Friday, July 10, 2020

    Rhonda Sue Harvey, age 38, of Drip Rock Holiness Church Road in McKee, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020.
    She was born September 27, 1981 in Estill County and was the daughter of Wanda Clark Neal and the late Johnny Lee Neal. She was a Carhartt, Inc. employee and had lived in Jackson County most of her life. She was married to the late Roger Lee Harvey.
    Survivors in addition to her mother, include her daughter, Katelyn Harvey, Jackson County; her son, Quinton Harvey, Jackson County; one sister, Melissa Neal, Jackson County; and two brothers: Jonathon Neal and James Neal, both of Jackson County.
    Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, July 16, 2020, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be held.

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  Sunday, July 12, 2020

    Tommy Len Farthing II, age 37, of Wisemantown Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020.
    He was born May 5, 1983 in Madison County and was the son of Tommy Len Farthing and Bettie Miller. He was self-employed and attended Body of Christ Church. He lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Farthing is survived by his parents, Tommy Farthing and Bettie Miller; his stepmother, Carol Farthing; three sisters, Tonya Rachelle Gambrel (Ronnie), Ohio; LeAndrea Dixon (Lee), and Megan Clem (Adam), both of Estill County; one brother, Dylan Farthing, Estill County; and several nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call Thursday, July 16, 2020, between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Private funeral services will be held.

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  Friday, July 10, 2020

    On Friday, July 10, 2020, Ollie Jean Rogers, a loving aunt and special care giver, passed away at the age of 89 at the Lee County Care and Rehabilitation Center.
    Jean was born on September 25, 1930 in Crystal, Kentucky in Lee County to Raymond and Lucy Lee Rogers.
    Her parents preceded her in death along with eleven siblings: Omer Rogers, Otis Rogers, Jay Rogers, Ray Rogers, Edna Bailey, Helen Tipton, Ethel Durbin, Ruby Caldwell, Mattie Rogers, Geneva Williams, and Kathleen Rogers.
    Jean is survived by a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
    She retired from Safeco Insurance in Cincinnati, Ohio with over 30 years of service in 1988. She moved to Estill County after retirement and volunteered at Hospice in Irvine.
    Jean was known for her quick wit, compassionate spirit, and the desire to help others. She touched many lives in her family and the community she served. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church at Crystal.
    Friends may call Wednesday, July 15, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be held.

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  Tuesday, July 7, 2020

    Bobby Hall, age 66, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at his home in Richmond, Kentucky.
    He was born July 5, 1954 in Booneville, Kentucky, a son to the late Woodrow and Nannie Belle Barrett Hall. He was a retired bus driver, working for the Estill County School System. He was also a huge fan of the University of Kentucky Wildcats.
    Bobby is survived by four daughters: Amanda Conner (Billy), Angel Flinchum, Michelle Hall, all of Irvine; and Bobbie Hall of Richmond; four sisters: Zola Higgins, Georgia Mullins, Ann Steele, and Betty Caudill; one uncle: Bob Barrett of Indiana; ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and many other loving family members and friends.
    Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers: Clabe Hall, Andy Hall, Henry Hall, and Danny Hall; two sisters: Reba Johnson, and Kathleen Roberts; and one son-in-law, Nikita Flinchum.
    Visitation was held Monday, July 13, 2020 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., at the Booneville Funeral Home followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Rob Morgan officiating. He was laid to rest in the Lerose Cemetery, located in Booneville.

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  Saturday, July 18, 2020

    Memorial services for Elizabeth Geraldine Noland, mother of Janette McGreal and grandmother of Courtney McGreal, will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 12 Noon with memorial services to follow.
    Mrs. Noland, age 76, of Wagersville Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital after suffering a heart attack.
    She was born November 2, 1943 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Curtiss and Hannah Ross. She was a retired Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital employee and enjoyed oil painting. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Noland is survived by one daughter, Janette McGreal, Estill County; and one grandchild, Courtney McGreal.
    She was preceded in death by one daughter, Deborah Noland; and three siblings: Billie Easter, Quinton Ross and Junior Ross.

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  Wednesday, July 8, 2020

    Johnnie L. Stephens, age 78, of North Plum Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at the Berea Health & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
    He was born May 28, 1942 in Rockcastle County and was the son of the late Johnnie R. and Pearlie Payne Stephens. He was a retired Hyster Company employee.
    Mr. Stephens was preceded in death by his wives, Wanda Faye Lamb Stephens and Evelyn Jean Harris Stephens.
    He is survived by one daughter, Sharon Elaine Forsythe (David), Madison County; one son, Johnnie Wayne Stephens (Tina), Madison County; four step-children: Judy Venters, Ohio; Sherry Tester, Estill County; Brenda Neal (Larry), Estill County; and Dewayne Payne, Clark County; ten grandchildren: Sarah Forsythe, Jeff Saylor (Amanda), Ova Venters (Amy), Shane Venters, Marshall Tester, Joe Tester, Jay Neal, Mary Lynn Campbell, Tia Payne and Wayne Payne; 19 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.
    Friends called Friday, July 10, 2020, between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted at the funeral home by Bro. Larry Neal. Burial was at the Oakdale Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Jay Neal, Jeff Saylor, Mike Horn, Danny Fowler, Marshall Tester, Brandon Campbell and Joe Tester.
    Honorary pallbearers were Danny Newman and Ray Embs.

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  Monday, July 6, 2020

    Shirley Smyth Hall, 83, widow of Clyde Hall, passed away at her home Monday, July 6, 2020.
    Mrs. Hall was a native of Estill County, a daughter of the late Edward and Myrtle Hall Smyth. She was a retired employee of Carhartt, Inc.
    Survivors include her son, Jeff Hall; her daughter, Rena Hall; her step-son, Angelo Hall (Marilyn); her grandchildren: Amanda Morris (Joel) and Julia Harrison; a step-grandson, Bryson Reese (Kelly); her great grandchildren: Molly, Lily, Oliver, Cora, and Katelyn Morris; and a great, great granddaughter, Vanessa Reese-Harrison; and several brothers and sisters; as well as many nieces and nephews.
    Services will be held at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals, 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2020. Burial will follow in the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m., Thursday, until service time at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Steve Miller, Brad Wilson, Bob Cornelison, Bryson Reese, and Skip Johnson.

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  Monday, July 6, 2020

    Fairy Isaacs Barnes, age 70, of Mount Scratchum Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond, following a long illness.
    She was born December 21, 1949 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late John and Nancy Gray Isaacs. She was a farmer and a retired Carhartt, Inc. employee. She was a member of the South Irvine Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Barnes is survived by her husband, Gary Lynn Barnes; two daughters: Rosa Lea Barnes (Ralph), Winchester; and Alana Rene Ginter (Matthew), Richmond; one brother, Wayne Douglas Isaacs, Irvine; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
    Funeral services were conducted Thursday, July 9, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at the South Irvine Baptist Church by Bro. Donnie Burford. Burial will be at the Scrivner Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 8th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 10:00 a.m., Thursday at the Church.
    Pallbearers were Matthew Ginter, Frank Barnes, Aaron Alsip, Robert Downs, David Ginter and Wesley Ginter.

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  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 were conducted Wednesday, July 8th at the funeral home by Bro. Shawn Riley. Burial was at the White Oak Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Brandon Murphy, Robert Skaggs, Gene Murphy, Scotty Murphy, Dennis Murphy, Timothy Hoffman and Tony Murphy.

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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 called between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at the funeral home by Bro. Glyndon Woosley. Burial was at the White Oak Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were 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 called 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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