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Wednesday, December 12th Edition
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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Jesse Ashcraft, 80
Jesse Ashcraft, age 80, widower of Delita Bee Ashcraft, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018, in Bardstown, Kentucky.
He was a native of Estill County, a son of the late Flemon and Mattie Issac Ashcraft. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and old time Bluegrass music.
Mr. Ashcraft was preceded in death by his sons, Allen Ashcraft and Jesse Ashcraft Jr.; and his brother, Jimmy Ashcraft.
Survivors include his daughter, Alma Missy Simpson (John); his brother, Charlie Ashcraft; his sisters: Dorothy Dunaway, Loutrish Stargel (J.D.), and Hazel Fredrick (James); and several grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 12th at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Bro. Greg Humpert officiating. Burial will follow in the Hoover Cemetery.
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Jennifer Sue “Jenny” Collier McBrayer, 43
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Jennifer Sue “Jenny” Collier McBrayer, age 43, wife of Blake McBrayer, passed away on Thursday, December 6th, 2018.
She was born October 13, 1975 in Estill County, Kentucky, daughter of Mahala “Mae” (Scarberry) Collier and the late Terry Collier. Jennifer was a Team Leader for Toyota Logistics Services. She loved to spend time with her family and pets any chance she could.
In addition to her husband, Jennifer is survived by her two daughters, Holly Janelle Howard (Tyler) and Kendra Blake McBrayer; three sisters, Shaula Ann Collier, Dianna K. Kuchar and Katernia L. Crain; three brothers, Terry Douglas Collier Jr. (Lisa), Robert Kuchar and Joseph A. Kuchar; her grandson, Caleb Howard; and her beloved pets, Dexter and DiDi.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 10th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Johnson’s Funeral Home, 641 South Broadway, Georgetown, and then on Tuesday, December 11th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Warren F. Toler Funeral Home in Irvine. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home followed by burial at Fielders Cemetery with Steven Willis and J.R. Ross officiating.
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Dana Elizabeth Spencer, 47
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Dana Elizabeth Wolfinbarger Spencer, age 47, of Beattyville, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at her parents' home in Irvine.
She was born March 20, 1971, in Irvine, a daughter to James Wolfinbarger and Connie (Farmer) Wolfinbarger. She enjoyed gardening, her flowers, and her beloved dog.
Along with her parents, James and Connie Wolfinbarger, she is survived by two sons: Keegan Spencer and Ryan Spencer (Jade Kline), both of Beattyville; one brother: Jim Ed Wolfinbarger of Beattyville; four grandchildren: Kaylin Spencer, Liam Spencer, Carinah Spencer, and Damien Spencer; and many other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home, 3450 Ky Hwy 11 North in Booneville. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 8, at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Gary Farmer officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Farmer Cemetery located off KY-30 at Tyner in Jackson County.
Monday, December 3, 2018
Clifton Kelly Toler, 86
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Clifton Kelly Toler, age 86, of Iron Works Road in Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018, at his home following a long illness.
He was born January 16, 1932 in Powell County and was the son of the late Green Berry and Geneva Young Toler. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and a member of the Winchester Nazarene Church. He had lived in Clark County most of his life.
Mr. Toler was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Juanita Snapp Toler.
He is survived by his daughter, Paula Johnson (George), all of Winchester; three sisters: Laverne Adams (Robert), Norma Jones (Larry), and Dora Winburn (David), all of Winchester;
one brother, Warren Toler, Sr. (Elizabeth), Irvine; one grandchild, Kelly Miller (Kevin), and one great-grandchild, Lauren Rose Miller.
Mr. Toler was preceded in death by his son, Clifton Kelly Toler, Jr.; one sister, Margie Orvie Spencer; and two brothers: Shelby and John Toler.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, December 6, 10:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine, by Rev. Warren Toler, Sr. and Rev. Donald Wayne Hatton. Burial was at the Clarmont Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 5:30 and 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 5th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Warren Toler III, Brad Clem, Mark Jones, Johnathan Toler Jones, Lynn Toler Jr., Josh Toler and Cody Toler.
Honorary pallbearers were John Spencer, Milford Miller, Ernie Martin, Brad Berryman, Charles England, Dr. Joseph Ott and Albert Kirby.
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Wednesday, December 5th Edition
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Thursday, November 29, 2018
Catherine Plowman Riddell, 88
Catherine Plowman Riddell, age 88, of Pea Ridge Road in Irvine, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
She was born January 19, 1930 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late George and Katherine Babb Plowman. She was a former employee of Long John Silver’s and a member of the Pea Ridge Holiness Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
Mrs. Riddell is survived by her husband, Cornell Riddell; two daughters: Judy Jones, Powell County; and Dorothy Chevalier, Pulaski County; one son, Denver Riddell, Madison County; two sisters: Dorothy West, Indiana; and Christine Winstead, Ohio; nine grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and several great, great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Janice Lavone Riddell; one son, Roger Riddell; three brothers: Mitchell, Ray and James Plowman; one grandchild, three half-sisters and two half-brothers.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, December 2, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Leonard Wilder. Burial was at the Pea Ridge Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, December 1st at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Jeff Riddell, Joseph Riddell, Jeffery Riddell, Lewie Hatton, Nicholas Sparks and Pete McDonald.
Honorary pallbearer was Buddy Sparks.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Jerald Edward Stacy, 68
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Jerald Edward Stacy, age 68, of Sandhill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Lexington, following a long illness.
He was born December 21, 1949 in Clark County and was the son of the late Dennis and Helen Johnston Stacy. He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam era and a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was a contractor and member of the Sandhill Christian Church.
Mr. Stacy was preceded in death by his wife, Victoria Napier Stacy.
He is survived by one son, Ashley Brett Stacy, Estill County; four sisters: Judy Stacy, Joan Murphy (Kenny), Janey Bishop (Cecil), and Jenny Collins (Mike), all of Estill County; one brother: Joseph Allen Stacy (Sue), Madison County; one grandchild, Madix Fields; and several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Mr. Stacy was preceded in death by his daughter, Amber Stacy Fields; and one brother, Jack Dennis Stacy.
Visitation will be on Thursday, December 6, 1-3 p.m., at the Sandhill Christian Church followed by a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. conducted by Bro. Matt Vaughn.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to VA or the Sandhill Christian Church.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Isabella Branham, infant
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Isabella He-Lene "Bella Jean" Branham, infant, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital.
She was born on October 23, 2018 to Jerry T. Branham Jr. and Andrea He-lene Victoria Branham of Irvine.
In addition to her parents, Bella Jean is survived by a brother, Thomas "Tom Tom" Branham; her grandparents, Tommy and Myra Lynn Branham of Irvine; six aunts and uncles and numerous cousins and other extended family.
Services were at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 30, 2018 at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Pastor Neil Salvaterra. Visitation was 9:00-10:00 a.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Burial was in the Burton Family Cemetery on Burton-Williams Road in Irvine.
In lieu of flowers Jerry and Andrea requested donations to the Ronald McDonald house of Cincinnati. They have been such a great help in allowing Jerry and Andrea to be close to Bella.
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Anna Ruth Jordan, 74
Anna Ruth Jordan, age 74, wife of Harold Rodney Jordan, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky.
She was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, on August 7, 1944, to the late William and Bertha Walling Estes. She was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church and retired from Wal-Mart.
In addition to her loving husband of 57 years, she is survived by four children, Leisa Jean Ewen (David Mason), Scott Rodney Jordan (Tracey), Charlotte Ann Braden (Mike) and William Harold Jordan (Maryjean); two siblings, Virgil Estes and Shirlene Ross (Rodney); nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life service was held at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 28 South Main Street in Winchester, at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 1, 2018.
In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, KY 40391.
Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester was in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Martha Ann Sparks, 81
Martha Ann Sparks, age 81, of Walton Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at her home following a long illness.
She was born February 20, 1937 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Vernon and Ada Walling Berger. She was a homemaker and a former nurses' aide with the Irvine Health & Rehabilitation Center. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs.Sparks was preceded in death by her husband, William Sparks.
She is survived by one daughter, Charlotte Rogers, Irvine; one son, Larry Sparks, Richmond; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Wilma Flinchum; and three brothers: Leonard, Shirley and Linville Berger.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, November 30, 11:00 a.m., at the Sunset Memorial Gardens by Donnie Watson.
Pallbearers were Nathan Sparks, Richard Petty, Letcher Walling, Tim Conders, Steve Hardy and Tim Gilbert.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Monday, November 26, 2018
Faye (Clemmons) King, 66
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Faye (Clemmons) King was born September 1, 1952 in Jackson County, Kentucky, and departed this life Monday, November 26, 2018 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, being 66 years of age. She was the daughter of the late James F. & Flossie (Isaacs) Clemmons.
She is survived by two daughters, Norma Jean Carpenter of McKee and Jennifer (Carl) White of Corbin; and by two siblings, Leslie Clemmons of Louisville and Margie Alexander of Irvine. She was blessed with three grandchildren, Thelma Faye White, Darryl and Nathan Carpenter; and by a host of nieces and nephews.
Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Roy King; a sister, Dora Clemmons and by four brothers, Floyd, John, Paul and Guy Clemmons.
Funeral service was at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 30, 2018 at Lakes McKee Funeral Home with Bro. Wayne Carpenter officiating. Burial followed in the Grassy Springs Cemetery.
Monday, November 26, 2018
Ray Muncie, 91
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Ray Muncie, age 91, of Dry Branch Road in Irvine, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
He was born February 17, 1927 in Estill County and was the son of the late Hal and Eudell Winburn Muncie. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II serving two terms. He was a retired employee of Bundy Tubing and was of the Baptist faith. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. Muncie was preceded in death by his wife, Lizzie Berryman Muncie.
He is survived by his son, Danny Ray Muncie (Rose Marie), Irvine; two sisters: Theda Christopher, Ohio; and Helen Mays, Estill County; one brother: Larry Dale Muncie, Estill County; seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. and seven great, great grandchildren.
Mr. Muncie was preceded in death by his daughter, Ann Elizabeth Muncie Flynn; three sisters: Edna Berryman, Oma Catherine Muncie, and Agnes Neal; and two brothers: James Wayne Muncie and Elmer Muncie.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, November 29, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Scott Rogers. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Susan Hall, 32
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Susan Hall, age 32, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
She was born in Lexington to Jeffery and Denise Hall. She was a member of The Lighthouse Church of God in Winchester.
Susan is survived by her parents, Jeffrey and Denise Hall of Winchester; her fiancée, Thomas Slone of Nicholasville; a son, Cameron Davidson of Beattyville, a brother, William Hall of London; two sisters, Felisha Hall of London; and Jennifer Newkirk of Irvine; and a sister in-law, Aldonica Kiger.
Funeral services were held at 12 Noon, Friday, November 30, 2018 with Bro. Ryan Dotson officiating. Friends visited Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service. Burial followed in the West Bend Cemetery.
Grayson Funeral Home, 201 7th Avenue, Clay City, was in charge of services.
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
David Lee Stamper, 62
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David Lee Stamper, the husband of Beatrice Ratliff Stamper of Beattyville, Kentucky, and the son of the late Theria C. and Geneva Davis Stamper, was born in Lee County, Kentucky on February 28, 1956 and departed this life in Richmond, Kentucky on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the age of 62 years, 8 months and 24 days. He was a heavy equipment operator for Kentucky Petroleum Supply and a volunteer deputy for the Lee County Sheriff’s office.
In addition to his wife, Beatrice, Mr. Stamper is survived by two sons, Thomas Stamper (Patricia) of Beattyville, and Joseph Stamper (Nikki) of Irvine; a grandson, Elijah Stamper; a granddaughter, Kyla Stamper; three sisters, Margo Cope (Don) of Lexington; Pauline Foster (Bill), and Brenda Childers (Bug), both of Beattyville; two brothers, Bill Stamper (Marilyn) and Theria Stamper (Patricia), both of Beattyville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mr. Stamper is proceeded in death by his parents; two sisters, Evelyn Brown and Betty Noe; and two brothers, JC and Gary Stamper.
Visitation was held Sunday, November 25, 12:00 Noon until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Newnam Funeral Home Chapel, 108 Center Street in Beattyville, with Bro. Mike Spencer officiating. Burial was in the Davis Cemetery in Beattyville.
Monday, November 19, 2018
Clayton Hall Jr., 81
Clayton Hall Jr., 81, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018, in Sarasota Florida.
He was a native of Estill County, born April 2, 1937, a son of the late Clayton and Joyce Watson Hall. He was a retired railroader who enjoyed fishing, reading Westerns, being outdoors, and playing drums. He was a member of Fraternal order of Eagles, Fraternal Order of Moose, and the American Legion.
Survivors include three sons: Scott, Greg, and Joel Hall; his companion, Diane French; three step-children; his brother, Gary Hall (Peggy); eight wonderful grandchildren and eight wonderful great-grandchildren.
Services were held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, December 1st at Cobhill Crossroads Community Church with Bro. Elwood Patrick officiating. Burial followed in the Cobhill Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 11:00 a.m. until service time at the church.
Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals was entrusted with arrangements.