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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, May 15th Edition
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Sunday, May 12, 2019
Henry Burnam Sandidge II, 90
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Henry Burnam Sandidge II, 90, of Nicholasville, husband of Rosetta Kay Freeman Sandidge, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, after suffering a debilitating fall.
Born April 24, 1929, in Stanford, Kentucky, he was the son of the late George and Marguerite Tarkington Sandidge. He attended public schools in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Henry was the retired owner and president of his electrical contracting company, Sandidge Incorporated. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Lexington where he met his wife, Rosetta, at High Point, the ministry for singles. He and Rosetta would have celebrated 38 years of marriage on July 12 of this year. Henry was a veteran; he loved his country and served as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War era. He was a University of Kentucky Fellow and an ardent supporter of UK football and basketball. Henry was a Mason and served as master and past master of Hart Lodge #61 in Nicholasville. He was named a Kentucky Colonel in 1967 by Governor Edward Breathitt. In retirement, Henry’s passions were playing golf, following the UK Wildcats, making annual trips to Florida, and visiting with family at Fox.
Henry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, and a caring and supportive friend to all who knew him. He never met a stranger.
In addition to his wife, Rosetta, he is survived by two sons: Henry Sandidge (Donna) from Rockvale, Tennessee; and Juneau Calmes (Mary) from Georgetown. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Jeana Lattus (Adrian), Greg Sandidge (Rachel), Claire Calmes, and Devon Calmes; and three great grandchildren, Ellie Jo, Karina, and Lincoln.
Henry also leaves to mourn his passing a brother-in-law, Phillip Freeman and wife Gail, Irvine; a sister-in-law, Linda Freeman, Manchester; nieces, Candy Jackson and Kim Freeman; nephews, Brandon, Casey, and Christopher Freeman; Joe, Bill, and David Allen Johnson; Herby and Don Vongruenigen; David, Terry, Mark, Bobby, and Jim Sandidge; a host of great-nephews, great-nieces, and cousins; and many friends including his golfing buddies at Lone Oak Golf Course, particularly Pete Myers and Charles Fugate.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Elizabeth Vongruenigen Rouse and Mary Johnson; two brothers, Howard and George Sandidge; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jesse and Mary Freeman; and brother-in-law, Glenn Freeman.
Funeral services for Henry will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at Warren F. Toler Funeral Home, Irvine. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Thursday, May 16, from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Contributions in Henry’s memory may be made to the College of Education Excellence Fund at the University of Kentucky (Address: Office of the Dean College of Education University of Kentucky 103 Dickey Hall Lexington, KY 40506-0017)
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Joseph Wayne Rogers, 46
Joseph Wayne Rogers, age 46, of Vada Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Marcum & Wallace Hospital following a long illness.
He was born July 31, 1972 in Fayette County to George Kenneth Rogers Jr. and Mary Carol Davidson Rogers. He was a former truck driver and lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Rogers is survived by his wife, DaMeita Pendergest Rogers, Estill County; his parents, George and Mary Carol Rogers, Estill County; one daughter, V. Shawnee Rogers; one son, Trevor Wayne Rogers; four sisters: Tammie Smith (Dwight), Lisa Collier (Doug), both of Estill County; Estella Carol Rogers and Becky Jewell (Josh), both of Madison County; one brother, George Kenneth Rogers III (Sylvia), Fayette County; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 15, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Kevin Turpin and Bro. Tim Hoffman. Burial will follow in the Rogers Cemetery. Friends may call between 6-9 p.m., Tuesday night, May 14th at the funeral home.
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Mary Sheryl Rogers, 63
https;Mary Sheryl Rogers, 63, wife of Donny Rogers, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Marcum & Wallace Hospital, Irvine, Kentucky.
She was born December 20, 1955 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Claybrook and Pauline Lawson Tester.
Survivors include, husband, Donny Rogers; son, Brandon Rogers; daughters, Regina Whisman and Melanie Watkins; sisters, Cathy Sizemore, Joyce Wright, and Shannon Cox; and grandchildren, Rheannon Smith, Rylee Ballard, Keeleah Watkins, Trey Whisman, Keegan Watkins, and Brookelynn Winship.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Claybrook and Pauline Tester; a brother, Marvin Ratliff; and a grandchild, Brayden Rogers.
Services will be held Tuesday, May 14, 11:00 a.m., at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 W. College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation will be Monday 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cobb Hill Cemetery with Billy Jean Chaney, Scott Smith, Ryan Thacker, Rocky Scott, Bill Rogers, Brandon Rogers, Trey Whisman, and Keegan Watkins serving as pallbearers.
Friday, May 10, 2019
Willard Lee Puckett, 88
Willard Lee Puckett, age 88, of Furnace Junction in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond following a short illness.
He was born January 19, 1936 in Estill County to the late Allen and Elizabeth Crouch Puckett. He was a carpenter and had lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. Puckett is survived by his wife, Mary Katherine Moreland Puckett; one son, Nicholas Ray Puckett, Madison County; two sisters: Beatrice West, Estill County; and Jenny Lou Berry, Jackson County; six grandchildren: Andy Lee Conner, Ronnie Wayne Story, Christopher Puckett, Dennis Puckett, Denise Puckett and Joshua Puckett; and seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vanessa Gayle Puckett Taylor; two sisters: Ida B. West and Sally Markland; and one brother, James Puckett.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 13, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Mark Pearson. Burial was in the Crowe Cemetery.
Friends called from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Henry Crouch, Andrew Conner, Josh Puckett, Dennis Puckett, Andy Conner and Richard Johnson.
Honorary pallbearer wase Bill Rogers.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
James Orell Mosley, 89
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James Orell Mosley, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at his residence in Beattyville, Kentucky.
He was born June 16, 1929 in Whitesburg, Kentucky, a son of the late Clay and Rhoda "Spencer" Mosley. James was of the Christian faith being a member of the Cressmont Baptist Church and was retired as a carpenter in the construction trade. He was a member of the Masons and Shriners Lodge #213 in Proctor, KY.
James is survived by one son, James Clay Mosley of Irvine; one daughter, Brenda Williams (Ted) of Hamilton, Ohio; one brother, Douglas Goosey of Beattyville; two sisters: Betty Harrod of Frankfort, and Lena Heagy of Florida; four grandchildren: Emily, Ava, Bella, and Liam; and many other family members and friends.
Mr. Mosley was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Lenny Mosley, Edward Goosey and Dexter Goosey; and one sister, Barbara Becknell
Visitation will be held Monday, May 13, 2019 from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home, 3450 Ky Hwy 11 North in Booneville, followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Rob Morgan officiating. Mr. Mosley will be laid to rest in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery located in the Pebworth Community of Owsley County.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Russell W. Howard, 44
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Russell W. Howard, 44, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
He was a native of Killeen, Texas, born August 7, 1974, the son of Mike and Connie Powell. He was truck driver, a member of Providence Baptist Church, and a United States Marine Corps veteran.
Survivors, other than his parents, include his daughters: Mercedes Howard, Paige Matthews, and Makayla Howard; his brothers: Carl Anthony Miles, Nathan Scott Howard, and Mike Duane Powell Jr.; and his sister, Amanda Roxann Powell.
Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2019, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals. Burial will follow in the Powell Cemetery. Friends may call any time after 1:00 p.m, until service time, Friday.
Pallbearers will be Brian Thomas, Randy Rice, Tony Miles, Nathan Howard, Mike Powell Jr., and Amanda Powell.
Honorary pallbearer will be Johnny Townsend.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Grace Chambers McLemore, 90
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Grace Chambers McLemore, age 90, of Winchester, Kentucky, widow of Marvin Eugene “Gene” McLemore, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Saint Joseph Mount Sterling.
Born on July 6, 1928 in Winchester, she was the daughter of the late Rev. John
Rose and Mrs. Lucille Kimbrell Chambers. She was adored and cherished in life
and will be deeply mourned hereafter.
Grace is survived by her children: David McLemore (Linda) and Jeanne
Crowe (Dallis), her daughter-in-law, Patti McLemore, all of Winchester; her six
grandchildren: Kimberly Bugg (Van) of Harrodsburg, Morgan Heath (Michael) of
Winchester, Dallis Crowe II (Heather) of Richmond, Shawna Lucas (Darrell) of
Richmond, Paul McLemore II (Mary Ellen) of Winchester, and Whitney Crowe of
Winchester; her 10 great grandchildren: Taylor Lewis (Zach) of Winchester,
Hannah Ritchie of Harrodsburg; Hunter, Hayden, and Houston Heath of
Winchester; Shelby and Jaxon Lucas of Richmond; and Mason, Lily, and Kimbrell
McLemore of Winchester; and her sister, Thelma Chambers Horton of
Winchester.
She is preceded in death by her son, Paul McLemore; and by four
siblings: John Fox Chambers, Betty “Bab” Arthur, Calla Chambers, and Joe
Chambers.
Grace was a woman of faith and was a member of Epperson First Church of God,
where she shared her musical talents as the Church’s longtime pianist and was a
member of the Epperson First Church of God Missionary Society. She also was an
active member of the community, previously serving as treasurer of the Glen
Eden Youth Center and fundraising for the George Rogers Clark High School
Marching Band. Grace retired from the Lexington-Bluegrass Army Depot. She
also spent many years providing child care for beloved family and friends, many of
whom knew her best as “Nana Grace.”
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Scobee
Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Rev. Chris Williams. Burial will follow at Winchester Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 13th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Dallis Crowe II, Paul McLemore II, Van Bugg, Michael Heath,
Darrell Lucas, and Zach Lewis.
Honorary pallbearers are granddaughters, great grandchildren, Epperson First Church of God Missionary Society, and Dr. Charles Salters.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Glen Eden Youth
Center, 2150 Mina Station Road, Winchester, KY 40391.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Vivian Flynn, 68
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Vivian Flynn, 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.
She was born on August 24, 1950 to the late Dillard and Opal "Abney" Patrick in Irvine, Kentucky.
Vivian was born into a very large family on Cobb Hill in Estill County. She left her childhood home to attend Berea College where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in biology. Education was very important to Vivian and she instilled that in her children at a very young age. She was a voracious reader with an extensive library and was a wealth of knowledge.
She is survived by her loving husband, John Bishop Flynn; sons, Alexander Patrick Flynn and John Bishop Flynn II; brothers, Willard, James, Arnold, Larry and Greg Patrick; sister, Brenda Patrick, and grandchild, Remington Flynn. In addition to her parents, Vivian was preceded in death by brothers, William Ralph Patrick, Fred Patrick and sister, Marie Patrick.
Family will receive friends for a memorial calling on Sunday May 19, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Milward-Southland, 391 Southland Drive, Lexington.
Monday, May 6, 2019
Mildred Wood, 93
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Mildred Wood, age 93, of Harris Ferry Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington following a long illness.
She was born March 19, 1926 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Millard Mansfield and Myrtle Modell Short. She was a housewife and gardener and a member of the Corinth Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her husband, Mossie Vick Wood.
She is survived by three daughters: Donna Curtin, Champagne, Ohio; Terrie Bond, Winchester; and Vickie Wood, Irvine; two brothers: Melvin Mansfield and Ronald Mansfield; six grandchildren: Joshua Carter, Jessica Wood, Whitney Bond, Oliver Bond, Dustan Curtin and Daphney Curtin; six great grandchildren including a very special great grandchild, Chloie Madison Faith Osborne; and her fur baby – Bella Grace.
Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by three sisters: Mae Richardson, Pearl Freeman, and Alsie Merritt; and five brothers: Roy, Clyde, Gene, Junior and Earl Mansfield.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, May 10, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Linville Dunaway. Burial was at the Johnny Richardson Cemetery. Friends called from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Sonny Woosley, Ezra Freeman, Jamie Freeman, Gary Freeman, Jeff Freeman and Millard Richardson.
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.
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Gary Lee Isaacs, 72
Gary Lee Isaacs, 72, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019, after a long illness with his family by his side.
He was a native of Estill County, born September 18, 1946, a son of the late Charlie Isaacs and Bertha Parsons Barnes. Gary was a retired Union Ironworker, Local #70. He attended Lexington Road Church of God, in Richmond.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Darryl Isaacs and Billy C. Newton.
Survivors include his wife, Patty Isaacs; a son, Chad Isaacs (Kimberly); and a grandson, HA Corpsman Austin Lee Isaacs.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, May 19, 2019, at the Lexington Road Church of God, 2336 Lexington Road, Richmond.
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Wednesday, May 8th Edition
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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.
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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.
