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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, June 27th Edition
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Friday, June 22, 2018
Eldon Lee “K.Y.” Smith, 72
Eldon Lee “K.Y.” Smith, age 72, of Marcum Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness.
He was born July 23, 1945 in Jackson County and was the son of the late Lafayette and Lana Sue Arvin Smith. He was a retired Caterpillar employee and a member of the Drip Rock Baptist Church. He had lived in Illinois most of his life.
Mr. Smith is survived by one daughter, Jamie Lynn Stage (Walter),Genoa, Illinois; one stepson: Jason Morgan (Katie), Cherry Valley, Illinois; one sister, Wilma E. Harris, Fayette County; one brother, Curvin D. Smith, Woodford County; and three grandchildren: Dakota, Mason and Abigail.
He was preceded in death by two sisters: Alma C. and Anna V. Smith; and one grandchild, Ayden.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Edna Brandenburg, 86
Edna Brandenburg, 86, of Winchester, Kentucky, wife of the late Maurice Brandenburg, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Stanton Health and Rehab.
Edna was born in Estill County on March 19, 1932 to the late Cecil and Ethel Brandenburg Wood. She retired from Curley Clothing in Winchester.
Survivors include one daughter, Billie Rena Turley (Henry) of Mt. Sterling; two sons: Robbie Sapp (Michelle) of Campton and Donald Chaplin (Rose Hafley) of Winchester; two grandchildren: Adam Chaplin and Alyssa Turley; one sister, Udessa Lovely of Florida; one brother, Eugene Wood of Estill County; and she also leaves behind several nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester. Burial will follow in the College Hill Cemetery in Waco. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service, Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Lyle Jeffery Elliott, 61
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Lyle Jeffery Elliott, age 61, of Jacquelin Court in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
He was born June 2, 1957 in Connorsville, Indiana and was the son of Charles Lane and Ina Jewell Elliott. He was a Trane Company employee and attended the Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was a United States Marine veteran and a member of the American Legion. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Survivors, in addition to his father and mother, include his wife, Donna Faye Freeman Elliott; one stepson, Joseph Case Jr., Irvine; one sister, Lisa Noble (Donald), Irvine; three brothers: Steve Elliott (Wanda), Stanford; Mark Elliott and David Elliott (Jennifer), both of Irvine; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 25, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Sherl Thomas. Burial was at the Flatwoods Cemetery. Friends called Monday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Military honors were performed by the American Legion.
Pallbearers were Aaron Elliott, Trenton Elliott, Eddie Crawley, Dave Freeman, Bethany Noble and Harold Freeman.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Stephen Dwight Rison, 48
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Stephen Dwight Rison, age 48, of Rison Circle in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018, as the result of an automobile accident.
He was born February 27, 1970 in Estill County and was the son of Mary Stella Horn Rison and the late Dwight Rison. He was an employee of Okonite and a member of the Mt. Carmel Christian Church. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include several aunts and uncles and a host of cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Rachel Rison and Leonard and Fanny V. Horn.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 23, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Merle Travis. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 12:00 Noon, Saturday, until service time at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Terry Horn, Ed Tipton, Darren Rison, Kevin Bryant, Eric Smith and Don Paul McIntosh.
Honorary pallbearers were Jeff Sparks and Willie Dixon.
Monday, June 18, 2018
David Monroe "Dave" Maggard, 80
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David Monroe "Dave" Maggard, age 80, of Estill County, Kentucky, formerly of Leslie County, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at the University of Louisville Medical Center, Louisville.
He was born February 7, 1938 in Hyden, Kentucky, the son of the late John Maggard and Orlena Bowling Maggard. He had been a resident of Estill County since 1989. By occupation Dave had been a vocational teacher for 28 years for the Leslie County and Estill County school systems. Dave was united in marriage to his loving and devoted wife, Helen Skeens Maggard, on November 15, 1958. He enjoyed mechanics, woodworking (making instruments), eating, avid coffee drinker, fishing and going to the beach. Dave was a distinguished songwriter & musician. He had won song of the year "SPYGMA". He was a ASE Master Technician & had been commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Boone, Ben, Paul and Ed Maggard; one sister, Hazel Lovett; three brothers-in-law: Edgar Lovett, Brutus Begley and Chuck Collins; and a sister-in-law, Melva Maggard.
He leaves the following relatives surviving, his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Helen Skeens Maggard of Ravenna; three beloved daughters: Teresa Maggard of Ravenna, Melissa McIntosh (Chris) of Richmond, and Audrey Clowers (Tim) of Irvine; his beloved son, David Maggard Jr. (Vickie) of Richmond; three sisters: Mary Ethel Collins of Birmingham, Alabama; Leona Begley of Zebulon, North Carolina; and Patricia McKinney (Richard) of Richmond; six treasured grandchildren: Amy Brangers, Paul Maggard, Travis Maggard, Cody Lewis, Motly King and Mason Clowers; four treasured great grandchildren: Katie Maggard, Brad Maggard, Kendall Maggard and Emi Maggard; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation begins at 12:00 Noon on Monday, June 25, at Dwayne Walker Funeral Home,155 Hickory Street in Hyden with funeral services following at 4:00 p.m. with Minister Mack Lewis officiating.
Pallbearers will be Travis Maggard, Paul Maggard, Tim Clowers, Johnny Bruce and Chris McIntosh.
Honorary pallbearers will be Rickey Wasson, Johnny Paul Maggard, Cody Lewis, Glen Mosley and Paul Martin.
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Edwin Rose, 85
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Edwin Rose, age 85, of Estill County, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a short illness.
He was born January 19, 1933 in Bourbon County and was the son of the late Lewis and Lucy Horn Rose. He was a retired farmer and masonry contractor and had lived in Estill County most of his life. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Rose is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eva Alexander Rose; one daughter,Virginia Hunt (Rick), Estill County; one brother, David Rose (Doris), Harrison County; one brother-in-law, Bill Freeman (Ann); and a special nephew, Harold Freeman.
He was preceded in death by four sisters: Eudell Williamson, Irene Freeman, Ailene Vance and Lillian Walton; and one brother, Shirley Rose.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 22, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Ronald Lutes. Burial was at the Amos Richardson Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Friday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Dwight Evans, Dale Edwards, Bobby Willis, Dan Rose, Harold Freeman and Billy Freeman.
Honorary pallbearers were Troy Rose, Larry Clements, and Bill Freeman.
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Alma Logsdon Carpenter, 86
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Alma Logsdon Carpenter, 86, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018.
She was a native of Estill County, born May 25, 1932, a daughter of the late Hampton and Corneley Logsdon. She was a homemaker and a member of the Holiness faith.
Ms. Carpenter was preceded in death by her daughters: Wanda Sue Davis and Betty Evelyn Sparks; her grandchildren: Tina Plymon, Eddie Plymon, Jenny Sparks Richardson, Candy Carpenter, and Cash Carpenter; her sisters: Susie Hisle, Lezzie Crowe, Zaney Logsdon, Helen Harrison, and Mary Ruth Logsdon; and her brothers: Snowden Logsdon, Harvey Logsdon, Carlos Logsdon, and Wade Logsdon.
Survivors include her daughters: Bonnie Lou Beaty (Clay) and Haroldlena McCollum; her sons: Frankie Jr. Carpenter (Tammy), Rickey Duran Carpenter (Wendy), and Anthony Jason Carpenter (Diana); and her grandchildren: Diana Gail Plymon, Daphne Plymon, Alma Reeves, Anthony Hicks, Charles Ray Beaty, Jimmy Beaty, Zachary McCollum, Alasha McCollum, Catrina McCollum, Derrick Carpenter, Taylor Hope Carpenter, Jason Dalton Carpenter, Tommy Roe, Frankie Roe, and Stevie Roe.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 22, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Bro. J.B. Alexander officiating. Burial will follow in the Logsdon Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 6:00 p.m., Thursday, June 21st at the funeral home.
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Wednesday, June 20th Edition
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Sunday, June 17, 2018
Kenneth Ray McKinney, 64
Kenneth Ray McKinney, age 64, of 8th Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
He was born June 6, 1954 in Estill County and was the son of the late Hurley McKinney and Jeannette Stevens. He was a truck driver with Swift and a member of the First Christian Church. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. McKinney is survived by his wife, Gwen Ellen Brantley McKinney; two daughters: Ashley Jean Oliver and Kendra Carpenter (Anthony), both of Estill County; two sisters: Charlotte Webb (Fred) and Janice Hoover, both of Estill County; one brother, Roger McKinney, Jefferson County; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters: Linda Adams and Brenda Shouse.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 20, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Greg Humpert. Burial will be at the Stevens Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, until service time at the funeral home.
Friday, June 15, 2018
Juanita Faye Harrison, 65
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Juanita Faye Harrison, age 65, wife of Stephen Harrison, Stanton, Kentucky, moved to her new address in heaven on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Baptist Health Lexington.
Born in Winchester on September 15, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Homer Rogers and Mila Bellamy Rogers. Juanita was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Irvine and co-owner of Stanton Taxi Service. She was a former nurse that has hosted 26 foreign exchange students.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Brandon Roach.
Mrs. Harrison is survived by her husband, Stephen Harrison; two sons: Jeffery Smith (Kelly) of Alabama and Jason Smith of Stanton; two daughters: Stephanie Shelton (Aaron) of Beattyville and Julia Harrison of Jeffersonville, Indiana; one brother, Shelby Rogers (Brenda) of Jeffersonville; and four grandchildren: Jason Christopher Smith, Mackenzie Roach, Spencer Shelton and Katie Shelton.
Funeral services officiated by Bro. Ed Tackett and Bro. Scott Rogers were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 18, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation began at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 17th at the funeral home. Burial was in Stanton Cemetery with Brandon Griffith, Sammy Rose, Todd Morgan, Jason "Bub" Smith, James Harrison and Josh Harrison serving as active pallbearers.
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Robert Lee Wilson, 42
Robert Lee Wilson, 42, husband of Amy Kelley Wilson, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018.
Mr. Wilson was a native of Estill County, born November 17, 1975, a son of Donna Richardson Sowder, and the late Lester Wilson.
Survivors other than his wife and mother include his daughter, Leslie Wilson; his grandchildren, Madalynn Lee, Aailyah, Camden Tipton, and his son-in-law, Casey Tipton.
Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 16, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals. Burial followed in the Richardson Cemetery. Friends called from 12:00 Noon until service time, Saturday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Casey Tipton, Lucas Decker, David Coffey, Loan Worrell, Rex Hardy, and Danny Hardy.
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Argene F. Benton, 88
Argene F. Benton, age 88, of Cherry Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
She was born August 1, 1929 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Park Wade and Lura Winkle Fowler. She was a retired employee of the Estill County Board of Education and a member of the Eastern Star. She attended the White Oak Church of God and had lived in Estill County all her life.
Mrs. Benton was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Thomas “Tommy” Benton and their daughter, Mary Clay Benton.
She is survived by three sisters: Mildred Cox, Bobbie Sue Aines and Charlotte Roberts, all of Estill County; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Sharon Farmer.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 16, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Matthew Marshall and Bro. Donnie Watson. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, June 15th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Warren Combs, Gary Beeler, Matthew Woolery, Clay Combs, Juda Short, and John Duvall.
Honorary pallbearers were Dustin Beeler, Hunter Woolery, and Conner Combs.
Monday, June 11, 2018
Jimmie Fox, 85
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Jimmie Fox, 85, widower of Elizabeth Powell Fox, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
Mr. Fox was born June 15, 1937, a son of the late John and Hannah Chamberlain Fox. Mr. Fox served in the United States Army in the Korean War. He was a retired employee of the Stearns and Foster Company, a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was preceded in death by his sons: Michael Powell and Jeffery Fox; his sisters: Gracie Fox, Mamie Garland, and Agnes Mansfield; and his brothers: Glendon Fox, Ernie Fox, and Johnny Fox.
Survivors include his son, Jimmie Wayne Fox (Nancy); his granddaughter, Leah Marie Fox; his sister, Lucille Wagers; and a special niece, Shelby Jean Dupay.
Services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Bro. Sherl Thomas officiating. Burial followed in the Mackey Cemetery with Military Honors. Friends called anytime after 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, until service time, at the funeral home.
Monday, June 11, 2018
Mary Elizabeth Hardy, 90
Mary Elizabeth Hardy, age 90, of Hardy Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018, at her home following a short illness.
She was born January 30, 1928 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Elihue and Hallie Kirby. She was a homemaker and member of the Crystal Pentecostal Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
Mrs. Hardy was preceded in death by her husband, Tracy Hardy.
She is survived by one daughter, Mildred Townsend (Carlos), Estill County; two sons: Kiser Hardy (Mary Lou) and Leo Hardy, both of Estill County; one brother, Lewis Kirby, Estill County; ten grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 14 great, great grandchildren.
Mrs. Hardy was preceded in death by two daughters: Patsy Luster and Mary Lois Hardy; one son, Arnold Hardy; one grandchild, Donnie Luster; four sisters: Alverta Ashcraft, Mattie Walters, Maggie Hardy, and Chaney Riddell; and four brothers: Joe, Hugh Jr., Mid and Robert Kirby.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, June 14, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jerry Rose and Bro. Tony Riddell. Burial was at the Hardy Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 13th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Brandon Crouch, Eric Thomas, T.J. Luster, Robbie Tipton, Scotty Tipton, Cameron Townsend, Ryan Sparks.
Honorary pallbearers were her great grandchildren.
Friday, June 8, 2018
Raymond Fike, 63
Raymond Fike, age 63, of Sealy Road in Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Friday, June 8, 2018, at his home following a short illness.
He was born August 10, 1954 in Estill Co, and was the son of the late Glendon and Lula Johnson Fike. He was the owner of the Looking Glass and had lived in Indiana most of his life.
Mr. Fike was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn McConnell Fike.
He is survived by one daughter,Angela Fike, Indiana; three sisters: Jean Hopeck, Florida; Charlotte Bruce and Lisa Jones, both of Indiana; three brothers: Glen Fike, Indiana; Lester Fike, Ohio; and Tim Fike, Indiana; and four grandchildren: Blaze Fike, Cazee Austin, Cohen Austin and Sierra Austin
Mr. Fike was preceded in death by one son, Raymond Alan Fike; one sister, Linda Miller; and one brother, Sammy Fike.
Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, June 12, 12:00 p.m. at the Cane Springs Cemetery.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were Blaze Fike, Cazee Austin, Cohen Austin, Casey Fike, Luster Fike and Matt Fike.
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.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Traci Ann Ross Mays; 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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