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Wednesday, January 23rd Edition
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Saturday, January 19, 2019
William Franklin “Bill” Baber, 93
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William Franklin “Bill” Baber, age 93, of Hudson Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019, at his home.
He was born September 10, 1925 in Estill County and was the son of the late J. W. “Bill” and Cora Wise Baber. He was a retired Kroger employee and a member of the Irvine Nazarene Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent for 53 years. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Navy and Army Air Corp. He was a charter member of the VFW Post 8019 and a lifetime member of the American Legion.
Mr. Baber was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Robertson Baber.
He is survived by one daughter, Nancy Sullivan (John), Anderson, South Carolina; one son: Bruce Baber (Lisa), Estill County; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn Baber, Estill County; a son-in-law, Mike Richardson, Madison County; nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a close friend, Paul Taylor.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Jeanette Marie “Jan” Richardson; two sons: James Franklin “Jim” Baber and Phillip Scott “Frankie” Baber; two sisters: Eva Lou Dawes and Beulah Baber; and three brothers: Alonzo “Buddy” Baber, L.J. Baber and Jessie Baber.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, January 22, 2:00 p.m., at the Irvine Nazarene Church by Bro. Curt Napier and Bro. Matthew Marshall. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, January 21, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, at the Irvine Nazarene Church.
Pallbearers were his grandsons.
Honorary pallbearers were his great grandsons; Scott Beckler, David Beckler, Jeff Beckler, and the men of the Irvine Nazarene Church.
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Benjamin C. Stigall, M.D., 93
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Benjamin C. Stigall, M.D., age 93, of Danville, Kentucky, and widower of Betty Fern Williams Stigall passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019.
The son of the late Lawrence Ingersol Stigall and Rose Elizabeth Jasper Stigall, he was born May 3, 1925 in Irvine, Kentucky. A resident of Lexington from 1964-2011, he was a member of Trinity Hill United Methodist Church. He was a United States Navy veteran.
Dr. Stigall was an alumnus of the University of Louisville, from which he graduated with an undergraduate degree and his Doctorate in Medicine. After residency and 8 years of general practice, he received training in Dallas, Texas, to become an Ear, Nose, & Throat specialist (Otolaryngology). He practiced medicine in Livermore/Owensboro and in Lexington/Central KY and retired in 1999. Dr. Stigall was an active member of the American Medical Association, the Kentucky and Lexington Medical Societies, and Meals on Wheels at Trinity Hill United Methodist Church.
Surviving family includes his four children: Thomas Stigall (Karen) of Lawrenceburg, Beth Marcum (John) of Nicholasville, James Stigall, and June (Brian) Baker of Stanford; five grandchildren: Yancey Marcum (Allison), Erin Ferguson (Scott), Coleman Marcum, Ben J. Baker (Karina), and Emily Beth Ludovissy (Connor); and six great grandchildren.
Among his many interests were Bluegrass music, including playing mandolin with friends in the band Country Grass and several other groups in Central Kentucky. He was an avid golfer, liked to travel, and enjoyed playing bridge. Most of all, he loved his family. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Services will take place Friday, January 25th at Milward-Southland, 391 Southland Drive in Lexington. Visitation will be held 12 Noon-2 p.m., followed immediately by the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will take place at Lexington Cemetery.
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Bessie Kay Tate, 64
Bessie Kay Tate, age 64, of John Rawlins Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019, at her home following a long illness.
She was born March 21, 1954 in Springfield, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Murvel and Olive Yates Hogge. She was a real estate agent with Liz Campbell Associates and a member of the First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Tate is survived by her husband, Bobby Joe Tate; three sons: Robert Tate (April), New Mexico; Joey Tate, Estill County; and Michael Tate (Candace), Madison County; two sisters: Peggy Cravens, Estill County; and Cheryl Correll, Colorado; one brother, David Hogge, Colorado; and seven grandchildren: Taylor Tate, Deondre Tate, Tionna Tate, Haley Hall, Dylan Tate, Alexander Tate and Autumn Tate.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Moulton; and two brothers: Richard Sharpe and Jack Hogge.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 23, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Tony Horn. Burial will be at the Madison Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, January 22nd at the funeral home.
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Edwin C. Fowler, 60
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Edwin C. Fowler, age 60, of Berea, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
Born in Richmond, he was the son of Lucille Isaacs Fowler Rice and the late Edwin Fowler, Sr. He was an United States Army veteran and a welder with Link-Belt Construction Equipment.
Mr. Fowler is survived by his mother, Lucille Isaacs Fowler Rice of Irvine; one son, Anthony Fowler of Clay City; two daughters, Jessica Fowler-Abrams of Lexington and Ashleigh Baber (Stephen) of Berea; three brothers: Jesse Rice (Loretta), Dale Rice (Vanessa), both of Irvine, and Steven Fowler of Nicholasville; three sisters: Bobbie Rice of Irvine, Nywanda Patrick (Michael) and Jane Dixon (Greg) of Nicholasville; and nine grandchildren: Ireland Fowler, Ethan Fowler, Gracie Fowler, Katelyn Fowler, Kelsey Madden, Aubrey Baber, Austin Elkins, Caleb Rowland and Canaan Rowland.
Visitation began at 4:00 p.m. with funeral services held at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Billy Isaacs, 75
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Billy Isaacs, age 75, widower of Claudette Muncie Isaacs, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was a native of Estill County, a son of the late Virgil and Mary Marcum Isaacs.
Mr. Isaacs was preceded in death by his brothers: Earnest, Bobby, and Ronnie Isaacs; and his sister, Ann Isaacs.
He enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, and fishing, talking and watching Westerns. He was a member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church. He was a retired brick and block layer, former employee of Beck and Harris Greenhouse, and former owner of Billy Bob's Family Restaurant. Mr. Isaacs spent a lot of his time talking with friends and customers at Cox Recycling. He enjoyed spending time with his family, his church family and friends. He spend most evenings eating supper and watching TV with wonderful Juanita. One of his favorite things to do was to go fishing with his best friend Mike Bicknell.
Survivors include children: Billie Richelle Cox (Sam), Wendell Scott Isaacs (Sherrie), Gregory Allen Isaacs (Carolyn), and Kevin Shane Isaacs (Chelle); his grandchildren: Samuel Lucas Cox, Stephanie Palmer (Dustin) Moore, Tessney Isaacs Merritt (Michael), and Kane Isaacs; great grandchildren: Caidyn Riddell, Carly Riddell, Jace Moore, and Macy Moore; and a special furbaby Lillie.
Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 21st at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Harold Hays officiating. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Sunday evening, January 20th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Shane Isaacs, Greg Isaacs, Scott Isaacs, Lucas Cox, Kane Isaacs and Caidyn Riddell.
Honorary pallbearers were Mike Bicknell, Michae Merritt, Don Williams, Dustin Moore, Jr. Brandenburg, Bro. Bill Elliott, Fred Brown and Bro. Carl Dennis Williams.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Grace Della Puckett, 79
Grace Della Puckett, age 79, of Furnace Junction in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
She was born April 7, 1939 in Estill County to the late Cornelius and Ora Lee West Adams. She was a homemaker and attended the Roadside Mission Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
Mrs. Puckett is survived by her husband, Bobby Gene Puckett, Estill County;
two daughters: Sandra Tuggle, Estill County; and Connie Haggard, Powell County; three sons: Dwight Puckett, Greg Puckett and Bobby Puckett Jr., all of Estill County; one sister, Shirley Lancaster, Estill County; two brothers: Doug Adams and Cleveland Adams, both of Estill County; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, John Adams.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, January 18, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Gainus Rogers. Burial followed in the Crowe Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, January 17th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Jim Hall, Robert Mays Jr., Gary Puckett, Anthony Haggard, Mitchell Haggard, and Bill Eldridge.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Raymond Shawn Reinhardt, 39
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Raymond Shawn Reinhardt, age 39, of Green Street in Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, following a long illness.
He was born November 5, 1979 in Estill County and was the son of Raymond and Willa Johnson Barnes. He was an animal rescuer and an ordained minister in the Universal Unitarian Church. He was a member of the Kentucky Funco League of Awesomeness. He had lived in Powell County most of his life.
Survivors, in addition to his father and mother, include his spouse, Kevin Mattias Reinhardt.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, January 22, 12:00 Noon, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Gray Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Mark Barnes, Marc Crase, Frank Ward, Isaac Hickman, Justin Adams, and Courtney McPherson.
Honorary pallbearers were the nurses from the Markey Cancer Center BMT.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Dorothy Brackett Lucas, 88
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Dorothy Brackett Lucas, 88, widow of Bernard Lucas, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Irvine Heath and Rehab Center after a long illness.
She was a native of Irvine, Kentucky, born July 12, 1930, a daughter of the late John and Ora Lee Breedlove Brackett. She was a retired bookkeeper, and a member of the Friendship Baptist Church.
Mrs. Lucas was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathryn Lee "Katie" Lucas Brinegar; her brothers: Charles, E.P., and J.W. Brackett; and her sisters: Ruby Sien, Margaret Moody, and Sylvia Moody.
Survivors include her grandchildren: John Brinegar and Kim Richardson (Ray); and her great grandchild, Kathryn Sue Richardson.
Services were held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 22nd at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Bro. Scott Rogers and Bro. Owen Moody officiating. Burial followed at Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Jessamine County at 2:30 p.m. Friends called anytime after 10:00 a.m. until service time, Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Kenneth Brinegar, Lonnie Gross, John Brinegar, and Ray Richardson.
Deacons of Friendship Baptist Church served as honorary pallbearers.
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Ashley Nicole Philapy, 29
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Ashley Nicole Philapy, age 29, a resident of Especially Kidz Health & Rehabilitation in Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away, Wednesday, January 2, 2019, following a long illness.
She was born December 9, 1989 in Kokomo, Indiana and was the daughter of James Philapy and Darla Sutton Covey.
Ashley is survived by her mother & step-father: Darla and Chris Covey of Ravenna, Kentucky; her father, James Philapy, Kokomo, Indiana; her grandparents, Harry & Ollie Sutton, Monticello; two sisters: Brittney Philapy, Irvine; and Jacqueline Philapy (Amron), Kokomo, Indiana; four brothers: Austin Philapy (Megan), Irvine; Jimmy Philapy, Josh Philapy (Amanda), and Jesse Philapy, all of Kokomo, Indiana; uncles: Nathan Sutton, Jason Sutton (Sarah), Dustin Sutton and Brandon Cooper (Jennifer); and many more aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents; Minter & Blanche Turner and one uncle, Chris Sutton.
Friends called between 1 and 2 p.m., Saturday, January 19th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home for a visitation.
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Thursday, January 10, 2019
Carolyn West Marcum, 74
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Carolyn West Marcum, 74, wife of Orville, passed away at her home Thursday evening, January 10, 2019.
She was a native of Estill County, born April 11, 1944, a daughter of the late Floyd and Lida Lou Walling West. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed Bluegrass and Gospel music.
Survivors, other than her husband of 56 years, Orville; include her children, Sherri Jenkins (Steve), Susan Harvey (Greg), and Bradley Dale Marcum; her sisters: Judy Raines (Ned), and Patsy Isaacs (Odell); her grandchildren: Justin Daniel Harvey, and Joshua Chase Harvey; and several nieces and nephews, as well as a host of friends.
Friends called after 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 13th at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals. Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 14th at the White Oak Church of God with Bro. Glendon Woosley officiating. Burial followed in the Dunaway Cemetery. Friends called Monday, at the church from 12:00 p.m. until service time.
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Stevie Ray Plowman, 53
Stevie Ray Plowman, age 53, of Old Landing Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
He was born June 14, 1965 in Estill County and was the son of Helen Neal Plowman and the late John Plowman. He was a logger and lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. Plowman is survived by his mother, Helen Neal Plowman, Estill County; three daughters: Ashley Plowman, Estill County; Helena Plowman, Nicholasville; and Rebecca Sanders, Richmond; two sons: Bobby Ray Charlton, Berea; and Stevie Ray Plowman Jr., Estill County; four brothers: Tim Plowman, Jerry Plowman, Ronnie Plowman and Wilson Plowman, all of Estill County; and 14 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, John Denver Plowman.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, January 11, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Campbell Cemetery. Friends called between 6-9 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Ronald McKinney, Tim Osborne, Stevie Plowman, John Plowman, Ron-Dene Plowman and James Coffey.
Honorary pallbearers were Jayden and Mason Plowman.
Saturday, January 5, 2019
Jackie Turpin Sr. 70
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Jackie Turpin Sr., age 70, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital.
He was born October 11, 1948 in Irvine to Elmo and Zelma Riddell Turpin. He was a brick mason and a member of the Pea Ridge Holiness Church.
Mr. Turpin is survived his wife, Mary Turpin of Irvine; a son, Jackie Turpin Jr. (Tangee) of Irvine; a daughter, Charlotte Riddell (Billy) of Irvine; six grandchildren, six great grandchildren; a brother, Elmo Wayne Turpin (Nancy) of Irvine; and two sisters: Virginia Stambaugh of Murray and Carolyn Dawes of Irvine.
He was preceded by his parents, Elmo and Zelma Turpin; a son, Mark Turpin; and two brothers, Robert and Jimmy Turpin.
Funeral services were held at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, January 10, at the Pea Ridge Holiness Church in Irvine with Bro. John Gross officiating. Friends visited from 10:00 a.m. untill time of service at the church. Burial was in the Pea Ridge Cemetery.
Grayson Funeral Home of Clay City was in charge of services.
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Dorothy Lee "Tipton" McIntosh, 93
Dorothy Lee "Tipton" McIntosh of Port Charlotte, Florida, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great, great grandmother, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018. She was surrounded by her forever family on this earth as she made her journey to be with the ones who left before her.
She leaves behind her son, Jerry Eli McIntosh (Pat) of Port Charlotte, her daughter, Linda Sue McIntosh, also of Port Charlotte; and a son, Ernie Green (Linda) of Clarksville, Tennessee. She was also blessed to have grandchildren, Jerry Kenneth McIntosh and Jennifer Kay McIntosh Carstensen; great grandchildren, Justin Carstensen, Taylor Blake and Jordan McIntosh; and great, great grandchildren, Ava Rose and Rowan Grant Carstensen, and Taron McIntosh. Also, her brother, Omer Tipton Jr. of Ravenna. She had many nieces and nephews that at the young age of 93, she could hardly remember, but she knew them all by name in her heart. Also survived by her sweet sister-in-law, Dean Tipton, who called weekly from the first time they met.
She was preceded in death by her very special Pa & Ma Tipton as well as her parents, Omer and Ethel Jones Tipton, and brothers, Clarence and Melvin Tipton; our father, James McIntosh, who was the joy of her life; one son, Orville Green; a grandson, James Joshua Green; and her granddaughter, Tracy Ann McIntosh Reichard who was waiting as she always did for her kiss on her nose.
The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses who helped her live a very healthy life for us to cherish.
Burial will be at a later date in Irvine, Kentucky, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband and her most precious granddaughter, Tracy.
Family will be informed at a later date so all are welcome to come and celebrate our mother's life.