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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, September 11th Edition
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Sunday, September 8, 2019
Shirley Margaret Stevens Crowe, 68
Shirley Margaret Stevens Crowe, age 68, of Reges Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the Irvine Health and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
She was born April 8, 1951 in Estill County to the late Hiram Osborne and Cynthia Sparks Osborne. She was a former purchasing agent for Marcum and Wallace Hospital and was a member of the Mt. Carmel Christian Church. She was also a member of the Dulcimer Club and the Estill County Historical Society. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
Mrs. Crowe is survived by, her husband, Bobby Wayne Crowe, Estill County; one daughter, Sheila Oakley (Anthony), Winchester; and her honorary grandchild, Ty Brinegar
She was preceded in death by four sisters: Virgie McIntosh, Ella Marie Osborne, Ruby Brinegar, and Mattie Brinegar; and two brothers, Herman D. Osborne and Bennie Ray Osborne.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 11, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Mark Pearson. Burial will follow in the Sparks Cemetery. Friends may call between 6-9 p.m., Tuesday night, September 10th at the funeral home.
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Barbara Jean Wise, 78
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Barbara Jean Wise, age 78, of Furnace Junction in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 14, 1941 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Charlie Elmer and Elsie Patrick Profitt. She was a homemaker and a member of the Gum Springs Church of God. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
She is survived by her husband, Reece Wise; one daughter: Rita Wise Land, Madison County; one son, Jesse Alan Wise, Estill County; five sisters: Lucille Estes, Florida; Angela Rogers, Madison County; Kathy Profitt-Cooper, Estill County; Sharon Frazier, and Margie Fielder, both of Madison County; three brothers: Chester Profitt, Glen Profitt, both of Estill County; and Sanford Profitt, Florida; and two grandchildren: Savannah Land and Michaela Land.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Connie Lois Wise; one sister, Lorene Cornett; and one brother, Michael Profitt.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, September 7, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Bobby Puckett. Burial was at the Marbleyard Cemetery. Friends called from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were David Tipton, Joe Appleby, Terry Wise, Clayton Wise, Goble Rogers and Mike Rogers.
Monday, September 2, 2019
Edgar Bryan "E.B." Samples, Jr., 69
Edgar Bryan "E.B." Samples Jr., age 69, of Pryse Road, Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital after a battle with cancer.
He was born in Richmond, Kentucky on November 14, 1949, the son of the late Edgar "Bryan" Samples. Sr. and Eva Calmes Samples. He lived in Estill County all his life. E.B. was a retired Estill County teacher (33 years in the classroom and 13 years substitute teaching). He was an avid reader, amazing storyteller, and loved history. E.B. cared so much about his students and friends but most of all his family. He was a beloved husband, father, and 'Poppa'.
E.B. is survived by his wife of 44 years, Shiela Brandenburg Samples; a daughter, Sheena Samples Meade (David); three grandchildren, Asher, Ilana, and Sophia Meade; his mother in law, Eugetta Brandenburg, a brother in law, Tim Brandenburg (Karen); two nieces: Charlotte Denise B. Sparks (Sammy) and Cindy B. Arvin (Lance); four great nieces; two aunts: Betty Dixon and Peggy Grossweiler; and many cousins.
He was a faithful member of the Ravenna Christian Church and loved all its members. Friends may call after 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Ravenna Christian Church. Funeral conducted by pastors Tony White and Bob Casey will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 5th at the church.
Pallbearers will be Tim Brandenburg, David Meade, Michael Brandenburg, L.W. Beckley, Sammy Sparks, Lance Arvin, Chandler Taylor, and Wallace Taylor.
Honorary pallbearers will be Asher, Ilana, and Sophia Meade; Jeff Horn, and members, elders, and deacons of the Ravenna Christian Church.
Burial will in the Wills/Brandenburg Cemetery at 9645 Winchester Road, Irvine, Kentucky.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge, 1500 College Way , Lexington, KY 40502.
Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements.
Lewis-Abner Homer for Funerals
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 (Joe), 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 called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, August 29th at 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Congleton Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Alan Edwards, Taylor Sewell, Ricky Black, Gary Powell, Kenneth Perry, and Jerry Kelley.
Honorary pallbearers were her grandchildren.
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Wednesday, September 4th Edition
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Sunday, September 1, 2019
Tonia Ann Henry, 44
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Tonia Ann Henry, age 44, of Chestnut Stand in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
She was born September 27, 1974 in Dayton, Ohio and was the daughter of Russell and Pam Rawlins Isaacs. She was a Carhartt, Inc. employee and attended the Restoration Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Survivors in addition to her parents include her husband, Kevin Henry; one son, Keaton Henry, Estill County; one sister, Kristy Carol, Fayette County; nephews: Bryan, Ben, Brock and Bryce Carroll and an extra special nephew, Jace Carroll; and many other relatives and friends.
Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, September 4, 1:00 p.m., at the funeral home chapel by Bro. Shawn Riley. Burial wase at the Henry Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Landon Coomer, Luke Wilkinson, Caden Stewart, Taylor Stewart, Zachary Townsend, Logan Rawlins, Brock Carroll and Bryce Carroll.
Honorary pallbearers were Jace Carroll and Brendon Ridge.
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Edna Johnson Rucker, 90
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Edna Johnson Rucker, age 90, of Wisemantown Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019, at her home after a long illness.
She was born February 6, 1929 in Owsley County and was the daughter of the late George and Nellie Anderson Johnson. She was a retired farmer and a faithful member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church at Red Lick. She lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Rucker was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, John Nolan Rucker.
She is survived by two sons: Roscoe Rucker (Mary) and Glenn Rucker (Margie), both of Estill County; one daughter, Katherine Rucker Dixon (Donald), Estill County; one brother, Hubert Johnson, Estill County; four grandchildren: Allison Rucker, Rose Rucker, Stacey Rucker and Justin Dixon; two special grandchildren: Shane Galloway and John Galloway; five great grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and eight step-great grandchildren.
Mrs. Rucker was preceded in death by four sisters: Veneda Plowman, Edith Abney, Laura Jones, and Clara Crowe; three brothers: Clarence, Virgil and Farris Johnson; one half-brother, Pierce Johnson; and two half-sisters: Vicie and Elvira Turner.
Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, September 2nd at 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jason Brooks. Burial will be at the Miller Cemetery.
Wednesday evening, August 28, 2019
Leo Horn, 77
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Leo Horn, age 77, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday evening, August 28, 2019, at the V A Medical Center in Lexington.
He was born April 28, 1942, in West Irvine, Kentucky, to Daniel and Mae Stone Horn, both of whom preceded him in death. Leo was a retired employee of National Metal Processing and was a United States Army veteran. He attended the Richmond House of Prayer and was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed reading.
Survivors include his wife, Grace L. King Horn of Richmond; one daughter, Teresa Dawes (Teddy) of Irvine; one son, Ron Horn (Angela) of Richmond; one sister, Reva Madden of Mt. Vernon; five grandchildren, John and Jodi Dawes, Melanie, Ryan, and Dylan Horn; and his best friend, Hank Dunn of Mt. Sterling.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Colby Horn; one sister, Hazel Short; and two brothers, Corbin and Gilford Horn.
Funeral service for Leo will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, with Bro. Owen Moody officiating. Burial will follow at Madison County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 – 9 p.m., Friday, August 30th at the funeral home.
His grandsons, nephews, and brothers-in-law will serve as pallbearers.
Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Ashley Dawn Richardson, 28
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Ashley Dawn Richardson, age 28, of Salter Road in Berea, Kentucky, passed away at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington on Tuesday, August 27, 2019.
Ashley was born in Richmond, Kentucky to Michael Richardson and the late Jan Baber Richardson. She was employed by Hitachi in Berea.
In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Bill and Mary Baber.
She is survived by her father, Michael Richardson (Joyce); one brother, Mikey Ryan Richardson (Brooke); two aunts, Debbie and Terry Moberly and Nancy and John Sullivan; one uncle, Bruce and Lisa Baber; a niece, Adalynn Richardson; she was a godmother to Brylee Anglin, Natalie and Aaron Alexander; grandparents, Ann and Hume Richardson; and her loving animals, Izzy, Blue and Sophie. She also leaves behind many extended family member and friends.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Lakes Funeral Home, 203 North Dogwood Drive, Berea, with Bro. Todd Miracle officiating. Burial will follow in the Madison County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday evening, August 30th from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Josh Green, Tyler Moberly, Brandon Moberly, Jeff Chesebro, Jerry Alexander, Dalton Shanken, Chad Poole, and Jarrod Glover.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to all the doctors, nurses and caregivers that helped and supported them through this difficult time, especially the ones on the 11th floor, Tower 2 at UK Markey Cancer Center.
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Richard "Boola" Lynch
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Richard "Boola" Lynch, widower of Ruby Barnes Lynch, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019.
Mr. Lynch was a native of Estill County, a son of the late Owen and Katherine Stoffer Lynch. He was a retired employee of Rockwell International. He was a mason, being a member of Stafford Lodge #562. He was a big sports fan, especially University of Kentucky sports. He was a former sportswriter for the Estill Tribune, and prepared the sports questions for the Estill County High halftime show. He enjoyed the Halloween Holiday, and giving candy out at his door.
Boola was also preceded in death by his grandson, Ryan Eugene Johnson; a great grandchild, Lucas Embry; and a brother, Lawrence Joseph Lynch.
Survivors include his children: Stanley Kevin Merell (April), Richard Lincoln Lynch (Lori), Teresa Johnson (Randy), Vicki Powell (Breck), Robyn Morefield (Victor), Angela Merell, and Christi Lynch; his brother, Randolph Meredith Lynch; 16 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and special friends: Carroll Hughes, Frank Yeager, and Bear Bryant.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 30, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Church. Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m., Thursday at the Church, and 10 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. Burial will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery.
Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements.
Lewis-Abner Homer for Funerals
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