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Estill County News
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Sunday, August 6, 2017
Dark Hollow Drug Bust Arrests Now Total Four
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Dark Hollow Drug Bust The number of arrests following a drug bust on Dark Hollow Road on Thursday, July 21, 2017, has risen to four following the arrest of the parents of one of those previously arrested, on Sunday, August 6th.
Ronnie and Betty Abney, parents of Kevin Scott Abney, were each arrested on multiple charges. Scott Abney, who lives at 999 Dark Hollow Road, was arrested the day of the drug bust. His parents live next door at 993 Dark Hollow Road.
Also previously arrested in connection with the bust was Angel Vargis who was picked up after the bust.
For more information, pick up a copy of this week's Estill County Tribune . . .
Monday, August 7, 2017
Petition stalls on "Recallable Nickle"
The number of signatures turned in to recall a “nickle” tax passed by the Estill County Board of Education was “insufficient,” according to County Clerk Sherry L. Fox on Monday, August 7, 2017.
The petition was turned in on Monday, July 31, the last day. The deadline was 45 days after the board voted to pass the “recallable nickle.”
The petition had 577 signatures and only 573 were required. The number required is set by law as one-tenth of the voters in the last election.
For more information, pick up a copy of this week's Estill County Tribune . . .
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Estill Tribune series on Cedar Grove community
The third 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 . . .
"Sometime around 1900 as the population increased a weather-boarded one-room Cedar Grove School was built somewhere near the Cedar Groves. This operated until 1925 when the 4-room brick school was built in Cedar Grove nearer to West Irvine. The Clear Creek School (near the junction of the Station Camp Road and the turnpike) and the Cedar Grove School were combined.”
For more information, pick up a copy of this week's Estill County Tribune . . .
Friday, August 11, 2017
Extension Board meets Friday
The Estill County Extension District Board will meet Friday, August 11, 2017,at 12 Noon, at the Extension office, 76 Golden Court (off Stacy Lane Road) in Irvine.
15 Acres Surveyed
Farm For Sale on Millers Creek 
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Wednesday, August 16th Edition
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Sunday, August 13, 2017
Eloise Josephine Mackey, 96
Eloise Josephine Mackey, age 96, of Smithfield, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at the Seymour Place in Seymour, Indiana, following a long illness.
She was born June 8, 1921 in Irvine, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Albert and Stella Goe Masters. She was retired from the Lexington Bluegrass Army Depot where she worked as a budget analyst. She was a member of the Ravenna Christian Church and a former member of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Mackey was preceded in death by her husband, Howard C. Mackey.
She is survived by her son, Robert H. Mackey (Patricia), Smithfield; one sister, Betty Hester, Lexington; one brother, Bill Masters, Georgia; two grandchildren: Erin Mease and Robyn Hensley; and two great, grandchildren: Josey Mease and Samantha Mease.
Mrs. Mackey was preceded in death by one sister, Norma Holbrook; and two brothers, Bert and Halmer Masters.
Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, August 16, 1:00 p.m., at the Oakdale Cemetery by Bro. Tony White.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Nancy Clay Kirby Tipton, 84
Nancy Clay Kirby Tipton, age 84, widow of Walter Tipton, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at her home.
She was born in Clark County, Kentucky, on April 26, 1933 to the late Lem H. and Mandy Dixon Kirby. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include eight children: Kenneth Kirby (Brenda), Rose Hendrix (James), all of Owingsville; Huett Tipton of Frankfort, Curtis Tipton (Flossie) of Jeffersonville, Norma Puckett (Lee) of Lawrenceburg, William Pete Tipton of Mt. Sterling, Ruby Knowles (Bruce) of Perry, Georgia; and Ernest Rankin Tipton (Katonda) of Winchester; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Thompson of Lawrenceburg; a son-in-law, Russell Stamper of Irvine; 26 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two children, Billy Kirby and Barbara Stamper.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 16, at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Bro. James Hendrix. Burial will be in Cow Creek Cemetery near Tipton Ridge in Ravenna. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. until time of service, Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Philip Glenn Jones, 43
Philip Glenn Jones, age 43, of Winchester, Kentucky, son of Malinda Laverne Smith Jones of Winchester and the late Raymond Jones, passed away in Madison County on Saturday, August 12, 2017.
He was born in Winchester on December 14, 1973.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by three brothers: Raymond Richard Jones Jr. of Georgia; Steven Jones and Brian K. Jones (Vanessa), all of Irvine; one sister, Ramona Gail Boyd of Winchester; a brother-in-law, Donnie Boyd; a half-sister, Brenda Neal (Doug) of Irvine; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Danny Ray Jones; and half-sister, Wilma Sue Jones.
Memorial services will be at a later date.
Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, August 11, 2017
Dr. Bobby Lee “Bob” Nayle, 84,
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Dr. Robert Lee “Bob” Nayle, age 84, husband of Suzanne Gragg Nayle, died on Friday, August 11, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky at St. Joseph-East after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Bob was born on September 24, 1932 in Irvine, Kentucky, and was the son of Herman and Frances Parker Nayle, both of whom preceded him in death. He attended the University of Kentucky where he played on the baseball team. He then went on to receive his Masters Degree from Western Kentucky University and his PhD in Mathematics from the University of Kentucky. He served in the United States Air Force. Bob taught mathematics at Ft. Knox High School where he was the men’s golf coach and the assistant baseball coach. In 1967 he joined the faculty of Eastern Kentucky University as a mathematics professor.
Bob was very active in the Richmond community. Over the years he was a Richmond Little League coach, board member, and chair for many years; a long-time member and past president of the Richmond Kiwanis Club; an active organizer for the Madison Central High School Academic and Athletic Booster Club; long-time Telford YMCA board member and past vice chairman; and was a member of First United Methodist Church since 1967 where he was a two term Chairman of the Administrative Board and Chairman of the Building Fund for the first annex.
Bob was an avid sports fan. He was a lifetime golfer, played church softball for many years, played on a 70 and under travel softball team, and never missed watching a Kentucky basketball game.
In addition to his wife, Suzanne Nayle; he is survived by: one daughter, Kathy Nayle Duggan (Jeff), of Charlotte, North Carolina; one son, Roger Nayle (Brynne), of Charlotte, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Abby Duggan, Matt Duggan, Stephen Larson, and Morgan Nayle; nieces, Linda Arnold, Judy Halasek and Toni Sheffer; and a special family member, Gwen Wilson.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Bruce Nettleton and Rev. Gene Strange officiating. Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16th at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, Kaden Tower, 6100 Dutchmans Lane Ste # 401, Louisville, KY 40205-3284, Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, 101 Sanders-Brown Building, 800 S. Limestone Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0230, or First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 27, Richmond, KY 40476-0027.
Oldham, Roberts and Powell Funeral Home
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Gladys Alcorn, 98
Gladys Alcorn, age 98, a resident of the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017, at the Center following a short illness.
She was born June 16, 1919 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Orlando and Melissa Muncie. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all her life.
Mrs. Alcorn was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Alcorn.
She is survived by one daughter, Juanita Alcorn White (Robert), Richmond; one son, Robert David Alcorn (Jean), London; two grandchildren: Ronnie Alcorn and Christian Alcorn; one great grandchild, Holly Alcorn; and one great, great grandchild.
Mrs. Alcorn was preceded in death by one sister, Nellie Neal; and three brothers: Yancy, Edward and Gardner Muncie.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, August 14, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Marvin Neal. Burial was at the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called after 10:00 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Bill Walters, Braden Walters, Linville Dixon, Terry Stone, Ronnie Alcorn and Cecil Hardy.
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Darlene Hisel, 63
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Darlene Hisel, 63 Darlene Hisel, age 63, of Winchester Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017, in Mt. Sterling.
She was born December 16, 1953, in Clark County, a daughter of the late John and Beatrice Kearley Angel. She retired as an Administrative Assistant from the University of Kentucky. She had lived in Estill County for the past 20 years and attended the Ashland Avenue Baptist Church.
Mrs. Hisel is survived by her husband, Maurice Ray Hisel; three daughters: Sandra Denise Johnson, Estill County; Elizabeth Renee Hisel, Fayette County; and Julia Diane Boian, Estill County; three sisters: Myra Angel, Joanna Banks, both of Clark County; and Regina Angel, Fayette County; three brothers, James Angel, Fayette County; Zeldon Angel, Clark County; and Albert Angel, Fayette County; and five grandchildren: Kyla Johnson, Jeffrey Hisel, Elisea Durham, Kaden Durham, and Letty Boian.
Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, August 12, 3:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Friends may call after 2:00 p.m., Saturday.
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Marian A. Blanton, 77
Marian A. Blanton, age 77, of Pineway Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
She was born February 2, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of the late Michael Christopher Izzo and Florence Nelson. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.
Mrs. Blanton is survived by her husband,Bennett Delbert Blanton; six daughters: Karen A. Stone, Madison County; Marie A. Flynn, Christina J. McIntosh, Mary C. Ballard, all of Estill County; Bonnie S. Briggs, North Carolina; and Denise Ellis, Brandenburg, Kentucky; a son, Benjamin D. Blanton, Louisville; three sisters: Frances Girolamo, Diane Vonadita, and Michael Ann Aarons, all of New York; two brothers: Guytano Izzo, New York; and James Nelson, Texas; 24 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and several great, great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Benjamin Blanton; and two sisters: Debra Bechnell and Elizabeth Blanton.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 12, 10:00 a.m., at the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church by Father Al Fritsch with burial following in the Hall Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, August 11th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 9:00 a.m., Saturday, at the church.
Pallbearers will be Robin Stone, Jimmy Flynn, David McIntosh, Mark Ells, Danny Briggs and John Ballard.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Flynn, Steven Montie, Ryan Briggs, Michael Franklin, and Zach McIntosh.
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Linda Lou Housekeeper Carder, 69
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Linda Lou Housekeeper Carder Linda Lou Housekeeper Carder, age 69, of Wallace Circle in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, following a long illness.
She was born August 17, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Kenneth Aaron Housekeeper and Evelyn Marie Hull Housekeeper Kunz. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.
Mrs. Carder is survived by her husband, Robert Carder Jr.; a sister, Barbara Thompson, Dayton, Ohio; and one grandchild, John Delaware.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Sue Carder Delaware, one sister, Joan Coddington, and her stepfather, Earl Kunz.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, August 11, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Father William Poole with burial following in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Friday, until service time at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Randy Lovin, Bill Smith, Andy Delaware, John Delaware, Lynn Delaware, Dillon Callahan, Matt Hager, Doug Fields and Chris Riddell.
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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.
Pallbearers were Alan Brown, Greg Johnson, Bryan Rawlins, Mike McKinney, Mark McKinney, Jimmy Johnson, Tim Johnson and Glenn Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers were Phillip Hawkins, Keith Hawkins, Paul Rice, and Scott Johnson.
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Michael Glenn Riddell, 61
Michael Glenn “Michelo” 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, 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.
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