Monday, June 1, 2020

    Delma Joyce Peters Kerby, age 76, of Murphy Ford Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020, at her home following a short illness.
    She was born December 1, 1943 in Clark County and was the daughter of the late Preston and Mattie Lee Richardson Wilson. She was a homemaker and member of the Wagersville Pentecostal Holiness Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Kerby is survived by her husband, Marshall Kerby; two daughters: Selena Hardy (Cecil), and Cynthia Epperson (Chris), both of Estill County; one son, Darrell Ray Spicer (Rebecca), Estill County; two stepsons: Rick Kerby and Mike Kerby; six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by two daughters: Brenda Lee Peters and Donna Renae Peters Jones; and three brothers: Ova, Cornelius and Howard Wilson.
    Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2020, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    Private funeral services will be conducted.

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  Sunday, May 31, 2020

    Morena Ann Durham, age 51, of Locomotive Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020, at her home.
    She was born January 20, 1969 in Estill County and was the daughter of Charles Dale Durham and the late Brenda Shouse. She was a homemaker and a member of the Ragamuffins. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Survivors in addition to her father and stepmother, Devonda Durham, include one daughter, Desiree Smith (Andrew), Estill County; one son, Russell Smith, Estill County; three sisters: Gracie Skinner (Charlie), Amy Barnett and Melissa Riddell, all of Estill County; one brother, Charles Durham (Donna), Estill County; three “Cuddlebugs”: Neveah, Bentley and Alexandria; and several nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be conducted.
    Pallbearers will be Travon Durham, Trenton Durham, Charles Durham, Church Farrow Jr., Johnny Brooks and Wyatt Francisco.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Jeffery Riddell and Andrew Sharp.

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  Saturday, May 30, 2020

    William Earl Barnes, 91, husband of the late Frances Jane Reed Barnes, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
    He was born July 13, 1928, in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Jacob B. and Mary Goldie Chamberlain Barnes, but raised in Estill County. William Earl was a retired plumber, electrician, and musician. He loved music, playing music and writing songs. He was a member of Linden Street Baptist Church, and he loved his friends and church family.
    Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Lowery (the widow of Barry “Charlie” Lowery) of Richmond; three sons, Edward Earl “Pee Wee” Barnes (Shirley), Danny Barnes Barnes (Angela) and Randall Barnes (Jennifer), all of Richmond; one sister, Jakie Barnes Rowlette; four grandchildren, Marylane Montoya, Jacob Barnes, Robert Lowery and Annalisa White; and three great grandchildren, Logan White, Cole White and Waylon Cole. He also leaves two brothers-in-law, Benny Reed and Dean Reed.
    In addition to his parents, his wife, and one son-in-law, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Beverly Barnes and Dee Barnes.
    A graveside service for William Earl will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 4, 2020 at the Richmond Cemetery, with Bro. Michael Barnes officiating. There will be no visitation.
    Pallbearers will be Robert Lowery, Jacob Barnes, Patrick Montoya, Alan Johnson, Charlie Spurlock, and Johnny Lakes.
    Service is under the direction of Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Thursday, May 28, 2020

    David Dale Barrett. age 59, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at his residence in Booneville, Kentucky.
    David was born April 10, 1961 in Booneville, KY, a son to the late Herman and Mae Nerva Gross Barrett. He loved his family, watching major league baseball, fishing, and was a member of the Applegate Pentecostal Church in Booneville.
    He is survived by two daughters: Tuesday Rose (Justin) of Campton, and Tiffany Johnson of Irvine; two brothers: Jimmy Barrett (Brenda) of Booneville, and Ellis Barrett of Annville; four sisters: Betty Smith (Junior), Mary Bishop, Jacqueline Tibbs (Billy), all of Booneville; and Phyllis Bucklin (Vernon) of Aplington, Iowa; and three grandchildren: Alexander Frost, and Steven and Bethany Faulkner; along with many other loving family members and friends.
    Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Martha Smith.
    A funeral service was held on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home with Pastor Rob Morgan officiating, and the visitation begin at 1:00 p.m., prior to the funeral. David was laid to rest at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, located in Booneville.

Booneville Funeral Home

  Thursday, May 28, 2020

    Hobert Ben Smith, age 50, of Maples Hill Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at his home.
    He was born March 18, 1970 in Breathitt County and was the son of the late Hobert Smith and Joyce Ann Dunn Smith. He was a former construction worker and lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Karen Kaye Mayle Smith; one Daughter, Taylor Ann Smith, Madison County; two sons: Hobert Bryce Smith, Madison County; and Michael Smith, Knox County; one stepson, Elliot Karston Muncy, Madison County; and two brothers: Anthony Scott Smith, Estill County; and Danny Fitzgerald Smith, Madison County.
    Memorial services will be held at a later date.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Friday, May 29, 2020

    Jewell Frances Newton, age 89, of Newton Circle in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at her home following a short illness.
    She was born February 19, 1931 in Pryse, Kentucky, and she was the daughter of the late Robert Doty and Eddie Broaddus Doty. She was a homemaker and a retired inspector for Philips Lighting. She was a member of the Station Camp Christian Church and lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Newton is preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Quinn Newton.
    She is survived by three daughters: Teresa Morgan (William), Indiana; Rebecca Sheeks, Indiana; and Charlotte Riggins (David), Tennessee; two sons: Anthony Quinn Newton (Jean Ellen) and David Newton (Marcia), both of Irvine; 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Newton was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret West; and three brothers, Robert, Jimmy, and Charles Doty.
    Private funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 30, 2020, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home by Bro. Scott Beauchamp. Memorial services will be held at a later date due to Covid-19.
    Pallbearers were Seth Newton, Jonathan Newton, Nathaniel Newton, Joshua Sheeks, Jedediah Sheeks, and Jason Williams.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Hospice Care Plus, 208 Kidd Drive, Berea, KY 40403 or to The Gideons International, PO Box 327, Irvine, KY 40336-0327.

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  Tuesday, May 26, 2020

    Jonathan A Warner, age 25, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020. He was born July 29, 1994 in Winchester, Kentucky. He was a former employee of Freeman Corp. and Nestle.
    Jonathan is survived by his mother, Rebecca Warner, a sister, Bethany Warner, and his grandmother, Marilyn Warner, all of Winchester; his wife, Valerie Warner, Mt . Sterling; great grandmother, Mary Joyce Warner, grandfather, Harold W . Warner, an aunt, Mary Carrizales, all of Irvine; a long-time friend/brother Ty Schutz and several cousins.
    He is preceded in death by his uncle, Harold W. Warner, Jr.
    Private visitation will be Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, 289 South Main Street, Winchester, and public burial will be Saturday, May 30th at 2:00 p.m. at the Warner Cemetery, on Noland Creek Road in Irvine.

Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home

  Tuesday, May 26, 2020

    Jerome “Jerry” Gordon Sullivan, age 85, of Corinth Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home following a long illness.
    He was born March 18, 1935 in Covington, Kentucky to the late John D. Sullivan and Elsie Bodee Sullivan. He was a state auditor and was a member of the Dunaway United Methodist Church. He was a United States Army Veteran.
    Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda Fay Wood Sullivan; and several nieces and nephews.
    He is preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Vastine and Maureen Tepe; and two brothers, Jack Sullivan and Robert Sullivan.
    Graveside services were held Friday, May 29, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at the Wood Cemetery by Bro. Jim Hall.
    Pallbearers were Robert Allen Rankin, Caleb Hall, Jeff Horn, Jim Hall, Danny Sullivan, David Sullivan, David Bradley Estes, and Billy Stanfield.
    Honorary pallbearers were Dunaway United Methodist Church Family.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Covid-19 Relief Charities.

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  Monday, May 25, 2020

    Joe Billy “best known as JB” Kayse, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at the age of 85.
    He was born August 10, 1934 in Livingston County, Kentucky, to the late Lynn Kayse and Thelma Kayse. He was a retired L&N/CSX railroad conductor where he worked for 41 years. He was a long-term member of his local VFW post. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, taking drives, and playing cards with friends. He especially enjoyed feeding his family of squirrels in the backyard.
    JB is survived by his wife, Peggy Kayse; and one daughter, Kim Kayse. He was grandpa to Eric (Amber and Karson) Kayse, Matt (Bryson and Mason) Workman-Kayse, Dylan Kayse, and Jessica Kayse. He also leaves behind many extended family members and friends in both Northern Kentucky and Irvine.
    He is preceded in death by his first wife, Kayrene, and his son, Mark.
    Friends may call between 5-7 p.m., Thursday, May 28 at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals in Irvine. Private funeral services will be conducted.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association in his name.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  Sunday, May 24, 2020

    James William Sons, age 86, of Walling Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his home following a long illness.
    He was born December 10, 1933 in Estill County to the late Albert Sons and Betty Ann Powell Sons. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of the White Oak Church of God. He was a United States Army veteran and served during the Korean Conflict.
    Mr. Sons is preceded in death by his wife, Jewel Dean Cole Sons.
    He is survived by one daughter, Lisa Gail Sons (Cathy), Madison County; three sons: Larry Williams Sons (Donna), Barry Williams Sons (Donalda), and Steve Sons (Jeannie), and Estill County; five grandchildren: Jennifer Richardson, Brittany Hunt, Christopher Sons, Tyler Sons, and Miranda Dowdy; and ten great grandchildren.
    Mr. Sons is preceded in death by three sisters: Thelma Walling, Zona Pfeiffer and Virginia Powell.
    Visitation was held between 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 27, 2020 by Bro. Glendon Woosley and Bro. Scott Rogers. Burial was in the Dunaway Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Jennifer Richardson, Brittany Hunt, Christopher Sons, Tyler Sons, John Hunt, Miranda Dowdy.
    Honorary pallbearers were Larry Glenn Richardson and great grandchildren.

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  Wednesday, May 20, 2020

    Stephanie Gail Harrison VanWinkle, age 46, of Smith Lane in Berea, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital in Irvine.
    She was born August 24, 1973 in Estill County and was the daughter of Joann Harrison and the late Whitey Harrison. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Survivors in addition to her mother include two sons: Travis Cooper, Irvine; and Justin VanWinkle, Berea; and one brother, Doug Harrison, Irvine.
    Memorial services will be held at a later date.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, May 18, 2020

    Walter Reed “Walt” Morris, Jr., age 71, of Winchester Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, following a long illness.
    He was born July 22, 1948 in Bourbon County and was the son of the late Walter Reed and Lottie Bell Ginter Morris. He was retired from the United States Army and was also retired from the Fed-X Corporation. He was a member of the Ivory Hill Baptist Church, the American Legion and was a Kentucky Colonel.
    Walt is survived by his wife, Boneva Bogie Morris; four daughters: Carla Arthur (Danny), Scott County; Angela Williams, Virginia; Beverly Kadle, Estill County; and Glenda Mack (Carl), Scott County; two sons: W.L. Morris, Ohio; and Brian Abney (Annie), Texas: two sisters: Barbara Kennon (Travis), Clark County; and Brenda Brooks (Donald), Estill County; eight grandchildren: Johnathan Arthur, Jessica Kadle, Peyton Morris, Preston Morris, Jessica Williams, John Williams, Kelly Williams and Sarah Williams; and several great grandchildren.
    Private funeral services were conducted Friday, May 22, 2020 at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home by Bro. Michael Justice and Bro. Warren Rogers. Burial was at the Woods Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Danny Arthur, Johnathan Arthur, Glenn Bogie, Andy Wayman, Travis Brooks, Brian Brooks and Gabriel Brooks.
    Honorary pallbearers were Wesley Brooks, Tori Brooks, Donald Brooks, Travis Kennon and Gregory Pell.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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  Saturday, May 16, 2020

    Rev. Roscoe (Ross) Conley, age 62, pastor of the New Life Apostolic Church in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 16, 2020.
    Rev. Conley was born in Frankfurt, Germany on April 12, 1958, and was preceded in death by his mother and father, Chester and Roberta. He was a member of The United Pentecostal Church International. In addition, he retired from the Trane Company in Lexington. He dearly loved his family, his church family and friends.
    He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Melissa Cummins Conley; two brothers: Chester Mullins (Debbie) and Gary Mullins (Tammy); and his sister, Chastina Causey; as well as a host of other relatives and dear friends.
    A private visitation and funeral will be held with Rev. Bill McGraw officiating. A public livestream of the service can be viewed on the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home's website at 11:00 Friday, May 22, 2020. Rev. Conley will be laid to rest in the Richmond Cemetery.
    Memorial contributions can be made to the New Life Apostolic Church, 2502 Richmond Road, Irvine, KY 40336. Watch Livestream at 11:00 a.m. Friday

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Wednesday, May 13, 2020

    Noomie Sue Harper, age 72, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020.
    She was born September 22, 1947 in Irvine, Kentucky, to Paul and Marie Centers. She was retired from A. O. Smith.
    Noomie is survived by her husband, Roy Harper of Clay City; a son, Aaron Harper of Clay City; a daughter, Paula Harper of Clay City; and three grandchildren: Ashley Justice, Kasey Creech and Ayden Harper.
    Funeral services were held Monday, May 18, 2020 with Bro. George Sparks officiating. Burial was in the Rest Haven Cemetery.
    Grayson Funeral Home of Clay City was in charge of arrangements.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Saturday, May 16, 2020

    Regina Gail Flinchum Hughes, wife of Michael Dewayne Hughes of Booneville, Kentucky, was born in Irvine, Kentucky on October 12, 1971 and departed this life at her home in Booneville on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the age of 48 years, 7 months, and 4 days.
    In addition to her husband, Regina is survived by her mother, Kathy Bryant Dunaway; her father, Virgil Dunaway; one son, Justin Hughes (Celena); one daughter, Kayla Hughes; three grandchildren, Collin Hughes, Gavin Underwood, and Allison Underwood, all of Beattyville; one sister, Michelle Dunaway of Winchester; one brother, David Dunaway (Bertha) of Beattyville; a special nephew, David Lee Dunaway and wife Brooke of Irvine; nieces and nephew, August and Ashley Dunaway and Courtney Griffin (Cody); and a host of other relatives and friends.
    Regina was preceded in death by her grandmother, Izez Brandenburg and a very special nephew, Kyle Dunaway.
    Private graveside services will be held at the Inez Cemetery, Dunaway Road, in Beattyville.
    Newnam Funeral Home of Beattyville is in charge of arrangements.

Newnam Funeral Home

  Saturday, May 9, 2020

    Jason Voyden Friend, age 38, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020.
    He was born February 24, 1982 in Fayette County to the late William E. Friend and Shirley Susan Bellamy Rogers.
    No services are scheduled at this time..
    Davis and Davis Funeral Home of Stanton is in charge of arrangements.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home