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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, January 17th Edition
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Friday, January 12, 2018
Nicklas Warren Spurgeon, 26
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Nicklas Warren Spurgeon, age 26, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 in Richmond.
He was born July 11, 1991 in Winchester.
He is survived by his parents, Charles and Sandra (Herald) Sea of Irvine; one brother, Marcus Clay Spurgeon of Richmond; maternal grandparents, Ray and Myrtle Herald of Talbert, Kentucky and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 15, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, 15 Deaton Lane, Jackson, Kentucky, with Jesse Turner officiating. Burial will be in the Sharon Herald Cemetery at Talbert. There will be no visitation prior to the funeral service.
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Todd Randell Robinson, 54
Todd Randell Robinson, age 54, of Tipton Ridge Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness.
He was born April 26, 1963 in Cincinnati, Ohio and was the son of Julia Tuggle Robinson and the late Robert Robinson, Jr. He was a retired employee of the Kentucky Department of Transportation and was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Regina Adams Robinson; and one son, Zachary Todd Robinson, Estill County.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 15, 2 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Terry Barnes. Burial will be at the Gray Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 Noon, Monday, at the funeral home.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Mary Ann Cline, 71
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Mary Ann Cline, age 71, a resident of the Irvine, Kentucky, Health & Rehabilitation Center passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at the Center following a long illness.
She was born May 10, 1946 in Clark County and was the daughter of the late James White and Ann Abner White Boston. She was a former employee of Sylvania and attended the Methodist Church. She also served as a member of the Irvine Health & Rehabilitation Center Council
Ms. Cline had lived in Clark County most of her life.
She is survived by one daughter: Edieann Ingram (Nathan), Clark County; one son, Anthony White (Lourdes) Houston, Texas; and one grandchild, Kinsey Haddix.
Ms. Cline was preceded in death by three brothers: James, Arthur & Gilbert White.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, January 13, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Scott Rogers. Burial was at the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Saturday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Brandon Cole, Michael Cole, Nathan Ingram, Bobby Epperson, William White and Anthony White.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Alma C. Fowler, 71
Alma C. Fowler, age 71, of McKee Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
She was born September 2, 1946 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Lafette and Lana Arvin Smith. She was a former employee of St. Joseph Hospital and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Fowler was preceded in death by her husbands, David Cain and Stanley Fowler.
She is survived by one daughter, Jeannie Burkhead, Scott County; four sons: Shannon Fred Cain, Estill County; Ronnie Cain, Madison County; David Cain, Franklin County; and Victor Cain, Estill County; one sister, Wilma Harris, Fayette County; two brothers: Curvin Smith, Woodford County; and Eldon Smith, Estill County; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Anna Smith.
Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, January 20, 11 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Charlotte Faye Harrison-Rachford, 75
Charlotte Faye Harrison-Rachford, 75, died on January 10, 2018 at the University of Louisville Hospital.
She was born in Estill County on December 12, 1942 to Beulah Woosley and Elmer Lee Harrison.
Charlotte was loved by many and enjoyed being surrounded by family, friends and her dog Mitzi. She found peace in the company of her loved ones and her faith in God. She was a natural caregiver and loved being a grand-mother more than anything. She was an Honorary Kentucky Colonel and a licensed massage therapist which she did up until she became ill. She attended Calvary Christian Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Sharon Lane (Russell); three sons: Keith Barnes (Rosemary), Jeffrey Barnes (Lisa) and Jason Epperson (Elizabeth); one stepson, Anthony White (Loredus); 10 grandsons, Jake Barnes (Kelly), Josh Barnes (Jessica) , Erik Barnes, Brandon White (Casey), Corey Cox, Jacob Taulbee, Kevin Jarrell (Caitlin), Isaiah Epperson, Noah Epperson, and Gunner Brock; four granddaughters, Lindsey Borders, Samantha Landrum, Hartlee Epperson and Piper Brock; eight great grandsons, Jaden Nein, Bayne Barnes, Deegan Hager, Brantley White, Andrew Jarrell, Nickolas Jarrell, Johnnie Stanley and Keyonte Back; five great granddaughters Skylar Barnes, Madison Edge, Bristol Borders, Brayleigh Borders and Holly Jarrell; three brothers, Dallas Harrison, Darrell Harrison and Lloyd Harrison; three sisters, Loretta Stacy, Nettie Wiseman, and Ruby Webb; three stepsisters, Judith Acres, Robin Woosley, and Betty Holbrook; two stepbrothers, David Holbrook and Bona Holbrook; with many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father.
Visitation and funeral services were held on Friday, January 12th, at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at Calvary Christian Church in Winchester, with Pastor Lee Cruse officiating. The funeral immediately followed the visitation. Burial was private in White Oak Cemetery.
Pallbearers included: Jake Barnes, Josh Barnes, Brandon White, Corey Cox, Erik Barnes, Andy Wiseman.
The family would like to extend gratitude to everyone who has surrounded them during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to White Oak Church of God, 1985 White Oak Road, Irvine, Kentucky 40336.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Buel McIntosh, 69
Buel McIntosh, age 69, of 6th Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at his home following a long illness.
He was born December 6, 1948 in Seymore, Indiana and was the son of the late Lonzo and Mary Dee Stamper McIntosh. He was retired from IMU and had lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. McIntosh is survived by two sisters: Agnes McIntosh and Nellie McIntosh, both of Estill County; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters: Magdalene Dunaway and Ruth Dunaway; and two brothers: Cornelius and Larson McIntosh.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 14, 2 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 Noon, Sunday, at the funeral home.
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Velma Dean Powell, 72
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Velma Dean Powell, age 72, the daughter of Lonnie Nelson and Ella Kathryn Rogers Marcum, was born on June 14, 1947 in Estill County, Kentucky, and passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at her residence in Ragley, Louisiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Gayle Powell of Ragley; one brother, Orval Dale Marcum; three sisters: Lydia Mae Marcum Patrick, Vivian Carol Marcum Ciferri and Marilyn Joyce Marcum Townsend; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Velma were held Friday, January 12, at the Texas Avenue Baptist Church in DeRidder with Rev. Lindsey Burns officiating. Burial followed in the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation was held on Thursday, January 11, from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
There will be a memorial service in remembrance of Velma Powell and her brother, Dewey Marcum, who died in 2017, on February 11th at the Stanton Lions Club Park from 12 Noon until 6 p.m. All friends and family are invited to attend. We ask that you bring a covered dish and non-alcoholic drinks as well as your memories and stories. This will be a celebration of life gathering.
Monday, January 8, 2018
Patsy Lynn Riddell Neal, 63
Patsy Lynn Riddell Neal, age 63, of Richmond Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital, following a short illness.
She was born October 8, 1954, in Madison County, a daughter of the late Orlan and Cletta Stone Riddell. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all her life.
Mrs. Neal was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Ray Neal.
She is survived by four daughters: Tonya Neal (Danny), Donea Barnes (Mark), Regina Neal (Danny), and Kristin Neal (Kevin), all of Estill County; a son, Gregory Neal, (Sarah), Estill County; two sisters: Dianne Reynolds (Lonnie) and Sheala Fields, both of Estill County; 11 grandchildren: Cory, Nathan, MaKayla, McKenna, Andrew, Bryson, Shyann, Peyton, Parker, Sierra, and Zakariah; and a special friend, Jeanene Neal.
She was preceded in death by two sons: Brandon Scott Neal and Brian Ray Neal; and a brother, Michael Leon Riddell.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, January 11, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Terry Barnes with burial following in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m, Thursday, until service time.
Pallbearers were Dylan Fields, Dustin Fields, Lonnie Reynolds, Mark Barnes, Greg Neal and Trevin Niece.
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Elke Schmitz, 67
Elke Schmitz, age 67, of Winkler Cemetery Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018, at her home, following a long illness.
She was born May 1, 1950, in Munich, Germany, a daughter of the late Wolfgang and Erica Danb?ck Schmitz. She retired as a professional cleaner and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Ms. Schmitz is survived by a brother, Rueider Schmitz, Germany.
Memorial services were held at a later date.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Vivian Lois Hamilton, 83
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Vivian Lois Hamilton, age 83, of Richmond, Kentucky, widow of Mr. James Edward “Jimmy Hambone” Hamilton (died 2004), passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at the ARH Hospital in Hazard.
She was born on September 12, 1934 to the late Clelton and Pearl Martin Ferrell. Mrs. Hamilton was a graduate of Harlan High School as well as Cumberland College and Eastern Kentucky University. She was a school teacher for many years in the Madison, Harlan and Estill County School systems as well as the Middletown, Ohio School System. She was a volunteer with Hospice and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Richmond.
Survivors include her daughter, Patty Sorrell (Larry); her grandchildren, Nicole Hudson and James Sorrell; one sister, Margaret Johnson; as well as a host of other extended family and friends.
A memorial service was conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at the Calvary Baptist Church, 343 Big Hill Ave., Richmond, with Pastor Bobby Greene officiating.
The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home of Richmond was in charge of the arrangements.
Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Bernice Lorraine Case, 74
Bernice Lorraine Case, age 74, of Englewood, Florida, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at her Charlotte County residence.
Born on August 4, 1943 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to the late William and Mildred (Rosa) Jones, she had been a resident of Englewood for one year, coming from East Freetown, Massachusetts.
A loving wife, mother and home maker for her family she was a Hospice Volunteer whose interests included reading a traveling.
She is survived by her husband of thirteen years, Willie H. Case of Englewood, a native of Cob Hill, Estill County, Kentucky; two stepdaughters: Sheryl Ann LaBlanc of New Bedford, Massachusetts and Lesley Souza of Rochester, Massachusetts; four sisters: Patricia Pimental of Dartmouth, Massachusetts; Mildred LaFerriere of New Bedford, Massachusetts; Marjorie Santiago of Holmes Beach, Florida; and Brenda Hathaway of Sommerville, Florida; four grandchildren and one great grandson.
Englewood Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Englewood, Florida, has been selected to handle arrangements.
A memorial service at a later date in Massachusetts.
Englewood Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service
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Wednesday, January 10th Edition
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Monday, January 8, 2018
Ledford Cox, 74
Ledford Cox, 74, husband of Shelia Marcum Cox, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Cox was a native of Jackson County, born November 7, 1943; a retired employee of Carhartt, and a member of the Drip Rock Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his brothers: Oba, Daniel, George, Howard, and Leonard Cox; and his sisters: Mary Reva Cox, Nellie Lynch, Della James, Dovie Oaks, Nannie Brandenburg, Flora Clark, Ora Pierson, Lona Cox, and Lyda Cox.
Survivors, other than his wife of 45 years, Shelia, include his son, Billy Ray Cox; his brothers: Ivan Everett and Marion Cox; his sisters: Maudie Marie Richardson, Lillie Frances Feagins, Dorothy Blackwood, Ethel Sue Richardson, Helen Clark, Alice Lou Townsend, and Nancy Fox; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 11, at Drip Rock Baptist Church with burial following in the Marcum Cemetery. Friends called after 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 10th at Lewis-Abner Funeral Home, and at the church Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until service time.
Saturday, January 6, 2018
Wilma Jean Broughton Turner, 88
Wilma Jean Broughton Turner, widow of Truman Turner who preceded her in death on June 27, 2017, died on January 6, 2018 at her home in Richmond, Kentucky.
Born October 6, 1929, in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Ermine Curtis and Rose Arvin Broughton of Dodd Road in Madison County. She attended the Dodd Road one-room school for seven years after which she graduated from Waco High School and received her BS and MA degrees from Eastern Kentucky University.
She taught at Irvine Grade School about a half a year and then taught third grade at Waco School for 36 years. She still remembered her students in prayer.
Mrs. Turner was a member of Viney Fork Baptist Church where she served as pianist for over 60 years. She was active in WMU, Sunday school, VBS, Madison County Teachers Association and Gideon’s Auxiliary, and she also loved to read, travel and farm.
She was preceded in death by her parents and both sisters, Fay Arvin Broughton and Anna Marie Broughton Noble.
Mrs. Turner is survived by a niece, Ada Wilson, a nephew, Eugene Wilson (Mary), a great nephew, John Wilson, and a great niece, Lauren Wilson, all of Richmond, Kentucky. She is also survived by eight first cousins and many others cousins, friends and her pets, Creamer and Maggie
Funeral services were conducted 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 10, at Oldham, Roberts and Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, with Bro. Harry Hoover and Bro. Ralph Shepperon officiating. Burial followed in the Richmond Cemetery. Visitation was from 5 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, January 9th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be John Wilson, Clint Canterbury, Owen Flynn, Ronnie Colbenson, Luke Honaker, Russ Barclay and Jimmy Green.
Honorary pallbearers were Dale Arvin, Bill Maupin, Don Brattin, Ricky Flynn, Frank Turpin, Glenn Hill, and Harold Richardson Jr.
Donations are suggested to The Gideons International, P O Box 541, Richmond, KY 40475, Hospice Care Plus, 208 Kidd Drive, Berea, KY 40403, or to the Oneida Baptist Institute, P O Box 67, Oneida, KY 40972.
Oldham, Roberts and Powell Funeral Home
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Doris Jean Cole Fortney, 76
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Doris Jean Cole Fortney, age 76, the wife of Wendell Fortney, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at her home.
She was born on August 20, 1941, in Estill County, the daughter of the late Chester and Mary Withers Cole. She was the office manager for Central Kentucky Inspection and was also retired from Irvin Industries. She was currently a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Estill County, but grew up and was baptized into the fellowship of The First Baptist Church of Irvine. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.
Survivors, in addition to her husband, Wendell, include two daughters: Nerissa Anne Fortney Gregoire (Rene), and Mechelle Renee Fortney McAninch; one son, Wendell Reed Fortney (Kristy); three brothers: Lester Cole (Barbara), Norman Cole (Emmaleen) and Kenny Cole (Kelly); two sisters: Lyda Harrison (Dallas) and Carolyn Baber; seven grandchildren: Morgan Fortney, Tiffany Wilson Hall, Clinton Wayne Fortney, Megan Winkler, Natalie McAninch, Catherine McAninch, and Jeanna Fortney; three great grandchildren: Jarrod Green, Brenton Hall and Danyelle Hall; one great, great grandchild, Kinley Sizemore; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In addition to her parents: she was preceded in death by two sisters: Sally Cole and Shirley Epperson; and two brothers: Carl Cole and Chester Cole Jr.; and one grandchild, Carter Alan Fortney.
Funeral Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 7, at the First Baptist Church, 351 Broadway, Irvine, with Rev. Sherl Thomas officiating. Burial followed in the Flatwoods Cemetery at Waco. Visitation was from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, January 6th at church.
Pallbearers were Clinton Fortney, Jarrod Green, Beatle Lisle, George Tribble Jr., Lester Darren Cole and Harold Botner Jr.
Honorary pallbearers were her three brothers: Lester Cole, Norman Cole, Kenny Cole; and Ronnie Smith, Rick Childers, Joel Casteel and George Bryant.
The Combs, Parsons and Collins Funeral Home of Richmond was in charge of the arrangements.
Combs, Parsons and Collins Funeral Home
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
William Roy Witt, 94
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William Roy Witt, age 94, husband of Edna Sharp Witt, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at his home.
He was born in Estill County, Kentucky, on September 20, 1923, to the late James and Ada Richardson Witt. He was a farmer, attended Trinity United Methodist Church and was a United States Army Air Force veteran of World War II.
In addition to his wife of 72 years, he is survived by daughter, Brenda Parido (Richard); two sons, Gary Witt (Regina) and Glenn Witt (Jaimie); seven grandchildren, Amy Walters (Jeff), Ashley Ritchie, Kayleigh Coldiron, Justin Witt (Samara), Madison Witt, William Elisha Witt and William Zachary Witt; six great grandchildren, Tanner Walters, Hagan Walters, Kashton Ritchie, Arianna Witt, Gable Witt and Ariel Bailey; a sister, Edna Epperson; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Leo Witt, Anna Mae Estes, Corban Witt, Eldon Witt and Donald Witt.
Services were at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Scobee Funeral Home by Pastor Eric Patterson. Burial was in Winchester Cemetery. Visitation was Friday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Bill Sharp, Justin Witt, William Elisha Witt, William Zachary Witt, Tanner Walters and Jeff Walters.
Honorary pallbearers were granddaughters, great grandchildren and his caregivers.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to his caregivers; Shirley Hawkins, Missy Durbin, Amanda Phillips and Brenda Shrout.
Monday, January 1, 2018
Verna Delois Estes, 56
Verna Delois Estes, 56, mother of Jacob Riddell, Elizabeth Sandlin, and Kenneth Estes, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018.
She was a native of Estill County, born August 13, 1961, a daughter of Bertha Riddell and the late Paul Riddell. She was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Riddell.
Survivors include her son Jacob Riddell (Teresa), her son Kenneth Walker Estes, her daughter Elizabeth Sandlin; her siblings: Tammy Samantha Cole ( Shannon), Rhonda Willis, Tim Riddell (Vonda), Robin Riddell (April), Gary Riddell (Patty), Paula Hopkins (David), Jennifer Larrison (Willie), Paul Riddell Jr. (Gina), Ernest Riddell (Deesha), and Matthew Riddell (Amanda); and her grandchildren: Cody Shandlin, Shane Sandlin, Logan Riddell, Careter Riddell, Jarren Newton, Keeton Estes, and Kiser Estes.
Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 6, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Bro. Scott Rogers officiating. Friends called from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Thomas Addison, Claude Willis, Alex Cole, Jeff Wilson, Cody Sandlin, Shane Sandlin and Logan Riddell.
Saturday, December 30, 2017
Richard Doyle Embs Sr., 53
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Richard Doyle Embs Sr., age 53, of Ravenna, Kentucky, died Saturday, December 30, 2017 at UK Medical Center in Lexington.
Richard was a Estill County native, of the Christian faith and was a brick layer. He enjoyed being outdoors; fishing, hunting and camping. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Cheryl Hobbs Embs of Ravenna; his mother, Elsie Embs Richardson of Irvine; three sons: Chris Burton and Richard Embs Jr., both of Winchester; and Shawn Embs of Irvine; one brother, David Embs (Roxie) of Irvine; and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by one stepson, Justin Hobbs; one brother, Kirk Richardson; and one sister, Charlene Richardson.
The service were private.
Arrangements under the direct care of Coffman Funeral Home & Crematory in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky
Coffman Funeral Home & Crematory