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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, March 21st Edition
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Monday, March 19, 2018
Roger Lee Williams, 87
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Roger Lee Williams, age 87, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at his home.
Born September 10, 1930, at Ravenna, in Estill County, he was the son of Isaac C. and Nannie Belle (Trent) Williams, both of whom preceded him in death. Mr. Williams was a retired salesman for the former Madison Grocery and served proudly in the Kentucky National Guard. He was a faithful member of Fountain Park First Church of God in Richmond. He enjoyed serving as a high school basketball official in his younger days, and was an official Time Keeper for EKU basketball games for nearly 40 years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lois Marie (Newkirk) Williams; one son, Barry Williams (Paula) of Richmond; three daughters: Janet York (Larry), Joye Lowery (Ray), both of Richmond, and Jill Slone (Brian) of Nicholasville; one brother, Donald Williams (Pat) of Estill County; two sisters: Barbara Rison of Estill County and Kay Lay of Lexington; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and one great, great grandchild.
Funeral services for Mr. Williams will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, at Fountain Park First Church of God, 5000 Secretariat Drive, Richmond, with Pastor Ben Jordan officiating, and Bro. Elder Goble and Bro. Paul Floyd assisting. Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21st at the church.
Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Harmon, Trent Harmon, Matt Lowery, Patrick Williams, Anthony Williams, Zachary Slone, Irish Rollins, Tyler Price, Michelle Harmon, and Robyn Frederick.
Honorary bearers will be Ron Hackler, Lawrence Bailey, Donnie Elswick, Floyd Coleman, Jim Moore, and Rick Leger.
The family would like to give a special thanks to his caregivers, Peaches Parks and Kate Lowery.
Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home of Richmond is serving the family.
Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Brian Keith Brandenburg, 53
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Brian Keith Brandenburg, age 53, of Harris Ferry Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
He was born December 5, 1964 in Clark County and was the son of Virginia Brandenburg Stone and the late Leondas Brandenburg. He was a farmer and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his step-father, Jackie Stone, Estill County; and one brother, Greg Brandenburg, Clark County.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Randall Brandenburg.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 21, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Linville Dunaway. Burial will be at the Fielder Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Gregory Lynn Finney, 70
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Gregory Lynn Finney, age 70, of Elm Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
He was born February 29, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio and was the son of the late Chester and Hazel Tuttle Finney. He was a retired electrician and a member of the Sons of the American Legion and the VFW. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Finney is survived by his companion, Carolyn Powell; one daughter, Michelle Embry, Estill County; four sisters: Marilyn Bryant, Georgia;
Judy Adams, Lola Finney and Debbie Jordan, all of Estill County; one brother, Bobby Finney, Ohio; and two grandchildren: G.T. Embry and Meadow Embry.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Lester; and one brother, Jerry Finney.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 20, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. David Watson. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Jerry Lee Thornberry, 82
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Jerry Lee Thornberry, 82, of Winchester, Kentucky, husband of Ruth Huff Thornberry, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Saint Joseph East Hospital in Lexington.
He was born on May 23, 1935 in Olive Hill to the late Glenn Horton Thornberry and Virginia Kerns Thornberry. He was a self-employed business man, and owner of Thornberry Markets and Quickshop Trailer Park. He was a member of the 1951 state champion basketball team and the 1953 state champion golf team of Clark County High School. Mr. Thornberry was a proud United States Army Veteran and Elder at Calvary Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Huff Thornberry of 57 years, two sons, Timothy Lee (Cynthia) Thornberry and Jeffrey Huff Thornberry; one daughter, Jennifer Thornberry (Brian) Graham; seven grandchildren, Franklin Chase Davis, Kendall Rhea Thornberry, Hayley Ruth Thornberry, Derek Robert Thornberry, Taylor Brian (Sarah) Graham, Caitlin Eyvan Graham, Issac Lee Graham; one brother, Larry Dee (Margaret) Thornberry.
He is preceded in death by one brother, Jay Douglas Thornberry.
Services were at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 20, at Calvary Christian Church. Burial followed in the Winchester Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Taylor Graham, Derek Thornberry, Issac Graham, Chase Davis, Mike “Bear” Rogers, Larry Curtis, and John Wheatley.
The honorary pallbearers were the elders and deacons of Calvary Christian Church.
Visitation was held 5-8 p.m., Monday, March 19, at Calvary Christian Church.
Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester was in charge of arrangements.
Friday, March 16, 2018
Linda Jo Estes, 58
Linda Jo Estes, age 58, of Eli Sparks Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
She was born April 17, 1959 in Pontiac, Michigan and was the daughter of the late Ely and JoAnn Scheisel Smith. She was retired from the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and attended the St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Estes is survived by her husband, Greenville Estes; one daughter, Sally Ann Stepp, Estill County; one son, Andy Dewayne Estes, Estill County; one sister, Cathey Sparks, Estill County; and two grandchildren: Matthew Stepp and LeAnn Stepp.
She was preceded in death by two brothers: Russell and George Smith; and one half-sister, Roberta Hamilton.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 19, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Brian Kibler. Burial was at the Campbell Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, March 18th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Teddy Hunt, Floyd Johnson, Chad Brothers, Miles Dobson, Donnie Ross and Dereck Sparks.
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Ida Mae Moore, 81
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Ida Mae Moore, age 81, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Stanton Nursing Home and Rehab Center.
She was born in Beattyville March 5, 1937 to Robert and Minnie Johnson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Wide Creek Baptist Church and she had a love for quilting. She is survived by three sons: Earl Moore Jr. (Lula) of Stanton, Elijah C. Moore of Jeffersonville, and Jonathan Moore of Stanton; a daughter, Patty Albertini of Richmond; 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, three great, great grandchildren; a brother, Tommy Johnson of Beattyville; a sister, Dora Johnson of Richmond; and a special friend, Sherman Barnett of Irvine.
Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her husband Earl Moore Sr.; her parents, Robert and Minnie Johnson; two sons William and Timothy Moore; a grandson, John Michael Albertini; and a sister, Dorothy Davis.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 17, at the Grayson Funeral Home, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City, with Bro. Tommy Evans officiating. Friends visited Friday, March 16th from 6 untill 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was in the Stonegate Cemetery.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
David Earl Roberts, 64
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David Earl Roberts, 64, son of Dovie Peters Boyd, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington.
He was a carpenter, and United States Army veteran, and enjoyed woodworking. He was a native of Estill County, born June 4, 1953, a son of Dovie Peters Boyd, and the late Brown Roberts.
Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his step-father, Ike Boyd Jr.; and a brother, Benjamin Franklin Roberts.
Survivors, other than his mother, include his brothers: Jason Boyd and Ike Boyd III (Joni); his stepchildren: Vonda Arvin, Melinda Powell, and Roy Fields; five step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 17, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Bro. Billy Stamper officiating. Burial followed in the Roberts Cemetery. Friends may call after 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 16th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Tyler Boyd, Ike Boyd IV, Steve Fox, John Fox, Bill Fox, and Clayton Tharpe.
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Ida Jane Williams, 95
Ida Jane Williams, age 95, of Southern Hills Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at her home following a short illness.
She was born May 12, 1922 in Jackson County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Henry and Emmaline Griffin Gilbert. She was a homemaker and a member of the Hargett First Church of God. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Franklin Williams.
She is survived by two daughters: Ima Jean Marshall (Scotty) and Violet Davenport (Freddie), both of Madison County; two sons: Jimmy Lee Williams (Phyllis) and Herman Douglas Williams (Jodi), both of Estill County; three stepchildren: Mayfra Isaacs, Robert Samuel Williams, and Wesley Franklin Williams (Phyllis), all of Estill County; eight grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren; three great, great, great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; several great grandchildren and several great, great grandchildren.
Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by one sister, Georgia Williams; and six brothers: Harvey, Richard, Jimmy, Jesse, Goldie and Arnold Gilbert.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 18, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Merle Travis. Burial was at the Williams Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, March 17th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Don Marshall, Gary Marshall, Curt Williams, David Lee Chaney, David Davenport and Allen Davenport.
Honorary pallbearers were Libby Chaney, Felicia Canter, Rhonda Keener, Freddie Davenport,
Scotty Marshall, David O. Chaney, Jeramey Donathan, Joshua Henson, and Taylor Tate.
Monday, March 12, 2018
Lavenda Joan Canter, 75
Lavenda Joan Canter, age 75, of Broadway in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018, at her home following a long illness.
She was born June 24, 1942 in Kokomo, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Jesse T. and Rose Ann Bailey Jamison. She was a homemaker and member of the Friendship Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Canter is survived by her husband of 61 years, Samuel Lee Canter, Jr.; two daughters: Vickie Canter Dunaway, Richmond; and LaSonia Canter Smith (Robert), London; one son, Samuel Glenn Canter, Lexington; one sister, Arlene Townsend, North Carolina; one brother, Gale Jamison, Ohio; and two grandchildren: Dustin Dunaway (Tiffany Richardson) and Ashley Canter Simpson (Graham).
She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Cody Canter; three sisters: Loretta Ramsey, Lucille Canter and Etta Estes; and two brothers: Walter Moore and Jiggs Rogers.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 17, 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Scott Rogers. Burial was at the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, March 16th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Dustin Dunaway, Tiffany Richardson, Glenn Canter and Leroy Lamb.
Monday, March 12, 2018
Quintin Douglas Pasley, 59
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Quintin Douglas Pasley, age 59, of Clay City, Kentucky, was killed in a CSX work related accident on Monday, March 12, 2018 in Wartrace, Tennessee.
Born October 28, 1958, in Fort Stewart, Georgia, he was the son of Lenwell and Gearlene Puckett Pasley of Clay City, a member of Amvets Post 67 and a member of Beechfork Golf Club. Quintin Pasley was a valued CSX employee of 39 years and a longtime railroader.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandi Thacker Pasley.
In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his daughter, Victoria Jasser (Ahmed) of Stanton; one brother, Len Pasley of Stanton; one sister, Shari Faulkner (Daryl) of Stanton; two grandchildren, Daleela Jasser and Aleena Jasser; two nephews, Justin Faulkner and Jeremy Faulkner; one niece, Tiffany Pasley; four great nephews: Aiden Faulkner, Riley Faulkner, Noah Faulkner and Parker Faulkner; and one great niece, Caroline Faulkner.
Funeral services officiated by Bro. Warren Rogers and Bro. Sammy Faulkner were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 18, at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation began at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, March 17th at the funeral home. Burial was in Salem Cemetery, Highway 82, Irvine, with Jeremy Faulkner, Justin Faulkner, Ricky Puckett, Gary Pasley and Alex Pasley serving as active pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers were Charlie Pearson, C. B. Martin, CSX family, Amvets family and his golfing and fishing buddies.
Saturday March 10, 2018
Alpha Pitts Wells, 98
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Alpha Pitts Wells, age 98, of Frenchburg, Kentucky, passed away Saturday March 10, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, after a short illness.
She was born February 23, 1920 in Menifee County, Kentucky to the late Joel and Alafair Hatton Pitts. She was the matriarch of her family and known to most by Granny, or Aunt Alphie. She loved sewing and quilting and was a homemaker, but her biggest pride was her family.
Mrs. Wells is survived by a granddaughter, Jennifer Murphy (Jeff), of Frenchburg; a great granddaughter, Allie Rogers of Frenchburg; one stepdaughter, Mary Hannah Benson; one step-granddaughter, Susan Johnson (Scott); six step-great grandchildren: Josh Murphy, Emily Murphy, both of Salt Lick; Katie Roberts (Jason) of Frenchburg; Kyle Ratliff, Cam Lawson and Melody Benson; and one step-great, great grandson, Hudson Roberts.
She is also survived by Frank Pitts (Vickie), Robin Meadows (J.C.), Genevia Ballou, Todd Pitts (Cassie), and Rachel Pitts; along with a host of other nieces nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Kern P. Wells; a daughter Barbara Wells Ingram; a son-in-law, Homer Ingram; one step-granddaughter, Rita Kay Hall and five brothers: Oliver (at birth), Ray, Roy, Soney and Harlan Pitts.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, at the Taul Funeral Home in Frenchburg, with burial in the Hatton Cemetery. Visitation was on Monday, March 12, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Josh Ballou, Eddie Maze, Jake Harris, Alan Michael Peck, Roger Smallwood, and Grant Sorrell.
Honorary pallbearers were nieces and nephews, and Chrissy Beatty, Rocio Maze (Rosa), Melody Smallwood, Anita Patrick, and Rodney Combs.
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Wednesday, March 14th Edition
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Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Imogene Tompkins, 90
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Imogene Tompkins was born March 11, 1927 in Jackson County, Kentucky, and departed this life Wednesday, March 7, 2018, being 90 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Hiram and Virgie Smith.
On October 30, 1948 Imogene married the love of her life, Benjamin Franklin Tompkins, and they were married for 50 years.
In addition to her parents, Imogene was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Tompkins; and by four brothers, Regan, Homer, Jack and Alpine Smith.
Imogene is survived by six children, Benny Tompkins (Carolyn) of Lexington, Ray Tompkins (Sue) of Berea, Brenda Hays (Dennis) of Gray Hawk, Roger Tompkins (Teresa) of Berea, John Tompkins of McKee and Jenny Lovins (Jim) of Berea. She is also survived by two brothers, Dallas Smith (Carol) of New Carlisle, Ohio; and Kirby Joe Smith (Loretta) of Mason, Ohio; and also by two sisters-in-law, Georgie Smith and Jean Smith. Imogene was blessed with 17 grandchildren, Jeanna Wright, Benj Tompkins, Kristy Fortney, Candy Hampton, Cassie Henry, Shaun Hays, Steph Hays, Aaron Tompkins, Ramey Tompkins, John Adam Tompkins, Cathy Tompkins, Andrew Tompkins, Chance Lovins, Chestney Lovins, Chase Lovins, Chaden Lovins, and Jesslyn Cox; by two step grandchildren, Denise Ballard and Ronnie Rice Jr.; 12 great grandchildren, Jalyn Richardson, Julie Tompkins, Megan Winkler, Jeanna Faye Fortney, Dakota & Brooklyn Venable, Cameron Hampton, Peyten Dalten Henry, Nicholas, Delanie, Jacob, Mattie Emily Hays and Isabella Gray and by one great great grandchild, Kinley Blayke Sizemore. She was also blessed with several nieces and nephews.
Imogene was a member of the McKee Reformed Church. She enjoyed hobbies such as sewing, quilting and crochet. She also loved babysitting and her little dog, Little Man.
The funeral service was at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 12, at Lakes Funeral Home in McKee with burial following in the Stone Coal Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ramey, Benj, Shaun, Nicholas, Aaron Andy, John Adam, Chaden & Chase.
Honorary pallbearers Alice Gilbert, Freda Sams, Teresa Moore, Sandy Lakes, Vickie Gabbard, Joey Smith and Jeff Smith.