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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, September 12th Edition
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Monday, September 10, 2018
David W. Taylor, 71
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David W. Taylor, age 71, Winchester, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Clark Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Irvine, on May 26, 1947, to the late Charles Taylor, Sr. and Ollie Brandenburg Taylor. He was a veteran of the Kentucky National Guard. He was a contractor and heavy machinery operator, spending most of his days on dozers and in the woods logging.
Mr. Taylor is survived by one son, Jonathan Taylor (Amanda); three grandchildren, Emma, Adelynn and Elias Taylor; two brothers, Garry and Charlie Taylor, Jr.; and two sisters, Princess Benton and Wanda Lee Casey.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Henry Clay and William “Tucker” Taylor and three sisters, Ella Marie Ratliff, Della Holbrook and Cora Jo Flynn.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 12th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 13, at the funeral home by Pastor Doyle Spry. Burial will be in Moreland Cemetery at the Taylor Family Farm.
Pallbearers will be Gary Allen Taylor, Michael Brandenburg, Scott Benton, Allen Taylor, Brad Goolman, Dewayne Taylor, Ronald Brinegar and Wallace Taylor.
Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Wise, Johnny Palmer, Bobby Hampton and Jeffery Benton.
Sunday, September 9, , 2018
Terina Faye Griffin, 54
Terina Faye Griffin, age 54, of Mountain Crest Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
She was born August 11, 1964 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Dwight Hunt and Rosa Faye Henry Wilson. She was a cook and baker and a member of the Rice Station Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
Ms. Griffin is survived by one daughter, Krystal Hunt, Estill County; one son, James Michael Tipton, Estill County; one brother, Sherman Riddell (Gwen), Jefferson County; four grandchildren: Julien, Erilyn, Levi and Lilly; and one niece, Jessica Riddell.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Emily Hunt.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 12, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home by Bro. Kirt Scott. Burial will be at the White Oak Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Mafrey Lamb, 86
Mafrey Lamb, age 86, of Ellis Court in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018, at the Compassionate Care Center following a short illness.
She was born June 21, 1932 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Rutherford and Emmer Morris McKinney. She was a homemaker and member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She had lived in Madison County most of her life.
Mrs. Lamb was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Lamb.
She is survived by two daughters: Elaine Willis, Richmond; and LaRaine Lamb Whittemore, Berea; one sister, Cordelia Sparks, Irvine; one brother, Hogan McKinney, Wilmore; three grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by three sisters: Adith Fox, Ineth Sparks, and Reva Gordon; and three brothers: Mildred “Buddy” McKinney, Hurley McKinney and Ancil McKinney.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 13, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Hunt Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, September 12th at the funeral home.
Friday, September 7, 2018
Kaydi Jo Dawes, infant
Kaydi Jo Dawes, infant daughter of Bryan and Cathy Dawes, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at Baptist Health in Richmond.
Survivors in addition to her parents include one brother, Kolby Dawes; and her grandparents, Roger and Sheree Dawes. She is also survived by the following aunts and uncles who loved her very much: Darrell and Debbie Wright of Carroll County, Jackie Woosley of Irvine, Dino Powell of Irvine, Jeff and Vicki Horn of Ravenna, Beattle and Aime Ormes of Irvine, and a host of great aunts and uncles, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by grandparents Danny and Betty Powell, William and Aileen Harrison, and Orville and Anna Mae Dawes.
Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 13th at 11:00 a.m. at the family farm on Cressy Road.
Friday, September 7, 2018
Beverly Witt, 91
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Beverly Witt, age 91, husband of Virginia Creech Witt, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at the VA Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born April 9, 1927 in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Emmanuel Miller Witt and Edda Mae Neal Witt. He was a United States Army veteran.
Survivors include, wife, Virginia Creech Witt; brother, Miller Farris Witt (Lavela), Lafayette, Tennessee; and sister, Marjorie Hanks, Louisville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmanuel Miller and Edda Mae Witt; a son, Michael D. Witt; and a daughter, Brenda Witt Patterson.
Services Monday, September 10, 12:00 Noon, Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton by Rev. James Harold Combs. Visitation Monday after 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Stanton Cemetery with military honors.
Thursday, September 6, 2018
James A. Cox, Jr.
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COX, James A., Jr., age 85, died Thursday, September 6, 2018 at his residence in Lexington, Kentucky.
Born on May 1, 1933 to James Archie Cox and Mary Chesney Hoover Cox in South Irvine, he was preceded in death by his mother and father; his sisters, Jewell Harris, Opal Miller, and Delphine Cox; and his brothers, Truman Cox, Delbert Cox, and Cecil Cox.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy June (Scott) Cox, a sister, Marjorie Ella Wolfinbarger of Irvine; his son, Charles Anthony Cox; a daughter-in-law, Julie Traver Cox of LaGrange; his grandsons, Elijah Traver Cox, Evan Jasper Cox; and his namesake, Ian James Cox.
Mr. Cox spent his South Irvine boyhood playing in the fields, hunting in the hills, and swimming in the Kentucky River. He was “Archie”, “Jimmy”, or “Redbeard” to all who knew him well. He took his first real job working the third shift at the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company where his father and grandfather were both employed. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952 through 1956 during the Korean conflict; stationed in England, Africa, Alaska, and Pinecastle AFB (McCoy) in Orlando, Florida where he met and fell in love with his wife, Patsy June Scott of Carlisle. They were married on Nov 18, 1955 in Orlando, Florida. After his discharge, they moved back to their home state of Kentucky to put down roots in Lexington. He worked for International Business Machines until his retirement in 1990. He and Patsy have lived in their original Lexington home ever since. They were avid square dancers, mall walkers, and completed travels to all of the Kentucky State Parks making many great memories along the way. He gave of his time, energy, and love to his family and friends. He served the Lord and did all he could to help others. He learned to love the game of soccer as his three grandsons all played and they spent many hours watching from the sidelines. His eldest grandson Elijah now attends the University of Kentucky while Evan and Ian attend Oldham County High School.
A graveside service was held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, September 10th at Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Down Syndrome Association of Central Kentucky, 1050 Chinoe Rd., #204 Lexington, KY 40502.
Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, was in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Shirley Fae Williams, 72
Shirley Fae Williams, age 72, of Barnes Mountain Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
She was born February 4, 1946 in Bell County and was the daughter of the late Pascal and Thelma Storms Wilson. She was a homemaker and attended the Jackson Chapel Church.
Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Dale Williams, Sr.
She is survived by one son, Ron Coburn Jr., Michigan; five sisters: Wilma Lee Burroughs, Clark County; Mary Lou Cortinez, Texas; Teresa Wombles, Clay County; Lisa Fugate, Boone County; and Wiline Wicker, Ohio; two brothers: Shelby Wilson, Powell County; and Otis Hampton Jr., Tennessee; two grandchildren and thre great grandchildren.
Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Wilson.
Memorial services were conducted Saturday, September 8, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Kim Rose.
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Wednesday, September 5th Edition
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Sunday, September 2, 2018
Loraine Robertson, 90
Loraine Robertson, age 90, of South Madison Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, following a long illness.
She was born March 22, 1928 in Estill County, the daughter of the late Johnny and Minnie Wiseman McDowell and had lived in Estill County all her life. She was a homemaker and a very active member of the Irvine First Church of the Nazarene where she served as Choir Director for over 50 years.
Mrs. Robertson was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Robertson.
She is survived by two daughters: Saundra Cox, Estill County; and Patti Heltsley (Richard), Hopkins County; one son, Robbie Robertson (Regina), Estill County; four grandchildren: Amy Fowler, Kristin Jones, Kelly Thompson and Matthew Robertson; and six great grandchildren: Lauren Fowler, Megan Fowler, Melia Boddy, Sam Jones, Amelia Jones and Anna Jones.
She was preceded in death by three sisters: Audrey Elkins, Mildred Wiseman, and Rose Caudill; and one brother, Harry McDowell.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, September 5, 1:00 p.m., at the Irvine First Church of the Nazarene by Bro. Kurt Napier and Bro. Matthew Marshall. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, September 4th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the Church.
Friday, August 31, 2018
John Leslie Bowlin, 77
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John Leslie Bowlin, age 77, husband of Viola Byrd Bowlin died Friday, August 31, 2018 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
He was born one of 13 children, September 24, 1940 in Berea, to the late Hiram and Pearl Bowlin. Mr. Bowlin was retired from Hicks Lumber in Richmond. He was of the Christian faith and enjoyed farming, horses and animals of all kinds.
Other than his wife he is survived by his three children; Rick Bowlin (Vickie) of Berea, John Bowlin Jr. (Michelle) of Irvine, and Sandra Martin (Anthony) of Richmond; and four grandchildren, Dallas Austin Bowlin, Gabby Bowlin, both of Irvine, Heather Rae Bowlin of Berea, and Niel Martin of Richmond.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 3, at the Davis & Powell Funeral Home, 616 Chestnut Street in Berea with Pastor Sally Tussey Malloy officiating. Burial followed in the Fairview Cemetery in Rockcastle County. Visitation was from 11:00 a.m. until the service time at the funeral home.
Friday, August 31, 2018
J. M. Brandenburg, 82
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J. M. Brandenburg, 82, Winchester, Kentucky, husband of Betty Lindauer Brandenburg, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the V.A. Medical Center in Lexington.
He was born on December 7, 1935 in Scott Co. to the late Colonel Taylor and Nancy Anna Gray Brandenburg. He served in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years and later became a lifelong farmer. He was also a Kentucky Colonel.
Mr. Brandenburg is survived by his wife; three kids, Jimmy “James T.” Brandenburg (Shelby), Sharon West, and Tina Marie; two stepsons, Matt Milburn (Sacha) and Timothy Milburn (Kristy); nine grandchildren, Lisa Brandenburg Reichback, Jason Brandenburg, James Dale Carmack, Joshua Carmack, Ashley Marie, Alexis Milburn, Carter Milburn, Noah Milburn, and Nathan Milburn; eight great grandchildren; two brothers, Herman and Donnie; two sisters, Gloria and Judy; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Wayne Ann Hager, and six siblings, Colman, Eva, Edwin, Anna Lee, Lorraine, and Leonard.
Services were at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 5 at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester. Burial followed at the Midway Cemetery. Visitation was 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, September 4, at the funeral home.
Friday, August 31, 2018
Joseph Colby Horn, 45
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Joseph Colby Horn, 45, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018, after arrival at Baptist Health – Richmond.
He was born July 23, 1973, in Richmond, Kentucky to Leo and Grace (King) Horn of Richmond. Joe was a licensed plumber, an avid fisherman and hunter, and he attended the Richmond House of Prayer.
In addition to his parents, Leo and Grace, he is survived by one brother, Ron Horn (Angela) of Richmond; one sister, Teresa Dawes (Teddy) of Irvine; his former spouse, Julie Plyman; nephews and nieces, John Dawes, Jodi Dawes, Melanie Horn, Ryan Horn, and Dylan Horn; as well as numerous cousins.
Funeral service for Joe will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 5, at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, with Bro. Owen Moody and Bro. Chris Davidson officiating. Burial will follow at Madison County Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 11:00 a.m. until service time, Wednesday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were John Dawes, Ryan Horn, Dylan Horn, Tim Grant, Johnny G. King, Jr., and Dale King, Jr.
Honorary bearers were Conrad King, Randy Caldwell, Allen Grant Jr., Virgil Grant, Tyler King, Evan King, Aaron King, Neal Howard, and Chris King.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to My Brother’s Keeper, Inc. P O Box 315, Mt. Vernon, KY 40456.
Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home
Friday, August 31, 2018
Mrs. Isabelle Cox Roberts, 87
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Mrs. Isabelle Cox Roberts, 87, of Waco, Kentucky, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018, at her home.
Mrs. Roberts, the daughter of the late Rubin Cox and Ila Mae Durbin Cox, was born in Estill County on June 5, 1931. She worked for Cowdens as a seamstress. She enjoyed singing and being with her family.
Survivors include her brother, Johnny Cox (Lois); six sisters: Alverta White, Jewell Jones (Lewis), Brenda Cadman (Dick), Linda Bloss (Ronnie Colbenson), Etta Carpenter and Stella Crowe; nieces, nephews and a special cousin, Ona Lee Meeks.
Mrs. Roberts was also preceded in death by her brothers: Paul Cox, James Cox and Perry Cox; and her sister, Mable Lewis.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 3, at Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 Main Street, Richmond, with Rev. Owen Moody officiating. Burial was private. Visitation was after 12:00 Noon, Monday, at the funeral home.
Expressions of Sympathy may be made to Hospice Care Plus, 208 Kidd Dr., Berea KY 40403.
Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Larry Dale Lainhart, 66
Larry Dale Lainhart, age 66, of Walnut Grove Circle in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
He was born July 28, 1952 in Estill County and was the son of the late Roscoe and Mary Katherine Winkler Lainhart. He was a retired conductor with the L&N Railroad and a member of the Wisemantown United Methodist Church. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. Lainhart is survived by his son, Michael G. Lainhart (Lacey), Irvine; one sister, Betty Gail Davis (Jim), Richmond; one brother, Randall Lainhart; Irvine; and three grandchildren: Maci Leann, Riley Katherine and Chloe Faith Lainhart.
There was a celebration of life service held Saturday, September 8, 2:00 p.m., at the Wisemantown United Methodist Church, 1358 Wisemantown Road, Irvine, and all his friends are welcome. There will be private graveside services at the West Irvine Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Wisemantown Methodist Church.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Eunice M. Lainhart, 65
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Eunice M. Lainhart, age 65, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Baptist Health – Lexington.
Born December 30, 1952, in Estill County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Samuel Edward and Sarah Ann (Brandenburg) Tipton, both of whom preceded her in death. Eunice was a retired teacher’s aide with the Madison County School System, and attended Cow Creek Baptist Church in Irvine.
Survivors include her husband, James Lainhart of Richmond; two daughters, Gina Michelle Cerda and Kimberly Shepherd (Mike), both of Richmond; one son, James Douglas Lainhart (Hillary Jane Snowden); two sisters, Lorena Burns (Jeff) and Charlene Tipton; one brother, Greg Tipton; eight grandchildren, Hannah L. Cottongim, Joshua L. Cottongim, Katherine E. Cottongim Reese (Kayla), Sarah R. Foster (Nick), Breanna N. Hardin (Dexter), Samantha Lainhart, Nicholas A. Lainhart, and James B. Lainhart; and ten great grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Daryl Wayne Lainhart; a brother, Bruce Tipton; and two sisters, Alice Lainhart and Virginia Lois Tipton.
Funeral service for Eunice was held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, September 2, 2018, at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, with Rev. Johnny King officiating. Burial followed in the Flatwoods Cemetery at Waco. Visitation was from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Oldham, Roberts & Powell to assist with final expenses.
Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home
Monday, August 27, 2018
Hazel Sparks Noland, 94
Hazel Sparks Noland, age 94, wife of the late Joseph Noland for 56 years, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018.
She was a native of Estill County, born March 14, 1924, the daughter of the late Eli and Lillie West Sparks. She was a lifelong citizen of Estill county, a member of the Williams Memorial Baptist Church, a devoted wife and mother; she was well traveled, an excellent seamstress. She loved reading, and music. She was the owner and operator of the Village Shop in Irvine.
Mrs. Noland was preceded in death by her son, William Joseph Noland; her brothers: Odell Sparks, Earl Sparks, Donald Sparks, Raymond Sparks, Raleigh Sparks, Delbert Sparks, and Randall Sparks; her sisters: Lydia Sparks McKinney and Maxine Flynn; and her son-in-law, Ferrell D. McIntosh.
Survivors include her daughter, JoAnn N. McIntosh; her son, Jimmy Noland (Jan); her brothers: Eli Sparks Jr., Phillip Sparks, and Michael Sparks; her sister, Estine King; her grandchildren, Elizabeth McIntosh Kring (Phil), Jacqueline Noland, and Tyler Noland; her great grandchildren: Ella Jo Kring, Kylie Jo Noland, Lillie Noland Kring, and Elam Wyatt Noland; and two special caregivers: Nancy Rhodes and Lorriane Campbell.
Services were held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 31st at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Bro. Jimmy Bonny and Bro. Chris Winkler officiating. Burial will follow in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 30th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Tyler Noland, Gary Sparks, Phil Kring, and Freddie Noland
Honorary pallbearers were her grandchildren, her great grandchildren; Phillip Sparks, Michael Sparks, Eli Sparks, Estine King, Bernice Noland, and Calvin Tipton.