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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, February 13th Edition
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Friday, February 7, 2019
Norman A. Ledford, 69
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Norman A. Ledford, age 69, a resident of Bourbon and Estill Counties in Kentucky, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019.
He born November 18, 1949 in Fayette County, Kentucky, and was preceeded in death by his parents, Charles E. & Lillian Hudson Ledford; and sister, Lillian Leigh Ledford.
He is survived by his wife, Judy S. Ledford; a son, Clay Yocum (Jennifer), two daughters, Becky McGinnis and Lauren Harrington (D.J.): and six grandchildren, Layne Harrington, Jordan Carrier (Anthony), Guylee and Hunter Carrier, and Heather and Carly Yocum.
A private family service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, St. Jude Hospital or The Salvation Army.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Rosetta Herald, 72
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Rosetta Herald, daughter of the late Ike and Ethel Barrett McIntosh was born in Lee County, Kentucky on February 2, 1947 and departed this life at her home in Beattyville, Kentucky on February 7, 2019 at the age of 72 years and 5 days. Rosetta was a homemaker and attended the Beattyville Assembly of God.
She is survived by two children, Markeeta Moore (Tyler) of Beattyville, and James Couch (Kim) of Richmond; three grandchildren, Ashley Mays and Bobby Fox of Beattyville and Corban Couch of Richmond; three great grandchildren, Talon, Hunter, and Travis Fox; three sisters, Loretta Fox of Morrow, Ohio; Annetta Allen of Virginia, and Dana Coomer of Beattyville; a special niece, Jenny Napier of Irvine; and a host of other close relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, Rosetta was preceded in death by four brothers, Brack Seal, Einfred McIntosh, Winston McIntosh, and Donnie McIntosh.
Visitation was held at Newnam Funeral Home Chapel, 108 Center Street, Beattyville, 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 11th, followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m., conducted by Bro. Roy S. McIntosh. Burial was in the Couch-Brandenburg Cemetery in Beattyville.
Pallbearers were James Couch, Corban Couch, Bobby Fox, Tyler Moore, Rick Napier, Josh Napier, Ralph Coomer, and Travis Mays.
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Evelyn Hisel Collins, 73
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Evelyn Hisel Collins was born May 31, 1945 in Jackson County, Kentucky, and departed this life Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, 73 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Melvin & Iona (Lainhart) Hisel. Evelyn was a member of the Kerby Knob Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son, Ricky Colllins (Sheila) of Irvine; and by four sisters: Betty Isaacs (Nathan) of Irvine, Christine Harrison (Robert) of Estill County, Bonnie Rogers (Turley) of Berea, and Barbara Rogers (Everett) of Jackson County. She was blessed with a granddaughter, Kaylee Collins (Christopher) of Irvine.
In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by three brothers, Thurman, Elmer and Desmer Hisel; and by six sisters, Cynthia Adkins, Myrtle Hisel, Louise Lainhart, Eileen Rose, Brenda Fox and Ester Hobbs.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Lakes McKee Funeral Home, 1181 Main Street South, McKee, with Darren Hisel and Bro. Wesley Miller officiating. Burial followed in the Hisel Cemetery.
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Clara Mae Cooper Henry, 98
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Clara Mae Cooper Henry, age 98, of Broadway Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
She was born November 13, 1920 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Oscar and Effie Clem Cooper. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church. She lived in Estill County all of her life.
Mrs. Henry was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Henry.
She is survived by one daughter, Linda Murphy, Richmond; two sons: Ronnie Henry and Larry Henry, both of Estill County; three sisters: Virginia Withers, Nancy Rhodes and Wilma Jo Parsons, all of Estill County; three brothers: Billy Eugene Cooper, Estill County; Ray Cooper, Winchester; and Henry Melvin Cooper, Tennessee; severn grandchildren, four great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by two sisters: Katie Hill and Minnie Saunders; and three brothers: William “Wigg” Cooper, Owen M. Cooper, and Arthur Lee Cooper.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, February 7, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Chris Winkler. Burial followed in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends call after 11:00 a.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were John Henry, Les Withers, Jonathan Henry, Marvin Cooper, Raymond Cooper, Kyle Withers, James Henry and Joshua Henry.
Sunday, February 3, 2019
Rudolph Tipton Crowe, 75
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Rudolph Tipton Crowe, age 75, of Furnace Junction in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
He was born March 2, 1943 in Estill County and was the son of the late Daniel and Betty Ann Tipton Crowe. He was a retired vice-president with CMS and a 50-year member and Past Master of the Stafford Lodge. He was a farmer, a gun-and-knife collector, and a Kentucky Colonel. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. Crowe is survived by his wife, LaDell Hall Crowe; two daughters: Elizabeth Griggs (Todd) and Melissa Snowden (Chad), both of Estill County; one son, Jeffrey Crowe (Shannon Todd Finley), Laurel County; one sister, Janette Dixon, Estill County; three brothers: Shelby Crowe, Esco Crowe, both of Estill County; and Dallis Crowe, Clark County; and six grandchildren: Jakolbi Crowe, Brayden Griggs, Callee Snowden, Mason Griggs, Jaxon Snowden and Jessup Chaney.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Bernice Dixon and Imogene Crowe.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, February 6, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Terry Barnes. Burial was at the Crowe Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, February 5th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Todd Griggs, Chad Snowden, Todd Finley, Jason Flynn, Roger McIntosh, and Brad Crowe.
Honorary pallbearers were Raymond Barnes, Dennis Miller, Mike Rogers, Goble Rogers, Ray Rogers, and Joe Profitt.
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Wednesday, February 6th Edition
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Sunday, February 3, 2019
Rudolph Tipton Crowe, 75
Rudolph Tipton Crowe, age 75, of Furnace Junction in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
He was born March 2, 1943 in Estill County and was the son of the late Daniel and Betty Ann Tipton Crowe. He was a retired vice-president with CMS and a 50-year member and Past Master of the Stafford Lodge. He was a farmer, a gun-and-knife collector, and a Kentucky Colonel. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. Crowe is survived by his wife, LaDell Hall Crowe; two daughters: Elizabeth Griggs (Todd) and Melissa Snowden (Chad), both of Estill County; one son, Jeffrey Crowe (Shannon Todd Finley), Laurel County; one sister, Janette Dixon, Estill County; three brothers: Shelby Crowe, Esco Crowe, both of Estill County; and Dallis Crowe, Clark County; and six grandchildren: Jakolbi Crowe, Brayden Griggs, Callee Snowden, Mason Griggs, Jaxon Snowden and Jessup Chaney.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Bernice Dixon and Imogene Crowe.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 6, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Terry Barnes. Burial will be at the Crowe Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, February 5th at the funeral home.
Saturday, February 2, 2019
Wendy Nicole Green, 32
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Wendy Nicole Green age 32 of Georgetown, Kentucky, formerly of Magoffin County and Estill County, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at her home.
She was born May 23, 1986 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Donnie Green and Jacqueline Highley, who survive.
Survivors also include two sons, William Kyle Rayfields and Jonathan Johnson; two daughters, Haley Nicole McPherson and Zoey Opal Anita Hurley; and two brothers, Donnie Ray Green Jr. and Ramsey Kaden Green, both of Winchester, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel, 900 Parkway Drive in Salyersville. Burial will follow in the Leonard Risner Cemetery at Johnson Fork, Kentucky. Friends visited the funeral home after 6 p.m., Tuesday, February 5, 2019 and anytime Wednesday prior to funeral services.
Friday, February 1, 2019
Neal Shannon “Banjo Man” James II, 55
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Neal Shannon “Banjo Man” James II, age 55, of Stanford, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 in Willisburg.
Born August 10, 1963 in Stanford, to the late Neal James and Nancy Poynter James, Neal was a graduate of Lincoln County High School, a former employee of ATR Inc., and a member of Willow Grove Baptist Church. He was a Kentucky Colonel and was a songwriter/musician that led him to become a member of BMI, the largest music rights group in the United States.
He co-starred on “Call of the Wildman” with Ernie Brown Jr., also known as “Turtleman”; which aired for four seasons on Animal Planet, making him a local and national celebrity. His down to earth and easy going personality made him a fan favorite. Because of Neal’s kind heart and love of serving the Lord, he volunteered a lot of his time mentoring and helping at Isaiah House in Willisburg. His favorite saying was, “Jesus Rocks”!
Survivors include his wife, Rosemary Pearson James; two sons, Kenny James (Brooke) of Virginia, and Ronnie Isaacs II (Stephanie) of Irvine; two daughters, Sara McBride (Adam) of Harrodsburg, and Victoria Miller (Justin) of Stanford; two sisters, Carol Bell and Janice Tillett (Ron), both of Stanford; and nine grandchildren, Josie Luttman, Chloe Miller, Isabella Miller, Justin Luttman, Leyna McBride, Joshua McBride, Elizabeth McBride, Benjamin James, and Jacob James.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Donald Lee James; a granddaughter, Laura Shannon James; one niece, Tami Owens; and a special brother-in-law, Joe Bell.
Visitation was held Monday, February 4, 2019 at Lincoln County High School Stuart Underwood Auditorium from 5-9 p.m. A private funeral service and interment will be held at a later date.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be given or mailed to Spurlin Funeral Home (411 W. Main Street, Stanford, KY 40484) as donations to help the family with funeral expenses.
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Harmon Eugene Witt, 88
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Harmon Eugene "Gene" Witt, age 88, husband of the late Cathy Witt, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Versailles, Kentucky.
He was born in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Arthur and Stella Witt on March 10, 1930. Mr. Witt worked at IBM, Clark Equipment, and the city of Richmond. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Richmond and attended Jessamine Christian Church. He was a professional musician who started playing the piano at the age of three. He loved his Lord, his family and music.
Mr. Witt is survived by his son, Doug Osborne (Wanda); a daughter, Sheree Boston (Gary); seven grandchildren: Ian Osborne, Erin Muessig (Travis), Amy Johnson (Brett), Jessica McKenney (Chuck), Adrienne Johnston (Ian), Robby Boston, and Zachary Boston; six great grandchildren; and a brother, Ray Witt of Irvine.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Mike Osborne; two sisters, Opal Witt and Alma Witt; and four brothers, Chester Witt, Kenneth Witt, Estill Witt and Frank Witt.
Visitation and reception was held from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., Monday, February 4, 2019, with a service following at Clark Legacy Center, 601 East Brannon Road, Brannon Crossing, Nicholasville. Burial was at Blue Grass Memorial Gardens.
Casketbearers were Ian Osborne, Robby Boston, Zachary Boston, Chuck McKenney, Ian Johnston, Travis Muessig and Brett Johnson.
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Sara Alene Neal, 90
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Sara Alene Neal, age 90, of Barnes Mountain Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at her home following a short illness.
She was born January 13, 1929 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Enoch and Ida Mae Crowe Stamper. She was a retired Sylvania employee and a member of the Hargett Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
Mrs. Neal was preceded in death by her husbands, Lloyd J. Neal and Gerald Sparks.
She is survived by three daughters: Rhonda Tate (Darrell), Charlene Sparks (Charles), both of Madison County; and Patty Embs (Ray), Estill County; two sons: Scotty Neal (Donna) and Larry Neal (Brenda), both of Estill County; one stepson: Ricky Sparks (Brenda), Estill County; one sister: Anna Margaret Davis, Estill County; 12 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters: Delberta Ingram and Velma Allen; three brothers: Junior, Jess and Virgil Stamper; and one grandchild, Stephen Sparks.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, February 1, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jerry Chaney and Bro. Billy Stamper. Burial was at the Campbell Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, January 31st at the funeral home.
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Joyce Kay Willis Powell, 76
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Joyce Kay Willis Powell, age 76, widow of the late Amos Powell, passed away Tuesday January 29, 2019 at Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
She was born March 17, 1942 in Estill County, Kentucky, to the late John and Maggie Carpenter Willis. She worked in housekeeping and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Mrs. Powell is survived one son, Chris Powell (Irene) of Richmond; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Gail Powell; five brothers: Harry Willis, Carmon Willis, Wesley Willis, Tommy Willis, and Lermon Willis; two sisters: Sue Dixon and Ruby Willis, four grandchildren: Ashley Worsham, Tyler Powell, Charles Powell, and Clayton Powell; and two great grandchildren: Austin Worsham and Sadie Worsham.
She was preceded in death by two sons: Robert Powell and Harold Edward Powell; one daughter, Donna Powell; and one brother, Elmer Willis.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Davis & Powell Funeral Directors, 616 Chestnut Street, Berea, with Father Tom Farrell officiating. Burial followed at the Silver Creek Cemetery, Gabbardtown Road in Berea. Visitation was held 5-8 p.m., Friday, February 1st at the funeral home.
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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Janet Lee Richardson, 72
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Janet Lee Richardson, age 72, of Barnes Mountain Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at her home following a long illness.
She was born September 17, 1946 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Walter and Flossie Plowman Harris. She owned Janet’s Hair Spot and served on the National Board of Hairdressers. She was a master craftsman and a member of the Baptist faith. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
Mrs. Richardson is survived by her husband, Donald Lee Richardson; two daughters: Kendra Resha Tallent (Eddie), Albany, Kentucky; and Karen Renae Puckett (Roger), Irvine; two sons: Donald Lee Richardson II, Irvine; and Leslie Kyle Richardson (Deborah), Georgetown; and eight grandchildren: Tyler Cox, Joshua Richardson, Elayna Cox, Josiah Miller, Andrew Richardson, Jameson Miller, Ben Tallent and Sawyer Tallent.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Norma Cox; and two brothers, Billy and Freddie Harris.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, February 2, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Mark Pearson. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were her grandsons.
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Donald Edwin Arthur, 85
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Donald Edwin Arthur, age 85, of Waco, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019.
He was a native of Irvine, born June 26, 1933, to the late Ben and Velma (Smith) Arthur. Donald was a United States Air Force veteran and retired from General Motors in Flint, Michigan with over thirty years of service and many great friendships.
In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Flannery Arthur; a brother, Orville Arthur, and a sister Bonnie Arthur.
He is survived by one daughter, Teresa VanWinkle (Roy), three grandchildren, Tommy, Steven and Cynthia Goosey; one brother, Wendell Arthur; and a special niece, Tammy Hill.
Lakes Funeral Home of Berea is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, January 25, 2019
Charles Nelson Hammons, 83
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Charles Nelson Hammons, age 83, widower of Arlene Ashcraft Hammons, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at the V.A. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was a native of Artmise, Kentucky, born October 30, 1935, the son of the late Edward and May Fortney Hammons. He was United States Navy veteran, a farmer, a retired truck driver, and a lifetime member of the VFW and the American Legion.
Other than his wife, he was preceded in death by his sons, Chuck and Danny Hammons; his brothers, Junior, Stanley, Hugh, Jimmy, and D.B.; and his sister, Cora Lee Smith.
Survivors include his son, Rob Alan Hammons; his grandson, Frank Hammons; and many nieces and nephews.
Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 31st at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Bro. Robert Boyd officiating. Burial followed at the Hammons Family Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 11:00 a.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
