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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, October 3rd Edition
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Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Ivan E. Gordon, 40
Ivan E. Gordon, age 40, passed way Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Richmond, Kentucky.
Mr. Gordon was born April 1, 1978, the son of Melvin Gordon and Roxie Hines. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and horses.
Survivors, other than his parents, include his sons, Cody and Jacob; and his sisters, Patricia Rogers and Connie Dennis.
Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 8th, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals. Burial followed in the Lunsford Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 11:00 a.m. until service time, Monday, at the funeral home.
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Lillian Herald, 89
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Lillian Herald, age 89, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at the Compassionate Care Center, located in Richmond, Kentucky.
Lillian was born May 27, 1929, in Booneville, a daughter to the late Joe and Fannie (Angel) Evans. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed cooking. She was a member of the Means Community Miracle Church.
She is survived by two sons: Ronnie Herald (Teresa) and Toby Herald (Rose), both of Beattyville; three daughters: Phyllis Steele (Darrell), Mildred Herald, both of Beattyville; and Berneace Herald of Booneville; five brothers: Bill Evans of Beattyville, James Evans of Booneville, Kendall Evans of Beattyville, Tommy Evans of Means, and Gary Evans of Lexington; four sisters: Lucy Grimette of Michigan, Thelma Couch of Beattyville, Ruby Holton of Richmond, and Ann Rowland of Beattyville; 12 grandchildren: Angie Murrell, Patrick Sturgill, Amanda Deaton, Renita Herald, Mike Steele, Darren Steele, Casey Herald, Jessica Herald, Kevin Herald, Amy Mayabb, Jason Jewell, and Cassandra Morris; 22 great grandchildren, and one on the way, six great, great grandchildren, and many other loving family members and friends.
Mrs. Herald was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Fannie Evans; her husband, Harlan Herald; a sister, Hazel Morgan, five brothers: Lee, John, Wayne, Joe Jr., and Charles Evans; four grandchildren: Debi Herald Reece, Ronnie Paul Herald, Scottie Jewell, and Greg Herald; and two great grandchildren: Patrick Herald and Destiny Jewell.
Visitation was held Friday, October 5, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the Booneville Funeral Home, 3450 Ky. Hwy. 11 North, Booneville. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 6, at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Tommy Evans officiating. She was laid to rest beside her husband in the Pendergrass Cemetery, located in Booneville.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Claud Jones, 94
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Claud Jones, age 94, of South Irvine Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at the Marcum & Wallace Hospital after a short illness.
He was born January 25, 1924 in Breathitt County and was the son of the late Thomas Jones and Ella Bach Jones. He retired from the Bluegrass Army Depot in Richmond and was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was a member the Irvine Masonic Lodge 137 F & AM, 32 Scottish Rite and was a Kentucky Colonel. He was a United States Army veteran and served during World War II.
Mr. Jones is survived by his wife of 71 years, Janet Marcum Jones, Estill County; one daughter, Carol Hunter (George), Madison County; one son, Fred Jones (Gail), Estill County; three grandchildren: Bennie Lay (Susan), Richard Jones, and Elizabeth Templeman (Chip); five great grandchildren: Bennie Adam Lay, Emilee Grace Lay, Addie and Gracie Templeman, and Jessica Garrison (Billy); one great, great grandchild, Taya Garrison; a special niece: Eloise Mullins (Gary) and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Laura Fox; and five brothers: James, Omar, Oscar, Fred, and A.J.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, October 5, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Sherl Thomas. Burial was at Campbell Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, October 4th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Bennie Adam Lay, Bennie Lay, Rick Jones, Mitch Plowman, Bruce Tipton, and George Hunter.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Adren Sparks, 75
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Adren Sparks, age 75 of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
He was born February 16, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio; to Arthur and Deliah Sparks He was a farmer and truck driver.
Mr. Sparks is survived by his wife, Linda Sparks of Irvine: four sons: Billy Joe Poole, Eddie Poole, Henry Sparks (Tabitha), and Bobby Sparks; five daughters: Mary Mae Sparks, Lori Muncie, Linda Jean Alexander, Carrie Purcell, and Michelle Castell; and three sisters: Irene Stewart, Carrie Tincher and Jean Barker.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 5, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City with Bro. Anthony May officiating. Friends visited Thursday from 6 till 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was in the Sparks Cemetery.
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Thomas Lee Goosey, 33
Thomas Lee Goosey, age 33, of John Rawlins Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital.
He was born February 28, 1985 in Dayton, Ohio and was the son of Dale Burdette Goosey and Tamara Leigh Spurlock. He was a self-employed construction worker and he lived in Estill County for the past 18 years.
Mr. Goosey is survived by his parents: Dale Burdette Goosey and Tamara Leigh Spurlock, both of Estill County; one sister, Amanda Goosey (fiancé Jimmy Crabtree), Estill County; one brother, Jacob Goosey (Christen), Estill County; and his special friend, Tanya Dore, Estill County.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, October 4, 12 Noon at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Keith Carr. Burial was at the Marcum Cemetery. Visitation was after 11:00 a.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Jacob Goosey, Rusty Price, Derek Sparks, Dusty Vogue, Justin Henson, Doug Brandenburg, James Henson and Billy Norton.
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Wednesday, October 3rd Edition
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Sunday, September 30, 2018
Arthur McIntosh, 81
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Arthur McIntosh, age 81, of Ticky Fork Drive in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond after a long illness.
He was born May 21, 1937 in Estill County and was the son of the late Willie and Eva Rawlins McIntosh. He was the former owner of the Ravenna Shell Station, McIntosh junkyard, and a construction worker. He had lived in Estill County most of his life and was a member of Turning Point Apostolic Church.
Mr. McIntosh was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Tipton McIntosh.
He is survived by two daughters: Janet Walters (Billy), Estill County; and Margaret Cumpton (Timothy), Ashland; two sons: Arthur Edward McIntosh, Winchester; and Robert Byron McIntosh, Estill County; one sister, Linda Howell, Lexington; eight brothers: Millard McIntosh, Marshall McIntosh, Russell McIntosh, Jim McIntosh, all of Estill County; Ray McIntosh, Mt. Sterling; Eugene McIntosh, Roger McIntosh, both of Estill County; and Larry McIntosh, Waco; 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and three great, great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two daughters: Mary Katherine Bowlin and Doris Ann McIntosh Fox; and one sister, Willie Mae Tipton.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, October 3, 11:00 a.m., at the Turning Point Apostolic Church by Bro. Larry McIntosh and Bro. Millard McIntosh. Burial was at the Crowe Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, October 2nd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the church.
Pallbearers were Noah Walters, Bill Walters, Jacob Stamper, Tim Cumpton, Tim Jenkins, A.J. Bowlin, Ryan Cumpton, and Willie Fox.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
James Stepp, 58
James Stepp, age 58, of Wagersville Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
He was born April 28, 1960 in Estill County and was the son of the late Cornelius and Callie Plowman Stepp. He was a retired mechanic and had lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. Stepp is survived by his wife, Cheryl L. Flynn Stepp; two sons: Chris Stepp, Florida; and Jeramie Stepp, Estill County; one sister, Carolyn S. Isaacs, Estill County; three brothers, Bill Stepp, Raymond Stepp, and Terry Stepp, all of Estill County; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers: Wallace and Kenneth Stepp.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, October 1, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Delmer McGee and Bro. Sam Miller. Burial was at the Campbell Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Tony Flynn, Rocky Flynn, Shawn Stepp, Kane Isaacs, Brandan Stepp, Chris Camden, Corey Camden and Michael Stepp.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
A. J. Winkler, 93
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Mr. A. J. Winkler, 93, of Carlisle Ohio, formerly of the community of Rice Station in Estill County, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.
He was born on July 13, 1925 in Irvine Kentucky to the late Greeley and Mattie Warford Winkler. Mr. Winkler was a retired employee of General Motors where he worked in the Steam Plant as a Stationary Engineer. He was also a Veteran of the United States Army having served his country during World War II.
Survivors include: his two sons, Mayor Randy Winkler (Margie) and Dudley Winkler (Diane); six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a special great, great granddaughter, Payten Winkler, whom he lovingly called, “Little Red”; two sisters, Thelma Weidle (Herman) and Barbara Crawford; one brother, Donald Winkler; as well as a host of other extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Rawlins Winkler; one son, Ricky Winkler; and one brother, Bill Winkler.
Funeral services officiated by Bro. Tim Jones were conducted at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, September 29, at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond, beginning with Masonic Rites. Burial followed at the Flatwoods Cemetery in Waco. Visitation was after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Anna Margret Gross Hall, 81
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Anna Margret Gross Hall, age 81 of Union, Kentucky, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at her home in Union, Kentucky. Her devoted husband of 63 years, Ernest Leon Hall, both originally from Estill County, Kentucky, was by her side as were her family.
She is survived by their three children and their spouses, Donna and Henry Ridner, Ron and Cynthia Hall and Greg and Mary Hall; four grandchildren: Jennifer and Troy Bachmann, Josh and Kristen Ridner, Nichole and Mason Prophater and Catlain Hall; four great grandchildren, Mallory and Annie Bachmann, Preston Ridner and Skylar Prophater. She is also survived by one sister, Bea Stamper of Nicholasville, and two brothers, Venard Gross of new Paris, Ohio and Vernon Gross of Winchester.
Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Letha Gross; a sister, Juanita McKinney; and a brother, Kenneth, all of Irvine. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Imogene Buffin of Covington, Kentucky.
In addition to her immediate family, she was much loved and adored by 33 nieces and nephews and a host of great nieces and nephews that live from one coast to another and who lovingly refer to her as Aunt Anna. Her family also included brothers and sisters-in-law who were as dear to her as if they were her own blood relatives.
Anna raised her children as a stay-at-home mom with home-cooked meals, bedtimes, washing behind the ears, wearing your Sunday best to church and respect for others. She was an exceptional seamstress, often making their clothes that were stitched with great love. She was a master in the kitchen – pot roast on Sundays and garden canning that was more delicious when it came out of the jar than when it went in. Her chocolate fudge and buckeyes were much anticipated holiday traditions and praised by chocolate lovers everywhere. Other favorites for which she was famous include grape jelly, dumplings, fried chicken, macaroni and tomatoes, strawberry cake, brownies, hoe cakes, fried potatoes, mashed potatoes – well, the list goes on and on.
In the 60s, she successfully sold Avon for what she called “her mad money”. In the early 70s, she partnered with a friend and opened their own custom seamstress boutique in Florence and soon became the place to go when you needed uniforms, costumes, formals and designer dresses. Later, she joined Sizemore Manufacturing in Walton, Ky and again, her seamstress skills provided her with even more mad money. With a new home to decorate in the early 80’s, Anna became a Home Interior representative and found work from home that allowed her to use her decorating talents – many of which is still on display in her home today!
But the love of her life was her family! She could cook for two or twenty, could hem a dress better than any professional and was always there when life threw a curve to her loved ones. She enjoyed working puzzles, camping, family group vacations at Myrtle Beach, visits to Vegas and her favorite slots! She was known for her beautiful quilts that were stitched with an eye of perfection and always bound in love. Her greatest joy was sharing life with those dear to her heart and she considered herself blessed with an abundance of family and friends. Her faith in God carried her through 81 years of life and loss, the last three while she battled cancer.
Friends and family paid their respects at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, 11382 Madison Pike in Independence, Kentucky, on Friday, September 28th between 5 and 8 p.m.
A second visitation was held Saturday, September 29th between 12:00 Noon and 2:00 p.m. at Toler Funeral Home in Irvine. Funeral services immediately followed the visitation with Rev. Terry Crigger and Rev. Malcolm Pugh officiating. Burial was at Jackson Chapel Cemetery immediately following the service.
Pallbearers were Ron Hall, Greg Hall, Henry Ridner, Josh Ridner, Troy Bachman, Gary Gross, Randy Hall, Bill Estes and Steve Hall.
Memorial Contributions may be given to the Linden Grove School, Support A Student, 4122 Myrtle Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45236.
Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Shirley J. Wright, 89
Shirley J. Wright, age 89, of Pea Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
She was born January 29, 1929 in Covington, and was the daughter of the late J.W. and Drucilla Riddell McDonald. She was a homemaker and had worked several jobs including phone operator, outreach worker, head start teacher and had been employed by the Kentucky River Foothills. She was a member and founder of the Outreach Church and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her husband, Donald M. Wright.
She is survived by five daughters, Patty Miller (Gary), Angelia Overbay (Raymond), both of Estill County; Teresa Hatfield-Barger (Roger), Madison County; Gina Sewell (Delmar) and Shell Hymer (Terry), both of Estill County; two sons: Greg Wright and Marlyn Wright, both of Estill County; one sister, Glenda Cole, Estill County; 12 grandchildren: Jacqulyn Brandenburg, Ray Richardson II (Antje), Kevin Richardson, Tina Hatfield, Traci Hatfield, John Hatfield, Deidra Roberts, Elizabeth Sewell, Joshua Hymer, Blake Hymer, Charlie Wright and Chris Wright; and a host of great and great, great grandchildren.
Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by three sisters: Sharon McDonald, Dean Rose, and Deleta McIntosh; one brother, Linville McDonald; and one grandchild, Donnie Miller.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, September 28, 1:00 p.m., at the Outreach Church by Bro. Jerry Rose. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, September 27th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 12:00 Noon, Friday, at the Church.
Pallbearers were Joshua Hymer, Blake Hymer, Kevin Richardson, Ray Richardson, II, John Hatfield,and Chris Wright.
Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Monday, September 24, 2018
Mary Douglas Durham, 80
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Mary Douglas Durham, age 80, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Stanton Nursing Center.
Born April 2, 1938, in Pilot, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Dell Hall and the late Abbie McCoy Hall, and she was a member of Furnace Church of Christ. She was a former factory employee for the Carhartt Company and a former employee of Abner’s Motel and the Georgetown Nursing Home.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, David Lynn Rogers; one brother, Donald Hall; and a great grandson, Keaton DeWayne Rogers.
She is survived by two sons, Rick Rogers (Sharon) and Jason Neal; three grandchildren: Kyle Rogers, Casey Rogers (Rachel) and Darla Thompson (B. J.); four great grandchildren: Matthew Neal, Casey Rogers Jr., Skylar Brooke Rogers and Jaxon Wade Rogers; four brothers: Marion Hall (Bonnie), Raymond Hall, Danny Hall (Patricia) and Tom Hall (Francis); and one sister, Janice Newcomb.
Funeral services officiated by Bro. Kenny Wasson were held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 27, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton. Visitation began at 11:00 a.m., until service time, Thursday, at the funeral home. Burial was in the McCoy Cemetery with Kyle Rogers, Casey Rogers, Matthew Neal, Brian Hall, Jeff Hall and Chris Newcomb serving as pallbearers.