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Estill County News |
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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, July 11th Edition
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Saturday July 7, 2018
Vermia F. McKinney, 90
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Vermia F. McKinney, 90, of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away Saturday July 7, 2018 in Ohio Hospice of Butler and Warren County.
She was born August 7, 1927 in Irvine, Kentucky, the daughter of Elva and Mammie (Rawlins) Puckett.
Mrs. McKinney is survived by her husband of 70 years, Beveley B. McKinney; two daughters, Shelby Ralston (Ed) of Savannah, Georgia; and Brenda S. Davis (Lynn) of Miamisburg; two sons, Everett B. McKinney (Truneah) of Franklin; and Elva B. McKinney (Sharon) of Miamisburg; one brother, R.C. Puckett of Irvine, Kentucky; a sister-in-law, Edna Puckett of Miamisburg; five grandchildren, Sheila Mitchell (David), Lori Hutchinson (TJ), Ryan Ralston (Beth), Heather Oinos (Dave) and Gina Heitzman (Matt); seven great grandchildren and one great, great granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Michelle Lee McKinney; three brothers, four sisters and two half-sisters.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2018, in the Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home, 508 E. Linden Avenue, Miamisburg, Ohio, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 13, with Pastor Ed Ralston officiating. Burial will follow in Miami Valley Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Hospice of Butler and Warren County.
Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home
Friday, July 6, 2018
Robert Willis Jr., 87
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Robert Willis, Jr., 87, of Berea, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center of Richmond.
He was a born September 16, 1930, in Estill County, to Robert and Sarah (Carpenter) Willis, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby (Anglin) Willis. Robert was a retired maintenance employee of Eastern Kentucky University, a farmer and a member of Bobtown Holiness Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Harrison and Norma Gadd (Bobby), both of Berea; one brother, James Willis of Berea; three grandchildren, Jennifer Clark, Christina Potter and Harold Robert “Robbie” Jones; three great grandchildren, Surena Miller, Racheal Potter, and Cameron Potter, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Darla Potter; four sisters, Donia Lainhart, Lilla May Logston, Mayfra Lainhart, and Laura Ann Ballinger; and two brothers, Edgar Willis and Raymond Willis.
Funeral services for Robert were held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 10, at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home with Harold Edmonson, Erman Turner and Bobby Hale officiating. Burial followed at Pilot Knob Cemetery. Visitation was from 5 – 9 p.m. on Monday, July 9th at the funeral home.
Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home
Monday, July 2, 2018
Johnny Ray Turner, 54
Johnny Ray Turner, age 54, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky, after a long illness.
He was born May 4, 1964 to Betty Ruth Dunn Turner and the late Willie D. Turner. He lived in Estill County most of his life.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by one brother, David Wayne Turner, Irvine; two daughters: Ydell Veronica Ashcraft and Betty April Turner (Henry Derks), both of Georgetown; eight grandchildren: Madison, Caydon, Kent, Clinton, Braylon, Tristin, Billie and Peyton; his lifetime love and friend, Grace Louise Turner; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, Johnny Ray Turner Jr.; two brothers: Franklin Lee Turner and Kenneth Ray Turner; one sister, Lisa Carol Jenkins; and a special son-in-law, Christopher Lee Kearns.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, July 4, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Curt Napier. Burial was at the New Bethel Cemetery. Friends called between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were David Turner, Henry Derks, Brian Henry, Keith Boykin, Garet Horn Jr., Eddie Jordan, and Laura Swartz.
Honorary pallbearers were Billy Kelley, Robert Kelley, Garet Horn, James Young and Thomas Swartz.
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Jeffrey Allen Fox, 49
Jeffrey Allen Fox, age 49, of Roberts Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018, as the result of a car accident.
He was born September 18, 1968 in St. Clair, Michigan and was the son of the late Carl and Janice A. Runyon Fox. He was a general laborer and attended the First Church of God. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Fox is survived by his wife, Wanda Brooks Fox, Irvine; two daughters: Brittany Fox, Irvine; and Dakota Holbrook, Dansville, New York; one son, Andre Fox, Irvine; two sisters: Ella Marie Spicer (Charles, Jr.) and Cyndi Jones (Charlie), both of Irvine; three brothers: Carl Fox, Irvine; Ron Fox (Rhonda), Auburn, Indiana; and Jim Hart (Maggie), Laotto, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two children: Heather M. and Jeffrey A. Fox.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, July 5, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Scott Rogers. Burial was at the Hoover Cemetery. Friends called Thursday, between 10:00 a.m. and service time at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Jesse Chaney, Jason Chaney, Jacob Estes, Douglas Mullins, Ron Fox, Charles Spicer, Jr., Charlie Jones, Clay Mays and Jim Hart.
Honorary pallbearers were Carl Fox, Caleb Fox, Zach Conroy, Ryan Fox, Eric Holbrook, Shane Witmer, Charles Julian and Robert Allen.
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Wednesday, July 4th Edition
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Sunday, July 1, 2018
James Gary “Redman” Stone, 70
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James Gary “Redman” Stone, age 70, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 at his residence.
He was born October 1, 1947 in Richmond to the late James Roy and Lorraine Sewell Stone. He was a farmer, a veteran of the United States Air Force, a Shriner, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and a member of the Peacemakers Motorcycle Club of Richmond.
Mr. Stone is survived by his wife, Kathy Allen Stone of Stanton; a son, Donnie Stone of Lexington; a stepson, Matthew Chaney of Stanton; a stepdaughter, Cari Allen (Justin Rogers) of Irvine; a stepdaughter, Michele Frederick of Lexington; five grandchildren; a brother, Larry Stone (Debra) of Irvine; and a sister, Rhonda Childers (Mike) of Irvine.
He was preceded by his parents, James and Lorraine Stone; his first wife, Pam Stone; and a brother, Kenneth Stone.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 4, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City, with Bro. Tony Story and Bro. Bruce Tipton officiating. Friends visited Tuesday, July 3rd from 6 'till 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was in the Rose – Freeman Cemetery on New Fox Road in Estill County.
Family asks that in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Shriners or American Legion.
Friday, June 29, 2018
Michael Lewis Taylor, 50
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Michael Lewis Taylor, age 50, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away, Friday, June 29, 2018 at the Monroe County Medical Center in Tompkinsville. He was the husband of Kimberly Taylor, formerly of Irvine.
He was born February 16, 1968 in Hart County, Kentucky, a son of Patricia Bishop (John) and Herbert Taylor (Colette).
He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Taylor; six children: Michael Lewis Taylor, Jr. (Christiana Cornette) of Missouri, Timothy Blake Taylor of Bowling Green, Jacob Chase Taylor of Glasgow, Jennah Shelyn Rogers (J.T. Deckard), Nathaniel Dewayne Rogers and Hunter Ray Rogers, all of Glasgow; two brothers: Tony Taylor (Angela Wilson) and Wayne Houchens; one sister, Michelle Houchens (Chris Spencer); and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Vernon and Lucille Reece; two uncles: Bobby and Jody Reece.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, at the Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home, 123 Elm Street, Glasgow; with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation was after Noon, Monday, July 2nd at the funeral home.
Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home
Friday, June 29, 2018
Martha Elizabeth King Martin, 91
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Martha Elizabeth King Martin of Louisville, Kentucky, age 91, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018. She was born March 21, 1927 in Estill County.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Foster King and Martha Elizabeth King (Riddell), her sister, Eva Chevela; and her brothers, John K. King and James F. King.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 70 years, Wayne Price Martin; and her two children, Bill Martin (Caroline Martin) and Susie Hadley (Terry Hadley MD); and her grandson, John Hadley.
Visitation was Tuesday, July 3, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ratterman Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Road, East Louisville. A brief service followed at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral Home. Burial took place at Cave Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to Hosparus.
Friday, June 22, 2018
Alonzo "Buddy" Baber, 97
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Alonzo "Buddy" Baber, 97, husband of Mary, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at his home in Pensacola,Florida.
Mr. Baber was a native of Estill County, born May 10, 1921, a son of the late Bill and Cora Wise Baber, he was a retired employee of CSX, and a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Pensacola. He was a United States Naval veteran, serving aboard the USS North Carolina, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Beaulah Baber; his brother, L.J. Baber; and his sister, Eva Lou Dawes.
Survivors other than his wife Mary include his son, Danny; his brother, Bill; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 30 at the Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Mark McClaine officiating. Burial followed in the West Irvine Cemetery with full military honors. Friends called after 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 29th at the funeral home.
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Harry Columbus Jones, 95
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Harry Columbus Jones, age 95, of Witt Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital, following a short illness.
He was born August 14, 1922 in Clark County, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Alonzo Scott and Olivia Warner Jones. He was a retired farmer and construction worker and a member of the River Drive Christian Church. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Anita Faye Crowe Jones; one daughter, Marian Carpenter, Winchester; four sons: Timothy Karl Jones (Patricia), Richmond; Gary Jones (Sandy), Texas; Scott Jones (Joann), Irvine; and Tom Jones (Susie), Florida; two sisters: Nancy Kistner, Ohio; and Virginia Ann Smith, Irvine; one brother, Emmett Lee Jones, Nevada; 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Terry Jones; two sisters: Julia Mae Parker and Juanita Griggs; and five brothers: Cornelius “Buddy”, Kenneth, Lonnie Paul, Cecil Edward and John William Jones.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 29, 1:00 p.m., at the River Drive Christian Church by Bro. Paul Groves. Burial was at the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, June 28th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 12 Noon, Friday, at the Church.
Pallbearers were Clayton Babb, Colburn Babb, Roderick Jones, Corey Jones, Jaden Far and Darius Far.
Honorary pallbearers were River Drive Christian Church officers.
Monday, June 25, 2018
Roy Young, 65
Roy Young, age 65 of Barnes Mountain Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018, at his home following a short illness.
He was born December 13, 1952 in Estill County and was the son of the late Theo and Maggie Isaacs Young. He was a retired ATS Construction employee and had lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. Young is survived by his wife, Thelma Jean “Puchie” Flannery Young; two sisters: Marie Young (Calvin) and Darlene Calmes (Darrell), both of Estill County; one brother, Troy Young, Estill County; a sister-in-law, Brenda Young, Estill County; a brother-in-law, Delbert Spivey, Estill County;
11 nieces and ten nephews.
He was preceded in death by three sisters: Ella Young, Gearldean Newton, and Jeanette Spivey; and three brothers: Luther, Frank and Jack Young.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, June 28, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jimmy Lee Williams. Burial was at the Dunn Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 27th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Ray Spivey, Gary Young, Timmy Young, Brian Calmes, Calvin Plowman, and Aaron Henderson.