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Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Estill Tribune series on Cedar Grove
The 15th 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 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. This edition contains a series about farming.
The series will continue with part sixteen next Wednesday, November 22, 2017 . . .
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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, November 22nd Edition
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Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Ruby Mae Sparks, 72
Ruby Mae Sparks, age 72, of North Keeneland Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017, at her home following a short illness.
She was born April 28, 1945, in Lee County, a daughter of the late Sherman and Nannie Jones Barrett Dozier. She was a homemaker and a member of the White Hall Holiness Church.
Mrs. Sparks is survived by her husband, Earl Junior Sparks; a daughter, Kimberly Bourland, Chapel Hill, Tennessee; three sons: Flemon Junior Sparks, Springfield, Tennessee; Michael Glenn Sparks and Marcus Eugene Sparks, both of Richmond; two sisters: Ruth Sparks, Madison County; Eva Collins, Estill County; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons: Charles Earl Sparks and Danny Lee Sparks; two sisters: Blanche Sparks and Lizzie Barrett; and four brothers: John, Claude, Charlie, and Lester Barrett.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, November 21, 11:00 a.m. at the Pine Grove Pentecostal Church by Bro. Sydney Sparks and Bro. Elvie Evans with burial following in the Boian Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, November 20th at the church.
Pallbearers were Tyler Sparks, Levi Jones, Dustin Fitzgerald, Corey Sparks, James Bourland and Kenneth Sparks.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Lewis William Rose, age 83
Lewis William Rose, age 83, of Rose Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at the Stanton Nursing Center following a long illness.
He was born May 4, 1934 in Estill County and was the son of the late Earnest and Carrie Judd Rose. He was a farmer and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Rose was preceded in death by his wife, Allene Lutes Rose.
He is survived by one daughter, Jeanette Stepp (Billy), Irvine; two sons: Glenn Rose, Irvine; and
Travis Rose (Sharon), Richmond; six grandchildren: Amy Taylor, Travenna Flynn, Julie Rose, Cindy Pryor, Dwayne Rose and Shawn Stepp; 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by two sisters: Fairy Rose Warner and Ferbie Rose Hall; and four brothers: Nolan, Linville, Nathan and Lonnie Rose.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, November 17, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. David Watson. Burial was at the Rose-Freeman Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Friday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Jullie Rose, Cindy Pryor, Shawn Stepp, Logan Mullins, Dwayne Rose, Lucas Flynn, Callie Mullins, Coral Mullins and Amy Taylor.
Honorary pallbearers were Randall Shumate, Doug Dennis, Kenneth Dennis, and Ezra Brandenburg.
Monday, November 13, 2017
Jeweldena Tipton Smyth Carroll, 88
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Jeweldena Tipton Smyth Carroll, age 88, retired hairdresser and avid crafter passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017.
She was born September 6, 1929 to the late Ethel Arthur Tipton & Hubert Lee Tipton.
Mrs. Carroll is survived by three sons: Jessie Edwin "Eddie" Smyth, Linville Smyth, and Gary Lee Smyth (Mary); one daughter, Melanie Smyth; eight grandchildren: Melinda "Mindy" Smyth Riddell, Justin Smyth, Bryan Smyth, Phillip Smyth, Christina "Chrissie" Smyth, Kera Smyth, Rebecca "Becca" Smyth, and Stephen Smyth; five great grandchildren; and two sisters: Wavilene Tipton Powell of Ohio, and Wanda Tipton of Ravenna.
Private services were scheduled.
Care Cremation and Funeral Service of Lexington was entrusted with final care.
Care Cremation and Funeral Service
Monday, November 13, 2017
Uleena Kay Stone, 68
Uleena Kay Stone, age 68, of Sandhill Road in Irvine passed away Monday, November 13, 2017, at the St. Joseph Hospital following a short illness.
She was born November 26, 1948 in Montgomery County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Elias and Lillian Fawns Blevins. She was a retired Bank One employee and attended the Sandhill Christian Church.
Mrs. Stone is survived by her husband, Franklin D. Stone; two daughters: Sherry Vice, Lexington; and Mary Baldwin (Bruce), Estill County; one son, Jay Wyatt (Melanie), Nicholasville; one sister, Donna Shields, Owingsville; two brothers: Henry Blevins, Somerset; and Ralph Blevins, Florida; several stepchildren, several grandchildren and step-grandchildren; and several great grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Delena Letcher and Mary Belle Hutchinson.
Graveside services were conducted Thursday, November 16, 12 Noon, at the Amos Richardson Cemetery by Sister Audrey Conkright. Friends called from 11:00 a.m., until service time, Thursday, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
Friday, November 10, 2017
Bethel Rawlins-Leek, 91
Bethel Rawlings-Leek, a life-long Christian and resident of Lexington, Kentucky, has passed away peacefully on November 9, 2017 at the age of 91.
Bethel is survived by her daughter, Bethel Baker; grandchildren: Penny Caldwell (Frank) of Mount Vernon, and Keith Wiggins of Lexington; and great grandchildren: Russell Wasson, Angie Wasson, Shawn Wasson, all of Lexington; Justin Caldwell (Rachel), Sandra Bledsoe, both of Mount Vernon; and Dalton Wiggins of Harlan. She is also survived by her great, great grandchildren that will miss her beautiful smile and laughter. She is also survived by her niece, Sandy Rawlins of Irvine.
Bethel was born in Estill County, Kentucky on November 10, 1925. She was a devoted grandmother and mother. She enjoyed walking, talking with her family, and preaching the Lord's words from her bible. She was a very faithful and devoted Christian to the Lord.
Visitation began at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 17, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals, followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m., with burial in West Irvine Cemetery.
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Former Obituaries
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Wednesday, November 15th Edition
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Saturday, November 11, 2017
Hazel Nadine Belcher, 77
Hazel Nadine Belcher, age 77, a long-time resident of Estill County, Kentucky, formerly of Pike County, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Baptist Health Hospital, Lexington, after a sudden illness.
She was born July 10, 1940 in Elkhorn City and was the daughter of the late Irvin and Opal Ramey Cool. She had worked as a school teacher, child care worker, and homemaker and was a member of the South Irvine Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Cool; and ex-husband, Jarrell Dean Belcher.
She is survived by two sons and two daughters: Anthony Irvin “Tony” Belcher (Linda), Jarrell Anthony Belcher, both of Irvine; Sheila Jo Little (Jerry), Pikeville; and Jerri Marie Camfield (David), Irvine; eleven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Also surviving her are three sisters and three brothers: Marie Anderson, Elkhorn City; Teresa Cool, Kathy Gibson (Chris), both of Kingsport, Tennessee; Kent Cool (Connie), Pikeville; Randy Cool (Barbara), Danville; and Cleve Cool (Pluma), Wisconsin.
A celebration of life service was conducted Tuesday, November 14th, at 2:00 p.m., at the South Irvine Church of Christ with family and friends in attendance.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Saint Jude Children’s Hospital, Memphis; or Potter Children’s Home, Bowling Green; in memoriam.
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Arnold Hurley, 62
Arnold Hurley, 62, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017, at the Marcum Wallace Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky.
He was a native of Estill County, born August 19, 1955, a son of the late James and Sue Marcum Hurley. He was a farmer and a member of the Holiness faith.
Mr. Hurley was preceded in death by his brothers: Norman Gene Hurley and Archie Hurley; and his sisters: Lucille Hurley and America Elizabeth Hurley.
Survivors include his sister, Mayfra Hurley; his brother, Chester Hurley; his sisters in law: Wilma Sue Hurley and Patsy Ann Hurley; his nephew, Glendon Darrell Hurley (Lynn); his nieces: Lisa Barnes (Wayne Burton), Rhonda Hurley, Elizabeth Aryes, Patricia Hurley, and Mary Hurley; his great nephews: Hunter King and Glendon Darrell Hurley Jr.; and his great nieces: Kylie Kind, Darla Hurley, Savanah Barnes and Maylie King.
Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 16, at Wagersville Community Church. Burial will follow in the Marcum Cemetery. Friends called after 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 15th at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals.
Friday, November 10, 2017
Nina Louise Estes Cassidy, 56
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Nina Louise Estes Cassidy, age 56, of Cedar Grove Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017, at the Baptist Health Lexington Hospital, following a short illness.
She was Born February 12, 1961, in Hamilton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Clarence and Ida Johnson Estes. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
Mrs. Cassidy is survived by her husband, Randy Franklin Cassidy; one daughter, Misty Denise Cassidy, Estill County; two sisters: Brenda Estes, Pennsylvania; and Earlene Hicks, Madison County; one brother, Earl Estes, Estill County; two grandchildren: Colburn Trace Babb and Kassidie Annessa Babb; several sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Shelia Sturgill
She was preceded in death by two sisters: Norma Johnson and Teresa Estes; and four brothers: Bill, Tom, Fred, and Clarence Estes Jr.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Mark McLean with burial following in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, until service time, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Billy Coffey, Cole Babb, Steve Officer, Barry Arthur, Josh Riddell and Mike Johnson.
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Troy Gene Goins, 63
Troy Gene Goins, 66, of Berea, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Baptist Health Richmond.
Born September 16, 1951, he was the son of Garnet William and Dora Ratliff Goins, both of whom preceded him in death. Troy was a retired route salesman for Uncle Charlie’s Meats.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly Faye Cook of Berea; one daughter, Rebecca Goins of Lexington; one son, Kevin Goins (Miranda) of Lakeland, Florida; one step-daughter, Lori Lawson (Scott) of Berea; two sisters, Nancy Burrus of Richmond and Janie Hale of Irvine; two brothers, Dean Goins (Gail) and William Goins, both of Richmond; four grandchildren, Brent Goins, Blake Thorn, Keri Thorn, and Kayden Lawson; as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Goins and Katherine Cole.
A Celebration of Life Gathering was held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 12, at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Norton’s Children’s Hospital, 231 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202 or the Madison County Animal League for Life, 128 Big Hill Ave, Richmond, KY 40475.
Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Bonnie Jean Russell, 85
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Bonnie Jean Russell, age 85, widow of Stanley Russell, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Irvine Health and Rehab in Irvine, Kentucky.
She was born on February 15, 1932 in Clark County to the late Arthur and Anna Smith Keller. She was a retired caregiver and a member of the Church of God.
Mrs. Russell is survived by one son, Stanley Russell Jr. (Stephanie) of Carlisle; four sisters: Janet Snowden, Juanita Richards, both of Winchester; Linda Sparks (Charlie) and Marie Jacobs, both of Irvine; two brothers: Harold Keller (Mary) and Gerald Keller (Brenda), both of Winchester; one grandson, Raylon Russell; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 11, at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester. Burial followed in the Winchester Cemetery. Visitation was Saturday, November 11th from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Wednessday, November 8, 2017
Helen B. Stone McDonald, 92
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Helen B. Stone McDonald, age 92, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday,November 8,2017 at Hospice of Dayton.
She was a native of Estill County, born May 6, 1925, at Iron Mound.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin B. "Red" McDonald; parents, Frank and Noomie Allen Stone; and brothers, Lloyd Jackson Stone (Bonnie) and Wayne Stone (Mildred).
Mrs. McDonald is survived by her son, Jeff MacDonald; two brothers: Jim Stone (Harriet) of Lexington; and Bonnie Stone of Louisville; three nieces: Judy Marwil (Dr. David Marwil), Shelia Clark, and Debra Hopper (Mike); seven nephews: Donnie Vaughn (Sandy) and Robert Vaughn (Sharon): Earl, Mark, Michael(Fran), Matthew (Sarah), and David Stone (Martha); and three great nephews: Joseph, Issak and Jacob Marwil.
Helen retired from Dayton Bag & Burlap after 17 years. She was a longtime member of East Dayton Christian Church.
Ohio visitation was on Monday, November 13, 6-7 p.m., East Dayton Christian Church, 3415 Linden Avenue, Dayton, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the church Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.
Estill County friends visited at Warren Toler Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 15th from 12-1 p.m., with the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Burial was in the Sally Poer Cemetery.
Ohio arrangements and guest book under the care of Tobias Funeral Home - Belmont.
Pallbearers were Joseph Marwil, Mike Stone, Mark Stone, Matthew Stone, Isaak Marwil and James D. Stone.
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Nathan McIntosh, 63
Nathan McIntosh, 63, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017.
He was a native of Estill County, born April 22, 1954, a son of the late Roy and Helen Rice McIntosh. He was a retired construction worker.
Survivors include his children: Anthony McIntosh, Crystal McIntosh (Larry Norton Jr.), and Chasity McKinney (Mark); his brothers Roy McIntosh (Sue), Danny McIntosh (Wanda), Bo McIntosh (Marie); his sisters: Sandra McKinney (Billy) and Joyce Ann Rawlins; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; his aunt, Mary Salamone; and his former wife, Linda McIntosh.
Graveside services were held Friday, 11:30 a.m., at Oakdale Cemetery.
Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals was in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Dorothy Wise Tipton, 90
Dorothy Wise Tipton, age 90, widow of Virgil "Cat" Tipton, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at her home.
She was a native of Estill County, born February 16, 1926, a daughter of the late Claude and Viola Walters Wise. Mrs. Tipton was a retired employee of Carhartt Inc., working there for 44 years.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Buster Wise.
Survivors include her son, David Tipton; and her brothers: Reece "Rabbit" Wise, Dawse Wise, and Wayne Wise.
Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 10, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Bro. Mark Pearson officiating. Burial followed in Crowe Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 12:00 Noon, Friday, until service time at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Mike Tipton, Larry Tipton, Jessie Wise, Terry Puckett, and Johnny Moreland.