Saturday, August 22, 2020

    Teddy Barker III, age 65, of Winchester, Kentucky, beloved husband and father, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home. He was a former pastor of Ivory Hill Baptist Church.
    He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Teresa Smith Barker.
    Mr. Barker was born to Barbara Musser Barker and the late Teddy Barker Jr. on April 3, 1955 in Ashland, Kentucky. He was a CPA and CFE. He was also the minister of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Winchester for many years. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as an Airborne Ranger.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters: Lesley Barker Whitt (Ray) of Greenup; Leigh Anne Barker Karnes (Kevin), and Lindley Barker (Laken Neal) both of Winchester; two sons: Trey Barker (Krista Sexton) and Seth Barker (Victoria Mohr), both of Winchester; two sisters: Teresa “Teri” McKinney (Tom) of Northwood, Ohio; and Belinda “Jeannie” Wittich (Matthew) of Lexington; one brother, Randy Barker (Tania) of Lexington; one sister-in-law, Regina Barker of Lexington; four grandchildren: Gavin Whitt, Chloe Karnes, Noah Karnes, and Sean Karnes; and several nieces and nephews.
    He is preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, Kelsey Karnes and his brother, Jack Barker.
    A celebration of life will be held at Christ Church of Winchester, 1691 Ironworks Road, Winchester, on Saturday, August 29, 2020, from 1-3 p.m.
    In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, KY.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Sunday, August 23, 2020

    Linda Carolyn Phillips, age 77, of Red Lick Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a short illness.
    She was born September 1, 1942 in Mercer County and was the daughter of the late Hurtle Thomas Scott and Laura Francis Horn Scott. She was a retired Crickoteer Sewing Factory employee and a member of the Bruner’s Chapel Baptist Church.
    Linda is survived by two sons: Robert Clinton Daugherty (Candy), Mayfield; and Kelvin Thomas Phillips (Richele), Irvine; one sister, Ruth Webster, Lexington; eight grandchildren: Clinton Daugherty, Angela Daugherty, Chris Daugherty, James Johnson, Chris Johnson, Katlyn Phillips, Wesley Phillips and Kaylee Phillips; two great grandchildren: Tinley Johnson and Zayah Johnson; and special friends: Jean and Carl Gripshover, Donna Lawson, Matt Scott and Georgia Jones.
    She was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Scott; and her companion of 20 years, Ronnie Williams.
    Friends may call between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be held.

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  Wednesday, August 19, 2020

    Sandra Meade Baus, age 77, wife of Marvin S. Baus, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
    Sandra was born August 28, 1942 in Oneida, Kentucky to the late Orville Wright and Esther Monson Meade. She was a graduate of Irvine High School (1960) and Centre College (1964), where she met her husband Marvin. They married in 1965 and celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in February. After their marriage, she and Marvin lived in South Carolina for several years while Marvin served in the U.S. Navy. They then moved to Cleveland, Mississippi where they had two children, Roxanne Ellyn and Jonathan Alan. Upon returning to Irvine in 1978, Sandra served as a social worker in the community. She later returned to school and obtained her teaching degree from Eastern Kentucky University. Sandra was a pre-school teacher in Estill County for 17 years, and loved her students and watching them grow. She was a member of Irvine United Methodist Church. She was a wonderful mother and wife and will live forever in the hearts of her family.
    In addition to her husband, Marvin, and two children, Roxie (Stephen) and Jon (Lisa), she is survived by two brothers, Michael Meade (Janice) and Perry Meade (Penny), both of Irvine. She is also survived by her five grandchildren: Annika (13), Linnea (13), Britta (8), Cameron (11) and Hayden (7), whom she loved with all her heart.
    Visitation will be held at Irvine United Methodist Church on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Irvine United Methodist Church, immediately followed by a brief graveside service at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Masks will be required by guests inside the church and appropriate precautions taken for the safety of all in attendance.
    Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home will handle the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church Camp, Irvine United Methodist Church, or the Estill County Public Library.

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  Thursday, August 20, 2020

    Audra Carolyn Ray Smallwood, age 82, of Hudson Mill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington following a short illness.
    She was born September 12, 1937 in Morgan County and was the daughter of the late Hager M. and Juanita Amyx Ray. She was a retired teacher with the Estill County School System and a member of the Salem Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Smallwood was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Earnest “Bill” Smallwood.
    She is survived by, her daughter, Carrie Smallwood, Estill County; her stepson, Talmadge Smallwood, Powell County; one sister, Cheryleen Christie, Florida; and two grandchildren: Caroline Ray Asher and Charles Robert Asher.
    Mrs. Smallwood was preceded in death by three stepchildren: Fern Brewer, Phyllis Fraley, and Elmer Smallwood; and one sister, Darlyn Ray.
    Graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at the Grassy Creek Cemetery in West Liberty by Bro. Jerry Smith. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, August 25th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Salem Baptist Church, 4470 Spout Springs Road, Irvine, KY 40336.

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  Wednesday, August 19, 2020

    Alex Ryan Crawford, age 26, husband of Cheyenne Clukey Crawford passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at his home.
    He was born on February 1, 1994, in Fayette County, Kentucky, to Ollie and Brenda Brinegar Crawford.
    In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sons, Waylon Crawford and Braxton Dunn; a sister, Lucy Warner (Jesse) of Winchester; two brothers: Eric Burton of Winchester and Anthony Crawford (Angela) of Bardstown; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Chester and Ruby Brinegar; his paternal grandparents, Ollie T. and Exie Mae Tipton Crawford; and siblings, Hope and Tracy "TC" Burton.
    Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 22, 2020 at the Brinegar Family Cemetery in Clark County by Pastor Billy Keller.
    Pallbearers will be Eric Burton, Anthony Crawford, Robert Glasson, Landon Hardy, Ryan Ballard and Justin Crawford.

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  Tuesday, August 18, 2020

    Bascom "Yogi" "Tody" Abney, age 84, of 405 Daniels Addition, Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 after a long illness.
    He was born September 9,1935 in Powell County to the late Rosie (West) and Riley Winchester Abney. He was a faithful member of the White Oak First Church Of God where he served as a board member and usher. He was retired from Cole Ford of Winchester and was a former employee of Puckett Ford in Irvine. He was a Kentucky Colonel. He served as a member of the Ravenna City Council for 25 years where he served also as Chaplain. He was a 57-year member of the Stafford Lodge F&AM.
    Mr. Abney is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nora Lee Smyth Abney; one daughter, Elizabeth Hughes (James Hood), one son, Barry Abney (Sonya), a grandson, Christopher Abney; four granddaughters: Deanna Abney, Sarah Pasley (Justin), Jerrica Everman (Brandon), and Timara Crabtree (Daniel); six great grandchildren, and a special nephew, Roy Dunaway.
    He was preceded in death by two sisters, Della Mae Morrison and Celia Dunaway, and one brother, Richard Abney.
    Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., at the White Oak First Church Of God with Brother Glyndon Woosley officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until time of service on Friday at the church.
    Pallbearers are Earl Young, Walter Shuler, Jerry Stacy, David Harrison, James Gross, Gene Abney, Larry Frymyer, and Raymond Conrad.
    Honorary pallbearers are all the men of the White Oak Church and all his nephews and nieces.
    Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  Tuesday, August 18, 2020

    Norman F. Christopher, age 89, Frankfort, Kentucky, left The Christian Care Homeplace in Midway, Kentucky, to go to his new home in Heaven on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.
    He was born September 23, 1930 in Irvine, to the late Tom and Maude Christopher. He married the former Anne Dean of Owensboro, in 1952, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters: Paula Hornback (Ed) of Dexter, Michigan; and Phyllis Adams (Bill) of Frankfort; five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his brother, Clyde Thomas Christopher.
    He was a faithful member of The First Baptist Church in Waverly, Ohio for 62 years; later a member of Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church in Midway.
    Chris, as he was known, was a 1952 graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro where he played basketball and was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. He received his Master's degree from Ohio University.
    He was employed by Goodyear Atomic Corp. in 1952, which was later sold to Lockheed Martin, in Piketon, Ohio and retired as Superintendent of Uranium Analytical Services after 40 years of service. He worked 20 more years as a consultant.
    Services will be private.
    Arrangements are under the care of Clark Legacy Center, Frankfort, Kentucky.

Clark Legacy Center of Frankfort

  Monday, August 17, 2020

    Earl Bernard Lyons, age 79, husband of Karen Swanson Lyons, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020.
    He was born September 24, 1940 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late William and Margaret Frances Wilson Lyons. Earl was a retired United States Marines Veteran, a retiree from the Lexington Police Department, and a former chief of police for the City of Irvine. He was the owner and operator of Heartbreak Ridge Farm Supply in Clay City.
    Survivors include his wife, Karen Lyons; three sons, Shane Earl Lyons (Jennifer), Ryan Bernard Lyons, and Perry Sullivan (Teresa); a daughter, Lisa Brown; a brother, Gerald Edward Lyons (Diane); a sister, Constance Yeager; ten grandchildren: Ashlee Carol Lyons, Zachary Earl Lyons, Mark Travis Brown, Trisha Barrows, Crystal Shackleford; Nick Sullivan, Joe Sullivan, Matt Newsome, Christian Sullivan, and Brittney Thomas; eight great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, William Robert Sullivan; and two brothers, Charles Lyons and Billy Lyons.
    Services will be held Friday, August 21, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at the Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 20th, 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Davis and Davis Funeral Home

  Sunday, August 16, 2020

    Roy Duane McKinney, age 53, of Jolly Ridge Road in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020, at his home following a short illness.
    He was born May 3, 1967 in Estill County and was the son of the late Roy Wallace and Ida Tuggle McKinney. He was a Kokoku Rubber Company employee and had lived in Madison County the past 5 years.
    Mr. McKinney is survived by his wife, Karen Faith McKinney; and one sister, Tammy Diane Curtis, Madison County.
    He was preceded in death by a sister, Violet Osborne.
    Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted Thursday, August 20, at the funeral home by Bro. Bryant Kibler. Burial was at the Tuggle Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Tommy McKinney, Wyth Willoughby, Ray Tuggle, Gayle Smith, Grover McKinney and Bobby Shelton.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, August 12, 2020

    Billy Ray Wright passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at his home in Richmond, Kentucky, after battling leukemia. He was 77 years old.
    He was born on February 6, 1943 in Hickman County, Tennessee to James McKinley Wright and Susie Lampley Wright. He was the 6th of six children and proudly described as being the only one to have experienced indoor plumbing. His older brother thought he was a bit spoiled because of this.
    Bill supposedly joined the United States Army at the age of 16, before it was legal to do so. At least that’s how the story goes and as he would say, “never let the facts get in the way of a good story”.
    After discharge from the army, Bill moved to Nashville where he met Christine Terry. He described Christine as the smartest person in any room and his great partner in romance and all-time favorite running buddy. They married soon after meeting and remained so until the end for 56 years.
    They had three children together: Olivia Rae Wright, Billy Lucas Wright and Lorah Lee Shackelford. He had three grandchildren: Sarah Rae Shackelford, Grace Ellen Korthuis, and Thomas Jacob Shackelford. He also had two great grandchildren, Keegan Kendrick Layne and Kamryn Kobe Layne. Bill was proud of his family and frequently expressed gratitude that his kids all married well. He claimed his own marrying well was his saving grace. Bill loved playing golf, UK basketball, John Prine, Freakonomics, Siesta Key, short sleeved shirts with a pocket and pondering the universe. He was a committed husband and father and seemed invincible to his children. His wife called him her hero. He was witty yet wise, and every room seemed brighter with him in it. He was vibrant. He was a loyal friend and confidant. He was loaded with integrity and trusted by all. He was the kind of guy people liked telling their troubles and secrets to, knowing he would never judge or betray them. He believed people were complex and all had a story to tell. He believed the company you keep matters. After all, “you can’t soar with the eagles, if you run with the turkeys.” He was intelligent and curious. He wanted to know how things worked and why people did what they did. He read from all sources and most importantly, he listened. He was also a keen business man. He believed compound interest was the 8th wonder of the world. As a father, he was loving and kind and managed to make us all feel like we were secretly his favorite. He encouraged us to be our best selves no matter the circumstance. He led by example. He would talk about giving himself a “do better” talk if he did not meet his own self-imposed expectations. In an effort to make his kids better basketball shooters, he created a basketball hoop to be slightly smaller and welded it to the backboard for practice at home. It actually worked on two of the three kids. He advised shooting for the stars if you wanted to make it to the moon. He was also a fierce competitor and his children’s greatest honor was beating him at something. Corn hole, ping pong, golf, nothing was off limits. He once hit a hole in one only to be matched by is son on the same hole, at the same course a year later. Our hat’s off to you Luke. He was a model of hard work yet knew how to enjoy himself, he was strong and self-reliant, yet generous and accepted all around him as they were. He was a loyal and loving father and husband. He left us too soon.
    Oldham, Roberts and Powell Funeral Home of Richmond is in charge of arrangements.

Oldham, Roberts and Powell Funeral Home

  Saturday, August 15, 2020

    Phoebe Noland, age 95, of Brookview Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020, at the Compassionate Care Center following a long illness.
    She was born June 1, 1925 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late John Henry and Bertha Babb Crowe. She was a retired Westinghouse employee and a member of the Bybee Methodist Church. She had lived in Madison County most of her life.
    Mrs. Noland was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Pryse Noland.
    She is survived by two daughters: Johnetta Barger, Madison County; and Kathy Cosby, Anderson County; two sons: John Reed and David Noland, both of Madison County; one sister, Marilyn Miracle, Fayette County; five grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Noland was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Lynn Noland; four sisters: Minnie Crowe, Lorene Allen, Alice Crowe, and Elsa Edwards; and five brothers: Eugene, Ernest, Harry, Herman and Wilbur Crowe.
    Private funeral services were conducted by the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Steve Johnson, Mike Cosby, Kenny Barger, Carter Crowe and John Reed.

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  Wednesday, August 12, 2020

    Karen Marie Powell, age 42, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.
    She was born December 14, 1977 in Estill County, and was the daughter of the late Ruby Powell and the late Johnny Sams. She was a chemistry lab instructor at Eastern Kentucky University where she was also an alumna. She enjoyed teaching at EKU and was pursuing her Masters in Arts of Teaching at Cumberland University. Education was an important thing in Karen’s life. She graduated from Estill County High School in 1996 where she was Salutatorian. She was an avid reader and enjoyed playing cards and games and spending time with her family and friends.
    Karen is survived by three sisters, Debbie, Missy and Gail; two nieces, Wendy Long (Brandon) and Becky Barnes (Brian); a nephew, David Baker (Kristi) that she thought of as a sibling; five great nieces, Kaylee Barnes, Jayci Long, Hannah Baker, Sara Baker and Becca Long; and two great nephews, Dyllon Long and Noah Baker. She had a special relationship with Dyllon, Jayci and Becca. She is also survived by three aunts, Ethel Willis, Susie Dixon and Lullie Dixon; and one uncle, Johnny Dixon.
    She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Sallie Powell and Artie Sams.
    Karen was kind, beautiful, loving, funny and smart and was the rock of support for many in her family. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered.
    Private services will be held at a later date.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Tuesday, August 11, 2020

    Leona Puckett age 92, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the Windsor Care Center in Mount Sterling.
    She was born July 18, 1928 in Estill County to William Henry and Irean Clem Puckett. She was a former Home Health Technician and a member of the Bethel Assembly of God.
    Leona is survived by two daughters: Rhonda Mundy of Winchester and Marie Burns of Louisville; and fifteen grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Landwell Puckett; a son, Tommy Puckett; a daughter, Mary Puckett; three brothers, Orville, Harvey and Wilbur Puckett; and a sister, Lorraine Miller.
    A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the Puckett Cemetery, 592 Puckett Road, in Irvine.
    Grayson Funeral Home of Clay City and Irvine is in charge of services.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Tuesday, August 11, 2020

    Bev James Means, age 74, of Brassfield Road of Richmond, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Baptist Health-Lexington Hospital.
    He was born in Estill County, on March 6, 1946 to Orbin Ray and Lola Hale Means, both of whom preceded him in death. Beverly was a retired Farmer and was of the Pentecostal Faith.
    Survivors include four sons: Eddie Means of Richmond, Ronnie Means of Irvine, Frankie Means of Flemingsburg, and Joshua Means of Morehead; three daughters: Wanda Payne of Alabama, Angel Clary and Shanda Means, both of Mt. Sterling; three brothers: Hubert Means, Wendall Means and Bruce Means; three sisters: Vickie Singleton, Bernice Henderson and Mary Hurt; and numerous grandchildren and great greatgrandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by a son, James Ray Means; a daughter, Donna Kay Barnett; and siblings, Johnnie Means, Roger Means, Nannie McElroy, and Steve Alan Means.
    Graveside services for Beverly will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the Flatwoods Cemetery with Bro. Waltes Lee officiating the service.
    Pallbearers will be Josh Means, Frankie Means, Marco Martin, Billy Ormes Jr., Dakota McCoy and Michael Biggs.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Hurt and Justin Means.
    Oldham, Roberts and Powell Funeral Home of Richmond is in charge of arrangements.

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