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Wednesday, December 18th Edition
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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Michael C. York, 70
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Michael C. York, age 70, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the VA hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
Mr. York was a native of Wayne, Indiana, born January 7, 1949, a son of the late Christopher and Edna Wicker York. He was a United States Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He enjoyed repairing cars, and bingo. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and the 40 & 8.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Larry York, John York, Donald York, Ronald York, Joyce Robbins, Becky Cope and Penny Lee York.
Survivors include his children, Larry York, Tammy Capps, and Mike Hager; his siblings, Carl York, Mary Miller, and Doris Bingham; and his grandchildren, Shelby Denise York, V.J. Capps, and Dylan Hager.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 16, 2019 at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals. Burial will follow in West Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call any time after 12:00 Noon until service time at the funeral home.
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Angela Jean Alcorn, 45
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Angela Jean Alcorn, age 45, of Mountain Crest Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
She was born June 21, 1974 in Dayton, Ohio to Lois Jean Lay Estes and the late Roger Tussey. She was a homemaker and lived in Estill County for 20 years.
Mrs. Alcorn is survived by her husband, Sherman Alcorn, Irvine; her mother, Lois Jean Lay Estes, Ohio; three daughters: Ashley Alcorn, Cortney Alcorn, both of Irvine; and Tiffany Alcorn, Florida; one son, Jeramie Alcorn, Irvine; one brother, Jeremy Tussey, Ohio; and eight grandchildren.
There are no memorial services scheduled at this time.
Tuesday December 10, 2019
David A. "Tony" Watts, 59
David A. "Tony" Watts, age 59, son of Evelyn Hudson Watts, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
David was born February 12, 1960 in Clark County, the son of Evelyn Hudson Watts and the late John K. Watts. He was a carpenter and a member of Three Cross Missionary Baptist Church in Clay City.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, Joshua Steven Watts, Lexington; a sister, Angie Miller (Jerry), Florida; two brothers, Mike Watts and Mark Watts (Robin), Winchester; and three grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father, John K. Watts; and a son, David Shayne Watts.
Graveside services will be held Friday, December 13, 2019 at 11:30 a.m., at the Winchester Cemetery with Rev. Steve Skinner officiating.
Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.
Monday, December 9, 2019
Patricia Ann Golden, 67
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Patricia Ann Golden, 67, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 after arrival at Baptist Health – Richmond.
Patricia was born on August 28, 1952 in Richmond, Kentucky, and was the daughter of Noah and Georgia Bell McIntosh Johnson, both of whom preceded her in death. She had retired from working with the Operation Read Adult Literacy Program. She was also involved with the Value USA National Literacy Board and had been president of the Richmond Senior Citizen Board.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Owen Golden; and one sister, Ida Sue Archie.
Survivors include: three daughters, Ladonna Harrison (Doug), of Estill County, Crystal Richardson and Georgia Lynn Hall (Jason), both of Richmond; three brothers, Paul Johnson, Noah Johnson, Jr., and Willie Johnson, all of Richmond; one sister, Darlene Noble, of Richmond; nine grandchildren, Scott Newton, Tonya Hart, Clarissa Botkin, Justin Cornelison, Danny Peters, Samantha Fugate, Paige Richardson, Haley Barnes, and Lyndsay Hall; and six great-grandchildren, John Miller III, Bentley Miller, Abbi Cornelison, Eli Cornelison, Lillian Peters, and Hayes Peters.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, with Archie Combs and Brian Combs officiating. Burial will follow in the Flatwoods Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 -9:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12th at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jonathan Johnson, Danny Peters, Scott Newton, Haley Barnes, Justin Cornelison, and Noah Noble.
In Lieu of Flowers donations suggested to the Richmond Senior Citizens Center.
Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Carolyn H. Cox, 86
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Carolyn H. Cox, born Carolyn Scott Holliday on October 3, 1933, died on December 4, 2019 at the age of 86.
Carolyn was born and raised in Irvine, Kentucky, and she told her children that she sometimes regretted that they never knew the joys of small-town life in Estill County. She was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and earned her Master’s Degree from the University of Louisville.
In the mid-1950s, Carolyn moved to Louisville, where she became reacquainted with another Irvine native, Earl K. Cox. Dad’s first memory of mother was spying her walking down the street eating an ice cream cone when she was six years old. They married in 1957 and enjoyed almost 60 years together.
Carolyn was a respected teacher at Norton Elementary School for many years, and she retired from Westport Middle.
She was an accomplished bridge player and a member of the Woman’s Club of Louisville. One of her proudest moments was the day that her son, Scott, gave a speech to the Woman’s Club about his legal career.
Carolyn loved a good book, an impressive SAT score, a Wildcat win, gin & tonics, and a long afternoon nap. She was passionate and fierce, and she instilled a steeliness in her children that has served them well.
Carolyn was predeceased by her parents, O. S. and Lucille Holliday, her sister Emma Louise, and her husband Earl K. Cox.
She is survived by her three children: Dr. Sarah C. Cox (Dr. Dwight Pridham), Scott C. Cox (Lorie), and Ellen Call (Jill Johnson). And she is survived by six grandchildren: Emma Pridham (Adam Creech) and Hallie Pridham, Coleman and Caroline Cox, and Virginia and Sophie Call. She is also survived by three step-grandchildren: Dr. Cameron Sousa (Dr. Matt Sousa), Kate Pridham Ashton (John), and Alex Pridham. She was thrilled to live to meet and love two great grandchildren, John Henry Ashton and Lily Sousa.
We would like to thank Dr. Jane Cornett and the staff at the Episcopal Church Home for their care and kindness.
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Wednesday, December 11th Edition
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Sunday, December 8, 2019
Luetta Marie Smyth Wilson, age 85
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Luetta Marie Smyth Wilson, age 85, of Richmond Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019, at her home following a long illness.
She was born April 30, 1934 in Lee County and was the daughter of the late Donnelly and Bertha Samples Smyth. She was a homemaker and attended the Irvine United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Wilson is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 66 years, Samuel Todd Wilson; one son, Bradley Todd Wilson (Rita), Irvine; two sisters: Eula Stanford, Illinois; and Audrey Merritt, Mississippi; three brothers: Bill Smyth (Zana), Clay City; Hobert Smyth, Indiana; and Jack Smyth (Joyce), Illinois; four grandchildren: Bryson Todd Reese (Kelli), Courtney Barnes (Ryan), Julia Harrison, and Morgan Kirby (Sam), five Great grandchildren: Cassie Kirby, Lillie Kirby, Ava Barnes, Bailey Reese and Reese Harrison; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Vanessa Diane Hall; three brothers: Ottis, Cecil and Earnest Smyth; and one great grandchild, Kellen Sizemore.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 11, 2019, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. John Anderson. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Bryson Reese, Ryan Barnes, Sam Kirby, Joe Wilson, John Mark Wilson and Skip Johnson.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Floyd Walling, 85
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Floyd Walling, age 85, of Garrett Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
He was born October 20, 1934 in Irvine and was the son of the late Howell and Fanny Mae Charles Walling. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a retired employee of B&R Petroleum in Greenville, South Carolina. He was a member of the Philpot Chapel Baptist Church in East Bernstadt and attended the Calvary Baptist Church in Irvine for the past 20 years. He was devoted to his family and enjoyed fishing before he retired.
Mr. Walling is survived by his wife of 32 years, Christine McIntosh Walling; his son, Floyd Bradley Walling, East Bernstadt; his stepson, Max Eugene Newton, Travelers Rest, South Carolina; eight grandchildren: Natasha Irvin, Cami Jo Watkins, and Tymothy O. Jarvis, Jr., all of East Bernstadt, SC; Lindsey Barnett, Allen Newton, Crystal Newton, Shannon Smith and Brian Laws, all of Greenville, SC; 14 great grandchildren: Devin Irvin, Makinzey Irvine, Nicholas Watkins, Abbigal Watkins, Camden Watkins, Peyton Jarvis, Scarlett Newton, Olive Newton, Ivy Lynn Newton, Madison Newton, Evan Crook, Emili Smith, Kameron Barnett and Kaleb Barnett; and his little dog, “Poochie”.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Faye Jarvis; and one stepson, Roger Larry Newton.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, December 8, 2019, 2:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Todd Blevins. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 12:00 Noon and 2:00 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Gary McIntosh, William Harrod Puckett, Randy McIntosh, Greg McClelland, Elijah McIntosh and David Glen McIntosh.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 2019
Hubert Ray Estes, 66
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Hubert Ray Estes, age 66, husband of Sandra Frazier Estes, passed away December 4, 2019 at his residence on Hardwicks Creek Road, Clay City, Kentucky.
Born at Furnace, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Elby and Mary Shoemaker Estes and he was a member of Knowlton Church of God. Ray was a custodian for the Powell County Board of Education and a farmer. He was a founding member and former secretary of the Powell County Livestock Association and a founding member of the Powell County Farmers Market. He was active in 4-H and founder of 4-H shooting sports. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Elby Estes, Jr. and Leonard "Bud" Estes.
Ray is survived by his wife, Sandra Estes; one son, Jonathan Estes (Kayla) of Stanton; two daughters, Sarah King of Beattyville and Lesa Ledford (Jason) of Stanton; two brothers, Barry Edward Estes and Owen Estes (Lisa), both of Stanton; two sisters, Agnes Gay Williams of Ohio and Paula Caudill (Bobby) of Beattyville; and seven grandchildren: Dylan King, Megan King, Angela Ledford, Matthew Ledford, Skylar Ballard, Haily Estes and Alex Estes.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation began at 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 6th at the funeral home. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery with members of the Powell County Livestock Association serving as active pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers were Jim and Ida Baker, Emily Baker, Diana Molihan, Connie Cecil, Johnny Kennon, Pam and Larry Hood, Glenn Creech, Sherry Hicks and Sarah Canode.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Tracey Kay Gaylord Owens, 48
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Tracey Kay Gaylord Owens of Irvine, Kentucky departed this life Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the age of 48 years.
She was a daughter of William Gaylord and Lana Bush Caldwell, born in Covington, Kentucky on December 20, 1970. She was a homemaker and loving mother.
Tracey is survived by two daughters, Brianna Hacker and Brooklyn Owens, both of Irvine; two grandchildren, Ryleigh Watson and Taylor Fetters; her father, William Gaylord of Florence; her mother, Lana Bush Caldwell of Zachariah; and two sisters, Megan Caldwell of Beattyville; and Tosha Gaylord of Florence. She also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Marcus Caldwell.
A gathering of family and friends began at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Porter & Son chapel in Campton, with a celebration of life hosted by family & friends beginning at 12:30 p.m. Interment followed in the Bush Family Cemetery at Zachariah.
Porter & Son Funeral Directors
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Walter Floyd Neal, 84
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Walter Floyd Neal, age 84, of Pineway Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond following a long illness.
He was born December 28, 1934 in Estill County to the late Jimmy and Lucy Powell Neal. He was retired from the Estill County Board of Education and was a member of the White Oak Church of God. He lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Neal is survived by his wife, Cynthia Shuler Neal; two daughters: Sharon Kay Hunt and Susan Faye Floyd, both of Estill County; one son, Kenneth Floyd Neal, Estill County; one sister, Yvonne Draggoo, Estill County; four brothers: Fairley, Jack Neal, Doug Neal, all of Estill County; and Robert Neal, Powell Co; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Agnes Muncie Neal; three sisters, and one brother.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, December 7, 2019, 2:00 p.m., at the White Oak Church of God by Bro. Glendon Woosley. Burial followed in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday night, December 6th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 12:00 Noon, Saturday at the White Oak Church of God.
Pallbearers were Larry Floyd, Travis Neal, John Hunt, Charlie Brown, Joey Arvin and Tim Banks.
Honorary pallbearers were Amanda Arvin, Makayla Floyd, Tristen Arvin, Cody Floyd, Ashley Flynn, Courtney Watson, Chris Withrow, Woody Dixon and Jerry Dixon.
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Rhonda Dell Tipton, 66
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Rhonda Dell Tipton, age 66, of Battlefield Memorial Highway in Berea, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Baptist Health Lexington.
She was born August 3, 1953 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Blondell Richardson and Betty Neal Day (Bill). She was a former employee of Daniel, Marrow & Nicol and was a member of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Tipton is survived by her husband of 48 years, Paul Edward Tipton; two sisters: Camera Wiseman, Ravenna; and Andrea Abney, Irvine; several nieces and nephews; and two honorary grandchildren, Taylor and Hannah Seals.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Dale Richardson.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 6, 2019, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Gray Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, December 5th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Trey Wiseman, Hank Wiseman, Stevie Tipton, Russell Seals, Wesley Ballard and Robbie Powell.
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