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Thursday, July 27, 2017
Another arrested involving Dark Hollow drug bust
Another arrest has been made in connection with the huge drug bust made on Friday, July 21, 2017 at a residence on Dark Hollow Road in Irvine.
The Irvine Police Department has arrested a second man they believe was involved in the July 21 robbery of a confidential informant (CI).
The confidential informant was robbed of camera equipment and $200 in cash.
On Thursday, July 21, 2017, IPD executed a search warrant and arrested Cornelius Vargas, 25, at his residence located at 3560 Crooked Creek Road.
Vargas, also known as Angel Vargas, was lodged in the Three Forks Regional Jail in Beattyville.
For more information, pick up a copy of this week's Estill County Tribune . . .
Monday, July 31, 2017
"Recallable nickle" petition is turned in
The committee requesting an election on the “recallable nickle” passed by the Estill County Board of Education turned in their petition around 1:45 p.m. on Monday, July 31.
The five member committee had registered with County Clerk Sherry L. Fox after the Estill County Board of Education voted for the “recallable nickle” on June 15.
The committee then had 45 days to present their petition to Ms. Fox’s office. The 45th day was July 30, but because it was on Sunday, the final day was the next business day or Monday, July 31.
For more information, pick up a copy of this week's Estill County Tribune . . .
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Estill Tribune series on Cedar Grove community
The second in a series of articles about the community of Cedar Grove and the west-central part of Estill County that have been compiled by Jerry G. Rose and are from information included in his book, “ESTILL COUNTY’S CEDAR GROVE - A Kentucky Community and Its People” is included in this week's edition of The Estill County Tribune. It begins . . .
"Perhaps the first event was during the late 1800s with the routing of the Richmond to Irvine Turnpike though the area. This was an advantage for the few farms in the area. The farm families could travel to and from the area and develop whatever level of commerce they could sustain.
The continued improvements to the Richmond to Irvine Turnpike during the very early 1900s and its designation as a primary state route through several counties enhanced the possibilities mentioned previously.”.
For more information, pick up a copy of this week's Estill County Tribune . . .
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Library Board changes meeting times
The Estill County Public Library board of directors will begin meeting on the third Wednesday of each month instead of on the third Thursday. However, the time of day and location will not change; The board will still meet at 1:00 p.m. in the library meeting room, and meetings are always open to the public.
This month's meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 16, 2017, starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Estill County Public Library's meeting room, 246 Main Street in Irvine.
The public is welcome.
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Wednesday, August 9th Edition
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Sunday, August 6, 2017
Thomas Edward Chaney, 35
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Thomas Edward Chaney Thomas Edward Chaney, age 35, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born March 6, 1982 in Irvine, Kentucky. He was employed by Amazon and was an avid painter.
Survivors include his mother, Laura Rogers; partner, Patrick Royse; a brother, Edmund Walker Chaney (Melissa); sisters, Melissa Ann McKinney (Anthony) and Diana Stamper (Greg); stepsister, Rachel Shivel Clark; nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lacy and Delphia Tipton and Oscar and Flora Profitt.
Services will be on Thursday, August 10, at 1:00 p.m. at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rose Cemetery, Knowlton Ridge with Anthony McKinney, Greg Stamper, and Brian Barnes serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Christopher McKinney and Tyler Carrol.
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Sharon Gayle Hall Clark, 67
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Sharon Gayle Hall Clark Sharon Gayle Hall Clark, age 67 of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017, at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin.
Born September 21, 1949, in Estill County, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Bonnie Hall. A gifted songwriter and singer, she was a member of the Stairway Bluegrass Gospel Group for several years.
She leaves behind her beloved husband, Wayne Clark; a daughter, Sherry Rogers-Howey; a son, Lorren Rogers; a stepdaughter, Renee Dillion; two stepsons: Jeff Clark and Mark Clark; a son-in-law, David Howey; a daughter-in-law, Kim Rogers; granddaughters: Abigail Rogers, Jillian Boren, Jessica Clark, and Samantha Clark; grandsons: Christopher Dillon, Jacob Clark, Zack Clark, and Daniel Clark; five great granddaughters; and four great grandsons.
Also, many friends and other family members will mourn her passing.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 9, 2017, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel, 1011 Master Street, Corbin. The family will meet with friends from 1-2 p.m.
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Ella Faye Johnson, 95
Ella Faye Johnson, age 95, of Red Lick Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017, at the Irvine Health & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
She was born August 19, 1921 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Joe Stone and Dora White Stone Jenkins. She was a homemaker and a member of the South Irvine Pentecostal Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Johnson.
She is survived by four daughters: Josephine Smith, Indiana; Irene Brown, Ohio; Laura McKinney, and Wanda Rawlins, both of Estill County; one son, Harold Johnson, Estill County; 20 grandchildren and several great and great, great grandchildren
Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by two sons, Clayton and Paul Johnson; one sister, Mae Horn; three brothers: L.C. Stone, Wilson Stone and Sherman Stone; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 9, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jerry Rose. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, August 8th at the funeral home.
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Michael Glenn Riddell, 61
Michael Glenn Riddell, age 61, of Clevis Springs Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017, at the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital.
He was born February 24, 1956, in Madison County, a son of the late Russell and Alverta Underwood Riddell. He was a retired carpenter and had lived in Estill County all his life. He was the president of the Free Riders Motorcycle Club.
Mr. Riddell is survived by his wife, Martha Sue Willis Riddell; a daughter, Jessica Alverta Riddell (Matt), Madison County; one son, Michael Glenn Riddell Jr., Estill County; three sisters: Lucille Carroll (Bobby), Betty Faye West (Andy), and Bernice Burke (Larry), all of Estill County; and a brother, Charles Darrell Riddell, Estill County.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Riddell Jr.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 8, at 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, August 7th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are the Free Riders.
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Ralph L. Barnes, 80
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Ralph L. Barnes
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Ralph L Barnes, age 80, born Friday, October 2, 1936, died Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
Frankfort lost one of its Old Guard, Ralph L. Barnes. Ralph loved books. He loved history. He loved people. At 80, Ralph was still the life of the party, a master at the art of conversation with an unmatched sense of humor, he was most often funny when he wasn't trying to be and he laughed loudest when the joke was on him.
Ralph was active until almost the very end, retiring from his last job two years ago as head doorman for the Kentucky House of Representatives. He joked that no doors were stolen from the Capitol under his watch.
Ralph also enjoyed his status as unofficial leader of the Dragonites, a happy band of pub regulars who took their name from the old St. George and the Dragon and never stopped pubbing after it changed hands, spreading their mirth to other favorite gathering spots around Frankfort, too.
As a true Kentuckian and firstborn of the proprietor of the regrettably long gone Daniel Boone Inn, one of Ralph's last wishes was for a sip of bourbon, a request accommodated in the presence of good friends who emptied more than one bottle smuggled into his hospital room just a few weeks ago.
Ralph was a man of many talents and vocations. After the Army in which he was stationed in Berlin for three years during the mid-1950's, followed by executive positions with IBM, Corning, and Kroger, Ralph left to pursue his passion of entrepreneurship. A bold move at age 32 in those days, Ralph owned and operated numerous restaurants and retail establishments around the Commonwealth. His career continued as CEO over the Correction Industries programs in Kentucky, Ohio, Mississippi, and Florida.
Most important about Ralph is that he was a family man and a good guy who showed his love by making people laugh.
Cheers to you Ralph for getting right whatever this life thing is supposed to be about.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 58 years, Maryanna White Barnes, his sons Brett and Beau Barnes (Stephanie), and grandchildren Anna, Riley, and Jack Barnes. He also leaves behind several family and friends to cherish his memory.
A celebration of life will be held later this month.
Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home.
Monday, July 31, 2017
Ruby Alice Barnes Lynch, 74
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Ruby Alice Barnes Lynch Ruby Alice Barnes Lynch, age 74, wife of Richard "Boola" Lynch, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky, after a long illness.
A native of Estill County, born July 25, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Sam C. and Stanley Green Reed Barnes.
Mrs. Lynch was preceded in death by her grandson, Ryan Johnson; a great grandson, Lucas Embry; her brothers, Roy, Clyde, Allen, Boyd and Alvin "Dud" Barnes; and her sisters, Ona Barnes, Dorothy Chaney and Mildred McCoy.
She loved spending time with her husband, her children and her grandchildren. She enjoyed the outdoors, bird watching and gardening, and giving candy out at Halloween.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Richard "Boola" Lynch; daughters, Teresa Johnson (Randy), Vicki Powell (Breck Jr.), Robyn Morefield (Victor), Angela Merrell (Bobby Blevins), and Christi Lynch; sons Stanley Kevin Merrell (April), Richard Lincoln Lynch (Lori); brothers, Raymond Barnes and Wayne Barnes; sisters, Lou Ellen Gray and Charlene O'Shea; 16 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Services will be held on Friday, August 4, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Terry Barnes officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 3rd at the funeral home.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jared Powell, Dennis Burns, Jr, Stanley Merrell, Kyle Short, G.B. Kelley, and Josh Lambert.
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Yvonne M. White, 70
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Yvonne M. White Yvonne Marie White, age 70, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, August 1, 2017.
She was born on November 15, 1946 in Danville, Illinois to the late Louis and Barbara Hoover Silagy. She worked doing home health for many years in which she loved her clients as well as her clients loved her. Yvonne had many friends all over the United States and never met a stranger.
Ms. White was also preceded in death by her son, James White Jr., and her daughter, Janice Hodges.
She is survived by three sisters, Sharon Phillips of Illinois, C. Anne Clay of Georgia, and Beatrice K. Silagy of Irvine; her brother, Charles Silagy of Illinois, and her nephew, Stephen A. Silagy of Irvine; who will all miss her dearly.
Services will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to 260 Old Fox Road, Irvine, KY 40336.
Care Cremation and Funeral Service of Lexington has been entrusted with final care.
Care Cremation & Funeral Service
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Monday, July 31, 2017
Denny Ray Conrad, 78
Denny Ray Conrad, age 78, of Eli Sparks Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017, at the Irvine Health & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
He was born March 17, 1939 in Estill County and was the son of the late Henry and Gertrude Reece Conrad. He was a carpenter and was of the Baptist faith. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. Conrad was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Bowles Conrad.
He is survived by three daughters: Junnie Lynn Conrad, Irvine; Sandra Ray Conrad, Ravenna; and Rhonda Fern Riley, Irvine; five sons: Jerry Conrad, Means; Sam Conrad, Terry Conrad, Stan “Jiggs” Conrad, and Dale Conrad, all of Irvine; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mr. Conrad was preceded in death by one sister, Chrystal Johnson; and one brother, Hearl Conrad.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, August 3, 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the David Reece Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Jerry Conrad, Sam Conrad, Darrell Sisco, Sean Dennis, Kevin Dennis, Chris Conrad and Brandon Hobbs.
Honorary pallbearers were Stan “Jiggs” Kelley and Archie Angel.
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Beulah Winkler Richardson, 95
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Beulah Winkler Richardson Beulah Winkler Richardson, age 95, of Berea, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at her home.
She was born Wednesday, April 5th, 1922 in Irvine to the late B.U. and Vianna Spivey Winkler. Beulah retired from Parker Seal Company and was a founding member of the new Pilot Knob Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Richardson Sr., and eight siblings.
She is survived by her two sons: Albert Richardson Jr. (Patricia) of Berea and John Will Richardson (Leslie) of Scottsdale, Arizona; four grandchildren: Todd Lee Richardson, Edwin David Richardson, Albert Richardson III and Traylor Evan Richardson; eight great grandchildren: Aaron Davis Richardson, Brooke Richardson, Dawson Richardson, Brandon Richardson, Aleigh Richardson, Kyle Richardson, Blythe Richardson, and John Thomas Richardson.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 2, at Pilot Knob Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Lakes officiating. Burial will follow in the Madison County Memorial Gardens. Visitation was Tuesday evening, August 1st at Lakes Funeral Home, 203 N. Dogwood Drive in Berea, from 6-9 p.m.
Active pallbearers will be David Richardson, Albert Richardson, Traylor Richardson, Todd Richardson, Brandon Shawn Richardson, and Aaron Davis Richardson.
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Roberta Sue Watson, 51
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Roberta Sue Watson Roberta Sue Watson, age 51, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
She is survived by her husband, Randy Watson of Stanton; two sons: Johnathan Watson and Jacob Watson, both of Stanton; a grandson, Samuel Higgins; her mother, Barbara Muncie of Winchester; her stepmother: Lavern Robinson of Stanton; a brother, Clifford Robinson of Stanton; and two sisters: Michelle Adams of Irvine, and Taffy Willoughby of Winchester.
She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Robinson; and two sons: Heath and Keith Watson.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 31, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City. Burial followed in the Rest Haven Cemetery. Friends visited Sunday, July 30th from 6 'till 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Monday, July 24, 2017
Millie Brooks, 72
Millie Brooks, age 72, of Arthur Road in Monticello, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017, after a long illness.
She was born March 17, 1945 in Owsley County and was the daughter of the late Abner and Ollie Mae Beard Riley. She was a retired nurse and had lived in Madison County most of her life.
Mrs. Brooks is survived by her husband, Paul Brooks; two daughters: Rhonda Smith (Mitchell) and Jennifer Kelley (Bill), both of Madison County; two sons: Sam Riley, Illinois; and Scott Riley (Courtney), Madison County; one stepson, Joseph Brooks, Florida; a daughter-in-law, Connie Riley, Clark County; and 18 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, David Riley.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, July 27, 2:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Tom Barnes. Friends called after 1:00 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
Monday, July 24, 2017
Ella Maxine Robbins, 79
Ella Maxine Robbins, age 79, of Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017, at the Bluegrass Hospice Care Center following a short illness.
She was born April 8, 1938 in Marion County, West Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Edward Pryse and Myrtle Annie Larison Booth. She was a nurse with the Irvine Health Care Center and attended Hope on the Hill. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Ms. Robbins is survived by three daughters: Joann Robbins, Leona Wesley, both of Estill County; and Vonetta Beth Blevins, Fayette County; three sisters: Anita Pelfrey, Jessamine County; Mollie Willoughby, Lee County; and Loretta Hurley, Powell County; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Delpha Tipton; and one brother, Edward Raymond Booth.
Memorial services will be conducted on a later date.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, July 21, 2017
Russell Ely Smith, 55
Russell Ely Smith, age 55, of 650 Leighton Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017 at the Lee County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Beattyville after a long illness. He was born on October 5, 1961 in Bradford, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Ely and Joann Scheisel Smith.
He is survived by his children, Russell Smith Jr, Billy Estes, and Desiree Smith Raider (Thomas), all of Irvine; his sisters, Linda Smith Estes and Cathey Smith Sparks; grandchildren Navaeah Leann Moore and Bentley "Colt" Moore; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Blake Ely Smith; and his brother, George Delbert Smith.
Services were held on Sunday, July 30, at 11:00 a.m., at the St. Timothy Mission on Barnes Mountain with Brother Alfred Webb officiating. Burial followed in the Spencer Ridge Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m. at the church on Saturday, July 29th.
Serving as pallbearers were Jeff Gross, Ethan Adams, Ely Estes, Andy Estes, and Travon Durham.
Serving as honorary pallbearer was Alex Pendleton.
Tuesday, July 16, 2017
Martha Smith, 66
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Martha Smith Martha Smith, age 66, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2017 at the Owsley County Health Care Center in Booneville, Kentucky.
She was born March 23, 1951 in Owsley County, a daughter to the late Herman and Nerva Barrett. Martha was a homemaker and a member of the Applegate Holiness Church.
She is survived her husband of 47 years, Raymond Smith; three daughters: Carrie Fields (Anthony) of Irvine, Elvira Couch of Booneville, and Wilma McDowell of London, Kentucky; three brothers: Jimmy Barrett (Brenda) of Booneville, Ellis Lee Bennett of Annville, and David Barrett of Booneville; five sisters: Mary Bishop of Booneville, Phyllis Bucklin (Vernon) of Appleton, Iowa; Jacklyn Tibbs (Billy) and Betty Smith (Lee, Jr.), both of Booneville, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren; along with many other loving family members and friends.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Nerva Barrett
Visitation was held Tuesday July 18, from 12:00 Noon 'till 1:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home, followed by funeral services with Pastor Rob Morgan officiating. Martha was laid to rest in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Owsley County.
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Donald A. Campbell II, 85
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Memorial Services for Dr. Donald A. Campbell, formerly of Alliance, Worthington, and Mansfield, Ohio, will be held Saturday, August 5 at Warren F. Toler Funeral Home, 99 Cedar Grove Road in Irvine, Kentucky. Visitation starts at 12:00 Noon with service following at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Shriner's Children's Hospital 110 Conn Terrace, Lexington, KY 40508, Attn: Development Department.
Dr. Campbell, age 85, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017, peacefully at home.
Born in Alliance, Ohio, the son of Helen and Donald Campbell Sr., Dr. Campbell attended Alliance High School (Class of 1949) where he was defensive end and place kicker for the Alliance Aviators varsity football team. He received his B.A. in Health and Physical Education from Kent State University where in 1952 he became the Golden Flashes’ all time record holding place kicker; his record stood for over 50 years. His M.A. in Public Health from University of Michigan was conferred in 1958, and he received his Ph.D. in Preventive Medicine from The Ohio State University in 1969. Dr. Campbell served in the U.S. Naval Reserve as a medic at the Naval Air Station Training Center in Akron, Ohio from August 1951- November 1958. Dr. Campbell taught Health and Physical Education at Alliance and Minerva High Schools and was also Head Coach of the Minerva High School football team. After attending University of Michigan, Dr. Campbell worked in public health education at the Ohio Department of Health, then served as the Program Director of the Central Ohio branch of the American Heart Association. From 1964 to 1966, Dr. Campbell was a consultant for Kent State University in Tanzania, Africa, where he helped to establish public health education faculties in 18 teacher training colleges, and enjoyed numerous safaris with his wife Marie, and children. Upon his return to the United States, he held the position of Assistant, then Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at The Ohio State University while earning his Doctorate Degree. After his tenure at Ohio State, he served as Health Commissioner for Richland and Crawford counties of Ohio. He also taught Public Health Administration at Indiana State University in Terre Haute. Dr. Campbell was a member of and served as President of the Society of Public Health Educators. He enjoyed travel in Europe and golf with his wife Marie Campbell.
He is survived by his wife, Marie, his son Scott, his daughters Donna Peterson (Douglas) and Kelleen Robbins (Brent), nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Sunday, June 4, 2017
Thelma Blevins Flannery, 97
Thelma Blevins Flannery, age 97, widow of Garth E. Flannery and beloved mother of Edward E. Flannery, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Hope Hospice House in Cape Coral, Florida from internal injuries resulting from an automobile collision on April 21, 2017.
Born in Ravenna, Kentucky on Mary 19, 1920, she married the love of her life in 1941 and moved to Dayton, Ohio in 1946. She returned to Irvine in 1986 to assist in the care of her mother and spend the winters with her son in Cape Coral, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Eli A. and Vada Blevins.
Mrs. Flannery was preceded in death by her brothers, Edward Blevins and Hargis Blevins; and a sister, Della Marie Blevins Johns.
Survivors include her son, Edward E. Flannery of Cape Coral, Florida; and her sister, Beulah Mae Gay, Irvine; her special sister-in-law, Martha J. Gamache, Sarasota, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews and many longtime friends in Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, North Carolina and Florida. Her beautiful smile and love for all will reside in our hearts forever.
Services were held at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.
Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals in Irvine was in charge of arrangements
