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Wednesday, January 15th Edition
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Saturday, January 11, 2020
Annie Lee Bailey Mays, 80
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Annie Lee Bailey Mays, age 80, widow of David C. Mays, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
She was born near Crystal in Estill County, Kentucky, on August 4, 1939, to the late Edward Dewey and Edna Mae Rogers Bailey. She was retired from GTE Sylvania.
Survivors include two children, Sandra Lynn Spence (Wayne) and Donald Mays (Tammy L.); seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one great, great grandchild; one brother, Bobby Bailey (Velma); several nieces, nephews, extended family members; and a special friend, Essie “Granny” Miller.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, David Lee Mays; and great, great grandson, Jayden Ritchie.
Services will be at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Pastor Billy Keller. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in Clarmont Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Mayes, Matt Grimes, Bill Bailey, Daniel Bailey, Eric Spence and Ricky Mayes. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Mays, Roy Mayes and GTE Sylvania Retirees.
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Ruby Joyce Horn, 87
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Ruby Joyce Horn, age 87, of Rice Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the Kettering Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio following a long illness.
She was born April 27, 1932 in Estill County to the late Clarence Edgar Moore and Helen Richardson Moore. She graduated from Irvine High School and worked for the Estill County School System. She was a member of the Irvine Nazarene Church and she was also a church board member. She lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Horn is preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Horn.
She is survived by two daughters: Deborah Horn (Mark), Bellbrook, all of Ohio; and Stephanie Horn, Dayton, Ohio; one son, Timothy Horn (Shellie), Estill County; four sisters: Wafie Neal,
Carolyn Sue Gonzales (Sergio), Patricia Davis (John), Ohio; and Rhonda Freeman, Estill County; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Mrs. Horn was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Dennis.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 14, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at the Irvine Nazarene Church by Bro. Matt Marshall. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday night, January 13th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the church.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Dr. Robert Lee “Bob” Doty, 84
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Dr. Robert Lee “Bob” Doty of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Robert Lee Doty, Sr. and Eddie Broaddus Doty, was born May 19, 1935 in Garrard County, Kentucky. He died at 11:35 A.M., Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in Campbellsville at the age of 84.
He was an active member of his Sunday school class at Campbellsville Baptist Church and previously served as minister for a Baptist congregation in southern Illinois. He participated in many evangelical and medical mission trips to various countries, and he was a significant contributor to a church in Bolivia.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Most of Dr. Doty’s life was devoted to education. He earned an Associate of Science degree from Henry Ford Community College in Michigan, a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgetown College where he later served on the Georgetown College Board of Trustees and was inducted into Georgetown College’s Hall of Fame, a Bachelor of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Masters of Art in English Literature and a doctorate in Victorian literature from the University of Kentucky. He served one year as Scholar for Kentucky Humanities Council. He has received many honors for his dedication to education and service to his community such as being named Campbellsville Business and Professional Women’s Club Man of the Year, the Campbellsville-Taylor County Chamber Man of the Year, the Campbellsville University Academic Excellence Award and professor emeritus status at Campbellsville University. Dr. Doty retired from Campbellsville University as an English professor.
As an Eagle Scout, Dr. Doty received national recognition from the Boy Scouts of America for his dedication in assisting other young men in achieving their Eagle Scout status. He was introduced to photography by his high school principal and from that grew a passion for nature and architecture that was evident in every shot he took during his many travels. Dr. Doty was also an avid fisherman who spent one week, every year, for thirty-eight years in Canada on an extreme camping and fishing trip with friends.
Dr. Doty is survived by his sister, Jewell Newton of Irvine, Kentucky; many nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; fourteen great-great nieces and great-great nephews; respected colleagues and cherished friends.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Charles Doty, James Doty and Margaret West.
Campbellsville visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., Friday, January 17th at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue with Dr. Greg Mobley. A Campbellsville funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the funeral home.
Irvine services will be conducted Sunday, January 19th at 3:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Scott Beauchamp. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.
Dr. Doty supported many organizations. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Dr. Doty’s memory to the Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, the following Boy Scout Councils- Lincoln Heritage or the Bluegrass Council, Campbellsville University, Georgetown College, The Nature Conservancy or the University of Kentucky English Department.
Donations may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home
Thursday, January 2, 2020
David Allen Neal, 59
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David Allen Neal, age 59, of Richmond, Kentucky, was born August 8, 1960 in Estill County and gained his eternal wings on Thursday, January 2nd, 2020. The forever cherished son to Janet Whitaker, Richmond; and step-son to the late Ronald D. Whitaker; the treasured brother to Beverly Reynolds, Russell Neal, both of Richmond; and the late William Neal, Irvine; and blessed with one granddaughter, Brooklyn Walters, Irvine. He is also survived by one daughter, Kathryn Measel, Georgia; nine adoring nieces and nephews: Amanda Fletcher, Rachel Witt, Jacob Reynolds, Reagan Reynolds, Dyllon Neal, Joshua David Neal, Tiffany Nunnelley, Meghan Neal, and Tyler Neal; eight great nieces and nephews, and one great, great niece; and highly favored by too many family and friends to list in both Kentucky and Ohio.
His laughter was contagious & his love for those around him unmeasured. He spent his life utilizing his God-given talents of working with his hands, whether that be building houses or turning wrenches. He loved racing in the mud and often told stories of race-car shenanigans with his uncle and cousins. He also picked a mean guitar and “shaggy shuffled” a few dance floors in his time.
As with any mother-son relationship, David had a somewhat comical yet healthy fear of his mom. He’d tell you she’d give him a good talkin’ to if he didn’t behave himself. All the while giggling at the thought. The truth is, he simply, whole-heartedly adored her and enjoyed picking at her as often as possible. Standing by his bed, as she held his hand and talked, when she thought he could no longer hear her, he squeezed her thumb so tightly that it turned blue. It wasn’t coincidence.
His time on earth was not wasted. Recently, he had been enjoying sharing his musical talent with his great nephew, Jacob Bradley, showing him how to chord that old six-string.
David had a fiery temper and a quick tongue, but ultimately a forgiving heart. He was stubborn & bull-headed, and would throw a punch when necessary...sometimes even at his brothers. He’d tell you they needed it, if he were here today. But he’d also be in their corner when the time came. It was rare, in earlier years to see one brother without the other two.
He had an extra special twinkle in his eye when he spoke of his sister. They had their own language and often agreed to disagree, but had a very unique bond. When David loved, he loved relentlessly and endlessly.
He may not have always been easy to get along with, but for those of us who truly knew him, he was very easy to love. Time stood still as he prepared himself to leave this world. He did it in his own terms, on his own time and with a peace in his heart knowing that he left behind good memories of time well spent. He wouldn’t want anyone speaking of his death, but yet of his life. However difficult it is for those of us left behind to naturally mourn his absence, he’d much prefer us to celebrate his memory.
A gathering of friends will be held Saturday, January 11, 2020, 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 237 North 2nd Street, Richmond.
The family respectfully asks that no gifts or flowers be sent. Those who would like to contribute are asked to make a donation towards paying funeral expenses. Thank you!
December 8, 2019
Geraldine Scrivner Conner, 90
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Geraldine Scrivner Conner, age 90, died Sunday December 8, 2019 at Heritage Pointe Senior Living in Cookeville, Tennessee.
She was born July 24, 1929 in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late Marcus and Anna Witt Scrivner. She earned her bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky State (now Western Kentucky University) and her masters degree from Tennessee Tech University.
Mrs. Conner began her teaching career at the former Tech Campus school where she taught from 1968-1976. She then moved to Sycamore Elementary where she taught 2nd grade until her retirement in 1994. Geraldine had a special rapport with children and her students were drawn to her magnetic personality.
Mrs. Geraldine loved people and was a lifelong and avid reader. She was an rabid Kentucky Wildcat basketball and Tennessee Volunteer football fan.
She has been a faithful and dedicated member of Cookeville First Baptist Church since moving to Cookeville in 1968.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, James Ralph Conner; and by a sister, Beverly Jo Brakefield.
She is survived by her daughter, Dottie Register of Salem, Illinois; a son, Marc Conner, of Cookeville; three grandchildren: Colt Conner, Erika Register and Amanda Jones; two great grandchildren: Brayden Register and Ryleigh Jones; cousins including Mike and Pam Liddle of Bowling Green; and by a special friend, Louis Mann. Her family also includes the residents and staff at Heritage Pointe Senior Living, where Geraldine has enjoyed the wonderful people there for the last 5 years.
Funeral services for Mrs. Geraldine Conner were held Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Stone officiating. Her family received friends Wednesday from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Graveside services and interment were held Thursday, December 12th at 10:30 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Marc Conner, Brayden Conner, Mike Liddle and other family and friends served as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions were suggested and may still be made to Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic, 714 N Dixie Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501 and/or Cookeville First Baptist Church, 19 S Walnut Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home
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Wednesday, January 8th Edition
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Saturday, January 4, 2020
Edna Spivey, 88
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Edna Spivey, age 88, of George Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
She was born March 2, 1931 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late France Marion and Margaret Ann Webb Chamberlain. She was a homemaker and a retired factory worker. She was a member of the Lower Red Lick Holiness Church and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Spivey was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Spivey.
She is survived by four daughters: Patricia Noe, Jean Neal, Joanne Williams (Doug), and Lisa Walden (Tommy), all of Irvine; four sons: Albert Randall Spivey (Sheila), Delbert Ray Spivey, Harold Spivey (Peggy), and Stephen E. Spivey (Vickie), all of Irvine; one sister, Retha Alcorn, Frankfort; one brother, Charlie Chamberlain, Hamilton, Ohio; 14 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, six great, great grandchildren; and a special helper, Kylie Stewart.
Mrs. Spivey was preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Jeanette Spivey; 10 siblings, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Eugene Webb. Burial waa at the Alcorn Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, January 7th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Brandon Spivey, Randy Spivey, Blake Grubb, Jason Bowling, Brian Neal, Jeremiah Spivey and Dylan Spivey.
Thursday, January 2, 2020
William Gregory Prewitt, 59
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William Gregory Prewitt, age 59, of Twin Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital.
He was born January 6, 1960 in Estill County and was the son of Verlon Wayne Prewitt and the late Patricia Lee Tucker Prewitt. He was a farmer, a gunsmith and a member of the Irvine First Christian Church. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Survivors in addition to his father include two sons: William Jacob Prewitt (Jennifer), Bellevue; and Tanner Hall (Molly), Estill County; one brother, Christopher Wayne Prewitt, Estill County; one granddaughter, Grace Rice; one grandson, Owann Noland Hall; his stepmother, Lois June Prewitt; and his fiancé, Andy Abney.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, January 5, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Greg Humpert. Burial followed at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, January 4th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Bud Tucker, Kenny Tucker, Brandon Prewitt, Bucky Wilson, Jason Riley and Ricky Prewitt.
Honorary pallbearers were Tim McGee, Clark Abney, David Camfield and Stewart Johnson.
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Leslie Theodore Watson, 86
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Leslie Theodore Watson, age 86, husband of Lillie Mae Shuler Watson, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, after a long illness.
He was a native of Estill County, born October 12, 1933, a son of the late James Rufford Watson and Stella Shuler Watson. Mr. Watson enjoyed singing and playing guitar.
Mr. Watson was preceded in death by a grandson, Levi Michael Rader; his brother, Bruce Watson; and his sisters: Verna Joyce Watson, and Bertha Lee Wise.
Survivors other than his wife of 65 years, Lillie Mae, include his sons, Joey Watson and Charles Watson; his daughters: Lois Bernice Rader (Jim), and Mary Watson; and his grandchildren Dalton Watson, Grayce Watson, and Leslie Brook Rader.
Services were held Saturday, January 4, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Willie Hargus Gordon officiating. Burial followed in the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Friday, January 3rd at the Funeral Home.
Nephews and family friends served as pallbearers.
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Lloyd Clinton Roberts, 89
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Lloyd Clinton Roberts of Estill County, Kentucky, took his last breath on December 31st, 2019 at 89 years young. He was surrounded by family in a room full of love.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Minor Clint Roberts and Fannie Mays Roberts; five sisters, Ida Mae Freeman, Hazel Tomes, Ruby Smyth, Lois Nugent, Cora Wilson; and two brothers, Clayton Roberts and Donald Roberts.
Mr. Roberts is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty Hall Roberts; a son, Steven Lloyd Roberts (Teresa Hardin) of Lexington; three grandchildren: Kaitlin Roberts, Taylor Roberts, and Corie Roberts; a sister, Dora Winkle of Irvine; two brothers: Paul Lee “Red” Roberts (Charlotte) of Irvine, and Wayne Roberts (Susi) of Lexington; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Lloyd was born in Leighton, Kentucky on April 10th, 1930. He graduated from Estill County High School in 1949. After high school, he joined the United States Army Air Corps and later the United States Air Force in 1949. He served 22 years active duty in various locations all over the world, including two tours in Korea and one in Vietnam. Following his return from Vietnam, Lloyd retired from the Air Force and served various positions in Estill County, including working for Carhartt and managing the Kentucky Fried Chicken. Several years later, Lloyd returned to work for the United States Government at the Avon Army Depot, where he retired after eight years of service.
Lloyd was a Loving Husband, Father, Brother, Papa, Uncle and Friend. He was a man of strong faith and was a devoted member of his church, South Irvine Christian, where he was an elder. He was a member of the Irvine-Ravenna Kiwanis Club and a Kentucky Colonel. Lloyd could talk to anyone and enjoyed long conversation and just being around people. He was a friend to anyone and everyone. Lloyd loved music and singing; many of us will always remember his constant humming and whistling as he went about his day, just like his father.
Visitation was held at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home on Sunday, January 5, 2020. Family arrived at 5:00 p.m,; all other guests were welcomed from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The funeral service was held on Monday, January 6th at 11:00 a.m. Burial followed in the South Irvine Cemetery.
The family has asked all donations to be sent to South Irvine Christian Church (310 Lincoln Avenue, Irvine, Kentucky 40336) in care of Betty Roberts; The Compassionate Care Center of Richmond, Kentucky in Lloyd’s name; or The Wounded Warriors Project.
Pallbearers were Jeff Hall, Taylor Roberts, Kent Hall, Bobby Dawes, Philip Roberts, Jeff Roberts, Winfred Winkle, II, and Jamie Winkle.
Honorary pallbearers were Donald Hall, Winfred Winkle, Bill Marcum, Anthony Neal, Justin Albright and Scott Isaacs.
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Thursday, December 19, 2019
Betty Frances Tipton Gregory, 87
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Betty Frances Tipton Gregory, age 87, a much-loved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019.
She was born January 17, 1932 in Estill County, Kentucky, but moved to Dayton, Ohio from Ravenna with her parents and siblings. She worked for Inland for 30 plus years. Betty loved to play cards and attend family gatherings. Her greatest joy was her family.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Stormy and Annie "Clay" Profitt Tipton; her siblings, Beverly "Tip", Vernon and Randall "Randy" Tipton.
She is survived by her children, Steven Barnhart, Cheryl Derstine (Wayne), Joseph Gregory (Jody) and Scott Gregory; eight grandchildren: Melinda "Mindy" Barnhart, Ronda Barnhart-Munge, Bryan Derstine, Nathan Derstine, Cheyenna Gregory, Kiwana Moore, Tricia Moore, Tiffany Hintz; four great grandchildren, seven great, great grandchildren; two sisters: Ruby Meyer and Imogene Wright; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held from 4:30 - 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Dayton Firefighters' Hall at 3616 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio.
Her ashes will be placed with her parents and brothers on May 2, 2020 in the Crowe Family Cemetery on Tipton Ridge in Ravenna, Kentucky.
