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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, August 28th Edition
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Sunday, August 25, 2019
Virginia Sons Miller Powell, 90
Virginia Sons Miller Powell, age 90, widow of Charles Miller and Leslie Powell, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 at her home.
She was a native of Estill County, a daughter of the late Albert and Bettie Powell Sons. She was a former employee of Bundy Tubing and a homemaker. She was a member of the White Oak Church of God.
Mrs. Powell was preceded in death by her sisters: Thelma Walling, and Zona Peiffer.
Survivors include her children: Bettie Miller and David Powell (Janet); her grandchildren Tonya Gambrel (Ronnie), Tommy Farthing, LeAndrea Dixon (Lee), Kayla Brewer (Kyle), Olivia Powell, and Marlee Jo Powell; four great grandchildren: Shelby LeeAnn Farmer, Landon Hix, Tressie Rachelle Gambrel, and Cadence Gambrel; and a great, great grandson, Kendall Raider Baber.
Friends called after 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals. Services were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 28th at the funeral home with Bro. Bill Wesley officiating. Burial followed in the Dunaway Cemetery.
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Sunday, August 25, 2019
Venessa Gail Hale Reese, 43
Venessa Gail Hale Reese, 43, wife of Pat Reese, passed away at her home, Sunday, August 25, 2019.
She was a native of Estill County, born November 8, 1975, a daughter of Donna Frazier Parsons and the late Garry Hale. Venessa enjoyed crafts, sewing, quilting, and knitting. She attended the White Oak Church of God.
Mrs. Reese was preceded in death by her step-brother, Timothy Mitchell.
Survivors, other than her husband Pat, include her mothers: Donna Parsons, Freda Watson, and Connie Ducker (Bruce); her brother, Shaun Hale (Kim); her step-brother, Jerry Parsons Jr; her sister, Veronica Burns (Nathan); her nieces and nephews: Kayla Burns, Nick Burns, Erika Burns, Mia Hale, Ashton Hale, Ava Hale, Harper Hale, Miles Hale, Zack Regan, Hannah Regan, Rachel Plowman, Kylie Jenkins, Trenton Jenkins, Trevor Jenkins, Jerran Webser, Jaldyn Webster, Jerah Parsons, and Reese Johnson; and great nieces and nephews: Blakely Wiseman, Macey Plowman, and Mallory Plowman.
Friends may call anytime after 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 30th at the funeral home with Pastor Raymond Tipton officiating. Burial will follow in the West Irvine Cemetery.
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Sunday, August 25, 2019
Judy Ann Causey, 74
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Judy Ann Causey, age 74, of McKee Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
She was born December 1, 1944 in Madison County and was the daughter of the late Virgil and Josephine Moores Spicer. She was a retired Square D employee and had lived in Estill County most of her life. She was a member of the New Beginning Fellowship Church and the Estill County Historical Society.
Mrs. Causey is survived by her companion of 46 years, Earnest Causey; one daughter, Shonna Canter (Geoffrey), Madison County; one son, Joseph R. Johnson (Michelle), Scott County; two sisters: Phyllis Rucker and Sherry Yeager, both of Estill County; and four grandchildren: Drew Johnson, Faith Johnson, Dylan Canter and Cody Canter
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Carrie Fraley; and one sister, Jewel Dean Edwards.
Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, August 29th at 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Congleton Cemetery.
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Robert Lee Richardson, Sr., 57
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Robert Lee Richardson, Sr., age 57, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019.
Robert, the son of Avery Richardson and Eliza Jane Hamilton Richardson, was born in Estill County on May 22, 1962. He was a self-employed roofer and worked in construction. He enjoyed playing his guitar and was a Christian. His greatest treasures were his grandchildren.
Survivors include his mother, Eliza Jane Hamilton Richardson; his son and daughter: Robert A. Richardson Jr. and Melinda Richardson, both of Richmond; five brothers: Larry Richardson (Sarah), Danny Richardson (Michelle), Raymond Richardson (Sharon), Rickey Richardson and Roy Richardson; his sister, Brenda Caudill (Brian) and two grandchildren: Jayda Richardson and Elijah Briden.
In addition to his father, Robert was preceded in death by three brothers: James Eddie Richardson, Lanny Richardson and David Richardson.
Funeral Services were conducted at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street in Richmond, with Bro. Wayne Miller officiating. Burial followed in the Flatwoods Cemetery. Visitation was after 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Robert Richardson, Jr., George Richardson, Larry Richardson, Chuck Walden, Harlan Wayne Gilbert and Travis Centers.
Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Sarah Katherine Dawes Hymer, 84
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Sarah Katherine Dawes Hymer, age 84, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at her home.
Mrs. Hymer, the daughter of John Dawes and Addie Edmonson Dawes, was born in Estill County on November 1, 1934. She was a homemaker and loved watching Westerns. She cherished her time at Horizon Adult Health Care. Her church, Pine Grove Pentecostal Assembly, was also an important part of her life.
Sarah united in marriage to Daniel Hymer who preceded her in death in December 2006.
Survivors include her granddaughter, Melissa Hymer Tester (Mike) and their two children; also, her brother, Bill Dawes (Violet); her special cousin and caregiver, Esther and Rev. Sydney Sparks; and other nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hymer was preceded in death by her daughter, Gracie Mae Hymer Jackson; one grandson, Charles Ray Hymer Jackson; her brother, Carl J. Dawes and two sisters: Nannie Elizabeth Dawes and Irene Dawes.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Pine Grove Pentecostal Assembly, 105 Pine Grove Road, Richmond, with Rev. Sydney Sparks, Rev. Mitchell Sparks and Rev. Steve Barrett officiating. Burial followed in the Boian Cemetery in Estill County. Visitation was from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Friday, at the church.
The family would like to thank Horizon Adult Health Care and especially Amanda Toler for their love and investment in Sarah’s life.
Pallbearers were Teddy Dawes, Jimmy Noland, Tim Marshall, Harold Oliver, David Marcus and Walsa Blanton.
Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home of Richmond is in charge of arrangements.
Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home
Tuesday August 20, 2019
Dallas Rose 54
Dallas Rose age 54, of McKee, Kentucky, departed this life Tuesday August 20, 2019 at his residence.
He was born March 12, 1965, the son of the late Hobart and Elzona Marcum Rose.
Dallas is survived by his two sisters: Alice Cole (Roy) of Irvine and Margie Clark (Leroy) of Estill County.
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Helen Rose.
Graveside services were held Wednesday August 21, 2019 at the Harrison Cemetery in the Hisel Community of Jackson County, with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating and burial following the funeral.
Lakes Funeral Home of McKee was in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Jerry “Stack” Tipton, 73
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Jerry “Stack” Tipton, age 73, of Red Lick Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital following a long illness.
He was born April 30, 1946 in Estill County to the late Jake Tipton Jr. and Rosenell Noland Tipton Eversole. He was a construction worker for the Allen Company and attended the Green Pastures Worship Center. He was a lifetime member of the Peacemaker Motorcycle Club. He lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. Tipton was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Gail Abshear Tipton.
He is survived by his companion, Linda Isaacs; three daughters: Debra Dunnaway, Powell County; Etta L. Tipton and Jasmine Tipton, both of Estill County; one son, Jerry Sparks, Florida; three sisters: Rose Marie Eversole, Ruby Lamb, both of Fayette County; and Sandra Morris, Mississippi; two brothers: Bruce Tipton, Estill County; and Eddie Eversole, Fayette County; ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Brian Tipton; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, August 22, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Ed Clark. Burial followed in the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 10:00 a.m., until service time Thursday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were David Parks, Jeff Hall, Benny Crawford, Joe Brock, Steve Miller, Harry White, and Tim Casey.
Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Wednesday, August 21st Edition
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Sunday, August 18, 2019
Gregory Scott Rogers, 58
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Gregory Scott Rogers, age 58, of Furnace Junction in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital following a long illness.
He was born March 26, 1961 in Estill County to John “Sonny” Rogers and Wanda Sparks Rogers. He attended the Church of God and lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Rogers is survived by his parents: John and Wanda Sparks Rogers, Estill County; one daughter, Paige Fugate, Perry County; two sons: Jon Rogers (Ciaria Hall), Estill County; and Jake Rogers (Anna), Powell County; one sister, Sandy Rogers (Maggie), Virginia; one brother, Doug Rogers (Verna), Powell County; five grandchildren: Nicholas Fugate, Shyanna Rogers, Gabriel Rogers, Evelyn Rogers, and Emilia Rogers; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, August 21, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Kenny Wasson. Burial followed in the Mountain Springs Cemetery. Friends called between 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, August 20th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Randall Sparks, Darrell Spencer, Eddie Chaney, Mike Raider, Aaron Boyd and Travis Howard.
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Christopher Todd Hamm, 38
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Christopher Todd Hamm, age 38, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Marcum-Wallace Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky.
He was a native of Estill County, born July 18, 1981, a son of the late Scotty and Helen Anglin Hamm. Mr. Hamm was a roofer, who enjoyed hunting agate.
Survivors include his daughter, Brianna Hamm; his brothers: Billy Hamm (Linda), Greg Hamm (Faye), and Jamie Hamm (Paula); his sisters: Teresa Hamm, Sandy Flynn (Tony) and Joyce Walters (Buck); and many nieces and nephews.
Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Bro. Tim Roberts officiating. Burial followed in the Walton Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 12:00 Noon until service time at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Monday, August 12, 2019
Rocky Kyle Osborne, 41
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Rocky Kyle Osborne, age 41, of Murray, Kentucky, died at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, August 17, 2019 at his residence.
He was born October 22, 1977 in Madison County to Randall Kyle Osborne and the late Kitty Louise Deming Osborne. He was a veteran, serving in the United States Marine Corps.
Rocky leaves behind two beautiful children, Addisson Ruby Osborne (age 10) and Ryler Kyle Osborne (age 9); his two best friends, his father, Randall Kyle Osborne and his grandmother, Faye Etta Brinegar; a sister, Angela King (Bruce) and nephew Isaiah; a brother, Christopher Osborne (Michelle) and nephews Cody and Hunter and niece Kristen; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He is loved deeply and will be dearly missed.
There will be a private family service at a later date.
Blalock-Coleman & York Funeral Home of Murray, Kentucky, is in charge of arrangements.
Blalock-Coleman & York Funeral Home
Friday, August 16, 2019
Marion Bush Hardy, 94
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Marion Bush Hardy, age 94, formerly of Ravenna, Kentucky, departed this life Friday, August 16th, 2019.
She was born in Estill County, October 22, 1924, the daughter of the late James Clark Hardy Sr. and the late Mary Bush Hardy. She was a lifelong member of Ravenna Christian Church and a former Sunday School teacher. She was a retired employee of the Union Bank and Trust Company, working there for 41 years. Mrs. Hardy was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of Timesavers Homemakers Club, a charter member o f the Marcum-Wallace Hospital Auxiliary, a charter member of the Estill County Historical and Genealogical Society, a member of the Elisha Witt Daughters of the American Revolution, Past Worthy Matron of Irvine Chapter of the Eastern Star #357; Past Worthy High Priestess of the Order of the Irvine White Shrine of Jerusalem #9, and a member of the Estill County Garden Club.
Ms. Hardy was preceded in death by her brothers: James Clark Hardy Jr. and Karel Williams Hardy; and her nephew, Daniel Gordon Hardy.
Survivors include her nieces Mrs. Susan Hardy Martin, Mrs. Brenda Lee, Mrs Jena Powell, Mrs. Sonja Bill and Mrs. Robyn Hardy Jones; and several great nieces and nephews.
Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 19, 2019, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Bro. Jim Baughman and Bro. Tony White officiating. Burial followed in the Sandhill Cemetery. Friends called Monday after 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Eastern Star Funeral Rites were at 12:30 p.m.
Monday, August 12, 2019
Richard “Dick” Raymond Snowden Jr., 96
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Richard “Dick” Raymond Snowden Jr., age 96, husband of Joy, passed away at Marcum-Wallace Memorial Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky, Monday, August 12, 2019, after a short illness.
He was a native of Estill County, born October 21, 1922, the son of the late Dr. Richard R. Snowden and Hazel Bicknell Snowden. Mr. Snowden was a United States Naval veteran, serving in World War II from 1943-1946 at Pearl Harbor. He also served during the Korean War in 1951. Mr. Snowden received his undergraduate degree from Centre College where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He then received his master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University. He was a retired investigator for the Kentucky Department of Health and later, the Kentucky Attorney General’s office, and a narcotics investigator. He enjoyed golf and was a member of the Estill County Golf Club. He was a member of the Ravenna Christian Church. He was also a member of the Kentucky Colonel Commission.
Survivors other than his wife of 68 years, Joy, include his three sons, Richard Snowden (Francie), Gregory Scott Snowden (Michelle) and Martin Bicknell Snowden (Margaret), all of Irvine; three granddaughters, Erin Snowden, Sara Snowden, and Olivia Snowden; and one brother, Hiram D. Snowden of Louisville. Also surviving are several nephews.
Services were held at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Ravenna Christian Church with Bro. Jim Baughman, and Bro. Tony White officiating. Burial followed in the Berea Cemetery with full military honors. Friends called after 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, until service time.
Pallbearers were Clark Snowden, Roger McGee, Carl Barnes, Greg Horn, Tim Hall, and Brit Thompson.
Honorary pallbearers were Mark Honchell, Larry Honchell, Johnny Virag, Dr. Miles Snowden, Scott Snowden, Rick Ginter, and Michael Woolery.
Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals was in charge of arrangements.
Monday, August 12, 2019
Jessie Lynn Puckett, 71
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Jessie Lynn Puckett, age 71, of Furnace Junction in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
She was born August 30, 1947 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Alvin Dudley and Hazel Walters Tipton. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mt. Carmel Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
Mrs. Puckett was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Wayne Puckett.
She is survived by one daughter, Libby Puckett, North Carolina; one son, Terry Wayne Puckett (Emma Rose), Estill County; one sister, Rebecca Bishop, Estill County; one brother, Virgil Tyrone Tipton, North Carolina; two grandchildren: Kyleigh Ren Puckett and Liam Michael Puckett; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Puckett was preceded in death by her brother, Michael B. Tipton.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, August 15, 11:00 a.m., at the Mt. Carmel Christian Church by Bro. Mark Pearson. Burial was at the Puckett-Tipton Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, August 14th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 10:00 a.m., Thursday, at the Church.
Pallbearers were David Tipton, Goble Rogers, Mike Rogers, Scooter Moreland, Tim Abney and Dallas Abney.
Sunday, August 4, 2019
Eva L. Cornett, 91
Eva L. Cornett, age 91, of Poplar Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019, at Baptist Health Lexington.
She was born March 16, 1928 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late William and Mary Moore Cox. She was a former Carhartt, Inc. employee and attended the Irvine Free Methodist Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Cornett is survived by her daughter, Connie Cornett, Ravenna; two grandchildren: Jerry Wayne Fox and William Trevor Cornett; several great grandchildren; and a special niece, Rhonda Wood.
She was preceded in death by two sons: Jerry Fox and Ronald Cornett; two sisters: Elizabeth Rowland and Emma Daniels; and two brothers: Raymond Cox and Lester Cox.
Per Mrs. Cornett’s request, there will be no services.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
Friday, July 26, 2019
Marie Campbell, 88
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A Memorial Service for Marie Campbell will be held Saturday, August 24 in Irvine, Kentucky at Rice Station Christian Church. Visitation will be 12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m. with the service at 1:00 p.m.
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 were held Saturday, August 24 in Irvine, Kentucky at Rice Station Christian Church. Visitation was 12:00 Noon – 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.
