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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, February 12th Edition
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Saturday, February 8, 2020
Samantha Jean Smith, 53
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Samantha Jean Smith, 53, wife of Cyle Smith, died on Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Richmond, Kentucky at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center.
Born on September 20, 1966, she was the daughter of Deloris Jean Maupin Pearson and the late Shirley Ray Pearson. Samantha was a housewife and she enjoyed reading, cleaning, going to her church, spending time with her family and her two special dogs. She attended church at the New Life Apostolic Church in Irvine, Kentucky.
Other than her husband Cyle, she is survived by one son, Kyle Ray Smith of Richmond; one daughter, Sherrie Lynn Smith (Justin Cody Miller) of Richmond; her mother, Deloris Jean Maupin Pearson; two brothers, Buford Ray Pearson and Shelby Pearson; two sisters, Joanne Willis and Annette Davis; a special nephew, Cory Lee Wilson; as well as a host of other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are pending at this time at Oldham, Roberts and Powell Funeral Home in Richmond.
Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home
Sunday, February 9, 2020
Dale Burdette Goosey, 60
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Dale Burdette Goosey, age 60, of John Rawlins Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, at his home following a short illness. He was born July 4, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio and was the son of Alma Marcum Jenkins and the late Blondell Goosey. He was a carpenter and had lived in Estill County the past 20 years.
Mr. Goosey is survived by his wife, Tamara Spurlock; one daughter, Amanda Goosey, Estill County; one son, Jacob Goosey (Christen) Estill County; four sisters: Ann Fields, Sue Goosey, both of Estill County; Teresa Sparks, Clark County; and Sharon Caldwell, Ohio; and four grandchildren: Haleigh Goosey, Ricky Goosey, Adason Goosey and Oaklee Crabtree.
He was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Goosey; and two siblings: Janice Murphy and Cecil Frank Goosey.
Memorial services will be conducted Wednesday, February 12, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home by Bro. Mark B. Patrick. Friends may call from 12:00 Noon to service time at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday.
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Teresa Carol Hamm, 55
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Teresa Carol Hamm, age 55, of New Fox Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020, at her home following a long illness.
She was born June 23, 1964 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Scotty Ray and Helen Anglin Hamm. She was a homemaker and attended the Holiness Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
Teresa is survived by one daughter, Audrey Helen Burchfield, Estill County; one son, Scotty Daniel Murphy, Estill County; two sisters: Joyce Walter and Sandy Flynn, Estill County; three brothers: Billy Ray Hamm, Gregory Lamar Hamm, and Jamie Scott Hamm, all of Estill County; and three grandchildren: Nathaniel Scott Murphy, Karmen Blue Burchfield and Hosea Gene Burchfield.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Christopher Todd Hamm.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, January 8, 2020
Janet Estes Sidwell, 79
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Janet Estes Sidwell, age 79, widow of Ronald Clay Sidwell, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2020 at the Lexington Country Place in Lexington, Kentucky.
She was born on October 16, 1940 in Estill County to the late Virgil and Beatrice Hall Estes. She was homemaker and a member of Athens Christian Church.
She is survived by three sons: Larry Sidwell (Wendi), David Sidwell (Angie) and Steven Sidwell (Lisha); four grandchildren: Tamara Forsyth (Ben), Kade Sidwell, Morgan Garrett (Micheal) and Chad Adams; three great grandchildren: Boone Forsyth, Sawyer Garrett and Paxton Garrett; one sister, Karen Abney (Greg); one brother, Douglas Estes (Omie); and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Pastor Mike McCormick. Visitation will be Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., until the time of the service. Burial will follow in the Winchester Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chad Adams, Morgan Garrett, Kade Sidwell, Tamara Forsyth, Micheal Garrett, and Ben Forsyth.
Friday, February 7, 2020
Wade Skinner, 87
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Wade Skinner was born December 15, 1932 in Jackson County, Kentucky and departed this life Friday, February 7, 2020 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, being 87 years of age. He was the son of the late Jackson and Ida Mae Turner Oldham Skinner.
Wade is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Skinner of Lexington; by one brother, Oldham Skinner of Irvine; and one sister Carolyn Sue Collins of Franklin County. He was a member of the West End Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the Lakes McKee Funeral Home, 1181 Main Street South, McKee, with Bro. Wesley Shephard officiating with burial following in the Pilot Knob Cemetery in Berea.
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Joyce Darlene Kincaid, 60
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Joyce Darlene Kincaid, age 60, of Duckers Road in Midway, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
She was born September 26, 1959 in Fayette County to the late Roosevelt Soard and Betty Hood Lay. She was a homemaker and lived in Versailles most of her life.
Kincaid is survived by two daughters: Jessica Hall and Keitha LaPaige Estes, both of Estill County; one son, Frank Ryan Curtis Rayburn, Clark County; one sister, Lee Ann Dyer, Madison County; six brothers: Matthew Halton, Powell County; Frank Soard, Franklin County; Michael Soard, Albert Roberts, both of Woodford County; Glenn Soard, Texas; and Henry Lay, Woodford County; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Joyce Nicole Reed; one son, Jamie Lee Kincaid; one sister, Sonia Gail Soard; and two brothers, Gary Roberts and Walter Soard.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, February 9, 2020, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 12:00 Noon, Sunday, until service time at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Patrick Dyer, Frankie Dyer, Michael Dyer, Morgan Dyer, Frank Dyer, and Steve Dyer.
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Recent Obituaries
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Wednesday, February 5th Edition
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Sunday, February 2, 2020
Kenneth R. Barnett, 69
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Kenneth R. Barnett, age 69, husband of Martha Tipton Barnett, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born in Estill County, Kentucky, on October 18, 1950, to the late Eugene and Mary Louise Walling Barnett. He was retired as a school bus driver and from the Bluegrass Army Depot. Mr. Barnett was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard, serving proudly for more than 24 years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Whitney Denise Price (Andrew); a granddaughter, Emma LeeAnn Price; one half-brother, Bob Walling (Margaret); four siblings, Sherman Barnett, Betty Murphy, Rhoda Anderson and Joyce Walling (Ray); and several extended family members and friends.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 7, 2020 at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Bro. Lonnie Storms. Burial will be in Winchester Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, February 6th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Lady Veterans Connect, 11400 Irvine Road, Winchester, KY 40391.
Sunday, February 2, 2020
Jerry Lee Creech, 76
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Jerry Lee Creech, age 76, of Harris Ferry Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
He was born August 14, 1943 in Hamilton, Ohio and was the son of the late Orville and Gladys Smith Creech. He was retired from East Kentucky Power and was a member of the Epperson First Church of God. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Creech is survived by his wife, Freida Berryman Creech; two daughters: Robin Creech, Richmond; and Shelly Harvey (David), Ravenna; one son, Jody Creech (Mary Beatty), Lexington; one brother, Dennis Creech (Netta), Texas; a sister-in-law, Vivian Burmagen, Winchester; five grandchildren: Kristin Muncie, Brandon Muncie, Brooke Muncie, Jordan Horn and Dustin Watson; and eight great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Judy Creech Wilson and Vona Newton.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, February 6, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Chris Williams. Burial was at the Fielder Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, February 5th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Otis Freeman, Brandon Muncie, Dustin Watson, Jordan Horn, Keaton Smith, and Jaylon Osborne.
Honorary pallbearers were the men from the Epperson First Church of God.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Epperson 1st Church of God.
Friday, January 31, 2020
Randell Jerome Mayes, 69
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Randell Jerome Mayes, the husband of Cheryl Howell Mayes and son of the late Beulah and Junice Mayes was born in Estill County, Kentucky on September 11, 1950 and departed this life Frday, January 31, 2020, at his home in Lee County, Kentucky at the age of 69 years, 4 months, and 20 days.
He was a bluegrass gospel musician and a member of the Holiness church of Heidelberg, Kentucky.
Randell is survived by his wife, Cheryl; three brothers, Wayne, Larry and Shannon Mayse; three sisters, Jo Thacker, Hope Thacker and Elsa Marie Tharp; two sons, Rick Mayes of Dayton, Ohio; and Sonny Hines of Beattyville; a daughter, Cherie Ausgo Tharp of Salt Lake City, Utah; three grandsons; one granddaughter; three great grandsons; two great granddaughters; and a host of nieces; nephews; and friends.
He was preceded by his parents and a brother, Junice Jackson Mayse.
Service details not available at this time.
Arrangements by Newnam Funeral Home of Beattyville.
Thursday, January 30, 2020
James "Jim" Glenn Sparks, 58
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James "Jim" Glenn Sparks, age 58, husband of Donna Townsend Sparks, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Leeco, Kentucky.
He was born January 18, 1962 in Campton, Kentucky to the late Glenn Sparks and Waveline Friend Sparks.
Survivors include, mother, Waveline Sparks; wife, Donna Townsend Sparks; special companion, Bogie; sisters, Jody Hatton and Janice Chambers (Mike); mother and father-in-law, James R. and Geneva Townsend; and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dena and Aaron Dailey.
He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Sparks and brothers, Arthur "Artie" Sparks, and William Richard Sparks.
Services were held Sunday, February 2, 2020, 2:00 p.m. at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Bro. Rick Isaacs. Burial in McQuinn Cemetery with Herman Chambers, Bruce Hatton, James Dailey, Aaron Dailey, Larry Oliver, Danny Spencer, Dennis Adams, and Charles Paul Booth serving as pallbearers.
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Eric Austin Tipton, 24
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Eric Austin Tipton, age 24, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington after a long illness.
Eric was born in Winchester, Kentucky, on December 17, 1995 to Timothy Matthew and Teresa Lynn Shoemaker Tipton. He is the grandson of Phyllis Tipton of Irvine and the late Larry "Blue" Tipton.
A memorial service was held at Ark of Mercy Church of God, 240 Winn Avenue, Winchester, Kentucky on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
Monday, January 27, 2020
Nell Tipton Pearson, 78
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Nell Tipton Pearson, age 78, of Dodd Road, Richmond, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020, at Baptist Health-Richmond.
She was born in Estill County on June 1, 1941, the daughter of the late Berry and Jean Louise Fiaella Tipton. She was a homemaker and a former employee of Exide.
Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Jean Jackson (Brent) of Huntsville, Alabama; three sons: Thomas Clay Pearson (Bessie), James Allen Pearson and Randall Scott Pearson, all of Richmond; five sisters: Mary Patricia Watson (Howard), Linda Lou Means, Diane Edwards (Jimmy), Norma Jean Nixon and Nina Marie Tipton; three brothers: Buddy Tipton, Harold Donald Tipton (Berta) and James Anthony Tipton; three grandchildren: George William Pearson, Jennifer Ann Shuman (Michael) and Bobby Dean Pearson; four great grandchildren: Billy Ray Shuman, Stewart Michael Shuman, Bentley Clay Shuman and Liam Thomas Pearson; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Nell was preceded in death by her siblings: Michael Berry Tipton and Joann Rose Frost.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond. Burial followed in the family Cemetery. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m., Saturday, February 1, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Rick Jones, Michael Shuman, George Pearson, Jim Tipton, Buddy Tipton and Doug Pearson.
Honorary pallbearers were Harold Tipton and Todd Maupin.
Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home
Monday, January 27, 2020
Vincent Ray Pelfrey, 41
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Vincent Ray Pelfrey, age 41, of High Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020, at his Mom’s home following a sudden illness.
He was born January 6, 1979 in Clay City and was the son of Ray Pelfrey and Della Wagner. He attended the Wagersville Pentecostal Church of God and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Pelfrey is survived by his Mom, Shelia Sparks, Irvine; four sisters: Rhonda Claypoole (Todd), Beaver Dam; Karen Abrams (Darrell), Richmond; Nellie Lambert (Joseph) and Lila Young (Kevin), both of Irvine; one brother, Lee Wagner, Louisville; nieces and nephews: Beth Thompson, Ethan Claypoole, Noah Lambert, Cheryl Abrams and a special nephew, Jaxson Young; and five great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his Dad, Glendon Sparks; and one brother, Charles Sparks.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, January 30, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Todd Claypoole. Burial was at the Sparks Cemetery. Friends called Thursday, between 10:00 a.m. and service time at 1:00 p.m., at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Nile Fowler, Ethan Claypoole, Adam Claypoole, Kevin Young, Darrell Abrams, Keith Claypoole and John Beckler.
