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Wednesday, September 18th Edition
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Sunday, September 15, 2019
Ollie Roberts, 77
Ollie Roberts, 77, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019, at her home in Berea, Kentucky.
She was a native of Estill County, born November 6, 1941, a daughter of the late Ernest and Anna Marie Griffin Roberts. She was a member of Rice Station Christian Church and a former employee of Westinghouse and Carhatt Inc.
Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by a son, Michael Lee Hardy; her brother, Billy Roberts (Mary Jo); and her sister, Wilma Brinegar.
Survivors include her children: Lena Marie Lamb, Anna Hardy Fowler, Eugenia Hickam (Mike), Linda June Richardson, and Greg Hardy (Darlene); her brothers: Ernest Glen "Debbie" Roberts and James "Chubs" Roberts (Shirley); her sisters: Cleta Webb and Kay Sewell (Kenny); her grandchildren: Chris, Mallory, John, Devin, Cody, Hannah, Jeffery, Daniel and Sarah; and her great grandchildren: Tristain, Brennon, Bentley, Stella, Jagan, Brax and Taylor.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Kenny Sewell officiating. Burial will follow in the South Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 12:00 Noon until service time.
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Dalton Tanner Adams, 24
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Dalton Tanner Adams, age 24, of Beechwood Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 7, 1995 in Madison County and was the son of Gregory Todd “Greg” and Paula Renee Cox Adams. He was a former employee of Precision Tubing and a former member of the National Guard. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
Survivors in addition to his father and mother include his grandparents: Johnny & Pauline Cox and Shirley & Doris Adams, all of Estill County; one brother, Micah Adams, Estill County; aunts and uncles: Kim & Jimmy Cox, Scotty & Missy Adams, and Shannon & Kim Adams; and several cousins.
Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 19th at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home chapel by Bro. Clint Strickland. Burial will be at the Gray Cemetery.
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Daw Miller, Jr., 72
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Daw Miller, Jr., age 72, of Stacy Lane Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
He was born September 19, 1946 in Estill County and was the son of the late Daw Miller Sr. and Kate Edmonson Miller. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a retired instructor with the Bluegrass Community and Technical College and was a member and deacon of the Valley View Baptist Church. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. Miller is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mildred “Midge” Murphy Miller; two sons: David Miller (Audrea), Estill County; and Toby Miller (Adriana), Madison County; four sisters: Helen Woolery, Loretta Crowe, Mary Logsdon and Judy Lynch, all of Estill County; and three grandchildren: Devin, Deron and Jacquelynn Miller.
He was preceded in death by seven sisters: Odie Bishop, Cleo Bishop, Joyce Riddell, Dolly Crowe, Bonnie Riddell, Ruth Norton and Curlean Riddell.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 18, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Todd Blevins and Bro. Ricky Powell. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Military Rites will be provided by the American Legion Post 79 Honor Guard. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, September 17th at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, KY.
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Christine Wiseman, age 93
Christine Wiseman, age 93, of White Oak Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Richmond.
She was born July 24, 1926 in Estill County to the late John and Mandy Belle Moreland West. She was a retired seamstress for Carhartt Inc. and a member of the Hargett Church of God. She lived in Estill County most of her life. She is survived by one son, Eugene Wiseman (Nettie Jane), Richmond; one sister, Lorene Deaton, Frankfort, Ohio; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Mrs. Wiseman is preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Wiseman; two daughters, Amanda and Louise Wiseman; one son, Lloyd Wiseman; two sisters, Mary Alice Wiseman and Liza Dee Imhoff; and three brothers, James, William and Millard West.
Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, September 16, 2019 at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 17, 1:00 p.m., at the funeral home chapel by Bro. Roy Jackson. Burial will be in the Dunaway Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brian Wiseman, Barry Wiseman, Brett Wiseman, Chris Wiseman, Derrick Norton and Brad Crowe.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Alfred Eugene Rogers, 90
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Alfred Eugene Rogers, age 90, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky.
Born March 19, 1929 in Patsy, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Freeling Hisle Rogers and the late Elizabeth Ollie Spencer Rogers and he was a member of Bowen First Church of God. Eugene was a veteran of the United States Army serving with the rank of Private. He was employed 41 years with the Ashland Oil Company working in the Powell County oil fields, Ashland's Pipeline Engineering Department at Ashland, KY and the last 22 years with Ashland Oil Company's Real Estate Department traveling all over the United States.
He is survived by one son, Phillip Rogers (Evelyn Marie Potts) of Peachtree City, Georgia; one sister, Violet Laverne Mullins of Maryville, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Matthew Daniel Rogers (Bailey Abercrombie) and Jamie Meredith Rogers; and two great grandchildren, Madelyn Jean Rogers and Emilia Lorraine Rogers.
Eugene was the widower of Juanita Morton Rogers.
He was also preceded in death by one brother, James Edward Rogers.
Funeral services officiated by Bro. William Carpenter will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation will be held Friday, September 20, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Stonegate Cemetery, Stanton, with military honors.
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Garry Dwight Collett II, 46
Garry Dwight Collett II, 46, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019.
Mr. Collett was a native of Estill County, born April 3, 1973, the son of Garry and Eddie Bea Watson Collett. He was a former employee of the Pepsi company.
Survivors other than his parents include a sister, Teresa Michelle Collett; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 13, 2019, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals. Burial will follow in the Congleton Cemetery. Friends may call after 10:30 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home.
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Gordon R. Phillips, 79
Gordon R. Phillips, son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Lena Mae Hambrick Phillips was born in Lee County, Kentucky on April 20, 1940 and departed this life in Beattyville, Kentucky on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at the age of 79 years, 4 months, and 20 days.
He is survived by two sons, Kevin Phillips (Melinda) of Beattyville, and Michael Kelso of Clay City; two grandchildren, Katlyn and Jordon Phillips; a special friend, Carolyn Brandenburg; two brothers and one sister, Gerald Phillips of Lexington, Floretta Thorpe of Irvine, and Larry Lee Phillips of Beattyville; along with a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Gordon was preceded in death by a son, Gordon Scott Phillips; three sisters; and five brothers.
Funeral services were officiated by Bro. Kevin Phillips on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Newnam Funeral Home, 108 Center Street, Beattyville. Burial was in the Phillips Family Cemetery, Wade Ridge Road in Beattyville.
Pallbearers included James Phillips, David Tyler Stamper, Jordon Phillips, Bobby Ray, Mike Kelso, and Nicholas Bowman.
Monday, September 10, 2019
Harold Luther Witt, 81
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Harold Luther Witt, age 81, of Clark County, Kentucky, husband of 64 years to Virginia Puckett Witt, passed away at 12:57 a.m., Monday, September 10, 2019 at home.
A native of Estill County, born August 24, 1938, he was the son of the late Luther Witt and Anna Lee Wiseman Witt. He was the owner of a horse feed business for 48 years before retiring four years ago. He was a member of Landmark Baptist Church and served as head usher and trustee for many years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Pamela Witt Waltermire (Tim) of Clark County and Gary Witt of Jeffersonville (Rhonda); three grandchildren, Baesha Bridges (Zach), Makenzie Kinder (Ian) and Logan Witt; two great grandchildren, Weston Bridges and Sawyer Bridges; one sister, Barbara Witt Crump (Aubrey) , as well as several nieces and nephews
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, September 13, 2019 at Landmark Baptist Church, 1223 Ironworks Road, Winchester. Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the church by Bro. Jimmy Muncie. Burial will be in Clarmont Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be David Crump, Larry Puckett, Taelor Puckett, Mike Puckett, Steve Puckett, Dennis Brannock, Donald Puckett and Jimmy Ramey.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Collier, Sr., Mark Collier, Benny Bivins, Mike Daff, Randy Fox, David Lemaster and the Board of Trustees of Landmark Baptist Church.
Scobee Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Monday, September 9, 2019
Lloyd Wiseman, 69
Lloyd Wiseman, age 69, of White Oak Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 at his home.
He was born August 24, 1950 in Estill County to Christine West Wiseman and the late Dewey Wiseman. He was a retired Pepsi distributor and attended the Hargett Church of God. He lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. Wiseman is survived by his mother, Christine West Wiseman, Estill County; two daughters: Amy Crowe (Bradley) and Susan Hix, both of Estill County; one son, Christopher D. Wiseman (Shellie), Estill County; one brother, Eugene Wiseman (Nettie), Madison County; five grandchildren: Derick Norton (Jo), Morgan Adekoya (Justin), Hannah Wiseman, Rocky Hix, and Canyon Hix; and two great grandchildren: Hagen Norton and Levi Norton.
He is preceded in death by one sister, Amanda Louise Wiseman.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Paul E. Collins, 49
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Paul E. Collins, age 49, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 at his home in Beattyville, Kentucky.
Paul was born September 5, 1970 in Lexington, a son to Linda Collins and the late Leonard Collins. He was brick mason, and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing. He attended the Beattyville Church of God.
Along with his wife; Becky Collins, he is survived by mother, Linda Collins of Irvine; one son, Eric Coon of Lexington; one daughter, Nickia Carpenter (Dustin) of Beattyville; three brothers: Tommy Collins (Henrietta) of Richmond, Michael Collins of Irvine, and Shane Collins (Denise) of Booneville; and a host of nieces and nephews and many other loving family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father; Leonard Collins.
Visitation was held Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from 11:00 to 1:00 at the Booneville Funeral Home, followed by funeral services at 1:00 p.m. with Brother Jesse Acosta officiating. He will be laid to rest beside his father in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Booneville.
Friday, September 6, 2019
Bobby G. Thomas, 64
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Bobby G. Thomas, 64 of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019, at Cushing Hospital.
He was born May 28, 1955, in Paris, Kentucky.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Sarah Barnes.
He worked in the oil business for over 40 years. He was a member of the Eastern Kansas Oil and Gas Association, where he served as president for two years. Bobby was a life member of the NRA. He enjoyed farm life and working on the farm.
Bobby is survived by his wife of 30 years, Janice Thomas; his five children, James Thomas (Connie), Fordsville, Kentucky, Linda Gail Thomas of Irvine, Bobby Dwayne Thomas (Jessica) of Lawrence, Kansas, Marsha Renee Thomas of Irvine, and Robert A. Thomas of Leavenworth, Kansas; his brother, Robert T. Barnes; and eight grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Lyndale “Bud” Hall, 57
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Lyndale “Bud” Hall, age 57, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019, at his residence.
He was born February 19, 1962, in Madison County, Kentucky, to Lenville Hall and the late Elizabeth Moore Hall. Bud was a retired tool & die maker at PK Tools and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family, whom he loved dearly. He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his father, Lenville, survivors include two daughters, Jessica Lynn Hall and Brandy Renee Hall Prather, both of Richmond; three sisters, Linda Hall Brumagen, Debbie Hall and Janet Johnson (Garry) all of Richmond; two brothers, Timothy Hall (Carolyn) of Richmond and Johnathan Hall (Theresa) of Winchester; six grandchildren, Jordan Hall, Alana Bratcher, Jaxson Johns, Abigail Johns, Amirra Prather and Wesley Johns; and a step-son, Corey Cope; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Wayne Hall; and a step-son, Dwayne Bratcher.
Visitation will be Friday, September 13, 2019, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond.Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 14th at the funeral home, with Vester Alexander officiating. Burial will follow at the Cobb Hill Cemetery in Irvine.
His grandson, brothers, and nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home
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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 were conducted Wednesday, September 11, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Mark Pearson. Burial followed in the Sparks Cemetery. Friends called between 6-9 p.m., Tuesday night, September 10th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Jason Crowe, David Crowe, Anthony Oakley, Phillip Smith, Jeffery Brinegar and Roy Brinegar.
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.
