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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, December 26th Edition
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Sunday, December 23, 2018
William Taylor Dunaway, 82
William Taylor Dunaway, age 82, of Rice Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018, at Saint Joseph Hospital following a short illness.
He was born August 19, 1936 in Estill County and was the son of the late Charlie and Martha Powell Dunaway. He worked for the CSX Railroad and attended the White Oak Church of God. He lived in Oldham County most of his life.
Mr. Dunaway is survived by two daughters: Regina Dunaway and Dema Schutte, both of Oldham County; one son, Vance Dunaway, Oldham County; several brothers and sisters; six grandchildren: Logan Lonkard, Evan Lonkard, Duall Schutte, Payton Schutte, Aspynn Dunaway, and Ar-Lo Dunaway; and one great grandchild, Jace Wilson.
He was preceded in death by four siblings.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Warren F. Toler Funeral Home of Irvine, Kentucky.
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Billy Otho Riddell, 79
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Billy Otho Riddell, age 79, of Ann Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
He was born July 10, 1939 in Estill County to the late William Price Riddell and Victoria Horn Riddell. He retired from Finchville Farms and was a member of Rice Station Christian Church. He was a member of the National Guard for 6 years. He lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Riddell is survived by one sister, Sylvia Joan Riddell, Estill County; one brother, Sidney J. "Jack" Riddell, Estill County; a special friend, Brenda Hardy; and a host of friends and relatives.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Richard W. Riddell.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 28, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Ricky Powell. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m., Friday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Elbert J. “Bud” Freeman, 72
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Elbert J. “Bud” Freeman, age 72, of Rose Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at his home following a long illness.
He was born December 1, 1946 in Batesville, Indiana and was the son of the late Virgil “Doc” and Bertha Singleton Freeman. He was a retired employee of Verizon and attended the Irvine First Church of the Nazarene. He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam Era and a member of the American Legion.
Mr. Freeman is survived by his wife, Rhonda Gaye Wilson Freeman; one daughter, Stacie Holmes (B.J.); Dayton, Ohio; one son, Joseph Freeman, Madison County; one sister, Darleen Estes, Estill County; and four grandchildren: Chance, Savannah, Colton and Addison Holmes.
He was preceded in death by four sisters: Carlie Baker, Corena Steinmetz, Pattie Freeman, and Betty Freeman; and one brother, Dewey Freeman.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, December 22, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Rose-Freeman Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, December 21st at the funeral home. Military Honors were provided by the American Legion Post 79.
Pallbearers were Tim Freeman, David Neal, John Davis, Tim Horn, Merle Junior Heinlein, and Jeffery Isaacs II.
Monday, December 17, 2018
Harold Henry, 88
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Harold Henry, age 88 of Fairborn, Ohio, formerly of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 at Soin Medical Center.
He was born May 23, 1930 in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Andrew Jackson and Ida Henry.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Bonnie J. Henry; and siblings, Mabel Campbell, Rosa Faye Wilson and Millard Henry; and many other loved ones.
Harold is survived by his children, Donna Hubert (Rick), Nicky Henry and Jackie Barker (Gary); a granddaughter, Kelli Barker; and his sister, Alice Rogers; as well as numerous family and friends.
Harold attended school in Kentucky and worked with his father at a sawmill, learning the trade of carpentry from a young age. He worked in the coal industry for a time before relocating to Ohio and beginning a career in carpentry. Harold was fortunate to have owned and operated his own company for a time, P&M Construction, and later retired from Kendall Construction. He was always a devoted family man and provider, having built two homes for them over the years. Harold continued to work for many local businesses in the Dayton area as a jack-of-all trades. He was a life-long member of the First Church of God and served in various roles including, Sunday school leader, choir leader, assistant pastor and board member. Harold will always be remembered for his sense of humor, his commitment to his family, especially Nicky, his kindness, honesty and love of life.
Family received guests from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 19, at Newcomer Funeral Home, Kettering, Ohio. Visitation was hosted from 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 20, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals in Irvine, Kentucky, with a service following immediately at 2:00 p.m. Dunaway Cemetery in Irvine, served as Harold’s final resting place.
Written condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting Harold’s online memorial at NewcomerDayton.com
Monday, December 17, 2018
Mary Ellen Williams Laytart, 67
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Mary Ellen Williams Laytart, age 67, of Hazard, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at the Norton Community Hospital in Norton, Virginia. Mary was a field representative for the Kentucky Revenue Cabinet. She is the mother of Estill Engineers boys basketball coach Jon B. Bentley of Irvine.
Mrs. Laytart was born August 24, 1951 in Perry County, the daughter of the late Boyd Williams and the late Goldie Plowman Williams.
She is also preceded in death by two sisters: Carolyn Smith and Versie Begley.
Mrs. Laytart is survived by her husband, Howard Laytart; two sons: Jody Bentley (Sheryl) of Big Stone Gap, Virginia; and Jon Bentley of Irvine; two stepdaughters: Pamela Kaye Purcell and Sherry Renee Johnson; two sisters: Nadine Adams and Lois Martin; six brothers: Roy, Lawrence, Clifford, Carlos, Clifton and Isaac "IB" Williams; two grandchildren: Alex & Nick Bentley; five step-grandchildren: Courtney, Laura, Johnathon, Riley and Reese; five step-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation was held 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 20th at Maggard's Mountain View Chapel, 352 Roy Campbell Drive in Hazard, followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. with Glenn Noe officiating. Burial was at the Williams Family Cemetery at Acup.
In lieu of flowers, family request donations to be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Rickie Allen Harper, 67
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Rickie Allen Harper, age 67, of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at his home after an extended illness.
He was born on August 31, 1951 in Carlisle, Kentucky, a son of Russell and Eva Howard Harper. Mr. Harper was a retired roofer. He enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle and reading.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Faye Caudill Harper; one daughter, Dawn Marie Day (Paul) of Irvine; three step-children, David Blankenship of Goshen, Indiana; Michael Blankenship of Raleigh, North Carolina; and Jaime Timmons of Bristol, Indiana; one brother, Gary Harper of Irvine; two sisters, Linda Martin of Elkhart, Indiana; and Sue Geil of Irvine; four adopted brothers and sisters; three grandchildren, Cassidy Day, Dustin Day and Caitlyn Jewell; one great-grandson, Grayson Jewell; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in the chapel of the Michael R. Gray Funeral Home in Morehead with Brother Spike Skaggs officiating. Burial followed in the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation was after 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Joe Wallace, Don Law, Travis French, David Blankenship, Michael Geil and Elwood Caudill, Jr.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Terrie Lynn Osborne Russell, 64
Terrie Lynn Osborne Russell, age 64, mother of Cameron Russell, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.
She was a native of Estill County, born February 11, 1954, the daughter of the late Leonard and Velma Tipton Osborne.
Ms. Russell was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Osborne, and by her sister, Linda Eden.
Survivors other than her son Cameron include her sisters: Shirley Carper, Patricia McIntosh, and Debbie O. Rose; and a grandson, Chase Osborne.
A memorial service will be held at a later time.
Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements
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Wednesday, December 19th Edition
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Friday, December 14, 2018
Nina Opal King Riley, 92
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Nina Opal King Riley, age 92, passed away peacefully at the Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berea, Kentucky, on Friday, December 14, 2018. She was a homemaker and former teacher for the Estill County School System, and lived most of her life in Estill County.
She was born August 26, 1926 in Irvine, Kentucky, to Samuel Mae King and Nannie Cole King. She was preceded in death by her husband: Thomas Charles (T.C.) Riley; two daughters: Naomi Gayle Riley Davis and Donna Lou Riley Ball; a granddaughter, Lisa Schaaf James; and her siblings: Alvin Mitchell King, Edna Hall, Bessie Rison Whitt, James King, Harold King, Ann Collett, Charles Ray King and Mary Elizabeth King.
Mrs. Riley was a member of River Drive Christian Church, and attended Friendship Baptist Church and Providence Baptist Church over the years. She was a 60-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a Kentucky Colonel, and a former member and officer of the Marcum-Wallace Hospital Auxiliary. She had a passion for reading and writing, and enjoyed cooking, baking, canning, and gardening. She also enjoyed listening to Gospel music, Big Band music, and Oldies music. Above all else, she loved reading her Bible and spending time with her family and friends.
Nina is survived by her children: Bobbie Kay Schaaf, Rock Hill, South Carolina; Anthony Covey (Opal), Cobhill; Rebecca Riley Brode (Lewis), Cincinnati, Ohio; Daniel Clay Riley (Laura), Cincinnati, Ohio; Judith Ann Riley Rucker (Alan), Richmond; Lee Franklin Riley (Marie), Irvine; and Col.(RET) Ronald Guy Riley, Frankfort; 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Mrs. Riley's visitation was Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 6-9 p.m. at Warren Toler Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home by Donnie Watson, with burial in Oakdale Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jason Riley, Todd Reynolds, Chess Rucker, Jody Collett, William Cole "Bud" Tucker, and Kevin Hall.
Honorary pallbearers were Dave Cox, Pepper Hardy, Darryl Hall, Jerry Hall, Rick Riley, Donald Neal Riley, Billy Cole Tucker, and Larry Honchell.
Donations to Hospice Care Plus would be greatly appreciated.
Friday, December 14, 2018
Evelyn Hazel Woosley, 82
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Evelyn Hazel Woosley, age 82, of Tuggles Branch in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018, at her daughter’s home following a long illness.
She was born June 1, 1936 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Mary Alice Hall Barnes. She was a member of the Miller’s Creek Church of God and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Woosley was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Woosley.
She is survived by: five daughters: Linda Carol Williams, Clark County; Judy Lynn Estes (Hubert), Estill County; Nancy Joyce Woosley, Clark County; Stella Jane Estes (Danny), Alabama; and LaShonda Carol Franklin (Shean), Fayette County; three sons: James Larry Woosley (Wilma), Samuel Linville Woosley, both of Clark County; and Russell Clay Woosley (Leigh), Texas; one sister, Betty Larrison, Estill County; ten grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, two great, great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Woosley was preceded in death by three sisters: Zella Golden Conner, Geneva Barnes, and Ora Lee Jones; and six brothers: Bob, Dick, Preston, Bill, Glenn and Sam Barnes.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, December 18, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Merle Travis. Burial was at the Crowe Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, December 17th at the funeral home.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Betty Lois White Jennette, 77
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Betty Lois White Jennette, 77, loving wife of Joe W. Jennette Jr., entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A native of Estill County, she was born February 16, 1941 to the late William and Alvie Rose White. Betty was a member of Tates Creek Christian Church and a retired clerk of the United States Bankruptcy Court where she had been employed for 37 years. She loved mowing her yard in the summer, walking outside admiring the trees and flowers and was especially fond of her cat.
In addition to her husband, she will be fondly remembered by her sisters: Evelyn Ruth Cox, Harrodsburg; Wanda Hilton, and Frances Sanders, both of Versailles; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Remembrance Service was held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, December 15, at Hager & Cundiff Funeral Home, 207 West Oak Street, Nicholasville, with Brother Bruce Carpenter officiating. She was laid to rest in Bluegrass Memorial Gardens.
Honoring her as pallbearers were Bryan, Darien, Randy and Kyle Wade; Eric and Chad Kestel; and Chuck Jennette.
Honorary bearers were Gerald McKinney and Troy Hager.
Her family greeted friends beginning at 5:00 p.m., on Friday, December 14th and ending at 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
“Tears are words the heart can’t bear to say”.
The family suggests donations be made in her memory to Blue Grass Care Navigators (Hospice), 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington KY 40504.
Monday, December 10, 2018
Paul Douglas McLemore, 63
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Paul Douglas McLemore, age 63, of Winchester, Kentucky, formerly from Irvine, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018.
He was born on April 28, 1955 in Richmond, Kentucky, to Grace Chambers McLemore and the late Marvin (Gene) McLemore.
Mr. McLemore is survived by his wife of 44 years, Patti Haggard McLemore; one daughter, Shawna McLemore Lucas (Darrell); one son, Paul Douglas McLemore II (Mary Ellen); and his five precious grandchildren, Mason Tyler McLemore, Lilly Anna McLemore, Shelby Elizabeth Lucas, Jaxon Scott Lucas and Kimbrell Rose McLemore, whom he adored; one brother, David McLemore (Linda); one sister, Jeanne Crowe (Dallis); and several nieces and nephews.
He was a part time farmer and owner of PM Tax Service in Winchester. He was the chairman of Glen Eden Youth Center in Beattyville, where he carried on the passion and labor of love as his grandfather, John Rose Chambers, and his father, Gene McLemore, had before him.
Visitation was from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester. Services were at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 14, at the funeral home by Pastors James H. Mooney and Jesse Kline. Burial was at Glen Eden Youth Center in Beattyville.
Pallbearers were Chad Haggard, Dallis Wayne Crowe II, Darrell Lucas, Mason McLemore, Paul D. McLemore II, Daniel Sparks, Logan Winburn and Roger Carraway.
Honorary pallbearers were friends of Glen Eden Youth Center.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in his honor to Glen Eden Youth Center, 2150 Mina Station Road, Winchester, KY 40391.
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Joyce Embs,78
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Joyce L. Stanley Embs, age 78, passed away Tuesday, December 4. 2018 at her home.
She was born November 26, 1940 in Estill County, to the late Evelyn (Goe) and Lloyd Stanley. After high school she served in the United States Army from 1961-1964. She retired from the Bluegrass Army Depot in 1993 and also worked as a nurses aide for Darby Square Nursing Home in Lexington for seven years.
Ms. Embs is survived by her sisters: Shirley Wehmer of Austin, Texas; Maxine Livingston of Davie, Florida; and Virginia Fulton, Winchester; and a brother, Wayne Stanley, Lexington.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her former husband, Delbert Embs.
Memorial services were held Friday, December 14, at 5:00 p.m. at Rolan G Taylor Funeral Home, 286 South Main Street, Winchester, with Diandre Hensley presiding. Visitation was from 3:00 p.m. until the hour of service.