Sunday, May 3, 2020

    Owen Woolery, age 83, of Woolery Lane in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    He was born January 19, 1937 in Estill County and was the son of the late Jimmy and Josie Walling Woolery. He was a retired mechanic and attended the Christian Church. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Woolery was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Catherine Griffin Woolery.
    He is survived by two sons: Alvin Woolery (Virginia) and Owen Woolery Jr., both of Estill County; one grandchild, Jeremy Woolery (Andrea); and three great grandchildren: Hayden, Chase and Maddi Woolery.
    Mr. Woolery was preceded in death by one grandchild, Jamey Woolery; and seven siblings: Thelma, Lillian Young, Eunice Woolery, Birble, Howard, Alton and Willard Woolery.
    Private services will be conducted.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, May 2, 2020

    Brian Lee Brewer, age 42, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 2, 2020.
    Born in West Liberty, Kentucky he was the son of Ralph Lee Brewer of Campton and Sandy and Dave Taulbee of Stanton. He was a 1996 graduate of Powell County High School, a member of the Carpenters Union and former employee of Congleton and Hacker Company.
    Brian was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Tilden Bedwell; and his paternal grandfather, Lloyd Brewer.
    In addition to his parents he is survived by one son, Austin Chase Brewer of Stanton; a daughter by heart, Alyssa Renee Brewer of Richmond; maternal grandmother, Betty Bedwell; paternal grandmother, Lois Brewer; step grandmother, Doris Horn; two sisters, Andreana Johnson (Ray) of Irvine and Rebecca Romero (Cameron) of Mt. Sterling; a step-sister, Brandy Henderson (Chris) of Clay City; a half-brother, Ryan Tyler Brewer (Elizabeth) of Louisa; nephews and nieces, Michael Ratliff Jr., Seth Edwards, Alexxa Gordon and Megan Ratliff; a step-nephew, Jacob Henderson; a step-niece, Allison Henderson; and several aunts and uncles.
    A private graveside service officiated by Bro. Bobby McQuinn will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2020 in Elkins Cemetery.
    Honorary pallbearers are Dave Taulbee, Austin Chase Brewer, Seth Edwards, Ray Johnson, Chris Henderson, Nicholas Prince, Danny Rogers, Ralph Brewer and special uncle Carl Trent.
    Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Friday, May 1, 2020

    On May 1, 2020, Irma Jean Abner peacefully departed this world to be reunited with her Heavenly Father, after a long illness, at the age of 83.
    She was born on January 20, 1937 to the late Emmons and Letitia Walton. She was married to Aaron Abner, Jr. for 58 years until his death in 2011.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Michael; one sister, Laveda Farthing; and two brothers, Glen Walton and Colietus Walton.
    She is survived by her beloved children: Debra Finlayson of McKinney, Texas; Letrisia “Trish” Turner (Randy) of Irvine; Anthony Abner of Little Rock, Arkansas; and Vicky Densmore (Don) of Mt. Sterling.
    She is also survived by her grandchildren: Buffy Turner of Richmond; Jeremy Turner (Alexis) of Richmond; Matthew Turner (Kristie) of Waco; Ashlee Turner of Richmond; Justyn Densmore (Kristina) of Mt. Sterling; Kristyn Densmore-Smith (Kevin) of Hazard; and Erin Finlayson of Mt. Sterling.
    She is also survived by eight great grandchildren: Hannah Turner, Greyson Turner, Darci Turner, Reid Turner, Maci Turner, Kaydence Densmore, Samuel Densmore, and Morgan Densmore; as well as one sister, Laura McIntosh (Ray); and several nieces and nephews.
    Irma was known by many titles in her life, everything from “Mrs. Abner” to son-in-law Don, to “Rocking Granny” by one of her great grandbabies, but the title she loved most was that of Mother. She loved her children dearly and still spoke often of Michael, her lost son, even sixty years after his death. She loved the Lord, Gospel music, old tv shows, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and listening to the laughter of her children and grandchildren as they loudly played games at her kitchen table during the holidays. She was a hard worker who also loved to laugh and who was often a featured player in our family stories. There are probably still people who tell of the woman who somehow got dragged out of her car by the seat belt and nearly run over by her own vehicle as she attempted to deposit a letter in the mailbox. And the garage door of her old house in Texarkana, Texas, may never be the same after she clicked her seat belt button thinking it was the garage door remote and proceeded to drive right through it. She and seat belts did not get along very well, apparently. She loved to sing, she loved to cook (and sometimes ran her grandsons out of their own house when she cooked greens early in the morning), and she loved sitting out on her veranda with her children by her side.
    She missed her husband greatly and recently said that he had come to visit her and take her on a trip. Perhaps on May 1 she decided that it was time for the to go, and she took his hand once again. She will be missed and will always and forever be alive in our hearts and in the stories we remember and tell with laughter and love.
    Private services will be conducted.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, May 1, 2020

    Dale Mays, age 88, of Russellville, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at his residence.
    He was born September 7, 1931 in Irvine, Kentucky the son of the late Wilson Mays Sr. and Cleota Metcalf Mays. He was a home improvements contractor. He was also a member of the Russellville Church of Christ. He was active in the church with Missions and Christians Across America. He was also a Kentucky Colonel.
    Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Etta Mays, in 2016; a daughter, Nanette Campbell; and eight brothers and sisters.
    Dale is survived by three daughters: Sue Talley (Sam) of Winchester, Delores Chandler of Hillsboro, Ohio; and Patricia Lawson of Higginsport, Ohio; two brothers: Wilson Mays Jr. of Georgetown and Glendon Mays of Irvine; and three grandchildren: Joshua Chandler (Taylor), Devin Lawson (Stephanie) and Tyler Lawson.
    Due to the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic, private funeral services will be at the convenience of the family under the direction of the Meeker Funeral Home. Drue Lane will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Linwood Cemetery.
    Family members and friends may pay their final respects Tuesday, May 5, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Russellville Church of Christ, 144 South Columbus Street. To conform to social distancing recommendations, only ten visitors at a time will be allowed; and the family will observe the visitation but will not participate in a receiving line. The family is grateful for everyone’s thoughts and prayers, but with social distancing in effect, requests everyone’s patience and cooperation.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Russellville Church of Christ, PO Box 219, Russellville, OH 45168 or Heartland Hospice.

Meeker Funeral Home

  Friday, May 1, 2020

    John David Hatfield, age 39, of Timothy Way in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020, at his home.
    He was born July 12, 1980 in Richmond and was the son of Teresa Wright Hatfield-Barger and the late Guy Hatfield, III. He was an artist and an employee of Framebridge and attended the Irvine Methodist Church. He was a member of the Estill County Arts Council, the Morehead Arts Guild and served as a judge at many local and state pageants. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Hatfield is survived by his mother, Teresa Hatfield-Barger (Roger), Richmond; two sisters: Tina Hatfield Roberts (Tom), Lexington; and Traci Cahal, Richmond; four nieces and nephews: Matthew Bryant, Briana Cahal, Sebastian Enz and Spencer Enz; one great nephew, Nathan Bryant; and a host of friends and family.
    Private services will be conducted.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, May 1, 2020

    William Frank Howell, 83, of Frankfort, Indiana, died Friday, May 1, 2020 at his home.
    He was born October 20, 1936 in Fitchburg, Estill County, Kentucky, to William Francis and Mildred Scott Howell. He married Patricia Ann Fahnestock on May 10, 1966 and she survives.
    Frank was a veteran of the National Guard as well as the United States Army and was stationed in Boston. He worked for Bruno’s and The Pub in Lafayette, then worked for Pizza Hut starting up new franchises. He was route manager for Crown Laundry in Lafayette and later a warehouse manager for Schnaible’s in Indianapolis. After retirement he worked at Walmart in Frankfort and for the Journal and Courier. He also worked at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield mowing the baseball fields. Frank liked to fish, squirrel hunting, was a sharp shooter, and enjoyed golfing. Survived by his wife, Patricia Howell of Frankfort, Indiana; three sons: William Patrick Howell (Maria) of Frankfort, David Michael Riley of Ohio, and Brian Riley of Kentucky; three daughters: Patricia Leanne Gomez of Texas, Diane Michelle Cox of Ohio, and Kelly Anne McFall of Kentucky; two sisters, four half-sisters, 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
    In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by an infant brother, William Francis Howell.
    No services are planned.
    Goodwin Funeral Home of Frankfort, Indiana, is in charge of arrangements.

Goodwin Funeral Home

  Wednesday, April 29, 2020

    Lorene Young, age 61, of Broadway in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at her home following a short illness.
    She was born January 26, 1959 in Lee County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Jim Reed and Lanora Stamper Gross. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Ms. Young is survived by two daughters: Rita Greene (Chris) and Patricia McCoy, both from Estill County; one sister, Jewelldean Newton, Estill County; three brothers: Lester Reed, Jeff Gross, and Steven Gross, all of Estill County; six grandchildren: Jessiya Doan, Ethan Isaacs, Aubree Isaacs, Leslie McCoy Jr., Ella Greene and Elijah Greene; and one great grandchild, Aniya Cackling.
    She was preceded in death by one daughter, Kimberly Goodwin.
    Private services were conducted Sunday, May 3, 2020, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home by Bro. Chris Greene. Burial was at the Beatty Place Cemetery. .

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, April 27, 2020

    Ronnie Dale "Dinkie" Williams, Jr., age 44, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    A native of Clark County, Kentucky, he was born on March 8, 1976, to Hilda Sparks Wilson and the late Ronnie Dale Williams, Sr. He was a farmer.
    In addition to his mother, he is survived by three children, Ryan, Katelyn and James Williams; brother, James Wesley Williams; grandparents, Robert Bo Williams and Betty Asbury Sparks; and his fiancé, Amanda Clem.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Dale Williams Sr.; a brother, Marvin Sparks; and his grandparents, Clarence Sparks and Beulah Williams.
    A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Monday, April 27, 2020

    Ronnie Lee Tipton, age 74, of Harris Ferry Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    He was born February 17, 1946 in Estill County and was the son of the late Warren and Alean Hamilton Tipton. He was a farmer and had lived in Estill County most of his life. He was a member of the 562 Stafford Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner and a Hillbilly Shriner.
    Mr. Tipton is survived by his wife, Patricia Freeman Tipton; his daughter, Rhonda Arthur (Anthony), Estill County; three special grandchildren: Shelby Arthur (Drew), Dylan Arthur (Mariah) and Rylee Arthur; one brother and several sisters.
    He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
    Private services were conducted Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the Rose-Freeman Cemetery by Bro. Mark Pearson.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, April 20, 2020

    Minnie Lois Macaulay was born on June 5, 1924 in Irvine, Kentucky. She died on Monday, April 20, 2020 in Spring Hill, Florida at the age of 95.
    Lois attended Eastern Kentucky State Teacher’s College (now Eastern Kentucky University) for one year, and then taught school at the Granny Richardson Springs School, located in Estill County, a one room schoolhouse, where she educated children grades one through eight.
    Following that, she married William H. "Bill" Jones on June 14, 1946. They moved to Louisville and were married for 26 years. During that time, she completed her education at the University of Louisville where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree, and subsequently, a Masters of Education at Spalding College. She taught at a number of elementary schools in Louisville, and completed her professional career as an elementary school counselor.
    After the death of her husband Bill, she married Harold Knight and was married to him for four years before he passed away from cancer. Some time later, she met and married Angus John Macaulay (Mac). After Lois and Mac retired, they moved to Deltona, Florida where they enjoyed life until Mac passed away in 1982. Lois continued to live in Deltona until two years ago when she moved to Spring Hill to an assisted living home located close to her son, William Harrison "Bill" Jones, III who spends his winter months in Florida.
    After moving to Florida, Lois participated in a number of activities that benefited her community and that she enjoyed. She was an avid golfer, and was a charter member of the Debary Golf Club where she initiated a women’s league for beginning golfers. She also set up a library in her community to provide books for children and a golf school for children in foster care. She touched many lives with her generous spirit and efforts.
    In addition to Lois’ son, William H. Jones, III (Karen Bowen), whose primary residence is in Irvine, Kentucky, she is survived by her daughter, Brenda Lois Jones Quick (Albert), a resident of Traverse City, Michigan; grandchildren, Erin Jones, Lori Willinghurst, Dawnette Scott, Sandra Skees, Traci Quick, Becki Quick, Breton Leone-Quick, Regan Severin and Leigh Ansley; and 15 great-grandchildren.
    She is survived by her brother, Earl Blackwell (Ann), and predeceased by her parents, Lewis Blackwell and Ollie Lee Stone Blackwell; and two siblings, Ina Blackwell Clark (James) and Elmer Blackwell (Loretta).
    Due to the limited ability to have a proper memorial service at this time, the service will be postponed until later this summer. Family and friends will be notified.

  Saturday, April 25, 2020

    Mary Karen Johnson, age 62, of Clearview Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born November 25, 1957 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Willie and Beatrice Plowman Hurley. She was a homemaker and a member of the Full Gospel Evangelist Ministry. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, Horace Charles Johnson; one daughter, Patty Turner (Herman), Estill County; one son, Terry Johnson (Tina), Estill County; a sister-in-law, Pat Olinger (Gary), Estill County; one brother, Mitchell Hurley, Estill County; three grandchildren: Russell Wiseman, Tyler Wiseman and Alicia Rawlins (Kyle); three great grandchildren: Kaleb Goosey, Kayla Goosey, Keeley Goosey; and a special granddaughter, Angelica Bailey.
    She was preceded in death by one sister, Katherine Allen; and four brothers: Bradley, Matthew, Dale and Russell Hurley.
    Private services were conducted Monday, April 27, at the West Irvine Cemetery by Bro. Larry Collins.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, April 24, 2020

    JoAnna Pearl Clift Francis, age 84, of Louden Avenue in Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020, at the Bluegrass Care and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
    She was born March 18, 1936 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Elmo and Zella Rogers. She was a retired employee of the St. Joseph Hospital and a member of the Trinity Baptist Church. She had lived in Lexington most of her life.
    Mrs. Francis was preceded in death by her husbands, Herbert Clift and Sylvester Francis.
    She is survived by her son, Herbert Clift (Regina), Fayette County; one sister, Wavalene Crockett, Fayette County; one brother, Chester Rogers, Montgomery County; three grandchildren: Lindsay Rose, Joe Clift and Diana Oliver; and three great grandchildren: Breanna Rose, Brantley Oliver and Ella Oliver.
    Mrs. Francis was preceded in death by one sister, Maxine Shepherd; and three brothers: Lloyd, Ernest and Lenial Rogers.
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 28, 12:00 Noon, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home by Bro. Tim Roberts. Burial was at the Mountain Springs Cemetery.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, April 24, 2020

    Bonnie Darleen Freeman Estes, age 78, of Lock 11 Road in Irvine, Kentucky, widow of Charles Elbridge Estes, passed away at her home on Friday, April 24, 2020.
    She was a native of Estill County, born October 23, 1941, the daughter of Virgil and Bertha Singleton Freeman. Darleen worked for many years as a teaching assistant at the former Hargett Elementary School where those who knew her expressed many fond memories. She was a member of Bethel Christian Church.
    In addition to her parents, Virgil and Bertha Singleton Freeman, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Elbridge Estes in 2009; one son, Ronnie Dale Estes in 2017, four sisters: Carlie Frances Baker, Corena Ann Steinmetz, Pattie Marie Freeman, and Betty Freeman; and two brothers: Elbert J. “Bud” Freeman and an infant brother, Dewey Freeman.
    She is survived by her brothers in law and sisters in law and numerous cousins and friends.
    Private graveside services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the Rose and Freeman Cemetery at Fox.
    Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals was in charge of arrangements.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  Wednesday, April 22, 2020

    Edith Powell Noland, age 94, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the Irvine Health and Rehab Center in Irvine, Kentucky.
    She was a native of Estill County, born October 20, 1925, a daughter of the late Henry and Dorsie Howell Powell. She was a retired employee of the Marcum Wallace Memorial Hospital and a member of the Cedar Grove Methodist Church.
    Ms. Powell was preceded in death by her brothers, Edward, Rodney and Henry Wallace Powell; and her sister, Elizabeth Powell Fox.
    Survivors include her daughters: Doris Sue Isaacs (Jessie), Elizabeth Noland, Shanetta Flynn (Wilton), and Donna Young (Carl); her sons, Larry and Mark Noland; a sister, Mamie Hudson; her grandchildren: Mike Isaacs, Kenny Ray Isaacs, Danny Stacy, Leeann Noland, Jeffrey Flynn, Sondra Young, Carl Wayne Young II, David Noland, and Monica Noland; ten great grandchildren; three great, great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    Private services will be held.
    Lewis-Abner Home For Funerals is in charge of arrangements.

Lewis-Abner Home For Funerals

  Wednesday, April 22, 2020

    Wendell Ray Hardy, age 67, husband of Diane Wells Hardy, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020.
    Born July 15, 1952 in Estill County, he was the son of the late Earl J. and Ora Lee Durbin Hardy. Wendell was a truck driver.
    Additional survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Kennedy (Ryan) and Christy Phillips (Barry); three stepchildren, Roger Dale, Joseph Martin and Valerie Jean Collins; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and one sister, Marilyn Shirtsinger (David).
    In addition to his parents, Wendell was preceded in death by his brothers, Terry, David, Donnie, and his twin, Kendell.
    Private services will be held at a later date.
    Kerr Brothers Funeral Homes of Lexington is in charge of arrangements.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Homes

  Wednesday, April 22, 2020

    Jesse "Tommy" Foster, age 81, husband of Janice Crabtree Foster, North Fork Road, Stanton, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.
    Born March 15, 1939, at Furnace, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Jesse Foster, Sr. and the late Carrie Johnson Foster, and he served as an Army Security Agency Courier in the United States Army. Tommy was retired from Armco Steel where he worked in the chemistry lab. He was a member of Bowen First Church of God and enjoyed fishing, hunting and his passion, gardening and cooking.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Edward Clay Foster and Larry Gale Foster; and two sisters, Alfreda McDowell and Bonnie Smith.
    Tommy is survived by his wife, Janice Foster; one son, Darren Foster (Leisa) of Nicholasville; two daughters, Susan Henry of Stanton and Tina Judy (Robert) of Fairfield Township, Ohio; one sister, Betty Faye Daniels (Robert) of Franklin, Ohio; five grandchildren: Tiffany Ann Koopman, Karie Foster, Miranda Minor, Jessica Minor and Matthew Minor; a step-grandchild, Destiny Riley; and two great grandchildren, James Koopman and Emma Parsley.
    Drive-in funeral services officiated by Bro. Bill Carpenter will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 27, 2020 in Bowen First Church of God parking lot. Assistance will be given when arriving at the church regarding parking and the service may be heard on your FM dial at 90.1. We ask that everyone remain in their vehicles when arriving at the church.
    Burial will be in Stonegate Cemetery with Bobby Patrick, Reece Foster, Billy Edwin Crabtree, Timmy Foster, Matthew Minor, Barry Crabtree and Dana Parsley serving as active pallbearers.
    Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. of Stanton. .

Hearne Funeral Homes

  Tuesday, April 21, 2020

    Sharon Jeanette Story Tudor, age 67, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at UK Chandler Medical Center in Lexington.
    Mrs. Tudor, the daughter of Jesse Story, Jr. and Barbara Tate Story, was born in Madison County on June 5, 1952. She had worked for Continental Metals and later for a local daycare. She dearly loved her grandchildren and worshipping at Irvine View Holiness Church.
    In addition to her mother, other survivors include her brother and sister-in-law: Michael and Wilma Story of Paint Lick; one sister and brother-in-law: Marsha and John Tharpe of Irvine; and three grandchildren: Chelsea Roberts, Corbin Roberts and Madison Roberts.
    In addition to her father, Mrs. Tudor was also preceded in death by her husband Gene Tudor and her only son, Jason Roberts.
    Due to current government restrictions, the family has chosen private services with burial in the Madison County Memorial Gardens.
    Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Tuesday, April 21, 2020

    Edward Eugene Rogers, age 71, husband of Phyllis J. Rogers, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.
    He was born September 12, 1948 in Bowen, Kentucky to the late George Otis and Hildreth Spencer Rogers. Ed proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was also a beloved fixture at the Bowen Elementary School, serving as custodian there for seventeen years.
    Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Rogers; two daughters, Connie Nobles (John) and Donna Rogers; a son, Dean Rogers (Laura); grandchildren, Alex Nobles, Chelsea Gilliam (Tyson), Cayde Nobles, Cole Nobles, Maddi Nobles, Kennedy Nobles, Jayla Rogers, Adaleen Rogers, and Edward James Rogers; great grandchildren, Nixon Gilliam and Zoey Gilliam; brothers, Raven Rogers (Ava), James Rogers (Charlene), Tom Rogers, Cebert Rogers (Jane), Carlos Rogers (Linda), Eldon Rogers, Goble Rogers (Carol), Mike Rogers (Kathy), and Ray Rogers (Carolyn); and a sister, Nannie Moreland (Randolph).
    Private services Friday, April 22, 2020. Burial in Rogers Chapel Cemetery.
    Davis and Davis Funeral Home of Stanton is in charge of arrangements.

Davis and Davis Funeral Home

  Thursday, April 16, 2020

    Ralph Kenton Tipton, age 82 of Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital with his wife by his side.
    He was born in Estill County, on April 3, 1938 the son of the late William Arthur and Stanley Reed Tipton. He is a retired employee of IBM, Lexington and NAACO, Berea and was a member of Livingston Baptist Church. He was a beloved husband, father, and Papaw. He will be remembered for his love for God, for his family and for all children, and, of course, for Kentucky Wildcats Basketball.
    Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 30 years, Elizabeth “Liz” Tipton; his children, Billy and Michelle Tipton of Eddyville, Vickie and Gary Howard of Harrodsburg, Leslie Tipton of Winchester, Lori Gill of Berea, Melissa and Ronnie Owens of Somerset, and Melody and Chastity Ware of California; siblings, Norelyne Goodlett and William Kenneth Tipton, both of Lexington, Eldean “Peggy” Hall of Nicholasville, and Jerry and Betty Tipton of Winchester; a daughter-in-law, Tammy Tipton of Nicholasville; 13 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and one great grandchild. A host of nieces and nephews, as well as special pastors, Gary “Shank” Parker and Randy McPheron, also survive.
    He was preceded in death by a son, Randy Tipton; a brother, Robert “Buster” Tipton; a son-in-law, Barry Gill; sisters-in-law, Betty Tipton and Dorothy Tipton; and a great grandson, Colton Crouch.
    In accordance with social distancing and our current health and safety concerns, a celebration of life service will be announced at a later date.
    The family of Mr. Tipton would like to extend a special thanks to all the Rockcastle Regional Hospital Staff and Rockcastle EMS.
    Dowell & Martin Funeral Home of Mount Vernon is in charge of arrangements.

Dowell & Martin Funeral Home