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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, May 8th Edition
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Monday, May 6, 2019
Lewis David Allen Jr., 61
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Lewis David Allen Jr., age 61, of Winchester Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at his home following a long illness.
He was born October 30, 1957 in Clark County to the late Lewis David Allen Sr. and Cleta Witt Allen. He was a former employee of the Ravenna Greenhouse, BP Service Station, and Quality Manufacturing. He attended the Ivory Hill Baptist Church and was a former member of the Jaycees. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
He is survived by three sisters: Betty Louise Brooks, Estill County; Wanda Hare (James), Florida; and Norma Roark (Glen), Alabama; three nephews: Johnny Brooks Jr., Stewart Sheckler (Dawn), and William Flint Childers; one niece: Michelle Tipton (Ed); several great nieces and nephews, and several great, great nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be conducted Thursday, May 9, 2 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Stewart Sheckler. Friends may call after 1 p.m., Thursday, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
Saturday, May 4, 2019
Gordon Wade, 75
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Gordon Wade, age 75, husband of Mary Ann Tapp Wade, of Sharpsburg, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019.
He was a 75-year-old native of Newport, Kentucky, born September 21, 1943, a son of the late David and Dorothy Mann Wade, a United States Army veteran and a painter.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Gordon Sherman Wade (Chasity) of Irvine; three daughters, Michelle Garland, Starr and Brianna Wade; two stepsons, Terry Norris and Nick Norris (Danielle), 11 grandchildren, three great grandchildren; and two brothers, David Wade (Violet) and Clark Wade.
His funeral will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive in Mount Sterling with Pastor Ray Stacy presiding. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, May 8th at the funeral home.
Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Joyce Ann Mable Walters Hurley, 67
Joyce Ann Mable Walters Hurley, age 67, widow of Bradley, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the Berea Health and Rehab Center, after a short illness.
She was a native of Estill County, born April 4, 1952, a daughter of the late William and Ellar Pitts Walters. She enjoyed sewing, and attended the Broadway Baptist Church.
Mrs. Hurley was preceded in death by a brother, John Walters.
Survivors include her sons, Brad and Josh Hurley; and her sisters Ruth Walters and Mary Crump.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Bro. Malcolm Hester officiating. Burial will follow in the Crowe Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 3rd at the funeral home.
Monday, April 29, 2019
Jessie Mae Brandenburg, 88
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We lost our beautiful Mom, Jessie Mae Brandenburg, on Monday, April 29, 2019. She was lovely both in her heart as beautiful as she was on the outside. She had a smile for everyone she met. She was an easy-going, loving and a true friend. She was always by your side when your needed her with her wisdom and hugs. She was loved by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She was truly one of a kind. We will miss her until we join her in Heaven. I love you, Mom. She was born April 4, 1931.
Jessie was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Clayton Brandenburg; her son, Jerry Brandenburg and his wife & beloved daughter-in-law, Pam Covey Brandenburg; her grandsons, Theodore "Coty" West, Benjamin W. West and Shane Brandenburg; one sister, Barbara Ann Anglan; and four brothers, Buford, Clark, William and Chuck Hardy.
She is survived by four daughters: Lena Rhodus, Louisiana; Alverta Farris, Estill County;
Teresa Gail Hughes (Ed), Texas; and Rene B. West, Madison County; one son, Ronald Clay Brandenburg, Tennessee; two sisters: Irene Hicks, Oklahoma; and Lois Walters, Jessamine County; two brothers: Bert Hardy, Fayette County; and J.T. Hardy, Missouri; 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 4, 12:00 Noon, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home by Bro. Bill VanWinkle and Bro. Timothy Roberts. Burial will be at the Flatwoods Cemetery in Madison County. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m, Friday, May 3rd at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Ronald Brandenburg, Timothy Witt, Jeremy Brandenburg, Rob DeSpain, Trent DeSpain and Brian Hughes.
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Wednesday, May 1st Edition
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Saturday, April 27, 2019
Edward K. Gamble, 87
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Edward K. Gamble, 87, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky, as a result of an accidental fall. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clayberta Powell Gamble, in 2014.
Mr. Gamble was born on February 17, 1932 in Irvine, Kentucky, and was the son of Kendall and Clista Sloan Gamble. He was a United States Army veteran, having served in combat during the Korean War. He later served in the National Guard. He was a retired milk truck driver, working for Estill Dairy Company, Meadow Gold, and finally, Southern Belle. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church and was a faithful attendee of Cardiac Rehab at Baptist Health.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas Gamble, Shiloh Gamble, and Marvin Gamble; and four sisters, Edna Burns (his twin sister), Elsie Campbell, Thelma Cary, and Margie Vaughn.
Survivors include one son, Steve Gamble (Lisa), of Richmond; one grandson, Andrew Ray Gamble (Aaron Cox), of Sarasota, Florida; one brother, Gerald Gamble (Estrada), of Independence; and one niece, Wanda Bowles (Roger), of Irvine.
Funeral services for K. Gamble will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Oldham, Roberts & Powell, 1110 Barnes Mill Road,
Richmond, with Dr. Dennis Brewer officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in West Irvine. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Roger Bowles, Paul King, Chris Winkler, Dennis Rose, Dan Woolery, and Doug Woolery. Honorary pallbearers will be his cardiac rehab buddies from Baptist Health.
Memorial donations are suggested to either Hospice Compassionate Care Center, 350 Isaacs Lane, Richmond, Kentucky 40475, or Unity Baptist Church, 1290 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, Kentucky 40475.
Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home
Friday, April 26, 2019
Andra Michelle Gibson, 42
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Andra Michelle Gibson, age 42, of Evansville, Indiana; left for her heavenly home on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 7:55 a.m., at her home surrounded by her family.
Andra was born July 7, 1976 in Irvine, Kentucky to Bill and Mildred Richardson. She graduated from Estill County High School and attended Sullivan University in Lexington, Kentucky, with a degree in Computer Programming. She worked as a Logistics Project Manager for Carhartt, where she has been for 10+ years and has held different positions.
She was a member of the Lord’s Church-West Side Church of Christ in Evansville. Andra enjoyed spending time with her family and always lived life to its fullest, even during her courageous fight with brain cancer. She always had a beautiful smile on her face. She enjoyed playing the piano, writing songs, traveling, attending concerts, zip-lining, and has even been skydiving.
She is preceded in death by her grandfathers, Ferris Smith and Henry Clay Richardson, her grandmother, Della Pittman-Cox, an aunt, Bernice Smith, and an uncle, Bruce Smith.
Andra is survived by husband, Jason Gibson; a son Kavan Richardson (Alex); a grandson, Braxton Richardson; two brothers Lamoine Richardson and Jason Richardson (Nicole); two nieces, MacKenzie and Keileigh Richardson; a nephew Kaden Richardson, several aunts, uncles, and cousins; her mother- and father-in-law, Mark and Carol Gibson; three step-sons: Blaine, Dawson, and Braden Gibson; a sister-in-law, Jennifer Hamilton (Nick); three nieces: Isabelle, Adelynn, and Fallon Hamilton; and a nephew, Griffin Hamilton.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 West Illinois Street, Evansville, Indiana, officiated by Larry Albritton. Friends may visit Thursday, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home.
Friday, April 26, 2019
Dewie Wiseman, 91
Dewie Wiseman, age 91, of White Oak Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
He was born July 22, 1927 in Estill County and was the son of the late Charlie and Anna Powell Wiseman. He was a retired Pepsi Cola Distributor and a member of the Hargett First Church of God. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Wiseman is survived by his wife, Christine West Wiseman; two sons: Eugene Wiseman (Nettie Jane), Richmond; and Lloyd Wiseman, Irvine; one brother, Wayne Wiseman, Irvine; six grandchildren: Brian Wiseman, Barry Wiseman, Brett Wiseman, Christopher Wiseman, Amy Crowe and Susan Hix; and eight great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amanda Louise Wiseman; five sisters: Orphy Deaon, Orie Puckett, Pearl Walling, Chrystal Sparks, and Reva Jones; and two brothers: Clyde and Ray Wiseman.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 30, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home by Bro. Roy Jackson. Burial will be at the Dunaway Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, April 29th at the funeral home.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Sherry Lynn Howey, 55
Sherry Lynn Howey, age 55, of Patsy Road in Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, following a long illness.
She was born December 14, 1963 in Wolfe County and was the daughter of the late Verdon Rogers and Sharon Hall Clark. She was a homemaker and had lived in Stanton for the past 10 years.
Mrs. Howey is survived by her husband, David Lloyd Gage Howey; and one brother, Lorren Rogers, Meade County.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 29, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home by Bro. Gainus Rogers. Burial will be at the McQuin Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Wynton Gayle Stone, 84
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Wynton Gayle Stone, age 84, of Woolly Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
He was born August 27, 1934 in Estill County and was the son of the late Charles and Mona Lillian Richardson Stone. He was a retired carpenter and had lived in Estill County all his life. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was a former member of the American Legion.
Mr. Stone is survived by his special companion, Jean Woods; two daughters: Kathy Stone, Tennessee; and Theresa Stevens (Ron), Scott County; four sons: David Stone (Mary), New York; Danny Stone (Traci) Madison County; William Stone (Nancy) and Jimmy Stone (April), both of Estill County; one sister, Debbie Hatton (John), Clark County; two brothers: Jackie Stone (Virginia), Estill County; and Ronald Gene Stone (Betty), Bath County; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by one son, Robert Stone; and one grandson, William Brian Stone.
Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, April 27, 5:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home by Bro. Terry Barnes. Friends may call between 4 and 5 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Russell Eugene Banks, 42
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Russell Eugene Banks, age 42, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019.
He was born July 19, 1976 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Raymond Banks and Teresa Hall.
Survivors include his mother, Teresa Hall of Irvine; a brother, Rupert Congleton; a sister, Tonya Congleton; and his grandfather, Eugene Hall of Irvine.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Banks; and his grandparents, Elmo and Wondella Congleton.
Services were held Sunday, April 28, 2:00 p.m., at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation was on Sunday after 12:00 Noon at the funeral home. Burial was in the Congleton Family Cemetery with Jerry Vance, Josh Congleton, Alex Congleton, Gary Jones, Rupert Congleton, Dalton Snowden, and Matt Brineger serving as pallbearers.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Jimmie "Jack" Mullins, 76
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Jimmie "Jack" Mullins, age 76, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Fountain Circle Care & Rehabilitation, Winchester, Kentucky.
He was born May 2, 1942 in Letcher County to the late William and Mary Mullins.
Survivors include, nieces and nephews, Brenda Brown, Linda Blair, Carolyn Swift, Jeannett Fulton, Laura Conkwright, Rudy Crowe, James Mullins, Douglas Mullins, Bobby Mullins, Alfred Mullins, Joey Mullins, Billy Mullins, John Mullins, Linda Hedger, Phyllis Campbell, and Patsy Hurley; and his dog, Rango.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Mullins; brothers, Curt Mullins and Willis Mullins; and a sister, Nellie Crowe.
Services will be held on Thursday, April 25, 11:00 a.m., at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton by Rev. Teddy Linkous and Greg Smith. Visitation Thursday, after 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Clarmont Memorial Garden, Winchester, with Greg Smith, Rudy Crowe, Ronnie Campbell, James Mullins, Mark Fulton, and Doug Mullins serving as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearer, Choy Jang.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Frances "Deedee" Chambers Paynter, 107
Lydia Frances "Deedee" Chambers Paynter died at the Stanton, Kentucky, Nursing Home on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the age of 107.
She was born near Beattyville in Lee County, Kentucky, on April 8, 1912 and lived at St. Helens. She graduated from Berea College in 1936 and from the University of Kentucky with a Master’s Degree in 1948. She began her teaching career at Glen Eden School in Lee County, serving as a teacher, principal, and basketball coach. She also taught at Trapp Elementary, Pilot View Elementary, Winchester High School, and George Rogers Clark High School in Clark County before retiring in 1972. She loved dancing, gardening, poetry, and is the author of a book on The Chambers Family.
Frances married the late Ernest "Sonny" Paynter in 1940.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Jay Chambers and Callie Verna Davis Chambers.
Mrs. Paynter is survived by two children: Harry Paynter (late wife Susie Paynter) and Vickie Lewis (Richard); three grandchildren: Richard Lewis (Karyn), Jane Kelly (Carlos), and Ashley Runyon (Ben); and two great grandchildren: Kathryn and Andrew Lewis.
She was a younger sister to Estella Chambers Poer Hampton who lived near Vianna at Cressy in Estill County for many years until her death in 1969.
Services will be held at Winchester Cemetery on Saturday, April 27th at 1:00 p.m.
Scobee Funeral Home in Winchester is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, KY 40391 or Glen Eden Church of God Youth Center, Inc., 68 Glen Eden Road, Beattyville, Kentucky 41311-9495.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Barbara Witt Vaughn, 89
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Barbara Witt Vaughn, age 89, of Red River Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday April 23, 2019 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
She was born December 24, 1929 in Estill County to the late Herbert and Frankie Wiseman Witt. She was a homemaker and former employee of Curlee Clothing Factory. She was a member of the Corinth Christian Church where she also played the piano.
She lived in Estill County all her life.
Mrs. Vaughn was preceded in death by her husband, Odis Vaughn.
She is survived by one daughter, Rebecca Rice, Irvine; one sister-in-law, Otella Witt, Winchester; one brother, Herman Witt, Ohio; two grandchildren, Jeremey Rice and Whitney Rice; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
Mrs. Vaughn was preceded in death by one daughter, Charlotte June Vaughn; one son-in-law, Jerry Rice; and four brothers: Howard Witt, Calvin Witt, Mitchell Witt, and Earl Randall Witt.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 27, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home by Bro. Dennis Pasley and Bro. Linville Dunaway. Burial followed in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Hospice Care Plus Compassionate Care Center or to the Corinth Christian Church.
Pallbearers were Ricky Tuttle, David Estes, Jamie Dunaway, Otis Freeman, Glen Wise and Jimmy Cox.
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Gary Horton, 69
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Gary Horton, husband of Joyce Horton of Beattyville, Kentucky and the son of Robert "Bob" and Maude Brandenburg Horton was born in Oneida, Kentucky on February 28, 1950 and departed this life in Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the age of 69 years, 1 month, and 23 days. He was Mason of the Proctor Lodge and a former school bus driver for the Lee County Board of Education.
In addition to his wife, Gary is survived by two sons, Brian and James Horton both of Clay City; two grandsons, Anthony Horton of Beattyville, and Dylan Horton of Clay City; three granddaughters, Riana Grace Horton, Ariana Paige Leigh, and Brittany Elkins, all of Clay City; two great grandchildren, Darren and Peyton Elkins, both of Clay City; three brothers, Jack Horton (Nettie) of Lexington, Bill Horton of Irvine, and Donnie Horton (Tillie) of Mt. Sterling; one sister, Terry Booth (Charles) of Beattyville; a host of nieces and nephews; and a very special pet, Buford.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Bobby Gene Horton.
Visitation will be held 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Newnam Funeral Home Chapel, 108 Center Street in Beattyville. Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 25th at the funeral home with Garett Thomas officiating. Burial will be at the Steele Cemetery, Fairground Ridge Road in Beattyville.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Wendell Leon Hisle, 94
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Wendell Leon Hisle (born January 6, 1925) of Lexington, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
Born to Winburn Daniel and Nevah Muncie Hisle in Estill County, Kentucky, Leon left high school to join the United States Navy at the height of World War II. He served off Omaha Beach at D-Day in the Naval Hospital Corps, catalyzing his interest in medicine.
After the War, he returned to Kentucky and attended Centre College, where he met his wife of 65 years, Betty Jean Cundiff Hisle. After graduating from Centre in 1949, he helped build and run the Kentuckian movie theater (first film: Sands of Iwo Jima) in Liberty, Kentucky, owned by his father-in-law, William Ralph Cundiff, and taught high school courses. He also served in the Naval Reserves and was recalled to active duty during the Korean Conflict.
Upon his admission to the newly-formed graduate program in health care administration at Duke University, Leon moved his growing family to Durham, North Carolina, for two years, returning to Kentucky upon his graduation in 1957. He enjoyed a long and storied career as the chief executive officer for hospitals in Berea, Pineville, Ashland, Carrollton, and Louisville, Kentucky, as well as Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. He was a Past President of the Kentucky Hospital Association; Fellow and member of the Regional Advisory Board of the American College of Health Care Executives; and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Health, London, UK. He published numerous articles in professional journals, and served on the boards of many health and community organizations. In his retirement, Leon and Betty Jean lived in Lexington, KY, and Ocala, Florida.
Leon was one-of-a-kind. Tall and rangy, he was quick with a smile and always had a joke or story to share with everyone he knew and anyone he met. He loved his family, Kentucky basketball (and sometimes the Blue Devils), ice cream, country ham, a good book, a smooth bourbon, and he always carried a pocket knife—“just in case.” He was also a dedicated golfer, still playing well into his 90s and with a hole-in-one to his credit. He was well-traveled and often remarked about the wonders of the world that he had seen abroad with Betty Jean—Notre Dame de Paris, Petra, the pyramids of Giza, the Matterhorn, and the Scottish Highlands, where the “road was a ribbon of moonlight o’er the purple moor”—but he was most at home in his beloved native Kentucky.
Leon was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean, whom he loved passionately and beyond measure.
He is survived by, and will be dearly missed by, his children, W. Lee (Julie Worthen) Hisle of Mystic, Connecticut; Candace (Dave) Hopperton of Louisville, Kentucky; Karen (Charles) Cocke of Newport News, Virginia; and Kim (Bill) Deaton of Ocala, FL; his grandchildren Keri (Brian) Scholz, Jack Hisle, Casey (Jennifer Ibrahim) Swindler, Josie (Adam) Raymond, Cassandra Schueler, Courtney (Devin) West, Charles W. (Lindsey Navin) Cocke, Virginia (CJ) Ryan, and Sylvia (Ted) Oberwager; 10 great-grandchildren; his sister, Janice Hisle Bush of Irvine, Kentucky, niece Ellen Bush of Lexington, Kentucky; a few golf buddies and many good friends.
His granddaughter, Emily Jean Hisle, also preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be private.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to Centre College, 600 West Walnut Street, Danville, KY 40422.
Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services of Ocala, Florida, is in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, April 14, 2019
Joseph Wesley Fox, 68
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Joseph Wesley Fox, better known as Joe, was born September 24, 1950 in Jackson County and departed this life Sunday, April 14, 2019 at his residence in Irvine, Kentucky, being 68 years of age. He was the son of the late Ezart and Margie Pearl Redman Fox. Joe was a member of the Drip Rock Baptist Church.
Joe is survived by his sister, Wanda Fielder; and by three brothers, Jimmy Fox, Randolph Fox, and William Fox. He was blessed with several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Joe is preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Fox.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Lakes Funeral Home in McKee with Bro. Darrell Isaacs and Bro. Billy Stamper officiating. Burial followed in the Marcum Cemetery.
Pallbearers were John, Steve, Randy, William and Mark Fox, Wesley and Frankie Viars.
