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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, August 7th Edition
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Sunday, August 4, 2019
Treva Kelley Margison, 79
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Treva Kelley Margison, age 79, of Barnes Mountain Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born March 27, 1940 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late William and Kate Flannery Kelley. She was a retired cook with Camp Burnamwood and had lived in Estill County all her life.
Mrs. Margison was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin C. Margison.
She is survived by three daughters: Thelma “Puchie” Young, Irvine; Mildred Margison Henderson, Bowling Green; and Betty Ann Margison Threadgill, Frankfort; one son, Henry Margison (Gloria), Sand Gap; a daughter-in-law, Belinda Margison, Georgia; four sisters: Ella Arvin, Irvine; Margaret Grandstaff, Catherine Jones, both of Richmond; and Cleata Cox - Indiana; one brother, G.B. Kelley, Irvine; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Judy Griffin; one son, Michael Margison; one son-in-law, Roy Young; five sisters: Jeanette Marshall, Nanny Florence, Irene Moon, Claudia and Clara Kelley; and three brothers: Russell, Raymond and Billy Kelley.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 7, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Larry Frymyer. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, August 6th at the funeral home.
Friday, August 2, 2019
Julia Faye Yancey York, 87
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Julia Faye Yancey York, 87, of Richmond, Kentucky, the widow of Charles York, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019 at her home.
Born in Irvine, Kentucky on January 7, 1932, she was the daughter of Thomas Todd Yancey and Velma Kee Yancey, and the sister of Janie Marie Farley, all of whom preceded her in death. She was a retired nurse and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Berea.
Mrs. York is survived by one son, Tom York (Phyllis) of Union; five daughters: Vicki Thompson (Terry) of Middlesboro, Debbie Mullins (Chester) of Berea, Kathi York (Kanova) of Richmond, Sherri Taylor (Robert) of Versailles, and Diana Barker (Paul) of Lynchburg, Virginia.
She also leaves 13 grandchildren, Marty York, Felicia Flanagan, Samantha Maritch, Ryan Hamilton, Brandon Hamilton, Ashley Combs, Brandy Burnell, Christopher Burnell, Matthew Allen, Andrew Allen, Cody Allen, Taylor Barker, and Hunter Barker; and 14 great-grandchildren, Mallory York, Natalie York, Kenton York, Caleb Flanagan, Eli Flanagan, Harrison Maritch, Nicholas Combs, Keyana Ceasar, Jordon Akers, Collin Burnell, Corey Burnell, Griffin Allen, Anaiah Wilson, and Riley Hamilton.
Funeral service for Mrs. York will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1138 Paint Lick Road, Berea, with Bro. Joey Kays officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday, August 5th at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond. Burial will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at the Butler County Memorial Park in Hamilton, Ohio.
Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church Relay for Life.
Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Mildred Spradlin, 74
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Mildred Spradlin, age 74, of Burnside, Kentucky; mother of Stanley Spradlin (Beth) of Irvine, passed from this life Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.
Mildred was born October 5, 1944 at Parkers Lake in McCreary County, Kentucky to the late Neal Mason and Ida Dick Mason. She was of the Baptist Faith, and she enjoyed flower gardening and growing flowers.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brothers, Jim Mason and Robert Mason Jr.
Mildred leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Bobby Spradlin; her sons, Rocky Spradlin (Lisa) of Somerset and Stanley Spradlin (Beth) of Irvine; a sister, Flonia Jones of Burnside; two grandchildren, Logan Spradlin and Heather Burdine; and two great grandchildren, Dominic Spradlin and Shyanne Burdine. She will be greatly missed.
Private family funeral services were held Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 12:00 Noon in the chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Jason Moore officiating.
Burial was in the Mill Springs National Cemetery in Nancy, Kentucky.
Friday, August 2, 2019
Ronald Wayne “Shorty” Sparks, 59
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Ronald Wayne “Shorty” Sparks, age 59, of Dark Hollow Sub Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019, at his home following a sudden illness.
He was born January 2, 1960 in Wolfe County and was the son of the late Elera and Edith Hatton Sparks. He worked as a logger and in the oil fields and was a member of the American Legion. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Sparks is survived by two daughters: Melissa Dixon and Brooklyn Sparks, both of Estill County; five sisters: Wava McIntosh (Paul), Madison County; Jean Spencer (Jimmy), Wolfe County; Wanda Rogers (Sonny), Debra Hensley (Chad), and Linda McIntosh, all of Estill County; two brothers: Randall Sparks (Mary), Estill County; and Donald Sparks, Scott County; and four grandchildren: Jade Dixon, Kaylix Dixon, Blakely Sparks and Harlow Sparks.
He was preceded in death by two sisters: Elaine McIntosh, and Alma Tipton; and two brothers; Edward and Billy Sparks.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 6, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Delvin Reece. Burial will be at the Sparks Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, August 5th at the funeral home.
Monday, July 29, 2019
Hazel White Richardson, 92
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Hazel White Richardson, age 92, formerly of Copper Creek, Madison County, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at her daughter’s home.
Hazel was born April 30, 1927 in Madison County to the late Lewis and Louella Richardson White. She was a former seamstress and also worked for Gibson Corporation, Berea Healthcare and Berea Hospital. She was a member of the Union Chapel Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ambrose Richardson; one daughter, Linda Gray; eight siblings, Hubert, Garrett, Lloyd, Carl, Wilbert, Eldon, Emma Rose and Ruby White; and two daughters-in-law, Brenda Richardson and Kim Richardson.
She is survived by two children, Kathy Hembree (Marty) and Clyde Richardson; seven grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and six great, great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Lakes Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Reynolds and Bro. Charles Whittemore officiating. Burial followed in the Wilmot Cemetery in Rockcastle County. Visitation was Wednesday evening from 6-9 pm at the funeral home.
Active pallbearers were Brent Richardson, Chris Richardson, Ronald Brown, Keith Isaacs, Marty Lee Hembree, Cory Hunt and Joe Hatton.
Friday, July 26, 2019
Marie Campbell, 88
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Marie Campbell, age 88, formerly of Mansfield; Worthington, Ohio, and Orchard Park, New York, died peacefully Friday, July 26, 2019, surrounded by family members in Richmond, Kentucky.
Born in Orchard Park, New York, the daughter of Walter and Ethel Sager, Mrs. Campbell attended Orchard Park Central High School (Class of 1948) and received her B.A. in Education from Hiram College, Ohio in 1952. After graduation, Mrs. Campbell taught English and Physical Education and was the cheerleading coach at Louisville High School (Ohio) until her marriage with the late Dr. Donald Campbell in 1956. They lived in Ann Arbor, Michigan before moving to Columbus, Ohio, where she taught at Prairie Norton High School, while raising her son, Scott and her daughters, Donna and Kellie. From 1964 to 1966, the Campbells lived in Tanzania, East Africa where Dr. Campbell worked establishing teacher training colleges in that nation. The Campbells enjoyed socializing with friends and taking numerous safaris into the savannahs of Tanzania and Kenya.
After returning to the United States, the Campbells lived in Worthington, Ohio. There Mrs. Campbell served as substitute teacher in the Worthington School System and was the assistant coach for the girls' volleyball and track teams at Worthingway Middle School. For 40 plus years, Mrs. Campbell enjoyed attending Ohio State football games with family and friends, and attended the annual Memorial Golf Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, for more than thirty years. In 1979, Dr. and Mrs. Campbell moved to Mansfield, Ohio. While residing in Mansfield, Mrs. Campbell worked as assistant librarian at Shelby Middle School, was a member of the Shelby Country Club with her husband, and was active in the Mansfield Republican Party. She enjoyed travel in Europe and the U.S., and golfing with her husband Donald and friends.
In 2016, Dr. and Mrs. Campbell moved to Kentucky to live with daughter Donna and family.
Mrs. Campbell is survived by her son, Scott (Bethanne); her daughter, Donna Peterson (Douglas); and her daughter, Kellie Robbins (Brent); nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Marie Campbell will be dearly missed by her extensive family and many friends.
Marie's Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 24 in Irvine, Kentucky at Rice Station Christian Church. Visitation 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Service 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shiners Hospital for Children, Lexington, KY; Hospice Care Plus Compassionate Care Center, 350 Isaacs Lane, Richmond, KY; or Visiting Angels, 310 East Main St., Richmond, KY.
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Wednesday, July 31st Edition
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Monday, July 29, 2019
Zella Hall, 79
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Zella Hall, age 79, a resident of the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away July 29, 2019 at the Center.
She was born December 3, 1939 in Torrent, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Letcher and Minnie Wise Vanderpool. She was a mother and homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Hall is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Edward Hall.
She is survived by one daughter, Margaret Lowery (Timothy) Hillard, Ohio; four brothers: Clayton Vanderpool (Ann), California; Nelson Vanderpool, Irvine; Letcher Vanderpool, Clay City; and Frank Vanderpool (Jean), Irvine; three grandchildren: Jessica Hall, Zachary Hall and Shannon Sims (Ron); and one great grandchild, Covina Burden.
Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her son, Edward Ray Hall; one sister, Vina Elofskey; and one brother, Raymond Vanderpool.
Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, August 3, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Scott Rogers.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Monday, July 29, 2019
Michael Glenn Allen, 58
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Michael Glenn Allen, age 58, of Stanton, Kentucky, husband of Michelle Allen departed this world Monday, July 29, 2019 to be with his Heavenly Father.
He was born in Beattyville, October 5, 1960 to Philip and Deloris Allen. He was the owner of Allen’s Hardware in Jeffersonville and was an Evangelist.
Mr. Allen is survived by his wife, Michelle Allen of Stanton; his mother, Deloris Allen of Stanton; a son, Tyler Allen of Clay City; a grandson, Case Ridge Allen of Stanton; one brother; Dale Allen (Anita) of Stanton; four sisters: Janet Adams (Lin) of Owensboro, Rhonda Barnett, Kathy Stone, both of Stanton; and Dawn Barnes (Eddie); and a special niece, Julia Sparks.
He was preceded in death by his father, Philip Allen; a brother, Danny Allen; and his father and mother in-law, David and Hazel Sparks.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the Mt. Parkway Church of God in Clay City with Bro. Dale Payne, Bro. Wendell Clevenger and Bro. Hoss Prater officiating. Friends may visit Wednesday, July 31st from 4 – 9 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Clark Cemetery in Clay City. Family ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 161 Saint Matthews Ave. Suite 3, Louisville, KY 40207 and sign your licenses to be an organ donor.
Grayson Funeral Home of Clay City is in charge of services.
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Katie Jones, 75
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Katie Jones, age 75, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Saint Joseph East Hospital in Lexington.
She was born April 11, 1944 in Estill County to Oliver and Myrtie Neal Tipton. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lighthouse Church of God.
Mrs. Jones is survived by a daughter, Myrtie Booth of Irvine, a grandson Michael Wayne Booth, one brother, Ray Tipton of Irvine; four sisters: Mary Tincher of Clay City, Edith Estes of Irvine, Sally Ann Proffit of Clay City, and Maudie Tipton of Winchester.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Myrtie Neal Tipton; her husband, John Jones; her son, Thomas Tipton; and a daughter, Sharon Ann Tipton.
Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the Full Gospel Evangelistic Church in Irvine. Friends may visit at the church Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until time of the service at the church. Burial will follow in the Jones family Cemetery in Irvine.
Grayson Funeral Home of Clay City is in charge.
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Wanda Ruth Arvin Leschansky, 89
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Wanda Ruth Arvin Leschansky, age 89, of Washington Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.
Wanda was born December 12, 1929 in Estill County, Kentucky, to Brose Douglas and Willie Jo Arvin (Fritz). Wanda was a graduate of Wilbur Wright and Patterson Co-op. She worked various jobs as a sales associate and an accountant until she dedicated her life to being a homemaker and raising her family. She was devoted to her husband Ed, and her children, spending many hours creating a welcoming and safe home filled with love, laughter, and fun. She was an accomplished seamstress, artist and crafter, and she created many beautiful gifts for family and friends. Wanda loved to travel and spent many of her later years sightseeing and visiting different countries with her husband. She was adventurous and loved the outdoors. She enjoyed horseback-riding, water skiing, camping, snorkeling, and hiking. She loved life and lived it with a selfless and gracious heart.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Mrs. Leschansky is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Edward James “Ed” Leschansky; her children Ed (Mary Ann), Jamie Fullenkamp (Larry), Vickie Couch (Mike), Annette Even (Doug), Lori Pickard (Mark), Patti (Jay), Jim, and Teri Cooper (Tod); her 16 grandchildren, Nick (Supinda), Bret, Elizabeth (Adam), Anne (Jay), Catherine, Matt, Zach (Mirian), Max (Meghan), Erica (Austin), Alex, Adam, Jacob, Andy, Nate, Linsay, and Leah; one great grandson, Spencer; her brother, “Butch” Arvin (Judy); and numerous nephews and nieces.
The family will receive friends at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 4500 Ackerman Blvd, Kettering, Ohio, date and time pending. Burial will be at Cavalry Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Avenue in Dayton.
The family would like to express their thanks to the wonderful support from Hospice of Dayton.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Hospice of Dayton Foundation, 324 Wilmington Ave. Dayton, OH 45420.
Routsong Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Kettering has been entrusted with arrangements.
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Ethel Rogers Hall, 95
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Ethel Rogers Hall, age 95, of Newport, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019.
She was born on July 4, 1924 in Estill County, KY. Ethel was a homemaker and a member of Garrad St. Church of Christ in Covington for 25+ years.
Mrs. Hall is preceded in death by her parents, James and Patsey Rogers; husband, Alvie Hall; daughter, Donna Farrar; son, Randall Hall; sisters, Pauline Davidson and Imogene Palma and brother, William Rogers.
Ethel is survived by her loving daughters, Betty Jones and Jeweldine “Judy” Tennant; sister, Katheleen Romeu; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A visitation for Ethel will be held on Friday, August 2, 2019 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, 8461 Dixie Highway in Florence. The funeral service will immediately follow at 6 p.m.
Burial will take place the next day, Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Cobb Hill Cemetery in Cobb Hill, Kentucky, with the committal service beginning at 12:00 Noon.
Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Quenna Sue Gentry, 50
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Quenna Sue Gentry, age 50, of London Dock Road in London, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, following a long illness.
She was born August 4, 1968 in Hyden, Kentucky, and was the daughter of Velma Jean Morris Hafley and the late Billy Harold Bowman. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Survivors in addition to her mother include two daughters: Evangeline Faith Lee, Laurel County; and Elizabeth Danielle Banks, Estill County; five stepdaughters: Christy Alvey, Cheyenne Gentry, Bridgette Gentry, Destiny Gentry, and Hope Gentry, all of Indiana; two sisters: Delia Henry, Estill County; and Lara Rochelle Hafley, Lee County; two brothers: Billy Harold Bowman Jr. and John Bowman, both of Lee County; seven grandchildren: Kaidence Heavyn Lee, Landon Pierce Gentry, Ryan Walter Terry Cowquill, Benson Keith Kelly, Kyra Danielle Sky Dixon, Peyton Jean Dixon and Breanna Alvey; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, Skyler Andrew Shelton; one brother, Nicholas Seth Hafley; and one grandchild, Johnathon Edward Charles Dixon.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 30, 1:00 p.m., at the Irvine First Church of God by Bro. David Adams and Bro. Hunter Fraley. Burial was at the Puckett Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, July 29th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 12 Noon, Tuesday, at the Church.
Pallbearers were Jeffrey Henry, Dave Adams, Jason Frye, John Dixon, Justin Chadwell, Tim Doyle, and papaw Fred Hafley.
Honorary pallbearer was Quenna’s mom, Velma.
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Jane Wood Britton, 87
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Jane Wood Britton, age 87, of Frankfort, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019.
She was born in Irvine, Kentucky, on November 12, 1931, to the late Cecil Jack Wood and Sarah Daniel Berryman Lynch. She spent her life caring for dozens of children and enjoyed being a loving homemaker. She was an avid reader and a past-president of the VFW Post 4075 Ladies Auxiliary.
Mrs. Britton is survived by her children, Terry Derringer (Pat), Patti Meade (GW) and Susan Renee Britton; a sister, Sandy Kendall (Kerry); severn grandchildren, Dawn VanHorn, Carrie Brinley, Terry Derringer Jr., Christopher Jason Stamper, J.J. Aylmer, Saylor Samuel Aylmer, and Clayton Curtis Aylmer; and by numerous great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Randall Curtis “Randy” Derringer; and a brother, Carol Wood.
Services will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home, 312 Washington Street, Frankfort, on Monday, July 29, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Brian Richardson officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the VFW Post 4075 Ladies Auxiliary in her memory.
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Linda Kay Hall, 74
Linda Kay Hall, age 74, of Red Lick Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
She was born January 26, 1945 in Madison County and was the daughter of the late J.W. “Bill” and Eunice Johnson Bybee. She was retired from the Estill County School System and was a member of the South Irvine Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
Mrs. Hall is survived by her husband, Donald Clay Hall; one son, Jeffrey Clay Hall (Cynthia), Madison County; and one grandchild, Jeremy Clay Hall.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Tony Bybee.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 27, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Mike Chism. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, July 26th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Jeremy Hall, Kent Hall, Steve Roberts, Scott Isaacs, Jerry Duffy and Tony Marcum.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Hospice Care Plus Compassionate Care Center in Richmond or to the South Irvine Christian Church.
Monday, July 22, 2019
Daisie Lee Farthing Sparks, 85
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Daisie Lee Farthing Sparks, age 85, of South Lebanon, Ohio, formerly of Irvine, Kentucky, widow of Richard T. Sparks, passed away on Monday, the 22nd day of July, 2019.
Daisie was born in Estill County, Kentucky on March 31st, 1934, a daughter of Charles J. O. Farthing and Della Mae (nee: Walton) Farthing. She attended the First Baptist Church of South Lebanon and was a previous member of the River Drive Christian Church in Irvine, Kentucky. Daisie loved to watch the Cincinnati Reds and spending time with friends and family.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Johnetta Warren, her parents, two sisters, Norma Jean Young and Gloria Mae Farthing, five brothers, Charles Jr., Steven, Peter, Guy, and Charles (aka Sonny) Farthing.
Survivors include two daughters: Marilyn Warner of Winchester, Kentucky; and Kathy Bowman of Lebanon, Ohio; four grandchildren: Mary Lee, Harold (aka Bub), Carey, and Rebecca, 11 great grandchildren, four great, great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2019 from 5 p.m. until time of services at 7 p.m., all at the First Baptist Church, 505 Mason Road, South Lebanon, Ohio. A graveside service will follow on Friday July 26, 2019 at 12 Noon at the Walton Family Cemetery in Estill County, Kentucky.
Arrangements are made by Stine Funeral Home, Lebanon, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Baptist Church of South Lebanon, in memoriam of Daisie.
