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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, January 9th Edition
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Sunday, January 6, 2019
Bonnie Jean Thomas, 89
Bonnie Jean Thomas, age 89, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019.
She was born December 5, 1929 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late James and Mary Ellen Ginter Smyth. She was a homemaker and a member of the South Elkhorn Baptist Church. She had lived in Lexington most of her life.
Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Dean Thomas.
She is survived by her son, Rory Dean Thomas (Bonnie), Lexington; one grandson; and two great grandsons.
She was preceded in death by five sisters: Susie Click, Everee Morris, Ruby Dixon, Beatrice Billings, and Dovie Yost; and nine brothers: Troy, Roy, Wagner, Gardner, Carl, Frank, Dewey, Jim and Jesse Smyth.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 8, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Sherl Thomas. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends call after 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Jeff Ayres, John Otis, George Wysocki, Paul Bland, Steve Worrell and Donnie Harris.
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Arthur Gene Ballard, 77
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Arthur Gene Ballard, age 77, of South Winn Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Baptist Health Richmond, following a short illness.
He was born September 29, 1941 in Estill County and was the son of Vicie Smyth Alcorn and the late Lonnie Ballard. He was a retired engineer with CSX Railroad and a member of the Ravenna Church of the Nazarene. He was a past president of the Irvine-Ravenna Kiwanis Club and was a loyal supporter of Engineer Athletics.
Mr. Ballard was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Karen Muncie Ballard.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include two sons: Arthur David Ballard (Shonna), and Randall Ballard, both of Estill County; and three grandchildren: Whitney O’Keefe (Cory), Machaela Ballard and Mariah Douglas (Tyler).
Funeral services were conducted Friday, January 4, 1:00 p.m., at the Ravenna Church of the Nazarene by Rev. John Anderson and Rev. Warren Toler. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends call between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, January 3rd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 11:00 a.m., Friday, at the Church.
Pallbearers were Cory O’Keefe, Tyler Douglas, Adam Walpole, Warren Toler, Jr., Beatle Lisle, Steven Gross, Jeff Horn and John Nutter
Honorary pallbearers were Phil Henry, Tom Henderson, Donald McIntosh, and the Locomotive Engineers, Conductors & Brakemen that he worked with in his over 40 years of railroading.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Ravenna Church of the Nazarene Building Fund.
Friday, December 28, 2018
Joyce M. Barnes, 88
Joyce M. Barnes, age 88, of Park Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Lee County Care & Rehabilitation Center in Beattyville.
She was born May 7, 1930 in Lee County and was the daughter of the late Boone and Lou Ellen Hogan Dennis. She retired from Rite-Aid and was a member of the Irvine First Church of the Nazarene. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Barnes is survived by one son, Donnie Barnes (Barbara), Estill County; one sister, Madge Eckler, Fayette County; one grandchild, Kim Horn (Mark); and three great grandchildren: McKenzie, Chase, and Cruz Horn.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tandy Barnes; and 13 brothers and sisters.
Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, January 1, 11:00 a.m., at the Oakdale Cemetery by Donnie Watson.
Pallbearers were Donnie Barnes, Tojo Barnes, Russell Barnes, Earl Barnes, Chase Horn and Mark Horn.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Monday, December 24, 2018
Marsha Ann Angel, 37
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Marsha Ann Angel, age 37, wife of Dusty Angel, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018 at her home in Beattyville, Kentucky.
Marsha was born August 24, 1981 in Irvine, Kentucky, a daughter to Larry and Mary "Morris" Mayse. She was a homemaker, and in her free-time she enjoyed fishing, being outdoors and listening to Bluegrass music.
She is survived by her husband of four years, her parents; one son, Dylan Scott Mayse; two brothers: Brian Mayse (Jennifer) and Larry Mayse (Cindy), both of Beattyville; a sister and brothers-in-law: Maudie and Carl Sparks, and Jason Lykins, all of Beattyville; nieces and nephews: Corey Lykins, Tabitha Lykins, Harlan Mayse, Brian B. Mayse, River Mayse, and Caninen Mayse; along with many other loving family members and friends.
Marsha was preceded in death by her grandparents: Harlan Morris, Tilly Morris, Junice Mayse and Beulah Mayse; and her mother and father in law, Hattie and Moss Angel.
Visitation was held Friday, January 4, 2019 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home, 3450 Ky Hwy 11 North, Booneville. Funeral services followed at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Willie Turner officiating. She was laid to rest in the Morris Family Cemetery located in the Spencer Ridge community of Beattyville.
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Cathy Gray, 59
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Cathy Gray, age 59, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away at her residence Saturday, December 22, 2018.
She was born August 8, 1959 in Berea, Kentucky, to Wendell and Adel Hammond.
Mrs. Gray is survived by her husband, Richard Glenn Gray of Irvine; a son, Jeremiah Gray of Irvine; a daughter, Sarah Gray of Irvine; two grandchildren, Johnathan Gray and Heather Gray; a brother, Wayne Hammond of London; and a sister, Nancy Lovens of London.
No services are planned at this time.
Grayson Funeral Home of Clay City was in charge of arrangements.
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Wednesday, January 2nd Edition
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Friday, December 28, 2018
Wayne Kenneth Courtney, 82
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Wayne Kenneth Courtney, age 82, husband of Tennie Lois Willoughby Courtney, of Stone Road, Clay City, Kentucky, passed away at his residence on Friday, December 28, 2018.
Born in Jacksonville in Harrison County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Ova Lee and Anna Elizabeth Wagner Courtney. He was a member of the United States Army, the United States Air Force, the Powell County Soil Conservation Board, the Powell County Livestock Association and he was a former laboratory technician with I.B.M. Wayne was a life long farmer who also enjoyed fishing and gardening.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Jo Abney; three brothers: Gene Courtney, Dave Courtney and Callie Courtney; and four sisters: Eunice Woods, Phyllis Caudill, Ann Pierson and Jo King.
Mr. Courtney is survived by his wife, Tennie Lois Willoughby Courtney of Clay City; three daughters: Karen Hatton (Tim), Michelle Young (Randall), both of Clay City; and Monica Miller (Jimmy) of Irvine; six grandchildren: Josh Abney (Heather), Samantha Miller (Jace), Courtney Miller, Dwayne Hatton (Shavonna), Wesley Miller (Mackenzie) and Chris Miller; and five great grandchildren: Braylon Miller, Hadlee Hatton, Casen Hatton, Ember Miller and Ellie Abney.
Funeral services officiated by Pastor Mike Davis and Wesley Miller were held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation was held 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at the funeral home. Interment was in the Courtney Family Cemetery with Tim Hatton, Randall Young, Jace Miller, Jimmy Miller, Wesley Miller, Josh Abney, Dwayne Hatton and Greg King serving as active pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers were the Powell County Soil Conservation Board and a host of family and friends.
Friday, December 28, 2018
Bonnie Mae Rogers Dunaway, 79
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Bonnie Mae Rogers Dunaway, age 79, wife of James Phillip Dunaway, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at her home.
She was born November 7, 1939 in Estill County, Kentucky to the late Dellie and Allie McIntosh Shuler.
Survivors include, husband, James Phillip Dunaway; sons, Lloyd Dale York (Sandy), Clay City; Alvin C. York (Carole), Crittenden; Sam G Shuler (Kim), Richmond; Jackie R. Rogers (Becky), Irvine; Ed Rogers (Wendy), Mt. Sterling; Anthony R. Rogers (Steve), Mt. Sterling; and Brandon Dunaway (Rolanda), Stanton; brothers, Donald Shuler, Sid Shuler, Walter Shuler, Charlie Shuler, and Dellie Shuler Jr.; sisters, Emma Jean Oney and Demie Myers; 25 grandchildren; one adopted grandchild; 37 great grandchildren; and two great, great grandchildren.
Services were Monday, December 31, 2018, 11:00 a.m., at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Rev. Raymond Tipton and Rev. Gainus Rogers. Visitation was held Sunday, December 30th, 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was in the Cobb Hill Cemetery with Matthew York, Gabe Rogers, Jeff Murphy, Tony Workman, Brandon Dunaway and Mitchell Rogers serving as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers serving were Tabitha Elmore, Casey Andres, Kayla Shuler, Jennifer Banks, Elizabeth Workman, Brittany Murphy, and Courtney Nolan.
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Elsie Scrivner Kirby, 99
Elsie Scrivner Kirby, 99, widow of Charles A. Kirby, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, after a long illness
Mrs. Kirby was a native of Estill County, born November 27, 1919, a daughter of the late Roy Jefferson and Melinda Garrett Scrivner. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing and quilting, and a member of the Panola Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Dean Kirby; her brothers, Henry Valentine Scrinver and Billy Scrivner; her sisters, Cora Mae Noland and Imogene Brandenburg; a granddaughter, Peggy Kirby; a daughter-in-law, Provie Kirby; and a grandson-in-law, Michael Stevens.
Survivors include her sons: Douglas Kirby and Jerry Kirby (Vydra); her daughter, Dixie McQueen; her grandchildren: Ricky Kirby (Brenda), Timothy Kirby (Pam), Karen Stevens, Regina Oliver (Neal), and Matthew Kirby (Brittany) ; 12 great grandchildren; and 10 great, great grandchildren.
Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 30, 2018, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals, with Bro. Ricky Kirby officiating. Burial followed in the Doug Kirby Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 12:00 Noon, Sunday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Tim Kirby, Matthew Kirby, John Kirby, Michael Kyle Stevens, Jacob Daniel Stevens and Philip Paul Stevens.
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Virginia Dare LeMaster Samples, 78
Virginia Dare LeMaster Samples, the widow of the late Charles Logan Samples and the daughter of the late Drucilla Lemaster, was born in Estill County, Kentucky on July 8, 1940 and departed this life on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at her home in Lee County, Kentucky at the age of 78 years, 5 months, and 18 days. She was a loving homemaker who loved to quilt.
She is survived by two sons, Donnie Wayne Samples (Mary) of Beattyville, and Ralph Samples of Columbia, Missouri; two grandchildren, Jason Charles Samples and Crystal Dawn Samples, both of Beattyville; one great granddaughter, Abagail Tipton of Beattyville; a brother, Denver Cole of Irvine; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Samples was preceded in death by her mother, Drucilla; her husband, Charles; a brother, Bobby LeMaster; and a great granddaughter, Jessica Ray Samples.
Visitation was held Saturday, December 29, 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., at the Newnam Funeral Home Chapel, 108 Center Street in Beattyville. Funeral service followed at 1:00 p.m. with Sherri Marshall officiating. Burial was in the Proctor Cemetery.
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Ruby Moreland, 85
Ruby Moreland, age 85, of Broadway in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at her home following a sudden illness.
She was born May 29, 1933 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Howell and Fannie Mae Charles Walling. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Moreland was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Moreland.
She is survived by one daughter, Lisa Shelton, Madison County; three sons: Freddie Moreland, David Moreland, both of Estill County; and Charles Walling, Madison County; one brother, Floyd Walling, Estill County; five grandchildren: John David Moreland, Jeremy Moreland, Amanda Toler, Josh Walling and Courtney Shelton; and six great grandchildren: Cade Toler, Ava Toler, Berkley Moreland, Audrey Moreland, Olivia Moreland and Evelyn Moreland.
Mrs. Moreland was preceded in death by one son, Michael Moreland; one sister, Drucilla Gross; and four brothers: James, Harold Gene, Glen and Garrett Walling.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, December 29, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Gumm Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, December 28th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were John David Moreland, Jeremy Moreland, Courtney Shelton, Trey Toler, Pat Reece and Tom Webster.
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Janet Lee Parrett, 63
Janet Lee Parrett, age 63, of Irvine Road in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at Baptist Health in Lexington following a short illness.
She was born July 7, 1955 in Estill County and was the daughter of Mattie Fay Stamper Horn and the late Wilgus Horn. She was a retired employee of the Greenbriar Nursing Home and a member of the Easter Valley Baptist Church.
Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her husband, William Glenn Parrett; three daughters: Yevonne Kordenat, Ohio; Selena Harris, Madison County; and Jessica Parrett, Ohio; two sons: Jason Parrett, Ohio; and Jeremy Parrett, Garrett County; two sisters: Rhonda Gould, Estill County; and Fay Bloyd, Jefferson County; three brothers: Wilgus Horn, Jr., Madison County; Bobby Horn, Ohio; and Jackie Horn, Estill County; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, December 30, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Mike Davis. Burial was at the Campbell Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Jason Parrett, Jeremy Parrett, Tommy Harris, Mark Kordanet, Travis Horn, Jackie Horn, Earl Sandlin and David Parrett.
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
William Preston Smith, 88
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William Preston Smith, age 88, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at his home following a long illness.
He was born January 31, 1930 in Irvine, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Vernon and Lillie Green Marcum Smith. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a retired employee of the Chrysler Corporation. He had lived in Ohio most of his life.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Morris Smith.
He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Dixon (Danny), Lawrenceburg, Indiana; three grandchildren: Christopher Dixon, Kristen Brown and Joshua Dixon; and two great grandchildren: Lily and Ella Brown.
Mr. Smith was also preceded in death by one sister, Irene Smith; and four brothers: Kenneth, Wayne, Harold and Grafton Smith.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 31, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Larry Smith. Burial was at the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home.
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
David Cole Winburn, 78
David Cole Winburn, age 78, of Old Ironworks Road in Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, following a long illness.
He was born March 4, 1940 in Clark County and was the son of the late Otis and Thelma Angel Winburn. He was a retired Wintech employee and a member of the Grace Bible Church. He had lived in Clark County all his life.
Mr. Winburn is survived by his wife, Dora Yvonne Toler Winburn; one daughter, Terri Lynn Pruitt, Lexington; one son, Luis David Winburn, Winchester; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Wilma Ballard.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, December 28, 2:00 p.m., at the Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Bro. Lee Cruse and Bro. Warren Toler. Burial was at the Clarmont Memorial Gardens. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Friday, at the Scobee Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were George Johnson, Brad Clem, Mark Jones, Johnathan Toler Jones, Lynn Toler, Jr., Josh Toler and Cody Toler.
Honorary pallbearer was John Spencer.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home of Irvine is in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Linda Gilbert Willis, 60
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Linda Gilbert Willis, age 60, wife of Ralph Willis passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Baptist Health Richmond.
She was born August 19, 1958 in Ohio to the late Ralph and Pearl Brooks Gilbert. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She loved to spend time with her family and enjoyed her flower gardens. She was a member of Irvine View Holiness Church.
Other than her husband, Mrs. Willis is survived by her children, Ralph Willis, Jr. (Tamara), Donald Joe Willis (Corinna), Donna Lynn Willis and Mary Faye Willis, all of Richmond; two brothers, Leon Gilbert (Frances), and Ray Gilbert; two sisters, Verna Shuler and Wilma Feltner (Wayne); eight grandchildren, Crystal, Joseph, Ryan, Cameron, Shannon, Kayla, Kinley, and Breanna; along with numerous nieces and nephews that also survive.
Visitation was 5-9 p.m., Wednesday, December 26 at Davis and Powell Funeral Home, 616 Chestnut Street in Berea, with funeral services at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 27th at the funeral home. Burial was at the Pilot Knob Cemetery.
Friday, December 21, 2018
Ramona Gayle Wells, 60
Ramona Gayle Wells, 60, of Moberly, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 at her home.
She was born in Connersville, Indiana, on May 29, 1958 to the late Jack Short and Illa Collins Short. Ramona was a homemaker and enjoyed working with her flowers and making handmade jewelry.
Mrs. Wells is survived by: her husband, Michael Wells; her daughter, Kimberly Wells (Jerrod Felice); her granddaughter, Nadia Felice; one sister, Maliea McQueen; as well as a host of other extended family and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 30, 2018, at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond, with Pastor Gerald Powell officiating. Visitation was after 3:00 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.
Burial was conducted at 1:30 p.m., Monday, December 31, 2018, at the Richmond Cemetery.
Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Joel Scott Noland, 68
A memorial service was held Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Irvine United Methodist Church, 243 Main Street, Irvine, at 2 p.m., for Joel Scott Noland, age 68, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Irvine, who passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 in Ajijic, Mexico, after a short illness. Friends called after 1 p.m., and a celebration of life reception was held after the service at the church.
Honorary pallbearers were 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.
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.