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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, February 26th Edition
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Friday, February 21, 2020
Ruth G. Davis, 90
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Ruth G. Davis, 90, wife of Frankie Davis, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky.
She was born in Estill County, on July 14, 1929, to the late Walter and Maggie Gross Estes. Mrs. Davis was retired from Winchester Clothing, where she worked for more than 30 years. She was a member of Gideons International Auxiliary for 30 years and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for 65 years.
In addition to her loving husband of 65 years, she is survived by two sons, Jim Davis (Ruth Ann) and Walter Davis (Cherie); five grandchildren, Wes Davis (Sarah), Dusty Davis (Heather), Amver Cole, Rachel Thomas and Gail Bryan; great grandchildren, Brantley Davis, Willa Ruth Davis and Evelyn Davis; a brother-in-law, Ken (Susan) Davis; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Beverly Estes and Charlie Estes.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2020 by Pastors Ron Lutes and Kevin Parido at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 25th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and from 9:00 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday.
Burial will be in Winchester Cemetery.
Nephews and grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Woosley, and members of Trinity United Methodist Church and Gideons International.
Friday, February 21, 2020
David Lynn Harrison Jr., 32
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David Lynn Harrison Jr., age 32, the loving husband of Rachel Kirkpatrick Harrison, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020.
He was born on October 12, 1987 in Stanford, Kentucky. He was a 2006 graduate of Lincoln County High School. In addition, he received degrees from Eastern Kentucky University and Georgetown College. David was a devoted teacher at B. Michael Caudill Middle School, where he also coached Basketball. He was also an avid golfer.
David and his wife Rachel are members of the Red House Baptist Church. There he served as Sunday School Teacher to The Young Couples Sunday School Class, served as a Deacon and also served as a committee chair. "Loving husband and father; caring, kind, compassionate, understanding," are words that could best describe David.
In addition to his wife Rachel, David is survived by his son, Elijah “Eli” Harrison; his mother, Carolyn Ann Watts Harrison; his sister, Amanda Harrison; his maternal grandmother, Linda Watts; his mother and father-in-law, Roger and Susan Kirkpatrick; his sister-in-law, Kaitlin Dougherty (Alex); as well as a host of other relatives and friends. David and Rachel were eagerly awaiting the arrival of their second child.
David was preceded in death by his father: David L. Harrison Sr.
Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2020 at the Red House Baptist Church, 2301 Red House Road, Richmond, with Dr. Deron Cobb and Rev. Jon Barron officiating. Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m., Monday afternoon, at the church. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 25th at the Buffalo Springs Cemetery, 630 KY-Hwy 78, Stanford, Kentucky 40484.
The members of the Young Couples Sunday School Class of Red House Baptist Church will serve as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be the faculty and staff of B. Michael Caudill Middle School.
Because of David’s love of education and in order to prepare for his children’s future and their education, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Harrison family education account, 232 Wilshire Way, Richmond, Kentucky 40475.
Combs, Parsons and Collins Funeral Home of Richmond is in charge of the arrangements.
Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home
Monday, February 17, 2020
Bobby Ray Dickerson, 47
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Bobby Ray Dickerson, age 47, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at his home.
He was born October 21, 1972 in Berea, Kentucky, to Betty Webb Wasson and Bobby Wayne Dickerson. Mr. Dickerson loved to spend time with his children and family, collect rocks, and watch Nascar and boxing. He was a very kindhearted person and loved to help others. He was a member of the Pilot Knob Baptist Church.
Bobby Ray is survived by his parents, Betty Webb Wasson and stepdad Algin Wasson Jr. of Berea, and his father, Bobby Wayne Dickerson of Irvine; his children, Zachary Dakota Blake Dickerson (Amber) of Sale, Australia; and Hannah Dickerson of Berea; one sister, Regina Parker of Berea; and one grandson, Brandon Charles William Dickerson of Sale, Australia. A host of aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Davis & Powell Funeral Home, 616 Chestnut Street
Berea, with Pastor Greg Lakes officiating. Burial will follow in the family cemetery on Red Lick. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m., Saturday, February 22nd at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank the Pilot Knob Baptist Church and Pastor Greg Lakes for all their loving care through a very difficult time.
Thursday, February 13, 2020
William Aaron “Big E” Emerson, 59
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William Aaron “Big E” Emerson, 59, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
He was born on August 17, 1960 in Lexington, Kentucky, to the late Fredrick Emerson and Elizabeth Routt Strode. He was raised by his foster parents, Helen and William Huffman, from the age of 2. Helen called him “Boy” from an early age on.
William attended and graduated from Garrard County High School, where he played basketball and football and earned the nickname “Big E”. He worked a total of 16 years at Kentucky Utilities Dix Dam, Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) and Matsushita.
William was a huge University of Kentucky fan and loved watching the games with friends and family. He also loved to cook and shared this love by inviting everyone over to BBQs and holiday gatherings. He will forever be loved and remembered for his smile and caring personality.
He leaves to mourn his three sons, Antwoine Linton (Kim) of Douglasville, Georgia; William Linton (Aisha) of Lancaster, and Aaron Stone of Irvine; four sisters, Lillian Spady of Fayetteville, Georgia; Helen Emerson, Nettie Benton, both of Lexington; and Tammy Walker Pearson (Paul) of Georgetown; five brothers, David Walker of Elizabethtown; Keith Walker of Fairfield, Connecticut; Fred Emerson of Raleigh, North Carolina; Jeff Walker of Kansas City, Missouri; and Kevin Walker of Lexington; four grandchildren, Ashland and Joseph Linton of Douglasville, Georgia; Aubriana Linton of Lancaster, and Arianna Stone of Irvine; and one aunt, Martha Gray of Danville.
William was also preceded in death by a grandson, Aiden Stone; and a host of aunts, uncle, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2020 at First Baptist Church in Lancaster. Visitation was 6-8 p.m., Friday, February 23rd at the church. Burial was in Duncantown Cemetery in Lancaster.
Active pallbearers were Will Dunn, Terry Dunn, Damon Norris, Elvis Buford, Derrick Naylor, Will Hocker, Jermaine Norris, Trent Ison, Josh King and Arness Buford.
Honorary pallbearers were Simon Norris, Jamie Black, Johnny Thomas, Darius Hale, Jamele Burnside, Robert Spillman, Colby Arnold, James Buford, and Ronald Penman.
Linton Funeral Home of Lancaster was entrusted with arrangements.
Monday, February 17, 2020
Doris Faye Horn, 76
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Doris Faye Horn, age 76, of Riverview Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020, at her home following a short illness.
She was born March 8, 1943 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Troy and Corria Meredith Horn. She was a property appraiser and a member of the Estill County Historical Society. She also enjoyed volunteering at the Estill County Food Bank.
Ms. Horn is survived by one brother, Donald Ray Horn (Millie), Estill County; six nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Garry Lynn Horn.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Wednesday, February 19th Edition
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Saturday, February 15, 2020
Jimmy Wayne McCreary, 75
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Jimmy Wayne McCreary, age 75, of Twin Creek Road in Irvine passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
He was born December 6, 1944 in Madison County and was the son of the late Fred and Nancy Gilliam McCreary. He was owner of McCreary Builders and a member of the Irvine First Baptist Church. He was a former member of the National Guards.
Mr. McCreary is survived by his wife, Bertha Lynn “Bo” Reynolds McCreary; two sons: Jimmy Douglas McCreary (June), Estill County; and Jeffrey Wayne McCreary (Teresa), Midway; two sisters: Betty Jean Becknell and Lois Jones (Kenneth), both of Madison County; one brother, Gale McCreary (Nettie), Madison County; and five grandchildren: Parker Douglas McCreary, Allie Madden McCreary, Jesse McCreary, Cody Bowles and Tanner Williams.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Freddie and William Douglas McCreary.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 20, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Merle Travis. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, February 19th at the funeral home.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Ronald C. Isfort, 76
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Ronald C. Isfort, age 76, of Crooked Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, after a short illness.
He was born July 8, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio and was the son of the late Karl and Betty Mueller Isfort. He was a graduate of Lindsey Wilson University and Eastern Kentucky University with associate and bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration. He retired from a 40-year career in the restaurant food service industry. Post-retirement he enjoyed working as a cashier at Redi-Mart in Richmond, and umpiring softball for the Richmond Parks and Recreation Department. He enjoyed his grandkids and watching them play sports and was also a fan of University of Kentucky basketball, Cincinnati Reds and the Bengals. He was a member of the Crooked Creek Christian Church.
Mr. Isfort is survived by his wife, Kay Dixon Isfort; one son, John Isfort (Donna), Estill County; one daughter, Karley Holcombe (Maynard) Cincinnati; one brother, Richard “Dick” Isfort, Cincinnati; six grandchildren: Taylor Anne Isfort, Kaylee Ray Isfort, Lindsey Morgan Isfort, Will “Little Man” Isfort, Kristina Long and Elizabeth Holcombe; and two great grandchildren: Carter and Carson Bryant.
He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Mary Anne Isfort.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, February 17, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at the Crooked Creek Christian Church. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m, Sunday, February 16th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 10:00 a.m., Monday, at the Church.
Pallbearers were Will “Little Man” Isfort, Robert Smith, Randall Christopher, Jimmy Combs, Dylan Fugate and Taylor O’Hair.
Honorary pallbearers were Maynard Holcombe, Donnie Arvin, Leonard Stone, Tom Blackburn and members of the Crooked Creek Christian Church.
