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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, June 13th Edition
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Thursday, June 7, 2018
George Jordan, Jr., 74
George Jordan, Jr., age 74, of Racetrack Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital.
He was born August 2, 1943 in Estill County, and was the son of the late George, Sr. and Olga Means Jordan. He was a farmer and attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Mr. Jordon had lived in Estill County most of his life.
He is survived by six sons: Jeff Jordan, Danny Jordan, both of Irvine; Edward Jordan, Lexington; Mark Jordan, Irvine; Tony Jordan, Clay City; and Jason Jordan, Irvine; two sisters: Mary Kirby, Irvine; and Peggy Powell, Clay City; three brothers: James Jordan, Owingsville; Tommy Jordan and Patrick Jordan, both of Beattyville; six grandchildren, one great grandchild; and his former spouse, Minnie Jordan, Clay City.
He was preceded in death by three sisters: Brenda Jordan, Carolyn Jordan, and Betty Shuler; and one brother, Jerry Jordan.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 11, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Stevens Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m., Monday, until service time, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Michael Ratliff, Michael Ratliff, Jr., Mitchell Ratliff, Ricky Shuler, James Jordan, Shawn Kirby, Thomas Jordan and Anthony Brooks.
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Whitney Elizabeth Berryman, 29
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Whitney Elizabeth Berryman, age 29, of Lexington Road in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, following a long illness.
She was born March 8, 1989 in Montgomery County and was the daughter of Jeff Berryman and the late Jamie Bowling Grubb. She was a former employee of European Motors and had lived in Madison County most of her life.
Survivors, in addition to her father, include one daughter, Kendall Elene Johnson, Estill County; one son, Jace Carter Gerald, Madison County; her grandparents: Jimmy Bowling, Fayette County; Patricia Noe and Irene Bell, both of Estill County; her great grandparents: Edna Spivey and Lena Wilson, both of Estill County; one sister, Leandrea Berryman, Estill County; two brothers: Blake Grubb, Madison County; and Jeffery Berryman, Estill County; and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 9, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Rob Taylor. Burial was at the Madison Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 8 p.m., Friday, June 8th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Steven Sexton, Tony Webb, Jason Bowling, Logan Reed, Blake Grubb, Tommy Walden.
Honorary pallbearer was Jace Gerald.
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Christina Marcum, 40
Christina Marcum, age 40, of Baumstark Road in Waco, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018.
She was born December 28, 1977 in Estill County and was the daughter of Farris Marcum and Mildred Hobbs Moore. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Christina is survived by her husband, Jeff Clark; one daughter, Briana Nicole Marcum, Estill County; one son, Derek Wayne Hisel, Estill County; two sisters: Rhonda Gail Marcum, Madison County; and Annette Moore, Estill County; and three brothers: Farrell Marcum, Farris Glynn Marcum, both of Estill County; and Tony Marcum, Indiana.
Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, June 9, 3:00 p.m., at the Marcum Cemetery.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were Jason Dixon, Farris Marcum, Tony Marcum, Floyd Moore and Randy Marcum.
Monday, June 4, 2018
Lois Jean Harrison, 65
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Lois Jean Harrison, age 65, of Bradley Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018, at her home following a long illness.
She was born August 24, 1952 in Hamilton, Ohio and was the daughter of Anna Lois Smith Arvin and the late Charles Paul Arvin. She was a former employee of Carhartt, Inc. and JCPenney. She attended the South Irvine Pentecostal Church of God and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her husband, Randall Steve Harrison; four sisters: Phyllis Rawlins, Irvine; Wanda Elliott (Steve), Stanford; Elaine Teagarden (Ricky), Berea; and Brenda Aldridge (Bill), Irvine; two brothers: Gary Arvin (Becky), Winchester; and Paul Dwayne “Bird” Arvin (Monica), Irvine; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 8, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Frank Foster and Bro. Phillip Smith. Burial was at the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 8 p.m., Thursday, June 7th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Dick Newton, Scott Coltrain, Willis Estes, Gary Arvin, Colby Arvin, Bird Arvin, Caden Arvin and Chad Aldridge.
Honorary pallbearer was Vincent Harrison.
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Jamie LaGina Grubb, 45
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Jamie LaGina Grubb, 45, passed away suddenly on Tuesday evening, May 29, 2018 at her home.
She was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on July 2, 1972. Jamie was a former RN for Central Baptist Hospital and was currently the office manager for Olympic Steel. She was a very compassionate and devoted friend, sister and mother.
Survivors include her children, Blake Grubb and Whitney Berryman; her father, Jimmy Bowling; her mother, Pat Noe; a special friend, Chris Thompson; a brother, Jason Bowling (Sarah); two sisters, Terri Noe and Stephanie Reed; two grandchildren, Kendall Johnson and Jace Gerald; as well as a host of other extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Gary Grubb; and one brother, Kevin Bowling.
Funeral Services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 2, at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home with burial follow in the Madison County Memorial Gardens.
Visitation was from 5-8 p.m., Friday, June 1st, at the funeral home.
Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home
Monday, May 24, 2018
Aaron Keith “Blue” Mays, 39
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Aaron Keith “Blue” Mays, age 39 of Mary K. Isaacs Road, McKee, Kentucky, son of Yvonne Ruth Mays and the late Hershel Mays was born July 2, 1978 and departed this life on Monday, May 24, 2018 at his home in McKee.
He is survived by two sons, Zachary Ryan Mays and Braydon Charlie Mays, both of McKee; a daughter, Amber Cheyenne Mays of Paris; two sisters: Andrea Roe Vance of McKee and Kimberly Angel of Radcliff; four brothers: Denny Mays of Beattyville, Harold Mays of Kodak, Tennessee; Scott Mays of Beattyville; and Gary Mays of Paint Lick; his grandmother, Myrtle Brandenburg; and by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daddy, Harold Cecil Mays; and three brothers: Mike Mays, Larry Joe Mays Sr. and Larry Joe Mays Jr.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 29, at Lakes Funeral Home in McKee. Burial followed in the Gray Cemetery.
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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, 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 were conducted Wednesday, June 6, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Dunn Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, June 5th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Jeremy Henry, Joshua Henry, Ryan Young, Anthony McKinney, Braiden Stevens and Scott Young.
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.