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Wednesday, December 4th Edition
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Saturday, November 30, 2019
Gilbert "Cowboy" McIntosh Jr., 82
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Gilbert "Cowboy" McIntosh Jr. died Saturday, November 30, 2019.
He was a native of Estill County; he lived in Ohio and many years in Florida but called Kentucky home. He was born September 4, 1937, the son of the late Alice and Gilbert McIntosh, Sr.
Cowboy was a proud sailor in the United States Navy, serving on the USS Randolph, USS Independence, and on the first crew to sail the USS Kitty Hawk. He had many jobs through the years. He ran a doughnut shop, several dry cleaners, and many restaurants, including Cowboy's in Ravenna with his brother Ferrell. He loved working on old cars and trucks with his buddies Larry and Dougie. It was his favorite thing to do. He also worked for Jimison Steel and worked on a horse farm with his friend Ms. Jane before retiring and returning to Kentucky. Although he never slowed down, he had a lot more time to yard sale and enjoy his beloved Bluegrass music.
He is survived by two daughters, Debbie (and his buddy Mike) Moran, and Kelly Barnett (Tony); his best friend Sam Tipton, and his cousin who can do anything, Jackie Macy; his brother Theodore; and sisters, Nancy, Judy, and Faye.
Mr. McIntosh was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry and Ferrell; his sisters, Rertha, Joan, and Winnie Mae; and his longtime friend, Red Williams.
The family wants to thank the staff at Cambridge Place for the love and care of Daddy, and the friendship and support for Debbie and Mike.
Services will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. with visitation for family from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. and friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Burial will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Association.
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Homer Dwayne Goosey, 58
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Homer Dwayne Goosey, age 58, of Tipton Ridge Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, at his home.
He was born July 8, 1961 in Estill County and was the son of Mary Charles Goosey Richardson and the late Homer Goosey. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Survivors in addition to his mother include four sisters: Teresa Sparks, Marcia Hoover (Howard), both of Estill County; Kim McKinney (Dayton), Grant County; and Ellen Reece (Todd), Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeramy Goosey; and his brother, Stevie Goosey.
Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 2:00 p.m. at the Goosey & Richardson Cemetery by Bro. Delvin Reece.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Mink, Larry Hamm, Zach Goosey, Dayton McKinney, Jeremy Dixon, Steve Goosey, Jr., Jeff Isaacs and Ronnie Webb.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Beulah Ladd, 83
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Beulah Ladd, age 83, of East Point Drive in Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center following a short illness.
She was born October 29, 1936 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Hazel Isaacs Murphy. She was a retired employee of the Fountain Circle Care & Rehabilitation Center and a member of the Northside Baptist Church.
Mrs. Ladd is survived by her husband, Richard Eugene Ladd; two daughters: Teresa Carty, Paris; and Sherry Stone, Winchester; one son, Keith Boozer, Winchester; four sisters: Ima Ward, Virginia; Mary Wilcox, Louisville; Margie Barker, Lancaster; and Midge Miller, Irvine; two brothers: Everett Murphy, Richmond; and Tony Murphy, Ravenna; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four siblings: Edra Eckler, Eula Gardner, Bonnie Murphy and Donald Murphy.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 5, 2019, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Todd Blevins. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Andrew Stone, Elijah Stone, Brenden Boozer, Shayne Gallaher, Tony Murphy and Everett Murphy.
Friday, November 29, 2019
Edna Lykins Robbins, 95
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Edna Lykins Robbins, widow of C. Glenn Robbins, Sr., passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at her home in Clay City, Kentucky.
She was born July 4, 1924 at Daysboro, Kentucky, to the late D. C. and Nora Lykins. She was a graduate of Alvan Drew High School at Pine Ridge, Kentucky, and the University of Kentucky. She was a retired merchant. She and her husband ran a small country store in Clay City, Robbins General Merchandise since the early 1970's. She also taught high school business in the 1940's at Irvine City High School and later in Dayton, Ohio. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Stanton, as well as a member of the Woman's Missionary Society of that church. She was always active in church, serving as a Sunday School teacher and a volunteer for Bible study at Dessie Scott Children's Home. While her husband was on dialysis, she volunteered at the Kentucky Kidney foundation.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, C. Glenn Robbins, Jr.; and her sister and brother-in-law, Arnetia and Oliver Wood Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Dee Robbins; her daughter-in-law, Claudia Robbins; and four grandchildren, Bill Robbins (Karen), Leslie Herald (Ben), Chris Robbins and Jenni Smith (Jon). She is also survived by eleven great grandchildren.
Viewing will be at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Monday, December 2, 2019, from 6-9 p.m. Funeral will be at First Presbyterian Church, 420 North Main Street, Stanton, Tuesday, December 3rd at 1:00 p.m.
Serving as pallbearers are Bill Robbins, Chris Robbins, Ben Herald, Jon Smith, Jackie Rose and Rick O'Brian.
Honorary pallbearers are Elouise Rose, Penny O'Brian, Bertha Hurst, Wilma Rule, Imogene Haggard, Dottie Chaney, Nell Orme, Delta Campbell and ladies of the Presbyterian Church WMS.
Thursday, November 28, 2019
James Harvey Puckett, 85
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James Harvey Puckett, age 85, of Puckett Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019, at the Irvine Health & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
He was born August 5, 1934 in Estill County and was the son of the late William Henry and Irene Clem Puckett. He was a retired employee of the Fayette County Board of Education and had lived in Fayette County most of his life.
Mr. Puckett is survived by two sons: James Michael Puckett, Garrard County; and Bobby Dean Puckett, Florida; one sister, Leona Puckett, Montgomery County; two grandchildren: Jennifer Botkins and Christopher Puckett; and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two siblings: Lorraine Miller and Orville Puckett.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Ron Cook. Burial will be at the Puckett Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, December 2nd at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Christopher Puckett, Chase McKinney, Chuck McKinney, Rick Miller, Brian Reynolds and Joseph Marwil.
Honorary pallbearers are Jeff Puckett and Lucas Puckett.
Friday, November 29, 2019
Russell Morris Isaacs, 73
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Russell Morris Isaacs, age 73, of Steveland Court in Irvine, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019, at his home, following a short illness.
He was born September 29, 1946 in Estill County and was the son of the late Leonard and Bethel Richardson Isaacs. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Isaacs is survived by his wife, Pamela Sue Rawlins Isaacs; one daughter, Kristy Lynn Carroll, Lexington; one brother, Harold Isaacs, Estill County; and six grandchildren: Bryan, Ben, Brock, Bryce and Jace Carroll; and Keaton Henry.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tonia Ann Henry; six siblings: Marcella Doty, Bobbie Jean Harrison, Annette Coyle, Louella Rose, Arlene Worrell and Jerry Isaacs.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Henry Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 3rd at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Keaton Henry, Landon Coomer, Luke Wilkinson, Caden Stewart, Taylor Stewart and Bryce Carroll.
Honorary pallbearer will be Jace Carroll.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Robert Harrison, 75
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Robert Harrison was born March 3, 1944 in Madison County and departed this life Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his residence, being 75 years of age. He was the son of the late Mathias & Bessie Rose Harrison.
He is survived by his wife, Christine Harrison of McKee; one son, Steve Harrison (Tonya) of Mt. Washington; and by five siblings, Margie Simmons of North Vernon, Indiana; Francis Cain of Irvine, Janet Collins of Sadieville, Virgil Harrison of Irvine and Emma Harrison of Winchester. He was blessed with two grandchildren, Dylan Harrison and Melissa Harrison.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Douglas Harrison.
He was a member of the Kerby Knob Baptist Church.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Lakes Funeral Home, 1181 Main Street South, McKee, with Bro. Darren Hisel officiating. Burial to follow in the Harrison Cemetery on Lower Dry Fork Road.
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Carole Joyce Hunt Arthur, 79
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Carole Joyce Hunt Arthur, age 79, of Cow Creek Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019 at her home following a long illness.
She was born August 3, 1940 in Estill County to the late Elmer and Roberta Combs Hunt. She was a homemaker and a member of the River Drive Christian Church. She lived in Estill County all her life.
Mrs. Arthur is survived by her husband, Cornelius Arthur; one daughter, Rebecca Carole Arthur, Louisville; one brother, Harold Hunt, Estill County; and one grandchild, Kenzie Brantley.
She was preceded in death by two sisters: Berthalou Elkins and Sue Ann Henderson.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Donnie Watson. Burial followed in the Crowe Cemetery. Friends called between 6-9 p.m., Saturday, November 30th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Dwight Puckett, Roger Walters, Rick Arthur, Bill Arthur, Anthony Carpenter, and Danny Lynch.
Monday, November 25, 2019
Helen R. Hawkins, 100
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Helen R. Hawkins, age 100, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019.
Born October 16, 1919 in Estill County to the late Stephen and Pearl Hawkins, she was a retired Carhartt, Inc. employee and a member of Wisemantown United Methodist Church.
Surviving are eight nieces: Carolyn Bowen, Vivian Thacker, Connie Popp, Sandra Calmes, Linda Woolery, Anna Waite, Debbie Gregory, Jeannie Derenge; and one nephew, Stephen Hawkins. She is also survived by several great and great, great nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were three brothers: Lee, Marvin and Raymond Hawkins; and two sisters: Ethel Lillian and Nannie Mae Hawkins.
Services were at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Warren F. Toler Funeral Home by Bro. Bob Casey with burial following in West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was Saturday, from 12:00 Noon until the time of service.
Pallbearers were Darren Dunaway, James White, Chad Hall, John Hall, Kevin Woolery and Alex Perkins.
Friday, July 26, 2019
Elfreeda Wise Wickizer, 85
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Elfreeda Wise Wickizer, age 85, of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, widow of Rev. Charles Medbury Wickizer, died Friday, July 26, 2019 at UK Medical Center at Lexington in the Hospice Care Center.
She was born in Estill County on November 19, 1933 to the late Elva and Mary Francis Clark Wise. She and her late husband Charles served Disciples of Christ Churches in numerous places such as Flat River, MO, Charleston, MO, Hiawatha, KS, New Albany, IN, Flora, IN, Palestine, IL, Fostoria, OH, East Liverpool, OH, Midway, KY and Warsaw, KY. After Charles retired, they settled in Lawrenceburg, KY where they became members at First Christian Church and spent their time together travelling in their RV. Elfreeda also enjoyed gardening and swimming in their pool at home.
Elfreeda is survived by three children, Vera Frances Treadway of Lexington, Rev. Charles Morgan Wickizer (Lisa) of Powell, Ohio; and John Wise (Bonnie) Wickizer, of Lawrenceburg; three sisters, Lynda Parks (Montie), Ravenna; Thelma Dunaway of Richmond; and Mary Fox (Harry) of Ravenna; brother, Alonzo Wise (Margaret) of Tiffin, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Beth Harmon (Scott), William Treadway (Courtney), Rachel Rupp (Tim), Andy Wickizer, Katelyn Cox (Matthew), Travis Wickizer, Hannah Wickizer and Faith Wickizer; and six great grandchildren.
Along with her parents and husband she was preceded in death by four sisters, Opal C. Critchfield, Chrystal Ashcraft, Wavlene Dunaway and Allene Wise; and two brothers, Wilbert E. Wise and James Wise.
A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, August 31, 2019 at First Christian Church of Lawrenceburg at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jim Wheeler officiating. Cremation was chosen.
Gash Memorial Chapel of Lawrenceburg was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions were suggested to God's Pantry, 1111 Industry Rd., Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 or Bluegrass Care Naviagtors, 663 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601.
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Wednesday, November 27th Edition
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Sunday, November 24, 2019
James Douglas “Jim” Chrisman, 74
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James Douglas “Jim” Chrisman, age 74, of Drowning Creek Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019, at Baptist Health Richmond.
He was born January 30, 1945 in Estill County and was the son of the late James Edward and Opal Mae French Chrisman. He was an employee of Uncle Charlie’s Meats in Richmond for 53 years and attended the Providence Baptist Church. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Chrisman is survived by his wife, Judy Ann Wilson Chrisman; two sons: Greg Chrisman (Lisa), Irvine; and Ricky Chad Chrisman, Richmond; two sisters: Shirley Berryman (Bob) Richmond; and Brenda Kay (John), Versailles; one brother, Larry Chrisman (Joan), Irvine; six grandchildren: Douglas Chrisman, Casey Covey (Jordan), Destiny Chrisman, Zack Chrisman, Alyssa Blankenship and Derrick Chrisman; and three great grandchildren: Jaxon Cole, Lainey Gail, and Sadie Jane Covey.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Douglas Chrisman.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 27, 2019, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Bill VanWinkle and Bro. Tim Roberts. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, November 26th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Douglas Chrisman, Zack Chrisman, Derrick Chrisman, Jordan Covey, Billy Berryman, Robert Berryman and Donald Spears.
Honorary pallbearers will be Woody Dixon, and past and present employees of Uncle Charlie’s Meats.
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Devella Smith, 81
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Devella Smith, age 81, of McKee Manor Drive in McKee, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019, at the Irvine Health & Rehabilitation Center following a short illness.
She was born March 16, 1938 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Leonard and Della Mae Fowler Smith. She was a retired employee of Eastern Kentucky University and a member of the Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Ramsey.
She is survived by two daughters: Karen Sue Smith, Jackson County; and Janet Lynn Cox, Kansas; one son, James Everett Ramsey, Fayette County; three stepchildren: Ruby, Ernie and Vernon Ramsey; six grandchildren: John Ramsey, Cammy Lynn Ingram, Anthony Glen Smith, Carrie Suzanne Mason, Tonya Gail Vasquez and Devella Renee Steffen; and twelve great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two children: Barbara Murray and Cecil Ramsey.
Memorial services will be conducted at a later date.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, November 22, 2019
Anna Leora Smith, 82
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Anna Leora Smith, age 82, a resident of Cambridge Place in Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019, following a long illness.
She was born February 22, 1937 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Hubert G. and Edna Evelyn Estes Johnson. She was a former employee of the Newport Nazarene Church and Baldwin Piano Company.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Russell Ralph Smith, Sr.; one daughter, Vicki Lynn Smith Johnson, Lexington; two sons: Russell Ralph Smith, Jr., Winchester; and Eddie Dwayne Smith, Cincinnati, Ohio; two sisters, Faye Stewart, Ravenna; and
Nancy Teegarden, Butler; three brothers: Virgil Johnson, Bellevue; James Johnson, Furnace; and Dallas Johnson, Beattyville; a brother-in-law, Robert “Bobby” Highley, Greenville, South Carolina; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one son, James Eric Smith; four sisters: Sue Abney, Beulah Mays, Zelma Rogers, and Phyllis Shouse; and one brother, Floyd Johnson.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 12:00 Noon, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Friends called between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Russell Smith, Jr., Eddie Smith, Eric Smith, Taylor Johnson, Jonathan Smith and Anthony Smith.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Cobb Hill Cemetery Fund.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Earl Douglas Riddell, 78
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Earl Douglas Riddell, age 78, of Stacy Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, at the St. Joseph East Hospital.
He was born August 20, 1941 in Estill County and was the son of Sarah Angeline Perry Riddell and the late Elmer Riddell. He was a retired truck driver and a member of the Wagersville Community Pentecostal Church of God. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Evelyn Marie Baker Riddell; one daughter, Doris Ann Riddell, Lexington; two sons: Earl Douglas Riddell, Jr. (Mary) and Keith Riddell, both of Lexington; two stepchildren: Kimberly Jo Riddell (Jamie) and David Hager (Gwen), both of Irvine; one sister, Laura Faye Johnson, Nicholasville; and three brothers: Tony Riddell, Roger Riddell, and James Benny Riddell, all of Nicholasville; 17 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren
He was preceded in death by two children: Mary Earlise Riddell and Kirt Douglas Riddell; one sister, Doris Marie Riddell; four brothers: David Wayne, Elmer Jr., Danny Dale and Bobby Joe Riddell; and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, November 24, 2019, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Frankie Sparks and Bro. Phillip Smith. Burial was at the Pea Ridge Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, November 23rd at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Marshall Riddell, Tom Riddell, Brad Riddell, Ricky Hardy, Wesley Johnson and Benji Riddell.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Gladys Davis, 69
Gladys Davis, age 69, of Brookstown Road in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, at her home following a short illness.
She was born December 14, 1949 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Walter and Ola Mae Sparks White. She was a retired employee of the UK College of Pharmacy and a member of the Red House Holiness Church. She had lived in Madison County most of her life.
Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband, John Evans Davis; one daughter, Jennifer Rose (Daniel), Madison County; one son, Kurt Davis (Susan), Madison County; three sisters: Joyce Edmonson (Harold), Teresa Smith and Rosalie White, all of Estill County; five grandchildren: Austin Davis, Cameron Davis, Stuart Rose, Andrew Rose (Victoria) and Elisabeth Rose; and two great grandchildren, Liam and Olivia Davis.
She was preceded in death by seven sisters: Margie Stanley, Marzella White, Roberta Sparks, Sharon White, Wilma Jean Sparks, Betty Jo White and Elizabeth White.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, November 25, 2019, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Elvie Evans. Burial was at the Madison Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, November 24th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Austin Davis, Camron Davis, Stuart Rose, Andrew Rose, Shannon Edmonson and George Hall.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Justin Dale Carson, 34
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Justin Dale Carson, age 34, of High Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019, as the result of an automobile accident.
He was born August 8, 1985 in Modesto, California and was the son of Tommy Eugene Carson II and the late Connie Joleen Winnard Childers. He was an employee of Prestress Services Industries and a United States Marines veteran who served two tours in Iraq.
Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, Kenra Jane Henry Carson; his grandmother, Linda Henry, Michigan; one daughter, Alexis Cheyanne Nicole Carson, at home; four sons: Kyle Sebastin Carson, California; Brayden Tyler Carson, Austin Chase Carson and Kayden Jayce Carson, all at home; his step-father, James W. Childers, Jackson County; two sisters: Jamie Nicole Childers, Clark County; and Jessica Ann Childers, Bath County; four brothers: Tommy Eugene Carson III, Joseph Steven Carson, Travis Lee Carson, all of Estill County; and Zachary Allen Carson, Nicholas County; two step-brothers: Timothy James Childers, Indiana; and Ryan Childers, Michigan; and his in-laws: Karen Harrison and Roger Harrison, both of Estill County.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, November 23, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Carson Cemetery. Friends called Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Mike Davidson, Bill Davidson, Travis Carson, Tommy Carson, Joe Carson and Zack Carson.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Karen S. Alcorn, 72
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Karen S. Alcorn, age 72, of Corydon, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Indian Creek Healthcare Center in Corydon.
She was born November 26, 1946, in Miamisburg, Ohio, to the late William and Mae McQueen Willis. She was a retired custodian at Corydon Central High School and attended Lincoln Hills Christian Church in Corydon.
Mrs. Alcorn was preceded in death her husband, Mitchell Alcorn, Sr.; her parents; her step-mother, Nancy Willis; and her brother, David “Dank” Willis.
Survivors include her sons, Robert Mitchell Alcorn (Lona) of Russell Springs, Kentucky, Mitchell Alcorn, Jr. (Missy) and Russell Lynn Alcorn (Mary Ann), both of Corydon; her daughters, Beverly Regina Beckwith (David) of Middletown, Ohio, Bertie Mae Faulkner and Pearlene Alcorn, both of Corydon; her brother, William “Bill” Willis of Ohio; her grandchildren, Lindsey, Jay, Michael, Randi, Rusti, Brittany, Katie Jo, Wade, Kristen and Jarrett; and her great grandchildren, Libby, Cheyenne, Everly, Caleb, Nolan and Hayden.
Visitation was from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2019 at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home, 201 North Oak Street in Corydon.
There was a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2019, at the Alcorn Cemetery near Irvine, Kentucky. Minister Frank Spalding officiated.
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Monday, November 18, 2019
Ovie Tipton, age 91
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Ovie Tipton, age 91, of Cedar Grove Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at his home following a long illness.
He was born February 18, 1928 in Estill County to the late Ruben Tipton and Laura Chaney Tipton. He retired from General Motors and was a member of the Faith Baptist Church. He was a United States Army veteran during the Korean Conflict. He lived in Estill County for the last 6 years.
Mr. Tipton was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred “Milly” Alcorn Tipton.
He is survived by: one daughter, Lori Tipton Lee, Estill County; two grandchildren: Ashley Lorin Simpson and Garret James Simpson; three step-grandchildren: Heather Payne, Holly Osborne, and Hilary Trinadad; special nieces and nephews: Esco Crowe, Shelby Crowe, Janette Dixon, and Trisha Shannon; and several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one stepdaughter, Kimberly Kolsky; three sisters, Betty Ann Crowe, Offie Lee Tipton, and Cleary Tipton; four brothers, Thomas Tipton, Shelby “Red” Tipton, Joe Tipton, and Grover Tipton; a special nephew, Rudolf Crowe; and one niece, Bernice Dixon.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, November 21, 6:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Terry Barnes. Friends called after 5:00 p.m., Thursday night until service time at the funeral home. Burial was Friday, November 22nd, 12:00 Noon, at the Valley View Memorial Gardens in Xenia, Ohio.
