Saturday, July 4, 2020

    Carolyn Sue Murphy, age 73, of Bertha Wallace Court in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Baptist Health Richmond following a long illness.
    She was born July 17, 1946 in Estill County to the late Frank and Grace Emory Dawes. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Ravenna Christian Church. She lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Murphy was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Gene Murphy.
    She is survived by two sons: Mike Murphy and Tony Murphy (Gina), both of Estill County; one daughter-in-law, Vicki West Murphy, Estill County; two half-sisters: Ann Tipton and Mildred Brinegar, both of Estill County; one brother, Leon Dawes, Estill County; and three grandchildren: Amber Rachelle Skaggs, Brandon Gene Murphy, Elijah Blake Murphy.
    Mrs. Murphy was preceded in death by a son, Dale “Mud Duck” Murphy; two half sisters, Louise Stamper and Loretta Witt; and two brothers, Kenneth Dawes and Jimmy “Strawberry” Dawes.
    Friends may call Wednesday, July 8, 2020, between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Private funeral services will be conducted.

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  Friday, July 3, 2020

    Rick “Wirehair” Woolery, age 66, of White Oak Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born November 21, 1953 in Estill County and was the son of the late Henry and Pearl Dunaway Woolery. He was a retired Okonite Company employee and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Woolery is survived by his wife, Rebecca Hodges Woolery; one son, Dalton Shanken (Kristin) Estill County; one sister, Imogene Brandenburg, Estill County; and two brothers: Doug Woolery (Teresa), Estill County; and Wayne Woolery, Madison County.
    He was preceded in death by four siblings: Anna Masters, Elizabeth Woolery, Kathy Woolery and James Woolery.
    Friends may call between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be conducted with burial at the White Oak Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be Jimmy Powell, Robbie Powell, Randy Powell, Ryan Powell, Greg Hall and Nick Edmonson.

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  Sunday, June 28, 2020

    Tony Edward Riddell, age 71, husband of Clementine Popp Riddell, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 28, 2020.
    He was a native of Estill County, born February 20, 1949, a son of Frances Willene Farthing Riddell and the late Tracy Wallace Riddell. He was a retired employee of Carhartt Inc. He was a member of The Praise Singers.
    Survivors other than his wife Clementine, include his sons: Tony Lee Riddell and Teddy Allen Riddell (Kim); his sisters: Elizabeth Richardson, Barbara Warner, Pam Noe, Phyllis Riddell, and Debbie Roberts (Glenn); his brother, Phillip (Lisa) Riddell; his grandchildren: Brittany Howard and Anthony Lee Riddell; and his great granddaughter, Adaline Howard.
    No services are planned at this time.
    Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals has been entrusted with arrangements.

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  Tuesday, June 30, 2020

    Margaret Scenters, age 88, of Crooked Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at her home after a long illness.
    She was born June 20, 1932 in Breathitt County and was the daughter of the late Eli and Alvida Lockhard Moore. She was a homemaker and attended the Body of Christ Ministries.
    Mrs. Scenters is survived by her husband, Chester Scenters; four daughters: Ivie Mullins Evans (Randall), Richmond; Lisa K. Scenters, Irvine; Cletta Lucas and Jaymie Jo Asa Barreto, both of Ohio; one son, Dallas Scenters, Ohio; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by one stepchild, Edward Scenters; and five siblings, Katherine, Bessie, Hazel, Callie and John.
    Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, July 3,2020 at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 4th at the funeral home by Bro. Bill Wesley and Bro. Hargus Gordon. Burial was at the Horn’s River Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Eugene Miller, Lawrence Gullette, Chris Gullette, Terry Gullette, Jerry Gullette, Taylor Hampton, Isaac Miller and Jake Stevens.

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  Wednesday, July 1, 2020

    David Ross Kirshouse, age 62, a resident of the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at the Center in Irvine, Kentucky, following a long illness.
    He was born January 15, 1958 in Madison County and was the son of the late James and Evelyn Mullikin Kirshouse. He was a mechanic and a member of the Baptist Faith. He had lived in Madison County most of his life.
    Mr. Kirshouse is survived by several beloved cousins.
    He was preceded in death by his brother, James Gayle Kirshouse.
    Memorial services will be conducted at a later date.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Sunday, June 28, 2020

    Peggy Sue Cox, age 67, of Doe Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her home following a long illness.
    She was born March 3, 1953 in Lee County and was the daughter of the late Donnely and Ruby Katherine Jewell Cole. She was a former school teacher for the Estill County School System and attended the River Drive Christian Church. She lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Cox is survived by her husband, Charles Cox, Jr.; two sons: Charles Christopher Cox and Casey Cox (Donna), Estill County; and seven grandchildren: Kayelyn, Kylynn, Kyler, Elizabeth, Cassidy, Carter, and Tessa.
    Memorial services will be held at a later date.

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  Sunday, June 28, 2020

    Clara Donahue, age 76, of Walton Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born September 15, 1943 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Charlie and Scottie Riddell Neal. She was a homemaker and attended the Holiness Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Donahue was preceded in death by her husband, James Harvey Donahue, Jr.
    She is survived by two daughters, Deborah Carol Donahue and Marilyn Renee Lawrence (Ronald), both of Winchester; three sons: Charles Wayne Donahue (Rebecca) Irvine; Eddie Darin Donahue (Amanda), Winchester; and Danny Earl Donahue, Irvine; two sisters: Hester White and Roetta Hackworth, both of Irvine; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Donahue was preceded in death by five siblings: Edith Hall, Myrtle Miller, Essie Gordon, Barbara Williams and Norman Neal.
    Friends called from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on Friday, July 3, 2020 at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 3rd at the funeral home by Bro. Jerry Rose. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Cody Edgington, Chris Edgington, Michael Donahue, Ethan Donahue, Charles W. Donahue, Eddie D. Donahue, Deborah Donahue and Marilyn Lawrence.

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  Thursday, June 25, 2020

    Howard "Doug" Isaacs, 75, widower of Peggy Catrain Downey Isaacs, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at his son Levi’s home, in Winchester, Kentucky.
    He was born in Irvine, Kentucky, on March 14, 1945, to the late Delbert and Anna Coyle Isaacs. In Mr. Isaacs' earlier years he served in the United States military. From there he became the founder of Isaacs Roofing and Sheet Metal. For years, his sons Delbert and Levi worked alongside him until he retired, passing his legacy on to them. Mr. Isaacs was a Jehovah’s Witness and spent many years teaching others about the Bible.
    Survivors include three children, Danisha Isaacs, Levi Isaacs (Emmy), and Ciara Hagedorn (Brad); eight grandchildren, Kaycee, Collin, Terra, Brylee, Cole, Jake, Dylan, and Oliver; two great grandchildren, Marlee and Raylan; three sisters, Lucille Rice, Sue Dickerson, and Charlene Douglas; several extended family members and friends.
    In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Delbert Isaacs.
    The family will have the Zoom memorial service on Saturday, July 4th, at 2:00 p.m. If you would like to receive a link to attend the memorial service, please call 859-229-7385.
    Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Saturday, June 27, 2020

    Sue Helen Hardy, age 73, of Hardy Cemetery Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    She was born August 29, 1946 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Hiram Newman, Sr. and Cleona Turner Newman. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pine Grove Pentecostal Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Hardy was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Hardy.
    She is survived by one daughter, Rebecca Oliver (George), Estill County; two sisters: Sarah Watkins, Clark County; and Sherry Daniels, Georgia; and four brothers: Hiram Newman, Jr., North Carolina; Darrell Newman, Clark County; David Newman, Florida; and Douglas Newman, Georgia.
    Mrs. Hardy was preceded in death by a daughter, Lois Ann Hardy; and five siblings: Sandy, Donald, Dale, Delmar and Don Newman.
    Friends called Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted Thursday, July 2, 2020, at the funeral home by Bro. Sidney Sparks and Bro. Mitchell Sparks. Burial was at the Hardy Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Phil Hardy, Brian Riddell, Scott Farthing, Bradley Hardy, Kevin Hardy, Blake Hardy, William Moore, Chris Kirby, David Watson, Tom Hardy, Luke Ashcraft, Dwayne Ashcraft and Billy Riddell.

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  Saturday, June 27, 2020

    Helen Price Tudor Pattie, age 88, passed peacefully at her home in Danville, Kentucky, on Saturday, June 27, 2020, surrounded by her family.
    She was born in Valley View, Kentucky on April 10, 1932 to Mary Elizabeth Noland Tudor and Humphrey Hill “Jack” Tudor Jr.
    She graduated Salutatorian from Irvine High School in 1950 and began her career at the Kentucky Dept. of Education. She made many wonderful memories and stories from working for Kentucky Governor A.B. “Happy” Chandler from 1955-60.
    While having a family and working, she earned her Bachelor’s in Business Education and eventually two Masters’ degrees with honors from EKU. She fiercely championed the interest of children at Kentucky School for the Deaf for 30 years, progressing from a social worker and retiring as Director of Social Services.
    She led and served many organizations including Leadership Danville, Leadership KY and the Governor’s Task Force on Welfare Reform. She was a driving force and protector in her family from a young age and excelled at networking family and friends, along with matchmaking. Her mischievous smile lent itself to many fun outings and theme parties throughout her life.
    Mrs. Pattie leaves behind her husband of 68 years, John Coleman “Jack” Pattie; a daughter, Susan Cieply (Jeff); two granddaughters, MaryClaire and Kara; two sisters, Margie Bradford of Bardstown and Lois June Prewitt (Verlon) of Irvine; and many loved nieces and nephews.
    Helen was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Duveen French, and two brothers, Glenn Bradley Tudor and Humphrey Hill Tudor, III.
    A special thank you to Joyce Townes and caregivers: Georgetta Smith, Hope Bishop, Dorothy Walton, Sue Davis and Delona Alford, Doctor James Duncan and Boyle County Hospice.
    Visitation is 9-11 a.m., Thursday at Centenary United Methodist Church, 1441 Perryville Road, Danville. Funeral service is at 11:00 a.m. with burial in Richmond Cemetery.
    Pallbearers are John Townes II, Chris King, Donnie Pinkston, Gerry Calvert II, David Bradford, and John Bradford Jr.
    Honorary Pallbearers are “Birthday Girls” Faye Best, Ruth Watson, Jeanette Davis, and Mary Brown Caldwell.
    W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home of Hustonville is in charge of arrangements.
    Guestbook is available at www.wlpruitt.com.

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  Friday, June 26, 2020

    Wallace Charles Taylor, age 58, of Pryse Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital following a long illness.
    He was born April 25, 1962 in Estill County and was the son of the late William Calvin “Tucker” and Lelia Tipton Taylor. He was a farmer and retired Estill County Judge/Executive. He lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife, Cathy Ranae Lawson Taylor; one daughter: Charleston Jo Neal (Chad), Estill County; one son, Wallace Chandler Taylor (Sarah), Estill County; one sister, Sue Carol Beckley, Estill County; six grandchildren: Cali Griffith, Cole Griffith, Charley Taylor, Fisher Neal, Jonah Neal, and Conner Taylor; and one nephew, L.W. Beckley.
    He was preceded in death by one brother, William Calvin Taylor, Jr.; and one nephew, Chad Beckley.
    Friends call Tuesday, June 30, 2020, 6-9 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Private funeral services were conducted Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at funeral home by Bro. Jimmy Bonny and Bro. Tim Hall. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery..
    Pallbearers were Nathan Brezeale, Tony Rogers, Rex Grace, Ronald Rawlins, Larry Arvin, and Chad Neal.
    Honorary pallbearers were L.W. Beckley, Will Beckley, Fisher Neal, Jonah Neal, Cole Griffith, and Bobo Rogers.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to WCKY Camp Mariposa.

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  Friday, June 26, 2020

    Emmaleen Hall Cole, age 74, of Elliston Road in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at Baptist Health Richmond following a short illness.
    She was born November 3, 1945 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Preston and Ruth Covey Hall. She retired from Begley’s and was a member of the Waco Baptist Church. She lived in Madison County most of her life.
    Mrs. Cole is survived by her husband, Norman Cole, Madison County; two daughters: Angelia Stacy (Larry) and Norma Ruth Owens (Jackie Bowling), both of Madison County; two sisters: Kathleen Webb (Paul), and Doris Ann Ward (Jerry), both of Madison County; one brother, Jimmy Hall - Madison County; and three grandchildren: Tyler Cole (Tiffany), Rachel Jones (Zach), and Taylor Owens; one great grandchild, Kyle Jones; and several nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call Monday, June 29, 2020, 6-9 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be held.

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  Thursday, June 25, 2020

    Sara Beth Underwood, age 35, of Dug Hill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at her home.
    She was born January 15, 1985 in Madison County and was the daughter of Charleen Robinson and the late Jack Underwood. She was self-employed and lived in Estill County all her life.
    Sara Beth is survived by her mother, Charleen Robinson, Estill County; one daughter, Emma Kaye Robinson, Estill County; two sons: Steven Wesley Johns, Madison County; and Trenton Paul Tuttle, Estill County; and one brother, Eric Scott Underwood, Florida.
    Friends called Sunday, June 28, 2020, between 12:00 Noon and 2:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, June 28th at the funeral home by Bro. Robert Johns. Burial was at the Johnson Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Andy Graham, Dwayne Marcum, Dwayne Riddell, Michael McIntosh, Tommy Farthing and Harold Horn.

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  Monday, June 22, 2020

    Molly Leeann Duty, infant daughter of Jason and Erica Duty of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020.
    Other than her parents, she is survived and loved by her brothers: Lane Snowden and Mason Duty; her grandparents: Kimberly Williams and Ricky and Elizabeth Duty; her aunt, Jessica Kelly (Adam); her uncles: Logan Williams, Anthony Duty and Justin Duty; and her cousins: Nyla, Olina, and Owen.
    She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Clarence T. "C.T." Williams III.
    The family will receive friends at Irvine United Methodist Church, 234 Main Street, Irvine, at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, June 27, 2020. Funeral Services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery.
Romans 8:28 --
    "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
    Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals of Irvine is in charge of arrangements.

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  Thursday, June 25, 2020

    Omer Tipton, Jr., of Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at the age of 91, after a long illness.
    He was born January 6, 1929 in Estill County to the late Omer and Ethel Jones Tipton.
    Mr. Tipton was preceded in death by his sweetheart and loving wife of sixty-seven years, Pearl Gillespie Tipton; a sister, Dorothy McIntosh of Port Charlotte, Florida; and two brothers, Clarence Tipton of Dayton, Ohio; and Melvin Tipton of Piketon, Ohio.
    He is survived by a daughter, Phyllis Moyer (Ken) of Germantown, Ohio; a son, Terry Tipton of Ravenna; and seven grandchildren: Kenny Moyer, Jared Moyer, both of Germantown, Ohio; Teresa Tipton of Kentucky, Joshua Tipton (Sarah) of Warsaw, Poland; Andrea Moyer of Middletown, Ohio; Kevin Moyer (Sheena) of West Alexandria, Ohio; and Jeremy Tipton (Chelsea) of Cynthiana. He had three great grandchildren: Christopher Tipton, MacKenzie Pearl Myers, and Luna Tipton.
    Also surviving are many nieces and nephews including a very caring niece, Linda Chadwell of Port Charlotte, Florida. He leaves a multitude of friends including John Tipton and Jimmy Fox.
    He lived in the Dayton, Ohio area for many years and retired from General Motors before moving back to Tipton Ridge in 1994. He was a long-time member of the Irvine Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. He loved bluegrass music, old westerns, and was known for his sense of humor. He will be missed by all.
    Private graveside services will be held.
    Care Cremation and Funeral Service is honored to be entrusted with final care.

Care Cremation Service

  Monday, June 22, 2020

    Mildred Jane Goins Hale, age 70, of Irvine, Kentucky, widow of Buddy Hale, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at Baptist Health Richmond, after a sudden illness.
    She was a native of Madison County, born November 29, 1949, a daughter of the late William and Dora Ratliff Goins.
    Mrs. Hale was preceded in death by her daughter, Regina Carol Luster; her brother, Troy Goins; her sisters: Katherine and Gladys Goins; and her grandson, Bobby Ray Luster.
    Survivors include her sons: John Hale (Jo Ann) and Dean Hale (Crystal); her brothers: William Goins and Dean Goins; her sister, Nancy Burrus; and her grandchildren: Hailey Hale, Joshua Luster, Patricia Hale, Joshua Hale, Owen Powell, and Chris Hale.
    Services will be held at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 26, 2020. Burial will follow in the Campbell Cemetery. Friends may call after 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 25th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Josh Hale, Owen Powell, Doug Fields, Cheryl Webb, and Crystal Hale.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Josh Luster, Hailey Hale, Patricia Hale, and Chris Hale.

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  Sunday, June 21, 2020

    Elva Arville Jarvis, age 92, of Sandhill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    She was born August 6, 1927 in Knox County, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Luke Finley Wells and Linda Elliott Wells. She was a retired Kroger Company employee and a member of the Williams Memorial Baptist Church. She attended church on a regular basis as long as she was able to and was an active member of the Women's Missionary Union. In the 1960’s she was a volunteer librarian for Estill County. She was an avid gardener both in flowers and vegetables. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. Among other hobbies, three of her favorites were cooking, baking and reading. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Jarvis was preceded in death by her husband, Edward M. Jarvis.
    She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Jarvis Richardson, Estill County; one granddaughter, Shannon Chaney (Howard), Estill County; two great grandsons: Jakolbi Crowe and Jessup Chaney, both of Estill County; two sisters: Zelma Croley (Harry), and Thelma Brock, both of Knox County; a sister-in-law, Lucille Wells, Whitley County; and several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by one grandson, Christopher Wayne Richardson; five siblings: Jimmy Wells, Leora Brock, Dewey Wells, Geneva Terrell and Clifton Wells; one niece and four nephews: Kim Partin, Ricky Terrell, Bobby Terrell, Marlin Terrell and Allen Rowe.
    Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be held. Burial will be at the South Irvine Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be Jakolbi Crowe, Jessup Chaney, Howard Chaney, Jeffrey Crowe, Roger Rowe and Mike Wells.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Richardson, Harry Croley, Joe Brock, deacons of Williams Memorial Baptist Church, Harold Hunt, Charles Blevins, Dwight Rogers and Kevin Siebeneicher.

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