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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, July 3rd Edition
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Thursday, June 27, 2019
Arthur Rogers, 73
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Arthur Rogers retired from this life on June 30, 2019 at the age of 73. He was married to Brenda Layne Rogers for 55 years. They have three children, Debbie (Robert), Robert Allen (deceased) and Keith (Betty). He is also survived by one brother, Delmar (Carolyn); 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and a host of cousins.
Arthur was born December 8, 1945 and retired from Trane Company of Lexington, Kentucky after 40 years. He and his wife were also the owners of The Red House Gun Shop for 20 years. Arthur attended the Panola Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Gladys Rogers; one son, Robert; one brother, Carl; and his in laws, Dillon and Stella Layne.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Lakes Funeral Home, 1181 Main Street South in McKee. Visitation will be held 5:30-9:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 3rd at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Arthur’s grandsons. Burial will be in the Harrison Cemetery on Lower Dry Fork Road in McKee.
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Maxine Burgess Moore Gunn, 96
Maxine Burgess Moore Gunn, age 96, of Tucky Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Terrace Nursing and Rehab Center in Berea.
She was born June 25, 1923 in Spencer, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Everett Marcellas and Sarah Jane Dobbins Burgess. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Graham Road Baptist Church located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She was a longtime resident of Stow, Ohio.
Mrs. Gunn is preceded in death by two spouses, William C. Moore and Alvin Craig Gunn.
She is survived by three daughters, Jane Ellen Walters, Ravenna;
Linda Sharon Seese (Doug), Berea; and Debra Kay King, Irvine; one son, Randy Wm. Moore, Akron, Ohio; eight grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 14 great, great grandchildren.
Mrs. Gunn is preceded in death by one son, Bernard Neil Moore; two sons-in-law: Buddy Wynn Walters and Tom King; five sisters, 4 brothers, and three grandchildren, Kelli Jane Walter Gill, David Wynn Walters and Tom King Jr.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 5, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Mark McLean with burial to follow in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m., Friday, at the funeral home.
Saturday, July 29, 2019
Genevieve Samples Rison, 76
Genevieve Samples Rison, age 76, widow of James Rison, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2019 at the Marcum-Wallace Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky.
She was a native of Lee County, born April 20, 1942, a daughter of the late Dewey and Kathleen LeMaster Samples. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Millers Creek Church of God.
Mrs. Rison was preceded in death by a brother, Dewey Samples Jr., and a daughter-in-law, Cindy Rison.
Survivors include her children: Betty Jo Farthing (Terry), Tim Rison (Betty), Dewey Rison (Ruth), Stanley Rison, Jeannie Rison (Curt Daniels), and Joey Rison (Shann); her sisters: Mary Stamper (Willard) and Wilma McIntosh; her brothers: Charles Samples (Kathy), Paul Samples (Cathy), Bobby Samples (Mattie), and Benny Samples (Ruth); grandchildren: Steven Rison, Tommy Rison, Dylan Mullins, Justin Rison, and Brett Rison; step-granddaughters: Christy Moore and Heather Bowling; great grandchildren: Jaxton Mullins, Hunter Rison, Chloe Rison, and Kyra Mullins; and a host of step-grandkids.
Services will be he held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with burial to follow in the Rison Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 1st at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Dylan Mullins, Justin Rison, Adam Blenton, Stevie Coffey, Tommy Rison, Steven Rison, and Hunter Rison.
Friday, June 28, 2019
Gladys White Graham, 69
Gladys White Graham, age 69, of Edgar Drive in Berea, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at Baptist Health Lexington following a long illness.
She was born September 25, 1949 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Houston and Ida Bell Peters White. She was the former owner of Grahams Furniture Store. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Graham is preceded in death by her husband, Porter Woodson Graham.
She is survived by one daughter, Jacqueline Coffey, Berea; one brother, Neal Wilson, Estill County; five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Graham is preceded in death by three daughters, Shelia Barrett, Maxine Barrett, and Josephine Barrett; one son, Dallas White; one sister, Diane Willis; and two brothers, Lester and Billy Wilson.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 2, 1 PM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial to follow in the Winston Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Friday, June 28, 2019
Harley "Bud" Conrad, 81
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Harley "Bud" Conrad, age 81, passed away at his home on Friday, June 28, 2019 after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Furnace, Estill County, Kentucky on September 7, 1937, the son of Estill Conrad and Georgia Estes Conrad and the grandson of Herman and Sarah Green Patrick Estes. Bud was proud of his Kentucky heritage even though life was not easy as a child. He was raised by his grandparents for the first six years of his life and loved wandering the hills and mountains of Kentucky.They did not have indoor plumbing or electricity, so very early in life, Bud learned how to be tough and appreciate what he had. In October of 2003 Bud was commissioned by the governor as a Kentucky Colonel.
Bud eventually was brought first to Indiana and then to Ohio to live with his mother and siblings. Harley attended Hanover schools and played basketball, baseball and track. It was at Hanover where he met his childhood sweetheart and love of his life. He married Jerri Blankenship on January 17, 1956. Bud loved all of his family and his home. He especially loved being able to work on projects to make his home more beautiful and took great pride in doing things himself with his hands with his tools. He appreciated and took great care of all that God had provided him with in his life from his home to his spotless vehicles and boat and would often vividly describe how hard growing up was as a boy. He was actively involved with his sons’ activities, coaching them in baseball for many years as they grew up and might be seen roller skating on a Friday or Saturday night when his boys were in their teens. He loved being a part of the Haldimand Avenue gang. Bud worked 40 years for Champion Papers in the Coating Prep department and retired in January 1996. One of his greatest pleasures was fishing with his wife or his sons, and camping with their fishing group on trips to Center Hill Lake in Tennessee. He also enjoyed small mouth bass fishing while wading the streams close to Hamilton.
Bud is survived by his wife Jerri of 63 years; two sons, Michael Conrad (Judi) of Cortland,Ohio; and Timothy Conrad (Kathy) of Hamilton; one brother, Vernon Leece (Nanny) of Hamilton; one sister, Darlene Conrad of Florida; one sister-in-law, Janet Conrad of Reily, Ohio; and four grandchildren: Craig Conrad, Kevin Conrad, Nicki Schaffeld and Sierra Long. He is also survived by six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Those previously passed are his parents; his step father who raised him, John Leece; an infant brother Estill; his siblings: Dennis Conrad Sr., John Leece and Norma Kelly; and a daughter in law, Robin Conrad.
Visitation will be Tuesday July 2, 2019, 11:00 a.m. until service time at 12:00 Noon at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Ave. Hamilton OH 45013. Burial at Reily Cemetery.
Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Elmo Gum, 86
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Elmo Gum, age 86, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Kenwood Health and Rehab Center in Richmond.
He was born in Estill County, Kentucky, on July 26, 1932. Mr. Gum was a National Guard Technician serving in the Kentucky Army National Guard for 37 years; 23 years of which were full time service. He retired as Command Sgt. Major of Headquarters and Headquarter Company 206th Engineer Battalion located in Richmond, Kentucky and was assigned in various units stationed in Richmond, Kentucky. He had also previously worked for several years with the A & P Company and was a member of Waco Baptist Church. Mr. Gum enjoyed playing bingo, fishing and gardening. He was an avid University of Kentucky fan as well.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Hardin Gum of Richmond; two daughters, Vickie Fritz (Gary) and Peggy Parke (Steve), both of Richmond; three grandchildren, Rachel Fritz Cobb (Chad), Brandon Fritz (Brooke), and Stephanie Parke Smith (Joe), all of Richmond; six great grandchildren: Kaylan Cobb, Kylee Cobb, Khloe Cobb, Elsa Fritz, Elin Fritz and Colt Smith; and two brothers, Donald Ray Brookshire on Pennsylvania; and James "Butch" Brookshire (Betty Mae) of Estill County.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Mae Gum Brookshire and step father, Leonard Brookshire; and a sister in law, Janie Brookshire.
Funeral service for Elmo Gum will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, with Bill Fort officiating and burial following in the Richmond Cemetery with Military services. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday, July 1st at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Fritz, Chad Cobb, Joe Smith, John Hall, Kenneth Nelson, Donnie Wilson, Chris Stanifer and Wesley Jones.
In Lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Hospice Compassionate Care Center.
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Lena Mae LeMaster Rogers, 92
Lena Mae LeMaster Rogers, age 92, of Wayne City, Illinois, formerly of Lee County, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019, at her home following a sudden illness.
She was born May 7, 1927 in Lee County and was the daughter of the late Wince and Grace Daugherty LeMaster. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Lee County. . She lived in Lee County most of her life.
Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her husband, George Kenneth Rogers She is survived by one daughter, Pauline Staley, Cisny, Illinois; four sons: Eddie Barnes, Cisny, Illinois;
Ronnie Barnes, Reynolds Station, Kentucky; Gary Barnes, Magnet, Indiana; and Ricky Barnes, Dundee, Kentucky; 12 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and several great, great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 1, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Rogers Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home.
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Shauna Marie Wilder, 30
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Shauna Marie Wilder, age 30, of Lexington, Kentucky, lost her battle with addiction on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. She was born June 11, 1988.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jesse K. Warren of Lowell, Michigan.
Survivors include her daughter, Zaylee; son, Ashton Johnson of Richmond; her father, Patrick Gill (Kim) of Irvine; sisters: Katie Wilder of Muskegon, Michigan; and Miranda Riley (Jimmy) of Irvine; her brothers: Jeremy Gill (Katrina) of London, Zachary Gill (Ashley), Chris Gill, and Eli Gill, all of Irvine; several nieces and nephews; and her Godmother, Patty Buete of Cedar Springs, Michigan.
Memorial services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, June 18th at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals, with Fr. Al Fritsch officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10:30 a.m. until service time at Noon.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations.
Monday, May 6, 2019
Mary Annette McNally Lowe, 62
Mary Annette McNally Lowe, age 62, of 95 Ellington Road, Kittrell, (Henderson) North Carolina, died Monday, May 6, 2019 at her home.
Born in Chicago, Illinois on March 16, 1957 she was the daughter of the late Robert "Bob" McNally and Iona Brandenburg McNally. She married the love of her life, Edwin Lowe, on July 2, 1976. They raised her daughter Jacqulyn Dawn (Lowe) Munns and four adopted children: Gregory, Samantha, Ashley, and Jessica. Mary had a passion for children
and was considered "Nana" by anyone needing a loving grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, Edwin Charles Lowe of the home; five daughters, Jacqulyn Munns, Ashley Lowe, Samantha Lowe, Jessica Fuller and Lorilea Anstead; three sons, Gregory Lowe, Edwin Charles Lowe, Jr., and Steve Spence; a brother, Michael McNally; a sister, Catherine "Cathy" Canter; and eleven grandchildren.
A funeral service wase held on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel of J.M. White Funeral Home in Henderson. The family received friends prior to the service on Thursday from 5:30 till 7:30 p.m.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Joan, her mother, Iona, and father, Robert.
A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 6th, 2019.
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Wednesday, June 26th Edition
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Monday morning, June 17, 2019
Bennie Ray Richardson, 53
< Bennie Ray Richardson, age 53, of Brassfield, Kentucky, the husband of Nancy Hisle Richardson, passed away Monday morning, June 17, 2019.
Bennie was born on September 16, 1965 in Richmond, Kentucky, the son of the late James and Clara Plowman Richardson. He was a former employee of Kokoku Rubber Inc. and was of the Holiness faith.
Survivors include his wife Nancy; two step-sons: Terry Dwight Hisle and Billy Ray Hisle; one brother: George Richardson (Angel); two sisters: Nancy Faye Richardson and Linda Carol Richardson as well as several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services were conducted at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Flatwoods Cemetery at Waco. Visitation was from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday.
Serving as pallbearers were: George Richardson, John Gill, Travis Centers, Robert Richardson, Huey “Jr” Richardson and Brian Richardson.
Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Edna Bruce Rose, 96
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Edna Bruce Rose, age 96, of Sandhill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019, after a long illness.
She was born October 9, 1922 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Richard Byrd and Margaret Shearer Tuttle. She was retired from Glenn’s Department Store and was a member of the Sandhill Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Rose.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Rose was preceded in death by her son, Carris Ray Rose, four sisters: Mary Evelyn Anderson, Beulah Brandenburg, Ella Kate Wilson, and Ann Peters; and five brothers: Paul Tuttle, Arnold Tuttle, Wayne Tuttle, Ray Tuttle and R.J. Hall.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 25, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called from 11 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Larry Tuttle, Taylor O’Hair, Dwight O’Hair, Lee Tuttle, Darrell Hall, and Bill Tuttle.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
John Warren Reed, 53
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John Warren Reed, age 53, of Sweet Lick Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
He was born December 13, 1965 in Clark County and was the son of the Wanda Center Reed Henry and the late Millard Reed. He was a United States Navy veteran and a construction worker. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: two sisters: Robin Rose, Madison County; and Julie O’Malley (John), Indiana; one half-sister: Joanna Collins (Jay), North Carolina; and four nieces and nephews: Lauren Rose, Jason Rose, Sarah Beth Posante and Andrew Posante.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 22, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Tipton Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to service time at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
