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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, October 17th Edition
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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Sally W. Howard
Sally W. Howard, a resident of the Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Berea, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018.
She was born in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Tolbert and Mary Moreland West. She was a retired Star Bank employee and a member of the Richmond First Church of the Nazarene.
Ms. Howard is survived by her son, John William Howard II (Dina Ruedel), California.
She was preceded in death by four sisters: Patsy Ellen Gilliam, Marie Jenkins, Peggy Elliott, and Myrtle Faye Richardson; and three brothers: Larry Dale West, Tracy West and Charlie West.
Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, October 27, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may call after 12 Noon, Saturday, at the Funeral Home.
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Isaac “Ike” Napier Jr., 67
Isaac “Ike” Napier, Jr., age 67, of Napier Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018, at Baptist Health Lexington following a short illness.
He was born August 20, 1951 in Hazard, Kentucy, and was the son of the late Isaac and Amanda Campbell Napier. He was a retired foreman with CSX Railroad and attended the White Oak Church of God. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Napier is survived by one daughter, Kathi Jocelyn Richardson, Estill County; one sister, Maxine Puckett, Estill County; one brother, Rick Napier, Estill County; and four grandchildren: Karlie Jayne Richardson, Kevin Jay Richardson, Kerry Josiah Richardson and Jackson Layne Brown.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, October 22, 8:00 p.m., at the White Oak Church of God by Bro. Glyndon Woosley. Friends called between 6 and 8 p.m., Monday, at the church.
Pallbearers were Kevin Jay Richardson, Josiah Richardson, Josh Napier, Gerald Rader, Eric Puckett and Daniel Sparks.
Arrangements entrusted to Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Armeda Sparks Newton, 91
Armeda Sparks Newton, age 91, passed from her earthly life, Thursday, October 18, 2018, at Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
She was born April 30, 1927, in South Irvine, Kentucky, to the late Ruford and Grace Alcorn Sparks. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she had been organist for many years. She loved her church, family, and friends, with her great grandchildren being the joys of her life. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
Ms. Newton is survived by one daughter, Peggy Martin, Estill County; one sister, Christine Newton, Estill County; one brother, Gordon Sparks, Montgomery County; two grandsons: Tyler Martin (Laurie) and Seth Martin, both of Estill County; a son-in-law: James Brashear (Renee), Estill County; and two great grandchildren: Samantha Martin and James Martin.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Brashear; two sisters: Catherine Flynn and Eugenia Vere; one brother, Delmas Sparks; one grandson, Jeffrey Brashear; and one son-in-law, James Martin II.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, October 20, 2:00 p.m., at the Calvary Baptist Church by Bro. Mark McLean and Bro. Todd Blevins. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 8 p.m., Saturday, October 19th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 1:00 p.m., Sunday, at the church.
Memorial gifts may be made to Calvary Baptist Church at 21 Glory Street in Irvine, KY 40336 or Hospice Care Plus, Inc. at 208 Kidd Drive at Berea, KY 40403.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Mary Elizabeth Tipton Coffey, 59
Mary Elizabeth Tipton Coffey, age 59, passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the Marcum-Wallace Hospital.
She was a native of Estill County, born February 25, 1959, a daughter of the late Clarence and Lucy Abner Tipton. She enjoyed crafts and flowers.
Mrs. Coffey was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanie Marie Tipton.
Survivors include her son, Clarence Tipton; her daughter, Angela Stamper; her brothers: Will Tipton, Lenny Tipton, Denny Tipton, and Eli Tipton; her grandchildren: Desiree Roe, Jasmine Roe, Kara Stamper, Shayla Stamper, and Austin Stamper; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 19, at the Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals. Burial followed in the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Thursday, October 18th at the funeral home.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Jeraldine Mansfield, 81
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Jeraldine Mansfield, age 81, of Phyllis Ann Court in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
She was born August 18, 1937 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Hubert and Myrtle Bishop Murphy. She was a retired Carhartt, Inc. employee and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Mansfield was preceded in death by her husband, Billy E. Mansfield.
She is survived by three daughters: Cecile Gail Dixon, Sherry Gwen Woolery, and April Renee Mize, all of Estill County; four sisters: Patricia Edmonson, Mary Nordmyer, Marie Dixon, all of Estill County; and Laura Stone, Madison County; two brothers: Kenneth Murphy and Scotty Murphy, both of Estill County; eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and eight great, great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Jason Earl Dixon; three sisters: Cecile Justine Murphy, Earsle Kerby, and Beulah Murphy; and two brothers: Earl and Herbert Murphy.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, October 27, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jerry Rose. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, October 26th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Kendall Murphy, Robert Wayne Edmonson, Fairley Dixon, Farris Marcum, Mike Kerby, Darry Stone, Farrell Marcum, and Joseph (Bub) Woolery.
Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Dixon, Rick Kerby, Earl Burns, and Tony Marcum.
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Denzil Ritchie, 61
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Denzil Ritchie, 61, husband of Jodi Miller Ritchie passed away at his home on Sunday, October 7, 2018, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Ritchie was a native of Hindman, Kentucky, born July 22, 1957, a son of the late R.B. and Mae Roberts Hall. He enjoyed restoring classic cars and spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sisters: Teresa Ritchie and Helen Bowling.
Survivors other than his wife, Jodi, include his sons: Denzil Nick Stevens, Michael Combs (Bethany), and David Ritchie (Chelsea Abney); his daughters: Teresa Mitchell (John), Juli Vires (Chris), and Jacquilyn Ritchie-Witt (Bruce Witt); his step-father, Danny Hall; his brothers: Boyd Ritchie (Cathy), Dan Ritchie (Lisa), and Danny Hall Jr.; his sisters: Marlene Ritchie, Lil Ritchie (John Hall), and Melody Frane (Fleetus); and his grandchildren: Cheyenne Ritchie, Riley Noble, Josh Noble, Ceaira Mitchell, John Mitchell Jr., Candice Mitchell, Silas Mitchell, Montana Stevens, Tristan Stevens, Ethan Estes, Matthew Isaiah Estes, Lilyann Grace Estes, Rebekah Vires, Isaiah Vires, Jayden Ritchie, Isaiah Abney-Clapper and Hadley Ritchie.
There was an interment service at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, October 20th at the Ritchie Cemetery in Beattyville. There was a celebration of life immediately following at the home of his sister, Lil Ritchie, 1861 Hwy 399, Beatyville. All friends and family were invited and encouraged to attend.
Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals was entrusted with arrangements.
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Wednesday, October 24th Edition
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Sunday, October 14, 2018
Arcie Lee Willoughby, 92
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Arcie Lee Willoughby, age 92, husband of Sarah Willoughby of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester.
Born October 11, 1926 in Clay City, Kentucky, he was the son of the late John Willoughby and the late Bessie Hon Willoughby. Arcie was a retired truck driver for Leggett and Platt, a Kentucky Colonel and a member of Clay City Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Elizabeth Townsend Willoughby; one son, Jeffrey Lee Willoughby (Janie) of Clay City; four daughters: Faith Oberg (Glenn) of Stanton, Hope Scott (Kenny) of Clay City, Patiance Justice (Kirby) of Stanton and Charity Parks (David) of Clay City; ten grandchildren: Colin Faulkner (Amanda), Lauren Faulkner (Robbie Dunn), Candace Hampton (K. J.), Rex Lucas Scott, Elizabeth Grace Scott, Lindsey Brooke Willoughby, Zachary Garrison, Owen Parks, Cameron Justice and Kristen Justice; five great grandchildren: Hayden Faulkner, Graham Faulkner, Elliott Faulkner, Lillian Dunn, and Kennedy Hampton; and one sister, Waveline White.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers: Dewey Willoughby, Cecil Willoughby, Henry Willoughby and Raymond Willoughby and five sisters: Mina Muncie, Etha Muncie, Ella Muncie, Jewel Barnes and Alice Barnes.
Funeral services officiated by Bro. Sammy Faulkner were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 17, at Hearne Funeral Home Inc. 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation began at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 16th at the funeral home. Burial was in Townsend Family Cemetery with Colin Faulkner, Rex Lucas Scott, Zachary Garrison, Owen Parks, Cameron Justice and Jeffrey Willoughby serving as active pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers were Dick Townsend, Ernie Faulkner, members of the Clay City Volunteer Fire Department, Danny Rogers and the Powell County Sheriff Department and former employees of the Burke, Parsons, Bowlby Plant.
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Ralph Tackett, 69
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Ralph Tackett, age 69, of Picnic Hill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018, at his home after a sudden illness.
He was born October 5, 1949 in Lake City, Tennessee and was the son of Maudie Ann Disney Tackett and the late Arvil Tackett. He was the owner of the Tackett Commercial Interiors and was a member of the Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. He was a former member of the United States Marine Corps Reserves. He had lived in Estill County for the past 22 years.
Mr. Tackett is survived by his wife, Susan Jane Flinchum Tackett, Estill County; one stepdaughter, Michelle Jones (Claren), Fayette County; one sister, Linda Suddarth (Randy), Tennessee; and three grandchildren: Matthew Snowden, Jacob Jones, and Emma Clare Jones.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, October 18, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Greg McClellan. Burial followed in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, October 17th at the funeral home.
Friday, October 12, 2018
Carl Dillard Fox, 56
Carl Dillard Fox, age 56, of Roberts Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond after a long illness.
He was born June 19, 1962 in St. Clemons, Michigan and was the son of the late Carl and Janice Runyon Fox. He was an employee of Isaacs Lumber and he attended Irvine 1st Church of God. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Fox is survived by one daughter, Tiffany Allen (Robert), Clark County; one stepdaughter, Tracy Prince, Madison County; two sisters: Ella Marie Spicer (Charles Jr.) and Cyndi Jones (Charlie), both of Estill County; two brothers: Ron Fox (Rhonda) and Jim Hart (Maggie), both of Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.
He was proceeded in death by one brother, Jeffrey Fox.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, October 17, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Scott Rogers. Burial followed in the Campbell Cemetery. Friends called after 10:00 a.m., Wednesday morning, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Jesse Chaney, Jason Chaney, Jacob Estes, Douglas Mullins, Robert Allen, Ron Fox, Charlie Jones, and Charles Spicer Jr.
Honorary pallbearers were Caleb Fox, Ryan Fox, Eric Holbrook, Shane Witmer, Zach Convoy, and Bill Chaney.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Wanda Jean Clark, 69
Wanda Jean Clark, age 69, of Cantrill Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Clark Regional Hospital in Winchester after a long illness.
She was born July 26, 1949 in Madison County and was the daughter of Carrie Fox Clark and the late Glendon Clark. She was a homemaker and was of the Christian faith. She lived in Estill County most of her life.
Ms. Clark is survived by her mother, Carrie Fox Clark, Estill County; two daughters: Regina Miller (Tom) and Anita Murphy, both of Estill County; one sister, Lisa Clark, Jackson County; two brothers, Glenn Clark, Estill County; and Jeff Clark, Madison County; five grandchildren: Rachel Stone (Allen), J.T. Miller, Josh Woosley (Corinne), Trevor Murphy, and Travis Bunch; and two great grandchildren: Landon and London Woosley.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, October 16, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Darrell Isaacs. Burial followed in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Jeff Clark, Josh Woosley, Trevor Murphy, Travis Bunch, J.T. Miller, and John Dixon.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Glenn Ray McKinney, 70
Glenn Ray McKinney, age 70, of Cottonwood Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond following a short illness.
He was born August 24, 1948 in Harveysburg, Ohio, was the son of the late Ralph and Hazel McKinney. He was an employee of General Motors Company. He had lived in Richmond for the past 16 years.
Mr. McKinney is survived by his companion, Gladys Cox, Madison County; two daughters: Connie Berryman (James), Estill County; and Bernice Skeens (James), Madison County; one son, Russel Edward Rogers (Pam), Estill County; one brother, Darrel McKinney, Ohio; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Anthony Cleveland Rogers; one sister, Brenda Foley; and one brother, Roger McKinney.
Funeral Services were conducted Monday, October 15, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Donnie Watson. Burial followed in the Madison County Memorial Gardens. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Kenny Rutherford, James Skeens, J.D. Deadman, Travis Moon, Glyn David Skeens, and John Harrison.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Robert Daniel Terry, 57
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Robert Daniel Terry, age 57, died Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
Mr. Terry was born February 20, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Robert Barnett and Velma Combs Terry. He was an accomplished florist and loved to play the piano and sing. He attended Athol Community Church of God.
Mr. Terry is survived by his wife, Juliet Terry; two sisters: Amy Salmon (Carl) of Liberty and Rebecca Hockett of Warren, Ohio; his mother-in-law, Teddy Spicer of Irvine; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m., Monday October 15, at Davis & Powell Funeral Home, 616 Chestnut Street, Berea, with Rev. Jerry Hatton officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Booneville. Visitation was 6-9 p.m., Sunday, October 14th at the funeral home.
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Della Faye Clem Taulbee, 78
Della Faye Clem Taulbee, age 78, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at her home.
She was born on February 29, 1940 in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late Levi and Viola Abner Clem. She was a retired budget analyst from the Bluegrass Army Depot.
Mrs. Taulbee is survived by four daughters: Bonita Johnson, Connie Bube, Marcia Arthur and Mary Jane Hammack; three sisters: Fannie Lutes, Martha Spurlock and Molly Hampton; twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Overholser ;and a brother, Eugene Clem.
Services were at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 13, at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Brother Billy Keller Jr. Burial followed in the Jackson Chapel Cemetery in Estill County. Visitation was 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 12, at the funeral home.
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Christopher Abner, 40
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Christopher Abner, age 40, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018.
He was born May 15, 1978 in Fayette County, Kentucky, the son of Jerry and Edna Holder Abner.
He is survived by parents, Jerry and Edna Abner; his wife, Sharon Dean of Goshen, Ohio; a son, Christopher Abner Jr.; two daughters: Jolene Abner and Casey Abner, both of Ohio; a brother, William “Jay” Abner of Irvine; and a sister, Geneva Nunnelley of Irvine.
Funeral services were held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, October 13, at the Grayson Funeral Home, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City, with Bro. Marvin Hatton officiating. Friends visited Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service at the funeral home.