Monday, June 15, 2020

    Robert Samuel “Bo” Williams, age 88, of Pine Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Irvine Health Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
    He was born June 25, 1931 in Estill County and was the son of the late Lewis Williams and Ethel Young Williams. He worked at General Motors and was a member of Green Pastures Church. He lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Neal Williams.
    He is survived by two daughters: Margie Woolery (Lloyd) Teresa Prater (Tim), both of Estill County; one son, Wesley Williams (Betty), Cincinnati; three sisters: Mayfra Isaacs, Estill County; Jean Marshall, and Violet Davenport, both of Madison County; three brothers: Wesley Williams, Jimmy Lee Williams, and Douglas Williams, all of Estill County; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
    Mr. Williams was preceded in death by one son, Ronnie Dale Williams; and one grandchild, Ronnie Dale Williams, Jr.
    Friends may call Thursday, June 18, 2020, between 11:00 a,m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be held.

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  Friday, June 12, 2020

    Manford Glenn Richardson, 79, passed away after a short illness on Friday, June 12, 2020.
    He was born on May 9, 1941 in Estill County, Kentucky to the late Manford and Bessie Arvin Richardson. Glenn had many interest – he spent many years as an L&N Railroad Conductor, owned Wisemantown Market and was the co-owner of Richardson Fish Camp in Kissimmee, Florida. He also owned Glenn’s Auto Sales and Waco BP gas station. Glenn loved gardening, fishing, camping and playing cards. He was an active member of the Bybee United Methodist Church.
    Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Linda Webb Richardson; two daughters, Connie Ayres (Sammy) and Selena Royalty; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Dwight Richardson (Ruth Ann); one uncle, Dale Arvin; one aunt, Anna Cox; many beloved in-laws, nieces, nephews, and a host of long time friends and his constant companion, Thunder.
    A walk-through visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, from 4-6 p.m., at the Bybee United Methodist Church, 611 Waco Loop. Social distancing guidelines will be observed. Funeral Services will be private. A live-stream of the service can be viewed on our website Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday.
    Pallbearers will be Kyle Ayres, Heath Ayres, Daniel Royalty, Jessica Royalty, Brian Michael Williams, Jacob “Jake” Stevens, and Hunter Cole.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to his church: Bybee United Methodist Church, PO Box 281, Waco, KY 40385.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Saturday, June 13, 2020

    Dale Wayne Brandenburg of Irvine, Kentucky departed this life Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the age of 67 years 2 months and 3 days.
    He was a son of Fannie Margrette Crowe Brandenburg and the late Arlie Lee Brandenburg born in Richmond, Kentucky on April 10, 1953. He was a retired factory worker and an artist. He was a former free Mason and Shriner.
    Mr. Brandenburg is survived by his mother, Fannie Margrette Crowe Brandenburg of Irvine; six grandchildren: Aubrey Lambert, Ashton Lambert, Anthony Lambert, Adrienne Petrarca, Nevaeh Petrarca and Isaiah Wesley, all of Pulaski County; three brothers: Eddie Lee Brandenburg (Pat) of Brodhead; Anthony Dean Brandenburg (Marsha) of Frankfort; and Kevin Lasserre Brandenburg (Carol) of Irvine; and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
    He was preceded in death by his two daughters, Tami Brandenburg Lambert and Jessica Dale Brandenburg Petrarca; and his father, Arlie Lee Brandenburg.
    Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2020, 12:00 Noon, at Porter & Son Funeral Directors, 769 East Main Street, Campton with funeral services at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Elder Reed. Burial will be at the Brandenburg Family Cemetery, Irvine.
    Serving as pallbearers will be James Blevins, Wayne Marcum, Anthony Brandenburg, Kevin Hardy, Douglas Brandenburg, Blake Waugh, Alicia Hankins and Denisia Marcum.

Porter & Son Funeral Directors

  Friday, June 12, 2020

    Dorothy Faye Hopper, 77, widow of Charles Ray Hopper, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at the Fountain Circle Nursing Home in Winchester, Kentucky.
    She was born on February 28, 1943 in Winchester to the late Clay and Elizabeth Hampton Kirby. She was a retired cashier from Save-A-Lot and was a member of the Pharris Hill Christian Church.
    Mrs. Hopper is survived by one daughter, Susan Hopper Taulbee (Marion) of Irvine; one son, Scott Hopper (Rita) of Winchester; two sisters, Judy Harris and Kathy Plowman (Ricky); one brother, Jerry Kirby (Kathy) and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
    In addition to her husband and parents she is preceded in death by two sisters, Susan Quinn and Donna Pelfrey.
    Graveside services will be private.
    Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangments.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 10, 2020

    Michael Lee Barnes, age 71, Dry Branch Road, Irvine, Kentucky, husband of Vada Chapman Barnes, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 after a long illness.
    Mike was born October 31, 1948, in Estill County. He was the son of the late Ace and Midgy Barnes. Mike was a retired employee of the CSX Railroad, retiring in 2008 after 38 years of service. He served on the local school board for 12 years, and was the chairman of the board for 4 years. He was a United States Army veteran, a member of the American Legion, the Kiwanis Club and Irvine First Church of the Nazarene. Mike enjoyed the outdoors, and was an avid hunter, fisherman, and bargain hunter. He was a family man, and a good friend to many.
    He was preceded in death by his sons, Mikie Norton and Daryl Barnes; his stepmother, Norma Barnes; and a brother, Pete Barnes.
    Other than his wife of 47 years, Vada; Mike is survived by his daughters, Leah Wiseman and Mickey Tucker (Kenny); three grandsons, Derick Norton (Jo Ellen), Boone Tucker, and Dean Tucker; two granddaughters, Morgan Adekoya (Justin) and Hannah Wiseman; two great grandsons, Hagan Norton and Levi Norton; and his brother, Boone Barnes (Andrea).
    Services will be held at Lewis Funeral Home, Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the Barnes Cemetery, with military honors. Friends may call anytime after 6:00 p.m., Saturday, June 13th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Derick Norton, Matthew Combs, Boone Tucker, Dean Tucker, Kenny Tucker, Joe Moore and Rick Shastid.
    The family would like to ask in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to any of the following: Kiwanis Club, Relay for Life, or Irvine First Church of the Nazarene, in his memory.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  Wednesday, June 10, 2020

    Hugh Blaire Johnson Jr., age 56, husband of Anna Mae Johnson, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
    Mr. Johnson was a native of Jessamine County, born December 31, 1963, a son of Billie Rogers Johnson and the late Hugh B. Johnson Sr.
    Survivors other than his wife Anna Mae, include his daughers: Sherry Fields (Glendon) and Misty Fields (Nathan), both of Beattyville; his son, Josh Johnson (Whitney); his brothers, Benjamin Johnson (Veronica), Barry Johnson (Kathy), and Jimmy Johnson (Renea); his sisters, Nancy Puckett (Jesse), Beverly Tirey (Johnny) and Connie Fox; and his grandchildren: Caitlin Fields, Hunter Fields, Logan Fields, Bentley Johnson, Connor Johnson and Adleigh Johnson.
    Private services were held at the New Bethel Baptist Church with Bro. Billy Stamper officiating, followed by burial in the Barnes Mountain Cemetery.
    Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals was in charge of arrangements.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  Sunday, June 7, 2020

    Lee Ray Estes, age 68, of Barnes Mountain Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    He was born December 19, 1951 in Estill County and was the son of the late Turner and Alma Isaacs Estes. He was a retired CSX employee and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Estes is survived by one daughter, Laura Asche (David), Indiana; two sons: Jamie Estes, Estill County; and Scott Newton (Teadria), Madison County; two sisters: Loretta Guffey and Rosetta Barnes, both of Prospect, Kentucky; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by seven siblings: Ester Mae Spicer, Stella Estes, Bertha Estes, Lois Jean Estes, Wanda Estes, Raymond Estes and Lloyd Estes.
    Friends called between 10:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted by Bro. Archie Combs. Burial was held in the Hoover Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Jamie Estes, Beck Smith, David Asche, Spencer Smith, Steven Ross, and Scott Newton

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  Wednesday, June 3, 2020

    Debra C. Fultz, age 64, passed away at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. S
    She was born June 8, 1950 to the late Emma Scenters Stone in Richmond Kentucky. Debra is a stepdaughter to Raymond Barnes of Tipton Ridge in Ravenna.
    Deb was preceded in death by husband of 39 years, Roger Fultz Sr.; her parents, and a sister, Nancy Caudill.
    She is survived by three children, Roger Fultz Jr., Victoria Jenkins (Tony), and Jeremey R. Fultz; three brothers, Moody, David, and Andy; two sisters, Eva and Fonda; eight grandchildren, Trevor, Christopher, Connor, Daisha, Blaze, Bryson, PJ, and Jamie; two great grandchildren, Malakyh and one expected in September; as well as several nieces and nephews.
    Debra enjoyed camping, traveling, and fishing. She loved spending time with family and going shopping. She was always go, go, go. Deb enjoyed her time working in healthcare and tending to those in need.
    Visiting hours were at 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2020 at Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home, 215 N Walnut Street, Bucyrus, Ohio. There was a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Interment followed at Crawford County Memorial Gardens.
    Contributions may be made through the funeral home.

Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home

  Friday, June 5, 2020

Alvin Eugene Patrick

    Alvin Eugene Patrick, age 82, husband of Virginia Muncie Patrick, Clay City, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 at his residence.
    Born in Clay City, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Floyd and Lola Hardy Patrick and he was a United States Army Veteran. Eugene was a former superintendent at Central Rock Company and a member of Vaughn's Mill First Church of God. His first job was working in a dairy in Florida, and he built three houses in his lifetime which were provided for his family to live in. Eugene loved his family and he adored and cherished his great grandchild, Jenna.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Eugene Patrick; his daughter, Rhonda Jean Mastin; one brother, Virgil Patrick; and one sister, Roxie Patrick.
    Eugene is survived by his wife, Virginia Patrick; one daughter, Valerie Stephens (Roy) of Clay City; two brothers, Billy Patrick of Clay City and Glen Patrick (Patty) of Stanton; one sister, Carolyn Sue Horn (Johnny) of Clay City; two grandchildren, Lindsey Smith (Darrell) and Aaron Willoughby (Lindsey) and one great grandchild, Jenna Morgan Willoughby.
    Visitation begins at 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2020, at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue in Stanton, followed by funeral services officiated by Bro. Ted Linkous and Bro. Todd St. John at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Burial will be in Stonegate Cemetery with Charlie Goodwin, Aaron Willoughby, D. J. Smith, Roy Gibson, Wayne Abney and Petie Goodwin serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are members of the Vaughn's Mill First Church of God.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Thursday, June 4, 2020

    James Avery Johnson, age 80, of Furnace Junction in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020, following a long illness.
    He was born September 10, 1939 in Estill County and was the son of the late Hubert and Edna Estes Johnson. He was a retired construction worker and a member of the Cobb Hill Church of Christ.
    Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Debra Ann Rogers Johnson; two daughters, Tammy Sue Congleton, Stanton; and Marilyn Kay Johnson, Ravenna; one son, Michael Scott Johnson, Ravenna; two sisters: Nancy Teegarden, Pendleton County; and Sharon Faye Stewart, Irvine; two brothers: Virgil Johnson, Campbell County; and Dallas Johnson, Lee County; six grandchildren: Stephanie Townsend, Joshua Congleton, Chris Moore, Michael Johnson, Zachary Schoolar and Seth Schoolar; and seven great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by six siblings: Beulah Mae Mays, Zelma Dean Rogers, Phyllis Jean Shouse, Leora Smith, Sue Abney and Floyd Merle Johnson.
    Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at the Mountain Springs Cemetery by Bro. Gainus Rogers.
    Pallbearers will be Joshua Congleton, Michael Johnson, Chris Moore, Robbie Townsend, Avery Johnson and Darren Elam.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Zachary Schoolar, Seth Schoolar, David Congleton and Stephanie Townsend.

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  Thursday, June 4, 2020

    Nora Helton, age 97, of Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
    She was born August 23, 1922 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late James Richard and Rosa Ann Puckett McIntosh. She was a housewife and widow of Berl Reese Helton. She attended the Holiness Church and had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Helton is survived by two daughters: Elwanda Holland, Florida; and Rebecca Arvin, Irvine; three grandsons, Jeff Holland, Florida; Chris Osborne and Mike Arvin, both of Irvine; and five great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by seven siblings Nancy Green "Nannie" Tipton, Clyde McIntosh, Floyd McIntosh, Lula E. McIntosh, William "Willie" McIntosh, Mary Elizabeth "Mary Liz" Barnes, Stella Puckett, and Hester McIntosh.
    Friends called from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2020, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. by Bro. Terry Barnes. Burial was at the Crowe Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Michael Arvin, Cody Portwood, Chris Osborne, Mark Carman and George Helton.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, June 4, 2020

    Alisya Jolene Shouse, age 39, wife of Tim Shouse, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 4, 2020.
    She was born August 19, 1980, in Madison County to James Wayne Coffey and Donna Scenters Baker. She was a homemaker and loving mother.
    Alisya is also survived by her children: Amber Locker and stepson Timothy Joseph Shouse; her brother, Timothy Wayne Coffey (Rebecca) and Daniel and Ashley Baker; her sister, Marilyn Baker; and her grandchildren: Gene Shouse, Tyler Shouse, and Leo Shouse.
    Her wishes were to be cremated and there are no services scheduled at this time.
    Lakes Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Berea handled arrangements.

Lakes Berea Funeral Home

  Thursday, June 4, 2020

    Clifford Couch, Jr., husband of Kathy Lynn Hughes Couch and the son of the late Clifford and Evelyn Sama Couch was born in Beattyville, Kentucky on August 7, 1951 and peacefully departed this life at his home in Beattyville on June 4, 2020 at the age of 68 years, 9 months, and 28 days. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for RJ Corman Railroad. In addition to his wife, Kathy, Clifford is survived by three daughters, Rita Watts and husband Jason, Angela Napier and husband Rodney all of Irvine, Kentucky, and Jenny Coomer and fiancé Adam Chambers of Beattyville, Kentucky; 7 grandchildren, Tyler Johnson and Logan, Landen, and Lane Napier all of Irvine, and Adrian and Tanner Coomer and Carson Gabbard all of Beattyville; one great granddaughter, Penelope Coomer; and a host of brothers, sisters, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Newnam Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 3, 2020

    Ronnie Louis Bingham, age 77, of Waco, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
    He was born in Estill County, Kentucky on Friday, June 5, 1942, the son of the late Ellis and Marie Miller Bingham. He was a graduate of Madison Central High School and a retired employee of Madison County Road Dept. Ronnie was a lifetime farmer, raising cattle and tobacco, and really enjoyed fishing. He was a United States Army Veteran and was a member of the Panola Baptist Church.
    Survivors include one son, Randy Bingham (Kesha Harrison), of Waco; two daughters, Susan Daniel (Roscoe) of Irvine; and Brandy Jarell (Travis), of Georgetown; three brothers, Harold Bingham (Brenda), Everett Bingham (Eula Lamb) and Cecil Bingham (Carolyn); four sisters, Grace Carolyn Stotts, Ruth Lawson, Lois Myers (Steve) and Martha Walter; six grandchildren, Chloe Jarrell, Bella Jarrell, Lexi French, Mathew Daniel, Randy Raelene Harrison and Leandra Sky Harrison; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
    He was preceded in death by three siblings, Kenneth Bingham, Willie Joe King and Sue Schulte.
    Graveside Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2020 in Madison Memorial Gardens with Johny Collins officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m., Monday, at the gravesite.
    Combs, Parsons and Collins Funeral Home Inc. of Richmond is in charge of arrangements.

Combs, Parsons and Collins Funeral Home

  Tuesday June 2, 2020

    Carolyn Faye Moore, age 69, of Kirkland Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at her daughter’s home following a short illness.
    She was born January 17, 1951 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Marcus Cole and Pauline Rogers Davidson. She was a homemaker and widow of Paul Moore. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    She is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Tuttle, Madison County; and Crystal Baskin, Estill County; three sons: Keith Moore (Darlene), Troy Moore, both of Estill County; and Clinton Moore (Amanda), Madison County; two sisters: Sandy Phillips, Ohio; and Judy Hatton, Campbell County; one brother, George Clay Cole, Michigan; 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
    Friends called Sunday, June 7, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, June 7, at the funeral home by Bro. Wayne Hatton. Burial was at the Oakdale Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Rick Moore, Dylan Moore, Tyler Sons, Audrey Taulbee, Hunter Humphrey and Damien Moore.

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  Tuesday June 2, 2020

    Luther C. Hollon, Jr, age 92, of Independence, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center following a long illness.
    He was born June 12, 1927 in Breathitt County and was the son of the late Luther Chester and Mary Jane McIntosh Hollon. He was a retired Newport Steel employee and a member of the Pentecostal Church of God.
    Mr. Hollon was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Tipton Hollon.
    He is survived by his son, Kevin Tipton, Independence; and three grandchildren.
    Mr. Hollon was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy McCormick; and his siblings, Fannie King, Bessie Mae Trent and Noah Hollon.
    Friends called between 10:00 a.m. and 12 Noon. Saturday, June 6, 2020, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 6th at the funeral home by Bro. Warren Rogers. Burial was at the Crowe Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Ronnie Tipton, Tom Davis, Tyler Meyer, Jim Vieira, Mike Combs and Jerry Thiery.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday June 2, 2020

    Doris Irene York Rose, age 68, passed away Tuesday June 2, 2020 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
    She was born September 29, 1951 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Christopher Columbus and Edna Cathleen Wicker York. Doris loved being outside, raising a garden, fishing, walking, Bear Bear, her dog, playing Rook, and enjoyed being around people. She loved her grandchildren and spending time with family. Doris was of the Baptist faith.
    Other than her parents Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Don Rose; five brothers, Larry York, John York, Donald York, Ronald York, Mike York; and three sisters, Joyce Robbins, Becky Cope, and Penny Lee York.
    Doris is survived by her children: Roger Rose (Karen), Kevin Rose (Donna), both of Berea; Peggy Rose Stout (Clyde) of Somerset, and Chris Rose of Irvine; one brother, Carl “Peanut” York of Lancaster; one sister, Mary Miller of Irvine; four grandchildren, Roger Rose II, Lainie Galloway, Felicia Glover, and Alexis Daniels; two great grandchildren, Brylee Anglin and Molly Glover; and special friend, Ronnie Bingham.
    Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday June 6, 2020 at Davis and Powell Funeral Home, 616 Chestnut Street, Berea, with Rev. Mark Sarver officiating. There will also be a live stream of the service on the webpage www.davisandpowellfuneralhome.com Burial will follow at her home place in Irvine, 649 Rosemont Road. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2020 at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Roger Rose II, Michael Rothermel, Rick Sumpter, Jeff Jenkins, Peanut York, and Todd Jenkins.

Davis and Powell Funeral Home

  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. Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 5TH at the funeral home by Bro. Phillip Smith. Burial was at the Turpin Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Kevin Hardy, Darrell Spicer Jr., Eric Gould, Frank Daily, Mike Kerby, Christopher Epperson Jr. and “Jon Jon” Wilson.

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