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Irvine man has “Magic by Miller” book published
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The following is the story of Clarence Scott Miller who passed away this week after inventing hundreds of magic inventions. Story was first published in The Estill County Tribune on January 20, 2016.
We are all fascinated by magicians and the tricks they do to amuse and amaze us, but one inventor of magic tricks lives just up the street on Broadway in Irvine. Clarence Scott Miller has spent many years of his life inventing, creating and discovering the key to magic tricks. He became fascinated with magic as a young boy and continues that fascination into his later years.
Miller has personally invented about a hundred magic devices and a new book is being released about his life and the magic tricks he produced over a lifetime. “Magic by Miller” is now available and details the life of Miller and his magic tricks.
He has lived his entire life in Irvine, but was born in 1929 at Lebanon Junction, Kentucky where his mother was visiting relatives. Miller was the second son of Frank and Kettie Miller. His brother, Francis Green, who once served as Irvine mayor, is two years older.
Clarence got interested in ventriloquism and magic while listening on the radio to the antics of Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy and Elmer Fudd. At age four, his parents bought him what they thought was a Charlie McCarthy doll, and he tried his hand at ventriloquism, but says he “kept moving his lips. The doll was eventually sold in his grandmother’s estate auction and in recent years, Miller found out it was actually a “Dummy Dan” doll
So, after failing as a ventriloquist, he was smitten by the magic bug. His passion for magic was ignited in the 1940’s as Clarence saw his first magic act when “The Great Virgil” performed at his school, Irvine Elementary.
Clarence’s parents were separated, so later, while visiting his mother in Cincinnati, he was also able to see Jack Gwynne perform at the Taft Theater. He didn’t get to talk to either Virgil or Gwynne personally but seeing these two led Clarence to a lifelong passion for inventing, entertaining and building magic.
His dad once made a bus trip to Lexington where he bought a couple of packs of Professor Hoffman’s magic, but times were hard so it was left up to Clarence to use what materials he had, and intelligence and imagination, to create other magic tricks. His older brother, Francis Green, was not interested in magic as Clarence was, but he enjoyed the entertainment Clarence provided.
Popular Mechanics and Popular Science monthly magazines carried articles by Joseph Dunninger, a mentalist and magician known as “The Amazing Dunninger,” and also displayed ads from magic distributors. Clarence ended up ordering a dozen or so tricks from Max Holden’s in Boston which he described as “the best” magic company. He bought his first Zombie doll while on a business trip to Chicago with his father.
A small library in his grandmother’s house had a book on magic which Clarence used to put on a magic show for which he charged the neighbors a 5 cents admission fee. He learned to hand sew (as well as crocheting) and sewing by machine from his grandmother which led him to make his first “Egg Bag Trick” in the 1940’s.
Salt Vanishing, Steel Ball Through Glass and Non-Rising Card were some of the magic tricks he made. Someone took his original “Non-Rising Card” which was made from a small cigar box.
He shared his interest in magic with another Irvine native, Amos “Butch” Critchfield, a butcher at the local A&P who later owned Critchfield Meats.
The first magician whom Clarence met personally was Preston who was from Eastern Kentucky and performed on a rotating basis as Preston the Magician and Preston the Hypnotist. Those of us who saw his shows can still remember the rows of fellow students who were convinced by the soothing voice of Preston that they were on an airplane, swaying back and forth with the motion of the plane.
Clarence says Preston was impressed by his Flip Over Box and the Non-Rising Card tricks. The elder magician made it possible for Clarence to become a member of the I.B.M. and S.A.M. magic societies while he was still a teenager.
Clarence first saw his future wife on the opposite side at an Estill-Irvine basketball game. He attended Irvine and she attended Estill, but he was able to meet her later and they married in 1950. He served stateside in the United States Marine Corps and did not do any magic for 30 years. His father operated a vending business and, from a young age, Clarence repaired any broken parts of jukeboxes and vending machines. They had a machine shop in the back of their store on Broadway and Clarence eventually rediscovered magic. He built his inventions and displayed them in a front window of the store until 1986 when fire destroyed the building and most of his magic inventions with it. Many of us still remember the “Drinking Bird” and other tricks displayed there.
Clarence made his magic tricks and sold them at shows without keeping any of them. He signed and numbered each trick he sold. He also documented and copyrighted how he made his magic trick but the cost to patent them was too expensive. So, some of his inventions were manufactured and sold by others. Clarence even helped some of them make the trick correctly. One man who had recreated Miller’s “Sponge Ball Box” couldn’t get it to work. “I put a spring in the bottom,” Clarence told him.
Two of the more fascinating tricks Miller made are the “Finger Chopper” and the “Arm Chopper.” Miller would put a carrot into the “Finger Chopper” and seemingly pull down the blade without cutting through the carrot. He urged onlookers to stick their finger in the hole where the carrot had been. The “Arm Chopper” worked in a similar manner, only it was much larger. A manufacturer declined mass producing the “Arm Chopper” because without a safety, he thought it was too dangerous.
Miller has made around a hundred magic tricks from made-up ideas. The idea for “Dollar Daze,” where a coin changes from a plain coin to a colorized one, came when Miller was handling vending machine money and noticed a Susan B. Anthony coin that had been colorized.
Ironically, of all the magic tricks Clarence made, he has kept only one, which has three dots that change color. But most of his tricks are featured in his new book called “Magic by Miller.” The 276 hard backed, gloss pages book has 437 photographs with over 300 in full-color, including many vintage local photos. It is and published and sold by Donald Croucher with a forward by Lance Burton and can be ordered online at www.PayPal.Me/Magicby MIller/107. The cost is $95 plus $12.00 priority postage but is well worth it.
Miller has also donated a copy to the Estill County Public Library.
He also is a painter and proudly shows off a painting of the apostle St. Andrew that hangs in his dining room.
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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, June 6th Edition
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Saturday, June 2, 2018
Kathleen Patrick, 78
Kathleen Patrick, age 78, widow of Fred Patrick of Hardwicks Creek Road, Clay City, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at her residence.
Born February 23, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan she was the daughter of the late Sylvester Coyle and Lillian Gregory Coyle Brown and stepfather, Kenneth Brown. She was a former utility worker for Larson Dairy No. 3 in Okeechobee, Florida.
Kathleen Patrick is survived by two sons, Mitchell David Patrick (Lori) of Stanton and Kenneth Bruce Patrick of Clay City; one sister, Pamela Groover of Virginia Beach, Virginia; three grandchildren, Michelle Horton, Brandon Patrick and Amber Corrin Herald (Johnny) and seven great grandchildren, Tanner Chaney, Paige Leigh, Bentley Roseberry, Gracie Horton, Conner Patrick, Kinleigh Patrick and Greenleigh Herald.
No services will be held.
Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. in Stanton.
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Jeweldean Young, age 74
Jeweldean Young, age 74, of Leighton Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
She was born February 18, 1944 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Dillard and Daisy Canter Newton. She was a retired Irvine Health & Rehabilitation Center employee and a member of the New Bethel Baptist Church.
Mrs. Young was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Young.
She is survived by three daughters: Wilma Miller, Evelina Young and Shirley Stevens, all of Estill County; one son, Frankie S. Young (Tammy), Estill County; two sisters: Annie Berryman, Estill County; and Rosetta Barnes, Louisville; two brothers: Shelby Newton and Manford Newton, both of Estill County; 11 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren.
Mrs. Young was preceded in death by one daughter, Virginia Lee Young; two sisters: Farrell Jean Newton and Christine Hopper; and five brothers: Ed, George, Jimmy, Odell and Junior Newton.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 6, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Dunn Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, June 5th at the funeral home.
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Gary Leon Horn, 67
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Gary Leon Horn, age 67, of Lee Court in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018, at the Baptist Health in Richmond.
He was born June 4, 1950 in Estill County the son of the late Roy and Mary Roberts Horn. He was a retired IBM employee and a former member of the United States Army Reserves. He had lived in Madison County most of his life.
Mr. Horn is survived by his wife, Pamela Faulconer Horn; one daughter, Lori Ann Horn, Nicholasville; two sons: Gary W. Horn, Irvine; and Jason Horn, Richmond; two sisters: Wanda Rhodus (the late Tommy), Lexington; and Effie Rayburn (Carl), North Carolina; two brothers: Larry Horn (Bessie), Irvine; and Harry Glenn Horn, Lexington; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two siblings: Joyce Courtney and Beverly Horn.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 5, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Chris Greene. Burial was at the Roberts Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, June 4th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Mike Rhodus, Tom Rhodus, Kevin Horn, Larry “Buddy” Horn, Lance Horn, and Marko Foster.
Honorary pallbearers were Greg Rayburn, Vernon Courtney, Timmy Parker, and Dustin Parker.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Alice “Louise” Riddell
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Funeral services were held on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Toler Funeral Home in Irvine for Alice “Louise” Riddell. Louise died peacefully surrounded by her family at her daughter’s residence on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 after a long illness.
She was born April 14, 1938 in Estill County to Marion and Stella Newkirk Stamper. For many years, Louise called Irvine, Kentucky home, where she shared many memories with her husband, Edward Ray of 51 years until they moved to Lafayette, Louisiana in 2007. During her life she was a homemaker and mother of two children. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Irvine for many years and as an accomplished artist, painted the baptistery mural as a gift to the church. At Highland Baptist Church in New Iberia, Louisiana, she was active in the American-Belarusian Relief Organization (ABRO) and sponsored Belarusian children in her home for six weeks each summer. The time away from their radiation-contaminated home gave their bodies a chance to recuperate and gave her the opportunity to share God’s word with them. Louise retired from Irvine Health Center and began enjoying painting in various art mediums full-time. Louise always had a great love for kids of all ages and made them feel welcome and loved in her home. Her children remember her laughter and love of family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Melanie Hutchinson and husband, Hal, of New Iberia, Louisiana; one son, Dennis Riddell and wife Sherry of Seminole, Florida; five grandchildren, Nathan and Nicholas Riddell; Christine Fraley (Zeke), Nathalie and Ashley Hutchinson; three great grandchildren, McKinley and Londyn Fraley and Greyson Hutchinson. Also, Carrie Mirray Smallwood, who was always loved as a second daughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Stella Newkirk Stamper; her husband, Edward Ray Riddell; three sisters, Faye Patrick, Betty Jean Jones, and Vivian Crowe; two half-brothers, Tracy and Ray Stamper; and one half-sister, Viola “Oad” Stamper.
Visitation began at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 3, 2018, and continued until time of funeral with Pastor Jerry Smith officiating. Interment followed at the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Nathan Riddell, Damir Siahkoohi, David Jones, Ronnie Jones, Tim Crowe, Doug Johnson and Charles Robert Asher.
Honorary pallbearers were Hal Hutchinson, Karim Siahkoohi, and Wayne Johnson.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to all who provided emotional and spiritual support throughout Louise’s illness and death. They especially wish to thank Hospice of Acadiana.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Hospice of Acadiana in Lafayette or Salem Baptist Church in Irvine, Kentucky.
Flowers were provided by Ravenna Greenhouse.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Larry Dale West, 80
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Larry Dale West, age 80, of Irvine, Kentucky, widower of Margaret Doty West, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at his home.
He was a native of Estill County, born August 24, 1937, a son of the late Tolbert and Mary Moreland West.
Mr. West was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Mary West; and his siblings, Tracy and Charlie West; Patsy Gilliam, Marie Jenkins Peggy Elliott, and Myrtle Richardson.
He was a retired deputy jailer and a former employee of the South East Coal Company. Mr. West was a lifelong member of the American Legion Post 79, and a United States Naval veteran. He enjoyed gardening, sitting on his porch and giving his friends and neighbors a hard time. To know Dale was to love him, and he will be missed.
Survivors include his son, Jeff West (Tamela); his daughter, Jennifer Harris (Cameron); his grandchildren, Matthew West, Sarah West, Brendan Harris, Shean Harris and Haley Harris; six great grandchildren; his sister, Sally Howard; a sister-in-law Jewel Newton; and a brother-in-law, Dr. Robert Doty.
Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, June 3, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Bro. John Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the West Irvine Cemetery with military honors. Friends may call anytime after 1:00 p.m. Sunday, until service time, at the funeral home.
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Leonard Gene Crank, 52
Leonard Gene Crank, age 52, of Broadway in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital.
He was born August 4, 1965 in Estill County and was the son of the late Leonard Garrett and Ygene Fowler Crank. He was a member of the Local 669 Pipe Fitters and Steam Fitters Union and a member of the Christian Worship Center.
Mr. Crank was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Sue Walters Crank; and his son, Leonard Garrett Crank.
He is survived by one daughter, Keturah McKinley Crank, Richmond; two sons: Robert Dylan Crank and James David Crank (Sarah), both of Irvine; one sister, Betty Louise Crank Rose, Irvine; and one grandchild, Austynn Baileigh Crank.
Memorial services were held Saturday, June 2, 6:00 p.m., at the Christian Worship Center by Bro. David Alexander. Friends called between 4 and 6 p.m., Saturday at the Christian Worship Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations toward the funeral expense would be appreciated.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Clarence Scott Miller, 88
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Clarence Scott Miller, age 88, of Irvine, Kentucky, died Sunday May 27, 2018.
Mr. Miller was born August 20, 1929 in Lebanon Junction, Kentucky to Frank and Kettie Miller.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Bettie Miller; father, Frank Miller;
mother and stepfather, Kettie and Emile Emond; and brother, Francis Green Miller.
Clarence graduated from Irvine High School in 1947. He met the love of his life, Eva Faye McGee and they married October 5, 1950. He and Eva lived in Irvine throughout his life, except during his service in the Marines as a Marine sergeant during
the Korean War from 1950 – 1952 when they were at Camp Pendleton, California,
followed by some time in Dayton, Ohio, and when he attended the University of Dayton to
study electrical engineering.
Mr. Miller’s family had several local businesses to include providing television cable service through Irvine Community Television; a local restaurant/high school hangout
known as the Eagles Nest; and Miller’s Inc., a coin operated vending business. Clarence
also worked for the State of Kentucky as operations manager for the Mountain Parkway
for a period of time. He continued the coin operated machine business until his
retirement in 1992.
Clarence became captivated by the magic bug at a young age after seeing several great
magicians perform. This inspired a lifelong passion to invent, entertain and build his
own magic. He became a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians in 1948.
In 1989 Clarence served as President of Ring 198 of the International Brotherhood of
Magicians, in Lexington Kentucky. In November 2003 his colleagues presented him with
a beautifully handcrafted wooden wand and case for his dedication and hard work in the
world of magic. In 2009 he received the prestigious Order of Merlin award from the
International Brotherhood of Magicians. In addition to designing and creating numerous
magical illusions, Clarence regularly shared the joy of magic, providing volunteer
performances for children in many settings, and also mentored many young magicians.
After years of making magic, a book “Magic by Miller” was written and published in
November 2015 detailing the life and magic of Clarence. The book was overwhelmingly
recognized by his colleagues, including world famous magician and Kentucky native,
Lance Burton, who wrote the foreword for the book.
Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Eva, of Irvine; his daughter, Emily Feeback and her
husband Michael of Maryville, Tennessee; his grandson, Ian Feeback, also of Irvine; and many
beloved nephews and nieces. Clarence was a member of Church of our Savior Episcopal
Church in Richmond.
As he wished, Clarence was cremated and his ashes will be interred at a later date. A
gathering of family and friends was held at Lewis-Abner Funeral Home in Irvine on
Saturday, June 1, beginning at 11:00 a.m., with a memorial service following at 1:00 p.m.
with Rev. Dr. Carol Ruthven officiating.
Family suggests donations in Clarence’s memory to Hospice Care Plus, 208 Kidd Dr, Berea, KY 40403, or Episcopal Church of our Savior, 2323 Lexington Road, Richmond, KY 40475.
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Friday, May 25, 2018
Carol J. Pitts, age 66
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Carol J. Pitts, age 66, of New Lebanon, Ohio, sister of Christina Gail Pitts of Irvine, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Esther Pitts; and her father, Alvin Pitts
Carol is survived by her uncle, Albert Cline; an aunt, Mary Tigler; and a sister, Christina Gail Pitts.
She was born August 24, 1951, and is a graduate of Dixie High School where she played in the band. She worked as a bookkeeper at several auto dealerships, and was a member of Eastern Star.
A visitation was held Tuesday, May 29, from 6-7 p.m. at Rogers Funeral Home, New Lebanon. A graveside service began at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30th at Eversole Cemetery, New Lebanon.
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Wednesday, May 30th Edition
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Sunday, May 27, 2018
Juelma Jane Marlowe Blackwell, 87
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Juelma Jane Marlowe Blackwell, 87, of Irvine, Kentucky, loving wife of Emanuel Blackwell Jr., passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
She was a native of Estill County, born September 23, 1930, a daughter of the late Jasper N. and Rose Anderson Marlowe. Juelma was a graduate of Saint Joseph School of Nursing and spent her career as an RN. She was a lifetime member of the Irvine United Methodist Church and the Marcum Wallace Hospital Auxiliary
Mrs. Blackwell was preceded in death by her brothers: James Lewis Marlowe and Eugene Woodson Marlowe.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Emanuel; her three children: Rosemary Blackwell Barnes (Roger), Rebecca Blackwell Carr (Jim), and Jim Blackwell (Kim); nine grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; one great, great grandchild; several nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends.
Services were held at 11:00 a.m.. on Thursday, May 31, at the Irvine United Methodist Church with burial following in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30th at the church.
Lance Blackwell, Chase Blackwell, Christopher Carr, Jim Carr, Roger Barnes and Clayton Oswald served as pallbearers.
Grandchildren and great grandchildren served as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Irvine United Methodist Church, 243 Main St. Irvine, KY 40336
Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals has been entrusted with arrangements.
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Winnie McIntosh Marcum, 82
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Winnie McIntosh Marcum, age 82, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at her home.
She was born August 21, 1935 in Irvine, to the late Gilbert and Alice Tipton McIntosh. She was a long-time business owner having Stanton Florist since May 4, 1974.
Survivors include two sons, Gregory Scott Marcum and Stephan Craig Marcum, both of Stanton; and a brother, Gilbert McIntosh Jr. (Cowboy).
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Alice McIntosh; a sister, Joan McIntosh Dennis, and a daughter-in-law, Valerie Marcum.
Private services to be scheduled at a later date.
Donations suggested to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, KY 40391.
Davis and Davis Funeral Home of Stanton has been entrusted with arrangements.
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Vernon Smith, 79
Vernon Smith, age 79, of Old Landing Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018, at his home following a long illness.
He was born March 16, 1939 in Jackson County and was the son of the late Sylvan and Eva Price Smith. He was a retired GM employee and was a member of the Wagersville Community Pentecostal Church of God. He was also a member and past President of the Beagle Kennel Club.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Gay Crews Smith.
He is survived by three daughters: Anita Barker, Estill County; Teresa Dooley (Mark), Ohio; and Renee Woods (Scott), Florida; two sons: Phillip Smith (Kathy), Estill County; and Aaron Smith (Mary), Ohio; two sisters: Ruby Carpenter and Irene Venable, both of Jackson County; four brothers: Don Smith, Breathitt County; Delmar Smith, Junior Smith, both of Ohio; and Randall Hundley, Jackson County; 22 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren; and five great, great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three siblings: Wilma, James and Floyd.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 2, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Dave Crews. Burial was at the Campbell Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, June 1st at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were David Givens, Ryan Carpenter, Brian Givens, Dan Carpenter, Joe Smith and Aaron Smith.
Friday, May 25, 2018
Madalene Wasson, 82
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Madalene Wasson, age 82, of Broadway in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018, at the Indiana University Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana, following a short illness.
She was born January 14, 1936 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mary Caroline Profitt McIntosh. She was a store owner and former employee of Lycoming Shoe Factory. She was a member of the Knowlton Church of God and had lived in Estill County all her life.
Madalene was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Kenneth Wasson.
She is survived by one son, Kenneth Wasson, Estill County; two sisters: Vivian Lane and Wilma Wise, both of Estill County; two brothers: Carl McIntosh and Jerry Wayne McIntosh, both of Estill County; two grandchildren: Renee Hurst and Rebecca Wasson; and three great grandchildren: Haleigh Noble, Harlan Noble and Jax Hurst.
Madalene was preceded in death by two sisters, Irene Patrick and Freida Johnson; and four brothers: Lyle, Amos, Virgil and Orville McIntosh.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, May 31, 12:00 Noon, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Terry Barnes, Bro. Gainus Rogers and Bro. Jim Hall. Burial was at the Crowe Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, May 30th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Gobel Rogers, Benny Sparks, Jarrod Noble, Henry Chandler, Caleb Chandler and Randall Rogers.
Honorary pallbearers were Wanda Lynch and Irvine School Apartments residents.
Monday, May 21, 2018
Roger "Joe" Freeman, 69
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Roger "Joe" Freeman, age 69, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington.
Joe was born November 3, 1948 to Paul and Darlene Walters Freeman in Winchester.
He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Freeman.
Joe was a United States Navy veteran and proudly served his country during theVietnam War and worked for IBM-Lexmark as a computer programmer for 32 years before retiring.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Cheri Lewis Freeman; two daughters, Paige Gilkerson (Greg) and Brittany McDaniel (Dave); grandchildren: Allie Stone (Tyler), Bailey Gilkerson; Hunter, Hope and Holly Burus; and his beloved dog, IssyB, and grand-dog, Hazel.
Visitation was held 10-1, Saturday, May 26, at Northeast Christian Church, 990 Star Shoot Parkway in Hamburg. Service began at 1:00 p.m. with a catered meal to follow service.
The family has requested contributions in honor of Joe be made to Markey Cancer Center.