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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, March 6th Edition
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Friday, March 1, 2019
Noah Tracy Farmer, 71
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Noah Tracy Farmer, age 71, husband of Brenda Farmer of Paris, Kentucky, died Friday, March 1, 2019 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester from injuries received in an automobile accident.
Born in Beattyville, he was the son of the late Earl and Ruthie McQueen Farmer and he was a United States Army veteran. Tracy was a former machinist at Arvain Meritor, a farm manager for JJJ Farms and a Kentucky Colonel.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Rufford Farmer and Charles Farmer.
Tracy is survived by his wife, Brenda Brewer Farmer; two sons, Letcher Farmer (Elaine) of Clay City and Allen Farmer of Paris; two brothers: Ralph Farmer (Millie) of Irvine and Paul Farmer of Clay City; three sisters: Rebecca Rolf (Don) of Crescent Springs, Rachel Sizemore of Cincinnati, and Nancy Farmer of Clay City; a sister-in-law, Mary Farmer of Stanton; seven grandchildren: Christopher Farmer, Bryce Farmer, Hadley Grace Farmer, Kassi Knox, Tessa Farmer, Moreka Farmer and Kabrina Farmer, along with several great grandchildren.
Funeral services officiated by Bro. Ted Linkous will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation begins at 6:00 p.m.,Tuesday, March 5th at the funeral home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery in Stanton with Cody Perry, Dustin Knox, Jordan Howard, Freddie Moore, Justin Spencer and Logan Faulkner serving as pallbearers.
Friday, March 1, 2019
Rickey Howard, 54
Rickey Howard, age 54, of Stacy Lane Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, at Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
He was born July 17, 1964 in Cincinnati, Ohio and was the son of Catherine Crabtree Howard and the late Lloyd Howard. He was a retired custodian at the Estill County Middle School. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Howard is survived by his mother, Catherine Crabtree Howard, Estill County; one daughter, Hannah Parker Howard, Estill County; three sisters: Annette Nicholason (Pat), Owen County; Patricia Anderson, Estill County; and Betty Sue Riddell (Tim), Estill County; and two brothers: Ronald Howard (Laura) and Robert Howard (Sue), both of Owen County.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Randal Howard.
Memorial services will be at a later date.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
Friday, March 1, 2019
Charles William Webb, 44
Charles William Webb, age 44, husband of Sharon Snowden Webb, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.
He was a native of Estill County, born July 3, 1974, a son of Aelliene Richardson and the late Walter Webb. He enjoyed collecting jars and bottles.
Survivors, other than his wife Sharon, include his sons: Cody Webb (Alysha Cornett) and Dakota Harvey; his daughter, Angel Barrett (Jonathon); his brother, Robert Webb (Amanda); his sisters: Sharon Hardy (Tom), Brenda Tipton, and Tammy Riddell (Jessie); and his grandchildren: Wendell Barrett, Olivia Barrett, Alaina Cornett, Emily Webb, and Damon Webb.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals. Friends may call anytime after 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m. service time.
Pallbearers will be Damian Moore, Troy Moore, Cody Webb, Chris Wright, John Barrett, and Angel Webb.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Cecil Ramsey, 89
On February 27, 2019, Cecil Ramsey, age 89, our beloved daddy, poppy and father in law joined his angel in heaven. He loved God, his family and friends. Even during difficult times in life, he relied on his faith in God to help him through. He was a living testament for anyone that had an opportunity to spend time with him.
“For we walk by faith; not by sight” -- 2 Corinthians 5:7
He was born June 4, 1929 in Madison County, the son of Henry and Nellie Smith Ramsey. He moved with his family to Estill County in 1969 and had lived here since.
Mr. Ramsey is preceded in death by his angel Josephine; his mother and father, Henry and Nellie Ramsey; his brothers, Arlie, Charlie, Millard, and Willard; his sister, Sara; a son-in-law, Harvey, and his special cousin, John Earl.
He has two daughters Eva (Randy) and Bonnie (Terry) both of whom were the apple of his eye. Mr. Ramsey has six grandchildren. April (Tom), Melissa (Chris), Cecil (Jennifer), Joseph (Annette “Sweetie”), Robert, and Samantha (David). He has 13 great grandchildren whom he affectionately referred to as flower pots, Wesley, Carlie, Benjamin, Dilan, Calvin, Travis, Aubrey, Sarah, Zoey, Cameron, Jacob, Joshua, and Olivia.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 3, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Danny Neal. Burial followed in the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6-9 p.m., Saturday, March 2nd at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Cecil Greenwood, Joseph Greenwood, Thomas Wilkerson, Dale Sparks, Dilan Greenwood, and Aaron Tipton.
Honorary pallbearers were great grandchildren.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Farrell Willis, 67
Farrell Willis, age 67, of Blackburn Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital following a long illness.
He was born March 31, 1951 in Estill County to the late Marion and Bessie Hardy Willis. He was a retired mechanic and lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. Willis is survived by his wife, Wanda Lee Townsend Willis, Estill County; four daughters: Sherry Willis, Paris; Amy Shearer, Madison, County; Farrah Willis and Cassandra Willis, both of Estill County; three sons: Glen Townsend, Shawn Willis, and Jeremiah Willis, all of Estill County; four sisters: Nannie Hunt, Myrtle Neal, both of Estill County; Sharrion Anderson, Clark County; and Judy Oaks, Estill County; two brothers: Herman Willis and Cash Willis, both of Estill County; 11 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Sue Riddell and Joyce Riddell; and four brothers: Charles Willis, Bill Willis, Beverly Willis, and Paul Willis.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 1 at 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jerry Rose. Burial followed in the Willis Family Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday night, February 28th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Samuel Travis, Keith Purdue, Mike Charlton, B.J. Anderson, Jason Abney, and Shawn Willis.
Honorary pallbearer was Tim Purdue.
Monday, February 25, 2019
Amanda Renee Rogers, 35
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Amanda Renee Rogers,the daughter of Mrs. Paula Harris of Beattyville, Kentucky and the late Charles Douglas Rogers, was born in Irvine, Kentucky on February 24, 1984 and departed this life in Hazard, Kentucky on Monday, February 25, 2019 at the age of 35 years and 1 day.
In addition to her mother, Amanda is survived by three children, Franklin Drake IV, Jesse James Drake, and Evelyn Edith Louise Drake, all of Beattyville; her sister, Ashley Wade (Justin) of Beattyville; her brother, W.D. Rogers of Beattyville; three nephews, Dominic, Ashton and Bentley, all of Beattyville; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and family along with an abundance of special friends.
Amanda was preceded in death by her father, Charles Douglas Rogers; and her maternal grandmother, Glenna Maupin.
Visitation was 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Newnam Funeral Home, 108 Center Street in Beattyville, followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Greg Farler officiating. Interment was in Drake Family Cemetery on Mill Creek Road in Beattyville.
Monday, February 25, 2019
Stella Mae (Arvin) Sparks, 87
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Stella Mae (Arvin) Sparks was born July 12, 1931 in Jackson County, Kentucky and departed this life Monday, February 25, 2019 at her residence in McKee, being 87 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Newton Murrell Arvin and Maude (Mays) Arvin.
Stella is survived by the following children, David Sparks of Centerville, Indiana; Boyd Sparks (Kim), Wayne Sparks (Judy), Kenny Sparks (Audrey), Jean Gray (Lonzo), Darlene Gray (Donald), Faye Baldwin (Harold), all of McKee; and Diane Flynn of Irvine. She was blessed with 35 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Stella was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Sparks; four children, Betty Burkhart, Merlin “Bub” Sparks, Earl Sparks and Lucian Sparks; and by five siblings, Murrell Arvin, Allen Arvin, Fannie Powell, Liza Smith and Dovie Lynch.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Lakes Funeral Home, 1181 Main Street South, McKee, with Bro. Shane Gabbard and Bro. Garland Gabbard officiating. Burial will follow in the Huff Cemetery.
Monday, January 28, 2019
Wayne H. Nyffeler, 79
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Wayne H. Nyffeler, age 79, of Ashwood Court, Columbus, Indiana, died at 10:34 p.m., Monday, January 28, 2019, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.
He was born September 28, 1939, in Decatur, Indiana, the son of Earl and Martha Buchanan Nyffeler. He married Henrietta Embs Arthur October 15, 1988, at St. Paul Evangelical Church, Clifty.
Wayne had owned Nyffeler Appliances in Columbus for 26 years, where he created his own clever ads and won many awards for his newspaper advertising. He served in the United States Army. He was past president of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, sang and sat on the board of the Columbus Philharmonic, and was currently on the Board of Zoning and Appeals.
He began running at the age of 35 and was still running up to the day he was hospitalized. He enjoyed music and singing, and attending his grandkids events. Wayne never missed calling family on their birthday and singing Happy Birthday.
The funeral was conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2019, at First Christian Church, Columbus, with Milo Smith officiating. Burial was at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Henrietta; sons, Patrick Nyffeler of Columbus and Trent Nyffeler of Dallas; daughter, Melissa Nyffeler of Los Angeles; stepsons, Dwayne Arthur of Bargersville and Joshua Arthur (Jenny) of Columbus; stepdaughters, Lisa Westmark and Lois Bonnell (Scott), both of Columbus; a sister, Marlene Ferguson (Dick) of Kokomo; grandchildren, Ashley Bonnell, Lucy Nyffeler, Colin Bonnell, Joshua Neal Arthur and Ryan Arthur; a great grandchild, Isaaic Arthur; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Roy Embs, Scotty and Betty Embs, all of Irvine; Joy Embs, Ohio; and Herby and Wavelene Embs, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Nyffeler; and mother, Martha Murphy; and a brother, Duane Nyffeler.
Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home of Columbus was in charge of services.
Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home
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Wednesday, February 27th Edition
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Sunday, February 24, 2019
Virginia Fryman Prewitt, 100
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Virginia Fryman Prewitt, age 100, died Sunday, February 24, 2019 at her home. She was the widow of R.S.”Bob” Prewitt. They were married for 53 years until his death.
She was born on July 15, 1918 in Harrison County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Louie T. and Viola Smith Fryman. She was a homemaker and was a former employee of Mildred’s Dress Shop in Irvine. Mrs. Prewitt loved to quilt and she loved gardening. She was the most thoughtful and giving person, one could know. She always wanted to do for you, and she wouldn’t let you do for her. She was a member of the Irvine United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin brother, L. T. Fryman Jr.; her brother, Aubrey Maffett; and her sister, Edith Maffett.
She is survived by her nephews: Phillip Maffett (Sondra) of Richmond, Gary Fryman (Vickie) of Paris; and Jimmy Barnes (K.Ann) of Irvine. There are also several great nieces and nephews surviving.
The funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at the Battle Grove Cemetery, Cynthiana, Kentucky, with Bro. Chip Denief officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Care Plus, 208 Kidd Drive, Berea, KY 40403.
The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home of Richmond was in charge of the arrangements.
Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home
Friday, February 22, 2019
Glen Howard Watson, 95
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Glen Howard Watson, a recent resident of the Winchester, Kentucky Fountain Circle Care & Rehab Center, died on Friday, February 22, 2019, at Clark Regional Medical Center, at the age of 95.
He was born one of eight children on February 3, 1924 at Cob Hill, Kentucky, to Herman and Lanie Watson. A United States Army veteran of World War II, he served with distinction in the 18th Division, 112th Infantry in Belgium, Germany, France, and England. He was a celebrated bluegrass musician who played the mandolin and wrote and recorded music with his first wife Vivian (deceased) and, most recently, with the Kentucky Cut-Ups.
Glen is preceded in death by both his parents; sisters, Orpha and Anna Lee; brothers, Otis and Dennis; second wife, Margaret; and his beloved third wife, Betty.
He is survived by sisters, Bea and Jewell; a brother, Audra; and by children, Glenda Parrillo, Nelda Marks, Ed Watson and Ricky and Darrell Wasson; also grandchildren, Michelle, Cristina, and Michael, nine great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Glen was a devout Christian and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home in Irvine, will be on Tuesday, February 26th at 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for friends. The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27th at the funeral home.
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Russell Charles Harper, 89
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Russell Charles Harper, age 89, of Canewood Drive in Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019, at his home following a sudden illness. He lived for several years in Estill County.
He was born August 10, 1929 in Bath County and was the son of the late John Ernest and Nancy Hawkins Harper. He retired from City Roofing in Elkhart, Indiana after working 72 years as a roofer. He was a United States Marine veteran of the Korean conflict and a member of the American Legion.
Russell is survived by his wife, Eva Howard Harper; four daughters: Linda Martin, Indiana; Carolyn Geil, Estill County; Candice Means, Fayette County; and Kayla Harper, Estill County; three sons: Gary Harper, Estill County; Mark Harper, Jefferson County; and Joshua Harper, Clark County; a special granddaughter, Dawn Day, Estill County; one sister,Gladys Barbee, Indiana; one brother, Kenneth Harper, Clark County; 20 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and nine great, great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Connie Harper; one son, Rick Harper; two sisters: Margie Pervis and Sadie Cassidy; and three brothers: James Thomas Harper, Floyd Harper and John Harper Jr.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, February 25, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Paul Day Sr. Burial was at the Harper Cemetery. Friends called after 12:00 Noon, Monday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Micheal Geil, Christopher Geil, Louis Charles Harper, John Martin, Kevin Alwine, Andrew Rice, Phillip Harper, and Dustin Day.
Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren.
Monday, February 18, 2019
Elmo Ray Cole, 60
Elmo Ray Cole, age 60, of Sunset Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
He was born August 2, 1958 in Scottsburg, Indiana and was the son of Mary Alice Muncy Cole and the late Victor Raymond Cole. He was a former Stop and Shop store manager and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his children: Mandy, Rachel and Kenny; three brothers: Richard, Anthony and Jeffrey Cole.
There are no memorial services planned at this time.
The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, February 15, 2019
Charles Bradley Crowe (Lil Charlie), 41
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Charles Bradley Crowe (Lil Charlie), age 41, of Dry Ridge Road, Irvine, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial hospital, following a short illness.
He was born January 19, 1978 at UK Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, and is the son of Zula Walling Brock of Richmond, and the late Charles Edward Crowe (Big Charlie) of Irvine. He volunteered at Beattyville Housing & Development Corporation, Lee County. He was a man that enjoyed life, bringing smiles to others and caring for his two daughters. Charles' hobbies were spending time with his family and friends along with collecting model cars "hot rods".
Other than his mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Clarissa Harrison; two beautiful daughters, Brooklyn and Charlee Beth Crowe of Irvine; a sister Kelly Johnson Jones (Leon), Irvine; a sister-in-law, April Harrison, Irvine; a brother-in-law, Adam Harrison of Richmond; three special nephews: Todd Jones (Liz), New York; Brady Jones, Irvine; and Joseph Harrison, Richmond; one niece, Taylor Williams, Irvine; his mother-in-law, Wilma Kelley (Richard). Survivors also include his grandmother, Cordelia Sparks, two special cousins, Sandy Smith and JOyce Litsey, and several aunts uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Nettie Stacy and Jeff Walling and Mary and Herbert Crowe.
Visitation began at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with services at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 24th at the funeral home, officiated by Bro. Rick Prewitt. Burial was at South Irvine Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Scott Reeves, Leon Jones, Anthony Hall, Gary Sprks, Derrick Burns, Aaron Morrison, and Brian Dawes.
