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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, March 7th Edition
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Saturday, March 3, 2018
Linda Lou Adams, 64
Linda Lou Adams, age 64, of Elm Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
She was born June 4, 1953 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Hurley and Jeanette Stevens McKinney. She was a former Carhartt, Inc. employee and had lived in Estill County most of her life. She was a member of the South Irvine Baptist Church and enjoyed going to the Horizon Adult Healthcare Center.
Mrs. Adams is survived by her husband, Douglas C. Adams; one son: Johnathan Nicholas Jelley, Estill County; one stepdaughter: Charlotte Willis (Bobby), Estill County; two sisters, Charolette Webb and Janice Hoover, both of Estill County; two brothers: Kenneth McKinney, Estill County; and Hurley McKinney, Shelbyville; two grandchildren: Nicholas David Jelley and Eli Christopher Jelley; and one step-grandchild, Ebony Hope Willis.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Brenda Shouse.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, March 7, 11:00 a.m., at the South Irvine Baptist Church by Bro. Donnie Burford. Burial was at the Cane Springs Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 6th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the Church.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Charles Ova Burton, 77
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Charles Ova Burton, age 77, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 at his residence. He was a former employee of the Ford Motor Company and a member of the Light House Baptist Church in Berea.
He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Burton of Clay City, three sons: James Burton of Irvine, Douglas Brandenburg (Jessica) of Irvine, and Ethan Adams of Clay City; five daughters: Carol Barnett (Zack), Sheila Barnett (Herbie), Judy Abner, Sabrina Barnett (Steve) and Tabitha Addison, all of Clay City; 17 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and a brother, William Burton (Elizabeth) of McKee.
Mr. Burton was preceded in death by his first wife, Cora Burton; a son, Jeffrey Burton; sisters: Gladys Tirey, Jewel Dene Griffith, Sirilda Sparks, Mary Isaacs, and Cora Phillips; and a brother, Henry Burton.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City, with Bro. Anthony Williams officiating. Friends visited Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of the service at the funeral home. Burial was in the Elbert Sparks Cemetery in Beattyville.
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Teddie Agnes Gentry, 81
Teddie Agnes Gentry, age 81, of Dark Hollow Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a short illness.
She was born August 28, 1936 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Alfred and Bertha Tipton Dunaway. She was a former bus driver with the Estill County Board of Education and a member of the Thomas Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
Mrs. Gentry was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Park Gentry.
She is survived by four daughters: Charlotte Brinegar (David), Robin Rison (Ronald), Bernita Lane (Tommy), and Kathy Rogers (Kendall), all of Estill County; one son, Alfred Earl Gentry (Tina), Estill County; one sister, Eva Mastin, Indiana; two brothers: Nelson Dunaway, Ohio; and Damon Dunaway, Estill County; 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Gentry was preceded in death by five brothers: Ray, Glen, Paul, Millard “Dude” and L.C. Dunaway; and one sister, Katherine Kincaid.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 6, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Rick Kirby. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, March 5, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Brandon Brinegar, Michael Blankenbecler, Oliver Welch, Clay Mansfield, Justin Spicer, Jon Lane, Ben Rosenbauer and Jaycob Gentry.
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Theda Joyce Richardson White, 81
Theda Joyce Richardson White, age 81, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Bluegrass Hospice Care Center at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
Born October 26, 1936, in Estill County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of George H. and Mary Elizabeth (Isaacs) Richardson, both of whom preceded her in death, and the widow of Robert C. White. Mrs. White was a retired Business Manager for several Memphis Radio Stations and a member of the Berea United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one sister, Bonita Richardson Cain (Paul) of Waco; one brother, Cecil Richardson (Anna Bell) of Lexington; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Cordelia R. Hamm; and a brother Forrest Richardson.
Funeral services for Mrs. White were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 4, at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, with Bro. Greg Hackworth officiating. Burial followed in the Powell's Valley Cemetery at Clay City. Visitation was from 5 – 9 p.m., Saturday, March 3rd at the funeral home.
Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Bryant William Clair, 88
Bryant William Clair, age 88, of Overlook Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at the Lee County Health & Rehabilitation Center in Beattyville, following a long illness.
He was born April 1, 1929 in Breathitt County and was the son of the Irvine and Ida Spicer Clair. He was a retired school bus driver with the Campbell County School System and a member of the Ravenna Church of God.
Mr. Clair was preceded in death by his wife, Ona Mae Osborne Clair.
He is survived by three sons: Donald Clair (Sharon), Alexandria; Bobby Clair (Brenda), Irvine; and Brian David Clair, Erlanger; four sisters: Irene Russell, Pennsylvania; Roberta Caudill, Texas; Lily Mae Noble, Jackson; and Shirley Johnson, Ohio; four brothers: Cecil Clair,
Mitchell Clair, Jackson; Roscoe Clair, Northern Kentucky; and Leander Clair, Michigan;
ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two daughters: Sharon Kay Clair and Charlotte Ruby McKenzie; one son, William K. “Bill” Clair; three sisters: Ona V. Burton, Mary Lou Burton, and Martha Clair; and two brothers: Solomon and Franklin Clair.
Graveside services were conducted Sunday, March 4, 1:00 p.m., at the Clair Cemetery in Lee County. Friends called between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Sunday at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Chance Clair, Ben Allex, Nathan Russell, Pernell Caudill, Rex Caudill and Tim Clair.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
JoAnn Stewart, 74
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JoAnn Stewart, age 74, widow of Horace Vinson Stewart of Powell Road, Clay City, Kentucky, passed away at her residence on February 27, 2018.
Born August 22, 1943, in Newport, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Clay and Lucy Juanita Combs. JoAnn was a member of West Bend First Church of God and a former cook at Kathy's Country Kitchen.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Combs; and by two sisters, Juanita Johnson and Nancy Longbottom.
JoAnn is survived by one son, Darrin Stewart of Clay City; two daughters: Loretta Glisson of Clay City; and Debbie Barnes (Thomas) of Irvine; one sister, Betty Hampton of Stanton; five grandchildren: Joshua Stewart, Mara Branham, Stephen Barnes, Samantha Roland and Seth Stewart; along with seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services officiated by Bro. James Harold Combs were held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 2, at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation begins at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 1, at the funeral home. Burial was in Clay City-Eaton Cemetery with Seth Stewart, Joshua Stewart, Darrin Stewart, Joshua Branham, Charlie Townsend and Brian Daniels serving as active pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers were Stephen Barnes, Mason Branham, Zoey Robinson, Zayden Stewart and Jace Stewart.
Monday, February 26, 2018
Clarice Wolfinbarger, 63
Clarice Wolfinbarger, age 63, of Harvest Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
She was born November 25, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was a retired nutrition assistant with the University of Kentucky and was a member of the Sandhill Christian Church and the Estill County Homemakers Club.
Mrs. Wolfinbarger is survived by her husband, Dirk D. Wolfinbarger; three sisters: Verna Rae Dehart (Danny), Jeffersonville; Melanie Donahue (Michael), Irvine; and
Danna Hickerson (Larry), Morehead; and one brother, Jonathan David Witt, Irvine.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents who raised her: Everett and Garnett Witt; and two brothers: Kerry Lee Witt and Ollie Bruce Witt.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 5, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Matt Vaught and Bro. Ray Harold Hardy. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, March 4th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Jeff Barker, Danny Dehart, Chris Wells, Max Wolfinbarger, Brian Wolfinbarger, and Michael Arvin.
Honorary pallbearer was Mike Woolery.
Monday, February 26, 2018
Clayton Angel, 77
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Clayton Angel, age 77, of Richmond Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
He was born April 30, 1940 in Arvel, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Grover and Lottie Isaacs Angel. He had worked 40 years as a mechanic at Puckett Garage and attended the Irvine First Church of God. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Angel is survived by his wife, Vernessa Jane Brady Plowman Angel; one daughter, Carolyn Alcorn (Raymond L.), Estill County; one son, Danny Angel (Traci), Estill County; one stepson, Joe Plowman (Shauna), Estill County; six grandchildren ten great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Angel; and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 1, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jerry Rose. Burial was at the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, February 28th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Joe Plowman, John Angel, Jason Alcorn, Kenny Abshear, Doug Lay and Cloyd Richardson.
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Wednesday, February 28th Edition
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Saturday, February 24, 2018
William J. “Bill” Stephenson, 88
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William J. “Bill” Stephenson, age 88, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at The Terrace in Berea.
Mr. Stephenson, the son of the late Arthur and Betsy Stephenson, was born in Carter County on January 22, 1930. He began working for the Lowe Brothers Company in Dayton, Ohio and later relocated to Richmond and retired as a Supervisor from Sherwin Williams. He loved his family and enjoyed singing in his church choir at Rice Station Christian Church.
He united in marriage to Joanne Coleman Stephenson who preceded him in death on October 13, 2012.
Survivors include four sons: Gary Stephenson (Lou Ellen) of Dallas, Texas; William G. “Bill” Stephenson (Pat), Jeff Stephenson (Denise), all of Lewisburg, Ohio; and Dennis Stephenson (Roberta) of Richmond; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Mr. Stephenson was also preceded in death by his son, Tony Stephenson; four brothers: Robert, Arthur Ray and Vonnie Stephenson; and his sister, Creola Ringler.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 9, at Rice Station Christian Church, 1675 Rice Station Road, Irvine, with Bro. Kirt Scott officiating. The family will welcome friends after 11:00 a.m., Friday, at the church.
Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home of Richmond is in charge of arrangements.
Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home
Friday, February 23, 2018
Alvin Pitts, 87
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Alvin Pitts, age 87, of Crooked Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018, at the Irvine Health and Rehabilitation Center, following a long illness.
He was born April 30, 1930, in Estill County, a son of the late Thomas Steven and Lula Proffitt Pitts. He retired from General Motors as an assembly line worker and was a farmer. He was a member of the Irvine First Church of God and the Fitchburg Masonic Lodge. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Pitts is survived by his wife, Margaret Ann Winburn Pitts; two daughters: Christina Gail Pitts, Estill County; and Carol Jane Pitts, Ohio; and two sisters: Leona Vickers and Betsie Simkins, both of Ohio.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Pauline Clayton; and one brother, Harold Pitts.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, February 27, 1:00 at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Scott Moler with burial following in the Crowe Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, February 26, at the funeral home.
Friday, February 23, 2018
Gracie Young Wilson, 84
Gracie Young Wilson, age 84, of Pine Ridge Road in Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018, at the Clark Regional Medical Center following a long illness.
She was born January 13, 1934 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Louanna Hale Neal. She was a homemaker and attended the Easter Valley Baptist Church. She had lived in Clark County most of her life.
Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husbands, Ernest Young and Burris Wilson.
She is survived by one daughter, Phyllis Sparks, Clark County; two sons: Billy Young and
Ernie Young, both of Clark County; two brothers: Wallace Neal and
Lonnie Neal, Jr., both of Clark County; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Tony Young; one sister, Beulah Williams; one brother, Grant Neal; and one grandchild, Michelle Leigh Young.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, February 26, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jerry Chaney. Burial was at the Campbell Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, February 25th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Ernie Young, Devon Young, Logan Strejan, William Estes, Anthony Haggard and Kenneth Fraley, Jr.
Honorary pallbearer was Caleb Fraley.
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Sally Ray Hobbs Hill, 95
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Sally Ray Hobbs Hill, age 95, died Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Marcum
Wallace Memorial Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky, after a short illness.
Born in St. Helens,
Kentucky, on Flag Day (June 14) in 1922, she was the daughter of Daniel Clay and Viola
Hieronymus Hobbs. She was a graduate of St. Helens High School at age 16 and
the University of Kentucky in 1944 with a B.S. in vocational home economics.
Sally and Virgil D. Hill married during World War II. They had three
children: Nancy Farmer (Monte), Dr. James D. Hill, and Dr. Margaret Hill (Dr.
Regan Moore).
Also surviving are grandchildren: Dennis Farmer (Michelle), Jamie
Hill, and Lindsay Hill; plus six great grandchildren: Mckinlee, Kaylee, Kelby, and
Brady Farmer, and Destiny and Zackary Chrisman.
She worked for the U.S. Census Bureau as an enumerator in five eastern
Kentucky counties. She also taught in one-room schools in Lee County and Wolfe
County, at Ravenna Grade School, and retired as a teacher and food service
director for the Estill County Schools.
Sally was a member of Irvine United Methodist Church and the Estill County
Retired Teachers Association. She was a charter member of Pi Chapter of Delta
Kappa Gamma. She enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking, and keeping up with her
family and friends despite arthritis and age. Her “girls,” Carolyn, Shirley, Betty,
Hailey, Debbie, Shirley T., Lynda, and Bonnie enabled her to enjoy her Ravenna
home until her final illness.
Dr. Maher Kassis and the kind and caring staff at
Marcum Wallace Hospital eased her transition to a better world.
Visitation for Sally H. Hill was from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals and from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. service time, Sunday, February 25, at Irvine United Methodist Church. Burial followed at St. Helens Cemetery in Lee County.
Pallbearers were family members.
Honorary pallbearers were Earl
Blackwell, Emmanuel Blackwell, Jay Mansfield, Mark Trimble, Eddie Hughes, Jack
Rivel, Joel Noland, Charles Crowe, Tim Hall, Rodney Dennis, Jeff Hix, and Jimmy
Doug McCreary.
Donations in honor of Sally Hill may be made to Irvine United Methodist
Church.
Monday, February 19, 2018
Nana Lou Mastin, 86
Nana Lou Mastin, age 86, of Campbells Branch Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018, at her home following a long illness.
She was born July 27, 1931 in Typo, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late William Strater and Lula Strange Merrill. She was a homemaker and owner of Kristi’s Krafts. She had worked at the Kentucky State Park at Buckhorn and retired from the Appalachian Regional Hospital. She had lived in Estill County for the past 30 years.
Mrs. Mastin was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Mastin.
She is survived by her dughter, Audrey Baker (Darrell), Ravenna;
one sister, Gladys Langdon, Krypton; two grandchildren: Kristin Kaye Elswick (Brad) and Darren James Baker; and two great grandchildren: Caleb Hunter Ballard and
Byron Blye Baker.
Mrs. Mastin was preceded in death by three sisters: Roxie Campbell, Agnes Merrill and Marie Collins; and nine brothers: Luther, Lucien, Oscar, Earnest, Charlie, Burrell, Clarence, William Strater, Jr. and Robert Merrill.
Graveside services were conducted Saturday, February 24, 1:00 p.m., at the Oakdale Cemetery with the eulogy being given by Mike Tyree and tithes of blessing given by Michael Turner. Friends called from 11:00 a.m. until service time, Saturday, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Darrell Baker, Caleb Hunter Ballard, Chad Rouse, Shane Turner, Todd Eads and Jeff Langdon.
Honorary pallbearers were Byron Blye Baker, Becky Wolfinbarger, Doug Nesbitt, Betty Ray Marshall, Teresa Lemaster, Linda Mae Turner, Donna Isfort & staff, Phyllis Horn, Sue Johnson, Connie Mosley, Mike and Pearl Tyree and Victoria Major.
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Timothy Wayne Jenkins, 59
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Timothy Wayne Jenkins, age 59, of Hood Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, departed for eternity Sunday, February 18, 2018.
He was born November 13, 1958 in Madison County and was the son of Flossie Stepp Profitt and the late Linville Jenkins. He was a former United States Marine and a member of the Baptist Church. He enjoyed going to the Horizon Adult Healthcare. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Survivors in addition to his mother include one sister, Sandy Broadbent, Fayette County; and three brothers: Gregory Scott Profitt, Powell County; Charles Vernon Profitt Jr. and Brian Profitt, both of Estill County.
He was preceded in death by his step-father, Charles Profitt; and his long-time companion, Mattie Barnett.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, February 23, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Sandy Broadbent. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Friday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Brian Profitt, Charles Profitt, Gregory Profitt, Lowell Stone, Joshua Henry and Roger Rawlins.
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Lucille Isaacs Skinner, 72
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Lucille Isaacs Skinner was born October 16, 1945 in Madison County and departed this life Sunday, February 18, 2018 at her residence, being 72 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Oscar & Mary (Evans) Isaacs.
Lucille is survived by three sons: Dale Skinner (Jennifer) of McKee, Charles Skinner (Gracie) of Irvine, and William Skinner of McKee; and by four siblings, Ralph Isaacs of McKee, Marion Isaacs (Amanda) of McKee, Delores Combs of Ohio, and Faye Dixon (Leon) of Madison County. She was blessed with two grandchildren, Kadara and John Luke Skinner.
In addition to her parents, Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Skinner; and by three brothers, Vester, Lester and Lyndon Isaacs.
Funeral services were at 12 Noon, Thursday, February 22, at Lakes Funeral Home, 1181 Main Street South, McKee, with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Burial followed in the Lainhart Cemetery.