2 The Estill County Tribune
_   Volume 38 - Number 29 - Wednesday, January 22, 2020  Irvine, Ravenna, Estill County, Kentucky    _


Estill County News


Current Obituaries

Wednesday, January 29th Edition

  Monday, January 20, 2020

Bobbie Kay Schaaf, 73


Bobbie Kay Schaaf

    Bobbie Kay Schaaf, age 73, Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hold.
    Born in Irvine, Kentucky, December 18, 1946, Mrs. Schaaf was the daughter of the late Robert Edward Covey and the late Nina King Covey Riley. She was retired from United States Postal Service with over 30 years of service.
    She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Marie Schaaf James; and a step-brother, Paul Douglas Hinds.
    Surviving are her godson, Mark Schaaf (Sarah) of Fort Mill, South Carolina; her three granddaughters, Jessica James, Samantha James and Christina James, all of Lexington, South Carolina; her brother, Tony Covey (Opal) of Irvine; two sisters, Becky Brode of Cicinnati; and Judy Rucker of Richmond; two brothers, Lee Riley of Irvine and Danny Riley of Cincinnati; and a step-sister, Omma Leigh Hinds Lewis.
    A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina, with Reverend Matt Sidell officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1st at the funeral home prior to the service.

Greene Funeral Home

  Sunday, January 26, 2020

Mitchell Wayne Robinson, 54


Mitchell Wayne Robinson

    Mitchell Wayne Robinson, age 54, of South Court Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
    He was born March 16, 1965 in Hamilton, Ohio and was the son of Iza Robinson and the late Mayfrey Harrison Robinson. He was a former Cracker Barrel employee.
    Survivors, in addition to his father, include one daughter, Elianna Grace Robinson, Irvine; one step-son, Johnathan Starr, Oxford, Ohio; and two brothers: Marvin Robinson, Ohio; and Michael Robinson, Irvine.
    There will be a gathering of family and friends on Saturday, February 1, 2020, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday morning, January 23, 2020

Patricia Gay McCoy Rogers, 77


Patricia Gay McCoy Rogers

    Patricia Gay McCoy Rogers, of Salt Lick, Kentucky, died Thursday morning, January 23, 2020 at Edgewood Estate Nursing Home.
    She was born in Powell County, Kentucky on December 6, 1942 to the late Thomas McCoy and Orphy Sparks Stewart. Patricia attended church at Bethel Baptist Church in Frenchburg and enjoyed spending time with her friends, family and especially her children. She also liked to travel and visited all of the lower forty-eight United States on a motorcycle with her husband. Patricia quilted and cooked often for loved ones; they will miss her dearly.
    Mrs. Rogers is survived by her husband of 62 years, Irvil Rogers of Frenchburg; two sons, Irvil Thomas Rogers of Salt Lick and Delmos Brian Rogers (Amy) of Bryan, Ohio; two grandchildren, Chris Connin and Colton Rogers, both of Bryan, Ohio; one great grandchild, Anthony Molina of Bowling Green, Ohio; and one sister, Nanola Browning of Logansport, Indiana.
    In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her daughter, Katherine Laverne Clark.
    She was also a sister to Flora Profitt, Virgie Bishop, Brenda Noland, and Betty Noble.
    There was a visitation gathering, Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Coffman Funeral Home & Crematory in Mount Sterling. Committal will be at Townsend Cemetery in Powell County following cremation.

Coffman Funeral Home

  Saturday, January 25, 2020

Lewis Edward Kirby, 84


Lewis Edward Kirby

    Lewis Edward Kirby, age 84, of Pea Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Baptist Health in Richmond after a long illness.
    He was born January 7, 1936 in Estill County and was the son of the late Elihue and Hallie Kirby. He was a retired brick mason. He lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Kirby is survived by one daughter, Sherry Freeman (Larry), Estill County; one son, Phillip Kirby (Rosetta), Estill County; four grandchildren: Bradley Kirby, Matt Kirby Heather), Heather Brooks (Kenneth), and Brittany Addison (Thomas); and five great grandchildren: Haylee and Hayden Brooks, Jared Addison, Rhett and Eason Kirby.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Johnson Kirby; five sisters: Alberta Ashcraft, Maggie Hardy, Chaney Riddell, Mattie Walters, and Elizabeth Hardy; and five brothers: Joe, Mid, Robert, Hugh Jr. and Eugene Kirby.
    Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 31, 2020, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home by Bro. Jerry Rose. Burial will be at the Kirby Cemetery. Friends may call between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, January 24, 2020

Betty Elaine Levi, 71


Betty Elaine Levi

    Betty Elaine Levi, age 71, of Furnace Junction in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020, at the University of Kentucky Hospital following a short illness.
    She was born May 25, 1948 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Marion and Murel McIntosh Gray. She was a homemaker and member of the Gum Springs Church of God. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Levi is survived by her husband, Jesse Earl Levi Jr.; two sons: Matthew Allen Gray and Brantley Mason Gray, both of Estill County; two sisters: Darlene Hughes and Sandy Tipton (Donnie), both of Estill County; and three brothers: Lonnie Gray, Estill County; Linville Gray (Vickie), Ohio; and David Gray (Tammy), Estill County.
    She was preceded in death by one son, Michael Dewayne Kinder; and four siblings: Patricia McKinney, Marion “Moondog” Gray, Donnie Simp Gray and Robin Gray.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Marcum Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, January 28th at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, January 24, 2020

Johnny Lee Neal, 66


Johnny Lee Neal

    Johnny Lee Neal, age 66, of Drip Rock Holiness Church Road in McKee, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital in Irvine, following a long illness.
    He was born August 18, 1953 in Estill County and was the son of the late Andrew and Hazel Deaton Neal. He was a painter and loved to fish. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Neal is survived by his wife, Wanda Sue Clark Neal; two daughters: Melissa Neal, Jackson County; and Rhonda Sue Harvey (Roger), Estill County; two sons: Jonathan Lee Neal and James Mathew Neal, both of Estill County; four sisters: Hazel Mae Neal, Ethel Flannery, both of Estill County; Delorse Kirby, Fayette County; and Shelia Neal, Estill County; two brothers: Lacy Neal, Fayette County; and Glen Neal, Arkansas; and 14 grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by three brothers: Harold, Buddy and James A. Neal.
    Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 28, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Harold Edmonson. Burial will be at the Russell Flat Cemetery off KY-89 at Sand Springs in Jackson County. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, January 27th at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, January 24, 2020

Phyllis Ann Townsend, 70


Phyllis Ann Townsend

    Phyllis Ann Townsend, age 70, of Dug Hill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born January 12, 1950 in Beattyville and was the daughter of the late Orval and Frances Ruth Cole Raines. She was a mother, a homemaker and a quilter. She attended the Church of the Living God and had lived in Lee County most of her life.
    Mrs. Townsend was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel Townsend.
    She is survived by two daughters: Teresa Lynn Raines, Richmond; and Angelia Marie Moore (Harold) Irvine; two sons: Frederick Lee Townsend (Paula) and Hershel Dewayne Townsend, both of Irvine; three sisters: Shirley McIntosh, Opal Davidson, and Margaret McIntosh (Gentry); all of Beattyville; two brothers: James Raines (Shirley), Richmond, Indiana; and Vernon Raines (Shannon), Beattyville; and four grandchildren: James Canaan Moore, Beattyville; Joshua Ray Collins, Cody Nathaniel Collins, both of Irvine; and Caitlyn Nicole Moore, Richmond.
    Mrs. Townsen was preceded in death by three siblings: Drucilla McKinney, Ernie Lee Raines and Orval Leon Raines.
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 27, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Elmer Mays. Burial will be at the Johnson Cemetery. Friends may call between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 23, 2020

Serenity Squish Stewart, infant


Serenity Squish Stewart

    Serenity Squish Stewart, infant daughter of Logan and Shawna Stewart, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 6:08 p.m. at St Joseph East Women’s Care, Lexington, surrounded by her loving family. Squish is deeply loved by her parents Logan & Shawna Stewart.
    Graveside services will be held Monday, January 27, 2020, 4:00 p.m., at the Stewart Family Cemetery, 201 Amanda Lane Jeffersonville, Kentucky.
    She will be greatly missed by grandparents, Gary “Pa” and Valerie “Mimi” Stewart and Bill “Poppy” and Sherry “Nana” Eldridge. Her aunts and uncles, Leslie “LouLou” Stewart (Austin), Carole “BoBo” Alcorn (Andy), Mary “Auntie M” Flynn (Darin) will miss fighting over who is her favorite aunt. Cousins, Lydia and Aaron “Leonard” Flynn and Remington, A.K.A. Chubby Cheeks Alcorn will miss fighting over Poppy and Nana with you.
    Davis and Davis Funeral Home of Stanton was entrusted with arrangements.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home

  Monday, January 20, 2020

Leman "Pappy" Daniels, 89


Leman "Pappy" Daniels

    Leman "Pappy" Daniels passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at the age of 89, in the same bed he was born in, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
    He was born on April 22, 1930 in Estill County, Kentucky. He was the oldest of eight children born to J.W. and Bessie Flynn Daniel. Lee graduated from Estill County High School in 1948, and served one year in the United States Navy. On June 16, 1951 he married Inez Kerr, and together they had three children, Linda, Nikki and Steve. He retired from the Ohio Army National Guard after 30 years, where he made many lifelong friendships. Lee was a wonderful storyteller, loved working around his home, bluegrass music, travelling and Kentucky Wildcats Basketball.
    Lee was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jerry and Ted Daniels; a sister, Nina Flynn; and a son-in-law, Bob Rogers.
    He’s survived by his loving wife, Inez; his children, Linda Rogers, Nikki Agee (Bruce) and Steve Daniel (Kim); seven grandchildren, Geoff Hupp, Elizabeth Hill, Sonja Shelton, Jessica Agee, Lindsey Becker, Sydney Root, Madelynn Daniel; nine great grandchildren; three sisters, Doris McGee, Madonna Clem and Faye Reece; and a brother, Edsel Daniel; many nieces, nephews and other family members.
    Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Webb-Noonan-Kidd Funeral Home, 240 Ross Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio. The funeral ceremony will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with Charles Anderson, minister, officiating. Interment will be held at Rose Hill Burial Park. A reception will follow at Laurel Avenue Church of Christ, where Lee was a member.
    The family would like to thank Hospice of Cincinnati, his caregiver, Tonya Bowling, and nurse, Linda Smith.
    In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made in his memory to Hospice of Cincinnati.

Webb-Noonan-Kidd Funeral Home

  Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Arthur Edward McIntosh, 61


Arthur Edward McIntosh

    Arthur Edward McIntosh, age 61, of Bane Place in Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
    He was born November 16, 1958 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Arthur McIntosh and Emma Tipton McIntosh. He was a former mechanic and was a member of the Turning Point Apostolic Church. He lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. McIntosh is survived by one daughter, Hope Barnes (Robbie), Winchester; two sisters: Margaret Cumpton, Ashland; and Janet Walters, Estill County; one brother, Robbie McIntosh, Estill County; and four grandchildren: Kendall Barnes, Anna Barnes, Kane Barnes, and Liza Barnes.
    He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Bowlin and Doris McIntosh-Fox.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, January 25, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Larry McIntosh. Burial followed in the Crowe Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 8 p.m., Friday night, January 24th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Robert Fox, William Fox, Brandon McIntosh, John Roark, John Lakes and Charles Clark.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, January 19, 2020

Mayme Elizabeth "Ma" Willis Johnson, 87


Mayme Elizabeth "Ma" Willis Johnson

    Mayme Elizabeth "Ma" Willis Johnson, widow of the late John Johnson, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020. She was an 87-year-old native of Estill County, born May 25, 1932, a daughter of the late Kurt and Birdie Rogers Willis. She was a homemaker and member of the Holiness Church.
    Mrs. Johnson is survived by eight sons: Hindman Johnson Jr., Orville Johnson (Paula), Gary Johnson, Ricky Johnson (Betty), Noah Johnson (Courtney), Donald Johnson (Judith), Verlon Johnson, and Glen Johnson (Opal); two daughters: Inza Croft (Larry) and Peggy True (David), and numerous grand, great, and great, great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by a daughter, Julia Fae Johnson; four brothers and three sisters.
    Her funeral was held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals in Mount Sterling with Pastor Donald Fountain presiding. Burial was in Willoughby Cemetery. Visitation was 11-1:00 p.m., Wednesday.

Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals

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Recent Obituaries

Wednesday, January 22nd Edition

  Saturday, January 18, 2020

Marilyn Joyce Canter, 67


Marilyn Joyce Canter

    Marilyn Joyce Canter, age 67, of Meadowlark Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, following a sudden illness.
    She was born December 16, 1952 in Lee County and was the daughter of Frieda Cole Flinchum and the late Rev. Chester Flinchum. She was a homemaker and a member of the Sandfield Holiness Church where she had served as a Sunday School teacher. She had lived in Estill County all her life and was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Ray Canter.
    Survivors, in addition to her mother, include one daughter, Melissa Maria Tipton (Anthony), Lee County; two sons: Samuel Ray Canter (Tim), Harlan County; and Eric Wayne Canter, Madison County; one sister, Carolyn Sue Goosey, Estill County; one brother, Paul Edward Flinchum, Estill County; four grandchildren: Courtney Brandenburg (Cory), Gabrielle Farthing (Travis), Desiree Tipton (Michael) and Anthony Austin Kyle Tipton; and one great grandchild, Winston James Noble.
    Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, January 21, 12:00 Noon at the Cobb Hill Cemetery by Bro. Kevin Phillips.
    Pallbearers were Cory Rhodes, Travis Banks, Abbullah Alhussain, Mohammed Alhussain, Joshua West and Richard Townsend.
    Honorary pallbearers were Anthony Austin Tipton and Cory Brandenburg.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday morning, January 18, 2020

Roy "Junior" Stamper Jr., 69


Roy "Junior" Stamper Jr.

    Roy "Junior" Stamper Jr., age 69, husband of Sylvia Rogers Stamper, passed away early Saturday morning, January 18, 2020, at his home, after a long illness.
    Mr. Stamper was a native of Estill County, born April 20, 1950, the son of the late Roy Sr. and Zetta Hall Stamper. Junior retired from the Trane company, and was a member of the Mt. Carmel Christian Church. He enjoyed whittling, fishing, hunting, and playing the lottery.
    He was preceded in death by his brother Ray Edward Stamper.
    Survivors, other than his wife Sylvia, include his children: Greg Stamper (Sheila), Kenny Stamper (Amanda), Scott Stamper, Brian Stamper, and Kevin Stamper (Karen); his sisters: Deloris McCullah, Charlene Rogers (James) and Judy Stamper; his brothers: Ellis Stamper and Dewey Stamper; ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
    Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Mt. Carmel Christian with Pastor Mark Pearson officiating. Burial will follow in the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 20th and from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 21st at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Karlie Rader, 84


Karlie Rader

    Karlie Rader was born October 29, 1935 in Jackson County, Kentucky and departed this life at the age of 84 on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the Marcum Wallace Hospital in Irvine. She was the daughter of the late Archie Hobbs and Pearlie Johnson Hobbs.
    Karlie is survived by a daughter, Joyce Estes (George) of Irvine; and a brother, Verdis Hobbs of Connersville, Indiana. She was also blessed by four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
    In addition to her parents, Karlie was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Rader; four brothers: Alvis Hobbs, Dellas Hobbs, Ellis Hobbs and Elson Hobbs; and a sister, Effie Spurlock.
    The graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2020 at Salt Rock Cemetery on Salt Rock Road in Jackson County with Bro. Tim Johnson officiating.
    Arrangements have been entrusted to Lakes Funeral Home of McKee.

Lakes McKee Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 16, 2020

Anthony Leeland Delbert Alexander, 12


Anthony Leeland Delbert Alexander

    Anthony Leeland Delbert Alexander, age 12, of Red Lick Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born August 6, 2007 in Richmond and was the son of Paul Anthony and Stacy Lee Ruble Alexander. He was a 5th grade student at West Irvine Elementary School and attended the First Christian Church. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Survivors in addition to his father and mother include his sister, Payton Lou Mackenzie Alexander; his grandmother, Linda Michelle Ruble; and his special friend, Hugh Harvey Lawson.
    He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Rickie Ruble and Roger and Linda Alexander.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Delmar McGee. Burial will be at the Ruble Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, January 21st at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Joe Ruble, Joey McGee, James Richardson, Sam Johnson, Anthony Culton and Randy Turner.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Margaret McIntosh, 78


Margaret McIntosh

    Margaret McIntosh, 78, Clay City, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at home surrounded by her beloved family.
    She was born October 14, 1941 in Perry County, Kentucky to Cornwallis and Canzalia Miller.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, James Drexel McIntosh; two daughters: Teresa Diane Meadows and Sandra JoAnne Freeman (deceased wife of Dewey Freeman); five brothers: Shelby Miller, Dewey Siegel Miller, Donald Miller, James Monroe (Buck) Miller, and Delmar Miller; and three sisters: Mollie Ingram, Geneva Wright, and Callie Wright.
    She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Colleen and Robert Crowe of Clay City; four grandchildren: Brandon Crowe (Tammie) of Stanton, Ginger Reed (Justin) of Clay City, Jerri Jones (Dewey) of Stanton, and Savannah Jeffers (Dester) of Mason, Ohio; eight great grandchildren: Jackson Reed, Forest Reed, Willow Wireman, Emie Jones, Dester Jeffers, Wyatt Jeffers, Linnie Jeffers, and Brayden Crowe; and several nieces and nephews.
    Mrs. McIntosh was retired from Osram, Sylvania and was a member of the Mountain Parkway Church of God in Clay City. She was a skilled basket maker and maker of wooden bowls, having taken multiple community education classes through Eastern Kentucky University. She enjoyed hosting Sunday dinners for family, attending church, watching the Gaithers and home remodeling shows, and sitting on her front porch talking with visitors. She will be remembered for often burning what she cooked, being willing to feed anyone that showed up, and for all the love she poured into her family and friends, especially the little ones.
    Visitation was held 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2020, at the Mountain Parkway Church of God, 30 Adams Ridge Road in Clay City; followed by the service at 1:00 p.m. Burial was in the West Bend Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Jeff McIntosh, Jason McIntosh, Tim Miller, Brian Miller, and Chester “Tarzan” Miller.
    Honorary pallbearers were Dewey Freeman, Terry Miller, Jennie Crowe, Charlene Kennon, Arlene Webster, Jennifer McIntosh, Mandy, Stan and Caden Trent, and members of Mountain Parkway Church of God.
    Heritage Funeral Home of Richmond was entrusted with arrangements.

Heritage Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 16, 2020

Mary Katherine “Kat” McIntosh, 85


Mary Katherine “Kat” McIntosh

    Mary Katherine “Kat” McIntosh, age 85, of Clay Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020, at the Compassionate Care Center following a short illness.
    She was born February 10, 1934 in Irvine and was the daughter of the late Reese and Alberta Isaacs Camden. She was a member of the American Legion and had lived in Estill County most of her life. She owned the Blue Moon Bar for 40 years and was the oldest bar owner in Richmond. Everyone knew her as “Momma Kat”. She never met a stranger and loved everyone. She will be missed by all who knew her.
    Mrs. McIntosh was preceded in death by her husband, Armster “Sonny” McIntosh.
    She is survived by her son, Prentice “Buddy” Richardson (Tracey), Richmond; two step-grandchildren: Dustin and Christopher; two great grandchildren: Levi and Dagon; nieces: Pam, Pat and Paula; and by very close and special friends: Tommy Cheeks, Tabitha Madden, Shirley, Margie Weaver, Melissa Weaver and Sue Whitt.
    Mrs. McIntosh was preceded in death by three sisters: Margie, Pauline, Gracie; one brother, Tracy; and a special nephew, Phillip Leach.
    Funeral services were conducted Monday, January 20, 2020, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Buddy Richardson, Tommy Cheeks, Chris Phipps, Billy Williams, and Les Foster.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Mary Ruth Estes Crowe, 82


Mary Ruth Estes Crowe

    Mary Ruth Estes Crowe, 82, of the Bybee Community of Madison County, Kentucky, widow of Wilbur Crowe, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
    The daughter of Lolus Estes and Ina Carter Estes, she was born in Madison County on June 6, 1937. She loved cooking and sewing for her family. For many years, she was a member of the former Club of the Nelsonetts. She was also a member of the Speedwell Christian Church.
    On June 27, 1958, Mrs. Crowe united in marriage to Wilbur Crowe who preceded her in death on October 12, 2014.
    Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Carter and Cheree’ Crowe, and her daughter and son-in-law, Gina and Doug Stacy, all of Richmond; one brother, Billy D. Estes; one sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Paul Johnson; three grandchildren: Aundrea Hoffman, Matt Stacy (Bitha), and Landry Crowe; five great grandchildren: Dakota Hoffman, Jordan Hoffman, Parker Stacy, Keegan Stacy and Hunter Stacy; and her great, great grandson, Kaiden Sexton.
    In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Crowe was preceded in death by two brothers: Harry Lee Estes and Tom Estes.
    Funeral Services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 322 West Main Street, Richmond, with Bro. Dennis Pasley officiating. Burial followed in the Madison County Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 17th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Matt Stacy, Jordan Hoffman, Mike Smyth, Jonray Wilson, John Robinson and James Walling.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Charlotte Sue Gross, 71


Charlotte Sue Gross

    Charlotte Sue Gross, age 71, of Bradberry Pointe in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at her daughter’s home following a long illness.
    She was born March 10, 1948 in Daviess County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Martha Lott Jones. She was retired from Hospice where she worked as a registered nurse. She attended the New Beginnings Fellowship Church and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Ms. Gross is survived by one daughter, Mellissa Boyken, Richmond; four sons: Ransom Thomas Boyken (Carol), Keith Boyken, both of Irvine; Jody Boyken, Lancaster; and Chris Boyken (Judy), Waco; three sisters: Shirley Boyken, Ruby Scott, and Angela Browder, all of Island, Kentucky (McLean County); 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Sara Boyken; and three siblings: Brenda Chinn, Linda Jones and Delbert Jones.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, January 18, 2020, 6:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home by Bro. Tony Boyken. Friends called between 3 and 6 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
    In lieu of flowers, donations were suggested to Hospice Care Plus.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Walter Nelson Hunt, 77


Walter Nelson Hunt

    Walter Nelson Hunt, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Rose Manor Nursing Home (Lexington, Kentucky).
    He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Judy Hunt; by his daughters, Lisa White (Charles) and Mary Jo Hunt Hatchett; four grandchildren, Nathan White (Lauren), Emily Nann White, Katie Hisle (Matt) and Carson David Hunt; and one great grandchild, James Porter Wells.
    Mr. Hunt was preceded in death by his son, David Nelson Hunt.
    He grew up in Estill County, then moved to Clark County and raised his family with Judy. He was a long-time member of Grace Bible Church of which he held dear to his heart. Walter worked many jobs, but his greatest joy was helping others. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him. In his honor, take the time to make a difference in someone’s life and lend a helping hand.
    Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2020 by Pastor Lee Cruse at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 Lexington Avenue in Winchester. Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon until time of service. Burial will be in Winchester Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be Carson Hunt, Nathan Hunt, Charlie White, Brian Berry, Tim Hatchett, Steve Rose and Danny Fitzpatrick.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Berry, Jimmy Richardson, Douglas Hodgkin, Curtis Green, Keith Ruthenburg and the men of Grace Bible Church.
    In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Bible Church Building Fund, 25 North Main Street, Winchester, KY 40391.
    According to historical records, Walter Nelson Hunt was born in Estill County on 15 February 1942, the son of Viola Powell Hunt and John Edward "Ed" Hunt Sr. He was preceded in death by a sister, Joan Edwina Hunt Richardson; and two bothers, Dwight and Johnny Hunt.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Sunday, January 12, 2020

Daniel Odell Willis, 42


Daniel Odell Willis

    Daniel Odell Willis, age 42, from Irvine, Kentucky, passed away at his home in Newport, Kentucky on Sunday, January 12, 2020.
    He was the son of Janice Sparks and the late Charles D. Willis, born August 4, 1977 in Madison County, Kentucky.
    In addition to his mother, Daniel is survived by his grandmother, Lillian Sparks; his daughter, Briana McIntosh; his granddaughter: Sophia Marie Coffey; his uncles: Roger Sparks, Brad Sparks and Claude Willis; and his aunts: Pam Young, Sue Patrick, Nita Tipton and Bessie McIntosh.
    Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, January 17th at the funeral home.
    Honorary pallbearers were Charles Staton, Jeff Carroll, and Anthony Belcher.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

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