Sunday, September 3, 2017

Color 5K Run and 2K Walk postponed

    ECHS (Estill Co. High School) Varsity Cheerleaders have postponed the Revive River Drive Engineer Color 5K Run and 2K Walk from this Saturday, Sept. 2nd to Sunday, Sept. 3rd due to the weather. Registration will begin at 1:30pm in front of the First Church of God located at 199 Broadway, Irvine . The 2K walk will begin at 2:30pm with the 5K race following at 3:00pm.
    Registration is $25 per participant; individuals with a group of 10 or more is $22 per participant. This is the 1st annual color run fundraiser for the varsity cheer squad. However, with the recent hurricane devastation, they have decided to donate a portion of the proceeds to hurricane victims. They are encouraging everyone to come out that day and enjoy the event that will benefit two causes. They are partnering with the local Helping Hands organization. Donation jars will be available for individuals to donate. Money that is collected will be given to Helping Hands to be distributed on to Texas. They have a goal of $500. They are challenging other groups, businesses, and organizations to help them meet their goal. .
    For more information, pick up a copy of next week's Estill County Tribune . . .

  Friday, September 1, 2017

Holiday begins with "Picnic in the Park"
Rains move event to Estill County Fairbarn

    Labor Day weekend gets started Friday evening with “Picnic in the Park,” a fundraiser for River City Players. The event was scheduled to be held at Veterans Memorial Park on Main Street in Ravenna but because of rains from Hurricane Harvey, plans have been made to move it to the Estill County Fairbarn, 38 South Irvine Road.
    The band, Faded Blue, will start performing at 6 p.m. They are a top vocal, variety band in Central Kentucky.
    There will also be dancing during the event. Cloggers will be there, and the audience is invited to join in.
    For more information, pick up a copy of this week's Estill County Tribune . . .

  Saturday, September 2, 2017

5th "Revive River Drive" will held this Saturday

    Labor Day weekend is just around the corner and for those of us who grew up in the 80’s and 90’s it’s probably one of the most anticipated holidays of the entire year.
    Back in the day, long before cell phones and social media were around people gathered on River Drive and hung out with their friends and cruised up and down the strip until it was time to go home. Now River Drive is somewhat of a ghost town at night with the exception of one Saturday night a year when people from all over the state come back home to Estill County to Revive River Drive.
    For more information, pick up a copy of this week's Estill County Tribune . . .

  Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Motion filed in Estill Circuit to close local landfill

    A motion filed by the Estill Fiscal Court was to be heard on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 in Estill Circuit Court to close the local landfill operated by Advanced Disposal.
    Judge Wallace Taylor stated on Monday that the landfill has violated the terms of the host community agreement.
    For more information, pick up a copy of next week's Estill County Tribune . . .

  Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Estill Tribune series on Cedar Grove community

    The fifth 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” was included in this week's edition of The Estill County Tribune.
    The series will continue with part six next Wednesday, September 6, 2017 . . .

Current Obituaries

Wednesday, September 6th Edition

  Sunday, September 3, 2017

Nana Orlena Tucker, 84

    Nana Orlena Tucker, age 84, of Turpin Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017, at her home, following a long illness.
    She was born November 27, 1932, in Owsley County, a daughter of the late Arthur and Lucy Belle Simmons Childers. She was a former employee of K-Mart and had lived in Madison County most of her life. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Tucker was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Tucker.
    She is survived by a son, Robert Lee Tucker Jr,. Estill County; and one brother, Tom Childers, Ohio.
    In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by one son, Daniel Jay Tucker; two sisters: Clara Childers and Betty Childers; five brothers: Bob, Joe, Charles, Doug, and Tom Childers; and a grandson, Robert Lee Tucker III.
    Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, September 7, 11 a.m. at the Tucker Cemetery.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Johnny Burdell Fox, 61

    Johnny Burdell Fox was born March 17, 1956 in Jackson County, Kentucky, and departed this life Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his residence, being 61 years of age.
    He was the son of the late Ezart and Margie (Redden) Fox.
    Johnny is survived by two children, Mark Fox (Tracy) and Margie Colleen Harrison (Paul), both of McKee. He is also survived by a sister, Wanda Feltner of Berea; and by four brothers, Hubie Fox, Bill Fox, Joe Fox and Jimmy Fox, all of Irvine. Johnny was blessed with five grandchildren: Jordan Fox (Tiffany), Travis Fox, Tyler Harrison, Lyndsey Harrison and Triston Harrison; and by three great grandchildren, Colton, Lakeyn & Carter Fox.
    In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda (Hisel) Fox.
    He was a member of the Drip Rock Baptist Church.
    Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 2, at Lakes Funeral Home McKee, 1181 Main Street, South, with Bro. Darrell Isaacs officiating. Burial to follow in the Hisel Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be Steven, John and Randy Fox; Ricky Collins, Wesley and Frankie Vires.

Lakes Funeral Home McKee

  Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Glenn C. Walling, 74

Glenn C. Walling

    Glenn C. Walling, age 74, of Lexington, Kentucky husband of Peggy Lynn Reese Walling, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017.
    Born to the late Clyde and Cornelia Wolfinbarger Walling on Aug. 16, 1943, Glenn retired from Rand McNally after 35 years. He loved his family, which included dogs, cats, and birds. He also enjoyed antique cars.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Ann Walling of Lexington; one brother, Jerry Walling (Ramona) of Lawrenceburg; three grandchildren, Zachary and Jacob Walling of Lexington; and Tiffany Walling Parsons of Versailles; a host of nieces and nephews; and sisters-in-law, Barbara Hunt of Irvine and Margie Walling of Winchester.
    Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Larry Walling.
    Funeral service will be Saturday, September 1, at 3:00 p.m., with visitation from 1-3 p.m., at Milward-Broadway, 159 North Broadway, Lexington. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 2089 Versailles Road.

Milward Funeral Directors

  Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Mavis Lynn Hall Adams, 69

Mavis Lynn Hall Adams

    Mavis Lynn Hall Adams, age 69, wife of Damon Adams of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Saint Joseph East in Lexington.
    Born in Lexington, she was the daughter of the late Willis Hall and the late Carrie Pigg Hall. She was a former administrative secretary at Veterans Administration Hospital and she was a member of Stanton Christian Church.
    Mrs. Adams is survived by her husband, Damon Adams; and by four stepchildren: Bill Adams (Connie) of Stanton, David Adams (Patty) and Candie Baker (Doug), both of Irvine; and Carlotta Opperman (Jake) of Troy, Ohio; one brother, Kenneth Hall (Pat) of Versailles; one sister, Vanessa "Red" Marshall (Jerry) of Lexington; eight step-grandchildren; 10 step-great grandchildren; two very special nieces and two very special nephews.
    Funeral services officiated by Tom Graham and Bro. Greg Webb will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 2, at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation begins at 11:00 a.m. until the time of services on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Kennon Cemetery, Hardwicks Creek Road, Clay City, with Kris Adams, Kevin Adams, Erick Marshall, Danny Hall, Perry Long and Bobby Bayer serving as active pallbearers.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Monday, August 28, 2017

Dorothy May Hall Williams, 94

    Dorothy May Hall Williams, age 94, of Irvine, Kentucky, daughter of the late Frank and Grace Hall, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 at Central Baptist in Lexington.
    She was born May 15, 1923 and was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Grace Hall; a brother, Troy Hall; her husband, Robert S. Williams; and her son, Robert S. (Bobby) Williams, Jr.
    Mrs. Williams is survived by her daughter, Linda Grens; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; nine great, great grandchildren; one sister, Agnes Dixon; and many nieces and nephews.
    She was a member of Boone's Creek Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. She was an avid UK fan. She and her husband sang on the radio (WLAP) years ago where they had their own program, "The Bob and Dot Show". They enjoyed performing at different venues throughout the years.
    Services will be Thursday, August 31, at 2:00 p.m., with Bro. Marvin Neal officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends may call anytime after 12:00 Noon on Thursday.
    Serving as pallbearers will be Jeff Jones, R.B. Browning, Ryan Birchfield, Chayce Birchfield, Kirk Williams and Richard Browning.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

Former Obituaries

Wednesday, August 30th Edition

  Sunday, August 27, 2017

Burnam Lee Robertson Sr., 73

    Burnam Lee Robertson Sr., age 73, of Sunrise Valley Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017, at his home, following a short illness.
    He was born November 1, 1943, in Madison County, a son of the late Harry Lee Robertson and Della Dixon Robertson Gilbert. He was a self-employed carpenter and had lived in Estill County most of his life. He was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith.
    Mr. Robertson is survived by three daughters: Tammy Blevins (Gary), Sandra Alexander (Daniel), and Julia Robertson, all of Berea; three sons: Roger Robertson (Cathy), Teddy Robertson (Ruth), and Burnam Lee Robertson Jr. (Jessica), all of Berea; seven sisters: Sarah Gray, Florida; Lo Hawkins, Alabama; Josephine Kelly, Ohio; Cindy Hall, Virginia; Nannie Mae Cagle, Shelia McDowell, and Gay Vestal, all of Florida; two brothers: Dean Robertson and Dave Robertson, both of Florida; 11 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by one son, Gary Robertson; and two grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 1, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Vester Alexander with burial to follow in the Walton Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m., Friday, until service time, at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, August 28, 2017

Bethel Woosley Robinson, 89

    Bethel Woosley Robinson, age 89, of the Irvine Health and Rehabilitation Center, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017, at her home, following a short illness.
    She was born September 4, 1927, in Estill County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late John and Lou Ellen Finney Woosley. She retired from Carhartt Inc. and had lived in Estill County all her life. She was a member of the Cow Creek Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Robinson is survived by her husband, Walter Thomas Robinson; and a brother, James E. Woosley, Estill County.
    She was preceded in death by six sisters: Eudell Marcum, Dollie Woosley, Gladys Woosley, Flora Wolfinbarger, Eva Lee Witt, Marie Conder; and four brothers: John Calvin, Tracy, Floyd, and Wesley Woosley.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 30, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Chris Greene with burial following in the Kennon Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, August 29th at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, August 20, 2017

Gloria Faye Newman, 75

    Gloria Faye Newman, age 75, a resident of the Baptist Convalescent Home in Newport, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017, at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas, following a long illness.
    She was born November 10, 1941 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Columbus and Susan Horn Flanery. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Ms. Newman is survived by her daughter, Susan Newman, Berea; two sisters: Norma Flanery, Winchester; and Martha Frisby, Tennessee; and three grandchildren: Kyle, Alexis and Mandrea Newman.
    She was preceded in death by one daughter, Charlene Newman; three sons: Ray, Wayne and Jeffery Newman; three sisters: Betty Flanery, Jewel Aldridge, and Carol Lee; and two brothers: Linburg Flannery and James Flanery.
    Funeral services were conducted Thursday, August 24, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Glennis Sizemore. Burial was at the Peters Cemetery. Friends called after 10:00 a.m., Thursday, until service time at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Terry Flanery, Rick Flanery, Ronald Flanery, Cain Isaacs, Danny Frisby and Chad Aldridge.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home