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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, November 7th Edition
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Sunday, November 4, 2018
Josephine Friend Gross, 80
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Josephine Friend Gross, age 80, wife of Mervin Eugene Gross, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Baptist Health Lexington.
She was born August 25, 1938 in Powell County, Kentucky to the late Sidney and Ora Boyd Friend. She was a retired factory worker and a Kentucky Colonel.
Survivors include her husband, Mervin Eugene Gross; children: Mervin Gross Jr., Dawn Costello (Mike), Joanna Gross, and Kim Mastin (Daniel); brothers: Eugene Friend, Ronald Friend, Paul Friend, Dwight Friend, Gary Friend, and Timothy Friend; a sister, Waveline Sparks; nine grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Ora Friend; brothers and sisters, Eunice Sparks, Sidney Friend, Glory McCoy, James Friend, Robert Friend, William Friend, Donald Friend, Isaac Friend, and Allen Friend; and one grandchild.
Services will be Friday, November 8, 11:00 a.m., at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Rev. Mike Davis. Visitation will be held Thursday, 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Lexington with family serving as pallbearers.
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Rita Kay Edwards Lykins, 63
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Rita Kay Edwards Lykins of Campton, Kentucky, wife of Hershell Lykins departed this life, Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the age of 63 years, 6 months and 30 days.
She was born in Campton, Kentucky on April 4, 1955, a daughter of the late Mary Ellis Edwards, She was a retired 911 dispatcher.
Mrs. Lykins is survived by her husband, Hershell Lykins of Campton; two daughters, Alisha Fitzpatrick (Jordan) of Kansas City, Kansas; and Melissa Hedger (Corey) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; four grandchildren, Kennedy Hedger, Keagan Hedger, Knox Hedger and Mason Hedger; and two brothers, Herman Edwards (Ruth) of Lawrenceburg, and David Edwards (Janet) of Clay City.
She was preceded in death by one son, Scott Daniel Lykins; her mother, Mary Ellis Edwards; two brothers, Bill Edwards and Charles Leo Edwards and one sister, Ruth Ann Pasley. She also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Serving as pallbearers; Winston Long, Eugene Spencer, Danny Linkous, Marvin Agee, Corey Hedger and Jordan Fitzpatrick.
Visitation began at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 5, at Porter and Son Funeral Directors in Campton, with services led by Rev. David Spencer at the funeral home at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6th. Burial was in the Long Cemetery at Calaboose in Wolfe County.
Porter and Son Funeral Directors
Friday, November 2, 2018
Reverend Thomas B. Henderson, 77
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The Reverend Thomas B. Henderson passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 77.
He was born on June 16, 1941, in Cynthiana, Kentucky, to the late Earl Thomas Henderson and the late Anna White Wyles Henderson. He was reared in Bethlehem, Kentucky, where he attended Point Pleasant Christian Church where he and his family were active members. He graduated from Eastern Kentucky University and Lexington Theological Seminary.
He married his high school sweetheart, Joan Carolyn Fitzgerald, on August 31, 1963. Together they lived a life of ministry and service that took them throughout the southern United States. They began at Sparta Christian Church in Sparta, Kentucky,, and continued at First Christian Church, Owenton, where they welcomed a daughter, Angela Joan; Kings Highway Christian Church, Shreveport, LA; First Christian Church, Greenville, MS where they welcomed another daughter, Audra Denise; Crestwood Christian Church, Crestwood; Marbach Christian Church, San Antonio, Texas; a return to First Christian Church, Greenville, MS; First Christian Church, Glennville, GA; and First Christian Church, Irvine.
After Joanie’s passing, God blessed Tom with another love, Sylvia Crowe Wilson. They married on October 11, 2008, and they cherished and supported one another through the remainder of his life.
During his ministry, Tom took an active role in leadership of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He served as the President of the Great River Regional Assembly, was a leader in the Southwest, Georgia, and Kentucky Regional Assemblies; was a board member and camp counselor in Kentucky, Mississippi and Georgia; and was recognized with numerous awards for his dedication and service.
Tom was one of the few remaining Renaissance men. His interests and hobbies included woodworking, gunsmithing, car and motorcycle restoration, hunting, fishing, and any sport that involved the use of a ball. He was always up for new adventures and challenges. His motto was, “I have an education and a book, so I can do anything.” More than anything, though, he loved the Lord, and used these many talents and interests to build relationships and bring others closer to God. As a matter of fact, the first time he led someone to accept Christ was on a golf course. It was often said that Tom was “a preacher who was the same man on Sunday morning as he was on Friday night.” Even as he battled Parkinson’s disease and dementia, and his body and memories were stolen from him, what remained, driving him daily, was the essence of Jesus. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, faithful friend, and is forever our precious Brother Tom.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Thomas Henderson and Anna White Wyles Henderson; his brother, Robert Dean Henderson; and his wife, Joan Carolyn Fitzgerald Henderson.
He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Crowe Henderson; his daughters: Angela Joan Henderson Riddell (Stan) and Audra Denise Henderson Gaines (Michael Scott); stepson, Michael Douglas Wilson (Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Howe Wilson); brother, Joe Earl Henderson; sister, Sue Ann Henderson Boyer (Joseph Earl “Jody”); grandchildren: Joshua Allen Hernandez, Jonathan Alan Ashworth, Joseph Alexander Ashworth, Landon Thomas Gaines and Anna Payton Gaines; step-granddaughter Meggie Elyse Wilson, and nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are as follows: Visitation is set for Friday, November 9, at 4:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 270 Main Street, Irvine; Visitation on Saturday, November 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Prewitt Funeral Home, 425 North Main Street, New Castle, Kentucky, with a private interment service immediately following; and a Celebration of Life Service on Sunday, November 11, at 4:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 270 Main Street, Irvine.
Pallbearers are Stan Riddell, Michael Gaines, Joshua Hernandez, Jonathan Ashworth, Joseph Ashworth, and Landon Gaines.
Honorary pallbearers are Joe Henderson, Jody Boyer, Butch Fitzgerald, Jerry Fitzgerald, Jack Johnson, Joe Wyles, Michael Wilson, Pete Dawes, Steve Garrett, Verlon Prewitt, and Joe Warren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Christian Church of Irvine, KY or to Lexington Theological Seminary.
Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, November 1, 2018
James Hugh Arthur, 88
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James Hugh Arthur, age 88, of Cow Creek Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
He was born October 8, 1930 in Estill County and was the son of the late Pryse and Ethel Wilson Arthur. He was a former employee of the Kentucky State Engineering Department and retired from Bundy Tubing in Winchester. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Cow Creek Baptist Church and had lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. Arthur is survived by his wife of 64 years, Emma Jones Arthur; one son, James Lee Arthur, Estill County; one brother, Billy Pryse Arthur (Patsy), Fayette County; and one grandchild, Stephanie LeeAnn Woolery (Lloyd Samuel), Fayette County.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Walter Lewis Arthur.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, November 4, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, November 3rd at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Sam Woolery, Jason Woolery, Lloyd Woolery, David Vanderpool, Elbert “Nubby” Jones and Brandon Woolery.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Hospice Care Plus, 208 Kidd Drive, Berea, KY 40403 or call 1-800-806-5492.
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Bro. James Lewis Newman, 81
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Bro. James Lewis Newman, age 81, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at VA Regional Medical Center in Lexington.
Mr. Newman, the son of William Newman and Addie Woods Newman, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 13, 1937. He had worked at UK Chandler Medical Center and was a United States Navy veteran. He was also a minster and member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Coffee Newman.
Survivors include: three sons: James William Newman (Grace) of Irvine, Gregory Jay Newman (Ellen) of Berea and David T. Newman (Chassidy) of Richmond; two daughters: Grace Jean Smith of Arizona and Joyce Faye Wall (Greg) of Richmond; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mr. Newman was preceded in death by his brothers: William “Bill” Newman and Elzy Lee Newman and his sisters: Thelma Isaacs and Fannie Garner.
Graveside Services were conducted at 2:30 p.m., Monday, November 5, at Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Jessamine County with full military honors with Rev. Cecil Burns officiating.
Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home of Richmond was in charge of arrangements.
Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Regina Kaye Gross, 48
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Regina Kaye Gross, age 48, of Salt Lick, Kentucky, wife of Adam Gross, died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in Frenchburg, Kentucky.
She was born in Dayton, Ohio October 12, 1970 the late Willard Hodge and Vivian Carol Marcum Cifferri. Mrs. Gross was a homemaker and loved her family and friends, and she was a very creative photographer in her spare time. She was a member of the Crestview Holiness Church in Berea.
Other than her husband and mother, she is survived by her children, Alisha Parden (Kyle Isaacs) of Richmond; Aaron Walker of Tennessee, Jaden Gross of Salt Lick, and Dakota Mezzatesta of Tennessee; one sister, Denise Marriott and her fiancé Chris Howell of Brentwood, Ohio; and six grandchildren: Alyson Parden, Erica Parden, Natalie Parden, Kylee Isaacs, Taelyn Mezzatesta, and T.J. Mezzatesta..
Visitation was held 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Crestview Holy Sanctuary, 105 Crestview Road in Berea with funeral services at Crestview on Wednesday, November 7th at 11:00 a.m. Burial was in the Fagen Cemetery in Frenchburg.
Arrangements were entrusted to Davis and Powell Funeral Home of Berea.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Bobby Jean White, 90
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Bobby Jean White, age 90, of Broadway in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at the Berea Health Care Center following a long illness.
She was born December 30, 1927 in Owsley County and was the daughter of the late Charlie and Marie Venable Brandenburg. She was a homemaker and member of the Cedar Grove Methodist Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. White was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Eugene White.
She is survived by her son, Anthony E. White, Berea; one brother, Jack Donald Brandenburg, Ohio;
12 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, several great, great grandchildren and her beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sylvia Jane Wilson; and two sisters: Anna Boyd Williams and Shirley Brandenburg.
Visitation for Jean White was Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, Irvine, Kentucky, 10:00 a.m. and the celebration of Jean’s life began at 1:00 p.m. The service was officiated by Anthony White and Joseph White. Jean’s grandchildren served as her honorary pallbearers. Her cremains will be interred at the Stone Coal Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Estill County Food Bank.
Arrangements by Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Jeffrey Eugene Achs, 44
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Jeffrey Eugene Achs, born on November 18, 1973 in Dayton, Ohio, to Brenda Sue Achs and Donald F Achs, passed away at age 44 on Thursday, October 25, 2018.
He graduated from high school. He was a Robot Tech/Welder. Jeffrey had a passion for fishing.
In addition to his parents, Jeffrey is survived by his stepmother, Karen Achs; daughters, Makenzie Pope, Taylor Pope, and Maddison Achs; brothers, Donald A Achs and Shawn Achs; a stepbrother, Jacob Achs; and stepsisters, Tanya Osborne, Erica Osborne, and Marlena Achs.
Friends and family were welcomed to attend a memorial service on Friday, November 2 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at W.E. Lusain Funeral Home, 2455 Stanley Avenue, Dayton.
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Wednesday, October 31st Edition
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Friday, October 26, 2018
Reva Brewer, 82
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Reva Brewer, age 82 of Furnace Junction in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at her residence.
She was born September 9, 1936 in Clark County to Thomas and Bessie Johnson. She was a member of the Knowlton Church of God and was a former supervisor at the Lycoming Shoe Factory and Powell Manufacturing.
Mrs. Brewer is survived by three sons: William D. Brewer Jr. of Ravenna, Lenox Brewer of Lufkin, Texas; and Tommy Brewer (Stella) of Ravenna; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and a brother, Donald Johnson of Fernley, Nevada.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William D Brewer Sr., and her parents, Thomas and Bessie Johnson.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 30, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue, Clay City, with Bro. Kenny Wasson officiating. Burial followed in the Brewer Cemetery in Ravenna. Friends visited Tuesday from 11:00 until time of the service at the funeral home.
Friday, October 26, 2018
Norma Barker Walton, 78
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Norma Barker Walton, age 78, widow of Jim Walton, passed away at her home, Friday, October 26, 2018.
She was a native of Estill County, a daughter of the late Silas Barker and the late Opal Turner Lemay. She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, ceramics, beadwork, crafting, gardening, canning, cooking, playing guitar, and building her family.
In addition to her husband Jim, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Provie Kirby and Mary Lou Shrader; a brother-in-law, Billy Freeman; and a son-in-law, Randy Birch.
Survivors include her children: Nancy Ross, James Walton (Rhonda), Brenda Birch, Phillip Walton, and Eddie Walton (Hope); her siblings: Teddy Rawlins (Sue), William Rawlins (Carol), Elizabeth Freeman, Cathy Shepard (James Richardson), Francis Walsh (Jerry), Judy McKinney (Glenn), Sarah Brinegar (Kenny), Sue Brinegar (Shirley), Martha Brinegar (Ralph), Virginia Embree (Roger), Carolyn Bishop (Mark), David Barker, Michael Barker (Milanda), Owen Barker (Rebecca), and Joy Brown (Fred); eight grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
Services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 29th at the Thomas Baptist Church with Bro. Ricky Kirby officiating. Burial followed in the Kirby Cemetery. Friends called after 6:00 p.m., Sunday, at the Church.
Pallbearers were be James Ross, Ryan Walton, Travis Brooks, Chris Neal, Fred Weddington, and Jon Fore.
Honorary pallbearers were Doug Kirby, Timothy Kirby and Jacob Birch.
Arrangements were entrusted to Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals.
Thursday, October 25, 2018
William Jennings Harrison, Jr., 67
William Jennings Harrison, Jr., 67, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018.
He was born in Estill County, the son of the late William Harrison, Sr. and Martha Hackworth Harrison. He was a brick layer by occupation.
Survivors include three sons: Douglas Harrison of Irvine, Joseph Peck of Charlotte, North Carolina; and Steven Stephenson of Hampton, Ohio; a daughter, Stephanie VanWinkle of Irvine; one brother, Sammy Hammons of Richmond; and two sisters: Judy Roy and Effie Burrus, both of Richmond.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Merle Harrison; and two sisters: Brenda Harrison and Sue Triplette.
Graveside services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 29, in the West Irvine Cemetery with his brother, Sammy Hammons, officiating. His family served as pallbearers.
Combs, Parsons and Collins Funeral Home of Richmond was in charge of arrangements.
Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Sue Harrison Triplette, 74
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Sue Harrison Triplette, age 74, widow of Johnny Triplette, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was a native of Estill County, a daughter of the late William Jennings Harrison and Martha Jean Smith Harrison. Mrs. Triplette was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Bowling; her sister, Brenda Harrison; and her brother, Randall Harrison.
Survivors include her children: Gena Hall (Mike), Randy Bowling, Lisa Mott (Bob), April Cody (William), and Anna (Jerry) Parks; her grandchildren: James Michael Hall, Jennifer Hall, Corey Bowling, Damond Reid, Paige Adkinson (Jon), Joel Harrison (Laura), Vernon Harrison, Bradley Roberts, Brittney Parks, and Ricky Parks; her great grandchildren: Chase Bowling, Gracie Bowling, Carson Adkinson, and Gavin Adkinson; her siblings: Judy Roy (Bill), William Harrison, Effie Burrus (Ronnie), and Sammy Hammonds (Pat); a sister-in-law, Gracie Harrison; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, October 14th at Heritage Funeral Home of Richmond with services begining at 1:00 p.m. Burial was in the Turpin Cemetery at Winston.
Pallbearers were James Michael Hall, Corey Bowling, Damond Reid, Joel Harrison, Vernon Harrison, and Bradley Roberts.