11, 1930, in Perry County, a daughter of the late Richard and Quentin Campbell Campbell. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life. She was a member of the Irvine Methodist Church and of the Eastern Star.
    Mrs. Napier was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Napier.
    She is survived by one daughter, Maxine Puckett (Doug), Estill County; two sons: Rick Napier (Jenny) and Isaac Napier Jr., both of Estill County; a sister, Jean Brown, Indiana; a brother, R.C. Campbell; six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
    Mrs. Napier was preceded in death by three sisters: Sophia Begley, Cleo Richter, and Mildred Bowling; and four brothers: Scovel, Perkins, Walter, and Greene Campbell.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 26, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Kevin Douglas Puckett with burial following in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 25th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Kevin Puckett, Eric Puckett, Josh Napier, Ricky Campbell, Kenny Campbell and Nick Brown.

Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, July 22, 2017

Donald Ray Rose, 71

Donald Ray Rose

    Donald Ray Rose, age 71, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital – East in Lexington.
    Donald, the son of the late Donald Carl Rose and Marie Griffin Rose, was born in Estill County on March 4, 1946. He was the owner of Rose's Plumbing. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting.
    Survivors include four daughters: Tammy Ogans (Johnny), Donna Thacker (Mark), Linda Moore and Carol Rose; his brother, Gary Broughton; two sisters: Patricia Collingsworth (Bob) and Debbie Muncie; nine grandchildren: Shawn, Joshua, Johnny, Mark, Jessica, Crystal, Steven, Sylvia and Shane; and a number of great grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, at Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond, with Bro. Nelson O’Donnell officiating. Burial will follow in the Amos Richardson Cemetery in Estill County. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 25th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Tom Stevens, Mike Stevens, Dylan Stevens and Bob Collingsworth.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Saturday, July 22, 2017

Sue Helen Townsend, 65

Sue Helen Townsend

    Sue Helen Townsend, age 65, Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at her home surrounded by family.
    Sue was born on June 21, 1952 in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late Elmer Blevins and Helen Hines Blevins.
    She is survived by one son, Gary Paul Townsend (Jennifer) of Irvine; two daughters: Sandra Combs (Heath) of Ravenna, and Paulana Rawlins (Robert) of Irvine; two brothers: Gary Blevins of Berea, and Michael Rose of Somerset; four sisters: Debbie Larkin of Somerset, Lois Bowyer of Knoxville, Tennessee; Lisa Rose Kumher of Seymour, Tennessee; and Brenda Blevins of Somerset; six grandchildren: Samantha Abney, Stephanie Abney, Shaina Horn, Donald Vickers, Chris Thacker and Olivia Townsend; seven great grandchildren: Kirston Young, Madison Abney, McKenzie Warford, Colin Warford, Isabella Abney, Benjamin Navarrete and Brendan Navarrete; and the father of her children, Buford Paul Townsend of Irvine.
    She was preceded in death by her parents.
    A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.
    Lake Cumberland Funeral Home of Somerset is entrusted with the arrangements for Sue Townsend.

Lake Cumberland Funeral Home

  Saturday, July 22, 2017

Clarence "C.T." "Cedar" Williams III, 61

    Clarence "C.T." "Cedar" Williams III, age 61, husband of Kim Newton Williams, passed away Saturday morning, July 22, 2017, at the Marcum-Wallace Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky, after a long illness.
    Mr. Williams was a native of Estill County, born September 28, 1955, a son of the late Clarence "Bimbo" Williams and the late Bertheda Mays Williams. He was a retired brakeman for CSX railroad, working there over thirty years. He was a member of the Irvine United Methodist Church, an avid fisherman, and a University of Kentucky Wildcat basketball fan.
    Survivors other than his wife Kim, include his son, Logan Williams; his daughter, Erica Duty (Jason); his sister, Rita Fore (Blayne); and his grandchildren: Lane Snowden and Mason Duty.
    Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, July 26, at the Irvine United Methodist Church with Pastor Donald Hatton officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 25th at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals, and from 9:00 a.m. until service time, Wednesday, at the church.
    Pallbearers will be Earl Kirby, Steve Tipton, Mike Sparks, Mark Birchfield, Marty Newton, and Beatle Lisle.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Red Williams, Jerry Parsons, Jonathon Fore and John Lisle.
    In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to the St. Jude's Hospital.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  Thursday, July 20, 2017

Wilma Lois Coomer, 77

Wilma Lois Coomer

    Wilma Lois Coomer, age 77, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, at the Bluegrass Hospice Care Center following a brief illness.
    She was born June 1, 1940 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late James Willard and Louise Tuttle Richardson. She was a retired Executive Secretary for the Lexington Mayor’s office and a member of the Tates Creek Christian Church. She had lived in Lexington most of her life.
    Mrs. Coomer was preceded in death by her husband, George M. Coomer.
    She is survived by her daughter, Karen Mahaney (Robert), Lexington; her son, Kevin Coomer (Colette), Union; one sister, Diana Winkle, Irvine; two brothers: Jimmy Richardson, Ravenna; and Glenn Richardson, Irvine; and two grandchildren: Kristen Lea Coomer and Collin Keith Coomer.
    Mrs. Coomer was preceded in death by one sister, Priscilla Lynn Owe;n and one brother, Robert Richardson.
    Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, July 23, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Tommy Simpson. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 12 Noon, Sunday, at the funeral home.

Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, July 20, 2017

Herbert F. “Buddy” King, 72

    Herbert F. “Buddy” King, age 72, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at his home.
    Mr. King, the son the late Burgin King and Cora Burse Sweeney, was born in Estill County on July 31, 1944. He enjoyed playing bingo, fishing, boating and spending time with his family.
    Survivors include his brother, Tracy Sweeney; two sisters: Rose Boular and Linda Roberts; his nephews: Ronald Barbee, Jackie Barbee, Alfred Caudill, Lonnie Caudill, Thomas Carson, Jeff Roberts and Tommy Wilson; and his nieces: Patricia Lutz, Jean Padgett, Annette Caudill, Alisha Wilson and Amy Haskins.
    He was also preceded in death by three brothers: Johnny, Billy and Tony Wilson and three sisters: Fannie King, Mary Caudill and Margie Barbee.
    Funeral Services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 23, at Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond, with Rev. Kenneth Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in the Clay City – Eaton Cemetery in Clay City, Kentucky. Visitation will be after 1:30 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Melinda Sue Mills, 50

    Melinda Sue Mills, age 50, of Dixie Plaza in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at the Baptist Health Lexington following a short illness.
    She was born October 28, 1966 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was the daughter of William Chester Ross and the late Shirley Sue Shelton Ross. She was a former housekeeper and attended the Holiness Church. She had lived in Madison County most of her life.
    Survivors, in addition to her father, include three sons: Shaun C. Mills (Abigail), Barbourville; Joshua Ray Mills, Barbourville; and Shane Eric Mills, Berea; three sisters: Deborah Kay Richardson, Estill County; Sandra Lyn Richardson and Cecilia Faye Isaacs, both of Madison County; three brothers: William Joseph Ross, Fayette County; Gregory Steven Ross (Susan), Madison County; and David Allen Ross, Estill County; two grandchildren: Payton Shawn Mills and Carter Ryan Mills.
    Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, July 22, 1:00 p.m., at the Bark Road Cemetery in Dreyfus by Bro. Tommy Frazier.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Leona Dickerson Chambers Madden, 87

    Leona Dickerson Chambers Madden, age 87, originally from Cob Hill, Kentucky, most recently of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017.
    Born on May 18, 1930, in a log cabin, to the late Lonnie and Elsie Reed Dickerson, she attended secretary school in Louisville and retired from The Bluegrass Army Depot.
    Mrs. Madden was preceded in death by her parents and husbands, John Fox Chambers and Harold V. Madden; and two sisters, Bonnie Theiman and Leora Walton.
    Missing her most will be her surviving family and friends, Joy and Joel Noland, Julie Noland, and Catherine and Dan Stambush; four great grandchildren; a sister, Betty Blankenship. Also dear to her heart where her extended family, Harold and Mike Madden, the late Kay Peyton and their family; and numerous nieces and nephews.
    Services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 23, at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester. Burial will be in Winchester Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until time of service, Sunday, at the funeral home.
    In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to Glen Eden Youth Center, 68 Glen Eden Road, Beattyville, Kentucky, KY 41311.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Matthew “Matt” Marcum, 29

Matthew “Matt” Marcum

    Matthew “Matt” Marcum, age 29, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester. He attended the Mill Knob Baptist Church and the Calvary Baptist Church.
    Mr. Marcum is survived by his parents, Jeff Marcum Sr. and Brenda of Stanton; his mother, Molly Marcum of Richmond; grandmothers: Wanda Crouch of Irvine, and Grandma P.; a brother, Jeffery Marcum Jr. of Stanton; two stepbrothers: Jason Brooks of Ohio, and Adam Brooks of Stanton; three sisters: Teresa Marcum (David) of Stanton, Kimberly Womeldorff (Brandon) of Jeffersonville, and Kayla Cole of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles Crouch.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 22, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City. Friends may visit Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. till time of the services.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Mary Ruth (Abney) Whittaker, 78

Mary Ruth (Abney) Whittaker

    Mary Ruth (Abney) Whittaker, age 78, passed peacefully on July 16, 2017 at home while under the care of Hospice of Dayton, whom we thank many times over. This is a time of grieving for our family as we have lost a very special lady. She was a wonderful sister, aunt and an amazing friend to all who knew her.
    Mrs. Whittaker was born January 31, 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Minnie Abney; brothers, Lester, Louis, Gene and Berry Abney; and sisters, Viola Heid, Beulah Lewis, Alene Moore, and Lucille McIntosh.
    Those remaining to mourn her death include her sister, Audrey Adams of Ravenna Kentucky; three brothers: Art Abney (Billie) of Centerville, Ohio; Tom Abney (Dorie) of Dayton, Ohio; and Hubert Abney (Phyllis) of Beavercreek, Ohio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
    She wasn't just a sister, an aunt or a friend to the many but our "keeper"; she will be missed by All of Us! She worked for NCR & General Motors Corporation where she later retired. As the Matriarch of the family she provided open arms and her heart with family meals, running errands and taking on some responsibility for those young ones in need; no questions asked. She was there and remained a pillar of hope, faith and love for our family throughout the many years.
    A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Tobias Funeral Home, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio with Pastor Timothy Hamilton officiating. The family received friends from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial followed in Woodland Cemetery in Dayton.

Tobias Funeral Home

  Saturday, July 15, 2017

Anna Margaret Baker, 84

Anna Margaret Baker

    Anna Margaret Baker, age 84, died on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at her home in Richmond, Kentucky.
    Born on September 16, 1932 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Robert Luther and Mary Richie Brown, she was a loving mother and grandmother and a member of the Madison Hills Christian Church.
    Survivors include three sons: Earl S. Baker (Rhonda) of Richmond, David L. Baker (Patricia) of Lexington, and Bennie Baker of Stamping Ground; three daughters: Hazel Ann Long (James) of Irvine, Loreen Rader of Richmond, and Sue Ann Brown of Lexington; 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and ten great, great grandchildren.
    Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a special friend, Edward Marshall; one son, Glenn Russell Baker; 11 brothers and sisters, and a grandson, Eddie Baker.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 19, at the Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home with Bro. Martin Frazer officiating services. Burial followed in the Richmond Cemetery. Visitation was from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home



Former Obituaries

Wednesday, July 19th Edition

  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.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Sunday, July 16, 2017

Virginia Worrell Reed Henderson, 98

Virginia Henderson

    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. www.cpcfh.com

Combs, Parsons and Collins Funeral Home

  Friday, July 14, 2017

Millard Henry, 70

    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 were 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 called after 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, until service time, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Micah Ashcraft, Shawn Embs, Robbie Jackson, Cody Price, Chris Edmonson and John McKinney.

Toler Funeral Home

  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 were held Tuesday, July 18, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Pastor Al Price Jr. officiating. Burial followed in the Campbell Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17th at the funeral home.
    Serving as pallbearers were Tony Price, Mike Price, Billy Eldridge, Burt Fuqua, Pastor David Woosley, Roy Wall and Dusty Cella.
    Honorary pallbearers were Donnie Rogers, Pastor Jerry Chaney, Ralph Hinton and Sammy Dickie.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  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 called after 11:00 a.m., Sunday, until service time, at the funeral home.

Toler 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 were conducted Saturday, July 15, 11:30 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Friends called after 10:00 a.m., Saturday, until service time, at the funeral home.

Toler Funeral Home




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