_   Volume 37 - Number 21 - Wednesday, November 21, 2018  Irvine, Ravenna, Estill County, Kentucky    _

Estill County Election Results

Estill County News

Current Obituaries

Wednesday, November 28th Edition

  Sunday, November 25, 2018

Emory Browning, 81


Emory Browning

    Emory Browning, age 81, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at the Veterans Hospital in Lexington.
    He was born in Nicholas County, September 10, 1937 to Early and Erma Browning. He was a veteran of the United States Army and worked for the V. A. for 24 years.
    Mr. Browning is survived by three sons: Emory Darrell Browning (Deborah) of Dallas, Texas; Christopher Browning of California, and Gregory Browning of Stanton; one daughter, Catharine Puckett of Irvine; several grandchildren, two brothers: Alan Browning of Jeffersonville and Howard Browning (Faye) of Wheelersburg, Ohio; and two sisters: Marcella Flora (Vic) of Maysville; and Ella Waters (Don) of Georgetown, Ohio.
    He was preceded in death by his parents Early and Erma Browning, and two sisters, Barbara Kirk, and a sister that was still born, Loretta Browning.
    Funeral services will be held 12 Noon, Thursday, November 29, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City. Friends may visit Wednesday, November 28th from 6 till 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Shannon Cemetery in Mason County.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Sunday, November 25, 2018

Rebecca Lynn Riddell Hamilton, 58

    Rebecca Lynn Riddell Hamilton, age 58, of Bertha Wallace Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
    She was born December 16, 1959 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Eugene and Ester Horn Riddell. She was a homemaker and a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Hamilton is survived by her husband, James Hamilton, Estill County; two sons: James “Porky” Hamilton and Jamie Lynn Riddell, both of Estill County; two sisters: Judy Riddell and Linda Hardy, both of Estill County; one brother, Wayne Riddell, Estill County; and one grandchild, James Waylon Hamiton.
    She was preceded in death by one sister, Wilma Hart.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 28, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Sherl Thomas. Burial to follow in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be James Michael Lynch and Ricky Lynch.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, November 25, 2018

Sharon Faye Meadows, 62


Sharon Faye Meadows

    Sharon Faye Meadows, age 62, widow of Shirley Ray Meadows, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Cedars of Lebanon surrounded by family.
    Mrs. Meadows was born November 18, 1956 in Estill County to the late Zelma Abney.
    She was loved by aunt, Vivian Rogers (Eddie), Lebanon; uncles, Edward Abney (Charlotte), Mechanicsburg, Illinois; Howard Abney (Pat), Springfield, Illinois; and Gene Abney (Leona), Patsy; and a special pet, Junior the therapy dog.
    Mrs. Meadows was preceded in death by her mother, Zelma Abney; and husband, Shirley Ray Meadows.
    Services will be held Wednesday, November 28, 11:00 a.m., Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Bro. Ganus Rogers and Bro. Kenny Wasson. Visitation was held on Tuesday after 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cobb Hill Cemetery with Bobby Rogers, Robert Thacker, Mark Rogers, Dustin Meadows, Eddie Chaney, and Michael Rogers serving as pallbearers.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home

  Saturday, November 24, 2018

Charlie “Chuck” Smith Jr., 69


Charlie “Chuck” Smith Jr.

    Charlie “Chuck” Smith Jr., age 69, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018, at his home.
    Born September 26, 1949, in Madison County, he was the son of Charlie and Edna Rea (Morris) Smith, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Lonzo Smith.
    Chuck, who was retired, had served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
    Survivors include his sisters, Wilma Smith Fike (Garrett) of Irvine; Lorene Smith of Richmond and Pearl Brandenburg of Kings Mill, Ohio; as well as many nephews and nieces.
    There will be a gathering of family and friends after 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 1, 2018, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 12:30 p.m. at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home,1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond..

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Friday, November 23, 2018

Otis Glendon Smith, Sr., 85


Otis Glendon Smith Sr.

    Otis Glendon Smith Sr., age 85, returned to his heavenly home on Friday, November 23, 2018. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggles (along with the good folks at Autumn Woods Health Campus) and ultimately gave him peace.
    Otis was born to the late Virgil and Castira Smith, a laborer and a homemaker respectively, in Wisemantown, Kentucky on June 21, 1933. He was immersed in the Christian faith that would be his lifelong journey from an early age of 17. He joined the United States Army in 1953, and also served the National Guard for many years. He retired from General Electric in 1995 after 28 years of service.
    Mr. Smith was blessed with a loving family. He married a young woman from Adair County, Kentucky, Pauline Giles Smith, on December 7, 1956 in New Albany, Indiana. Otis helped raise four children with patience, discipline, and love. He taught them to play, took them to church, and often took them on family trips to see their grandparents Giles on the farm near Knifley, Kentucky. From the very beginning, he dedicated his children to God and encouraged them to explore the truth of the gospels. Otis was a Christian in his heart, mind and soul. He was kind and soft-spoken, and always had time to help others, no matter who. He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his creator.
    Otis is survived by his wife, Pauline; his sons: Glendon Smith (Amy) and Donald Smith (Diane); his daughters: Diana Jones (John) and Pamela Keene; his grandchildren, Melanie Lynn, Adam Wesley, Sara Elizabeth, Abigail Ann, Emily Sue, Elisabeth Rose, Andrea Michelle, Olivia Louise, Rebekah Faith, Naomi Grace, and Lydia Hope; his eleven great grandchildren; and his brothers, Samuel Smith (Alice) and Bobby Smith (Janice).
    Visitation was from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 26, 2018 at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana; and 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 27th at Christ’s Community Church of the Nazarene, 4920 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana. His funeral service was held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, at the church with entombment to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany, Indiana.

Kraft Funeral Service

  Thursday, November 22, 2018

Robert C. Hedger, 60


Robert C. Hedger

    Robert C. Hedger, age 60, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at the Baptist Health Hospital.
    He was born in Winchester, April 3, 1958, to Robert Sr. and Brunie Woosley Hedger.
    Mr. Hedger is survived by three sons: Travis Hall, Benji Fay and Robert Hedger Jr., all of Winchester; two daughters: Misty Barnes of Mt. Sterling and Robyn Hedger of Irvine; 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Sr. and Brunie Hedger.
    Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue, Clay City. Friends may visit Tuesday, from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service at the funeral home.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Jimmie David Henry, 69

    Jimmie David Henry, age 69, of Elizabeth Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
    He was born April 5, 1949 in Estill County and was the son of the late Elbridge and Dema Plowman Henry. He was a member of the Irvine First Church of the Nazarene and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Henry is survived by two sisters: Lena Samples (Jerry) and Sharon Murphy, both of Estill County; and two brothers: Shelby Henry (Patricia), Estill County; and Arthur F. Henry (Donna), Virginia.
    Funeral services were conducted Monday, November 26, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Donnie Watson. Burial was at the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Harold Wayne Dennis, 72


Harold Wayne Dennis

    Harold Wayne Dennis, age 72, of Moberly Road in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at his home following a short illness.
    He was born November 23, 1945 in Estill County and was the son of the late R.J. and Mandy Marie Means Dennis. He was owner & operator of D&D Auction Company and was a member of the Ravenna Church of God. He loved playing the guitar and singing gospel music with his family. He enjoyed being a faith builder and traveling for God, spreading the Word through song.
    Mr. Dennis is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara Clella Gordon Dennis; three daughters: Pam Ross (Isaac), Richmond; Debbie Beair, Winchester; and loved as his own, Barb Dawes, Richmond; three sons: Ricky Plowman (Kathy), Clay City; Wayne Plowman (Kathy), Winchester; and Mike Plowman, Clay City; five sisters: Myrtle Conrad (Ronnie), Sylvia Cain (Julian), Lella Gordon (Hargus), all of Irvine; Oramae Bridges (Lemmie), Lexington; and Bonnie Jones, Irvine; two brothers: Earl Dennis, Richmond; and Delbert Dennis, Carlisle; 12 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    He loved all his grandkids, but, Randigail, your Papaw loved you so much because he helped raise you. Savannah and Tosha, you girls have always been so close to Papaw and you also held a very special place in his heart. He loved his girls.
    Mr. Dennis was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Dennis; and one brother, Cecil Dennis.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, November 25, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Gene Johns. Burial was at the Flatwoods Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, November 24th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Jeff Brinegar, Roy Brinegar, Harold Burden, Josh Kidwell, Kenny Kidwell and Randy Foster.
    Honorary pallbearers were Brandon Plowman and Russell Murphy.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, November 19, 2018

William Morgan “Billy” Alexander, 78


William Morgan “Billy” Alexander

    William Morgan “Billy” Alexander, age 78, husband of Janice Noland Alexander, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018.
    Billy was born on June 22, 1940 in Richmond, Kentucky, the son of the late Ralph and Mabelle Hill Alexander. He was a farmer and a fox hunter. Billy attended the Providence Baptist Church at Winston, and was a 50-Year Member of the Waco Masonic Lodge #338 F & AM.
    Survivors include his wife, Janice; four children: Russell “Rusty” Alexander (Kimberly), Lisa Carol Justice (James), Cathy Lynn Barnes (Garry) and Michael Logan Alexander (Sherry); one sister, Betty Alivia Wilson (Robert); eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
    Funeral Services were conducted at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 24, at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond, with Rev. Bill VanWinkle officiating. Burial followed in the College Hill Cemetery. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m., Friday evening, November 23rd at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Ethan Alexander, Logan Alexander, James Justice, Mose Hill, Ricky Hall, Lloyd Alvis Agee, Jake Davis and Kenneth Baker.
    Honorary pallbearers were Dillard Hill, Mose Bush Hill, George Stewart Hill and Cecil Hardy.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Monday, November 19, 2018

Roberta Sparks, 66

    Roberta Sparks, age 66, of Dinsmore Street in Berea, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018, at the Baptist Health Richmond following a long illness.
    She was born January 13, 1952 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Walter and Mae Sparks White. She was a homemaker and attended the Cartersville Holiness Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Sparks was preceded in death by her husband, Wendall Sparks.
    She is survived by two daughters: Anita Arvin, Powell County; and Regina Arvin, Nevada; two sons: William Arvin and Ricky Arvin, both of Madison County; five sisters: Joyce Edmonson, Teresa Smith, Rosalie Smith, Wilma Jean Sparks, all of Estill County; and Gladys Davis, Madison County; 12 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Sparks was preceded in death by five sisters: Elizabeth Sparks, Betty Jo White, Sharon Logston, Margie Stanley and Marzella White.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, November 24, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Bruce Alcorn and Bro. Harold Edmonson. Burial was at the Newton Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, November 23rd at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were David Frymyer, David Frymyer Jr., Dennis Farmer, Shannon Edmonson, Ricky Dennis and Fabian Lynch.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, November 17, 2018

Joel Scott Noland, 68

    Joel Scott Noland, 68, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Irvine, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 in Ajijic, Mexico, after a short illness.
    Joel was born September 25, 1950, in Madison County, the son of Sara Scott Minor Noland, age 98 and the late Cecil Noland.
    He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joy Lee Chambers Noland; daughters: Julie Noland and Catherine Noland-Stambush (Dan); grandchildren: Cara, Colin and Clare Stambush; and William (Fox) Quinn; his sisters: Susan Dick, Nancy Bidwell, and Amy Hughes (Eddie); and his nieces and nephews: Susan Beth Cocolas, Keith Wilson, Jay Wilson, Matthew Bidwell and Luke Hughes.
    A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Irvine United Methodist Church, 243 Main Street, Irvine, at 2 p.m. Friends may call after 1 p.m., and a celebration of life reception will be held after the service at the church.
    Honorary pallbearers are Gordon Edward Wilson, Tobo Bryant, Joel Jennings, Sean Russell, Gearld Hutchins, Scott Minor, Neale Russell and Bryan Quinn.
    In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Estill County Community Food Bank or Irvine United Methodist Church


Wednesday, November 21st Edition

  Friday, November 16, 2018

Joseph Tipton Abney, 65


Joseph Tipton Abney, 65

    Joseph Tipton Abney, age 65, of Richmond, Kentucky, formerly of Irvine, husband of Patti Brown Abney, passed away at his home, Friday, November 16, 2018.
    He was a native of Estill County, a son of the late Jessie and Mary Clay Alexander Abney. He was a retired physical education teacher and coach.
    Survivors, other than his wife Patti, include his son, Joseph Abney; and his siblings: John Abney (Katy), Ella Smith (Merck), Terrie Tate (Jeff), and Rebecca Click (Blaine).
    A funeral mass was held Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Mark Roman Catholic Church, 608 West Main Street in Richmond with Fr. Tom Farrell officiating, with a visitation following at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals, 224 Main Street in Irvine, beginning at 12:00 Noon. Friends and family began sharing stories at 2:00 p.m. with burial to follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
    Pallbearers were Cameron Hendricks, Joseph Abney, Caleb Click, Cobbe Click, John Abney, Roger Brown, Jeff Tate, and Blaine Click.
    Honorary pallbearers were members of the Kentucky River Bassmasters.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  Friday, November 16, 2018

Timothy Marshall Boian, 52


Timothy Marshall Boian

    Timothy Marshall Boian, age 52, husband of Rhonda Mays Boian, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018, at the Marcum Wallace Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky.
    He was a native of Estill County, born May 28, 1966, a son of Dorothy Scrivner Boian and the late Tom Boian.
    Mr. Boian was preceded in death by his siblings: Wanda McIntosh and Billy Ray Boian.
    Survivors, other than his wife Rhonda, include his daughter, Rebecca Sparks (D.J.); his son, Cody Boian; his mother, Dorothy Boian; his brothers: Larry Boian (Beth) and Henry Boian; his sisters: Linda Parsons (Bobby), Sondra Arvin (Doug), and Sheila Niece (Jeremy); and a grandchild, Kaigen Sparks.
    Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 18, 2018, at Wisemantown Methodist Church with Pastor Chris Carlyle officiating. Burial followed in the Gumm Cemetery. Friends called any time after 10:00 a.m., Monday, at the church.
    Pallbearers were Stephen McIntosh, Eddie Collins, Wayne West, Ryan Boian, Barry Parker, and Marty Newton.
    Lewis-Abney Home for Funerals was in charge of arrangements.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  Friday, November 16, 2018

Wayne Neal, 81

    Wayne Neal, age 81, of Joe Pore Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born February 6, 1937, in Estill County and was the son of the late Bert and Nannie Rawlins Neal. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a retired CSX employee. He was a member of the Clock Association and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Neal is survived by his wife, Thelma Vandlandingham Neal; three sons: Steven Wayne Neal, Dayton, Ohio; Ronald Darren Neal Sr., Estill County; and Timothy Neal; Piqua, Ohio; two sisters: Vica Horn, Tennessee; and Roenna Spainhower, Ashland; one brother, Johnny Neal, Georgia; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by one sister, Wanda Sparks.
    Memorial services will be conducted Friday, November 23, 12 Noon, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Kevin Horn. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m., Friday, at the funeral home. Military rites will be provided by the American Legion Post #79.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, November 16, 2018

Vernon Ray Thacker, 79

    Vernon Ray Thacker, age 79, of Wisemantown Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
    He was born November 4, 1939 in Lee County and was the son of the late William Thacker and Vada Centers Thacker McCoy. He was a former employee of Ashland Oil and a member of the Christian faith.
    Mr. Thacker is survived by six daughters: Wanda Darlene Abner, London; Sheila Rae Begley, Irvine; Rhonda Michelle Barrett, Lexington; Kathy Cole, Lee County; Mandy Thacker, Northern Kentucky; and Linda Poet, Ft. Knox; one sister, Louise Dalton, Zoe; two brothers: Mitchell Harold Thacker, Hanover, Indiana; and Dennis Paul Thacker, Madison, Indiana; several grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Wanda Alice Ross Barrett; one daughter, Leatrice Thacker; one son, Timothy Leon Thacker; four sisters: Sue Boldrey, Liz Warner, Faye Ferguson, and Linda Jackson; and three brothers: Jerry, Robert and Gerald Thacker.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 21, 12 Noon, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. John Thacker. Burial will be at the Thacker Cemetery. Friends may call after 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Mary Jane Barnes, 78


Mary Jane Barnes

    Mary Jane Barnes, age 78, widow of Boyd Estill Barnes, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington.
    Born in Powell County, she was the daughter of the late Roy Billings and the late Ada Mae Frazier Billings. Mary Jane was a former nurse at UK Medical Center.
    In addition to her husband and her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sheila Gail Dawson; a granddaughter, Jessica Myers; and by her brother, Danny Billings.
    She is survived by three sons: Eddie Barnes (Dawn) of Stanton, Mike Billings (Diana) of Winchester and Mike Gibson (Fetuao) of Portland, Oregon; two daughters: Paula Case of Stanton and Kathy Bailey of Winchester; a sister-in-law, Patty Billings of Stanton; four sisters: Connie Gardner (David) of Lexington, Shirley Lowe of Clay City, Nancy Cox of Stanton, and Glenda Lacy (Gary) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
    Funeral services officiated by Bro. Johnny Hurt and David Gardner were held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 16, 2018 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation was 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home. Burial was in Billings Cemetery in Estill County with Jacob Billings, Jason Billings, Brandon Berryman, William Barnes, Mike Gibson and Christopher Gibson serving as pallbearers.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Mary Sue Allen, 71


Mary Sue Allen

    Mary Sue Allen, age 71, widow of Millard Allen, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Fountain Circle in Winchester, Kentucky.
    She was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, on October 14, 1947, to the late Walter Bush and Mabel Barnett Hall. She was a homemaker.
    Survivors include one daughter, Michelle Garland (fiancé, Scott Frasure); two sons, Sherman Wade (Chasity) and Tony Neal; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
    In addition to her parents and late husband, she was preceded in death by her companion, Gregory Wade.
    Services were at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 16, at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Pastor Mike Hall. Burial was in Winchester Cemetery. Visitation was from 9:00 a.m. until time of service, Friday, at the funeral home.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Leona Bicknell, 90


Leona Bicknell

    Leona Bicknell, age 90, of Wisemantown Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
    She was born January 12, 1928 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Millard and Bessie Hisle Hymer. She was the former owner of Bicknell and Son Grocery Store and was a member of the Lower Red Lick Holiness Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Bicknell was preceded in death by her husbands, Carman H. Bicknell and Patton Brandenburg.
    She is survived by two sons: Fairley H. Bicknell (Patricia), Madison County; and Michael Bicknell (Karen), Estill County; one brother: Tommy Hymer (Betty Lou), Estill County; five grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, two great, great grandchildren and several step-children and step-grandchildren.
    Mrs. Bicknell was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Sue Bicknell; and one brother, Orville Hymer.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, November 17, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. J. B. Alexander and Bro Fabian Lynch. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Ken Bicknell, Gregory Bicknell, Jay Bicknell, John Bicknell, Alex Gordon and Terry Hymer.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, November 12, 2018

Melba Jean Bush, 72


Melba Jean Bush

    Melba Jean Bush, age 72, of Furnace Junction in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a short illness.
    She was born February 24, 1946 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Lillian Estes Todd. She was a former CMS employee and homemaker and was a member of the Ravenna Church of the Nazarene. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Ms. Bush is survived by two daughters: June Sorensen, Lexington; and Phyllis Moreland (David) Ravenna; three sons: Billy Blevins, Bobby Blevins and Kevin Blevins, Irvine; one brother: Darrell Todd (Pam), Richmond; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by one sister, Meredith Dunaway; and one brother, Daniel Todd.
    Funeral services were conducted Thursday, November 15, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Scott Rogers. Burial was the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were William Jacob Prewitt, Jordan Keith Tuttle, Bobby Francis Blevins, Lyman Zachary Blevins, Wesley Jared Blevins and James Israel Blevins.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home